Phyllis Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Society of the First Infantry Division has announced that a GoFundMe account has been set up to finish raising funds to add the names of 631 Big Red One Soldiers killed in Afghanistan and Iraq, plus their units.

The 1st Infantry Division Monument, is located near the White House, and was built in 1924. It currently contains the names of all 1st Infantry Division soldiers killed in WWI, WWII, Vietnam, and Desert Storm.&nbsp; Additional details can be found at www.1stID.org.

Congress has approved modifications to the base of the monument to add the 631 names and their units of Big Red One soldiers killed in Afghanistan and Iraq. Construction plans were approved, with construction beginning early in 2024. The goal is to raise $50,000 with this GoFundMe page to help in construction completion.&nbsp;

If you prefer to mail in a donation for the monument, make the check out to "1st Division Foundation" and include "1st ID Monument" in the memo line. Mail it to:

Here is the link for the GoFundMe page for the 1st Infantry Division Monument Fundraiser.

<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/1stIDmonument">https://www.gofundme.com/f/1stIDmonument</a>

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 </figure>By Dewey TerrillJC PostPhyllis Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Society of the First Infantry Division has announced that a GoFundMe account has been set up to finish raising funds to add the names of 631 Big Red One Soldiers killed in Afghanistan and Iraq, plus their units.The 1st Infantry Division Monument, is located near the White House, and was built in 1924. It currently contains the names of all 1st Infantry Division soldiers killed in WWI, WWII, Vietnam, and Desert Storm.&nbsp; Additional details can be found at www.1stID.org.Congress has approved modifications to the base of the monument to add the 631 names and their units of Big Red One soldiers killed in Afghanistan and Iraq. Construction plans were approved, with construction beginning early in 2024. The goal is to raise $50,000 with this GoFundMe page to help in construction completion.&nbsp;If you prefer to mail in a donation for the monument, make the check out to "1st Division Foundation" and include "1st ID Monument" in the memo line. Mail it to:1st Infantry Division FoundationP.O. Box 607Ambler, PA 19002Here is the link for the GoFundMe page for the 1st Infantry Division Monument Fundraiser.<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/1stIDmonument">https://www.gofundme.com/f/1stIDmonument</a>

Work is under way to add names to the 1st Infantry Division monument

Breakfast with Santa is scheduled this Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library in Junction City.

There will be a light breakfast, games and cookie decorating. This a come and go event.

According to a social media release by the Library there is no registration required. Admission free. Donations are appreciated.

Breakfast with Santa is scheduled this Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library in Junction City.There will be a light breakfast, games and cookie decorating. This a come and go event.According to a social media release by the Library there is no registration required. Admission free. Donations are appreciated.

Breakfast with Santa is scheduled Saturday at DBPL

1st Infantry Band holiday concerts will be performed in Clay Center and Junction City.

The Army said that the first one will be Dec. 6th at 7 p.m. at the Rex Theatre in Clay Center. There will be concerts at 7.p. Dec. 15th and 16th plus Dec. 17th at 2 p.m. at the C.L. Hoover Opera House in Junction City.&nbsp;

1st Infantry Band holiday concerts will be performed in Clay Center and Junction City.The Army said that the first one will be Dec. 6th at 7 p.m. at the Rex Theatre in Clay Center. There will be concerts at 7.p. Dec. 15th and 16th plus Dec. 17th at 2 p.m. at the C.L. Hoover Opera House in Junction City.&nbsp;Admission is free.

1st Infantry Division Band holiday concerts

Red Cross blood drives are scheduled at Fort Riley on Dec. 11th and 12th.

On Dec. 11th there will be a blood drive from 9-3 at the Armed forces Wellness Center. The Army noted that there will be another blood drive on the 12th from 9-3 at Victory Chapel.&nbsp;

To schedule your appointment visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.redcross.blood.org/?fbclid=IwAR12NdZpb1pBcXUtA4WOWJ8wFDyAhgDIaN1-UEBsn4ehFd5M-Pcqvc7sGf0" target="_blank">www.redcross.blood.org</a>&nbsp;

Red Cross blood drives are scheduled at Fort Riley on Dec. 11th and 12th.On Dec. 11th there will be a blood drive from 9-3 at the Armed forces Wellness Center. The Army noted that there will be another blood drive on the 12th from 9-3 at Victory Chapel.&nbsp;To schedule your appointment visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.redcross.blood.org/?fbclid=IwAR12NdZpb1pBcXUtA4WOWJ8wFDyAhgDIaN1-UEBsn4ehFd5M-Pcqvc7sGf0" target="_blank">www.redcross.blood.org</a>&nbsp;Walk-ins are also welcome.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Red Cross blood drives are scheduled at Fort Riley

Childcare was one of the topics when city, county commissioners and school board members met Monday at the C. L. Hoover Opera House.

A childcare coalition has received a $2,000 grant to get it up and running. There will be meetings after the first of the year for community providers. There has also been an application for a $45,000 grant to expand childcare capacity, and a lot of business education will be provided to help providers get future grants.

