Clausie Smith
Clausie Smith is a contributing columnist and former publisher of The Chieftain and Sentinel.
Recent stories
- Secrets of salt
- May 16, 2012
- Yes, it is true; there is no reason to deny it. Since my earliest years I am a “salt lover.”
- Mothers shape our lives
- May 9, 2012
- Happy mothers’ day! Next Sunday is a day set aside to honor mothers and their role in shaping the youth of our nation.
- Suggestions for graduates
- May 2, 2012
- This is a busy and exciting time for many families. It is a time when a dream comes true and a son or daughter graduates from high school, college or profession school.
- Sport events stir spirit
- April 26, 2012
- If there is one statement that is true of people in the United States, as well as most other countries, it is that we love sports and they play a big role in our lives.
- Volunteerism on the rise
- April 11, 2012
- There are hundreds of “special weeks” observed annually and they all honor good causes. However, one of the most important will be April 15-April 21 which is set aside to recognize and honor volunteers.
- Chambers help growth
- March 28, 2012
- Both Bonner Springs and Basehor are fortunate to be served by Chambers of Commerce.
- A century of change
- March 21, 2012
- Wouldn’t it be interesting if a time machine existed and we could swap places with folks who lived a long time ago?
- Reaching the golden years
- March 7, 2012
- My late father-in-law used to quip that you had to be a decade older than your chronological age to reach the “golden years.”
- Pancakes bring fellowship
- February 29, 2012
- This Saturday, March 3, will be a very busy time for me and my fellow members of the Edwardsville Kiwanis Club.
- Girls make sport their own
- February 22, 2012
- Anyone who is a sports fan will quickly tell you that athletics have changed dramatically over the years. However, in my opinion, no game has changed as much as girls’ basketball.
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Point of View
The postal service is cutting back hours at some rural post offices. How often do you go to the post office?
“For my own personal use, I only go a couple times a year to mail gifts, usually around Christmas and family birthdays. At that time I usually buy a couple books of stamps that last for most of the year! For professional use, I go a couple times a month to check our PO Box.”
