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 6 reezeJULY 2011 Complimentary copy SomeBy Matt r Heilmanesidents In large part due willing to the sale of about $1,260,000 to payto the interest onpay the allows proceedsmore from all land sales to 70 acres for a new starter home develop- land debt, $58,000 for the debt payment pay off part of the principal. Before they get too deep into crunch- ment along 53rd North and Rock Road on the Central Park pool, $568,000 in Based on the conservative, worst- Debt ing the numbers, Bel Aire city leaders near the new USD 259 high school, Bel special assessments and taxes on land, case scenario that projects zero land asked residents to give their input on the Aire has sold $800,000 worth of land and $223,000 for debt payment on City sales in 2012, Bel Aire would need to burdens 2012 budget. They got what they asked this year. Hall. make up about $800,000 in a $4 million for. This year’s sales put another dent in Bel Aire’s debt management plan, budget to meet the interest payment. The council and city staff wanted to the $19 million land debt, but there’s a presented by Mayor Harold Smith at the This means that if no city services Bel Aire know what services residents felt were long way to go. April 19 council meeting, calls for the are cut, residents can expect to pay most important and what they’d be will- The city owes $2,109,000 in debt city to dedicate 9 1/2 mills to the inter- budget ing to spend to keep these services. payments for 2012. This includes est payment on land debt in 2012 and See BUDGET, Page 2

Work to begin on starter

Developmenthomes near new school By Matt Heilman Progress continued on the city’s newest resi- dential development last month. The Bel Aire City Council in June approved infrastructure improvements as well as the plat for the Rock Spring starter home subdivision, which is southeast of the new Wichita high school near 53rd North and Rock Road. On June 21, the council approved six resolu- tions for construction on the development. In one extended motion, the council approved 53rd Street paving improvements, sewer improve- ments, water distribution system improvements, sidewalk improvements and water drainage improvements for Rock Spring, as well as paving improvements in the development. The resolutions started the process to see the plans for the housing addition become a reality.

See HOUSES, Page 6 Speed limit on I-135 Photos by Matt Heilman American Legion ride captain Terry Houck (left) presents a plaque to Bel Aire’s Lorna Geist (right) at a June 5 ceremony outside her home. The ceremony honored Geist’s son, Sgt. Thomas Bohall, who was killed in Afghanistan on May 26. Join- increases ing Geist is her daughter, Leslie, and husband, Keith Geist. to 75 mph Starting north of 85th North By The Breeze staff The speed limit on several stretches of Kansas Community honors highways, including a portion of I-135, will be raised to 75 mph on July 1. I-135 from one-half mile north of the 85th North interchange to I-70 near Salina will be raised from 70 mph to 75 mph. The new maximum speed limit was passed by By Matt Heilman school’s sion based at Fort Campbell, ing my job,’” Geist said. the 2011 Legislature, authorizing the secretary of soldier fromprincipal, Ky. Bel AireGeist said she was origi- transportation to consider any separated, multilane Dr. Robert Geist said her husband, nally taken aback when her son highway for the new speed limit. All of the routes n May 26, six soldiers Lindsted. Keith Geist, described Sgt. Bo- decided to join the Army, but chosen for the increased speed limit are freeways, were killed in the Her son hall well, saying “Thomas’ eyes she received some reassurance which have controlled access and interchanges. Kandahar Province of embarked on were always on the horizon.” from family. No expressways, which have at-grade intersec- O an even big- “He always wanted to go and “I had a brother who said, tions with cross traffic, were selected. A total of Afghanistan by an improvised ger adven- do,” Geist said. “He was very ‘Hey sis, you’re gonna know 807 miles of roadway will have the 75-mph speed explosive device. One of those ture when adventurous. That’s the kind of where he’s at and somebody’s limit. soldiers was 25-year-old Sgt. he enlisted kid he was. He loved not being gonna be looking out for him,’” KDOT will begin placing aluminum overlays Thomas A. Bohall, a Bel Aire in the Army tied down. We knew a long Geist said. with the new 75-mph speed limit to the existing native who graduated from Bohall in 2005. time ago he wasn’t going to be She said she had a couple 70-mph signs on June 30. high school in San Antonio. Geist said someone who had an office job of uncles who served in World The other highways include: Bohall attended seventh she couldn’t and would push papers.” War II and her family “isn’t •I-70 from the Colorado state line to just west and eighth grades at Bel Aire’s remember if her son was serv- Bohall’s sister, Leslie, lives unfamiliar with the military.” of Topeka in Shawnee County. Sunrise Christian Academy ing his third or fourth deploy- in Bel Aire with his mother and “But it’s different when it’s •I-35 from U.S. 50 just east of Emporia to a and spent his first two years of ment when he was killed, but stepfather. your own son,” she said. mile east of the Sunflower/Edgerton interchange in high school at Wichita Heights Sgt. Bohall served one tour Geist said the last time Bohall’s death occurred one Johnson County. before moving to Texas, his in Iraq before deployments to she saw her son was during day after his grandmother died. •U.S. 81 from I-70 near Salina north to K-106. mother and Bel Aire resident Afghanistan. Thanksgiving when he was Geist’s mother, Vivian Stafford, •U.S. 69 from six-tenths of a mile north of the Lorna Geist said. He was assigned to the 4th preparing to return to Afghani- died on May 25. north junction of U.S. 54 in Bourbon County to Geist said one of her son’s Battalion, 101st Aviation Regi- stan after he signed to stay on A little more than a week the 199th Street interchange in Johnson County. fondest memories at Sunrise ment, 15th Combat Aviation active duty. •The Kansas Turnpike from the Oklahoma state was his trip to Israel with the Brigade, 101st Airborne Divi- “He said, ‘Mom, I’m just do- See SOLDIER, Page 6 line to K-7 in Wyandotte County. PAGE 2 JULY 2011 • BEL AIRE BREEZE Heaping praise on those who