During discussion on coming together childcare also received attention. There will be a community forum on March 18th where members of the public can give&nbsp; input on different topics and ideas that could be pursued. Some briefly mentioned ranged from a sports complex and use of existing recreation facilities to a partnership with the YMCA and an indoor - outdoor water park. Build up of Grant Avenue was mentioned.&nbsp;

Childcare was one of the topics when city, county commissioners and school board members met Monday at the C. L. Hoover Opera House.A childcare coalition has received a $2,000 grant to get it up and running. There will be meetings after the first of the year for community providers. There has also been an application for a $45,000 grant to expand childcare capacity, and a lot of business education will be provided to help providers get future grants.During discussion on coming together childcare also received attention. There will be a community forum on March 18th where members of the public can give&nbsp; input on different topics and ideas that could be pursued. Some briefly mentioned ranged from a sports complex and use of existing recreation facilities to a partnership with the YMCA and an indoor - outdoor water park. Build up of Grant Avenue was mentioned.&nbsp;

Childcare needs receive elected officials attention

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.

Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.

Mageal Aniles Hernandez, Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked, arrested&nbsp; 11/21

Andy Cordova, Failure to appear, arrested 11/22

Jake Fechner, Outside warrant, Failure to appear (two counts), arrested 11/22

Matthew Parson, Domestic battery, arrested 11/22

Maurice Casey-Muhammad, Fleeing and eluding, Cancelled/suspended/revoked drivers license, arrested 11/23

Ruby Riggins, Criminal trespass, arrested 11/23

Carrol Rodgers, Interference with Judicial process, Compound a crime/conceal evidence in felony case, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 11/23

Rebecca Rodriguez,&nbsp;Interference with Judicial process, Compound a crime/conceal evidence in felony case, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 11/23

Anthony Rodgers, Flee or attempt to elude LEO by engaging in reckless driving, Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Interference with Judicial process, Compound a crime/conceal evidence in felony case, arrested 11/23

Mitchell Rodgers,&nbsp;Interference with Judicial process, Compound a crime/conceal evidence in felony case, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 11/23

Britteny Hall, Failure to appear, arrested 11/25

Ryan Quave, Failure to appear, arrested 11/25

Renee Rivera, Possession of depressant, Possession of Opiate, Opium, Narcotic, or certain stimulant, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, possession of marijuana, arrested 11/25

Robert Hagadorn, DUI-Liquor/drugs (2nd offense), arrested 11/25

Santana Cortez, Domestic battery, arrested 11/27

Katrina Comer, Failure to appear, Aggravated endangering a child, Reckless situation to child&lt;18, Aggravated assault, Aggravated battery, Knowingly cause great harm or disfigurement, arrested 11/27

Austin Davis, Failure to appear, arrested 11/27

Sunshine Umayam, Aggravated assault, Use of a deadly weapon, Criminal threat, Cause terror, evacuation, or disruption, arrested 11/27

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.<figure>
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Mageal Aniles Hernandez, Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked, arrested&nbsp; 11/21Andy Cordova, Failure to appear, arrested 11/22Jake Fechner, Outside warrant, Failure to appear (two counts), arrested 11/22Matthew Parson, Domestic battery, arrested 11/22Maurice Casey-Muhammad, Fleeing and eluding, Cancelled/suspended/revoked drivers license, arrested 11/23Ruby Riggins, Criminal trespass, arrested 11/23Carrol Rodgers, Interference with Judicial process, Compound a crime/conceal evidence in felony case, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 11/23Rebecca Rodriguez,&nbsp;Interference with Judicial process, Compound a crime/conceal evidence in felony case, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 11/23Anthony Rodgers, Flee or attempt to elude LEO by engaging in reckless driving, Driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, Interference with Judicial process, Compound a crime/conceal evidence in felony case, arrested 11/23Mitchell Rodgers,&nbsp;Interference with Judicial process, Compound a crime/conceal evidence in felony case, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of marijuana, arrested 11/23Britteny Hall, Failure to appear, arrested 11/25Ryan Quave, Failure to appear, arrested 11/25Renee Rivera, Possession of depressant, Possession of Opiate, Opium, Narcotic, or certain stimulant, Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, possession of marijuana, arrested 11/25Robert Hagadorn, DUI-Liquor/drugs (2nd offense), arrested 11/25Santana Cortez, Domestic battery, arrested 11/27Katrina Comer, Failure to appear, Aggravated endangering a child, Reckless situation to child&lt;18, Aggravated assault, Aggravated battery, Knowingly cause great harm or disfigurement, arrested 11/27Austin Davis, Failure to appear, arrested 11/27Sunshine Umayam, Aggravated assault, Use of a deadly weapon, Criminal threat, Cause terror, evacuation, or disruption, arrested 11/27Recent 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.

Geary County Booking Photos Nov. 22-28 

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged criminal damage to property at a school in Manhattan,.

Just after 1:30p.m. Monday, police filed a report for criminal damage to property and trespass at Bluemont Elementary School, 714 Bluemont Avenue in Manhattan.

 An unknown suspect trespassed into the school and broke a window screen and blinds. 

