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– submitted by Sue Erickson, secretary WELCA met on November 2, in the bell tower room at Christ Lutheran Church. Joni Booth led the Thank-offering Service. Four members assisted with the Bible readings and Gospel from 1 Kings, Psalms, Philippians and Mathew. Grace Stacy accompanied on the piano for two Thanksgiving songs.

Scott Day with Day Insurance appeared via Zoom for continued discussion with Greenwood County Commissioners in regards to county health insurance. Day shared that he had sent projections to the county and noted that they did receive a relief offer from Blue Cross and Blue Shield because commissioners had previously approved to proceed with their dental plan. This had resulted in a 3% reduction in figures formerly provided to commissioners. Blue Cross and Blue Shield would thus be a 43.9% increase this year and United Health Care would be a 25.4% increase from last year’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield rate.

With hopes of renovating the former Vintage Park at Eureka location, Chase and Carly Thornock held a “meet and greet” at the Eureka Country Club on Wednesday of last week.

Keeping with tradition, the sixth graders at Marshall Elementary School, in Eureka, hosted a special Veterans Day Assembly last Friday, November 10.

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced recently it has completed the remodel of its Eureka store location. The company acquired the store, previously an Orscheln Farm & Home location, in October 2022.

A Eureka woman was recognized last Thursday as the November Community Member of the Month for her efforts within the Eureka community.

Former Eureka resident Corporal John Mock was featured on PBS on Saturday, November 11, during the special Veterans Coming Home Salute 2023. Mock was presented the Herb Duncan “Can Do Attitude” Distinguished Veteran Award.

Officials of the Kansas Historical Society visited the Greenwood County Historical Society on Monday, October 30. Patrick Zollner, Executive Director, was joined by two other Society representatives, Ashley Wunder and Kim Korber. During the afternoon, the group shared updates from the State, toured the museum, enjoyed a school district presentation, learned about the society’s history, heard updates on local initiatives and had an opportunity to visit at a reception with board members, local officials and others.

The Annual Holiday Happenings program sponsored by Greenwood County/ KSU Extension and Community Benefit Unit will be held Thursday, November 16. The informative free program will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Eureka United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.