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Treasurer Cindy Hardin was present at the Hamilton City Council meeting last Tuesday for consultation as City Council members discussed the water tower and needed maintenance. Mayor David Harris shared drone footage showing rust/deterioration needing to be addressed. It was noted during discussion that the inspection completed did not reference this. Councilman Charlie Schlotterbeck commented that holding inspection of the standpipe would be something to consider as it is not included in the tower assessment due to this being insulated. A bid was received from Cunningham to complete needed repairs outlined in the inspection report for the amount of $69,465. This does not include the work needed to the standpipe. As available funds and needed work were considered, Schlotterbeck noted that he felt this would withstand the winter, to hopefully be addressed in the spring/summer to afford additional time for savings and scheduling. It was noted that the city could look at completing work to the tank interior and the standpipe and leave the tank exterior to budget for down the road. Exploration of options to finance the project was also discussed so that the entire project could be completed at once. The city will seek estimates for needed repairs and insulation and revisit discussion.

Last week, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) shared plans to begin a resurfacing project on U.S. 54 in Greenwood County. The 16-mile project starts at the Butler-Greenwood County line and continues east to the west K-99 junction. No work will take place within the city limits of Eureka.

Eureka businesswomen met on Tuesday, October 3, at the Greenwood County Hospital basement meeting room. There were nine members and one guest present. The guest was Lisa Schweda, owner of S & L Hardware in Eureka. Roll call was answered by “Your favorite piece of Pampered Chef.”

The Eureka Garden Club met October 6 at 11:30 a.m. at the Eureka Country Club.

Cash Fuesz and Brody Harrison competed at the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association's (PRCA) Prairie Circuit Finals, held in Duncan, Okla., October 12-14.

To end the National 4-H Week celebration, Harmony Sunflowers 4-Hers took part in the Kansas 48-Hours of 4-H Service Challenge.

Tiny Tornadoes Performed At Halftime During Eureka vs. Council Grove Game Last Friday, October 13

I am never certain if it is me or if it is the speed of events which, each in its own fashion, steal my attention. Regardless, the end result is the same, some loosely connected thoughts.

The October 3, 2023 meeting of the Greenwood County Historical Society (GWCHS) was called to order by President Mike Pitko. Those in attendance were: John Bills, Dusty Booth, Kevin Hough, Becky Lindamood, Kent Olson, Pitko, Gib Rhodes, Jan Stephens, Dana Mills, Rise Russin, Museum Director Robin Himes and Secretary Sheryl Moody.