from KSU Division of Communications and Marketing

MANHATTAN — Kansas State University's&nbsp;<a href="https://coe.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">College of Education</a>&nbsp;has received a federal grant to bring its teacher education program to local school districts and community colleges in an effort to combat statewide and national teacher shortages. The $2.6 million project aims to create an education pipeline for underserved and place-bound students planning to become teachers in three Kansas school districts and three community colleges. The five-year grant, Project REFORM — an acronym for Redesigning Experiences Forging Opportunities for Recruitment and Mentorships — is funded through the Teacher Quality Partnership grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Project REFORM is a collaborative effort among the College of Education and College of Arts and Sciences at K-State, Topeka USD 501, Allen Community College, Independence USD 446, Independence Community College, Coffeyville USD 445, and Coffeyville Community College. "We are so proud to work with local educators to bring K-State's award-winning teacher education program to Coffeyville, Independence and Topeka," said Debbie Mercer, dean of the College of Education. "There are many amazing students who want to become teachers and contribute to their home communities, and we are excited to be the trusted higher education partner in this collaboration." The project is designed to reach underserved students and focuses on the three school districts, which serve a total of 16,272 students. Each partner will play a key role in supporting the reimagined community college and university teacher education pathways that streamline the educational journeys for students who are economically challenged or place-bound. Included in Project REFORM's main components is a clinical internship that extends the amount of time teacher candidates spend in classrooms from a semester to a full year.&nbsp;The project also includes a mentor teacher academy to provide additional support for the teacher candidates. "Project REFORM is our second Teacher Quality Partnership grant leveraging our online undergraduate degree program in elementary education in collaboration with Kansas school district and community college partners," said Todd Goodson, associate dean of the college and lead investigator for the project. "We believe this is critically important work that addresses the need to diversify our teacher force and respond to the current teacher shortage." In addition to Goodson, three K-State faculty members are co-principal investigators for the project — Tonnie Martinez, coordinator of the office of innovation and collaboration; Eileen Wertzberger, director of field experiences; and Lori Goodson, assistant director of the Rural Education Center.&nbsp; &nbsp;

from KSU Division of Communications and MarketingMANHATTAN — Kansas State University's&nbsp;<a href="https://coe.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">College of Education</a>&nbsp;has received a federal grant to bring its teacher education program to local school districts and community colleges in an effort to combat statewide and national teacher shortages. The $2.6 million project aims to create an education pipeline for underserved and place-bound students planning to become teachers in three Kansas school districts and three community colleges. The five-year grant, Project REFORM — an acronym for Redesigning Experiences Forging Opportunities for Recruitment and Mentorships — is funded through the Teacher Quality Partnership grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Project REFORM is a collaborative effort among the College of Education and College of Arts and Sciences at K-State, Topeka USD 501, Allen Community College, Independence USD 446, Independence Community College, Coffeyville USD 445, and Coffeyville Community College. "We are so proud to work with local educators to bring K-State's award-winning teacher education program to Coffeyville, Independence and Topeka," said Debbie Mercer, dean of the College of Education. "There are many amazing students who want to become teachers and contribute to their home communities, and we are excited to be the trusted higher education partner in this collaboration." The project is designed to reach underserved students and focuses on the three school districts, which serve a total of 16,272 students. Each partner will play a key role in supporting the reimagined community college and university teacher education pathways that streamline the educational journeys for students who are economically challenged or place-bound. Included in Project REFORM's main components is a clinical internship that extends the amount of time teacher candidates spend in classrooms from a semester to a full year.&nbsp;The project also includes a mentor teacher academy to provide additional support for the teacher candidates. "Project REFORM is our second Teacher Quality Partnership grant leveraging our online undergraduate degree program in elementary education in collaboration with Kansas school district and community college partners," said Todd Goodson, associate dean of the college and lead investigator for the project. "We believe this is critically important work that addresses the need to diversify our teacher force and respond to the current teacher shortage." In addition to Goodson, three K-State faculty members are co-principal investigators for the project — Tonnie Martinez, coordinator of the office of innovation and collaboration; Eileen Wertzberger, director of field experiences; and Lori Goodson, assistant director of the Rural Education Center.&nbsp; &nbsp;

