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Highlights
Week of Aug. 29
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
Don't wait to worship
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Participation at all-time high for tennis Matt Heilman
Participation is at an all-time high for the Valley Center High School girls' tennis team that displays a fair mix of veterans and newcomers. All but a handful of the 45 players who showed up for the first week of practice had played before.
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
Aug. 30 through Sept. 5
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| Columns |
Around Park City Cecile Cox
Hope heat doesn't ruin picnic on Labor Day
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From the library Janice Sharp, director
Library remains drop-off for shredding
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Heil on life Matt Heilman
Sound advice by strange person
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Out of the office Chris Strunk
Kansas Star Arena was nice
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
We share a box of Leeker's donuts
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| Commentary |
What's on your mind?
Views by News readers
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| Deaths |
BILLY KNOLES
Billy H. Knoles, 82, of Apple Valley, Calif., formerly of Wichita and Park City, died Aug. 3, 2013.
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CAROL ANN BIBLER
Carol Ann Bibler, 79, died Aug. 19, 2013.
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DANIEL POGUE
Daniel Lewis Pogue, 63, Leeker's Family Foods produce manager, died Aug. 24, 2013.
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JAMES ASHTON
James “Jim" Ashton, 62, Mulvane school teacher, died Aug. 22, 2013.
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JILL NIBLACK
Jill M. Niblack, 48, died Aug. 21, 2013.
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KENT CONARD
Kent L. Conard, 71, died Aug. 16, 2013, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.
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MYRA SUE FERRIS
Myra Sue (Johnson) Ferris, 74, beloved homemaker and former Fidelity Title messenger, died Aug. 25, 2013.
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REDA LUNA
Reda Luna, 85, died Aug. 20, 2013, at her Valley Center home.
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ROGER ALLEN PIKE
Roger Allen Pike, 73, on Aug. 21, 2013, died in his home in San Dimas, Calif., with his wife and children by his side after a battle with cancer.
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RONALD MORRISON
Ronald Dean Morrison, 70, retired Butler County undersheriff, died Aug. 22, 2013.
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TERESA McVICAR
Teresa “Tere" McVicar, 63, Collins Aviation receiving clerk, died Aug. 26, 2013.
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VICTORIA TENNISSEN
Victoria (Vicki) Tennissen, 66, died Aug. 23, 2013.
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| Editorials |
Give new local indoor soccer team a chance
Give the new team a chance. It's unfortunate that the second version of the Wichita Wings franchise folded after two short seasons. But we're optimistic that the newly unveiled Wichita B-52s will have more staying power. Time will tell if that optimism is justified.
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| Engagements & Weddings |
Kaci and Colton Berry
It was a busy day for Colton Berry.
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of Aug. 29
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| Kechi |
Case closed in accidental death of a Kechi man Matt Heilman
On Aug. 23, a report from the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office showed 28-year-old Carson Edward Shotton of Kechi listed as a victim in a vehicular homicide case. But the listing is misleading, authorities said.
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Kechi takes action to recoup delinquent taxes Matt Heilman
The City of Kechi took to the offensive in an attempt to recoup some money that is at least four years past due. Three lots that haven't yet seen construction were up for an Aug. 20 sheriff's sale.
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of Aug. 29
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| Park City |
B-52s ready for takeoff Matt Heilman
Indoor soccer makes its return to Hartman Arena
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Park City discusses marketing of residential lots Matt Heilman
Sooner rather than later, the City of Park City hopes to see empty parcels of land converted into new homes. At its Aug. 27 meeting, the city council discussed what draws residents to the city and how best to highlight advantages of calling the city home.
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Scam artist targets Park City resident Matt Heilman
A Park City woman kept her money. It didn't take long for her to realize she was being targeted for a scam.
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Shoplifting report involves Heights players The News staff
Five high school students walked into the Park City QuikTrip off 61st North and I-135 and walked out without paying for merchandise.
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of Aug. 29
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Park City police reports
Aug. 13 through 23
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Valley Center fire calls
Aug. 19 through 23
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Valley Center police reports
Aug. 2 through 25
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| Recreation League |
Local track hosts weekend races Matt Heilman
Track operator Jeremy Guinn said the racing went well, but did not draw as many participants as it would have if the weather would have allowed the qualifier to be held when it was initially scheduled in late July.
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| School |
A new attitude Chris Strunk
First-year coach evokes fond VC memories
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Golfers look to improve with experience Matt Heilman
Coach hopes his players improve daily
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| School |
Highlights
Week of Aug. 29
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| School |
Hornet volleyball team opens in Hutchinson Randy Fisher
As has become its custom, the Valley Center volleyball team will open the season by playing in the seventh annual Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League preseason tournament Aug. 31 in Hutchinson. Teams from Divisions I, II and III will use the event as a chance for competition and development, with no awards given.
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Injuries force changes in Hornet backfield Chris Strunk
Still, first-year coach Caleb Smith and his players are optimistic about the team's chances this season.
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Runners look to defend league titles Chris Strunk
With the graduation of the best runner in the history of Valley Center High School girls' cross country as well as the boys' team's most consistent finisher, it would appear that the Hornets would be in a rebuilding mode for 2013.
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| School |
School district starts contest to develop logo and tagline The News staff
The district this week started a logo and tagline contest, asking the public to submit entries. The best will be chosen by a panel of judges and the school board. The winner of the logo contest will receive a $200 cash prize. The winner of the tagline contest will receive $150.
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School menus
Sept. 2 through 6
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| School |
Soccer team ready for ‘brutal’ schedule Matt Heilman
As center midfielders, Eckert and Gomez-Nix are expected to fill roles as two of the team's four captains.
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Valley gladly takes underdog role Randy Fisher
This season may take a slightly different path, starting more like a rebuild before finishing more like a reload.
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
Aug. 18 through 24
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| Valley Center |
Boy in custody after fight with mother The News staff
A 13-year-old boy was taken into custody Aug. 20 after a fight with his mother in Valley Center.
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City seeks to water down RV rules Chris Strunk
Jet skis, small boats would be allowed in front of houses
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Man accused of cutting employee Chris Strunk
A Valley Center man accused of cutting his employee was arrested on charges of aggravated battery and aggravated assault early Aug. 26.
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Man arrested on assault charge Chris Strunk
A 32-year-old Valley Center man was arrested Aug. 24 and could face charges of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, burglary and criminal damage to property.
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School spirit goes big time Chris Strunk
Sideliners introduce tunnel, cheerleaders' Hornet mascot returns
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