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Throughout the year, Eureka Public Library (EPL) 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.

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(Editor’s Note: Office staff gathers weekly court news from the 13th District Public Access Portal. For more information on a case listed below or any case within the 13th Judicial District visit www.kscourts.org.

Dementia is an umbrella term that alludes to various conditions arising from damage to brain cells that affect the cells’ ability to communicate. This damage can affect a person’s ability to think clearly and his or her behavior and emotions, says the Alzheimer’s Association. There are several types of dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease is one of them.

The Chautauqua and Elk County Special Services Cooperative will provide a free screening for children from birth through school age at all three member schools in the Cooperative. Any child entering the preschool program will need to complete a screening. Children who have already been screened at a prior screening do not need to be re-screened. Following is the schedule for screenings: Wednesday, July 31: West Elk Schools Tuesday, Aug. 6: Chautauqua County Community School Friday, Aug. 1: Elk Valley School Children will receive screening in the areas of Communication, Personal Social, Motor Skills, Thinking/Reasoning and Adaptive Behaviors. Students entering the preschool program are required to complete Vision, Hearing and Health Assessments. These assessments can be conducted by the County Health Department or through an appointment with your personal physician.

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Rural property owner Shilo Fury returned to the Greenwood County Commission meeting on Monday, July 8 to revisit discussion in regards to the Greenwood/Elk County line road along his property. After noting that a neighboring property owner was still looking to get the bridge in this area repaired and had contacted the state on the matter, Fury asked that the county mark the end of the open road so he can look to move his fence back. Fury also requested that trees be removed from the right-of-way. Fury was told that the portion of the road in Greenwood County is a township road. When he was notified that the township would have to be contacted in regards to the proposed tree removal, Fury noted he had been told by Elk County that this was turned over by the township to Greenwood County. It was soon reiterated in discussion that this is a township road. Greenwood County Counselor Paul Dean offered a possible resolution, suggesting reduction of the road width to 40 feet, which he noted is the minimum for county roads. When this was purposed, Fury noted that he was unsure if this would alleviate the fence needing to be removed, as it could be close. He later noted if the county were going to reduce the road to 40 feet, he would leave the fence and if not, he would remove it along the open roadway. Commissioners are to consider this further with Dean. Fury asked that they notify him of the determination. Dean, appearing by Zoom, noted he thought they needed to coordinate with Elk County as they consider the issue.

Well, another Toronto Days is in the books. It was a looonng weekend of activities this year! Lots of people were in town for extended weekend. Toronto even made the 6, 9 and 10 p.m. news on KOAM TV.

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