KSU College of Ed. receives grant to recruit, mentor new teachers

submitted by KSU Division of Communications and Marketing

MANHATTAN — The late Glenn and Claire Swogger of&nbsp;Topeka, Kansas, through an estate gift, have created a faculty chair and endowment fund for the&nbsp;<a href="https://artsci.k-state.edu/primary/" target="_blank">primary texts certificate program</a>&nbsp;at Kansas State University. The primary texts program is multidisciplinary and housed in the department of political science in the&nbsp;<a href="https://artsci.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">College of Arts and Sciences</a>. Through primary texts, students learn from original documents, not the summarizations that occur in textbooks. They learn to research, analyze and interpret original works for themselves — the basis of a classical liberal arts education. The Glenn and Claire Swogger Chair in Primary Texts has been awarded to Laurie Johnson, professor of political science and director of the primary texts certificate. She is the author of seven books and numerous book chapters and articles. Most of her work has involved developing a thorough understanding and critique of classical liberal theory and includes works on Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and Tocqueville. Glenn Swogger was a firm believer in the power of an education with a heavy emphasis in primary texts. He received such an education as an undergraduate at the University of Chicago. He went on to get his doctorate in medicine at Case Western University in Cleveland. He served in the U.S. Navy and later practiced psychiatry at the Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas. He and his wife, Claire, believed in giving back and supported education and the arts throughout their lives. "Dr. Swogger learned about the primary texts program at K-State and reached out to me to see how he could support our work," Johnson said. "He invested in our program for many years. Dr. Swogger was an amazing, humble person who believed in the liberal arts as a way of training people to be responsible, informed citizens. This gift of the endowment fund and chair will ensure the primary texts certificate program can continue in perpetuity." The primary texts certificate is open to any student at K-State. The program has around 50 students from many of K-State's colleges. Through the program, its institutes, workshops, undergraduate journal and speaker series, students learn to think critically, analyze scientific research and carefully read literature and philosophy, government documents and other original texts. The program's journal, "Live Ideas," is available online and in print across campus. "Dr. Swogger has been a longtime supporter of the primary texts program, and this new gift will help make sure that future generations of K-State students will have the opportunity to participate in the program," said Nathaniel Birkhead, head of the political science department. "Primary texts programs tend to be at selective private institutions. To have a robust program here at K-State, where it is accessible to all, helps support our land-grant mission. We are also proud that Dr. Johnson will be the initial holder of the Swogger Chair in Primary Texts: her teaching, research and mentorship will enhance K-State's reputation as a leader in liberal arts education even further." The Swoggers believed so much in the value of a liberal, primary texts education that they support a similar program at Baker University and another chair at the University of Chicago. "Glenn and Claire realized how important a classical education can be throughout a person's whole life, regardless of what field they go into or what careers they decide on. That type of foundation can benefit them for the rest of their lives," said Chuck Bloom, a longtime advisor and friend of the Swoggers. "Glenn and Claire Swogger were very kind and humble people. Through this gift, their lives will continue to bless the world."&nbsp; &nbsp;

submitted by KSU Division of Communications and MarketingMANHATTAN — The late Glenn and Claire Swogger of&nbsp;Topeka, Kansas, through an estate gift, have created a faculty chair and endowment fund for the&nbsp;<a href="https://artsci.k-state.edu/primary/" target="_blank">primary texts certificate program</a>&nbsp;at Kansas State University. The primary texts program is multidisciplinary and housed in the department of political science in the&nbsp;<a href="https://artsci.k-state.edu/" target="_blank">College of Arts and Sciences</a>. Through primary texts, students learn from original documents, not the summarizations that occur in textbooks. They learn to research, analyze and interpret original works for themselves — the basis of a classical liberal arts education. The Glenn and Claire Swogger Chair in Primary Texts has been awarded to Laurie Johnson, professor of political science and director of the primary texts certificate. She is the author of seven books and numerous book chapters and articles. Most of her work has involved developing a thorough understanding and critique of classical liberal theory and includes works on Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and Tocqueville. Glenn Swogger was a firm believer in the power of an education with a heavy emphasis in primary texts. He received such an education as an undergraduate at the University of Chicago. He went on to get his doctorate in medicine at Case Western University in Cleveland. He served in the U.S. Navy and later practiced psychiatry at the Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas. He and his wife, Claire, believed in giving back and supported education and the arts throughout their lives. "Dr. Swogger learned about the primary texts program at K-State and reached out to me to see how he could support our work," Johnson said. "He invested in our program for many years. Dr. Swogger was an amazing, humble person who believed in the liberal arts as a way of training people to be responsible, informed citizens. This gift of the endowment fund and chair will ensure the primary texts certificate program can continue in perpetuity." The primary texts certificate is open to any student at K-State. The program has around 50 students from many of K-State's colleges. Through the program, its institutes, workshops, undergraduate journal and speaker series, students learn to think critically, analyze scientific research and carefully read literature and philosophy, government documents and other original texts. The program's journal, "Live Ideas," is available online and in print across campus. "Dr. Swogger has been a longtime supporter of the primary texts program, and this new gift will help make sure that future generations of K-State students will have the opportunity to participate in the program," said Nathaniel Birkhead, head of the political science department. "Primary texts programs tend to be at selective private institutions. To have a robust program here at K-State, where it is accessible to all, helps support our land-grant mission. We are also proud that Dr. Johnson will be the initial holder of the Swogger Chair in Primary Texts: her teaching, research and mentorship will enhance K-State's reputation as a leader in liberal arts education even further." The Swoggers believed so much in the value of a liberal, primary texts education that they support a similar program at Baker University and another chair at the University of Chicago. "Glenn and Claire realized how important a classical education can be throughout a person's whole life, regardless of what field they go into or what careers they decide on. That type of foundation can benefit them for the rest of their lives," said Chuck Bloom, a longtime advisor and friend of the Swoggers. "Glenn and Claire Swogger were very kind and humble people. Through this gift, their lives will continue to bless the world."&nbsp; &nbsp;

Estate gift funds KSU primary texts certificate program

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.

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.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Geary County Booking Photos August 15

Supporting role auditions for Junction City Little Theater’s JERSEY BOYS will be held Aug 20 &amp; 21 at 6:30pm in the CL Hoover Opera House second floor Rehearsal Hall.

