by BECKY GOFF JC Post/Little Apple Post

FORT RILEY - On Saturday, Fort Riley wrapped up the Month of the Military Child with Kid's Fest at the Riley Community Center.

Since 1986, April has been designated as the Month of the Military Child by the Department of Defense, honoring the commitment and sacrifice made by military children.

Children of military service members typically experience frequent moves and parent with busy training schedules and deployments.

Activities for children of all ages, and static displays with the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard, a Bradley armored vehicle and the Fort Riley Fire Department were available for exploration.

by BECKY GOFF JC Post/Little Apple PostFORT RILEY - On Saturday, Fort Riley wrapped up the Month of the Military Child with Kid's Fest at the Riley Community Center.Since 1986, April has been designated as the Month of the Military Child by the Department of Defense, honoring the commitment and sacrifice made by military children.Children of military service members typically experience frequent moves and parent with busy training schedules and deployments.Activities for children of all ages, and static displays with the Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard, a Bradley armored vehicle and the Fort Riley Fire Department were available for exploration.<div><div style="position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:56.25%"><iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/gUYjUODO-60zMcgvZ.html" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" title="Fort Riley Momc Kidfest" style="position:absolute;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div>

'Kids Fest' wraps up Month of the Military Child at Fort Riley

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged theft in Manhattan.

Just before 2p.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for theft in the 900 block of Pierre Street in Manhattan.

A 67-year-old man reported a package that was delivered to his front porch containing an FM transmitter was stolen. 

The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $5,300. Anyone with information can contact&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rileycountypolice.org/287/Crime-Stoppers" target="_blank">Crime Stoppers</a>. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.&nbsp;

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged theft in Manhattan.Just before 2p.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for theft in the 900 block of Pierre Street in Manhattan.A 67-year-old man reported a package that was delivered to his front porch containing an FM transmitter was stolen. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $5,300. Anyone with information can contact&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rileycountypolice.org/287/Crime-Stoppers" target="_blank">Crime Stoppers</a>. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.&nbsp;

RCPD: $5,300 package stolen from porch of Manhattan home

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>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683208333564.jpeg" alt="Cristina Ann Buchanan, DUI-Liquor/Drugs(1st Offense); Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; Accident with personal injury or death; Arrested 05/03/2023" />
 <figcaption>Cristina Ann Buchanan, DUI-Liquor/Drugs(1st Offense); Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; Accident with personal injury or death; Arrested 05/03/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683208469787.jpeg" alt="Lee Montgomery Bullington, Probation Violation; Arrested 05/03/2023" />
 <figcaption>Lee Montgomery Bullington, Probation Violation; Arrested 05/03/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683208547121.jpeg" alt="Luis Antonio Dominguez, Probation Violation; Arrested 05/03/2023" />
 <figcaption>Luis Antonio Dominguez, Probation Violation; Arrested 05/03/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683208612805.jpeg" alt="Zackery Thaddeus Farren, Probation Violation; Arrested 05/03/2023" />
 <figcaption>Zackery Thaddeus Farren, Probation Violation; Arrested 05/03/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683208706976.jpeg" alt="Amanda Kay Smith, Outside Warrant; Arrested 05/03/2023" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683208751369.jpeg" alt="Martel Ramon Stewart, Uniform Extradition Act; Arrest prior to requisition; Arrested 05/03/2023" />
 <figcaption>Martel Ramon Stewart, Uniform Extradition Act; Arrest prior to requisition; Arrested 05/03/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683208802865.jpeg" alt="Neassa Jo Thomas, Failure to appear x2; Outside Warrant x3; Arrested 05/03/2023" />
 <figcaption>Neassa Jo Thomas, Failure to appear x2; Outside Warrant x3; Arrested 05/03/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683208882868.jpeg" alt="Chelsea Jo Whitney, Failure to appear; Arrested 05/03/2023" />
 <figcaption>Chelsea Jo Whitney, Failure to appear; Arrested 05/03/2023</figcaption>
 </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 May 4

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 1p.m. Wednesday in Manhattan.

According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, a 2013 BMW 535 driven by Braylee Santana , 29, Manhattan, was northbound on Anderson Avenue from Garden Way.&nbsp;

The car and a bicycle ridden by Frances Swan, 72, Manhattan, entered the intersection at the same time. First responders found Swan&nbsp;laying in the road at the intersection. 

EMS transported Swan to Via Christi for treatment of hand and leg pain. The RCPD released no additional details.

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 1p.m. Wednesday in Manhattan.According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, a 2013 BMW 535 driven by Braylee Santana , 29, Manhattan, was northbound on Anderson Avenue from Garden Way.&nbsp;The car and a bicycle ridden by Frances Swan, 72, Manhattan, entered the intersection at the same time. First responders found Swan&nbsp;laying in the road at the intersection. EMS transported Swan to Via Christi for treatment of hand and leg pain. The RCPD released no additional details.

Bicyclist hospitalized after collision with car in Manhattan

RILEY COUNTY—Authorities are warning residents of a COVID test scam, according to the Riley County Health Department.

If you receive COVID tests in the mail that you did not order, throw them away. 

Scammers are using these mailed tests to target Medicare recipients. When you mail the test back, the scammers steal Medicare information and submit false claims. 

If you would like a COVID test, Riley County Health Department still offers them free of charge. You can also order free at-home test kits from the US Post Office. <a href="https://www.rileycountyks.gov/1869/Get-Tested?fbclid=IwAR2BrBTi2LeNtaT0iVjN2n2s1a_BT0WVfaGXjYeAeDSgEzeYBvdPuWPevP0">Click here to more i</a>nformation on tests.

RILEY COUNTY—Authorities are warning residents of a COVID test scam, according to the Riley County Health Department.If you receive COVID tests in the mail that you did not order, throw them away. Scammers are using these mailed tests to target Medicare recipients. When you mail the test back, the scammers steal Medicare information and submit false claims. If you would like a COVID test, Riley County Health Department still offers them free of charge. You can also order free at-home test kits from the US Post Office. <a href="https://www.rileycountyks.gov/1869/Get-Tested?fbclid=IwAR2BrBTi2LeNtaT0iVjN2n2s1a_BT0WVfaGXjYeAeDSgEzeYBvdPuWPevP0">Click here to more i</a>nformation on tests.

Residents warned to throw out unsolicited COVID-19 tests

On Wednesday Junction City High School announced the hiring of three new coaches.

&nbsp;Shambrea Steele, JCHS's new J-Stepper head coach, is currently finishing up her student teaching in Wamego, KS and will graduate this May from Emporia State University with her bachelor's degree in elementary education. Steele will begin teaching this fall for USD 475 as a kindergarten teacher at Seitz Elementary. 

“I cannot wait to start getting to know the dancers and get back to sharing my passion for dancing with our team," Steele said.&nbsp;

&nbsp;JCHS graduate Aryus Jones is the new Blue Jays wrestling coach. Jones currently teaches and coaches at Blue Valley High School in Overland Park, KS.

&nbsp;“I am very proud to be home in Junction City once again. This is truly a childhood dream of mine to be able to return to my city and lead young people into successful futures. I have coached and wrestled all over the country but there is no place like JC. This community is a big part of who I am today and I am truly blessed and beyond excited to get to work with athletes and students. Go Blue Jays!”

After graduating in 2017 from JCHS, Jones went on to wrestle at Fort Hays State University. Jones was formally ranked 7th in the nation of NCAA Division II, 2020 NCAA Championship qualifier (COVID cancellation year), 3x Academic All-American. 

Jones received his bachelor's degree in criminal justice and is currently finishing up his master’s in special education. Jones will be teaching in the special education department at JCHS at the start of the 2023-2024 school year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Conor Reilly is the new Lady Jay basketball coach. Reilly has been the head women’s basketball coach at Hutchinson High School where he has focused on building a reputation for creating a positive, supportive, and disciplined team environment. 

 “Throughout my time as head coach, my teams have gone 52-32. I am incredibly proud of the progress we made together and the many accomplishments we achieved. Through hard work, dedication, and a relentless focus on growth and improvement, we became one of the top teams in the league. I look forward to working with the Lady Blue Jays and building something special in Junction City.” 

