Positive COVID-19 case numbers in Geary County surged upward over this past weekend.&nbsp; There were 44 new positive cases and 21 recovered cases reported by&nbsp; the Health Department. Active cases in the county totaled 76.

Since the pandemic began there have been 556 confirmed positive cases and 475 total recovered cases.&nbsp;

One person&nbsp; from Geary County is hospitalized and five people have died.

Positive COVID-19 case numbers in Geary County surged upward over this past weekend.&nbsp; There were 44 new positive cases and 21 recovered cases reported by&nbsp; the Health Department. Active cases in the county totaled 76.Since the pandemic began there have been 556 confirmed positive cases and 475 total recovered cases.&nbsp;One person&nbsp; from Geary County is hospitalized and five people have died.

COVID-19 cases rise in Geary County

Therese Hoff has dedicated four decades of service to Geary County. Hoff, currently Deputy County Clerk, was among the many employees recognized for years of service on Monday.&nbsp;

Honored for 35 years of service were Steve Opat, County Counselor, and Teresa Dixon from the Treasurer's Office.

Other employees honored along with years of service included Ed Wheeler Jr. Court Trustee 25 years, Justin Floberg&nbsp; Sheriff's Department, Michelle Brown County Attorney and Jennifer Gatlin Human Resources all 15 years, Dale Dennison Community Corrections 10 years, Jon Thummel Human Resources, Kirt Nichols Jr. and Carla Burrell both from the Sheriff's Department 5 years.

Therese Hoff has dedicated four decades of service to Geary County. Hoff, currently Deputy County Clerk, was among the many employees recognized for years of service on Monday.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606174348588.jpeg" alt="Therese Hoff" />
 <figcaption>Therese Hoff</figcaption>
 </figure>Honored for 35 years of service were Steve Opat, County Counselor, and Teresa Dixon from the Treasurer's Office.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606174679857.jpeg" alt="Steve Opat" />
 <figcaption>Steve Opat</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606174715513.jpeg" alt="Teresa Dixon" />
 <figcaption>Teresa Dixon</figcaption>
 </figure>Other employees honored along with years of service included Ed Wheeler Jr. Court Trustee 25 years, Justin Floberg&nbsp; Sheriff's Department, Michelle Brown County Attorney and Jennifer Gatlin Human Resources all 15 years, Dale Dennison Community Corrections 10 years, Jon Thummel Human Resources, Kirt Nichols Jr. and Carla Burrell both from the Sheriff's Department 5 years.

Longtime Geary County employees are recognized

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High 55°	Not as cool. Rain likely in the morning, then rain and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

High 55°	Not as cool. Rain likely in the morning, then rain and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

Tuesday weather forecast

Work on a new elevator for the Geary County Detention Center is 90% complete. Keith Ascher, County Commissioner, noted that officials hope to have the project finished this week.

He said once that is complete work can begin on four negative pressure cells for the jail. "Those are specifically for COVID cases if they get them." Sheriff Dan Jackson made a report to the commission.&nbsp;

There will not be any out of town training for Sheriff's Department personnel this month, there were 291 incidents this past week, and 100 inmates were in the detention center.&nbsp;

The Sheriff's Department is saving several thousand dollars on the average extradition of a prisoner. The department is handling those extraditions.&nbsp;

Numerous employees from the department were quarantined during the past month due to close contact issues with COVID. One employee is currently in isolation, has COVID and is symptomatic.

Another inmate at the jail tested positive but due to strict COVID protocols in place and followed, the infection was contained to that inmate with no spread to staff or other inmates.

New Sheriff's school has been postponed indefinitely due to COVID. Officials expect it to be held sometime in the spring.

Work on a new elevator for the Geary County Detention Center is 90% complete. Keith Ascher, County Commissioner, noted that officials hope to have the project finished this week.He said once that is complete work can begin on four negative pressure cells for the jail. "Those are specifically for COVID cases if they get them." Sheriff Dan Jackson made a report to the commission.&nbsp;There will not be any out of town training for Sheriff's Department personnel this month, there were 291 incidents this past week, and 100 inmates were in the detention center.&nbsp;The Sheriff's Department is saving several thousand dollars on the average extradition of a prisoner. The department is handling those extraditions.&nbsp;Numerous employees from the department were quarantined during the past month due to close contact issues with COVID. One employee is currently in isolation, has COVID and is symptomatic.Another inmate at the jail tested positive but due to strict COVID protocols in place and followed, the infection was contained to that inmate with no spread to staff or other inmates.New Sheriff's school has been postponed indefinitely due to COVID. Officials expect it to be held sometime in the spring.

County Commissioners get an update on  the Sheriff's Department

POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of burglaries in&nbsp;Pottawatomie County, according to the sheriff's department.

Authorities have received multiple reports of vehicle burglaries occurring in the early morning hours in and around the town of Emmett. 