volunteerMost small towns across the United States are similar. Residents go about their daily lives without much thought of the communities in which they live. They pay their bills, take care of their families, have small talk with their neighbors. There aren’t many residents in small towns who have the time or interest to get involved with or even get to know the people around them or their communities. We understand that life in northern Sedgwick County is busy. Our residents work hard to pro- vide for their families. People are tired, they’re stressed and they just want to be left alone. We don’t blame residents for not wanting to be bothered after a long day or week at work. Tawny Kitaen didn’t do cartwheels on the Again on my Own” didn’t have all of its origi- Fortunately, there are many who don’t mind. Hair bands invade Hartman Arena We would like to commend the underappreci- hood of a car, but the show still went on, even nal members, but the most important piece, though only a couple thousand of us wit- lead singer David Coverdale, made it to Park ated handful of residents in Valley Center, Park nessed it. On May 26, former hair band kings City along with his golden locks of hair that City, Bel Aire and Kechi who are often just as Whitesnake and Warrant played to about a one- Heil extended down below his shoulders. tired and busy as their neighbors but still man- third capacity crowd at Hartman Arena. Coverdale had an energetic stage presence age to work to make their communities better. Accompanied by a friend from out of town on life for a 59-year-old, complete with borderline- Each of these communities has several com- mittees that help city leaders and staff with who shares my first name, I arrived at Hartman By Matt Heilman obscene gestures with the microphone stand. at about 6:45 p.m. and had no trouble finding As was the case with Warrant, the crowd went beautification, infrastructure improvements, fi- an empty parking space near the front of the wild to the old hits and simply clapped when a nancial advice and event planning, just to name arena. Not a good sign for concert promoters, seats ballooned the crowd to about 2,000 as new song was played. a few contributions. especially since our tickets said the show was the lights went out and the first chord from In the middle of a chorus to one of the new We see residents assist parks departments to supposed to start at 7 p.m. Warrant’s guitarist commenced the show. songs, Coverdale abruptly exited the stage and keep our city parks aesthetically pleasing. We We went in to the arena after a minor Sadly, original Warrant lead singer Jani left his guitarists and the drummer to put on see the stresses of budget season alleviated with delay from security and found our way to the Lane, perhaps better known now for his stint about 20 minutes worth of solos. residential input on how to work through it. We booth where concert T-shirts were sold. My on Celebrity Fit Club, is no longer with the It started out cool enough, but as the drum- see special events like this summer’s Kechi Fair, friend and I each got a sweet black and white band. According to the guy in the seat in front mer dropped his sticks and began to play Park City Salute to Freedom and the Bel Aire Whitesnake shirt with concert dates on the of mine, who looked like he would have been with his hands, I started to suspect that maybe Music and Moonlight event as well the Valley back for their “Forever More” tour to support about my age when Warrant was actually popu- Coverdale had a stomach ailment. Center Fall Festival in September seemingly their new album. lar, Lane was unable to stay sober and wasn’t After he emerged from backstage, he picked carried out without a hitch, powered by a strong On stage, there was big sign for Warrant fit to lead the band. up where he left off, almost as if he hadn’t corps of volunteers behind the scenes who don’t behind the drum kit that said “Rockaholic” The new head singer from an obscure early disappeared for what seemed like half of seek the spotlight. underneath the band name. “Just great,” I ’90s band called Lynch Mob took the micro- Whitesnake’s set. Again, most of these volunteers are career- thought. “Why are these guys who haven’t phone with an outstandingly mediocre pres- After Whitesnake concluded its set with one driven individuals who choose to carve out from been relevant in 20 years trying to push a new ence. As I expected, the 40-somethings around of its classic hits, “Still of the Night,” the mod- their busy lives enough time to stay involved. album?” me went wild with Warrant’s old hits, “Down est crowd’s approval reached a decibel level We don’t blame folks who don’t want to get I felt the same about Whitesnake of course, Boys,” “Heaven,” “Sometimes She Cries” and, beyond its size. involved in their communities. We just ask that but by the end of the night, I concluded that of course, their famous sleaze anthem “Cherry When the show was over and no arrests you take a moment to thank those who do. their new stuff was slightly more bearable than Pie.” were made, I tried to imagine how much differ- Warrant’s. In between their staples, the new front man, ent a Warrant and Whitesnake concert would — The Bel Aire Breeze After finding my seat, I sat and prayed that Robert Mason, asked the crowd if they were have been 23 years ago. Back to a magical Warrant and Whitesnake would limit the pain “ready to hear something off our new album.” time of Nintendos and short-shorts, long before of having to listen to “new material,” while a “Nobody cares about your new crap,” a guy either band was considered “washed up.” greatest hits album from Guns N’ Roses played below me yelled to the approval of everyone I envisioned the 40-somethings with less over the loud speaker. within earshot. weight and more hair losing control as a young The Bel Aire Breeze As we waited for the lights to go down, I Warrant concluded its set to moderate Tawny Kitaen did cartwheels on the hood of a felt bad for both bands with a t-ball game-sized applause while the crowd around me dis- car. Sadly, I was born two decades too late. Published monthly by Strunk Publishing LLC at P.O. crowd in their seats at 7 p.m. when the show cussed how the real show would start when Box 120, Valley Center, Kan. 67147. Publisher: Chris was supposed to start. About 40 minutes later, Whitesnake took the stage. The band, known Matt Heilman is a reporter for The Bel Strunk. Telephone: 316-755-0821. Fax: 316-755- about 500 seats on the floor finally filled up and for introducing the world to 1980s video vixen Aire Breeze. Reach him at 755-0821 or 0644. E-mail: [email protected]. The office a scattering of people throughout the stadium Tawny Kitaen in the video for “Here I Go [email protected]. is located at 210 W. Main, Valley Center, Kan.