You only need to attend one night. There is no need to prepare anything to sing, since you will sing from the show score.-

Script readings will be selected for those auditioning. All will be required to perform some movement to the finale song. Casting will include four female roles and six male roles. Additional information can be directed to:<a href="mailto:JcltJerseyBoys@gmail.com">JcltJerseyBoys@gmail.com</a>

By Dewey TerrillJC PostSupporting role auditions for Junction City Little Theater’s JERSEY BOYS will be held Aug 20 &amp; 21 at 6:30pm in the CL Hoover Opera House second floor Rehearsal Hall.You only need to attend one night. There is no need to prepare anything to sing, since you will sing from the show score.-Script readings will be selected for those auditioning. All will be required to perform some movement to the finale song. Casting will include four female roles and six male roles. Additional information can be directed to:<a href="mailto:JcltJerseyBoys@gmail.com">JcltJerseyBoys@gmail.com</a>

Little Theater show auditions are set

Sons of the American Legion Fundraiser Breakfast for the J. C. / Geary County Food Pantry will be held Saturday, Aug. 19th from 7-10 a.m. at the American Legion Post #45 at 201 E. 4th Street in Junction City.&nbsp;

According to John Hagerty the menu will include biscuits &amp; gravy, eggs, sausage, ham, tater tots, orange juice and coffee. The cost will be $10 for adults and $7 for children.&nbsp;

There will be dine-in, carry out or delivery available. The breakfast is open to the public.

For tickets call the Geary County Food Pantry at 785-762-8830 or purchase them at the door.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostSons of the American Legion Fundraiser Breakfast for the J. C. / Geary County Food Pantry will be held Saturday, Aug. 19th from 7-10 a.m. at the American Legion Post #45 at 201 E. 4th Street in Junction City.&nbsp;According to John Hagerty the menu will include biscuits &amp; gravy, eggs, sausage, ham, tater tots, orange juice and coffee. The cost will be $10 for adults and $7 for children.&nbsp;There will be dine-in, carry out or delivery available. The breakfast is open to the public.For tickets call the Geary County Food Pantry at 785-762-8830 or purchase them at the door.

Breakfast fundraiser is set for Saturday

Following the news that Country Stampede, which has been headquartered in recent years in Topeka, needs to&nbsp; search for a new location there is interest on the part of the Geary County Convention &amp; Visitor's Bureau Director Donna Price. She is interested in possibly seeing the country music festival come to Geary County.&nbsp; Price said, "I think it opens up a lot of possibilities, possibly for us or some of our neighbors that we can also work with."

Price noted that Country Stampede was located near Manhattan for many many years at Tuttle Creek. "I think that we've also got some great spots that they would fit out at Milford State Park or Corps of Engineers." 

Price added that she plans to look into the matter further. "It's a huge event, absolutely huge. The whole community basically needs to be involved in volunteering for it. But it brings in so many country western singers that are big names. That will bring them in." Price noted that Country Stampede used to bring in thousands of people at Tuttle Creek.&nbsp;

Price thinks the lake environment would be wonderful but she knows there would be a lot of hoops to jump through. "There's other lakes that we could very well be in competition with. So it will just depend on the RFP's and what they look like and where we go from here." She plans to try and find the right person to talk to on the topic and then proceed from there.

Country Stampede recently announced their intent to search for a new site in 2024 and in the future. They planned to contact neighboring communities and entities including Manhattan to determine interest in hosting the event.&nbsp;

By Dewey TerrillJC PostFollowing the news that Country Stampede, which has been headquartered in recent years in Topeka, needs to&nbsp; search for a new location there is interest on the part of the Geary County Convention &amp; Visitor's Bureau Director Donna Price. She is interested in possibly seeing the country music festival come to Geary County.&nbsp; Price said, "I think it opens up a lot of possibilities, possibly for us or some of our neighbors that we can also work with."Price noted that Country Stampede was located near Manhattan for many many years at Tuttle Creek. "I think that we've also got some great spots that they would fit out at Milford State Park or Corps of Engineers." Price added that she plans to look into the matter further. "It's a huge event, absolutely huge. The whole community basically needs to be involved in volunteering for it. But it brings in so many country western singers that are big names. That will bring them in." Price noted that Country Stampede used to bring in thousands of people at Tuttle Creek.&nbsp;Price thinks the lake environment would be wonderful but she knows there would be a lot of hoops to jump through. "There's other lakes that we could very well be in competition with. So it will just depend on the RFP's and what they look like and where we go from here." She plans to try and find the right person to talk to on the topic and then proceed from there.Country Stampede recently announced their intent to search for a new site in 2024 and in the future. They planned to contact neighboring communities and entities including Manhattan to determine interest in hosting the event.&nbsp;

Geary County CVB Director expresses interest in Country Stampede

Fall semester classes start Thursday at the Cloud County Community College Geary County campus. The full session runs until Dec. 14th.

First session classes go until Oct. 10th and second session classes until Dec. 14th.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostFall semester classes start Thursday at the Cloud County Community College Geary County campus. The full session runs until Dec. 14th.First session classes go until Oct. 10th and second session classes until Dec. 14th.

