Clausie Smith

Clausie Smith is a contributing columnist and former publisher of The Chieftain and Sentinel.

Recent stories

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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
Don’t forget the ‘thanks’ part of Thanksgiving
By Clausie Smith
November 22, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving weekend! There was a time when Thanksgiving weekend was the start of the Christmas shopping season.
32 years of good living in Bonner Springs
By Clausie Smith
November 16, 2011
t doesn’t seem possible, but 32 years ago I arrived in Bonner Springs.

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