to give up what’s been built could save about 7 1/2 mills, Economic advisory board tion to close the rec center was case scenario and promised Budget over the last 30 years. Most Lasher said. member and resident Ken Lee even discussed with the 2012 the council would do what it of the residents in attendance Bel Aire property owners agreed it was important for budget after residents sup- could to limit the tax impact Continued from Page 1 seemed to agree. pay about 18 1/2 mills for fire Bel Aire to keep its police de- ported the facility last year. without taking away services increased property taxes Lasher also pointed out that service from the county. partment, but he didn’t oppose Several residents discussed residents prioritized. between 18 and 19 mills. Cur- forfeiting the charter would A few residents who spoke making a few cuts. their belief that the rec center He admitted that for Bel rently, the city’s mill levy is be a complicated process that on the fire service issue He said that Bel Aire was part of the city’s identity Aire to keep its services in- 39.05 mills. wouldn’t eliminate all of its voiced opposition to dropping should have enough officers and said they were willing to tact, he’d likely have to break One mill is equal to about debt. Sedgwick County’s service to keep daily patrol of the city, pay the additional 4 mills to a promise he made three years $45,000, and costs the owner Council member Gary for Wichita’s. Residents said but didn’t need “three or four keep the facility open, even ago when he first ran for a of a $100,000 home $11.50 Breault pointed out that they didn’t want to see slower officers just sitting around.” though its expenses exceed spot on the council on a plat- per year. On June 18, Bel Wichita has its own budget response times and pay higher He also doesn’t want Bel Aire revenue by about $160,000. form of opposing tax hikes. Aire held the first of its two concerns and wouldn’t want to insurance costs. to have a reputation as a speed Lasher said there might Austin and resident Pat Mac- scheduled town hall budget bring on Bel Aire’s debt. “We would definitely make trap. also be options for the rec Donald urged fellow residents meetings. “I don’t even think Wichi- sure the rates wouldn’t go up Resident Terry Newman center to raise its user fees to to stay positive and concen- Residents responded, filling ta’s interested,” he said. before we did something like said he has stayed in Bel Aire bring in additional revenue. trate on Bel Aire’s promising the conference room on the After discussing the char- that,” Lasher said of the op- because of the police depart- The council emphasized future rather than the “doom first floor of City Hall. Mayor ter, residents began weighing tion to switch the fire service. ment, neighborhood fire ser- that nothing has been decided and gloom” of battling debt. Smith, City Manager Ty Lash- in on city services, primar- Residents next discussed vice and the rec center, which with the 2012 budget and the “Let’s be amateur sales- er, finance director Michelle ily the police department, the option to cut the police de- arguably drew the most sup- first town hall meeting was in- people and talk up Bel Aire,” Meyer and four of the five Sedgwick County fire service partment budget $343,000 by port at the June 18 meeting. tended to give them guidelines MacDonald said. “It’s a city council members were on and rec center. On a printed reducing the fleet and elimi- “That’s the three reasons as they start the process. Most wonderful place. Instead of hand to hear the input. budget proposal available to nating four full-time positions. we’ve stayed here and that’s of the residents who spoke speaking doom and gloom, The first question from residents, the city presented an One resident asked how much the three biggest cuts I see on supported a tax hike to save let’s sell Bel Aire and bring a resident was what would outline of what kinds of cuts the city could save by out- the sheet,” Newman said. city services, but didn’t want more people here.” happen if Bel Aire lost its could be possible if property sourcing police to Wichita or Regarding the rec center, to see the mill levy jump more Residents will have another charter and was incorporated taxes aren’t raised in 2012. the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s the city could save $220,000 than 9 or 10 mills. Koehler chance to weigh in at a second by Wichita. At one point last The first potential cut was Office. if they were to close the said he didn’t like tax increas- town hall meeting on June 28. year, Bel Aire had discussed the option for Bel Aire to Lasher said there wouldn’t facility and sell the building es, but understands the city’s The city council will hold that possibility. switch its fire service from be much of a cost savings for and grounds. Last year, the financial situation and didn’t a budget workshop July 12. A few residents wondered Sedgwick County to Wichita. county service and Wichita option to close the rec center oppose taking a slight hit in On July 19, the council will if forfeiting the charter was Sedgwick County Station No. likely wouldn’t be an option. was met with opposition at an order for Bel Aire to someday approve a draft of the budget still an option. After hearing 37 is in the heart of Bel Aire Kent Koehler was one of a early August council meeting put its debt behind it. and hold the first public hear- the council no longer con- in the 4300 block of North few residents who spoke in toward the end of the 2011 Residents thanked the ing. sidered giving up the charter, Woodlawn. support of the police depart- budget process. council and staff for accept- A second public hearing residents wondered why not. The closest Wichita sta- ment. The same group that spoke ing the public input. Council on the budget will be held Speaking for the council, tions are located at 17th and “Cutting our police is not up 10 months ago made itself member Dave Austin reiter- Aug. 2, followed by an Aug. Lasher said they didn’t want Woodlawn and K-96 and a good idea,” he said. “I’m heard again June 18. ated that the numbers pre- 8 workshop. The final 2012 to lose their status as Bel Aire Webb Road. If Bel Aire were willing to pay the additional Rec center volunteer Scott sented to the residents June budget will be adopted Aug. residents and didn’t want to switch its fire service, it mills.” Schul wondered why the op- 18 were based on the worst- 16.

