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Highlights
Week of June 21
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
Christian life could use a tune-up
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| Bel Aire |
Bel Aire clears way for spiritual center cabins Taylor Messick
The council approved the final plat for The Hermitage Addition on the grounds of the Catholic Diocese in Bel Aire. North of the property's spiritual center is a lake with wooded areas. The center is planning to build 10 cabins in those areas.
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
June 22 through 28
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| Classifieds |
CLASSIFIED ADS
Week of June 21
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| Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp, director
Library opening is delayed
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Out of the office Chris Strunk
Hydrants coming alive
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
Kansas 1st in US for sorghum (milo)
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| Deaths |
ANNA BAHRE
Anna Maria (Smith) Bahre, 65, of Bel Aire, died June 16, 2018.
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HARLENE HOWEY
Harlene Rae (White) Howey, 65, of Maize, died June 9, 2018.
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JAMES GROSS
James Evan Gross, 30, of Hermosa Beach, Calif., formerly of Valley Center, died June 7, 2018.
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PATRICIA KLASSEN
Patricia “Pat" Kay Klassen, 65, of Pratt, died June 14, 2018.
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TEDD ALEXANDER
Tedd K. Alexander 67, of Bentley, died June 17, 2018.
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| Editorials |
Support effort to save a gem
The Kechi Arts Council is trying to raise $83,333 this month to secure a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce.
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| General |
Highlights
Week of June 21
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of June 21
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| Kechi |
Kechi OKs water projects Taylor Messick
The council approved the issuance of bonds not to exceed $1.1 million for the project. Then the council selected Duling Construction for the work. Duling came in about $200,000 under the engineer's estimate with a bid of $521,218.
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of June 21
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| Park City |
Park City issues 18 building permits The News staff
The City of Park City issued 18 building permits during May 2018 for a total valuation of $222,872. None were for new home construction.
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Police break up underage party The News staff
Park City police broke up a large party June 15 and at least one person is facing criminal charges.
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of June 21
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Park City police reports
June 10 through 13
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Valley Center police reports and fire calls
June 11 through 17
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| Recreation League |
81 Speedway
June 16 results
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HEIGHTS LEAGUE STANDINGS
Updated June 18
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| School |
4-H report
Valley Victors
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| School |
Hornet wrestlers on national stage The News staff
Juniors Devin Gomez (138 pounds) and Tony Caldwell (285), along with sophomore Marcelo Martinez (138/145), were members of Team Kansas, made up of the top-ranked 15- and 16-year-old high school wrestlers in Kansas. This was the second straight year for these three to compete in the Cadet National Duals.
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Shooting team does well at state tournament The News staff
The team finished with 418 total points.
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| School |
Valley Center bands hit high notes Jan Verboom and Amanda Jolly
Coming off a historic fall as the Hornet marching band established itself as one of the top marching ensembles in the state, the Hornet band program continued the success into the concert season as well.
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
June 10 through 16
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| Valley Center |
Camper taken from storage lot
The camper was last seen May 17. However, the camper's owners said they were told someone broke through the fence at the facility June 9 or 10 and took the camper.
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City turns attention to former library Chris Strunk
City Administrator Scott Hildebrand told the city council on June 19 he has received some interest from private businesses looking to purchase the building. However, he wanted some direction from the council about how to move forward.
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Door kicked open at local residence The News staff
A door was damaged but nothing in the house was missing.
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Helping hands Taylor Messick
Church youth group paints retired teacher's house
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Sale of fireworks starts next week The News staff
Municipalities set their own ordinances governing fireworks.
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Two hurt in separate wrecks Chris Strunk
Two people were hurt in separate single-vehicle wrecks in north Sedgwick County last week.
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Valley to hold line on taxes Chris Strunk
Proposed budget makes use of increase in assessed valuation
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