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On Monday, October 16, Greenwood County Health Department Director Vicki Lindsey reported at the regular commission meeting that $73,014.07 in grant dollars had been awarded. This will fund a mental health worker. Lindsey shared that the department will be applying for another grant for approximately $5,000. This will go towards the purchase of items such as infant car seats and fire alarms for availability to qualifying individuals.

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During the 1973 Entre Nous meeting in Eureka, a proposal was made that a historical society should be created for Greenwood County. Plans were made and carried out by members of the club and interested community members. Fifty years later, community members of Greenwood County are invited to join the Greenwood County Historical Society (GWCHS) board in celebration of the GWCHS.

The Greenwood County Hospital (GWCH) will be hosting a town hall meeting Wednesday, October 25 to discuss Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Together, GWCH and the Eureka Pharmacy, in addition to other speakers, will provide information and answer questions about Medicare.

Treasurer Cindy Hardin was present at the Hamilton City Council meeting last Tuesday for consultation as City Council members discussed the water tower and needed maintenance. Mayor David Harris shared drone footage showing rust/deterioration needing to be addressed. It was noted during discussion that the inspection completed did not reference this. Councilman Charlie Schlotterbeck commented that holding inspection of the standpipe would be something to consider as it is not included in the tower assessment due to this being insulated. A bid was received from Cunningham to complete needed repairs outlined in the inspection report for the amount of $69,465. This does not include the work needed to the standpipe. As available funds and needed work were considered, Schlotterbeck noted that he felt this would withstand the winter, to hopefully be addressed in the spring/summer to afford additional time for savings and scheduling. It was noted that the city could look at completing work to the tank interior and the standpipe and leave the tank exterior to budget for down the road. Exploration of options to finance the project was also discussed so that the entire project could be completed at once. The city will seek estimates for needed repairs and insulation and revisit discussion.

Last week, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) shared plans to begin a resurfacing project on U.S. 54 in Greenwood County. The 16-mile project starts at the Butler-Greenwood County line and continues east to the west K-99 junction. No work will take place within the city limits of Eureka.

Eureka businesswomen met on Tuesday, October 3, at the Greenwood County Hospital basement meeting room. There were nine members and one guest present. The guest was Lisa Schweda, owner of S & L Hardware in Eureka. Roll call was answered by “Your favorite piece of Pampered Chef.”

The Eureka Garden Club met October 6 at 11:30 a.m. at the Eureka Country Club.