TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly recently announced $18.9 million for 53 airport development projects across Kansas. By leveraging local matches, the awards will contribute $95 million in total improvements to the state’s aviation network.

The funding supports the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public- use general aviation airports, which are critical to the state’s economy and emergency services.

“Investing in Kansas’ airport infrastructure is crucial to enhancing the connectivity that fuels our local economies,” Governor Kelly said. “Through bipartisan collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration and community leaders, we are leveraging state dollars to make vital improvements that benefit the entire state.”

The Kansas Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation (KDOT Aviation) received 105 applications seeking a combined total of $38.87 million for this round of Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) grants. Projects were selected from around the state and focused heavily on maximizing the impact of state funding for pavement maintenance, safety enhancements, and air ambulance access improvements.

“Kansas airports are important components of our overall transportation system,” said Secretary Calvin Reed, KDOT. “The KAIP allows us to work alongside our local and federal partners to deliver a safe, reliable aviation network. By prioritizing safety and preservation today, we are building a transportation system that works for all Kansans well into the future.”

The KAIP program receives $15 million annually through the bipartisan Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE). For the first time this year, the program also considered multi-year phased projects to help smaller communities tackle larger- scale improvements over time.

“These projects have a meaningful, real-world impact,” said Courtney Smith, KAIP Program Manager. “Whether it’s helping Greensburg pave its runway years after it was decimated by a tornado, or helping Sublette and Chanute support life-saving air ambulance operations, these investments keep Kansas connected.”

Among the approved FY 2027 KAIP Projects is $180,000 to reconstruct the apron/taxilane at Lt. William M. Milliken Airport, in Eureka.

To learn more about KAIP, visit the KDOT Division of Aviation https:// bit.ly/4tHi2ZK

On Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Fall River State Park will be hosting “OK Kids Day” at the Fredonia Bay area. The event is open for kids of all ages.

Kids of all ages can start the morning at 8 a.m. fishing at the kids fishing pond in Fredonia Bay. Next, they will try skeet shooting and archery. A simple lunch will be provided along with prizes for participants.

This annual tradition of an Outdoor Kansas Kids Day has been ongoing for over two decades across the state of Kansas promoting kids to get outdoors by the Kansas Wildscape Foundation.

For more information call the park office at 620-6372213.

The food bank is located at 1710 E. River Street (behind the Seventh-Day Adventist Church) and is open the first and second Monday of each month from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Call one of the following contacts to make arrangements: 1-831-524-4465 or 620-583-9084.

The tentative dates are as follows: Sept. 26-27, Oct. 3-4, Oct. 10-11, Oct. 17-18, Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 31-Nov. 1.

Additional details will be shared once approval has been finalized.

Locally, positions up for election include County Commissioners for Districts 1, 2, and 4, as well as township clerks and Republican precinct committeemen and committeewomen.

In addition, a number of state and national offices will be on the ballot, including United States Senator, United States Representative (districts to be determined), Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Treasurer, Commissioner of Insurance, and State Board of Education Member (district to be determined).

The deadline to file for these positions and appear on the August primary ballot is Monday, June 1 at 12 p.m.

A copy of the legal publication can be found on page 9 of this week’s edition.

Those interested in filing for election may do so at the Greenwood County Clerk’s Office, 311 N. Main, or by calling 620-583-8121.

Donald Pennington expressed concerns he had regarding trees overhanging 36th Street in Fall River, near Y30 Road, further noting that his camper barely clears the overhang. He shared that he had previously met with Gary Kaskill with the Salt Springs Township and the property owner, Don Bosken; however, it was shared that the trees wouldn’t be trimmed. Bosken later shared that he wasn’t partial to the trees, but wanted to verify where the property lines were prior to trimming the trees.

Bosken, who owns four lots on the north side of the road, shared that he plans to survey the property in the coming years as he plans to build a home and retire to the area. However, he wasn’t ready to do the survey just yet, as he is still approximately three years out. Concerns about other property owners doing construction projects in right-of-ways were also noted. County Counselor Paul Dean offered a compromise, noting that the property owners could split the survey fee and get it completed sooner rather than later.

Commissioners later noted that this issue was a township issue and not a matter for the county commission. “Trim the trees and go on,” stated Commissioner Roy Ballard. Commissioners also noted that if the tree limbs were overhanging the gravel roadway, then it was over the right-of-way and should be trimmed. “The township has the authority to cut anything off that is over the road. Plain and simple,” stated Paul Dean.

County Clerk Deann McCaffree and Treasurer Stacie Pearse shared concerns regarding the current county vehicles that their departments utilize when attending various trainings within the state. It was noted that employees are reluctant to use either the Tahoe or the Trailblazer as they have had poor experiences with them in the past, where the vehicles have become inoperable. Clerk McCaffree shared a quote for a vehicle in state surplus; however, she believed the vehicle had been spoken for. Discussion continued regarding diagnosing the vehicles and possibly repairing them as well as continuing to look for a reliable vehicle that the Treasurer’s, Clerk’s, Register of Deeds and the Health Department offices could utilize when traveling to various events. Funding for the vehicle would come from the department’s equipment reserve accounts.