Deputies have taken 7 reports and some of the stolen items taken included firearms.. Anyone that may have information about these burglaries, or that can identify the vehicle owner is asked to call Detective Rob Gordon at 785-457-3353, or leave a tip via our crimestoppers link at <a href="http://www.ptsheriff.com/?fbclid=IwAR3ZOJEq3NX1Fnj6XdKaLjScxGcTe4C-u_H8Pg0NCftJklcxO3JF4ph_f38" target="_blank">www.ptsheriff.com.</a>

<a href="http://www.ptsheriff.com/?fbclid=IwAR3ZOJEq3NX1Fnj6XdKaLjScxGcTe4C-u_H8Pg0NCftJklcxO3JF4ph_f38" target="_blank"></a>The sheriff asked the public to pay extra attention during the holiday seasons about what items you are leaving unattended in your vehicle. If you are unable to take the item with you lock it in your trunk or cover it up in the rear of your vehicle, make the item so it isn’t so noticeable.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606163216367.png" alt="This passenger vehicle was identified in the area at the time of the burglaries- photo Pottawatomie Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>This passenger vehicle was identified in the area at the time of the burglaries- photo Pottawatomie Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of burglaries in&nbsp;Pottawatomie County, according to the sheriff's department.Authorities have received multiple reports of vehicle burglaries occurring in the early morning hours in and around the town of Emmett. Deputies have taken 7 reports and some of the stolen items taken included firearms.. Anyone that may have information about these burglaries, or that can identify the vehicle owner is asked to call Detective Rob Gordon at 785-457-3353, or leave a tip via our crimestoppers link at <a href="http://www.ptsheriff.com/?fbclid=IwAR3ZOJEq3NX1Fnj6XdKaLjScxGcTe4C-u_H8Pg0NCftJklcxO3JF4ph_f38" target="_blank">www.ptsheriff.com.</a><a href="http://www.ptsheriff.com/?fbclid=IwAR3ZOJEq3NX1Fnj6XdKaLjScxGcTe4C-u_H8Pg0NCftJklcxO3JF4ph_f38" target="_blank"></a>The sheriff asked the public to pay extra attention during the holiday seasons about what items you are leaving unattended in your vehicle. If you are unable to take the item with you lock it in your trunk or cover it up in the rear of your vehicle, make the item so it isn’t so noticeable.

Sheriff ask for help to ID vehicle involved in burglaries

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a report of alleged fraud in Manhattan.

Just after 8a.m. Saturday, police filed a report for criminal use of a financial card and theft in the 1000 block of N. 5th Street in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department Activity Report.

 Officers listed Dillons, Navy Federal Credit Union, and a 28-year-old man as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect entered a car and stole a Fossil wallet and a Sony A6400 Digital Camera, then used a debit card from the stolen wallet at Dillons. 

The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,580.00.

 Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a report of alleged fraud in Manhattan.Just after 8a.m. Saturday, police filed a report for criminal use of a financial card and theft in the 1000 block of N. 5th Street in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department Activity Report. Officers listed Dillons, Navy Federal Credit Union, and a 28-year-old man as the victims when it was reported an unknown suspect entered a car and stole a Fossil wallet and a Sony A6400 Digital Camera, then used a debit card from the stolen wallet at Dillons. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,580.00. Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.

RCPD: Suspect stole debit card, went shopping at Dillons

Debut program gives youth a look at the life of a kernel of wheat

MANHATTAN – On an otherwise routine Thursday night in mid-November, about 40 Kansas 4-H members were transported by computer screen to a flour mill and baking lab on the Kansas State University campus.&nbsp;

Such is the life of online learning during a global pandemic, though this trip was symbolic. The one-hour journey marked the kickoff of a program – called Bring Your 4-H Projects to Life -- that aims to connect youth to college and career opportunities related to their interests.&nbsp;

“Not only does this provide an additional opportunity for youth to learn about their 4-H projects, but it is also purposeful programming to enhance our mission toward career readiness,” said Lindsey Mueting, a 4-H youth development agent in McPherson County.&nbsp;

Mueting and Sarah Maass, a 4-H youth development agent in the Central Kansas extension district, developed the series to run on the second Thursday of each month. Each month’s program will connect youth to professionals currently working in an area related to one of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansas4-h.org/projects" target="_blank">34 projects offered by Kansas 4-H</a>.&nbsp;

“We are making connections with new people and using our amazing resource of the university to bring college and career ideas and opportunities to our 4-H youth,” Mueting said.&nbsp;

On its maiden voyage, the program took the youth and their parents to the inner-workings of the K-State Department of Grain Science and Industry, where faculty members walked them through the life of a kernel of wheat as it is taken from a farm field, processed into flour, made into dough, and formed into scones for baking.&nbsp;

Jason Watt, the Buhler Instructor of Milling at K-State, explained the anatomy of a wheat kernel and explained how three parts – the bran, germ and endosperm – are all needed for whole wheat flour.&nbsp;

He used simple equipment to show the youth how a kernel is first cleaned, then crushed to its finest form. The process he demonstrated was tedious when done by hand; larger, more automated equipment gets the job done in just a fraction of the time.&nbsp;

“How long does it take to process one pound of flour?” one youth asked.&nbsp;

On a small scale – such as what Watt demonstrated – the answer is 30 minutes. But, he said: “The average wheat flour mill will make 750,000 pounds of flour a day, to upwards of 1.2 million pounds of flour a day. If you’re talking about one pound of flour…well, probably just a few seconds.”&nbsp;

Up the hallway, baking science instructor Aaron Clanton, was preparing dough to make scones. As the online learning shifted to his baking lab, he began with a chemistry lesson on the important differences associated with using baking powder or baking soda in recipes.&nbsp;

“Both are leavening agents which cause baked goods to rise,” he said, “but they are not created equal.”&nbsp;

Clanton then showed how each product reacted to cold water, hot water and vinegar. Baking powder, which contains both an acid and an alkaline component, bubbled as it interacted with each ingredient. Baking soda, which does not contain acid, only reacts when it is combined with an acid, such as vinegar.&nbsp;

