There will be a free Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the First Presbyterian Church on Nov. 24.

According to the coordinator, Margaret Kilpatrick, there will be meal pick up in the alley adjacent to the church at 113 W. 5th Street or dine-in eating will be available.&nbsp; Pick up will be from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. and dine-in from noon to 1:30 p.m.

You must call to reserve a pick up meal. Call 785-238-1191 between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday until Nov. 18.

There will be a free Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the First Presbyterian Church on Nov. 24.According to the coordinator, Margaret Kilpatrick, there will be meal pick up in the alley adjacent to the church at 113 W. 5th Street or dine-in eating will be available.&nbsp; Pick up will be from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. and dine-in from noon to 1:30 p.m.You must call to reserve a pick up meal. Call 785-238-1191 between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday until Nov. 18.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be Nov. 24

Chuck and Jaye Otte were honored during the Geary County 4-H Achievement Night celebration with the 4-H Achievement Award. Chuck recently retired from the Geary County Agricultural Extension Agent post.

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 </figure>Chuck and Jaye Otte were honored during the Geary County 4-H Achievement Night celebration with the 4-H Achievement Award. Chuck recently retired from the Geary County Agricultural Extension Agent post.

Chuck and Jaye Otte receive 4-H Appreciation Award

Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher There’s something to be said about waking up to the sound of rain on a roof and thunder rumbling in the distance. Add in a dash of lightning momentarily highlighting an otherwise dark sky, and we have the start of a glorious fall day! &nbsp; It’s no secret I prefer the warm sunlight to awaken me from my slumber. But, after experiencing an incredibly hot and dry year that undoubtedly impacted our crops and attitudes, I jumped out of bed before my alarm clock went off to start my day. After all, it was raining, and it would continue to rain for the duration of the day.&nbsp; &nbsp; It was a cold and dark morning, which required wool socks and warm coffee as we got the kids moving and prepared for school. Generally, I’m not a fan of feeling cold in the morning, but I threw on a sweatshirt and happily packed the kids’ lunches and then gleefully made their breakfasts because it was raining and it would continue to rain for the remainder of the day.&nbsp; &nbsp; After getting the kids on the bus, my husband and I decided to make a trip into town to enjoy a warm breakfast together at our local cafe. It’s a tradition we haven’t practiced in a while but enjoy whenever there is a morning rain. &nbsp; I quickly put my hair up in a ponytail while walking out the door and cheerfully accepted that I’d probably have a bad hair day. But that didn’t matter. It was raining and it would continue to rain for the rest of the day.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oh, how this morning rain was perfectly timed! After all, we had just wrapped up our fall harvest the day before feeling tired and deflated knowing it wasn’t the greatest of harvests. We gave thanks at the dinner table for the harvest we did have, asked for the rain forecast to hold, and then went to bed.&nbsp; &nbsp; And in the cold and dark early hours of the morning, the rain indeed arrived. And it remained a steady presence for the rest of the day and into the evening. &nbsp; The sun remained hidden behind the clouds and the temperature required me to keep my wool socks and sweater on all day. We enjoyed warm soup for lunch and office work that had been neglected because we haven’t had an opportunity to break from fall harvest.&nbsp; &nbsp; To others it was probably an otherwise no good, dreary and drab November day. A day that one would prefer to avoid for the sake of comfort, morale, or even style.&nbsp; &nbsp; But for me, it turned out to be a glorious fall day! All because I awoke to the sound of rain.&nbsp;

Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer and rancher There’s something to be said about waking up to the sound of rain on a roof and thunder rumbling in the distance. Add in a dash of lightning momentarily highlighting an otherwise dark sky, and we have the start of a glorious fall day! &nbsp; It’s no secret I prefer the warm sunlight to awaken me from my slumber. But, after experiencing an incredibly hot and dry year that undoubtedly impacted our crops and attitudes, I jumped out of bed before my alarm clock went off to start my day. After all, it was raining, and it would continue to rain for the duration of the day.&nbsp; &nbsp; It was a cold and dark morning, which required wool socks and warm coffee as we got the kids moving and prepared for school. Generally, I’m not a fan of feeling cold in the morning, but I threw on a sweatshirt and happily packed the kids’ lunches and then gleefully made their breakfasts because it was raining and it would continue to rain for the remainder of the day.&nbsp; &nbsp; After getting the kids on the bus, my husband and I decided to make a trip into town to enjoy a warm breakfast together at our local cafe. It’s a tradition we haven’t practiced in a while but enjoy whenever there is a morning rain. &nbsp; I quickly put my hair up in a ponytail while walking out the door and cheerfully accepted that I’d probably have a bad hair day. But that didn’t matter. It was raining and it would continue to rain for the rest of the day.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oh, how this morning rain was perfectly timed! After all, we had just wrapped up our fall harvest the day before feeling tired and deflated knowing it wasn’t the greatest of harvests. We gave thanks at the dinner table for the harvest we did have, asked for the rain forecast to hold, and then went to bed.&nbsp; &nbsp; And in the cold and dark early hours of the morning, the rain indeed arrived. And it remained a steady presence for the rest of the day and into the evening. &nbsp; The sun remained hidden behind the clouds and the temperature required me to keep my wool socks and sweater on all day. We enjoyed warm soup for lunch and office work that had been neglected because we haven’t had an opportunity to break from fall harvest.&nbsp; &nbsp; To others it was probably an otherwise no good, dreary and drab November day. A day that one would prefer to avoid for the sake of comfort, morale, or even style.&nbsp; &nbsp; But for me, it turned out to be a glorious fall day! All because I awoke to the sound of rain.&nbsp;

The Sound of Rain

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged battery and arson involving a dispute in Riley County.

Just after 8p.m. Friday, officers filed a report for aggravated battery in the 12000 block of Blue River Hills Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

&nbsp;A 43-year-old man reported a 54-year-old suspect used his 2020 Dodge Ram and struck the victim's 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser that was parked on the side of the road following an argument between the two.

A few hours later at 1a.m. Saturday, officers also filed a report for arson . in the 3800 block of W. 69th Ave. after responding to a report of the Dodge Ram that hit the victim's car was on fire. Riley County Fire District #1 responded as well to extinguish the fire.&nbsp;

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 </figure>RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged battery and arson involving a dispute in Riley County.Just after 8p.m. Friday, officers filed a report for aggravated battery in the 12000 block of Blue River Hills Road, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.&nbsp;A 43-year-old man reported a 54-year-old suspect used his 2020 Dodge Ram and struck the victim's 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser that was parked on the side of the road following an argument between the two.A few hours later at 1a.m. Saturday, officers also filed a report for arson . in the 3800 block of W. 69th Ave. after responding to a report of the Dodge Ram that hit the victim's car was on fire. Riley County Fire District #1 responded as well to extinguish the fire.&nbsp;

Arson investigation: Suspect used pickup to damage SUV

RILEY COUNTY—A teen driver was injured in an accident just before 10p.m. Saturday in Riley County.

A 2014 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Ethan Bryant, 16, Manhattan, traveled through the t-intersection on Calvary as it met Welsh Road near Riley and into the ditch, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

EMS transported Bryant to Via Christi for treatment of neck and back pain, and was later released.

RILEY COUNTY—A teen driver was injured in an accident just before 10p.m. Saturday in Riley County.A 2014 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Ethan Bryant, 16, Manhattan, traveled through the t-intersection on Calvary as it met Welsh Road near Riley and into the ditch, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.EMS transported Bryant to Via Christi for treatment of neck and back pain, and was later released.The RCPD released no additional details.

Manhattan teen injured after car travels into ditch

Geary County Sheriff’s Office Community Involvement Team is having its annual vendor bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Geary County 4-H/Senior Citizens Center, 1025 S. Spring Valley Rd. CIT is inviting local and area vendors to set up a booth and sell or advertise their products. &nbsp;

CIT is a non-profit community coalition that aims at building positive rapport between law enforcement members and the citizens, particularly youth of Geary County and surrounding communities.

The vendor event is one of the organization’s major fund-raisers which helps support such activities as Camp SHIELD, participation at Touch-A-Truck, the 4-H Fair, the Junction City Block Party; organize Operation Milford Santa, Operation Santa with Toys 4 Tots and many other community-wide events. At many events CIT provides educational material, items for children such as water bottles, t-shirts and holiday-themed giveaways. Camp SHIELD is offered to select participants at no cost to them. It is a five-day camp, traditionally hosted at Rock Springs 4-H Center where team-building is a key emphasis in addition to drug and alcohol awareness and insight to law enforcement operations.

