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to add slot machines. machines. slot add to reopening the park if he’s allowed allowed he’s if park the reopening owner Phil Ruffin is interested in in interested is Ruffin Phil owner for Wichita Wins, confirmed that that confirmed Wins, Wichita for Jan. 10, Beth King, spokesperson spokesperson King, Beth 10, Jan. PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 2014 • PARK CITY POST HIGHLIGHTS pion are soon set NewBy Matt Heilman senior director ready to serve Parkwas pulled into City aging studies City issues six to begin the quest to defend after she had the opportunity their title. The Wild’s season For 20 years, Vicki Shepa- to help seniors with chair ex- permits in Dec. kicks off on the road Feb. 28 at rd was the face of senior ercises as part of her under- the Lincoln (Neb.) Haymakers. services in north Sedgwick graduate work. The City of Park City issued County. Now, her replace- Benitez, who grew up six building permits during Wichita follows with a week off before traveling to take on the ment is hoping to carry on in north Wichita about two December for a total valuation Park City’s reputation as miles from Park City, said of $256,761. Of that number March 16. The Wild’s home opener at having one of the best senior she has ideas she’d like to one was for the construction of programs in the Wichita area. implement in her new role, a new home and one was for the is set for March 22 against the . Shepard retired as the but she first wants to get construction of a new com- Tri City Senior Director in know the staff of volunteers mercial facility. The permits are Kickoff for every home game is 7:05 p.m. The Wild’s home slate January. When she started and the seniors she’ll be listed by date they were issued, in 1993, she served seniors working with. address, type of project and also includes an April 12 game against Lincoln, April 26 against in Bel Aire, Maize and Park “I think my biggest fear valuation: City. when I was coming in is •Dec. 3, 6140 Judson, reroof, Oklahoma, May 17 against the and June Budget cuts restructured I didn’t want to shock too $4,194; •Dec. 3, 1473 Bearhill, the tri-city senior services many people,” Benitez said. reroof, $12,567; •Dec. 10, 6060 7 regular season finale against the defending CPIFL runner- program to a point where “I know everybody loved N. Broadway, reroof, $6,500; Shepard was called to primar- Matt Heilman Vicki, so I didn’t want to •Dec. 13, 6421 N. Hydraulic, up Salina Bombers. The Wild travel to Salina on May 3. ily concentrate on Park City Jennie Benitez has been hired as Park City’s new se- come in and start shaking remodel, $3,500; •Dec. 10, 2927 where she had her office and things up.” Fairchild Court, new home con- For more information on nior director. The 26-year-old recently completed her the Wild, including team news spent most of her days. master’s degree in Aging Studies from Wichita State. Benitez said her first goal struction, $180,000; •Dec. 30, In replacing Shepard, Jen- with her new position is “to 6960 N. Broadway, new com- and ticket information, visit the team’s website at www.wichi- nie Benitez has been hired While attending graduate senior director, Benitez said keep everything running.” mercial construction, $50,000. to serve the role of Park City school, she served an intern- she thought it would be worth “And then, once I kind of — The Post staff tawildfootball.com. — The Post staff Senior Director. Benitez, 26, ship for the City of Bel Aire the effort to “throw (her) hat get to know everybody more graduated from Wichita State for about a-year-and-a-half, in the ring.” and everybody gets more University in December with working at the community’s She earned her Bachelor’s comfortable, with me, then Man arrested on a master’s degree in Aging senior center. When she heard degree in Exercise Science I’m going to start incorporat- Dates set for Studies. that Park City was seeking a from WSU. Benitez said she ing some new stuff,” she said. sex offense charge weather program A Park City man was ar- rested Dec. 27 on a charge of When it comes to threats aggravated indecent liberties of severe weather in north with a child and a juvenile fe- Sedgwick County, we’ve been Park City Pride to host male was removed from a home lucky for the last several years. in the 500 block of East 63rd But as long as we remain in North in Park City. A Sedgwick “Tornado Alley,” the threat for Byseminar The Post staff on cybercomputer wireless safety network County sheriff’s report identifies severe weather is there, reach- security, cyberbullying, finan- the man arrested as John Wesley ing its peak in the spring and The Park City Pride Com- cial and other current crime Melugin. The report shows that early summer. In preparation mittee is hosting a seminar trends,” Pride said on its flier Melugin was arrested on one for those upcoming peak severe on how people can protect advertising the seminar. count of aggravated indecent weather months, Sedgwick themselves and their fami- The seminar will feature liberties with a child. County Emergency Manage- lies from cyberbullying and presentations by Jeremy A Park City police report ment has scheduled its annual Internet crimes with a pair of Couch, assistant vice presi- shows that the arrest was made severe weather safety programs free informational programs dent and corporate security in the 100 block of South in area cities. The class will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 and 26 in the officer with Emprise Bank, Market in Wichita. A Park City 6:30 p.m. March 3 at Valley Park City Public Library. Park City Police Chief Phil officer assisted the Wichita- Center City Hall, 6:30 p.m. The title of the seminar is Bostian, Stephanie Quick, Sedgwick County Exploited March 4 at Kechi City Hall, “Scams, Cyberbullying and the supervisor for the Safety and Missing Child Unit by 6:30 p.m. April 3 at the Bel Internet Crime: Dangers of Services Department with providing case information Aire City Building and 6:30 Twenty-First Century Tech- Wichita Public Schools, and and transporting Melugin to p.m. April 7 at the Park City nology.” Len Warren, Park City Library the Sedgwick County Jail. The Senior Center. The seminar is designed director and an Internet secu- officer also stood by when the The severe weather safety to help citizens be aware of rity expert. juvenile female was removed class is free and open to the “dangers and pitfalls of con- For more information on from a Park City home. The public. fidence scams, elder abuse, the seminar, call 744-0044 or Dec. 27 Park City police reports For more information, fraud, advance fee scams, visit www.parkcitypride.info. show that court subpoenas were contact Sedgwick County also delivered in the 500 block Emergency Management at of East 63rd North on Dec. 27, 660-5959. but it’s unknown if the subpoe- — The Post staff nas are related to the case. Neither Park City police nor Det. Virgil Miller with the BUSINESS & SERVICE GUIDE Wichita-Sedgwick County Ex- I Will Fix Your ploited and Missing Child Unit could discuss the case further as Computer! the investigation is ongoing. Kechi resident with — The Post staff four Microsoft BRIAN’S Drs. Todd and certifications. Home or ATTORNEYS HEATING & COOLING Giannetti, P.A. BODY SHOP INC. Optometrists pick-up repairs. Quality Auto Body 301 E. Main, Valley Center Wild title 316-990-1999. Usually $50 Repair & Painting Mon 8:30-12,1-7 • Tu 9-12, 1-5 plus parts. 