The lesson became more clear when Clanton showed examples of scones made with each ingredient. The scones with baking powder rose to a good height and color with fluffy air pockets in the middle. The one’s without baking powder were flat and crumbly.&nbsp;

“There is a lot of science involved in baking,” said Clanton, a 4-H member as a youth. “It’s a very rewarding thing to learn about. It’s something you can learn about in your 4-H foods project, and as you go on, you’ll learn that the food industry relies on a lot of science to make products.”&nbsp;

Each of the youth received baking ingredients and a recipe to make their own scones at home. In the week following the online lesson, they were encouraged to post pictures, videos and description of their own scones online, Mueting said.&nbsp;

“The pandemic definitely brought about a new way of thinking for educators and our families,” Mueting said. “I don't think something like this would have come about a year ago, but there are some changes we made that I hope we as extension professionals don't ever lose. Stepping outside our comfort zones to collaborate between units on projects has been a blessing that hopefully extends well past the pandemic.”&nbsp;

Gordon Smith, head of the Department of Grain Science and Industry, said the interaction with the 4-H youth was mutually beneficial. He hopes some of those kids will develop an early connection to the university and eventually choose to get their own education on campus.&nbsp;

“Extension agents are part of our family,” Smith said. “We’re all committed to the education of students at any age. And we believe that you guys (the 4-H youth) are the future.”&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606101164708.jpeg" alt="Katelyn and Wyatt Griffin, members of the Smoky View 4-H Club, participated in the online project. Photo courtesy Smoky View 4-H Club" />
 <figcaption>Katelyn and Wyatt Griffin, members of the Smoky View 4-H Club, participated in the online project. Photo courtesy Smoky View 4-H Club</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Debut program gives youth a look at the life of a kernel of wheat</h2>MANHATTAN – On an otherwise routine Thursday night in mid-November, about 40 Kansas 4-H members were transported by computer screen to a flour mill and baking lab on the Kansas State University campus.&nbsp;Such is the life of online learning during a global pandemic, though this trip was symbolic. The one-hour journey marked the kickoff of a program – called Bring Your 4-H Projects to Life -- that aims to connect youth to college and career opportunities related to their interests.&nbsp;“Not only does this provide an additional opportunity for youth to learn about their 4-H projects, but it is also purposeful programming to enhance our mission toward career readiness,” said Lindsey Mueting, a 4-H youth development agent in McPherson County.&nbsp;Mueting and Sarah Maass, a 4-H youth development agent in the Central Kansas extension district, developed the series to run on the second Thursday of each month. Each month’s program will connect youth to professionals currently working in an area related to one of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansas4-h.org/projects" target="_blank">34 projects offered by Kansas 4-H</a>.&nbsp;“We are making connections with new people and using our amazing resource of the university to bring college and career ideas and opportunities to our 4-H youth,” Mueting said.&nbsp;On its maiden voyage, the program took the youth and their parents to the inner-workings of the K-State Department of Grain Science and Industry, where faculty members walked them through the life of a kernel of wheat as it is taken from a farm field, processed into flour, made into dough, and formed into scones for baking.&nbsp;Jason Watt, the Buhler Instructor of Milling at K-State, explained the anatomy of a wheat kernel and explained how three parts – the bran, germ and endosperm – are all needed for whole wheat flour.&nbsp;He used simple equipment to show the youth how a kernel is first cleaned, then crushed to its finest form. The process he demonstrated was tedious when done by hand; larger, more automated equipment gets the job done in just a fraction of the time.&nbsp;“How long does it take to process one pound of flour?” one youth asked.&nbsp;On a small scale – such as what Watt demonstrated – the answer is 30 minutes. But, he said: “The average wheat flour mill will make 750,000 pounds of flour a day, to upwards of 1.2 million pounds of flour a day. If you’re talking about one pound of flour…well, probably just a few seconds.”&nbsp;Up the hallway, baking science instructor Aaron Clanton, was preparing dough to make scones. As the online learning shifted to his baking lab, he began with a chemistry lesson on the important differences associated with using baking powder or baking soda in recipes.&nbsp;“Both are leavening agents which cause baked goods to rise,” he said, “but they are not created equal.”&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606101731329.jpeg" alt="Aaron Clanton, a baking science instructor in K-State’s Department of Grain Science and Industry, gave Kansas 4-Her members a chemistry lesson on the important differences associated with using baking powder or baking soda in recipes. Photo courtesy KSRE" />
 <figcaption>Aaron Clanton, a baking science instructor in K-State’s Department of Grain Science and Industry, gave Kansas 4-Her members a chemistry lesson on the important differences associated with using baking powder or baking soda in recipes. Photo courtesy KSRE</figcaption>
 </figure>Clanton then showed how each product reacted to cold water, hot water and vinegar. Baking powder, which contains both an acid and an alkaline component, bubbled as it interacted with each ingredient. Baking soda, which does not contain acid, only reacts when it is combined with an acid, such as vinegar.&nbsp;The lesson became more clear when Clanton showed examples of scones made with each ingredient. The scones with baking powder rose to a good height and color with fluffy air pockets in the middle. The one’s without baking powder were flat and crumbly.&nbsp;“There is a lot of science involved in baking,” said Clanton, a 4-H member as a youth. “It’s a very rewarding thing to learn about. It’s something you can learn about in your 4-H foods project, and as you go on, you’ll learn that the food industry relies on a lot of science to make products.”&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606101942629.jpeg" alt="Smoky View 4-H members Acacia, Eian, and Maia Pracht make scones as a part of the project. Photo courtesy Smoky View 4-H Club" />
 <figcaption>Smoky View 4-H members Acacia, Eian, and Maia Pracht make scones as a part of the project. Photo courtesy Smoky View 4-H Club</figcaption>
 </figure>Each of the youth received baking ingredients and a recipe to make their own scones at home. In the week following the online lesson, they were encouraged to post pictures, videos and description of their own scones online, Mueting said.&nbsp;“The pandemic definitely brought about a new way of thinking for educators and our families,” Mueting said. “I don't think something like this would have come about a year ago, but there are some changes we made that I hope we as extension professionals don't ever lose. Stepping outside our comfort zones to collaborate between units on projects has been a blessing that hopefully extends well past the pandemic.”&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606102333228.jpeg" alt="Smoky View 4-H Club members Eddie and Emma Littich made chocolate chip and coconut scones as a part of the project. Photo courtesy&nbsp; Smoky View 4-H Club" />
 <figcaption>Smoky View 4-H Club members Eddie and Emma Littich made chocolate chip and coconut scones as a part of the project. Photo courtesy&nbsp; Smoky View 4-H Club</figcaption>
 </figure>Gordon Smith, head of the Department of Grain Science and Industry, said the interaction with the 4-H youth was mutually beneficial. He hopes some of those kids will develop an early connection to the university and eventually choose to get their own education on campus.&nbsp;“Extension agents are part of our family,” Smith said. “We’re all committed to the education of students at any age. And we believe that you guys (the 4-H youth) are the future.”&nbsp;

