Opinion

Seniors made lasting impact on Bobcats
By Chris Wristen
March 18, 2010
In the wake of Basehor-Linwood’s season-ending loss to defending champion and eventual state runner-up Concordia, it’s easy to want to turn the focus immediately to next season.
Evolution of libraries
By Clausie Smith
March 18, 2010
Recently, I came across a list of entertainment locations that were bargains during financial hard times.
The art of sewing
By Clausie Smith
March 11, 2010
It is, by far, the oldest and most durable piece of equipment that we own. Standing in the corner, ready to swing into action, is a 1957 Pfaff sewing machine Jean bought before we met.
Springtime has sprung
By John Beal
March 11, 2010
It’s amazing what a difference a few days make.
Police remind drivers about sound laws
Lloyd Martley
March 11, 2010
The weather is finally warming, daylight savings time goes into effect March 14, and everyone is ready for winter to be gone. It is once again time to remind everyone about Ordinance 277, Sec. 1, Article 7, 8-701, which is our Sound Amplification Systems Ordinance.
Beal: Spring has sprung
By John Beal
March 9, 2010
It’s amazing what a difference a few days make. A few days, that is, when the temperatures begin to rise and you begin to get the feeling that spring will really come again this year.
Wristen: It’s a Bobcat double-feature
By Chris Wristen
March 5, 2010
Skip the Saturday night trip to the movies. The best show in town is taking place in the Basehor-Linwood High School gymnasium.
Wristen: Basketball history runs deep in old Basehor-Linwood Middle School building
By Chris Wristen
March 4, 2010
The beauty of old buildings is that they have character.
Nebraskan’s popcorn worthy of praise
By Rae Sedgwick
March 4, 2010
A bag of popcorn and a good movie. Who could ask for more on a wind driven day in winter?
Marching into spring
By Clausie Smith
March 4, 2010
While it is a difficult choice, I’d have to pick March as my favorite month of the year.
Olympics Blog: A look back at memorable moments
By Chris Wristen
March 1, 2010
The flame has been extinguished, and NBC is airing the closing ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympics one last time.
Olympics Blog: Apolo, Reutter deliver the drama
By Chris Wristen
February 26, 2010
After being disqualified for a slight bump during the final turn of his final individual race of the Vancouver Olympics, Apolo Ohno came right back with another unbelievable final-curve rally.
Interesting history behind beloved food
By Rae Sedgwick
February 25, 2010
A bag of popcorn and a good movie. Who could ask for more on a wind driven, snowplow day in winter?
Freseros moves to smaller downtown location
By Theresa Abel
February 25, 2010
Freseros is open, for the second time around.
‘Hot’ topics
By Clausie Smith
February 25, 2010
Everyone knows that there are a lot of “hot button” topics today. There are some issues that most of us would just as soon not discuss because the outcome might be an angry tirade. I wonder if “hot button” issues can ever be discussed calmly and logically?

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