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Highlights
Week of May 15
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
Mrs. Box made a difference
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Valley Center Municipal Court
April dispositions
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| Bel Aire |
Bel Aire Tree Board honors fallen soldier Matt Heilman
A bittersweet tribute preceded the seventh anniversary of a day that forever changed the lives of Bel Aire's Bob and Karen Funcheon.
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Marco’s Pizza to accompany Family Video in Bel Aire Matt Heilman
A surviving business in a hard-hit industry is looking to expand its service to customers in Bel Aire.
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
May 16-22
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| Classifieds |
CLASSIFIED ADS
Week of June 5
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| Columns |
From the Library Janice Sharp
Summer reading to start at the library
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In the Kitchen Lisa Strunk
I can tell the end of school is near.
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Out of the Office Chris Strunk
Mama bird must be ticked off
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
History is important in Kansas
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| Deaths |
Donnie Brockman
Donnie R. Brockman, 66, retired mechanic, died May 8, 2014.
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George Watson
Dr. George R. Watson. Jr., 67, died May 8, 2014, at his home in Wichita.
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Grace Fox
Grace Marie Fox, 87, died May 7, 2014.
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James Yock
James “Jim" M. Yock, 68, sales technician, died May 5, 2014.
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Max Maskrid
Max Dean Maskrid, 77, born June 20, 1936, died April 26, 2014.
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Michael Thompson
Thompson, Michael Larry, 61, retired Consumer Product Salesman and caregiver, died May 5, 2014.
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Randy Rader
Randy A. Rader, 56, died May 4, 2014.
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Wesley Giltner
Wesley Burdette Giltner, 55, Spirit Composite Mechanic, died Sunday, May 4, 2014.
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| Editorials |
Library’s expansion idea worth pursuing
This is an idea we can get behind because it makes sense.
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| General |
Highlights
Week of May 15
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of May 15
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| Kechi |
Kechi council hears plan for farmer’s market Matt Heilman
Although there hasn't been much in the way of recent economic development, the City of Kechi is continuing its efforts to attract new visitors.
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of May 15
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| Park City |
Local girls to compete in national pageant The News Staff
Park City residents and Chisholm Trail Elementary School students Kaylee Krotz and Trinity Snider have been chosen as state finalists in the 2014 National American Miss Kansas Pageant.
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Meth-making material found Matt Heilman
A call to Park City police made shortly after 3 p.m. May 9 revealed that one of the storage units in the 400 block of East 61st North was being used for more than its intended purpose.
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Park City looking to improve communication with mobile app Matt Heilman
At the May 13 Park City Council meeting, elected officials unanimously approved allocating $150 per month to contract for the development of a mobile app for the city.
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Senior highlights
Week of May 15
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Three arrested in drug bust Matt Heilman
What began as a call for a possible burglary in progress ended with the seizure of marijuana and three arrests shortly before 8 p.m. May 6 in the 1300 block of East Broadbeck in Park City.
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of May 15
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Kechi police reports
May 1-8
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Park City police reports
May 3-9
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Valley Center fire calls
May 5-12
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Valley Center police reports
May 5-11
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| School |
Baseball splits with No. 5 Eisenhower Randy Fisher
After sweeping its first doubleheader in nearly a year, Valley Center went 2-2 in the past week.
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| School |
Board adopts test-out policy Chris Strunk
Change it or scrap it, Valley Center High School Principal Jamie Lewis said.
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Booster club introduces Hornet Challenge Chris Strunk
The Valley Center High School Booster Club has developed a fundraising event designed to be fun and physically challenging.
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| School |
Coach reaches ‘compromise’ to stay with Hornets Randy Fisher
Brian Shelton is returning as wrestling coach at Valley Center High School.
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| School |
District to receive facility upgrades Chris Strunk
The Valley Center school district is preparing for a fairly busy summer work schedule.
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| School |
Hornet junior qualifies for state tennis Matt Heilman
Valley's No. 1 singles player, junior Ray Strunk was the lone Hornet to finish in the top six of the May 10 Class 5A regional tournament in Valley Center and to qualify for this weekend's Class 5A State Tournament May 16 and 17 in Topeka.
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Hornet soccer team drops two of three Matt Heilman
The Valley Center High School soccer team is out of contention for a second consecutive Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League II title. However, the Hornets are still capable of making another deep postseason run.
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| School |
Menus
May 19 and 20
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| School |
Valley Center softball rolls by Eisenhower Chris Strunk
The Valley Center High School softball team is on a roll, winning six of its last eight games, including a two-game sweep of league foe Goddard Eisenhower.
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Valley Center track team prepares for postseason Chris Strunk
The Valley Center High School track team had its final regular-season competition May 9 at Goddard.
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Valley scores season best at home tourney Matt Heilman
The Valley Center High School golf team is playing well down the stretch. Now, the Hornets are hoping to continue the recent upward swing at their May 19 Class 5A regional assignment at Hays' Smoky Hill Country Club.
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff’s reports
May 4-10
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| Valley Center |
Alumni Banquet only 3 weeks away Ron Black
The first Saturday in June is the traditional date for the annual Valley Center High School Alumni Association Banquet, and that is only three weeks from next Saturday.
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Familiar stories accompany community blood drive Matt Heilman
The stories hit close to home. A loved one in good health all of a sudden faces the threat of having his or her life cut short by the dreaded diagnosis.
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Library considers purchasing LeVenue Chris Strunk
If everything goes as planned, the Valley Center Public Library could have a new home in downtown Valley Center later this year.
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Mail carriers collect food for local pantry The News Staff
Valley Center residents helped fill the food pantry recently.
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McGinn prepares to run for county seat Chris Strunk
A familiar name in state and local politics is coming closer to home.
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Police investigate apt. burglary The News Staff
Valley Center police are investigating a burglary that was reported May 10 at 123 S. Colby.
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Teachers, staff to get pay raises Chris Strunk
Valley Center teachers and staff will get a raise next year and they'll continue to receive support with their health insurance.
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Valley Center State Farm agency re-opens Chris Strunk
Changes are taking shape at the State Farm Insurance agency in Valley Center.
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Valley grad opens branch office for Wilbur-Ellis Chris Strunk
A Valley Center High School graduate has opened a branch office of Wilbur-Ellis in Valley Center.
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Wine coolers reported stolen Chris Strunk
Valley Center police are searching for a possible booze-smuggling burglar.
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‘More than anyone can ever imagine’ Chris Strunk
The Valley Center High School Class of 2014 was special, said Principal Jamie Lewis.
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