The hospital has filed a claim seeking approximately $1.4 million through the Employee Retention Credit, a refundable tax credit available to qualifying businesses and tax-exempt organizations that retained employees during the pandemic.

Dickerson said a tax law firm reviewed the hospital’s documentation and determined it qualified for the credit. The firm is handling the claim on a contingency basis and would receive 40% of any successful recovery, leaving the hospital with an estimated $840,000.

The process could take up to a year to complete, she said.

The hospital was also informed it was not selected for a Kansas Department of Health and Environment grant related to Community Health Workers and the Food Is Medicine program. Dickerson said KDHE received 91 applications and awarded seven grants.

The hospital continues to await a decision on another grant application for emerging technology.

GWCH has partnered with Vytlize, an accountable care organization, to work with the hospital’s clinic beginning Oct. 1. The organization will pull patient data from the hospital’s system and report it to Medicare. Dickerson said the arrangement will allow the clinic to participate in Medicare incentives tied to reporting and improving patient outcomes. Dickerson noted that Vytlize reviewed the hospital’s records and determined the organization could receive at least $100,000 annually through the program. With improved outcomes, that amount could increase to as much as $300,000 annually. The accountable care organization will receive a fee for submitting the data and pass the remaining incentive payment to the hospital.

The hospital is also searching for a replacement for Jennifer Eagleson, APRN, with first-round interviews completed and a second-round interview scheduled with one candidate. It is hoped to have a replacement in place within 60 to 75 days, although credentialing and insurance enrollment requirements could extend the process.

The board approved the reappointments of Christin Weller, MD, for pathology consulting; Nancy McKenzie, PA, and Michael Moore, APRN, as allied health providers.

Hospital officials updated trustees on several pieces of federal legislation that could affect the hospital.

One measure, the SUSTAIN 340B Act, would end rebate models and prohibit restrictions on contract pharmacies for 340B entities. Dickerson said the legislation is unlikely to pass during the current year but could be considered during the next legislative session.

The board also heard about proposed federal price transparency legislation. Dickerson said the Senate version could create additional administrative burdens for hospitals because it could require hospitals to provide patients with an upfront out-ofpocket price that would become the locked-in price for a service. Concerns were noted about how this could create problems if additional services become necessary during a procedure or treatment.

The board also discussed proposed changes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services involving remote patient monitoring and chronic care management. The proposed changes would limit the number of billing codes for the services and reduce reimbursement rates, according to the CEO report. The proposal also could limit which providers may furnish the services. Dickerson said they are submitting comments to CMS opposing the changes, arguing the services benefit patients and that CMS data does not support claims of widespread fraud and abuse associated with the programs.

The board discussed mammography utilization and the hospital’s goal of performing about 200 mammograms annually. Mammography previously was included in the hospital’s overall radiology numbers. The hospital currently can provide screening mammograms but not diagnostic mammograms. It was stated that the mammography technician is being trained to provide diagnostic services. It was shared that GWCH saw a decline in mammography services being offered as the service was available every other month.

Trustees approved the hospital’s corporate compliance plan as presented.

The board also reviewed several hospital policies, including those addressing 96-hour length of stay, cellular phone confidentiality, contract vendor passes, grievances, mammography standard operating procedures, supervision of clinical services and tuition reimbursement. The cellular phone confidentiality policy will be revised and brought back to the board for consideration.

The board approved the July 23 meeting minutes, July treasurer’s report and July disbursements, with payroll and benefits totaling $846,050.70 and accounts payable totaling $1,396,865.97.

Trustee Dee Elliott was absent.

The board also held two executive sessions during the meeting. A five-minute session regarding risk management included staff and resulted in no action. A separate five-minute executive session involving the board, Dickerson and Janel Palmer addressed personnel performance and also resulted in no action.

Director of Nursing Sonjia Lemons reported one patient safety event in July and a slight increase in agency staffing, including two night shifts. The medical staff met Aug. 18, when Deina Rockhill presented data on the hospital’s cardiac rehabilitation program. They discussed possible changes to the cardiac rehabilitation regulations. It was shared that this would allow advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to supervise the program rather than requiring physician supervision. Hospital officials said such a change would better reflect the staffing structure of many hospitals.

The next GWCH Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24, at 5:30 p.m.

The resolutions associated with the pay scale, 2026-07, official position classification list; 202608, hourly and salary pay scales; 2026-09, establishing compensation rules, current salaries and compensation caps for elected officials; 2026-10, adopting the elected officials pay scale for newly elected officials; 2026-11, employee compensation placement policy; and 2026-12 – annual stipend compensation for the county election officer, were approved during the Aug. 31 meeting and can be found on page 11 of this week’s edition of The Eureka Herald.

During a recent meeting, the commission approved moving the EMS Director position from Level DD to Level BB. The change now places the EMS Director position on the same level as the Maintenance Supervisor and Noxious Weed Director. By moving this position, the proposed pay scale for that position will not match the recent market study conducted earlier this year. For someone who has served in that position for 20-24 years (the current EMS Director has served in that capacity for 21 years), Level DD ranges from $68,837.2480,618.06, with Level BB ranging from $55,873.63$65,435.86. Level CC ranges from $62,873.1773,633.30.

During annual Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA)/merit raises last December, the EMS Director received a 1% increase, (rather than the 2% other department heads received, excluding the appraiser), moving that positions to $62,400 annually, which is approximately $18,000 below the market value, per the recent study.

Both the position categories by level and salary positions pay scale are pictured at lower left.

The commission also approved to remove the five commissioners from the pay scale and not follow the market study, but be eligible for the 1% annual increase and a 2% increase upon re-election.

Editor’s note: In last week’s edition, it was reported that Commissioner Mac Obourn abstained from voting on 2026-10 and didn’t sign the resolution. However, he did vote in favor and sign 202610; but didn’t vote or sign 2026-09.

