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Highlights
Week of July 26
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
Swan songs
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| Bel Aire |
Bel Aire chooses engineer for Woodlawn expansion Taylor Messick
The city received a grant from WAMPO to expand Woodlawn from 37th North to 45th North, which includes the intersection at 45th and Woodlawn. Funding and construction are set to take place in 2020. However, the city first needed to hire an engineer to design the project and engage the public.
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
July 27 through 31
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| Classifieds |
CLASSIFIED ADS
Week of July 26
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| Columns |
From the library Janice Sharp, director
New drop boxes are in place
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Out of the office Chris Strunk
Valley loses three good ones
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
Stay hydrated during summer days
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| Commentary |
What's on your mind
Views from News readers
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| Deaths |
DALE RICE JR.
Dale Edwin Rice Jr., 66, of Valley Center, died July 25, 2018.
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DOROTHY FEHRING
Dorothy Fehring, 90, of Morrison, Okla., formerly of Valley Center, died July 16, 2018.
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GAIL SHIRE
Gail Keith Shire, 79, of Park City, died July 21 2018. He was the retired owner of Signs by Shire.
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JAMES TRUMAN SR.
James “Jim" Edward Truman Sr., 86, of Valley Center, died July 18, 2018.
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JOYCE THRASHER
Joyce “Kay" Thrasher, formerly of Valley Center, died July 17, 2018.
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MLDRED LARCADE
Mildred L. Larcade, 86, of Valley Center, died July 19, 2018.
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RALPH NUTTER SR.
Ralph E. Nutter Sr., 100, of Valley Center, died July 18, 2018.
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WANDA GARVEY
Wanda Jean Thompson Garvey, 93, formerly of Derby and Fredonia, died July 16, 2018. She was a retired secretary.
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| Editorials |
What is recycling worth to you?
That's the question surrounding the recent debate about whether the City of Valley Center increases the cost of the curbside service or does something more drastic.
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| General |
Highlights
Week of July 26
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of July 26
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| Letters to the Editor |
Ranzau speaks his mind
The one outstanding quality Richard has, which is truly refreshing, is that you never have to guess about his motives or opinions. He tells it like he sees it and you are always certain where he stands on any issue.
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of July 26
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| Park City |
Large facilities shaping skyline Taylor Messick
Another warehouse going up in Park City
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Park City issues 23 permits in June The News staff
The City of Park City issued 23 building permits during June 2018 for a total valuation of $10,732,574. Of that number, eight were for new home construction and eight were for new duplex construction.
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Park City sells lots in High Ridge Taylor Messick
The potential transaction was discussed by the council and the developer — Elite LLC — in April. However, the council decided at the time that a more detailed and specific contract was needed to ensure that both parties were on the same page.
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of July 26
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Kechi police reports
July 4 through 14
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Park City police reports
July 15 through 22
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Valley Center police reports and fire calls
July 16 through 22
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| Recreation League |
81 Speedway
July 21 results
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| School |
4-H report
Valley Victors
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| School |
Schechter signs with Ottawa The News staff
Schechter lettered in football, wrestling and track at VCHS. During his senior year, he competed at three different weight classes in varsity wrestling.
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| School |
Scouts from Troop 494 have adventurous summer The News staff
In June, 17 Scouts and seven fathers from Valley Center Boy Scout Troop 494 attended Quivira Scout Ranch in Sedan. During the week-long camp, the boys participated in shotgun, archery, swimming, jet-skiing, ATV, horseback riding, rock-climbing, first-aid, wilderness survival and various other classes.
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| School |
VC grads return to World Series The News staff
Colten Richardson and Kadin Pearson are part of 316 Elite, an 18-and-under team. The team qualified for the World Series by winning a tournament this past weekend in Wichita.
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
July 15 through 21
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| Valley Center |
Foundation helps library’s fundraising effort The News staff
On July 23, the foundation distributed $500,000 that will be used for the construction of the facility in Lions Park. It was money Friends of the Valley Center Library raised toward the project.
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New donut shop in Valley Center has a name Chris Strunk
The Hornets Nest is undergoing a renovation and it remains unclear when the business will open.
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Newton cyclist dies in wreck The News staff
Crash at 101st, Broadway
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Police look for owner of meth The News staff
Valley Center police are trying to connect some found property with its owner.
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Renaissance in Ridgefield Chris Strunk
Struggling development gets second look
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Shutdown ahead
A truck travels west in the construction zone on Fifth Street at the intersection with High Point July 24.
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Teen runaway found in Colo. Chris Strunk
Police said the family of the 16-year-old girl reported her missing on July 17.
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