Reilly holds a bachelor's degree in education from Bethany College and a master's degree in administration from Fort Hays University. Reilly will begin teaching in the Social Studies Department at JCHS at the start of the 2023-2023 school year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

JCHSOn Wednesday Junction City High School announced the hiring of three new coaches. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683139636774.jpeg" alt="Shambrea Steele,&nbsp; new J-Stepper head coach at JCHS." />
 <figcaption>Shambrea Steele,&nbsp; new J-Stepper head coach at JCHS.</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;Shambrea Steele, JCHS's new J-Stepper head coach, is currently finishing up her student teaching in Wamego, KS and will graduate this May from Emporia State University with her bachelor's degree in elementary education. Steele will begin teaching this fall for USD 475 as a kindergarten teacher at Seitz Elementary. “I cannot wait to start getting to know the dancers and get back to sharing my passion for dancing with our team," Steele said.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683139670648.jpeg" alt=" Aryus Jones, new Blue Jays wrestling coach" />
 <figcaption> Aryus Jones, new Blue Jays wrestling coach</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;JCHS graduate Aryus Jones is the new Blue Jays wrestling coach. Jones currently teaches and coaches at Blue Valley High School in Overland Park, KS.&nbsp;“I am very proud to be home in Junction City once again. This is truly a childhood dream of mine to be able to return to my city and lead young people into successful futures. I have coached and wrestled all over the country but there is no place like JC. This community is a big part of who I am today and I am truly blessed and beyond excited to get to work with athletes and students. Go Blue Jays!”After graduating in 2017 from JCHS, Jones went on to wrestle at Fort Hays State University. Jones was formally ranked 7th in the nation of NCAA Division II, 2020 NCAA Championship qualifier (COVID cancellation year), 3x Academic All-American. Jones received his bachelor's degree in criminal justice and is currently finishing up his master’s in special education. Jones will be teaching in the special education department at JCHS at the start of the 2023-2024 school year.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683139707001.jpeg" alt="Conor Reilly, new Lady Jay basketball coach" />
 <figcaption>Conor Reilly, new Lady Jay basketball coach</figcaption>
 </figure>Conor Reilly is the new Lady Jay basketball coach. Reilly has been the head women’s basketball coach at Hutchinson High School where he has focused on building a reputation for creating a positive, supportive, and disciplined team environment. “Throughout my time as head coach, my teams have gone 52-32. I am incredibly proud of the progress we made together and the many accomplishments we achieved. Through hard work, dedication, and a relentless focus on growth and improvement, we became one of the top teams in the league. I look forward to working with the Lady Blue Jays and building something special in Junction City.” Reilly holds a bachelor's degree in education from Bethany College and a master's degree in administration from Fort Hays University. Reilly will begin teaching in the Social Studies Department at JCHS at the start of the 2023-2023 school year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

JCHS announces new coaches

The Junction City Main Street Market's inaugural kick off event is this Saturday, May 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in downtown Junction City. I sat down for a conversation with Michaela Joyce, executive director for the Junction City Main Street program, to find out what types of vendors will be showcased at the market and to hear about the other ways the Junction City Main Street program is fostering connection and town pride within the Junction City community.

Joyce said the market is made possible thanks to the support of the Junction City community, and both the Kauffman Heartland Challenge grant and the Kansas Office of Rural Prosperity.&nbsp;

"The Kauffman Heartland challenge grant is a way to bring out a lot of the home based businesses we have in the area," Joyce said. "We have a lot of military spouses that have home based businesses, because it's easier to take those and travel if they have to move in a couple years. But we wanted to have an opportunity for them to expand a little bit and start their journey as entrepreneurs."

Since Joyce is the only full-time paid employee for Junction City Main Street, someone needed to be brought on to help manage the weekly market.&nbsp;

"The Kansas Office of Rural prosperity essentially pays our market manager, Autumn McGuffey, she'll be there every single Saturday,” Joyce &nbsp;said. "The market is going to be partially a farmers market, so produce, bread, eggs, and then we are also having a makers market which will bring local entrepreneurs, crafters, artists, designers and much more to our downtown scene."

Joyce also said that each market event will feature a different theme and "micro event" tied into the overall weekend.&nbsp;

"Our first theme on May 6 is tied to our taste of culture," Joyce said. "We wanted to highlight some of the cultural diversity we have here and along with that comes food diversity. Alongside the market, there will be some food vendors set up representing food from all over the all over the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Read: <a href="https://jcpost.com/posts/e6a3e5e5-d6a0-4e7a-a2c7-844dbcc12d02">Junction City International Food tour held May 6th</a>

Joyce said market goers, community members, or those simply stopping by Junction City can purchase a food tour passport on the<a href="https://junctioncitymainstreet.org/event/international-food-tour/"> Junction City Main Street website</a>. Passports are $10/per adult and $5/per child 12 and under up to the day of the event.&nbsp; The food tour will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 6.&nbsp;

Joyce said there will be a limited number of passports available on the day of and will increase to $15/per adult and $10/per child 12 and under.&nbsp;

It was the 164th birthday of Junction City, Kansas, and just a few days before Valentine’s Day. Community members, business owners and artisans gathered at the corner of Eighth and Washington Street for the unveiling of the newest&nbsp; JC statue titled: The Origin Story of Junction City.

"We received a $10,000 grant to place 10 statues throughout our downtown. And each of those statues is supposed to represent some kind of different theme related to Junction City," Joyce said. "The statue located at the corner of Eighth and Washington Street was placed in front of central bank, because it is one of the longest standing, same business running in downtown. So it's been central bank since that building was built."

There are four additional JC statues in Junction City. They can be found in Heritage Park, Veterans; 7th and Washington Agriculture and Ranching; 8th and Jefferson, Cultural Diversity (not yet permanently installed pending possible parking lot renovation); 9th and Washington, “9th Street District.”

The other 4 JC statues can be found in Heritage Park, “Veterans“; 7th and Washington “Agriculture and Ranching“; 8th and Jefferson, “Cultural Diversity” (not yet permanently installed pending possible parking lot renovation); 9th and Washington, “9th Street District.”

<div><iframe title="Junction City Main Street, Michaela Self" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=wfhnk-13fac8e-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=1b1b1b"></iframe></div>By NATE KING JC PostThe Junction City Main Street Market's inaugural kick off event is this Saturday, May 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in downtown Junction City. I sat down for a conversation with Michaela Joyce, executive director for the Junction City Main Street program, to find out what types of vendors will be showcased at the market and to hear about the other ways the Junction City Main Street program is fostering connection and town pride within the Junction City community.<h2>The market</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683127110011.jpeg" alt="Images Courtesy Junction City Main Street" />
 <figcaption>Images Courtesy Junction City Main Street</figcaption>
 </figure>Joyce said the market is made possible thanks to the support of the Junction City community, and both the Kauffman Heartland Challenge grant and the Kansas Office of Rural Prosperity.&nbsp;"The Kauffman Heartland challenge grant is a way to bring out a lot of the home based businesses we have in the area," Joyce said. "We have a lot of military spouses that have home based businesses, because it's easier to take those and travel if they have to move in a couple years. But we wanted to have an opportunity for them to expand a little bit and start their journey as entrepreneurs."Since Joyce is the only full-time paid employee for Junction City Main Street, someone needed to be brought on to help manage the weekly market.&nbsp;"The Kansas Office of Rural prosperity essentially pays our market manager, Autumn McGuffey, she'll be there every single Saturday,” Joyce &nbsp;said. "The market is going to be partially a farmers market, so produce, bread, eggs, and then we are also having a makers market which will bring local entrepreneurs, crafters, artists, designers and much more to our downtown scene."Joyce also said that each market event will feature a different theme and "micro event" tied into the overall weekend.&nbsp;"Our first theme on May 6 is tied to our taste of culture," Joyce said. "We wanted to highlight some of the cultural diversity we have here and along with that comes food diversity. Alongside the market, there will be some food vendors set up representing food from all over the all over the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read: <a href="https://jcpost.com/posts/e6a3e5e5-d6a0-4e7a-a2c7-844dbcc12d02">Junction City International Food tour held May 6th</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683127564517.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Joyce said market goers, community members, or those simply stopping by Junction City can purchase a food tour passport on the<a href="https://junctioncitymainstreet.org/event/international-food-tour/"> Junction City Main Street website</a>. Passports are $10/per adult and $5/per child 12 and under up to the day of the event.&nbsp; The food tour will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 6.&nbsp;Joyce said there will be a limited number of passports available on the day of and will increase to $15/per adult and $10/per child 12 and under.&nbsp;<h2>JC statue project</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683128999578.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>It was the 164th birthday of Junction City, Kansas, and just a few days before Valentine’s Day. Community members, business owners and artisans gathered at the corner of Eighth and Washington Street for the unveiling of the newest&nbsp; JC statue titled: The Origin Story of Junction City."We received a $10,000 grant to place 10 statues throughout our downtown. And each of those statues is supposed to represent some kind of different theme related to Junction City," Joyce said. "The statue located at the corner of Eighth and Washington Street was placed in front of central bank, because it is one of the longest standing, same business running in downtown. So it's been central bank since that building was built."There are four additional JC statues in Junction City. They can be found in Heritage Park, Veterans; 7th and Washington Agriculture and Ranching; 8th and Jefferson, Cultural Diversity (not yet permanently installed pending possible parking lot renovation); 9th and Washington, “9th Street District.”The other 4 JC statues can be found in Heritage Park, “Veterans“; 7th and Washington “Agriculture and Ranching“; 8th and Jefferson, “Cultural Diversity” (not yet permanently installed pending possible parking lot renovation); 9th and Washington, “9th Street District.”

🎙King in the Community: Junction City Main Street, Michaela Joyce

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Manhattan woman on drug charges after an arrest.

Just before 7p.m. Tuesday, police made a traffic stop near the intersection of S. 5th and Houston Streets in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

After officers found meth, the driver, later identified as 39-year-old Nichole Costley of Manhattan gave officers a false name.

Officers arrested her on requested charges of possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended, and interference with LEO. Costley was issued a total bond of $8,000. Costley was also arrested on her Shawnee County District Court warrant for possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic, or certain stimulant and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was issued a total bond of $3,500 and is no longer in custody.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Manhattan woman on drug charges after an arrest.Just before 7p.m. Tuesday, police made a traffic stop near the intersection of S. 5th and Houston Streets in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.After officers found meth, the driver, later identified as 39-year-old Nichole Costley of Manhattan gave officers a false name.Officers arrested her on requested charges of possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended, and interference with LEO. Costley was issued a total bond of $8,000. Costley was also arrested on her Shawnee County District Court warrant for possession of an opiate, opium, narcotic, or certain stimulant and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was issued a total bond of $3,500 and is no longer in custody.