Now that the pay scale and policy have been approved, the resolutions will now be incorporated into the personnel policy. The county will also review the tiered job descriptions before the end of the year. It was suggested that a committee of past employees who served in elected positions and a commissioner serve in this capacity.

Complete resolutions can be acquired by filing a Kansas Open Records Act request with the Greenwood County Clerk’s Office.

Due to the Labor Day holiday, the Greenwood County offices were closed on Monday, Sept. 7, with the weekly county commission meeting being held on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m. The next meeting for Greenwood County Commissioners will be held on Sept. 14, at 9 a.m. Reports from both meetings will be included in the Sept. 16 edition of The Eureka Herald.

Civil Court

GW2026CV1: Seth Van Pool vs. Mark A. Perkins Ag, LLC, Mark A. Perkins and Shannon Shepherd, Other tort. Pretrial conference scheduled 6/3/27, 10 a.m. Jury trial scheduled 8/24/27-8/26/27, 9 a.m.

County Deeds

Listed as printed on the document filed with the Greenwood County Register of Deeds Office

2026-0850: Deed from Trust – Dorothy C. Schul Revocable Trust to Jeffery L. Schul, Jill D. Rice and Joy C. Anderson. Section 33-2311, south of the county road. Section 4-24-11, NW1/4, W1/2SW1/4, all the trust undivided interest.

2026-0855: Deed from Trust – Everitt Family Revocable Trust to Ramsey Concrete, LLC. Lots 1-3, Block 6, Highland Park Addition, Eureka. Section 35-25-10, part W1/2SW1/4.

2026-0857: Quit Claim Deed – Laura J. McCoy to Russell W. McCoy and Tracy L. McCoy. Section 34-25-12, part S1/2NW1/4; all railroad right-of-way in NW1/4.

2026-0858: Warranty Deed – John A. Fager, Brittany Leeper and Stacey J. Fager to L&C Shaw Family Trust. Section 36-24-10, S1/2SE1/4.

2026-0589: Warranty Deed – Dennis C. Fritchman Jr., Sharon Fritchman, Roy Medeiros and Sarah Medeiros to Thomas Jason Mask. Section 4-25-9, part SW1/4SE1/4. Section 9-25-9, W1/2NE1/4.

2026-0860: Warranty Deed – Terry L. Matlock to Tracy McSwain and Sheri McSwain. Lots 73-74, 2nd Addition Lakeview Subdivision, Greenwood County, all their undivided interest.

2026-0861: Quit Claim Deed – Gregory G. Wichman and Kara L. Wichman to Gregory G. Wichman and Kara L. Wichman. Section 18-28-12,partNW1/4NW1/4, part SE1/4NW1/4, part NE1/4SW1/4, part NW1/4SE1/4; along with 40’ ingress/egress easement in S1/2SE1/4.

2026-0862: Transfer on Death Deed – Gregory G. Wichman and Kara L. Wichman to Gregory G. Wichman and Kara L. Wichman. Section 18-2812, part NW1/4NW1/4, part SE1/4NW1/4, part NE1/4SW1/4, part NW1/4SE1/4; along with 40’ ingress/egress easement in S1/2SE1/4.

2026-0864: Warranty Deed – Adrian Eissinger to Jose Arguelles and Rosa Arguelles. Section 17-28-11, part NW1/4NW1/4.

2026-0865: Warranty Deed – John L. Craighead and Jo Ann Craighead to Daniel W. Britain and Flora L. Eddings. Block 7, Bitlers 2nd Addition, Eureka, south 100’ of the north 200’ of the E1/2 Block 7.

2026-0868: Transfer on Death Deed – Laura J. Mc-Coy to C. Kevin McCoy, Russell W. McCoy, Rueland J. McCoy and Leslie J. Mc-Coy. Section 34-25-12, part SW1/4NW1/4.

2026-0869: Warranty Deed – Carole A. Pryor and Mean Green Eagles, LLC to Dean J. Edwards. Section 17-23-11, N1/2, 12.50% interest and mineral interest.

2026-0870: Warranty Deed – Debra Smith to Dean J. Edwards. Section 17-2311, N1/2, 9.34% interest and mineral interest.

2026-0871: Warranty Deed – Karla Noonan to Dean J. Edwards. Section 17-23-11, N1/2, 9.34% interest and mineral interest.

2026-0872: Warranty Deed – Jeffery Q. Pinnell, Regina A. Pinnell and Jeffrey Q. Pinnell Trust Share to Dean J. Edwards. Section 17-23-11, N1/2, 56.32% interest and mineral interest.

2026-0873: Warranty Deed – Stephanie N. Doda to Dean J. Edwards. Section 17-23-11, N1/2, 12.50% interest and mineral interest.

Criminal Court

GW2024CR142: State of Kansas vs. Chadwick Tarver Luther, Pretrial conference scheduled 12/10/26, 9 a.m. Jury trial scheduled 12/15/26 - 12/17/26, 9 a.m.

GW2025CR185: State of Kansas vs. Margaret Dianne Mock, Journal entry of dismissal without prejudice.

Case dismissed.

GW2026CR1: State of Kansas vs. Victor Morgan Carrillo, Plea entered, Possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture/ plant/cultivate controlled substance; Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant. Dismissed, Distribute/possess with intent to distribute heroin/certain stimulants/ fentanyl 3.5-100 grams; Taxation, drugs, no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; Possession of marijuana; Use/ possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Sentencing hearing scheduled 11/12/26, 1:15 p.m. Post disposition.

GW2026CR6, GW2026CR9 and GW2026CR22:

State of Kansas vs. Kim Alan Higbee, Bond modification hearing scheduled 9/18/26, 11 a.m. Status conference scheduled 11/19/26, 9 a.m.

GW2026CR17: State of Kansas vs. Ricky Lee Winn, Preliminary hearing scheduled 9/25/26, 1:30 p.m.

