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By Chris Hunter and by $14 for commercial custom- old Smith. “We have expenses and to a trip to Starbucks or a case of “None of us wants to do this, but ers from $18 to $32. we have to cover them.” pop. it is necessary,” said council mem- CitySaying it had to be done to keep increasesWhile several members of Council member Peggy waterAt the previous council meeting, ratesber Dave Austin. “This is a lot less the utility afloat, the Bel Aire City the council had said in the past O’Donnell said she had previously council member Dave Sly compared than what we originally thought it Council agreed to increase the rates how they were not in favor of the opposed the increase until seeing the the increase to the price of movie would be.” residents and businesses pay for increase, a $700,000 shortfall in work of the water board. tickets. Sly motioned to pass the resolu- water. the city’s budget for water led to a “I just wanted to publicly thank “It has to be done,” O’Donnell tion with council member Carolyn The council voted 5-0 in Febru- change of heart. every member of the water board for said. Marlier seconding it. ary to increase the base water rate “This is something we are pretty their work,” O’Donnell said. Other council members echoed The change will take place on the by $8 for residents, from $14 to $22, well locked into,” said Mayor Har- O’Donnell compared the increase O’Donnell’s sentiment. city’s March utility bills.

Police department’s citizens of the year Tribe: Casino in Park City in 2010 Park City mayor calls Wyandotte’s effort ‘old news’ By Matt Heilman The Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma has owned 10.5 acres in Park City since 1992. After nearly 18 years, the tribe’s initial plan to build a casino on the land might happen by the end of 2010, ac- cording to the tribe’s second chief, Billy Friend. The 10.5 acres is located on the south side of 77th North between the county fire station near I-135 and the Wild West World property. Doug Spangler, the Wyandotte tribe’s director of governmental affairs, said the tribe applied for a trust applica- Courtesy photo tion about 12 years ago with the U.S. Mayor Harold Smith (third from left), Police Chief John Daily (third from right) and City Administrator Ty Lasher (far right) Department of the Interior. If the land honor (from left) Steve Rankin, Edward Bole, Larry Anderson and Det. Craig Pentecost. were put into trust, it would be set aside for the tribe to do what they want with the property. “If the trust application gets ap- proved, that’s sovereign land,” Spangler said. “(The issue) doesn’t have to do BelBy Chris Hunter Aire honorsin the city of Bel Aire volunteers, utilizing a pair of volun- one. officer with gaming.” teers to take to the streets. “They do a lot of work for us that relieves Recent reports say it’s possible for In his three years in Bel Aire, Police Chief Born was the Senior Patrol. the patrol officers from doing those tasks,” Dai- the application to be approved by the John Daily has made an effort to recognize Daily began accepting volunteers and the ly said. “They are freed up to do other things. It Department of the Interior soon, pav- those who have helped the department. first two were Larry Anderson and Ed Bole. is just a tremendous service to the community.” ing the way for a Class II, bingo-style Recipients of the awards are honored each Duties for the pair include checking on vaca- Daily said he received nominations from casino to be built on the 10.5 acres. year at a council meeting in early February and tion homes, patrolling the streets looking for city residents. Until the trust application is ap- the competition for the awards is usually tough, issues such as open garages and even calling “We could not find anyone who has served proved, a casino can’t be built on the but Daily said this year he had some easy in emergencies on the walkie-talkies they are the community in the capacity they have any property. choices. armed with. better than Ed and Larry,” Daily said. “There Gambling is illegal in Sedgwick Each year, Daily has awarded a Citizen “They have been a tremendous asset to the are no words to describe the level of apprecia- County. Making the property sovereign Merit Award and Citizen Service Award but police department,” Daily said. “We are not tion I have for what they do to the community to the tribe would lift this restriction. added a special award this season for his top the first law enforcement organization to have and for the police department.” If the trust is approved and the Wyan- officer on the department. a senior patrol and I hope we are not the last Daily said the pair have become well-known dotte tribe eventually decides to pursue because if other agencies can get a program by residents. buying the adjacent 97 acres of Wild like this and get volunteers like we have, it is a “They will flag down these guys before a West World, they could use the former great asset to the department and a great service regular patrol officer,” Daily said. “It is just a theme park for entertainment and retail Citizen Merit Award to the city they wouldn’t normally get.” In 2009, Daily implemented a new program Daily said his choice of the duo was an easy See AWARDS, Page 2 See CASINO, Page 2

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BrittBy The News staff Brownseum complex. County officials Arenawanted to build the Saddle Rock said they hoped to develop a Rodeo Resort. Another, North Some came for the motorcy- plan to financially break even American Management of Kan- cles and boats. Others came for with the pavilions by 2012, sas, sought to construct a mix of the “live shark encounter.” but it’s unclear whether they’ll retail and entertainment. A handful went to the Kansas remain open past 2011. County Commissioners later decided Coliseum Feb. 18 through 21 out staff had suggested that commis- not to open talks with a devel- of pure nostalgia. sioners shut down the complex oper, citing too much financial The Sports, Boat and Travel entirely, saying it has been a risk to the county. Show was the final event inside financial drain on the county’s Commissioners Kelly Parks the Britt Brown Arena on 85th budget. In 2008, the county lost and Gwen Welshimer voted to North. about $1 million operating the enter negotiations with North The arena will be mothballed coliseum. American Management, but Chris Strunk until Sedgwick County commis- Last year, the county asked were outnumbered 3-2. sioners decide what to do with it. developers to submit proposals County-owned Intrust Bank The Sports, Boat and Travel Show inside Britt Brown Arena wraps up Feb. The county will continue to to take over the complex. One, Arena opened in downtown 21. It was the final event held at the arena. The county will continue to use operate the pavilions at the coli- Heritage Development Group, Wichita on Jan. 9. the pavilions at the Kansas Coliseum. PAGE 2 MARCH 2010 • BEL AIRE BREEZE Hard He’sDuring my tenure at The beginning Ark Val- mentsa fromnew people who slightly chapterme you disagree with me again, the to say ley News and The Bel Aire Breeze, I disagree with me. OK, outright dislike blog is for you. have had the opportunity to meet many my opinions. I also have Facebook. I will gladly people and write about many different Hunting The phone calls, e-mails, letters to discuss positions on issues with you goodbye types of events. the editor and anonymous “What’s on over the chat feature. Now it has come to an end. for the truth your