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Main APPETIZER Expires 3/31/14 Christie at *with the purchase of 2 meals and a soft drink 755-1203 755-0821 FREE with coupon only. must present when ordering. one coupon 10% Senior per visit. not valid with other offers. EXCLUDES ALCOHOL. To advertise here, call 755-0821 DESSERT Expires 3/31/14 Citizen Courtesy THE PARK CITY REPORTFEBRUARY 2014 • PARK CITY POST PAGE 3 CITY OF PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS COMMUNITY CALENDAR No City Council Meeting was Held on City Holiday Lights Contest. • Renewed the trash and recycling agreement • Held a public hearing on proposed tax abate- for five years. Dec. 24, 2013• ments for a prospective buyer of the Hayes • Modified a land purchase option agreement PC = Pride Center, SC = Senor Board PCL property. with Bob Shellenberger to accelerate payments Center, CB = Comm. Bldg, Feb. 15 — 1 p.m., Pride Food January 7, 2014 Special City Council • Did not pass a resolution allowing tax abate- and receive a $50,000 discount in return. CH = City Hall, PCL = Park City Pantry PC Meeting: ments for a prospective purchaser of the Hayes • Approved a cooperative agreement with the Library Feb. 17 — 7 p.m., Planning/ • Approved a six-month incentive program for property. Kansas Department of Wildlife which will pay BZA CH new home buyers • Approved an ordinance granting tax abate- Park City an annual fee and provide for stocking ments to the Express Inn and Suites at a 50% the lake and other benefits. Feb. 1 — 7 p.m., Senior Feb. 20 — 5:30 p.m., Seniors January 14, 2014 Regular Meeting: rate for five years. • Approved the purchase of a Ford pickup truck Dance SC Finger Food • Named Charles and Stephanie Trimmell, Lio- • Approved the rezoning of the property at 6146 for the Director of Public Works. Feb. 2 — 7 p.m., PCYP Feb. 20 — 6:30 p.m., Court nel Chavez, Harley Teal, Martha Garrity, and Independence from R-2 to C-1. • Adopted a Debt Management Plan. Board CB CH Dana and Carol Plamann winners of the Park • Approved the final plat request for land locat- • Approved the purchase of a new copier for the Feb. 3 — 7 p.m., Park Board Feb. 22 — 7 p.m., Senior ed in the Walter Park City addition. Police Department. CH Dance SC Feb. 5 — 10:30 a.m., Seniors Feb. 25 — 7 p.m., Council Park City Senior Center Director Jennie Benitez will be taking appointments for AARP Catered Lunch SC CH free tax preparation, from Feb. 3 - April 15, every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, by ap- Feb. 6 — 6:30 p.m., Court Feb. 26 — 11:30 a.m., pointment only. Call 744-1199. CH Chamber Luncheon Feb. 8 — 9 a.m., PRIDE PC Feb. 27 — 1 p.m., Court Feb. 8 — 7 p.m., Senior Trials CH ACCOUNT NUMBER ON CHECK Dance SC Feb. 27 — 4:30 p.m., CCUA Please make sure that when you pay your utility bills with a check that you write the account Feb. 11 — 7 p.m., Council Bel Aire CH number on the check. The account number can be found on your statement. This will be CH Feb. 27 — 6:30 p.m., Court helpful and ensure that the check is credited to the correct account. Feb. 13 — 1 p.m., Court CH Also, if you place the payment in the drop box that is located in the parking lot at City Hall, Trials CH Feb. 27 — 7 p.m., Seniors please put your payment and the statement stub in an envelope so that they stay together. Feb. 13 — 6:30 p.m., Court Square Dance SC Remember – no cash please. As always, you can sign up for e statements and can pay on CH Feb. 28 — 8 a.m., line. Feb. 13 — 7 p.m., Library Commodities - Leekers AUTOMATIC PAYMENT OF UTILITY BILLINGS Enroll now for automatic payment of water and sewer bills. Once enrolled, a billing will con- tinue to be mailed to you that shows the amount that will be automatically deducted from your bank account. If you would like to enroll in this plan, just come by City Hall and complete the authorization form or call the water clerk at 744-2026 ext 207. SENIOR CALENDAR For a complete schedule of all daily/weekly activities & programs, call Jennie COME SEE US AT THE HOME SHOW Benitez at 744-1199. Please stop by the Park City Booth at the Home Show. Dates are Thursday, February 6th thru Sunday, February 9th, 2014 at Century II in Wichita, KS. The City of Park City booth Monday SPECIAL EVENTS number is C606 & 607 located in the Convention Hall of Century II. 9:15 AM exercise Tax Assistance with AARP begins We will be promoting the benefits of living in Park City – small town living with big City access. 10:15 Bible study (except first in February. By appointment only, A great place to raise a family or start one with new homes ranging from the 80’s to the 400’s. Monday) please call Jennie at 744-1199. If you are interested in building a new home, or just want to stop by and visit, we would love to 1:00 crochet/art class see you! 7:00 cards Feb. 3 - 10:30 am Board meeting Tuesday Feb. 5 - 10:30 am - Chisholm Trail PRIDE RECYCLING DAYS IN PARK CITY 10:00 Chair exercise Seniors Catered Lunch and meet- 1:00 Bridge lessons ing (lunch by reservation) East of I35 6:00 TOPS every Tuesday FOOD Feb. 7 – 11:30 am TUESDAYS – 8th Woodcarving 101 and 18th Wednesday BANK 9:15 AM Exercise Feb. 14 – 11:30 am 1:00 Walking Diabetes Presentation The Park City Pride West of I35 2:30 Line dance lessons Food Bank is the third Wednesday – 5th Feb. 18 – 8 am Saturday of each month. and 19th Breakfast at Auntie C’s The food bank is required Thursday 9:00 AM Wii Bowling Feb. 20 to follow the USDA (Place 10:00 Chair exercise 1 PM - Card bingo — fee $1 income guidelines for recyclables at 7:00 PM Square Dance (except 5:30 PM - Finger Food commodities. Proof of curb by 6 a.m.) third Thursday) income and residency Feb. 21- 11:30 am Acupuncture presentation is required. If you are in GET YOUR Friday need of food assistance RECYCLING 9: 15 Exercise Feb. 21 - 6 PM 1:00 Pinochle or would like more CART – CALL Fun/food/games information, please contact Park City Pride at CITY HALL TODAY Saturday SENIOR DANCES 744-8685. 