March 3, 2016
Highlights
    Week of March 3
Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
    Reasons to like Easter
Bel Aire
New policy governs city council replacement  David Dinell
    It's been a months-long process, but the Bel Aire City Council finally has its replacement policy in place. By a 5-0 vote, the council approved the framework for appointing a new member at its March 1 meeting.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Celebrations
    March 4 through 10
Curtis and Ann Waltermire
    Curtis and Ann Waltermire will celebrate their 25th anniversary March 9.
Classifieds
CLASSIFIED ADS
    Week of March 3
Columns
From the library Janice Sharp, director
    Celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday
In the kitchen Lisa Strunk
    Tough week here, in Harvey County
The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
    Lot of fun things at the old country store
Commentary
What's on your mind
    Week of March 3
Deaths
DORIS GOLDEN
    Doris “Dodie" Laurene Golden, Bel Aire, 79, died Feb. 27, 2016. She was a retired senior central supply technician from Riverside Hospital.
ERNESTINE FULLER
    Ernestine Virginia Fuller, 79, of Valley Center, died March 2, 2016.
EUGENE PATRY
    Eugene “Gene" Patry, 64, of Valley Center, died Feb. 27, 2016.
EUGENE ROUSH
    Eugene F. Roush, 94, formerly of Valley Center, died Feb. 29, 2016. He was a retired Mobil Oil maintenance repairman.
GEORGE MARTIN
    George John Martin, 81, of Park City, died Feb. 22, 2016. He was a retired Beech Aircraft electrical engineer. 
GERALDINE POWELL
    Geraldine Powell, 90, of Flower Mound, Texas, died March 6, 2016. A longtime Valley Center resident, she was a former supervisor at New Horizons.
JANICE VANCE
    Janice R. Vance, 67, of Wichita, died Feb. 20, 2016. She was retired receptionist and bookkeeper for Western Testing, Advance Products and Diesel Equipment.
MILDRED PATTERSON
    Mildred Roberta (Stauffer) Patterson, 96, died Feb. 29, 2016. She retired after teaching for 42 1/2 years.
PHILLIP SCHMIDT
    Phillip Howard Schmidt, 76, of Park City, died Feb. 18, 2016. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and welder. 
SCOTT KLIEWER
    Scott T. Kliewer, 53, of Wichita, died Feb. 17, 2016. He was an over-the-road truck driver.
Editorials
Doing what we can to stop violence?
    A lone gunman killed three people and wounded 14 others at Excel Industries in Hesston and on a road between Newton and Hesston. The shooter, Cedric Ford, was shot and killed by law enforcement authorities.
General
Highlights
    Week of March 3
Heard on Main Street
Heard on Main Street
    Week of March 3
Kechi
Kechi council approves street expansion plan  David Dinell
    At its Feb. 11 meeting, the Kechi City Council welcomed Meter Engineers, a 31-employee company, with its plans to move to southeast Kechi. Now, at its Feb. 25 meeting, the council followed up on that development by approving a plan to expend Tigua Street from Rock to Woodland. 
Letters to the Editor
Feeling the budget pinch
    We can feel the budget pinch in Valley Center schools. As a second-grade teacher at West, we do our best to provide what kids need, but as our enrollment grows so does our need for funds. As we consolidate our classrooms to make room for a fourth section next year every room will be at capacity.
Flood plain, property taxes
    On April 21, 2015, the people of Valley Center were told by letter from Warren Utecht, community Development director, that the 100-year flood plain for Valley Center had been updated and that the engineering firm, AMEC, would be available to discuss the implications and impact on property owners at the Valley Center Middle Schools on North Meridian on May 11, 2015.
Looking Back
Looking Back
    Week of March 3
Park City
Man hurt in wreck on I-135 The News staff
    A Washington man was critically injured in a one-vehicle wreck on I-135 in north Sedgwick County early Feb. 27.
Police & Fire
Blotter Buzz
    Week of March 3
Kechi police reports
    Feb. 22 through 28
Park City police reports
    Feb. 23 through 28
Valley Center police reports and fire calls
    Feb. 22 through 27
Recreation League
VCRC basketball
    Feb. 20 and 27 games
School
Five Hornets medal at 5A state Taylor Messick
    Valley Center fifth in team standings
School
Highlights
    Week of March 3
Hope in the Valley to host horse care classes for beginners The News staff
    Hope in the Valley Equine Rescue & Sanctuary in Valley Center will host a beginning horsemanship class on March 6. The purpose of the class is to teach basic horse-handling skills to individuals who have not spent a lot of time around horses, or those who would like to brush up on their skills. The class is open to people of all ages, but anyone under 18 needs to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
School
Hornet boys fall to Maize South on Senior Night Randy Fisher
    When Valley Center traveled to Maize South Feb. 2, the Hornets' fourth-quarter rally from an 18-point deficit fell short. When Valley Center hosted Maize South Feb. 25 for Senior Night, there would be no final rally for the Hornets. The Mavericks took an 11-point lead into the fourth quarter and pulled away to win 82-61.
Hornet looking for a second chance in football Chris Strunk
    The Valley Center High School senior, who missed all of his final season as a Hornet because of an ankle injury, signed a letter of intent Feb. 11 to play at Hutchinson Community College.
Record-setting tackler signs with Tabor Chris Strunk
    Crawford, who holds the Valley Center High School record for most tackles in a season, signed a letter of intent Feb. 25 to play for Tabor College in Hillsboro this fall, while working on a pastoral theology degree.
School
School menus
    March 7 through 11
Staff nominated for ‘Superstar’ award The News staff
    “Valley Center Superstars" is a recognition program to honor licensed and classified employees for outstanding service to the students, staff and patrons of the district.
School
Valley preps for substate with win on Senior Night Randy Fisher
    Girls 14-6, to face Heights on the road
Sheriff
Sheriff's reports
    Feb. 21 through 26
Valley Center
Bond projects to be discussed The News staff
    The Valley Center school district, along with Howard-Helmer Architecture, will host information sessions about the district's proposed $18 million bond issue March 8.
City issues two permits The News staff
    The City of Valley Center issued one building and one roofing permit during February for a total valuation of $5,500.
City takes 2nd look at Leeker’s driveway Chris Strunk
    After a lengthy discussion and some Robert's Rules of Order maneuvering, the Valley Center City Council on March 1 decided to put the brakes on a planned project to convert the north drive at Leeker's Family Foods to right turns only.
City to clean up entrance Chris Strunk
    Valley Center buying rundown corner of 69th and Meridian
Hornet Highlights: The farce be with you Chris Strunk
    In a galaxy right up the street, Valley Center High School will present “Hornet Highlights Episode XXI: The Chorus Awakens" at 7 p.m. March 4 and 5.
School board meeting set The News staff
    The Valley Center school board will meet at 7 p.m. March 7 at the District Office.




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