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Most of us are able to identify poison ivy without much debate, but a little refresher never hurt anyone as it grows in multiple forms with varying leaf appearances. The three varieties include erect woody shrub, climbing wood vine and groundcover. In the vining habit, aerial roots give the vines a fuzzy, rope-like appearance. As a groundcover, poison ivy is often confused with Virginia creeper or Woodbine. These poison ivy shrubs appear in fields, pastures, woods or even the home garden.

Jimmy Meier of Climax, died May 2, 2024 at his home at the age of 66.

What an amazing village we have. I am blessed to be a part of the Eureka community and again witnessed great things on Friday, during the annual Senior Day assembly. Community members gathered and, through the generous donations of many, provided approximately $342,000 to the Class of 2024. This doesn’t include scholarships provided by colleges or other scholarships gifted outside the community assembly. To mask on the greatness of our community some more, I attended another school’s graduation over the weekend where they announced that the 261 students graduating received $23,000 in scholarships. Our Senior Day assembly continues to grow and our youth are solely the beneficiaries.

“Schooooooooools out for summer!”

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The Eureka Area Girl Scout Troops tried something new this year, which they hope to continue as a tradition.

Throughout the year, Eureka Public Library hosts various events to encourage patrons to visit the local library. Not only can you rent books, audiobooks and movies, but you can join staff for craft activities, story hours and even game nights.

- submitted by Audra Hemingway, secretary The Eureka business women met on Tuesday, May 7 at the Greenwood County Hospital basement meeting room. There were 13 members and one guest present. The guest was Sara Shivers, who was business woman of the month and she also provided the program for the meeting. Roll call was answered by, “Your favorite thing to do on Memorial Day weekend?”

Alan and Teresa (Bane) McCoy will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on May 18. The couple was married in Eureka in 1974. They currently reside in Oakley.