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and Matt Heilman By Chris Strunk of the year and lease the properties be the first phase of duplexes by the end northwest corner. Interurban and Kessler in the city’s is north of Fifth Street and between construction in the subdivision, which set this month to reach 30 units under sets of duplexes (10 units) and another building permits last month for five units, Netco Remodeling received expanding its project. oper in the Ridgefield neighborhood is

tor Warren Utecht. pulled in September for the construc said. fore starting the second phase, Utecht family residential construction, duplex PAGE 2 NOVEMBER 2014 • PARK CITY POST HIGHLIGHTS HolidayBy The Post staff lightstruct holiday display light displays. Nov.returns 29. This project doesn’t to aPark 7 p.m. Nov. 29. City The area in front of Subway take too long to build and Anyone with green gar- City discusses Signal to be On behalf of Park City will also be used again this brings joy to those who drive land or Christmas wreaths Pride, Carol Flower went year. It was not used last year by to see it. they would like to donate is plans for paths added at 61st before the Park City Council due to construction. Pride received so many asked to contact Flower. Immediate plans aren’t in A busy Park City inter- to request permission to once Pride and anyone else who positive comments about the For more information or place nor a funding source change, that at times, features again use the land north of would like to volunteer a few 2013 display that it had to do to volunteer, contact Flower identified, but the discussion has some of the heaviest traffic City Hall and the south lawn hours to help will meet in it again this year. at [email protected] or 744- picked up regarding a desired in north Sedgwick County, is of the Senior Center to con- front of City Hall at 1 p.m. The grand lighting will be 0766. improvement for Park City. At about to receive a small upgrade the Oct. 14 Park City Council to make life a little easier for meeting, council member Tom motorists. On Sept. 23, the Park Jones, who represents the area City council approved spend- on the Wichita Area Metro- ing $3,000 for the addition of politan Planning Organization a left-turn signal for motorists ByPark The Post staff Cityhave plans no event planned forcommunity the to keep members informed on calendarcity sign and in the Park City (WAMPO), brought up the topic traveling north on Interstate same time. If the Lions Club is what’s happening. Post. For more information, call of someday improving pedes- 135 from eastbound 61st Street The Park City Park and planning an activity and needs The Park Board believes that Dee Stuart at 619-7800. trian traffic in the city with the North. The total cost includes Recreation Advisory Board will people to help and the PTO a calendar would facilitate co- addition of sidewalks and bike $1,500 for the LED signal, plus hold a community planning doesn’t have anything planned operation among civic organiza- paths. an additional $1,500 for installa- meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 24 in the for that time, a phone call might tions, sports and church groups, Currently, WAMPO is in the tion of the signal. council chambers at City Hall. get the Lions what they needed. etc. The calendar will be pub- process of approving its 2040 Currently, motorists on All community organizations •To help organizations and lished on the city website and plan, including a list of projects eastbound 61st Street at 1-135 and groups are invited to attend. groups plan ahead for events, the new Park City phone app. throughout the area slated for must yield to westbound traffic The meeting has three goals: making their own calendars Events could also be put on the completion in the next 25 years. on 61st Street before turning left •To put together a list of all Park City didn’t submit a onto the northbound on-ramp. special events that will be held sidewalk or bike path plan to A timetable for the installa- in Park City. This would let TIRES 5757 N. WAMPO for consideration in its tion of the left-hand turn signal the residents of the city know • Michelin Broadway 2040 plan, but Jones pointed out has yet to be announced. what’s going on in town, and Wichita 67219 hopefully avoid conflicts. If the • BF Goodrich Shop: that the city could be eligible for — The Post staff • Uniroyal other funding sources through Chisholm Trail Seniors know 838-8659 the organization. The council that there will be a Movie in the • Alignment 24-Hour Service agreed to form a committee to Park on a particular Saturday, • Brakes develop a plan for expanding Food pantry for example, they might sched- • Shocks Commercial Road Service Available its infrastructure with additional to open again ule a dance on a different night. • Engine Repair Commercial/Agricultural sidewalks and bike paths. If there will be a big softball On Oct. 14, former Park City After a brief closure, the tournament the same weekend Tell ‘em The Dickster Tires & Recaps Mayor Dee Stuart addressed the Park City Food Pantry is re- that there is a car show at the Sent You” council with a request for side- opening. Community Building, planning walk expansion. On behalf of The criteria for receiving for the two events might involve several citizens in the commu- food from the pantry remains asking Pride members to direct nity, especially seniors, she said the same. Recipients must traffic. she’d like to see the city extend live within the city limits of •Organizations that need help a sidewalk from the intersection Park City and show proof with a project would be able of 61st North and Hydraulic, the of address. Proof of income to see what organization might short distance north to City Hall must also be shown. be able to contact members to and the Park City Senior Center. The pantry will be open provide that assistance if they — Matt Heilman from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Ryan‛s Dog For more information, Woman arrested call the Pride building at Grooming 744-8685 and leave a mes- 217 N. Oliver after false report sage along with a telephone Kechi, KS A woman who reportedly number. 