GW2026CR23: State of Kansas vs. Jeremiah John Casey, Pretrial conference scheduled 11/12/26, 9 a.m. Jury trial scheduled 12/15/26-12/17/26, 9 a.m.

GW2026CR26: State of Kansas vs. Tyler Marshal Simler, Plea entered, Violate protection order, condition of pre-trial orders. Journal entry of plea and sentence. Post disposition.

GW2026CR28: State of Kansas vs. Margaret Dianne Mock, Journal entry of dismissal without prejudice.

Case dismissed.

GW2026CR47, GW2026CR56 and GW2026CR113:

State of Kansas vs. Jaime Diane Bailey, Sentencing hearing scheduled 10/22/26, 9 a.m.

GW2026CR62: State of Kansas vs. Laketta Mitchell Ransom, Arraignment hearing scheduled 10/15/26, 9 a.m.

GW2026CR74: State of Kansas vs. James Craig Reid, Status conference scheduled 9/24/26, 4 p.m.

GW2026CR76: State of Kansas vs. Amber L. Mefford, Pretrial conference scheduled 11/12/26, 9 a.m. Jury trial scheduled 12/15/26-12/17/26, 9 a.m.

GW2026CR98: State of Kansas vs. Marquita Anita Reed, Preliminary hearing scheduled 9/25/26, 1:30 p.m.

GW2026CR124: State of Kansas vs. Robert Duane Self, Diversion status hearing scheduled 9/22/26, 3:30 p.m.

GW2026CR125: State of Kansas vs. Dalton Wayne Farr, Preliminary hearing scheduled 9/25/26, 1:30 p.m. Order appointing counsel, Richard Charles Paugh. Surety bond posted, $7,500.

GW2026CR133: State of Kansas vs. Michael Paul Thomas, Preliminary hearing scheduled 9/25/26, 1:30 p.m. Order appointing counsel, Richard Charles Paugh. Surety bond posted, $20,000.

GW2026CR136: State of Kansas vs. Brandon Alonzo Marquel Busher, Jr., Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/23/26, 1:30 p.m.

GW2026CR144: State of Kansas vs. Eternity Diane Murray, Plea entered, Violation of restrictions on driver’s license or permit; Possession of marijuana; Use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body. Journal entry of plea and sentence. Post disposition.

GW2026CR152: State of Kansas vs. Kae Bunyard, Violate offender registration act, first conviction, non-person; Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license.

GW2026CR154: State of Kansas vs. Daniel Raymond Rupp, Order appointing counsel, Joseph Abraham Favre. Preliminary hearing scheduled 9/25/26, 1:30 p.m.

GW2026CR155: State of Kansas vs. Tabitha Renee Crotts, Order appointing counsel, Christopher David Baxter Ambrose. Preliminary hearing scheduled 9/25/26, 1:30 p.m.

GW2026CR157: State of Kansas vs. Jeanie Theresa Marie Suter, Theft of property or services, value $1,500 to $25,000; Conspiracy theft of property or services, value $1,500 to $25,000; Criminal damage to property, without consent value $1,000 to $25,000. Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/23/26, 1:30 p.m.

GW2026CR158: State of Kansas vs. Colleen Marie Cross, Criminal threat, cause terror, evacuation or disruption; Interference with LEO, obstruct/resist/ oppose felony warrant service or execution. First appearance hearing scheduled 9/22/26, 1:30 p.m.

GW2026CR159: State of Kansas vs. Cindi Marie Jacobosky, Obstructing apprehension of prosecution, committed or charged with misdemeanor. Surety bond posted, $5,000. First appearance hearing scheduled 9/29/26, 1:30 p.m.

GW2026CR160: State of Kansas vs. Marvin Kent Driskill Jr., Theft of property or services, value $1,500 to $25,000; Conspiracy theft of property or services, value $1,500 to $25,000; Criminal damage to property, without consent value $1,000 to $25,000. Preliminary hearing scheduled 10/23/26, 1:30 p.m.

GW2026CR161: State of Kansas vs. Mark Anthony Turner, Violate protection order, condition of pre-trial orders, x3. Surety bond posted, $7,500. First appearance hearing scheduled 10/6/26, 1:30 p.m.

State Tax Warrants

GW2026ST37: Kansas Department of Revenue vs. Eureka Wholesale LLC, Sales tax January-March 2026 and October-December 2025, $919.35. Post judgment.

Limited Civil

GW2025LM204: Pleasant View Village, Inc. vs. Patricia Wojkiewicz, Landlord/ Tenant: Forcible Detainer. Settled with judicial conference or hearing. Post judgment.

GW2026LM155: Woden Finance LLC DBA Advance Financial vs. Cassy Hamilton, Debt collection, $282.18 plus interest and other costs.

GW2026LM156: Woden Finance LLC DBA Advance Financial vs. Bo D. Harp, Debt collection, $499.97 plus interest and other costs.

GW2026LM157: Charity Kim Rogers vs. Scott Wells, Landlord/Tenant - Forcible Detainer. Petition for eviction. Hearing scheduled 9/3/26.

GW2026LM158: Greenwood County Hospital vs. Jennifer M. Eldridge, Debt collection, $9,213.09 plus interest and other costs. Answer hearing scheduled 10/15/26, 1:30 p.m.

GW2026LM159: Southwood Financial LLC vs. Skylee Dodd and Allan Firman, Debt collection, $12,799.40 plus interest and other costs.

Marriage License Applications

GW2026MA20: LaDeana Jewel Taul and Noah Mitchell Thomas. Post judgment.

GW2026MA21: Angela F. Greenwood and Robert W. Beatty. Post judgment.

Traffic Tickets

GW2026TR783: Shelly Lynn Drake, Failure to yield at stop or yield sign.

GW2026TR784: Allianna Michelle Heller, Vehicle liability insurance required, unknown circumstance.

GW2026TR785: David Alger Williams, Speeding, 75/65.

