The Geary County 4-H Foundation will host a soup supper and bingo night on Sunday, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the 4-h / Senior Citizens Center, 1025 South Spring Valley Road.
The foundation is a not for profit organization that supports and promotes the 4-H program in Geary County. Chili and chicken noodle soup, cornbread and cinnamon rolls will be available for a donation beginning at 5:30 p.m. Bingo will begin at 6:15 p.m. with a nominal charge for bingo cards and prizes for winners.
For more information contact Ginger Kopfer or Chuck Otte at the Geary County Extension Office, 238-4161.
Multiple activities designed to raise funds for the United Way of Junction City / Geary County are scheduled this week.
There will be a bake sale at the Geary County Office Building on Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
There will be a Penny War between county departments. The most points and most money wins.
There will be raffle baskets on display. You can also donate to receive tickets for the drawing on Friday.
There will also be a Geary County United Way fundraiser Friday from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Emergency Management meeting room. Come and judge the best soup or chili. With your donation you will be given a token to taste and judge the best soup or chili.
The work to replace the infield and foul territory at Rathert Field in Junction City with artificial turf has begun. The project is being paid for by the County, City and the R2B4 Bramlage Family Foundation.
The city also plans to redo the outfield with new grass.
The goal is to have the project complete by March 1st.
MANHATTAN — A member of the Kansas State University football team was arrested Sunday in Manhattan.
Patton – photo KSU Athletics
Just after 6p.m. Sunday, police arrested Daquan Patton, 21, in the 1100 Block of Bluemont Avenue, for failure to appear, according to the Riley County Police Department arrest report. He failed to pay an earlier speeding ticket, according to RCPD.
Patton is a red shirt junior linebacker from Cedar Park, Texas, according to the KSU football roster.
The KSU athletic department has not released a statement on the arrest.
The Geary County Sheriff’s Department has reported the arrest of four Missouri residents late Friday night at mile marker 179 on K-18 Highway.
Deputies arrested Jumonta D. Moore, Sikeston, Missouri on suspicion of Possession of Marijuana, Danequay C.D. Smith, Cape Missouri, on suspicion of Possession of Marijuana, Dmarius T. Ingram, Charleston, Missouri on suspicion of Possession of Marijuana, and Shandor Webster Jr., Charleston, Missouri on suspicion of Felony Fleeing & Eluding and Possession of Marijuana.
If you like scary characters and candy on Halloween 301 Smith Street in Milford could be a destination.
Michael Garrett is operating his annual Halloween Display at his home Wednesday evening with the help of some volunteers portraying scary characters. He spends weeks preparing for this event. “I work on it all month when the weather allows me, plus around my work schedule. I actually take during Halloween time so that I can get it all set up.
Over the years since he began this activity back in 1991 Garrett estimated he has spent thousands of dollars on Halloween characters and displays. One popular item every year is the “big gold winged reaper.” Garrett said that’s one of the first things you see when enter an inflatable castle entrance. “He’s a big old seven-foot winged reaper with a big old sickle and he talks, his eyes light up, his head moves, his chest changes colors.”
There is no admission charge for this event, which is scheduled 7-9 p.m. on Halloween night ( Wednesday evening ). Those attending will also receive candy.
Garrett estimated each year he typically gets about 200 visitors for this Halloween event.
MANHATTAN — Halloween can be fun for children and adults alike, but for pets it can be a potentially dangerous holiday, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian.
Susan Nelson, clinical professor at the university’s Veterinary Health Center, provides some tips to keep your furry friend safe during the fun and spooky holiday.
Nelson said one of the most important things to do is to keep all candy — whether for trick-or-treaters or yourself — where pets can’t get to it.
“Chocolates, sugar-free candies and gums, raisins and some nuts can be toxic to pets,” Nelson said. “Candy wrappers and lollipop sticks can also become choking hazards or gastrointestinal foreign bodies if ingested.”
Pets can look adorable in costumes, so if you are planning on dressing one up, try the costume on your pet in advance to give it time to get used to it, Nelson said. Also, ensure that the pet can see, hear, smell and breathe when in costume. Make sure to avoid costumes that have any loose or small parts that can be pulled off and ingested.
