September 27, 2018
Highlights
    Week of Sept. 27
Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
    Consider the ant
Valley Center Municipal Court
    August dispositions
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Celebrations
    Sept. 28 through Oct. 4
Columns
From the library Janice Sharp, director
    Firefighters to visit story times next week
Out of the office Chris Strunk
    Cheap way to light up a city
The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
    A variety of wildlife in Kansas
Commentary
What's on your mind
    Views from News readers
Deaths
ALAN HESS
    Alan “Dale" Hess, 66, of Valley Center, died Sept. 22, 2018.
CARY BROWN JR.
    Cary Nelson Lewis Brown Jr., 26, of Valley Center, died Sept. 17, 2018.
JACK JOHNSON
    Jack Allen Johnson, 62, of Wichita, died Sept. 23, 2018.  
JAMES BRADY
    James Edward Brady, 64, of Park City, died Sept. 19, 2018.
KENNETH WARD
    Kenneth Clark Ward, 60, of Valley Center, died Sept. 19, 2018.
SARAH METZGER
    Sarah Ellen (Brannan) Metzger, 66, of Valley Center, died Sept. 21, 2018.
VERNON FOX
    Vernon Charles Fox, 89, of Wichita, died Sept. 23, 2018.
VICTOR LYGRISSE
    Victor Eugene “Gene" Lygrisse, 96, died Sept. 23, 2018.
WILLIAM WELLS
    William “Bill" R. Wells, 85, died Sept. 23, 2018.
Editorials
Maybe it’s time for a new tradition
    While we enjoyed the familiar sight of the Hornet Truck parked near the south end zone of the Valley Center District Stadium Sept. 14, we understand the owner's reluctance to commit to more than one more season.
General
Highlights
    Week of Sept. 27
Heard on Main Street
Heard on Main Street
    Week of Sept. 27
Kechi
Kechi approves purchase of sewer lift station pump Taylor Messick
    The loss of that pump means the sewer lift station is currently running without a backup. Public Works Director Larry Kallenberger said it is imperative to get a backup as soon as possible so the city isn't risking a sewage catastrophe.
Letters to the Editor
Help Valley Victors ‘Stuff the Bus’
    Come help us “Stuff the Bus" for the Valley Center Food Pantry on Oct. 6 for Serve Valley Center. We will have the Wag'en Tail bus in the Methodist Church parking lot (Fifth and Meridian) for people to bring non-perishable food items and paper goods. Valley Victors 4-H'ers will be there to accept the donations from 8 a.m. to noon.
Thanks for supporting band students
    We would like to thank the citizens of Valley Center, the Valley Center school district members, The Ark Valley News, families, friends and alumni for your continued and generous support of the VC Band programs.
Looking Back
Looking Back
    Week of Sept. 27
Park City
Park City eases massage therapist requirements Taylor Messick
    City attorney Doug Mosier explained that the ordinance was created three or four years ago. He said the intention was to keep a close eye on those types of businesses because they frequently come with illegal activities.
Police & Fire
Blotter Buzz
    Week of Sept. 27
Park City police reports
    Sept. 11 through 17
Valley Center police reports and fire calls
    Sept. 17 through 23
Recreation League
81 Speedway
    Sept. 22
Schotte wins second week with 17 correct picks The News staff
    Week 3 picks listed
School
2018 VCHS Athletic & Activities Hall of Fame inductee: Gerald Lawrence
   
2018 VCHS Athletic & Activities Hall of Fame inductee: Les and Nancy Anderson
   
2018 VCHS Athletic & Activities Hall of Fame inductee: Mike Smith
   
2018 VCHS Athletic & Activities Hall of Fame inductee: Nancy Scriven
   
4-H member busy showing livestock The News staff
    The Valley Victors 4-H vice president showed livestock at the state fair last week and participated in the Farms, Forks and 4-H event in late August in Wichita.
School
Eighth-grade volleyball continues to win The News staff
    Valley Center Middle School volleyball teams played Sept. 24 against Maize and Maize South. The seventh-graders played at Maize, and the eighth-graders were at Maize South.
HORNET FOOTBALL: Valley Center gets revenge on Andover Chris Strunk
    Valley Center 13, Andover 10
School
Highlights
    Week of Sept. 27
School
Hornet tennis team continues its upswing The News staff
    Last week, the varsity competed at Kingman, Emporia, Andover and Hesston. Results from their Sept. 25 meet at Kingman were not available at deadline.
Hornets let Jaguars slip away Chris Strunk
    2-2 Valley Center to host 2-2 Andover
Middle school football splits with Eisenhower The News staff
    The eighth-graders lost and the seventh-grade team won.
School
School menus
    Oct. 1 through 5
School
Soccer team promotes cancer awareness The News staff
    Encouraging breast cancer awareness and raising money for Victory in the Valley, the Valley Center High School soccer program will host Pink Night during its Oct. 2 home JV and varsity games starting at 5 p.m.
VCMS cross country fields record number of runners The News staff
    The Valley Center Middle School cross country team hosted a large meet Sept. 13 at Valley Point Golf Course.
VCMS tennis places fourth at Maize Invitational The News staff
    The Hornets went 19-14. Six of the nine players qualified for Final Four playoff action.
Valley Center splits games with Andover and Berean Taylor Messick
    The Valley Center High School soccer team went 1-1 in games during the past week.
Valley Center wins Goddard cross country race The News staff
    The Valley Center High School cross country team has competed in three meets this fall. One of the highlights was the girls' first-place finish at Goddard Sept. 20.
Volleyball C team wins first match Randy Fisher
    With both the Valley Center High School varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams having nine days off, this was the chance for the C team to grab the spotlight.
Sheriff
Sheriff's reports
    Sept. 17 through 22
Valley Center
Cottage Market expands on Main St. Chris Strunk
    Amanda Maness and Taylor O'Neal officially opened the second half of the renovated building at 200 W. Main last week, creating more space to grow, add products and host classes.
Couple guilty of murder Taylor Messick
    Hillards to be sentenced Nov. 7
Drugs found near elementary school The News staff
    An eyeglass case containing narcotics and drug paraphernalia was found near the front door of Abilene Elementary Sept. 17. It was turned over to police.
First-timers find medallion Chris Strunk
    The Hogan family of Valley Center found the medallion and received the $500 prize.
Teen girls cited after fistfight The News staff
    Two 17-year-old girls were ticketed after an argument turned into a brawl during Fall Festival in downtown Valley Center.
VCRC considers outdoor fitness Chris Strunk
    The Valley Center Recreation Commission is considering the installation of an outdoor workout circuit with up to six pieces of equipment at the McKay Family Soccer Complex, and it wants to know what residents think of the idea.
Vehicle backs into police car The News staff
    A Valley Center police car received minor damage Sept. 21 when it was hit by another vehicle during a traffic stop. No injuries were reported. No arrests were made.
Weather, promotion boost Fall Festival Chris Strunk
    With near-perfect fall weather, the 57th edition of Fall Festival drew thousands of people to downtown Valley Center Sept. 21 and 22 as the Freak Out whirled above Main Street in the music-filled air.




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