minds” I have received always In fact, I gladly will accept any Last month I accepted a position By Chris Hunter gave me a laugh each time. friend request and encourage people to with the Salina Journal, a daily news- Who knew one of my health care, talk about issues. It hurts to say goodbye. to arena paper in a town I have visited only limited-government “fans” would actu- Yes, I will miss the phone calls, Feb. 21, 2010, will be three times. a businessman who allegedly cheated ally go into selling life insurance and e-mails, comments and such but I will remembered as a sad day While it will be hard to leave and his investors, accidents, fires, more ac- government-mandated auto insurance? also just miss the people. for north Sedgwick County. take on another new challenge, it is cidents and the Kansas Coliseum fiasco While I have received complaints Whether my opinions were liked or That’s when the doors to Britt hard for me not to think back on the have been among the top issues I have and grievances (sometimes I feel like not, I have remained fair to the people Brown Arena were closed for things I have written about during my covered in the past and have added to George Carlin), I have also received of the cities through my reporting. good. time here. my experience here in my childhood compliments and support from people Never did I let my personal views We’re sad because the In high school, I thought Valley home. who agree with me. on issues interfere with news stories arena is part of our history. Center and Park City were boring While these issues might drive some All in all, I will miss writing the and I have reported strictly the facts, For years, it defined this part with nothing going on, but my time at insane, other stories — like the boy opinion pieces so many of you enjoy, and even caused a little bit of a stir by of the county, especially for The Ark Valley News has proven me with leukemia becoming a firefighter one-way or the other. digging. the thousands who only saw wrong. for a day — touch you, making you In case you miss me, you can check So, as I depart from my home, I our cities from the highway. The north part of Sedgwick County realize there is more in the world than out my blog (I changed the name for would like to thank you all for the We used it as a landmark is where everything is, it seems. the bickering and fighting. the few of you who have seen it be- experience, the fighting and the issues for visitors, and our kids The many city council discus- One thing I have enjoyed is receiv- fore) at www.hunterinsalina.blogspot. you gave me to report on. wandered its concourse. It’s sions over a variety of issues (some ing feedback on my columns from com. It is because of you, and the staff where our grandkids turned of which make you wonder about the people who are big “fans” of mine. If you miss my columns and want a here that I am moving up in the field. their tassels and threw their thought process involved), the trial of I still get a laugh out of the com- shortened version, or just want to tell Thank you all and see you online. mortarboards. And our gas stations and hotels benefited from the shows it brought in. Britt Brown was part of and it is wonderful,” Bole was nominated because he from the Bel Aire Police statement. us. And we loved it because Awards said. “My wife was very has helped us ever since I Department at the council “Craig is like cream,” no one else around here had impressed. These guys have have been here.” meeting. Daily said. “He just rose to an arena like it. Continued from Page 1 been great to us. All the Daily said Rankin has “I was very surprised,” the top.” It attracted Garth Brooks good program that has worked police department has. We helped with every activity Pentecost said. “I didn’t Daily said the awards was at the height of his popularity, out well for us. I am just enjoy what we do.” imaginable the department even know we had such an created last year but finally elephants and acrobats every thankful for these guys.” Daily said he felt the has held. award.” got included in the presenta- year and more professional Bole said people are hap- department made the right “Anytime we have a Pentecost is the first re- tions. sports action than any other py to see the Senior Patrol. choice and will even add a community event, Steve cipient of the new award. “Craig was the first re- venue around. “People comment on how new Senior Patrolman soon. is there,” Daily said. “He “To walk into the council cipient but that doesn’t mean For all of its flaws, we they like to see the patrol ve- “I am honored to have is taking pictures, filling meeting and see my family nobody else will ever get it,” were proud of Britt Brown hicle in their neighborhood,” these guys as part of the hotdog buns and passing out there,” Pentecost said. “They Daily said. “It is an annual Arena. It was in our neighbor- Bole said. “They want to department,” Daily said. stuff. He is a real asset to kept it hidden.” award and gives the offi- hood, and it belonged to us. see us and they know we are us.” “Lied to you,” Daily said cers an incentive to actually Though it never was a there.” At the awards ceremony, to Pentecost. practice the core values and state-of-the-art facility, it be- Bole said people have Citizen Rankin even took photos of Pentecost said he thought mission statement and better came increasingly clear over responded in other ways the recipients of the awards, the family had somewhere service the community.” the past several years that it such as remembering to shut Service Award until his name was called. else to be the night of the Daily said he intends on was time to let go of the old garage doors when they see “It was a no-brainer,” awards. keeping the awards going for The Citizen Service Daily said. “I was in a panic because the foreseeable future. barn at the Kansas Coliseum the Blazer driving around. Award went to Steve Rankin, complex. “They know we are going I thought the kids had to be “This is an annual thing,” husband of Police Clerk places,” Pentecost said. “I Daily said. “A lot of people There was no sense in to stop,” Bole said. “People Cindy Rankin. throwing money at the place are very receptive to us.” was very honored.” don’t like recognition they Daily said Steve Rankin Officer Daily said he asked all just do things. In my mind, in an effort to match today’s Daily said people have has been involved in the standards and the public’s called him and talked about officers in the department to if people volunteer and put department since before his of the Year nominate the top officer. their time and effort into expectations, not to mention the appreciation of the Se- arrival. Throughout the year, Det. the capacity an arena needs to nior Patrol. “I asked rank-and-file offi- making this community a Steve, who works for the Craig Pentecost has been in- cers, not just the supervisors, better, safer place they need attract the big-name entertain- Anderson said he was Newton school district, was volved in some tough cases. ment. surprised by the award. for nominations,” Daily said. to be recognized.” chosen for his involvement Whether it is a break-in or “They had to follow a certain So, we’ll be content to “I am just thankful we in volunteer activities. the disappearance of a Bel have the county run a handful have patrolmen like Chief criteria and the nominations “We give this award to Aire resident, Pentecost has got turned in and read the of events out of the pavilions and Pentecost and the oth- people who have assisted the worked tirelessly and is