1:00 PM cards Lunch offered by Good Neighbor $4 donation at the door Nutrition, Monday through Friday, Refreshments served 2014 SEWER RATES TO BE DETERMINED BASED ON WATER USED NOW 11:30 am. Reservations Required, Saturdays Call 744-0751. Homebound deliv- Water usage from December 15th through March 15th of each year determines the amount of sewer charges on water billings ery Monday through Friday. Feb. 1, 7:00 PM for the twelve-month period from April 1st to the following March 31st. The readings taken on the 15th of January, February and The Wildwood Band March are averaged to calculate the sewer rate. These readings are usually the lowest usage of the year, but they can be high if there is a water leak during that time period. If a leak has occurred, have it repaired in a timely manner and bring the receipts to the TOPS Feb. 15, 7:00 PM Take Pounds Off Sensibly meets The Wildwood Band Water Clerk at City Hall. Tuesday evenings at 6:00 PM. For By keeping your water usage down during this three-month period, you can control the sewer rate on your utility bill. If you have more information on joining contact For more Information on se- any questions about how to conserve your water usage, stop by City Hall and ask for a water conservation brochure. GiGi Roths at 312-1945. nior activities contact Jennie No Board meeting in January Benitez, Park City Senior Cen- Board Meeting ter Director at 744-1199. EXTREME COLD WEATHER: PARK CITY BEAUTIFICATION KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE You may have noticed construction on the median & the streetscape area on 61st Street east of Jacksonville west AUTOMATED PHONE SYSTEM AT CITY HALL We have experienced some extreme cold weather to I-135. Construction hours will be from 7 am to 6 pm with occasional Saturday work. It is expected to be completed City Hall now has an automated phone system. When you call you will be this winter. Long periods of time with exposure to asked to make a selection from the menu and will be connected to a specific extreme cold may be too stressful for pets that are by March 15th. The end result will be worth it! department. The Police Department and the Court have a direct number typically outdoors. You may need to make special The median and sculpture area improvements are part that may be called from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A list of extensions/numbers arrangements. Please pay extra attention to pets that of the City Beautification Project. In addition to these is provided below for your convenience. are kept out doors. It is required that pets that live upgrades, look for new Welcome to Park City Signs, out doors have adequate shelter, substantial food and Destination/Wayfinding signs, and street signs with 744-2026 City Hall clean fresh water. Do you have enough dry bedding Park City logos. These improvements, along with the 203 City Administrator material for your dog to bed down in? On really cold two electronic Community Information Signs installed a 215 Assistant City Administrator/HR nights can that dog or cat stay in the garage? Some couple of years ago, are designed to establish a positive, animals absolutely love the cold weather and some coordinated image for Park City. They are the result of 204 Finance Dr./ City Clerk don’t tolerate it at all. Know which one your animal is, numerous public meetings and hours of volunteer work by 214 City Attorney and take appropriate action. If you have a doghouse the Beautification Committee. Many thanks to the citizens 206 Mayor that is in great shape and don’t use it any more contact that attended meetings and provided valuable opinions 202 Accounts Payable our office at 744-2026 and donate it so we can then and information. Special thanks to the following individuals 209 Payroll recycle your doghouse to someone who needs it. Got that have served on the Beautification Committee: Ebony any cat carriers you don’t use? We could use them to Clemons, Larry Cook, Sydney Francis, Charles Glotta, Lori 208 Building Permits transport lost cats. Give us a call. Department of Code Glover, Larry Kelly, Ricky Riffel, Nathan Strawder, Kathleen 207 Utility Billing Enforcement Woodard, Leah Young, Curtis Zerr. 201 Utility Billing 213 Inspections 225 Compliance Officer PARK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 205 Compliance Officer IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION 210 Court Clerk Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. It can occur when a criminal steals personal identifying information 216 Asst. Court Clerk such as name, birth date, Social Security number or your mother’s maiden name and uses it for their own gain. These thefts can occur through lost or stolen credit or debit cards, non-secure online transactions, personal information recovered from your 744-2011 Police garbage, and most frequently, stolen mail from your mailbox. 744-6417 Court The Park City Police Department would like citizens to know that identity-theft-related crimes are on the increase in our area. However, there are some basic steps you can take to lower your risk of being a victim of identity theft. strip of the web page. Also, the non-emergency line: (316) 744- The City of Park City offers e-mail utility bills. If you would like to have your bills e- BASIC SAFETY TIPS MAIL mailed instead of receiving a card in the • Don’t carry important numbers URL address will change from 2011. If it is outside normal busi- • Don’t leave mail in your mailbox “http” to “https” on the page ness hours, call 9-1-1. regular mail just complete this form and return it to City Hall. or passwords with you. for more than a day. If you are You may also sign up on our website www.parkcityks.com. • Memorize your Social Security where you input personal data. • Call the U.S. Postal Inspec- gone, arrange to have a trusted tion Service office: If the crime number. neighbor or friend pick up your Name as it appears on bill:______• Don’t use your date of birth as DISCOVERING ID THEFT involved the U.S. mail, call (877) mail. 876-2455. Be sure to call the Service Address:______your password. • Double check that mailboxes • Checking your financial state- • Never leave receipts behind. ments frequently and carefully Park City Police Department as Account Number:______are official US Postal Service col- well. lection boxes before you deposit can be your best first step to- Phone Number:______wards discovering an ID theft. • Call the U.S. Secret Service: CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS your mail. If the crime involved counterfeit E-mail Address:______• Sign your new credit cards im- • Shred or tear up all unneces- • The sooner you discover your mediately. identity