The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $700. Anyone with information can contact&nbsp;<a href="https://rileycountypolice.org/287/Crime-Stoppers">Crime Stoppers</a>. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged criminal damage to property at a school in Manhattan,.Just after 1:30p.m. Monday, police filed a report for criminal damage to property and trespass at Bluemont Elementary School, 714 Bluemont Avenue in Manhattan. An unknown suspect trespassed into the school and broke a window screen and blinds. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $700. Anyone with information can contact&nbsp;<a href="https://rileycountypolice.org/287/Crime-Stoppers">Crime Stoppers</a>. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

RCPD: Suspects broke into school, broke window screen, blinds

MANHATTAN — Kansas State University researchers are part of a team that has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop technology to enhance the safety of prescribed burning. Prescribed burning is when vegetation is intentionally set on fire as a technique for managing land and natural resources, and it offers a variety of benefits. 

Controlled fires replenish soil nutrients, increase forage production for livestock and decrease invasive overgrowth. They also reduce the risk and impact of uncontrolled wildfires by removing built-up vegetation. However, prescribed fires also carry safety and environmental concerns. An escaped or reignited fire can cause damage and injuries, and smoke causes air pollution in nearby and downwind communities.

The project, "<a href="https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2306603" target="_blank">Smart and Safe Prescribed Burning for Rangeland and Wildland Urban Interface Communities</a>," connects innovative research in social sciences and engineering to develop technology to support safer burning practices. The project uses data collected through satellite imagery, uncrewed aircraft systems and crowdsensing through landowner partners who conduct prescribed burns to develop the technologies.

The K-State researchers involved in the multidisciplinary project are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/geography/about/people/faculty/joslin.html" target="_blank">Audrey Joslin</a>, associate professor of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/geography/" target="_blank">geography and geospatial sciences</a>&nbsp;in the College of Arts and Sciences;&nbsp;<a href="https://bae.k-state.edu/people/faculty/liu/" target="_blank">Zifei Liu</a>, assistant professor of&nbsp;<a href="https://bae.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">biological and agricultural engineering</a>&nbsp;in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering; and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/about/people/faculty/fick-walter/" target="_blank">Walter Fick</a>, professor of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">agronomy</a>&nbsp;and extension rangeland management specialist in the College of Agriculture. The researchers are collaborating with landowners and members of the Eastern Kansas and Gyp Hills Prescribed Burn Associations in the areas of&nbsp;Medicine Lodge&nbsp;and&nbsp;Paola. They are also doing outreach to schools in those communities.

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 </figure>MANHATTAN — Kansas State University researchers are part of a team that has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop technology to enhance the safety of prescribed burning. Prescribed burning is when vegetation is intentionally set on fire as a technique for managing land and natural resources, and it offers a variety of benefits. Controlled fires replenish soil nutrients, increase forage production for livestock and decrease invasive overgrowth. They also reduce the risk and impact of uncontrolled wildfires by removing built-up vegetation. However, prescribed fires also carry safety and environmental concerns. An escaped or reignited fire can cause damage and injuries, and smoke causes air pollution in nearby and downwind communities.The project, "<a href="https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2306603" target="_blank">Smart and Safe Prescribed Burning for Rangeland and Wildland Urban Interface Communities</a>," connects innovative research in social sciences and engineering to develop technology to support safer burning practices. The project uses data collected through satellite imagery, uncrewed aircraft systems and crowdsensing through landowner partners who conduct prescribed burns to develop the technologies.The K-State researchers involved in the multidisciplinary project are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/geography/about/people/faculty/joslin.html" target="_blank">Audrey Joslin</a>, associate professor of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/geography/" target="_blank">geography and geospatial sciences</a>&nbsp;in the College of Arts and Sciences;&nbsp;<a href="https://bae.k-state.edu/people/faculty/liu/" target="_blank">Zifei Liu</a>, assistant professor of&nbsp;<a href="https://bae.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">biological and agricultural engineering</a>&nbsp;in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering; and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/about/people/faculty/fick-walter/" target="_blank">Walter Fick</a>, professor of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">agronomy</a>&nbsp;and extension rangeland management specialist in the College of Agriculture. The researchers are collaborating with landowners and members of the Eastern Kansas and Gyp Hills Prescribed Burn Associations in the areas of&nbsp;Medicine Lodge&nbsp;and&nbsp;Paola. They are also doing outreach to schools in those communities.

K-State researchers work to enhance prescribed burning safety with NSF grant 

GEARY COUNTY RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY bake sale will be held at 238 E 8th Street on Friday, December 1st from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and&nbsp; Saturday December 2nd from 9 a.m. to noon. Baked goods and more will be available by donation in support of the Geary County Rural Fire Auxiliary. All donations are welcome. There will be a special guest fireman, Santa Claus there on Friday from 4-6 p.m. Photos with Santa are welcome.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostGEARY COUNTY RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY bake sale will be held at 238 E 8th Street on Friday, December 1st from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and&nbsp; Saturday December 2nd from 9 a.m. to noon. Baked goods and more will be available by donation in support of the Geary County Rural Fire Auxiliary. All donations are welcome. There will be a special guest fireman, Santa Claus there on Friday from 4-6 p.m. Photos with Santa are welcome.

Rural Fire Auxiliary bake sale will be Friday and Saturday

Junction City and Geary Commissioners have agreed to meet in the near future to resolve differences over financial calculations owed on payment for EMS services. The County has also adopted a resolution authorizing payment of $ 447, 654.64 , which is the county's calculation owed based on numbers received from the City. That development occurred during discussion at a joint meeting Monday evening. The two governing bodies will also review the joint agreement on EMS services, that dates clear back to 1967.

