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Highlights
Week of Oct. 9
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
Ready for the Zombie Apocalypse
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| Bel Aire |
Bel Aire approves funding for street improvement projects Matt Heilman
With new home construction has come increased valuation and room in the budget to help fund capital improvement projects.
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Disturbance involving arson leads to arrest at Bel Aire home Matt Heilman
A 31-year-old Bel Aire man was arrested early Sept. 28, following a disturbance at a home in the 5900 block of East Flagstaff in Bel Aire.
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
Oct. 10-15
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| Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp
Book sale books available
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Heil on life
Magic's in the air with Blue October
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In the Kitchen Lisa Strunk
Holiday decorating a year-round chore
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Out of the Office Chris Strunk
Kanye, Kim make role model lists
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
October brings fall colors to Kansas
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| Deaths |
Darrell Hayes
Darrell E. Hayes, 63, died Sept. 26 at his home in Valley Center.
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Edna Phillips
Edna Marie (Wyant) Phillips, 88, retired City of Wichita Building Permit Clerk, died Oct. 2.
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Gregory Bennett
Gregory “Greg" Scott Bennett, 54, auto technician for Automotive Diagnostic Center, died Oct. 1.
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Jesse Gragg
Jesse M. Gragg, 87, died Oct. 2.
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Melba Lee
Melba Lee (May) Dater, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, died Oct. 4.
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| Editorials |
Clay can now attract businesses
Clay can now attract businesses
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Newspapers can change communities By Doug Anstaett
Newspapers can change communities
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| Engagements & Weddings |
Jesse Ingle and Sarah McCormick
Mike and Phoebe McCormick of Valley Center announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah McCormick to Jesse Ingle.
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Natalie Englert and Clark-Kyle Driz
Natalie Englert and Clark-Kyle Driz announce their engagement and approaching marriage.
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| General |
Highlights
Carl (Sam) Gardinier will celebrate his 90th birthday Oct. 10.
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Senior menus
Oct. 13-17
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of Oct. 9
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of Oct. 9
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| Muni Court |
Valley Center municipal Court
September dispositions
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| Park City |
Police arrest woman on multiple charges stemming from false accusation report Matt Heilman
A woman who reportedly falsely accused a man of abducting her daughter was arrested following an unusual case Oct. 4 in Park City.
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Sept. 29-Oct. 5
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Park City police reports
Sept. 27-30
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Valley Center fire calls
Sept. 29-Oct. 6
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Valley Center police reports
Sept. 29-Oct. 5
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| Recreation League |
FOOTBALL PICKS: Rogers breaks 19-way tie to win Week 5 The News Staff
Week 6 picks listed
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| School |
District implements safety measures The News staff
The Valley Center school district recently started two new initiatives to ensure a safe environment for staff and students.
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| School |
HORNET FOOTBALL: Valley puts it all together in win Chris Strunk
Valley Center 34, Goddard Eisenhower 14
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Hornet girls take Newton cross country title Matt Heilman
The Valley Center High School cross country program collectively performed well at the Oct. 4 Newton Invitational held at Newton's Centennial Park.
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Hornet golfers seek consistency in postseason Matt Heilman
Valley Center 7th at league tournament
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Hornets improve to 12-11 by winning 10 of 14 matches Randy Fisher
After starting the season 2-7, the Valley Center High School volleyball team has won 10 of its last 14.
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Hornets riding three-game win streak Matt Heilman
Tack on three more wins for arguably the most improved high school soccer team in Kansas.
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| School |
School highlights
Oct. 13-17
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School menus
Oct. 13-17
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| School |
VCHS tennis sixth in league Ray Strunk
The Valley Center High School tennis team was tested this week at the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League II tournament hosted by Maize South.
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VCMS runners compete at Andover, Mulvane The News staff
The Valley Center Middle School cross country team competed at Andover Sept. 30 and at Mulvane Oct. 7.
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VCMS volleyball teams take on Derby, Central The News staff
It was a light week for Valley Center Middle School volleyball, as each squad competed in an Oct. 6 triangular against Derby and Andover Central.
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Valley Center stalls against Goddard Chris Strunk
After 10-7 loss, 1-4 Hornets will face 1-4 Eisenhower
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
Sept. 28-Oct. 4
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| Valley Center |
City issues 29 permits in Sept. The News staff
The City of Valley Center issued 29 building and roofing permits during September for a total valuation of $1.03 million.
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City set to strengthen mandatory trash rules Chris Strunk
Amendment spells out requirement to pay for service
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Defendant enters plea in Bluml shooting Chris Strunk
One of the four people charged in the fatal shooting of Roger and Melissa Bluml pleaded not guilty to capital murder charges Oct. 6 in Sedgwick County District Court.
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Duplexes dominate new home starts Chris Strunk and Matt Heilman
Some are unhappy with multi-family developments
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Earthquake proves more puzzling than damaging Matt Heilman
Quake felt in north SG County
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Girl, 3, treated for dog bite The News staff
A 3-year-old girl required medical attention Oct. 5 after a family pet bit her on the head.
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Rogers breaks 19-way tie to win Week 5 The News staff
Matt Rogers broke a 19-way tie to win Week 5 of The Ark Valley News football picks contest
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Teen in custody for medicine theft The News staff
A 15-year-old Valley Center boy was taken into custody Oct. 5 after being accused of shoplifting cold medicine at Leeker's Family Foods, 801 S. Meridian in Valley Center.
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Women told to leave if prostitutes Chris Strunk
Three women who said they were lost and looking for directions to Hutchinson were told by police not to return to Valley Center if they were going to practice prostitution.
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