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Notes from City Hall RecycleBank will be available to Bel Aire residents beginning July 1. To earn rewards for recycling with Waste Connections go to www.recyclebank.com or call 1-888-727-2978 to enroll. For more information, go to www.belaireks.gov. Bel Aire Recreation 5251 E. 48th North • www.belaireks.gov • 744-2700 Mon., Tue., & Thur. 8-8 •Wed. & Fri. 8-7 • Sat. 9-3 For more information on these or any Bel Aire Recreation Programs call 744-2700. X-BOX CONNECT This is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class A new X-Box Connect gaming system is now that incorporates Latin and international music available for use at the Rec Center thanks and dance movements, creating a dynamic, to donations from the Bel Aire Lions Club, exciting, exhilarating, and effective fitness Sam’s Club, and the Bel Aire Senior Center. system. A ZUMBA class known as a ZUMBA The virtual video game is available during Fitness-Party combines fast and slow rhythms scheduled times for members and day fee users. that tone and sculpt the body using an aerobic/ fitness approach to achieve a unique blended COED OUTDOOR SOCCER balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits. This will be for ages 4-11. The registration Classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays Elvis in the Moonlight deadline for Residents will be August 5, from 6:00-7:00 pm. You can join at any time! Bel Aire resident and Elvis impersonator Marshall Matthews puts on a show for the and Non-Residents may sign up on August New spots have opened and the class will move June 18 crowd at the Music and Moonlight event. Matthews, who travels across 6 as space allows. Games will be played to the gym beginning May 2nd. the country performing as Elvis, plans to put on a full, free concert for fellow Bel on Saturdays September 10 – October 22. Aire residents at a later date. Practices will be set up by the coaches on TAEKWONDO weeknights beginning the week of August 29. We are accepting registrations for ages 5 & up. Classes meet on Monday from 5:00-6:00 pm; COED FLAG FOOTBALL Tuesday & Thursday from 7:10-8:10 pm.; and Bel Aire Budget Schedule Bel Aire will once again be teaming up with the Fridays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. These are great Valley Center Recreation Commission for flag classes for beginners to black belts. July 12 — Budget workshop football. Practices will be held at the respective July 19 — Approve draft of the budget and home location with games being played at YOGA both sites. Registration deadline for Residents Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays hold the first public hearing is August 12 and Non-Residents may sign up from 6:10-7:10 pm. You will need to provide Aug. 2 — Second public hearing on August 13 as space allows. Flag football your own yoga mat. is for boys and girls in the 3rd - 6th grades. Aug. 8 — Final budget workshop FITNESS CENTER (ages 16 & up) Games will be played on Monday, Tuesday, Aug. 16 — Adopt the 2012 budget The Fitness Center consists of elliptical cross or Thursday evenings or Saturday morning. A trainers, treadmills, recumbent bike, multi- weeknight practice will be set up by the coach station weight machine, and free-weights. beginning the week of August 29. There is no charge for pass holders, or it is ZUMBA available with the purchase of a daily pass. Bel Aire Senior Center All events are held at the Bel Aire Senior Center, 7651 E. Central Park Ave., ZUMBA is at the Bel Aire Recreation Center! unless otherwise noted and are for ALL SENIORS living in or near Bel Aire. For more information on these or any Bel Aire Recreation Programs The center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and has library books to check out, call 744-2700. places to study or do research and computers for use. For more information about the center and its activities, contact Rick Eberhard, Senior Director, at either 744-2451, extension 121, or [email protected]. Beginning Jan. 1, Officer hours are 9 Central Park Swimming Pool a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday(Excluding holidays, special events or senior-related meetings.) 7350 E. Central Park Ave. 744-7331 Any senior can belong to or attend more than one senior center/club in Sedgwick County FEE INFORMATION POOL HOURS GROUP Sr. Breakfasts Friday, 9 a.m. except on Breakfast & Learn Summer Passes WEEKDAYS SWIMMING LESSONS Days, McDonalds 3527 N. Rock Rd. Buy your own breakfast. Individual Swim Lessons 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Members — $30/session Men’s Fellowship Coffee Every Monday, 10 a.m, Bel Aire Sr. Center, all men over 55 invited Bridge Every Tuesday, 1 p.m. (ages 12 and over) Open Swim 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Non-Members — $37.50/session $50 remaining season Swim Lessons 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Aerobics NEW TIME Every Wednesday, 9 a.m. MORNING SESSIONS Oil Painting Classes Every Thursday, 1-4 p.m., Cost Family WEEKENDS Session Dates: 7/5-7/15, & (2 adults & dependent Saturday & Sunday 7/18-7/29 Be watching for more details and sign up today for weekly electronic news and events by contacting children residing in the Pool Hours 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Times: 11 - 11:45 a.m. & Sr. Director Rick Eberhard @ [email protected] home) POOL HOURS ARE SUBJECT 12 - 12:45 p.m. July 4th – Enjoy the holiday with family members and friends. No potluck dinner – see event on July $75 remaining season TO CHANGE EVENING SESSIONS 11th. Daily Fees Session Dates: 7/5-7/15, & July 6th – Senior Advisory Board Meeting at 6:30 PM Under age 12 POOL RENTALS 7/18-7/29 July 7th – Kansas Forum on “Medicaid Reform Seminar” @ 1:30 PM – location TBA by KS Governor’s (must be accompanied by Have your next party at the pool! Time: 7 - 7:45 p.m. Office or contact Sr. Directors Office. adult) Rental packages are available July 8th – Special Breakfast & Learn event @ 9 AM at Senior Center – Guest Speaker Kathy Udelhofen with $2/day after normal business hours. PRIVATE Faith Home Care discussing a fun and preventative program about “The Risk of Falling, Fracturing and Over age 12 Rentals are subject to availability. SWIMMING LESSONS Hospitalization.” $3/day Up to 25 patrons — $40/hr Private swimming lessons are July 8th – Senior Fun Night @ 7 pm in the Senior Center. Bring your favorite card or board game/s and Over 25* patrons — $60/hour available by appointment and are some finger food or snacks to share. Complimentary drinks will be provided. *Limit of 50 patrons subject to availability. July 9th – Senior Red Hats Society Meeting – Call 744.0217 for details. July 9th & 10th – American Indian Festival at Century 2 Expo Hall in downtown Wichita. Call Senior Director for car pooling or ride information. Tickets - (Cost) July 11th – Bel Aire Sr. Ctr. Intergenerational Summer Family Picnic @ Sedgwick County Park – 6501 West Bel Aire Senior Club 21st St. North @ Horseshoe Shelter House from 5 PM to 9 PM. RSVP’s are needed in advance as the Activities are held at 4551 N. Auburn unless otherwise noted. Those 55-plus are welcome to participate. meat (only) will be catered. Supper served at 6:30 PM – each family is asked to bring a large covered dish For information on programs and services for seniors, contact Vicki Shepard, Tri-City Senior Director, at (for 8 people) to compliment fried chicken. Ice tea and water provided. 