Valley Center, KS 67147 P.O. Box 120 • 210 W. Main The Bel Aire VALLEY CENTER, KS Permit No. 10 PRSRT. STD. U.S. Postage 67147 PAID Vol. 5, No.B 1 reezeFEBRUARY 2010 Complimentary copy County, One closes while Park City settle jail the other opens fee suit City pays fraction of what county says it owes By Chris Hunter For over two years, Park City, Haysville, Goddard, Bel Aire and Wich- ita have been locked in a court battle with Sedgwick County over jail fees. With a trial date set for May 2010 and no closure in sight, the Park City council voted 7-0 on Jan. 26 to attempt to settle with Sedgwick County for a fraction of the amount the county says it owes. And Sedgwick County accepted. At the heart of the fight has Cities and been an attempt by their jail fee Sedgwick balances County to charge cities Wichita: $7 million $2.09 per Haysville: $145,419 hour to house Bel Aire: $95,656 inmates in Goddard: $32,144 the county Cheney: $7,268 jail in Wich- Garden Plain: $2,883 ita. Some Colwich: $809 cities argue Photos by Chris Hunter Sedgwick Kaydyn Davison, 7, stands on stage with local politicians, architects, builders and celebrities after she cut the ribbon to County was open the Intrust Bank Arena as balloons fall from the ceiling on Jan. 2. After many years of planning, the arena is open for intentionally exempt from a 1985 state business. law allowing counties to charge such fees, saying a piece of its property taxes goes toward the jail’s operation. When the county instituted the fees Britt Brown Arena hosts final events, Intrust just getting started two years ago, Park City and a handful of other cities chose to not pay them, By Chris Hunter “Actually the show is as full saying city residents were essentially as it has ever been and attendance being double-taxed for the jail. Others, is up over the last two,” Ramsey such as Valley Center, decided to pay. or Britt Brown, Jan. 9 was said. “We couldn’t get anymore The county subsequently took the trailers in there if we tried. a somber night. For Intrust non-paying cities to court. “We had more dealers. The For two years, however, Park City FBank Arena, it was the show was full. We were glad to has set aside nearly $138,000 to cover beginning of a new era. see the pavilions still open. They the possible losses should the county Thunder in one. Brad Paisley in are a perfect place for an RV win the lawsuit. the other. show. I think attendance showed “The City of Park City has prudently Sedgwick County’s entertain- people will come out for a show.” encumbered the amount we owe,” said ment complex is no longer up Ramsey said he is already look- Park City Attorney Doug Moshier. north. It’s in the heart of Wichita. ing forward to next year’s show. “While we haven’t paid, we have the Britt Brown Arena, which has While Britt Brown’s future money in the bank.” hosted events for more 30 years, remains in jeopardy, the county Moshier said during the time, Park completed its run Jan. 9 after the has voted to continue funding City’s municipal court judge and staff Wichita Thunder hockey game. the pavilions until a solution can have looked to reduce the number of It will no longer host sporting found for the property. suspects taken to the jail. events. Britt Brown facility will host Moshier said he has been talking with Over 5,000 fans watched the the Sport, Boat and Travel Show Sedgwick County attorneys for the past final game in Britt Brown. The Commissioner Kelly Parks (center) prepares to drop the cer- in February as its last event. two months and had prepared a bold Thunder started playing its home emonial first puck with Wichita Thunder’s Chris McAllister Meanwhile in downtown settlement plan for Park City to present games at Intrust Bank Arena on (left) and the Odessa Jackalopes’ Kory Karlander (right) at Wichita, Intrust Bank Arena came to the county. Jan. 23. the final Thunder game at the Kansas Coliseum on Jan. 9. alive for the first time in January In the settlement, Park City offered to Thunder officials used the with a public open house. pay the county $36,450 in exchange for bulldozers” and to find a use for “Attendance was good,” said last game to honor its All-Coli- Hundreds waited in line to en- dropping Park City from the lawsuit. the building. RV show president James Ramsey. seum team — Travis Clayton, ter the new arena, but by the time “It would be about 26 percent of what While Britt Brown may not be “I was very surprised at the at- Jason Duda, Tom Roulston, Brad the ribbon was cut, several thou- we owe,” Moshier said. “I believe this bulldozed anytime soon, find- tendance and sales. It is the best Knelson, Sean O’Reilly and sand were either sitting watching in the best interest of Park City. I don’t ing a use for it likely will be the show I have had in the last five Bobby Desjardins. the performances or roaming the think there will be a better settlement county’s biggest challenge. years. We sold a lot of stuff.” And Sedgwick County Com- halls. chance from here forward.” The pavilions, meanwhile, Dealers from across the state missioner Kelly Parks dropped the A performance from the Park City administrator Jack Whitson remain in use. crammed into the pavilion in ceremonial puck before the game. Marching Cobras drum and dance said the payment would basically be the From Jan. 6 to Jan. 10, long hopes of selling trailers and RVs. He was greeted with a mixed group greeted those who entered amount Park City owed after Sedgwick reception from the crowd but lines were the norm as people Ramsey said the RV show received cheers after a pledge to flooded to the RV show at the Sam demonstrated the usefulness of the “save the Britt Brown from the Fulco pavilion. pavilions. See ARENAS, Page 2 See JAIL, Page 2

BelBy Chris Hunter Aire lookingFor 2009, Lasher had budgeted atcommercial increase customers, up to $32 ports the measure.in waterincrease equatedrates to a “movie ticket” revenues of $1,967,772 but the city from $18. For 5,100 gallons of water, Lasher or “two gallons of milk.” Living in Bel Aire might get a little only received $1,248,532.26, a differ- The city’s tier system would said a citizen’s water rate would be Lasher pointed out water bills in more expensive in the coming weeks. ence of over $700,000. remain unchanged, except for the $35.73. Bel Aire contain more than water with The Bel Aire City Council listened Lasher said the city needs $1.7 normal 3 percent annual increase. With sewer charges, Lasher said sewer, recycling, trash and even a to a presentation from City Admin- million to effectively pay for the Lasher expects the increase to raise the total would be about $83. state tax. istrator Ty Lasher on Jan. 19 about a water from the Chisholm Creek Util- an additional $254,496 in guaranteed “Look at other things we say we “Part of the problem is we call it a proposed increase to the base water ity Authority but current rates are not revenues. have to have and what we have,” water bill,” said Mayor Harold Smith. rate. enough. “It will generate a safeguard Lasher said, referring to cable and “It is more of a utility bill. It is not “There has been no rate increase In a presentation, Lasher called for against wet years,” Lasher said. “We phone services. “We are paying $83 accurate.” since the rate increase of 2002,” an $8 increase in the monthly base didn’t think we would have a wet year for water and sewer, something we The council will determine the Lasher told the council. “There is no from $14 up to $22 for residential after a wet year, but we did.” have to have to live.” future of the proposed increase on money for repairs or investment.” customers and an increase of $14 for Lasher said the water board sup- Council member Dave Sly said the Feb. 2. PAGE 2 FEBRUARY 2010 • BEL AIRE BREEZE Cash TABOR-likeThere is already talk in the Kansas effortsthe $400,000 youare bought the house dangerous for. Worst-case scenario: Would Kechi Legislature of returning various forms of Now let’s take a look closer to home. even exist today if the city had not been the Taxpayers Bill of Rights (TABOR) The towns, counties and state govern- allowed to raise the taxes because citi- to the floor. Hunting ments would be affected in many ways. zens voted against it? part of While some people in Topeka have Yes, TABOR might cut out a small How long would the process take to told me TABOR has no chance, versions for the truth amount of wasteful spending, but the get a tax increase if citizens did vote for of it are being bandied about. By Chris Hunter unintended consequence could mean an increase? Six months? A year? Would buyers’ In recent weeks, Sedgwick County massive layoffs. Government employees the increase be enough? commissioners Karl Peterjohn, Kelly are taxpayers, too. In the end, Kechi would probably Parks and Gwen Welshimer said they go up? How would agencies like to explain lose its charter because the residents support TABOR-like initiatives. Yes, the United States is a representa- to their employees, such as police of- would not vote for a tax increase, even choicesGone are the days of TABOR essentially gives taxpayers a tive democracy. ficers, that they will no longer be able to with the support of residents who pay people wanting to move to vote on tax increases. We elect people to vote on issues for retain them because there simply is not attention to the debate. towns only because of the A bill being introduced by Rep. Steve us because a pure democracy, where enough money? While the county commission is mis- atmosphere. Brunk, R-Bel Aire, will take away the everyone gets a vote, is not feasible in a All government employees would be takenly supporting measures like this, Nowadays, people are ability of cities and counties to regulate country of 400 million. at risk should this type of policy become groups such as the Kansas League of also looking for the best their own taxes by forcing the govern- Think of the current financial fiasco enacted, something many do not seem to Municipalities, Kansas National Educa- deal. ments to lower and raise taxes based on going on in this country, specifically in have a problem with. tors Association and most cities are not. We