is being used, the sooner credit cards or computer hacking, sary documents that have your call (316) 267-1452. Be sure to • Report lost or stolen credit personal information on them. you can begin to fight back to cards immediately. Make sure lessen the damage the criminal call the Park City Police Depart- you keep the numbers of the is- can do. ment as well. Automatic Payment of Utility Billings ONLINE • Call the issuing credit card suers somewhere besides on the • Never put in a credit or debit Enroll now for automatic payment of water and sewer bills. Once back of your card! company, if the crime involved card number through a website REPORTING ID THEFT credit card fraud. enrolled, a billing will continue to be mailed to you that will show the • Always check your monthly unless it offers a secure transac- • Call the Police: To report a financial statements carefully tion. physical theft of your belongings, amount that will be automatically deducted from your bank account. against your receipts. or a robbery. If immediate danger • A secure transaction will have ---Chief Phil Bostian If you would like to enroll in this plan, just come by City Hall and com- • Review your consumer credit a “padlock” icon at the bottom is over, you can make a report to report annually. the Park City Police Department’s Park City Police Department plete the authorization form or call the water clerk at 744-2026. ext 207 PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 2014 • PARK CITY POST Facilities

Februaryreally think so. Watch is on Feb. anmost famous eventfulpresidents. is construction being done monthOn Sat. Feb. 15 the Wildwood should be 2 and see what is predicted this Mardi Gras is one day on 61st Street. Its part of the band will entertain us again year. before Ash Wednesday. Cel- beautification project to change with their country music and Around Valentines day is Feb. 14 ebrations are held in several the look and be more attractive. songs. Celebrating birthdays on a priority We’ve heard the cliché — a day to remember your American cities, especially It will be interesting to see the that evening will be, Bill Dry, Park City before and we’re bound to loved ones. Its always fun for New Orleans. The seventh end result. Lillie Marlene Steiner, Bill hear it again because it holds By Cecile Cox grade school kids to exchange Wednesday before Easter is The Feb. 2 dance will be Hess and Marlin Satterfield. true. “If you fail to plan, you valentines, when I was a Ash Wednesday and the first the Valentine and Sweetheart Lillie Marlene and her hus- plan to fail.” child, way back when, us kids day of Lent. dance. The Wildwood band band are also celebrating their In Januay, we reached out February is a month to cel- made all our valentines. The Please notice the newly will play, Cecile Shoemaker wedding anniversary, which is to city leaders about what ebrate many events. third Monday in February is painted welcome signs in Park will celebrate her birthday. So Feb. 20. Just so you know, the they’d like to see in the year Can the groundhog really Presidents Day. Lincoln and City. We want people to feel come out for an evening of months that have five Satur- ahead. Park City Mayor Ray predict the weather? Some Washington are two of our welcome in our city. There fun and bring your sweetheart. days will have three dances. Mann would like to see the city build off the efforts that began several years ago and film from 1980 starring John to begin planning for a new DEATH Gaming Travolta. police squad room and a new JOHN BATES Jacob Fleeman, Grace Flee- Visitation was Jan. 14 at The saloon is one small perk City Hall. John Laroy Bates, 67, died man, Rachel Flores, Dexter Baker Funeral Home, Valley Continued from Page 1 that Wichita Wins sees with the He knows the city doesn’t Jan. 8, 2014. Fleeman, Beau Fleeman, Center. Services were Jan. Valley Center Recreation Com- resurrection of the Greyhound have the money for such He was born in Wichita Samuel Flores and Mattilin 15 at Grace Presbyterian, mission, $18,750 for the State Park. upgrades in this year’s budget to Alvie R. Bates and De- Fleeman; father Alvie Bates; Wichita. Memorials may be of Kansas and $13,750 for the “We believe that reopening and barring some unexpected lores (Orth) Bates. He was brothers Robert Bates, Jerry designated to the Kansas South Central Kansas Library the park will also catalyze addi- fortune, it won’t be able to a graduate of Heights High Bates and Billy Bates; sisters Humane Society, 3313 N. System. tional development in the area, cover the cost in 2015 or 2016 School. Barbara Watkins and Linda Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219 If the Greyhound Park were creating a ripple effect of more either. He is survived by his wife, McGinty; and many other and Park City Police Depart- to reopen, King said it would new businesses and more new But Mann sees a glaring Teri Bates; daughters Tara family and friends. ment, 6110 N. Hydraulic, include a Gilley’s Saloon. She jobs,” she said. need in his city and he’s hop- Flores and husband Miguel, He was preceded in death Park City, KS 67219. Baker said the original Gilley’s Saloon To learn more about ing to develop a plan that will and Jessica Fleeman and hus- by his first wife, Rita Bates; Funeral Home, Valley Center served as the backdrop for Wichita Wins, visit the group’s allow the long-term goal to band Brian; grandchildren, and mother Delores Bates. has charge. “Urban Cowboy,” a popular Facebook page at www. become a reality in the next facebook.com/WichitaWins. few years instead of a pipe dream that doesn’t get taken watched as a north wall of his ted from the clothes dryer. The basement was redone, visiting specialists, Mike was as seriously as it should. Fire home was blown out. Tami said the insurance the stairway leading downstairs found to have a severe case The fact of the matter is, “We were all sort of in inspector and Sedgwick County was moved, additional space of stenosis where spinal fluid of the four communities The Continued from Page 1 pockets where we were all semi Fire Marshal told her and Mike was dedicated to the kitchen wasn’t getting to his brain. His Ark Valley News covers each at church on June 23. Their protected,” Tami said. “It’s a that over the years, a small and a bedroom was turned into situation got worse before it week, Park City has the most daughter, Kelli Bucchin, was God thing.” piece on the furnace called a the current living room. got better. outdated facilities for its city visiting from Manhattan with Tami had a few singed hairs drip leg had vibrated loose from “We changed it a lot because Eventually, Mike was taken staff and police force. her two daughters to celebrate