The vendor event features many home-based businesses along with handmade items ranging in a wide variety. Each vendor is asked to provide a giveaway prize. Booth spaces range in price from $30-$45 and fees go directly to CIT. Spaces are still available. For more information interested persons may e-mail:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Lisa.Parker@gearycountysheriff.org" target="_blank">Lisa.Parker@gearycountysheriff.org</a>&nbsp;or contact CIT through this link&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/GearyCountyCIT/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/GearyCountyCIT/</a>

Geary County Sheriff’s Office Community Involvement Team is having its annual vendor bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Geary County 4-H/Senior Citizens Center, 1025 S. Spring Valley Rd. CIT is inviting local and area vendors to set up a booth and sell or advertise their products. &nbsp;CIT is a non-profit community coalition that aims at building positive rapport between law enforcement members and the citizens, particularly youth of Geary County and surrounding communities.The vendor event is one of the organization’s major fund-raisers which helps support such activities as Camp SHIELD, participation at Touch-A-Truck, the 4-H Fair, the Junction City Block Party; organize Operation Milford Santa, Operation Santa with Toys 4 Tots and many other community-wide events. At many events CIT provides educational material, items for children such as water bottles, t-shirts and holiday-themed giveaways. Camp SHIELD is offered to select participants at no cost to them. It is a five-day camp, traditionally hosted at Rock Springs 4-H Center where team-building is a key emphasis in addition to drug and alcohol awareness and insight to law enforcement operations.The vendor event features many home-based businesses along with handmade items ranging in a wide variety. Each vendor is asked to provide a giveaway prize. Booth spaces range in price from $30-$45 and fees go directly to CIT. Spaces are still available. For more information interested persons may e-mail:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Lisa.Parker@gearycountysheriff.org" target="_blank">Lisa.Parker@gearycountysheriff.org</a>&nbsp;or contact CIT through this link&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/GearyCountyCIT/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/GearyCountyCIT/</a>

Vendor bazaar is set for Saturday

Milford will be flushing hydrants Monday and Tuesday. This is being done to assist with discoloration in the water. It may cause lowering of pressure and dirty water in the home. Need to flush your water until water is clear.

Milford will be flushing hydrants Monday and Tuesday. This is being done to assist with discoloration in the water. It may cause lowering of pressure and dirty water in the home. Need to flush your water until water is clear.

Hydrant flushing will be under way in Milford

Fort Riley will host a&nbsp;hiring&nbsp;and education&nbsp;fair&nbsp;at Riley’s Community Center, 446 Seitz Ave., on Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free to attend and open to all DoD cardholders, including active duty Soldiers, family members, veterans, retirees and DoD civilians, as well as the general public.

The event will feature schools from around the United States, regional and local employers, KANSASWORKS, education counselors, financial aid advisors, Transition Assistance Program counselors and many other organizations. In total, more than 100 exhibitors will be on-site.

Organizers recommend that attendees dress for success and bring copies of their resumes, as employers may interview or hire on the spot.

For more information contact Fort Riley Education Services at 785-239-6481 or the Transition Assistance Program at 785-239-2278.

Fort Riley will host a&nbsp;hiring&nbsp;and education&nbsp;fair&nbsp;at Riley’s Community Center, 446 Seitz Ave., on Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free to attend and open to all DoD cardholders, including active duty Soldiers, family members, veterans, retirees and DoD civilians, as well as the general public.The event will feature schools from around the United States, regional and local employers, KANSASWORKS, education counselors, financial aid advisors, Transition Assistance Program counselors and many other organizations. In total, more than 100 exhibitors will be on-site.Organizers recommend that attendees dress for success and bring copies of their resumes, as employers may interview or hire on the spot.For more information contact Fort Riley Education Services at 785-239-6481 or the Transition Assistance Program at 785-239-2278.

Fort Riley hosts Hiring and Education Fair

In observance of Veteran’s Day, the Geary County Public Works Department and Geary County Landfill will be closed on Friday, November 11.

The Geary County Transfer Station will remain open on November 11.

Geary County Public Works Department and Geary County Landfill will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 14.

In observance of Veteran’s Day, the Geary County Public Works Department and Geary County Landfill will be closed on Friday, November 11.The Geary County Transfer Station will remain open on November 11.Geary County Public Works Department and Geary County Landfill will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 14.

Geary County Public Works will be closed Friday

Rebecca Nordyke, Geary County Clerk, announces the following information for the 2022 General Election which will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022:

1. Remaining hours for Advanced Voting in person at the Geary County Office Building:

Saturday, November 5, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Monday, November 7, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Please be sure to bring your photo ID with you. The office is located at 200 E. 8th Street, Junction City.