were glad to see the state regulations. California where TABOR is the law of In a time when jobs are scarce, can This would be a disaster for our state, Park City council approve its On the surface, many would say this the land. we afford more cuts? just as it has been in Colorado, Califor- newest version of the home- seems like a good idea. But there is a Local municipalities cannot raise the How would TABOR affect a little nia and a host of other states. buyers incentive program. dark side. necessary money to pay for the services, town called Kechi in this financial Let us hope it dies a quick death The program was re- While I trust people for the most part, nor can the state. crisis? should it even be brought up. sponsible for selling 40 when it comes to money and taxes, most Also, taxes on houses never go up be- Remember last summer? Kechi new homes during the first only do what is in their best interests, not cause people will not vote for increases. was in desperate need of a tax increase Chris Hunter is a writer for The Bel half of 2009, but curiously that of the city, county or state. Yes, your house may be worth $1 because funds were not coming into the Aire Breeze. Reach him at 755-0821 or the council decided against How many people want their taxes to million but you are only paying taxes on city at the rate they should have been. [email protected]. renewing it. As a result, a slow finish to the year in new homes sales, 25, may have given at building to be the pride of A few county workers may least Mayor Emil Bergquist Arenas southcentral Kansas. be feeling the squeeze. a change of heart on the is- “It is going to be as good of “Analysis by the internal sue when he decided to vote Continued from Page 1 an event center as anyone in task team indicates that one to break the council tie to the main arena as they tried the Midwest has,” Norton said. area where significant reduc- restart the program. out seats from top to bottom “It will compare to the Ford tions in expenditures are pos- We agree with Bergquist’s and across the arena. Center (Oklahoma City), the sible after Britt Brown discon- assessment that while the Around 11 a.m., arena man- BOK Center (Tulsa) and the tinues operations in February future is murky “we do know ager Chris Presson took center Sprint Center (Kansas City). is personnel costs,” Buchanan the framework that has been stage and gave visitors a brief We didn’t skimp with the tax- said. “This was a tough deci- built for balanced growth.” history of the facility. payer money to make sure it is sion to have to make at this We believe the incentive Presson was joined on something that will last a long time but is necessary based of $1,000 the council voted stage by local politicians and time. It is a beautiful building on the current event schedule to give to up to 20 homebuy- celebrities. with beautiful architecture.” for the pavilions. In order to ers will go along way toward Among the group were cur- create an efficient operating spurring continued housing rent and former county com- system for the pavilions based activity in Park City. missioners Carolyn McGinn, on current usage, full-time As we saw with the first Ben Sciortino, Tom Winters, The future staffing will be reduced and program, which gave $500, Lucy Burtnett, Dave Unruh With Britt Brown set to supplemented with part-time people will come if develop- and Tim Norton, as well as hold its last event in February, employees.” ers and cities give them a former Wichita State athletes Chris Hunter county manager Bill Buchanan Buchanan’s suggestion for reason to move in. Mike Pelfrey and Antoine Former NBA and Wichita State star Antoine Carr signs last month notified members of staffing the Kansas Coliseum The city’s money isn’t the Carr. an autograph for Lucas Speer, 10, of Derby at the a management team the future pavilions include eight full- only incentive spurring inter- Absent from the event were opening of Intrust Bank Arena on Jan. 2. Carr and of the facility. time employees and 20 part- est. Developers have kicked commissioners Parks and former Shocker pitcher Mike Pelfrey helped open the “As you know, the new time employees. in refunds and the federal Gwen Welshimer. arena. Intrust Bank Arena, owned by The reduction would cause government is offering a Sedgwick County and operat- $8,000 tax credit, creating a In remarks before the rib- a great event. It means we are a wonderful amenity to our the “displacement” of 10 full- bon cutting, Norton said he ed by SMG, opened with Brad time employees. perfect storm for activity. officially open. It is a day we community.” Paisley on Saturday, January We are surprised at the made his decision to support have worked toward.” McGinn said she liked the Buchanan stated employees the taxpayer-funded arena 9,” Buchanan said in an e-mail had been notified of a “reduc- opposition several council People crowded the arena look and feel of the build- to members of his manage- members showed, even in with his grandchildren in floor to look around and enjoy ing because of the “family tion-in-force” to take effect mind. ment staff. “With the opening Feb. 27. the face of the success the basketball, face painting, atmosphere” and “Old Town of the Intrust Bank Arena, the program experienced in its “Today, all of the young autographs and even shooting brick.” Buchanan hopes to reassign people here, this one is for Britt Brown Arena at the Kan- some of the workers within the trial run. hockey pucks at Thunderdog. “Everyone is thoroughly sas Coliseum will discontinue One town we were not you,” Norton said. “Enjoy it Other items on display impressed by the quality of the county. for many, many years as you operations (be mothballed), Buchanan said employees surprised to see incentives were the concessions, many interior,” Unruh said. “It is go- as planned, following the last from late last year was see your first concert, go to reduced in price for the open ing to be very flexible and able are able to apply for publicly your first NCAA basketball event, the Sport, Boat and posted jobs and in-house jobs. Kechi. house. to be used for a lot of events.” Travel Show, which will be Because of unpaid spe- game or go to the circus with Unruh said he is glad the Presson said SMG wanted While Britt Brown Arena’s your kids and grandkids. This held February 18 to 21.” future does not look bright, cials from some developers, arena is finally open and is showcase the flexibility of the In the e-mail, Buchanan laid the city decided to find a way one is for you.” happy with the county’s ac- building to people visiting. Intrust Bank Arena is picking After Norton’s comments, out plans for the near future of up steam. to bring people to the city. complishment. Throughout the day, Pres- the Kansas Coliseum complex. In November, Kechi an- Presson called 7-year-old Kay- “We are all very proud son said he heard primarily In order for the arena to be dyn Davison to the front. Buchanan told the team the successful, Presson stressed nounced it would offer up to we got to this point in time,” one word from people who county commission had voted $4,800 off fees for housing Davison was selected to Unruh said. “It is an outstand- had come up to talk to him. the need for support. cut the ribbon after winning a to keep the pavilions open dur- “The number one thing starts in the city’s Rocke ing facility and so nicely done. “‘Wow’ is the biggest word ing the 2010 budget, despite a Pointe development and by drawing contest in the Wichita It is something folks in all of I have heard,” Presson said. for us to do in Wichita is sell Eagle. recommendation from county tickets,” Presson said. “To con- Jan. 1, the city issued three southcentral Kansas will truly “That is what we wanted to staff to shut down the com- new housing permits. Standing between Unruh be proud of. Everyone is look- create is that wow factor.” tinue to have large event after and Norton, and with the help plex. large event after large event, We believe the incentive ing forward to the next event.” Valley Center High School “In an effort to have the programs will help Park of her father, Davison took a McGinn, who was on the graduate Brian Asbury said he we have to buy tickets. If we giant pair of wooden scissors pavilions operate on a break- continue to buy tickets, the sky City and Kechi compete county commission before felt the county did a “surpris- even basis, an internal task with other cities in the tight to the ribbon. being elected to the Kansas ingly great job” on the arena. is the limit.” With a bit of effort, the team is working to develop Norton said he believes at- housing market. And with Senate, said she was thrilled “I was a little bit pessimis- a plan to create a break-even uncertainty in the economic ribbon fell to the floor and to see the county finish the tic,” Asbury said. “I thought it tendees will leave satisfied. fireworks went off inside the operation,” Buchanan said. “I think people will be future of the country, cities building. was going to be a big chal- “Possibly as early as 2012.” need all the help they can get arena. That was followed by a “To think of all the hard lenge to park but I didn’t have pleasantly surprised,” Norton balloon drop. Buchanan said the task said. “You are always going to to promote themselves. work that was done,” she a problem parking. Granted, force suggested the reduction Other cities should follow As the group on stage said. “I think people in our this isn’t an exceptionally large have people who are negative watched the balloons, two of expenses used at the pavil- or skeptical. A lot of times, suit or risk being left behind. region and all across the state venue, but we found parking ions, attempting to increase Times are changing and men with T-shirt launchers are going to enjoy it. I think on the street. It wasn’t very that washes away. Success has fired into the crowd. user revenues, more advertis- a million fathers and failure is cities must adapt. it is going to help us grow difficult. I hope it is just as ing and sponsors, and finding The results have shown “We had a phenomenal even more. It is a very special