371-7258 falsely accused a man of abduct- — The Post staff ing her daughter was arrested following an unusual case Oct. 4 in Park City. A citizen calling from a resi- Hartman won’t dence in the 1200 block of East be home to team Village Estates Drive reported BUSINESS & SERVICE GUIDE an unknown person taking his Wichita’s new indoor cell phone and accusing him of football team has found a new abducting her daughter. home at Intrust Bank Arena In its report, Park City police in downtown Wichita. After ATTORNEYS ELECTRICAL said the “unknown person,” a deal couldn’t be reached to keep the Wichita Wild franchise To advertise identified as Laura Peterson, DENTIST appeared to be “mental and/or afloat at Hartman Arena, a new Tom Troilo, DDS, PA high on drugs,” and was unco- team called the Wichita Force here, operative with officers. Peterson was formed in mid September. Thomas D. Harris 201 W. Main was arrested on charges of About two weeks after the obstructing a law enforcement new team was unveiled, it was call officer and child endangerment. announced that professional Attorney at Law 755-1203 Peterson’s 4-year-old daugh- indoor football would not be 755-0821 10% Senior ter was taken into protective returning to Park City and 300 W. Main Citizen Courtesy custody. Hartman Arena. After her arrest, Peterson Force owner Marvin Fisher FUNERAL HOMES picked up more charges. On the was one of the Wild’s top sup- Valley Center way to the Sedgwick County porters. With the Force, Fisher 9 a.m.-5 p.m., has retained former Wild head INSURANCE PLUMBING Jail, police reported that she Mon.-Fri. was charged with criminal coach Paco Martinez as well damage to property for de- as several players from the two-time Central Plains Indoor 755-2707 Baker stroying the rear seat camera F A R M E R S® D&D Plumbing Inc. of the patrol vehicle by tearing Football League champions. When its season starts in late FuneralA Name You CanHome Trust Box 243 Valley Center out the wiring. Upon arrival Lic. #1464 at the jail, police reported that February, the Force will play in 100 S. Cedar • Valley Center WILLI J. RICHERT Peterson picked up a new case the Champions Indoor Football AGENCY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES • Sewer cleaning and charge with the Sedgwick League, formed from a merger 755-2731 1900 N. Amidon, Suite 216 between the CPIFL and the west • Water service lines County Sheriff’s Office for Professional Service with Wichita 67203 • 838-1486 Texas-based Lone Star Football • Service & repair felony battery of a corrections Dignity, Caring & Affordability AUTO HOME LIFE COMMERCIAL officer. League. B&R Radiator • Well service — Matt Heilman — The Post staff Inc. 1015 W. 53rd N. 755-1277 HEATING & COOLING INVESTMENTS Reserve holiday Toy run to make way through area 838-8497 food boxes A Good Place VETERINARIANS This year Park City Pride Motorcyclists from across To Take A Leak! will be giving out food boxes the area will make their way Al Taylor, AAMS® for Thanksgiving and Christmas through Park City and the Financial Advisor 7:30 am-6 pm M-F surrounding area on Nov. 2 as 309 East Kechi Road 8 am-noon Sat. to those in need. The food will Kechi, KS 67067 be distributed Nov. 22 and Dec. part of the 35th Annual Wichita 316-744-6222 20. Toy Run. The event begins at Daniel Thompson, 10 a.m. in the parking lot of Call the Pride Bldg, 744- Member SIPC D.V.M. 8685, for more information and Lawrence Dumont Stadium [email protected] Cindy Payne- to reserve a box of food. Leave near downtown Wichita where CROSS Chisholm Trail Robertson, D.V.M. a name and telephone number. bikers will load up with donated AUTO BODY LLC Animal Lori Mitchell, D.V.M. toys that they will deliver to the Deadlines for requests are Hospital, P.A. Kelly Martin, D.V.M. Nov. 15 for a Thanksgiving box Kansas Pavilions property to be 1240 S. Meridian, Valley Center MASSAGE and Dec. 13 for a Christmas collected and distributed by the ASE - PPG Salvation Army. CERTIFIED 744-0501 box. Guaranteed Collision Repair 1726 E. 61st North, Park City — The Post staff In the toy run, riders will 112 Years Massage Therapist travel several miles north on Combined Experience HEATING & COOLING Broadway, from near Lawrence Steve Willms Dumont to 85th Street North 755-4400 M-F 10-6 pm, Sat. 10-3 pm Coffee shop set to where they will turn east for the Member Better Business Bureau By appointment only Kansas Pavilions. PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY! 316-393-0652 open in Park City For more information on the Bryan’s A new coffee shop is set event, visit http://www.wichita- to open in Park City during toyrun.com/. BRIAN’S Heating & Air the first week of November. — The Post staff BODY SHOP INC. Conditioning ADVERTISE “The Tasty Coffee Bean,” is Quality Auto Body MEDICAL SERVICES located at 434 N. 61st Street, Repair & Painting 755-2447 just west of 61st North and INSURANCE CLAIMS HERE I-135. For information on Suzy’s Hair Designs Written warranty on all repairs Sales • Service Drs. Todd and the shop’s hours and menu, 1150 S. Meridian, Valley Center Giannetti, P.A. contact owner Penny Roths 234 Sioux Street 755-2237 Installation Optometrists at 250-6424 or by email at Kechi, KS 67067 301 E. Main, Valley Center [email protected]. 316-744-2431 Mon 8:30-12,1-7 • Tu 9-12, 1-5 — The Post staff [email protected] To advertise here, call 755-0821 W-Th 8:30-12,1-5 • Fri 9-12 Phone 755-0491 THE PARK CITY REPORTNOVEMBER 2014 • PARK CITY POST PAGE 3 CITY OF PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS COMMUNITY CALENDAR City Council Meeting Sept. 23, 2014 • Approved a charter ordinance modifying the term meeting. • Approved the minutes of the September 9, 2014 limitations for Library Board members. • Approved the purchase of 108 tons of road salt, PC = Pride Center, SC = Senor Nov. 13, 7 p.m. — Library Board regular meeting. • Appointed Judy Taldo to the Library Board. cost $5,616. • Reappointed Linda Holsey to the Library Board. • Deferred approval of the 2014 Toy Run through Center, CB = Comm. Bldg, PCL • Approved the expenditures since the last meet- CH = City Hall, PCL = Park City Nov. 15, 7 p.m. — Park City Alive! ing. • Approved an ordinance related to safety equip- Park City to the next meeting. • Designated January 2, 2015 a city floating ment for individuals using public facilities while • Appointed Diane Kilts to the Library Board. Library PCL holiday. rollerblading, skateboarding and playing roller • Approved personnel policy change providing Nov. 17, 7 p.m. — Planning/BZA • Approved funding for the Fall Festival, $1500. hockey. benefits for eligible employees while on approved Nov. 1, 7 p.m. — Senior Dance SC CH • Approved an equipment purchase for the Police medical leave. • Approved funding for an additional window at the Nov. 2, 7 p.m. — PCYP Board CB Nov. 20, 5:30 p.m. — Seniors Community Building, $500. Department at a cost $5,500 from federal forfeited • Approved the selection committee recommenda- • Approved the sale of real estate to Greater Peoria funds. tion of Scott Martin to operate the summer sports Nov. 3, 7 p.m. — Park Board CH Finger Food Properties, LLC. • Approved the installation of a left turn signal at program subject to approval of a contract. Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m. — Election Day Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m. — Court CH • Approved a tower rental contract with SBA Mon- 61st Street northbound to I-135 at a cost not to • Appointed a committee to study future needs Nov. 5, 7 p.m. — Seniors Catered Nov. 22, 7 p.m. — Senior Dance arch Towers, LLC. exceed $3,000 for sidewalks, walking paths, bike paths, and crosswalks. Lunch SC • Heard an update on the upcoming mobile phone Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m. — Court CH Nov. 25, 7 p.m. — Council CH app. City Council Meeting Oct. 14, 2014 • Approved the request for proposals for those Questions about the meetings may be ad- Nov. 8, 9 a.m. — PRIDE PC Nov. 26, 11:30 a.m. — Chamber interested in running the summer sports program. • Approved the minutes of the September 23, 2014 dressed to Terry Coltrain, Finance Director, at Nov. 8, 7 p.m. — Senior Dance Luncheon • Held an executive session to consider City regular meeting. 316-744-2026 x204 or cityclerk@parkcityks. SC Nov. 27 — Thanksgiving, City Hall • Approved the expenditures since the previous com. security needs. Nov. 11 — Veterans Day, City Hall Closed Closed Nov. 28, 8 a.m. — Commodities, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. — City Council City Hall CH Closed Nov. 13, 1 p.m. — Court Trials CH Nov. 29, 7 p.m. — Senior Dance RECYCLING DAYS IN PARK CITY Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m. — Court CH SC East of I-135 SENIOR CALENDAR TUESDAYS –2nd, For a complete schedule of all daily/weekly activities & programs, call 744-1199. 14th & 28th **Park City Senior Center events will be canceled Tuesday November, 4th- the center will be used as a voting location on Election Day** **The Park City Senior Center will be closed to observe the following West of I-135 holidays: Veterans Day (November 11th), Thanksgiving (November 27th) and the Friday following Thanksgiving (November 28th)** Wednesday – 1st, 16th & 29th Monday **Lunch offered 5:30 p.m. 9:15 AM Exercise by Good Neighbor Seniors Finger Food 10:15 Bible study Nutrition, Monday Nov. 21, 6 p.m. (Place 1:00 Crochet/art class through Friday, 11:30 Food/Fun/Games 3:00 A Matter of am. Reservations recyclables at Balance Required, SENIOR DANCES curb by 6 a.m.) 6:00 Pitch Call 744-0751. $4 donation at the door Homebound delivery Refreshments served Tuesday Monday through Saturdays GET YOUR 8:30 AM Wii Bowling Friday.** Nov 1., 7 p.m. 10:00 Chair exercise The Wildwood Band RECYCLING 1:00 Bridge lessons TOPS Nov. 15, 7 p.m. CART – CALL 1:00 Pool Take Pounds Off The Wildwood Band 6:00 TOPS every Sensibly meets Nov. 29, 7 p.m. CITY HALL Tuesday Tuesday evenings at The Wildwood Band TODAY 6:00 p.m. For more Wednesday information on joining SPECIAL EVENTS Nail care with contact GiGi Roths at Nov 10, 11:30 a.m. Brenda Ingram 2nd 390-5531. Presentation from Wednesday HomeBuddy and will only take approximately 9:15 AM Exercise Monthly Events Learn about a personal 5-10 minutes to complete. All Commodities PARK CITY 1:00 PM Walking Nov, 3, 10:30 a.m. medical alert system individual responses will be kept 2:30 Line dance Chisholm Trail Board Nov. 13, 1:00 p.m. confidential, and only aggregate data PROJECT FRIENDSHIP lessons Meeting Therapy BINGO November 28th, 8:00 am will be shared. Nov. 5, 10:30 a.m. (Presented by to 10:00 am at Leeker’s If someone does not have a Project Friendship is a charitable organization that helps Thursday Chisholm Trail Seniors Brookdale HH) Family Foods computer at home with internet families in the City of Park City with their water/sewer bill. If 8:30 AM Wii Bowling Catered Lunch and Come play to stay Commodities distributed access, they may use the computers you are experiencing a financial hardship and need assistance, 10:00 Chair exercise meeting (lunch by healthy-- Prizes will to qualified individuals and in the Park City Library or the Park please call 744-2026 and someone at City Hall will get you in 7:00 PM Square reservation) be awarded to the families. City Senior Center. touch with one of the Project Friendship board members. The Dance (except the 3rd Nov. 6, 1 p.m. winners! Look for your postcard in the mail. board meets on the second Friday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in Thursday) Movie Matinee Nov. 16, 9:45 a.m. The online link closes at midnight The Bus is Filling up Fast the conference room at City Hall. Nov. 12 Day Trip to Baldwin on November 9th, so don’t miss out To make a tax-deductible contribution to Project Friendship so Hurry and Get Your Friday Nail care with Brenda City on your opportunity to participate! simply round up the amount of your utility bill and write the Reservation! 9:15 Exercise Ingram Ride on a train, have If you have additional questions, extra amount on the donation line that is located on the left Don’t miss your opportunity to 10:30 Dance Aerobics Nov. 17 a 3-course meal, and please call City Hall at 744-2026. side of your return stub. You may also pledge an amount that travel to Baldwin City Kansas to 1:00 Pinochle Movie Matinee enjoy a WWII USO will automatically be added to your bill each month. For more ride the Kansas Belle Dinner Train Saturday Nov. 18, 8 a.m. show to celebrate Park City Alive! information, call the water clerk at 744-2026. for a tasty lunch & WWII USO 1:00 PM Pinochle Breakfast out- Cracker Veteran’s Day Themed Show to celebrate Veteran’s The Challenges of Civil Barrel Nov. 19 Day. The Senior Center is hosting War Disability Nov. 20, 1 p.m. Medicare Part D one- a day trip on November 16th, 2014. Presented by Brian Miller. When Card bingo — fee $1 on-one consultations Limited seating, reservations due most Americans think about the by November 7th, cost is $88.00. Civil War, they tend to remember CITY HALL For more information or to make a the grand battles, vibrant reservation contact the Senior Center personalities, or the staggering HOLIDAY CLOSINGS at 744-1199. Flyer and information death toll that shocked the nation. AUTOMATED PHONE SYSTEM AT CITY HALL on the Park City website www. Largely forgotten, however, are parkcityks.com. the thousands of wounded soldiers Veterans Day City Hall now has an automated phone system. When you call who returned home missing a November 11th you will be asked to make a selection from the menu and will PRIDE FOOD BANK limb or suffering from an injury. be connected to a speci�c department. �e Police Department This presentation examines the (Tuesday) The Park City Pride Food Bank is and the Court have a direct number that may be called from the third Saturday of each month. challenges that injured Civil War veterans faced as disabled men. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A list of extensions/numbers is provided The food bank is required to follow Thanksgiving the USDA income guidelines for These damaged men, coping with below for your convenience. commodities. If you are in need of chronic pain, abundant health November 27th & 28th Please do not leave messages for payments in case of busy days food assistance, you may come to the issues, and difficult transitions in (Thursday and Friday) when calls cannot be returned promptly. Park City Pride Building, November a depressed post-war economy, 15th, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pride struggled to return to normal life. members have prepared a packet KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE bank account. of information with guidelines and Saturday, November, 22nd IN COLD WEATHER It is important to pay your bill on 744-2026 City Hall requirements. Proof of income and 7:00 PM It’s that time of year again to remind time to avoid additional charges. 