CLAFLIN — Harold J. “Boots” Blazek, 85, died Oct. 8, 2013 at Woodhaven Care Center in Ellinwood. Born June 2, 1928 in Claflin, he was the son of Joseph and Amelia (Galliardt) Blazek. A lifelong Claflin resident, he graduated from Claflin High School and also attended Salt City Business College.