The Citizens Police Academy is from February 2nd through April 20th, 2017.
Classes will be every Thursday from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Junction City Police Department at 210 E 9th Street.
Applications are available now at the JCPD or online at the City’s website. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants and a background check will be performed prior to acceptance.
For more information contact the Junction City Police Department Community Involvement Unit at 762-5912.
Carmike Town Center 13 is open for business, well sort of.
The new state of the art IMAX theater inside the Manhattan Town Center Mall began a soft opening on Sunday, December 11th.
Jeff Sutton, Manhattan Town Center Marketing Manager, said that the soft opening will continue until Wednesday when the theater will close in preparation for it’s Grand Opening on Thursday, December 15th.
“Traditionally that’s a time when a time when a new store may open their doors unannounced and as word gets around traffic flows in – so I understand that Town Center 13 is currently in that phase…they are showing some second run movies, like from the summer, at a discounted rate,” said Sutton.
Carmike Cinemas Marketing Executives and Manhattan Town Center Executives and mall officials will participate in a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday at the new theater. A time has yet to be announced.
Sutton said the IMAX theater is a rare gem for Manhattan. “This is an amazing new piece in Manhattan, because not only do we get to have a terrific new state of the art movie theater – and that includes everything from curved screens, to fully reclining seats, to being able to order food from your seats, the newest state of the art movie experience – but also, to be able to have an IMAX, it’ll be the third IMAX in the state of Kansas, so we’re joining the ranks of Wichita and Kansas City now to be able to have this amazing IMAX experience on a four story movie screen that seats 575 people.”
The theaters offers VIP seating where food and refreshments can be ordered from your seat, and standard seating. A full service bar is available to all patrons.
The Grand Opening of Carmike Town Center 13 will be Thursday, December 15th – a specific time has not yet been released but it will be in coordination with the the 7:00 pm IMAX showing of Rogue One, A Star Wars Story.
Carmike Town Center 13 is located inside Manhattan Town Center in the renovated space that previously housed Sears.
Manhattan Town Center will celebrate it’s 30th anniversary in October 2017.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) voted in favor of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, an authorizing bill for water infrastructure projects across the country. The bill includes the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) which qualifies the Manhattan levee improve project for $24.84 million in additional resources.
“The Water Resources Development Act authorizes waterway improvement projects across the country and provides critical support for flood control projects that thousands of communities rely on,” said Sen. Moran. “Investing in Manhattan’s levee improvement project will keep area residents safe and make certain that the infrastructure in place to serve the community is protected from future floods. This is a long time coming – local leaders have been working hard to secure this funding for many years. I’m glad to see progress made in getting this authorization signed into law, and I look forward to seeing the area residents benefit from this legislation.”
“The City of Manhattan is pleased to hear of the federal support for our flood levee improvements,” said Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr. “The 5.5 mile levee is a vital piece of infrastructure for our entire community. It protects all of our $1.2 billion downtown commercial and industrial district area from flooding, along with both our water and wastewater treatment plants which are critical for serving the greater Manhattan region. We will continue to work with the federal administration in taking the next steps to make this project a reality.”
Sen. Moran supported WRDA when it was considered by the Senate in September. The legislation that Sen. Moran voted for represents a compromise between the House and Senate, and the bill now moves to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
Click here to read the full bill text of WIIN Act Sen. Moran supported, which includes authorizing language for the Manhattan levee project in Section 1401.
There will be a free meal on Christmas Day at the Church of the Nazarene at 1025 S. Washington Street in Junction City.
The meal will be from 11:30 to 1:30 pm on Christmas Day. If you need a ride to the meal or if you are home bound and would like a meal delivered call 762-4402.
If you are working on Christmas Day call 492-0202 and a meal will be brought to you.
This is the 17th annual free meal. It is open to the public.
December 12, 2016 – The Nineteenth Annual Assisted Deer Hunt was held December 9th – 11th at Milford Lake. 15 physically challenged hunters participated in the outing and harvested 2 antlerless and 1 antlered deer.
The hunters began Friday afternoon with an orientation meeting & were assigned volunteer guides who field dressed, loaded and transported the harvested deer for the hunter. A rifle sight in took place prior to the Friday evening hunt.