From field to scone: K-State grain scientists bring life to 4-Her’s projects

Junction City police are searching for a missing truck. They posted a notice on social media.

Stolen from Junction City. Truck has Wilhite Moving and Storage on the door. Kansas Tag 508081.  You can leave a web tip on Geary County Crime Stopper or call 785-762-8477. You may be eligible for a cash reward.&nbsp;

Junction City police are searching for a missing truck. They posted a notice on social media.Stolen from Junction City. Truck has Wilhite Moving and Storage on the door. Kansas Tag 508081. You can leave a web tip on Geary County Crime Stopper or call 785-762-8477. You may be eligible for a cash reward.&nbsp;<figure>
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Police search for a missing truck

MANHATTAN — A public hearing will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Dec. 7, 2020, to consider the adoption of proposed regulations to govern commercial industrial hemp production in Kansas. 

Due to public health concerns posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the hearing proceedings will be held via a video conferencing system to provide the opportunity for virtual participation online. Although in-person participation is also an option, attendance will be limited to allow for social distancing and to comply with local health requirements.&nbsp;

Due to the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which removed hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act, and the Commercial Industrial Hemp Act passed in Kansas in 2019, the Kansas Department of Agriculture is proposing rules and regulations K.A.R. 4-34-22 through 4-34-30.

A copy of the proposed new regulations, as well as an expanded notice of public hearing, may be accessed on the KDA website at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.agriculture.ks.gov%2FPublicComment&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7Ccaa9b94ad3064b6d703a08d88c0a1fab%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637413322869329381%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=gr1%2FmFdEfedQBADRZedl3g2fVU3jvSRvHYcPLlV1ZAw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">agriculture.ks.gov/PublicComment</a>. Anyone desiring to participate via video conference or in person must pre-register and be provided with a video link or instructions for in-person attendance. Written comments can be submitted on the public comment web page prior to the hearing or sent to the Kansas Department of Agriculture, 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS, 66502.

Any individual with a disability may request accommodation in order to participate in the public hearing and may request a copy of the regulations in an accessible format. Persons who require special accommodations must make their needs known at least five working days prior to the hearing. For more information, including special accommodations or a copy of the regulations, please contact Ronda Hutton at 785-564-6715 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ronda.Hutton@ks.gov" target="_blank">Ronda.Hutton@ks.gov</a>.

MANHATTAN — A public hearing will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Dec. 7, 2020, to consider the adoption of proposed regulations to govern commercial industrial hemp production in Kansas. Due to public health concerns posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the hearing proceedings will be held via a video conferencing system to provide the opportunity for virtual participation online. Although in-person participation is also an option, attendance will be limited to allow for social distancing and to comply with local health requirements.&nbsp;Due to the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which removed hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act, and the Commercial Industrial Hemp Act passed in Kansas in 2019, the Kansas Department of Agriculture is proposing rules and regulations K.A.R. 4-34-22 through 4-34-30.A copy of the proposed new regulations, as well as an expanded notice of public hearing, may be accessed on the KDA website at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.agriculture.ks.gov%2FPublicComment&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7Ccaa9b94ad3064b6d703a08d88c0a1fab%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637413322869329381%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=gr1%2FmFdEfedQBADRZedl3g2fVU3jvSRvHYcPLlV1ZAw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">agriculture.ks.gov/PublicComment</a>. Anyone desiring to participate via video conference or in person must pre-register and be provided with a video link or instructions for in-person attendance. Written comments can be submitted on the public comment web page prior to the hearing or sent to the Kansas Department of Agriculture, 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS, 66502.Any individual with a disability may request accommodation in order to participate in the public hearing and may request a copy of the regulations in an accessible format. Persons who require special accommodations must make their needs known at least five working days prior to the hearing. For more information, including special accommodations or a copy of the regulations, please contact Ronda Hutton at 785-564-6715 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Ronda.Hutton@ks.gov" target="_blank">Ronda.Hutton@ks.gov</a>.

