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Dayrel Wendell Bane, formerly of Eureka, died on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Bethany Home, in Lindsborg, at the age of 97.

- by Rick McNary I began writing about farmers and ranchers in 2015 as an outsider-looking-in because I wanted to understand how agriculture works. Here is what I learned about them.

Sometimes going above and beyond to show gratitude is necessary. This past week, a group of Myrekans met at the school and greeted the kids as they came into school Thursday morning. We handed out thank you notes, candy and Myreka stickers to thank the kids for all the work they did on community service day.

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All members of the Salt Springs Township board, as well as a township resident, were present at the Greenwood County Commission meeting Tuesday, October 10 to discuss ongoing issues. Resident Della Lind was first to address commissioners, sharing that she has not attended a township meeting since May, but noted that her husband had been attending. Lind reported to commissioners that the climate at the meetings continues to worsen and expressed concerns for safety. Lind also voiced support for moving from a township to a unit. She told county officials that a meeting could not be conducted due to yelling from one of the board members. Legal Counsel Paul Dean advised that yelling was disorderly conduct and a law enforcement issue, adding that the rest of the issues described sounded political in nature and could be addressed at the ballot box.

Members of the local Eureka Cub Scout Pack 216 are working on fundraising efforts through their annual popcorn fundraiser. Pack members have product on hand, but will also order product to be received on November 18 and delivered shortly thereafter. To support local cub scouts, contact them on Facebook or call/text 620750-0214 to have a scout come to your door.

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On Monday, October 16, Greenwood County Health Department Director Vicki Lindsey reported at the regular commission meeting that $73,014.07 in grant dollars had been awarded. This will fund a mental health worker. Lindsey shared that the department will be applying for another grant for approximately $5,000. This will go towards the purchase of items such as infant car seats and fire alarms for availability to qualifying individuals.

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