be- and every once in a while, ers,” Anderson said. nomination letters.” police department and the ing recognized by the depart- Daily said the staff chose we’ll think back to the old Bole echoed Anderson city in crime prevention and ment, not just his superiors. days when we drive by. We’ll and said he appreciates the Pentecost based on the Auctions with Action policing projects throughout Pentecost was awarded department’s core values, also keep our fingers crossed responsibility and the award. the year,” Daily said. “Steve the Officer of the Year award that some day — maybe when “I didn’t expect it at all type of work and mission We Make it Happen this recession ends and capital starts flowing again — some- one will come in with a grand point. Spangler said a casino plan to transform the facility Casino Although based in Okla- could bring as many as 1,500 I Will Fix Your into the entertainment show homa, the Wyandotte tribe new jobs to Park City. Computer! place it once was. Continued from Page 1 has a tie to several states, Bergquist said there are including northeast Kansas. other matters in Park City Kechi resident with For now, we gladly wel- space. four Microsoft Largest Watercraft Auction come the Intrust Bank Arena The tribe doesn’t have as more pressing than the pro- There wouldn’t be an op- certifications. Home or in the Midwest — in downtown Wichita. It’s a tion for gaming at the park. direct of a tie to Park City posed casino. He indicated pick-up repairs. 316- fine facility and appears to be “Under no circumstances as it does to the Kansas City that there’s not much the city 1st Sat. of each month area, but Spangler said the can do until a trust for the 990-1999. Usually $50 as functional as it is aestheti- could Wild West World be 6460 N. Broadway cally pleasing. home to a casino,” Spangler group has a right to apply Wyandotte tribe is approved, plus parts. Includes We only wish it was in our said. “The gaming would be for a trust on any land they He said the city’s respon- FREE Antivirus for Wichita KS 67219 backyard. confined to the 10 1/2 acres are permitted to buy and sibility “is to maintain safety life! CALL FOR FREE (316) 744-9950 in the trust agreement.” develop. and services for the people of advice! newcomauction.com — The Bel Aire Breeze For the retail and enter- He said the state recom- Park City.” tainment option to be pos- mended Park City as the “We work on a regular sible, the proposed casino place for the original land basis to listen to job, hous- Auto, Home, Business, purchase in 1992. ing and commercial propos- The Bel Aire Breeze would have to be upgraded to Umbrella, Bonds Class III rules, which apply Spangler talked about the als based on how eminent, Published monthly by Strunk to the casinos in Las Vegas. Wyandotte tribe’s long-his- beneficial, viable and likely Publishing LLC at P.O. 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Park City Mayor Emil Bergquist said the tribe’s is protect the best interest serving our citizens.” [email protected] idea to build the casino is of the Native Americans,” “old news” that is resurfac- Spangler said. ing. He said the tribe has pur- Deadline for He said the potential to sued the project legally and develop the Wild West World believes a casino could be a the April property is a stretch at this good fit for the area. Breeze: Friday, Park City Thrift and Antiques Yusuf Qamar, M.D. March 19 5760 North Broadway Welcomes New Patients at The Medical Plaza of Park City Hours Tues thru Sat. 10 am. to 5 p.m. Clothing • Books • Appliances • Tools Dr. Qamar is a board certified in internal medicine and primary Miscellaneous Furniture care, and has a special interest and special training in non-invasive Taking Consignments cardiology. 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Notes from City Hall City of Bel Aire Water Rate Increase publication on Jan. 5, 2010. the 2010 budget throughout Pay city bills Upcoming Events On Feb. 2, the City Council There is a 60-day window for March. More information can with credit card adopted a base rate increase residents to submit a petition be found on the Bel Aire Web All fees and utility bills March of $8 for residential custom- to challenge the change. site (www.belaireks.gov). The can now be paid with a credit ers and $14 for commercial Formal protest with signed official budget document will cards Customers will pay a 2.5 1 Senior Potluck, 6:30 p.m. customers, effective on bills petitions must be submitted be published in March. percent (minimum $1.50 fee) 2 City Council meeting, 7 p.m. due March 10. The rate in- by March 15. The ordinance Regular City Council transaction charge per transac- 3 Chamber of Commerce, noon crease was required to cover will take effect on March 16 if meetings are scheduled for tion. Utility bills can be paid Municipal court, first appearances, 7 p.m. expenses and debit service as there are no protests. 7 p.m. on March 2 and 16. A online by following the secure 8 City Council workshop, 6:30 p.m. well as to comply with bond For more details on this City Council workshop may link at www.belaireks.gov. indentures. proposed change and ordi- be scheduled for March 8 if To make an online pay- 9 Water Board, 2:30 p.m. For more information, go to nance, go to the Bel Aire needed. Agenda and updated ment, residents will need their 10 Bel Aire Lions Club, noon www.belaireks.gov. Web site, under Citizenship information are available at account number. Payments 11 Planning Commission, 6 p.m. University. www.belaireks.gov. made after the 10th of each 15 Tree Board, 7 p.m. City Manager Current meetings are broad- month are still subject to late 16 City Council meeting, 7 p.m. charter ordinance Budget discussions cast live on Cable Channel 7 penalties. Please call for total 18 Municipal Court, trials, 12:30 p.m. The City Manager Charter The City Council will and rebroadcast daily at 9 a.m. amount due if making a pay- Ordinance was approved for continue its discussion of noon, 5 and 10 p.m. ment after the 10th. 23 Economic Development Board, 7 p.m. 24 Bel Aire Lions Club, noon 5251 E. 48th North • www.belaireks.gov • 744-2700 Get to know your Bel Aire parks Bel Aire Recreation Mon., Tue., & Thur. 8-8 •Wed. & Fri. 8-7 • Sat. 9-3 In conjunction with the prohibit what can Folger’s Gymnastics for 4-year-olds. Registration from 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays and release of the Bel Aire Parks, Classes for boys and girls ages deadline for residents is April Fridays or from 7:10 to 8:10 be placed on the 3 and up are being held on 2. Others may sign up April 3 as p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Recreation and Open Space site and therefore Tuesday evenings. Call Folger’s space allows. For beginners to black belts. Master Plan, the City will Parks staff have left Gymnastics at 733-7525 for more Recreational summer Tai-chi be profiling all parks in Bel the park as main- information and to register. ball leagues A great activity for adults of all Aire. tained natural park. Coed indoor soccer Teams play up to two games per ages. Meets at 10 a.m. the first Future plans: The sign-up deadline has passed, week on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday of the month. Alley Park Possible additions but we will take registrations Thursday evenings or Saturdays Yoga Size: seven acres include adjacent until we fill the remaining limited beginning June 1. Practices begin Classes held at 6:10 p.m. on Type: Natural Park number of spots. Practice began the week of May 17. Registration Mondays and Wednesdays. parking