October 30, 2014
Highlights
    Week of Oct. 30
Bel Aire
Public encouraged to weigh in ahead of sales tax vote in Bel Aire Matt Heilman
    Ahead of their chance to vote on a taxing question in their community, Bel Aire residents and business owners had chances to weigh in at a pair of public information meetings at City Hall.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Celebrations
    Oct. 31-Nov. 6
Columns
From the library Janice Sharp
    See the library at Trick or Treat Street
Heil on life Matt Heilman
    Voting for a return to sanity
Out of the office Chris Strunk
    Win an important one for Hornets
The View from Sunflower Gardens
    We enjoy poetry of Western families
Commentary
What's on your mind?
    Views from News readers
Deaths
Dorothy Jaques
    Dorothy Jaques, 93, retired kitchen supervisor at Central Christian Church and New Song Academy, died Oct. 22, 2014.
John Swenson
    John Delano Swenson, 33, died Oct. 15, 2014.
Julia Geisdorf
    Julia “Judy" May (Harper) Geisdorf, 81, died Oct. 26, 2014.
Lanola Goldsmith
    Lanola Arleata (McMillan) Goldsmith, 89, died Oct. 20, 2014.
Melody Morris
    Melody Joy Kaufman Morris, 51, died Oct. 28, 2014.
Raymond Dings
    Raymond Hood Dings, 88, a retired land developer from Wichita, died Oct. 19, 2014, in Wichita.
Editorials
Endorsements: Election 2014
    As the Nov. 4 general election nears, The Ark Valley News is offering this week its endorsement of candidates in a handful of contested races.
Engagements & Weddings
Alizabeth Trickey and Patrick Hubbard
    Alizabeth Trickey and Patrick Hubbard announce their engagement and approaching marriage.
General
Highlights
    Week of Oct. 30
Senior menus
    Nov. 3-7
Heard on Main Street
Heard on Main Street
    Week of Oct. 30
Kechi
Kechi extends incentives for new homebuyers and businesses Matt Heilman
    The Kechi City Council approved measures to continue its ongoing efforts to attract new homes and businesses to the city.
Letters to the Editor
Why hesitant to express opinions?
    It is concerning that retailers in Valley Center are “hesitant to express their opinions in public" (Oct. 23 Ark Valley News).
Looking Back
Looking Back
    Week of Oct. 30
Park City
Park City council approves closing Broadway for Nov. 2 Wichita Toy Run Matt Heilman
    At its Oct. 28 meeting, the council approved closing Broadway from the south city limits at 47th North to 77th North for a Nov. 2 parade of motorcyclists representing the Wichita Toy Run, carrying Christmas toys to be donated to the Salvation Army.
Police & Fire
Blotter Buzz
    Oct. 20-26
Park City police reports
    Oct. 12-26
Valley Center fire calls
    Oct. 20-26
Valley Center police reports
    Oct. 20-26
Recreation League
FOOTBALL PICKS: Massey picks 18 to win Week 8 The News staff
    Week 9 picks listed
School
HORNET FOOTBALL: Season ends
    Bishop Carroll 48, Valley Center 0
School
Honor rolls
    Valley Center Middle School, first nine weeks
School
Hornets defeat Goddard and Great Bend at substate Randy Fisher
    Hornets defeat Goddard and Great Bend at substate
Hornets upset Maize, 28-14 Chris Strunk
    Valley Center keeps playoff hopes alive, to face Carroll
Hornets win cross country regional Matt Heilman
    Valley qualifies for sixth straight state meet
School
Robotics team on to regionals The News staff
    Valley Center High School robotics team placed third in the Kansas B.E.S.T. competition Oct. 25 at Hartman Arena.
School highlights
    Nov. 3-7
School menus
    Nov. 3-7
School
Valley Center wins first league title Matt Heilman
    Hornets end season in opening regional game
Valley the eighth seed at state tournament Randy Fisher
    It will be a tough row to hoe if the Valley Center Hornets are to advance to the second day of the Class 5A state volleyball tournament Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka.
Sheriff
Sheriff's reports
    Oct. 19-25
Valley Center
Council to discuss new dog rules The News staff
    During its meeting Nov. 4, the Valley Center City Council will give final approval to the city's ordinance on vicious animals.
ELECTION: Ranzau wins second term
    Sales tax questions fail in Valley Center and Bel Aire
Flags may not fly on Main Street Chris Strunk
    City weighing options with flagpole damaged by vehicle
Jr. cheer director accused of embezzlement Matt Heilman
    Parents say they paid for equipment they never received
Local police in warrant sweep The News staff
    On Oct. 22, the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office participated in the 12th annual National Family Violence Warrant Apprehension Detail, in conjunction with the Clackamas County (Oregon) Sheriff's Office.
Long-time Valley Center pastor puts his ‘heart’ in new book Chris Strunk
    Al Schuessler's self-published book, “Holy Potholes of Christianity" was released last week
Man found dead after house fire near Valley Matt Heilman
    One man was found dead in a rural Sedgwick County home following an Oct. 24 house fire reported shortly before 8 a.m. in the 5100 block of North Ridge Road, southwest of Valley Center.
Some pay too much for fire insurance Matt Heilman
    Kechi City Administrator Bob Conger, a retired Sedgwick County fire captain, pointed out earlier this month that there may be north Sedgwick County residents who are overpaying for fire protection with their home insurance premiums.
Student arrested after making threat at VCHS The News staff
    More information to be released following investigation




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