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Highlights
Week of April 19
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
It is later than it has ever been
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| Bel Aire |
Bel Aire council agrees to table final plat for Elk Creek Taylor Messick
The biggest topic at Bel Aire's April 17 city council meeting was the final plat for Elk Creek's second addition. Concerned residents from Elk Creek's first addition attended the meeting and asked the council to table the final plat.
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
April 20 through 26
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| Births |
Annalise Jean
Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey and Melissa (Lampe) Stockwell of Honolulu announce the birth of a daughter, Annalise Jean
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| Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp, director
Pizza Hut certificates, teen party this week
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Out of the office Chris Strunk
Two ‘backbones' taken away
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
A lot goes on in the Flint Hills
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| Deaths |
DAVID INGRAM
David D. Ingram, 80, Maize, died April 1, 2018. He was a retired heavy machine operator.
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JOSEPH PENNER
Joseph D. Penner, 90, of North Newton, died April 9, 2018.
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LARRY BENNETT
Larry Marshall Bennett, 80, of Littleton, Colo., died April 11, 2018.
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ZECHARIAH LONG
Zecharaiah “Jack" Nathenial Long, 84, of Valley Center, died April 14, 2018. He was a retired Boeing Aircraft welder.
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| Editorials |
Report on older homes welcome
The South Central Kansas Economic Development District said of the more than 1,400 houses it surveyed, 86 percent were in good or great shape.
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| General |
Highlights
Week of April 19
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of April 19
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| Kechi |
Flag not a symbol of hate, man says Taylor Messick
Flag ripped from pole
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| Letters to the Editor |
Entertainment not for everyone
I was excited to see the high school play “Rumors" advertised in the newspaper this past week. Few people probably remember just how gifted the class of 1999 was and while I'd like to believe it came from teachings of our parents, I do believe divine intervention was involved. That being said, because it is a rarity for such offerings to come one generation after another, I enjoy and find it my duty to instill the appreciation of the arts into my daughters.
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Support for former firefighter
The City of Valley Center has always been a top priority for Rob Tormey and his family. Mr. Hildebrand should research his hiring/firing “duties" before he makes his “proclamations." Perhaps the city council should question this firing. If Mr. Hildebrand can arbitrarily fire at will if he thinks someone disagrees with him, perhaps Mr. Hildebrand should be replaced. He obviously is clueless when it comes to the thoughts of the people of the City of Valley Center.
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of April 19
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| Park City |
Two arrested on drug charges The News staff
Two Wichita residents were arrested on warrants and drug charges early April 10 in Park City after their vehicle was stopped for traffic infractions.
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of April 19
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Kechi police reports
April 4 through 15
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Park City police reports
April 7 through 10
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Valley Center police reports and fire calls
April 9 through 15
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| School |
4-H report
Valley Victors
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Highlights
Week of April 19
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| School |
Hornet tennis first, second in recent events Randy Fisher
With 22 points each, the Valley Center High School tennis team tied with Haven for first place at Circle April 12. The host Thunderbirds had 14 points and Hillsboro 2.
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Hornets break losing streak with doubleheader split Randy Fisher
The Hornets lost a lead late in game 1 and fell 12-7. In the second game, they were able to hold on to a late lead for a 4-2 win, ending a five-game losing streak.
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Hornets break losing streak with doubleheader split Randy Fisher
Valley Center is now 2-6 overall and 1-5 in AVCTL-II action.
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Hornets on five-game winning streak Jeremiah Strunk
It was a busy but fruitful week for the Valley Center High School soccer team. The Hornets won games at Salina Central April 12 and at home against Hutchinson April 13 and Goddard Eisenhower April 16, bringing their winning streak to five games and improving their overall record to 7-1.
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| School |
KDOT effort discourages texting and driving Emmie Boese
Chris Bortz, KDOT traffic safety program manager, said that distracted driving is something seen everyday.
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| School |
Middle school tennis team wins pair of duals The News staff
The Valley Center Middle School tennis team won back-to-back duals to push its season record to two wins, one loss and two ties. The Hornets lost soundly to Maize South on April 9. On April 10, the Hornets split with Goddard, winning the doubles competition but losing the singles side. The Hornets dominated Winfield 30-12 on April 12 and then defeated Eisenhower 19-11 on April 16.
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| School |
School menus
April 23 through 27
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Students plan second balloon launch The News staff
Last year, the balloon reached 106,000 feet and traveled 135 miles before coming down to earth. Students hope to achieve a greater altitude with an upgraded balloon-frame computer and by adjusting the amount of helium being used.
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| School |
VCMS track teams start season on the right foot The News staff
The Hornets competed at a quad in Augusta April 3, a participation meet at Prairie Hills and tournaments at Andover Central April 9 and at Wellington April 12.
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Valley Center struggles against Andover Central Chris Strunk
With 19-3 and 21-8 losses to Andover Central April 17, the Hornets fell to 4-8 (0-4 in the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League II).
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
April 8 through 14
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| Valley Center |
City OKs ‘vibrant hydrant’ program Chris Strunk
Cities across the country, including at least one in north Sedgwick County, have allowed residents to transform their hydrants into colorful characters. Now, Valley Center is getting in on the act.
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Civic lesson Chris Strunk
Governor signs education funding bill at VCHS
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Contractor agrees to pay penalties The News staff
A Valley Center-area contractor entered consent judgments with the Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office this week.
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Former officer moved to Newton The News staff
According to Sedgwick County Jail records, Delgado, a former Valley Center police officer accused of inappropriate relationships with teenage girls, was moved from the jail in Wichita to the Harvey County Jail in Newton.
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Lions hearing aid, eyeglass box relocated The News staff
The Valley Center Lions Club's big yellow collection box for used eyeglasses and hearing aids, which had been in front of Leeker's, has been moved to the Home Town Plaza Mall at 200 S. Meridian. Thanks to Bill Arick, owner of the mall, the box was placed in front of Anne's Attic, next to Valley Liquor.
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VCHS Alumni Banquet only six weeks away Ron Black
We do need reservations for a head count for the meals. Reservations need to arrive by May 26 and are to be sent to Dean Frankenbery at 6210 N. Legion St., Wichita, KS, 67204. Cost is again $15. (Please put your class graduating year on your check.)
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