Manhattan woman gave officers false name during traffic stop

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>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683120561674.jpeg" alt="Nicklos Ryan Bancroft, Failure to appear; Arrested 05/02/2023" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683120711227.jpeg" alt="Keri Lyn Coulter, Criminal threat against LEO; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Assault of a law enforcement officer; Possession of marijuana; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Arrest 05/02/2023" />
 <figcaption>Keri Lyn Coulter, Criminal threat against LEO; Cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Assault of a law enforcement officer; Possession of marijuana; Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body; Arrest 05/02/2023</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683121187991.jpeg" alt="Shawn Michael Preece, Parole violation; arrested 05/02/2023" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683121242194.jpeg" alt="Brandon Michael Rosian, Probation Violation, Arrested 05/02/2023" />
 <figcaption>Brandon Michael Rosian, Probation Violation, Arrested 05/02/2023</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683121790060.jpeg" alt="Kara Inez Smith, Failure to appear; Arrested 05/02/2023" />
 <figcaption>Kara Inez Smith, Failure to appear; Arrested 05/02/2023</figcaption>
 </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 May 3

JUNCTION CITY- Konza Prairie Community Health Center is offering low-cost sports physicals during May through August, at the Junction City clinic located at 361 Grant Ave, for $20 or a donation of five cans of food.

Appointments are required and are open to all youth who need a sports physical to participate in athletics. Call 785-238-4711 to schedule an exam.

During the sports physical, a Konza medical provider will:

● Review the athlete’s health history

● Review immunizations to ensure they are up-to-date

● Provide a sports physical exam to determine if the athlete can safely participate in their chosen activities

“All school athletes are required to get an annual sports physical before they may participate. We want to expand community access for healthcare overall, providing reduced price sport physicals is just one way to do that,” said Danielle Hallgren, CEO of Konza Prairie Community Health Center. “We want to make the process easy for families so kids can get out there and play.” 

All canned food will be donated to the Konza Cupboard – a free food pantry located at the Junction City clinic.

Learn more about Konza Prairie Community Health at <a href="http://www.kpchc.org.">www.kpchc.org.</a>

JUNCTION CITY- Konza Prairie Community Health Center is offering low-cost sports physicals during May through August, at the Junction City clinic located at 361 Grant Ave, for $20 or a donation of five cans of food.Appointments are required and are open to all youth who need a sports physical to participate in athletics. Call 785-238-4711 to schedule an exam.During the sports physical, a Konza medical provider will:● Review the athlete’s health history● Review immunizations to ensure they are up-to-date● Provide a sports physical exam to determine if the athlete can safely participate in their chosen activities“All school athletes are required to get an annual sports physical before they may participate. We want to expand community access for healthcare overall, providing reduced price sport physicals is just one way to do that,” said Danielle Hallgren, CEO of Konza Prairie Community Health Center. “We want to make the process easy for families so kids can get out there and play.” All canned food will be donated to the Konza Cupboard – a free food pantry located at the Junction City clinic.Learn more about Konza Prairie Community Health at <a href="http://www.kpchc.org.">www.kpchc.org.</a>

Konza Prairie Community Health Center Offers Low-Cost Sports Physicals

The library’s 2023 <a href="https://jclib.org/">Summer Reading program </a>for all ages, All Together Now, will launch on Saturday, May 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the new Main Street Market.&nbsp;&nbsp;The library booth which will be located at 8th&nbsp;and Jefferson Streets and will feature games, take and make bags and other activities.&nbsp;

There are reading programs for all ages and families will be able to sign up at the kickoff or at the library which will be open for regular business that day.&nbsp;&nbsp;This includes the programs for preschoolers, grade schoolers, teens and adults.&nbsp;&nbsp;It will also include registration for parents, grandparents, etc. for the brand-new Bedtime Book Club where titles read to kids will count toward your adult reading goal.&nbsp;

Anyone who stops by the library booth will get a goodie bag loaded with fun stuff and information.&nbsp;&nbsp;Everyone will also get a coupon to pick up a free popsicle at that library.&nbsp;&nbsp;While there they can also register for summer reading, sign up for the summer programs, and get a library card if they don’t already have one in their pocket.

The companion programs for the summer semester will include something for all ages.&nbsp;&nbsp;This includes Storytime for young children, STEAM Explorers for grade school age students and Friday Night Live for middle and high school students.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also on the calendar are Musical Mondays, Movie Mondays, the Book2Movie Club, and Pick Apart Art.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is also a ukulele class and another on the world of money.&nbsp; &nbsp;All are listed in the brochure which will be available at the library and at the event.&nbsp;

&nbsp;The summer reading program for children is designed to encourage them to read throughout the summer months to help them maintain and even continue to develop the skills they acquired during their just-completed school year.&nbsp; With that they will go into their new grade with their reading skill set in tact so they will spend less time in review

Parents can also sign up for the adult or bedtime program so they can model the behavior they are encouraging for their kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;Books, e-books, and audiobooks are all eligible to be included in each of the age-based programs.&nbsp;

Please call the library at 785-238-4311 with questions and requests for additional information.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The library’s 2023 <a href="https://jclib.org/">Summer Reading program </a>for all ages, All Together Now, will launch on Saturday, May 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the new Main Street Market.&nbsp;&nbsp;The library booth which will be located at 8th&nbsp;and Jefferson Streets and will feature games, take and make bags and other activities.&nbsp; There are reading programs for all ages and families will be able to sign up at the kickoff or at the library which will be open for regular business that day.&nbsp;&nbsp;This includes the programs for preschoolers, grade schoolers, teens and adults.&nbsp;&nbsp;It will also include registration for parents, grandparents, etc. for the brand-new Bedtime Book Club where titles read to kids will count toward your adult reading goal.&nbsp; Anyone who stops by the library booth will get a goodie bag loaded with fun stuff and information.&nbsp;&nbsp;Everyone will also get a coupon to pick up a free popsicle at that library.&nbsp;&nbsp;While there they can also register for summer reading, sign up for the summer programs, and get a library card if they don’t already have one in their pocket. The companion programs for the summer semester will include something for all ages.&nbsp;&nbsp;This includes Storytime for young children, STEAM Explorers for grade school age students and Friday Night Live for middle and high school students.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also on the calendar are Musical Mondays, Movie Mondays, the Book2Movie Club, and Pick Apart Art.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is also a ukulele class and another on the world of money.&nbsp; &nbsp;All are listed in the brochure which will be available at the library and at the event.&nbsp; &nbsp;The summer reading program for children is designed to encourage them to read throughout the summer months to help them maintain and even continue to develop the skills they acquired during their just-completed school year.&nbsp; With that they will go into their new grade with their reading skill set in tact so they will spend less time in review Parents can also sign up for the adult or bedtime program so they can model the behavior they are encouraging for their kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;Books, e-books, and audiobooks are all eligible to be included in each of the age-based programs.&nbsp; Please call the library at 785-238-4311 with questions and requests for additional information.&nbsp;

DBPL Summer Reading Program ready to go

GEARY COUNTY - On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Ebert Construction will close the existing Old U.S. Highway 77, which currently provides access to Fort Riley's Park Gate.

The newly constructed intersection will be opened .25 miles north for use by travelers to access the new alignment of Old U.S. 77.

Minor delays should be expected as the new road and intersection are completed.

The project is scheduled to be completed in October of 2023, weather permitting.

To stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kandrive.org/" target="_blank">www.kandrive.org</a>&nbsp;or call 5-1-1.&nbsp;&nbsp;

by BECKY GOFF JC PostGEARY COUNTY - On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Ebert Construction will close the existing Old U.S. Highway 77, which currently provides access to Fort Riley's Park Gate.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m14!1m12!1m3!1d3154.4661343637663!2d-96.8662196477415!3d39.09133306720549!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1683042766122!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>The newly constructed intersection will be opened .25 miles north for use by travelers to access the new alignment of Old U.S. 77.Minor delays should be expected as the new road and intersection are completed.The project is scheduled to be completed in October of 2023, weather permitting.To stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kandrive.org/" target="_blank">www.kandrive.org</a>&nbsp;or call 5-1-1.&nbsp;&nbsp;

KDOT: Existing portion of U.S. 77 will close on 5/16

By Ferrell Miller, EdD, Geary Community Schools Foundation Chairman

The JCHS Jazz Band, led by Jared Morris, provided music as teachers, paraeducators, administrators, retirees,&nbsp; those who had previously retired from USD 475, community members and donors were welcomed to the Geary Community Schools Foundation’s 17th Annual Celebration of Teaching Monday&nbsp; at the Junction City Courtyard by Marriott.&nbsp; Justin Aaron, JCHS Class of 2006, and finalist on NBC’s The Voice last season gave the invocation and provided an inspirational song.