Cloud County Community College Geary County classes begin this week

JUNCTION CITY, Kan.&nbsp;– Geary County Schools USD 475 is establishing a National Elementary Honor Society chapter in its elementary schools this school year. “I’m really excited that USD 475 schools are going to be able to have the National Elementary Honor Society this year. By having this in all of our elementary schools, our students are going to learn more about what role they can play in making our community a better place to work and live,” said Jennifer Black, Geary County Schools USD 475 Director of Elementary Education. NEHS will provide Geary County Schools USD 475 fourth and fifth grade students a place to develop and practice their skills for service and leadership not only in the community, but also at their school. By adding the elementary chapter, the district will now have a National Honor Society at elementary, middle and high school. “Geary County Schools USD 475 strives to achieve the Kansas CAN award for civic engagement through activities that connect with Junction City, Fort Riley, Grandview and the Milford communities. The National Elementary Honor Society chapters will work towards service-learning and school-wide service day projects to achieve this building goal,” said Black. NEHS promotes the four pillars of scholarship, responsibility, service and leadership. Through exploration of each pillar, student members, who will be recognized for their accomplishments, learn many valuable life lessons, including the importance of personal responsibility and giving back to the community.&nbsp; Each elementary school will have an advisor and committee to help determine who is selected for the National Honor Society. To be nominated, students must have at least a standard grade of a three, demonstrate service to the community and record a 95% attendance rate, while having no behavior referrals. The application and ultimate selection will be based on the four pillars.&nbsp; Each elementary school will develop its own by-laws and timeline for selection. Once students are selected, they will be inducted into the chapter.&nbsp;&nbsp;

USD 475 releaseJUNCTION CITY, Kan.&nbsp;– Geary County Schools USD 475 is establishing a National Elementary Honor Society chapter in its elementary schools this school year. “I’m really excited that USD 475 schools are going to be able to have the National Elementary Honor Society this year. By having this in all of our elementary schools, our students are going to learn more about what role they can play in making our community a better place to work and live,” said Jennifer Black, Geary County Schools USD 475 Director of Elementary Education. NEHS will provide Geary County Schools USD 475 fourth and fifth grade students a place to develop and practice their skills for service and leadership not only in the community, but also at their school. By adding the elementary chapter, the district will now have a National Honor Society at elementary, middle and high school. “Geary County Schools USD 475 strives to achieve the Kansas CAN award for civic engagement through activities that connect with Junction City, Fort Riley, Grandview and the Milford communities. The National Elementary Honor Society chapters will work towards service-learning and school-wide service day projects to achieve this building goal,” said Black. NEHS promotes the four pillars of scholarship, responsibility, service and leadership. Through exploration of each pillar, student members, who will be recognized for their accomplishments, learn many valuable life lessons, including the importance of personal responsibility and giving back to the community.&nbsp; Each elementary school will have an advisor and committee to help determine who is selected for the National Honor Society. To be nominated, students must have at least a standard grade of a three, demonstrate service to the community and record a 95% attendance rate, while having no behavior referrals. The application and ultimate selection will be based on the four pillars.&nbsp; Each elementary school will develop its own by-laws and timeline for selection. Once students are selected, they will be inducted into the chapter.&nbsp;&nbsp;

USD 475 forms a National Elementary Honor Society chapter

Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.

Josefina Carrillo, Outside warrant, Arrested 8/11

Priscilla Flores, Following too closely, Improper turn, Improper driving on laned road, DUI - Liquor / drug, Arrested 8/12

Karen Gomez-Parra, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/12

Alexis Lucas-Webster, Domestic battery, Arrested 8/13

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.Josefina Carrillo, Outside warrant, Arrested 8/11Priscilla Flores, Following too closely, Improper turn, Improper driving on laned road, DUI - Liquor / drug, Arrested 8/12Karen Gomez-Parra, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/12Alexis Lucas-Webster, Domestic battery, Arrested 8/13Recent 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 Aug. 12-13-14

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 11:30a.m. Sunday in Manhattan.

A 2006 Ford Taurus driven by Heavenly Feniello, 46, of Herington, had hydroplaned while driving down the hill in the 700 Ehlers Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity.&nbsp;

The car left the roadway and struck a manhole cover. EMS transported Feniello to Via Christi for treatment of head, hand, arm, and leg injuries.

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 11:30a.m. Sunday in Manhattan.A 2006 Ford Taurus driven by Heavenly Feniello, 46, of Herington, had hydroplaned while driving down the hill in the 700 Ehlers Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity.&nbsp;The car left the roadway and struck a manhole cover. EMS transported Feniello to Via Christi for treatment of head, hand, arm, and leg injuries.

Kansas woman hospitalized after car hydroplanes

Jackie Mundt, Pratt&nbsp;County farmer and rancher A strange and vivid memory from my pre-teen world view was thinking after high school life was pretty much over. It makes me laugh and shake my head a little to think about how naive and small my world was because I couldn’t imagine anything worthwhile in life beyond high school. Even as a senior in high school if you had asked what life would look like in 20 years, I don’t think I would have guessed correctly about anything personal or professional. I am happy to report that life has been bigger, better and crazier than I would have imagined; I attended and earned degrees from two universities, have lived at 16 addresses in six states, traveled to 17 countries around the world, worked for 11 companies, made my wildest dreams come true and learned what it takes to achieve greatness at something. There have also been hard times, failures and plenty of stress, but I learned from it all. The best part of my life in the past two decades is the friends I have made along the way. I won’t extol the many virtues of my friends because we all think our friends are the best, but I know I have been blessed with a tribe of people who share my interests, values and ambitions. It took leaving my home town to find most of these people. My graduating class had 52 kids in it. It was a given that you were friends with everyone more out of proximity than commonality. I knew some of my classmates much better than others, but I knew them all and considered them friends. Together, for better or worse, we spent 13 years learning, growing and playing. This fall we have plans for a 20 year class reunion, and I am honestly excited. It may be a case of distance and time making my heart grow fonder but I can’t wait to hear about where their paths have taken them and who they have become. Even if I didn’t get much choice in my classmates, they still hold a special place in my heart; we lived too much life together not to care. I know my perspective on class reunions is not shared by all people. It makes me a little sad to hear someone say they will never attend a reunion. I have never understood people who want nothing to do with their past or the others who feel pressure to look fabulously successful for a reunion. The mean girls and rivalries of TV and movie high school reunions seem to be inflated. I believe in my heart that most people at a reunion are genuinely excited to see each other to catch up and share memories from their time together. Maybe that’s all it really takes for a great reunion: people choosing to believe the best in their former classmates. We can all celebrate success, give an encouraging word of support, or reminisce about the memories of our youth. For one day, we can rekindle relationships that helped us become who we are today, be grateful for our time together and enjoy the grace of time passed. I am choosing to believe in the goodwill and love of all friends, even if they aren’t the ones we chose. "Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;

