September 4, 2014
Highlights
    Week of Sept. 4
Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
    You are invited back to church
Bel Aire
Bel Aire council discusses city code, approves funding for infrastructure Matt Heilman
    The Bel Aire City Council spent its Sept. 2 meeting, addressing city codes, clearing the way for improvements in two residential developments and listening to concerns from a couple of residents.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Celebrations
    Sept. 5-11
Columns
From the library Janice Sharp
    LeVenue costs more than expected
Out of the Office Chris Strunk
    Painting and running on Labor Day
The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
    Missouri man describes Kansas well
Deaths
Lavon Black
    Lavon Augusta (Thomas) Black, 87, died Aug. 28, 2014, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita.
Margaret Burnette
    Margaret “Peggy" Burnette, 89, died Aug. 29, 2014, born March 1, 1925, in Missouri.
Mary Hefren
    Mary A. Hefren, 99, of Bel Aire, formerly of Cherryvale, died Aug. 27, 2014, at Catholic Care Center in Bel Aire.
Rose Mary Soles
    Rose Mary (Alfaro) Soles, 50, former Trinity preschool teacher, died Aug. 31, 2014.
Velman Kenney
    Velma Louise (Nickelson) Kenney 86,  died Aug. 23, 2014, in Lee's Summit, Mo.
Virginia Douglas
    Virginia Catherine Douglas, 95, died Aug. 4, 2014.
Virginia Masters
    Virginia (McConnell) Masters, 86, long time resident of Wichita, died Aug. 27, 2014.
Editorials
Mad Dog’s message is worth sharing
    Mad Dog Messmer doesn't mess around.
Engagements & Weddings
Andrew Saunders and Shea Michele
   
General
Highlights
    Week of Sept. 4
Senior menus
    Sept. 8-12
Heard on Main Street
Heard on Main Street
    Week of Sept. 4
Kechi
Kechi spared another trash hike Matt Heilman
    A slight cost adjustment for trash service is not translating to another rate increase for residents in Kechi.  
Looking Back
Looking Back
    Week of Sept. 4
Park City
Hamburger Hero back open for business in Park City Matt Heilman
    Hamburger Hero is picking up where it left off with its old logo and nearly the same name accompanying an expanded menu.
Park City QuikTrip to receive upgrade with reconstruction Matt Heilman
    Plans are in the works for one of the Wichita area's busiest QuikTrips to receive an upgrade.
Police & Fire
Blotter Buzz
    Aug. 25-31
Kechi police reports
    Aug. 25-31
Park City police reports
    Aug. 22-31
Valley Center fire calls
    Aug. 26- Sept. 2
Valley Center police reports
    Aug. 25-Sept. 1
Recreation League
FOOTBALL PICKS: Neal breaks tie to win first week By The News staff
    Week 2 picks listed
Football picks contest begins
    Week 1 picks listed
School
'We really wanted to come out and put a W up for the community' Chris Strunk
    Valley Center falls to Andover Central, 34-31, in season opener
Hornets to open season at home against Central Chris Strunk
    The Valley Center High School football team will open the season Sept. 5 with a home game against Andover Central.
JV tennis squad starts with 1st-place finish at Buhler Ray Strunk
    The Valley Center High School girls' tennis team kicked off its season last week with a first-place team finish at a junior varsity tournament hosted by Buhler on Aug. 26.
School
Menus
    Sept. 8-12
School highlights
    Sept. 8-13
VC wins spirit award, $1,000 The News staff
    Valley Center High School students showed the most spirit and, in the process, won $1,000 for their school.
School
Young Hornets struggle early Randy Fisher
    Valley Center starts season 2-6 under new coach
Sheriff
Sheriff's reports
    Aug. 24-30
Valley Center
City issues 36 building permits in August The News staff
    The City of Valley Center issued 36 building and roofing permits in August for a total valuation of $1,014,210.
City set to enforce easement mowing Chris Strunk
    The city decided not to improve an eyesore drainage ditch in a Valley Center neighborhood.
FALL FEST MEDALLION HUNT
    The medallion has been found
LeVenue may be unaffordable for library Chris Strunk
    The Valley Center Public Library may be back to square one in its search for a new home.
Police search for man who fled on moped Chris Strunk
    Valley Center police are searching for a moped rider who ran from authorities after he wrecked his bike during a chase.
With a wink and a smile Matt Heilman
    Faith and family highlight career
Woman arrested after hit-and-run wreck Chris Strunk
    A Bel Aire woman was arrested after a hit-and-run accident in Valley Center Aug. 27.




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