The consensus followed recent Junction City Commission action to send a letter to the County demanding payment of approximately $802,566 for back EMS services owed or the City would have to consider suspending EMS services outside of the city limits.

All parties were supportive of the EMS service. Mayor Pat Landes said, "We need to provide high quality service for everyone in the county."&nbsp;

Commissioner Trish Giordano observed that some things were not adding up and if their numbers aren't right show the county. "We are responsible for the taxpayers money." She felt the issue had caused a lot of undue stress, especially when the two entities were still in negotiations. She also noted her belief that&nbsp; the EMS was licensed to provide service to all of Geary County.

City Commissioner Ronna Larson said the city and county have to be able to come together, sit down and be open to ideas and solutions.

Moving&nbsp; forward County Commission Chairman Keith Ascher said maybe it's time for an open meeting on this issue. "He noted, "This is giving the community a black eye." He added officials need to figure out what they're going to do.

Junction City and Geary Commissioners have agreed to meet in the near future to resolve differences over financial calculations owed on payment for EMS services. The County has also adopted a resolution authorizing payment of $ 447, 654.64 , which is the county's calculation owed based on numbers received from the City. That development occurred during discussion at a joint meeting Monday evening. The two governing bodies will also review the joint agreement on EMS services, that dates clear back to 1967.The consensus followed recent Junction City Commission action to send a letter to the County demanding payment of approximately $802,566 for back EMS services owed or the City would have to consider suspending EMS services outside of the city limits.All parties were supportive of the EMS service. Mayor Pat Landes said, "We need to provide high quality service for everyone in the county."&nbsp;Commissioner Trish Giordano observed that some things were not adding up and if their numbers aren't right show the county. "We are responsible for the taxpayers money." She felt the issue had caused a lot of undue stress, especially when the two entities were still in negotiations. She also noted her belief that&nbsp; the EMS was licensed to provide service to all of Geary County.City Commissioner Ronna Larson said the city and county have to be able to come together, sit down and be open to ideas and solutions.Moving&nbsp; forward County Commission Chairman Keith Ascher said maybe it's time for an open meeting on this issue. "He noted, "This is giving the community a black eye." He added officials need to figure out what they're going to do.

City and County will move forward to resolve the EMS financial dispute

TOPEKA, KAN. – A Kansas man has been charged through criminal complaint in Topeka, Kansas, following an incident on a federal military installation, according to the United State's Attorney.

According to court documents, Jordan Thompson, 24, of Galena is charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly assaulting two people on November 24, 2023, while at Fort Riley.

The defendant made his initial court appearance Monday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Rachel E. Schwartz of the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison on each count.

The Department of Army Criminal Investigation Division, Fort Riley Department of the Army Civilian Police, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Butler County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Hunting and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Robin Graham are prosecuting the case.

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 </figure>TOPEKA, KAN. – A Kansas man has been charged through criminal complaint in Topeka, Kansas, following an incident on a federal military installation, according to the United State's Attorney.According to court documents, Jordan Thompson, 24, of Galena is charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly assaulting two people on November 24, 2023, while at Fort Riley.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKBIKansas%2Fposts%2Fpfbid025LDxKL8QqBt3Vo9xAqPcmU5qN1YhBtSwx3iokUSVghKPFQv4VwzdUqHTibwQhcfVl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="599" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>The defendant made his initial court appearance Monday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Rachel E. Schwartz of the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison on each count.The Department of Army Criminal Investigation Division, Fort Riley Department of the Army Civilian Police, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Butler County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the case.Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Hunting and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Robin Graham are prosecuting the case.

Man charged in connection with Amber Alert incident at Fort Riley

The Geary County Sheriff's Department notes you should avoid shopping alone if possible and beware of your surroundings both inside and outside. Those are two safety tips for holiday shopping that they passed along.

Others listed by the Department include carrying a minimum amount of cash and never leaving your purse or wallet unattended to parking in well lit areas and never leaving purchased items visible in parked vehicles. Protect your PIN during purchases, have your keys out and ready before you get to your vehicle and watch for skimming devices at gas pumps before using your card.

Call law enforcement to report crimes in progress or observe suspicious subjects loitering in parking lots. For emergencies call 9-1-1 or for non-emergency calls the Sheriff's Department at 785-238-2261.

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 </figure>By Dewey TerrillJC PostThe Geary County Sheriff's Department notes you should avoid shopping alone if possible and beware of your surroundings both inside and outside. Those are two safety tips for holiday shopping that they passed along.Others listed by the Department include carrying a minimum amount of cash and never leaving your purse or wallet unattended to parking in well lit areas and never leaving purchased items visible in parked vehicles. Protect your PIN during purchases, have your keys out and ready before you get to your vehicle and watch for skimming devices at gas pumps before using your card.Call law enforcement to report crimes in progress or observe suspicious subjects loitering in parking lots. For emergencies call 9-1-1 or for non-emergency calls the Sheriff's Department at 785-238-2261.

Safe tips for holiday shopping

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with 2023 Motorcycle Cannonball winner Todd Cameron.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LGqQhSwz_Ag?si=_bHSPpRELuqeGxjv" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with 2023 Motorcycle Cannonball winner Todd Cameron.

