The severe weather threat for Geary County has subsided.
The National Weather Service has not cancelled the Tornado Watch that remains in effect until 9:00 pm this evening.
Here are some photos we received of tornado touchdowns Thursday evening.
Photos courtesy of Tony Wolf, Geary County Sheriff
Photo courtesy of Tony Wolf
Photo courtesy of Rick Dykstra
The Geary Community Hospital Farmers Market has been cancelled today due to the inclement weather.
The farmers market will resume next Thursday and every Thursday following through the end of the month.
It’s not too late – get some fresh fruits and veggies this afternoon at the Geary Community Hospital Farmers Market.
“We still have a lot of fresh produce that is available and a lot of the fall produce – squash and pumpkins are coming in now too,” said Nikki Davies, Marketing Director GCH.
And eating fresh has never been more affordable.
“SNAP families will be able to use their card, we have a SNAP EBT booth where SNAP families are able to swipe their card and redeem their money for tokens,” said Davies.
The farmers market is every Thursday through the end of the October from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm in the front parking lot at Geary Community Hospital.
There will be an Assumption of Command Ceremony for Major General Joseph M. Martin on October 18th; the 1st Infantry Division Deployment Ceremony will also take place.
Martin was named the Commanding General at Fort Riley after an investigation led to the removal of Major General Wayne W. Grigsby Jr.
Major General Joseph M. Martin graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in West Point in 1986. Most recently, Martin served as commander at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California.
Martin has prior experience with the Big Red One commanding the 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division from Fort Riley, and according to his National Training Center bio he deployed with that command to Baghdad, Iraq.
Martin has also served as the Deputy Commanding General at the United States Army Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
The Assumption of Command Ceremony will begin at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 18 at the Calvary Parade Field on Fort Riley; the 1st Infantry Division Deployment Ceremony will immediately follow.
The 1st Infantry Division is set to deploy to Iraq.
ABILENE, Kansas – A special display is planned to mark President Eisenhower’s 126th birthday. 
Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 12 the D-Day Planning Table will be removed from its case and displayed in its entirety including the additional leaves and chairs as well as the original rug. The display will be located in the museum military gallery through Tuesday, Oct. 18. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Visitwww.eisenhower.archives.gov for admission details.
Birthday Party, Friday 10/14 – 3:30 p.m.
The public is invited to join the Eisenhower Foundation on Friday, Oct. 14 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Visitors Center Auditorium in celebration of President Eisenhower’s 126th birthday. The gathering will include Mamie’s sugar cookies and punch.
VFW Vigil, Friday 10/14 – 4:00 p.m.
The VFW will open their annual vigil with a special announcement from the Abilene Post #3279. VFW posts from across the state will stand vigil overnight at the burial site of the President. The public is also encouraged to join this free event occurring in front of the Place of Meditation. There will be a document display showing the special relationship President Eisenhower had with VFW Post #3279.
Wreath Laying Ceremony, Saturday 10/15 – 10:30 a.m.
Saturday events begin with the Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony led by the 1st Infantry Division of Ft. Riley at 10:30 a.m. The procession from the Library building will include a number of dignitaries and proceed to the Place of Meditation for the placement of the wreath.
American Legion Pilgrimage, Saturday 10/15 – 10:45 a.m.
Reserved Motorcycle Parking – South Lot
An area in the south parking lot near the Place of Meditation will be designated for motorcycle parking only. A number of veteran riding associations including the American Legion Riders and Combat Vets Motorcycle Association will attend in support of theSaturday events.
Legacy Gala, Saturday 10/15
Another special guest for the evening will be presidential whiz kid, Macey Hensley, from Council Grove, Kan. who has appeared numerous times on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, astounding everyone with her knowledge of U.S. presidents.
This annual, invitation-only event is already sold out. Sponsors for this year’s event include First Bank Kansas and Waddell & Reed, April Barker. For more information on attending or being a sponsor for the 2017 Legacy Gala, please contact the Eisenhower Foundation at 785.263.6771.
Due to projected severe weather the Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally/ Bonfire has been cancelled for Thursday, October 6, 2016.
All other practices and activities for Thursday, October 6, 2016 are still scheduled to occur.
An all school Pep Assembly will take place on Friday, October 7, 2016 during seminar. FSA students and staff will be brought over to participate.
Kate Harmison – JCHS
The Geary County Sheriff’s Department has reported the arrest of Tomas Martinez-Maldonado, Marietta, Georgia, on a Geary County District Court warrant charging him with Rape. Sheriff Tony Wolf confirmed the alleged victim was a 12 year old girl.
Wolf stated they were contacted by the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department. “Apparently a Greyhound bus had made a stop in Kansas City and there was an alleged rape that occurred on the bus, however they had no idea where this rape took place at. We contacted the KBI. KBI went in and investigated it and I guess they determined that the rape occurred somewhere on the highway (I-70) here in Geary County. They got warrants for the individual, and we have him now.”
Wolf confirmed Martinez-Maldonado was arrested in Kansas City, and then returned to the Geary County Detention Center. The incident allegedly occurred in late September. The sheriff also noted that Martinez-Maldonado is allegedly an eight-time deported illegal alien.
