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Local Sports - Friday, May 18, 2012

Too hot to handle: JC girls soccer loses in regional championship to Manhattan, 3-0

The Junction City girls soccer team had the best season of any squad — boys or girls — in school history but that still wasn't enough as the Lady Jays lost at Manhattan 3-0 in the central regional 2 championship game at Anneberg Park.

The Indians (15-2-1) dominated...

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Local News - Thursday, May 17, 2012

Local teens take initiative against underage drinking

Armoni Boatman places a red sticker on a case of alcohol to help prevent underage drinking at Frontier Spirits.

The teenager joined other students from Junction City High School and the Freshman Success Academy in the activity sponsored by the Geary County...

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Local News - Wednesday, May 16, 2012

CCCC celebrates milestone with groundbreaking

Cloud County Community College and local officials break ground on a new building for the Geary County campus Wednesday. The groundbreaking will begin the construction process for a new facility for the science and biotechnology programs and to handle rising enrollment. Geary County...

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Local News - Wednesday, May 16, 2012

City looking at annexation process

Junction City is looking for land to grow into as population continues to surge in the area.

Because of that, the City Commission asked Planning and Zoning director David Yearout a few months ago to check on the process to annex properties, especially those...

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Local News - Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Having no fear for debate

Any time a list of people's most common fears is revealed, there are a few that always end up at the top — a fear of dying, a fear of snakes or insects and most often at No. 1 is the fear of public speaking.

Called Glossophobia, three out of four people are...


LOCAL HEADLINES:
Fire causes estimated $20,000 in damage
JCPD incident report for May 17
Unemployment rate drops full percent through April
Reitz battling income tax changes
Still working at the capitol

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Kan. governor signs apology for segregation
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Kobach asks federal court to settle redistricting
Gehry offers changes in Eisenhower Memorial design
Ex-AG wants 2 Kan. justices recused in ethics case

NATIONAL NEWS:
US forecasters say heat will stay on this summer
US unemployment aid applications stay at 370,000
Army reviews whether women can go to Ranger school
Boehner: Spending cuts must exceed debt limit hike
April 2012 heats up as 5th warmest month globally

SPORTS NEWS:
JC baseball loses in championship of regionals
JC baseball beats Leavenworth 9-4 in first game of regionals
JC girls soccer to host Leavenworth Monday
Royals squander early lead in 5-3 loss to Orioles
Royals lose in 15th to Orioles, 4-3




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NEWS BLOG:
Monthly bird walk scheduled at Milford Lake

The Kansas Ornithological Society and Milford Lake Friends will be holding its monthly bird walk at 8 a.m. Saturday.

 The group will be meeting at the parking lot on the south end of Milford Dam.  The walks usually last about two hours...


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Junction City's Tyler LeClear named Athlete of the Week

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Junction City senior pitcher Tyler LeClear earned his first Athlete of the Week following a 9-4 win in the first round of the 6A regionals against Leavenworth Wednesday.

Leclear pitched all...


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COMMUNITY CALENDAR:

May Community Calendar

Wednesday, May 16

6:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

6:45 a.m. Breakfast Optimist Club, Stacy’s Restaurant, Grandview Plaza

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

Noon Noon Kiwanis meets at Kite’s, Sixth and Washington streets

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Noon Junction City Arts Council, Brown Bag Concert, Heritage Park

12:15 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church 113 W. Fifth St.

1 to 4 p.m. Cards at Senior Citizens Center

5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

6 to 7:30 p.m. Abstract Painting, Junction City Arts Council, 107 W. Seventh St.

6 to 7:45 p.m. AWANA Club, First Southern Baptist Church

7 p.m. Woodcarvers meet at JCAC studio, 109 W. Seventh St.

7:30 p.m. Melita Chapter 116, Order of the Eastern Star, 722 1/2 N. Washington St.

7:30 p.m. Chapman Rebekah Lodge #645, Chapman Senior Center

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Fort Riley and Dillons

Thursday, May 17

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Line dancing at Senior Citizens Center

9:30 a.m. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), First Southern Baptist Church, child care provided

1 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

2 p.m. Troubadours of JC performance at Alterra Sterling House, 1022 Caroline Drive

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6:30 p.m. Flinthills Depression and Bipolar Alliance Support Group, First Christian Church, Fifth and Humboldt, Manhattan

7 p.m. Amatuer Radio — an Introduction, Library Annex

7:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie meeting, 203 E. 10th St.

7:30 p.m. Stated Communications, Union Masonic Lodge No. 7 AF&AM

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Friday, May 18

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with short-order meals

6 p.m. Ogden American Legion Bingo, 515 Riley Blvd.

6 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Women’s meeting, 119 W. 7th St.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Dillons

Saturday, May 19

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

1 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

1 p.m. Doors open at JC Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

1 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with full meals, evening special available from 5 to 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Sunday, May 20

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

12:15 p.m. Father Kapaun Knights of Columbus, basement of St. Mary’s Chapel, Fort Riley

1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Auxiliary Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Registration deadline for LIFE: Computer 101 on May 21

Monday, May 21

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

10 a.m. LIFE: Computer 101 — Mouse Basics

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. 7th St.

1 to 2:30 p.m. Troubadours of JC rehearsal and birthday celebration for May, June, & July at Geary County Senior Center, 1025 S. Spring Valley Road

4 p.m. Doors open at Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

6 p.m. JC South Kiwanis meets at Sirloin Stockade, 426 Golden Belt Blvd.

