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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. 6, No.B 8 reezeSEPTEMBER 2011 Complimentary copy Councilmore than approves 200 residents in a that calls for a property tax clude ahike full-time position in Copper couple of town hall meetings increase of 6.839 mills as the the parks department and a Increase will help and discussed the budget at a city continues to fight an uphill part-time position in adminis- few workshops spread over the battle against a heavy debt tration. The budget also calls cover payments last couple of months. load. for a vacant position with the on city’s land debt With residents given the op- The tax increase is ac- rec center to remain unfilled as thieves portunity to weigh in and a lot companied by about $745,000 part of a $21,000 cut. By Matt Heilman of calculating and discussions, in cuts, including more than While the police department the council approved what was $300,000 to the police depart- faces the biggest cut as the There wasn’t much left to proposed in the budget’s final ment, where three full-time city’s biggest department, Bel say. The Bel Aire City Council draft that was published in The officers, two part-timers and Aire City Manager Ty Lasher By Matt Heilman knew all along that the final Ark Valley News. a full-time administrative as- said each department will have hit school budget for 2012 was going to On Aug. 16, the council put sistant will lose their jobs. At least $100,000 worth of copper was stolen from sting. They heard input from its signature on a 2012 budget Other personnel cuts in- See BUDGET, Page 2 a trailer at the site of the new K-8 school in Bel Aire in early August. Almost three weeks later, three adult suspects were charged in the theft, but only about $4,000 worth of copper had been recovered, Bel Aire Police Chief John Daily said. On Aug. 1, Daily said at least one suspect got into City’s budget cuts affect all departments the trailer at the site near 53rd North and Woodlawn by cutting a hole in the side of the trailer and unloading the copper. He said the evidence indicates a flatbed trailer, which was also stolen, was used to load the stolen copper. After receiving the report of the theft, Daily said an investigator with the Bel Aire Police Department, along with assistance from detectives from the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, received information that led them to possible suspects in the case. Although three suspects have been charged, the case is still pending with “a lot more copper to find” and the possibility of more suspects, Daily said. He advised anyone with information on the case to contact the Bel Aire Police Department at 744-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 267-2111. With Crime Stoppers, an informant can leave an anonymous tip and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 if the tip leads to an arrest, Daily said.

Matt Heilman The Bel Aire Police Department is expecting the largest personnel hit as a result of $745,000 in cuts to the city budget. The $308,000 in proposed cuts to the police force calls for the elimination of three full-time ofﬁcers, two part-timers and a full-time administrative assistant.

Matt Heilman Sedgwick County Sheriff Robert Hinshaw addresses the media and the public during Police department braces the unveiling of a new DUI trailer Aug. 12. forBy Matt Heilman reduction limitations on being able in to assist with personnel calls self. He said he’ll have to “see if the figures Trailer aids in neighboring cities. However, he said he match” for the 24-hour service to continue didn’t anticipate much of a drop in service like Lasher and the council said it should. he Bel Aire City Council wasn’t for residents. With or without the cuts, Daily said there “Everything we’ve done we’ve tried to are increased challenges on the horizon for happy to do it, but considered it fair. make it so that citizens won’t see much of a Bel Aire police. Although the exact impact crackdown TThe city’s police department is taking change,” Lasher said. isn’t known yet, there will be increased traf- a deep cut for 2012 and jobs are on the chop- While the council’s decision to cut into the fic in the city next year when the new USD ping block. police force won’t likely sit well with some 259 high school and the K-8 school open. The police force is the biggest depart- residents, Bel Aire Police Chief John Daily The K-8 school is located near 53rd on drinking ment in the city, and consequently, is taking said he understood the council’s reasoning North and Woodlawn with the high school the biggest hit in Bel Aire’s efforts to cut for approving the lowered police budget. about one mile east near 53rd and Rock $745,000 from the budget for 2012 and That Bel Aire is facing financial struggles Road. lighten the blow of a tax hike. isn’t unique. However, the amount of debt “The traffic is the obvious,” Daily said. The pain is distributed among every andBy Matt Heilman driving the city faces exceeds what most municipali- Daily said there could also be challenges department, and the police aren’t the only ties have to combat. with more domestic violence cases if the ones facing losses in personnel. The parks “Our council, they really have a tremen- economy continues to struggle. From Aug. 18 through Labor Day, area law en- department is targeted to lose one full-time dous job,” Daily said. “They get paid almost “(People) are going to be more edgy, for forcement agencies are cracking down on impaired position, administration is likely to lose a nothing for it. They’re citizens just like a lack of a better term,” he said. “And as a drivers as part of the “Over the Limit, Under Arrest” part-time position and a vacant full-time spot everybody else that have decided for one result of that, it has a tendency to wear on campaign, which is an effort to emphasize the poten- with the rec center will remain unfilled. reason or another that they want to be in the your last little nerve and the easiest person to tial severity of driving under the influence of alcohol. But the most significant impact is on law governmental arm of the community. As a take it out on is the one you live with.” The main message delivered by Sedgwick County enforcement, where there is a call to cut the result of that, they have to make some tough Daily said he’s already seen an increase Sheriff Robert Hinshaw, assistant district attorney Tom police budget by $308,000. This includes decisions.” in domestic violence cases during the last Weilert and officials from police departments in north eliminating the jobs of three full-time offi- Daily credited the council for keeping few months. He also voiced concern with the Sedgwick County who gathered at Sedgwick County cers, two part-timers and a full-time adminis- most services intact as best it could under the possibility of officers having to serve patrols Fire Station No. 32 on Aug. 12 is that consequences of trative assistant. circumstances of Bel Aire’s debt, manage- alone at times when other officers scheduled driving under the influence aren’t worth avoiding the Council members have repeatedly com- ment of which also includes a tax increase for the patrol aren’t able to make it to work. inconvenience of depending on someone else for a ride mended the work of the police department next year that amounts to the owner of a Reporting will also be an issue with the home. and a few citizens spoke in support of the $100,000 house in Bel Aire forking over $79 loss of his administrative assistant, but he To encourage drivers to think about their actions department during a couple of town hall more to the city in 2012 than in 2011. said it’s an issue that could be handled with in coordination with a statewide and national DUI meetings, saying they didn’t want to see any “Now, do I like losing three full-time, two help from other personnel at City Hall. prevention and enforcement effort, Weilert pointed out cuts to the police force. Noting that Sedgwick part-time and my administrative assistant? Despite the challenges, Daily said the that new laws have increased DUI penalties. County sheriff’s deputies are available to as- No. Nobody would like that,” Daily said. cuts to his department were “equitable” to The overall DUI penalties include a minimum $750 sist Bel Aire in case of emergency and want- “Do I like the idea of having to be the bearer the cuts to the city’s other departments when fine for a first DUI conviction, plus 48 hours to six ing Bel Aire to avoid a reputation as a “speed of bad news and tell folks that they’re going factoring in the percentages lost compared to months in jail for a first offense. Someone refusing trap,” other residents supported cuts to the to lose their job? No. But, as a department what will remain in 2012. to take a breath test for the first time will lose his or city’s biggest department. City Manager Ty head, the council has bestowed the responsi- “Any time you lose personnel, it’s going her license for a year, and will have to use an ignition Lasher said the cuts amount to scaling back bility on me to do just that. As a result, we’re to have an impact,” Daily said. “But like I interlock device to start their car for another year. the city’s 24-hour police service from three going to take what we have to work with and said before, the bottom line is I’m going to In step with cracking down on impaired drivers, on-duty officers per shift to two. do absolutely the best job that we can.” do the absolute best I can with the personnel authorities displayed a new enclosed trailer that will Lasher said one noticeable impact of Daily said he’ll have to do “the best he that I have and continue to try and provide the reduction would be the department’s can” with eight full-time officers, plus him- the services that we’re providing now.” See DUI, Page 2 PAGE 2 SEPTEMBER 2011 • BEL AIRE BREEZE Schools come with increased