easy with larger events.” an orphan. We have booked turnout,” Presson said. “It was new events. some great acts in here.” incentives attract people and building and I think it will be Norton said he expects the businesses to cities. Bergquist said he hopes the incentives will help to As Bel Aire, Wichita, passed by Park City, the cided to move forward, Bel Moshier said the situation spur 2010. Jail Goddard and Haysville push county commission voted Aire city administrator Ty seems to him to be win-win. We do too. forward, Moshier said he 5-0 to accept the settlement Lasher said his city also may “There have been assur- Continued from Page 1 expects only a less than 50 less than 24 hours later at the settle. ances by the county to cities — The Bel Aire Breeze County passed a charter reso- percent success chance for weekly commission meeting “I haven’t talked to the paying all along that they lution last summer removing cities. on Jan. 25. council, but (attorney Lee would pay the cities back if itself from the state law. Council member Chris The vote came after an Parker) and I felt the process the county lost,” Moshier According to the settle- Youngers said discussions executive session. is already moving along,” said. “Park City is not in that ment, the city will pay the regarding the elimination of “We are delighted,” said Lasher said. “It looks like position because we made The Bel Aire Breeze the police department had county manager Bill Buchan- Sedgwick County would this deal. We will never have full cost of all future jail Published monthly by Strunk fees. taken place with suggestions an of the offer. “It is a fair like to settle. We thought to pay the 74 percent if the that the sheriff take over offer and good government we came this far, and I think county wins the case. If the Publishing LLC at P.O. Box Moshier said the lawsuit 120, Valley Center, Kan. could drag on for more than patrol of the city. when we get to settle with everyone wants to settle, we county wins and they do 67147. Publisher: Chris Strunk. two years after appeals. “What I am saying is, if someone. You hate to go to thought we would work as have the authority, the other Telephone: 316-755-0821. “Am I understanding this we don’t enforce our rules court against your friends. a team and settle instead of cities that have been paying Fax: 316-755-0644. E-mail: correctly by settling this law- here, the county is still We are glad we get to do going out on own. Each side would have to no right to get [email protected]. suit that the county is right in obliged to enforce rules,” this.” is interested in settling. We money back.” The office is located at 210 W. the first place?” asked former Youngers said. “Sedgwick Moshier said he expects are going to continue to work Main, Valley Center, Kan. Mayor Dee Stuart. “That is County would be responsible other cities to follow in Park with the county.” what it sounds like.” for enforcing laws in Park City’s footsteps. Moshier said Sedgwick City. They would be the laws Commissioner Kelly County has said they would of Sedgwick County and the Parks, who represents Park SPA NAILS pay back cities that have paid State of Kansas. If we are City, said he could not com- (previously She Bou Nails) their fees if the county loses going to have our own iden- ment on the settlement be- 112 S. Park • Valley Center in court. tity, we are going to have to cause of the ongoing lawsuit at Personal Touch Day Spa “If it turns out, legally, pay for that identity.” with the other cities. Valentine’s Special the proposition that (Stuart) No one on the council Buchanan said he has yet seemed interested in building to hear from other cities but Manicure or Pedicure $40 states is correct, then what I or New Set of Acrylic Nails have advised the council is a jail in the city. said the county and Park City Youngers said he sup- attorneys have been work- + First Fill $40 we still win,” Moshier said. Mention this ad & “In my opinion, we will get ported Moshier’s settlement ing on the settlement for “a get $5 off any service our money back if the case proposal. while.” turns out that way.” After the proposal was While Park City has de- 312-1401 • Shawn Boucard FEBRUARY 2010 • BEL AIRE BREEZE PAGE 3 City of Bel Aire

Notes from City Hall City of Bel Aire City Manager February. Proposed water rate 5 and 10 p.m. ing a payment after the 10th. Upcoming Events charter ordinance increases were introduced at the Convenience charges are col- The City Manager Charter Jan. 11 workshop and the Jan. Pay city bills with your lect by Federal Payments to pay February Ordinance was approved for 19 council meeting. The Pow- for the credit card processing; credit card 1 Senior Potluck, 6:30 p.m. publication on Jan. 5, 2010. erPoint proposal is available on All fees and utility bills can the City does not receive this There is a 60-day window to the Bel Aire Web site. now be paid with credit cards. fee. Credit Cards can be used to 2 City Council meeting, 7 p.m. residents to submit a petition to Regular City Council meet- Customers will pay a 2.5% fees at the main office, utility 3 Chamber of Commerce, noon challenge the charter ordinance ings are scheduled for 7 p.m. (minimum $1.50 fee) transac- office, recreation center and at Municipal court, first appearances, 7 p.m. change. Feb. 2 and 16, in the Council tion charge per transaction. the municipal court. 8 City Council workshop, 6:30 p.m. Chamber. A City Council work- For more details on this pro- Utility bill payments can be 9 Water Board, 2:30 p.m. posed change and ordinance, go shop may be scheduled for Feb. paid online by following the se- Wichita Home Show to the Bel Aire Web site, under 8 depending on need. cure link at www.belaireks.gov. Come out the Wichita Home 10 Bel Aire Lions Club, noon Citizenship University. Agenda and updated infor- To make an online payment, Show at the Century II Expo 11 Planning Commission, 6 p.m. mation are available online at residents will need their account Center, Feb. 4 to 7. 15 Tree Board, 7 p.m. Water rates and budget www.belaireks.gov. Current number. Payments made after The City of Bel Aire will 16 City council meeting, 7 p.m. have a booth in the Convention The City Council will contin- meetings are broadcast live on the 10th of each month are still 18 Municipal Court, trials, 12:30 p.m. Cable Channel 7 and rebroad- Hall. Stop by and check us out. ue its discussion of water rates subject to late penalties. Please 23 Economic Development Board, 7 p.m. and the 2010 budget throughout cast daily at 9 a.m., noon, and at call for total amount due if mak- 24 Bel Aire Lions Club, noon 5251 E. 48th North • www.belaireks.gov • 744-2700 Get to know your Bel Aire parks Mon., Tue., & Thur. 8-8 •Wed. & Fri. 8-7 • Sat. 9-3 Bel Aire Recreation In conjunction with the walking trail. there are no plans to expand the Boys’ basketball Taekwondo resolution and join today. A release of the Bel Aire Parks, Future plans: With the park. For boys ages 5-11. Practices We are accepting registrations yearly membership costs Recreation and Open Space edition of the new shelter and are underway and games for ages 5 and up. Classes less than what you would Master Plan, the City will be grills, Eagle Lake is approach- started in January. View the meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday pay in one month at other profiling all parks in Bel Aire. ing a built-out stage. Currently current schedule on the city’s and Friday, or from 7:10 facilities. The center consists Web site at www.belaireks. to 8:10 p.m. Monday and of elliptical cross trainers, Eagle Lake Park gov. Thursday. Great classes for treadmills, recumbent bike, Size: seven acres beginners to black belts. multi-station weight machine Type: Community Park Coed indoor soccer and free-weights. Location: Eagle Lake An activity for ages 4 thru Tai-chi Subdivision 11. Signup deadline was Jan. A great activity for adults of 2010 activity schedule Amenities: Shelter, public 30, but late registrations may all ages. This class meets the The schedule has been barbeque grills, composite play be accepted if space allows. first Saturday morning of the mailed to Bel Aire residents. structure, swing set, volleyball Practice begins Feb. 22. month. A new class will be Additional copies can be court, composite benches and starting at 6:10 p.m. Fridays picked up at the Rec Center or Holiday crafts at City Hall. Sign up for the first session of Yoga the year. The class is for kids Classes are held at 6:10 p.m. For more information Bel Aire Senior Center ages 5 thru 10 and will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays on these or any Bel Aire at 10 a.m. Feb. 6. Registration Recreation Programs call All events are held at the Bel Aire Senior Center, 7651 E. Central Park Ave., is required. Fitness center (ages 16 & up) 744-2700. unless otherwise noted and are for ALL SENIORS living in or near Bel Aire. Live up to your New Year’s For any information about the Bel Aire Senior Center and its activities, contact Rick Eberhard, Senior Director, at either 744-2451, extension 121, or [email protected] Notes from the Utility Department Officer hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday We now have an ACH program available ††† BEL AIRE SENIOR LIBRARY IS OPEN TO ALL BEL AIRE RESIDENTS for our utility costumers. Fill out a form, attach If you have a new cell phone number or 8 AM to 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY a voided check and return both to the utility home phone number, please let the water department. Payment of your utility bill will be department know so we can add them to your Any senior can belong to or attend more than one senior center/club in Sedgwick County taken out of your checking account on the 5th record. These may come in handy for emergen- of each month. No more late fees. cies or if we need to get in touch with for one Sr. Walking Every weekday, 8 to 9 a.m., Bel Aire Rec Center ††† reason or another. Yoga Every Monday, 6:10 p.m., Bel Aire Rec Center If you did not receive a recycling cart, call ††† Bridge Every Tuesday, 1 p.m. 744-2451, extension 132, give us your name New to Bel Aire? Call the Utility Depart- Aerobics Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. and address and we will order a cart for you. ment to get information about signing up for Sr. Breakfast Every Friday, 9 a.m. at Braum’s, 3641 N. Rock Road, with Kechi No more bags as everything goes in one cart. city utilities. You will need a $50 connect fee, Recycling is picked up every other week. Trash photo I.D. and either a Social Security or tax Over 55 Club (except second Friday of the month) is still picked up every week. I.D. number. Wii time By request or when the senior center is available. Feb. 1, 6 p.m. Monthly covered dish dinner. Bring table service and food dish. Drinks will be provided. Katie Dexter from Home Buddy Medical Alerts will demonstrate some Bel Aire Senior Club of the latest technology devices for your home. Feb. 3, 12:15 p.m. Lunchtime lecture: Butterfly Gardening by Elsie Neumann. Learn what to plant Activities are held at 4551 N. Auburn unless otherwise noted. Those 55-plus are welcome to participate. to attract caterpillars and adult butterflies to your garden. For information on programs and services for seniors, contact Vicki Shepard, Tri-City Senior Director, at 6 p.m. Senior center advisory board. 