February 21, 2013
Highlights
    Week of Feb. 21
Highlights
    Week of Feb. 21
Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
    Future president's  dad wasn't in the tree
Bel Aire
Aquarium planned for Bel Aire center Matt Heilman
    Attraction is part of Caban shopping and tourist development
Bel Aire supports funding plan for proposed downtown district Matt Heilman
    The master plan is in place. And if the funding source is approved, Bel Aire's dream of a downtown retail and entertainment district will become a reality. So far, plans for the 580-acre proposed district called Caban Marketplace includes a state-of-the-art aquarium, a destination water park and resort and a 220,000 square-foot sports complex.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Celebrations
    Feb. 22 through 28
Classifieds
CLASSIFIED ADS
    Week of Feb. 21
Columns
Around Park City Cecile Cox
    When will we  get some good rain?
From the library Janice Sharp, director
    Community cookbook coming
In the kitchen Lisa Strunk
    Stew perfect for winter weather
Out of the office Chris Strunk
    Is this coaching change different?
The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
    Cattle ‘highways' through Kansas
Commentary
What's on your mind?
    Views from News readers
Deaths
HELEN BACHELDER
    Helen Louise Bachelder, 93, of Yates Center, died Feb. 13, 2013 at the Deseret Nursing Home in Yates Center.
JOE MILLSPAUGH
    Joe Byron Millspaugh, 84, retired U.S. Postal carrier, died Feb. 11, 2013.
JUDITH FIELDS
    Judith Ann (Hunter) Fields, 71, retired Sedgwick County sheriff administrative secretary, died Feb. 11, 2013.
General
Highlights
    Week of Feb. 21
Lackey’s new album is for the soul Chris Strunk
    “Old-Time Religion with the Good News Gang" features a variety of hymns and gospel favorites, sung by Lackey, his daughter Linda Yoakum, his granddaughter Tawna Mosiman Goforth and friend David Deutschendorf.
Heard on Main Street
Heard on Main Street
    Week of Feb. 21
Kechi
Kechi police chief advises residents to be on alert Matt Heilman
    Blevins said there were five break-ins of Kechi properties over a 10-day stretch. He said thieves had entered homes through front doors, causing damage to doorframes.
Legals
RESOLUTION NO. R-13-02
    A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF BEL AIRE, KANSAS DETERMINING THAT THE CITY IS CONSIDERING ESTABLISHING A STAR BOND PROJECT DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY, ESTABLISHING THE DATE AND TIME OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON SUCH MATTER, AND PROVIDING FOR THE GIVING OF NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. R-12-07 OF THE CITY.
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1255-13
    AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2013-1, OF THE CITY OF VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AN ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AS THEY BECOME DUE; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Looking Back
Looking Back
    Week of Feb. 21
Park City
Park City police honored for response in VC bank robbery Matt Heilman
    When Valley Center's Intrust Bank was the victim of a robbery on Oct. 18, local law enforcement received kudos for its response. Valley Center police and representatives from fellow agencies across Sedgwick County secured perimeters, stayed on alert for suspicious vehicles and apprehended all four suspects hours after the crime.
Volunteers set record with food packaging Matt Heilman
    More than 2,000 volunteers made history. They gathered at tables throughout one of the spacious pavilions at the Kansas Coliseum complex to impact the lives of people they've never met. In the process, they broke a world record.
Police & Fire
Blotter Buzz
    Week of Feb. 21
Park City police reports
    Feb. 9 through 17
Valley Center fire calls
    Feb. 11 through 17
Valley Center police reports
    Feb. 11 through 17
Recreation League
VCRC basketball
    Feb. 16 results
School
Basketball sub-states set The News staff
    Hornets to play in Salina
School
DECA students do well at regional competition The News staff
    Of the 48 Valley Center students, 24 earned medals by placing in the top three of their categories — 12 first place, five second and seven third.
Four Hornets chosen for state band The News staff
    They were Shannon Crow (oboe), Wesley Crow (trombone), Cole Klinkhammer (percussion) and Lauren Burks (alternate, oboe).
School
Hornet girls split league games Collin Weaver
    Valley Center 12-7 with one regular-season game remaining
School
Hornet homecoming
    Valley Center High School seniors Chad Blair and Sierra Archer
School
Hornet standout signs to throw for University of New Orleans Matt Heilman
    A three-sport athlete had options. Valley Center High School senior Meagan Williams showcased a mix of athleticism and strength to excel at volleyball, basketball and track and field. She had offers to continue her career in any of her three specialties at the next level, but she chose to concentrate on what she does best, throw implements as far as she can.
Middle school wrestlers sweep Goddard, Haysville The News staff
    The Valley Center Middle School wrestling team improved its overall dual record to 8-0 with a sweep of Haysville and Goddard Feb. 14 at Haysville. The Hornets won 13 of 18 matches in both duals. Valley beat Goddard 75-21 and Haysville, 77-21.
School
Next stop state for Valley Center FBLA students The News staff
    Twenty students participated, and the group came home with a total of 28 top-10 awards. This accumulated enough points for the group to rank fourth in the district out of 13 schools.
School menus
    Feb. 25 through March 1
Senior named Klose Scholar at WSU The News staff
    Crow was among three finalists in the scholarship competition. All three receive Doris and Ralph Klose Scholarships, which cover tuition, books and fees for junior and senior years at WSU.
School
Ten Hornets earn trip to state Matt Heilman
    Revised schedule
School
VCHS senior takes aim at top spots in Las Vegas The News staff
    Manfull was in the adult male freestyle unlimited flights class with more than 600 other competitors. The competition included a Vegas round each of the days — 30 arrows at 20 yards for a possible score of 900, with 60 Xs. Manfull shot a total score of 898 with 75 Xs, and ended tied for fourth place.
Valley Center chess team competes at Pleasant Valley The News staff
    Valley Center K-6 chess players participated in the Pleasant Valley Chess Tournament Feb. 16. The K-2 team received second place. That team included Camdon Blunck (kindergarten), Corben Burgess (kindergarten), Rock Schomaker (first grade) and Steel Schomaker (kindergarten).
School
Valley Center hosts first Rally in the Valley The News staff
    Local squads receive ribbons for performances, spirit
Valley falls to Eisenhower, Andover Collin Weaver
    Valley Center 7-12 with one regular-season game remaining
Sheriff
Sheriff’s reports
    Feb. 10 through 16
Valley Center
In his father’s footsteps Chris Strunk
    Alumni, students embrace Valley's new football coach
Police: Beware of ice on roads
    Valley Center police are encouraging drivers to beware of ice on the road in the 500 block of South Meridian, the site of back-to-back wrecks this morning (Feb. 28).
Residents oppose walking trail Chris Strunk
    Residents near the undeveloped Wetland Park in west Valley Center want the city-owned property to stay that way. If the city puts a walking path in the park, neighbors will be battling an influx of after-hours and criminal activity, they say.
Sedgwick man arrested after wreck Chris Strunk
    A Sedgwick man was arrested for suspicion of DUI and a Park City man was cited for possession of drugs after a two-vehicle wreck in downtown Valley Center Feb. 16.
‘Time to do some fishing’ Matt Heilman
    Longtime Valley Center business owner ready to give up the fight




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