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Two southeast weekly newspapers received special awards last Friday, June 7, during the Kansas Press Association’s (KPA) Awards of Excellence (AOE) Celebration.

This Saturday, June 15

The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on Tuesday, June 25 at the Eureka United Methodist Church from 12 to 6 p.m.

Linda J. Boone passed away quietly on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Eureka Nursing Center after a prolonged illness. Linda was born July 4, 1945, in Wichita, Kansas to Roscoe and Neva (Lindamood) Boone. Linda was the oldest of four children in the Boone family and was the quintessential big sister to brothers Ron, Richard, and Doug. Linda attended public schools in Wichita and graduated from Kansas University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She later obtained a Master of Arts degree from the University of Colorado. At KU, Linda was a proud member of Phi Beta Phi sorority, and many of her sorority sisters were lifelong friends.

John Alfred Gulick of Eureka, passed away in his home at Tonovay, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born Sept. 26, 1939, in Muskogee, Okla., the son of Francis Henry and Ruby L. (Norwood) Gulick. As a child, the family moved several times before settling in Eureka. John completed 7th grade and started 8th grade, saying, “I went in the front door and out the back.” He then began driving a truck and working in the oilfields. Eventually, he went to work driving for Maclaskey Oil, until he met his beloved Mary. On June 20, 1959, John was united in marriage to Mary Ann Altis, in Concordia. Together they raised their five children, continuing to work until John was able to purchase his own truck, and he and Mary began John’s Trucking. They continued to run the business until he retired.

Clare A. Platt, a cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024, in Kansas City, Kan., at the age of 85. Born on Aug. 12, 1938, in Toronto, Clare was known for his quick wit, thoughtful nature, and selfless demeanor. Throughout his life, Clare dedicated 55 years of service to the Janesville Township, where he expertly operated a variety of heavy machinery, including dump trucks and road graders. His commitment to his work was surpassed only by his dedication as the Caretaker of the Janesville Cemetery, a role he performed with honor and diligence right up to his final days.

SHAWNEE – Whether grilled, smoked, poached, canned or dehydrated – wild foods procured from the Kansas outdoors will be on showcase at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ (KDWP) bi-annual cooking competition in Lawrence on Saturday, June 8. The event will be hosted by KDWP and Baker University Wetlands Discovery Center.

We all feel the strain from the inflation that is impacting our economy on some level. We have had to change our budgets, cut back and even simply say no to things that we have done for years. It isn’t a pleasant experience. Businesses are forced to pass along the added expenses to their consumers or face closure.

Roundup, Killzall, Pronto Weed and Grass Killer are all glyphosate herbicides used to kill unwanted plants. The efficacy of this herbicide depends on the quality of water it is mixed with.