Hearing set for proposed adoption of commercial industrial hemp regs

Junction City Athletic Training Center with the support of the R2B4 Bramlage Family Foundation, has worked to upgrade the local&nbsp; Baseball Academy facility in&nbsp; the Westside Shopping Center just off West 6th Street. It is has been named the Upper Deck Sports Academy.

Training Center Director Rick Bazan said there are six bays and netting systems, a dugout, meeting room, video monitors, full paint throughout the 20,000 square foot facility, new field turf, carpet and laminate wood flooring, upgraded lighting, an audio system, large banners, updated pitching machine and coaches locker room for storage for the teams.

Bazan said the facility is for teams but there will be some open hitting. "But we designed it for better flow so that when we do have traveling teams we can get more sessions in the evening, so we can open it up to more people in&nbsp; the community. So we are planning on having some open nights where anybody can go up and hit and train up there."

Bazan said the Academy is impressive. " Our goal was to give more opportunity to the baseball, softball players and teams. We wanted to provide a top line training academy and ultimately inspire our youth. Give these kids something to be proud of, essentially to make it their house and want to be able to take ownership of it."

Bazan said they have created a flow where teams can overlap but not encounter each other which creates more opportunities each evening. "We're trying to get not only all the baseball traveling teams but the softball as well. And we also want to create some time for the city league. " Bazan added they want to have some camps and clinic for those players as well and an opportunity to use the facility.

Bazan indicated officials plan to start use of&nbsp; the academy facility approximately Dec. 1.

The Junction City Athletic Training Center is located at 935 East 4th, and includes facilities for activities such as wrestling, youth boxing, outdoor batting cages and obstacle course. Mathis Rehab is also located in that facility.

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 </figure>Junction City Athletic Training Center with the support of the R2B4 Bramlage Family Foundation, has worked to upgrade the local&nbsp; Baseball Academy facility in&nbsp; the Westside Shopping Center just off West 6th Street. It is has been named the Upper Deck Sports Academy.Training Center Director Rick Bazan said there are six bays and netting systems, a dugout, meeting room, video monitors, full paint throughout the 20,000 square foot facility, new field turf, carpet and laminate wood flooring, upgraded lighting, an audio system, large banners, updated pitching machine and coaches locker room for storage for the teams.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605985376745.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Bazan said the facility is for teams but there will be some open hitting. "But we designed it for better flow so that when we do have traveling teams we can get more sessions in the evening, so we can open it up to more people in&nbsp; the community. So we are planning on having some open nights where anybody can go up and hit and train up there."Bazan said the Academy is impressive. " Our goal was to give more opportunity to the baseball, softball players and teams. We wanted to provide a top line training academy and ultimately inspire our youth. Give these kids something to be proud of, essentially to make it their house and want to be able to take ownership of it."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605985488480.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Bazan said they have created a flow where teams can overlap but not encounter each other which creates more opportunities each evening. "We're trying to get not only all the baseball traveling teams but the softball as well. And we also want to create some time for the city league. " Bazan added they want to have some camps and clinic for those players as well and an opportunity to use the facility.Bazan indicated officials plan to start use of&nbsp; the academy facility approximately Dec. 1.The Junction City Athletic Training Center is located at 935 East 4th, and includes facilities for activities such as wrestling, youth boxing, outdoor batting cages and obstacle course. Mathis Rehab is also located in that facility.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605985149442.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>( Photos courtesy of Rick Bazan )

Baseball Academy facility gets a makeover

Despite a three-month Geary County Historical Museum closure due to COVID-19 beginning in mid-March of this year methods have been developed to serve the public through virtual programming.

Video productions, activity packets and online educational games have been created to reach museum members, homeschool and afterschool families and community members. According to the Historical Society newsletter the activity packets are interactive, at-home educational lessons on various time period in history.&nbsp;

There are videos available about Old Fashioned Games, Old But What Is It and Pioneer Children's Chores. Upcoming videos will include Coming to Kansas and Cowboys and Cowgirls.&nbsp;

Packets can be emailed or picked up at the museum. The packets which are available are Turn of the Century and WWII:Life on the Homefront. Happy Days 1950s will be ready Feb. 3rd.

For information on Programs &amp; Education contact Jennifer Dixon at GearyHistoryPrograms@gmail.com

Despite a three-month Geary County Historical Museum closure due to COVID-19 beginning in mid-March of this year methods have been developed to serve the public through virtual programming.Video productions, activity packets and online educational games have been created to reach museum members, homeschool and afterschool families and community members. According to the Historical Society newsletter the activity packets are interactive, at-home educational lessons on various time period in history.&nbsp;There are videos available about Old Fashioned Games, Old But What Is It and Pioneer Children's Chores. Upcoming videos will include Coming to Kansas and Cowboys and Cowgirls.&nbsp;Packets can be emailed or picked up at the museum. The packets which are available are Turn of the Century and WWII:Life on the Homefront. Happy Days 1950s will be ready Feb. 3rd.For information on Programs &amp; Education contact Jennifer Dixon at GearyHistoryPrograms@gmail.com

Geary County Historical Museum reaches the public

Geary County Sheriff's Deputies responded Friday afternoon at 1:18 p.m. to U.S. 77, mile marker 150 for a single vehicle rollover accident. According to the Sheriff's Department Darrin Battista, Junction City, was traveling southbound in a Pontiac Grand Prix when the vehicle left the roadway and rolled. No injuries were reported.&nbsp;