🎤 Forward Ever: 2023 Motorcycle Cannonball winner Todd Cameron

Follow these guidelines for a safe and merry holiday season

&nbsp;It’s time to decorate your home for the holidays! Before pulling those holiday lights out of storage,&nbsp;Evergy wants to remind customers to be safe with both indoor and outdoor holiday lights.

This year, it’s easier and more common that people are buying cheap power strips and extension cords from discount online shopping sites. While it may save money up front, it could cost families when it comes to safety; the U.S. Fire Administration says about 24,000 electrical fires occur per year. Evergy reminds customers that decorations should all have labels from independent testing laboratories such as&nbsp;Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or Intertek (ETL). If they don’t, they haven’t been tested for safety and could be a fire hazard.

Once customers have properly certified electrical equipment, there are some other important steps surrounding holiday light safety:

Follow these guidelines for a safe and merry holiday season&nbsp;It’s time to decorate your home for the holidays! Before pulling those holiday lights out of storage,&nbsp;Evergy wants to remind customers to be safe with both indoor and outdoor holiday lights.This year, it’s easier and more common that people are buying cheap power strips and extension cords from discount online shopping sites. While it may save money up front, it could cost families when it comes to safety; the U.S. Fire Administration says about 24,000 electrical fires occur per year. Evergy reminds customers that decorations should all have labels from independent testing laboratories such as&nbsp;Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or Intertek (ETL). If they don’t, they haven’t been tested for safety and could be a fire hazard.Once customers have properly certified electrical equipment, there are some other important steps surrounding holiday light safety:<ol>
 <li>Inspect electrical decorations for damage:&nbsp;Discard them if there are cracked or damaged sockets, loose or bare wires, or loose connections.</li><li>Make sure holiday lights and decorations are properly rated for indoor or outdoor use:&nbsp;Only use indoor lights inside your home, and only use outdoor lights outside. Not all lights are built to handle winter weather.</li><li>Don’t overload outlets:&nbsp;Overloaded outlets are a common cause of fires. Only plug one power strip or one high-wattage appliance into each outlet at a time.</li><li>Don’t connect more than three strings of lights:&nbsp;This could blow a fuse and start a fire.</li><li>Use battery-operated candles:&nbsp;Almost half of all decoration fires are started by candles.</li><li>Protect your electrical cords from damage:&nbsp;Don’t pinch them through doorways, windows or under furniture. Don’t place them under rugs or near heat sources.</li><li>When you go to sleep, so should your decorations:&nbsp;Turn off, unplug, and extinguish all decorations when they aren’t attended. Unattended candles are the cause of one in five home candle fires. Half of home fire deaths occur between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.</li>
 </ol>Evergy news release

Evergy Urges Holiday Light/Decoration Safety

JUNCTION CITY - On Wednesday, November 29th at&nbsp;6:00 pm at the CL Hoover Opera House,&nbsp;'The First Day' film screening will be free to attend.

The Geary County Health Department has partnered with the Riley and Pottawatomie County Health Departments,&nbsp;along with the City of Manhattan and the City of Wamego to bring a free screening of the film, 'The First Day' to residents in the area.

'The First Day' is a film to raise awareness about substance misuse.

According to the Riley County Health Department, raising awareness is the first step towards making meaningful change.

This powerful, emotional film challenges the idea of who is vulnerable to substance misuse and addiction.

Working together and supporting each other will give the opportunity to change the outcome of someone's life.

The film is 45 minutes long, and there will be a brief discussion following the film.

The film is intended for community members who are middle school aged students and older.

No reservations or tickets are needed to attend.

If you cannot attend the Wednesday night viewing, there a free screening in Manhattan on Monday, November 27th at 6:00 pm at the Crestview Christian Church.

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 </figure>by BECKY GOFF JC PostJUNCTION CITY - On Wednesday, November 29th at&nbsp;6:00 pm at the CL Hoover Opera House,&nbsp;'The First Day' film screening will be free to attend.The Geary County Health Department has partnered with the Riley and Pottawatomie County Health Departments,&nbsp;along with the City of Manhattan and the City of Wamego to bring a free screening of the film, 'The First Day' to residents in the area.'The First Day' is a film to raise awareness about substance misuse.According to the Riley County Health Department, raising awareness is the first step towards making meaningful change.This powerful, emotional film challenges the idea of who is vulnerable to substance misuse and addiction.Working together and supporting each other will give the opportunity to change the outcome of someone's life.The film is 45 minutes long, and there will be a brief discussion following the film.The film is intended for community members who are middle school aged students and older.No reservations or tickets are needed to attend.If you cannot attend the Wednesday night viewing, there a free screening in Manhattan on Monday, November 27th at 6:00 pm at the Crestview Christian Church.<figure>
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FREE showing of 'The First Day: A Focus on the Beginning' on Wednesday night

EMS, county commission redistricting, Spin City, programs being initiated in the community by the Health Department Director, a Geary County Childcare Coalition update and sports complex are some of the numerous discussion items on the agenda Monday when the USD 475 Board of Education, Junction City and Geary County Commissions meet.&nbsp;

The joint meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at the C. L. Hoover Opera House in the second floor Montgomery Rehearsal Hall.