Greenwood County Emergency Manager Levi Vinson shared the annual approval for Genasys, for the Greenwood County Alert System. The commission approved the annual cost of $2,677. This year will be the third year of the five-year contract.

Vinson also gave an update regarding the recent tornado warning in northern Greenwood County. He shared that questions had been received as to why the sirens weren’t sounded in Madison. Vinson noted that several trained spotters were watching the storm as it traveled through the county and watched the shelf cloud. He noted that no defining features were displayed and for that reason, sirens weren’t activated. Outdoor warning sirens in Greenwood County are activated when there is a confirmed or imminent threat to the area covered by that specific siren, such as a tornado on the ground or a rapidly developing, visually confirmed rotation moving directly toward the population center. Remember that sirens are designed to alert people who are outdoors, and they are only one part of our warning system. Residents are encouraged to rely on multiple alert methods, including NOAA Weather Radios, Greenwood County Alerts, and trusted weather apps.

During the Road and Bridge report, Administrative Assistant Kassie Lazar presented three tire bids for various trucks and trailers. The commission reviewed bids from T&W Tire of Park City, totaling $11,499.65; West Creek Repair of Hamilton, totaling $15,950; and Rock’s 54 Tire & Oil of Eureka, totaling $13,125. The commission approved the lower in-county bid from Rock’s 54 Tire & Oil.

Commissioner Ballard shared an update with the board regarding recent road and bridge work in his district. He shared that over the weekend, the Madison area received a lot of water quickly and some concerns were made apparent. Ballard noted that Road and Bridge Supervisor Allen Greenwood was aware and planned to visit the area early this week to review.

The commission received a road closing petition for a dead-end road on N Road, south of 75th Street, in Otter Creek Township. After accepting the petition, the commission approved a road viewing on Monday, May 18, at 11 a.m.

Additional bids were still being gathered for a spray truck for the Noxious Weed Department.

A 10-minute executive session for legal matters was held with the commission and County Counselor Dean. No action was taken.

The April 20 meeting minutes; Special Payable for April 27, totaling $2,774.06; Regular Payables for May 1, totaling $149,219.01; and Regular Payroll for May 1, totaling $172,327.06; were approved as presented.

The treasurer’s report was reviewed.

The next Greenwood County Commission meeting is slated for Monday, May 4 at 9 a.m. in the commission meeting room in the Greenwood County Courthouse.

For more information, or to sign-up, contact Steve Brown at 620-7509090.

For more information contact George Turner at gturner@flyflinthills. com or call 316-7061588.

To register for the event visit http://yeday.org

Continuing from last week, the last of the three significant criticisms lodged against the Christian resurrection narrative is undergirded by a claim that the sources used to defend the resurrection are deficient. When it comes to skeptical criticism, the source of the evidence is usually one of the first topics to be discussed. After all, if our sources are the only evidence we have, then they should be.

However, in general, the criticism takes two forms: there is not enough evidence, and the sources are deficient. At first glance, the claim that there is not enough evidence seems solid. After all, there were no eyewitnesses to the resurrection, and all we have are accounts of an empty tomb and reports of later sightings. But bear in mind that this is not as bad as critics would have you believe. Think about this: as I have said repeatedly, almost everyone agrees that Jesus died by crucifixion. Likewise, a consensus of scholars believes that the disciples were convinced that Jesus appeared to them. From these two facts alone, the inference is that He was resurrected. Deficiency of sources, however, is a longrunning discussion at the heart of which lies arguments over the authenticity of the Gospel accounts.

Critics of the resurrection generally point to four areas of dispute concerning the Gospels. First, they were not written by eyewitnesses. Second, they were written late, 35-65 years after Jesus’ death. Third, they contain propaganda that was altered in itself, resulting in various discrepancies. Finally, it is argued that no extra-biblical sources mention Jesus until 80 years after His death. To this, I say, “Fair enough. Let us take a closer look.”

The first criticism, that the Gospels lack eyewitness authorship, was addressed several weeks ago. But since it is a critical argument, it is worth repeating to some extent here. As we said, critics often claim that the Gospels were not written by eyewitnesses. However, it is important to know that many scholars oppose this position and argue that at least some of the Gospels were written by eyewitnesses or close associates.

Even if it were true that eyewitnesses did not write the Gospels, it is not that uncommon to have histories written by noneyewitnesses. For example, no extant (surviving) histories of Alexander the Great were written by eyewitnesses. Moreover, the Roman historians held in such high esteem, Suetonius and Tacitus were not eyewitnesses to any of the events they wrote about. In more modern times, most of the greatest histories of the American Civil War were not written by eyewitnesses. Even today no one has living memory of Abraham Lincoln or Robert E. Lee, but historians are still writing accurate accounts of irretrievable events surrounding those men. Even so, virtually all scholars hold that Mark and Luke contain eyewitness testimony; Mark is Peter’s eyewitness account, and Luke is Paul’s account. This is where the dating of the Gospels becomes a supporting element rather than a point of contention. Eyewitness testimony weighs heavily in the authentication of historical material, and any work written in a timeframe that would allow for eyewitness testimony must also be given priority. Ultimately, the argument that eyewitnesses did not write the accounts has little support.

