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In his regular report on Monday, Sept. 16, Road and Bridge Supervisor Allen Greenwood told Greenwood County Commissioners that another CAT grader had went down. He noted that the grader had been close to reaching the hours for needed service. Road and Bridge is currently weighing options and looking at the cost of the long list of needs for repair. In plans for road surfacing which were slated to begin late last week, Greenwood reported that the oiler had quit. Last Thursday, a repair company came out and determined multiple items had gone bad including an issue with the switch assembly. Repair was scheduled for Tuesday of this week and the machine was expected back quickly. In regards to Short’s Bridge, Greenwood stated that a written update had been provided to commissioners from Contracted Engineer Michael Maris. The signage project, which Greenwood County received a grant for, was expected to begin on Monday. Greenwood reported that he had visited with a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) contact and they will hold a Zoom meeting next week on needs for moving forward on the flood event from April. Pay increase of $1 an hour for Road and Bridge staff member Timothy Dimick was presented.

Provision of stronger auditory storm alerts has been an ongoing subject of consideration by the Hamilton City Council. During their regular meeting held on Tuesday, Sept. 10, members of the council delved further into the subject, reviewing an opportunity to purchase a siren which was refurbished locally.

The Greenwood County Historical Society Board met on Tuesday, Sept. 10, to discuss and vote on the Claycomb School relocation project. The school, located in the northwest part of Greenwood County, would be moved into Eureka and placed on the property directly west of the museum. The board voted to move forward with the project. More information on this project will be coming out in The Eureka Herald, the museum website and fliers in the near future.

Pizza Hut Fundraiser This Wednesday • Howard Fundraiser This Saturday Two fundraisers are planned this week, with proceeds benefiting Gracie Lou Mast. On Aug. 11, Gracie was kicked in the chest by a ranch horse, as she was awaiting her turn to ride.

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) food distribution will be on Saturday, Sept. 28, instead of Saturday, Sept. 21, this month. The distribution will be held from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

After serving as a technician at Park Motors in Augusta for 14 years, Curtis Carey had hopes of one day owning his own automotive shop. That dream became a reality earlier this month as he and his wife, Sheri, purchased Koop Auto from Elden and Doreen Koop, who owned the business for just under four years.

Three Eureka youth qualified for the National Kids Pedal Pull, that will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, S.D.

The West Elk Patriots will kick off the 2024 Fall Homecoming Celebration with a bonfire in the south parking lot at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. Community members are welcome to attend.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to my parents, family, and friends, as well as the entire Eureka community, for your unwavering love, support and prayers during my recent surgeries and hospitalization. Your kindness and generosity have been overwhelming and they have given me the strength to face this new chapter in my life.