Clausie Smith
Recent stories
- Appreciation a ‘must do’ on holiday
- July 3, 2008
- What are your plans for the Fourth of July weekend?
- White Sands something to marvel
- June 26, 2008
- Recently while touring in New Mexico, we stopped at the Sunspot National Solar Observatory, which is a unique and worthwhile experience. What is different is that tourists are allowed to roam around the area and actually see scientists at work. You can get a live look at the flames of the sun, which is truly an awesome view.
- Drama filled 1880 GOP convention
- June 19, 2008
- Every four years, the United States becomes enthralled with the ongoing battle to earn party nominations for president. While this year’s contest for the Democratic nomination is unique, it certainly isn’t the most explosive or bitter. There have been many other fights over the years, and at least one ended in tragedy.
- Father set wonderful example for son
- June 11, 2008
- There probably won’t be the huge crowds in the malls this week and tables will be available at restaurants.
- Reasons to stick close to home
- June 5, 2008
- It would appear that this is going to be a tough summer when it comes to travel. With gasoline prices hovering close to $4 per gallon, I believe that people will think twice before taking a trip. What all this comes down to is the $1 billion-plus tourism industry is going to take a hit.
- Happy Birthday to the Chieftain
- May 29, 2008
- Maybe it’s time to sing “Happy Birthday” to the Chieftain, although it is belated and hard to pin down the exact date. The Chieftain newspaper is either 112 years old, 110 years old or 106 years old, depending on the date that you favor.
- Making a pitch for different Orioles
- May 22, 2008
- As far as Jean was concerned, it was a tremendous day. When I got home in the late afternoon, she pointed out that she had “hit the jackpot.”
- Carlsbad Caverns trek worthwhile
- May 14, 2008
- Other than Bruce Wayne’s alter ego, Batman, relatively few people are fond of caves and bats.
- Garage sales not just a girl thing
- May 7, 2008
- You’d think that after living seven decades, I would know enough to keep my mouth shut.
- Today’s luncheon to mark end of era
- April 30, 2008
- It is hard for me to imagine but today the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Chamber of Commerce will be conducting its 20th annual luncheon to honor members of the Bonner Springs High School National Honor Society. The first event was held in 1989 and it remains a popular activity with adults and students alike.
