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Phase Two Efforts Under Way for Arch Restoration

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arch-twoFundraising efforts will comprise Phase Two of the project to restore the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Arch in Heritage Park in Junction City.

Mary Hogan, with the Junction City Rotary Club, said it is a $25,000 project, “grants, hopefully by raising funds of $6,000 by this fall we’ll be able to apply for grants. They want a little money up front to prove we’re dedicated to this project.”

Phase one of the project included placement of the Arch on the state and national registers of historical places.

In the future Phase Three will involve fundraising for plaques at the Arch and finding of a time capsule that is located underneath or in the Arch.

United Way Working Toward Fundraising Goal

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united wayThe recent Potato Bar fundraiser for the United Way of Junction City – Geary County raised just under $500. The next fundraiser will be Saturday at Ike’s Place Restaurant Grill and Bar in Junction City on Saturday ( April 1 ).

United Way has raised about $125,000 toward a $140,000 goal for the 2017 campaign.

United Way supports 14 different organizations in Geary County.

K-State Preparing for Open House

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kansas state universityThe All-University Open House is Saturday at Kansas State University.

The hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Manhattan campus and 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the Polytechnic and Olathe campuses. Those who attend can explore some of the university’s 475-plus clubs and organizations and 250 majors and options.

On the Manhattan campus the College of Engineering is inviting visitors to visit the new Engineering Hall expansion and get a preview of this year’s student-built formula car. The College of Agriculture will display their bug petting zoo, while the College of Human Ecology will offer active lifestyle tips. You can also tour the new College of Business Administration building.

Junction City woman dead after car hits vehicle out of fuel on I-70

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WABAUNSEE COUNTY – A Junction City woman died and four other people were injured in an accident just after 7p.m. on Sunday in Wabaunsee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Toyota Prius driven by Madison C. Connally, 23, Ellsworth, was eastbound on Interstate 70 two miles east of Paxico.

The vehicle hit a 1999 Chevy Cavalier driven by Virgil L. Koppenheffer, 36, Moulton, AL., that had run out of fuel and was stopped partially in the left lane of the Interstate with one occupant outside attempting to push the vehicle out of the roadway.

A passenger in the Chevy Tammy J. Patterson, 41, Junction City, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Connally, Koppenheffer, a passenger in the Chevy Keturah P. Anderson, 32, Moulton, AL, and
Michael W. Smothers, 40, Junction City, a passenger in the Chevy but was outside attempting to push it out of the roadway were transported to Stormont Vail in Topeka.

The occupants of the Chevy were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.

Story Series Honors Big Red One Veterans

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( Picture courtesy of Phyllis Fitzgerald )
( Picture courtesy of Phyllis Fitzgerald )

Phyllis Fitzgerald is on the home stretch of her project to write 100 stories about 1st Infantry Division veterans who remained in the Junction City area after their service. She undertook the series in conjunction with the 100-year anniversary of the 1st Infantry Division.

“I have 18 stories left to do so, that is what I’m look for is 18 former Big Red One veterans that chose Junction City to be their home.” You can contact Fitzgerald at 307-1472.

Bound booklets will be prepared containing all of the stories for each of the veterans. The 1st Division Museum at Cantigny, Illinois will help fund the cost. ” Paul Herbert, the executive director of that museum, they are actually going to pay to get all those stories put together in one product. Also, Key Office Products here in town will print those for me, and they’re picking up half the tab on that.”

The veterans will be honored at a Military Affairs Council breakfast in Junction City in June. Corvias Military will pay for the veterans breakfast that day.

“General Frank is going to be there to tell the history of the 1st Infantry Division. I’m going to put together a slide show and highlight the veterans that I’ve interviewed.”

The reaction to the stories from the veterans has been positive. “I get always thank you, thank you for doing the story, I’ve had a couple of them they’ve mentioned they feel some closure in their years, and I still get phone calls from some of them that are just so appreciative today.” Fitzgerald feels it’s important to hear all veterans stories.

Fitzgerald herself, is a veteran of the U.S. Army and the Big Red One. She served in the Army from 1978 to 1999. Today she also serves as the mayor of Junction City.

 

Gary Kirkpatrick – LIVE at the C.L. Hoover Opera House

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kirkpatrickPianist Gary Kirkpatrick will be at the C.L. Hoover Opera House in Junction City, on Sunday, April 9th.

Hailed as “a great teacher as well as a great performer”, internationally acclaimed pianist and Junction City native Gary Kirkpatrick is recognized throughout the world as one of America’s foremost soloists, chamber musicians and teachers.

This show is sponsored by Junction City High School classes of 1958, 1959 and 1960.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for military and seniors, and $5 for students 18 and under.

For tickets call the Box Office at 238-3906 or click here to purchase online.

Month of the Military Child Activities at Fort Riley

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armyFort Riley will observe the Month of the Military Child with a series of activities in April, beginning with a Kidsfest on Sunday, April 2nd at Riley’s Conference Center. The event is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. and there will be a proclamation signing by the garrison commander and the mayors of Junction City and Manhattan at one p.m.

Activities in April include:

–Youth basketball on April 7th at the Youth Center

–Family bowling April 8th at the Custer Hill Bowling Center

–A parade at 10 a.m. April 14th beginning at the Artillery Parade Field, proceeding to the Cavalry Parade Field, ending at the Old Trooper Statue.

–Screenagers movie-Growing Up in the Digital Age on April 14 at 6 p.m. at the Mic School Teen Center

–Family pool party April 15th at the Eyester Pool

–Family movie day April 22nd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barlow Theater

 

Victory Fest Planned at Fort Riley

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MWRAugust 19th will be the date for Victory Vest at Fort Riley’s Marshall Army Airfield.

The event will include a music festival, birthday celebration, fireworks and additional activities. This will be open to the public.

Ticket pricing and the performing artist lineup will be announced in the near future.

Concealed Carry on College Campuses, KSU President speaks out

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gunsThe Kansas Legislature is debating whether or not to exempt public universities, amongst other entities, from a concealed carry law that is slated to take effect on July 1st.

Richard Myers, Kansas State University President, said that he doesn’t see a place for weapons on a college campus, but he isn’t naive to the fact that some may already have them.

“You have to assume that there already are people who concealed carry…when I talk about ‘I don’t think this is a good idea for a campus’, I get some people coming up to me afterwards and some faculty as well saying ‘I think it is a good idea’,” said Myers.

Myers said that many of his university president colleagues are against weapons on campuses.

A retired Air Force General, Myers said that even on military installations weapon policies were strict – and those individuals trained to use them.

“No you couldn’t just walk around with weapons; here are people who’ve been trained in the use of weapons and there’s very strict rules,” said Myers. “Of course on a military installation  there’s weapons all over the place, but they’re always well controlled.”

The law, set to go into effect July 1st, will allow anyone over the age of 21 (with proper legal permits) the right to carry a concealed weapon anywhere that is not equipped with added security measures such as metal detectors.

K-State has an approved weapons policy in place in anticipation of the law.

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