TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Supreme Court is making it easier for the spouses of military members to practice law in Kansas.

The Adjutant General’s Department said in a statement released Monday that a newly adopted rule lessens licensing requirements. If the spouses have passed the bar in another state or the District of Columbia, they can temporarily practice law in Kansas without taking the state-administered uniform bar exam. To qualify, the attorneys’ spouses must currently be stationed in Kansas.

Gov. Sam Brownback said in a written statement that the rule is one way to “support our military and their families.”

The rule has the support of several military leaders in the state. Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, the adjutant general, noted the transient nature of military life.

An AARP Driver Safety Program will be offered in Geary county this year on October 6th and 7th.

The eight hour course is designed specifically for drivers over the age of 50. The class will help drivers sharpen their driving skills, develop strategies for adjusting to age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time, and learn about the effects of medications on driving performance.

The class will be taught by an AARP-certified instructor and will meet on October 6th and 7th from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm at the 4-/Senior Citizens Center at 1025 S. Spring Valley Road in Junction City.

Lunch will be available at the Senior Center for $3.50 for those over the age of 60 and $5.25 for anyone under 60. Meal reservations must be made when registering for the class.

Class size is limited, so it is important to register early. You can register for the course by contacting the Geary County Senior Center at 238-4015. The deadline to enroll is noon on Monday, October 3, 2016.

The course is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members.

Insurance companies may provide a premium reduction for their customers that complete the course.

 

The Geary County Commission will recognize employees for their service milestones at a ceremony on September 19 at 3:30 pm.

Those employees that will be recognized include:

• 35 years
  • Susan Gabbard – Clerk
  • Sherri Childs – Treasurer
• 25 years
  • James “David” Harrel – Public Works
• 20 years
  • Anthony Wolf – Sheriff
  • Jeanette DeMars – Sheriff
  • Kathryn Swartzentruber – Attorney
  • Tonette Hammond – Health
  • Edna Kidwell – Sheriff
  • William Hollis – Public Works
  • Martin Snyder – Sheriff
  • Darryl Boller – Public Works
  • Bradley Champ – Public Works
  • Curtis VanNahmen – Public Works
• 15 years
  • Vaughn DeGuzman – Community Corrections
• 10 years
  • Steven Olson – Community Corrections
  • Donna Regalado – Sheriff
  • LouElla Black – Treasurer
  • Scott Wesoloski – Sheriff
  • Eric St. John – Sheriff
• 5 years
  • Clinton Arnold – Sheriff
  • Debbie McAllister – Appraiser
  • Kelly Mann – Sheriff
  • Chester Steinfort – Public Works
  • Kyle Porter – Sheriff
  • Reyan Rikoric – Sheriff
  • Matthew Tyler – Sheriff
  • Patricia Wilson – Sheriff
  • Steven Meyers – Public Works
  • Tracy Sabo – Health
  • Aaron Parker Sr. – Sheriff
  • Brent Graham – Court Trustee

The Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business After Hours on Thursday, September 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

The event will be held at Exchange Bank located at 702 N Washington Street in Junction City.

Join them for food, drinks and games.

This month’s theme is Oktoberfest.

The Junction City & Geary County Military Affairs Council, a division of the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce, will host the next monthly breakfast on Thursday, September 22, 7:30 a.m., at the Geary County Convention Center. The guest speaker is Brigadier General Patrick Frank, Deputy Division Commander.  As always, reservations are important. The deadline to register for the breakfast will be Friday, September 16th at 5:00 p.m.
Cost of the breakfast is $12 per person, payable by check or cash at the door, or online below. You do not have to sign in to register, and the cost is $12.00 for chamber and non-chamber members.
To make a reservation, please contact the JC Chamber atinfo@jcacc.org or 785-762-2632, or by registering online. If you wish to be invoiced, please make sure we have your email. Thank you to our sponsors, Animal Doctor, Central Michigan University, and DEL Motors.

The monthly Milford Lake Bird Walk will be Saturday ( Sept. 17 ) at 8 a.m.

Geary County Extension Agent Chuck Otte said participants will meet at the parking lot on the south end of Milford Lake Dam, just across the highway from the Corps of Engineers Office. This month’s walk will focus on southbound migrants and lingering summer species. The walks usually last about two to three hours.

If you have binoculars or a bird book you can bring them. For more information contact Otte at 238-4161 or 238-8800.