and possi- Location: North of Park ble light recreation Feb. 22. deadline for residents is April Fitness center Vista Subdivision equipment and Wichita Heights Junior 16. Others may sign up April 17 (Ages 16 & up) Amenities: Extensive baseball/softball league as space allows. A yearly membership costs less benches outside of A limited number of teams will Pitch, Hit and Run than what you would pay in underground utilities greatly the restricted area. play in the Wichita Heights Jr. Baseball skills competition for one month at other facilities. baseball/softball league. Teams boys and girls that encourages Includes elliptical cross trainers, will practice and play half their participation and emphasizes treadmills, recumbent bike, games at Bel Aire Recreation and the FUN element of baseball. multi-station weight machine Bel Aire Senior Center half at other league locations. Compete in three important and free weights. All events are held at the Bel Aire Senior Center, 7651 E. Central Park Ave., This semi-competitive program aspects of baseball: pitching, Summer Day Camp is sanctioned by NBC Baseball hitting and running. Registration The Wichita YMCA will again unless otherwise noted and are for ALL SENIORS living in or near Bel Aire. and ASA Softball. Registration deadline is April 17. offer a state-licensed day camp The center has library books to check out, places to study or do research and computers for use. deadline March 6. Motor Madness at the Center. Activities include Phone 744-2451, extension 121. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mon. thru Fri. Spring break sports week Children are given the chance arts and crafts, games, sports, (Excluding holidays, special events or senior-related meetings) For boys and girls ages 5-14. to touch, feel and climb in and swimming, field trips and much Each day will feature a sports out of a variety of vehicles. If more. For more information For more information about the center and its activities, contact Rick Eberhard, clinic such as baseball, flag you or someone you know has or to register call the YMCA at Senior Director, at either 744-2451, extension 121, or [email protected]. football, soccer, basketball, a unique vehicle you would like 264-1610. or volleyball. Registration to show the kids, let us know at BEL AIRE SENIOR LIBRARY IS OPEN TO ALL BEL AIRE RESIDENTS deadline is March 6. 744-2700. For more information on these Blastball (coed) Taekwondo or any Bel Aire Recreation 8 AM to 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY Introductory T-ball program For ages 5 & up. Classes meet Programs call 744-2700. Any senior can belong to or attend more than one senior center/club in Sedgwick County Notes from the Utility Department Sr. Walking Every weekday, 8 to 9 a.m., Bel Aire Rec Center Yoga Every Monday, 6:10 p.m., Bel Aire Rec Center We now have an ACH program available If you have a new cell phone number or Bridge Every Tuesday, 1 p.m. for our water costumers. Fill out a form, attach home phone number, please let the water a voided check and return both to the water department know so we can add them to your Aerobics Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. department. Payment of your utility bill will be record. These may come in handy for emergen- Sr. Breakfast Every Friday, 9 a.m. at Braum’s, 3641 N. Rock Road, with Kechi taken out of your checking account on the 5th cies or if we need to get in touch with for one Over 55 Club (except second Friday of the month) of each month. No more late fees. reason or another. Wii time By request or when the senior center is available. Bel Aire Senior Club March 2010 is National Nutrition Month March 1, 6 p.m. Monthly covered dish dinner. Bring table service and salads/deserts or potato Activities are held at 4551 N. Auburn unless otherwise noted. Those 55-plus are welcome to participate. toppings. Irish potato bar and drinks will be provided. A registered nurse will be For information on programs and services for seniors, contact Vicki Shepard, Tri-City Senior Director, at available at 5:30 to take your blood pressure. 744-1199. The club is self-governed and activities benefit all participating seniors. March 3, 6 p.m. Senior center advisory board. • Monday through Friday, 8 to 9 a.m., walking at Bel Aire Rec Center. March 6, 4-7 p.m. Bel Aire Lions Club fundraiser, all you can eat spaghetti dinner, Plymouth • Mondays 10 a.m., computer class at Park City Senior Center (no charge) Congregational Church, 200 N. Clifton in Wichita. Tickets on sale in advance • Wednesdays 2:30 p.m., free line dancing lessons, Park City Senior Center. or at the door. Call 734-7530 for tickets or more information. • Thursday 9 to 11:30 a.m. (except second Thursday of month), Wii open play, Park City Senior Center. March 7-May 1 Walk Kansas 2010 to help people lead a healthier life by being more active. Check www.walkkansas.org for more information. AARP sponsored tax assistance is available at the Park City Senior Center. Call Vicki at 744-1199 to March 8, 7 p.m. Central Park Homeowners Association monthly meeting. make an appointment. March 9, 10 a.m. Tuesday Morning Wellness Clinic. Free blood pressure and blood sugar checks. Discuss the benefits of hospice care. Coffee and snacks provided. Fast for two March 2, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast out, Piccadilly Grill, 7728 E. Central. hours before blood sugar check. Held on the second Tuesday each month. March 3 Wichita Garden Show. Seniors $8.50. Meet at church at 12:30 p.m to March 10, noon Bel Aire Lions Club catered lunch and meeting. car pool. March 11, 10 a.m. Senior Arts and Crafts Day. Bring your favorite projects to work on and share. March 5 Bus trip to Prairie Band Casino, north of Topeka. $20 per person. to 2 p.m. Bring a snack lunch or something microwavable for lunch at noon. Coffee will Receive $10 slot play and free lunch. Call Vicki 744-1199 to make a be provided. This event will occur on the second Thursday of each month. reservation. March 12, 9 a.m. Breakfast and Learn. Complimentary breakfast and learning program to be held on the second Friday of each month with a different speaker. March 8, 10 a.m. Board meeting. 7 p.m. Senior Fun Night. Bring your favorite card or board game and snacks or finger 11:30 a.m. Lunch at Cheddar’s, 11711 E. 13th North. food. Drinks will be provided. To be held on the second Friday of each month. March 17, 10 a.m. Men’s coffee at Braum’s March 13, 10 a.m. Red Hat Society. Call Coleen at 744-2372 for more information. 2 p.m. Ladies’ coffee/tea, Jimmie’s Diner. 2010 Flight for Air Climb. Intrust Bank Arena. www.breathehealthy.org. Cost. March 22, 6 p.m. Covered dish dinner and meeting. Host: Mary June Hefley. Program: March 14, 2 a.m. Daylight Saving Time begins. Sherii Farmer with WeStar Energy. March 21, TBA Single Seniors Dine Out. Call 558-2820 for details. March 24, noon Lions Club catered lunch and meeting. For services & resources for seniors, call Vicki Shepard, Tri-City Senior Director, 744-1199. 