Geary County Sheriff's Deputies responded Friday afternoon at 1:18 p.m. to U.S. 77, mile marker 150 for a single vehicle rollover accident. According to the Sheriff's Department Darrin Battista, Junction City, was traveling southbound in a Pontiac Grand Prix when the vehicle left the roadway and rolled. No injuries were reported.&nbsp;

Deputies respond to rollover accident

Derby proved to be too powerful for the Junction&nbsp; City Blue Jays in their Class 6A semifinal round playoff football game at Al Simpler Stadium Friday night. The Panthers defeated the Blue Jays 62-27.&nbsp;

Derby opened with a 22 yard touchdown run by Dylan Edwards with 8:28 remaining in the first quarter and never trailed in the game. The Panthers forged a 27-14 lead at halftime and then moved onto the victory.

Blue Jay coach Randall Zimmerman saw his team end the season with a 9-2 record. "These kids are so special, this community is so special." He stated that he was proud of the growth by his team "They were league champs and then sectional champs and regional champs and could not just quite get over the top."

The contest was the final game in the 55 year history of Al Simpler Stadium since the Blue Jays will play in a new stadium next year on the campus of the new Junction City High School that is under construction.

Derby ( 8-2 ) will advance to the 6A state championship game on Saturday, Nov. 28 in Olathe against Blue Valley North.&nbsp;

Derby proved to be too powerful for the Junction&nbsp; City Blue Jays in their Class 6A semifinal round playoff football game at Al Simpler Stadium Friday night. The Panthers defeated the Blue Jays 62-27.&nbsp;Derby opened with a 22 yard touchdown run by Dylan Edwards with 8:28 remaining in the first quarter and never trailed in the game. The Panthers forged a 27-14 lead at halftime and then moved onto the victory.Blue Jay coach Randall Zimmerman saw his team end the season with a 9-2 record. "These kids are so special, this community is so special." He stated that he was proud of the growth by his team "They were league champs and then sectional champs and regional champs and could not just quite get over the top."The contest was the final game in the 55 year history of Al Simpler Stadium since the Blue Jays will play in a new stadium next year on the campus of the new Junction City High School that is under construction.Derby ( 8-2 ) will advance to the 6A state championship game on Saturday, Nov. 28 in Olathe against Blue Valley North.&nbsp;

Blue Jay football season comes to an end

Concerns about COVID-19 have led to the cancellation of most of&nbsp; the Hometown Christmas celebration activities that were scheduled on Dec. 4th in downtown Junction City.

Phyllis Fitzgerald, who helps coordinate the annual event, said the planning committee made the decision Friday afternoon based on the rising number of COVID cases. "And our citizens are the most important to us so the Hometown Christmas, some of the events we're cancelling them. Fitzgerald cited for example, the food trucks, ice sculpting, and she noted that there would not be any Christmas caroling, story time at the library or an appearance by Santa Claus.

Fitzgerald did make it clear that a window decorating contest for the downtown businesses will continue. "So that will still happen and folk can go and see how the businesses have decorated."

Fitzgerald said by Monday all the lights will be up on 7th Street where the celebration was planned. "So people can still enjoy looking at it, but we're just not going to have all those things that we were going to be doing for the Hometown Christmas."

Fitzgerald said the cancellation decision was made for the safety of the community including the people who live here and those who travel through Junction City.

Concerns about COVID-19 have led to the cancellation of most of&nbsp; the Hometown Christmas celebration activities that were scheduled on Dec. 4th in downtown Junction City.Phyllis Fitzgerald, who helps coordinate the annual event, said the planning committee made the decision Friday afternoon based on the rising number of COVID cases. "And our citizens are the most important to us so the Hometown Christmas, some of the events we're cancelling them. Fitzgerald cited for example, the food trucks, ice sculpting, and she noted that there would not be any Christmas caroling, story time at the library or an appearance by Santa Claus.Fitzgerald did make it clear that a window decorating contest for the downtown businesses will continue. "So that will still happen and folk can go and see how the businesses have decorated."Fitzgerald said by Monday all the lights will be up on 7th Street where the celebration was planned. "So people can still enjoy looking at it, but we're just not going to have all those things that we were going to be doing for the Hometown Christmas."Fitzgerald said the cancellation decision was made for the safety of the community including the people who live here and those who travel through Junction City.

Majority of the Hometown Christmas activities are being cancelled

Geary County health officials reported two new positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday and 13 recovered cases. There are now 53 active cases in the county.&nbsp;

Geary County health officials reported two new positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday and 13 recovered cases. There are now 53 active cases in the county.&nbsp;One person is hospitalized at this time.

Health Department provides the COVID-19 update

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Courtesy photos.

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Courtesy photos.<figure>
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 </figure>Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Courtesy photos.

Geary County Friday Booking Photos

Chapman USD 473 Superintendent of Schools Jerry Hodson has announced that middle and high school students will transition to remote learning on Monday, Nov. 30 and continue in that mode until Jan. 4. " We are already out of school all of next week for Thanksgiving break anyway so when the kids come back in K-5 they'll return on&nbsp; the 30th and everything will go just like normal for K-5, but 6-12 will be remote."

Hodson mentioned that the concern is the community spread of the coronavirus.

Hodson said the district spent a lot of time at the start of the year preparing for remote learning but also realize it's not the same as being in a classroom. He noted that the same content will go out in the remote learning as much as possible.