Second, critics also claim the Gospels were written too long after the event to be accurate. But the Gospel accounts document a story only 35-65 years past. Further, the Jewish writer Josephus actually mentions Jesus within 60 years. At any rate, this is not that uncommon with ancient historical figures. Augustus is considered Rome’s greatest emperor, yet his earliest writing is dated 50+ years after his death. By comparison, four biographies of Jesus were written within 60 years of His life. At any rate, one very important thing to remember here: the early oral traditions. If we consider the kerygma, or the oral formula (especially 1 Cor 15:3-7), we have an account going back quite possibly, within months of the resurrection. Early oral formulas are also found in Romans, Luke, and 1 Corinthians that predate Mark. Additionally, the other sources Luke refers to in Luke 1:1-4 could be written material that even predates Galatians (~48 AD). There is also evidence of source documents such as the hypothetical “Q” which could well have been written very soon after Jesus’ death.

The argument that the Gospels are late is not valid. Regardless of when the Gospels reached their final form, there is a strong probability that the resurrection stories they contain go back to very early oral tradition. This becomes even more apparent if we look at non-Christian biographies. Looking at the Roman emperor Tiberius who was a contemporary of Jesus, there are an equal number of non-Christian sources that mention Tiberius within 150 years of his life as there are that mention Jesus, at nine each. That gives us a ratio of 9:9. If we add Christian sources to this number, the ratio goes from 9:9 to 10:42. There are over four times as many sources for the resurrection as there are for the history of Tiberius Caesar. But this is not a singular example. Join us next time as we continue to address the criticism of the Christian resurrection narrative having deficient sources. Until then, is God dead?

Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Ty B. Kerley, DMin., is an ordained minister who teaches Christian apologetics and relief preaches in Southern Oklahoma. Dr. Kerley and his wife, Vicki, are members of the Waurika church of Christ and live in Ardmore, OK. You can contact him at dr.kerley@isGoddead.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: “If you could have any animal, real or mythical, as a pet, what would it be?”

Following are the responses: Avery McLean* - “I’d love to have a Tiger or a lion! They’re just big kitties!”

ML BurtOn* - “A dragon so I could take Kamea riding on it” Susan Epperson* - “An eagle. Their beauty and ability to survive and love, plus the fact they are important to our country.”

Kim Fogle* - “I would like to have a phoenix. They are believed to have healing properties in their tears, able to cure sickness and mend injuries.”

Karen Rushmore* “Capybara or however you spell it.”

Janet Weyrauch Harrington* - “I wouldn’t change. I would just keep having German Shepherd’s.”

Misty Arie* - “A unicorn” Susan Richling* - “Mini cow!!!”

Tricia Koop* - “A Dragon” Taylor Hunt* - “Falkor from The Neverending Story. No traffic, just smiles. Might be a pretty hefty dog food bill though.”

Msrjorie Morgan* - “A corgi, they are so sweet” Toni DeShane* “Unicorn” Kylee Overman* - “I would have a Ball Python again they are VERY docile and social reptiles. Often misunderstood as scary mean snakes, with the only understanding of the handler bringing them food. I built a bond with my last one and she would let me know when she wanted to come out of her tank and hangout with me. Despite how they look they are truly one of the cute, nice, and aware snakes i have ever been around. Even at 5ft they are gentle with people and still do silly things in their own legless ways!”

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.

Simply put, many hands make light work. When people come together, challenges that once seemed overwhelming become manageable. Yet in many communities, the same dedicated individuals volunteer time and again. While their commitment is admirable, it often leads to burnout, and events or programs may dwindle or disappear. We cannot always sit back and assume someone else will step in. Lasting impact requires broader participation.

As we conclude National Volunteer Month, lets celebrate those who continually dedicate their time to a specific cause and encourage others to join in the effort. Volunteering does not have to be a major commitment; even small efforts can create meaningful change. When more people choose to get involved, the burden is shared, the impact is greater and communities grow stronger. Thank you to all those that give back to our amazing community. Your efforts do not go unnoticed and are greatly appreciated. Robin Wunderlich Quote of the Week “We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.” ~ Winston Churchill

A financial hangover doesn’t have to be a side effect of playing host or hostess. A few party planning tweaks can help hosts throw a budget- friendly get-together.

• Master the menu. Plated meals will always be more expensive than buffet-style options or other alternatives if a party is being held at a venue. Research from ezCater suggests going with buffet or drop-off catered food can save 30 to 50 percent on labor costs alone. Crowd-stretcher foods also merit consideration. Look for options that have inexpensive bases like pasta, rice, beans, and bread. People will fill up fast and food can stretch further.

• Keep spirits strategic. Skip a full, open bar, which requires having a lot of expensive alcohol available. Instead, offer beer, wine and potentially one signature cocktail. This limits the need for mixers and more. When shopping for alcohol, don’t dismiss the store brands of warehouse centers like Costco, which are typically much more affordable and still high quality.