203 City Administrator residency is required. If you would Park City Public Library pet owners that they need to pay like more information, please contact 2107 E 61st Street North extra attention to their pets that Please note the following charges: 215 Assistant City Administrator/HR Park City Pride at 744-8685. Park City, KS 67219 are kept out doors. It is required Disconnect Fee: free & open to the public that pets that live out doors have $35.00 204 Finance Dr./ City Clerk Pool or Splash Pad adequate shelter, substantial food Meter Locking Charge: 214 City Attorney – Don’t Miss Your KEEP THE STREET AND and clean fresh water. Do you $50.00 Opportunity to Tell Us DITCHES FREE OF have enough dry bedding material Return Check Fee: 206 Mayor What You Think! LEAVES for your dog to bed down in? On $35.00 202 Accounts Payable Leaves are falling – REMEMBER really cold nights can that dog or cat The Council wants to hear from you. If you are unable to pay your What kind of water recreational TO KEEP THE STREET stay in the garage? Some animals 209 Payroll AND DITCHES FREE OF absolutely love the cold weather and water bill, please call City Hall facilities would like to see in Park to discuss options that may be 208 Building Permits City’s future? RAKED LEAVES AND GRASS some don’t tolerate it at all. Know CLIPPINGS. The clean water act which one your animal is, and take available. Also, please keep your 207 Utility Billing The City has contracted with the account updated by informing the Kansas State University Regional prohibits the introduction of leaves appropriate action. If you have a and grass clippings into the storm doghouse that is in great shape and City of changes to phone numbers 201 Utility Billing and Community Planning Graduate and email addresses by writing Department to conduct a survey water system. The water that runs don’t use it any more contact our 213 Inspections off the street and into the gutters office at 744-2026 and donate it so them on the return portion of to gather information about what your utility payment stub, email residents want in a community eventually ends up in the lakes and we can then recycle your doghouse 225 Code Enforcement streams. to someone who needs it. Got any [email protected] or call City recreational water facility. Hall at 744-2026 ext 207. 205 Code Enforcement Postcards inviting residents to Do not blow grass clippings cat carriers you don’t use? We participate in an on-line survey were or rake leaves into the street or could use them to transport lost cats. 210 Court Clerk ditches. Disposing of leaves in this mailed to all Park City households Give us a call. Department of 216 Asst. Court Clerk listed on the most recent list of manner is a violation of the erosion Code Enforcement The Park City registered voter addresses. This is a control ordinance and will clog the 744-2011 Police fairly common sampling technique wastewater drains along streets. USE the Park City Municipal Code for community survey mailing. Please remember, leaves should be Website to Help You Pay 744-6417 Court The survey is limited to one per bagged or placed in compost piles. Your Water Bills on Time is available to individual, is completely voluntarily, Did you know that you can receive your water bill by email? Or that anyone who has The City of Park City offers e-mail utility bills. If you would like to have your bills you can pay your water bill on line? e-mailed instead of receiving a card in the regular mail just complete this form and return it to City Hall. Just go to the Park City website at a computer with If you want to receive an Agenda of Council You may also sign up on our website www.parkcityks.com. parkcityks.com and sign up now. Meetings by email before the meetings, please You can also enroll in automatic internet service Name as it appears on bill:______make a request in writing to cityhall@parkcityks. payment of water and sewer bills. at Service Address:______Once enrolled, you will continue to Account Number:______com. Be sure to include your name and mailing receive a statement by mail or email parkcityks.com address as well as your email address. that shows the amount that will be Phone Number:______automatically deducted from your E-mail Address:______PAGE 4 NOVEMBER 2014 • PARK CITY POST Time right CHURCH HIGHLIGHTS Christ Lutheran Church You are invited to worship at 9:03 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. for fun fitness. Randall Road Baptist Church Gospel of Luke. for new Christ Lutheran is located at 53rd a.m. (contemporary service) or 11:00 a.m. Tuesday — Celebrate Recovery at Randall Road Baptist is located at Women’s Study Group second and Street North and Hillside, across from (traditional service) on Sundays at Kechi 6:30 p.m., contact David at 316-841-0777. 6556 N Randall, Park City. fourth Friday at 10 a.m. We are studying Wichita Heights High School. Worship United Methodist Church, 4533 E. 61st If you’ve ever had a hurt or a hang-up, Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. the book, GOD’S PATH TO SANITY: services are at 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary) North in Kechi. Pastor Mitch Reece will this is the place to be. Confidential and Worship is at 11 a.m. Lessons from Ancient Holy Counselors start with and 11:00 a.m. (Traditional). Communion begin a new series on Nov. 9 titled “A safe environment to celebrate together the Sunday evening activities start at on How to have a Sound Mind. is offered at both services. Sunday School Blessed Life.” recovery of your past hurts, and move to 6 p.m. You are invited to a directed is at 10:15 a.m. For more information All 6th - 12th grade youth are invited the future. Wednesday Bible study begins at reading of “The Divine Comedy” of youth sports about the church and its activities find the to the church at 4:00 p.m. on Sundays for Wednesday — Family Ministry 7 p.m. Dante Alighieri on Thursdays at 7 p.m. The volunteers who sacri- church online at www.christ-lutheran.org youth group. Night, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for a meal, Contact Pastor Jim McQuery at 201- Our presenter is Stan Cox. For more ficed their time, energy and or call 744-1242. Pastor Chad Langdon is Kechi UMC’s annual Turkey Dinner then “Song Of Solomon” for adults, Youth 1696 or e-mail at [email protected]. information contact him at 316-648- money over the past 40-plus the minister of Christ Lutheran Church. will be held on Nov. 1 from 4:30 - 7:00 Group for Middle and High School, and 1678 or email him at [email protected] years deserve a lot of credit. p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for Awana for the kids age 5 - 5th grade. Riverview This program is open to the public. But at the end of the day, the Church of the Resurrection children ages 4-11. Menu is Thanksgiving Professionally staffed childcare for the Baptist Church Please join us for a study of one of the (Roman Catholic) is located at 4910 Dinner with all the trimmings, including younger children. 