7 p.m. Bunko in the Senior Room. March 25, 1 p.m. Senior advocacy training. CPAAA West River Plaza office, 2622 W. Central, third floor conference room. RSVP 660-5229. City of Bel Aire Contacts March 26, 7-10 p.m. Senior pitch party. Bring snacks or finger foods to share. Complimentary drinks. Recreation Department 744-2700 City Council Central Park Pool 744-7331 The Bel Aire Lions Club is collecting eye glasses no longer being used. Drop them off in the Senior Cen- Parks Department 744-8609 ter or water office at city hall. Mayor Harold Smith 744-2650 Police Sign up for one of four senior cruises in 2010 offered by the Bel Aire Senior Center (all packages include Dr. Gary Breault 744-0560 • Emergency 911 airfare from the Kansas City airport): Peggy O’Donnell 744-0250 • Non-emergency 744-6000 May 24 — Carnival Cruise on the Carnival Glory: The Bahamas (6 days, five nights) Carolyn Marlier 744-2313 Animal Control Aug. 28 — Princess Cruise on the Princess Diamond: Alaska (8 days, 7 nights) David Austin 744-7188 (Sedgwick County) 660-7070 Dave Sly 204-5574 Oct. 23 — Royal Caribbean Cruise on the Explorer of the Seas: Bermuda (6 days, 5 nights) Public Works 744-2888 Oct. 28 — Norwegian Cruise Line Hawaiian Cruise (10 days, 9 nights) Water/Sewer Emergency (after 5 p.m.) For reservations, price sheet and specific cruise information, contact Rick Eberhard, Senior Coordinator, City Hall 761-6972 or 761-6973 at either 744-2451, extension 121, or [email protected]. (passports will be required.) Utility Billing 744-2451, ext. 132 Trash (Stutzman) 1-800-230-0383 Ty Lasher, City Administrator 744-2451 Contact Rick Eberhard, Senior Coordinator of the Bel Aire Senior Center, at either 744-2451, extension Hazardous Waste 121, or e-mail [email protected] to receive the Bel Aire Senior Center news, information, special ext. 217 (Sedgwick County) 660-7464 events and upcoming trips electronically or via the U.S. mail. PAGE 4 MARCH 2010 • BEL AIRE BREEZE BEL AIRE POLICE REPORTS

Feb. 14 – Officer Brandewiede Feb. 10 — Sgt. Spencer as- cited Leecole D. Cooper for driving partment with a motorist at Baird and the welfare in the 6000 block of Flag- Jan. 20 – Officer Swanson re- responded to an alarm in the 4200 sisted a motorist at 45th North and with a suspended license. Oliver. staff. sponded to a report of trash dumping block of North Eagle Lake Drive. Woodlawn. Feb. 4 – Officer Swanson re- Jan. 30 — Officer Foxx assisted a Jan. 25 — Officer Swanson re- in the 8500 block of East 53rd North. Feb. 14 – Officer Steele respond- Feb. 9 – Det. Pentecost arrested covered a stolen vehicle in the 4900 motorist at Woodlawn and Rodeo, sponded to an audible alarm in the Jan. 20 — Officer McGuire re- ed to an alarm in the 5900 block of Tristen Hollins in the 1100 block of block of North Hillcrest. Jan. 30 — Officer Hazelwood 4400 block of North Edgemoor. sponded to a disturbance in the 6000 East 37th North. North Broadway on a Bel Aire war- Feb. 4 — Officer Hazelwood checked on an abandoned vehicle in Jan. 25 — Officer Swanson block of East Clarendon. Feb. 14 – Officer Steele respond- rant. checked on a suspicious person at the 5800 block of East 45th North. checked on a residence in the 4400 Jan. 19 – Det. Pentecost re- ed to domestic violence in the 4900 Feb. 9 — Det. Pentecost and Of- 53rd North and Oliver. Jan. 30 — Officer Hazelwood block of North Fritillary. sponded to an audible alarm in the block of North Homestead. He ar- ficer Hutton checked on a residence Feb. 4 — Officer Swanson as- checked on a suspicious person at Jan. 25 — Officer Swanson 6200 block of East 37th North. rested Jason Barnaby on a charge of in the 4500 block of St. James. sisted a motorist at 37th North and 45th North and Spyglass. checked the welfare in the 6000 block Jan. 19 – Officer Hutton re- simple assault. Feb. 9 — Det. Pentecost assisted Woodlawn. Jan. 29 — Officers Hazelwood of East Flagstaff. sponded to an audible alarm in the Feb. 14 – Officer Hutton assist- Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office at Feb. 4 — Officer Swanson and Hutton assisted EMS in the 4600 Jan. 24 – Officer Swanson as- 6300 block of East 37th North. ed EMS in the 4000 block of North 77th North and Greenwich Road. checked the welfare in the 5000 block block of North Hedgerow. sisted EMS in the 4000 block of North Jan. 19 — Officer Hutton assisted Danbury. Feb. 8 – Officer Hutton respond- of North Woodlawn. Jan. 29 — Officer Hutton assisted Parkwood Ave. Kansas Highway Patrol with an acci- Feb. 14 – Officer Foxx checked ed to an audible alarm in the 5100 Feb. 4 — Officer Swanson a motorist in the 4600 block of North Jan. 24 — Officer Hutton checked dent at K-254 and Greenwich. on a suspicious person in the 4100 block of North Remington. checked on a suspicious person in the Rock Road. the welfare in the 5600 block of East Jan. 19 – Officer Hutton assisted block of North Auburn. Feb. 8 – Officer Toomey checked 4900 block of North Woodlawn. Jan. 29 — Officer Foxx assisted 39th North. a motorist in the 5800 block of East Feb. 14 – Officer Foxx assisted the welfare in the 5300 block of East Feb. 3 – Officer McGuire arrested Kechi Police Department at K-254 and Jan. 24 — Officer Hutton checked 37th North. Wichita Police Department in the 49th North. Daniel East Ragan at 7651 E. Central Woodlawn. on an abandoned vehicle at 45th Jan. 19 — Officer McGuire assist- 3800 block of North Woodlawn. Feb. 8 – Officer Toomey received Park Ave. on a Bel Aire warrant. Jan. 28 – Det. Pentecost assisted North and Woodlawn. ed Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office Feb. 13 – Det. Pentecost stopped an animal found in the 4800 block of Feb. 3 — Officer Hazelwood as- EMS in the 4800 block of North Bat- Jan. 24 — Officer Hazelwood re- at 63rd North and Hoffman. a vehicle for a traffic violation in the North Chapel View. sisted Kechi Police Department at tin. sponded to an audible alarm in the Jan. 19 — Det. Pentecost assist- 5700 block of Kenawee. He issued a Feb. 8 — Officer Steele checked 69th North and Oliver. Jan. 28 – Officer McGuire as- 5900 block of East 37th North. ed Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office citation to James A. Abrams for driv- on an abandoned vehicle at 45th Feb. 3 — Officer Hazelwood sisted EMS and Sedgwick County Fire Jan. 24 — Officer Steele re- at K-254 and Greenwich Road. ing with a suspended license. North and Greenwich Road. checked on a suspicious person in the Department in the 5600 block of East sponded to an audible alarm in the Jan. 18 – Officer Swanson ar- Feb. 13 – Officer McCaslin re- Feb. 7 – Officer Toomey respond- 6700 block of East 45th North. 48th North. 4300 block of North Westlake. rested Andrew J. Coe on a Bel Aire sponded to a disturbance in the 5700 ed to a disturbance in the 6100 block Feb. 3 — Officer McGuire assisted Jan. 28 — Officers McGuire and Jan. 24 — Officers Toomey and bench warrant at 7651 E. Central block of East Flagstaff. of East 41st North. a motorist in the 6800 block of East Swanson responded to a disturbance Swanson responded to an alarm in Park Ave. Feb. 13 – Officer McGuire re- Feb. 7 – Officer Foxx stopped a 45th North. in the 6900 block of East Perryton. the 5900 block of East 37th North. Jan. 18 — Officer Swanson re- sponded to a motor vehicle acci- vehicle for a traffic violation in the Feb. 2 – Det. Pentecost respond- Jan. 28 — Officer McGuire re- Jan. 23 — Officer Hutton assist- ported that Kingman Police Depart- dent in the 6100 block of East Quail 4400 block of North Woodlawn. He ed to a hit and run in the 3800 block sponded to a lost animal in the 5800 ed Wichita Police Department in the ment arrested Fabian Herndon on a Ridge. cited Kirsten Calvert for no proof of of Cozy. block of East Perryton 4000 block of North Oliver. Bel Aire bench warrant. Feb. 13 – Officer Foxx assisted insurance and no driver’s license. Feb. 2 – Officers Steele and Hut- Jan. 27 – Det. Pentecost arrested Jan. 23 — Officer Hutton as- Jan. 18 – Officer Hazelwood Wichita Police Department in the 3700 Feb. 7 — Officer Foxx assisted a ton and Sgt. Spencer responded to Sue Scott in the 4700 block of North