• Time it right. Timing a gathering at non-meal hours can help lower food costs compared to a full dinner service. Brunch, lunch or even a dessert social are means to circumventing pricy parties.

• Utilize digital invitations. Although many people no longer send paper invitations, those considering it may want to swap to digital. For a large gathering, hosts have to pay for both postage as well as the invitations. At between $1 to $2 for printed invitations, and additional postage for each guest, costs can quickly add up. Most digital invitation/ greeting services are free or low-cost.

• Host on a less busy day. When choosing to host at a venue, consider hosting events on Thursdays or Sundays during daytime hours, as these off-peak hours are less costly than Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

• Encourage people to pitch in. Hosts can enlist the help of talented friends and family to contribute to favors, decor or even food for the event to keep costs manageable.

Hosting a crowd can be expensive, but costs can be mitigated with some careful planning.

Start by setting aside a day or even a weekend to focus on your kitchen. Work through one area at a time, such as cabinets, drawers, the pantry, the refrigerator, and the freezer. In each space, start at one spot and work your way around to ensure nothing is overlooked. As you go, sort items into four categories: keep, store, donate/sell, and throw away. Return only the items you regularly use to their proper spot, grouping similar items together so they are easy to find. For example, creating a baking area with flour, sugar, and mixing tools in one place can make cooking more efficient. Seasonal items, like holiday bakeware, can be stored in higher cabinets or in a separate storage area with other seasonal décor.

Cabinets and drawers often hide the most clutter. Remove everything, clean surfaces thoroughly, and allow them to dry before reorganizing. Toss broken or unused items. If you haven’t used a utensil or gadget in a year, it may be time to let it go. Extra kitchen tools can be donated or passed along to someone who needs them. Using drawer organizers, bins, and baskets can help keep everything in its place. Store frequently used items between shoulder and knee height to make them easier to access.

Spring cleaning is also the perfect opportunity to focus on food safety. Check expiration dates as you declutter. Spices typically last six months to a year, and canned goods should be rotated so older items are used first. Pay attention to how long foods have been stored, especially homecanned items, which should be used within a year. In the refrigerator and freezer, remove all items, wipe down shelves and drawers, and label leftovers with dates to prevent waste.

Once your kitchen is clean and organized, maintaining it is key. Put groceries away immediately in the correct spot, clean out the fridge weekly, and return items to their proper place after use. Keeping the kitchen organized should be a shared effort. Encourage everyone in the household to take responsibility for putting items away and maintaining the system. It may take a few weeks for these habits to stick, but consistency will help create a routine that lasts. A well-organized kitchen not only looks and functions better, but it can also save money, reduce food waste, and make meal preparation safer and more enjoyable. By taking the time to declutter and reset your space now, you’ll set yourself up for a smoother, more efficient kitchen all year long.

Information comes from Kansas State University Publications.

Join us for 4-H Day Camp on May 19 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall! Youth will enjoy a fun evening of hands-on activities, games, and learning experiences. This event is free and open to both 4-H members and non-members! To register, visit https://bit.ly/3O11axi or contact the Extension office.

For more information about Family and Community Wellness, 4-H Youth Development, or K-State Research and Extension, contact the office at 620583-7455, email alisha32@ksu.edu, or stop by the office. Visit K-State Extension- Greenwood County Facebook page and www. greenwood.k-state.edu for more up-to-date information on programming.

The monthly meeting of the Madison Pacesetters was called to order by President Caylin Luthi on April 12. Tessa Nutch (a member of the Willow Valley Go Getters) led the club into saying the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H pledge. The roll call was “What is the best color of the rainbow?” Roll call was answered by 22 members two, cloverbuds, and two leaders. A quorum was present.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read aloud by Secretary Jorja Beeman and were approved by signing by President Caylin Luthi. The treasurer’s report was given by Wyatt Hoag. The reporter’s report was given by Haddie Mae Seaton. Brynn Roth stated that the buddy meeting is on May 18. She also informed us about the ambassador meeting she attended. Brynn also reminded us that if we wish to attend the activity, we need to remember to sign up and it is ages 5-9 at 6 p.m.

Ty Gaines gave his leader’s report, and reminded us that YQCA training will be on the 13th at the Courthouse at 6:30 p.m. He also reminded us that small animal weigh in is on the 18th. Make sure you’re completely enrolled in everything you wish to be in for the fair. The due date is May 1. The meeting for the next month has been rescheduled to May 13.

There was no old business. In new business, the club voted to move the meeting to May 13. The club also voted to pay the bills.

The gavel was then passed to the Vice President Cooper Luthi for the program, Happy Birthday was sung to Peyton Hoag, Bennett Raaf, and Reese Curry. Colt Miller gave a parliamentary tip. Gracelynn Stock gave a project talk about the rabbit project. Wyatt Stock gave a project talk about the bucket calf project. Pate Shankie gave a project talk about how to care for his pigs. Jorja Beeman talked about her pigs and goats.

