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Highlights Week of March 28
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill Message serious and filled with joy
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Valley Center Municipal Court February dispositions
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Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations March 29 through April 2
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Births |
Bellalynn Grace Smith. She was born Feb. 21, 2013, at 3:20 p.m. in Arlington, Texas. She weighed 7 pound, 1 ounce and was 19 inches long.
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Columns |
Around Park City Cecile Cox Easter changed our lives
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From Topeka Carolyn McGinn Unnecessary cuts to critical programs
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From the library Janice Sharp, director End of snow with end of March?
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In the kitchen Lisa Strunk Mountain Dew glow stick is a hoax
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Out of the office Chris Strunk Valley grad on ride with Shox
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley Wizard writer never saw a twister
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Commentary |
What's on your mind? Views from News readers
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Deaths |
CHARLES SAFARIK Charles P. Safarik, 89, retired Cessna router operator, WW II Veteran, died March 19, 2013.
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PALMER BATES Palmer Lee Bates, 85, retired truck driver died March 14, 2013.
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RUTH WISDOM Ruth Pauline (Burdick) Wisdom, 46, died March 17, 2013.
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STEPHEN FISHER Stephen W. Fisher, 53, died March 4, 2013, at Via Christi – St. Joseph in Wichita.
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Editorials |
No place for ill will in city’s prosperity It's healthy to question motives of elected officials and candidates for local government positions and we encourage residents to speak up anytime they don't agree with the direction their city is taking. But in Bel Aire, things seem too personal and we think it's time for everybody to move on.
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General |
Highlights Week of March 28
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Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street Week of March 28
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Kechi |
Kechi council approves revised fireworks ordinance Matt Heilman After reviewing the rules for shooting off fireworks in the City of Kechi, city leaders ultimately determined that no major overhaul was necessary to assure safety and courtesy during the annual celebration of America's birthday.
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Looking Back |
Looking Back Week of March 28
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Park City |
Residents plead for pool to stay open Matt Heilman Council receives petition
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Thieves strike RVs parked at storage facility Matt Heilman Five break-ins to RVs and trailers were reported to Park City police in the afternoon and early evening hours March 24 at the Stor-Mor RV and camper storage facility at 137 E. 53rd North.
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Thrift store to open in Park City Matt Heilman The former home of Lytton's Furniture at 1600 E. 61st North in Park City won't be vacant much longer. Almost one year after the furniture store's closing, plans are in place for a new thrift shop to take its place.
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Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz Week of March 28
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Park City police reports March 13 through 22
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Valley Center fire calls March 15 through 22
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Valley Center police reports March 15 through 24
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Recreation League |
Kids club wrestlers going to state Thirteen members of the Valley Center Kids Wrestling Club will represent Valley Center in the Kansas Kids Wrestling state tournament March 29 and 30 in Topeka.
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School |
Highlights Week of March 28
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School |
Hornet basketball team is most improved Chris Strunk The Valley Center High School boys' basketball team received some kudos from The Wichita Eagle last week.
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Hornets open tennis season with team title Matt Heilman The Hornets notched first place finishes in No. 1 and No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles and a second-place finish at No. 2 doubles. Valley won its home tournament with 22 team points, six points ahead of Chaparral in second.
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School |
School menus April 1 through 5
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School |
Valley Center ‘relentless’ in 9-0 win over Mulvane Matt Heilman The Hornets dominated early and kept their foot on the gas. All 19 players suited up for the Valley Center High School girls' soccer team played varsity minutes and all played well, Hornet coach Jeff Burger said.
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Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports March 10 through 23
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Valley Center |
Bridge set to open in June Reconstruction of the Fifth Street bridge over the Little Ditch in Valley Center is on time but it's going to be a couple more months before it opens.
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Casey’s, Unruh, Retro get green light The News staff The Valley Center Planning Commission approved site plans for three commercial projects March 26, clearing the way for construction to begin. The commission approved plans for Unruh Family Chiropractic's new office planned for the southwest corner of Meridian and 69th North, Casey's General Store's new gas station and convenience store at 222 S. Meridian and Retro System's new industrial building at 540 W. Clay.
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Fate of undeveloped park remains in limbo Chris Strunk Trail goes cold for now
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Five seek 3 seats on board of education Chris Strunk Candidates air views
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Mexican restaurant to open in Valley Center The News staff Tequila's Mexican Grill
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Three plead to bank robbery Chris Strunk Suspects enter plea in Intrust Bank robbery
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