Jackie Mundt, Pratt&nbsp;County farmer and rancher A strange and vivid memory from my pre-teen world view was thinking after high school life was pretty much over. It makes me laugh and shake my head a little to think about how naive and small my world was because I couldn’t imagine anything worthwhile in life beyond high school. Even as a senior in high school if you had asked what life would look like in 20 years, I don’t think I would have guessed correctly about anything personal or professional. I am happy to report that life has been bigger, better and crazier than I would have imagined; I attended and earned degrees from two universities, have lived at 16 addresses in six states, traveled to 17 countries around the world, worked for 11 companies, made my wildest dreams come true and learned what it takes to achieve greatness at something. There have also been hard times, failures and plenty of stress, but I learned from it all. The best part of my life in the past two decades is the friends I have made along the way. I won’t extol the many virtues of my friends because we all think our friends are the best, but I know I have been blessed with a tribe of people who share my interests, values and ambitions. It took leaving my home town to find most of these people. My graduating class had 52 kids in it. It was a given that you were friends with everyone more out of proximity than commonality. I knew some of my classmates much better than others, but I knew them all and considered them friends. Together, for better or worse, we spent 13 years learning, growing and playing. This fall we have plans for a 20 year class reunion, and I am honestly excited. It may be a case of distance and time making my heart grow fonder but I can’t wait to hear about where their paths have taken them and who they have become. Even if I didn’t get much choice in my classmates, they still hold a special place in my heart; we lived too much life together not to care. I know my perspective on class reunions is not shared by all people. It makes me a little sad to hear someone say they will never attend a reunion. I have never understood people who want nothing to do with their past or the others who feel pressure to look fabulously successful for a reunion. The mean girls and rivalries of TV and movie high school reunions seem to be inflated. I believe in my heart that most people at a reunion are genuinely excited to see each other to catch up and share memories from their time together. Maybe that’s all it really takes for a great reunion: people choosing to believe the best in their former classmates. We can all celebrate success, give an encouraging word of support, or reminisce about the memories of our youth. For one day, we can rekindle relationships that helped us become who we are today, be grateful for our time together and enjoy the grace of time passed. I am choosing to believe in the goodwill and love of all friends, even if they aren’t the ones we chose. "Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;

The friends you didn't choose

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 7p.m. Friday in Riley County.

A 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle driven by Sierra Davis, 23, of Fort Riley was traveling in the 6800 Block of Vinton School Road, according to the Riley Police Department activity report.

The driver&nbsp;lost control while navigating a bend in the road and the motorcycle overturned. EMS transported Davis to Irwin Army Community Hospital for treatment of torso and neck injuries.

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 7p.m. Friday in Riley County.A 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle driven by Sierra Davis, 23, of Fort Riley was traveling in the 6800 Block of Vinton School Road, according to the Riley Police Department activity report.The driver&nbsp;lost control while navigating a bend in the road and the motorcycle overturned. EMS transported Davis to Irwin Army Community Hospital for treatment of torso and neck injuries.

Fort Riley woman hospitalized after motorcycle accident

RILEY COUNTY&nbsp; —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged sex assault.

On Sunday, police took 40-year-old Brandon Cameron of Manhattan&nbsp; into custody&nbsp; following a report he allegedly broke into a home and committed a sexual assault Saturday night, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

Just before midnight Saturday, the Riley County Communications Center received a 911 call from a 26-year-old woman reporting a burglary in the 1300 block of Flint Hills Place in Manhattan.

Officers discovered a sexual assault had taken place during the burglary. After further investigation and assistance from the victim, Cameron was subsequently identified as the suspect.

At 4:30a.m. Sunday, police located him in the 2700 block of N. Brookglen Circle in Manhattan on requested charges of aggravated burglary and rape. He remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $200,000.&nbsp; He has previous convictions for theft and burglary, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

RILEY COUNTY&nbsp; —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged sex assault.On Sunday, police took 40-year-old Brandon Cameron of Manhattan&nbsp; into custody&nbsp; following a report he allegedly broke into a home and committed a sexual assault Saturday night, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.Just before midnight Saturday, the Riley County Communications Center received a 911 call from a 26-year-old woman reporting a burglary in the 1300 block of Flint Hills Place in Manhattan.Officers discovered a sexual assault had taken place during the burglary. After further investigation and assistance from the victim, Cameron was subsequently identified as the suspect.At 4:30a.m. Sunday, police located him in the 2700 block of N. Brookglen Circle in Manhattan on requested charges of aggravated burglary and rape. He remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $200,000.&nbsp; He has previous convictions for theft and burglary, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Manhattan man jailed for alleged home invasion sex assault

Football practice begins Monday afternoon at Junction City High School with Randall Zimmerman starting his 30th season as Blue Jay head coach. "We are very much looking forward to getting going."