Following dinner, Phill Canty, JCHS Class of 1983 and CEO and Founder of Creative Solutions for Youth, LLC, spoke on the impact teachers, a coach and others had on him. Local teachers mentioned were Ligia Paquette, Miss Harmon, and Ruby Stevens. He said “Ruby Stevens once asked me what I wanted to do with my life. I responded that I wanted to be a reporter and work in the media. She set up an interview with Otis Scroggins” and that was the start of learning how to interview people. “I have interviewed two Presidents of the United States, Beyonce, Jay-Z and others having studied at Kansas State University. It’s about the small thing’s teachers do that can have an impact on a student for their entire lives.” He concluded with some thoughts about what we all need in our lives to achieve happiness and grow. Some of those thoughts included: having respect for others; supporting and giving support to others; being cared for and caring for others; being safe and providing safety; to be loved by others and loving others”.&nbsp; Canty currently works as a radio personality and sports analyst for the Washington Commanders NFL football team

Dr. Deb Gustafson, USD 475 Associate Superintendent and Dr. Reginald Eggleston, USD 475 Superintendent presented 12 licensed staff and 8 classified staff who will retire at the end of the current school. Margie Pinaire, Executive Director of the Geary Community Schools Foundation presented scholarships to those who applied for the Devin Family Teacher Scholarship; Ron Shandy Memorial Teacher Scholarship; Geary Community Schools Foundation Teacher and Paraprofessional Scholarships and the Kansas State University Award from the KSU College of Education.

At the end of the celebration, 17 teachers were randomly chosen to receive $100.00 from the Geary Community Schools Foundation. Dr. Eggleston closed the event by thanking the staff and the Geary Community Foundation.

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 </figure>By Ferrell Miller, EdD, Geary Community Schools Foundation ChairmanThe JCHS Jazz Band, led by Jared Morris, provided music as teachers, paraeducators, administrators, retirees,&nbsp; those who had previously retired from USD 475, community members and donors were welcomed to the Geary Community Schools Foundation’s 17th Annual Celebration of Teaching Monday&nbsp; at the Junction City Courtyard by Marriott.&nbsp; Justin Aaron, JCHS Class of 2006, and finalist on NBC’s The Voice last season gave the invocation and provided an inspirational song.Following dinner, Phill Canty, JCHS Class of 1983 and CEO and Founder of Creative Solutions for Youth, LLC, spoke on the impact teachers, a coach and others had on him. Local teachers mentioned were Ligia Paquette, Miss Harmon, and Ruby Stevens. He said “Ruby Stevens once asked me what I wanted to do with my life. I responded that I wanted to be a reporter and work in the media. She set up an interview with Otis Scroggins” and that was the start of learning how to interview people. “I have interviewed two Presidents of the United States, Beyonce, Jay-Z and others having studied at Kansas State University. It’s about the small thing’s teachers do that can have an impact on a student for their entire lives.” He concluded with some thoughts about what we all need in our lives to achieve happiness and grow. Some of those thoughts included: having respect for others; supporting and giving support to others; being cared for and caring for others; being safe and providing safety; to be loved by others and loving others”.&nbsp; Canty currently works as a radio personality and sports analyst for the Washington Commanders NFL football teamDr. Deb Gustafson, USD 475 Associate Superintendent and Dr. Reginald Eggleston, USD 475 Superintendent presented 12 licensed staff and 8 classified staff who will retire at the end of the current school. Margie Pinaire, Executive Director of the Geary Community Schools Foundation presented scholarships to those who applied for the Devin Family Teacher Scholarship; Ron Shandy Memorial Teacher Scholarship; Geary Community Schools Foundation Teacher and Paraprofessional Scholarships and the Kansas State University Award from the KSU College of Education.At the end of the celebration, 17 teachers were randomly chosen to receive $100.00 from the Geary Community Schools Foundation. Dr. Eggleston closed the event by thanking the staff and the Geary Community Foundation.<figure>
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Geary Community Schools Foundation Celebrates Teachers

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted car theft and crash in Manhattan.

Just after 2:30a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the report of a crash in the 2600 block of Farm Bureau Road in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

At the scene, officers found a 43-year-old man whose 2014 Dodge Ram was stolen while he was working in an attached trailer. 

The man was able to step out of the trailer as the truck and trailer drove away. After traveling a short distance, the truck hit a speed limit sign and stopped. 

The suspect driving the truck, later identified as 28-year-old Jesus Blanco then ran north on Linear Trail.&nbsp;

Officers found Blanco walking back toward the scene on Linear Trail. He was found to be intoxicated. Police arrested him on requested charges of theft and driving while under the influence. He remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $9,000.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted car theft and crash in Manhattan.Just after 2:30a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the report of a crash in the 2600 block of Farm Bureau Road in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.At the scene, officers found a 43-year-old man whose 2014 Dodge Ram was stolen while he was working in an attached trailer. The man was able to step out of the trailer as the truck and trailer drove away. After traveling a short distance, the truck hit a speed limit sign and stopped. The suspect driving the truck, later identified as 28-year-old Jesus Blanco then ran north on Linear Trail.&nbsp;Officers found Blanco walking back toward the scene on Linear Trail. He was found to be intoxicated. Police arrested him on requested charges of theft and driving while under the influence. He remains confined in the Riley County Jail with a total bond of $9,000.

RCPD: Suspect jailed after crash in stolen vehicle

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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Geary County Booking Photos May 2

After taking a week off to allow me to share my thoughts and experiences on tornados and natural disasters, I am moving back to the discussion on the various City utilities. Even though we may have more comments regarding the water utility at some time in the future, this week we are going to move wastewater. Yes, maybe not the most “glamorous “subject, but yet one that is of major importance to any community.

As I mentioned in the with water, the wastewater infrastructure is below ground and often “Out of Site and Out of Mind”. That is until, there are issues. When the toilet doesn’t flush or when there is a backup in your house, we all naturally are concerned. Just as with the water distribution lines, we have sewer collection lines that are newer and made of PVC Plastic, however there are older sewer mains made of clay of other materials. There is nothing wrong with these older pipes, but over the years they may crack and are not like they were when they first were installed. For the most part, any sewer main that was install since the mid-70’s are PVC.

The older day lines are located for the most part in the older areas of the City. In this area there are more and older trees. Over the years, these roots have entered into the sewer lines at joints or where there is a crack. Not these are not big thick roots, but normally groupings of tiny root “hairs. Naturally they cause the sewer lines to have less flow. When roots are found in a sewer lines they can be removed with a “circular saw” that is a “Root Cutter” In recent years, the City has had

chemical root control done in areas where “roots” are a problem. In newer areas of the City the PVC pipe is more resistant to roots, plus not as many trees have been planted near the sewer lines.

As I mentioned above, we can’t see sewer lines as they are in the ground. Over the past five or so years we have had a company hired to clean all of the sewer lines in the City and at the same time they used a camera to take a video footage of the inside of the lines. This has allowed better location of the sewer mains, but also helps to identify if there are any issues with the line. This then allows the Public Works Department to know which areas need maintenance on a routine basis.

You have heard it said the “Water can go uphill, but sewage goes downhill’. Since water is “pumped and there is a pressure of a full line it can go up and down the hills in Junction City. Sewer on the other hand, has to go downhill. This means the sewer main lines are buried much lower than water mains. If you have a basement underneath your house, the sewer line must be lower than any drain in your basement. As the sewer lines always has to continue to slope downward. In some areas of the City, we have lift stations that pump or “lift the sewage to a point where it can gravity flow once again. So, in many cases to replace older sewer lines, it is more difficult than water lines due to the depth and the need to maintain a “downward” flow.

Junction City is different than any City in the State with a population of at less than 75,000 people that has two sewer plants. One is located on Grant Avenue and the second is located in the far southwest portion of the City to the south of Interstate 70. As I understand this plant was put in place when a sausage manufacturing plant was located here. Even though there is other sewage that flows to the southwest plant the “lion’s’ share is from the plant. Having two plants also means twice the overhead. That means more costs. That is not necessarily a bad thing as this industry creates many jobs and provides many benefits to the City. Simply to bring industry and jobs to this community, there has to be investment in the infrastructure. Both plants treat the sewage and then water is released to the rivers. The East Plant water enters the

Republican River, and the Southwest Plant water is pumped into the Smokey Hill River. Of course, the two rivers merge on the east side of the City to together to form the Kansas River. This water of course has to meet environmental standards.

In recent years, just like with the Water Plant, the City has embarked on making needed improvements that in some cases had been “put off” in the past or need to be done so that Federal and State requirements are met. Presently the City is under a mandate or a “Consent Order” from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KHDE) to make improvements to allow requirements to be met. Phase I of the sewer plant improvements was recently completed and now we are moving on to Phase II. The City Commission will be reviewing the bids at their next meeting with the apparent low bid to be over $56 Million. On top of that there were engineering costs in design and then in construction engineering and inspection that will near the $9 Million dollar mark. Simply, not cheap, but must be done. Unfortunately, that has caused the need to look at the sewage rates and adjust upward accordingly. Simply, “It Is What It Is”.

Also, we need to look at the collection system and identify areas where improvements are needed. Again, this is a combination of aging infrastructure and maybe some deferred maintenance in the past.

Next week we will talk more about the financial side of the Wastewater Utility and then we will crawl out from the sewer and move to other utilities.