Other agenda items for discussion include the memorandum of understanding for the I-70 / Taylor Road interchange, NRP briefing, Behavior Health meeting update with Senator Marshall, Eisenhower Property and Coming Together.

EMS, county commission redistricting, Spin City, programs being initiated in the community by the Health Department Director, a Geary County Childcare Coalition update and sports complex are some of the numerous discussion items on the agenda Monday when the USD 475 Board of Education, Junction City and Geary County Commissions meet.&nbsp;The joint meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. at the C. L. Hoover Opera House in the second floor Montgomery Rehearsal Hall.Other agenda items for discussion include the memorandum of understanding for the I-70 / Taylor Road interchange, NRP briefing, Behavior Health meeting update with Senator Marshall, Eisenhower Property and Coming Together.

City, County, BOE joint meeting is scheduled Monday

Manhattan— Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire in Manhattan.

Just before 5 p.m. Sunday, the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at 422 Redwood Place, according to a media release.

 Upon arrival, crews found a mobile home with smoke showing. The fire was contained within 10 minutes.&nbsp; The mobile home was not occupiable after the fire.The structure was a 1977 single-wide mobile home.&nbsp; No one was home at the time of the fire. Loss is estimated at $10,000 to contents and $10,000 to the structure.&nbsp; 

The owner is Benjamin Harmon of the same address. There were no injuries reported.

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 </figure>Manhattan— Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire in Manhattan.Just before 5 p.m. Sunday, the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at 422 Redwood Place, according to a media release. Upon arrival, crews found a mobile home with smoke showing. The fire was contained within 10 minutes.&nbsp; The mobile home was not occupiable after the fire.The structure was a 1977 single-wide mobile home.&nbsp; No one was home at the time of the fire. Loss is estimated at $10,000 to contents and $10,000 to the structure.&nbsp; The owner is Benjamin Harmon of the same address. There were no injuries reported.

No injuries after mobile home fire in Manhattan

In early November property owners in Kansas received the property tax statements for 2023. These taxes, of which the first one-half is due on or before December 20th of this year and the second portion is due by May 10th next spring, are used to fund the 2024 budget. As we have discussed before, the 2024 budget began in about mid-March and by July 5 the city budget had been completed. It was then published shortly after that, and the required budget hearing was held in early September. At that time, it was announced the City mill levy was going to stay the same as the final mill levy of a year earlier at 48.311 mills.

“Hang on a second Allen. What do you mean the City mill levy stayed the same?” Yes, your property tax statement from the Geary County Treasurer showed the City had a mill levy of 49.240 mills of an increase of about 1.92%. “So how can we say the mill levy for the 2024 budget remained unchanged?”

The first thing we need to do as we study this issue is to go back to on or about June 10. At that time, the County Clerk shares with the taxing entities the assessed valuation of properties in their taxing jurisdiction. For the City of Junction City that number was $214,098,235. The City adopted a 2024 budget calling for $10,343,612. If you do the math the mill levy is 48.311 mills.

By the first of November the City valuation had dropped to $210,063,640 of a decrease of $4,034,595. One thing that does not change in this equation is the amount of property taxes needed and remains unchanged from the number above. As the valuation dropped the mill levy had to increase.

The valuation number never remains the same from June until November. There may be some corrections made or perhaps values of some properties were lowered as the values had been protested by the property owner. If the valuation number goes down the levy goes up and vice versa. Last year the opposite happened when the valuation levy moved up and the final mill levy was lower than what had been published in July. It is just going to happen. However, this year was the largest swing I have ever seen in 35 years. There is no way to change that.

If you own property in Geary County, your total mil levy is 151.212. About .9% of your tax dollars go to the State of Kanas. The City of Junction City receives s about 32.6%, USD #475 gets 29 percent and Geary County gets the other 37.5%.

Naturally, 100% of the City property taxes are generated from the property within the City limits. Since the City is in the County, taxes from the same properties are used for the County budget. In fact, about 71.7% of the property taxes that Geary County generates are paid by property tax owners within the City. This means City property owners pay this percentage for County obligations that are used by those of us who live in the City, but also the same percentage is paid for services such as the County roads that someone here in town may never use. This of course will happen as the County is one unit. Likewise, many people my age pay taxes for the School district, but it has been a few years since we had children in school.

Back to the City, Property taxes are collected for the City budget. This includes items we may use, but some will argue they pay taxes for services they do not use. Again, that will always happen as there are many facets to any government operation. For example, I pay property taxes to the City for the Fire Department. I hope that I never have to have a Fire truck come to my house or an ambulance to take me or a family member to the hospital in the case of an emergency. On the other hand, if I ever do, I want to be sure the Fire Department is well-staffed, well-trained, and well-equipped. Yes, there is a cost. Just the way it is.