GW2026TR786: Stanton Bradley Smith, Speeding, 75/65.

GW2026TR787: Ethan Michael Lillig, Speeding, 83/65.

GW2026TR788: Shane Michael Tucker, Failure to yield at stop or yield sign.

GW2026TR790: Samuel A. Pruitt, Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle; Vehicles, operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag.

GW2026TR791: Anthony Alexander Mims, Speeding, 89/65.

GW2026TR792: Jack Douglas Bradley, Speeding, 74/65.

GW2026TR793: Shaun Allan Colliatie, Speeding, 84/65.

GW2026TR794: Colton Joseph Page, One-way glass or sun screen device, excessive tint over 35% GW2026TR795: Elvie Catherine Loud, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license.

GW2026TR796: Michael Hays, Failure to wear seatbelt.

GW2026TR797: Sara Justice, Speeding, 79/65.

GW2026TR798: Shiloh Varvais, Speeding, 83/65; Failure to dim headlights.

GW2026TR799: Felicity Hawkins, Speeding, 88/65.

GW2026TR800: Naomi Ann Driesel, Speeding, 75/65.

GW2026TR801: Kelly Dwayne Vancil, Speeding, 89/65; Failure to wear seatbelt.

GW2026TR802: Austin Carey Keene, Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle.

GW2026TR803: Aubreyelle Rianne Johnson, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, first conviction, blood/breath .08 or >, Child present; Vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle; Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license.

GW2026TR804: Brody J. Lutz, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license.

GW2026TR805: Caleb M. Rowley, Speeding, 84/65; Failure to dim headlights; Vehicle liability insurance required, unknown circumstance.

GW2026TR806: Connor Len Booth-Hughes, Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, first conviction, competent evidence of blood/breath .08+.

GW2026TR807: Zebadiah Steele Pass, Vehicle liability insurance, liability coverage required with prior conviction in < 3 years; Speeding, 77/65.

GW2026TR808: Leroy Grant Lake, Jr., Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license.

Those present for the meeting were president Mike Pitko, Dana Mills, Taylor Hunt, John Bills, Stan Skaer, Gib Rhodes, Greg Rawlings, Jamie Lindamood, Rise Russin, Jan Stephens and Museum director Robin Himes.

President Pitko reported 35 visitors during the month of August from many states. Treasurer Mills gave the financial report noting that electricity costs were up due to extreme hot weather and internet costs were up because of a transfer of service.

Other business included a discussion of a recognition plaque for donors to the Claycomb school project and a report of a visiting musician who admired and played the antique piano and organ. Pitko reported 25 members of a family from Alabama who had ancestors from Greenwood County had visited. Director Himes shared plans to change displays in the Ditty Room to include family group donations. Future 5th Monday programs were discussed. Rawlings discussed concerns that old cemeteries on private properties may be disappearing when the property changes ownerships and how this might be avoided.

The next meeting of the Historical Society will be Tuesday, Oct. 6.

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“In March of 1920, the Eureka Chamber of Commerce undertook the task of raising $2000 to repair the road from Lapland to the Teter oil field, a distance of five miles. One thousand dollars has been raised and the committee is meeting with enthusiastic and financial welcome from the business men of Eureka. The road must be graded and two or three culverts built to put the road in first class shape. The oil people want to make headquarters here, have so expressed themselves time and again, but they cannot resort to airships even to reach Eureka. The county road ends at Lapland, the road from there to the oil field is almost impassable especially so for heavy hauling. The money will be placed at the disposal of the County Engineer, who will supervise the work.

The Eureka Red Sox suffered their first defeat of the baseball season at the fair grounds when a professional ball team from Beloit played Eureka. All the Beloit players are salaried men and the lowest salary is $1800 per year.

The Methodist have let the contract for their church, to be finished in a few weeks, it is to be of pine 24x44 and 12 feet high and cost thirteen hundred and twenty-five dollars, all completed with seats, painting and all.

In June of 1920, the baseball game at the fair grounds Sunday afternoon between Eureka and Burlington ended in the fifth inning when the visitors became peeved at a decision of the umpire and left the field. In the first inning the umps made a close decision in favor of Burlington which allowed the visitors to score two runs. That went fine with them and they were all smiles, but in the fifth when a similar decision netted two runs for Eureka and tied the score, 5 to 5 the Burlington players exhibited their broad band of yellow and refused to abide by the umpire’s call. After some wrangling, they sacked their bats, climbed into their jitneys and beat it for the Coffey County seat. By doing so they forfeited the game to Eureka. The decision which caused the trouble was made when Hargrove drove a homer over third base, scoring Sherman and himself. The umpire called it a fair ball, Burlington claimed it was foul. Bystanders who were in line with the ball are disagreed on that point. Some saw it was foul, some say it was fair. At any rate Burlington had been the beneficiary of as close and questionable a decision early in the game and should have been big enough to abide by the umpire’s decision when it went against them. No one thinks for a moment that Umpire Hill was unfair to either side.

The county commissioners received from the County Health Officer a report on diseases in the first half of 1920. Influenza -896, Pneumonia-51, Mumps-5, Whooping Cough-30, Measles- 62, Small Pox-33, Tuberculosis-15, Chicken Pox-3, Scarlet Fever-1, Diphtheria-2, Cancer-2.

