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Highlights
Week of July 3
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| Bel Aire |
Auto theft and trailer break-in net reported $80,000 loss in Bel Aire Matt Heilman
In a two-day span in the City of Bel Aire, a reported auto theft to a local business and a burglary to a construction trailer accumulated losses that totaled about $80,000.
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Nearly 300 play ball at Bel Aire Rec Center Matt Heilman
This summer, 299 participants signed up to play T-ball, youth softball and baseball in Bel Aire.
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| Columns |
From the Library
Summer activities continue at the library
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Out of the Office Chris Strunk
Facebook can do no wrong
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
Kansans are ready to celebrate the 4th of July
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| Commentary |
What's on your mind
Views from News readers
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| Deaths |
Diane Bellew
Diane Lynn Bellew, 55, medical assistant and 1977 West High graduate, died June 26, 2014.
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Gary Brothers
Gary Wayne Brothers, 66, died June 24, 2014, at Via Christi St. Francis, Harry Hynes Hospice, Wichita, surrounded by his loving family.
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Monte Wilson
Monte Pierre Wilson, 86, died June 26, 2014.
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| Editorials |
LeVenue a fit for library’s future
The Valley Center City Council and the public library board will sit down next week to discuss the library's future.
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| Engagements & Weddings |
Aaron Bailey and Katey Taylor
Katey Renee Taylor and Aaron Thomas Bailey announced their engagement.
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Kevin and Ashley Diehl
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| General |
Highlights
Week of July 3
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Senior highlights
July 5 Senior Center Dance
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of July 3
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| Kechi |
Struggling development hoping for boost with zone change Matt Heilman
On June 26, the Kechi City Council formally supported revitalized plans for Rock Pointe by unanimously approving an ordinance to change its zoning classification from R-1 single-family residential to R-2 multi-family residential.
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of July 3
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| Park City |
Ditch Witch celebrates move to Park City Matt Heilman
On June 25, the multi-state company with a strong local presence held a ribbon cutting to celebrate its move from its old facility near 101st North and Broadway to its new 24,000 square-foot home in Park City, east of 77th North and Broadway and just south of Hartman Arena.
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Park City prepares for Salute to Freedom celebration Matt Heilman
The July 4 Salute to Freedom celebration begins with the city's annual parade and concludes with a fireworks display after the sun goes down.
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
June 22-29
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Kechi police reports
June 22-29
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Park City police reports
June 19-24
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Valley Center fire calls
June 22-28
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Valley Center police reports
June 22-29
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| Recreation League |
HEIGHTS LEAGUE STANDINGS
Standings as of July 1
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| School |
Hornets do well at UCA Cheer Camp The News Staff
Valley Center High School cheerleaders attended UCA Cheer Camp at Butler County Community College June 23 through 26.
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff’s reports
June 22-28
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| Valley Center |
Changes highlight Sedgwick Co. fair Travis Mounts
Celebration starts July 9
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Cities eye sales tax to fund road projects Chris Strunk and Matt Heilman
Initiative to be on ballot in Bel Aire, inches closer in Valley Center
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City issues 13 permits in June The News Staff
The City of Valley Center issued 13 building permits during June for a total valuation of $640,576.
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Freedom isn’t Free Matt Heilman
Local veteran learning to cope with mental battle wounds
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Local man on silver medal soccer team The News Staff
The delegates representing Team Kansas at the 2014 USA Special Olympics Games returned home recently after a week of competition, events and pin trading in Princeton, N.J. The delegation consisted of 22 athletes, including former area resident Billy Wilson.
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Police probe Valley Creek burglaries Chris Strunk
Valley Center police are investigating two burglaries in the Valley Creek neighborhood on the city's west side.
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Wheatland Elementary principal steps down Chris Strunk
Kathy Bradham, principal at Wheatland Elementary School in Valley Center since 2008, has resigned.
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Woman falls, is outside all night Chris Strunk
An elderly woman fell outside of her house on Breeze Court in Valley Center about 10 p.m. June 27 and was found the next day.
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