Kids were out in force Thursday evening trick or treating in Junction City. Junction City Police Sergeant Eliel Borges said the weather held up with no snow on the ground and the evening went smooth. “We had pretty good groups in the Indian Ridge area, Spring Valley Addition and some over there near the North Park area.” There were no injuries.

Borges enjoys Halloween. “I don’t mind it at all. My kids grew up trick or treating here in town so now I have the opportunity to watch other kids trick or treat in town.”

The regular JCPD patrol officers along with five additional officers were monitoring the Halloween activity that also included the Flint Hills Church block party, which is an annual event for that church.

 

1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, will officially wrap up their Atlantic Resolve 2019 rotation with a redeployment ceremony and the uncasing of the brigade colors on Nov. 4 at 4:30 p.m.

The 1st Combat Aviation Brigade was positioned across Europe in Germany, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Turkey and other European countries. Additionally, the brigade deployed the 1-1 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion to CENTCOM in support of Operations Inherent Resolve and Freedom’s Sentinel.  During the Atlantic Resolve mission the brigade supported 21 nations in nine major exercises across Europe. The brigade flew more than 12,000 hour, drove nearly 144,000 miles and transported approximately 8,000 people on Army aircraft including congressional delegations, senior U.S. military leaders, and top level officials from NATO allies and partners.

“Although the measurable impacts are great, the non-quantifiable impacts are even greater. The result is sustaining lasting peace and stability throughout Europe,” said Col. Bryan Chivers, commander, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade. ” We want to say thank you to the soldiers and families of our formation. These missions are very important for making the world a safer place both at home and overseas. Without their sacrifices and support, we would not be able to accomplish our mission.”

Trick or treaters will be out tonight ( Thursday )  on Halloween evening. Junction City police Sergeant Eliel Borges said the witches wail ( warning sirens ) will sound at 6 and 8 p.m. signaling the beginning and the end of the trick or treating period.

Borges explained that normally the residences that are participating in trick or treating will have their outside light on. “Their front door step light will be on at their houses. Those are the houses that you want to go knock on the doors to do trick or treating.”

Borges confirmed that you should always check the candy that you receive trick or treating. “If it’s a ripped package or anything that’s been opened make sure you don’t eat those. Anything that looks suspicious in nature at all I would say don’t. If some people give out fruit I wouldn’t eat the fruit.”

It will be cold. Dress warm.

Voters on Nov. 5 or those who choose to advance vote will cast ballots in the Junction City Commission and Geary USD 475 Board of Education races.

Geary County Clerk Rebecca Nordyke explained that there will also be multiple questions on the ballot.

All registered voters in Geary County have an opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment to eliminate the adjustment of the census taken by the U.S. Census Bureau.

All registered voters in Junction City can vote on extending the current sales tax of one percent which goes to pay off debt-service.

All registered voters in Grandview Plaza  can vote on extending the current sales ta for

improving and maintaining public streets and such other governmental purposes as may be in the best interest of the city.

There are two options to obtain a sample ballot showing the candidates and wording of the questions.  You can visit www.votek.org, click on the middle icon “What is my registration status, polling places and ballot?”, Click on Registration Information, enter information in required fields, Under Sample Ballots Heading Click on Township or Ward and Precinct, which will appear in color and is underlined.

You can also call the County Clerk’s Office at 785-238-3912.

( Photos by Javon George )

More than 6,000 soldiers with the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade and 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade are set to return to Fort Riley following nine-month deployments to Europe and Afghanistan.

1st Armored Brigade Combat Team and 1st Combat Aviation Brigade will redeploy from Europe where they supported U.s. Army Europe’s Atlantic Resolve.

1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade Soldiers will redeploy from Afghanistan where they supported Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.

There will be 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team redeployment ceremonies today ( Oct. 30 ) at 1 p.m. at Building 1985, Camp Funston and tomorrow ( Oct. 31 ) at Building 1986, Camp Funston.

–Geary USD 475 schools will be on a two-hour late start

–Fort Riley is on a two-hour late start

–The Neighborhood Learning Center in Junction City will open two hours late

The National Weather Service has put a weather advisory in effectp.m. until10 p.m. Wednesday.

Jefferson-Dickinson-Geary-Morris-Wabaunsee-Shawnee-Douglas-Lyon-
Osage-Franklin-Coffey-Anderson-
Including the cities of Valley Falls, Oskaloosa, Perry, McLouth,
Grantville, Meriden, Nortonville, Abilene, Herington,
Junction City, Council Grove, Alma, Eskridge, Maple Hill,
Alta Vista, McFarland, Harveyville, Paxico, Topeka, Lawrence,
Emporia, Osage City, Carbondale, Lyndon, Burlingame, Overbrook,
Ottawa, Burlington, Lebo, and Garnett
326 PM CDT Tue Oct 29 2019

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  up to 3 inches with some locally higher amounts possible and ice
  accumulations. The highest ice totals are expected just south of a line 
from Abilene to Manhattan to Hiawatha. 
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* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty
  winds Wednesday could reduce visibilities as well.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is the first impactful winter
  weather of the season. Be especially cautious when driving.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

 

Volunteers are invited to give local elderly and disable home owners assistance with outdoor projects they need to have done during the United Way Day of Caring on Saturday, Nov. 2 in Junction City.

Volunteers are asked to bring equipment with them. Lunch will be sponsored by the DAV. All volunteers can attend lunch at 12:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 North Adams.

Some of the duties that will need to be performed during the Day of Caring can range from mowing and trimming grass and raking leaves to cleaning gutter, cleaning exterior windows and changing smoke detector batteries or light bulbs. To volunteer contact Nichole Mader, United Way Executive Director, at ( 785 ) 238-2117 or at director@unitedwayjcgc.org.

 

Master Gunnery Sergeant ( Ret. ) Daniel Jackson will serve as the keynote speaker for the Geary County Veterans Alliance Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11.  Jackson is currently serving as the Geary County Sheriff.

Jackson was born and raised in Junction City and later served in the Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. He has also worked with the Grandview Plaza Police Department and earlier with the Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy and Lieutenant where he was a watch commander for the night shift. He also served as a sniper for the SWAT team.

In May of this year Jackson was appointed by the Governor to the sheriff’s position.

The program at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 at the C. L. Hoover Opera House will include the presentation and posting of colors by the JROTC at Junction City High School and a musical presentation by Quittin Time.