pressuresLooking around north Sedgwick County, we’re happy to see the progress with new schools. An impressive 5A high school and K-8 school in the Wichita school district will open in Bel Aire next fall, building off of the excitement from a grand opening in Valley Center last month. In Valley Center, the long-awaited new high school hasn’t disappointed with its “wow” factor. There’s more space than needed with anticipated growth. We’re impressed with Valley Cen- ter’s new classrooms, jaw-dropping auditorium and athletic facilities. We see parents, teachers, administrators and students taking pride in what’s been built. We see it now in Valley Center and expect similar reactions in Bel Aire next year. However, the goal of school districts isn’t just to have nice things. As the saying goes, with great reward comes great responsibility. You can build a school that rivals he 2012 budget has been approved. It The council found a compromise that will the Palace of Versailles, but it doesn’t calls for a 6.8-mill increase in the real work and Bel Aire is still a city of the future! mean much if students don’t get the T estate tax. The Bel Aire mill levy will In addition to the budget, the council also most out of their education. We know still rank in the middle of the mill levies passed a resolution to declare their intention that it can be hard to motivate kids, for small cities in this area. Mayor’s in regard to the land debt. The resolution says but we expect to see continued and The rec center will remain open and we will that there will be no more land purchases for consistent improvement in all facets continue with fire service from the county. corner land speculation. It also says that the proceeds of our schools, from test scores and This budget cuts the city’s operating expenses By Harold Smith from land sales will be used to manage the enrollment figures to athletics. by $545,000. With this budget it will be pos- land debt and the goal of the city will be to pay We understand that sportsmanship sible for the city to make the 2012 interest off the land debt from land sales. and character-building are still the payment on the land debt and perhaps pay off budgets and the city is still looking for addi- PS: Elvis is coming to Bel Aire on Oct. 1. primary objectives with high school some of the principal. Future land sales will tional ways to cut expenses. Look for additional details on the Bel Aire sports, but wins and losses can play continue to be the controlling factor in future The 2012 budget was a very difficult issue. page (3). a huge role in marketing efforts to encourage new families to move to the district. Looking at the situation with the new schools in Bel Aire, we’re hope CHURCH HIGHLIGHTS the district is able to fully staff the new facilities next year. We know Christ Lutheran Church Oliver and Woodlawn, in Bel Aire. Gospel Assembly Church sanctuary. There is music, prayer USD 259 has been hit hard with Sunday contemporary guitar Worship service and breaking of Located at 4230 N. Oliver in time, come and go communion budget cuts, but that shouldn’t be service with communion is at 8:45. the bread are at 9 a.m., with Bible Bel Aire, service times are 10 a.m. and a short sermon. Child care is an excuse to cut corners and hinder Traditional service with communion study and Sunday school at 10:30 on and 6 p.m. Sunday. Bible study is provided. students’ chances to learn. first and third Sunday is at 10:30. Sundays. 7 p.m. Monday. Prayer service is 7 We’d also like to know as soon as Adult classes are at 9:45 a.m. There Wednesday prayer and Bible p.m. Tuesday. Praise and worship Park City Church possible where the district boundaries is no children’s Sunday School dur- study are at 7 p.m. is 7 p.m. Wednesday. of the Nazarene for the schools in Bel Aire are going ing the summer. For more information, call Mel- Phone number is 744-1502. Rev. Sunday school for all ages is at to be. The announcement was sup- The church is located at 5356 N. van Adair at 744-7091. Gary D. Green is the pastor. 9:30 a.m. Worship and children’s posed to have been made by the end Hillside (53rd North and Hillside) church are at 10:45. Wednesday of July, but still hasn’t come. across from Heights High School. Crossroads Bible study for adults begins with We’re looking forward to some of Find the church online at Friends Church Greenwich United sandwiches and chips at 6:15 p.m. the attention on Valley Center shifted www.christ-lutheran.org; e-mail Crossroads Friends Church meets Methodist Church The church is located at 2100 E. to Bel Aire next year. [email protected]. Call the at Stucky Middle School (east from Sunday worship service is at 9 61st North in Park City. In regards to leading a new school office at 744-1242 for more infor- 45th North and Hillside) at 10:30 a.m. Fellowship and coffee follow- that has drawn “oohs and ahhs” from mation. a.m. every Sunday. ing the service. Pine Valley all over the Wichita area and beyond, The church has Crossroads Kids Pastor Natalie can be reached at Christian Church Valley Center High School Principal Church of the and Crossroads Cribs ministry areas, 773-2300 or 744-0203. The church is located at 5620 Jaime Lewis said it best early this Resurrection as well as contemporary music, Pastor Natalie is at the church E. 21st North. Sunday school is at month when discussing the expecta- Church of the Resurrection (Ro- relevant Bible teaching and a laid- from 5:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thurs- 9 a.m. with worship at 10:15. For tions for USD 262: man Catholic) is located at 4910 N. back, friendly atmosphere. days. more information call 685-2421. “We have to do what it takes to Woodlawn in Bel Aire. Pastor is Jeff Mullen. Visit the church online at Green- make our programs No. 1,” he said. Masses for the Lord’s Day are Call the church office at 361- wichksumc.org. University United “It’s not just the building that’s going 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 and 11 0407 or visit it online at www. The church is located about a Methodist Church to do that. It’s on us, and we need a.m. Sunday. Weekday Masses are crossroadswichita.com. mile south of K-254 on Greenwich The church is located across to step up our game and continue to 8 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- Road. from the Wichita State University improve.” day and Friday; also at 6:30 p.m. Fairmount United campus at 21st and Yale. Wednesday. Church of Christ Kechi United Sunday activities include adult — The Bel Aire Breeze Resurrection Catholic School has The church welcomes a new Methodist Church and youth educational classes at students from preschool through minister, Rev. Larry Young. Located at 4533 E. 61st North in 9:15 a.m., traditional service at eighth grade. Visit the newly renovated build- Kechi, the Rev. Guy E. Rendoff is 10:30 and youth group activities The parish/school website is ing at 1605 Fairmount in Wichita the pastor. Church phone number is from 4 to 6 p.m. The Bel Aire Breeze www.resurrectionwichita.com. (one block south and one block east 744-1221, its website is www.ke- E-mail [email protected]; of Hillside and 17th North). phone 686-6765. Rev. Charles Phone number is 744-2776. Rev. chiumc.org and its e-mail address Published monthly by Strunk Publishing James F. Weldon is the pastor. Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. is [email protected]. Claycomb is the pastor. LLC at P.O. Box 120, Valley Center, Kan. which includes Children’s Church. Sunday praise band and wor- 67147. Publisher: Chris Strunk. Telephone: Community Sunday School begins at 9:30. ship are at 9:03 a.m. Sunday school Send your church’s upcom- 316-755-0821. Fax: 316-755-0644. E-mail: Bible Chapel For more information, call 682- is at 10. Worship is at 11. ing events and service times to [email protected]. The office The church is located at 4551 Au- 1597 or visit at www.fairmountuccc. Wednesday evening worship [email protected] or call is located at 210 W. Main, Valley Center, burn, south of 45th North between org. services from 7 to 7:30 p.m. in the 755-0821. Kan.