Allen Dinkel, City ManagerIn early November property owners in Kansas received the property tax statements for 2023. These taxes, of which the first one-half is due on or before December 20th of this year and the second portion is due by May 10th next spring, are used to fund the 2024 budget. As we have discussed before, the 2024 budget began in about mid-March and by July 5 the city budget had been completed. It was then published shortly after that, and the required budget hearing was held in early September. At that time, it was announced the City mill levy was going to stay the same as the final mill levy of a year earlier at 48.311 mills.“Hang on a second Allen. What do you mean the City mill levy stayed the same?” Yes, your property tax statement from the Geary County Treasurer showed the City had a mill levy of 49.240 mills of an increase of about 1.92%. “So how can we say the mill levy for the 2024 budget remained unchanged?”The first thing we need to do as we study this issue is to go back to on or about June 10. At that time, the County Clerk shares with the taxing entities the assessed valuation of properties in their taxing jurisdiction. For the City of Junction City that number was $214,098,235. The City adopted a 2024 budget calling for $10,343,612. If you do the math the mill levy is 48.311 mills.By the first of November the City valuation had dropped to $210,063,640 of a decrease of $4,034,595. One thing that does not change in this equation is the amount of property taxes needed and remains unchanged from the number above. As the valuation dropped the mill levy had to increase.The valuation number never remains the same from June until November. There may be some corrections made or perhaps values of some properties were lowered as the values had been protested by the property owner. If the valuation number goes down the levy goes up and vice versa. Last year the opposite happened when the valuation levy moved up and the final mill levy was lower than what had been published in July. It is just going to happen. However, this year was the largest swing I have ever seen in 35 years. There is no way to change that.If you own property in Geary County, your total mil levy is 151.212. About .9% of your tax dollars go to the State of Kanas. The City of Junction City receives s about 32.6%, USD #475 gets 29 percent and Geary County gets the other 37.5%.Naturally, 100% of the City property taxes are generated from the property within the City limits. Since the City is in the County, taxes from the same properties are used for the County budget. In fact, about 71.7% of the property taxes that Geary County generates are paid by property tax owners within the City. This means City property owners pay this percentage for County obligations that are used by those of us who live in the City, but also the same percentage is paid for services such as the County roads that someone here in town may never use. This of course will happen as the County is one unit. Likewise, many people my age pay taxes for the School district, but it has been a few years since we had children in school.Back to the City, Property taxes are collected for the City budget. This includes items we may use, but some will argue they pay taxes for services they do not use. Again, that will always happen as there are many facets to any government operation. For example, I pay property taxes to the City for the Fire Department. I hope that I never have to have a Fire truck come to my house or an ambulance to take me or a family member to the hospital in the case of an emergency. On the other hand, if I ever do, I want to be sure the Fire Department is well-staffed, well-trained, and well-equipped. Yes, there is a cost. Just the way it is.

Junction City Manager delivers his 515 report

A large turnout of parade goers braved the cold weather to kick off the holiday season and enjoy the 28th annual Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade sponsored by Eagle Radio and the Geary County Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau.

There were approximately 40 entries in the parade which traveled from the former Junction City High School site down Eisenhower Drive, 6th Street and a portion of 8th Street downtown.

Award winners included the Youth Award sponsored by the Junction City YMCA to the Next Step Dance Studio,&nbsp; Chamber of Commerce honor to Michelin,&nbsp; Founders Award sponsored by DEL Motors to JC Naz , Mayors Award sponsored by the Central National Bank to the Humboldt 4-H Club and the Geary Commission Award sponsored by the Geary County CVB to the Clarks Creek 4-H Club.&nbsp;

Some other entries ranged from the Junction City High School J-Steppers, Junction City - Fort Riley Girl Scouts to the Junction City Boy Scouts Pack 62, Junction City Main Street and the American Legion Riders Chapter 45.

The parade was followed by the lighting ceremony in Heritage Park, which included the traditional arrival of Santa Claus.

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 </figure>By Dewey TerrillJC PostA large turnout of parade goers braved the cold weather to kick off the holiday season and enjoy the 28th annual Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade sponsored by Eagle Radio and the Geary County Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau.<figure>
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Christmas Parade kicks off the holiday season in Junction City

DICKINSON COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just after 8p.m. Friday in Dickinson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 International semi driven by Larry B. Pettay, 64, Ohiowa, Nebraska, was westbound on Interstate 70 one mile east of Solomon.

The semi rear-ended a 2005 Chevy Equinox driven by Candace A&nbsp;Johansen, 59, Manhattan, in the driving lane.

EMS transported Johansen to Abilene Memorial Hospital. Pettay was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

DICKINSON COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just after 8p.m. Friday in Dickinson County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 International semi driven by Larry B. Pettay, 64, Ohiowa, Nebraska, was westbound on Interstate 70 one mile east of Solomon.The semi rear-ended a 2005 Chevy Equinox driven by Candace A&nbsp;Johansen, 59, Manhattan, in the driving lane.EMS transported Johansen to Abilene Memorial Hospital. Pettay was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Manhattan woman hospitalized after semi, SUV crash

BUTLER COUNTY —The 3-year-old subject of a Friday evening Amber Alert is safe, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Law enforcement authorities in Butler County have taken two suspects into custody.

BUTLER COUNTY —The 3-year-old subject of a Friday evening Amber Alert is safe, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Law enforcement authorities in Butler County have taken two suspects into custody.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKBIKansas%2Fposts%2Fpfbid025LDxKL8QqBt3Vo9xAqPcmU5qN1YhBtSwx3iokUSVghKPFQv4VwzdUqHTibwQhcfVl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="599" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Amber Alert canceled; 3-year-old taken from Fort Riley home is safe 

We have made the tough choice to reschedule the 2nd annual Wine &amp; Wassail Walk to NEXT Saturday, December 2nd from 4-8PM due to the weather and low temperatures.

