There will be no trash pick-up by the City of Junction City on Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
However, trash will be picked up the next work day, with Thursday’s pick-up on Friday and the Friday pick-up day being moved to Saturday. To ensure pick-up your trash should be set out by six a.m. Friday.
Carts should be removed from the curb or alley by the following day of their scheduled pick-up. Additional items that are set out may require making arrangements for a special pick-up.
To celebrate the holiday and show appreciation for all members of the “Big
Red One” family, the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley are offering
Thanksgiving meals Nov. 22-23 at two of the post’s dining facilities. In
addition to serving world-class meals, food service Soldiers at the Devil’s
Den and Demon Diner dining facilities are competing to win the Commander’s
Best Thanksgiving Dining Facility Competition.
In keeping with the Army tradition, leaders from throughout the Big Red One
– including Maj. Gen. Joseph M. Martin, 1st Inf. Div. and Fort Riley
commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Cornelison, the division’s
senior noncommissioned officer – will serve Thanksgiving meals to their
Soldiers.
The Thanksgiving meals are open to all Soldiers, Department of Defense
civilians, contractors and their guests. The standard meal price is $9.05
with a discounted rate of $6.80 offered to family members of Soldiers ranked
specialist and below. Only cash will be accepted for these meals; however,
an ATM is located outside of each dining facility.
The Thanksgiving meal at Demon Diner, 694 Huebner Road, on Nov. 22 will be
served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu will include rotisserie turkey,
seared duck breast, baked ham, steamed crab legs, baked lobster tails, green
bean casserole, candied yams, savory bread and sausage stuffing, fresh
mashed potatoes and collard greens. Desserts will include sugar cookies,
cheesecake, German chocolate cake, banana pudding, chocolate truffles,
eggnog milkshakes, assorted pies and pumpkin and maple bourbon ice cream.
The Thanksgiving meal at Devil’s Den, 7011 Siebert St., also on Nov. 22 will
be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu will include shrimp cocktails,
roast turkey, steamship round of beef with au jus gravy, butterflied lobster
tails, seasoned crab legs, candied sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese,
carrots almandine, bacon wrapped asparagus, buttered corn on the cob and
more. Deserts include assorted cakes, pies and cookies.
Devil’s Den will also serve a Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m. That menu will include roast turkey, baked ham with brown sugar glaze,
stuffed baked fish, mashed potatoes, savory stuffing, sautéed summer squash,
honey-glazed carrots and assorted sides and deserts. Devil’s Den will remain
open for regular weekend/holiday hours Nov. 24-26.
The Geary County Sheriff’s Department has reported that Deputies responded to K-177 mile marker 95 for a single vehicle accident Saturday morning.
Jordan Maddox, White City, was northbound on K-188 in his 1999 Chevrolet Express when he lost control and rolled off the highway. Minor injuries were reported.
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The Manhattan Mercury reports consultant Clint Hibbs told the Manhattan-Ogden school board this week that nine of the school district’s buildings are over capacity. The firm’s baseline plan could cost the district $121 million. The study’s top priorities include a new elementary school, expanding the middle school buildings to include sixth-grade, and upgrades at both Manhattan High School campuses. The plan also includes centralizing early childhood learning, improving safety at school buildings, and upgrading administration buildings. Board member Dave Colburn said security measures are his top priority. He said nine of the buildings have inadequate storm shelters, seven schools have inadequate or no entrance security measures and six schools have either unsecured or mobile classrooms. |
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The Geary County Sheriff’s Department responded to Hildebrand Farms Dairy on Rucker Road west of Junction City for a burglary on Nov.13. An unknown suspect forced entry into the business and attempted to remove property from within.
The Captain of Investigations for the Department, Brian Hornaday, said security video from the business shows a person ( unknown male or female ) wearing blue jeans and a black in color hooded jacket. The suspect can also be seen wearing a clothing item or mask covering their face. The suspect arrived and left in a dark colored GMC or Chevrolet truck.
The Geary County Sheriff’s Department is seeking assistance from the public to help identify the person ( s ) involved. If you have information on this case contact Detective John Lytle at 785-210-3649. or call Crime Stoppers at 785-762-TIPS ( 8477 ). You can also text your tips to “Crimes” ( 27463 ). Start the text message with “tipjc”. Any information provided that leads to the identification of the suspect ( s ) makes you eligible or a reward of up to $1,000, and you can remain anonymous.
This has become a tradition at Junction City Middle School….the Holiday Market.
The fundraiser event on Saturday drew a steady stream of visitors to the school for a pancake feed and the opportunity to shop for gifts and Christmas items. It raised funds for the Renaissance program for students at the middle school.
JCMS Principal Mary Wright said the program is a recognition program for students who attend school every day. “And work on their academics, make good grades, show good character, citizenship, just do the right thing every day. So if they do that they can earn a Renaissance card each six weeks, and with that Renaissance card comes lots of perks.”
