Last Friday, December 8, Miranda Colangelo, of Eureka, was recognized as “Community Member of the Month” for her efforts in bettering the community.
Colangelo was nominated multiple times for the honor. The letters noted her positive and enthusiastic attitude while willing to help others .
Colangelo served on the Eureka Main Street board and has been instrumental in helping Bike Across Kansas (BAK), when they travel through the Eureka area.
After receiving the honors, Colangelo shared the following note on her social media, “Feeling very loved today. Thank you to my community, my friends, and family. I was taught growing up to always help when you can and to do the right thing even if no one is looking. I hope, if anything, I can inspire our youth to do the same thing and to get active and remain active in the community. From volunteering at the health department as a teenager, as well as local elections, to being a part of various boards for the community. I am not perfect, but the beauty of volunteering is perfection is not needed.”
Colangelo is now eligible for “Community Member of the Year,” which will be voted on by community residents in December 2023 and January 2024. Also appearing on the ballot for Community Member of the Year are Janice Brown, Janet Turner, Don Scott, Beth Inwood, Don Fanning, Kevin Hough, Marilyn Brink and Kathy Poling.
To cast your vote for Community Member of the Year, complete the ballot on page 10 or email [email protected] To nominate a “Community Member of the Month” simply send a letter with the 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, Lo-Mar Drive-in and the City of Eureka water office.
To learn how you can participate, contact Wunderlich at 620-750-0714. Other committee members include Dolores Ball, Barbie Schlotterbeck, Staci Crumrine and Daniel and Desiree McVey.
