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The week of June 3, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) expects to start a project to replace the Burnt Creek bridge on U.S. 54 in Greenwood County. The bridge is 3.5 miles east of the Butler County line.

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Eureka Sophomore Madelyn Miller was one of thirteen athletes named to the 2024 Tri-Valley League All-League Softball team. Additional athletes chosen as members include from Bluestem: Juniors Jewell Carleton and Pilar Cox and Sophomore Bridget Mohr; from Caney Valley: Senior Amyiah Rupert, and Sophomores Jade Jabben and Bryleigh Rigdon; from Cherryvale: Senior Aaryn Wilson and Junior Lilliann Whittley; from Humboldt: Junior Shelby Shaughnessy and Sophomores Taevyn Baylor and Skylar Hottenstein; from Neodesha: Sophomore Kimmy Combs.

Following water damage to the main gym floor at Eureka Junior/Senior High School (EJSHS), the Eureka USD 389 Board of Education began soliciting bids to replace the gym floor. It is believed that the damage was the result of a roof leak, following a heavy rainstorm over a weekend that left standing water on the gym floor. This caused the floor to warp in places. During their routine monthly meeting on May 13, Superintendent Scott Hoyt shared that he was working with insurance and Stanfield Roofing on the matter. He further noted that the district had received one bid, but was hopeful to gather additional bids and share with the board at a later date. On Wednesday of last week, the board met for a special meeting to discuss the floor bids, employment and a retirement. They reviewed the following bids: Great American Hardwood Flooring, $221,530 plus a quote from Heartland Seating to move the bleachers for $18,990, totaling $240,520 (timeline of project, end of June with completion slated for Sept. 1); Lankford Enterprises Inc., $247,150, includes bleacher movement, (timeline of project, June 10 to August 1) and Baseline, $232,050 plus a quote from Heartland Seating to move the bleachers for $18,990, totaling $251,040. The board approved the bid from Lankford Enterprises Inc., with hopes the project will be completed before school resumes this fall.

Four area schools were represented at the State Track & Field Meet, held at Wichita State University, in Wichita last Friday and Saturday, May 24 and 25.

The Eureka United Methodist Church and the Sandwich Quilt Club will be sponsoring a display of quilts and fiber art creations on Saturday, June 1, Eureka Days. The exhibit will be at the United Methodist Church, 521 N. Main, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The show is open to the public.

Last Thursday, May 23, Eureka resident Tammi Burtin was recognized as “Community Member of the Month” for her continued efforts in serving the community through multiple groups and organizations.

Mayor Richard Clark called the May 6 Howard City Council meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Cox Building with council members Martin Hunter, Shilo Crupper, Gary Harrod and Derek Cookson present. Council member Jerrad Pope was absent. Also present were Clay Hunter, Gas Superintendent and Joanna Hunter, City Clerk. The location was moved to the Cox Building for weather-related concerns; however, the meeting concluded before storm warnings were broadcast.

The Kansas Water Office and Director Connie Owen, in conjunction with water conservation partners, announces that applications are now being accepted for the Kansas Reservoir Protection Initiative (KPRI).