Zimmerman has been a coach for 39 years overall with stops at Sacred Heart in Salina and in Phillipsburg before coming to Junction City. He still enjoys being involved in athletics. " I do. I love every minute of it. Opened up school on Friday, just good to&nbsp; be around young people and the energy that they bring. I've got a lot of years in me, I hope." The coach added that he is hoping to be in Junction City for a long time.

The Blue Jays host the Hays Indians in the season opener on Sept.1. Other regular season home games on the schedule include Bishop Carroll, Washburn Rural and Emporia. There will be road trips to Dodge City, McPherson, Manhattan and Topeka High.

The Blue Jays will culminate the first week of practice on Saturday with a practice from 8 - 10 a.m., and then Future Blue Jays for K - 6 youth from 10:30 - 11, followed by a 7th-8th grade practice run by the high school staff from 11 - to noon. From noon to 1 p.m. there will be 7th and 8th graders practicing on the east end of the field at Blue Jay Stadium and 4th through 6th graders on the west end of the field. There will also be a family picnic in the stadium from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The Blue Jay football squad will participate in a three-team Jamboree hosted by Shawnee Heights on Friday Aug. 25th. Washburn Rural will also be in attendance there.

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 </figure>By Dewey TerrillJC PostFootball practice begins Monday afternoon at Junction City High School with Randall Zimmerman starting his 30th season as Blue Jay head coach. "We are very much looking forward to getting going."Zimmerman has been a coach for 39 years overall with stops at Sacred Heart in Salina and in Phillipsburg before coming to Junction City. He still enjoys being involved in athletics. " I do. I love every minute of it. Opened up school on Friday, just good to&nbsp; be around young people and the energy that they bring. I've got a lot of years in me, I hope." The coach added that he is hoping to be in Junction City for a long time.The Blue Jays host the Hays Indians in the season opener on Sept.1. Other regular season home games on the schedule include Bishop Carroll, Washburn Rural and Emporia. There will be road trips to Dodge City, McPherson, Manhattan and Topeka High.The Blue Jays will culminate the first week of practice on Saturday with a practice from 8 - 10 a.m., and then Future Blue Jays for K - 6 youth from 10:30 - 11, followed by a 7th-8th grade practice run by the high school staff from 11 - to noon. From noon to 1 p.m. there will be 7th and 8th graders practicing on the east end of the field at Blue Jay Stadium and 4th through 6th graders on the west end of the field. There will also be a family picnic in the stadium from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.The Blue Jay football squad will participate in a three-team Jamboree hosted by Shawnee Heights on Friday Aug. 25th. Washburn Rural will also be in attendance there.

Randall Zimmerman prepares for his 30th season at the helm of Blue Jay Football

GEARY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 8:30p.m. Friday in Geary County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by David Dale Coulson, 63, Wakefield, was eastbound on Kansas 82 five miles east of Wakefield.

The driver failed to negotiate the curve onto southbound U.S. 77. The motorcycle went down and came to rest in the center median.

EMS transported&nbsp;Coulson to the hospital in Junction City. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.

GEARY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 8:30p.m. Friday in Geary County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by David Dale Coulson, 63, Wakefield, was eastbound on Kansas 82 five miles east of Wakefield.The driver failed to negotiate the curve onto southbound U.S. 77. The motorcycle went down and came to rest in the center median.EMS transported&nbsp;Coulson to the hospital in Junction City. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.

Kansas man hospitalized after motorcycle accident

The Junction City Association of Retired School Personnel (JCARSP) met at 9:00 AM on Friday August 11 at the Zion United Church of Christ to celebrate 60 years as an organization. JCARSP members are retired teachers, educators, cooks, nurses, paraeducators, administrators and their spouses who want to continue their life of service to fellow members, their active colleagues, and the community. Hosts were Susan Kamphaus and Karen Malec.&nbsp;

Joe and Sheila Markley gave an update on the remodeling project and shows coming to the C.L. Hoover Opera House. Kell Smalley from Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA) shared information about benefits to JCARSP and Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel members (KARSP).

JCARSP members showed their financial support by donating to the work done by USD 475’s Windy Hancock. Windy coordinates the district’s McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance program for students who are defined as being homeless in accordance with that Act.

Nita Miller, JCARSP Secretary and Community Service Hours Coordinator said that “Retired school personnel continue to give of themselves and their time even after retirement from the school district. The unit of JCARSP was also recognized by the state association. During 2022-23 JCARSP members volunteered 6,568 hours in the community. If volunteers had been paid at the rate of $31.80, the value of service hours would have been $208,862.40. Collette Matthews was recognized by KARSP for her more than 900 hours of volunteer work.”

The next meeting of the JCARSP will be Friday, October 13 at Noon in the Zion United Church of Christ. That meal will be catered by Thomas’ Taste of Chicago and will be coordinated by Sheila Ritchie, Treasurer. Donations will be made to the Geary County Food Pantry/Wheels of Hope. Any retired school personnel who is interested in learning more about the organization may contact Dr. Ferrell Miller, JCARSP President at fmiller3@cox.net.