2. An Advanced Mail ballot, post marked on or before Election Day, will be counted, if received in the County Clerk’s Office no later than Monday, November 14, 2022. Ballots may also be returned, on or before 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, to the County Clerk’s Office or placed in the ballot drop box located in front of the Geary County Office Building or the Milford City Building.

Ballots may be delivered to a polling place by 7:00 p.m. Election Day.

3. On Tuesday, November 8, 2022 all polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Some polling places have construction around them, so please allow extra time to get to your polling place.

4. Sample ballots may be found at the County Clerk’s Office or at www.voteks.org.

Please call 785-238-3912, if you have questions.

Rebecca Nordyke, Geary County Clerk, announces the following information for the 2022 General Election which will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022:1. Remaining hours for Advanced Voting in person at the Geary County Office Building:Saturday, November 5, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Monday, November 7, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Please be sure to bring your photo ID with you. The office is located at 200 E. 8th Street, Junction City.2. An Advanced Mail ballot, post marked on or before Election Day, will be counted, if received in the County Clerk’s Office no later than Monday, November 14, 2022. Ballots may also be returned, on or before 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, to the County Clerk’s Office or placed in the ballot drop box located in front of the Geary County Office Building or the Milford City Building.Ballots may be delivered to a polling place by 7:00 p.m. Election Day.3. On Tuesday, November 8, 2022 all polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Some polling places have construction around them, so please allow extra time to get to your polling place.4. Sample ballots may be found at the County Clerk’s Office or at www.voteks.org.Please call 785-238-3912, if you have questions.

 General election information is released

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Geary Community Hospital Trustees have selected Bill Overbey to serve as the new interim Chief Executive Officer of Geary Community Hospital.

Overbey, Topeka, previously served as the CEO with Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital of Topeka until March of 2022 when he retired. Prior to his position at the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, he served as the Chief Financial Officer for Hays Medical Center for over 13 years. Overbey began his healthcare career as the CFO at Geary Community Hospital from 1991 to 2001.

Overbey will serve in his new interim capacity to help Geary Community Hospital through the transition to Stormont Vail Health Jan. 1.

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 </figure>Geary Community Hospital Trustees have selected Bill Overbey to serve as the new interim Chief Executive Officer of Geary Community Hospital.Overbey, Topeka, previously served as the CEO with Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital of Topeka until March of 2022 when he retired. Prior to his position at the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, he served as the Chief Financial Officer for Hays Medical Center for over 13 years. Overbey began his healthcare career as the CFO at Geary Community Hospital from 1991 to 2001.Overbey will serve in his new interim capacity to help Geary Community Hospital through the transition to Stormont Vail Health Jan. 1.

New Interim CEO is selected for Geary Community Hospital

The Geary County Historical Museum will be closed Tuesday, November 8th for a staff professional development day. Regular hours will resume Wednesday, November 9th.

Museum Executive Director Heather Hagedorn made the announcement.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostThe Geary County Historical Museum will be closed Tuesday, November 8th for a staff professional development day. Regular hours will resume Wednesday, November 9th.Museum Executive Director Heather Hagedorn made the announcement.

Museum will be closed Tuesday

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent attack on a student at Manhattan High School

Just after 8a.m. Thursday, officers filed a report for aggravated battery at Manhattan High School in the 2100 block of Poyntz Avenue, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 17-year-old boy was listed as the victim when it was reported a 15-year-old girl kicked him in the head multiple times and punched him during school. 

Police arrested 15-year-old Hanna Whitnack of Manhattan on requested charges of aggravated battery. She was processed through juvenile intake and released to a guardian.

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent attack on a student at Manhattan High SchoolJust after 8a.m. Thursday, officers filed a report for aggravated battery at Manhattan High School in the 2100 block of Poyntz Avenue, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.A 17-year-old boy was listed as the victim when it was reported a 15-year-old girl kicked him in the head multiple times and punched him during school. Police arrested 15-year-old Hanna Whitnack of Manhattan on requested charges of aggravated battery. She was processed through juvenile intake and released to a guardian..