property taxes of area cit- before the end of the year and nate DUI checkpoint lanes, as tive effort has been positive, Budget ies of similar size. The total pointed out that reserves have DUI well as traffic cones and other but admitted there’s a long way mill levy in Bel Aire, which also been thinned. equipment used in suspected to go. In Park City, more DUI Continued from Page 1 takes into account payments Council member Dave Sly Continued from Page 1 DUI traffic stops. arrests are made each year than less money to work with in to every taxing entity, in- said the council wasn’t going be used to conduct sobriety Park City Police Chief Bill in typical cities its size. One of 2012 than it had in 2011. cluding Sedgwick County, to please everyone, but felt tests. The trailer is another tool Edwards, Bel Aire Police Chief the main reasons for this is the The budget also called the county’s fire service and like the group had found the for the sheriff’s office to use in John Daily and Valley Center interstate, which runs through for a reduction in spending the Wichita school district, best balance considering the partnership with community Police Officer Duane Schrag the heart of the community. for economic development is 146.31 mills. The owner financial circumstances. He departments in a long-term were among the group of law Edwards estimated there and includes $280,000 in of a $100,000 house in Bel also thanked residents for crackdown on impaired driving enforcement officers gathered were about 75 DUI arrests revenues from land sales. In Aire can expect to pay $1,761 their input, noting that he called “Operation Impact,” Aug. 12. made last year in Park City. He coming years, Bel Aire Mayor in property taxes next year, hadn’t seen them weigh in on which involves setting up DUI Edwards said he tries to pointed out that most of these Harold Smith and the city’s including the city’s increased the budget in years past like checkpoints anywhere in the keep his department active in involved non-residents passing economic advisory board share. they did for the 2012 budget. county manned by officers “Operation Impact,” making through the city. have recommended that 100 Before approving the Council member Dave from different departments. his officers available to man Like Park City, Daily said percent of land sale revenue budget, four council mem- Austin said he’s lost sleep The trailer, maintained by DUI checkpoints throughout most of the DUI arrests made should go toward paying off bers at the Aug. 16 meeting over the job cuts and asking the sheriff’s office and funded the county. in Bel Aire in 2010 involved the principal on the city’s discussed how they weren’t the city’s staff “to do a lot by a grant through the Kansas Whether a citizen is driving non-residents passing through land debt that still approaches happy with raising the mill with less.” He voiced opti- Department of Transportation, under the influence or sober, town. He said there were $20 million. levy, but felt like they had mism for the future, saying will be available to law en- Edwards said “Operation between 25 and 30 DUI arrests With a 6.839-mill done all they could to com- “better days are ahead of us, forcement agencies throughout Impact,” sends a clear mes- last year, which is “about aver- increase, Bel Aire’s total mill promise, keeping essential it’s just not today.” the area, including Sedgwick sage about the seriousness of age.” levy reaches 45.889 mills. services without asking for If he’s still on the council and Butler counties, Hinshaw enforcing DUI laws with differ- However, he warned that This means that the owner even more from residents. in a couple of years, Austin said. ent officers representing areas with a lot of increased traffic of a $100,000 home in Bel Smith thanked the council said he hopes to be part of The trailer provides a safe beyond their jurisdictions. expected in Bel Aire in the next Aire can expect to pay $528 for coming up with a compro- a group that can approve a place to conduct sobriety tests “I think it sends as strong a couple of years, that number is in city taxes in 2012, $79 mise budget and emphasized budget without impacting without having to deal with message to people who aren’t likely to increase. more than in 2011. that there weren’t any more services or raising taxes. suspected impaired drivers drinking as it does to anybody Last year, the Sedgwick Lasher pointed out that cuts to make without signifi- “None of us are up here on the shoulder of the road. that is because it really shows County Sheriff’s Office ar- even with the tax hike, Bel cantly impacting city ser- smiling right now,” Austin Besides being used for sobriety a unified front in addressing rested 904 people for DUI, Aire remains “in the middle vices. He said the city might said. tests, the trailer will be able to people that are under the influ- Hinshaw said. Through July of of the pack” in comparing have to reconsider some of Council member Gary transport lights used to illumi- ence of alcohol,” he said. this year, deputies have arrested the cuts that are being made Breault was absent. Edwards said the collabora- 505 people for DUI. SEPTEMBER 2011 • BEL AIRE BREEZE PAGE 3 City of Bel Aire

Notes from City of Bel Aire Contacts Central Park Pool 744-7331 City Council Parks Department 744-8609 Mayor Harold Smith 744-2650 City Hall Police • Emergency 911 Dr. Gary Breault 744-0560 • Non-emergency 744-6000 Peggy O’Donnell 744-0250 Animal Control (Sedgwick County) 660-7070 Moe Terrebonne 744-2747 Public Works 744-2888 David Austin 744-7188 Water/Sewer Emergency (after 5 p.m.) Dave Sly 204-5574 761-6972 or 761-6973 City Hall Utility Billing 744-2451, ext. 132 Ty Lasher, City Manager 744-2451, ext. 217 Trash (Waste Connections) 838-4920 Recreation Department 744-2700 Hazardous Waste (Sedgwick County) 660-7464

Rusty Lane – Farmers Insurance Group September 2011 Member of the Month Bel Aire Area Chamber of Commerce

The Executive Board of the Bel Aire Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Rusty Lane as the September 2011 Member of the Month. Rusty is the owner of a full service Farmers Insurance Agency, offering auto, home, life, business, and financial products. Farmers Insurance is the third largest property and casualty company in the United States. The Rusty Lane Insurance Agency is located in the North Rock Business Park at 3450 North Rock Road, Ste. 501, Wichita, KS 67226. Office Hours are Monday thru Friday, 8am – 5pm, and Saturday by appointment only. The agency has two full-time staff members, 24-hour claims service, and is passionate about the lost art of customer service. The Rusty Lane Insurance Agency works with their clients to make sure their dreams are protected. About Rusty: Born and raised in Oklahoma, Rusty graduated from Kansas State University in 2003 with a degree in Busi- ness Administration. After college and several summers playing baseball in the NBC Tournament, he moved to Wichita and spent two years learning the insurance business as a sales producer for a local Allstate agent. In 2005 Rusty opened his agency for Farmers Insurance Group. Citizens interested in serving as volunteers Rusty married his wife, Jamie, an engineer at Spirit AeroSystems, in August 2009; they own a home in Volunteers are needed for the City of Bel Aire, in any capacity, are Bel Aire. He volunteers for local branches of the March of Dimes, MDA, and Special Olympics. Rusty’s hob- to serve the City of Bel Aire on the Tree Board bies include playing golf and softball, and he is always looking for opportunities to network and meet new strongly people. and the Utility Advisory Committee. encouraged to If interested, contact City Manager Ty Lasher contact City Manager Ty Lasher at at (316) 744-2451 (316) 744-2451 or or [email protected]. [email protected] Bel Aire Senior Center All events are held at the Bel Aire Senior Center located at City Hall located at 7651 East Central Park Ave. unless otherwise noted. Bel Aire Recreation ALL SENIORS 55+ are cordially invited to all events listed below. The Senior Center and Library area is open from 8 5251 E. 48th North • www.belaireks.gov • 744-2700 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday excluding holidays. The library has a wide selection of library books to check Mon., Tue., & Thur. 8-8 •Wed. & Fri. 8-7 • Sat. 9-3 out at no