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Highlights
Week of April 18
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
Lessons from a small town
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| Bel Aire |
Bel Aire has best election turnout Matt Heilman
At its April 9 meeting, the Park City council discussed the turnout for the April 2 election that determined council, mayoral and school board seats.
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New leaders begin work in Bel Aire Matt Heilman
The second Bel Aire City Council meeting of April began with a changing of the guard and concluded with a new council's first real estate agreement. Before the new council took its first official actions, departing mayor Harold Smith and departing council member Gary Breault wished the new leaders well and accepted plaques in recognition of their service. David Austin, the city's newly elected mayor also accepted a plaque in recognition of the four years he served on the council prior to his run for mayor.
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
April 19 through 25
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| Births |
Alexander Dean Lamar
Alexander Dean Lamar was born on January 18, 2013, to Ryan Dean, formerly of Valley Center, and Kylee Lamar.
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| Columns |
A reminder of 2005 ice storm Chris Strunk
A reminder of 2005 ice storm
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Around Park City Cecile Cox
Ready for good spring weather
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From the library Janice Sharp, director
April filled with activities
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In the kitchen Lisa Strunk
The weather is worth talking about
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
It's a good day to send some ‘snail mail'
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| Commentary |
What's on your mind?
Views from News readers
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| Deaths |
FRIEDA LEE
Frieda E. Lee, 90, died April 11, 2013, at Regent Park Senior Health Care in Wichita.
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| Editorials |
Pool should remain open
As part of efforts to cut the city's operating expenses, the city council last fall decided to close the pool this year, which could save about $60,000.
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| General |
Dellinger celebrates worthy grand matron tenure The News staff
Dellinger, who is finishing her year-long tenure as Kansas Eastern Star worthy grand matron, gathered with family and friends at Valley Center United Methodist Church to talk about the past year.
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of April 18
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| Kechi |
American Legion post hosts flag ceremony in Kechi Cemetery Matt Heilman
One of the area's oldest cemeteries will soon have more noticeable recognition for the 610 known veterans buried beneath its soil. On April 13, Valley Center's American Legion Post 73 held a short ceremony in the Kechi Cemetery just north of 61st North and Hillside that included the presentation of 32 American flags that have been donated to the Kechi Cemetery Board of Trustees.
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Kechi council denies developer’s request Matt Heilman
Local developer Buck Alley has done well in Kechi's Northwoods housing addition, at least as well as can be expected in a down housing market. Partnered with fellow developer Mike Farrell, continual progress is being made in Northwoods, but not to a point where developers no longer need assistance.
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| Letters to the Editor |
Looking for Kansas items
Hello. My name is Michelle Marcelo. I am a fifth-grader at Napa Valley Language Academy in Napa, Calif.
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of April 18
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of April 18
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Kechi police reports
April 1 through 7
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Park City police reports
April 8 through 12
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Valley Center fire calls
April 10 through 14
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Valley Center police reports
April 1 through 14
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| School |
4-H report
Sunnydale
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Chess team 12th at nationals The News staff
The Valley Center chess team took 12th place in the unrated division at the national high school chess tournament April 4 through 8 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Christian Youth presents ‘Dreamcoat’ The News staff
Christian Youth Theater Wichita Inc. will present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" May 2 through 4 at Northeast Magnet High School, 53rd North and Rock Road. Show times are 7 p.m. each day with a matinee at 2 p.m. on May 4. Tickets are available at wwwcytwichita.org or by calling 682-1688.
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| School |
Competitive senior signs with Tabor College Matt Heilman
As a freshman basketball player at Valley Center High School, Madison Anderson knew she had a lot of work ahead of her if she wanted to be part of the team for the next three years.
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| School |
DECA students prepare for national competition The News staff
The group washed canines in an effort to help finance their upcoming trip to the national high school DECA competition in Anaheim, Calif.
