The Splash-N-Dash car wash, 1032 West 5th Street, has new ownership and the facility has been upgraded to serve the public.
The new owners are Andrew and Ashley King, Jeremy and Kelli McCallum and Josh and Abby Allen. The Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for the business drew a good turnout on Friday morning.
Students and parents filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) can visit with FAFSA experts from Cloud County Community College on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Junction City High School.
They will be able to help with any problems or questions regarding the application. FAFSA is a federal program and the application is the same for all post-secondary schools.
The Economic Development Advisory Committee is recommending to the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Board to approve an endorsement for the one cent sales tax to service city debt. The one question will be on the ballot on Nov. 5.
The new sales tax would replace the one cent sales tax that is due to expire Dec. 31,.
According to a report at the monthly EDC meeting, the current tax raises approximately $3.5 million to $3.8 million to help pay off the debt.
The community race planned Saturday morning at Al Simpler Stadium as part of the Pathways to Fitness event has been cancelled. The announcement was made by coordinator Susan Jagerson.
The bike jamboree will still be held, but it will be moved indoors to the Shenk Gym from 9 to 11 a.m. The Community bike ride will still occur at 11 a.m.
The first JC Breakfast Optimist Club Student of the Month from Junction City for October is Logan Bogle.
Club member Dr. Ferrell Miller said Bogle received a $25 gift certificate from JC BBQ and Grill, a movie pass from B&B Theater and a certificate from the Club. Bogle is a senior at Junction City High School and was nominated by his social studies teacher.
The four candidates for a seat on the Junction City Commission appear to be willing to support a removal of the ban on pit bull dogs in the city.
Nathan Butler explained if a petition reaches the commission and is prepared correctly there are two options. “One the city commission can vote to repeal it or the city commission can vote to put it on a vote for the city.” Butler added if the commission decides to vote instead of putting it on a ballot he would vote to repeal the pit bull ban.
Pat Landes noted that the ban was put into place after the death of Christopher Wilson, who was killed by Rotweiler dogs in Geary County in the 1990’s. “I think that there was a big problem with drug dealers and things having pit bulls in town, and that’s what kind of prompted this to happen at that time. Things have changed.” Landes said there are people who would like to live in Junction City, but cannot because they have a pit bull. “So they’re going elsewhere. We’re keeping people from living in Junction City.”
Holly Voelcker noted that she has done a lot of research and would agree to repeal the ban. “I’m an animal lover by nature, but if the citizens of Junction City vote to have this overturned who are we to stand in the way.”
Ronna Larson said she would agree to have it repealed. “I don’t think there should be a ban on any specific breed of animal.” She added she thought the current vicious animal ordinance that exists would be enough to handle it.
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through 10 AM.The Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce implemented a new leadership development program this year. The first eight graduates of the Greater Than Leadership Program were recognized during a ceremony at the C.L. Hoover Opera House.
Chamber Member Relation Director Amy Garner introduced the graduates and described the purpose of the program. “Something that would build leaders from the inside out and specifically something that would help develop leaders within the workplace.”
The graduates include Michele Hessler, Nichole Mader, Monica McCalister, Tammy Melton, Darla Riffel, John Verschage, Fredia Warren and Ethan Zabokrtsky.
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WHEN YOU LOOK AT YOUR ONE-YEAR-OLD, you see a future Supreme Court Justice or the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, right? Surely, he’s more verbal than most. And she started walking earlier than your friend’s child! Truthfully, we mostly want to know our children are developing at a rate typical for their age (or maybe a bit faster
I WAS IN WALMART LAST WEEK AND THE GARDEN CENTER ALREADY HAD CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE …. not real ones, but still! That means the end of the year is fast approaching, making this a good time to do a comprehensive financial checkup. You know, before you start holiday shopping and such. A great way to start is with How Are You Doing? A Financial Checkup. It’s like an interview with yourself, raising topics like “I keep financial records organized and can find important documents easily” and “I avoid impulse purchases and don’t use shopping as a form of recreation.” WHAT?! There’s something wrong with that?! Take a look. Very good info.
AS TIME GOES ON, I INCREASINGLY KNOW PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DEMENTIA. I’ll bet you do, too – a friend, relative, colleague or maybe a caregiver. Whether you’re a concerned neighbor, friend or just curious about dementia and therapies using music, art and humor, attend the free Personhood and Dementia Workshop 2019 in Manhattan on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Bluemont Hotel. The day features Linda Zimmer, who developed therapeutic strategies when her own mother developed dementia. Zimmer has a background in creative arts and as a puppeteer on Mister Roger’s Neighborhood. The morning session runs 9-11 a.m.; the afternoon 1-3 p.m. There is no registration and you’re welcome to come to either or both! Better Farming, Ranching and Gardening
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). It’s hard not to compare our kids to our cousin’s or neighbor’s … or even to their own siblings. For an objective look at typical milestones, check 
