November 20, 2014
Highlights
    Week of Nov. 20
Bel Aire
Hoops academy celebrates grand opening Matt Heilman
    A project that has brought more diversity to Bel Aire's business community and another tenant to its commerce park, celebrated its grand opening on Nov. 15 with a few hundred people in attendance.
Momentum continuing in Sunflower Commerce Park Matt Heilman
    The snowball effect in Bel Aire's Sunflower Commerce Park is continuing.
Columns
From the library Janice Sharp
    Great weekend to curl up with a good book
Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
    On giving thanks to the one true God
In the kitchen Lisa Strunk
    Holiday cookbook is an annual treat
Out of the office Chris Strunk
    Speer's snoring appears to be cured
The View from Sunflower Gardens
    Kansans enjoy diverse state geography
Commentary
What's on your mind?
    Views from News readers
Deaths
Bessie Penner-Vogt
    Bessie Penner-Vogt, 92, died Nov. 15, 2014.
Betty Holechek
    Betty Jo (Shuler) Holechek, 55, died Nov. 12, 2014.
Dwayne Deckard
    Dwayne Arnold Deckard, 54, a former automotive finance director, died Nov. 12, 2014.
James Fowler
    James Fowler, 86, died Nov. 16, 2014.
Joan Dunfee
    Joan O. Dunfee, 67, formerly of Valley Center, died Nov. 8, 2014.
Maurine Rutschman
    E. Maurine (Brittain)  Rutschman-Clark, 93, retired Rutschman Agency real estate agent, died Nov. 17, 2014.
Sarah Brauner
    Sarah Anne Brauner, 18, formerly of Valley Center, died Nov. 9, 2014.
Editorials
District doing right by revisiting Hornet logo
    Valley Center sports teams aren't the only ones called Hornets. But they're the only ones who represent our community.
General
Highlights
    Week of Nov. 20
Senior menus
    Nov. 24-28
Kechi
Kechi clears way for industrial business to break ground Matt Heilman
    A business with its eyes on Kechi took another step toward making its move.
Looking Back
Looking Back
    Week of Nov. 20
Park City
Council considers funding options for Echo Hills Matt Heilman
    Someday, the Echo Hills Commercial property is expected to be a huge asset to Park City with new businesses attracting visitors from outside the community on a daily basis.
New director looking to keep seniors active in Park City Matt Heilman
    Two months in, one of Park City's newest employees is working to keep the local senior population active and engaged with its community.
Police & Fire
Blotter Buzz
    Nov. 10-16
Kechi police reports
    Nov. 10-16
Park City police reports
    Nov. 9-15
Valley Center fire calls
    Nov. 10-17
Valley Center police reports
    Nov. 10-17
School
Cheerleaders do well at Eudora festival The News staff
    The Valley Center High School cheerleaders attended the Eudora High School Dance and Cheer Festival on Nov. 15.
School menus
    Nov. 24-28
System in place to avoid conflicts with district facilities Matt Heilman
    With the arrival of winter sports season comes a demand for the use of indoor facilities in the Valley Center school district.
Sheriff
Sheriff's reports
    Nov. 9-15
Valley Center
Coach, boyfriend face theft charges Matt Heilman
    Accused of stealing from junior cheerleading program
Community Thanksgiving dinner open to all
    What started as a way to provide a Thanksgiving meal to those in need has blossomed into a full-fledge community get-together.
First snowstorm covers Valley Center The News staff
    About 1 inch of snow fell in the Valley Center area over the weekend in the area's first winter storm of the season.
Flagpole to return to downtown Chris Strunk
    The downtown flagpole will return.
Heard on Main Street
    Week of Nov. 20
Local students earn top Awana award in 2014 The News staff
    Caleb Durkee and Taylor Moseley received their Citation Award from the Northside Bible Chapel Awana program in Kechi.
Stolen vehicle found wrecked, driver missing Chris Strunk
    A vehicle reported stolen from a Valley Center residence was found crashed in a ditch across town.
Teen in court on criminal threat case Matt Heilman
    Burks remains in custody
West nurse named a Red Cross Hero Chris Strunk
    Jami Dessenberger was credited with saving a man's life.
‘Lil' Abner’ big laughs Chris Strunk
    Musical is new director's first at Valley Center High School




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