CONCORDIA, Kan. (AP) — The Cloud County Health Center is warning residents to beware of a woman claiming she has an appointment to check medical equipment at their homes.

The Salina Journal reports the woman pretends to be associated with a medical-related business or organization to gain entry. After she leaves, residents have discovered prescription drugs missing.

LeRoy Dickinson, the center’s vice president of operations, marketing and public relations, says the impostor has visited the homes of at least three to four elderly individuals in the Concordia area. Dickinson says it appears she’s working alone.

Dickinson says the scam has been reported to Concordia police and is under investigation. No arrests have been announced.

Dickinson says any suspicious activity should be reported to authorities.

At the end of May between 225 and 250 two man teams are expected to compete in the 2015 Cabela’s National Team Championship at Milford Lake.

Connie Hall, the Director of the Geary County Convention and Visitors Bureau explained that the economic impact from just the fisherman is expected to be over $1 million.

“If you just give those an average of $1,740 per team that they will spend when they’re here, and of course that includes lodging and other amenities as well, we’re looking at a direct economic impact of over $360,000,” said Hall. “But if you put a rollover on that of about one to four, because that’s how many times $1 in the extreme can turnover in a community, then we’re really looking at right around $1.63 million on total economic impact.”

The tournament is in it’s 13th year and Milford Lake has hosted it once before in 2003. It will run from May 27-30.

Hall noted that lodging facilities around Milford Lake are already booked solid for the weekend of the tournament and other facilities in Junction City are filling up as well.

One candidate for the 2016 Presidential Campaign was seen out and about in Junction City Thursday.

Barry Johnson of Kansas says he is running as an Independent in the 2016 Presidential Election.

1420 KJCK presents its Spring Election 2015 Candidate Forums 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Participating in the forums will be Junction City Commission Candidates:

April 1st – David Alexander and Jim Sands.

The Geary County Historical Society 1st annual Classic Car Show will be Sunday, April 26, 1-4 p.m. at the Historical Museum grounds at 530 North Adams, Junction City.

There will be classic cars from the 1960s and before.

A new 1950s exhibit will also be on display  in the Museum Auditorium, and there will be activities for children both inside and outdoors.

Armour-Swift sausages, popcorn, brownies, and cookies will be available for purchase with proceeds going to the museum.

Admission is free, but donations will be appreciated.

If you would like to show a car contact Sarah or Meg at the Museum at 785-238-1666. The entry fee is a donation to the museum at the discretion of the owner. Cars need to arrive on April 26 by noon.

Jesse Romo has been named Airport Director for the City of Manhattan effective April 27.

City Manager Ron Fehr announced the appointment Thursday. “I am extremely pleased to bring someone with the breadth of aviation experience and proven, hands-on experience working with airports in Kansas as well as working with federal aviation officials and regulations that Jesse Romo will bring to the position as airport director,” Fehr said. “Jesse’s energy and experience with marketing and public relations will certainly enhance customer service to encourage travelers to use or increase their usage of MHK.”

Romo currently serves as the director of aviation at the Kansas Department of Transportation, Topeka, and started working for KDOT in January 2006. He previously served as deputy director of aviation, manager of federal and state affairs for aviation, and assistant office chief in the office of management and budget for KDOT.  He also served as director of airport support network for Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association in Frederick, Md.

The airport director vacancy was created when Peter VanKuren announced his resignation in November. VanKuren’s final day with the City of Manhattan will be May 15.

The 1st Infantry Division, 4th Brigade will be retiring it’s colors on April 2nd after four tours of duty over the past nine years.

COL Peter Minalga, 4th IBCT Commander explained that the deactivation will be “bittersweet.”

“But the soldiers that we’re providing across our formation, to the other brigades here on Fort Riley, will help those formations become even better than they already are,” said Minalga. “For Fort Riley specifically it’s only a net loss of 800 soldiers, which is a great thing. So we have two very large combat brigades remaining here on Fort Riley.”

Not all of the units within 4th Brigade will be deactivating. The 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment will be casing it’s colors and re-flag at Fort Stewart, Georgia.

The deactivation of the 4th IBCT was announced last year as part of the Army’s troop size draw down from 450,000 to 420,000.

The Modern Woodmen of America Chapter 318 named Dewey Terrill their Hometown Hero.

Terrill was presented the award at a Chapter meeting at the 4H Senior Citizens Center last Thursday. He was presented a $100 grant to be given to a charity of his choice. Terrill chose to have the money given to the Junction City Junior Baseball Association.

 

The public is invited to join a conversation about Dwight Eisenhower’s son, the late historian John S. D. Eisenhower. The event is set for Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in the Visitors Center Auditorium at the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene.

Mary Jean Eisenhower and Dr. Mitch Yockelson will share stories of John’s life and literary works in a conversation moderated by Tim Rives, Deputy Director of the Eisenhower Presidential Library.

Mary Jean Eisenhower is the youngest daughter of John Eisenhower and currently resides in the Kansas City area. Born while her grandfather was President, Mary was christened in the Blue Room of the White House.

Mary was associated with People to People International for many years, an organization founded by President Eisenhower.

Mitch Yockelson is an archivist at the National Archives and Records Administration where he works in the Office of the Inspector General as a member of the Archival Recovery Team. Additionally, he teaches history at the United States Naval Academy and military history at Norwich University. Mitch leads tours to World War One and World War Two battlefields for clints such as National Geographic Expeditions, Smithsonian Institution Residents Associate Program, and the New York Times. He has appeared on 60 Minutes, PBS, the History Channel, and the Pentagon Channel.

 

The Junction City Police Department has reported the arrest of Emmanuel Jaimes, 20, Fort Riley, on suspicion of Rape. Jaimes was arrested just after 1:30 a.m. Thursday at the Police Department.

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The Police Department has also reported that officers were dispatched to 911 Golden Belt Boulevard at 6:19 p.m. Wednesday for an aggravated battery. Police say the report of battery is still under investigation.