cost nor time restraints, along with two computers available for study or research. Remember any senior can belong or attend to more than one senior center/club in Sedgwick County. For more information on these or any Bel Aire Recreation Programs call 744-2700. For any information about Bel Aire Senior Center activity or calendar of events, Contact Senior Director Rick Eberhard X-BOX CONNECT on how children learn best. Classes teach children Office 316.744.2451 Ext. 121 – Fax 316.744.3739 – Cell 316.734.7530 A new X-Box Connect gaming system is now and parents alike to be the music makers instead of E-Mail: [email protected] available for use at the Rec Center thanks to just passively listening to music. Music Together Weekly Events: donations from the Bel Aire Lions Club, Sam’s classes include folk and original songs, finger plays, Men’s Fellowship & Coffee – On Monday @ 9 AM Club, and the Bel Aire Senior Center. The virtual songs in different meters and tonalities and from TOPS Club Meetings & Educational Programs – On Tuesday @ 9:30 AM (Visitors are welcome anytime!) video game is available during scheduled times for many different cultures. Each class ends with an Chair Exercises – On Tuesday Morning @ 10:30 AM instrumental jam session. We will make music with members and day fee users. Senior Bridge Club Games – On Tuesday @ 1 PM egg shakers, sticks, drums and more. Most of all Senior Aerobic Class – On Wednesday @ 9 AM @ Bel Aire Rec. Center 5251 E. 48th St. North COED OUTDOOR SOCCER families will have a time set aside to bond and have Senior Oil Painting Class – On Thursday @ 1 PM (Cost) Soccer is for boys and girls ages 4-11. Limited a blast singing and making music together. Weekly Senior Breakfast – On Friday @ 9 AM @ Cracker Barrel Restaurant – 995 E. 61st North, Park City (Not held openings remain. ZUMBA on Fridays when Breakfast & Learn or other special events are held at the Senior Center) COED FLAG FOOTBALL ZUMBA is at the Bel Aire Recreation Center! This is Be watching for more details and sign up today for weekly electronic news and events by contacting a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Flag Football is for boys and girls in 3rd - 6th grade. Sr. Director Rick Eberhard @ [email protected] Spots are still available in both age groups. Latin and international music and dance movements, creating a dynamic, exciting, exhilarating, and DAZZLING DANCERS effective fitness system. A ZUMBA class known ~SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SENIOR CENTER MONTH~ These recreational classes will focus on ballet as a ZUMBA Fitness-Party combines fast and slow (IN THE U.S.A.) and jazz dance. Class attire includes: comfortable rhythms that tone and sculpt the body using an 2011 Theme: It Happens at My Center, My Life, My Time, My Way clothing, dance slippers, and a hair tie. The class will aerobic/fitness approach to achieve a unique blended meet on Tuesdays from September 13 – November balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits. (Medicare Training is available earlier this year than last!!! Don’t wait to sign-up for training 1. The participants will show off what they have Classes are held on Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 pm or to get the latest changes.) learned at a recital on November 4. Ages 4-6 will and Saturdays from 9:05-10:05 am. You can join at meet from 6:00 – 6:50 and ages 7 & up will meet any time! Sept. 2 – 9 A.M. “Senior Breakfast” held at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Park City. from 7:00 – 8:00. Pre-registration is required. TAEKWONDO Sept. 5 – 6:30 P.M. – Monthly Senior Potluck Dinner and special Program “Kansas People” at 7:30 PM MARVELOUS MODELS We are accepting registrations for ages 5 & up. featuring News Anchorman Larry Hatteberg from KAKE TV Channel 10. Please bring a large food dish This beginner class for ages 5-10 will focus on how Classes meet on Monday & Friday from 5:00-6:00 to share with 8 others and your own table service. Drinks will be provided. Public is always invited. to model your own clothes and walk the “runway,” pm or Tuesday & Thursday from 7:10-8:10 pm. Sept. 6 – 10 A.M. – Special TOPS Club program and speaker: Jamee Sholtz from Arthritis Foundation with an emphasis on self-confidence and having These are great classes for beginners to black belts. discussing “Walking with Ease Program”. Public is invited. fun! Participants will meet on Thursdays from 7:05 YOGA - 8:00 p.m. beginning September 15. On November Sept. 7 – 6:30 P.M. – Senior Center Advisory Board Meeting in the Senior Center. 3 there will be a mini fashion show for parents, Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from Sept. 9 — 9 A.M. – “Senior Breakfast & Learn” event in the Senior Center with Dr. Babcock with Laser grandparents, friends, and family to come and enjoy. 6:10-7:10 pm. You will need to provide your own light treatment demo’s. Complimentary healthy breakfast drinks provided by Dr. Babcock. Kansas State yoga mat. MUSIC TOGETHER Fair starts today. FITNESS CENTER (ages 16 & up) Come and join us on Saturday, September 3 at 10:00 Sept. 9 — 7 P.M. – “Monthly Senior Fun Night” – bring favorite card/board game/s from home along with am for a FREE introductory class! Music Together The Fitness Center consists of elliptical cross finger food type snacks. Complimentary drinks will be provided. is an internationally recognized and award winning trainers, treadmills, recumbent bike, multi-station Sept. 10 – Senior Red Hats Society Meeting – Call 744-0217 for details. weight machine, and free-weights. There is no music and movement class for children 5 and under Sept. 10 – 8:30 A.M. – “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” @ Cessna Stadium at Wichita State University (Info with the adults who love them. It is a rich musical charge for pass holders, or it is available with the program that gives children the tools they need to purchase of a daily pass. 267-7333) achieve their musical and educational potential in For more information on these or Sept. 12 - 7 P.M. – Central Park HoA Board Meeting in the Senior Center. a non-competitive, playful environment. Music any Bel Aire Recreation Programs call Sept. 13 - 6:30 P.M. – Collette Vacations for Seniors Travel Night in the Senior Center. Special Senior Trips Together was birthed out of a research program and 744-2700. for 2012 so come hear and see travel information. Group tours to Islands of New England in September all classes are developmentally appropriate and focus of 2012 . Sept. 14 - 1 P.M. – Special Educational Presentation by Sedgwick Co. Extension Agent Denise Dias in the Senior Center. Topic of discussion: “Household Cleaning Hints and Tips”. Bel Aire Senior Club Sept. 14 - 2:30 P.M. – “Stress and Self-Care for Caregivers” at Via Christi Cancer Center Cancer Resource Activities are held at 4551 N. Auburn unless otherwise noted. Those 55-plus are welcome to participate. Room, 817 North Emporia in Wichita. For information on programs and services for seniors, contact Vicki Shepard, Tri-City Senior Director, at Sept. 14 - 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. – “2012 Medicare A to Z Seminar and Information” in the Community 744-1199. The club is self-governed and activities benefit all participating seniors. Room. Call 660-0127 for reservations. Free computer class Monday 10:00 AM Park City Senior Center Sept. 15 - 7:30 P.M. – “Mind Aerobics”: simple steps anyone can take to keep their mind working hard, at Free Line Dance lessons Wednesday 2:30 PM Park City Senior Center the Showalter Villa 200 West Cedar in Hesston, KS. Will car pool from City Hall at 6:30 PM. Please Square Dance Lessons and Dancing 6:30 PM every Thursday contact Senior Director’s Office for a ride? (except 3rd Thursday of the month) Park City Senior Center Sept. 16 - 9 A.M. – “Senior Breakfast” at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Park City. Dances—Saturdays 1st, 2nd, 3rd,& 5th Saturday of each month At Park City Senior Center. Sept. 18 – State Fair ends. Call Vicki at 744-1199 for details Sept. 16-19 – Senior Director will be Out of Office – call 316-734-7530 if needed. NEW Dances 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month with Kenny Pruitt Band for information call 755-9849 Sept. 21 – 7 P.M. to 10 P.M. - 2011 “Senior Gala Dance” @ Cotillion Ballroom, 11120 