Those planning to attend this month’s Military Affairs Council breakfast in Junction City need to RSVP with Sean Flanagan at the Chamber of Commerce by 5 p.m. Friday.
The breakfast is next Thursday, October 25th from 7:30 – 9 a.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott Convention Center. The guest speaker will be the Executive Director of the Geary County Historical Society, Katie Goerl.
The cost to attend the breakfast will be $12 for non-military and $10 for active military.
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Hy-Vee has recalled six meat and potato products for possible salmonella and listeria contamination.
The company says the potential danger was discovered when McCain Foods, a Hy-Vee supplier, announced it was recalling its caramelized mushrooms and fire-roasted tomatoes, which are ingredients used in the Hy-Vee products.
No illnesses have been reported.
The Hy-Vee products are:
Hy-Vee Bacon Wrapped Cowgirl Chicken Grillers – 8 ounce each, UPC Code 023092600000
Hy-Vee Fire Roasted Tomato, Spinach, Mozzarella Twice Baked Potato – 5 ounce each, UPC Code 023755400000
Hy-Vee Cowgirl Chicken Griller Patty – 6 ounce each, UPC Code 023100200000
Hy-Vee Gourmet Steakhouse Mushroom & Swiss Burger – 6 ounce each, UPC Code 023168400000
Hy-Vee Ground Beef Sliders Mushroom & Swiss – 2 ounce each, UPC Code 023164300000
Hy-Vee Ground Beef Sliders Mushroom & Swiss – 12 count, 30 ounces, UPC Code 023266600000
The products have a “best if used by” date of Oct. 22, 2018, or sooner.
The items can be returned to Hy-Vee stores for a full refund.
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The Army has confirmed the deployment in the upcoming February 2019 time frame of several thousand troops from the 1st Infantry Division. The 1st Brigade Combat team is headed to Europe, the Combat Aviation Brigade to Europe and a small slice of that unit to Afghanistan, and the 1st Sustainment Brigade to Afghanistan.
The Military Affairs Council was told Thursday the combined deployments will involve more than 5,000 soldiers, with the deployments lasting for nine months.
There is the impact on families and the Soldiers, and there is the economic impact back in the Junction City – Fort Riley area. Geary County Commissioner Ben Bennett noted there is worry about the economic impact of losing families, and losing sales tax dollars.” He noted the community will survive. “Because we’ll plan for it that way. We knew this was coming even though it hadn’t been formally announced. Our relationship with Fort Riley is such that we knew it was going to happen.”
Bennett said local officials would really like to see a third brigade be a part of Fort Riley in the future. Nothing, however, appears to be imminent on that point right now.
Speaking after a Military Affairs Council meeting in Junction City on Thursday the Chief Operations Officer for USD 475 David Wild stated, “The installation does a real good job of keeping us informed. There is a February student population count that is of concern, but as pointed out in this meeting it’s probably believed that most of those families aren’t going to go anywhere because we’ll be approaching the end of the school year.” A second student enrollment count is taken in the district on February 20th due to the turnover from the military student population. That count helps determine needed state aid for the school district.
FORT RILEY, KS — The Department of the Army announced today the winter
2018-2019 rotation to Europe and Afghanistan of three 1st Infantry Division
units stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas.
“After spending the last several months conducting an intensive and comprehensive training cycle that included a National Training Center rotation, the Devil Brigade is looking forward to deploying to Europe in support of the Atlantic Resolve mission,” said Col. Charles Armstrong, commander, 1st Bridge Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division.
The 1st Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), will replace 4th Infantry Division CAB, stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, as part of a regular rotation of forces to Europe in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
The 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st CAB, will deploy as a part of a regular rotation of forces to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
“The 1st CAB is excited to deploy to Europe to support our allies and regional partners. The CAB has been busy building readiness at Fort Riley, Kansas, and we stand ready to take on any mission that is required. We are thankful for the support of our families and know the people of the Flint Hills will be there for our loved ones until we return. Duty First! Above The First!,” said Col. Ronald C. Black, commander, 1st Infantry Division
Combat Aviation Brigade.
The 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, will replace the 101st Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky as a part of a regular rotation of forces to Afghanistan in support of
Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
“The 1st Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade is ready and trained to support Operation Freedom Sentinel in Afghanistan,” said Col. Jay McGuire, brigade commander. “The brigade dates back to World War I with support to
campaigns as early as 1917. Having also seen action in World War II, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and a presence in the Department of the Army announces upcoming 1st Infantry Division units’ rotation Middle East for the last 8 years, we are ready to support our nation wherever it may need us.”
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Senator Jerry Moran confirmed they included the approximate 3,500 member 1st Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Infantry Division which will deploy to Europe, the 1st ID 1st Combat Aviation Brigade of about 2,200 soldiers will deploy to Europe and the 1st ID Sustainment Brigade will deploy to Afghanistan all as part of the winter 2018-19 rotation.
Moran stated they are significant deployments from Fort Riley. “it highlights the value of Fort Riley to the Army. It highlights the importance of the Soldiers that are there and train there to defend our country to complete missions around the globe.”