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Highlights
Week of April 18
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| School |
Hornet golfers second at Crestview Matt Heilman
The Valley Center High School golf team has shown improvement from the season opener in its second and third tournaments of the season and the Hornets have some hardware to show for it.
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Hornet linebacker to play for Bethel College Matt Heilman
Valley Center High School senior Jon Elliott was second on the team in tackles during his senior season, but was unmatched in his energy level, former Hornet football coach Pat Haxton said. The energy was accompanied by enough talent for coaches at small colleges across the state to take notice.
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Hornets earn three Pre-State titles The News staff
The Valley Center High School track team competed at the Shocker Pre-State Challenge April 11 and 12 at Wichita State University. The Hornets captured 10 top-three finishes and three titles.
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Hornets remain undefeated Matt Heilman
Valley beats Eisenhower, Hutchinson to improve to 7-0
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JV softball third at North tourney The News staff
The Valley Center High School junior varsity softball team competed at the North High School tournament April 13.
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Middle school tennis team dominates Goddard The News staff
The Valley Center Middle School tennis team impoved its overall dual record to 3-2 by winning 16 of 23 total matches April 15 at Goddard. Valley started the meet by splitting eight doubles matches. Valley won the dual by winning 12 of 15 singles matches. It was the opposite of the previous dual at Haysville where the Hornets dominated in doubles play and struggled in singles.
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Middle school track at Prairie Hills The News staff
The April 9 Rose Hill triangular was canceled because of the weather. The April 11 Richard Lawrence Invitational in Wellington was rescheduled for April 18. Valley Center will host a quad April 16 and a participation meet on April 22.
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| School |
S.A.F.E. students pledge to buckle up Alex Arnold and Laurel Anderson
The Kansas S.A.F.E. program at Valley Center High School has been very successful. From the Vince and Larry crash test dummies assembly to the various activities set up to promote safety, VCHS students have had many different learning opportunities.
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School menus
April 22 through 26
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Teacher selected to Dream Team The News staff
Shari Abbey, a teacher at Valley Center Intermediate School, has been selected to the 2013 LearnZillion Dream Team.
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| School |
Tennis team showcases depth with varsity roster Matt Heilman
The Valley Center High School tennis team mixed and matched its roster in a pair of recent quad tournaments. The Hornets finished second at the April 16 Buhler quad and won the April 11 quad at Circle.
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| School |
Valley TSA students do well at state The News staff
Valley Center Middle School and Valley Center High School students participated in the Technology Student Association state competition March 28 through 30 in Salina.
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
April 8 through 13
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| Valley Center |
Cheer coach’s trial begins Chris Strunk
Man accused of sex crimes
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Chic Street moves to Wichita The News staff
The shop closed its store in the 100 block of North Ash in downtown Valley Center last week and reopened this week in the Mill Creek Village on the northeast corner of Central and Rock Road in Wichita.
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City delays decision on nature trail Chris Strunk
Officials to research restrictions on original deed
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Fraternity plans pledge drive to help former VC vet The News staff
Wichita State University's Delta Upsilon fraternity is planning a fundraising event for one of its alums and former longtime Valley Center veterinarian, Dr. Murray Dean. Last month, Dean retired and sold the Valley Center Veterinary Clinic in the face of a cancer diagnosis early this year. Dean owned the vet clinic in town for nearly 35 years.
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Police unable to find suspect squirrel The News staff
A Valley Center resident called police April 10 to report being bitten by a squirrel near Dexter and Main Street.
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Principal’s belief in education reaffirmed Chris Strunk
Wetig, his son deliver supplies, hope to Haiti
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Turnover on the city council Chris Strunk
The Valley Center City Council welcomed one new member April 17 and said goodbye to one and possibly a second.
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VCHS to put on melodrama The News staff
The Valley Center High School Drama Department will present an old-fashioned melodrama at 7 p.m. April 26 and 27 in the VCHS auditorium. The play is titled, “Royally Flushed…or the Day the Casino Came to Valley Center," written by VCHS drama teacher Kenny Carter.
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