Opinion

A Royals return
September 2, 2010
I’ll admit I was both excited and a bit nervous on Sunday afternoon. I was going to accomplish one of my rehabilitation goals — attending a Kansas City Royals baseball game. I know that wouldn’t be much of an accomplishment for most people, but for me it was a milestone. I was returning to participate in something that was very important to me.
Laborer father becomes hero in daughter’s eyes
September 2, 2010
“Bowed by the weight of the centuries he leans/Upon his hoe and gazes on the ground/The emptiness of the ages in his face/And on his back the burden of the world” — Edwin Markham, “The Man with the Hoe.”
Tiblow Days heat
August 26, 2010
It seems to me that Tiblow Days, back to school and hot weather go hand in hand. It really shouldn’t be a surprise since August is probably our hottest month of the year.
Elevator mishap remains strong in memory
August 26, 2010
I am sure by now you have read about Stephanie Abrams, journalist on The Today Show who got stuck in an elevator and went on to do her broadcast from there. Can you even imagine?
March of Dimes Bikers for Babies event is Sept. 19
August 25, 2010
This year’s March of Dimes Bikers for Babies ride to benefit the March of Dimes is scheduled for Sept. 19.
ACT results in; Bonner students showing improvement
August 19, 2010
ACT test-takers at Bonner Springs High School continue to show improvement, with tests taken in 2010 showing an average composite score of 21.2 out of 36 points possible, according to results released earlier this week.
Lost family member evokes ‘Little Boy Blue’
August 19, 2010
This is about family; a somewhat circuitous tale.
Tied to formal wear
August 19, 2010
While few would agree with me, I must admit that I do miss wearing a dress shirt and tie
Wristen: Braves ready to deliver breakout year
August 19, 2010
Last fall launched the year of the Bobcat as Basehor-Linwood High School’s sports teams delivered one of the best all-around sports years in school history.
Just give the facts, please
August 12, 2010
Whew! Am I ever glad the primary election is over. Maybe we’ll have a short break before we start being bombarded with more general election advertising.
Wristen: A moment of silence before fall sports begin
August 12, 2010
This is it; the calm before the storm.
No ‘boys only’ in sports
August 5, 2010
If there is one thing that has grown tremendously in the past decade, it is youth sports. What started out as a little recreational activity for young people is now a full-fledged business. While some of the growth has been good, I have reservations.
Alternative medicine proves to be effective
July 29, 2010
You don’t expect to go to lunch with a colleague and get hauled off to her Chinese chiropractor, but it can happen.
Up against a stump’
July 29, 2010
My late father-in-law had a favorite saying whenever he faced a problem. He would smile, scratch his head and point out that “I guess I’m up against a stump.”
Lost life brings up memories of lessons gained
July 22, 2010
I was taught to dance by a woman who could not walk.

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With college football season around the corner, what teams are you most excited to watch?

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