Moran noted it’s a sad time for families and their Soldiers as the deployments occur. “It means once again the Fort Riley communities will have to rally around those families while the deployments occur. It also means that people who live in our community aren’t going to be here for nine months.” The Senator said the absence of those Soldiers mean fewer people in town and it means that we’re all going to have to pull together to make sure good things continue to happen in the Fort Riley region.”
The deployments will be for a nine month period. The precise dates have not yet been released.
GEARY COUNTY – Today, special agents of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested Geary County Sheriff Tony Wolf.
On Thursday, Oct. 18, the KBI arrested Anthony J. “Tony” Wolf, 44, at approximately 9 a.m., at the Geary County Sheriff’s Office, 826 N. Franklin St. in Junction City. He was arrested for felony theft, for allegedly giving a county-owned firearm as a gift to a third party, and for misuse of public funds. The misuse of public funds allegation asserts Wolf used public dollars in a manner not authorized by law.
The KBI initiated this investigation in August. The findings were presented to Dickinson County Attorney Andrea Purvis, who was appointed as special prosecutor for the case, and a warrant was obtained for Wolf’s arrest.
Following the arrest, Wolf was booked into the Geary County Jail, and then released on bond. He is on administrative leave.
Wolf told JCPost.com that the case “is weak, it’s false. They haven’t got all the story straight. That’ll come out in the coming weeks. ” Wolf stated that he placed himself on administrative leave. Undersheriff Brad Clark will oversee operations of the department while Wolf is on administrative leave.
Ashley Elizabeth Meiss courtesy photo
Just after 3p.m. Saturday, the Riley County Police Department received a call from a citizen reporting the discovery of possible human remains in the 300 block of North Park Road in Ogden, according to a media release.
The initial investigation confirmed the remains to be human, and they have now been positively identified as those belonging to Ashley Elizabeth Meiss, who was reported as missing to the Riley County Police Department from her Ogden home on May 17 of this year.
Autopsy results showed no indication of foul play, and next of kin have been notified. A copy of the investigation will be forwarded to the County Attorney for review, which is standard procedure in such cases. No further information regarding this case is expected to be released to the public.
The Kansas American Legion family will hold their 10th annual Big Red One Turkey Run on Saturday, November 17th at Fort Riley. this event supports for the families of the Warrior Transition Battalion. Many members of that battalion have been severely injured.
The Turkey Run Committee is chaired by Roger Beckley. He is asking for volunteers to come to the clamshell at Fort Riley on November 17th at 8 a.m. Help will be needed to set up distribution sites, organize lines, assist families and distribute food. Volunteers will begin distributing meals at 10 a.m.
Volunteers can ensure easy Fort Riley access by emailing their identification information to Terry Harris. His email address is flstfi_2005@hotmail.com. Information required includes name, date of birth, gender, driver’s license number and state of issuance.
Breaking Bread of JC incorporated in Junction City this past September. The organization, led by Debbie Savage obtained approval to serve meals at the 12th Street Community and the Junction City Commission waived kitchen rental fees to help make the cost of the free meals served to the public more affordable for Breaking Bread.
Meals have been served on Friday nights October 5th and October 12th and a third meal is slated for this Friday night. A total of 104 meals were eaten or went out the door to people on the first night, and 102 the second night, with many of those in attendance being new. There is no charge for a meal. The only information taken when a meal is provided is a first name, the age range of an individual, and if they have ever eaten with Breaking Bread before. Identification is not needed.
The meals are open to anyone who would like a meal, free of charge. Dinner is served from 5-7 p.m. on Friday night. Twenty meals are transported to Green Park Apartments for those unable to get out on their own.
In addition to serving meals other goals in the future would be to offer life skills training including skills in basic carpentry, plumbing, auto maintenance, household maintenance, and more to help individuals wanting to increase their knowledge and hire-ability or to advance in their current jobs.
You can find out more about Breaking Bread of JC Inc. on their website www.breakingbreadofjc.com or find them on Facebook. They are currently applying for a 501(c)(3) status and private donations are welcome. For more information you can also call 785-587-9529.
The Junction City Commission has approved an interlocal agreement with Geary County and USD 475 for improvements to Rathert Field. They include a new artificial turf for the infield, foul areas and warning track.
Parks and Recreation Director Ed Lazear explained the project will help alleviate rainout problems. The bid was awarded to Hellas Construction of Austin, Texas for $424,715. “They will start their process probably in November. A lot of work to be done. They have to completely remove all the infield, the outfield, put in the sub-drainage, get it tied into the storm sewer, get the turf laid down and then come back in and actually replant the grass and get the new sod going.” The outfield will remain natural grass in the future.
City Manager Allen Dinkel explained the project will be paid for via a $200,000 commitment from the county from the transient guest tax that was initially put in place for a sports complex. We have a private donation of $100,000. ” The rest of the cost will be paid for using city funds via a lease-purchase on that to possibly stretch out their funding so other work could possibly be done at Rathert Field like the outfield fence or decking improvements. That will also allow the city to continue with their plan to make budgeted upgrades at some other parks.
The Geary County Commission still has to give formal final approval on the plan but has been a regular participant in the discussions on this project.