It seems as if there is a well-organized gang working on the Frisco east of Severy holding up harvest hands. Last week four men on the Frisco freight held up about 17 harvest hands a few miles east of Severy as the train was going up the steep grade, and after taking what money and watches in the crowd ordered them to jump off the train, which most of them did. About $120 and a number of watches were taken. From all reports this makes about the third time this gang has worked the harvest hold up on this same grade. Last year the same game was worked and one man was knocked on the head and nearly killed because he did not act quick enough to suit the men who were “doing the job.” The robbed men came to Severy where some of them caught the “blind” west and some left here for their homes, having seen enough of the wheat fields to suit them for some time. On July 27, 1920, 90 wagon and truck loads of wheat were weighed over the scales at Quincy, Kansas, for shipment or storage in the local elevator. This the Quincyites think is a day’s record in Greenwood County. The Griggs Operating Co. brought in a well fourteen miles west of Eureka, that has caused a sensation in oil circles. The well was shot and responded by throwing oil in a solid stream twenty feet higher than the derrick. This performance continued for two hours before the flow could be controlled partially and the stream of black gold turned into the tanks connected with the Prairie Pipe line. Thousands of barrels of oil were wasted while the gusher continued to belch forth its seemingly inexhaustible supply of liquid gold. Nothing like it has been seen in Kansas since the Trapshooter was drilled three years ago in the Towanda pool.

Crowds of sensation seekers and oil men have flocked to the well, while operators and lease buyers vie with one another in an attempt to secure acreage near the gusher.

Three Eureka men have cleaned up fortunes with the bringing in of the well. Each owns a one-eight interest in the gusher and the eighty acres lease on which it was drilled. They have received tempting offers to sell their interests, but only smile and shake their heads as they watch the stream of oil pouring into the tanks at the rate of 3,000 barrels per day.

Shall Eureka have a country club? Thirty men met in the court house to discuss the proposition. It was voted to incorporate and issue stock to the amount of $25,000, divided into 125 shares of a par value of $200 per share. A number of sites for the club have been under consideration. It is the intention to buy or lease forty to sixty acres of ground near Eureka, build a suitable club house, with kitchen, dinning room, reception hall and other conveniences. A swimming pool, tennis courts and a nine-hole golf course are also included in the country club plans In August 1920, the Sample place located northeast of Severy had a nice watermelon patch the first of the week which was entered by a gang of boys this week and nearly destroyed, the vines being pulled up and the watermelons pulled. If the boys had taken a melon or two that were ripe it would not have been quite as bad, but to destroy the patch is going a little too far. Boys who will do this should be taught a lesson.”

Against NLC, the Bulldogs fell 25-19, 21-25, 1225. In junior varsity action, Madison claimed the match, 28-26, 25-23. C-Team lost in 2 sets. No scores available.

Against Hartford, the Lady Bulldogs claimed the match, 25-13, 25-10.

The Lady Bulldogs were scheduled to host Hartford and Manhattan Chief on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 5 p.m., before traveling to Eureka on Saturday, Sept. 12, for the annual Eureka Tournament. Action is slated to begin at 9 a.m., with Madison facing Eureka on the north court. Madison will then move to the Tornado Activity Center (TAC) to face Olpe. In the third round, Madison will face Fredonia, followed by Rose Hill on the south court. Madison will conclude action in the TAC against Independence.

Eureka’s volleyball team went 1-2, with the C-team Ladies claiming the match in three sets, 27-25, 20-25, 15-11.

The A-team Ladies fell to the Lions, 17-25, 9-25.

Eureka’s B-team lost to Bluestem, 13-25, 1625.

The Junior High Tornado football team lost their season opener to the Lions, 6-20.

Eureka Junior High volleyball and football will travel to Caney this Thursday, Sept. 10. Volleyball action is slated for 4:30 p.m. Kick-off for football is scheduled for 6 p.m.

At Wichita, the Lady Tornadoes defeated Wichita Defenders, 23-25, 25-16, 25-16. Eureka lost to Olpe, 24-26, 24-26.

In junior varsity action, Eureka lost to the Defenders, 25-27, 20-25; and to Olpe, 11-25, 18-25.

Eureka’s C-team lost to Olpe, 1-25, 6-25.

At Conway Springs, Eureka varsity lost to Conway Springs, 25-27, 12-25 and to Flinthills, 12-25, 24-26.

The Lady Tornadoes JV team lost to conway springs, 13-25, 3-25, 5-25 (best of five).

“After battling injuries and new player additions, I was very proud of the girls for their determination and fight. I am excited to watch them grow together this season,” stated Coach Faith Rucker.

Eureka will host their annual tournament this Saturday, Sept. 12, beginning at 9 a.m.

During the meeting, the club members are encouraged to share information about working on and re-storing their cars. In addition, members will continue to make plans for day trips as well as hear a report from those members that attended an event. Looking forward to hearing about the events that members attended. Owning a Model T is not a requirement. All meetings are open to the public, please feel free to attend, we’d love to have you.

Just a reminder for members, please bring your white elephant gifts for the Christmas party bingo. Please wrap your gift(s).

Critics of Christianity contend that it is all well and good that Christians argue God is omnipotent, omniscient, and perfectly good, nonetheless, evil remains all the same. Last time we stated that the task of the Free Will Defense is to show no logical contradiction between two premises: 1), There is an omnipotent, omniscient, perfectly good God, and 2) there is suffering in the world. Even so, the question inevitably comes: “If God is the Creator of everything, and God is allpowerful, then couldn’t God have created a world with no evil?” When it comes down to it, this is the heart of the question, isn’t it? In response, skeptics lean one of two ways: either God is not all-powerful, or God does not exist. At any rate, the answer to the question is yes; God could have created a world with no evil. Having done so, however, the evil-free world that God could have created would have come at a great price—perhaps too great. Instead, the better question might be this: “If ‘God is good,’ and ‘God is love,’ then what morally sufficient reason might God have for creating the world in which we live”— a world of immense suffering? Considering the amount of evil in the world, is this the best possible world God could have created? That is the question the seventeenthcentury philosopher Gottfried Leibnitz asked and attempted to answer. Leibnitz, understanding God as all-powerful and allloving, reasoned that of all the possible worlds that God could have created, this one in which we live must be the best of all possible worlds. Philosopher Alvin Plantinga summarizes Leibnitz’s argument: “Being perfectly good, He must have chosen to create the best possible world He could, being omnipotent, He was able to create any possible world He pleased, He must, therefore, have chosen the best of all possible worlds, and hence this world, the one He did create, must be the best possible world.” That is, God was not derelict in His creation event. Interestingly, the critics agree with Leibnitz but draw the opposite conclusion. Critics maintain that since the world is filled with suffering, God must not exist (or, as Nietzsche would say, “God is dead”). At any rate, while Leibnitz’s logic sounds credible, it is rejected when one can just as quickly envision a better possible world than the present one. After all, it isn’t that hard to imagine. Perhaps a world in which there were more angels. Wouldn’t that be a better world? What about a world in which there were more good people serving other people? Wouldn’t that be a better world? The point is that this is not the “best possible world” God could have created. Therefore, the best possible world theory is not a defensible position for the Christian to explain why an omnipotent God would allow evil to exist.

