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Mayor Richard Clark called the June 17 meeting of the Howard City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Howard City Building with council members Martin Hunter, Shilo Crupper, Derek Cookson, Jerrad Pope and Gary Harrod present. Also present was Todd Winscher and City Clerk Joanna Hunter.

President Dallas Luthi called the June 17 special meeting of USD 386 Board of Education to order at 5 p.m.

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Rural property owner Shilo Fury returned to the Greenwood County Commission meeting on Monday, July 8 to revisit discussion in regards to the Greenwood/Elk County line road along his property. After noting that a neighboring property owner was still looking to get the bridge in this area repaired and had contacted the state on the matter, Fury asked that the county mark the end of the open road so he can look to move his fence back. Fury also requested that trees be removed from the right-of-way. Fury was told that the portion of the road in Greenwood County is a township road. When he was notified that the township would have to be contacted in regards to the proposed tree removal, Fury noted he had been told by Elk County that this was turned over by the township to Greenwood County. It was soon reiterated in discussion that this is a township road. Greenwood County Counselor Paul Dean offered a possible resolution, suggesting reduction of the road width to 40 feet, which he noted is the minimum for county roads. When this was purposed, Fury noted that he was unsure if this would alleviate the fence needing to be removed, as it could be close. He later noted if the county were going to reduce the road to 40 feet, he would leave the fence and if not, he would remove it along the open roadway. Commissioners are to consider this further with Dean. Fury asked that they notify him of the determination. Dean, appearing by Zoom, noted he thought they needed to coordinate with Elk County as they consider the issue.

Eureka High School Cheer attended UCA Cheer Camp held at Butler Community College from June 14-17. Over the four day cheer camp, the team earned the following awards: Top Banana Champions, 2nd place Camp Routine, Superior Camp Routine Evaluation, Superior Game Day Evaluation, as well as four spirit sticks. Individual awards included: five All-American Cheerleaders(AvaNoble,Olivia Valentine, Taryn Burk, Miley Baumgartel and Addison Westerman), two Pin it Forward Recipients (Sara Endress and Valentine), Dancing Diva Finalist (Ava Noble), Jump Contest Finalist (Valentine), Heal Stretch Contest Finalist (Ava Noble) and Squat Contest Finalist (Valentine). “This is an exciting team to watch. I’m very proud of their growth and ability to put their team first. You could see this in action during camp day in and day out,” stated Eureka Cheer coach Anna Noble.

Well, another Toronto Days is in the books. It was a looonng weekend of activities this year! Lots of people were in town for extended weekend. Toronto even made the 6, 9 and 10 p.m. news on KOAM TV.

HAYS - Fort Hays State University has named 1,594 students to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the spring 2024 semester.

On Tuesday, June 25, Heather Fuesz was recognized as “Community Member of the Month” for her continued efforts in serving the community through multiple groups and organizations.

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