Opinion

Evolution of shaving
By Clausie Smith
February 1, 2012
In the deep, dark past when I was a youth, there were three milestones which meant adulthood. Two including getting a driver’s license and registering for the draft. However, the earliest sign of approaching manhood was shaving.
A checkout counter
By Rae Sedgwick
January 25, 2012
Agatha Christie had her English Village; I have my local grocery store.
Kansas pride trumps intra-border wars
By Clausie Smith
January 25, 2012
I remain proud to be a Kansan, and given the present political landscape, I have some friends who probably can’t make that statement.
Getting older has its upside
By Clausie Smith
January 18, 2012
Since I’m nearing three-fourths of a century in age, I have noticed there are some things that I no longer do.
Forgotten hero
By Clausie Smith
January 11, 2012
Sometimes I like to look for a different perspective on history, and one of the best ways is to read a book that was written during the time that the event happened.
Wristen: Kindness will never be forgotten
By Chris Wristen
January 9, 2012
Chances are as you’re reading this I’m running down a trail in the Rocky Mountains, kicking up dirt behind me while sucking down the thin air.
Bonner Springs swimmers take 5th at Turner
Staff Reports
03:22 p.m., January 6, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
The Bonner Springs High School boys swimming team kicked off the 2012 schedule Thursday at the Turner Invitational, but the performance wasn’t up to the same standard that the Braves displayed during the December.
Swearing at mules, singing hymns of praise
By Rae Sedgwick
January 4, 2012
What caught my eye in the latest edition is a column by Willdra Walker, which she calls “The Will to Worship.”
Boxes of memories
By Clausie Smith
January 4, 2012
For more than 11 years, the boxes have been stacked neatly in our basement.
100 years ago…
By Clausie Smith
December 28, 2011
One of the most fascinating facets of history is that the same problems reoccur over and over again. It might come as a surprise, but Americans a century ago in 1912 were facing problems that are very similar to modern day issues.
A wish list for Santa
December 21, 2011
Among the items on Clausie Smith’s list: A divisional title for the Royals, civility in politics and success for new business ventures.
Good to watch kids grow
By Clausie Smith
December 14, 2011
Monday mornings were always hectic when we were in the newspaper business. It was a long day that was crammed full of work. Certainly it was not a day to be shorthanded.
Earthquake tremors cause ‘one weird night’
By Rae Sedgwick
December 14, 2011
I have been told that my old house is haunted. I only tell you this because it has to do with my reaction to the earthquake in Oklahoma, which many here felt but didn’t know what it was.
Bathing through the ages
December 7, 2011
­If any room in the house has changed, it is the bathroom. When we were planning to remodel our kitchen, I glanced through some plan books and the once- forgotten and unmentioned room in the house has had a major makeover.
‘Tis the season of giving
By Clausie Smith
November 30, 2011
While the holiday season is probably the most beautiful time of year, this is also the time when people are most generous.

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