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According to the latest census data, 396,192 people call Wichita home. In December 2023 nearly that many people, 371,036, attempted to cross our borders, but were stopped and processed by the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP). And in January of this year, southwest border encounters increased 124% compared to January 2021. Add in the number of known and unknown gotaways – those people who evaded CBP – and the number of people illegally entering our country every month jumps even higher.

A local food pantry is seeking assistance from the community as the Eureka Area Food Pantry, sponsored by the Eureka Area Ministerial Alliance, is running low on food, again. The organization was low prior to Christmas but an $800 anonymous donation was made that stocked the shelves. Several other area organizations and churches followed suit and the shelves were full.

On Feb. 18 and 19, seven Greenwood County 4-H’ers attended the Citizenship in Action conference in Topeka. The purpose of the event is for Kansas youth to learn how the state legislative process works and how their voice and participation in decision-making can make a difference in their local communities. The legislative visit included a trip to the capitol building, and also showed them how they can affect the legislative process. While there, delegates had the chance to debate on an upcoming bill and even vote on them. They also had the opportunity to meet with our District House and Senate legislators, and to sit in on a committee meeting. Those in attendance were Brooke Gaines, Savannah Bruno-Pelky, Sydney Lindamood, Jersey Cox, Reece Winder, Cooper Boone and Sutton Nelson. We are very proud of all our delegates and the commitment they have made to “Make the Best Better” with their time and effort to attend.

GWCH Continuing In Process Of Clinic Acquisition

With the acquisition of the CareArc facility, the Eureka Clinic will be moving across the street next week, as they move to 1602 N. Elm Street.

On Friday, Feb. 23, multiple crews were paged to C&G Drilling for a large fire that had begun in their shop yard, at R50 and 140th Street, approximately two miles northeast of Eureka.

A total of 12 Eureka Junior/ Senior High School students were inducted to the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society last Wednesday, Feb. 13.

Following the submission of a petition for closure of 60th Street and J Road, commissioners held a viewing of the site after their Feb. 12 meeting. Last Tuesday, Feb. 20, the subject was among agenda items slated for discussion. As the subject was brought to the floor, commissioners heard from an area property owner, present with his business partner, who voiced support for work being performed to the site and the road remaining open. As he discussed low water bridges, the resident noted they would be happy to aid toward the expense or provide labor. Commissioners voted to deny the petition for closure. Road and Bridge is to contact Engineer Michael Maris to look at drafting a plan for the site.

Dr. McClintick To Continue Serving Community At GWCH Following a five-minute executive session held last Thursday, Feb. 22 for discussion of non-elected personnel, members of the Greenwood County Hospital (GWCH) Board of Trustees voted to approve the employment contract with Dr. Mike McClintick.