and the family cat had some a gas line, causing natural gas it was really hard to come back to the hospital in a wheelchair. By most accounts, em- the occasion. In a bedroom, singed fur, but nobody in the to drip from the pipe. here,” Tami said. A successful surgery allowed ployees clock in every day Bucchin and her daughters home required medical atten- “I guess we had gas from The one constant was their him to walk out of the hospital. and don’t complain, but it’s slept. Mike and Tami’s grand- tion. the basement to the attic,” Tami address. Mike said his surgeon beyond time for the upgrades daughters lay near a vent from Valley Center and Sedgwick said. “It had just been a real The couple commended couldn’t believe the stenosis to become a priority instead which heat and black soot shot County fire crews were quick slow leak.” Klein Construction for help- didn’t keep him from being of a wish list item. straight up after the explosion to respond. They shut down the The basic framework on ing the remodeling process run able to prime and paint his Financing aside, there is below them. entire block. the main floor remained intact, smoothly and for giving them a house. absolutely no reason why the Tami said the fact that “her The Logues went next door but the home was otherwise fresh start in a familiar place. Nearly recovered and back most active Sedgwick County babies” were safe after being to Tami’s parents where they sat demolished. After spending the “It was easier to come back in his home on Kerman Street, community north of Wichita so close to the vent was among in disbelief on the porch. Tami first couple of days at Tami’s and have a different look,” Mike said he was cleared to should have the worst facili- the earliest blessings for her to said the blocked-off street and parents’ house, the Logues were Mike said. return to work on Jan. 6. ties for its employees. count following the devastation. sirens led her 3-year-old grand- temporarily displaced to a hotel After speaking with an insur- Mike and Tami still have a We always champion fi- When the explosion oc- daughter to think a parade was before they were able to move ance adjuster, Mike, a profes- few boxes to sort through and nancial restraint and responsi- curred, burning drywall from going on. Inside their home, into a rental house. sional painter, was awarded the work to complete on the exte- bility, but there comes a point the basement was launched up sparks had shot upstairs and Mike and Tami said they job to paint his reconstructed rior of their home, but they are where money has to be spent the stairs. The heat surge was caught furniture on fire. liked the property they rented home. finally settled after a trial they to better the community. And overwhelming. As expected, the situation on and they questioned whether “It was a labor of love and it said has led them to grow as a we’d like to see Park City Near Mike on the main floor, the lower level was worse. they wanted to rebuild their put a few bucks in my pocket,” couple and in their faith. welcome a new police station Tami put her hands up to cover “When we got out, I went to house on Kerman Street. he said. They said the right contrac- and City Hall before the end her face. She initially thought the north side and looked into Ultimately, looking back on the But Lady Luck wasn’t done tors and insurance personnel of the decade. the powerful force was an act the basement window and all memories from their home and with her cruelty. were in place to make their Mann said he doesn’t of nature. you could see was orange, it the proximity to Tami’s parents The Logues’ home was decision to rebuild easier. want to see anything beyond “I thought it was a tornado,” was so consumed,” Mike said. and neighbors they’d grown coming back together and the Assistance from friends and what the city needs. Park City she said. “I really did until I felt And not long after the fire close to, the Logues decided the couple seemed to have put the neighbors also helped, as did doesn’t need a two-story facil- the heat.” was extinguished, the Logues effort was worth it. worst behind them when Mike family support, especially from ity with a view for its staff Mike said he didn’t hear the had it confirmed that a gas The couple moved back faced a medical emergency. their children. or police department, but a explosion, but he heard what he leak was the cause of the onion home the day after Christmas. He began having difficulties “God has put people in place couple larger, storm-resistant said sounded like wood separat- smell. The catalyst for the Mike and Tami had their with his coordination and mo- all along,” Tami said. “They’ve buildings with enough room ing from itself. He said he then explosion was determined to home remodeled, giving it a bility. After about four months just been there when we’ve to increase efficiencies and likely have been a spark emit- different feel than it had before. of “not feeling quite right” and needed them.” keep the city moving forward shouldn’t be too much to ask. Time will tell what the best to have a pool, especially for He agreed that the city needs revenue should go toward a pleased with the input the board course of action will be. For Pool marketing the city to potential to have a pool, but he said more pool and while he understood received at its Jan. 6 meeting. now, continuing the dialogue residents. residents needed to weigh in. the budget constraint at the “People need to get in- that started several years ago Continued from Page 1 “A town of over 7,000 He said ultimately, if residents time, he didn’t think the deci- volved,” park board member and implementing a plan is new pool on about eight acres people in it, not having a public want a pool, they need to decide sion to close it for the summer Jane Warren said. the right thing to do. behind City Hall. Park City has swimming pool to me is unfath- if they’d be willing to keep the of 2013 was well thought out, She pointed out that there — The Park City Post an option on the land, which omable,” she said. “I can’t even current pool open at an annual especially because residents are several ways to weigh in on was to include a new rec center understand it.” cost of $50,000 to $70,000 didn’t receive proper notice of matters in Park City and to step before November 2008 when Glover reminded the board per year or if the extra fund- the special meeting at which out from the sidelines, includ- voters turned down a 1-cent that residents had spoken out to ing was worth building a new the decision to close the pool ing communication on the sales tax that would have paid keep the pool in McLean Park pool. He reminded the board was made. city’s website, speaking