The gavel was then passed back to the President Caylin Luthi for the remainder of the meeting. Kenyon Curry moved to adjourn the meeting by saying the 4H motto, and the motion passed. A member from the WVGG, led the clubs in saying the 4H motto and the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting is May 13, at the Sauder Center.

She was born on Oct.17, 1949, the daughter of Joseph S. and Rita M. (Parsons) Relph, in Duncan, Okla.

For her early education, she attended Catholic schools, including St. Rose of Lima in Great Bend, St. Phillip Neri in Midwest City, and Sacred Heart in Fredonia through Grade 8 before transferring to USD 484 public schools. She graduated from Fredonia High School with the class of 1967.

She attended the University of Kansas, majoring in journalism, and was a writer for the University Daily Kansan.

On Sept.12, 1970, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fredonia, she married Kirk R. DeBerry, of Great Bend.

She returned to Fredonia in 1986 and became managing editor of the Wilson County Citizen until health issues forced her retirement in 2024. Her column, “Checking It Out,” was a reader favorite for more than 40 years, and showcased Mina’s sharp wit and sense of humor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Rita Relph; her brother Joseph Stephen Relph II and her son, Stephen Kirk DeBerry.

She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Carter DeBerry of San Francisco, Calif.; her former husband Kirk DeBerry, Hanover, Penn.; sisters Patricia Relph Gross, Fayetteville, Ark., Virginia Relph and Meredith Relph Odell of Fredonia; brother Ross S. Relph, of Lenexa.

A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 1, at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia.

What astronomical event is in May and peaks around May 6?

Hello to all in area nursing and assisted living facilities. Hello also to all in area hospitals and rehab centers.

We got a little bit of pea sized hail the other night with lots of wind and rain. Several places around town had tree limbs down.

We offer our sympathy to the family and friends of Mina DeBerry and Martha Greenwood. We offer our sympathy to all others who lost loved ones this past week. May they all rest in peace.

Answer: The Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower. This meteor shower originated from Halley’s Comet and are visible annually in early May.

It looks as if the work on Cedar Creek Bridge on Highway 105 might actually be completed this week!?! Paving of the new road took place last week and it looked like there was a few small places that needed some attention, I noticed when crossing the bridge Sunday morning.

We had a delicious meal the other day at Stillwaters Edge Retreat.

The mural is complete at Country Junction. It looks really cool with that giant lizard appearing to burst thru the brick wall and the tail appears to have broken thru the wall also. The guys did a really good job.

Had a good turnout for the biscuits and gravy breakfast last Saturday. Three vendors were on hand for the last Saturday of the Month Farmers Market. Hopefully more vendors will show up in May.

There will be a dumpster available to the public, for free, on Main Street May 1-25. If you need help hauling junk to the dumpster call 620-625-0808 or email torontoboosterclub@gmail. com. People will be available to help May 9, 16 and 23.

Quote: “May, more than any other month of the year, wants us to feel most alive.”Fennel Hudson

After lunch, the meeting was held at 1 p.m. at the Greenwood County Museum, 120 W. 4th Street in Eureka. Regent Teresa Bachman brought the meeting to order and welcomed all who attended. Janet Green, Secretary, was also in attendance. After the welcome, Chaplain Ann Wimberly gave the devotion. Wimberly used a prop of a frog to remind all to “Fully Rely on God.”

The members also recited the Preamble to the Constitution, followed by the DAR Ritual, the Pledge of Allegiance, and then sang the National Anthem.

Minutes from the February meeting were sent by email to members. Kim Ring moved to accept the minutes as they were in the email. Marilyn Seymour seconded the motion. Motion carried. The treasurer’s report was also emailed to members. Nita Whiteman moved to accept the treasurer’s report, and Martha Reidl seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Regent Bachman stated that there are numerous opportunities for members to sell raffle tickets for the beautiful, eagle-quilted wall hanging in the near future. The following events for possible sales of raffle tickets include: Thursday, April 30, Spring Fling Fair at the El Dorado Senior Center, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; May 26June 18, Declaration of Independence exhibit, El Dorado Senior Center; July 4th annual War Dogs Baseball Game, DAR table on July 4. The drawing for the quilted wall hanging will be at this event.

Regent Bachman also mentioned that the DAR annual state conference will be in Manhattan on May 1-2. If members decide to attend, Sue Ann Brown informed the group of the detour off Highway 177 to Manhattan and advised them to allow time to reach Manhattan. Ring told members of the Daughters about the Daughters online community and how to access it on the computer from the DAR website.

Regent Bachman also mentioned that Kathy Morrow, Bachman and Sharon McClure presented a program at the El Dorado Senior Center in March about music, war tunes from WW1 and WW2, and the DAR chapter through those times. It was well received by the audience, which included a singalong.

The meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m. for the members to enjoy the Greenwood County Museum tour. The director, Robin Himes, gave an interesting presentation of what steps are taken to preserve some of the beautiful wedding gowns that were on display and also about some of the other items of interest on display at present. The wedding dress of one of the group’s members, Hazel Russell, was displayed in the entrance to the museum, along with some photos of her wedding day. Another feature for the month was some beautiful handmade quilts, a hand-blown powder horn, a dress from Lincoln’s inauguration, and a great western saddle.