744-1199. The club is self-governed and activities benefit all participating seniors. Feb. 4-7 Bel Aire booth at the 58th annual Home Show, Century II (admission charge). • Monday through Friday, 8 to 9 a.m., walking at Bel Aire Rec Center. Feb. 8, 7 p.m. Central Park Homeowners Association monthly meeting. • Mondays 10 a.m., computer class at Park City Senior Center (no charge) Feb. 9, 10 a.m. Tuesday Morning Wellness Clinic. Free blood pressure and blood sugar checks. • Wednesdays 2:30 p.m., free line dancing lessons, Park City Senior Center. Discuss the benefits of hospice care. Coffee and snacks provided. Fast for two • Thursday mornings (except for second Thursday each month), Wii open play, Park City Senior Center. hours before blood sugar check. Held on the second Tuesday each month. 8 a.m., Brain Academy; 9 a.m. Bowling; 10 a.m. Tennis; 11 a.m. Balance board. Feb. 9 Older Kansans’ Day at the Capitol. Contact your state Legislators to educate and advocate for services and programs for Kansas seniors. AARP sponsored tax assistance is available this month at the Park City Senior Center. Call Vicki to make Feb. 10, noon Bel Aire Lions Club catered lunch and meeting. an appointment (744-1199) Feb. 11, 10 a.m. Senior Arts and Crafts Day. Bring your favorite projects to work on and share. to 2 p.m. Bring a snack lunch or something microwavable for lunch at noon. Coffee will Feb. 2, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast out, Jimmie’s Egg on East 21st North be provided. This event will occur on the second Thursday of each month. Feb. 4, 11:30 a.m. Free massages provided by Dopps Family Chiropractic. Park City Feb. 12, 9 a.m. Breakfast and Learn. Complimentary breakfast and learning program to be held Senior Center. on the second Friday of each month with a different speaker. Feb. 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; location to be announced. food. Drinks will be provided. To be held on the second Friday of each month. Feb. 9 Foot care with Harris Healthcare, Park City Senior Center. Call Feb. 13, TBA Red Hat Society. Call Vivian at 744-0217 for more information. Harris Healthcare at 751-4828 to make an appointment. Feb. 19, 8:30 a.m. Ethnogeriatrics: Understanding Diversity and Aging seminar. Dugan Conference Center at Newman University, 3100 W. McCormick, Wichita. Feb. 10, 11 a.m. Foot care (for those who don’t qualify for Harris Healthcare). Brenda Feb. 20, 5 p.m. Dinner with Friends. A new bi-monthly program for you to get to know those Ingram, RN. $25 at center, $35 home visit. Call Brenda at 946-0722 you see and talk with at the Senior Center. Meet at the center and car pool to for an appointment. Carriage Crossing in Yoder for supper (weather updates, if needed, at 734-7530). Feb. 17, 10 a.m. Men’s coffee at Braum’s Feb. 21, TBA Single Seniors Dine Out. Call 558-2820 for details. 2 p.m. Ladies’ coffee/tea, Jimmie’s Diner. Feb. 24, noon Lions Club catered lunch and meeting. Feb. 22, 6 p.m. Covered dish dinner and meeting. Hosts needed. Program TBA. 7 p.m. Bunko in the Senior Room. Feb. 26, 7 to 10 p.m. Senior pitch party. An evening of 10-point pitch. Bring snacks or finger food to For services & resources for seniors, call Vicki Shepard, Tri-City Senior Director, 744-1199. share. Complimentary drinks. Held on fourth Friday of each month. March 6 Lions club fundraiser tickets are on sale for the spaghetti supper from any member. Supper will be held at the Plymouth Congregational Church, 200 N. City of Bel Aire Contacts Clifton, Wichita. 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 Dr. Gary Breault 744-0560 • Emergency 911 Sign up for one of four “Senior Cruises in 2010” offered by the Bel Aire Senior Center (all packages Peggy O’Donnell 744-0250 • Non-emergency 744-6000 include airfare from the Kansas City airport): 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 Oct. 23 — Royal Caribbean Cruise on the Explorer of the Seas: Bermuda (6 days, 5 nights) Dave Sly 204-5574 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 Director, at 761-6972 or 761-6973 City Hall 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 Director of the Bel Aire Senior Center, at either 744-2451, extension Hazardous Waste ext. 217 121, or e-mail [email protected] to receive the Bel Aire Senior Center news, information, special (Sedgwick County) 660-7464 events and upcoming trips electronically or via the U.S. mail. PAGE 4 FEBRUARY 2010 • BEL AIRE BREEZE BEL AIRE POLICE REPORTS Jan. 16 — Det. Pentecost ar- Jan. 9 — Officer Hazelwood 7900 block of North Greenwich. Dec. 29 — Officer Swanson and Dec. 23 — Officers McGuire and McCaslin assisted Sedgwick County rested Joshua Farmer in the 1900 took a vandalism report in the 4800 Jan. 4 — Officer Steele checked Sgt. Spencer responded to shots Hazelwood responded to a burglary Sheriff’s Office in the 5300 block of block of North Amidon on a felony block of North Farmstead. the welfare in the 5800 block of fired in the 4400 block of North in-progress in the 4600 block of North Greenwich. warrant through the Sedgwick Jan. 9 — Officer Hutton assisted East Clarendon. Rushwood. Farmstead. Dec. 18 — Officer Steele re- County Sheriff’s Office. Kechi Police Department in the 320 Jan. 3 — Officer Steele re- Dec. 29 — Officer Foxx removed Dec. 23 — Officer Swanson sponded to a hit-and-run accident Jan. 15 — Officer Steele and block of West Cherokee. sponded to a simple assault in the material from the road at K-254 and checked on a suspicious person in in the 6800 block of East Summer- Det. Pentecost responded to an in- Jan. 8 — Officers McGuire and 6400 block of East Rodeo. Rock Road. the 7900 block of North Rock Road. side Place. jury accident at 37th North and Oli- Hazelwood assisted Wichita Police Jan. 3 — Officers Steele and Dec. 29 — Officer McGuire Dec. 23 — Officer Foxx assist- Dec. 18 — Officer McGuire ar- ver. They cited Lawrence Allen for Department with a domestic case at Pate responded to a domestic dis- checked for an abandoned vehicle in ed a motorist in the 4000 block of rested Krystle Sprague in the 3800 driving with a revoked license. 29th North and Rock Road. turbance in the 6400 block of East the 3900 block of North Edgemoor. North Oliver. block of North Oliver on a charge Jan. 15 — Det. Pentecost ar- Jan. 8 — Officer McGuire took a Rodeo. They cited Thomas Doyle for Dec. 28 — Officer Steele re- Dec. 22 — Officer Hutton re- of DUI. rested Cody Nichols at 6200 Wood- vandalism report in the 4800 block driving with a suspended license. sponded to an alarm in the 3900 ceived found property in the 5600 Dec. 18 — Sgt. Griggs assisted low on a felony warrant through the of Farmstead. Jan. 3 — Officers Steele and block of North Woodlawn Court. block of East 49th North. EMS in the 4800 block of North Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 8 — Officer McGuire re- Pate responded to an alarm in the Dec. 28 — Officer Steele re- Dec. 22 — Officer Hutton as- Hedgerow. Jan. 15 — Officer Hazelwood sponded to a burglary in-progress 4100 block of North Woodlawn. sponded to a 911 hang-up call in sisted a citizen with a lockout in the Dec. 18 — Det. Pentecost re- assisted Sedgwick County Sheriff’s in the 320 block of West Cherokee. Jan. 3 — Officers Swanson and the 4900 block of North Woodlawn. 4900 block of North Highland. sponded to a disturbance in the Office in the 4800 block of South Jan. 8 — Officers Hutton and Hutton received found property in Dec. 28 — Officer Foxx respond- Dec. 22 — Officer Hazelwood 4500 block of North Woodlawn. West. Hazelwood assisted Kechi Police De- the 6200 block of East Clarendon. ed to a 911 hang-up call in the 6600 assisted Wichita Police Department Dec. 18 — Sgt. Spencer and Jan. 15 — Officer Hazelwood partment in the 300 block of Sioux. Jan. 2 — Officer Steele checked block of East Rodeo Court. at K-96 and Woodlawn. Officer Hutton responded to a 911 assisted Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Jan. 8 — Officer Hutton checked the welfare at 7651 E. Central Park Dec. 28 — Officer Hutton re- Dec. 22 — Officer Hazelwood hang-up call in the 4900 block of Office in the 3100 block of South for an abandoned vehicle in the Ave. sponded to an alarm in the 5900 responded to an audible alarm in Parkhurst. Rutan. 5000 block of Prestwick. Jan. 2 — Officers Hazelwood block of East 37th North. the 4500 block of Homestead. Dec. 18 — Officer Hutton Jan. 14 — Sgt. Griggs assisted Jan. 8 — Officer McGuire and and McGuire assisted Sedgwick Dec. 28 — Officer Hutton Dec. 21 — Officer Steele as- checked the welfare of a citizen at Sedgwick County Fire Department Sgt. Griggs checked for a suspicious County Fire Department in the 4300 checked the welfare in the 4500 sisted EMS in the 5800 block of East Woodlawn and Perryton. in the 4500 block of North Dundee. person in the 4500 block of North block of North Eagle Lake Drive. block of Hillcrest. Flagstaff. Dec. 18 — Officer Steele re- Jan. 14 — Det. Pentecost Fritillary. Jan. 2 — Officers Hazelwood Dec. 28 — Officer Hutton re- Dec. 21 — Officer Foxx checked sponded to a disturbance in the stopped a vehicle for speeding in Jan. 8 — Officer Hazelwood re- and McGuire checked the welfare in sponded to an audible alarm in the for a suspicious person in the 4600 4500 block of North Woodlawn. the 5500 block of East 37th North. sponded to a 911 hang-up call in the 4400 block of Edgemoor. 