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More of this, that and BSHS football
By Clausie Smith
October 2, 2008
Maybe we should call this column a bit of “this and that.” In the past couple of weeks, I’ve had some answers to a couple of issues discussed in recent weeks.
History shows fashion is fleeting
By Clausie Smith
September 25, 2008
Recently, we attended a 100th birthday party for my wife’s aunt in central Kansas. She is a truly amazing woman who has led a long and fascinating life.
Hotel, bathhouse plans washed out
By Clausie Smith
September 18, 2008
A century ago, Bonner Springs was buzzing about its bright future and the prospects of a world-class hotel and bathhouse.
Unsolicited solicitors: Bug off!
By Clausie Smith
September 11, 2008
Let’s suppose you are just sitting down for dinner or maybe settling in to watch a Royals or Chiefs game when you hear that annoying “brrng” of the telephone. Of course you can overlook the jingling and wait for it to stop or to take a recorded message. However, if you are extremely curious - as I am - you rush to answer it.
There’s lots of football ahead of us
By Clausie Smith
September 4, 2008
This is the weekend I’ve been waiting for - football season officially starts. Yes, I know the colleges opened last weekend, however, what I am talking about is the real game, high school and recreation football.
Labor Day evolves through the years
By Clausie Smith
August 28, 2008
Of all our holidays, Labor Day has probably changed the most over the decades. In fact, I wonder if the early proponents would recognize the event.
New Mexico town says, ‘Old West’
By Clausie Smith
August 14, 2008
Driving into Lincoln, N.M., is like returning in time to another century and, yes another world. No, Lincoln isn’t quite a ghost town - there are about 40 full-time residents - yet if you have a sense of history you can almost feel the presence of Pat Garrett, Billy the Kid and the others who played out a violent chapter in the settling of the West.
Woodlands good for entire metro area
By Clausie Smith
August 7, 2008
A sad chapter in Wyandotte County history will end later this month when The Woodlands officially shuts its doors. I, for one, hope that a last minute reprieve can be worked out, which will allow the 20-year-old track to continue operating.
How to tell if you’re over the hill
By Clausie Smith
July 31, 2008
If this were an advertising piece, it would start out with “back by popular demand.” Well, to be honest, maybe it should be “somewhat popular demand.” In response and suggestions, here are a few more ways to tell if you are “over the hill” or just edging toward the summit of life.
U.S. lacking in practicing patriotism
By Clausie Smith
July 24, 2008
Between Flag Day in June and the Fourth of July, there is a lot of patriotic fervor. Yet, as is the case with all holidays, after the day passes, the fervor diminishes. Personally, I believe that patriotism is something that needs to be practiced every day of the year!

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