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The Kansas 4-H National Meat Judging Team captured the National Championship at the American Royal National 4-H Meat Judging competition held October 17, at Kansas State University (KSU). This is the second consecutive National Championship for the Kansas 4-H Meat Judging Team. Members of the team included Greenwood County’s own Brooke Gaines; along with Aaron Morales, West Plains District; Brady Hoffman and Tanner Hommertzheim, Sedgwick County; and Callen Smith, Barber County.

Three Greenwood County runners set personal records (PR) last Saturday as they competed at Regional contests and punched their tickets to state.

All members of the Salt Springs Township board, as well as a township resident, were present at the Greenwood County Commission meeting Tuesday, October 10 to discuss ongoing issues. Resident Della Lind was first to address commissioners, sharing that she has not attended a township meeting since May, but noted that her husband had been attending. Lind reported to commissioners that the climate at the meetings continues to worsen and expressed concerns for safety. Lind also voiced support for moving from a township to a unit. She told county officials that a meeting could not be conducted due to yelling from one of the board members. Legal Counsel Paul Dean advised that yelling was disorderly conduct and a law enforcement issue, adding that the rest of the issues described sounded political in nature and could be addressed at the ballot box.

Members of the local Eureka Cub Scout Pack 216 are working on fundraising efforts through their annual popcorn fundraiser. Pack members have product on hand, but will also order product to be received on November 18 and delivered shortly thereafter. To support local cub scouts, contact them on Facebook or call/text 620750-0214 to have a scout come to your door.

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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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