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Construction Under Way on New Children’s Mercy Pediatric Clinics at Geary Community Hospital

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Current undeveloped lower level area of Geary Community Hospital where new pediatric specialty clinics will be built.

Work has begun on the construction of new Children’s Mercy pediatric clinics at Geary Community Hospital.

This is a joint effort by GCH and Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Geary Community Hospital Administrator Joe Stratton said construction began during the past week. “So they’re swinging hammers and tractors around, materials coming in so we’re feeling really good about that. If all goes right we should be able to finish that up by about the turn of the year, I’m going to say.”

The new clinics will be located in a basement area of the hospital.

Manhattan man facing charges for hit and run crash that critically injured woman

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The White truck is the vehicle police believe hit Wilhelm- Image courtesy RCPD

RILEY COUNTY – A Kansas man is free on bond and facing charges of aggravated battery; reckless great bodily harm in connection with a hit and run accident woman, according to the Riley County Police Department Arrest report.

Just before 2a.m. April 13, police responded to a report of a hit and run injury accident at the intersection of 12th Street and Bluemont Avenue in Manhattan, according to a media release.

First responders found a pedestrian identified as Amber Wilhelm, 21, Manhattan, suffering from severe injuries after being struck by a pickup driven by 21-year-old Nicholas Blaha of Manhattan. He left the scene of the accident.

Wilhelm was transported to Via Christi and then flown to Stormont Vail in critical condition.

Blaha came forward following the release of a video of the truck involved in the accident.  Police booked him Monday on charges as a result of the crash.

Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Case

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Junction City Police Department Public Information Officer Trish Giordano has reported that the KBI has been called in to assist with the investigation into a fatal shooting overnight in Junction City. “They’ve responded and are investigating the officer-involved shooting that we had.” No officers were injured in the incident,  but one other man is dead. His identity has not yet been released.

As of 7:15 a.m. a portion of Caroline Avenue near the Walmart grocery store on the west side of Junction City is still barricaded off, but the Walmart store is open.

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Junction City Police Department spokesperson Trish Giordano confirms early Tuesday morning that police are investigating an officer-involved shooting case. “No officers were injured and we’re still investigating.”

Although no officers were injured Giordano did confirm one man was dead but could not yet release the identity of the victim.

The incident on Caroline Avenue on the west side of the city was reported at 12:48 a.m. Police had responded to a check welfare case. Caroline Avenue in the area near the Walmart store on the west side of the city was barricaded off and crime scene tape was up at the scene.

 

Water Leak at JCHS

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The rains Saturday left their calling card at Junction City High School.

Superintendent Dr. Corbin Witt confirmed there was a leak in the roof. It affected the floor in the Shenk Gym, resulting in minor damage.

The calculation on maintenance of the senior high facility has been put at approximately $500,000 a year.

There will be proposal to build a new high school on the November 7th election ballot. That new school would be financed by a combination of federal and state aid if voters approve a bond issue. That approval would allow the school district to qualify for the state aid. Federal heavy impact aid received by USD 475 will comprise the other part of the funding.

FFA Begins at Junction City High School

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The Board of Education receiving an update from Laura Miller ( background behind the board table ) on the new FFA agriculture education program.

For the first time more than 55 years there is a Future Farmers of America chapter at Junction City High School.

A veteran agriculture educator Laura Miller will oversee the program which she has helped start at JCHS. She informed JCPost.com the last known record of an FFA chapter at the senior high was back in the 1959-60 school year. “There is a need for students to be in agriculture education at Junction City High School. We have an ag career cluster where students who are interested in agriculture sign up for and they’re placed in a seminar with similar students with like-mindedness. ”

Miller stated within the seminar there were field trips and speakers but there was a missing piece for students wanting to learn more about agriculture education and careers. After discussions with administrators at the senior high a pathway was prepared with classes fitting the needs of those students. More than 100 students are enrolled.

Miller is a former teacher at Lawrence Free State High School where she built up an FFA chapter. This is her third year at Junction City High School.  She stated, “You don’t have to be a farmer to be in FFA.” Miller added many students enjoy the leadership aspect of the program.

On Monday the USD 475 Board of Education approved the establishment of the Junction City FFA of America Club.

Stuff the Bus Meets Goal

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The Stuff the Bus campaign coordinated by Junction City – Geary County United Way has met its goal.

According to information provided by United Way Executive Director Nicole Mahder a total of 8,016 school supply items were collected and $1,205 in financial donations. More supplies from Community Connections have also just been received but have not been added in.

The campaign collected school supply items for needy students in USD 475 and Saint Xavier Schools.

Listen to that Ragtime

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ABILENE, August 7 – Great Plains Theatre proudly presents Ragtime, a story of love and change as seen through the eyes of three families trying to make their way through the early twentieth century. Whether audiences are familiar with the show or not, the powerful story and music of Ragtime is sure to leave an impression not easily forgotten.

Featuring Jonathan Christopher as Coalhouse Walker Jr, Claire Kolheim as Sarah, Matthew Aaron as Tateh, and Margaret Clair as Mother, audiences will understand why Ragtime won Best Original Score upon its debut.
Audiences may also recognize several members of the cast as Great Plains Theatre continues to use its main stage season to give opportunities for the young actors in the surrounding community to work with professional actors, with the youngest member of the cast, Jonavin Robinson, looking forward to starting second grade soon!
Ragtime opens August 11th with the Afterglow mixer immediately following the opening night performance, and runs until the 20th, and promises to be an experience no one will want to miss. Following the performance on Friday, August 18th there will be a cabaret by the cast.
Stop by or the box office for tickets at 401 Cottage Ave, or call 785-263-4574. Tickets are also available online through greatplainstheatre.com

Back to School

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It’s about time students and teachers to return to the classroom in Geary USD 475.

According to the USD 475 website teachers return to work on Wednesday ( August 9 ).

Students return to the classroom on August 16. That will be half day session for USD 475 students in the elementary and middle schools and a full day of classes at Junction City High school. The first day for kindergarten will be August 21.  The first day for early childhood will be August 23.

Classes at Saint Xavier High School begin August 16, with a full-day session.

Sheriff’s Deputies Work Three Non-injury accident

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Geary County sheriff’s deputies responded Sunday to I-70 about five miles east of Junction City for a single vehicle – dog non-injury accident. Jeanne Atkins, Centennial, Colorado was driving her 2016 Toyota Highlander when a dog ran out in front of her vehicle striking the driver’s side front bumper causing damage to the bumper and radiator.

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Deputies responded to U.S. 77 mile marker 151 just after midnight Monday morning for a single vehicle non-injury accident. Christopher Milton, White City, was traveling south in a 2012 Mustang when he struck a coyote.

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Deputies responded to U.S. 77 mile marker 156 at 4:24 a.m. Monday for a single vehicle non-injury accident. Diana Brown, Fort Riley, was traveling northbound in a 2014 Nissan Sentra when she struck a deer.

 

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