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Highlights
Week of Nov. 5
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
Wrong words change meaning
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Valley Center Municipal Court
October dispositions
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| Bel Aire |
Bel Aire child care business cited by KDHE David Dinell
A Bel Aire day care center's license has been suspended by state regulators and now the business is limited in who it can care for.
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Major land sale to bring new housing to Bel Aire David Dinell
The $589,500 sale was made to PDS Development Co. and involves undeveloped land east of Rock Road, north of Saw Mill Road and south of 53rd North.
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
Nov. 6 through 12
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Gene and Marilyn Mooney
Gene and Marilyn Mooney will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 13.
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| Classifieds |
CLASSIFIED ADS
Week of Nov. 5
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| Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp, director
Help by participating in online survey
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Out of the office Chris Strunk
Main Street trick-or-treating fun
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
Some Americans like nostalgia
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| Commentary |
What's on your mind
Views from News readers
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| Deaths |
ALVIE BATES
Alvie Roy Bates, 92, of Park City, died Oct. 26, 2015. He was a retired over-the-road truck driver.
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FLOYD CASEBIER
Floyd Leland Casebier, 67, of Emporia, died Oct. 17, 2015. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and the Marine Corps.
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GARY KIRKPATRICK
Gary L. Kirkpatrick, 53, died Oct. 30, 2015.
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JAMES COCHRAN
James Edward Cochran, 72, of Valley Center, died Nov. 1, 2015.
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OLLIE WARD
Ollie Earl Ward, 93, died Oct. 31, 2015.
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THOMAS ROBERTSON JR.
Thomas Alexander Robertson Jr., 87, of Wichita, died Oct. 31, 2015. He was retired from Wichita Ice and Cold Storage.
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THOMAS TILLEY
Thomas Edward Tilley, 53, of Park City, died Oct. 29, 2015.
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| Editorials |
City must restore funds for seniors
The City of Valley Center must continue to support — financially and otherwise — the Senior Club and its activities.
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| General |
Highlights
Week of Nov. 5
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of Nov. 5
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| Letters to the Editor |
Hazards abound as temps dip
The heat of summer has given way to chilly autumn air, which will soon give way to the frigid temperatures of winter. As Kansans attempt to keep themselves warm during these colder months, our office wants to be sure they are keeping fire safety in mind.
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of Nov. 5
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| Park City |
Park City woman killed in wreck David Dinell
An attempt to pass a vehicle on a two-lane highway in eastern Kansas resulted in the death of a Park City woman. About 5 p.m. Oct. 30, Dana Horning, 52, was driving east on U.S. Highway 54 in a 2009 Pontiac Torrent when she tried to pass another vehicle. Her vehicle crashed head-on into a westbound pickup and she died at the scene, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol report.
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Two-wheeled ‘Santas’ cruise into Park City David Dinell
Christmas is still seven weeks away, but that didn't stop more than 2,000 motorcyclists from taking part in the annual Wichita Toy Run Nov. 1.
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of Nov. 5
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Kechi police reports
Oct. 26 through Nov. 1
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Park City police reports
Oct. 25 through Nov. 1
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Valley Center police reports and fire calls
Oct. 26 through Nov. 1
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| Recreation League |
FOOTBALL PICKS: Spencer breaks tie to win Week 8 of football picks
Week 9 picks listed
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Junior Hornet football
Oct. 31 games
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| School |
Girl Scout Clubs may come to Valley Center The News staff
The Girl Scouts of the Kansas Heartland hopes to start Girl Scout Clubs in the Valley Center school district.
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Highlights
Week of Nov. 5
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| School |
Hornets earn fifth place at state meet David Dinell
The Hornets were led by sophomore Karli Elsner, who clocked a 20:03 in the 5K, putting her at 15th place out of the field of 84 runners. She received a medal for her performance.
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Kids clinics, wrestling club sign-ups set The News staff
Valley Center High School wrestling coaches will host two free clinics, Nov. 10 and 12, in the high school wrestling room. All wrestlers, regardless of ability, are welcome to attend these clinics. Their focus will be on basic technique, drills and skills leading into the season.
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| School |
School menus
Nov. 9 through 13
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Treats but no tricks
Youngsters and their parents and grandparents fill the sidewalks on Main Street
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| School |
Valley finishes with best record since 2001 Chris Strunk
The Hornets fell to state-power Bishop Carroll, 20-0, in a Class 5A District 7 contest at home Oct. 30, ending the year with a 4-5 record.
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| School |
Young educator grows at middle school Lisa Williams
VCHS intern of the month
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
Oct. 25 through 31
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| Valley Center |
Bluml murder case closes David Dinell
Fourth defendant gets 24 1/2-year prison sentence
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Chainsaws fall beloved playground tree Chris Strunk
A tree-removal crew dismantled an odd-shaped evergreen that stood in the 200 block of South Park for about 150 years.
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City issues 18 permits in October The News staff
Of that number, five were for new residences and one was for a clubhouse at the new Valley Point Golf Course on North Emporia.
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City to mark completion of massive road project Chris Strunk
City and construction officials will have a ceremony to officially open Ford Street Nov. 9, signaling the end to a massive eight-month project to improve stormwater drainage in the heart of Valley Center
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School board to meet Nov. 9 The News staff
The board is scheduled to hear reports about the Abilene Site Council, the Abilene strategic plan, new state board of education vision, an architect facility review and state assessment results.
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Senior Club urges city to pay director Chris Strunk
Members say program will suffer without a paid leader
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Students prepare to honor military veterans The News staff
The meal and program are free for veterans and their spouses. It will be hosted by Students Helping Out Warriors groups from the intermediate school and middle school.
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