W. Kellogg in Wichita. The Gala is open to adults 55+ for $5.00 pp. Includes hors d’oeuvres, chocolate fountain and September 6, 8:30 AM Breakfast location to be announced a cash bar. September 12, 10:00 AM Board Meeting Sept. 22 – 2011 Senior Expo “Age of Aquarius” from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., for adults 55+ Visit Botanica, The 11:30 AM Lunch at Freddy’s Frozen Custard, 11525 E. 13th St. Wichita Gardens, Exploration Place, Wichita Art Museum and Old Cowtown Museum FREE Admis- September 14, Bus to the Kansas State Fair –Reservations to ride the bus are due no later than sion. Visit over 130 different vendors for senior information and services. Free Shuttle service to all 4 September 9th—Bus will depart from Park City at 8:15 AM and stop at Carriage Crossing before museums. continuing on to the State Fair-cost to ride the bus is $1.00 per person Sept. 23 – “2012 Medicare Part D Seminar” at 9 A.M. at the Bel Aire Senior Center. Light refreshments September 21, 10:00 AM Men’s Coffee at Braums will be served. Seminar and training lead by Sara Taylor, SHICK Instructor from SG. CO. Extension September 21, 2:00 PM Ladies Tea/Coffee at Braums Service. September 26, 6:00 PM Covered Dish Dinner Sept. 23 – 6:00 P.M. Senior Light Fellowship Supper - $6.00 pp – Please RSVP in advance to Senior Hosts: Betty Martine Director’s Office? Program: Johnson’s Nursery Sept. 23 – 7:00 P.M. – monthly Senior Pitch card games, please bring finger food or snack items to share. For information on senior activities or resources contact Sept. 28 – Senior Bunko Games at 7 P.M. at the Senior Center. Public invited. Tri-City Senior Director Vicki Shepard at 744-1199 Sept. 30 – “Medicare Plan Finder Training and Class” at 9 A.M. at the Senior Center. The public is invited. Training lead by Sara Taylor, SHICK Instructor from SG. CO. Extension Service. PAGE 4 SEPTEMBER 2011 • BEL AIRE BREEZE POLICE REPORTS Aug. 12 — Officer McGuire as- Aug. 1 — Lt. Spencer responded Wichita police. a report at the station of a disorderly sisted Sedgwick County EMS and Fire to the report of fraud in the 7600 block July 4 — Officer McGuire respond- conduct by phone in the 5100 block Department in the 5800 block of East of East Central Park. False charges Police chief: Be aware of students ed to an alarm in the 5800 block of of East Willow Point Street. Clarendon. were made on a credit card. East 49th north. The alarm was false. June 26 — Officer Toomey took Aug. 12 — Lt. Spencer responded Aug. 1 — Officer Brandewiede By Matt Heilman July 3 — Officer Steel conducted the report of a stolen vehicle in the to the report of a trash dump at 3845 responded to the report of a burglary traffic control for Sedgwick County 4000 block of North Janesville. The N. Woodlawn. Someone dumped a in the 500 block of North Lycee. Job Over the course of the summer, record temperatures kept chil- firefighters as they fought a residential person reported that a family mem- dead animal in a company dumpster. boxes were broken into. fire in the 4500 block of North Eagle ber took the vehicle. The suspect re- Aug. 12 — Officer Hutton re- Aug. 1 — Officer Brandewiede dren from playing outside as often as they would have liked and Lake Drive. turned while the officer was on scene sponded to the report of damaged responded to the report of a vandal- there are likely a lot of parents glad school is July 2 — Detective Pentecost and returned the vehicle. lamp post next to the city pool at 7300 ism in the 5900 block of East Denise. back in session, Bel Aire Police Chief John conducted a traffic stop at 4000 N. June 25 — Officer Brandewiede E. Central Park. A residence was egged. Daily said. Woodlawn. A person was issued ci- assisted Wichita police with a recov- Aug. 12 — Officer Hutton re- Aug. 1 — Officer Brandewiede But with some more peace and quiet on the tations for driving with a suspended ered stolen vehicle at 4970 E. 44th sponded to the report of disorderly responded to a larceny at 4037 N. license and driving without proof of North. conduct by telephone in the 400 block Woodlawn. A 2 1/2-pound fire extin- homefront, there’s a call for increased aware- insurance. The vehicle was legally June 25 — Officer McGuire of North Edgemoor. guisher was taken. ness on the streets with buses, bike riders and parked and the driver was picked up served a protection order and stood Aug. 11 — Detective Pentecost re- Aug. 1 — Officer Pentecost re- walkers trying to get safely to and from school. by a friend. by in the 5800 block of East 49th sponded to an alarm in the 4700 block sponded to a burglary at 5256 N. “As citizens, we need to be cognizant of July 2 — Officer McGuire arrested North. of Kruger. The alarm was false. Woodlawn. Construction supplies Nathaniel M. Adams on charges of June 25 — Officer McGuire re- Aug. 11 — Lt. Spencer responded were taken. the fact that school buses will be present on possession of narcotics, transporting sponded to the report of vandalism in to a domestic complaint in the 6400 July 31 — Officer Brandewiede the roadways once again,” Daily said. “School an open container of alcohol and driv- the 5800 block of East 49th North. block of East Perryton. assisted Sedgwick County Fire Depart- zones are in effect once again and there are ing in violation of restrictions. June 25 — Officer Brandewiede Aug. 11 — Officer Swanson re- ment in the 6600 block of East 44th kids on foot and on bicycles going back and July 2 — Officer McCaslin took a conducted a traffic stop in the 3800 sponded to the report of disorderly North. forth from school. We need to make sure that message that Christopher D. Kemmer- block of North Hillcrest. Moica Chanel conduct in the 4800 block of Eagle July 31 — Officer Brandewiede Daily ly was arrested on a Bel Aire Municipal Simmons was arrested on charges of Lake. A suspect was taken into cus- responded to an alarm in the 4100 we as the motoring public do what we can to Court warrant by the El Dorado Police obstruction of justice, resisting ar- tody. block of North Edinburg. The alarm assure the safety of our children.” Department. rest and driving with a suspended Aug. 11 — Lt. Spencer responded was false. Daily said he wants to remind motorists that passing a stopped July 2 — Officer McCaslin re- license. to a report of criminal use of a finan- July 31 — Officer Hutton respond- school bus is punishable by a $300 fine. sponded to an audible alarm in the June 24 — Officer Hutton found cial card in the 4800 block of South ed to an alarm in the 4100 block of 3800 block of North Hillcrest. The a large trash dump at 9800 E. 53rd Willow Point Court. North Edinburg. The alarm was false. “Don’t be in a big hurry behind a bus,” he said. alarm was accidental. North. The trash was out of the road- Aug. 11 — Detective Pentecost July 31 — Officer Hutton respond- Daily said he also wants to remind residents that there is a hefty July 1 — Officer McGuire con- way. assisted EMS in the 4800 block of ed to a report of larceny to vehicles in fine associated with speeding in school zones and he advised every- ducted a traffic stop at 5500 E. 37th June 23 — Detective Pentecost North Homestead. the 4100 block of North Woodlawn. one to wear their seatbelts and reminded parents to buckle up their North. The driver was issued citations responded to an audible alarm in Aug. 11 — Detective Pentecost July 31 — Officer Swanson children on drives to and from school. for driving with a suspended license the 6100 block of Quail Ridge. The responded to an audible alarm in the caught juvenile suspects in a burglary and no seat belt. building was secure. The alarm was 4700 block of Kruger. in progress in the 4100 block of North July 1 — Officer Brandewiede deemed false. Aug. 10 — Officer Hazelwood as- Woodlawn. conducted a traffic stop at 4200 N. June 23 — Officer McGuire sisted EMS in the 5800 block of East July 30 — Officer McGuire re- ed to the report of domestic violence Eagle Lake Court. An unknown person Woodlawn. A person gave a family conducted a traffic stop at 3800 N. Flagstaff. sponded to the report of domestic vio- in the 4800 block of East 44th North. opened a credit card in victims name. member’s name and signed the cita- Woodlawn. A person was cited for Aug. 9 — Officer Swanson re- lence in the 7900 block of East Caribou Jeffrey A. McCrory was arrested on a July 15 — Officer Mavia took the tion with a false name. Detective Pen- driving with a suspended license and sponded to a neighborhood complaint Place. charge of battery. report of a lost or missing cat in the tecost assisted. for tag violations. at 4000 N. Eagle Lake. July 30 — Officer McCaslin re- July 22 — Detective Pentecost 6400 block of East Danbury. July 1 — Officer Hazelwood took June 22 — Officer Brandewiede Aug. 9 — Officer Hazelwood responded to an alarm in the 6000 block took a report of found property in the July 14 — Officer Hutton assisted a message that Garden City police ar- conducted a traffic stop at 6200 E. sponded to an audible alarm at 6300 of East Danbury. The alarm was false. 