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Lady Tornado golfer Annaliese Casper competed at 3-1A State in Hesston, earlier this week.

Bullying continues to be a major problem across the country. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that one out of every five students reports being bullied, although many people do not admit to it occurring, so bullying might be even more prevalent than statistics indicate. The primary reasons for being bullied include physical appearance, race/ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.

One senior, two juniors and one sophomore from Eureka Junior/Senior High School traveled to Kansas City, Mo., over the weekend to compete in the American Royal Livestock judging contest. The Eureka FFA members, comprised of senior Lyle Perrier, juniors Corinne Nelson and TJ Mills and sophomore Hannah Perrier not only represented the local chapter, but represented the State of Kansas.

Council Chairman Kevin Lawrence discussed previous structures tore down by the city, noting that all others had been demolished as they caused concern for public safety. The city will continue through the code enforcement process and will look to schedule a public hearing date during their next meeting.

Former West Elk wrestling coach Kevin Weber was presented with the inaugural Doug Vander Linden “Character in Coaching” award, during the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association banquet earlier this month.

In just a little over three weeks, the annual Greenwood County Cattlemen’s Day event will be held. Organizers are once again looking to host events throughout the day, with the banquet concluding the festivities at Memorial Hall.

For approximately five years, the City of Severy has been working towards a new water plant. In 2018, residents of Severy gathered for a town hall meeting where they opted to keep their water plant instead of going with PWS #23.

What a busy, busy weekend! What a fun weekend though. Had a good turnout for our annual Alumni Banquet. The weather was cool, but not cold. That is if you’re heater was working.

The Verdigris Valley Foundation will be serving a biscuit and gravy breakfast on Saturday, October 21 at the Madison Sauder Center from 8 to 10 a.m. Proceeds from this event support the operation of the Center and projects for the community.