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County Aiding With Preparation Of Eureka Downs For Greenwood County Fair

County Aiding With Preparation Of Eureka Downs For Greenwood County Fair

Community Enrichment Manager for the City of Eureka Staci Crumrine attended the Greenwood County Commission meeting Monday, June 10 with County Extension Agent Ben Sims to speak on the Eureka Downs facility. Crumrine explained that a preliminary building inspection had been held recently. Following the inspection, the city was told the turf room located on the upper floor of the building could not be used until safety items were installed such as lighted exit lights and emergency lighting in the stairs in the event electricity goes out. Crumrine told commissioners that the city was asking for assistance in getting this in place prior to the Greenwood County Fair. At this time, Crumrine announced that funding in association with historic horse racing was anticipated to be received in July, but this work would need to be done prior to the receipt of these dollars. After noting that racing at Eureka Downs could potentially begin in 2026, she shared that the funding allocation anticipated to be received this summer would be for making the track and facility race ready. In further discussion, Eureka City Administrator Joel Laws noted that the monetary contribution previously made by the county for their contribution towards facility management, had gone towards utilities which total approximately $30,000 annually. Laws explained that the historic horse racing appropriation wouldn’t be received before the 2024 Greenwood County Fair. Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Eureka Steve French shared that a plan was drafted for replacing the base items necessary to get by for use of the upper level during the fair until the remainder can be addressed. Commissioners approved $871.56. County Commissioner Roy Ballard noted that he thought there could be savings on the utilities by ensuring that everything that can be, is turned off when the facility is not in use. Commissioner Mac Obourn noted that the current lack of inefficiency is a contributing factor. County land owner Shilo Fury attended the commission meeting seeking clarification into a matter pertaining to K Road, south of Piedmont, at the Greenwood/Elk County line. Fury noted that a map referencing this road as abandoned had been found, but research had been done in Elk County and no documentation had been found to substantiate passage of this. As he described the issue, Fury noted that a portion of the road is deeded to an owner of one of the properties along the stretch, and basically serves as a driveway. Legal Counsel Paul Dean clarified that this is approximately half a mile of road and about the first 1/4 mile has never been closed and Elk County shows that this is closed. 06/11/2024 11:00 PM

Community Meeting To Be Held Next Wednesday

Community Meeting To Be Held Next Wednesday

Eureka city residents are encouraged to attend a community meeting next Wednesday, June 19, at 6 p.m., at the Eureka Public Library where the topic of discussion will be the proposed continuation of the 1% sales tax. 06/11/2024 11:00 PM

The Eureka Herald Named Boyd Community Service Award Recipient At KPA Awards Of Excellence Celebration

The Eureka Herald Named Boyd Community Service Award Recipient At KPA Awards Of Excellence Celebration

Two southeast weekly newspapers received special awards last Friday, June 7, during the Kansas Press Association’s (KPA) Awards of Excellence (AOE) Celebration. 06/11/2024 11:00 PM

Hamilton Days 2024

Hamilton Days 2024

This Saturday, June 15 06/11/2024 11:00 PM

Blood Drive To Be Held Tuesday, June 25

Blood Drive To Be Held Tuesday, June 25

The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on Tuesday, June 25 at the Eureka United Methodist Church from 12 to 6 p.m. 06/11/2024 11:00 PM

Linda J. Boone

Linda J. Boone passed away quietly on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Eureka Nursing Center after a prolonged illness. Linda was born July 4, 1945, in Wichita, Kansas to Roscoe and Neva (Lindamood) Boone. Linda was the oldest of four children in the Boone family and was the quintessential big sister to brothers Ron, Richard, and Doug. Linda attended public schools in Wichita and graduated from Kansas University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She later obtained a Master of Arts degree from the University of Colorado. At KU, Linda was a proud member of Phi Beta Phi sorority, and many of her sorority sisters were lifelong friends. 06/04/2024 11:00 PM

John Alfred Gulick

John Alfred Gulick

John Alfred Gulick of Eureka, passed away in his home at Tonovay, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born Sept. 26, 1939, in Muskogee, Okla., the son of Francis Henry and Ruby L. (Norwood) Gulick. As a child, the family moved several times before settling in Eureka. John completed 7th grade and started 8th grade, saying, “I went in the front door and out the back.” He then began driving a truck and working in the oilfields. Eventually, he went to work driving for Maclaskey Oil, until he met his beloved Mary. On June 20, 1959, John was united in marriage to Mary Ann Altis, in Concordia. Together they raised their five children, continuing to work until John was able to purchase his own truck, and he and Mary began John’s Trucking. They continued to run the business until he retired. 06/04/2024 11:00 PM

Clare A. Platt

Clare A. Platt, a cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024, in Kansas City, Kan., at the age of 85. Born on Aug. 12, 1938, in Toronto, Clare was known for his quick wit, thoughtful nature, and selfless demeanor. Throughout his life, Clare dedicated 55 years of service to the Janesville Township, where he expertly operated a variety of heavy machinery, including dump trucks and road graders. His commitment to his work was surpassed only by his dedication as the Caretaker of the Janesville Cemetery, a role he performed with honor and diligence right up to his final days. 06/04/2024 11:00 PM

KDWP To Host Cooking Competition Featuring Wild Game, Foraged Foods

KDWP To Host Cooking Competition Featuring Wild Game, Foraged Foods

SHAWNEE – Whether grilled, smoked, poached, canned or dehydrated – wild foods procured from the Kansas outdoors will be on showcase at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ (KDWP) bi-annual cooking competition in Lawrence on Saturday, June 8. The event will be hosted by KDWP and Baker University Wetlands Discovery Center. 06/04/2024 11:00 PM