316-744-0029 for more Located at 844 W. 53rd North. The greatest spiritual classics in the Western City of Park City is taking the N. Woodlawn in Bel Aire. pie and drink! information. church office can be reached at 838- Christian tradition. right step in looking for a fresh Masses for the Lord’s Day are 5:30 CareGivers Support group meets Thursday -Men’s Coffee at 6:30 a.m. 4861. Wednesday Potluck Supper and Pro- start for its youth baseball and p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sun- every first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at The Country Kitchen. Sunday schedule has Bible study at gram are on the first and third Wednes- softball program. day. Weekday Masses are 8 a.m. Monday, in the basement parlor. Bingo is every Ladies current Bible study is “Chil- 9:30 a.m., morning worship at 10:45 and days with Liturgy 6 p.m., Potluck Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; also at first Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. dren of the Day”, a Beth Moore study evening worship at 6 p.m.. Supper 6:45 p.m., Program 7:30 p.m. In its issuance of a request 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Everyone is welcome to join in! on Thessalonians. It is not too late to Fellowship meal is at 6 p.m. This fall our program is on the Epistle to for proposals to operate the Resurrection Catholic School has Find us at www.KechiUMC.org and join in! Call the church at 744-0029 for Wednesday. At 7 p.m. is adult Bible the Ephesians entitled, THE FULL AR- program in 2015, the council students from preschool through eighth “Like” us on Facebook. Pastor Mitch can information. study and prayer and youth group MOUR OF GOD: An introduction to the hoped to develop a game plan grade. be contacted at [email protected]. Friday - New Generation Worship at (grades nine through 12). Orthodox Church’s teaching on Satan, for making improvements to the The parish/school website is www. Phone number 744-1221. 7:00 p.m. Contact Ben at 316.303.4958. 1 Awana Club is on Wednesdays at 7 the demons and Spiritual Warfare. resurrectionwichita.com. Phone number Thessalonians 3:5. p.m. Youth Group is on Wednesdays at During the month of November we complex in Hap McLean Park is 744-2776. Rev. James F. Weldon is the The United Methodist Church at Park Sunday — Morning Worship is at 9 7 p.m. Call the church office for more are collecting food and hygiene products and to assure the program’s pastor. City a.m. and 11 a.m. Call the church at 744- information. for the Center of Hope in Wichita long-term growth. The United Methodist Church at 0029 for more information. Worship God. Special Event on Nov. 19 at 6:30 The Park City Youth Pro- Gospel Assembly Church Park City is located at 1510 E. 61st North Love People. Follow Jesus. St. Michael’s Orthodox Christian p.m. with Kristi Smith whose dad was Located at 4230 N. Oliver in Bel and has worship every Sunday at 9 and We are currently offering Epiphany Church murdered while trying to help stop gram did its best to serve the Aire, service times are 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 11 a.m. Professionally staffed childcare Ministry, Inc. Team Training with Roy Saint Michael’s Orthodox Christian a robbery of a neighbor’s pharmacy. city. But with limited resources Sunday. Prayer service is 7 p.m. Tuesday. and children’s ministries are provided Bradshaw. This is a ministry for troubled Church is located at 2710 East 61st Kristi’s story of her journey to forgive- and volunteer assistance, the Praise and worship is 7:30 p.m. Wednes- for morning services, and a mother/baby and incarcerated teens and youth. Call Street Park City, KS 67219. It is a con- ness and what she thinks about the death group was fighting an uphill day. The first Saturday evening of each room is also available. Roy at 214-687-2754 if you want to know gregation of the Antiochian Orthodox penalty is simply moving. Following her battle over the past couple of month are youth activities. Every week we have small groups more about Epiphany Ministry, Inc. Christian Archdiocese of North Amer- speech, the floor will be open for Q&A Phone number is 744-1502. Rev. Gary and special events designed with the Youth are planning several events in ica. “...the disciples were first called session. Everyone is invited summers. D. Green is the pastor. community in mind. We’d love to have the next few weeks - jump right in! Call Christians at Antioch.” Acts 11:26 Saint Call the church for more informa- Thousands of dollars of you join in! We are currently preparing Steve at 680-8399 to get your middle Michael is a western rite congregation tion 734-6248 or visit our web: www. work is needed to spruce up the Greenwich United Methodist Church for the holidays, and have begun our or high school youth involved in the using the Liturgy of Saint Gregory. It is saintmichaelorthodoxchurch.com baseball and softball complex Sunday worship service at 9 a.m. Fel- annual Thanksgiving and Christmas food best youth group around! Coming up the only western rite Orthodox Church Email inquiries: [email protected] lowship and coffee follow the service. drives to provide a “meal in a box” for Nov. 15, Youth Bowling (The Alley) at in the State of Kansas. Join us for our in the park. Pastor Jeff Miller can be reached at families who may not otherwise enjoy a 6-8 p.m. Cost: $10, includes shoe rental, worship of the Holy Trinity using the Wichita Three Angels Seventh-Day Based on what’s proposed 744-0203. family dinner during the holidays. Contact two hours of bowling, pizza, and soda. ancient and beautiful liturgy of the Adventist Church and his past accomplishments, Senior Day first Tuesday of each Amanda for more info. Contact: Steve 316.680.8399 or Ashley Undivided Church. The church is located at 4558 N. business owner Scott Martin month at 10 a.m. Also, we are sponsoring our Christ- 316.833.0986. On Sunday at 9 a.m. is our adult Hydraulic Wichita, KS 67219. appears to be the right person United Methodist Women meet the mas Angels again this year through Ta-Da Ladies Sew-in & Craft Day class, “Jesus: The Man, the Message The pastor is Nathan Stearman. The first Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Chisholm Trail Elementary School. We — ALL THINGS CHRISTMAS 10 and the Meaning” Service of Matins is Sabbath school is at 9:30 a.m. Worship for the job. Movie night is the second Saturday will have the angels ready to adopt soon a.m. - 4 p.m., Nov. 1. Suggestions/pat- at 9:45 a.m. followed by the Divine Lit- service is at 11 a.m. Martin, owner of the Play of each month at 6:30 p.m. A snack is - be watching for more information, or terns/materials welcome! Group project is urgy (Mass) at 10 a.m. Nursery service For more information find us at It Again Sports chain of stores served. contact the church for details at 316-744- “Cinnamon Kids” tree ornaments. Supply is provided. www.godscloset.com or on Facebook, based in Wichita, has shown the The church is located about a mile 0029. list available at the church. Contact: Shel- On Wednesday our service is at email [email protected], or call south of K-254 on Greenwich Road. The Monday - Men’s Coffee at 6:30 a.m. ley316.258.7738 or Sherry 316.641.3259. 