5900 block of East 37th North. block of Farmstead Court. Dec. 17 — Officer McGuire re- Officer arrested Johnny Boudreaux the 4800 block of North Farmstead. Jan. 2 — Officers McCaslin and Dec. 28 — Officer Swanson as- Dec. 21 — Officer Steele as- sponded to vandalism in the 4300 on a charge of driving with a sus- Jan. 7 — Officer McGuire re- Hutton removed material from the sisted Wichita Police Department sisted EMS in the 5800 block of East block of North Eagle Lake Court. pended license and on five City of sponded to an audible alarm in road at K-254 and east 63rd North. with a disturbance in the 4500 block Flagstaff. Dec. 17 — Officer McGuire and Wichita warrants. the 3900 block of North Woodlawn Jan. 1 — Officer McGuire re- of North Hillcrest. Dec. 21 — Officer Toomey as- Sgt. Spencer assisted Wichita Police Jan. 14 — Officer Swanson Circle. sponded to an alarm in the 4800 Dec. 28 — Officer Foxx re- sisted a motorist in the 3900 block Department by arresting Joshua checked on a suspicious person in Jan. 7 — Officer McGuire block of North Hedgerow. sponded to an audible alarm in the of North Woodlawn. Halstead in the 4300 block of North the 4500 block of North Woodlawn. stopped a vehicle for traffic viola- Jan. 1 — Officer Foxx checked 3900 block of North Woodlawn. Dec. 21 — Officer Foxx respond- Eagle Lake Court on a City of Wich- Jan. 14 — Officer McGuire tion in the 5000 block of North on an abandoned vehicle in the Dec. 28 — Officer Foxx respond- ed to a 911 hang-up call in the 3900 ita warrant. checked for an abandoned vehicle Woodlawn. He arrested Stanley A. 6200 block of East Clarendon. ed to a 911 hang-up call in the 4900 block of North Oliver. Dec. 17 — Officer Brandewiede in the 4400 block of Eagle Lake. Wheeler on a City of Wichita war- Jan. 1 — Officer Foxx assisted block of North Woodlawn. Dec. 21 — Officer Foxx assisted received found property near East Jan. 14 — Sgt. Spencer assisted rant. Officer also issued Wheeler Wichita Police Department in the Dec. 28 — Officer Foxx respond- a citizen in the 4900 block of North 45th North and Woodlawn. a citizen at the station. citations for speeding and driving 7100 block of East 40th North. ed to a 911 hang-up call in the 6600 Woodlawn. Dec. 17 — Officer McCaslin ar- Jan. 13 — Officers Swanson and with an expired tag. Jan. 1 — Officer McGuire block of East Rodeo. Dec. 20 — Officer Steele re- rested Cody Nichols at 7651 E. Cen- Mavia and Sgt. Spencer responded Jan. 7 — Det. Pentecost checked checked on a suspicious person in Dec. 27 — Officer Toomey as- sponded to vandalism in the 11200 tral Park Ave. on a charge of proba- to an alarm in the 4700 block of on a suspicious person in the 4000 the 4900 block of North Woodlawn. sisted Kechi Police Department at block of East 53rd North. tion violation. North Glendale. block of Clarendon. Dec. 31 — Det. Pentecost cited Woodlawn and K-254 Dec. 20 — Officer Toomey re- Dec. 17 — Det. Pentecost re- Jan. 13 — Officers Swanson Jan. 7 — Officer McGuire and James S. Mares for driving with a Dec. 27 — Officer Steele sponded to a lost dog in the 5700 sponded to vandalism in the 6700 and Mavia assisted EMS in the 3900 Sgt. Griggs checked the welfare in suspended license in the 5300 block checked on an abandoned vehicle block of East Denise. block of East 45th North. block of North Oliver. the 6000 Block of East Flagstaff. of North Woodlawn. at 53rd North and Woodlawn. Dec. 20 — Officer Foxx re- Dec. 17 — Sgt. Spencer and Of- Jan. 13 — Officers Swanson and Jan. 7 — Officer McGuire re- Dec. 31 — Officer Swanson Dec. 26 — Officers Hutton and sponded to an audible alarm in the ficer Medlin assisted Sumner County Mavia and Sgt. Spencer responded sponded to a parking complaint in and Sgt. Spencer responded to an McCaslin responded to an alarm in 6600 block of Summerside. Sheriff’s Office in recovering stolen to an alarm in the 4100 block of the 4900 block of North Parkhurst. alarm in the 5900 block of East 41st the 4700 block of North Hillcrest. Dec. 20 — Officer McCaslin as- property in the 4300 block of Eagle North Auburn. Jan. 7 — Officer Swanson as- North. Dec. 26 — Officer McCaslin as- sisted Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Of- Lake Court. Jan. 13 — Officer McGuire as- sisted Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Dec. 31 — Officer Swanson as- sisted a motorist in the 5300 block fice at 61st North and Greenwich. sisted a Valley Center police officer Office with an audible alarm in the sisted Wichita Police Department of East 37th North. Dec. 20 — Officers McCaslin with a domestic disturbance in the 4800 block of North Oliver. with a disturbance at 29th North Dec. 25 — Officer Steele as- and Hutton responded to an audible 3800 block of North Woodlawn in Jan. 7 — Officers Swanson and and Rock Road. sisted Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Of- alarm in the 4900 block of North Bel Aire. Hutton assisted a stalled motorist at Dec. 31 — Officer Swanson fice in the 12900 block of East 77th Hedgerow. Home Repair Jan. 13 — Officer McGuire as- 37th North and Rock Road. checked on a suspicious person in North. Dec. 20 — Officer Hutton re- sisted Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Jan. 7 — Officer Hutton re- the 8000 block of East 53rd North. Dec. 25 — Officer Swanson re- sponded to an audible alarm in the & Remodeling Office in the 2900 block of North sponded to an audible alarm in the Dec. 31 — Sgt. Spencer assisted sponded to disorderly conduct in the 6600 block of East Summerside I-135. 4800 block of North Hillside. a citizen at 45th North and Auburn. 4900 block of Willow Point Circle. Place. Jan. 13 — Officer McGuire and Jan. 7 — Officer Hutton checked Dec. 31 — Officer McGuire as- Dec. 25 — Officer Swanson Dec. 20 — Officer Hutton assist- Kitchens, decks, Sgt. Griggs assisted Wichita Police the welfare in the 5300 block of East sisted Kechi Police Department in responded to a disturbance in the ed Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office Department in the 3800 block of 49th North. the 7900 block of East Millstream. 4500 block of North Westlake. in working an accident at K-254 and bathrooms, North Woodlawn. Jan. 6 — Det. Pentecost took Dec. 31 — Officer McGuire and Dec. 25 — Officers Foxx and Greenwich. Jan. 13 — Officer McGuire as- a lost property report in the 5300 Sgt. Griggs checked on a suspicious Steele assisted Sedgwick County Dec. 20 — Officer Hutton as- window & door sisted Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Of- block of East 48th North. vehicle at Danbury and Garrison. Sheriff’s Office in the 12900 block sisted Kechi Police Department by fice at 61st North and Hydraulic. Jan. 6 — Det. Pentecost arrest- Dec. 31 — Det. Pentecost and of East 77th North. checking the welfare at K-254 and replacement, storm Jan. 13 — Officer McGuire ed Jamar Howard in the lobby of the Officer Foxx checked on a suspi- Dec. 24 — Officers Foxx and Woodlawn. checked on a suspicious person at city building, 7651 E. Central Park cious person in the 5800 block of Steele responded to an animal call Dec. 19 — Officer Hutton re- doors installed, 53rd North and Webb Road. Ave., on a City of Bel Aire warrant. North Woodlawn. in the 5100 block of Ashton Court. sponded to fraud in the 5700 block Jan. 13 — Officer McGuire Jan. 6 — Officer Swanson re- Dec. 30 — Officer Foxx and Det. Dec. 24 — Officer Hutton re- of East Perryton. detached garages, checked on a suspicious person in sponded to an animal complaint in Pentecost responded to an auto ac- sponded to disorderly conduct in Dec. 19 — Officers Hutton and the 4500 block of Eagle Lake. the 5800 block of Farmstead. cident in the 5000 block of North the 4500 block of North Westlake McCaslin responded to an audible room additions. Jan. 13 — Det. Pentecost as- Jan. 6 — Officer McGuire re- Rock Road. Court. alarm in the 6300 block of East sisted Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Of- sponded to an audible alarm in the Dec. 30 — Officer Foxx re- Dec. 24 — Officers Swanson and Crestmark. fice at I-235 and K-254. 14700 block of East 45th North. sponded to trespassing in the 4300 Hutton responded to an alarm in the Dec. 19 — Officer Hutton as- New Home Jan. 12 — Officer Steele re- Jan. 5 — Officer Steele respond- block of Eagle Lake. 6300 block of East 37th North. sisted EMS in the 4600 block of sponded to an alarm in the 3900 ed to an auto accident in the 9500 Dec. 30 — Officer Swanson ar- Dec. 24 — Officer Foxx assisted Krueger. Construction block of North Hillcrest. block of East 45th North. rested Steven Rogge at the Bel Aire Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office by Dec. 19 — Officer Hutton Jan. 12 — Officers Swanson and Jan. 5 — Officer Hutton re- Police Department on two City of removing material from the road at checked on a suspicious person in Hutton responded to a disturbance sponded to a larceny in the 4700 Wichita warrants. K-254 and North 143rd East. the 5900 block of Woodlawn. Farrell at 45th North and Edgemoor. block of North Oliver. Dec. 30 — Sgt. Spencer and Dec. 24 — Officer Hutton re- Dec. 19 — Officers McGuire and Jan. 12 — Officer Hutton re- Jan. 5 — Officer McGuire Officer Foxx checked the welfare in moved material from the road in the Pate responded to a disturbance in Construction sponded to disorderly conduct in checked for a suspicious person in the 4900 block of Willow Point. 