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Last week, it was shared through a press release that a public access service center opened at the Kansas Judicial Center. Those wishing to review court cases may schedule 30-minute appointments in the service center, in Topeka. The service center is for searching case information only. The terminals are not set up to receive electronic payments. Court payments must be made by cash, check, or money order delivered to the courthouse in person or by mail. Visit Pay a Fine or Fee for more information.

Poems & lyrics celebrating Kansas Flint Hills land & people by Annie Wilson – the “Flint Hills Balladeer”

In conjunction with the annual Cattlemen’s Day festivities, the Greenwood County Cattlemen’s Association held the drawing for their collector gun package.

Hamilton USD 390 released the honor rolls for the first nine weeks.

The Hamilton USD 390 Board of Education met on Wednesday, November 8 for their regular monthly meeting. The following report was generated from the unofficial minutes, which are subject to board approval: Members present included: Brad Martin, Kara Nutsch, Mike Mallek, Dee Elliott and Stuart Woodie. Doug Rayburn was absent. Others attending the meeting were Superintendent Mike Ronen, Principal Stephanie Nelson, Clerk Claudia Deeder, Lisa Ballard, Rochell Butler, Linda Snyder and Shannon Spradlin.

Assisted living facilities provide a vital service to families across the globe. In fact, more than 800,000 people in the United States are currently living in assisted living facilities, according to a 2023 report from Zippia, an online recruitment service that gathers information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and its own internal data.

– 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.