15-year-old arrested after alleged violent attack at high school

Donations on Greater Geary Community Match Day Oct. 18 totaled $358,576.29. That amount coupled with matching funds of $155,000 resulted in a total of $513,576.29. The money was distributed to 45 participating non-profit organizations.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostDonations on Greater Geary Community Match Day Oct. 18 totaled $358,576.29. That amount coupled with matching funds of $155,000 resulted in a total of $513,576.29. The money was distributed to 45 participating non-profit organizations.

Final results are in from Greater Geary Community Match Day

Santa's Fort Riley Workshop was the site for the Operation Santa Claus ribbon cutting ceremony this week. ( Photos by Phyllis Fitzgerald )

Through Operation Santa Claus, Fort Riley and the surrounding communities assist local active duty junior enlisted service members who have financial needs by providing gifts for their children. Soldiers and family members apply for the program their units.

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Operation Santa Claus kicks off for 2022

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. –&nbsp;Geary County Unified School District 475 has received&nbsp;a supplemental grant from the Office of Local Defense Communities Cooperation to continue construction of an elementary school on Fort Riley.&nbsp;The award of additional funding was announced October 26.

The district applied for supplemental funding from the Department of Defense’s Public Schools on Military Installations program to remedy rising costs on its project to replace Jefferson Elementary School.

“The original grant proposal captured an industry forecast cost escalation for the period between grant application and job bidding,” said David Wild, USD 475 construction program manager. “However, bid results indicated an 18.5 percent cost escalation, well above the 3-5 percent industry forecast.”

District and Fort Riley staff received a formal invitation from the OLDCC to submit a supplemental application at the end of June.

“With expert guidance from OLDCC, we were able to present sound market evidence of rising prices beyond our control and were invited to submit a package addressing our concerns,” said Superintendent Reginald Eggleston, Ed.D.

The district has submitted another similar grant proposal to expand the new school and replace Morris Hill Elementary. The OLDCC plans to review it in November.

According to Wild, if the review is favorable, the district will be invited to submit a grant. If the grant is awarded, Morris Hill Elementary will be demolished while construction continues to expand the new school, which will still open in August 2023.

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. –&nbsp;Geary County Unified School District 475 has received&nbsp;a supplemental grant from the Office of Local Defense Communities Cooperation to continue construction of an elementary school on Fort Riley.&nbsp;The award of additional funding was announced October 26.The district applied for supplemental funding from the Department of Defense’s Public Schools on Military Installations program to remedy rising costs on its project to replace Jefferson Elementary School.“The original grant proposal captured an industry forecast cost escalation for the period between grant application and job bidding,” said David Wild, USD 475 construction program manager. “However, bid results indicated an 18.5 percent cost escalation, well above the 3-5 percent industry forecast.”District and Fort Riley staff received a formal invitation from the OLDCC to submit a supplemental application at the end of June.“With expert guidance from OLDCC, we were able to present sound market evidence of rising prices beyond our control and were invited to submit a package addressing our concerns,” said Superintendent Reginald Eggleston, Ed.D.The district has submitted another similar grant proposal to expand the new school and replace Morris Hill Elementary. The OLDCC plans to review it in November.According to Wild, if the review is favorable, the district will be invited to submit a grant. If the grant is awarded, Morris Hill Elementary will be demolished while construction continues to expand the new school, which will still open in August 2023.

USD 475 receives a federal grant to offset rising construction costs

House of Ruth and Community Partners will come together to celebrate as they do a count of all coats collected from a second annual 2022 winter coat drive for kids in Junction City.

House of Ruth Director Linda Gibson said donors and individuals from the drop-off locations are invited to join them on Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. at New Church of the Living God's Family Life Center, 1315 West Ash Street, Junction City. There will be a total count and all coats will be delivered to the schools

By Dewey TerrillJC PostHouse of Ruth and Community Partners will come together to celebrate as they do a count of all coats collected from a second annual 2022 winter coat drive for kids in Junction City.House of Ruth Director Linda Gibson said donors and individuals from the drop-off locations are invited to join them on Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. at New Church of the Living God's Family Life Center, 1315 West Ash Street, Junction City. There will be a total count and all coats will be delivered to the schools

Winter coat drive wraps up Nov. 18

Society of the 1st Division Executive Director Phyllis Fitzgerald has announced a Holiday Card signing event for deployed 1st Infantry Division Soldiers on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Junction City Municipal Building foyer. The hours for the event will be 4-8 p.m.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostSociety of the 1st Division Executive Director Phyllis Fitzgerald has announced a Holiday Card signing event for deployed 1st Infantry Division Soldiers on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Junction City Municipal Building foyer. The hours for the event will be 4-8 p.m.