Attendees for the meeting included Bachman, Brown, Carla Cook, Green, Loria Howard, Deborah Keplar, McClure, Connie Mitchell, Reidl, Ring, Rise Russin, Seymour, Whiteman, and Wimberly. Guests attending included Margo Fullinwider and Ruth D’Arezzo of Roswell, N.M., aunt and cousin of McClure.

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The STIP is a project specific publication that lists all KDOT administered projects, regardless of funding source, and includes projects for counties and cities as well as projects on the State Highway System. The list of projects being amended to the STIP can be viewed at ksdot.gov/about/ publications-and-reports/ state-transportationimprovement- programstip.

The approval of the STIP amendment requires a public comment period, which concludes May 7. To make comments on the amendment, contact KDOT’s Division of Program and Project Management at 785-2962252.

This information is available in alternative accessible formats. To obtain an alternative format, contact the KDOT Division of Communications, 785296-3585 (Voice/Hearing Impaired-711).

Proceeds from the event will help the Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation continue its mission to improve the lives of our neighbors with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Money raised from past events has helped the Foundation to build six homes as well as acquire nine homes and one duplex in our communities of Buffalo, Chanute, Fort Scott, Humboldt, Iola, Neodesha, and Moline. Thanks to our Friends’ generous support, these houses are now home to 92 neighbors with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

“Boardwalk BBq is gearing up to be an exciting and fun event” stated Tricia Campbell, Special Projects Coordinator. “Our goal is to raise $20,000 at this year’s event. We are excited to hold our event at SEK Impact Center for the third year in a row. We are excited to announce that Entertainer Robbi Bell will once again perform for our event. Last year’s entertainment was wonderful.”

The event will include silent and stretch auctions featuring items from local businesses.

Tickets and sponsorships are still available. For more information, contact Tricia Campbell at either 620431-7655 or at tcampbell@tvds.org Please visit our website at www.tvds.org/ boardwalkbbq.

“With the January 5, 1911 edition of The Herald changed ownership. T.C. Peffer and Miss May Peffer became the new owners. Mr. Peffer has lived in the county for 25 years and had served four years as county superintendent. George Tucker had been connected with The Herald for the past eleven years and George Wood for the past seven and one-half years. Mr. Tucker will devote his time to farming and the cattle business. Mr. Wood will probably engage in the newspaper business elsewhere. The Herald was started in July, 1868 and is one of the oldest newspapers in Kansas and has been published in Eureka continuously all that time. During this time, it has not missed an issue and has been consistent in living up to the original policy of its founder and first editor, S.G. Mead.

When The Herald was first established Eureka was a thriving village of seventy inhabitants. There were thirteen houses all told occupied as residences. At that time the nearest shipping point was North Topeka, then known as Eugene post office. The nearest stage route was the line from Lawrence by way of Burlingame to Emporia. There was semi-weekly mail from Burlington and this was the only link between the settlers of the Fall River valley and civilization. There were no bridges and high water often delayed the carrier or stopped him entirely.

S.G. Mead, founder of The Herald, reached Eureka about the middle of June, 1868, having made the trip by way of Leavenworth to Lawrence by rail, from Lawrence to Emporia by stage, thence to Eureka by pony. The equipment for the new enterprise arrived shortly after and on July 3 a specimen page was issued. It was warmly welcomed and every assistance was offered the editor but many shook their heads at the magnitude of the undertaking and doubted the ability of the county to support so great an enterprise. About 100 subscribers were secured on that first day and The Herald was established to stay.

The office was in a log cabin known as Fort Montgomery located at First and Oak Streets, (On the northeast corner). It had been built during the war at a time when Indian raids were feared. It was surrounded by a bank of earth and the bank of earth was still there when the paper was started and it contained a great number of dry logs. These were dug out for fuel.

The roof was shake (wood) and in most places wooden pegs were used. The paper eventually moved into a larger building east of the old fort and its pioneer days were over.

S.G. Mead, the founder and editor, started with a six-column folio paper, (folio is four pages). The subscription price was $2 a year. People then subscribed for one to twenty copies apiece, to help the new publication get on its feet. On August 6, 1870, the paper was enlarged to a seven-column folio. It is interesting to note that at this time the advertising rate was $1 an inch. On September 26, 1872, the form of the paper was changed to a five-column quarto freight paper.(Eight pages) In September, 1874, George Dunham bought a half interest in the paper and the firm was known as Mead & Dunham. Mr. Mead severed his connection with The Herald in February 1877 and Mr. Dunham and H.C. Rizer formed a partnership, Mr. Rizer being editor. The paper was changed back to a sevencolumn folio. On November 20, 1879, the paper was again enlarged from a sevencolumn to an eight-column folio. The subscription price had been reduced to $1.50 a year, if paid in advance.

