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Posted April 1, 2008
Police Captain Ron Rich

Saturday we learned that retired Police Captain Ron Rich passed away. Captain Rich retired in December, 2006. He was looking forward to a long and busy retirement traveling with his wife Marsha. Marsha is the Investigations Secretary at the Police Department. She has been with us since 1979. You could see Ron and Marsha together for lunch every day or fishing at the lake. They were dedicated to each other, just as Ron was dedicated to being a Junction City Police officer. Ron worked for the department for 25 years. He advanced through the ranks from patrol division as a sergeant, to lieutenant and finally captain of the Community Involvement Team. Ron was a Junction City High School graduate and a graduate of the School of the Ozarks. Ron will be missed. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Marsha and her family.

Employee Good-byes

Two great employees left our organization recently. We are sad to see them leave, but happy that they were a part of the team while we had them. Recreation Supervisor Nancy Biggs resigned for health reasons. Nancy has worked for us for years. Her smiling face was a fixture at the annual Halloween party or the Easter Egg Hunt. She was always helping children. The little ones would hover around her. Nancy has been a constant presence at the 12th Street Community Center. She has worked with Boys & Girls Club and helped with Wee Wigglers and Munchkin Art. She has also handled after school events. Nancy managed the swimming pool for the City several years. She was a dedicated employee who was loved by the community. She will be missed, but will get to spend a lot more time with her four beautiful grandchildren and her husband Larry. Good luck, Nancy and good health!

March 21 was the last day of employment for Economic Development Director, Josh McKim. He and his lovely wife, Angie, and their two girls have moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma. Josh has accepted the position of Economic Development Director for the city of Stillwater. He is a graduate of Oklahoma State University so this move like going home to him. Josh had an amazing impact on our community the two short years he was here. He was instrumental in turning Junction City into the Bioscience capital of Kansas. During his tenure, he attracted Ventria Bioscience, Edenspace and Lead Horse Technology. In addition, he brought CapGemini to our community and worked with a number of other companies to expand and develop in Junction City. His efforts will help our community for years to come. It was a privilege working with him and learning from him. I hope his family enjoys Oklahoma. He will always have a home in Junction City. Thanks to Josh for a job well done!

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