From Allen Dinkel, City ManagerAfter taking a week off to allow me to share my thoughts and experiences on tornados and natural disasters, I am moving back to the discussion on the various City utilities. Even though we may have more comments regarding the water utility at some time in the future, this week we are going to move wastewater. Yes, maybe not the most “glamorous “subject, but yet one that is of major importance to any community.As I mentioned in the with water, the wastewater infrastructure is below ground and often “Out of Site and Out of Mind”. That is until, there are issues. When the toilet doesn’t flush or when there is a backup in your house, we all naturally are concerned. Just as with the water distribution lines, we have sewer collection lines that are newer and made of PVC Plastic, however there are older sewer mains made of clay of other materials. There is nothing wrong with these older pipes, but over the years they may crack and are not like they were when they first were installed. For the most part, any sewer main that was install since the mid-70’s are PVC.The older day lines are located for the most part in the older areas of the City. In this area there are more and older trees. Over the years, these roots have entered into the sewer lines at joints or where there is a crack. Not these are not big thick roots, but normally groupings of tiny root “hairs. Naturally they cause the sewer lines to have less flow. When roots are found in a sewer lines they can be removed with a “circular saw” that is a “Root Cutter” In recent years, the City has hadchemical root control done in areas where “roots” are a problem. In newer areas of the City the PVC pipe is more resistant to roots, plus not as many trees have been planted near the sewer lines.As I mentioned above, we can’t see sewer lines as they are in the ground. Over the past five or so years we have had a company hired to clean all of the sewer lines in the City and at the same time they used a camera to take a video footage of the inside of the lines. This has allowed better location of the sewer mains, but also helps to identify if there are any issues with the line. This then allows the Public Works Department to know which areas need maintenance on a routine basis.You have heard it said the “Water can go uphill, but sewage goes downhill’. Since water is “pumped and there is a pressure of a full line it can go up and down the hills in Junction City. Sewer on the other hand, has to go downhill. This means the sewer main lines are buried much lower than water mains. If you have a basement underneath your house, the sewer line must be lower than any drain in your basement. As the sewer lines always has to continue to slope downward. In some areas of the City, we have lift stations that pump or “lift the sewage to a point where it can gravity flow once again. So, in many cases to replace older sewer lines, it is more difficult than water lines due to the depth and the need to maintain a “downward” flow.Junction City is different than any City in the State with a population of at less than 75,000 people that has two sewer plants. One is located on Grant Avenue and the second is located in the far southwest portion of the City to the south of Interstate 70. As I understand this plant was put in place when a sausage manufacturing plant was located here. Even though there is other sewage that flows to the southwest plant the “lion’s’ share is from the plant. Having two plants also means twice the overhead. That means more costs. That is not necessarily a bad thing as this industry creates many jobs and provides many benefits to the City. Simply to bring industry and jobs to this community, there has to be investment in the infrastructure. Both plants treat the sewage and then water is released to the rivers. The East Plant water enters theRepublican River, and the Southwest Plant water is pumped into the Smokey Hill River. Of course, the two rivers merge on the east side of the City to together to form the Kansas River. This water of course has to meet environmental standards.In recent years, just like with the Water Plant, the City has embarked on making needed improvements that in some cases had been “put off” in the past or need to be done so that Federal and State requirements are met. Presently the City is under a mandate or a “Consent Order” from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KHDE) to make improvements to allow requirements to be met. Phase I of the sewer plant improvements was recently completed and now we are moving on to Phase II. The City Commission will be reviewing the bids at their next meeting with the apparent low bid to be over $56 Million. On top of that there were engineering costs in design and then in construction engineering and inspection that will near the $9 Million dollar mark. Simply, not cheap, but must be done. Unfortunately, that has caused the need to look at the sewage rates and adjust upward accordingly. Simply, “It Is What It Is”.Also, we need to look at the collection system and identify areas where improvements are needed. Again, this is a combination of aging infrastructure and maybe some deferred maintenance in the past.Next week we will talk more about the financial side of the Wastewater Utility and then we will crawl out from the sewer and move to other utilities.

City of Junction City Five/Fifteen report

The City of Junction City Engagement Committee has congratulated the April Employment Anniversary Recipients

Administration: Shaunte Ferguson-04/05/2021-2 Years of Service

Dispatch: Craig Green-04/19/1993-30 Years of Service

Fire Department: Timothy Dokken-04/24/1995- 28 Years of Service James Farr-04/04/2012- 11 Years Kyle Bergman-04/13/2015- 8 Years of Service Dave Nelson-04/04/2001-22 Years of Service

Golf Course: Terry Dill-04/05/2021- 2 Years of Service Ryan Disla-04/05/2021- 2 Years of Service Brittney Segebart-04/11/2022-1 Year of Service Bruce Williams-04/05/2021- 2 Years of Service

Parks Department: Anthony Aguirre-04/25/2022- 1 Year of Service Amy Osborn-04/11/2022-1 Year of Service

Police Department: Cathy Fahey-04/24/2006-17 Years of Service Gus Falter-04/06/2020 -3 Years of Service David Nolting-04/06/2020-3 Years of Service Susan Overstreet-04/24/2017- 6 Years of Service

Public Works: Christian Zumbrunn-04/21/2014-9 Years of Service Nathan Wilkinson-04/05/2021-2 Years of Service

From the City of Junction City:The City of Junction City Engagement Committee has congratulated the April Employment Anniversary RecipientsAdministration: Shaunte Ferguson-04/05/2021-2 Years of ServiceDispatch: Craig Green-04/19/1993-30 Years of ServiceFire Department: Timothy Dokken-04/24/1995- 28 Years of Service James Farr-04/04/2012- 11 Years Kyle Bergman-04/13/2015- 8 Years of Service Dave Nelson-04/04/2001-22 Years of ServiceGolf Course: Terry Dill-04/05/2021- 2 Years of Service Ryan Disla-04/05/2021- 2 Years of Service Brittney Segebart-04/11/2022-1 Year of Service Bruce Williams-04/05/2021- 2 Years of ServiceParks Department: Anthony Aguirre-04/25/2022- 1 Year of Service Amy Osborn-04/11/2022-1 Year of ServicePolice Department: Cathy Fahey-04/24/2006-17 Years of Service Gus Falter-04/06/2020 -3 Years of Service David Nolting-04/06/2020-3 Years of Service Susan Overstreet-04/24/2017- 6 Years of ServicePublic Works: Christian Zumbrunn-04/21/2014-9 Years of Service Nathan Wilkinson-04/05/2021-2 Years of Service

Junction City employees celebrate anniversaries

On Saturday, April 29th, the K-State Women's Rowing team won the Kansas Cup while competing in the Sunflower Showdown at Wyandotte County Lake in Kansas City, Kansas.

“We’re really proud of the way the team raced. We know our athletes are fit and strong, and the races today showed that,” head coach&nbsp;Patrick Sweeney&nbsp;said. “They’re learning how to race hard. The first eight did a good job of attacking their race aggressively and staying on it against KU. The second eight controlled their entire race and the third eight, being made up of all first-year rowers, did well showing they had the maturity to stay confident and row all the way through their race.”

“The fours didn’t click as well as we had hoped, but they fought the entire time. The team overall has done a good job and they have continued to come on as the season has progressed.”

The Wildcat rowing team last won the Sunflower Showdown in back-to-back seasons in 2018 and 2019.

Winning the&nbsp;1v8+, 2v8+ and 3v8+ races on Saturday, gave the Wildcats 17 points over Kansas, who accumulated 5 points from winning two races.

“It was a beautiful morning for rowing with a fantastic K-State fan base to cheer us on,” freshman Kyla Traub said. “We are so grateful to everyone who showed up to support us.”

Winning the first race, the boat consisted of sophomore coxswain&nbsp;Paige Fox, sophomores&nbsp;Rachel Harman,&nbsp;Jordan Girkin,Anna Ryan,&nbsp;Madison Koller, junior&nbsp;Patricia Hokanson, senior&nbsp;Madison Jensen, freshman&nbsp;Bianca Wollmeister&nbsp;and junior&nbsp;Idallis Shaffer, who finished with a lead of nearly 8 seconds.

“After the start, at about the 250-meter mark, Paige [Fox] told us we were three seats down on KU and a couple seats up on Creighton,” sophomore Anna Ryan said. “I remember thinking we had a lot of time to make those seats up. Next thing I knew, we were at the 500-meter mark and we were three seats up on KU. After the 500, we kept pushing up and gained open water. Once we walked through them, we knew we had to keep the seats we had gained.”

“It was amazing to feel the power and connection in our boat with every stroke. Paige [Fox] was aggressive and intentional with her calls and we responded well every time we needed to push,” Ryan said. “After we finished, all of us knew we gave everything we had, and we were so proud of ourselves.”

In the 2v8+, the team finished more than 5 seconds ahead of Kansas at 6:52.3, with&nbsp;

coxswain&nbsp;Lauren Plum, sophomore&nbsp;Grace Hendrickson,&nbsp;freshman&nbsp;Kay Pakkebier,&nbsp;sophomores&nbsp;Gracyn McClain,Symone Simmons,&nbsp;freshman&nbsp;Sylvia Cunningham,&nbsp;sophomores&nbsp;Madelyn Barrett,Jayden Brandt&nbsp;and junior&nbsp;Kaylee Kleinschmit in the lineup.

“In the middle of the race when you start walking on another boat, especially when it’s KU, the power and cohesion that I feel in the boat is something so exciting,” sophomore Gracyn McClain said. “That feeling of everyone working together in unison for one common goal is so empowering and what rowing is all about and the fact that we were able to put it all together and do it today at the Sunflower Showdown is even better.”

“There is no better feeling than coming to the dock with everyone yelling for you, being proud of you and getting to share the win with my teammates and my boat is so special to me,” McClain said. “We finished the race, knowing we had won the cup and even though we were all so exhausted we were so happy and proud of ourselves. Getting to hold the cup knowing our points and our boat helped us get there was so cool.”

Sunflower Showdown Wyandotte County Lake Kansas City, Kan.