at pub- The Park City Post for the facility. open in 1995 when it was previ- that the price tag for a new pool “We pay our taxes so my lic meetings and by contacting The reaction to the sales tax ously considered for closure. wouldn’t include the annual kids will have something to city council representatives and Published monthly by Strunk at that time was one of the pri- From there, she said the discus- operating costs to keep it open. do,” he said. the mayor. She said residents Publishing LLC at P.O. Box mary reasons Goldsmith said a sion shifted to the possibility of Bergquist said if the ques- Oswald emphasized that the shouldn’t expect anything to 120, Valley Center, Kan. slight increase in property taxes a new rec center, which never tion of funding a new pool were park board did not know about change if they don’t get out in 67147. Publisher: Chris Strunk. came to fruition. brought to a vote, he’d prefer the council’s plans to close the the community beyond daily Telephone: 316-755-0821. would be the better option for Fax: 316-755-0644. E-mail: voters to consider for funding a Former Park City Mayor to see it considered as a slight pool for the summer until after commutes to and from work. Emil Bergquist, who held the property tax increase over five the decision was already made. “If you just go to work and [email protected]. new pool. As a voter, he said he The office is located at 210 W. would not support a sales tax. post in October 2012 when the years. In exploring future options go to bed, you get what you Main, Valley Center, Kan. Lori Glover said a sales tax decision was made to close In his address to the board, for the pool, he said he was get,” she said. would be the quickest way to the pool through at least 2013, Terry Gresham, a Park City raise money for a new pool, but said when he stepped down resident and a Wichita firefight- she didn’t have a preference as mayor in April, the pool in er, questioned what was being on funding options. She said a McLean Park was operational done by the city to attract more town the size of Park City needs after the council had approved people to the community. funding for repairs in 2012. He said a portion of tax

not to become complacent about “Ingress” or any game like it Crime what they perceive as suspi- “should be aware that their cious behavior,” he said. “The unusual behavior may generate Continued from Page 1 average peson tends to wait too a 911 call.” by two people was observed sit- long before calling 911. Many “They should take steps to ting in the church’s parking lot burglaries, thefts and other avoid this if possible,” Bostian “for no apparent reason.” crimes are deterred and solved said. The call for police was made by citizens who simply call in a when the activity outside the suspicious character.” church was observed for a sec- He said gamers playing ond day in a row. While the gamers didn’t physically harm or steal any- Suzys Hair Designs thing, Bostian said residents need to stay on their toes when 234 Sioux Street it comes to reporting suspicious Kechi, KS 67067 behavior in light of the spike in 316-744-2431 burglary reports. [email protected] “It is important for citizens PASTRY PLACE Ryan‛s Dog DAYLIGHT DONUTS 1500 E. 61st North, Park City Grooming Tues-Fri 6 a.m. - 11 a.m. Sat-Sun 6 a.m. - 12 p.m. Kechi, KS Dining room/ Drive-thru 371-7258 316-500-8288 FEBRUARY 2014 • PARK CITY POST PAGE 5 CHURCH HIGHLIGHTS

Christ Lutheran Church The pastor study number is 832-9060. By Matt Heilman the exact cause of the fire. Christ Lutheran is located at 53rd The church’s website is www.wichi- Pet killed in Park City house fire Street North and Hillside, across from tariverviewbaptist.org. He said the three occupants Wichita Heights High School. Services Sunday schedule has Bible study at Three occupants made it inside noticed the fire on the are at 8:30 (Contemporary), 9:45 (Kid 9:30 a.m., morning worship at 10:45 and out unharmed, but a dog was back deck and were able to Friendly) and 11:00 (Traditional). Com- evening worship at 6. killed in a Jan. 20 house fire evacuate safely. However, the munion is offered at all services. Adult Ken Ham’s “Answers in Genesis” Sunday School is at 9:45. DVD series is held on Sundays at 6 p.m. reported shortly before 3 p.m. occupants were not able to get For more information about the beginning Aug. 18. at 5147 North Valentine in two pet dogs out of the house. church and its activities find the church Fellowship meal is at 6 p.m. Wednes- Park City. Cox said firefighters got online at www.christ-lutheran.org., or call day. At 7 is adult Bible study and prayer Sedgwick County Division one dog out of the house. 744-1242. Pastor Chad Langdon is the and youth group (grades nine through 12). Fire Chief Carl Cox said the minister of Christ Lutheran Church. Awana Clubs on Wednesdays from 7 “It was still breathing, but to 8:30 p.m. fire appeared to have started it was struggling to survive,” Church of the Resurrection Awana is for children age 4 (depend- on a deck behind the home. he said. “We have crews that (Roman Catholic) is located at 4910 ing on birth date) through eighth grade. “When crews arrived, they were attending to the dog, giv- N. Woodlawn in Bel Aire. Awana is a Bible club where students found fire heavily involved on ing it oxygen and providing Masses for the Lord’s Day are 5:30 hear Bible stories, do scripture memori- p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sun- zation, play games and fellowship with the deck of the home as well life support to the animal.” day. Weekday Masses are 8 a.m. Monday, other kids their age. Awana is from 7 to as the back of the house,” Cox About an hour after the fire Matt Heilman Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; also at 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays August through said. was reported, he said the dog’s Fire crews from Sedgwick County as well as Wichita 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. early May. Call the church office for more He said the fire spread into condition seemed to have and Valley Center respond to a Jan. 20 house fire in Resurrection Catholic School has information. the home, heavily damaging the 5100 block of North Valentine in Park City. One students from preschool through eighth improved. grade. St. Michael’s Orthodox Christian a living area before crews ar- Cox said the second dog dog was killed in the fire, but three people evacuated The parish/school website is www. Church rived. Cox said the bulk of the was found by search crews as the home safely. resurrectionwichita.com. Phone number Saint Michael’s Orthodox Christian damage was to the back part the attack on the fire contin- is 744-2776. Rev. James