Mr. Rizer became sole owner of the paper in July, 1885. He continued as owner until April 1883, when he sold out to Dr. J.P. Silsby. T.W. Morgan, now editor of the Ottawa Republic, was then local editor of The Herald.

On August 7, 1885, W.S. Marlin, then a young attorney of Eureka, took ownership, but that lasted only six weeks. On September 25, 1885, Z. Harlan bought the paper. He edited it for fifteen years. Mr. Harlan made several changes in the form of the paper while he owned it. He first made it a nine-column folio. Later the paper was changed to a six-column quarto, the same size that The Herald is now. Finally, he returned to the folio form, printing eight-columns to the page, and this was the style of the paper when Mr. Harlan sold it. During Mr. Harlan administration The Herald bought out the Greenwood County Republican, then owned by W.E. Doud.

In January, 1900, Mr. Harlan sold the paper to George Tucker, who with the first issue changed the form to a six-column quarto in which style it has been issued for the past eleven years. In July, 1903, Mr. Tucker sold a half interest in The Herald to George G. Wood, who continued as publishers until this week when the deal was closed which transferred the ownership and editorship to T.C. Peffer and Miss May Peffer.

In February of 1911, there was to be a girls basketball game between Hamilton High School and the Southern Kansas Academy and it was not played on account of a disagreement between the two managers. The Hamilton manager had chosen a student of the Eureka High School for his official and the manager of S.K.A. team refused to allow said student to officiate. Hamilton would not name another official. S.K.A. stood pat. The money was refunded to the spectators and the Hamilton team was forced to rustle for their expenses. About a half hour later after the above performance a team of girls from Eureka High School got together and played the Hamilton girls with the hope of getting at least a part of their expenses. The team from E.H.S. was composed of the first team forwards and center and the substitute guards.

The Eureka High School football defeated the Council Grove Highs, contenders for the state championship, in a hard-fought game in November of 1911 at the fairgrounds in Eureka. The game was called for 2 o’clock but was delayed because the visitors insisted upon playing White, a man who was barred by the Emporia Conference rules, under which the Eureka team is playing, and a violation of which would throw them out of the conference. The objection to White was that he is over twenty-one and a post-graduate. After much bickering back and forth, the Council Grove coach withdrew White and the game began. The score of the game was 11 to 10.

A survey done in 1911-12 of the roads and bridges in Greenwood County shows the county has 1,840 miles of public roads and streets. In Eureka city there are 35 miles of streets and 35 miles of walks. The county has 45 steel bridges and 27 concrete and stone arch bridges. Janesville Township had the most public roads with 226 miles.”

The following medals were awarded: 

8TH GRADE GIRLS The eighth grade girls scored 17 points and placed eighth out of 10 teams.

Kaylee Palmer: 3rd Place in the Turbo Javelin with a throw of 72’ 6”.

7TH GRADE GIRLS The seventh grade girls scored 42 points taking seventh Place out of 10 teams.

Khloe Crisswell: 1st Place in Shot put with a throw of 32’ 1.75”; 1st Place in Turbo Javelin with a throw of 84’ 0”.

Mia Ptacek: 2nd Place in the 100M Dash with a time of 15.55; 2nd Place in the 200M Dash with a time of 31.69 

8TH GRADE BOYS

The eighth grade boys scored 44 points and placed fifth out of 10 teams.

Cord Adkins: 2nd Place in the High Jump with a jump of 5’ 0”.

Maverick Welsh: 3rd Place in the Long Jump with a jump of 15’ 10”.

4x100 Meter Relay: 1st Place with a time of 51.73 consisting of: Maverick Welsh, Felix Neil, Cord Adkins, and Marcus Pearce.

4x200 Meter Relay: 2nd Place with a time of 1:55.54 consisting of: Maverick Welsh, Felix Neil, Cord Adkins, and Marcus Pearce.

4x400 Meter Relay: 3rd Place with a time of 4:25.54 consisting of: Maverick Welsh, Felix Neil, Cord Adkins, and Marcus Pearce.

7TH GRADE BOYS

The seventh grade boys scored 49 points, placing sixth out of 10 teams.

Jessn Ogden: 3rd Place in the Triple Jump with a jump of 28’ 9”; 2nd Place in the Lone Jump with a jump of 15’ 1”.

Clay Teter: 1st Place in the Discus with a throw of 80’ 8”.

Blake Wells: 3rd Place in the 3200M Run with a time of 14:19.73; 2nd Place in the 200M Dash with a time of 28.90.

Up Next

Eureka’s Junior High track & field team traveled to Neodesha on Monday of this week. The Tornadoes will host the final two meets of the season, first with the Eureka Invitational on Thursday, April 30 at 2 p.m. before hosting the Tri-Valley League meet on Tuesday, May 5 at 3 p.m.

400 meters, and several top-three relay and individual finishes.