6000 block of East Danbury. Benton Police Department by serving rested Lonzo Davis on a Bel Aire war- 37th North. Ronald L Jones was ar- E. 37th North. The alarm was false. July 30 — Officers McCaslin and July 22 — Officer Hazelwood re- a search warrant in the 9200 block of rant. rested on a charge of driving with Aug. 8 — Officer Hedgerow cited Hutton responded to an alarm in the sponded to the report of a disturbance East 43rd North Circle. It was a joint July 1 — Officer Hazelwood re- a suspended license and a City of a person for possession of marijuana 6000 block of East Danbury. in the 4200 block of Rushwood. Trevell effort with Wichita Police Department, sponded to a complaint of people Wichita warrant. at 4800 N. Hedgerow. July 30 — Officer Hutton respond- L. Watson was arrested on charges of SCAT North and the Secret Service. shooting off fireworks in the 4900 June 22 — Officer Brandewiede Aug. 8 — Officer Hutton responded to an alarm in the 4100 block of battery and domestic violence battery. July 14 — Officer Hutton assisted block of Farmstead. conducted a traffic stop at 6200 E. ed to the report of a suspicious person North Edinburg. The alarm was false. July 21 — Officer Enterkin re- Benton Police Department by serving July 1 — Officer Steele conducted 37th North. Lisa G. Steele, a passen- at 4900 N. Farmstead Court. Officer July 30 — Officer Steele respond- sponded to the report of Kirby vacuum a search warrant in the 4000 block of a traffic stop at 5300 N. Webb Road. ger, was arrested on a City of Wichita did not locate the person. ed to the report of a suspicious person salespeople selling without a permit in North Rushwood. It was a joint effort A person was cited for racing on the bench warrant. Aug. 8 — Officer Swanson re- in the 5800 block of East Danbury. It the 4500 block of North Rushwood. with Wichita police, SCAT North and highway. June 22 — Officer Brandewiede sponded to a neighborhood com- was a newspaper carrier. They were warned to cease and desist the Secret Service. July 1 — Officer Hutton respond- arrested Marylou Chauncey on a plaint. July 29 — Officer McGuire re- and apply for permits at Bel Aire City July 12 — Detective Pentecost re- ed to an audible burglary alarm in the charge of driving with a suspended Aug. 7 — Officer Hutton assisted sponded to the report of vandalism at Hall. sponded to the report of damage to an 4000 block of North Woodlawn. license at 6300 E. 37th North. EMS at 5600 E. 48th Circle North. 5300 N. Woodlawn. An unknown per- July 21 — Lt. Spenser responded ATM machine in the 6200 block of East June 30 — Chief Daily responded June 22 — Officer Mavia assisted Aug. 7 — Officer Swanson as- son vandalized the “Playful City” street to the report of possible fraud at 5116 37th North. A truck hit the machine. to the report of a juvenile discharging Wichita police with a disturbance in sisted EMS in the 4000 block of North sign with black spray paint. E. Willow Point. A citizen received a July 12 — Officer Enterkin re- fireworks in the 4100 block of Edinburg the 7200 block of East 37th North. Fritillary. July 29 — Officer Hutton assisted postcard offering a $100 rebate to a sponded to the report of vandalism Circle. The suspect and his parents June 22 — Lt. Spencer verified a Aug. 6 — Officer Brandewiede ar- EMS in the 6700 block of East 45th business of her choice. When she con- in Bel Aire Park and Eagle Lake Park. were advised of the city ordinance. warrant on Chad Goddard. rested Jason Lee Dirting on charges of North. tacted the person, she was told that Graffiti was found on park playground June 30 — Detective Pentecost June 22 — Officer Hutton re- driving with a suspended license and July 28 — Officer McGuire re- she had to pay $1.95 by credit card to equipment. responded to the report of larceny sponded to the report of a larceny Sedgwick County warrants at 5500 E. sponded to the report of domestic receive her rebate. July 12 — Officer Hazelwood re- from the Bel Aire Senior Center at in the 5900 block of East 37th North. 37th North. violence in the 5000 block of Colonial July 21 — Officer Steele confirmed sponded to an audible alarm in the 7651 E. Central Park. Lt. Griggs witnessed the larceny. A Aug. 6 — Officer Hutton responded Court. a Bel Aire Municipal Court warrant on 6000 block of East Danbury. The alarm June 28 — Lt. Spencer responded juvenile was arrested. to an audible alarm at 6320 E. Crest- July 28 — Officer McGuire re- Alvin G. Mitchell. was false. to an alarm in the 6300 block of East June 21 — Officer Brandewiede mark No. 2. The alarm was false. sponded to an accident at 5300 N. July 21 — Officer Steel confirmed July 12 — Officer Brandewiede 37th North. conducted a traffic stop on a person Aug. 6 — Officer Steele assisted Oliver. a Bel Aire Municipal Court warrant on conducted a traffic stop at 3846 N. June 28 — Officer Hutton con- who failed to yield for a funeral pro- EMS in the 4900 block of North Hill- July 27 — Officer Brandewiede Lacee N. Money. Oliver. firmed a warrant on Michael A. Brad- cession at 6900 E. 45th North. The crest. assisted EMS in the 4000 block of July 19 — Officer McGuire con- July 9 — Detective Pentecost ley. person was issued a citation for div- Aug. 5 — Officer McGuire re- North Harding. ducted a traffic stop at 3800 N. Oli- conducted a traffic stop at 4500 N. June 28 — Officer Hutton found ing without a license. sponded to the report of burglary at July 27 — Lt. Enterkin responded ver. A person was cited on a charge of Woodlawn. A person was issued a ci- four individuals on the playground at June 21 — Lt. Griggs assisted 5256 N. Woodlawn. In an attempt to the report of a lost license decal at driving with a suspended license. tation for driving without a license and 4200 N. Westlake. One subject fled Wichita police with a larceny report to burglarize three storage boxes by Tree Top Nursery. July 19 — Officer Hazelwood re- driving without proof of insurance. from officers. The person had a El Do- in the 3500 block of North Woodlawn. unknown means with the use of fire, July 27 — Officer Brandewiede sponded to an audible alarm in the July 9 — Officer McGuire conduct- rado warrant and a Sedgwick County Unknown suspects destroyed the three storage boxes were damaged. assisted Sedgwick County fire with 4300 block of Westlake Court. The ed a traffic stop in the 4600 block of warrant on a parole violation. Lt. brick casing around one of the coin Aug. 5 — Officer McGuire re- unlocking a door at a residence in the alarm was false. North Woodlawn. Patricia Horning was Griggs assisted. machines located in front of the au- sponded to the report of an unknown 4200 block of North Mission. July 19 — Officer Spencer re- arrested on a charge of battery. June 27 — Officer Brandewiede tomatic carwash. Suspects took the sticky substance left on the window of July 27 — Officer Swanson responded to an audible alarm at 4100 July 9 — Officer Hutton found a assisted Sedgwick County EMS and coin machine. a vehicle at 400 N. Eagle Lake Drive. sponded to the report of a larceny in N. Danbury. The alarm was false. trash dump at 4000 N. Woodlawn. Fire Department in the 4100 block of June 20 — Officer Enterkin found Aug. 5 — Officer McGuire found the 4300 block of North Country Lane. July 19 — Officer Hazelwood re- July 9 — Officer Steel found a North Oliver. a trash dump at 5000 N. Greenwich two bicycles at 6300 E. Quail Ridge. A package was removed from the sponded to the report of an assault in trash dump at 10200 E. 53rd North. June 27 — Officer McGuire re- Road. Tires were dumped onto city Aug. 4 — Officer McGuire re- property. the 5500 block of East Falcon. July 9 — Officer Brandewiede con- sponded to the report of domestic vio- property. sponded to an injury accident at 37th July 26 — Officer Brandewiede July 19 — Officer Hazelwood as- ducted a traffic stop at 6700 E. 37th lence in the 4300 block of Rushwood June 20 — Officer Swanson took North and Oliver. responded to an alarm in the 4100 sisted Sedgwick County Fire Depart- North. A person was issued a citation Court. a found property report in the 4400 Aug. 4 — Officer Swanson re- block of North Edinburg. The alarm ment in the 3800 block of North Oli- for driving with a suspended license. June 27 — Lt. Spencer assisted block of North Woodlawn. A person sponded to an audible alarm in the was false. ver. July 8 — Office McGuire checked Kansas Highway Patrol with locating found a Kansas tag and a set of car 5900 block of East 37th North. The July 26 — Officer Brandewiede July 16 — Officer Brandewiede a residence in the 5900 block of East a suspect in a hit-and-run accident. and house keys. The tag was re- alarm was deemed false. responded to the report of embezzle- conducted a traffic stop at 7000 E. Clarendon. Nothing was found to have Eric Zientek was arrested by Kansas turned to the owner. The keys were Aug. 4 — Officer Steele responded ment at 6300 E. 37th North. 