First Varsity 8+ (1v8+) 1. K-State; 6:45.7, 2. Kansas; 6:53.1, 3. Creighton; 7:04.8

Second Varsity 8+ (2v8+) 1. K-State; 6:52.3, 2. Kansas; 6:57.9, 3. Creighton; 7:14.9

First Varsity 4+ (1v4+) 1. Kansas; 7:31.0,&nbsp;2. K-State; 7:31.3, 3. Creighton; 8:09.7

Second Varsity 4+ (2v4+) 1. Kansas; 7:39.7,&nbsp;2. K-State; 7:45.7, 3. Creighton; 8:41.5

Third Varsity 8+ (3v8+) 1. K-State; 7:06.6, 2. Kansas; 7:07.6, 3. Kansas ‘B’; 7:12.1, 4. Creighton; 8:13.8

K-State lineups: 1v8+ lineup: Cox:&nbsp;Paige Fox, Stroke:&nbsp;Rachel Harman, 7.&nbsp;Jordan Girkin,&nbsp;6.&nbsp;Anna Ryan, 5.&nbsp;Madison Koller, 4.&nbsp;Patricia Hokanson, 3.&nbsp;Madison Jensen, 2.&nbsp;Bianca Wollmeister, Bow:&nbsp;Idallis Shaffer

2v8+ lineup: Cox:&nbsp;Lauren Plum, Stroke:&nbsp;Grace Hendrickson,&nbsp;7.&nbsp;Kay Pakkebier,&nbsp;6.&nbsp;Gracyn McClain,&nbsp;5.&nbsp;Symone Simmons,&nbsp;4.&nbsp;Sylvia Cunningham,&nbsp;3.&nbsp;Madelyn Barrett,&nbsp;2.&nbsp;Jayden Brandt,&nbsp;Bow:&nbsp;Kaylee Kleinschmit

1v4+ lineup: Cox:&nbsp;Kaitlyn Henke, Stroke:&nbsp;Neva Roenne, 3.&nbsp;Halle Fee,&nbsp;2.&nbsp;Emily Stark, Bow:&nbsp;Jadyn Greisen

2v4+ lineup: Cox:&nbsp;Kiersten Schmalz, Stroke:&nbsp;Lindsey DeVreugd, 3.&nbsp;Kendra Hamman, 2.&nbsp;Catie Wood, Bow:&nbsp;Alyssa Buettner

3v8+ lineup: Cox:&nbsp;Kennedy Loyd, Stroke:&nbsp;Ellie Erwin, 7.&nbsp;Makenzie Storm, 6.&nbsp;Grace Hall, 5.&nbsp;Emma Johnson, 4.&nbsp;Zoey Whorton, 3.&nbsp;McKenna Johnson, 2.&nbsp;Tatum Alexander, Bow:&nbsp;Kyla Traub

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 </figure>On Saturday, April 29th, the K-State Women's Rowing team won the Kansas Cup while competing in the Sunflower Showdown at Wyandotte County Lake in Kansas City, Kansas.“We’re really proud of the way the team raced. We know our athletes are fit and strong, and the races today showed that,” head coach&nbsp;Patrick Sweeney&nbsp;said. “They’re learning how to race hard. The first eight did a good job of attacking their race aggressively and staying on it against KU. The second eight controlled their entire race and the third eight, being made up of all first-year rowers, did well showing they had the maturity to stay confident and row all the way through their race.”“The fours didn’t click as well as we had hoped, but they fought the entire time. The team overall has done a good job and they have continued to come on as the season has progressed.”The Wildcat rowing team last won the Sunflower Showdown in back-to-back seasons in 2018 and 2019.Winning the&nbsp;1v8+, 2v8+ and 3v8+ races on Saturday, gave the Wildcats 17 points over Kansas, who accumulated 5 points from winning two races.“It was a beautiful morning for rowing with a fantastic K-State fan base to cheer us on,” freshman Kyla Traub said. “We are so grateful to everyone who showed up to support us.”Winning the first race, the boat consisted of sophomore coxswain&nbsp;Paige Fox, sophomores&nbsp;Rachel Harman,&nbsp;Jordan Girkin,Anna Ryan,&nbsp;Madison Koller, junior&nbsp;Patricia Hokanson, senior&nbsp;Madison Jensen, freshman&nbsp;Bianca Wollmeister&nbsp;and junior&nbsp;Idallis Shaffer, who finished with a lead of nearly 8 seconds.“After the start, at about the 250-meter mark, Paige [Fox] told us we were three seats down on KU and a couple seats up on Creighton,” sophomore Anna Ryan said. “I remember thinking we had a lot of time to make those seats up. Next thing I knew, we were at the 500-meter mark and we were three seats up on KU. After the 500, we kept pushing up and gained open water. Once we walked through them, we knew we had to keep the seats we had gained.”“It was amazing to feel the power and connection in our boat with every stroke. Paige [Fox] was aggressive and intentional with her calls and we responded well every time we needed to push,” Ryan said. “After we finished, all of us knew we gave everything we had, and we were so proud of ourselves.”In the 2v8+, the team finished more than 5 seconds ahead of Kansas at 6:52.3, with&nbsp;

coxswain&nbsp;Lauren Plum, sophomore&nbsp;Grace Hendrickson,&nbsp;freshman&nbsp;Kay Pakkebier,&nbsp;sophomores&nbsp;Gracyn McClain,Symone Simmons,&nbsp;freshman&nbsp;Sylvia Cunningham,&nbsp;sophomores&nbsp;Madelyn Barrett,Jayden Brandt&nbsp;and junior&nbsp;Kaylee Kleinschmit in the lineup.“In the middle of the race when you start walking on another boat, especially when it’s KU, the power and cohesion that I feel in the boat is something so exciting,” sophomore Gracyn McClain said. “That feeling of everyone working together in unison for one common goal is so empowering and what rowing is all about and the fact that we were able to put it all together and do it today at the Sunflower Showdown is even better.”“There is no better feeling than coming to the dock with everyone yelling for you, being proud of you and getting to share the win with my teammates and my boat is so special to me,” McClain said. “We finished the race, knowing we had won the cup and even though we were all so exhausted we were so happy and proud of ourselves. Getting to hold the cup knowing our points and our boat helped us get there was so cool.”RESULTS Sunflower Showdown Wyandotte County Lake Kansas City, Kan.First Varsity 8+ (1v8+) 1. K-State; 6:45.7, 2. Kansas; 6:53.1, 3. Creighton; 7:04.8Second Varsity 8+ (2v8+) 1. K-State; 6:52.3, 2. Kansas; 6:57.9, 3. Creighton; 7:14.9First Varsity 4+ (1v4+) 1. Kansas; 7:31.0,&nbsp;2. K-State; 7:31.3, 3. Creighton; 8:09.7Second Varsity 4+ (2v4+) 1. Kansas; 7:39.7,&nbsp;2. K-State; 7:45.7, 3. Creighton; 8:41.5Third Varsity 8+ (3v8+) 1. K-State; 7:06.6, 2. Kansas; 7:07.6, 3. Kansas ‘B’; 7:12.1, 4. Creighton; 8:13.8K-State lineups: 1v8+ lineup: Cox:&nbsp;Paige Fox, Stroke:&nbsp;Rachel Harman, 7.&nbsp;Jordan Girkin,&nbsp;6.&nbsp;Anna Ryan, 5.&nbsp;Madison Koller, 4.&nbsp;Patricia Hokanson, 3.&nbsp;Madison Jensen, 2.&nbsp;Bianca Wollmeister, Bow:&nbsp;Idallis Shaffer2v8+ lineup: Cox:&nbsp;Lauren Plum, Stroke:&nbsp;Grace Hendrickson,&nbsp;7.&nbsp;Kay Pakkebier,&nbsp;6.&nbsp;Gracyn McClain,&nbsp;5.&nbsp;Symone Simmons,&nbsp;4.&nbsp;Sylvia Cunningham,&nbsp;3.&nbsp;Madelyn Barrett,&nbsp;2.&nbsp;Jayden Brandt,&nbsp;Bow:&nbsp;Kaylee Kleinschmit1v4+ lineup: Cox:&nbsp;Kaitlyn Henke, Stroke:&nbsp;Neva Roenne, 3.&nbsp;Halle Fee,&nbsp;2.&nbsp;Emily Stark, Bow:&nbsp;Jadyn Greisen2v4+ lineup: Cox:&nbsp;Kiersten Schmalz, Stroke:&nbsp;Lindsey DeVreugd, 3.&nbsp;Kendra Hamman, 2.&nbsp;Catie Wood, Bow:&nbsp;Alyssa Buettner3v8+ lineup: Cox:&nbsp;Kennedy Loyd, Stroke:&nbsp;Ellie Erwin, 7.&nbsp;Makenzie Storm, 6.&nbsp;Grace Hall, 5.&nbsp;Emma Johnson, 4.&nbsp;Zoey Whorton, 3.&nbsp;McKenna Johnson, 2.&nbsp;Tatum Alexander, Bow:&nbsp;Kyla Traub

KSU: Women's Rowing wins Sunflower Showdown

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>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1682943391052.jpeg" alt="James Cavanaugh Williams, Failure to appear, Arrested 05/01/2023" />
 <figcaption>James Cavanaugh Williams, Failure to appear, Arrested 05/01/2023</figcaption>
 </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 May 1

Al Gordon, Junction City officially announced his candidacy for city commission at the commission's Tuesday meeting on April 18.&nbsp;

Gordon, a local small business owner, told JC Post that one of the first issues he hopes to address, if elected, is increasing community support for local businesses.&nbsp;

"The big thing for our campaign is economic development," Gordon said. "Our campaign focuses on getting small businesses to not only open, but stay here. Growing the community in that sense, I think, is a big challenge because I've talked to many different business owners who have left Junction City, both here and even in and surrounding cities, because they didn't feel the help. They didn't feel the support. We got to get back to supporting each other."