Holiday Card signing event is scheduled

Geary County 4-H Extension agent

The Geary County 4-H Foundation is hosting a soup supper and bingo night, Sunday, November 13, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the 4-H/Sr. Citizens Center, 1025 South Spring Valley Road in Junction City.&nbsp; The Geary County 4-H Foundation is a not for profit organization for the purpose of supporting and promoting the 4-H program in Geary County.&nbsp; 

Chili, chicken noodle soup, crackers, carrots, and cinnamon rolls will be available for a donation starting at 5:30pm.&nbsp; Bingo will start about 6:15pm with a nominal charge for bingo cards and some really fun prizes for the winners.&nbsp; For more information about this event or the Geary County 4-H Foundation, contact Ginger Kopfer at the Geary County Extension Office, 785-238-4161.

By Ginger KopferGeary County 4-H Extension agent The Geary County 4-H Foundation is hosting a soup supper and bingo night, Sunday, November 13, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the 4-H/Sr. Citizens Center, 1025 South Spring Valley Road in Junction City.&nbsp; The Geary County 4-H Foundation is a not for profit organization for the purpose of supporting and promoting the 4-H program in Geary County.&nbsp; Chili, chicken noodle soup, crackers, carrots, and cinnamon rolls will be available for a donation starting at 5:30pm.&nbsp; Bingo will start about 6:15pm with a nominal charge for bingo cards and some really fun prizes for the winners.&nbsp; For more information about this event or the Geary County 4-H Foundation, contact Ginger Kopfer at the Geary County Extension Office, 785-238-4161.

Geary County 4-H Foundation Soup Supper and Bingo Night

As if to sound like a broken record, October was warmer and drier than normal. This is the 17th consecutive month that temperatures have been above normal. Only three months in 2022 have had normal or above precipitation.

The average daily high during October was 71.7, 3.8 degrees above normal. The average overnight low for the month was 46.4, 1.4 degrees above normal. This resulted in a monthly mean temperature of 59 degrees, 2.6 degrees above normal. The highest temperature for the month was 88 degrees on the 21st. The lowest temperature for the month was 22 on the morning of October 19th. The high of 88 on the 21st tied the record high for that date. The record was originally set in 1978. That was the only temperature record for the month. The growing season came to an end on the 18th with a morning low of 28. While October was above average, it was far from record setting. The warmest October on record was in 1963 with a monthly mean temperature of 69, a full ten degrees warmer than this year. That October was notable with five days with afternoon highs OVER 90 degrees. The coldest October is a record held by 2002 and 2009 when we had a monthly mean temperature of 49.1 degrees, nearly ten degrees cooler than this year.

The 28 degree morning low on October 18th ended the growing season. Our 70 year average first frost date is October 19th so this year’s end of the growing season was close to average. However, if you look at the 30 year moving average of first frost dates we find that they are slowly moving earlier with a 30 year average first frost of October 21st. A couple of days may not seem like much, but 30 years ago, that average was October 16th. The 2022 growing season, the number of days from the last freeze of spring to the first freeze of fall, was 187 days. The long term average growing season is 188 days. The 30 year average growing season is 192 days though, once again showing a slowly warming climate. The last freeze in the spring of 2022 was on April 14th.

The rainfall, or lack thereof, is becoming increasingly concerning as drought conditions deepen and expand across the state. Normal October precipitation is 2.48 inches. Milford Lake received 0.99 inches and Junction City received 1.74 inches. This discrepancy of two reporting stations that are 4.8 miles apart simply shows how spotty rainfall in the plains, especially in periods of drought, can be. Year to date Junction City has received 26.74 inches of precipitation and Milford Lake has received 25.22 inches. Normal through the end of October is 30.98 inches. Officially, over the last 24 months we, are more than 15 inches below normal rainfall. The wettest October on record dates back to 1941 when 12.12 inches of rain fell on the region. The driest October stretches back to 1938 when 0.02 inches was all that was recorded. Snow can be recorded in the Geary County region in October, as we have seen in recent years, but the long term average snowfall for the month is only 0.1 inches. No snow was recorded in October this year.