“If your pet seems distressed, allergic or shows abnormal behavior with a costume, consider having it wear a Halloween-themed bandana instead,” Nelson said.
Strange visitors in scary costumes and loud noises may cause even the most social and/or calm animal to be frightened and react negatively. Nelson said that if your pet is one that becomes anxious because of noise and activity, keep it kenneled away from the activity or make a comfy spot in a back room with the radio or TV turned on to help drown out noise caused by ringing doorbells and excited children. This will help ensure that the animal doesn’t bolt out the door and run off when frightened by a scary costume.
“Because many pets can become distressed by the frequent ringing of the doorbell, consider disconnecting the bell for the night and using a motion detector to detect visitors instead,” Nelson said. “Alternatively, you can wait at the end of the driveway to greet the kids and hand out candy outside the house, weather permitting.”
As Halloween is one of the holidays where pets are more likely to run off and become lost, Nelson said to make sure your pet has proper forms of identification, such as a microchip or tags. A reflective collar may also help others to spot your pet should it go missing at night.
Another tip from Nelson is to be mindful that your pet may be frightened by one of its own familiar family members when that person is disguised in a costume.
“A severe fright can make the pet wary of that person for some time to come, even after the costume has been removed,” Nelson said. “Get your pet used to the costume well in advance of the holiday by giving it treats while wearing part of the costume, and then later, all of the costume as the pet becomes more familiar with it.”
Cats, especially black ones, are often sought after with cruel intentions during Halloween, Nelson said, and caution needs to be exercised during this time to keep them safe. She said many shelters will not adopt out black cats a few weeks before and after Halloween.
Nelson said to also be aware of these other possible Halloween hazards for your pet:
• Keep pets away from electrical cords and decorations. Chewing on electrical cords can lead to life-threatening electrocution and burns. Decorations using corncobs, strings or tassels can be ingested and cause obstructions in the gastrointestinal tract.
• Keep lit pumpkins and candles out of reach, as they can burn your pet. A frightened or curious pet also can tip over a candle, which could lead to a house fire.
• While not poisonous, glow sticks have a very bitter taste and can cause irritation to the mouth. Pets, especially cats, may drool uncontrollably and become very agitated. Some of the larger glow sticks contain a small glass vial, which when broken, activates the glow stick. The glass can be harmful if ingested.
If you suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, Nelson said to call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at 800-213-6680 immediately for advice.
For more information, contact the Veterinary Health Center at 785-532-5690.
There will be a regional crisis stabilization center located in Manhattan to help serve the mentally ill. It should eventually serve area counties served by Pawnee Mental Health Services, including Geary.
This facility could be an option for housing mentally ill individuals on a temporary basis instead of having to keep them in jails.
Ben Bennett, Geary County Commissioner stated, “We’ve been complaining for a number of years about what do we do with someone who is arrested in a criminal activity, but we can directly relate to the fact that they have mental health problems and that’s part of their whole makeup, and we really don’t want to put them in jail but we don’t have anyplace else.”
Geary County officials have been informed on this topic and Bennett attended a meeting on it last week in Manhattan. He reported on the JC Now program on 1420 KJCK AM that a state grant awarded to Pawnee Mental Health Services is addressing the need for about two years. Funding will be needed in future years, and there will be discussions with counties in the 10-county Pawnee Mental Health Services catchment area.
The 6-unit secure facility must still be remodeled and prepared. Bennett confirmed a director, Bruce Johnson, has been hired. The facility could house patients for possibly a 24-hour to 72-hour period until a bed could be found in a state facility.
You can help support the Junction City / Geary County United Way on Tuesday at the Tyme Out Steakhouse in Grandview Plaza.
You can enjoy schnitzel and a percentage of the day’s s proceeds will go to United Way. The hours are 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 4-9:30 p.m. United Way Board members will be available from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
You can also help Tyme Out Steakhouse celebrate their 26-year anniversary.
The Geary County 4-H Foundation will host a soup supper and bingo night on Sunday, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the 4-h / Senior Citizens Center, 1025 South Spring Valley Road.