The bottom line is that suffering does exist, and the question is: ”Why does God allow it? Does He have a sufficient reason for allowing suffering in the world? What God did create, it is argued, was a “very good” world populated by beings He intentionally created with libertarian free will. The divine choice was simple: either create beings with free will, knowing they could misuse it, or create automatons (machines) that could only and always choose to do good. In that sense, yes, God could have created a world without evil, but it could only come about at the cost of human free will. It is argued, and accepted by most rational people, that a world in which beings have free will, along with the evil that entails, is far better than a world of beings who cannot do other than what they do. In fact, given a bit of thought, one can only conclude that every war in the history of mankind has been fought over the exercise of opposing free wills.

It would seem that God, though He is all-powerful, could not have created just any world He pleased. As philosopher John Hicks rightly notes, “God cannot make an infallible fallible creature; to make an infallible creature would undermine the moral purpose for which God created the universe.” Just as God cannot create any possible world in which there is a square circle or a married bachelor, God could not have created a world where libertarian, free-willed beings always and only choose to do good. God can make sin impossible or make human beings significantly free, but He cannot do both. They are mutually exhaustive and exclusive states of affairs.

Okay, okay! This sounds all well and good except there still appears to be an incredible amount of evil in the world—an incredible amount of vicious and horrific evil! Could not God, in all His power, intercede in human affairs to reduce or eliminate evil in the world, all the while allowing beings to maintain their free will to choose good or evil anyway?

Unfortunately, evil and suffering are important topics, and there is much more to say about the Christian defense of why God allows evil. Join us next time as we continue to look into the Christian response to the coexistence of an all-powerful and all-loving God and the existence of evil in the world. Until then, consider your stance: is God dead?

SCKAAA Nutrition

Friendship Meals

Meals are served at noon. Frozen meals are available for the weekend. Suggested contribution of $4 a meal for 60 and older and $7.08 a meal for individuals under 60. For more information call 620583-9274. Those wishing to pay or donate for meals using a check, should make them payable to SCKAAA Nutrition. Meals are served at 209 N. Oak St., in Eureka. The only special dietary needs will be for diabetes and low sugar requirements. The Friendship Meals are prepared on site, low fat and low salt. Milk or grape juice is included with all meals.

September 14-18 Monday: Smothered Pork Chop, Mixed Vegetables, Baked Potato, Pineapple Chunks, Bread.

Tuesday: Ham Salad Sandwich, Cucumber & Tomatoes, Strawberries & Peaches, Pickle Spear, Pudding.

Wednesday: Panko Crusted Fish, Potatoes, Coleslaw, Mandarin Oranges, Cornbread.

Thursday: Swedish Ham Balls, Creamy Rice, Carrots, Stewed Apples, Roll.

Friday: Creamed Chicken over Biscuit, Applesauce, Brussel Sprouts, Tossed Salad with Dressing.

Milk served with all meals

 Monday: Breakfast: Cereal. Lunch: Cheeseburger, Tater Tots, Lettuce, Tomato, Mandarin Oranges.

Tuesday: Breakfast: French Toast. Lunch: Crispitos, Refried Beans, Salad, Chips and Salsa, Pears.

Wednesday: Breakfast: Pizza. Lunch: Chicken Tetrazzini, Carrots, Bread Stick, Peaches

 Thursday: Breakfast: Eggs & Sausage.

Lunch: Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Pasta Salad, Grape Tomato, Kiwi.

Friday Breakfast: Bagels. Lunch: Sloppy Joes, Chips, Veggies with Ranch, Fruit Cocktail.

A special listing of those having sales can be found on page 4 of this week’s edition.

The Eureka City Council approved to waive the $5 permit fee for both the spring and fall weekends earlier this year.

With six race days approved for this fall, Eureka Downs will be hosting a job fair this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12.

The facility will be seeking tellers, gate security, security, bartenders, servers, concession workers, admission workers, janitorial and video staff.

All jobs will require a background check to obtain a license.

The job fair will be held from 3:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

Eureka Downs will hold its race days on Oct. 1718, Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 31Nov. 1.

For more information call Stacy Randle at 620583-2926.

Tickets will be available through Dec. 1, with a chance to win a new truck or SUV. One hundred percent of the proceeds of the ticket sales will benefit the group selling the tickets.

A drawing for five finalists will be held on Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. at Rusty Eck Ford. The five finalists will receive a key on Dec. 9, at 11 a.m.

To purchase a ticket, contact Manager Jessica Noonan at 620-953-2453.

The Eureka Friendship Meal program, which provides nutritious, affordable lunches to local residents, serves meals Monday-Friday at noon at 209 N. Oak St., in Eureka. Frozen meals are also available for the weekend to ensure seniors continue to have access to balanced nutrition beyond weekdays.

The suggested contribution is $4 per meal for individuals age 60 and older and $7.08 for those under 60. However, donations from the community help keep the program strong and ensure no one is turned away due to inability to contribute.

Those wishing to pay for meals or make a donation by check should make checks payable to SCKAAA Nutrition and send in care of the Eureka Senior Center, 209 N. Oak St., Eureka, KS 67045.

For more information visit www.adoptaschool kansas.com.

