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Heard on Main Street
Last Updated: April 20, 2017

The average price for a gallon of gas in the Wichita area fell 3.4 cents during the past week, averaging $2.20 on April 16. The national average rose 1.1 cents to $2.40, according to GasBuddy.com. Gas prices were 18.2 cents higher than the same day last year and 10 cents higher than a month ago. … Get your subscription to The News started this week. Call 755-0821. … The Valley Center citywide cleanup day will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22 at the city's wastewater treatment plan, 510 S. Sheridan. Valley Center residents may discard furniture and other household items. Residents must show a water bill or driver's license. … U.S.D.A. commodities will be distributed from 10 a.m. to noon April 26 at the Valley Center Community Building. First come, first served. The next distribution will be in June. ... During its meeting April 18, the Valley Center City Council recognized Billie Strunk for her volunteer work. She has worked with the U.S.D.A. commodities program since 2008, directing volunteers and coordinating the distribution of food for residents in need. "It's been a joy to be able to get food to those who need it," Strunk said. April 20, 2017, was declared Billie Strunk Day in Valley Center.