Following are the results for Eureka participants: 

GIRLS

100 METER DASH: Eileen Baxter, 10th, 13.88; Maela Neill, 14th, 14.14; Novah Ogden, 36th,16.32.

200 METER DASH: Sydney Lindamood, 15th,

29.68; Emma Baumgartel,

27th, 31.05; Sara Endress,

36th, 38.92. 400 METER DASH: Lydia Mason,

7th, 1:06.24; McKenna McDonald, 8th, 1:07.03; Sydney Lindamood, 20th,

1:15.02. 800 METER RUN: Britta Mongeau,

4th, 2:37.12. 1600 METER RUN: Britta Mongeau,

2nd, 5:52.08; Reata Bogle,

15th, 9:05.27. 4X100 METER RELAY: Neill, Mason, McDonald, Baxter,

3rd, 53.32. LONG JUMP: Novah Ogden, 20th, 12--

5.5; Sara Endress, 26th,

9-8. JAVELIN: Ellianna Coulter, 19th, 75-3; Maela Neill, 26th, 59-11.

BOYS

100 METER DASH: Christian Andrews, 17th,

12.03; Christian Sanchez,

42nd, 13.70. 200 METER DASH: Peyton Hare,

1st, 22.07; Eli Mason,

36th, 26.80. 400 METER DASH: Peyton Hare,

1st, *49.08; Eli Mason,

22nd, 1:01.73; Christian Sanchez, 26th, 1:04.42.

1600 METER RUN: Tavin Austin, 30th, 6:17.61.

3200 METER RUN: Will Morris, 9th, 12:11.99. 110 METER HURDLES: Luc Guillaume, 5th, 18.06.

300 METER HURDLES: Luc Guillaume, 4th,

44.42. 4X100 METER RELAY: Andrews, Mills, Ptacek, Hare, 1st, 44.50.

LONG JUMP: Christian Andrews, 2nd, 20-3.5; Will Morris, 21st, 16-11.5.

DISCUS: Will Fitzwater,

36th, 89-10; Cohen Marks,

37th, 88-10. JAVELIN: Nate Clark, 4th, 136-9; Christian Andrews, 13th,

108-6. SHOT PUT: Charles Granado, 38th, 30-9.5; Will Fitzwater, 40th, 30-2.75; Killian Harrington, 44th,

28-5.5.

Up Next

The Tornado Track & Field team will travel to El Dorado on Friday, May 1 at 4 p.m., before traveling to Humboldt on Thursday, May 7, at 10 a.m.

Eureka junior Mason Hughes placed fifth, turning in an 18-hole score of an 87.

Also representing Eureka were Easton Mead 101, Henry Perrier 105, Caden Nusz 111 and Tyson Coon 119.

Eureka placed 7th as a team, with a team score of 404.

Up Next

Eureka will compete at Sedan on Thursday, April 30 with the junior varsity team hosting a meet on May 4 at Eureka Country Club. Varsity action will resume on May 5 at Humboldt, in Iola.

Matt Barnhardt represented the group in Mens Pins 40. He finished in eighth place with a twoday score of 406, with 7 Xs.

Competing in senior pins were Curtis Geary and Brad Boulanger. Boulanger finished in 13th place with a two-day 390 with 5 Xs. Placing 18th, C. Geary had a twoday round of 361 with 5 Xs.

In women’s pins 30, Tammy Barnhardt placed 16th with a two-day score of 371, with 4 Xs.

Donna Geary represented the group in the Women’s Senior Known division, placing 22nd with a two-day score of 350 with 4Xs.

Competing in the Known 40 division, Jeremy Wharton placed 31st with a two-day score of 408, with 8 Xs.

In Youth Pins Boys, Jerrett Barnhardt placed 11th with a two-day score of 391, with 5 Xs.

Competing in the Young Adult Male division, Camden Wunderlich finished in sixth place with a two-day score of 380, with 6 Xs.

Members also participated in the Shot 3DX ASA qualifier, at Flint Oak, in Fall River on Sunday, April 26.

Bluestem

Against Bluestem, Eureka held its own early in game one, getting RBIs from Jean-Philippe Guillaume and Dylan Conard, but a nine-run sixth inning swung the game out of reach. In game two, Eureka battled at the plate with 10 walks and multiplehit performances from Brody Mitchell and Cooper Roberson, while Guillaume again drove in runs, but couldn’t match Bluestem’s offensive surge.

Central

Eureka powered its way to a doubleheader sweep of Central on Thursday, winning 16-11 and 14-12 behind explosive offense and timely hitting.

In game one, Eureka collected 13 hits and rallied with a nine-run sixth inning to pull away. Guillaume led the charge with a perfect 5-for-5 performance, including a triple, while Mitchell and Tate Scott added multiple hits. Mitchell also earned the win in relief.

In game two, Eureka followed with 15 more hits, jumping out early and holding off a late Central rally. Scott led the way with four hits, while Cruz Escareno and Kaleb Hollis each drove in three runs. Several players recorded multihit games as Eureka completed the sweep.

Up Next

Eureka made the short trip to Rosalia on Monday of this week and will travel to Cherryvale on Thursday, April 30 for a doubleheader before hosting Erie on Monday, May 4, for one varsity and one junior varsity game. Games are slated to begin at 4:30 p.m.