Chapman USD 473 Superintendent of Schools Jerry Hodson has announced that middle and high school students will transition to remote learning on Monday, Nov. 30 and continue in that mode until Jan. 4. " We are already out of school all of next week for Thanksgiving break anyway so when the kids come back in K-5 they'll return on&nbsp; the 30th and everything will go just like normal for K-5, but 6-12 will be remote."Hodson mentioned that the concern is the community spread of the coronavirus.Hodson said the district spent a lot of time at the start of the year preparing for remote learning but also realize it's not the same as being in a classroom. He noted that the same content will go out in the remote learning as much as possible.

Chapman middle and high school students will move to remote learning

TOPEKA, Kan. – Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 5.3 percent in October. This was a decrease from 5.9 percent in September and an increase from 3.1 percent in October 2019.

“The October report shows that Kansas has continued to make an economic recovery during the pandemic,” said Acting Secretary Ryan Wright. “We have seen an increase in the number of jobs and those employed in the labor force, along with another drop in the unemployment rate which decreased to 5.3 percent in October.”

&nbsp;The Riley County unemployment rate dropped from 4.5 in September to 4.2 percent, from 3.6 to 3.5 percent in Wabaunsee County and dropped a full point to 5.9 percent in Geary County.

The rate remained steady at 3.7 percent in Pottawatomie County.

Seasonally adjusted job estimates indicate total Kansas nonfarm jobs increased by 7,200 from September. Private sector jobs, a subset of total nonfarm jobs, increased by 5,900 from the previous month, while government increased by 1,300.

“October estimates show Kansas added jobs over-the-month and the state has now recovered 54.6 percent of nonfarm jobs lost in March and April,” said Labor Economist Emilie Doerksen. “The professional and business services and leisure and hospitality industries saw the largest increases in October, with each industry adding more than 2,500 jobs.”

Since October 2019, Kansas seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs have declined by 53,000. This change is due to a decrease of 41,300 private sector jobs and 11,700 government jobs.

BLS revised seasonally adjusted preliminary total nonfarm jobs estimates for September upward by 1,300 jobs, from 1,360,400 to 1,361,700. Seasonally adjusted private sector jobs were revised upward by 1,500 jobs, from 1,113,100 to 1,114,600.

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 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. – Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 5.3 percent in October. This was a decrease from 5.9 percent in September and an increase from 3.1 percent in October 2019.“The October report shows that Kansas has continued to make an economic recovery during the pandemic,” said Acting Secretary Ryan Wright. “We have seen an increase in the number of jobs and those employed in the labor force, along with another drop in the unemployment rate which decreased to 5.3 percent in October.”&nbsp;The Riley County unemployment rate dropped from 4.5 in September to 4.2 percent, from 3.6 to 3.5 percent in Wabaunsee County and dropped a full point to 5.9 percent in Geary County.The rate remained steady at 3.7 percent in Pottawatomie County.Seasonally adjusted job estimates indicate total Kansas nonfarm jobs increased by 7,200 from September. Private sector jobs, a subset of total nonfarm jobs, increased by 5,900 from the previous month, while government increased by 1,300.“October estimates show Kansas added jobs over-the-month and the state has now recovered 54.6 percent of nonfarm jobs lost in March and April,” said Labor Economist Emilie Doerksen. “The professional and business services and leisure and hospitality industries saw the largest increases in October, with each industry adding more than 2,500 jobs.”Since October 2019, Kansas seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs have declined by 53,000. This change is due to a decrease of 41,300 private sector jobs and 11,700 government jobs.BLS revised seasonally adjusted preliminary total nonfarm jobs estimates for September upward by 1,300 jobs, from 1,360,400 to 1,361,700. Seasonally adjusted private sector jobs were revised upward by 1,500 jobs, from 1,113,100 to 1,114,600.<figure>
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Area jobless rates continue to normalize after May spike

Geary Community Hospital officials provided an update on Friday on the number of COVID-19 patients they have treated.

Since the pandemic began there have been 5,149 coronavirus tests conducted and 4,687 were negative. Sixteen tests were pending. There have been 416 positive tests and three people are hospitalized.

GCH serves residents of multiple counties.

Geary Community Hospital officials provided an update on Friday on the number of COVID-19 patients they have treated.Since the pandemic began there have been 5,149 coronavirus tests conducted and 4,687 were negative. Sixteen tests were pending. There have been 416 positive tests and three people are hospitalized.GCH serves residents of multiple counties.

Geary Community Hospital provides COVID-19 update

Longtime KJCK Radio broadcasters Jerry Brecheisen and Dewey Terrill have been presented with the 2020 Geary County Extension Council Appreciation Award.&nbsp;

Brecheisen' s tenure with the radio station dates back to 1979 and Terrill's to 1980. Over the years the two broadcasters have covered numerous Extension events ranging from fairs to meetings, have ennabled the Extension staff to air programs, and have provided announcements about activities that are scheduled to occur.

The award was presented during the annual Extension Council meeting at the 4-H / Senior Citizen Center Thursday evening.