sisted Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Of- reported that Wichita Police Depart- block of North Whispering Brook. citizen at 37th North and Woodlawn. an audible alarm in the 4900 block of Woodlawn on charges of obstruction fice in the 10800 block of North Webb ment arrested Alrenda Sebastian on Feb. 12 – Officer Steele respond- Feb. 6 – Officer Steele took a re- North Hedgerow Court. of the legal process and driving with Road. a Bel Aire bench warrant. ed to an alarm in the 6100 block of port of contempt of court at 7651 E. Feb. 2 – Officers McGuire and a suspended license, along with three Jan. 22 – Officer Steele checked Jan. 18 — Officer Toomey as- East Quail Ridge. Central Park Ave. Hutton responded to a motor vehicle warrants from the Sedgwick County on a suspicious person in the 4100 sisted a motorist in the 4500 block of Feb. 12 – Officer Steele reported Feb. 6 – Officer Hutton assisted accident in the 4000 block of North Sheriff’s Officer and a warrant from block of North Edinburg. North Greenwich. that Wichita Police Department ar- EMS in the 4000 block of North Farm- Woodlawn. the Mulvane Police Department. Jan. 22 – Officer Hutton respond- Jan. 18 – Officer Swanson assist- rested Shakala Moore on a Bel Aire stead. Feb. 2 – Officer Hazelwood as- Jan. 27 – Officer Swanson re- ed to a report of trash dumping in the ed animal control in the 9200 block of Municipal Court bench warrant. Feb. 6 – Officer McCaslin assist- sisted EMS in the 4000 block of North sponded to a hit and run in the 5300 9000 block of East 53rd North. East 37th North. Feb. 12 – Officer Hutton assisted ed Wichita Police Department in the Danbury. block of North Oliver. Jan. 21 – Det. Pentecost assist- Jan. 17 – Officer Pate stopped EMS in the 3900 block of North Oli- 7900 block of East 37th North. Feb. 1 – Officer Steele assisted Jan. 27 – Officers McCaslin and ed EMS in the 4000 block of Chapel a vehicle for a traffic violation in ver. Feb. 6 — Officer McGuire re- EMS in the 4300 block of North Eagle McGuire took a runaway report from View. the 11200 block of East 53rd North. Feb. 12 – Officer Foxx responded sponded to a vicious animal at 45th Lake Court. the 4500 block of North Westlake Jan. 21 – Officer Swanson and There were several weapons in the to a noise complaint in the 4200 block North and Dundee. Feb. 1 – Det. Pentecost as- Court. Sgt. Spencer responded to an audi- vehicle but after checking, he deter- of North Edgemoor. Feb. 6 — Officer McGuire checked sisted EMS in the 5800 block of East Jan. 27 — Officer Swanson ble alarm in the 4900 block of North mined everything was OK. Feb. 12 – Officer Foxx assisted on a suspicious person in the 5800 Perryton. checked a residence in the 4400 Farmstead Court. Jan. 17 — Officer Toomey re- Kechi Police Department in the 4700 block of East 37th North. Feb. 1 – Officers Toomey and block of Fritillary Jan. 21 — Sgt. Spencer assisted sponded to a disturbance in the 5600 block of East 61st North. Feb. 6 — Officer McCaslin as- Foxx checked the welfare in the 6400 Jan. 26 – Det. Pentecost assisted a motorist at 37th North and Oliver. block of East 59th North. Feb. 12 – Officer Foxx checked a sisted a motorist in the 5400 block of block of East Rodeo. EMS in the 3900 block of North Oli- Jan. 21 — Officer McGuire residence in the 4800 block of North North Woodlawn. Feb. 1 – Officer Foxx responded ver. checked on a suspicious person in the Hedgerow. Feb. 6 — Officer McCaslin assist- to an alarm in the 6300 block of East Jan. 26 – Det. Pentecost checked 6500 block of East Perryton. Feb. 12 — Officer Foxx respond- ed Wichita Police Department in the 37th North. on a suspicious person in the 6600 Jan. 21 — Det. Pentecost assist- ed to a noise complaint in the 4500 9700 block of East 37th North. Feb. 1 — Officer Steele removed block of East 44th North. ed Wichita Police Department in the block of North Edgemoor. Feb. 6 — Officer Hutton assisted hazardous material from the road at Jan. 26 — Det. Pentecost as- 7200 block of East 37th North. Feb. 12 — Officer McGuire EMS in the 4000 block of North Farm- 44th North and Spyglass. sisted EMS in the 3900 block of North Jan. 21 — Det. Pentecost assist- checked the welfare in the 4500 block stead. Feb. 1 — Officer Steele and Det. Oliver. ed EMS in the 4800 block of Chapel of North Rushwood. Feb. 5 – Officer McGuire and Sgt. Pentecost assisted EMS in the 4300 Jan. 26 — Det. Pentecost checked View. Feb. 12 — Officer McGuire fol- Spencer responded to an alarm in the block of North Eagle Lake. on a suspicious person in the 6500 Jan. 21 — Det. Pentecost re- lowed-up on a found-property case in 4200 block of North Rushwood. Feb. 1 — Det. Pentecost as- block of East 44th North. sponded to a disturbance in the 6000 the 5100 block of East 48th North. Feb. 5 – Officer McGuire re- sisted EMS in the 5800 block of East Jan. 26 — Officer Swanson re- block of Clarendon Feb. 12 — Sgt. Spencer checked sponded to vandalism in the 9500 Perryton. sponded to a noise complaint in the Jan. 21 — Officer Swanson re- the welfare in the 4500 block of block of East of 53rd North. Feb. 1 — Officer Toomey assisted 5100 block of Remington. sponded to an alarm in the 4900 Rushwood. Feb. 5 – Sgts. Spencer and Griggs a motorist at Rock Road and K-254. Jan. 25 – Officer Steele checked block of North Farmstead. Feb. 11 – Officer Swanson as- stopped a vehicle going in excess of Jan. 31 – Officer Hutton assisted on a suspicious person in the 6700 Jan. 20 – Officer Swanson re- sisted EMS in the 5600 block of East 100 mph. They arrested Henry A. EMS in the 4800 block of North Farm- block of East 44th North. sponded to disorderly conduct in the 45th North. Spaulin on charges of speeding, flee- stead Court. Jan. 25 – Officers Swanson and 6700 block of East 45th North. Feb. 11 – Officer Swanson re- ing and eluding. Jan. 31 — Officers Foxx and Hutton responded to an audible sponded to a report of trash dumping Feb. 5 — Officer Hutton respond- Toomey assisted Wichita Police De- alarm in the 4400 block of North in the 9500 block of East 45th North. ed to an audible alarm in the 4200 partment with a disturbance in the Edgemoor. Feb. 11 – Officer Hazelwood block of Rushwood. 3500 block of North Rock Road. 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Deadline for April: March 19 Bel Aire Breeze MARCH 2010 • BEL AIRE BREEZE PAGE 5 NEWS HIGHLIGHTS from Wichita State University with a the ditch Jan. 22 in the 5100 block sion Agency will host a Youth News hires bachelor’s degree in communication of North Webb Road. Lawn Mowing Clinic from 9 a.m. with an emphasis on print journalism The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. March 17 ad rep, reporter in December 2008. He was a site man- Office reported that Brian Sand- at the education center, 7001 W. The Ark Valley News has hired two ager for a sports Web site and a general erson was driving north on Webb 21st North. The clinic is designed new employees. assignment reporter for The Newton when his vehicle was passed on to assist youth (fifth through ninth Teresa Schmied of Valley Center Kansan. He also was a freelance writer the left by an unidentified vehicle, grades) in earning summer income joined the newspaper as advertising for The Ark Valley News. Heilman striking the driver’s side mirror on by mowing lawns. Cost is $5 for representative. Schmied was cus- lives in rural Valley Center. Sanderson’s vehicle. The contact advance registration or $10 at the tomer service manager and senior sales The Ark Valley News publishes The forced Sanderson’s vehicle off the door. Bel Aire Breeze road. Damage was less than $1,000. Information will acquaint youth executive for the former Pennypower Schmied Heilman Inc. for three years and was a senior — The Breeze staff No one was hurt. with lawn grasses and their proper account executive for Bank of America — The Breeze staff care. Each graduate will receive an Deposit Contact Center for nearly two Matt Heilman was hired as a information packet, business cards years. general assignment reporter, primarily Hit-and-run and certificate. Schmied and her husband, Richard, covering the cities of Park City, Bel Lawn mowing Call the extension office at 660- have three grown children as well as Aire and Kechi. causes damage 0100 to register. a sixth-grade son who attends Valley Heilman graduated from Val- — The Breeze staff ley Center High School in 2005 and A hit-and-run wreck caused mi- clinic for youth Center Middle School. nor damage but sent a vehicle into The Sedgwick County Exten- DEATHS SANDRA HUESER sisters and brothers-in-law great-grandchildren. 