744-1199. The club is self-governed and activities benefit all participating seniors. July 11th – Central Park HoA Board Meeting @ 7 PM at the Senior Center. Free computer class Monday 10:00 AM Park City Senior Center July 12th – TOPS Club meeting @ 10 AM with special speaker Sarah Taylor, SG CO Extension Agent Free Line Dance lessons Wednesday 2:30 PM Park City Senior Center discussing “Getting a Good Nights Sleep.” Public is invited. TOPS Membership Drive starts July 1st Square Dance Lessons and Dancing 6:30 PM every Thursday – be watching for details. (except 3rd Thursday of the month) Park City Senior Center July 16th – “Dinner with Friends” @ 5:30 PM at Savute’s Italian Restaurant located at 3303 North Broad- Dances—Saturdays 1st, 2nd, 3rd,& 5th Saturday of each month At Park City Senior Center. way in Wichita. Call Vicki at 744-1199 for details July 19th – “Drums Across Kansas” a Drum & Bugle Contest @ 7 PM @ WSU Cessna Stadium – Tickets NEW Dances 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month with Kenny Pruitt Band cost $10.00 in advance. Performances by nationally known drum and bugle corps – RSVP by July 13th for information call 755-9849 to Sr. Director for ticket purchases from Starkey. July 22nd – Light Sr. Supper @ 6 PM for $6.00 pp with a RSVP to Sr. Director; at 7 PM our monthly July 5, 8:30 AM Breakfast at Jimmie Egg Rock Rd & 21st Senior Pitch Party will start, bring a snack or finger food to share with others. Complimentary drinks July 11, 10:00 AM Board Meeting will be provided. 11:30 AM Lunch at MBCC—Salad Bar & Grill July 26th - @ 12 Noon to 4:30 PM a special workshop “Take a Walk in the Shoes of the Chronologically 2106 N. Amidon, Suite 20A Gifted” will be presented at the SG. CO. Extension Center located at 7001 W. 21st St. North in 4H Hall. July 20, 10:00 AM Men’s Coffee at Braums For more info visit www.cpaaa.org or call 316.660.5120. July 20, 2:00 PM Ladies Tea/Coffee at Braums July 27th – Senior Bunko Games @ 7 PM in the Senior Center. July 25th, 6:00 PM Covered Dish Dinner Hosts: Vyrn & Chris Slaby Special Events Coming Up in August at the Senior Center: Program: “Preparing for Miss Kansas” August 3rd - A Special T-Shirt Quilt Class @ 1 PM by SG. CO. Extension Agent. For information on senior activities or resources contact August 15th - A special Class of the Beauty & History of Buttons by SG. CO. Extension Agent. Tri-City Senior Director Vicki Shepard at 744-1199 August 17th - Red Cross Community Wide Blood Drive from 12 Noon to 6 PM. PAGE 4 JULY 2011 • BEL AIRE BREEZE POLICE REPORTS June 17 – Detective Pentecost rested Anthony C. Zieman on an Au- false. Woodlawn. conducted a traffic stop at 5000 E. gusta Department of Safety warrant May 29 – Officer Toomey re- May 27 – Officer Steele assisted 37th North. A person was cited for at 5500 E. 37th North. sponded to the report of a lost adult EMS at 4500 N. Woodrow. driving with a suspended license. June 3 – Officer Hutton respond- in the 4000 block of North Westlake May 26 – Officer McGuire re- June 17 – Detective Pentecost ar- Bel Aire police completes ed to the report of domestic violence Court. Officers located the person. sponded to an alarm in the 6500 rested Russell E. Bennett on a charge in the 5700 block of East Memphis. May 28 – Officer McGuire ar- block of East Danbury. The alarm was of driving with a suspended license June 3 – Officer Steele responded rested Israel Loranzo-Lamora on a false. and on a Wichita Police Department Click it or Ticket campaign to the report of possible street racers charge of driving with a suspended May 26 – Officer McGuire re- warrant at 3800 N. Woodlawn. The Bel Aire Police Department participated in the at 9800 E. 37th North. license and an insurance violation at sponded to the report of a distur- June 17 – Officer McGuire re- 2011 Click it or Ticket campaign along with other law June 3 – Officer Hazelwood ar- 5000 N. Woodlawn. bance at 4200 N. Westlake Drive. sponded to an alarm in the 4100 enforcement agencies from across the state. The program rested Ashley Dutton on a City of Bel May 28 – Officer McCaslin re- May 26 – Officer Foxx responded block of Edinburg. The building was aims to reduce the number of preventable deaths and inju- Aire warrant at 7651 E. Central Park. sponded to an alarm in the 3800 to the report of a disturbance in the secure. June 2 – Detective Pentecost block of North Hillcrest. The alarm 4300 block of Eagle Lake. June 17 – Officer Steele re- ries that occur when unbelted drivers and passengers are took the report of a lost Kansas li- was false. May 26 – Officer Foxx respond- sponded to the report of vandalism in involved in traffic crashes. The Click it or Ticket campaign cense plate decal in the 5300 block May 28 – Officer Hazelwood re- ed to the report of a suspicious the 4400 block of North Auburn. was from May 23 through June 5. of Ashton. sponded to an audible alarm in the person in the 4400 block of North June 17 – Officer McGuire re- The 2011 Click it or Ticket campaign was successful June 2 – Officer Hazelwood as- 6300 block of East 37th North. The Rushwood. sponded to a burglary in the 6200 in educating the motoring public on the importance of sisted EMS in the 6400 block of East alarm was false. May 26 – Officer Steele respond- block of East 37th North. Rodeo. May 28 – Officer Hutton arrested ed to an alarm in the 6300 block of June 17 – Officer Brandewiede seatbelt usage, Bel Aire police said. June 2 – Officer Hazelwood took Kevin Ikou on a charge of DUI in the East Crestmark Street. conducted a traffic stop in the 5500 The Bel Aire Police Department had three officers vol- the report of vandalism to an auto- 4200 block of North Oliver. May 26 – Lt. Griggs responded block of East 37th North. Derrick L. unteer to work a total of 31 hours on the campaign, which mobile at 5700 E. Hanover. May 28 – Officer Foxx issued to the report of a person driving the Matthews was arrested on a charge is funded by the Kansas Department of Transportation. A June 2 – Officer Hazelwood re- traffic citations for no insurance and wrong way in the 3800 block of North of driving with a suspended license sponded to an automobile accident at driving with a suspended license at Edgemoor. Officers checked the area and on two City of Wichita warrants. total of 59 traffic citations were issued — 39 adult seat- 3700 N. Woodlawn. 