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Highlights Week of Aug. 15
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill Top 10 rules for married women
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New Kechi pastor emphasizes outreach Matt Heilman Kechi United Methodist Church's new senior pastor gave his first sermon in the small Wichita suburb in early July. More than a month into his latest assignment, Pastor Mitch Reece is striving to reach out to residents northeast of Wichita and help his new church grow.
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Spiritual Growth Week set The News staff The event will include a variety of speakers. Chuck Terrill, pastor of Valley Center Christian, will speak at 7 p.m. Sept. 11. Ruth Basquez, author of “In His Quietness," will speak at 7 p.m. Sept. 12. Steve Trimble, senior pastor of LifePoint Church in Valley Center, will speak at 7 p.m. Sept. 13.
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Bel Aire |
Police say man robbed stranded motorist Matt Heilman Suspect arrested in Bel Aire
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Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations Aug. 16 through 22
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Larry and Anita (Rutschman) Allen Larry and Anita (Rutschman) Allen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 9. They were married Aug. 9, 1963, at Riverlawn Christian Church in Wichita with the Rev. Jim Rutherford officiating.
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Columns |
Around Park City Cecile Cox Ice cream social was a success
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Cherry Mash a good summer shake Lisa Strunk Cherry Mash a good summer shake
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From the library Janice Sharp, director Many helped with summer programs
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Heil on life First impression didn't stick
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley Local 4-H groups preparing for fair
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Deaths |
BETTY DOUGLAS Betty E. Douglas, 89, homemaker, died Aug. 7, 2013.
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CHRISTOPHER TERRY Christopher Allen Terry, 47, son of Roger and Sandra Terry, died Aug. 6, 2013.
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GERALDINE KAPS Geraldine (Jerry) Kaps, 74, died Aug. 11, 2013.
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LORETTA STRODE Loretta Strode, 91, died Aug. 5, 2013.
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MARY DREES Mary Alice Drees, 84, of Wichita died Aug. 5, 2013.
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MARY PARKER Mary M. Parker, 92, died Aug. 3, 2013.
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PATRICIA HIEBERT Patricia Ann (McNolty) Hiebert, 74, former Head Start employee, died Aug. 6, 2013.
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Editorials |
District goals on the right track As students head back into the classrooms in Valley Center, we'd like to extend kudos to the school district and its leaders for taking some bold steps toward making Valley Center one of the premiere school districts in Kansas.
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Engagements & Weddings |
Ashley Jordan Malone and Joshua Allen Sherwood Ashley Jordan Malone and Joshua Allen Sherwood were married June 8, 2013, at the Wichita Scottish Rite.
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General |
Highlights Week of Aug. 15
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Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street Week of Aug. 15
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Kechi |
Kechi approves funding to re-engage long-term planning Matt Heilman The City of Kechi is ready to ramp up its efforts in planning for long-term growth. In recent months, city leaders have expressed an interest to re-engage strategic planning efforts that are meant to see Kechi's vision for the future realized.
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Legals |
ORDINANCE NO. 1262-13 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE TO ESTABLISH BOARDING AND RIDING STABLE IN THE A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT ON CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS, UNDER THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE CITY.
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ORDINANCE NO. 929-2013 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON CERTAIN PROPERTY TO PAY THE COSTS OF INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF PARK CITY, KANSAS, AS HERETOFORE AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION NOS. 786-2010, 787-2010, 788-2010, 789-2010, 799-2010, 800-2010, 801-2010 AND 810-2011 OF THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.
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ORDINANCE NO. 930-2013 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-402 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF PARK CITY, KANSAS, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS USED IN CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 4 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WEEDS AND REPEALING THE ORIGINAL OF SAID SECTION 8-402.
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ORDINANCE NO. 931-2013 AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTIONS 14-233; 14-234; 14-235 AND 14-236 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF PARK CITY, KANSAS, RELATING TO UNAUTHORIZED PARKING OF VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; THE PROCEDURE FOR TOWING AND IMPOUNDING VEHICLES IN VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE; THE PROCEDURE FOR THE RELEASE OF IMPOUNDED VEHICLES; AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEARING PROCEDURE FOR PERSONS WHO WISH TO CONTEST THE VALIDITY OF SUCH TOWING AND IMPOUNDMENT.
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PUBLIC NOTICE To Blue Ribbon Investments
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PUBLIC NOTICE To: Deloris J. Troutman Rev Trust
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Resolution #2013.002 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RATES OF COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO TOWNSHIP OFFICERS OF KECHI TOWNSHIP
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Letters to the Editor |
Scriven family says thanks On behalf of Robbin Scriven and her entire family, we'd like to say thank you to everyone who played a part in the Robbin Scriven Benefit Fundraiser to help cover the cost of Robbin's kidney transplant.
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Looking Back |
Looking Back Week of Aug. 15
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Park City |
Annexation battles not unique to west Valley Matt Heilman Long history in north county
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Evidence of a meth lab discovered in Park City motel room Matt Heilman While responding to a systems alarm at the Days Inn in Park City, Sedgwick County fire crews encountered “an odor and other components of a meth lab" in one of the rooms, Park City police said.
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Park City Council approves beautification plan Matt Heilman For four years, a group of community volunteers has worked to develop a plan to give Park City a facelift. The Park City Beautification Committee identified several projects throughout the city to spruce up its image and provide city identification and wayfinding signage.
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Storage units burglarized in Park City Matt Heilman Power tools and a car amplifier were stolen and property was damaged in a burglary to seven storage units at Park City's AAA Storage, 4801 N. Broadway. The burglary was reported shortly before 8 a.m. Aug. 11.
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Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz Week of Aug. 15
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Park City police reports Aug. 4 through 11
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Valley Center fire calls Aug. 5 through 11
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Valley Center police reports Aug. 5 through 11
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School |
Highlights Week of Aug. 15
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New teachers Starting the 2013-14 school
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School menus Aug. 16 through 23
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Student gets a jump-start on career Chris Strunk Duarte, who is a senior at Valley Center High School this fall, spent this summer becoming a soldier at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. Duarte joined the U.S. Army National Guard last December, taking advantage of the Army's split option, a program that allows recruits to complete their basic training before their senior year of high school.
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Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports Aug. 4 through 10
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Valley Center |
District prepares for enrollment spike Chris Strunk Valley Center could see as many as 75 new students this year
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District to ask for marketing help As it puts together a strategic plan for the next few years, the district also is looking for a short tag line and a logo to help market itself and to present a cohesive image to the public.
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Employee cellphone use prohibited The News staff The Valley Center school district has banned the use of cellphones in district vehicles by employees.
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Firefighters ask public to ‘Fill Boot’ The News staff Firefighters will be on the streets of Valley Center next week asking motorists to help “Fill the Boot" for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Times are from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 19 through 21 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 24.
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Guns, electronics stolen from house Chris Strunk A Valley Center family returned from vacation over the weekend to find thousands of dollars worth of guns and electronics missing from their home.
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In high demand Chris Strunk Multi-family homes fueling rebound in housing market
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