By Dr. Ferrell MillerThe Junction City Association of Retired School Personnel (JCARSP) met at 9:00 AM on Friday August 11 at the Zion United Church of Christ to celebrate 60 years as an organization. JCARSP members are retired teachers, educators, cooks, nurses, paraeducators, administrators and their spouses who want to continue their life of service to fellow members, their active colleagues, and the community. Hosts were Susan Kamphaus and Karen Malec.&nbsp;Joe and Sheila Markley gave an update on the remodeling project and shows coming to the C.L. Hoover Opera House. Kell Smalley from Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA) shared information about benefits to JCARSP and Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel members (KARSP).JCARSP members showed their financial support by donating to the work done by USD 475’s Windy Hancock. Windy coordinates the district’s McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance program for students who are defined as being homeless in accordance with that Act.Nita Miller, JCARSP Secretary and Community Service Hours Coordinator said that “Retired school personnel continue to give of themselves and their time even after retirement from the school district. The unit of JCARSP was also recognized by the state association. During 2022-23 JCARSP members volunteered 6,568 hours in the community. If volunteers had been paid at the rate of $31.80, the value of service hours would have been $208,862.40. Collette Matthews was recognized by KARSP for her more than 900 hours of volunteer work.”The next meeting of the JCARSP will be Friday, October 13 at Noon in the Zion United Church of Christ. That meal will be catered by Thomas’ Taste of Chicago and will be coordinated by Sheila Ritchie, Treasurer. Donations will be made to the Geary County Food Pantry/Wheels of Hope. Any retired school personnel who is interested in learning more about the organization may contact Dr. Ferrell Miller, JCARSP President at fmiller3@cox.net.

Junction City Association of Retired School Personnel Celebrates 60 Years

TOPEKA - On Thursday afternoon, Country Stampede posted to social media and emailed festival-goers of the need to search for a new venue for 2024 and future years.

In 2019, the festival moved from Tuttle Creek State Park in Manhattan to Topeka.

On Friday, the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce responded to the news the Country Stampede was looking for a new home.

" Country Stampede is a unique and important part of Manhattan’s history."

"Thousands of people traveled to Manhattan over the two decades the event was held annually at Tuttle Creek State Park to see some of the most successful country music artists in the business."

"The economic impact on our community was extremely important and Visit Manhattan and the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce played a significant role in the ongoing success of the event."

"The move to Topeka in 2019 coincided with a change in ownership and a change in strategic direction of the event."

"We, along with tourism groups across the region, received a request for proposal (RFP) from entities representing Country Stampede to determine our community’s interest in hosting the festival again."

"While we are always excited for opportunities to attract world class events to Manhattan, the logistics of holding such an event requires a significant commitment from the community."

"We will be working with our regional partners including the City of Manhattan and Tuttle Creek State Park officials to determine how we develop the best Manhattan response to this opportunity."

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 </figure>TOPEKA - On Thursday afternoon, Country Stampede posted to social media and emailed festival-goers of the need to search for a new venue for 2024 and future years.In 2019, the festival moved from Tuttle Creek State Park in Manhattan to Topeka.On Friday, the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce responded to the news the Country Stampede was looking for a new home." Country Stampede is a unique and important part of Manhattan’s history.""Thousands of people traveled to Manhattan over the two decades the event was held annually at Tuttle Creek State Park to see some of the most successful country music artists in the business.""The economic impact on our community was extremely important and Visit Manhattan and the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce played a significant role in the ongoing success of the event.""The move to Topeka in 2019 coincided with a change in ownership and a change in strategic direction of the event.""We, along with tourism groups across the region, received a request for proposal (RFP) from entities representing Country Stampede to determine our community’s interest in hosting the festival again.""While we are always excited for opportunities to attract world class events to Manhattan, the logistics of holding such an event requires a significant commitment from the community.""We will be working with our regional partners including the City of Manhattan and Tuttle Creek State Park officials to determine how we develop the best Manhattan response to this opportunity."

Country Stampede could move back to Manhattan

Joshua McKinsey, Maximum speed limits, Driving while suspended, Outside warrant, Outside warrant, Arrested 8/10

Derek Williams Jr. Outside warrant, Arrested 8/10

Neassa Thomas, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/10

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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Joshua McKinsey, Maximum speed limits, Driving while suspended, Outside warrant, Outside warrant, Arrested 8/10Derek Williams Jr. Outside warrant, Arrested 8/10Neassa Thomas, Failure to appear, Arrested 8/10Recent 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 Aug. 11

As of mid-afternoon all water main breaks have been repaired.

Junction City Public Works has confirmed that there are multiple water main breaks throughout Junction City. Areas include Navajo, Wyatt/Sumner, 700 Block of W Chestnut, Wildcat Lane, Spruce/Countryside, and Bunker Hill/Spruce. There is also a service line that was hit on Navajo. 

There were multiple crews working Friday morning to repair the water main breaks on W Chestnut and Wildcat Lane. People will experience low to no water in the 700-800 block of Chestnut and Wildcat Lane. The remainder of the water main breaks will continue repairs Friday afternoon. Service will be restored as soon as possible.