6:45 p.m. Social Duplicate Bridge, 1022 Caroline Ave.

7 p.m. Hope Al Anon meeting at First United Methodist Church

7 p.m. Hope Al-anon, First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson.

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Afternoon Bingo at Senior Citizens Center

Senior Citizens Center errands to bank, post office and Walmart

Registration begins for Beginning Drawing Workshop on June 20

Tuesday, May 22

10 a.m. LIFE: Computer 101 — Keyboard Basics

10 to 11 a.m. Bible study at Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 p.m. LIFE: AKC S.T.A.R, 4-H/Senior Citizens Center

6 p.m. LIFE: Basket Making, Hobby Haven

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. LIFE: AKC Canine Good Citizen, 4-H/Senior Citizens Center

7 p.m. LIFE: English as a Second Language, Library Annex

7 p.m. Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, JC airport terminal, 540 Airport Road

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Wednesday, May 23

6:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

6:45 a.m. Breakfast Optimist Club, Stacy’s Restaurant, Grandview Plaza

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

10 a.m. LIFE: Computer 101 — Practice Session

Noon Noon Kiwanis meets at Kite’s, Sixth and Washington streets

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

12:15 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church 113 W. Fifth St.

1 to 4 p.m. Cards at Senior Citizens Center

5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

6 to 7:30 p.m. Abstract Painting, Junction City Arts Council, 107 W. Seventh St.

6 to 7:45 p.m. AWANA Club, First Southern Baptist Church

7 p.m. LIFE: Meditation and You, Library Annex

7 p.m. Woodcarvers meet at JCAC studio, 109 W. Seventh St.

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Fort Riley and Dillons

Thursday, May 24

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Line dancing at Senior Citizens Center

9:30 a.m. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), First Southern Baptist Church, child care provided

Noon Troubadours of JC performance, Chapman Valley Manor, Chapman 1 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

1 p.m. LIFE: Writing Your Family History, Library Annex

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

7:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie, 203 E. 10th St.

7 p.m. LIFE: Crochet

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Friday, May 25

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with short-order meals

6 p.m. Ogden American Legion Bingo, 515 Riley Blvd.

6 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Women’s meeting, 119 W. 7th St.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. New Beginnings-New Life Support Group, Martha Hoover Conference Room, Geary County Community Hospital

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Dillons

Saturday, May 26

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

1 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

1 p.m. Doors open at JC Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

1 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles kitchen is open with full meals, evening special available from 5 to 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Sunday, May 27

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 45 Auxiliary Bingo, Fourth and Franklin Streets

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Monday, May 28

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. 7th St.

4 p.m. Doors open at Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

6 p.m. JC South Kiwanis meets at Sirloin Stockade, 426 Golden Belt Blvd.

6:45 p.m. Social Duplicate Bridge, 1022 Caroline Ave.

7 p.m. Hope Al Anon meeting at First United Methodist Church

7 p.m. Hope Al-anon, First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson.

7 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary meeting, 203 E. 10th St.

7:30 p.m. Acacia Lodge #91, 1024 N. Price St., Junction City

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Afternoon Bingo at Senior Citizens Center

Senior Citizens Center errands to bank, post office and Walmart

Library Closed for Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 29

10 to 11 a.m. Bible study at Senior Citizens Center

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

6 p.m. LIFE: AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Class, 4-H/Senior Citizens Center

6:30 p.m. JC Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie Bingo, 203 E. 10th St., open to public

7 p.m. Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol, JC airport terminal, 540 Airport Road

7 p.m. LIFE: English as a Second Language, Library Annex

7 p.m. LIFE: AKC Canine Good Citizen, 4-H/Senior Citizens Center

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Library events: Registration begins for Intergalactic Slime on June 27, Out-of-this-World Drawing Contest Begins, Sumer Reading Program Begins

Wednesday, May 30

6:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

6:45 a.m. Breakfast Optimist Club, Stacy’s Restaurant, Grandview Plaza

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Exercise at Senior Citizens Center

Noon Noon Kiwanis meets at Kite’s, Sixth and Washington streets

Noon Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

12:15 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church 113 W. Fifth St.

1 to 4 p.m. Cards at Senior Citizens Center

5:30 p.m. Weight Watchers, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

6 to 7:30 p.m. Abstract Painting, Junction City Arts Council, 107 W. Seventh St.

6 to 7:45 p.m. AWANA Club, First Southern Baptist Church

7 p.m. Woodcarvers meet at JCAC studio, 109 W. Seventh St.

8 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Presbyterian Church, 113 W. Fifth St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Fort Riley and Dillons

Thursday, May 31

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Line dancing at Senior Citizens Center

9:30 a.m. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), First Southern Baptist Church, child care provided

Noon Troubadours of JC performance, Frontier Estates, Abilene

1 p.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Episcopal Church of the Covenant, 314 N. Adams St.

4 p.m. Doors open at the Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles, 203 E. 10th St.

5 to 8 p.m. Junction City Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary kitchen is open with full meals

8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, 119 W. Seventh St.

Senior Citizens Center errands to Walmart

Registration deadline for LIFE: Stamping Happy Hour on June 1 and LIFE: Basket Making on June 14



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