6 p.m. On Saturday Vespers is at 4:30 530-1040.For more information find us ability to bring out the potential phone number is 744-0203. at Cracker Barrel. You may also bring your own project, and p.m. at www.godscloset.com or on Facebook, of a youth sports organization. Jeni Jo is our licensed Zumba instruc- your friends, and join in the fun. Men’s Study Group first and third email [email protected], or call In 2010, Martin took over the Kechi United Methodist Church tor, join her every Monday night from Monday at 7 p.m. We are studying the 530-1040. operation of Wichita’s South- west Boys Club. In a relatively short window, he was able to repair the orga- nization’s facilities — report- construction before selling In Valley Center, a hand- zoning classification in property management group, edly in far worse condition than Duplexes them to a builder, said he ful of residents objected to the Rock Pointe addition is expected this month. what he’ll face in Park City didn’t foresee any traffic the development of duplexes at the northwest corner of Once the sale goes — and was able to help more Continued from Page 1 concerns in the area beyond in the otherwise new single- K-254 and Rock Road from through, Conger said permits than double the participation in that the duplexes would what could be expected if family residential neighbor- single-family residential to could be pulled to begin the the Southwest Boys Club. utilize the same type of single-family homes were hood. Like those in Park multi-family residential. The construction on the duplexes Based on his proposal, construction material as their built on the 14 lots instead of City, the residents were zoning change clears the in Rock Pointe. Martin has high expectations single-family neighbors, the duplexes. concerned about an increase way for 98 total units to be The zoning change is for Park City. He said he would including brick facades. Despite the feedback in traffic and a potential rise constructed into 49 duplexes meant to give a shot in the like to bring 10 baseball or Another concern was the from the city and the owner in crime. on 49 undeveloped residen- arm to the residential devel- softball tournaments to the potential for increased traffic of the lots, some residents Multi-family construc- tial lots. opment that has struggled to complex in McLean Park each and more vehicles parked on remained uneasy about the tion is also in the plans for a Kechi City Administrator attract interest from home- year, providing a much-needed the streets. plans, believing the best struggling housing develop- Bob Conger said the comple- buyers. Currently, three economic impact to the city. A representative from option for Prairie Hills is to ment in Kechi. In June, the tion of the sale of the 49 lots single-family homes in Rock The hope moving forward Edge LLC, which owned complete the addition with Kechi City Council approved from the property’s current Pointe are occupied on lease is that the teams affiliated with the lots planned for duplex single-family homes. an ordinance to change the owner to a Wichita-based to own bases. Park City will also be able to remain in the Wichita Heights League. The organization of door on any private organi- residents who had experi- specifics including how much down the road for the city, teams and the league they’ll Sports zation that may be able to ence and objective outlooks of the needed improvements but for now, they agreed to represent are details that will be step in and help the program to help determine the city’s Martin will cover compared accept the recommendation worked out down the road in Continued from Page 1 grow. best option, Lehnherr said. with the city, would be ad- from the committee to have the city’s contract with Martin. cant growth over each of the The Park City Youth Pro- The Park City Youth Program dressed in the contract along Park City Administrator Jack The city is also expected to as- past four years since Martin gram provided maintenance had also submitted a proposal with the finer details includ- Whitson, Park City Admin- sist Martin with a portion of the took over the program. to the four diamonds in the before the RFP was amended ing registration fees, tourna- istrator Doug Moshier and costs needed for repairs to the Martin submitted his plans complex, organized the setup to seek more specific in- ments and programs. Mann negotiate a contract fields and complex in McLean for improvements and growth and scheduling for teams and formation relating to plans Martin’s proposal calls with Martin. Park. The details of how costs for Park City’s youth baseball provided a portion of rev- for improving the complex, for 10 tournaments to be Council member Melvin will be split will also be worked and softball program after the enue from tournaments and including a funding source. played in Hap McLean Park Kerr opposed the recom- out in the contract. council approved the issu- concession sales to go toward In contracting with Mar- each year. Johns said a slight mendation. Prior to the vote, Looking back, Park City’s ance of requests for proposal. capital improvements for the tin, the city would still be increase in registration fees Glover and Capps voiced youth baseball and softball pro- In August, council mem- fields. responsible for a portion of would pay off with the eco- frustration that the city’s gram would not have survived ber John Lehnherr said the Lehnherr and council improvements made to the nomic impact of tournaments swimming pool remains emp- without dedicated volunteers issuance of the RFPs for the members Chris Johns and baseball and softball com- and the improved conditions ty and unused as the neigh- over the years. But we want the 2015 contract to operate the Gary Aldrich served on the plex. of the fields. boring ball fields prepare for program to do more than just city’s youth baseball and committee that was formed Council member Tom Lehnherr said Martin’s upgrades. survive. We want it to thrive. softball program wasn’t an to review the proposals to Jones said residents should proposal also calls for regis- In the coming weeks, the Martin has a solid track attempt to get rid of the long- manage the city’s youth pro- know that there would be an tration costs to be eased