To America’s first responders past and present, you have our eternal gratitude.

We will never forget.

The Elk County Commissioners opened their regular meeting on Aug. 10 with the approval of the July 27 regular meeting minutes.

During Public Forum, discussion was held on how the county could increase revenue and possibly reduce taxes.

Commissioners approved a Real Property Disaster Relief Application for Randy Dougherty regarding the property at 123 7th Street in Elk Falls for fire damage.

Erica Cordell with Emergency Management informed commissioners of meetings she has attended. The monthly siren test was conducted and all sirens passed without issue. Cordell stated that the Elk County region will be hosting a regional tabletop exercise on Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. in Chanute. Discussion was also held regarding scheduling an A.L.I.C.E. training at the courthouse. Cordell will speak with department heads to get training scheduled.

During the Health report, it was noted that the Health Fair is scheduled for Oct. 3 at the Flint Hills Assembly of God Church from 8-11 a.m. Kristy Hanks with the Health Department noted she has been working on getting the policy and procedure books for immunizations and the County Community Resource Book updated.

During the Public Works report, it was noted that the bridge repair on Road 8 has begun. Discussion was also held regarding the removal of a gate and the installation of a cattle guard at the entrance of W & S property.

Commissioners approved the following items: to hold the Primary Election Canvass on Aug. 31 at 10 a.m.; approved to appoint Cordell to the canvass board in place of Doug Hendricks; the contract for construction of a small project with Haywire Earthwork, LLC to build a road at 1285 Evergreen in Moline; the 2026 Audit Agreement with Jarred Gilmore & Phillips not to exceed $21,000 and the 2028 Budget Preparation Agreement with Jarred Gilmore & Phillips at an estimated cost of $2,950.

Multiple executive sessions were held regarding various topics. After returning to open meeting, the following items were approved by the commission: merit increase for Julia Coble from $15.62 to $16.37 per hour; merit increase for Ernest Tousley from $17.38 to $17.88 per hour; merit increase for Nick Miller from $22.35 to $23.35 per hour; merit increase for Rob Boetefuer from $17.22 to $18.22 per hour and to adopt Resolution #2604 (a charter resolution exempting Elk County from certain provisions of KSA 62-201 ET SEQ, specifically KSA 62-202 regarding annual sanitary inspections of school buildings by the County Health Officer).

Warrants in the amount of $244,747.74 and Payroll in the amount of $312,494.97 were approved.

The next meeting of the Elk County Commissioners will be held on Sept. 14 at 1 p.m.

Minute

How do you get involved with your community?

Honestly, if you’re asking, you aren’t paying attention! Read the paper, there is so much happening ALL THE TIME!

So many groups trying to better the world and our little communities and in turn, our lives. You could be part of this change, and we need you!

Join us for a Myreka meeting, get involved with Main Street, the schools, the hospital, your church - any church! and really too many others to count! A little goes a long way…even putting pride into your own property - cleaning up your yard, mowing, planting flowers, touching up paint, cutting back trees - all of these things beautify the world all of us live in.

Consider this your formal invitation to join us for the next Myreka meeting the first Tuesday of each month at noon at Memorial Hall. See you then! Questions? Email us at myrekaks@gmail.com

(Editor’s Note: Each week,The Herald poses a “Question of the Week” on their facebook page with many responding. Comments made on the posts, may or may not be factual in nature and are to be noted as that person’s comment only.)

Each week The Herald will ask a random question, both on the opinion page of the weekly paper and on The Eureka Herald Facebook© page. Responses should be mailed to PO Box 590, Eureka, KS 67045, e-mailed to news@eurekaherald.com with “Coffee Shop Talk” in the subject; dropped off at our office, 822 E. River, in Eureka or made on The Eureka Herald’s Facebook© page.

The “Question of the Week” for last week was: “What’s a smell that instantly takes you back to childhood?”

Following are the responses: Hal McBride - “The smell of fresh mown grass in the morning damps.”

Ariel Smith Treece* “Cigarette smoke. I used to sit with my Daddy on the porch and talk about the stars and the mysteries of the universe. He passed when I was 13 and the smell of cigarettes in night air always makes me think of him and smile” Shannon Schlotterbeck* “Machine shop solvents and cleaners take me back to my family’s machine shop when I was a kid. Good memories of my uncle and my grandpa who are no longer here. The scent of baking cinnamon rolls takes me back to my great grandma’s kitchen… I miss her, too.”

Kim Rogers* - “Spearmint gum. My Great grandmother always had a piece in her mouth and a package in her apron pocket.”

Kandy Bahr-Marks* “Cinnamon rolls. My mom put them on the floor furnace to rise. The taste of Doritos and Pepsi take me back to the skating rink that was ran by my Aunt Betty & Uncle Bob Bahr.”

Kim Gorman* - “The smell of grease in a mechanics garage, takes me to Grandpa’s garage. The taste of Dr. Pepper takes me to the Laundromat” Amber Young Valentine* - “The smell of black concrete, like they have at amusement parks always makes me think of my childhood” Angela Williams* - “Burning grass. My favorite time of year, burning pastures with my folks.”

Waylon Stitt Davidson* “The milk house at the dairy farm to get fresh milk from the chiller tank tap.”

Rick Barb Stout* - “Suntan oil that smelled like coconut” Sherie Layton* - “Tar. My father was a roofer. He would bring home pieces of tar for us to chew on. Also the ocean because he made surfboards on the side.”

Tricia Koop* - “Sherie Layton, chew on tar? Was it good?”

Sherie Layton* - “As kids it was. And it was cleaner then. Dad said it helped clean or teeth. I tried it in my 20’s. Not so good.”

Susan Richling* - “Carpet rolls and Formica glue!”

Susan Epperson* - “The outhouse lol” Don Pennington* - “Susan Epperson Howd I forget that?”

Carla Green Deniston* “Iris’s bc of May-day flower baskets with Iris’s we used to make in Sunday school class and then go and hang them on peoples doors.”