5900 block of East 53rd North. the 400 block of North Sioux. the 6000 block of Flagstaff. the 4000 block of North Woodlawn. Dec. 30 — Officer McGuire Dec. 24 — Officer McGuire as- Dec. 19 — Officers Pate and 755-0855 Jan. 12 — Officer Hutton and Jan. 5 — Sgt. Griggs responded checked on a suspicious person in sisted a motorist at St. James and Sgt. Spencer responded to an ani- to a larceny in the 4200 block of the 6300 block of East Crestmark. Central Park. mal complaint in the 4100 block of North Rushwood. Dec. 30 — Officer Foxx checked Dec. 23 — Officer Foxx respond- North Harding. Jan. 5 — Det. Pentecost re- the welfare in the 4200 block of ed to an alarm in the 4800 block of Jan. 12 — Officer Steele and sponded to a non-injury accident Westlake. Homestead. Det. Pentecost responded to an in the 4900 block of North Webb Dec. 30 — Det. Pentecost as- Dec. 23 — Officers Hazelwood audible alarm in the 3900 block of Road. sisted Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Of- and McGuire checked for a suspi- Hillcrest. Jan. 5 — Officer Swanson fice in the 4000 block of Danbury. cious person in the Jan. 12 — Det. Pentecost as- checked the welfare in the 4400 Dec. 29 — Officer Steele re- 4800 block of East Ashton. sisted Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Of- block of North Woodlawn. sponded to a hit-and-run accident fice with an auto accident at 77th Jan. 5 — Officer Hutton assisted in the 3800 block North Hillcrest. North and Webb Road. Sedgwick County Fire Department Dec. 29 — Officers Steele and Jan. 12 — Sgt. Spencer stood in the 4300 block of North Mission. 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Compare our prices to H&R Block Student Discount! Senior Discount! [email protected] FEBRUARY 2010 • BEL AIRE BREEZE PAGE 5 BLAZING STARS 4-H The Bel Aire Blazing Stars 4-H club met Dec. 14 for its annual Christmas party with FormerBy Chris Hunter Shocker6. in heads2005. toin Munich, court averaging 14.2 the senior citizens who live in How- Howard played for the San points per game and 5.8 re- After more than four years ard gradu- Jose Skyrockets in Ameri- bounds per game with a 61.3 the apartments at Gospel As- on the lamb, a former Wichita sembly Church. The 4-H’ers ated from can Basketball Association field goal percentage. State basketball player is Wichita (2005-2006), the Great Falls Bel Aire Police Chief John led carols and games and behind bars. shared holiday treats. State in Explorers in the Continen- Daily said Howard turned A Bel Aire Municipal 2005 after tal Basketball Association himself in at the direction of Jan. 11 was a regular Court trial date has been set monthly business meeting. starting all (2006-2007) and the Dodge his attorney. for former Wichita State Uni- four years City Legend in United States Howard had been on Bel The next meeting will versity basketball star Jamar be the annual cake auction for the Basketball Association Aire’s list of Top 10 Most Howard. Shockers. (2007). Wanted. Feb. 8 at Gospel Assembly Howard is facing charges Howard Church, 4220 N. Oliver Bel Howard then played in “It is always good to of possession of marijuana, Aire Europe for the VPV Giants find someone after a period (south of 45th North on Oli- DUI, speeding, refusal to ver). The cake auction begins police of- Noerdlingen in Germany and of time,” Daily said. “It is take a preliminary breath test, ficials would not comment on the FC Bayern Muenchen. always good to clear one of at 7:15 p.m. and is open to failure to yield to an emer- the public. the case or Howard’s where- While with the Giants, How- those off.” gency vehicle and failure to abouts the past four years. ard was part of the German Daily said the Bel Aire For more information, Elle Reimschisel at the appear in court, stemming contact Sarah Hammond at According to the Web 2 Bundesliga Pro A Regular Police Department changes Christmas party dressed from a 2005 arrest. site www.eurobasket.com, Season championship team. the list from time to time. 260-6118 or Dana Williams for the snowman compe- Howard turned himself in at 744-3031. Howard has been playing Howard started 30 games “It keeps it fresh in every- tition. to Bel Aire authorities on Jan. basketball since he left WSU for FC Bayern Muenchen one’s mind,” he said. PEOPLE HIGHLIGHTS Gerardo and Sara Guzman, J. Uhlschmidt were married ter, have no grade lower than Extension 4-H agent, said en of Bel Aire were named Gros is a full-time, organic both of Bel Aire, were married Dec. 27, 1949. They have two a B and no grade of I in any youth are required to have the to the dean’s list for the fall vegetable farmer from Arkan- June 12, 2009, at St. Marga- children: William M. “Bill” course during the semester. training before they can work semester of 2009 at Newman sas. The workshop will cover ret Mary Church in Wichita. and Ellen Goodwin of Cheney Orloske, a junior, is major- on a farm other than their University. To make the dean’s the basics of vegetable produc- Father Richard Stuchlik and and Kimberly “Kim” and ing in biology. Hunsinger, parents’. list, a student must compete 12 tion that includes building soil Bishop Amilcar Acosta offici- Don Bright of Chadron, Neb. also a junior, is majoring in Employers should be credit hours and have attained fertility, starting transplants ated the service. They have eight grandchil- nursing. reminded it is unlawful to hire a grade point average of 3.5 or from seed, season extension, The bride is the daughter dren: Matthew Goodwin of ††† 14- and 15-year-old youth better. crop planning, insect control of Dennis and Terry Poell of Cheney, Christi Leewright of A tractor safety program to operate tractors on their ††† and marketing. Kechi. The groom is the son Overland Park, Andrew and for 14- and 15-year-old farms who do not have their The first Central Kansas Workshop cost is $15. Call of Amilcar and Olga Acosta of Kristi Uhlschmidt of Bel Aire, youth will be conducted by permit. In case of accident, the Vegetable Growers Workshop Rebecca McMahon at 660- Wichita. Patrick and Jamie Goodwin of the Sedgwick County 4-H employer’s insurance will not will be held from 8:45 a.m. 0142 for more information. Sara is a senior associate Haysville, Marianna Leewright Department. Classes will be cover the youth. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the in state and local taxation for of Wichita, Shawn Goodwin of held at the Extension Office, There is a $15 enrollment Sedgwick County Extension Allen, Gibbs and Houlik, L.C. Seattle, Veronica Goodwin of 7001 W. 21st North, Wichita, fee for the class. Youth may Education Center, 7001 W. Gerardo is a credit risk analyst Omaha, Neb., and Judy Good- from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 22, enroll by calling the Sedgwick 21st North in Wichita. DEATH for Invista. win of Cheney. The couple 23, 25 and 26. County Extension Office at Sponsored by Sedgwick, The couple honeymooned also has six great-grandchil- The training program 660-0100. Class size limited Butler, Harvey and Reno ARVILLA PORTER in Barcelona, Spain, and live dren. consists of eight hours of to the first 35 who register and County Extension offices, Arvilla J. Porter, 86, of Bel in Bel Aire. ††† classroom instruction and two pay the enrollment fee. Checks the workshop will be held in Aire, died Jan. 9, 2010. Service ††† Amanda Orloske and Han- hours of practical on-the-job should be made payable to the 4-Hall at the center. It is was Jan. 12 at Petersen Funeral Glen and Rita Goodwin of nah Hunsinger, both of Bel training, which they line up EDUCATIONAL FUND and designed to give beginning Home in Newton. Wichita celebrated their 60th Aire, were named to the 2009 themselves. Youth who suc- mailed to Eric Otte, 7001 W. and experienced vegetable Survivors included daughter wedding anniversary Dec. 27, fall semester dean’s list at cessfully complete the course 21st St. North, Wichita, KS, growers new skills to improve and son-in-law Sharon and 2009. They celebrated with Pittsburg State University. will receive their tractor oper- 67205-1759. their production methods and Glen Damon of Wichita; six a Mass at the Spiritual Cen- To receive this honor, a stu- ator’s permit. After completing Enrollment deadline is Feb. marketing skills for selling grandchildren, six great-grand- ter and dinner at St. Francis’ dent must complete at least 12 their two hours of driving, a 16. their local vegetables, while children; and three great-great- Stewardship Hall with their semester hours, receive a grade U.S. Labor Certificate will be ††† meeting an increasing demand grandchildren. family on Dec. 26, 2009. point average of 3.60 for all issued to the student. Kimberly Brandt, DonnaJo for locally grown produce. Memorial with Harry Hynes Glen R. Goodwin and Rita credit course work that semes- Eric Otte, Sedgwick County Husinger and Ton-Vinh Nguy- Keynote speaker Patrice memorial Hospice. CHURCH HIGHLIGHTS Christ Lutheran Church Mullen. the church, located at 2230 E. ByDurham Chris Hunter out,quest,” Arensman First said. “The Student When it comes down into it, we Sunday services include Call the church office at 361- 61st North. Phone 744-0493 or First Student buses also have have 500 buses on the ground worship at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m., 0407 or visit it online at www. 744-2091. The church accepts Those yellow buses seen GPS. Durham has GPS as and we need drivers. With the with Sunday school for both crossroadswichita.com. food donations for the Union driving around the Wichita- well, but we don’t have ac- proposal, the starting salary children and adults at 9:30. Rescue Mission. metro area filled to the brim cess.” is the same as Durham. They The church is located at Fairmount United with students will soon be The contract for the bus will make it as comparable as 5356 N. Hillside, across from Church of Christ Park City Church seeing some changes. service will not allow First possible when they make the Heights High School, at 53rd The church is located at of the Nazarene After 14 years, the Wichita Student to run buses older than switch over.” North and Hillside. 