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The Greenwood County Fair Association (GCFA) annual Stockholders meeting was held on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m., at the Eureka Public Library. Directors present included: President Dr. Kailey Fitzmorris, Vice President Justin Branine, Secretary Stacy Randle, Treasurer Tom Perrier, Jamie Nelson, Dr. Harold Garner, Craig Miller and Linda Snyder. Director Garry Edmondson was absent.

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Fall River public water supply system located in Greenwood County. The advisory was issued because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.

Throughout the year, Eureka Public Library hosts various events to encourage patrons to visit the local library. Not only can you rent books, audiobooks and movies, but you can join staff for craft activities, story hours and even game nights.

WICHITA - April is National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, a time to focus on community collaboration and collective ways to help families and children thrive. Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL), as the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, and other child wellness partners join forces to recognize the prevention teams, programs and partners working year-round to create awareness about the public health issue of abuse and neglect. The theme of this year’s awareness and impact campaign, led by Prevent Child Abuse America and its national network of state chapters, is “Building A Hopeful Future, Together.”

Last fall, LifeWise Academy in Madison began offering classes to Madison- Virgil Elementary students in grades first through fifth. As of last month, the academy had 56 students or 67% of firstfifth graders enrolled in the non-denominational program that is held at the conveniently located First Baptist Church. With the support of the community with them, the LifeWise team hosted an appreciation fish fry last month at the Sauder Community Center, in Madison, where they served 170 people.

Eureka varsity golf kicked off their season on Monday, March 25 with a cool and breezy 18-hole tournament in Caney.

Last Tuesday, March 26, Eureka resident Isaac Boone was recognized as “Community Member of the Month” for his continued efforts in serving the community.

On Monday, March 25, the West Elk Patriot baseball team hosted their season opener against Oxford. To kick off the game, former West Elk Baseball Coach Dana Taliaferro threw the ceremonial first pitch. Following the pitch, a special announcement was made by West Elk Assistant Principal Chris Haag, “Coach, we are not quite finished and would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for all that you have done for West Elk. Coach Taliaferro has been a tremendous teacher, athletic director and coach for many years. His commitment to his peers, students and players was demonstrated for over four decades at West Elk.

The annual Poker Run benefitting the Tanner McMullen Scholarship is scheduled for Saturday, April 6.