4600 N. Woodlawn. and did not locate the vehicle. June 17 – Officer McCaslin as- belt violations, 15 violations categorized as other and five June 2 – Lt. Spencer responded May 27 – Officer McGuire re- May 25 – Detective Pentecost sisted Sedgwick County Fire Depart- speeding violations. to an automobile accident at 3700 N. sponded to an alarm in the 5800 assisted the Sedgwick County Sher- ment in the 4200 block of North A number of motorists were stopped during the cam- Woodlawn. block of East 53rd North. The alarm iff’s Office in the 14700 block of East Country Lane. paign for violation of the newly adopted primary seatbelt June 2 – Lt. Spencer responded was false. 45th North with an audible alarm. June 16 – Officer Brandewiede to alarm in the 6000 block of East May 27 – Officer Hutton cited a May 25 – Officer Swanson re- responded to a larceny in the 5900 law, which carries a fine of $5 for adults in the city. 37th North. The alarm was false. person on a charge of driving with sponded to the report of a burglary block of East 37th North. A vending June 1 – Officer McCaslin ar- a suspended license at 3800 N. in the 4700 block of North Oliver. machine was damaged. — The Breeze staff rested Jason E. McAdam on a Bel Aire June 14 – Officer Brandewiede court commitment at the station. responded to an alarm in the 6600 May 31 – Officer Brandewiede block of East Summerside. The alarm arrested Dominique L. Payne on a was false. June 11 – Officer McGuire assist- N. Oliver. The gun was returned to charge of driving with a suspended June 14 – Detective Pentecost ed Derby police with checking for a the owner. license in the 5500 block of East 37th took the report of a semi knocking subject in the 6500 block of East Ro- June 5 – Officer McCaslin re- North. down a stop sign in the 7900 block deo. Officer did not locate the person sponded to the report of a civil dis- May 31 – Officer Swanson took of East 53rd North. City crews put the June 11 – Officer McGuire assist- turbance in the 5900 block of East the report of a vehicle parked in front stop sign back. ed Sedgwick County EMS in the 4000 Clarendon. of a mailbox in the 5700 block of East June 14 – Detective Pentecost block of North Eagle Lake Drive. June 5 – Officer Steele conduct- Hanover. responded to an alarm in the 6000 June 11 – Officer Foxx assisted ed a traffic stop at 45th North and May 31 – Officer Foxx issued traf- block of East Summerside Place. The an off-duty Wichita police officer by Greenwich. fic citations at 4400 N. Woodlawn. alarm was false. stopping a person driving erratically June 5 – Officer Toomey assisted May 31 – Officer Foxx conducted June 14 – Detective Pentecost re- in the 4300 block of North Webb. Sedgwick County EMS at 6000 E. a traffic stop at 4400 N. Edgemoor. sponded to an automobile accident in June 9 – Officer McGuire re- Danbury. May 30 – Officer Hutton con- the 3700 block of North Woodlawn. sponded to the report of domestic June 4 – Officer Brandewiede ducted a traffic stop at 6900 E. 45th June 13 – Detective Pentecost violence in the 6500 block of East took the report of larceny from an North. Brent Allen was arrested on a responded to the report of larceny Rodeo. automobile in the 6300 block of East Park City Bench warrant. from a vending machine in the 4000 June 9 – Officer McCaslin took 44th North. May 30 – Officer Hutton con- block of North Woodlawn. a miscellaneous report in the 5800 June 5 – Officer McGuire issued ducted a traffic stop in the 3600 block June 13 – Officer Swanson re- block of East Perryton. citations to a person on charges of of North Oliver. Officer issued traffic sponded to the report of larceny from June 9 – Officer Foxx responded driving with a suspended license and citations for driving with a suspended an automobile in the 600 block of to an audible alarm in the 5000 block a seatbelt violation. license and no proof of insurance. Quail Ridge. of East 61st North. The building was June 3 – Officer McGuire took a May 29 – Officer Brandewiede June 13 – Officer Hutton re- secure. report of larceny from an automobile transported a person to the Sedgwick sponded to the report of a hit-and- June 9 – Officer Foxx assisted on East 41st North. County Jail and issued a citation on run accident at 5910 E. 37th North. EMS in the 4800 block of Chapel June 3 – Officer Foxx issued cita- a charge of driving with a suspended June 13 – Officer Steele issued View. tions to a person for driving with a license at 4700 N. Krueger. citations to two people for possession June 8 – Detective Pentecost as- suspended license and failing to se- May 29 – Officer Hutton respond- of marijuana at 5700 N. Webb. sisted EMS in the 4200 block of St. cure a load at 4800 E. 37th North. ed to an alarm in the 4500 block of June 13 – Officer Toomey as- James. June 3 – Detective Pentecost ar- North Westlake Court. The alarm was sisted Sedgwick County EMS and Fire June 8 – Officer Swanson re- Department in the 6800 block of East sponded to the report of a suspicious Odessa. person in the 4800 block of East Wil- June 12 – Officer Brandewiede low Point. Officer contacted a person responded to the report of cattle at who lives in the area. Everything was large at 5500 N. Woodlawn. The own- OK. er was on scene and the cattle were June 7 – Officer McCaslin received placed back into the pasture. a wallet found by a city employee at June 12 – Officer Brandewiede 4300 N. Woodlawn. The owner was arrested Monica Chanel on a charge located and the wallet and contents of driving with a suspended license at were returned. 6200 E. 37th North. June 7 – Officer Swanson took June 12 – Officer Swanson took a the report of a trash dump at 4057 message that Wichita police arrested N. Woodlawn. Sue Scott on a Bel Aire warrant. June 5 – Officer Brandewiede re- June 12 – Officer Steele arrested sponded to an alarm in the 7800 block Kevin J. Frankamp on two citation of Turquoise. The alarm was false. warrants through the City of Wichita June 5 – Officer Swanson took at 5600 N. Webb. the report of a found BB gun at 3847