with council will have the final record and his services come serving volunteer Park City gram next year and to bring a expense on the city’s part. options including fundrais- say on whether it wants to go highly recommended to the city Youth Program, which has recommendation back to the “This is an investment in ing opportunities. Council through and finalize a con- from a committee that reviewed been run by volunteers since council. the future of our ball pro- members George Glover and tract with Martin to operate his proposal. We’re glad that the late 1960s. But he said he The five-member commit- gram,” Lehnherr said. George Capps joined Jones the city’s youth baseball and the committee — including also doesn’t want to close the tee included input from a few Mayor Ray Mann said the in questioning potential costs softball program next year. three council members, city staff representatives and a trio of residents at-large — did its ies of Wichita, Kechi and Park 5, down from Class 9 in years are gonna be double,” he said. However, like Lane, he homework. Insurance City, are categorized with an past. In Sedgwick County, “Right now, we have a major- encouraged property owners to But now the real work ISO Property Protection Class “qualifying fire stations,” in- ity of Sedgwick County at least contact their insurance agents begins. The success of the Continued from Page 1 of 3. The cities of Bel Aire and clude the nine stations strategi- protected with a 5.” to assure that they’re not paying program depends on Martin’s Haysville are Class 2. cally placed throughout the Wagner said the county has more than they need to for fire success as a manager. Lane said there are many fac- tors that play a part in home Wagner said an ISO Property county as part of Fire District recently updated its information protection. There needs to be a reliable Protection Class of more than 1, as well as volunteer stations to have all of its stations prop- For more information, visit board of directors in place to insurance rates, chief among which are estimated response 3 generally will have a greater in Valley Center, Mt. Hope, erly located within the Insur- www.sedgwickcounty.org/fire/ hold Martin accountable and to impact on commercial property Cheney Clearwater, Derby and ance Services Organization. iso.asp. assist him where needed to as- times for fire crews and proxim- ity to an outdoor water supply, insurance rates than residential Mulvane. sure that the program runs like rates. Beyond five miles of a a well-oiled machine. including fire hydrants. On Sedgwick County’s In rural Sedgwick County, qualifying station, Wagner said The city will have to have areas without fire hydrants, but properties fall into Class 10. some of its own skin in the website, www.sedgwickcounty. org, there is a list of cities in within five miles of a qualify- “What that means is basi- game for repairs to the complex ing fire station, fall into Class cally, your insurance premiums in McLean Park, but any short- Sedgwick County Fire District term expenses should pay off in 1 and their level of fire protec- the long run. tion classified through the In- A well-run youth sports surance Services Organization program is a financial gain for (ISO) Property Protection Class the city. (PPC) program. The county says the program, “provides — The Park City Post important, up-to-date informa- tion about municipal fire-pro- tection services throughout the country.” The cities are classified with a number between 1 and The Park City Post 10 based on water supply capabilities and infrastructure. Published monthly by Strunk Pub- Generally speaking, the lower lishing LLC at P.O. Box 120, Val- the number or class, the better ley Center, Kan. 67147. Publisher: the fire protection, Sedgwick Chris Strunk. Telephone: 316-755- 0821. Fax: 316-755-0644. E-mail: County Fire Marshal Dan Wag- [email protected]. The ner said. office is located at 210 W. Main, Wagner said most cities in Valley Center, Kan. Fire District 1, including the cit- NOVEMBER 2014 • PARK CITY POST PAGE 5

spoken to have voiced support tax dollars being wasted. I Wichita. The bottom line, she Election for the ranch. Mid-term elections share that sentiment. That’s one said, is to increase opportuni- However, McRay-Miller of the key frustrations that I ties for area job seekers whose Continued from Page 1 said Ranzau’s ultra-conser- Voters can cast their votes in person at the Sedgwick County have that encouraged me to be means of transportation could vative stance isn’t always Election Office, 510 N. Main in Wichita, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. involved in politics. As long as be limiting their prospects. For Ranzau, fiscal responsi- 22 through 24 and Oct. 27 through 31, and from 8 a.m. to noon bility and accountability have what is best for the people I’m in office, I’ll keep fight- “We should be able to he represents. Particularly, Nov. 3. ing for common sense fiscal coordinate transportation in been the main talking points Advance vote centers — locally, Bel Aire City Hall and Valley in his bid for reelection. Over McRay-Miller said one of her Center First United Methodist Church — will be open from noon to responsibility and good, sound the county where businesses the past four years, Ranzau frustrations has been Ranzau’s 7 p.m. Oct. 28, noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 29, noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 30 and decisions.” know there’s a viable system in has voted in a slim minor- opposition to federal grant 31, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1. The message McCray-Miller place where people can get to ity with fellow commissioner opportunities that have been Regular polls on Election Day (Nov. 4) will be open from 6 a.m. shares is that the county’s and from their jobs,” she said. Karl Peterjohn in opposition to available to assist programs and to 7 p.m. investment into economic “There is no comprehensive several of the larger expenses departments in the county. development and long-term network that exists today.” brought before the five-member She said it doesn’t make growth can co-exist with fis- A February news release an- commission. One of the big- sense to consistently vote On the ballot cal responsibility. From her nouncing McCray-Miller’s bid gest disappointments Ranzau against federal aid to the county U.S. senator — Republican Pat Roberts, Libertarian Randall Bat- perspective as a small business to retake her former seat on the mentioned in his first term was because doing so means missed son and Independent Greg Orman owner, McCray-Miller said the county commission listed four the commission’s collective opportunities for funding that U.S. representative — Democrat Perry L. Schuckman and Repub- county should be doing more focus areas for her campaign: “difficulty of making good would only be offered else- lican Mike Pompeo to encourage growth