On Friday, Oct. 25, Eureka resident Mike Pitko was recognized as “Community Member of the Month” for his continued volunteer efforts for the Eureka community.
Pitko was nominated by multiple people who witnessed him cleaning around and even painting the benches on Main Street. He was also nominated for his efforts with the Greenwood County Historical Society Museum and helping others when able. Pitko is the seventh recipient of the “Community Member of the Month” honor for 2024 and will now be eligible for “Community Member of the Year,” which will be voted on by community residents in December 2024 and January 2025. He will join Isaac Boone (March recipient), Ariel Treece (April recipient), Tammi Burtin (May recipient), Heather Fuesz (June recipient), Chris Cummings (July) and the Greenwood County Rodeo Association (Aug.) on the ballot.
How To Nominate
To nominate a “Community Member of the Month,” simply send a letter with your name, the person’s name you are nominating and why you are nominating them for the honor. (Those wishing to remain anonymous can do so; but, the committee asks that your name and contact information be included in case committee members need additional information.) Letters should be sent to The Eureka Herald, PO Box 590, Eureka, KS 67045 or emailed to Robin Wunderlich at [email protected]. Forms are also available at The Eureka Herald, LoMar Drive-in and the City of Eureka water office.
The committee is asking that nominations be submitted prior to the 15th day of the month. Committee members will then review the nominations and select the recipient. To learn how you can participate, contact Wunderlich at 620-7500714. Other committee members include Daniel and Desiree McVey, Dolores Ball, Barbara Schlotterbeck and Miranda Colangelo.