Gordon owns All Bout Grinding LLC., 1036 West Sixth Street, and is a U-Haul Neighborhood dealer. He also sits on multiple community boards.&nbsp;

"I am on the Juneteenth committee and I also put my nomination in to be on the Citizens Advisory Board," Gordon said. "I'm on the public housing board, so I'm looking to be part of the community in any way I can. Growing up in public housing, that was big for me, because now it's like, I'm on the other side of things and a lot of us, no matter where you come from, or whatever ethnicity, everybody needs help."

Gordon came to Junction City in 2018. Originally from Chicago, Gordon said he moved here in hopes of changing himself not only as a person, but as a man. 

"I came here seeking opportunity and that is exactly what I have received. I fell in love with this place," Gordon said. "The reason I came to Junction City is because I come from a big city, I come from a fast pace, crunch on toes, step on fingers, if you will, type of place and when I got here, it was more relaxing. The people were friendly. You can take a step back, raise your family, you can set a foundation here."

Voters elect a five-member commission on an at-large basis. Three commissioners are elected every two years. The two candidates receiving the largest number of votes win four year terms. The third place candidate wins a two-year term.

City Commissioners Pat Landes, Matthew Bea, and Bob Story, who is fulfilling the remainder of Kansas Representative Nate Butler's city commission term, are all up for re-election this year.

Although the commissioners are elected at large, individual commissioners are assigned a section of the city as their primary focus.

The 2023 Primary Election will take place on Aug. 1 and the General Election will take place on Nov. 7. To look up your voter information <a href="https://www.ksvotes.org/">click here.</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682600564115.jpeg" alt="Junction City city commission candidate Al Gordon. Photos by Nate King/JC Post" />
 <figcaption>Junction City city commission candidate Al Gordon. Photos by Nate King/JC Post</figcaption>
 </figure><div><iframe title="Al Gordon, Junction City, CityCommission Candidate" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ijzfw-13f80e5-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=1b1b1b"></iframe></div>By NATE KING JC PostAl Gordon, Junction City officially announced his candidacy for city commission at the commission's Tuesday meeting on April 18.&nbsp;Gordon, a local small business owner, told JC Post that one of the first issues he hopes to address, if elected, is increasing community support for local businesses.&nbsp;"The big thing for our campaign is economic development," Gordon said. "Our campaign focuses on getting small businesses to not only open, but stay here. Growing the community in that sense, I think, is a big challenge because I've talked to many different business owners who have left Junction City, both here and even in and surrounding cities, because they didn't feel the help. They didn't feel the support. We got to get back to supporting each other."Gordon owns All Bout Grinding LLC., 1036 West Sixth Street, and is a U-Haul Neighborhood dealer. He also sits on multiple community boards.&nbsp;"I am on the Juneteenth committee and I also put my nomination in to be on the Citizens Advisory Board," Gordon said. "I'm on the public housing board, so I'm looking to be part of the community in any way I can. Growing up in public housing, that was big for me, because now it's like, I'm on the other side of things and a lot of us, no matter where you come from, or whatever ethnicity, everybody needs help."<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsheilaellis.rt%2Fvideos%2F127100117010623%2F&show_text=false&width=267&t=0" width="267" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Gordon came to Junction City in 2018. Originally from Chicago, Gordon said he moved here in hopes of changing himself not only as a person, but as a man. "I came here seeking opportunity and that is exactly what I have received. I fell in love with this place," Gordon said. "The reason I came to Junction City is because I come from a big city, I come from a fast pace, crunch on toes, step on fingers, if you will, type of place and when I got here, it was more relaxing. The people were friendly. You can take a step back, raise your family, you can set a foundation here."Voters elect a five-member commission on an at-large basis. Three commissioners are elected every two years. The two candidates receiving the largest number of votes win four year terms. The third place candidate wins a two-year term.City Commissioners Pat Landes, Matthew Bea, and Bob Story, who is fulfilling the remainder of Kansas Representative Nate Butler's city commission term, are all up for re-election this year.Although the commissioners are elected at large, individual commissioners are assigned a section of the city as their primary focus.The 2023 Primary Election will take place on Aug. 1 and the General Election will take place on Nov. 7. To look up your voter information <a href="https://www.ksvotes.org/">click here.</a>

🎙King in the Community: Al Gordon, candidate for city commission

Graduation ceremonies for Salina Area Technical College are scheduled for Saturday.

The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday in Tony's Pizza Events Center, 800 The Midway.

Following are the names of graduation candidates.

Tyler Joseph Christiansen, Electrical Technology; Stephanie Ann Hampton, Associate Degree Nursing;

Avoree Brown, Practical Nursing; Samuel James Elliott, Welding Technology; Mackenzie Lorena Hall, Practical Nursing; Gavin Craig Hight, Electrical Technology;

Bree Elizabeth Isaacson, Diesel Technology; Caden Marshall Isaacson, Welding Technology;

Cody Michael Trumpp, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning;

Jordan Drouhard, Associate Degree Nursing;

Allen Cleveland, Automotive Technology; Thaddaeus Hamilton Romm, Machine Tool Technology;

Breeanna DonnaLee Young, Dental Assistant;

Rhett Edward Robbins, Welding Technology; Nicholas James Walker, Welding Technology;

Clifford Francis Caron, Electrical Technology and Technical Studies;

Blake Elliot Green, Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology;

Victor Manuel Adame; Electrical Technology;

Bryce Edward Cooper, Automotive Technology; Slade Alan Johnson, Welding Technology;

Xander Cole Rydquist, Construction Technology;

Cooper Ryan Shubert, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning;

Scott Michael Jorgensen, Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology;

Trevor Jacob Jones, Welding Technology; Sarah MaLynn Sharp, Associate Degree Nursing;

Jerome Dequan Autry, Welding Technology; Justice D. Gardner, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Kevin Ray Harvey, Automotive Technology; Grant Kearn, Automotive Technology; George Thomas Moore, Automotive Technology; Madisyn Marie Vannoy, Dental Assistant;

Melissa Lynn Leiker, Associate Degree Nursing;

Joshua Rey Walton, Electrical Technology;

Caleb Joseph Kelly, Machine Tool Technology; Jake J. Willems, Construction Technology; Richard A. Zeller, Construction Technology

Alex James Braaten, Construction Technology;

Trustin Ragland, Construction Technology; Reece Miller Wilson, Welding Technology;

Brett Anthoney Huslig, Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology;

Heather N. Allen, Associate Degree Nursing; Noel Brian Barajas, Electrical Technology; Callie Josephine Bendickson, Associate Degree Nursing; Thomas Arness Ernest Carter, Jr., Electrical Technology; Maliyah Marie Commerford, Dental Assistant; Katie Corbett, Business Administrative Technology; Cassidy Roshelle Duerr, Business Administrative Technology; Tara Nicole Dulohery, Business Administrative Technology; Erica Evonne Francis, Dental Assistant; Rocio Garay, Associate Degree Nursing; Kayleigh J. Hogeland, Associate Degree Nursing; Benjamin John Hull, Technical Studies; Alyssa Louise Jones, Associate Degree Nursing; Clayton Lee Knipp, Computer-Aided Drafting and Technical Studies; Amanda Larson, Technical Studies; Alisha Marie Lewis, Associate Degree Nursing; Jantzen Lewis, Associate Degree Nursing; Brent A. Martin, Business Administrative Technology; Mindy Lee Martin, Associate Degree Nursing; Amber Martinez, Associate Degree Nursing; Samantha A. Martinez, Business Administrative Technology; Emily Michels, Associate Degree Nursing; Brycen Thomas Mitchell, Machine Tool Technology and Technical Studies; Kyala Renae Newbanks, Police Science; Sherry Lynn Patrick, Associate Degree Nursing; Melissa Jasleen Ramirez, Business Administrative Technology; Ashley Lynne Skieff, Business Administrative Technology; Tiffany Orion Swarts, Associate Degree Nursing; Seth Michael Timken, Computer-Aided Drafting; Jackson Ray Trobaugh, Diesel Technology; Chase Cole Umscheid, Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology;

Seth Ronald Blase, Automotive Technology; Hector Cardona, Electrical Technology; Amanda Rayleen Carver, Practical Nursing; Jacob Claassen, Fire Science; Blake Riley Clarkson, Welding Technology; Yajaira Joana Cortez-Perez, Practical Nursing; Jordan Marie Dickey, Practical Nursing; Adrian Esparza, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Maria D. Esparza, Business Administrative Technology; Jorge Armondo Franco, Jr., Construction Technology; Dane William Free, Welding Technology; Scott Montez Gardner, II, Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology; Colton Grogg, Welding Technology; Maddison Sheleen Guilfoil, Practical Nursing; Anna Cecilia Gunter, Practical Nursing; Montgomery Scot Hay, Machine Tool Technology; Sadie Jo James, Practical Nursing; Dawson Allan Jamison, Electrical Technology; Abraham Jimenez, Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology; Gage Michael Kuntz, Welding Technology; Tyler Michael Lamia, Automotive Technology; Mercedes Dawn Leidig, Practical Nursing; Payton Leann Lepping, Practical Nursing; Trinity Jade Lundgren, Practical Nursing; Tyler Jacob Maldonado, Construction Technology; Mindy Mercado, Practical Nursing; Jared Lance Newport, Computer-Aided Drafting; Huu Canh Nguyen, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Abagail Louise Otey, Computer-Aided Drafting; Paige Olivia Parker, Dental Assistant; Mukesh M. Patel, Construction Technology; Anna Elizabeth Pearson, Dental Assistant; Tanner Gerald Peterson, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Daniela Valentina Ramirez-Ruiz, Welding Technology; Hector Rivera, Jr., Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology; Caden Wesley Rathgeber, Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology; Kevin Salazar, Welding Technology; Nicholas Schutz, Construction Technology; Jackson Ryan Seib, Jr., Welding Technology; Luke William Simpson, Construction Technology; Haden Michael Smith, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Sydney Rae Sorell, Practical Nursing; Payton Michael Tarver, Construction Technology; Joshua John Timson, Welding Technology; Orlando Miguel Torres, Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology; Anna Tracy, Practical Nursing; Samuel Eduardo Urbina Urbina, Computer-Aided Drafting; Teresa Lorene Vilardell, Practical Nursing; Isaac Joseph Wolf, Welding Technology;

