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Highlights
Week of March 10
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
We got away with murder
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Valley Center Municipal Court
February 2016 dispositions
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
March 11 through 17
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| Classifieds |
CLASSIFIED ADS
Week of March 10
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| Columns |
From the library Judy Lann
Library volunteer: Come check us out
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Out of the office Chris Strunk
Dustin's food comes full circle
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
Many unusual buildings to see in Kansas
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| Commentary |
What's on your mind
Views from News readers
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| Deaths |
ANN BEVAN
Ann Louise (Hollowell) Bevan, 78, of Haysville, died Feb. 27, 2016.
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BEVERLY KIRKLAND
Beverly Ann (Atkinson) Kirkland, 76, of Wichita, died March 1, 2016.
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CHRISTIE KOSS
Christie L. (Valcoure) Koss, 42, of Park City, died Feb. 28, 2016. She was a medical assistant.
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DORIS GOLDEN
Doris “Dodie" Laurene Golden, Bel Aire, 79, died Feb. 27, 2016. She was a retired senior central supply technician from Riverside Hospital.
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ERNESTINE FULLER
Ernestine Virginia Fuller, 79, of Valley Center, died March 2, 2016.
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JOHN CLARK
John Clement Clark, 98, of Sedgwick, died March 7, 2016. He was a retired owner of a plumbing business.
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JOSEPH KENNEDY
Joseph Brian Kennedy, 52, of Valley Center, died March 2, 2016. He was a retired military and sales vendor owner.
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MARVIN TYSON
Marvin Mark Tyson, 77, of Bel Aire, died Jan. 31, 2016.
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RICHARD HATCHER
Richard M. Hatcher, 60, died March 5, 2016. He was a retired draftsman from Southwestern Electric.
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SYLVIA THRUSH
Sylvia A. Thrush, 76, of Haysville, died March 1, 2016.
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TAMARA PERRY
Tamara Georgette (Boa) Perry, 60, of Valley Center, died Feb. 29, 2016. She was an office technician with Cellular Communications.
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THOMAS TURNER
Thomas Wayne Turner, 60, of Valley Center, died March 10, 2016. He was a retired MetLife and Wichita Eagle systems analyst.
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| Editorials |
Two jobs too many for one person?
We congratulate Smith. At the same time, we're concerned about the arrangement.
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| General |
Highlights
Week of March 10
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of March 10
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of March 10
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| Park City |
Park City agrees to build new city hall David Dinell
The council voted March 8 to go with the lowest bid, which was $5.1 million from Wichita-based Sauerwein Construction Co.
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of March 10
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Kechi police reports
Feb. 29 through March 6
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Park City police reports
Feb. 22 and Feb. 28 through March 4
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Valley Center police reports and fire calls
Feb. 29 through March 6
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| School |
Girls never lead in substate loss at Heights Randy Fisher
Valley finishes season with a record of 14-7
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| School |
Highlights
Week of March 10
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| School |
Hornets cap perfect season with title The News staff
With 17 of 18 wrestlers medaling, the Hornets won the Pioneer League Division II wrestling tournament Feb. 12, finishing with nearly 100 points more than second-place Eisenhower.
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| School |
Intern of the month: Student assesses future ambitions Lisa Williams
A warm congratulations goes out to Emily Reese for being awarded the internship of the month for February. Her dedication, strong communication skills, and commitment to her internship are admirable and impressive.
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Local Cub Scouts cross over The News staff
Cub Scout Pack 494 hosted its annual Blue and Gold Banquet Feb. 28, recognizing John Cain, Chasen Crippen and Coulter Bachle, who crossed over to Valley Center's Boy Scout Troop 494.
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| School |
Nine wrestlers awarded all-league honors Taylor Messick
To say that the league was tough this year would be an understatement. Four of the top six teams in 5A state came from the AVCTL II, including Goddard, Ark City, Valley Center and Andover. Andover Central also placed eighth in Class 4A. The league also had 33 state placers, 12 state finalists and six state champions. Hornet coach Brian Shelton was honored by the nominations his team received, and believes this year might be the toughest the league has ever been.
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Record-setter
Competing in the Class 5A state powerlifting championships Feb. 27 in Goddard, Taylor Latimer, a junior at Valley Center High School, tied the 5A state record for bench press with a lift of 205 pounds.
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| School |
School district creates opportunities to keep students learning during summer Chris Strunk
The school board on March 7 approved a slate of summer learning opportunities, including a couple of new initiatives.
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School district ‘Superstars’ recognized Chris Strunk
In a program designed to recognize teachers and staff who provide outstanding service to students, staff and patrons of the district, assistant superintendent Mike Bonner announced that Randy Horn, John Dobson and Courtney Traxson were 2015-16 Superstars of the Year.
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Third quarter dooms boys in substate game Randy Fisher
Hornets finish season with a 7-14 record
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
Feb. 28 through March 5
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| Valley Center |
1 hurt in wreck at 5th, Meridian Chris Strunk
A woman was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle wreck March 2 at Fifth and Meridian in Valley Center.
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Changes in store for area highways Chris Strunk
The plan, called the “Wichita North Junction Concept Study," deals with the I-135, K-96, K-254 and I-235 interchanges.
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Driver waves, woman arrested The News staff
File this one under don't be too courteous when you have a passenger with an active warrant in your vehicle.
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Football coach will be athletic director Chris Strunk
In a move that raises questions of conflict of interest and workload, Smith, Valley Center High School's football coach for the past three years, will also be its athletic director and assistant principal this fall. The school board approved Smith's appointment March 7.
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Forum with Huebert set The News staff
Rep. Steve Huebert will host an open forum from 10 to about 10:30 a.m. March 12 at Valley Center City Hall to discuss legislative issues.
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Police find no kid with gun The News staff
Valley Center police received a call about a suspicious character March 3. Apparently, a kid was seen walking along Fifth Street dressed in all black with a gun in his right hand.
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School bond election shaping up Chris Strunk
Mail ballots to be used to vote on $18M proposal
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