Wright stated a trip to Worlds of Fun in Kansas City is one of the big perks at the end of the annual program. “We do a semester incentive where they get t-shirts, we do a night of the stars at the end, but along the way we give Wildcat spirit items to kids who are doing all the right things.”
By mid-morning Saturday Wright noted approximately 250 to 300 meals had already been served at the pancake feed portion of the event.
MANHATTAN — This Thanksgiving, some pet owners may be serving up trouble when giving their dog or cat a taste of the meal.
“Thanksgiving is a time when a lot of people think that giving tidbits of the food to pets it thoughtful,” said Kate KuKanich, associate professor of clinical sciences in Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. “A small piece of turkey breast, which is low in fat and salt, is OK for a dog or cat in moderation. But, because we love our pets, we can often overdo it and ignore food safety rules that affect both our health and the health of our pets.”
Each year around Thanksgiving, KuKanich and colleagues at Kansas State University’s Small Animal Hospital treat multiple cats and dogs that have pancreatitis: an inflammation of the pancreas. The condition often manifests in pets that have eaten fatty human foods, such as meat trimmings and bacon, rather than their normal diet. Foods high in salt can be hazardous to pets with heart disease.
KuKanich advises pet owners to keep pets’ meals and treats as normal as possible during the holidays to avoid a recipe for disaster. She also said that many of the same food safety rules that apply to humans also apply to pets:
• Turkey and other meats must be cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit before dogs, cats and humans eat it. Raw and undercooked meats as well as their juices can contain germs that can cause serious illness in both people and animals. “Sometimes people think that it’s OK to give a pet raw or undercooked meat because pets’ ancestors come from the wild,” KuKanich said. “Any raw meat, such as the gizzard of the turkey, can make our pets sick because they can be contaminated with bacteria. A meat thermometer is best way to know our meats are food safe and cooked to the proper temperature for everyone’s safety.”
• Bones, such as a hambone, drumstick or rib, also can be dangerous because they can become lodged in the esophagus of dogs, requiring emergency endoscopy or surgical removal.
• Pet owners should wash their hands in warm, sudsy water before and after feeding their pet. Pets’ food and water bowls and measuring cups used to dispense their food also should be cleaned regularly. “Handwashing before cooking, eating and food storage is important to keep food and family members safe,” KuKanich said. “It also is a good idea to either avoid petting our furry friends during food prep and meals and to wash hands frequently so that we keep both the food and the pets safe.”
• Juices from raw turkey and other meats will contaminate anything it touches in the kitchen, including counter space, utensils, other food and pet dishes.
• Pets and people should not eat cooked and dairy-based food that has been sitting at room temperature for longer than two hours. Two hours is the longest food should sit at room temperature before it is refrigerated or frozen, according to a food safety specialist at Kansas State University Olathe.
Additionally, while sweets and deserts may affect our waistline, they can be hazardous to an animal.
“Avoid giving sweets to pets over the holidays, as some of these can be toxic, such as chocolate, raisins and xylitol, a type of artificial sugar,” KuKanich said. “Others, such as pumpkin pie, are just too high in sugar and can lead to an upset stomach.”
A Thanksgiving feast for some pets may mean canned food rather than human food or the usual dry kibble. Canned food can be a healthy option for pets, though there are some food safety rules to remember, KuKanich said.
Unlike dry kibble, uneaten canned food should not sit in a pet’s food bowl for more than three hours before it is refrigerated or thrown away. If refrigerated, the food should be stored in a sealed container to prevent contamination and early breakdown. Also, just like leftover food for humans, opened wet pet food should be used or thrown away after seven days in the refrigerator.
“Food safety is of the upmost importance for both our pets and us, particularly during a holiday that revolves around food and family,” KuKanich said. When tempted to offer people-food to your pets, a good thing to consider is if it’s food you would not eat or feed to your child, you should not give it to your pet.
There is less than one week remaining until the 22nd annual Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade on Friday, November 24th.
The entry deadline is Monday. You can find a registration form at the Chamber website. Mail the registration form to Eagle Communications, P.O. Box 789, Junction City, Kansas 66441. The telephone number is 785-762-5525, fax number 785=762-5387 or you can email: mark.ediger@eagleradio.net.
The parade will be broadcast on 1420 KJCK AM beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the 24th.
Riley County and Lawrence Police Departments are continuing to try and make their communities safer.
As the Thanksgiving break approaches they are reminding college students that areas of high densities of student housing are often targeted by criminals during breaks in the academic calendar because a majority of residents are out of town.
They are also reminding students that both agencies continue to jointly investigate cases involving the Kansas College Rapist. WIth the exception of the very first incident, each coincided with a break from classes at the University of Kansas or Kansas State University.
Residents are encouraged to be vigilant in their efforts to exercise personal safety and report any suspicious activities during the upcoming Thanksgiving break. For those who do not travel during Thanksgiving break, it is important to pay extra attention to activities surrounding your home.