13 at Maize United Method- Jodi Pew of Winfield, Jeremy of Russellville; sisters Kitty Sandra Kay Hueser, 55, Sue Cooney of Wichita, Cindy Memorials to Harry Hynes ist Church with interment at and Josie Pew of Maize, and Conely of Ponca City, Okla., sister and sister-in-law of Terry and Jack Baker and Annie and Hospice, 313 S. Market, Maize Park Cemetery, Maize. Aaron Pew of Manhattan; Carol Cooney of Springfield, and Tanya Cole of Bel Aire, David Rowe, both of Canden- Wichita, KS 67202 or St. Jude She was born in Hector, granddaughter and grandson- Mo., and Peggy Propps of Port died Feb. 2, 2010. Memorial ton, Mo.; brothers and spouses Catholic Church, 3130 N. Ark., to Thurman C. and Ruby in-law Amy and Lance Leslie Arthur, Texas; and numerous service was Feb. 5 at St. Jude Gary and Vicki Hueser and Amidon, Wichita, KS, 67204. Mae (Pyburn) Storey. of Wichita; great- grandchil- other family and friends. Catholic Church, Wichita. Craig and Robbie Daniels, Affinity Mortuary had She was preceded in death dren Brandon Pew and Justin Memorials designated Other survivors include all of Wichita; sisters- in-law’ charge. by her husband, Hubert C. Pew of Winfield, Brice Pew to Maize United Method- husband of 30 years Tim Hue- Sharon Dondlinger of Wichita, “Bud” Pew, and her father. of Maize, Noah Leslie, Gracie ist Church, 208 E. Central, ser of Wichita; parents Fred and Jan and J.R. Hooker of BETTYE PEW Other survivors include her Leslie, Abram Leslie, Hannah Maize, KS 67101 or River and Mary Cole of Wichita; Moore, Okla.; grandchildren Bettye Elizabeth (Storey) mother Ruby McGuire of Rus- Leslie and Moriah Leslie, all Cross Hospice, 10333 E. 21st children and spouses Jason Bonnie Goe Pate, J.D. Bird, Pew, 83, of Maize, mother sellville, Ark.; son and daugh- of Wichita, Andy Davison and North, Ste. 401, Wichita, KS and Lucki Schrader of Ma- Reisa Dawn Schrader, Brad- and mother-in-law of Ray and ter-in-law of Jack and Betty Jo Lacy Davison of Maize, and 67206. dill, Okla., and Ashley and ley Cooper, Summer Lee and Rachel Pew of Bel Aire, died Pew of Maize; grandsons and Josh Abreu and Jessica Abreu Baker Funeral Home of Brad Lindquist of Wichita; Jeremy Douglas; and three Feb. 9, 2010. Service was Feb. granddaughters-in-law Jeff and of Maize; brother Jack Storey Valley Center had charge. PEOPLE HIGHLIGHTS Amanda Orloske and Han- also a junior, is majoring in ††† lege from Freemont, Neb., For more information call Please dress Irish or wear nah Hunsinger, both of Bel nursing. Betsy Sue Reynolds and will present a free concert Paul Carlstedt at 648-7908. green. Bring potato toppings, Aire, were named to the 2009 ††† Nathan John Oglesby have at 7 p.m. March 12 at Christ ††† a salad or dessert and your fall semester Dean’s list at Ron and Donna Lathrop of announced their engagement. Lutheran Church, 53rd North The Bel Aire Senior Center own table service. Pittsburg State University. Bel Aire celebrated their 50th She is the daughter of Da- and Hillside. The choir is will hold a St. Patrick’s Day The center will be collect- To receive this honor, a wedding anniversary with vid and Charlotte Sue Reyn- under the direction of Jim dinner and meeting March 1 ing used kids’ picture books student must complete at least a reception hosted by their olds of Bel Aire. He is the son Logue, and is beginning its at the center, 7651 E. Central for children around the world 12 semester hours, receive a family Feb. 21 at the Park of Sam and Barb Oglesby, and Spring Tour in Wichita. The Park Ave. in Bel Aire. and in the U.S. at this meet- grade point average of 3.60 City Senior Center, 6100 N. Janet Oglesby, all of Derby. choir last visited Wichita in Doors will open at 5:30 ing. All books collected will for all credit course work Hydraulic. The bride-elect and prospec- 2008. p.m. with an Irish potato sup- be donated to the 2010 Kan- that semester, have no grade Ron Lathrop and Donna tive bridegroom both reside This year the choir will per bar at 6:30. The club will sas Youth Book Drive. lower than a B and no grade Hill were married Feb. 26, and work in Wichita. include Christ Lutheran’s own hold a short business meeting For more information, con- of I in any course during the 1960. They have two children: The wedding will be May Brittany Garrelts. The daugh- at 7:15 followed by a presen- tact Rick Eberhard, Senior Di- semester. Greg of Derby and Sherry 22, 2010. ter of Jim and Mary Gar- tation by KWCH meteorolo- rector, at 744-2451, extension Orloske, a junior, is major- of Park City, and one grand- ††† relts, she is pursing a nursing gist Ross Janssen and Millie 121, or reberhard@belaireks. ing in biology. Hunsinger, daughter, Claire, of Derby. Midland Lutheran Col- degree at Midland. the Weather Dog at 7:30. gov. CHURCH HIGHLIGHTS Christ Lutheran Church com. Phone number is 744- with a live band and a dynamic Hall. Children’s choir Chancel Pine Valley Send your church’s upcom- Sunday services include 2776. Rev. Sherman A. Orr is Crossroads Kids program. choir will not meet again until Christian Church ing events and service times to worship at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m., the pastor. Lead pastor is David Nor- the fall. Located at 5620 E. 21st [email protected] or with Sunday school for both man and associate pastor is Jeff The church’s phone number North. Sunday school at 9 a.m. call 755-0821. children and adults at 9:30. Community Bible Mullen. is 744-1221. It is still collect- with worship at 10:15. For more The church is located at Chapel Call the church office at ing 18-ounce jars of peanut information call 685-2421. 5356 N. Hillside, across from The church is located at 361-0407 or visit it online at butter, diapers and tuna fish Christ Heights High School, at 53rd 4551 Auburn, south of 45th www.crossroadswichita.com. for the United Methodist Open University United North and Hillside. North between Oliver and Door. Methodist Church Lutheran Find the church online Woodlawn, in Bel Aire. Fairmount United Located across from the at www.christ-lutheran.org; On Sunday at 9 a.m. is wor- Church of Christ Park City Christian WSU campus at 21st & Yale. Church ELCA e-mail [email protected]. ship service and breaking of The church is located at Church Sunday activities include adult Welcome! com. Call the church office at the bread, with Bible study and 1605 Fairmount in Wichita. Sunday worship service is and youth educational classes at 9:30 • Sunday School (youth/adult) 744-1242 for more informa- Sunday school at 10:30. Adult and children’s Sunday at 9 a.m. with Sunday school 9:15 a.m. traditional service at 8:15 • Service w/Comm. every Sun. tion. Wednesday evening, prayer school classes begin at 9:15 at 10. Bill Nestelroad is pastor 10:30 and youth group ac- 10:45 • Traditional Service and Bible study is at 7 p.m. a.m. with worship service at of the church, located at 2230 tivities from 4 to 6 p.m. E-mail with Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. Church of the For more information, call 10:30. Michael Poage is the E. 61st North. Phone 744-0493 [email protected]; phone 53rd North & Hillside, Resurrection Melvan Adair at 744-7091. pastor. For more information, or 744-2091. The church ac- 686-6765. Rev. Phil Shull is the Wichita Church of the Resurrection please call 682-1597 or visit at cepts food donations for Union pastor. 