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To qualify for An 18-year-old Bel 21 Bel Aire City Council her former colleagues on the Terrebonne said he met which goes back further than this achievement, a student Aire motorcyclist was meeting. Longtime resident council. Marlier several years ago the city’s incorporation. must complete 12 credit hurt in a crash May 31 on and 12-year council member On June 21, Mayor Harold when he served on his first “She will be missed,” hours and have attained a I-135. Carolyn Marlier lost her fight Smith and four council mem- term of the city council and Austin said. grade point average of 3.5 The Kansas Highway with cancer, two months bers expressed their appre- was impressed with her at- Similar messages were or better. The following Bel Patrol said Christian T. after falling short in her bid ciation for Marlier’s service tention to detail and genuine shard by council members Aire students have been Banzhaf was taken to to win a fourth term on the and sadness of her death. concern for her city. Gary Breault and Dave Sly. named to the list: Abbera Wesley Medical Center council. “Carolyn loved this city Terrebonne said his Council member Peggy Baig, Kimberly Brandt and with injuries after his After she lost her re- and was committed to mak- thoughts and prayers are with O’Donnell was absent from Ton-Vinh Nguyen. motorcycle went out of election bid to Moe Terre- ing it an even better commu- Marlier’s family. the June 21 meeting. ††† control and struck a con- Pittsburg State Univer- crete barrier wall near the sity has released the spring Pawnee exit. 2011 Honor Roll. The The wreck happened following Bel Aire students about 7 a.m. Banzhaf was Blood drive at City Hall are included: Amanda wearing a helmet. To assist the American Red Cross, the Orloske, all-A scholastic Bel Aire Senior Center hosted a commu- honors; Hannah Hunsinger, — The Breeze staff nity-wide blood drive June 10 at Bel Aire dean’s scholastic honors; City Hall. Senior Center director Rick and Lauren Smith, all-A Eberhard said he hoped the space at City scholastic honors. Council OKs Hall, which serves as a meeting place for ††† seniors, could be used as a routine site Matthew Sondergard has utility policy for blood donations, giving residents of achieved the rank of Eagle The Bel Aire City northeast Sedgwick County a place to do- Scout, the highest rank in Council approved in nate without having to drive to downtown the Boy Scouts of America. June a revised city utility Wichita. He is the son of Rod and policy. With the revised “We’ve got an excellent facility here to Kimberly Sondergard, Bel policy, the city’s staff has do this,” Eberhard said. Aire, and the grandson the discretion to waive Before the June 10 blood drive at the of Dorothy Sondergard, the $150 reconnection fee senior center, Eberhard said there was a also of Bel Aire. He is a for utilities in extenuat- blood drive at Bel Aire’s Catholic Care member of Troop 524 at ing circumstances where Center in December and a blood drive in Eastminster Presbyterian otherwise dependable Kechi in May. Matt Heilman Church and is a senior at customers either forget or Bel Aire City Manager Ty Lasher donates blood for the American Red Trinity Academy. are unable to pay a bill. — Matt Heilman Cross June 10 at Bel Aire City Hall. The revised utility policy was also adjusted for trash fees with Waste Connections and will al- DEATHS low customers more than one trash or recycle cart if VIVIAN STAFFORD (Bronna) great-grandchildren, two economics teacher and former Topeka; grandchildren, Tyler needed. A 95-gallon cart is Vivian Ruth (Martin) Staf- Stafford of great-great-grandchildren. Bel Aire City Councilwoman. Marlier and Michelle Ha- $13.55 per month, while a ford, 92, died May 25, 2011. Goddard, Visitation was May 31 at She was married to Donald bash; great-grandchild, Justin 65-gallon cart costs resi- She was born in rural Mad- Leslie Baker Funeral Home, Valley Marlier July 5, 1964. Turner; unborn great-grand- dents $11.65 per month. ison, Kan. to Charles Lorenzo (Robbin) Center. Service was June 1 She was preceded in death daughter, Lillyanna Habash; Residents are not permit- Martin and Cora Myrle (Joy) Stafford of at Fairview Cemetery, Olpe, by her husband, Donald; par- many nieces, nephews, great ted to have trash outside Martin. Wichita, Kan. ents, Weldon and Stella Settle; nieces, great nephews and of their carts if they have She was preceded in death and Lorna Memorials may be desig- infant brother, Delbert. cousins. 65-gallon carts. Recycling by her husband, Edward (Keith) nated to AgapéCare Cradle, Survivors include her son Visitation and celebration fees were reduced from $4 Stafford; daughter, Janet Ione Geist of P.O. Box 704, Wichita, KS and daughter-in-law, Craig of life service was June 24 at per cart to $3.75 per cart. Stafford; brothers, Ralph and Bel Aire; 67201. Baker Funeral Home and Cindy Marlier of Wichita; Pine Valley Christian Church. Charles Martin; sisters, Helen Stafford brothers, of Valley Center has charge. daughter, Cathy Marlier of Memorials to Pine Valley — Matt Heilman Honeycutt, Dorothy Jones and Clyde Wichita; brother and sister- Christian Church, 5620 E. Zella Baysinger. (Gail) CAROLYN MARLIER in-law, Leon and Char Settle 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67208 Survivors include her Martin of El Dorado, and Carolyn A. Marlier, 72, of Red Wing, Minn.; sister and Harry Hynes Memorial children, Gerald (Joan) Staf- Howard Martin of Dumas, died June 20, 2011. and brother-in-law, Joan Hospice, 313 S. Market St., ford of Omaha, Neb., Eugene Texas; 11 grandchildren, 20 She was a retired home and Duane Shufelberger of Wichita, KS 67202-3805. CHURCH HIGHLIGHTS Christ Lutheran Church Bible study are at 7 p.m. 682-1597 or visit at www. is 744-1221, its website True Life Church tional service at 10:30 and Sunday contemporary For more information, call fairmountuccc.org. is www.kechiumc.org True Life Church meets at youth group activities from 4 guitar service with commu- Melvan Adair at 744-7091. and its e-mail address is Circle Greenwich Elementary to 6 p.m. nion is at 8:45. Traditional Gospel Assembly [email protected]. (just north of K-96 on Green- E-mail uumc2220@uumc. service with communion first Crossroads Church Sunday praise band and wich Road). Coffee, juice net; phone 686-6765. Rev. and third Sunday is at 10:30. Friends Church Located at 4230 N. Oliver worship are at 9:03 a.m. Sun- and donuts are served early Phil Shull is the pastor. Adult classes are at 9:45 a.m. Crossroads Friends in Bel Aire, service times are day school is at 10. Worship Sundays. There are activi- There is no children’s Sunday Church meets at Stucky 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. is at 11. ties with the TLC Kids Zone Send your church’s upcom- School during the summer. Middle School (east from Bible study is 7 p.m. Mon- from children from birth ing events and service times The church is located at 45th North and Hillside) at day. Prayer service is 7 p.m. Park City Church through fifth grade. True Life to legals@arkvalleynews. 