By Chuck OtteAs if to sound like a broken record, October was warmer and drier than normal. This is the 17th consecutive month that temperatures have been above normal. Only three months in 2022 have had normal or above precipitation.The average daily high during October was 71.7, 3.8 degrees above normal. The average overnight low for the month was 46.4, 1.4 degrees above normal. This resulted in a monthly mean temperature of 59 degrees, 2.6 degrees above normal. The highest temperature for the month was 88 degrees on the 21st. The lowest temperature for the month was 22 on the morning of October 19th. The high of 88 on the 21st tied the record high for that date. The record was originally set in 1978. That was the only temperature record for the month. The growing season came to an end on the 18th with a morning low of 28. While October was above average, it was far from record setting. The warmest October on record was in 1963 with a monthly mean temperature of 69, a full ten degrees warmer than this year. That October was notable with five days with afternoon highs OVER 90 degrees. The coldest October is a record held by 2002 and 2009 when we had a monthly mean temperature of 49.1 degrees, nearly ten degrees cooler than this year.The 28 degree morning low on October 18th ended the growing season. Our 70 year average first frost date is October 19th so this year’s end of the growing season was close to average. However, if you look at the 30 year moving average of first frost dates we find that they are slowly moving earlier with a 30 year average first frost of October 21st. A couple of days may not seem like much, but 30 years ago, that average was October 16th. The 2022 growing season, the number of days from the last freeze of spring to the first freeze of fall, was 187 days. The long term average growing season is 188 days. The 30 year average growing season is 192 days though, once again showing a slowly warming climate. The last freeze in the spring of 2022 was on April 14th.The rainfall, or lack thereof, is becoming increasingly concerning as drought conditions deepen and expand across the state. Normal October precipitation is 2.48 inches. Milford Lake received 0.99 inches and Junction City received 1.74 inches. This discrepancy of two reporting stations that are 4.8 miles apart simply shows how spotty rainfall in the plains, especially in periods of drought, can be. Year to date Junction City has received 26.74 inches of precipitation and Milford Lake has received 25.22 inches. Normal through the end of October is 30.98 inches. Officially, over the last 24 months we, are more than 15 inches below normal rainfall. The wettest October on record dates back to 1941 when 12.12 inches of rain fell on the region. The driest October stretches back to 1938 when 0.02 inches was all that was recorded. Snow can be recorded in the Geary County region in October, as we have seen in recent years, but the long term average snowfall for the month is only 0.1 inches. No snow was recorded in October this year.

October 2022 Weather Summary  

MANHATTAN, KAN. – Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged sex crimes and have made an arrest.

&nbsp;On Wednesday evening, police arrested Reginald Smith, 41, of Manhattan in connection to sex crimes reported to have occurred between August 2021 and March 2022 involving a now 16-year-old female victim known to the suspect, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

Smith was arrested on his Riley County District Court warrant for criminal sodomy, aggravated criminal sodomy, four counts of rape, five counts of indecent solicitation of a child, and six counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. 

He remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $250,000.

MANHATTAN, KAN. – Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged sex crimes and have made an arrest.&nbsp;On Wednesday evening, police arrested Reginald Smith, 41, of Manhattan in connection to sex crimes reported to have occurred between August 2021 and March 2022 involving a now 16-year-old female victim known to the suspect, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.Smith was arrested on his Riley County District Court warrant for criminal sodomy, aggravated criminal sodomy, four counts of rape, five counts of indecent solicitation of a child, and six counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. He remains confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $250,000.

Manhattan man accused of child sex crimes

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27th Annual Christmas Parade 

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 4p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Anderson and Dennison Avenue in Manhattan.

A 2008 Ford F-150 driven by Ashley Teneyck, 29, of Manhattan had been waiting at a traffic light to head south on Denison Avenue, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

As the light turned green, the pickup struck a 2018 Kia Sportage driven by Angela Gura, 40, of Manhattan, who had been waiting on the cars in front of her to start driving 

EMS transported Gura to Via Christi for treatment of head, neck, and back pain. Teneyck was issued a citation for inattentive driving.

RILEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 4p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Anderson and Dennison Avenue in Manhattan.A 2008 Ford F-150 driven by Ashley Teneyck, 29, of Manhattan had been waiting at a traffic light to head south on Denison Avenue, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.As the light turned green, the pickup struck a 2018 Kia Sportage driven by Angela Gura, 40, of Manhattan, who had been waiting on the cars in front of her to start driving EMS transported Gura to Via Christi for treatment of head, neck, and back pain. Teneyck was issued a citation for inattentive driving.