in its ef- •“Economic development financial decisions in general,” where to benefit someone else. Governor — Republican Sam Brownback, Democrat Paul Davis forts to recover from the loss that celebrates the entrepreneur- with he and Peterjohn in the “It’s as simple as that,” she and Libertarian Keen A. Umbehr of approximately 30,000 local ial spirit” more conservative minority. said of opposition to funding. State attorney general — Democrat A.J. Kotich and Republican jobs, primarily in the aircraft •“Community health and “I see it as turning a blind eye Derek Schmidt industry. And investments into safety with an emphasis on “I have a reputation that I Insurance commissioner — Democrat Dennis Anderson and don’t want to waste taxpayer to needs of people in your own the county’s future can be made livability” county and your district specifi- Republican Ken Selzer without burdening taxpayers, •“Community engage- dollars,” Ranzau said. “But Secretary of state — Democrat Jean Kurtis Schodorf and Repub- at the same time, if we have cally.” lican Kris Kobach she said. ment that is more reflective of something that’s a function of Ranzau said he champions State treasurer — Republican Ron Estes and Democrat Carmen “I think Sedgwick County Sedgwick County’s make-up” government, we want to do it for the people of Sedgwick Alldritt can and should take the lead •“Superior service delivery right, we want to do it smart, County with his votes. In Sedgwick County commissioner District 4 — Democrat Melody when looking at economic de- at maximum cost savings.” and we want to do it cost-ef- defense of many of his “nay” McCray-Miller and Republican Richard Ranzau velopment regionally,” she said. McCray-Miller said her fectively.” votes, he said his bottom line Sedgwick County commissioner District 4 —Republican Dave “When you look at Sedgwick campaign goals can be within Specifically, Ranzau pointed is to view taxpayer spend- Unruh County and the 19 cities that reach with the right policies in ing at any level with the same make up Sedgwick County, we place. out that he was in the minor- State board of education — Republican Kenneth R. Willard ity in his vote for support in constraint he practices with his really should be leading on this “We need policy making at personal spending. Kansas House 85th District — Republican Steven Brunk and edge of producing and creating the local level as well as the keeping the Judge Riddel Boys’ Democrat Patrick Thorpe Ranch open. The closing of “If I won’t spend my money Kansas House 89th District — Democrat Roderick A. Houston an environment where we’re state level that can have a vi- the facility for troubled boys, that way, why should I spend and Republican Frank Chappell not only successful at recruiting sion for creating this environ- located near Lake Afton and your money that way?” he said. Kansas House 90th District — Republican Steve Huebert and keeping businesses here, ment in Sedgwick County that the City of Goddard, was a “I try to buck the trend of politi- Kansas House 91st District — Republican Gene Suellentrop but creating an environment in says we’re open for business,” disappointment that Ranzau cians saying one thing when Valley Center Township clerk — Republican John E. Tucker and which established businesses she said. “Our policies are indicated could have been they’re running for office and Democrat Bill Grattan Jr. can thrive and grow.” such that we support busi- avoided with more conservative then doing another once they’re 1 percent citywide sales tax (in Bel Aire and Valley Center) McRay-Miller said she nesses and our policies are spending and better priorities. in.” Kansas Court of Appeals judge — Eight up for retention would also like to see Sedgwick such that we support livable While often frustrated, Sedgwick County District Court judge — County develop a compre- communities, people living Visiting citizens door- Kansas Supreme Court justice — Two candidates for retention to-door, Ranzau said “an Ranzau was able to cite areas hensive transit plan, building here, working here and play- overwhelming majority” he’s where the county was able to off the efforts in the City of ing here. We need it all.” save taxpayer dollars over the good job fighting on behalf past few years. The county of the taxpayer,” Ranzau said. was able to gain more than “I’ve had a lot of people sensi- DEATH $300,000 in additional revenue tive to their property taxes tell Full Service Auto Repair SAMANTHA WILLIAMS She is survived by her fiancé, by auctioning off a cell tower me they don’t like to see their near the Kansas Coliseum Samantha Lynn Williams, Joey Valentine, of Park City; 10% Discount for Seniors, property instead of selling it 20, of Park daughter Maci Valentine of Park Military & 1st Responders to a handpicked buyer. The Traditional City, died City; mother Crescent (Everett) county was also able to save at Sept. 27. Reese of Wichita; father Todd Thanksgiving 725 W. 61st Street N. least $10 million by selecting She was (Trish) Williams of Valley Cen- Wichita, KS 67204 a different vendor to equip its Dinner born May ter; siblings LeeAnn Walsh of Phone: 744-8282 Cell: 734-1313 911 emergency system, Ranzau 7, 1994 Valley Center, Colt Williams of Fax: (316) 744-3382 said. in Casper, Valley Center, Creshanna Reese [email protected] “We had to do a lot of Wyo., of Towanda, Tabitha Reese of homework and ask questions moved to Wichita; and Shelton Reese of to make sure that was the right with all the trimmings Kansas Wichita; grandparents Orval and decision,” he said. pie and drink included and gradu- Ladonna Williams of Park City, Ranzau said he also has ated from Karen Weiss of Placerville, Ca- worked in taking measures to Nov. 1, 4:30-7:00 pm Williams Valley lif., and Becky Walsh of Casper, ease the burden of regulations Kechi United Center Wyo.; and many aunts, uncles, Methodist Church on rural Sedgwick County High cousins and friends. residents, especially with the Adults $9 • Kids (4-11) $4 School. She was active in She was preceded in death loosening of restrictions for competitive and school cheer- by her grandparents, Terry 61st Street North & Oliver farmers maintaining streams on leading throughout middle and Dodds, Dortha Robinson and 4533 E. 61st Street N., rural properties. high school. She was attending Galen Walsh. Kechi, Kan. “I think I’ve been doing a college pursuing a degree in In lieu of flowers, send col- kechiumc.org early childhood education. She lege fund donations in the name enjoyed being a stay-at-home of Maci Valentine. Funeral mom before she became a service was Oct. 3 at Cavalry para at Pleasant Valley Middle Baptist Church, Valley Center. School. She had a passion for Baker Funeral Home, Valley working with children and Center, has charge. treasured time with family and friends. She was a loving, dedi- cated mother to her daughter Maci Valentine.

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