June 6, 2013
Highlights
    Week of June 6
Valley Center Municipal Court
    May dispositions
Bel Aire
Bel Aire approves land sale in Sunflower Commerce Park Matt Heilman
    A second tenant appears to be on its way to Bel Aire's industrial park known as the Sunflower Commerce Park. At its June 4 meeting, the Bel Aire City Council approved a real estate purchase agreement with JDC Property Group LLC to buy two lots and a portion of a third, totaling about 21 acres at $22,500 per acre.
Bel Aire nurse convicted of health care fraud The News staff
    A Bel Aire nurse has been convicted on several charges related to a Medicaid fraud scheme, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said in a May 31 news release.
Work on health, wellness resort begins Matt Heilman
    Construction is finally set to begin on a project that has been six years in the making. Joined by Bel Aire city leaders, business partners, investors and friends, developer Terrie Grillot finally had her chance to pop a bottle of champagne.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Celebrations
    June 7 through 13
Columns
Around Park City Cecile Cox
    Senior moment or more serious?
From the library Janice Sharp, director
    Library kicks off Summer Reading Program
Out of the office Chris Strunk
    Sights and smells of family vacation
The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
    Variety of politics, but all loyal Kansans
Commentary
What's on your mind?
    Views from News readers
Deaths
BARBARA RANNEY
    Barbara Yvonne (Hadley) Ranney, 71, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died May 26, 2013.
GUY CLEVENGER
    Georgie “Guy" Clevenger, 72, owner operator of Guy's Carpet Service, died May 29, 2013. 
KENNETH BRANSON
    Kenneth Ray Branson, 53, beloved husband, dad, brother, uncle and friend, died May 30, 2013.
Editorials
It’s time to explore options for water
    As the drought continues, water rates will continue to increase. And unfortunately, area communities that get their water from the City of Wichita have no say in the matter.
Engagements & Weddings
Ashley Ann Southards and Adam Joseph Wingate
    The bride-to-be is the daughter or Rick and Christy Southards of Valley Center. Grandparents are Walter and Janet Southards of Valley Center, Marvin Dunsworth and Joan Peterman of Pretty Prairie, and Richard and Connie Stucky of Pretty Prairie. Great-grandparents are Marjorie (Dolly) Daines, Erma Stucky, Marie Dunsworth, and Elvis and Veda Downs.
Madison Malone and Jacob Williams
    The bride-to-be is the daughter of Pam Malone of Valley Center and Don Malone of Wichita. She graduated from Valley Center High School in 2008. She earned an elementary education degree from Northwestern Oklahoma State University and is a fourth-grade teacher in Alva, Okla., where she lives.
General
Highlights
    Week of June 6
Heard on Main Street
Heard on Main Street
    Week of June 6
Legals
ORDINANCE NO. 1261-13
    AN ORDINANCE OF THE VALLEY CENTER CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 12.60 OF THE VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS, MUNICIPAL CODE “SEWER SERVICE CHARGES".
Looking Back
Looking Back
    Week of June 6
Park City
Arby’s commits to Echo Hills Matt Heilman
    Mum's still the word on most of the development plans for the Echo Hills commercial property. But a rumor of the first business committed to build on the 84-acre former golf course has been confirmed.
Park City approves plat for duplexes in Prairie Hills Matt Heilman
    In the current housing market, area developers are catering to an increased demand in rental properties. In cities like Andover, Maize and Bel Aire, multi-family homes have been constructed to neighbor single-family homes in affluent housing additions.
Police & Fire
Blotter Buzz
    Week of June 6
Park City police reports
    May 27 through June 2
Valley Center fire calls
    May 27 through June 2
Valley Center police reports
    May 27 through June 2  
Recreation League
81 Speedway
    June 1 results
Dawgs have strong league start Matt Heilman
    It's early. The roster isn't complete and the team is young. But the Valley Center Diamond Dawgs held serve through the first week of the season and sit at 6-2 through their eight games in the Walter Johnson League. The Dawgs capped their first slate of games with a June 4 double-header sweep on the road against the Kansas Cannons. Valley Center won its first game 6-1 and finished the sweep with a 6-3 win in game two.
School
12 receive all-league honors Matt Heilman
    Senior and coach named All Metro
School
Daycare students have a ‘Cowboy Rodeo’ The News staff
    Amy McDaniel's Daycare in Valley Center hosted its annual music program May 10. The theme this year was “The Dancing Cowboy Rodeo."
Honor rolls
    Second semester
VALLEY CENTER HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI BANQUET The News staff
    New volunteers seek input from almuni
School
Valley Center official honored The News staff
    Randy L. Pierce was recognized for 20 years of service as an official.
Sheriff
Sheriff's reports
    May 28 through June 1
Valley Center
Bridge replacement project nearing an end Chris Strunk
    Fifth Street detour continues
Man arrested after chase from swimming pool The News staff
    A 20-year-old Valley Center man was arrested after a short foot chase near the city swimming pool June 1.
No water at baseball, softball complex The News staff
    A project to reroute a water main to serve Valley Center Middle School started this week and disrupted water service to the nearby McKay Petrie Sports Complex.




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