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Highlights
Week of Nov. 24
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
Listen to the master
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| Bel Aire |
Bel Aire is home to a Rhodes Scholar The News staff
Shegufta A. Huma, a senior at The University of Kansas majoring in political science, was among 32 U.S. recipients announced Nov. 20.
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
Nov. 25 through Dec. 1
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| Classifieds |
CLASSIFIED ADS
Week of Nov. 24
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| Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp, director
Fundraising is ongoing
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Out of the office Chris Strunk
Shorty was part of the family
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| Deaths |
BERTIE HAYDEN
Bertie Lou Hayden, 88, of St. John, died Nov. 15, 2016. She was a retired school teacher.
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DALE HAWKEY
Dale Hawkey, 81, of Newton, died Nov. 22, 2016.
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| Editorials |
Many reasons to say thanks
We are grateful that the residents in Valley Center, despite all of their differences, have a heart for people. They respond to needs with generosity and kindness.
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| Engagements & Weddings |
Jake Berning and Haylie Heatwole
Felisa Galvan and Robert Heatwole of Wichita proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Haylie Heatwole, to Jake Berning, son of Dorrena and Roy Berning of Valley Center.
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| General |
Highlights
Week of Nov. 24
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of Nov. 24
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| Kechi |
Business brings back a Christmas tradition Taylor Messick
Holiday festivities surround hunt for Christmas tree
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of Nov. 24
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| Park City |
Park City issues 22 permits The News staff
The City of Park City issued 22 building permits during October for a total valuation of $1,265,871.57. Of that number, four were for new home construction. Permits are listed by date they were issued, address, type of work and valuation:
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of Nov. 24
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Kechi police reports
Nov. 14 through 20
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Park City police reports
Nov. 13 through 20
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Valley Center police reports and fire calls
Nov. 14 through 20
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| School |
9-2 Hornets break or tie several school football records Chris Strunk
The Valley Center High School football team, which finished with a 9-2 record (best since 1998) and a regional championship (first since 1996), set or tied several modern-day school records during the 2016 campaign.
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| School |
Bingo night to raise money for band The News staff
Valley Center Band Aide will have a bingo fundraiser Dec. 1, raising money for the Valley Center High School band program. The event will be at Faith Church, 325 N. Emporia.
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| School |
Burnett to join reigning national champs Chris Strunk
Kaylee Burnett, pitcher, first baseman and slugger for the Valley Center High School softball team, signed a letter of intent Nov. 1 to play for Butler Community College next year.
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| School |
Busy fall for band program Amanda Jolly and Jan Verboom
The Valley Center fifth- through 12th-grade Instrumental Music Department can hardly believe the holiday season is almost here! We are excited to share these updates with the community of Valley Center.
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| School |
Glover signs with D1 Marshall Taylor Messick
On Nov. 9, Valley Center High School outfielder Wylie Glover officially signed to play softball at Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va., a member of Conference USA.
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| School |
Highlights
Week of Nov. 24
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| School |
Perez signs with Cowley Taylor Messick
On Nov. 18, Valley Center High School second basemen LaTaylah Perez signed a letter of intent with Cowley Community College in Arkansas City to play softball.
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| School |
School menus
Nov. 28 through Dec. 2
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West students show that VC Cares The News staff
Counselor Donna Glover said Kaleigh King, Landyn Royal, Ava Jacquez and Geneva Percival decided to raise money for Valley Center Cares for Kids, which helps local families throughout the year, especially around the holidays.
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
Nov. 13 through 19
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| Valley Center |
See why we love Main Street Valley Center
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Drugs, torture and murder Chris Strunk
Court documents lay out gruesome case against suspects
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Resident says lion has not left Valley Chris Strunk
Bratt said the security camera behind his Valley Center home captured the image of a mountain lion Nov. 15, and he believes it's the same one that he and his wife saw with binoculars on Nov. 7.
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Two charged in robbery The News staff
The two Wichita-area juveniles arrested in connection with the Nov. 14 armed robbery of Kwik Shop in Valley Center have been charged with aggravated robbery.
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