Vera Jones* - “Carla Green Deniston, It was also fun to hide in the bushes and watch them come and get their little goodies.”

Carla Green Deniston* - “Vera Jones, yes!! We did that too” Darla Hampton* - “Pig poop! We raised pigs growing up.”

Parker Day* - “I was gonna say this because of Bellars Farm! Growing up being neighbors plus the smell would blow with the wind toward the school even worse during track season” Darla Hampton* - “Parker Day, my Dad always said it smelled like money!”

Parker Day* - “Haha omg same!”

Monica Jeaneen Ashdown* - “My dad always smelled like cigarettes and cool water cologne mixed together” Tara Boyer* - “Monica Jeaneen Ashdown, drakkar, my favorite cologne. But my favorite scent is cucumber melon or honeydew.”

Don Pennington* - “Spent shotgun shells.”

Amber Garrett-Irvin* “Red Door by Elizabeth Arden. It always reminds me of those hugs from Grandma.”

Buddy Stitt* - “Antique car thats been sitting. And old cellars” Moriah Gillespie* - “Wood burning stove in the winter time” Laura Bartholomew* “fresh turned soil or coco butter” Shelly Bills* - “The smell of fresh cut alfalfa” Misty Arie* - “The smell of lilac because back home we used to have a lilac bush that sit out in the backyard” Kelly Kirkpatrick* - “My moms old lady perfume from Avon. I believe it was a musk. The smell burned my eyeballs out of my head.”

Carla Green Deniston* “Kelly Kirkpatrick, my little had a bottle of Charlie and it stunk and always triggered my headaches! Lol! I meant to say my little SISTER! lol!”

Sue Ellen Wenthe* - “The smell of a beef roast cooking. My mom made the best!”

Avery McLean* - “Campfire” Heather Houchin* - “Avery McLean, aww, your dad always made the best fires Avery!! Anytime I sit around a fire I reminisce of sitting at a fire listening to whiskey myers with your family and the girls!”

Michele Seeley* - “Fresh baked bread and simmering homemade applebutter, memories of my mother and paternal grandmother.”

Mary Barnes* - “A Kansas cedar tree. We always had one at Christmas time.”

Rodger Kraft* - “Gear oil and vp racing fuel smell.”

Tricia Koop* - “Chicken frying.”

Marsha Laderach Yoakum* - “Fresh hay.”

Jordan Ring* - “Wild sage” Matthew Wilson* - “Bactine” Francie Gee* - “The smell of fried chicken. My Momma cooked it, and so did my Grandma’s. Oooh so good!!”

Msrjorie Morgan* - “Alfalfa” Merry Barrentine* “Pine trees” Do you have a recommendation for the “Question of the Week” please send it to Robin at news@eurekaherald. com, or stop by 822 E. River St., Ste 100, in Eureka.

SCKAAA Nutrition

Friendship Meals

Meals are served at noon. Frozen meals are available for the weekend. Suggested contribution of $4 a meal for 60 and older and $7.08 a meal for individuals under 60. For more information call 620-5839274. Those wishing to pay or donate for meals using a check, should make them payable to SCKAAA Nutrition. Meals are served at 209 N. Oak St., in Eureka. The only special dietary needs will be for diabetes and low sugar requirements. The Friendship Meals are prepared on site, low fat and low salt. Milk or grape juice is included with all meals.

September 7-11 Monday: Closed – Labor Day.

Tuesday: Liver & Onions OR Salisbury Steak, Vegetables, O’Brien Potatoes, Peaches, Roll.

Wednesday: Baked Ham, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit Salad, Garlic Roll.

Thursday: Glazed Chicken, Brown Rice, Corn, Pineapple, Cake.

Friday: Bierock Casserole, German Mixed Vegetables, Blushing Pears, Bread Pudding.

U.S.D. No. 389

September 7-11 Milk served with all meals Monday: No School. Tuesday: Breakfast: Pancake Stick. Lunch: Soft Tacos, Refried Beans, Chips and Salsa, Lettuce, Cheese, Applesauce.

Wednesday: Breakfast: Pizza. Lunch: Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Peas, Mandarin Oranges.

Thursday: Breakfast: Waffles. Lunch: BBQ Beef on a Bun, Cheesy Broccoli, Rice, Pineapple.

Friday: Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit. Lunch: Hot Dog, Chips, Veggies with Ranch, Fruit Cocktail.

This month, the EPL will host the following: September Art 4 All Come and join Library Director Anneliese Brubaker on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an afternoon of artistic fun! For this project, participants will create a collaged bookmark, complete with a tassel. Collage materials, covering plastic provided! Suggested Ages: 10 & up. You must register for this event by Sept. 23. This event is limited to 15 participants.

Game Night

Patrons of all ages! Come and play games at the library! Friday, Sept. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. the group will have a selection of games out and available to play. Mingle, make friends, snack, and get your game on! You may also bring your own board games to share with others!

Talk Like a Pirate Day Come anytime Saturday, Sept. 19 during business hours as the EPL celebrates “Talk Like a Pirate Day!” The library will have worksheets, photo props and a pirate treasure hunt throughout the library with clues and prizes!

September Book Munch Club

Join the library for Book Munch Club on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Book Munch Club is a book club for persons 18 and older where everyone involved reads their own books at their own pace. It’s a great way to meet new people, find new great books you might not have considered, and be a part of a book club without all the pressure! Feel free to bring a dish to share (or not lol) and come talk books with us! No RSVP necessary, no registering! Just come as you are and hang out with other adults.

Autumn Story Hour On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the first day of fall, we will be holding a special Story Hour at 4 p.m. Come for books, crafts and an activity all celebrating the fall season! This event is for all ages, but children 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Additional Details

For more information about these or other events at Eureka Public Library, stop by the library at 606 N. Main, in Eureka, or call 620-583-6222.