F. Weldon is the Church is located at 2710 E 61st Street of the house, but there was ued. The second dog did not crews from the cities of Valley quickly with a two-prong at- pastor. Park City, KS 67219. It is a congregation heavy smoke damage through- survive. Center and Wichita. tack simultaneously fighting of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian He said crews were able the blaze in the home and the Gospel Assembly Church Archdiocese of North America. “...the out the structure. Cox did not Cox said Sedgwick County Located at 4230 N. Oliver in Bel disciples were first called Christians at have a damage estimate, but Fire crews were assisted by to get the fire under control fire on the back deck. Aire, service times are 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Antioch.” Acts 11:26 he said the home was “sal- Sunday. Prayer service is 7 p.m. Tuesday. On Sunday at 9 a.m. is our adult class, vageable.” Praise and worship is 7:30 p.m. Wednes- “The Story of Christianity.” Service of day. The first Saturday evening of each Matins is at 9:45 a.m. followed by the He said an investigator month are youth activities. Divine Liturgy (Mass) at 10 a.m. Nursery was on scene to determine Phone number is 744-1502. Rev. Gary service is provided. D. Green is the pastor. On Wednesday our service is at 6 p.m. On Saturday Vespers is at 5:30 p.m. Greenwich United Methodist Church Men’s Study Group first and third Sunday worship service at 9 a.m. Fel- Monday at 7 p.m. We are studying the T’s Treasures of lowship and coffee follow the service. Gospel of Luke. Yesterday & Today Pastor Jeff Miller can be reached at Women’s Study Group second and 1542 E. 61st North 744-0203. fourth Friday at 10 a.m.: Dare To Live Senior Day first Tuesday of each Fully Right Where You Are. We will con- Park City month at 10 a.m. tinue our study of “One Thousand Gifts” 744-0023 United Methodist Women meet the by Ann Voskamp. first Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Wednesday Potluck Supper & Movie night is the second Saturday Program “WHEN A NATION FOR- of each month at 6:30 p.m. A snack is GETS GOD.” Feb. 5. is “It’s Always the Massage Therapist served. Economy.” Feb. 19. is “That Which is Steve Willms The church is located about a mile Legal Might Also Be Evil.” Liturgy is at 6 south of K-254 on Greenwich Road. The p.m. Supper is at 6:45 p.m. Program is at M-F 10-6 pm • Sat 10-3 phone number is 744-0203. 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Gift Certificates Holy Days for February: Feb. 1 Available Kechi United Methodist Church Presentation of Christ in the Temple, Feb. You are welcome at Kechi United 3 Saint Blaise of Sebastia, Feb. 5 Saint 316-755-3438 Methodist Church, 4533 E. 61st North Agatha, Feb. 22 Chair of St. Peter at An- in Kechi. The Contemporary Service is tioch, Feb. 24 Saint Matthais the Apostle, at 9:03 a.m.; the Blended Service is at 11 Feb. 27 Saint Raphael of Brooklyn. a.m. on Sundays. Season of Pre-Lent begins on Sunday, Pastor Mitch Reece will begin a Feb. 16. March 5 is Ash Wednesday and new sermon series, Dec. 1 entitled, “The the beginning of Great Lent. Person God Can Use.” Fasting during January: All Fridays Youth Group for 6th - 12th grades are days of fasting and abstinence. meets every Sunday at 4:00 at KUMC. Call the church for more information Looking for Healthy (Health Strate- 734-6248 or visit our website at www. gies) meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m.; stmichaeloc.org cost is $10/session. Email inquiries at [email protected]. CareGivers Support group meets ev- ery first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in Wichita Three Angels Seventh- the basement parlor. Bingo is every first Day Adventist Church Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. Every The church is located at 4558 N. 3rd Tuesday a Hot Meal is prepared at Hydraulic Wichita, KS 67219. KUMC and served to the United Method- The pastor is Nathan Stearman. The ist Open Door Ministries Drop-In Center Sabbath school is at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Volunteers welcome! service is at 11:00 a.m. Find us at www.KechiUMC.org. Upcoming events: God’s Closet Follow us on Facebook, or Twitter — Our next FREE SHOP DAY EVENT @KechiUMC. Pastor Mitch can be is Feb. 7 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., contacted at [email protected]. Phone located in the Wichita Community Health number is 744-1221. & Education Center at 4558 N. Hydrau- lic, Wichita, KS 67219. $1 admission. Park City Church of the Nazarene God’s Closet is a non-profit organization. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:30 We collect new and gently used children’s a.m. Worship and children’s church are clothes and shoes, then once a quarter we at 10:45. have a Free Shop-day Event and give the Wednesday evening light meal at 6:30 clothes away. We charge a $1 entrance fee and Bible study at 7. per family. The fee is used exclusively to The church is located at 2100 E. 61st pay for any expenses we incur. Currently, North in Park City. there are no requirements to receive donations from God’s Closet. If you are The United Methodist Church at Park a family in need of clothes for your little City ones, we invite you to join us for our Located at 1510 E. 61st North, the Free Shop-day Event. God’s Closet offers church has worship every Sunday at 9 & clothes for children from newborn to 18 Wichita Solos Square Dance Club 11 a.m. Professionally staffed child care years of age. We are always in need of do- and children’s ministries are provided nations. If you would like to help and be is having Beginning Square Dance Lessons and a mother/baby room is also available. a blessing to a family in need by donating starting Feb. 13, 2014, on Thursday from 7 – 9 Youth “HOLEy (Donut) Time” is from your gently used children’s clothes and p.m. and on Sunday from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. for 10:15 to 10:45. shoes, please contact us. Volunteers are Christian Preschool is enrolling for always welcome too! For more informa- 20 lessons, 1st lesson is free. Singles or cou- spring morning and afternoon class. Call tion find us at www.godscloset.com or on ples welcome, causal dress. Trinity Presbyte- Miss Kim at 316-744-0030 for more info. Facebook, email [email protected], or Call or email Pastor Rob with any call 530-1040. rian Church west of 21st N. and Amidon, from questions about upcoming events and there go west to Sweetbriar, turn right, go one activities at 744-0029 or 200-0156. Find the church on Facebook or follow on block to parking lot. For info call Jeanine 734- Twitter “@Churchparkcity” or visit the 3707. website www.churchatparkcity.com for more info.