45th North. Carlos R. Esparza was been disturbed. Highway Patrol on charges of leaving placed in evidence. to a 911 hang-up call in the 4100 block July 25 — Officer Brandewiede ar- arrested on charges of obstruction of July 7 — Officer McCaslin respond- the scene of an accident and failure June 20 — Lt. Spencer respond- of North Parkwood. rested Falonda S. Ginyard on a charge justice, no driver’s license in posses- ed to the report of phone harassment to report an accident. ed to an automobile accident in the Aug. 3 — Officer Brandewiede of driving with a suspended license in sion, driving without a license and no in the 6100 block of East Edinburg. June 26 — Officer Brandewiede 4600 block of Kruger. A person was assisted Sedgwick County Fire De- the 4200 block of North Woodlawn. proof of insurance. July 7 — Lt. Spencer assisted a arrested Seth A. Collins on a charge of walking and a vehicle backed out of partment in the 6000 block of East July 25 — Officer Hutton respond- July 16 — Officer Hutton assisted citizen at 5500 E. 45th North. driving with a suspended license and a driveway and struck him. Clarendon. ed to the report of threats in the 6200 Wichita police with a disturbance at July 7 — Officer Swanson re- on Sedgwick County and Bel Aire war- June 20 — Lt. Griggs made con- Aug. 3 — Officer Brandewiede re- block of East Woodlow. A victim was 2323 N. Woodlawn. sponded to an alarm in the 3900 block rants in the 3800 block of North Oliver. tact with three suspects in the 4200 sponded to the report of a distressed threatened by suspects. July 16 — Officer Swanson re- of North Woodlawn Court. The alarm June 26 — Officer Swanson took block of North Westlake. raccoon in a driveway in the 6000 July 25 — Detective Pentecost sponded to an automobile accident at was false. block of East Memphis. conducted a traffic stop at 4500 N. 6218 E.37th North. July 6 — Detective Pentecost re- Aug. 3 — Officer Mavia trans- Woodlawn. A person was cited and July 16 — Officer Swanson responded to an audible alarm in the ported Michael S. Eubanks to the released. sponded to an alarm in the 4400 block 4800 block of North Homestead. Sedgwick County Jail on a 90-day mu- July 24 — Officer Brandewiede of North Auburn. July 6 — Detective Pentecost nicipal commitment order. conducted a traffic stop at 5400 E. July 16 — Officer McGuire re- found a traffic sign in the street in the Aug. 3 — Lt. Spencer responded 37th North. A person was cited for sponded to the report of an assault in 5000 block of East Willow Point. The to the report of found personal prop- driving with a suspended license and the 3800 block of North Oliver. Aaron sign was picked up and turned in as erty at 7651 E. Central Park. no proof of insurance. The vehicle tag Nelson was arrested on a charge of found property. The city of Wichita Aug. 3 — Officer Swanson re- was seized as well as the driver’s li- battery. took custody of the sign. sponded to an audible alarm in the cense. July 16 — Officer Steele respond- July 6 — Detective Pentecost re- 6200 block of East 37th North. The July 24 — Officer Hutton re- ed to the report of a trash dump at sponded to the report of dogs at large alarm was false. sponded to an audible alarm in the 9600 E. 53rd North. in the 4200 block of North Rushwood. Aug. 2 — Officer Brandewiede 4700 block of North Hillcrest. July 16 — Officer Swanson re- The dogs had tags. An owner was lo- responded to the report of a larceny July 24 — Officer Hutton responded to the report of larceny in cated but was not at home. Sedgwick in the 5400 block of East 45th North. sponded to an audible alarm in the the 4500 block of North Woodlawn. County Animal Control was notified. Two 28-foot ladders were stolen from 4700 block of North Hillcrest. A phone was taken. The suspect was July 5 — Detective Pentecost a worksite. July 24 — Officer Swanson as- located and the phone was returned checked on a fireworks mess left in Aug. 2 — Officer Brandewiede re- sisted EMS in the 7400 block of East to the owner. the street in the 6000 block of East sponded to a neighborhood dispute in Central Park. July 15 — Officer Hazelwood re- Clarendon. It appeared that someone the 6800 block of East Perryton. July 23 — Officer Brandewiede sponded to an automobile accident at attempted to clean up the mess. Aug. 2 — Lt. Spencer responded conducted a traffic stop at 3800 N. 4900 N. Woodlawn. July 5 — Officer Swanson took to the report of a raccoon at large in Oliver. Zackariah Maher Musleh was July 15 — Officer Hazelwood a message that Reuben J. Howard the 4300 block of North Woodlawn arrested on a Sedgwick County war- responded to the report of a person was arrested on a Bel Aire warrant by Court. rant and a City of Wichita warrant. receiving harassing phone calls in the Wichita police. Aug. 2 — Officer Swanson re- July 23 — Officer McGuire assist- 4300 block of North Rushwood. July 5 — Officer Swanson took a sponded to the report of threats in the ed a citizen at 500 E. Falcon. July 15 — Lt. Spencer took the message that Ronald B Davis Jr. was 6200 block of East Woodlow Drive. 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Butler honor roll A driver was killed in a late- four-door sedan had caught to recover the vehicle’s tag. the vehicle was northbound on Daily said the vehicle flipped Cassie Williams of Bel night fiery car wreck Aug. 15 fire when responding officers Daily said officers were able to Greenwich from 45th, when end over end before coming to Aire was named to the pres- in Bel Aire. arrived at the scene and the fire contact who the tag was issued just northeast of 45th, the ve- rest on its roof. ident’s honor roll at Butler Bel Aire Police Chief John was “well developed” when to. hicle crossed the center line and Daily said he wasn’t sure Community College for the Daily said a passerby called 911 emergency crews arrived. There were no passengers in entered the ditch on the west how much time had passed after spring 2011 semester. about 11:15 p.m. Aug. 15 and “Chances of any kind of the vehicle, he said. side of the road. the wreck before the passerby Students qualifying for reported a vehicle was turned rescue were minimal at best In late August, Daily said the The driver continued north saw the overturned vehicle and the president’s honor roll over in a ditch near 45th North to almost negated altogether,” investigation has yet to deter- in the ditch until the vehicle called 911. achieved a 4.0 grade point average.

— The Breeze staff City observes National Night Out Man hurt in motorcycle wreck A 27-year-old Bel Aire man was injured in a motorcycle wreck Aug. 14 on K-254. According to a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol, Maxwell Vane Meeker was riding westbound on K-254 over 45th North about 6 p.m. when he left the road and struck the guardrail on the bridge. Meeker was ejected Winners from the prize drawings are (from left) Amy from the motorcycle. He was Parnell, who received a $25 gift certiﬁcate to Simon transported to Wesley Medical Malls, and Dennis McKay and Kris Partridge, who each Center with serious injuries. received a $25 gift certiﬁcate to Gander Mountain. Meeker wasn’t wearing a helmet, the report said.