By Dewey TerrillAs of mid-afternoon all water main breaks have been repaired.---Junction City Public Works has confirmed that there are multiple water main breaks throughout Junction City. Areas include Navajo, Wyatt/Sumner, 700 Block of W Chestnut, Wildcat Lane, Spruce/Countryside, and Bunker Hill/Spruce. There is also a service line that was hit on Navajo. There were multiple crews working Friday morning to repair the water main breaks on W Chestnut and Wildcat Lane. People will experience low to no water in the 700-800 block of Chestnut and Wildcat Lane. The remainder of the water main breaks will continue repairs Friday afternoon. Service will be restored as soon as possible.

Water main breaks occur

Chris Bogenhagen, the new Athletic Director at Junction City High School, talks to me about his background in education, coaching, his Junction City Kid's Wrestling leadership role and preparations for his first year as AD at JCHS.

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🎙: Paradox Coffee and Bistro "Coffee Talk" - JCHS Athletic Director

Fort Riley has announced via social media that you can expect traffic delays. Beginning August 21, roadwork is scheduled to begin on three bridges across the installation. Henry Drive bridges over the Kansas River and the railroad tracks, and Huebner Road bridge over Three Mile Creek.

During construction, traffic will be reduced to one-lane controlled with either flagmen or stop lights. Expect delays and plan accordingly. Williston Point will be closed to all traffic north of the roundabout at Huebner.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fort Riley has announced via social media that you can expect traffic delays. Beginning August 21, roadwork is scheduled to begin on three bridges across the installation. Henry Drive bridges over the Kansas River and the railroad tracks, and Huebner Road bridge over Three Mile Creek.During construction, traffic will be reduced to one-lane controlled with either flagmen or stop lights. Expect delays and plan accordingly. Williston Point will be closed to all traffic north of the roundabout at Huebner.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Upcoming road construction will cause traffic delays

Most students in Geary USD 475 return to the classroom on Friday.&nbsp;

Twenty mile per hour school speed zones will be in effect. Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks and traffic must yield.&nbsp;

All traffic must stop when a school bus has its stop sign out.

Kindergarten and early childhood students begin school Aug. 16.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostMost students in Geary USD 475 return to the classroom on Friday.&nbsp;Twenty mile per hour school speed zones will be in effect. Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks and traffic must yield.&nbsp;All traffic must stop when a school bus has its stop sign out.Kindergarten and early childhood students begin school Aug. 16.

USD 475 students return to the classroom Friday

CLAY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating an alleged burglary in Clay Center released additional security images of the suspects and are asking the public for help identifying them.

On Aug. 4, police received a report of an aggravated burglary and attempted robbery in the 700 block of Liberty Street. in Clay Center, according to a media release. The suspects fled before officers arrived. They are described as&nbsp;two black males between the ages of 15 and 20 years old. They 5-foot-8 and 5-foot-10 and&nbsp; had shoulder-length dreadlocks.

One suspect was wearing an orange hoodie, camouflaged pants, one black shoe and one white shoe.

The other suspect was wearing a white or light gray zip-up jacket with a hood, blue jeans with two medium-sized holes on both pant legs and black shoes. He also had some of the ends of his dreadlocks dyed white. 

No weapons were reported to have been used.&nbsp; Anyone has knowledge or knows the identity of either suspect, please notify the Clay Center Police Department at 785-632-2121, and do not contact either of the suspects.

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Police: Search continues for burglary suspects in Clay Center

The Pilot Club of Junction City has donated $250 for  supplies for needy children in the upcoming school term.

Stuff the bus has been a big part of the Junction City  community for many years. The Pilot Club supports this event every year.

The Pilot Club of Junction City has donated $250 for supplies for needy children in the upcoming school term.<figure>
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 </figure>Stuff the bus has been a big part of the Junction City community for many years. The Pilot Club supports this event every year.,

Pilot Club supports Stuff the Bus

By BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

TOPEKA - Late Thursday afternoon, Country Stampede posted to social media and emailed festival-goers of the need to search for a new venue for 2024 and future years.

This announcement comes less than two weeks after the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandMotorsportsPark/posts/pfbid0aQNQojN4PRqkorzAjuUgfeM4CqEDwrFQxRFKZH6XsT2fJp9gy5TphgDsLqQkJoehl"> July 28th announcement from Heartland Motorsports Park</a> announcing the closure of the venue due to Shawnee County property taxes being raised for the venue.

Country Stampede's announcement says they will be contacting neighboring communities to gauge interest in hosting the festival and will include Manhattan in the list of communities.

By BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostTOPEKA - Late Thursday afternoon, Country Stampede posted to social media and emailed festival-goers of the need to search for a new venue for 2024 and future years.This announcement comes less than two weeks after the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandMotorsportsPark/posts/pfbid0aQNQojN4PRqkorzAjuUgfeM4CqEDwrFQxRFKZH6XsT2fJp9gy5TphgDsLqQkJoehl"> July 28th announcement from Heartland Motorsports Park</a> announcing the closure of the venue due to Shawnee County property taxes being raised for the venue.Country Stampede's announcement says they will be contacting neighboring communities to gauge interest in hosting the festival and will include Manhattan in the list of communities.More details can be found in the post:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcountrystampedefestival%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0g22vtrLtwqrDyX1W5jhKUJk3Y4vp9MamNBF3dzT9kgkV5JvvQmFzPTLTeBVdYY5Sl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="654" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

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