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Norman Grundy of Eureka, died on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Ascension St. Francis Hospital, in Wichita, at the age of 77. He was born on Aug. 13, 1946, in El Dorado, the son of Herschell Ledger and Norma Olive (Denner) Grundy. He was raised in Climax and attended Severy schools, graduating from Severy High School. He later attended Emporia State University. On July 19, 1969, Norman was united in marriage to Sue Ann Ervin. To this union, two children were born: Lisa and Daniel. Norman managed the Severy Co-Op before purchasing S&N Propane in Big Cabin, Okla. Later they purchased the Bluestem Lodge and he helped operate it until his retirement in 2003. Sue preceded him in death on Nov. 11, 2002.

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Bull’s Job Is Important

Poems & lyrics celebrating Kansas Flint Hills land & people by Annie Wilson – the “Flint Hills Balladeer”

We survived spring break and it’s only 18 weeks until the Fair.

The Kansas Department of Transportation announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Feb. 21, in Topeka.

The Hamilton USD 390 Board of Education held two meetings last month. On Feb. 14, the board met for their routine monthly meeting. The board then met on Feb. 26 for a special meeting. The following report was generated from the official minutes, which are subject to board approval.

The family of Margaret McMullen has requested a card shower in celebration of her 90th birthday, on Tuesday, March 26.