The Corps of Engineers said Friday the current elevation at Milford Lake is 1163.10 which is 18.7 feet above conservation pool. The current inflow is 3,600 cubic feet per second, and 25 cubic feet per second is the amount of water being released from the reservoir.
The lake elevation has risen 2.48 feet since Sept. 20 when the elevation was 1160.62.
The downstream Waverly, Missouri gaugue remains high at 195,000 cfs, which prohibits any releases from Milford Reservoir at this time.
The Junction City Blue Jays opened the scoring with a 50-yard touchdown pass play from Andrew Khoury to Qua’Vez Humphreys with 11:17 remaining in the first quarter and proceeded to a 50-0 halftime lead against Highland Park before winning 76-8. There was a running clock the entire second half at Al Simpler Stadium.
Junction City ( 5-0 ) used a substantial number of plays against the Scots ( 0-5 ) , who only had 18 players available to play the game.
Blue Jay coach Randall Zimmerman felt good about the play of his team during the Homecoming game at JCHS. “I think we came out and were fairly crisp early, got things done, got those older guys off the field fairly early. ” Zimmerman added Junction City played all the kids they suited up for the ballgame.
The Homecoming Royalty were crowned at halftime of the game. Albert Caba was named the Senior Class King and Laynee Chase Senior Class Queen.
The prince and princesses were named for the freshman, sophomore and junior classes. For the juniors they Key’Ahn Taylor, prince, and Taylor Strickland, princess; sophomores included Davario Torres, prince, and Akasha Schlicht, princess; and for the freshman Tate Miller was named the prince and Rachel Cho, princess.
GEARY COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just before 3p.m. Friday in Geary County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Freightliner box truck driven by Austin L. Sanderson, 23, Concordia, was eastbound on Interstate 70 just west of the U.S. 77 exit. The truck rear-ended a 2018 Kia Forte driven by Delphia Lou Gallaher, 80, Hawthorne, Nevada.
EMS transported Gallaher to Geary County Hospital. Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.
GEARY COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just after 11a.m. Friday in Geary County.
The Kansas. Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Volvo semi driven by Maciej Ratajczak, 45, Alslip, IL., was eastbound on Interstate 70 near the U.S. 40 exit. A vehicle in front of the semi slowed down prompting the semi to change lanes to slow down. The semi hydroplaned and traveled into the median. The driver overcorrected and the semi overturned.
EMS transported Ratajczak to Geary Community Hospital. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.
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UPDATE:
Following the accident on I-70 near mile marker 296 near Junction City eastbound traffic is being rerouted north on U.S. 77, east on Goldenbelt Boulevard to South Washington Street, and then back onto the eastbound lanes of the interstate.
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Part of eastbound Interstate 70 is shut down. Westbound lanes are not affected, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C Facebook page:
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Junction City High School has notified JC Post that with less than ideal weather forecast with rain and conditions on Saturday the Bob Schmoeckel Cross Country Invitational that was scheduled on Saturday is being postponed until Monday ( Oct. 7 ) at 4 p.m.
The meet is held at Milford State Park every year.
Fort Riley hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating conversion of the former Riley’s Conference Center into a multi-purpose community center that provides a family activity room, recreation room, computer lab,
fitness room with child activity space and meeting rooms.
Major General John Kolasheski, Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley said “This is an example of us delivering on what is truly important – providing first class care to the Soldiers, family members, retirees and Department of the Army civilians.”
“The new Riley’s Community Center is geared toward individuals and groups, whether that’s a Soldier or family member using the computer lab, recreation room or family fitness area, or a Family Readiness Group holding an event or even a small ceremony,” added Tod Scalf, Director of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation at Fort Riley.
Riley’s Community Center will continue as the site of major events such as the annual Retiree Appreciation Day in October, attended by hundreds of military retirees, and the Hiring and Education Fair in November, which features more than 100 employers and educational institutions. Riley’s is also the site for monthly town hall meetings and the weekly Victory Welcome briefings. The new community center will no longer provide food service, but groups wishing to host a meal can talk to staff about catering options.
Patrons can use the facility for free during normal operating hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday; and noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Riley’s Community Center can be rented during other hours and days of the week. Fees will vary based on need.
Kirk Hutchinson
Public Affairs Specialist
Fort Riley Garrison Public Affairs Office
Junction City police have passed along Crimestoppers information via social media. They reported that the local Geary County Crime Stoppers Committee is searching for new members. This is a group of civilians who raise money to pay rewards to tipsters. They also participate in the Fourth of July parade and National Night Against Crime.
The group is not run by law enforcement.
If you are interested in applying for a position email the chair Lisa Belardo at Belardolm13@gmail.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 9th, is the date for the Biscuit & Gravy Feed fundraiser for United Way. It will be held in the basement of the Central National Bank main bank at 8th & Washington from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
The cost will be $3 for one biscuit and $5 for two. That also covers milk, juice and coffee. The biscuits will be donated by Stacy’s Restaurant, and the milk by Hildebrand Farms Dairy.
You can get your food to go. All proceeds will benefit the Junction City / Geary County United Way.
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