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Congressman visits active Bel Aire biz community Matt Heilman
Congressman Mike Pompeo found time in his schedule to visit a community that could be on the brink of growth unlike anywhere else in the Wichita area. Bel Aire City Manager Ty Lasher said he was contacted by Pompeo's office in Washington D.C. about six weeks ago.
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Highlights
Week of Feb. 20
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Highlights
Week of Feb. 20
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| Bel Aire |
Development plans pushing forward in Bel Aire Matt Heilman
More than half of the land is in a floodplain, but Lasher said at least two to three acres on the corner of the property is available for construction. On the five to six acres in the floodplain, he said several options could include the construction of a parking lot or the development of a small park area.
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Next phase unveiled for health and wellness development in Bel Aire Matt Heilman
The planned health and wellness destination resort, called Tierra Verde began last summer with the groundbreaking of the Concierge Surgical Recovery Center and the new clinic home for Dr. George Watson. The recovery center is designed to be a place where patients can recover from surgery with medical assistance available outside of a hospital setting.
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
Feb. 21 through 27
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| Classifieds |
CLASSIFIED ADS
Week of Feb. 20
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| Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp, director
Friends scholarship applications sought
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Heil on life Matt Heilman
Glad to see end to an unworthy bill
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In the kitchen Lisa Strunk
Beer bread on a romantic Valentine's Day
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Out of the office Chris Strunk
Maybe Valley will get another hangout
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
February is a time for celebration
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| Deaths |
DOLLIE GREEN
Dollie Lou Higgins Green, born July 8, 1931, to Claude and May Higgins in Polk County, Mo., died Feb. 12, 2014, in Oklahoma City.
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KIMBERLY ROEDER
Kimberly Dawn Roeder, 45, beloved daughter and sister, died Feb. 6, 2014.
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LYNNE DECKER
Lynne Boyd Decker, 56, died Feb. 11, 2014.
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MAXWELL BAZIL
Maxwell M. Bazil, 96, retired Coleman Company toolmaker, died Feb. 11, 2014.
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RODNEY ALLAN
Rodney Earl Allan, 72, co-founder of Midstate Street Rods, avid car enthusiast and former Top Shirt owner, died Feb. 7, 2014.
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ROSALIE STRICKLAND
Rosalie Strickland, 80, died Feb. 13, 2014, at Comfort Care Home in Wichita.
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| Editorials |
Speed limit not enough to keep teens safe
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 3,000 teenagers are killed each year in car crashes, making it the leading cause of death for 13- to 19-year-olds.
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| Engagements & Weddings |
Lauren Alexis Crump to Bradley Schuessler
Barney and Lori Munhollon, along with Rick and Megan Crump, announced the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Alexis Crump, to Bradley Schuessler, son of Jeff and Pat Schuessler of Wichita.
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| General |
Highlights
Week of Feb. 20
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of Feb. 20
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| Kechi |
Kechi recognized as Tree City USA Matt Heilman
As the City of Kechi works to establish a new identity with its business community, a civic organization in the city has led an effort that has brought a new distinction to Kechi.
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Kechi to welcome outdoor market Matt Heilman
Vintage merchandise to be sold
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of Feb. 20
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of Feb. 20
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Park City police reports
Feb. 5 through 15
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Valley Center fire calls
Feb. 11 through 17
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Valley Center police reports
Feb. 10 through 16
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| Recreation League |
Junior wrestlers do well at Newton, Derby The News staff
The Valley Center Kids Wrestling Club competed at the Newton Open Tournament Feb. 15 and the Kansas Novice Championships Feb. 16 in Derby.
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VCRC basketball
Feb. 11 and 15 games
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| School |
Chess team does well The News staff
The K-2 team had two people compete. Mekhi Boyle got 20th place with 2.5 points and Corben Burgess got seventh place with 3.5 points.
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Golden Apple
Wheatland Elementary fourth-grade teacher Jordan Trego is presented with a Golden Apple teaching award Feb. 13
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| School |
Hornets lose two games, starters Randy Fisher
Now 7-10 overall and 3-6 in league play, the Hornets wrap up the regular season Feb. 21 at Eisenhower, before returning home Feb. 25 against Andover and Feb. 27 against Maize South.
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Middle school wrestlers best Newton and Eisenhower The News staff
Valley was also scheduled to participate in a Feb. 18 double dual at Maize South.
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| School |
School menus
Feb. 24 through 28
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Summer school adds drama club Chris Strunk
Valley Center will offer Summer Explorations Academy classes June 30 through July 24 and will add a summer drama club in early June.
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They’ll forever be royals
Valley Center High School seniors Ryan Acton and Bailey Hogan share the traditional homecoming kiss after being named king and queen Feb. 14.
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| School |
Valley improves with pair of wins Randy Fisher
Now 11-6 overall and 5-4 in the AVCTL, the Hornets play Feb. 21 at Eisenhower before closing out the regular season at home Feb. 25 against league-leading Andover and Feb. 27 against Maize South.
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Wrestlers ready for regionals Matt Heilman
Hornets finish regular season on strong note
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
Feb. 9 through 15
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| Valley Center |
Board ups policy contribution Chris Strunk
The Valley Center school board on Feb. 14 agreed to offer more money to help teachers pay for health insurance. The board approved an amendment to its contract with teachers that gives teachers $440 per month for family insurance policies.
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Defense requests expert for DNA testing Chris Strunk
Ruling in Bluml case expected later this month
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Facelift planned for the heart of Valley Center Chris Strunk
Business owners get a look at massive city project
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Former coach arrested in killing Chris Strunk
Antwon Banks, 31, who was an assistant coach under former coach Pat Haxton during the 2010 football season, was arrested Feb. 12 in connection with the Feb. 10 death of Daniel Flores, an employee for Steckline Communications.
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Man hurt in wreck on West Chris Strunk
One man was hospitalized after a two-car wreck on the west side of Valley Center Feb. 14.
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Wins signs not the district’s Chris Strunk
The Wichita Wins signs to promote gambling at the Wichita Greyhound Park in Park City may be causing some confusion.
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