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Highlights
Week of Nov. 16
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
Much to give thanks for
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Valley Center Municipal Court
October dispositions
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
Nov. 17 through 23
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| Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp, director
We have a lot going on during holidays
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Out of the office Chris Strunk
All talk, no proof from Ranzau?
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
Remembering Will Rogers
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| Deaths |
CURTIS WHITTED
Curtis Dean Whitted, 76, of Valley Center, died Oct. 29, 2017.
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JUDITH VENDITTI
Judith (Byers) Venditti, 75, died Nov. 10, 2017.
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MARIE BLANDIN
Marie Blandin, 98, of Wichita, died Nov. 10, 2017. She had been a cook at Garfield School.
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PORTIA HOFFMAN-SMITH
Portia (Cole) Hoffman-Smith, 60, of Wichita, died Nov. 9, 2017.
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RALPH ENGELKEN
Ralph Louis Engelken, 82, died Oct. 30. 2017. He was retired from the U.S Navy.
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RICHARD ORR
Richard Calvin Orr, 84, of Augusta, died Nov. 8, 2017.
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ROBERT LARCADE
Robert D. Larcade, 81, of Argonia, died Nov. 11, 2017.
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| Editorials |
Time for those who won to work
For many, this will be their first experience in local government. Others will begin another term.
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| General |
Highlights
Week of No. 16
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of Nov. 16
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| Kechi |
Kechi lowers developers’ letter of credit requirement Taylor Messick
City Administrator Bob Conger said staff recommended the move in hopes that the city could be more competitive in the market for new development in the future. He also acknowledged that giving up the extra 15 percent puts the city at greater risk in the event of a default by developers. However, he is hopeful that this could be the first step in spurring future development.
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| Letters to the Editor |
Veteran says thanks
I want to thank the following groups — Ron Colbert, American Legion, police department, Mayor Laurie Dove, Col. Bradley W. Hilbert, the middle school band, choir and many students helping with the food, family and friends who were there in respect for those who gave lives and served in the military.
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of Nov. 16
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| Park City |
Major highway project to affect Park City in ’19 Taylor Messick
Whitson said the current plan is “complicated" and contains five phases. He also mentioned that traffic will have to be diverted down 53rd Street and Broadway to avoid the construction.
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of Nov. 16
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Park City police reports
Nov. 5 through 12
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Valley Center police reports and fire calls
Nov. 6 through 12
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| Recreation League |
FOOTBALL PICKS: Wilbur wins Week 9, shares overall lead The News staff
Week 10 picks listed
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| School |
Highlights
Week of Nov. 16
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Plant eater Chris Strunk
Valley Center to perform ‘Little Shop of Horrors'
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School menus
Nov. 20 through 24
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| School |
Shank repeats first-team all-league; three others honorable mention Randy Fisher
Shank, a sophomore hitter, was a first-team selection for the second straight year. Coach Holly Rutter said Shank displayed her versatility this year.
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Six Hornets named all-league soccer Randy Fisher
The Hornets had one player on first team, three on second and two were honorable mention.
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Softball standout signs with UMKC Taylor Messick
Thorne said she was thankful for the opportunity to play with such an accomplished softball team growing up.
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VC catcher signs with Southwestern Taylor Messick
Southwestern College restarted its varsity baseball program this year.
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
Nov. 6 through 11
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| Valley Center |
Canvass settles local election results Chris Strunk
The Sedgwick County Election Office released final tallies from the Nov. 7 election of city councils, mayors and school boards.
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Former Wingnuts trainer opens chiropractic office Taylor Messick
Robertson is originally from Toronto, Ontario, in Canada. Her husband is Matt Robertson, a Valley Center High School graduate who played semiprofessional baseball in Toronto. The two met while Matt was playing.
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Happy ending for lost dog The News staff
Happy's owner, who lives in the 800 block of North Redbud, called police when he could not locate the dog.
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Local Lions Club honors military veterans The News staff
The meeting began with Boy Scout Troop 494 presenting the colors and leading the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Local attorney on NMC board The News staff
Tom Harris of Valley Center, attorney at law in private practice, Melvin Schadler of North Newton, executive vice president and chief operating officer for First Bank of Newton, and Marilyn Wilder of Hesston, judge for the 9th District Court, joined the hospital's 19-member governing board.
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Local businesses impress new chamber director Chris Strunk
Amy Sellens, who had been interim director and a volunteer with the chamber since September, said she is happy to be involved with the local business community. She replaced Christie Newman.
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Murder trial continued to Feb. 26 Taylor Messick
On Nov. 13, a judge granted continuances to Feb. 26 for Heidi Hillard, Jeff Hillard and Willie Morris. The trial was originally set to begin in March 2017.
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Police: teens ride bikes in school The News staff
Police responded to a report of criminal trespass Nov. 7 after receiving a report that five boys found an unlocked door at Abilene Elementary, 522 N. Abilene, and rode their bikes inside the building.
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Purse stolen promoting meal The News staff
A woman promoting a charity event in Valley Center had her purse stolen Nov. 7.
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Town, gown honor veterans Chris Strunk
Hundreds attend ceremony
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Valley Center celebs prepare to make pies Emmie Boese
The event is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 28 in the Valley Center High School commons area.
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‘A lot for a maintenance building’ Chris Strunk
District's projects remain under budget
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