Montgomery Scot Hay, Machine Tool Technology;

By SALINA POSTGraduation ceremonies for Salina Area Technical College are scheduled for Saturday.The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday in Tony's Pizza Events Center, 800 The Midway.Following are the names of graduation candidates.<h2>Abilene</h2>Associate DegreeTyler Joseph Christiansen, Electrical Technology; Stephanie Ann Hampton, Associate Degree Nursing;Technical CertificateAvoree Brown, Practical Nursing; Samuel James Elliott, Welding Technology; Mackenzie Lorena Hall, Practical Nursing; Gavin Craig Hight, Electrical Technology;<h2>Assaria</h2>Associate DegreeBree Elizabeth Isaacson, Diesel Technology; Caden Marshall Isaacson, Welding Technology;Technical CertificateCody Michael Trumpp, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning;<h2>Bennington</h2>Associate DegreeJordan Drouhard, Associate Degree Nursing;Technical CertificateAllen Cleveland, Automotive Technology; Thaddaeus Hamilton Romm, Machine Tool Technology;<h2>Blue Rapids</h2>Technical CertificateBreeanna DonnaLee Young, Dental Assistant;<h2>Brookville</h2>Technical CertificateRhett Edward Robbins, Welding Technology; Nicholas James Walker, Welding Technology;<h2>Concordia</h2>Associate DegreeClifford Francis Caron, Electrical Technology and Technical Studies;<h2>Culver</h2>Technical CertificateBlake Elliot Green, Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology;<h2>Dodge City</h2>Technical CertificateVictor Manuel Adame; Electrical Technology;<h2>Grainfield</h2>Technical CertificateKendra Marie Haffner, Practical Nursing;<h2>Great Bend</h2>Technical CertificateBrian Cervantes, Welding Technology;<h2>Gypsum</h2>Technical CertificateBryce Edward Cooper, Automotive Technology; Slade Alan Johnson, Welding Technology;<h2>Hanston</h2>Technical CertificateXander Cole Rydquist, Construction Technology;<h2>Hays</h2>Technical CertificateCooper Ryan Shubert, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning;<h2>Herington</h2>Associate DegreeKatlin Gable, Associate Degree Nursing;<h2>Hutchinson</h2>Technical CertificateMolly Brown, Practical Nursing;<h2>La Crosse</h2>Associate DegreeKinley Anne Mongeau, Dental Assistant;<h2>Lincoln</h2>Technical CertificateScott Michael Jorgensen, Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology;<h2>Lindsborg</h2>Associate DegreeTrevor Jacob Jones, Welding Technology; Sarah MaLynn Sharp, Associate Degree Nursing;Technical CertificateJerome Dequan Autry, Welding Technology; Justice D. Gardner, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Kevin Ray Harvey, Automotive Technology; Grant Kearn, Automotive Technology; George Thomas Moore, Automotive Technology; Madisyn Marie Vannoy, Dental Assistant;<h2>Logan</h2>Associate DegreeMelissa Lynn Leiker, Associate Degree Nursing;<h2>McPherson</h2>Associate DegreeJoshua Rey Walton, Electrical Technology;Technical CertificateCaleb Joseph Kelly, Machine Tool Technology; Jake J. Willems, Construction Technology; Richard A. Zeller, Construction Technology<h2>Minneapolis</h2>Associate DegreeAlex James Braaten, Construction Technology;Technical CertificateTrustin Ragland, Construction Technology; Reece Miller Wilson, Welding Technology;<h2>Pratt</h2>Associate DegreeBrett Anthoney Huslig, Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology;<h2>Salina</h2>Associate DegreeHeather N. Allen, Associate Degree Nursing; Noel Brian Barajas, Electrical Technology; Callie Josephine Bendickson, Associate Degree Nursing; Thomas Arness Ernest Carter, Jr., Electrical Technology; Maliyah Marie Commerford, Dental Assistant; Katie Corbett, Business Administrative Technology; Cassidy Roshelle Duerr, Business Administrative Technology; Tara Nicole Dulohery, Business Administrative Technology; Erica Evonne Francis, Dental Assistant; Rocio Garay, Associate Degree Nursing; Kayleigh J. Hogeland, Associate Degree Nursing; Benjamin John Hull, Technical Studies; Alyssa Louise Jones, Associate Degree Nursing; Clayton Lee Knipp, Computer-Aided Drafting and Technical Studies; Amanda Larson, Technical Studies; Alisha Marie Lewis, Associate Degree Nursing; Jantzen Lewis, Associate Degree Nursing; Brent A. Martin, Business Administrative Technology; Mindy Lee Martin, Associate Degree Nursing; Amber Martinez, Associate Degree Nursing; Samantha A. Martinez, Business Administrative Technology; Emily Michels, Associate Degree Nursing; Brycen Thomas Mitchell, Machine Tool Technology and Technical Studies; Kyala Renae Newbanks, Police Science; Sherry Lynn Patrick, Associate Degree Nursing; Melissa Jasleen Ramirez, Business Administrative Technology; Ashley Lynne Skieff, Business Administrative Technology; Tiffany Orion Swarts, Associate Degree Nursing; Seth Michael Timken, Computer-Aided Drafting; Jackson Ray Trobaugh, Diesel Technology; Chase Cole Umscheid, Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology;Technical CertificateSeth Ronald Blase, Automotive Technology; Hector Cardona, Electrical Technology; Amanda Rayleen Carver, Practical Nursing; Jacob Claassen, Fire Science; Blake Riley Clarkson, Welding Technology; Yajaira Joana Cortez-Perez, Practical Nursing; Jordan Marie Dickey, Practical Nursing; Adrian Esparza, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Maria D. Esparza, Business Administrative Technology; Jorge Armondo Franco, Jr., Construction Technology; Dane William Free, Welding Technology; Scott Montez Gardner, II, Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology; Colton Grogg, Welding Technology; Maddison Sheleen Guilfoil, Practical Nursing; Anna Cecilia Gunter, Practical Nursing; Montgomery Scot Hay, Machine Tool Technology; Sadie Jo James, Practical Nursing; Dawson Allan Jamison, Electrical Technology; Abraham Jimenez, Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology; Gage Michael Kuntz, Welding Technology; Tyler Michael Lamia, Automotive Technology; Mercedes Dawn Leidig, Practical Nursing; Payton Leann Lepping, Practical Nursing; Trinity Jade Lundgren, Practical Nursing; Tyler Jacob Maldonado, Construction Technology; Mindy Mercado, Practical Nursing; Jared Lance Newport, Computer-Aided Drafting; Huu Canh Nguyen, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Abagail Louise Otey, Computer-Aided Drafting; Paige Olivia Parker, Dental Assistant; Mukesh M. Patel, Construction Technology; Anna Elizabeth Pearson, Dental Assistant; Tanner Gerald Peterson, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Daniela Valentina Ramirez-Ruiz, Welding Technology; Hector Rivera, Jr., Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology; Caden Wesley Rathgeber, Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology; Kevin Salazar, Welding Technology; Nicholas Schutz, Construction Technology; Jackson Ryan Seib, Jr., Welding Technology; Luke William Simpson, Construction Technology; Haden Michael Smith, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Sydney Rae Sorell, Practical Nursing; Payton Michael Tarver, Construction Technology; Joshua John Timson, Welding Technology; Orlando Miguel Torres, Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology; Anna Tracy, Practical Nursing; Samuel Eduardo Urbina Urbina, Computer-Aided Drafting; Teresa Lorene Vilardell, Practical Nursing; Isaac Joseph Wolf, Welding Technology;<h2>Sedgwick</h2>Associate DegreeBrayden Kyle Fisher, Diesel Technology<h2>Smolan</h2>Associate DegreeMontgomery Scot Hay, Machine Tool Technology;<h2>Tescott</h2>Technical CertificateNathan James Ehlers, Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technology;<h2>Wellsville</h2>Technical CertificateJared Wade Ferguson, Welding Technology;<h2>Wichita</h2>Associate DegreeDana Ann Loper, Associate Degree Nursing;<h2>Winfield</h2>Associate DegreeGarrett Alan James, Diesel Technology;<h2>Bedford, Ohio</h2>Associate DegreeMarcus Wayne Bostic, Heating, Ventilation &amp; Air Conditioning and Technical Studies<h2>El Paso, Texas</h2>Associate DegreeChristopher Thomas Cole, Technical Studies