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Highlights
Week of Nov. 10
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
Open letter to our next president
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Valley Center Municipal Court
October dispositions
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
Nov. 11 through 17
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| Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp, director
Library reaches goal
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Front-row seat to historic election Dan Close
Coming into the election, the biggest fear at Valley's sole polling spot, as at many locations across the country, was that there would be angry protestors, hateful signs and voter harassment.
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
Maps help us with our travels
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To the moon and back: My dad, Todd Matson, the artist Stacy Matson
For the longest time, my dad drove a red Dodge minivan. It was the perfect vehicle to shuttle his kids around, and it was also the perfect vehicle for his occupation: painter. One sunny afternoon while riding with my dad, brother and sister, I remember hearing my dad say, “I've driven to the moon and back two times!"
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| Deaths |
BETTY MONTGOMERY
Betty J. Montgomery, 90, died Nov. 3, 2016.
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FLORENCE RUSSELL
Florence “Ione" (Davison) Russell, 87, died Oct. 11, 2016.
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LOUISE LINDBERG
Louise H. Lindberg, 86, died Nov. 4, 2016.
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MARCIA LICKEY
Marcia Rojean (Lavender) Lickey, 88, of Valley Center, died Nov. 5, 2016.
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MARLENE HEIN
Marlene H. (Simon) Hein, 75, of Colwich, died Nov. 4, 2016.
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| Editorials |
Mixed feelings about the election
We were pleased with the turnout in this election and pleased with some of the local results.
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| General |
Highlights
The Butler Community College Music Department performed at the Celebration of Freedom Concert Nov. 6 in the Clifford/Stone Room of the Hubbard Welcome Center on the El Dorado campus.
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of Nov. 10
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of Nov. 10
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| Park City |
Another successful year for Toy Run Taylor Messick
The event sees Wichita bikers from all walks of life riding in parade formation across Wichita to donate to The Salvation Army, USMC Toys for Tots and the Food Bank just in time for Christmas. It was started back in 1980 by the Kansas Modified Bike Association by a group of 30 bikers.
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Park City to address RV parking policies Taylor Messick
The main issue is that code enforcement is having a difficult time enforcing violations. Recreational vehicles are allowed to be parked on the street for 48 hours while loading or making preparations for trips. They can be parked in a driveway for 15 days to allow for visiting family or friends. Owners can also store them on residential properties on a hard surface driveway behind the face of a home.
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of Nov. 10
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Kechi police reports
Oct. 31 through Nov. 6
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Park City police reports
Oct. 28 through Nov. 3
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Valley Center police reports and fire calls
Oct. 31 through Nov. 6
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| Recreation League |
FOOTBALL PICKS: Haden, McDaniel tied at the top The News staff
Week 10 (final week) picks listed
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Junior Hornet football
Valley Center claims Warrior Bowl championship
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| School |
HORNET FOOTBALL: Season ends with quarterfinal battle Chris Strunk
Great Bend 28, Valley Center 24
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| School |
Highlights
Week of Nov. 10
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Intern of the month Abigail Sheahan
Intern preparing for politics
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| School |
Next up: Road game against ranked opponent Randy Fisher
Both schools enter the Nov. 11 game at Great Bend with identical 9-1 records. The Panthers ended the regular season as the No. 3 team in Class 5A, while the Hornets were ranked fifth.
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Pep rally, tailgate party set The News staff
A community pep rally is scheduled for 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at the District Stadium. The event, which will last about 30 minutes, will feature the band and dance team. A motivational video will be shown, and a couple of players will address the crowd, coach Caleb Smith said.
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| School |
School menus
Nov. 14 through 18
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| School |
Valley Center claims regional championship Chris Strunk
9-1 Hornets to face 9-1 Great Bend after beating Maize
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
Oct. 30 through Nov. 5
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| Valley Center |
City council to meet Nov. 15 The News staff
The council is expected to discuss options with the former All Saints building, a drainage study and water master plan.
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City issues 52 building, roofing permits The News staff
The City of Valley Center issued 52 building and roofing permits during October for a total valuation of $406,736. Of that number, one was for a new residence, while 46 were for roofing. The permits are listed by date they were issued, address, type of work and valuation:
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Five arrested in brutal assault Chris Strunk
Authorities search for victim
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Local voters choose Trump and Republican incumbents Chris Strunk
On a night when local voters selected Donald Trump as the 45th president, they also returned local Republican incumbents to their seats in the statehouse Nov. 8.
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School board meeting Nov. 14 The News staff
The board is expected to hear a report from the Abilene Site Council, an update on bond issue projects, staffing priorities, a vehicle replacement plan, a review of all-day kindergarten and a department of education audit.
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Two arrested in armed robbery at Kwik Shop Chris Strunk
Police Chief Mark Hephner said the two juvenile suspects went into the store about 4:30 a.m. One suspect had a handgun. They demanded cash from the register and cigarettes. The store's clerk complied.
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Uncle charged with stabbings Chris Strunk
Wichita police and the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office began investigating the area in and around the Midstates Sand pit operation in the 8000 block of West 77th North early Nov. 11 after an employee of the business found a 4-year-old girl with stab wounds wandering nearby.
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