5356 N. Hillside (53rd North 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. Tuesday. Praise and worship of the Nazarene Church has gospel-centered com or call 755-0821. and Hillside) across from The church has Crossroads is 7 p.m. Wednesday. Sunday school for all contemporary music and Heights High School. Kids and Crossroads Cribs Phone number is 744- ages is at 9:30 a.m. Worship biblical messages delivered Find the church online ministry areas, as well as 1502. Rev. Gary D. Green is and children’s church are by Norm Duncan. at www.christ-lutheran.org; contemporary music, relevant the pastor. at 10:45. Wednesday Bible For more information, Christ e-mail [email protected]. Bible teaching and a laid- study for adults begins with call 978-9292 or visit www. Lutheran com. Call the office at 744- back, friendly atmosphere. Greenwich United sandwiches and chips at 6:15 experienceTLC.com. 1242 for more information. Lead pastor is David Nor- Methodist Church p.m. Church ELCA man and associate pastor is Sunday worship service is The church is located at University United Welcome! Church of the Jeff Mullen. at 9 a.m. Fellowship and cof- 2100 E. 61st North in Park Methodist Church 8:45 • Contemporary Guitar Resurrection Call the church office at fee following the service. City. The church is located Service with Communion each Sunday Church of the Resurrec- 361-0407 or visit it online at Pastor Natalie can be across from the Wichita State 10:30 • Traditional Service with tion (Roman Catholic) is www.crossroadswichita.com. reached at 773-2300 or 744- Pine Valley University campus at 21st Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday located at 4910 N. Woodlawn 0203. Christian Church and Yale. 9:45 • Adult Classes. No Children’s in Bel Aire. Fairmount United Pastor Natalie is at the The church is located at Sunday activities include Sunday School during summer Masses for the Lord’s Day Church of Christ church from 5:30 a.m. to 1 5620 E. 21st North. Sun- adult and youth educational 53rd North & Hillside, Wichita are 5:30 p.m. Saturday and The church welcomes a p.m. Thursdays. day school is at 9 a.m. with classes at 9:15 a.m., tradi- 744-1242 • www.christ-lutheran.org 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. new minister, Rev. Larry Visit the church online at worship at 10:15. For more Weekday Masses are 8 a.m. Young. Greenwichksumc.org. information call 685-2421. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Visit the newly renovated The church is located and Friday; also at 6:30 p.m. building at 1605 Fairmount about a mile south of K-254 Wednesday. in Wichita (1 block south and on Greenwich Road. Resurrection Catholic 1 block east of Hillside and School has students from 17th N.). Kechi United preschool through eighth Sunday worship is at Methodist Church Bierocks grade. 10:30 a.m. which includes Located at 4533 E. 61st The parish/school website Children’s Church. Sunday North in Kechi, the Rev. is www.resurrectionwichita. School begins at 9:30. Guy E. Rendoff is the pas- com. Phone number is 744- For more information, call tor. Church phone number 2776. Rev. Sherman A. Orr is the pastor.

Community Kechi United Methodist Church 1303 E. 61st N. • Kechi Bible Chapel invites all children ages 4- completed 4th 806-9442 The church is located at grade to get cookin’ at Shake It Up Cafe’: Where Kids Carry Out God’s Recipe 11am-7pm Mon-Sat 4551 Auburn, south of 45th Explore & experience recipes for living out North between Oliver and God’s word. 12pm-6pm Sunday Woodlawn, in Bel Aire. The fun begins July 11th & ends July 14th from 9:00 Worship service and a.m. to noon at Kechi UMC, 4533 East 61st Street North. breaking of the bread are at The recipe at our cafe’ includes heaping helpings of Bible Bring this ad in and 9 a.m., with Bible study and fun & special servings of creative crafts, food science & enjoy a FREE can of Sunday school at 10:30 on great music. To be part of all the excitement, call the church pop with your order office at 744-1221 or visit the church’s website at Sundays. www.kechiumc.org. Wednesday prayer and www.arkvalleynews.com PAGE 6 JULY 2011 • BEL AIRE BREEZE

sergeant at arms, ride captain veterans, wanted to reach out in spirit.” their condolences shortly some support of tribute to Soldier and Patriot Guard Kansas to part of Bohall’s family “to Bohall’s body was buried after she learned of her him,” Geist said. “And, of state captain Terry “Dark- honor and respect his sacri- June 8 at Fort Sam Houston son’s death. Although the course, they’re all vets. This Continued from Page 1 horse” Houck led a ceremony fice to his country.” in San Antonio. Geist said funeral was three days away was more moving than I ever after Bohall was killed, about where he presented Bohall’s Houck said it was also her son had a lot of friends in another state, the Legion could have imagined. … It 70 Wichita-area members of mother, his stepfather and his important to remember the in San Antonio, where he honored Bohall June 5 with has blessed my socks off. It’s the American Legion Rid- sister with a plaque, chal- other five soldiers who were lived with his father while he what his mother called “a been an amazing evening.” ers parked their motorcycles lenge coin, certificate and killed alongside Bohall. After finished his last two years of condolence ride.” In recognition of Bohall outside his mother’s Bel Aire embroidered flag. Houck called out each of high school. “Whereas the funeral and his sacrifice, flags were home on June 5. Houck said the Legion the six names, a fellow rider Geist said the American wasn’t going to be held here, flown at half-staff June 7 and American Legion Riders riders, which include military responded by saying, “Here, Legion contacted her to send they still wanted to offer 8.

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