MANHATTAN — Celebrate long-standing traditions with Kansas State University alumni, students and their families at the university’s annual Family Day, Saturday, Sept. 24.

“K-State Family Day is a great time for students to interact with their families and share traditions with them on campus,” said Mindy Weixelman, director of parent and family relations. “Whether families come for the day or for the entire weekend, students will be happy to see family and participate in this year’s variety of events.”

Campus tours and other events will give students the opportunity to show their families around the Manhattan campus and engage in traditions that are focused around family. Two events that are long-standing traditions of Family Day are the legacy pinning ceremony and Family Time in Cat Town.

The legacy pinning ceremony recognizes the commitment of K-State families across generations and concludes with family members pinning current K-State students as a symbol of shared loyalty to the purple and white. Family members who are not K-State alumni will be honored with K-Stater by Choice recognition. Brunch will be served before the program and ceremony. The ceremony and brunch are from 10-11:30 a.m. in the K-State Alumni Center ballroom.

The cost of the ceremony and brunch is $15 per person and registration is required by Friday, Sept. 16. Register online at bit.ly/2cJV6G9.

The 11th annual Family Time in Cat Town pregame event, sponsored by HyVee and Payless Shoesource, will begin at 4 p.m. in the southwest corner of Bill Snyder Family Stadium prior to kickoff of the K-State vs. Missouri State game. Students, their parents and family members can tailgate with K-State administrators and other families while enjoying great food, door prizes and a photo booth as well as the opportunity to purchase drawing tickets to win $2,000 toward tuition.

The cost of the tailgate is $15 per person and registration is required at bit.ly/2c4WAvX prior to the event.

New Student Services will give tours of the Manhattan campus from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting in the Berney Family Welcome Center’s Great Room on the east side of Memorial Stadium, and various colleges and departments will host free activities throughout the day. The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for an open house, and visitors can participate in a free self-guided gallery activity at the museum.

In addition to Saturday’s events, the Kansas State University Gardens will host September Stroll in the Gardens from 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at the Gardens, 1500 Denison Ave.

For more information or a complete list of events visit the Family Day website at k-state.edu/familyday/, or call theK-State Parents and Family Association at 785-532-2222.

Geary County Historical Society is seeking qualified applicants for the position

of Director of Programs and Education. The Program and Education Director will have the opportunity to develop and implement educational programs for people of all ages in the Geary County community.

The Program and Education Director’s duties include the following:

• presenting educational programs about the history of Geary county to people of all ages
• working with USD 475 to coordinate events and develop programs for students and youth
• planning and scheduling tours and educational programs
• publishing weekly newspaper articles about Geary county history
• publicizing programs and events via news releases, radio interviews and flyers
• attending GCHS meetings and professional conferences
• training and recruiting volunteers
• other duties as assigned

Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in history, communication/English, and/or education; two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and education as approved by the Personnel Committee.

Formal application, oral interview, reference checks, and a criminal background check are required. Contact Ferrell Miller of the GCHS Board of Directors at fmiller3@cox.net or 785-307-0261 for more information.

 

“Keep calm and put your green dress on,” that’s the message from Traci Scott, Director of The Green Dress Project.

The workshop, which will be held on Saturday, September 24th is a fun, informative way for women to get all the tools they need to successfully transition in to the workforce. 

“When you come out of the program…you will have four areas where you should be confident,” said Scott.

The four areas highlighted in the program are:

1. Developing Values:  character, integrity, honesty
2. Developing the Green Dress:  appropriate work attire; “Dress for Success”
3. Developing Soft Skills:  first impressions, strong first handshake
4. Developing a Financial Plan:  Jodi Kaus from K-State guest speaker

The Green Dress Project Workshop is on Saturday, September 24th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at the C.L. Hoover Opera House in Junction City.

Lunch will be served during the event and everyone attending is asked to bring their favorite fashion magazine for some fun and games.

T-shirts and Dillard’s gift cards will also be given away during the program, and for those that arrive on time at 10:00 am a special surprise is in store. 

The event is free and open to not only young ladies entering the workforce for the first time, but anyone interested in strengthening their workplace skills.

For more information visit https://thegreendressproject.org/, or visit The Green Dress Project on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thegreendressproject/?fref=ts.

You can also text or call Traci Scott at 202-320-0158.