Longtime KJCK Radio broadcasters Jerry Brecheisen and Dewey Terrill have been presented with the 2020 Geary County Extension Council Appreciation Award.&nbsp;Brecheisen' s tenure with the radio station dates back to 1979 and Terrill's to 1980. Over the years the two broadcasters have covered numerous Extension events ranging from fairs to meetings, have ennabled the Extension staff to air programs, and have provided announcements about activities that are scheduled to occur.The award was presented during the annual Extension Council meeting at the 4-H / Senior Citizen Center Thursday evening.<figure>
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Brecheisen and Terrill receive the Extension Council Appreciation Award

Trick Play is the title of the play that will be performed at Junction City High School, but there will be a delay. Originally scheduled Friday night it has been moved to Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at&nbsp; the Warren Settles Auditorium.

Brian Hagemeister, who directs the show, said the production is about a soccer conference that is occurring at an older hotel. "The girl is struggling to get a big name soccer star there to draw people into the conference. The guy that's trying to impress her sees that his sister is the spitting image of the soccer star that was originally supposed to come. So he has her pretend that she is that soccer star and she knows absolutely nothing about soccer. So then they have to get a soccer coach to teach her about the sport." Hagemeister added there are complications about the mistaken identity. Eighteen students are performing on-stage in the production.

Students tried out for the show the second week of school and began practicing about nine weeks ago. The delay in the show is due to the impact of the coronavirus.

This is the final production for Brian Hagemeister at Junction City High School. He has announced his intention to retire at&nbsp; the end of the school year.&nbsp; It will bring an end to a 31-year career at JCHS. "Thirty-one years, lot of kids, lot of plays, 31st fall play and then building the sets for all of them. I just want to do something different, and I'm able to draw my pension after this year so I'm going to go ahead and take advantage of that."

Hagemeister said he has enjoyed all&nbsp; the students and people that he worked with over the years.

Trick Play is the title of the play that will be performed at Junction City High School, but there will be a delay. Originally scheduled Friday night it has been moved to Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at&nbsp; the Warren Settles Auditorium.Brian Hagemeister, who directs the show, said the production is about a soccer conference that is occurring at an older hotel. "The girl is struggling to get a big name soccer star there to draw people into the conference. The guy that's trying to impress her sees that his sister is the spitting image of the soccer star that was originally supposed to come. So he has her pretend that she is that soccer star and she knows absolutely nothing about soccer. So then they have to get a soccer coach to teach her about the sport." Hagemeister added there are complications about the mistaken identity. Eighteen students are performing on-stage in the production.Students tried out for the show the second week of school and began practicing about nine weeks ago. The delay in the show is due to the impact of the coronavirus.Hagemeister is retiringThis is the final production for Brian Hagemeister at Junction City High School. He has announced his intention to retire at&nbsp; the end of the school year.&nbsp; It will bring an end to a 31-year career at JCHS. "Thirty-one years, lot of kids, lot of plays, 31st fall play and then building the sets for all of them. I just want to do something different, and I'm able to draw my pension after this year so I'm going to go ahead and take advantage of that."Hagemeister said he has enjoyed all&nbsp; the students and people that he worked with over the years.

Trick Play is the title of the JCHS fall production

Geary County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Geary Community Hospital at 7:08 a.m. Thursday to the report of a woman who had been shot and raped in the 9700 block of Quarry Rd. Deputies responded and secured the residence where the incident allegedly took place on Quarry Rd.

A Junction City Police Officer observed a subject matching the description of the suspect at a residence in the 100 block of East 10th St. Geary County Deputies and Junction City Officers surrounded the residence. Contact was established with the subject and he was taken into custody without incident at 9:30 a.m.

The suspect was identified as Darien Manning of Milford. KS. Manning was arrested on requested charges of Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Kidnapping, Rape and Violation of a Protect Order.

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 </figure>Geary County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Geary Community Hospital at 7:08 a.m. Thursday to the report of a woman who had been shot and raped in the 9700 block of Quarry Rd. Deputies responded and secured the residence where the incident allegedly took place on Quarry Rd.A Junction City Police Officer observed a subject matching the description of the suspect at a residence in the 100 block of East 10th St. Geary County Deputies and Junction City Officers surrounded the residence. Contact was established with the subject and he was taken into custody without incident at 9:30 a.m.The suspect was identified as Darien Manning of Milford. KS. Manning was arrested on requested charges of Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Kidnapping, Rape and Violation of a Protect Order.

Geary County man is taken into custody following a domestic altercation where shots were fired

Geary County health officials said on Thursday that the number positive COVID-19 case numbers had increased by 13 cases. There were seven recovered cases, leaving the number of total active cases at 64.

One Geary County resident is hospitalized due to the coronavirus.&nbsp;

Since the pandemic began there have been 510 confirmed positive cases and 441 recovered cases. There have been five deaths.

Geary County health officials said on Thursday that the number positive COVID-19 case numbers had increased by 13 cases. There were seven recovered cases, leaving the number of total active cases at 64.One Geary County resident is hospitalized due to the coronavirus.&nbsp;Since the pandemic began there have been 510 confirmed positive cases and 441 recovered cases. There have been five deaths.

Covid-19 case numbers show an increase in Geary County

There will be a Red Cross Junction City Community blood drive on Monday, Nov. 23 and Tuesday, Nov. 24 at the Municipal Building Gymnasium. . The hours on the 23rd will be 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on the 24th 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

call 1-800-RED-CROSS ( 1-800-733-2767 ) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Junction City to make an appointment.

There will be a Red Cross Junction City Community blood drive on Monday, Nov. 23 and Tuesday, Nov. 24 at the Municipal Building Gymnasium. . The hours on the 23rd will be 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on the 24th 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.call 1-800-RED-CROSS ( 1-800-733-2767 ) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: Junction City to make an appointment.

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