— Matt Heilman

Police chase ends in suicide What started as an investigation of suspicious activity in Bel Aire ended in a Sedgwick County fire Capt. Tony Tracy keeps kids cool by spraying them with water suicide in the early morning at Bel Aire’s celebration of National Night Out Aug. 2 at Fire Station No. 37. About hours of Aug. 13. 125 people attended the event, enjoying free food and games. Music was provided by The Guardian of the Ribbon Wichita When one of Bel Aire’s Journal Broadcast Group Oldies 107. Bob Vandergrift was the DJ. There were infor- Chapter brought out its pink fire- police officers tried to con- mation booths, Operation I-Dent-a-Kid, a bouncing inflatable and a dunk tank. Spon- truck to the Night Out. The group’s tact a suspicious person, a sors included Farmland Foods, Dillon’s, Party City, Office Max, QuikTrip, Schwan’s mission is to spread love, hope and car chase commenced, Bel LLC, Auto Craft, Guardians of the Ribbon, Sedgwick County sheriff, Family Video, awareness in support of women Aire Police Chief John Daily McConnell 22nd Air Squadron, Big Sky Inflatables and Bel Aire Area Seniors. with all forms of cancer. said. Daily said the driver, trying to outrun police, lost control of his vehicle driving south on Greenwich. In a ditch, a front tire deflated and the driver pulled over at 59th North and Greenwich. ByCouncil Matt Heilman memberthe cross-country journey completessas City area. The 72-mile ride charitablejust couldn’t go any further.” ridebike 303 miles from ride Clay Cen- Daily said the driver, a mapped out to raise money for was completed on the second He said he kept an eye on ter to Moberly, Mo. He decided 53- or 54-year-old white Over a four-day stretch in the Fuller Center for Housing, day. Austin said the route from his odometer and felt well until to cut out the final day of the male from Wichita, fa- late July, Bel Aire City Council a non-profit Christian minis- Manhattan to Lawrence that about the 60-mile mark. Austin ride because he felt he needed a tally shot himself as officers member David Austin com- try that works “to eliminate day was 77 miles long, but was joined by his father, John day to recover before having to prepared to approach his pleted a personal challenge to poverty housing conditions he didn’t have the stamina to Austin, who was good friends go back to work in Wichita. vehicle. raise money for a good cause. throughout the world.” complete the last five miles in with Millard Fuller, the founder Overall, Austin said the Austin biked more than 200 In four days, Austin rode the unfavorable conditions. of the Fuller Center for Hous- bike adventure was a success — Matt Heilman miles from Clay Center to a between 45 and 72 miles each “It was 108 degrees when I ing and Habitat for Humanity. in its goal to bring attention to small town north of Kansas day and took time to volunteer finally stopped,” Austin said. Austin said it was “cool” to the ongoing issue of poverty City, Mo., on one stretch of at a home-build site in the Kan- “It just got to the point where I have his dad along for the long throughout the country. ride and joked that he was glad “It really kind of re-ener- he was able to complete a few gized me to help out and to do more miles than his dad. more for others again,” Austin DEATHS Originally, Austin planned to said. IRVA GISHWILLER Norma (Riley) Mercer; honor- SHARLA PERRY in-law, Patricia and Blue Irva Ione Gishwiller, 92, of ary children, Kim and Dan Sharla R. Perry died Aug. Keeling; nieces, Tara (Keith) Manhattan, died July 30, 2011. Sullivan of Bel Aire, and Scott 22, 2011. Hibbert and Jana (John) Survivors include her daugh- and Donna Davis of Rose Hill; She was a retired office Svadlenka; and nephew, Bret ter and son-in-law, Jeanne and uncle, Richard and Sherill Mer- manager for Starflite Custom (Emily) Grady. Richard Urban of Bel Aire; son cer of Lawrence; aunts, Mary Manufacturing. She was a Memorial service was and daughter-in-law, Galen and Jo Powers of Winfield, and member of the Beta Sigma Aug. 27 at Broadway Mortu- Joan of Burnsville, Minn.; four Betty Lou Doherty of Mission; Phi Sorority and served as a ary Chapel. grandchildren; and five great- four honorary grandchildren; Bel Aire City Council mem- In lieu of flowers, memo- grandchildren. five honorary great-grandchil- ber from 1997 to 2001. rials have been established Service was Aug. 3 at Irvin- dren; and numerous cousins. Survivors include her with American Cancer Soci- Parkview Funeral Home. Visitation with the family parents, Charles and Janice ety and Victory in the Valley. was Aug. 18 at Downing and Perry; sister and brother- ROBERT MERCER Lahey Mortuary East. 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ByResidents Matt Heilman that the Belvoice Aire Senior Club supportquestion that she admitted was for2012 and recommended Bel that Airefelt the use of single-familySenior homes as about $1.3 Club million in temporary notes share some of the burden and politically incorrect. they do so in future budgets. dormitories didn’t fall in line with rules for improvements in the Rock Spring All of the chairs in the Bel established through the homeowners addition along 53rd North and Rock proposed considering lowering “How did we become the McCaleb said he was disap- association. Lasher and interim City Road near the new high school. Aire City Council chambers the club’s budget by $500. redheaded stepchild?” she pointed with a lack of support Attorney Alison McKinney Brown met •Approved the 2011 revised zon- were filled at the Aug. 2 meet- Terrebonne said he didn’t asked the council. for the Bel Aire Police Depart- to discuss the matter with Sunrise ing map of the city. ing, most of them occupied by know much about the senior Mayor Harold Smith said ment, where a proposed cut of Principal Dr. Robert Lindstetd. Vance •Approved revising the grievance supporters of the Bel Aire Se- organizations or their histories, City Manager Ty Lasher and $308,000 could result in the said he was disappointed residents section to the city’s personnel policy. weren’t included in the meeting. The policy now conforms to state per- nior Club, there to ensure that and didn’t realize the reason the council planned to look loss of three full-time officers Council member Gary Breault assured sonnel law. the club’s funding wasn’t cut. for the budget discrepancy more closely at the budget and a full-time administrative Vance that Lasher and the city attor- •Held a 54-minute executive ses- Of eight Bel Aire residents between the groups. discrepancy between the two assistant. ney would also be available to meet sion to discuss matters relating to who spoke during a public The group that spoke in sup- organizations. A final public hearing on the with residents. attorney-client privilege. No binding hearing on the 2012 budget at port of maintaining the senior He said the governing body budget took place on Aug. 8. •Approved the issuance of action was taken. City Hall, six spoke in support club’s budget also discussed planned to come up with a pro- Also at the Aug. 2 meeting, the of the senior club and maintain- the funding inequality between posal to cater to both organiza- council: •Heard from Olsen and resident ing the organization’s funding the senior club and the senior tions equitably by the end of Jack Vance who both live in the Bel from the city. center. the year. Aire Heights addition near Sunrise The senior club is a differ- Smith pointed out that the Council member Peggy Christian Academy. The men ad- ent organization than the Bel senior club actually started O’Donnell said she supported dressed a matter that was brought Aire Senior Center. to the council at the July 19 meet- in Bel Aire before the senior both organizations and didn’t ing, regarding the school’s use of Unlike the Bel Aire Senior center, but didn’t get in the plan on cutting the senior club’s residential homes in Bel Aire Heights Center, the Bel Aire Senior position to receive funds from budget. as dormitories for international stu- Club doesn’t receive county the county. Smith said there are Speaking on budget mat- dents. Residents in the development funds or hold an office at City only a few senior centers in the ters other than the city’s senior who addressed the council July 19 Hall. But the senior club does county, but many senior clubs organizations, residents Steve include about 60 members that also contribute in their Olsen and Mahlon McCaleb throughout the city. Last year, communities. also addressed the council. Ol- Bierocks the senior club received $2,300 Resident Ramona Becker sen wondered why the council from the city. isn’t a member of either senior wasn’t dedicating all of its land Senior club president group in Bel Aire, but she said sales toward paying off the Carolyn Smith approached the she has friends who are ac- principal of the land debt for council to assure that the club’s tive in the senior club and the funding wasn’t cut in 2012. She senior center. She questioned pointed out that the club has the funding inequality for the Christ 1303 E. 61st N. • Kechi previously voluntarily accepted groups. While acknowledging Lutheran cuts, understanding the city’s that the senior center receives a 806-9442 financial troubles. large chunk of its budget from Church ELCA She emphasized that the the county, she pointed out that 11am-7pm Mon-Sat senior club, which has been both groups include county res- Welcome! 12pm-6pm Sunday in Bel Aire since 1987, isn’t idents and said the senior center 8:45 • Contemporary Guitar just a social club and said the Service with Communion each Sunday wouldn’t exist if the senior club 10:30 • Traditional Service with Bring this ad in and group has worked well to pro- wasn’t established first. Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday vide services to its members. When it was her turn to ad- 9:45 • Adult Classes. 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