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CityBy Matt Heilman denieswarehousing tax business, whichbreak Resident Carolfor Flower, purchasement for an existing asset that of space Hayes for a client and he would building develop the industrial park land ultimately led to the bulk of its former council member Keith has already benefited from a eventually like to expand about on Prospect Drive quickly with Both sides agree that the operation moving to Dallas. Thomas and former mayor Emil tax break. Council member 73 acres into another industrial the help of abatements. longtime partnership between Locally, the Hayes Com- Bergquist also spoke during John Lehnherr pointed out that park for Park City. He reminded “You guys have supported an industrial property developer pany recently had its property the public forum. Thomas and property tax exemptions also in- the council that he was able to me since day one,” Robelli said. and the City of Park City has taxes brought back on the tax Flower seemed to agree that it clude taxes paid to local school been mutually beneficial. Park roles after it had benefited from would be in the city’s best inter- districts, the fire district and City has supported Air Capital a tax break to help its operation est to keep the Hayes Company Sedgwick County. ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY Delivery and Warehouse CEO grow in Park City. facility on the tax roles. Council member Tom APPLICATIONS TAKEN AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING Lou Robelli in his development The company’s plans “You really just can’t afford Jones said he would have WORK FORCE CENTERS of the city’s industrial park in Park City didn’t pan out like to keep playing musical chairs liked to have been provided MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY property on Prospect Drive. In it had projected a decade ago. with properties out there with with more information prior turn, Robelli has brought in new Robelli has had his eyes on the tax roles,” Thomas said. “At to the Jan. 14 meeting, but 1220 E. 1st Street ~ Wichita 2318 W. Central Ave ~ El Dorado businesses and employment making the use of the existing some point, you have to get a he joined the council in its opportunities in nearly 1 million facility with a tax break. What return on your investment.” decision that it wasn’t in the 107 S. Washington ~ Wellington 108 E. 12th Avenue ~ Winfield square-feet of warehouse space. Robelli had proposed to the Bergquist reminded the city’s best interest to issue And while city leaders say council to help him finance the council of the companies and the revenue bonds with the they want to encourage Robelli property was the option to pay employment opportunities acceptance of an annual WICHITA ELECTRICAL JATC offers a four-year electrical to continue growing in Park $110,000 annually over the Robelli has helped bring to Park payment in lieu of property apprenticeship – Work for Electrical Contractor and attend City, a point has been reached next 10 years in lieu of paying City. He said Robelli has been taxes. related classes one day every other week – Starting wage $14.22 + benefits – Age 17 or older - High School Grad or where the city council had to property taxes. faithful to the city. Robelli said he sought the GED with a year of Algebra I (Official Copy of Transcript- deny a request from the devel- Before making its decision “He hasn’t pulled out on us,” tax break because he’s fac- required) - Aptitude Test - Valid Driver’s License and oper. At its Jan. 14 meeting, the on the resolution that essen- Bergquist said. ing a time crunch on finding Birth Certificate - Be physically fit and free from drugs council turned down a resolu- tially expressed whether or not While the council voiced - Application fee $25, Money Order only, payable at time of application. Contact (316) 264-9231 or www.wejatc.org for tion determining the advisabil- it would be in the city’s best confidence that Robelli would further information. EOE ity of issuing industrial revenue interest to approve the financing follow through with bringing bonds to help Robelli finance plan, the council held a public jobs to the Hayes Company CLASSIFIEDS the purchase of the Hayes Com- hearing on the matter. facility, the group agreed that 7 Wanted pany facility just west of 77th Former mayor Dee Stuart extending a 10-year property North and I-135. advised the council to take their tax abatement to a property that Lead wanted. Soft lead, wheel weight, Robelli has said that plans time considering the issuance of has recently come back on the pipe lead. Contact Ray at 316-250- for the 475,000-square-foot revenue bonds to help Robelli tax role wasn’t the best option 9774. facility included leasing about finance the project. She said she for the city. Mayor Ray Mann 17 Homes for Sale 200,000 square feet to the Cole- didn’t like the idea of giving a said he’d “have no problem” man Company. tax break to an existing facil- following Robelli’s plan for For sale. Home in Peabody, KS, on a large corner lot. 3BR/1Bath. Price below Robelli has already leased ity that had already received financing if he was building a market value. $34,900 or will consider space in the facility from which an abatement from the city. new building or adding on to trade. Contact 417-551-4539. most of the Hayes Company’s She also wondered why the the existing Hayes Company operation has moved. The appraisal on the property had facility. 18 For Rent Hayes Company had special- significantly dipped over the However, he didn’t like the For rent in Valley Center. Neat & ized into a customer-managed last few years. idea of issuing the tax abate- clean 2 bedroom, 1 bath house. Cen- tral heat and air, refrigerator, range and dishwasher. Separate utility room with washer and dryer hookups. Possible Park City continues beautification plan garage. No pets. 744-8085. By Matt Heilman mix of stone and paving work he felt the wayfinding signage 20 Help Wanted on the medians off the interstate should have been a higher The execution of Park City’s and stonework, flower and tree priority than the other upgrades long-term beautification plan is plantings to accentuate the city’s along the main corridors off the underway. The work started in Chisholm Trail statues along the interstate. He also had voiced early January with the decon- 61st Street corridor. frustration that additional struction of the concrete median The work on the 61st Street funding beyond the $200,000 in front of QuikTrip off 61st median will involve the planting allocated in 2009 was available North and I-135 and excavation of wild flowers to accompany for beautification, but not for Cracker Barrel is currently by the Chisholm Trail cowboy the stone and paving work high- reopening the city’s swimming hiring for the following statues in front of Subway, just lighted by a Park City sign. pool. positions: east of I-135 on 61st Street. In August, the council voted Also as part of the facelift The project currently has 6-1 to spend up to $200,000 in in Park City, city workers have • part time grill traffic down to one lane for a reserve funds allocated in 2009 been replacing entrance signs. cooks nights and stretch of 61st near I-135. Park to get the project underway. City Administrator Jack Whit- About $25,000 in additional weekends son said the work on 61st Street funding was approved to pay • part time servers is supposed to be completed by for wayfinding signage in the COMING IN Fun working environment March 15. city that is meant to guide visi- The improvements are part tors to city-owned properties. Nights and weekends a must of a beautification plan that Council member George Apply in person at 995 E the Park City council ap- Glover opposed the beautifica- MARCH 61st St N, Park City, KS proved in August. The plan is tion plan when it came up for Park City 316-744-8080 to include landscaping with a an Aug. 13 vote in part because Community Magazine

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