With many community members casting their ballots for the third annual Community Member of the Year, committee members shared last week that Miranda Colangelo of Eureka received the most votes and was named as Community Member of the Year for 2023. A special reception will be held next month. Additional details will be shared at a later date.
Colangelo, a life-long resident of Eureka, was originally nominated for her positive and enthusiastic attitude while helping 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.
Also appearing on the ballot for Community Member of the Year were Janice Brown, Janet Turner, Don Scott, Beth Inwood, Don Fanning, Kevin Hough, Marilyn Brink and Kathy Poling.
To nominate a “Community Member of the Month” for 2024 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 news@eurekaherald. com. 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.
