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Your ideas for what should go inside a new traffic roundabout

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There are plans for a new traffic roundabout at the intersection of McFarland Drive and Eisenhower Drive in Junction City. That site is adjacent to the Fifth Street Playground Park.

A member of the Quality Play for All Committee, Kendall Schoenrock, pointed to a new high school that will be located on the west side of town, and noted that the center point of the city is moving west. He feels there is an opportunity with the roundabout. “Specifically to be one of the first things if someone is new to the region or new to Junction City if they’re coming down to the business district on Sixth Street and they’re coming off of US 77 that roundabout would be a really nice introduction to Junction City.”

Schoenrock feels there is an opportunity to put something in the middle of the roundabout such as a nice piece of art or something significant and meaningful for the community.”And I think this is the time that we should start to explore what that looks like,” referring to what should go inside the roundabout.

Schoenrock wants to hear ideas on what the community would like to see in the roundabout. In addition to the traffic improvement the Fifth Street Park is being improved and a new walking trail will be installed in that area.

School board to consider clinic at new JCHS site

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The Geary USD 475 Board of Education will consider a staff recommendation to put a Konza Prairie Community Health & Dental Center clinic the new Junction City High School, pending funding.

The new high school is due to be completed and in use by August of 2021.

The Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Devin Center.

Sheriff’s Department makes multiple drug and alcohol related arrests

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The Geary County Sheriff’s Department has reported that Deputies were dispatched to a cabin at Acorns Resort Saturday night in reference to juveniles drinking and possibly smoking marijuana.

A total of five juveniles from Abilene were arrested. They included two female juveniles were arrested on allegations ranging from suspicion of Possession of Marijuana and Possession Drug Paraphernalia to Minor in Possession of Alcohol to Interference with Law Enforcement, and another female juvenile on suspicion of Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia and Minor in Possession Alcohol.

One male juvenile was arrested for suspicion of Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Minor in Possession of Alcohol, while another male juvenile was arrested on suspicion of Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Identity Theft, and two counts of Interference with a Law Enforcement Officer.

Adults arrested included:

–Colton Mcvan, Abilene, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Alcohol by a Minor and Contributing to a Child’s Misconduct.

–Chase Mason, Abilene, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Alcohol by a Minor and Contributing to a Child’s Misconduct.

–Riley Kopfer, Clay Center, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Alcohol by a Minor and Contributing to a Child’s Misconduct.

–David Pinedo, Abilene, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Alcohol by a Minor, Interference with a Law Enforcement Officer and Contributing to a Child’s Misconduct.

The arrests occurred at 8:57 p.m. Saturday.

JCHS Prom Public Viewing

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The general public can view the Junction City High School prom decorations Saturday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Courtyard By Marriott Convention Center.

The viewing will be an opportunity for Prom pictures and a chance for families to see JCHS Prom 2019.

The prom, with the theme “Welcome to the Enchanted Forest,” is Saturday evening.

Use of multi-generational playground equipment

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Bicentennial Manor residents support the I.C.A.R.E. project at the 5th Street Playground Park. They are planning to get a workout on the multi-generational playground fitness equipment designated for adults of all ages.

If you are interested in donating toward a commercial shade covering structure for the multi-generational space contact Vickie Bobbitt, Executive Director, I.C.A.R.E. 701 West 10th Street, Junction City.

KDWPT Commissioners approve hunting seasons, removal of duplicate license fee

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PRATT – During the public hearing portion of its March 28 meeting, the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Commission voted on several items, to include greater flexibility in hunting equipment and approving 2019-2020 big game season dates. However, the first order of business during the public hearing session may have outdoor enthusiasts excited for an entirely different reason. Commissioners approved staff recommendations to eliminate a $10 fee previously associated with obtaining a duplicate license or permit. Beginning in early May, KDWPT customers who require a replacement license or permit will be able to reprint any license or permit purchased online for free or simply pay a $2.50 fee through a license vendor.

Other items voted on and approved by the Commission include:

  • Allowing hunters to use lures, decoys (except live decoys) and calls (to include electronic calls) when hunting rabbits, hares and squirrels
  • Designating tumble-upon-impact bullets as legal equipment for hunting big game
  • Moving the resident either-species deer and elk permit application deadlines to the second Friday in June, coinciding with the firearm antelope application deadline

Hunting season dates approved at the March 28 meeting are as follows:

ELK

Fort Riley

Muzzleloader – Sep. 1-30, 2019

Archery – Sept. 1-30, 2019

Firearm ­– Oct. 1-31, 2019, Nov. 1-30, 2019, and Dec. 1-31, 2019

Outside of Fort Riley

Muzzleloader – Sep. 1-30, 2019

Archery – Sept. 16-Dec. 31, 2019

Firearm – August 1-31, 2019, Dec. 4-15, 2019, and Jan. 1-March 15, 2020

DEER

Youth and Hunters with Disabilities – Sept. 7-15, 2019

Muzzleloader – Sept. 16-29, 2019

Archery – Sept. 16-Dec. 31, 2019

Pre-rut Whitetail Antlerless-only – Oct. 12-14, 2019

Firearm – Dec. 4-15, 2019

Extended Firearm

Units 6, 8, 9, 10, and 17 – Jan. 1-3, 2020

Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 14, and 16 – Jan. 1-5, 2020

Units 10A, 12, 13, 15, and 19 – Jan. 1-12, 2020

Extended Archery

Units 10A and 19 – Jan. 13-31, 2020

For more information on the Commission, including future meeting details, visit www.ksoutdoors.com.

Clark wants 1st Infantry Division vehicle tag

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Lonnie Clark

The chair of the Kansas House Veterans and Military Committee, Lonnie Clark, Junction City, wants to see a 1st Infantry Division tag developed in the 2020 session of the legislature.

Clark told a legislative forum audience in Junction City he is trying to do some things Junction City residents are anxious to see happen.

“For example next session we’re going to be working on a distinctive tag for the Big Red One. Didn’t get that in this year. There were so many entities out there we did a tag for all branches of the service, but didn’t go to the individual distinctive tag for the Big Red One. ”

Clark said that will be the first item next year.

Thunderstorms sweep through the region

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( Photo courtesy of Geary County CVB )

Thunderstorm cells packing heavy rain, lightning and pea size hail moved through Junction City early Saturday evening.

There was heavy rain for a short time, but law enforcement reported no problems with the storm.

Geary County Extension Agent Chuck Otte reported the precipitation total for Saturday was .55-hundredths of an inch.

 

State Senator Longbine on new School Funding Legislation

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Governor Laura Kelly has signed the bill to increase public school funding. The measure was approved by the legislature this week.

Speaking at a legislative coffee in Junction City, Saturday, State Senator Jeff Longbine noted with growth the state should be in good shape, but a dip in the economy in the future could be a concern.. The measure provides an additional $92 million in funding. “For the first time ever we are in agreement between the executive branch, the legislative branch and the state school board on what the proper amount should be. We are very confident the court will look favorably on this.”

Longbine pointed to budget concerns for the future. “Schools are a component of that because of the percentage of the state general fund. When you look at our years in the budget profiles they run negative. Hopefully, the economy will stay strong, hopefully our tax revenues will continue to increase. If not we’ll hve to make some budgetary changes, but that’s nothing new for the legislature.” Longbine added adjustments can be made.

The legislation is an attempt to satisfy a Kansas Supreme Court mandate for increased school funding.

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