October 23, 2014
Highlights
    Week of Oct. 23
Hope and hilarity Chuck Terill
    Thankful for all of the doorkeepers
Bel Aire
Bel Aire honors former mayor, clears way for multi-family construction  Matt Heilman
    Bel Aire's first mayor attended the city council's Oct. 21 meeting where he listened to a proclamation in his honor and received a key to the city. 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Celebrations
    Oct. 24-30
Columns
From the library Janice Sharp
    Board decides to join with city on facility
In the kitchen Lisa Strunk
    Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks
Out of the office Chris Strunk
    Nancy returns to the stage at VCHS
The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
    Kansas is enjoyable during fall
Commentary
What's on your mind?
    Views from News readers
Deaths
Arthur Oberlechner
    Arthur Thomas Oberlechner Jr., 84, died Oct. 16, 2014.
Susan Goering
    Susan Faye Goering, 61, died Oct. 19, 2014, at her home in Maize.
Editorials
Time right for new start with youth sports
    The volunteers who sacrificed their time, energy and money over the past 40-plus years deserve a lot of credit. But at the end of the day, the City of Park City is taking the right step in looking for a fresh start for its youth baseball and softball program.
Engagements & Weddings
Jesse and Jennifer Cole
    Jennifer Delforge, daughter of Daniel and Aileen Delforge of Valley Center, and Jesse Cole, son of the late Lucinda Cole of Wichita, were united in marriage Oct. 4 at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Wichita.
General
Senior menus
    Oct. 27-31
Looking Back
Looking Back
    Week of Oct. 23
Park City
Park City discusses plans for additional sidewalks and bike paths Matt Heilman
    Immediate plans aren't in place nor a funding source identified, but the discussion has picked up regarding a desired improvement for Park City.
Police & Fire
Blotter Buzz
    Oct. 13-19
Park City police reports
    Oct. 10-12
Valley Center fire calls
    Oct. 13-19
Valley Center police reports
    Oct. 13-19
Recreation League
FOOTBALL PICKS: Rindt breaks two-way tie for Week 7 win The News staff
    Week 8 picks listed
School
Cross country finishes season The News staff
    Valley Center Middle School's cross country teams completed the 2014 season at the Pioneer League II meet Oct. 14.
Cross country runs in the family Matt Heilman
    Sibling pairs dot roster for Valley Center
Doubles team 0-2 at state tennis Ray Strunk
    The Valley Center High School doubles tennis team of senior Jill Seidl and freshman Rachel Binau capped off a successful season with a trip to the 5A State Tournament this past weekend in Emporia.
HORNET FOOTBALL: Valley keeps playoff hopes alive Chris Strunk
    Valley Center 28, Maize 14
Hornet runners shine at league Matt Heilman
    VCHS girls win first league title in three years
Hornets could get a top seed at 5A substate tournament Randy Fisher
    Hornets could get a top seed  at 5A substate tournament
Junior Football The News staff
     The Valley Center sixth-grade Junior Hornet football team beat Hutchinson, 32-0, at home Oct. 11.
School
Local students named Kansas Honor Scholars The News staff
    In a ceremony Sept. 22 at Campus High School, several more seniors, including many from Valley Center High School, were named Kansas Honor Scholars.
School
Middle school football teams save their best for last The News staff
    The Valley Center Middle School football teams finished the 2014 season at home against Augusta Oct. 16.
School
School highlights
    Week of Oct. 23
School menus
    Oct. 27-31
School
VCMS second at league volleyball The News staff
    In the final week of the season, each Valley Center Middle School volleyball team hosted Augusta Oct. 16, and both “A" teams played in their respective Pioneer League tournament Oct. 18.
Valley Center falls to Maize South Chris Strunk
    Hornets 2-5 and will play at Maize in 2nd district game
Valley Center remains unbeaten in league Matt Heilman
    From here on out, the Valley Center High School soccer team will have a lot on the line every time it takes the field.
Valley sweeps Senior Night tri Randy Fisher
    Hornets tied for third in league after beating Goddard
Sheriff
Sheriff's reports
    Oct. 12-18
Valley Center
Candidates offer differing approaches for county Matt Heilman
    4th district to be decided
City to tighten vicious dog rules Chris Strunk
    The Valley Center City Council gave first-round approval Oct. 21 to updates of the city's animal control regulations, paying special attention to a section that deals with vicious animals.
Heard on Main Street
    Week of Oct. 23
Library sees shared space as next best alternative Chris Strunk
    Board to work with city
Man arrested after threat at Walmart Chris Strunk
    Suspect accused of knocking out  stepfather's teeth
Museum planters reported stolen Matt Heilman
    The Valley Center Historical Museum was the victim of an apparent theft likely to have occurred late last week or over the weekend.
State to seek death penalty against Bluml Chris Strunk
    Defendant pleads not guilty in death of adoptive parents
Voters to decide city sales tax Chris Strunk
    Valley Center voters will be asked next month to decide whether the city should implement a 1 percent sales tax to pay for major road improveme




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