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Highlights
Week of March 7
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Highlights
Week of March 7
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| Bel Aire |
Bel Aire approves water and sewer rate increases Matt Heilman
The move isn't expected to win the Bel Aire City Council any popularity contests. But the council was left without much of a choice than to implement a slight increase to its water and sewer rates.
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
March 8 through 14
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| Classifieds |
CLASSIFIED ADS
Week of March 7
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| Columns |
Around Park City Cecile Cox
Dentists provide valuable service
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From Topeka Carolyn McGinn
Legislative session hits midway point
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From the library Janice Sharp, director
Book sale upcoming
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Out of the office Chris Strunk
Snow dangerous for 40-somethings
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
We hope to see signs of spring's arrival
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| Commentary |
What's on your mind?
Views from News readers
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| Deaths |
BARBARA BURGAN
Barbara June (Reynolds) Burgan, 71, retired Sedgwick County Zoo Curator of Education, died Feb. 26, 2013.
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BETTY SIMS
Betty Sims, 86, died Feb. 25, 2013.
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CAROL WILSON
Carol S. Wilson, 76, Sedgwick County Educational Co-op para educator for 25 years, died Feb. 28, 2013.
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ELEK GRUENWALD
Elek Gruenwald, 78, died Feb. 22, 2013.
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JUANITA SINCLAIR
Juanita J. Sinclair, 84, died Feb. 6, 2013.
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RODGER FARMER
Rodger L. Farmer, 56, former construction superintendent and avid outdoorsman, died Feb. 23, 2013.
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VIRGINIA BROWN
Virginia “Jinky" Brown, 85, homemaker, died Feb. 27, 2013.
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| Editorials |
Horse operation deserves a chance
Marquez, whose property at 2750 E. Ford has been the subject of much consternation and debate during the past four years, has asked Valley Center planners to consider a plan to get his horse farm up and running again.
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| Engagements & Weddings |
Derek Schuessler and Tori Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Lanny Schuessler of Valley Center are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Derek Schuessler to Tori Thomas, daughter of Rick and Mary Thomas of Owasso, Okla.
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of March 7
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| Kechi |
Kechi responds to recent spike in burglaries Matt Heilman
The City of Kechi is hoping combined efforts of its police department, staff, and residents will detract potential burglars from targeting the city. In February, there were six reported break-ins or attempted break-ins in Kechi, including five in the first week.
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| Letters to the Editor |
City does well with snow
Valley Center is blessed to have a city crew do a terrific job removing the snow from our streets.
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of March 7
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| Park City |
Charitable event brings free dental care to pavilions Matt Heilman
On March 1 and 2, dentists from across Kansas and beyond gathered at the Kansas Pavilions to see patients on a volunteer basis as part of the annual free clinic called the Kansas Mission of Mercy.
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of March 7
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Kechi police reports
Feb. 1 through 16
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Park City police reports
Feb. 25 through March 3
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Valley Center fire calls
Feb. 25 through March 1
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Valley Center police reports
Feb. 25 through March 4
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| School |
Chess teams prepare for state tournament The News staff
The Valley Center High School chess team placed first in its division and the kindergarten through fifth-grade team was second in its division at the Hillsboro chess tournament March 2.
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| School |
Fourth quarter dooms Hornets at sub-state Chris Strunk
Valley boys finish 7-14 after loss to Salina South
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Hornets complete best season since 2004-05 Chris Strunk
Valley girls finish 12-9 after loss to Salina Central
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| School |
Principal, teachers tabbed for state honor The News staff
The Valley Center school district announced this week that two teachers were nominated for consideration in the Kansas Teacher of the Year program and a principal was nominated for Kansas Association of Secondary Principals Principal of the Year.
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School menus
Week of March 7
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Students win prizes in S.A.F.E. campaign
As part of the S.A.F.E. campaign at Valley Center High School, students submitted their names on pledges to wear their seat belts for the chance to win gift cards.
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Tickets available for DinAuCert The News staff
It will include a barbecue dinner, live and silent auctions and a high school and middle school band concert.
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| School |
Twelve Hornet wrestlers receive all-league honors Matt Heilman
A season that culminated with a fifth-place finish at the Class 5A state tournament has been followed by post-season accolades for the Valley Center High School wrestling team. This week, 12 Hornets received all-league honors in Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League II.
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VCMS wrestlers second at league tourney The News staff
The Valley Center Middle School wrestling team capped its 2013 season with a second-place finish at the March 2 Pioneer League II Tournament in Valley Center. The Hornets placed 15 of 17 wrestlers and finished second in the team standings behind Ark City.
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Versatile Hornet signs with McPherson College Matt Heilman
Versatility, heart, desire and drive are four components McPherson College Volleyball Coach Susan Barton said make Valley Center High School senior Taylor Johnson a good fit to join her team next fall.
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff’s reports
Feb. 25 through March 2
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| Valley Center |
City issues six permits in Feb. The News staff
The City of Valley Center issued six building and roofing permits during February. There were no new home permits issued. The permits are listed by date they were issued, address, type of work and valuation (if available):
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City: Shovel your sidewalks or be fined Chris Strunk
Council considers ordinance that requires snow removal
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Entrepreneur takes ownership of laundromat Matt Heilman
Moore, who purchased the business in late December, has all of the washers and dryers working. He's fixed equipment, lightened the business by painting the walls, added a kid's entertainment area with children's books and added a television among a list of several customer-friendly improvements.
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News to host election forums The News staff
The Ark Valley News will host an election forum for Valley Center school board candidates at 7 p.m. March 25 at the USD 262 District Office.
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Police warn of ice after wrecks Chris Strunk
Officer Justin Longhofer said a four-car pile-up followed a two-car wreck in the span of about 30 minutes in the same location.
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Snow not enough to break drought Matt Heilman
Farmers welcome moisture
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Super says district on right track, much to do Chris Strunk
‘State of the district' address
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Valley’s vet steps down after three decades Chris Strunk
Health forces doctor to retire and sell practice
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