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By Clausie Smith
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May 25, 2015
- If there is one truth that is constant every day, it is that there will be change. This became evident to me last week when Jean and I took a trip to Garnett to decorate my parents and grandparents’ graves.
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By Clausie Smith
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May 19, 2015
- There has been a great deal of concern over what appears to be a growing nation-wide epidemic of voter apathy.
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By Clausie Smith
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May 11, 2015
- Last week, I had a frustrating, busy and in many ways unique Saturday and Sunday.
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By Clausie Smith
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May 4, 2015
- I asked some folks who was the president just a century ago in 1915. Only a few knew that it was Woodrow Wilson.
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By Clausie Smith
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April 28, 2015
- May will be observed as Mental Health Month, and the theme for this year’s observance reflects changing attitudes.
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By Clausie Smith
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April 20, 2015
- Over the decades, several thousand young men have enjoyed a variety of adventures and learning experiences at Camp Naish.
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By Clausie Smith
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April 13, 2015
- I know that candy has lost a bit of popularity since it has become one of the “whipping boys” for those who are campaigning against obesity.
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By Clausie Smith
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April 6, 2015
- This is a big week in Kansas City, with the Royals opening the season as the defending American League champions.
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By Clausie Smith
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March 30, 2015
- One of my happiest memories of Easter is the coloring and devouring of boiled eggs.
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By Clausie Smith
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04:32 p.m., March 23, 2015 Updated 12:47 p.m.
- Every two years when there is a local election, there are Bonner Springs and Edwardsville residents who are confused by the ballot.
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By Clausie Smith
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March 16, 2015
- A week or so ago I celebrated my 78th birthday, which officially reaffirms my title of “old goat.”
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By Clausie Smith
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March 10, 2015
- Many believe that angry elections are a modern development and that mudslinging is a 21st century tactic.
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By Clausie Smith
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March 3, 2015
- A couple of weeks ago, I had the honor of speaking to the Cub Scout Pack 3149 Blue and Gold Banquet.
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By Clausie Smith
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February 23, 2015
- By the last week in February most of us have had our fill of winter and are ready for spring.