744-1242 • www.christ-lutheran.org (Roman Catholic) is located at Crossroads Friends www.fairmountucc.com. Rescue Mission. 4910 N. Woodlawn in Bel Aire. Church Masses for the Lord’s Day Crossroads Friends Church Kechi United Park City Church Providing interior design services are Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and meets at Stucky Middle School Methodist Church of the Nazarene Including residential, small business, Sunday at 8:30 and 11 a.m. (east from 45th North and Hill- Located at 4533 E. 61st Sunday school for all ages staging & decorating needs Weekday Masses are 8 a.m. side) at 10 a.m. every Sunday, North in Kechi, the Rev. is at 9:30 a.m. Worship and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday with its Worship Experience in Guy E. Rendoff is the pastor. children’s church are at 10:45. Mention This Ad to Receive a and Friday; also at 6:30 p.m. the school cafeteria starting at Church phone number is 744- The church is located at 2100 Discounted Consultation on Wednesday. 10:30. 1221. E. 61st North in Park City. Resurrection Catholic Every Sunday at Crossroads Sunday worship services Wednesday Bible study for School has students from pre- includes a Moonwalk for kids, are at 9:03 and 11 a.m., with adults begins with sandwiches school through eighth grade. Crossroads Cafe and Coffee Sunday school at 10. and chips at 6:15 p.m. The parish/school Web site bar, relevant and engaging Yoga meets at 6:30 p.m. [email protected] is www.resurrectionwichita. messages, cutting-edge music Wednesdays at Kechi City www.deezeyener.com (316) 737-9024 CLASSIFIED ADS 20 Help Wanted 67147. Phone: 316-755-7345. E-mail [email protected]. 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ManBy Chris Hunter startsThe second step was new Biggars said. year “I have gotten 265Jerome Biggars pounds with the lighter figuring out a diet. into a routine.” pants he wore when he Losing weight is not easy Biggars’ friend, Bonnie In place of bread, Biggars weighed close to 500 but don’t tell Jerome Biggars Voegeli of Valley Center, began using Mama Lupe’s pounds. it’s impossible. suggested Medi-Weightloss, a low-carb tortillas to make tuna At the end of 2008, Biggars program she saw success with wraps, barbeque chicken and Chris Hunter tipped the scales at 493 pounds in the past. other items. but decided he would not stay The program put Biggars on Biggars’ third step was there in 2009. “doctor-supervised, low-carb support from family members Biggars said he has never Biggars, the operations diet.” and Taking Off Pounds gained weight or been the manager at KSNW, said he “They check you out with Sensibly, a non-profit, weight- same weight as the previous made the decision to lose blood work, an EKG and loss group in Valley Center. week during his dieting and weight before Christmas in everything else,” Biggars said. The group helped Biggars exercise. 2008. “They mold their diet for you. discuss weight loss with others He said the lifestyle change “I had really been watching It has worked pretty good for who are attempting to lose has been “easy” myself deteriorate,” Biggars me.” weight. “I say that, but it has been said. “I was at the point where Biggars’ diet consists of Biggars said his family has a lot of hard work,” Biggars it was real hard to walk. When 1,000 to 1,200 calories per day, also been supportive. said. “A lot of sweat and I would go to the grocery no more than 25 carbohydrates “I have a boy that is 18 sticking with it. There are store, first thing I would look per day and no bread. and a boy that is 20 and they moments that can be kind of for would be a cart because I “I get all of my carbs from have never seen me this light tough.” would have to lean on it.” fruit each day,” Biggars said. before,” Biggars said. “This is Biggars said he hopes to Biggars said something as “I also spread my meals out the lightest I have been since reach 193 pounds but would be simple as shopping became a each day. I don’t just have 1986.” happy with 210. workout for him, leaving him three meals. I have a meal The fourth component is Through his blog, Biggars drenched with sweat. every two hours. I have some exercise, Biggars said. said people have told him “I knew I had to do eight meals a day.” On top of the diet, Biggars how they have been inspired something,” Biggars said. “I Biggars said the meals began exercising 15 minutes a and have quit smoking and knew it was time to get on it.” consist of three larger meals day in January 2009. others who have looked to join And did he. and healthy snacks in between “You have to move to lose,” TOPS. Biggars lost an incredible to keep his body metabolizing. Biggars said. “I’m not missing anything,” 265 pounds in 13 months the “(The extra meals) make As part of the system, Biggars said. “Except the fat old-fashioned way: hard work. it a lot easier,” Biggars said. Biggars plans on running a I had at one point and I am Biggars said four factors “Since it is a high-protein diet, 10K and a half marathon in not even missing that. The contributed to his success. it fends off the hunger pains.” October in Wichita and a full freedom I have gained is The first was determination. While the diet allows more marathon in 2011. enormous. If you want to lose “I became determined to do meals, Biggars is not allowed Biggars is down to 228 weight, I am proof you can do something,” Biggars said. “It is to eat food he really likes such pounds, but will soon be lower it. You just have to become like I put blinders on and said as hot rolls and desserts. after he has a “tummy tuck” to determined and find the other ‘here’s where we are going.’” “I don’t really miss them,” remove excess skin. three things.”

Students chosen for honor choir are (front from left) Amanda Ramsey, Breanna Erickson, Students in Bethany Connor, (back from left) Joey Otey, Brody Day, Courtney Massony, Dymond Byhonor The Post staff choir“Dance of the Willow” and a Taylor, Katie French piece “J’entends Le Youngers, Christi- Ten students from Chisholm Moulin.” na Connor and (not Trail Elementary were selected Students selected for the pictured) Tiyana to perform with the Northeast choir were Tiyana Brown, fifth Brown. Area Honor Choir. The group grade; Bethany Connor, fourth; rehearsed Tuesdays and Thurs- Christina Connor, fifth; Brody Courtesy photo days in January to perform a Day, fifth; Breanna Erickson, concert alongside the Brooks fourth; Courtney Massony, fifth; Middle School Allegro Choir Joseph Otey, fourth; Amanda on Jan. 26. The performance Ramsey, fifth; Dymond Taylor, took place at Stucky Middle fifth; and Katie Youngers, fifth. School and had an audience of Selected students may then about 500. Selections included be chosen for the Wichita All “The Star-Spangled Banner,” City Choir in February.

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