1605 Fairmount in Wichita. Sunday school for all ages school board in January voted seven years old in the district. While the district may be in Find the church online at Adult and children’s Sunday is at 9:30 a.m. Worship and unanimously to not renew its Arensman said the GPS a budget crunch, there is very www.christ-lutheran.org; e-mail school classes begin at 9:15 children’s church are at 10:45. contract with Durham School technology will allow school little savings with the switch. [email protected]. a.m. with worship service at The church is located at 2100 Services. officials to track buses. Arensman said the differ- Call the church office at 744- 10:30. Michael Poage is the E. 61st North in Park City. “It was the time for “The district will be able to ence was only a “few thousand 1242 for more information. pastor. For more information, Wednesday adult Bible study Durham’s contract to be up,” see where a bus is if it is late,” dollars” between each compa- please call 682-1597 or visit at begins at 6:15 p.m. with sand- said district spokeswoman Arensman said. “It is one less ny’s $20.3 million bid. Church of the www.fairmountucc.com. wiches and chips. Susan Arensman. “The district step if a bus is late compared First Student is the larg- Resurrection decided to look out there and to us having to call Durham est busing company in the Church of the Resurrection Kechi United Pine Valley go through the (request for and Durham finding out for us. country, followed closely by (Roman Catholic) is located at Methodist Church Christian Church proposal) process and compare It is more efficient for parents Durham. 4910 N. Woodlawn in Bel Aire. Located at 4533 E. 61st Located at 5620 E. 21st and contrast proposals.” and principals to know where The company already Masses for the Lord’s Day North in Kechi, the Rev. Guy North. Sunday school at 9 a.m. Ohio-based busing com- the buses are.” buses students in Lawrence, are Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and E. Rendoff is the pastor. Church with worship at 10:15. For pany First Student was the first Other benefits the district Olathe, Blue Valley and other Sunday at 8:30 and 11 a.m. phone number is 744-1221. more information call 685- group to send in a proposal, saw in First Student was more northeastern Kansas school Weekday Masses are 8 a.m. Sunday worship services 2421. followed by Durham. training for employees and districts. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday are at 9:03 and 11 a.m., with The process, which began similar starting pay. First Student will occupy and Friday; also at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday school at 10. University United two years ago, allowed com- During the transition pro- the same lots as Durham has Wednesday. Yoga meets at 6:30 p.m. Methodist Church panies to send proposals to cess, current Durham drivers leased, with First Student Resurrection Catholic Wednesdays at Kechi City Hall. Located across from the be viewed by a committee of will be able to apply for jobs taking over the lease after Dur- School has students from pre- Children’s choir Chancel choir WSU campus at 21st & Yale. principals and district officials. with First Student. ham’s contract ends in July. school through eighth grade. will not meet again until the Sunday activities include adult Arensman said the commit- “Bus drivers will have a “We are looking forward to The parish/school Web site fall. and youth educational classes at tee interviewed both compa- chance to apply with First the transition,” Arensman said. is www.resurrectionwichita. The church’s phone number 9:15 a.m. traditional service at nies and recommended First Student,” Arensman said. “Parents shouldn’t see any ma- com. Phone number is 744- is 744-1221. It is still collecting 10:30 and youth group ac- Student. “First Student will establish jor changes except First Stu- 2776. Rev. Sherman A. Orr is 18-ounce jars of peanut butter, tivities from 4 to 6 p.m. E-mail “The buses are newer, office in town and bus driv- dent on the side of the school the pastor. diapers and tuna fish for the [email protected]; phone which was part of our re- ers will interview with them. buses instead of Durham.” United Methodist Open Door. 686-6765. Rev. Phil Shull is the Community Bible pastor. Chapel Park City Christian The church is located at Church Send your church’s upcom- 4551 Auburn, south of 45th Sunday worship service is ing events and service times to North between Oliver and at 9 a.m. with Sunday school at [email protected] or Woodlawn, in Bel Aire. 10. Bill Nestelroad is pastor of call 755-0821. On Sunday at 9 a.m. is wor- ship service and breaking of the bread, with Bible study and Yusuf Qamar, M.D. Sunday school at 10:30. Wednesday evening, prayer Welcomes New Patients at The Medical Plaza of Park City and Bible study is at 7 p.m. For more information, call Melvan Adair at 744-7091. Dr. Qamar is a board certified in internal medicine and primary care, and has a special interest and special training in non-invasive Crossroads Friends cardiology. He has practiced medicine in Newton since 1969 and Church brings extensive and distinguished experience in his field to NMC. Crossroads Friends Church meets at Stucky Middle School Dr. Qamar’s services include primary care for adults and children from (east from 45th North and Hill- age 16 and routine care of minor illnesses as well as complex and side) at 10 a.m. every Sunday, comprehensive health evaluations. His focus is on preventative care. with its Worship Experience in the school cafeteria starting at Dr. Qamar’s office is located at 1755 E 61st Street North in Park City, 10:30. a facility owned and operated by Newton Medical Center. Yusuf Qamar, M.D. Every Sunday at Crossroads includes a Moonwalk for kids, Crossroads Cafe and Coffee Please call (316) 440-4466 bar, relevant and engaging for an appointment. messages, cutting-edge music with a live band and a dynamic Crossroads Kids program. Lead pastor is David Nor- 1755 E. 61st St. N. • Park City, KS 67219 man and associate pastor is Jeff www.newtonmedicalcenter.com • 316.440.4466 PAGE 6 FEBRUARY 2010 • BEL AIRE BREEZE

Cities balk at plan tomore money.shift We simply put a taxcan,” Trabert said. authority “Legisla- “Why have city councils? provision in there to where they tive post-audits show schools We just can put everything up Brunk’s proposal have to ask the people.” aren’t.” to a vote of the people,” Whit- would tie tax levy Brunk said citizens will Trabert said carryover cash son “Elections cost money too. support increases if they see it’s points to wasteful spending and Rep. Brunk needs to understand to valuation levels necessary, such as school bond proof of excessive taxes. that the state has a mill levy By Chris Hunter issues and Intrust Bank Arena. Brunk said he is getting posi- also, and so when the appraisals “This puts taxing authority, tive feedback on the “simplic- go up, so do the state revenues. In an attempt to bring stabil- at least increases, back to the ity” of the bill from both sides Will the state be willing to have ity to the Kansas taxpayer, one people,” Brunk said. of the aisle. a vote on their tax increase, or legislator is looking to stop lo- When asked specifically reduce their mill levy like he cal governments from increas- about how Kechi, a city in his proposes for cities? I doubt it. ing taxes. district, would be affected, If they want to fix something, Rep. Steve Brunk, R-Bel Brunk said he felt Kechi would Cities react then they need to fix the ap- Aire, is proposing to bring a benefit. Kechi just went through Despite the bipartisan inter- praisal system in Kansas.” bill before the Kansas House of a difficult budget cycle in which est Brunk is claiming from To- Valley Center City Adminis- Representatives that would take it raised its property tax levy by peka, cities are not responding trator Joel Pile said he also felt away the ability for counties 10 mills. positively to the proposed bill. the idea was flawed. and cities to increase property “Kechi might be positively In Park City, City Admin- “I think that type of decision istrator Jack Whitson said he taxes on residents. Chris Hunter affected,” Brunk said. “Kechi regarding property taxes should At a news conference on Jan. is on the bubble of new con- does not believe Brunk’s bill be left up to city officials,” Pile 8, Brunk introduced his plan. Rep. Steve Brunk, R-Bel Aire, discusses property tax struction. Particularly the new would work for cities. said. “We have been working reform on Jan. 8 at the Wichita Area Builders Associa- development that has been “Rep. Brunk needs to Pile said the term “stealthy on property taxes for the last tion. Brunk is proposing a change in the way cities plotted along the north side of become a council member in tactics” regarding cities increas- decade,” Brunk told reporters. regulate their mill levy. 61st. When those houses start- Bel Aire, then he will under- ing taxes was inappropriate. Brunk claimed property ing coming online, when the stand the issues facing cities,” “I didn’t like the term,” Pile taxes had risen by 92 percent that to the legislature with a valuation in any municipality economy picks back up, they Whitson said in an e-mail to said. “Already, if we collect from 1997 through 2008. number of co-sponsors. It was increases due to increases in the will see the benefit of all of The Breeze. “Here again some more revenues, we have to pass “They are escalating at a rate very well received.” assessed valuation of the exist- those assessed valuations. The legislator wants the rules to a resolution saying we had a tax that is almost devastating to our Brunk said Proposition K ing real property” to equal the local government of Kechi will comply with everyone except increase.” economy,” Brunk said. “Espe- became too complicated and amount of ad valorem property actually benefit.” themselves.” Pile said Kansans are paying cially for lower incomes and needed to be simplified. taxes levied in the “next previ- Dave Trabert, president of Whitson said he felt there is lower property taxes than other fixed incomes and people who “It needed to be stable for ous year.” the Kansas Policy Institute, said a problem with the state’s ap- places in the country because of are elderly.” homeowners, homebuilders and Brunk said construction in people wrongly believe cities praisal policies but said the leg- the way houses are appraised. Brunk said he is trying to developers,” Brunk said. “It cities would help increase