If you have already purchased tickets, you should have gotten a call from us, if we were not able to reach you and you cannot make it on December 2nd, please message us or email events@junctioncitymainstreet.org and we will get that refunded to you! If you do not have tickets yet, we still have some left! 

Purchase here:&nbsp;<a href="https://junctioncitymainstreet.org/event/wine-wassail/?fbclid=IwAR1afHkrYCgVUTCo5RWDt7F8ePT6mXF2SCFMqeE8UauE7JBLT9bDdfTFX8k">https://junctioncitymainstreet.org/event/wine-wassail/?fbclid=IwAR1afHkrYCgVUTCo5RWDt7F8ePT6mXF2SCFMqeE8UauE7JBLT9bDdfTFX8k</a>

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 </figure>Junction City Main Street release--We have made the tough choice to reschedule the 2nd annual Wine &amp; Wassail Walk to NEXT Saturday, December 2nd from 4-8PM due to the weather and low temperatures.If you have already purchased tickets, you should have gotten a call from us, if we were not able to reach you and you cannot make it on December 2nd, please message us or email events@junctioncitymainstreet.org and we will get that refunded to you! If you do not have tickets yet, we still have some left! Purchase here:&nbsp;<a href="https://junctioncitymainstreet.org/event/wine-wassail/?fbclid=IwAR1afHkrYCgVUTCo5RWDt7F8ePT6mXF2SCFMqeE8UauE7JBLT9bDdfTFX8k">https://junctioncitymainstreet.org/event/wine-wassail/?fbclid=IwAR1afHkrYCgVUTCo5RWDt7F8ePT6mXF2SCFMqeE8UauE7JBLT9bDdfTFX8k</a>

Wine and Wassail Walk rescheduled due to weather 

DICKINSON COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 11a.m. Friday in Dickinson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Honda Accord driven by Clifford R.&nbsp;Lepak, 38, Wakefield, was&nbsp;eastbound on Kansas 15 six miles northeast of Abilene.

The car drifted left of center and struck a 2022 Ram 2500 driven by Timothy S. Sankey, 52, Salina. After impact the Honda came to rest in the north ditch.

EMS transported Lepak to the hospital in Abilene.&nbsp; Sankey was not injured. Lepak was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

DICKINSON COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 11a.m. Friday in Dickinson County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Honda Accord driven by Clifford R.&nbsp;Lepak, 38, Wakefield, was&nbsp;eastbound on Kansas 15 six miles northeast of Abilene.The car drifted left of center and struck a 2022 Ram 2500 driven by Timothy S. Sankey, 52, Salina. After impact the Honda came to rest in the north ditch.EMS transported Lepak to the hospital in Abilene.&nbsp; Sankey was not injured. Lepak was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Kansas man hospitalized after car, pickup crash

JUNCTION CITY - Starting at 5:30 pm, you can watch the 28th Annual Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade livestream below.

KJCK's Jerry Brecheisen and State Representative Jeff Underhill will be calling the parade broadcast both on the livestream and on-air at 107,9 FM/1420 KJCK.

The livestream is sponsored by Homefront Real Estate and Central National Bank.

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 </figure>JUNCTION CITY - Starting at 5:30 pm, you can watch the 28th Annual Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade livestream below.KJCK's Jerry Brecheisen and State Representative Jeff Underhill will be calling the parade broadcast both on the livestream and on-air at 107,9 FM/1420 KJCK.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5xq0RX3rcIk?si=-JOITiiiO3RpmjZt" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>The livestream is sponsored by Homefront Real Estate and Central National Bank.

🎥 : WATCH LIVE: Junction City Christmas Parade starting at 5:30 pm

Raising funds for suicide prevention/awareness and to assist the Junction City Police Department with development and implementation of a Co-Responder program is my topic on Coffee Talk this week.  Joining me for the program are Tracy Geisler, executive director of the Geary Community Healthcare&nbsp; Foundation, JCPD Captain Cory Odell and Brynne Haverkamp, Crisis Service Director for Pawnee Mental Health.  This all ties together because the funds raised at the December 9th GCHF&nbsp; ”Puttin’ on the Glitz Masquerade Ball” will be used to help support Co-Responder. The program joins a licensed mental health professional with Junction City police officers in responding to calls when mental health intervention is needed.  My guests explain how this partnership would be established between Pawnee and the JCPD and the mission of the Geary Community Health Foundation to support the effort.

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 </figure>By Jerry BrecheisenRaising funds for suicide prevention/awareness and to assist the Junction City Police Department with development and implementation of a Co-Responder program is my topic on Coffee Talk this week. Joining me for the program are Tracy Geisler, executive director of the Geary Community Healthcare&nbsp; Foundation, JCPD Captain Cory Odell and Brynne Haverkamp, Crisis Service Director for Pawnee Mental Health. This all ties together because the funds raised at the December 9th GCHF&nbsp; ”Puttin’ on the Glitz Masquerade Ball” will be used to help support Co-Responder. The program joins a licensed mental health professional with Junction City police officers in responding to calls when mental health intervention is needed. My guests explain how this partnership would be established between Pawnee and the JCPD and the mission of the Geary Community Health Foundation to support the effort.

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