The hunt began each morning at 5 am with breakfast served by the Geary County Fish & Game Association.
This hunt was made possible by the support of many volunteers and sponsors.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like to thank the Geary County Fish &Game Association, Milford State Park, Grandpa Boones Cabin and the Clay Center Locker Plant for free processing of each deer.
For information on next years Assisted Deer Hunt contact the Corps of Engineers office at 785-238-5714
There will be a living nativity scene on Sunday, December 18th at the Church of the Nazarene located at 1025 Washington Street in Junction City.
There will be two shows – one at 5:15 pm and the other at 6:00 pm where attendees can witness the birth of Jesus and be entertained with festive caroling.
The church will serve hot refreshments at 5:30 pm.
This outdoor event is free and open to the public.
Military families can enjoy a weekend of special discounts and freebies during the Operation Yellow Ribbon, presented by Navy Federal Credit Union, this Saturday December 17th and Sunday, December 18th.
Those with a valid military ID can show their card at Center Court to receive a wristband that offers additional military discounts throughout the mall. Patrons will also be entered to win a $500 shopping spree.
On Saturday, December 17th the hours for Operation Yellow Ribbon are 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Sunday, December 18th from noon to 6:00 pm.
Some of the participating merchants include:
The Geary Community Healthcare Foundation hosted their annual Holiday Glitz Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the Courtyard by Marriott Convention Center. This year the Holiday Glitz raised the goal of $50,000 to benefit a V-PRO 60 Low Temperature Sterilization System for the Surgery Center at Geary Community Hospital.
Holiday Glitz guests were welcomed to the Convention Center by the festive sounds of the JC Singers from Junction City High School. Guests then enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails before being seated at their tables for dinner.
Healthcare Foundation board member Allen Dinkel conducted a live auction that raised$10,725. Dinner followed the live auction with piano music provided by Dr. Kristi Baker.
Lantern centerpieces were then auctioned off, which added $2,115 toward the total.Members of the committee Jennifer Craft, Nikki Davies, Sue Frieze, Jody Jenkins, Jaye Otte,Meghan Schoenrock, Patti Schoenrock, Liz Sites, Marilyn Smith, Peggy Stratton, Sharolyn Adams and Jolana Montgomery-Matney assisted in all aspects of putting on the event including decorating the Marriott.
Guests then took to the dance floor to the music of Mainstreet dance band.
Looking forward, the next Holiday Glitz will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
The Geary Community Healthcare Foundation wishes to thank their generous benefactor,patrons, sponsors and underwriters of the 2016 Holiday Glitz.
The longtime director of the Geary County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Connie Hall will retire, effective this Friday, December 16.
Hall told JC Post after a lengthy consideration there’s a financial benefit for her to retire at this time. “It is in my retirement benefits through KPER’s, sick leave and vacation time.”
Hall has been employed with the CVB for approximately 25 years as administrative assistant, marketing director, and since 2000 as the executive director. She cites the lobbying work to get the convention center built as one of the big highlights during her tenure as executive director. “We worked really hard and steady on that, and were able to, through people in town, contact J.Q. Hammons, and to get a first class convention center here.” Hall added for many years they had to turn down conventions and meetings because there was no locale that met their needs. “Seeing that as a plus it was really great for the community to have that piece of additional business here. ”
Hall referred to the convention & visitor’s bureau advisory committee by saying everyone who has sat on that committee have been fantastic people with their hearts in tourism. “The CVB will continue to go far, and they’ve got some really good people that are right here in it now, and they have the capability of leading it further.”
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University received a report from a female student on Friday afternoon, Dec. 9, of a sexual assault that occurred late Sunday night, Dec. 4, inside a dormitory room in a residence hall on the Manhattan campus, according to a media release.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is continuing. It can be assumed that conditions may exist that pose a continuing threat to the community.
Kansas State University Police advise members of the university community to be aware of their surroundings, don’t be left alone, report crimes immediately when they occur, and to report any suspicious activity.
The following are some university support and reporting resources:
• Kansas State University Police Department: 785-532-6412
• Office of Institutional Equity: 785-532-6220
• Center for Advocacy Response and Education, or CARE: 785-532-6444