the need all of the money they islation is unfair to cities since Pile suggested houses start address the problem. also needs to be predictable so valuations. receive to function. the state also has a mill levy. being appraised on fair mar- One group helping Brunk they can see where they will be Also, the bill would allow “Think about it,” Trabert “Instead of addressing those ket value rather than 10 to 20 spread his message is the Kan- in five years.” cities to raise the mill levy if the told reporters. “Has anybody problems, it is much easier to percent below the value. sas Policy Institute, formerly Another group said a new “total taxable real estate prop- asked ‘does government need attack the cities,” Whitson said. “Houses are worth more the Flint Hills Center for Public plan should also be predictable erty valuation in any municipal- all of the money they have been “If Mr. Brunk can put a hold on than they appraise for,” Pile Policy. for cities. ity decreases.” spending? Is government oper- fuel prices, contractor prices, said. “I could go offer to buy The Kansas Policy Institute If a city should need more ating as efficiently as it can?’” supply prices, utility costs, someone’s house at the ap- helped run focus groups for money, it will not be easy. Trabert pointed to a study health insurance and employee praised value and they would Brunk and even helped with his The proposal Cities would have to seek a on school spending done by his salaries, then I think his bill is want to sell it to me at market vote of the citizens to increase group about how similarly-sized worth considering. However, value. Property tax values are news conference. Brunk said his legislation any property taxes. school districts spend different Rep. Brunk is not living in the not a major problem in Kan- Brunk spoke about the need would give people a vote on “Those kinds of increases in amounts of money for student same world I do.” sas.” for property tax reform and the property tax increases and still property taxes dramatically cut services to show how cities Whitson said he felt the Pile said he hopes the bill failed Proposition K. give governments a “predictable into any discretionary income a waste taxpayer money. bill shows a takeover of local does not pass. “It was a structural change stream of revenue to provide the family might have,” Brunk said. “No one has ever gone back government by the state by “It doesn’t make sense to in the way we collect property necessary resources.” “This doesn’t preclude local to look and see if government forcing a vote on increasing the me that we have representa- taxes,” Brunk said. “It was very, The bill forces cities to units of government from get- is operating as efficiently as it mill levy. tive democracy, but we have very aggressive. We presented lower the mill levy if “property ting more money if they need these (Taxpayers Bill of Rights) people pushing for direct de- mocracy,” Pile said. “It doesn’t work in Colorado and I think it is ironic coming up in election year for Rep. Brunk. It needs to go away.” ColdBy Chris Hunter mixwhere the new asphalt the ends,” putting cheaper hot-mix asphalt in. We “Because it was consideredsolution a spite early hesitation by himself Lasher said. “They said they use it quite a bit.” rural road, the speed limit was and Mayor Harold Smith. Christ During a 2008 election, Bel would be willing to split the Whitson said cold mix 55 mph. That, in itself, creates a “We are very pleased,” Aire residents defeated a 1-cent cost for 2010.” would be a very economical built-in problem.” Lasher said. “It turned out very Lutheran sales tax increase to help pay County Manager Bill Bu- solution for cities if they could Daily said several major well. For the economical costs, Church ELCA for roadwork and paving the chanan said one cold-mix road afford to buy the equipment and accidents and even a fatality has you can’t beat it. We were not city could not afford, but now is built by the county per year get the training. occurred on 53rd North because sure how it would turn out but Welcome! residents and city officials may per commission district. “You don’t want just anyone of a combination of high speeds the county knew what they 9:30 • Sunday School (youth/adult) be getting help from outside the “We do about a mile in every doing it,” Whitson said. “If we and the loose gravel. were doing and did a great job.” 8:15 • Service w/Comm. every Sun. city. district every year,” Buchanan had equipment purchased and Daily said the problem has Weber said the county will 10:45 • Traditional Service For the second time in less said. “It is a cheaper alternative people to do it, we would prob- been fixed with a lower speed soon take over maintenance of with Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. than two years, Bel Aire will to hot-mix asphalt but doesn’t ably do it. The cost of equip- limit posted (40 mph) and the the road in preparation for the 53rd North & Hillside, be getting a mile of paved road last as long. We will come in ment is more than we can spend hard surface. cold mix and the entire process Wichita along 53rd North. and do it right several years fixing it.” “We put a good surface and could take up to eight months. 744-1242 • www.christ-lutheran.org Sedgwick County and Bel later.” Lasher said he has seen a good speed limit for traveling Aire will split the cost of the Deputy director of public increased traffic along 53rd on the that road,” Daily said. cold-mix paved section of 53rd works for Sedgwick County Jim North between Woodlawn and “It has reduced the number of North between Woodlawn and Weber said Bel Aire received Oliver since the cold-mix road incidents on that road. Anytime CLASSIFIEDS Rock for cost around $70,000. 1st District’s only road for both was built. we can afford to hard-surface Cold-mix asphalt is cheaper 2009 and 2010. With the cold-mix asphalt our road surfaces, the better we 8 For Sale February deadline: than other applications. While “The (USD 259) schools being laid, the roads may be will be. I wish they would do it Tan sleeper sofa. Good condition. Noon Feb. 19 it doesn’t have the same life ex- were a factor,” Weber said. getting safer. more around town.” $250. Table with three chairs $25. pectancy, it’s been an attractive “They were a game changer. It Weber said gravel roads Lasher said estimates on one End table and lamp $10. 744-0945 CALL 755-0821 alternatives for cities wanting to is rare we do one this close to create hazards because of the mile of a cold-mix road come in pave dirt roads. the city. They are typically on traction. between $60,000 and $100,000. Last April, the Bel Aire City the urban fringe.” “The cold-mix roads are Estimates from Weber, Council approved a similar Last year, Park City also safer because the traction is bet- Whitson and Lasher put the life agreement with Sedgwick received 4th District’s road with ter,” Weber said. “On dirt you expectancy of a cold-mix road County and developer Jay Rus- the cold-mixing of 69th North have potholes that develop after at a minimum of five years. AMPUS OODSOODS STATES sell to split the cost of $75,000 between Hydraulic and Hillside, rains and in snowy conditions. “For regular car traffic and in cold mix from Oliver. said Park City administrator Also, people around here drive being new, it can last for many C W E “Jay Russell had plat- Jack Whitson. too fast on the gravel and break- years,” Lasher said. “We are ted a new development and Lasher said the cold mix is a ing is not good.” looking for something to last was working with the county short-term solution to dirt roads Bel Aire Police Chief John five to 10 years to get the de- OpenOpen HouseHouse between Oliver and Woodlawn because of the cost. Daily said he agrees. velopment in to pay for hot-mix and we split the cost with them “Ideally, you want to do During his time as chief, asphalt.” last year,” Lasher said. “The hot mix with 8-inch asphalt,” Daily said several accidents Lasher said the price of the Saturdays, 2 to 4 p.m. county cold-mixed the road and Lasher said. “But that type of have happened on gravel por- cold mix makes it a good tem- it came out really well.” road, two lanes and a center tions of 53rd North. porary solution. Jan. 30, Feb. 6 & 13 Lasher said the city decided turn lane, can run you $1 mil- “Prior to the cold mix Bel Aire’s first experience to ask the county to look at lion a mile.” between Woodlawn and Oliver, with the cold mix came with the From Old 81 Hwy.: North on Anderson Road, turn putting cold mix between Rock Lasher said money is not that section of 53rd was very 2009 paving, but Lasher said right on Witmarsum, turn right on Lakewood Drive. and Oliver because of the new usually available to build new treacherous,” Daily said. citizens have been pleased de- USD 259 schools coming to the roads, which can cause prob- area. lems with developments. #11 Lakewood Lasher said the school will “Development likes blacktop Ark Valley News have a hot-mix asphalt road to roads,” Lasher said. “One solu- Circle 2 col. x 7” the school’s first entrance off tion is putting in the cold mix of 53rd but the city wanted to and going in later and putting in North Newton Publish: extend the pavement to Rock. the hot mix.” 2,061 sq. ft. Thursday, Jan. 28 “Because of the increased Whitson said Park City also Thursday, Feb. 4 traffic from the school and an uses cold mix for roads but in a • 2-bedroom, 2-bath • Safe room entrance to Central Park we different way. • Double garage • Sunroom Thursday, Feb. 11 went back to the county and “We use it as a patch for • Grand master bath • Bonus room asked if they would be will- roads,” Whitson said. “It is one Please also combo one of ing to do the same thing from of the best patches aside from Enjoy the amenities of those AVN weeks & run in all monthlies for February 2010: retirement living in a residential setting. Bel Aire Breeze Open House Furniture by Kechi Lamp Heritage Home Furnishings, Newton Park City Post Other Floor Plans & Building Sites Available 3001 Ivy Drive North Newton 316-284-2900 www.kidronbethel.org Independent Living • Assisted Living • Health Care