Opinions

Paul Rhodes | Publisher & Editor Call me crazy, but there are still work assignments at our newspaper group that I'll take off the news department's hands just about anytime. One of those assignments was up for grabs this past Monday evening down in Wellington.

From the Editor’s Files Before going to see “Barbie” this past weekend, I had heard that the recently released movie about America's favorite doll was filled with social commentary. Spoiler alert: It is.

Random Thoughts College sports, and specifically college football, are at it again. Teams are moving, breaking old conference ties, and chasing the money that live televised sports offers.

From the Editor’s Files Kansas lost a man of many hats last month with the passing of Roger Ringer, a former resident of this area who was still leaving his mark here even after he moved to the Medicine Lodge area 20some years ago. At his recent funeral, Roger was described as eclectic in his interests and his life.

Random Thoughts Being back in Kansas this week feels a bit strange after spending nearly a week in New York City. I went to New York City last week.

After a week of sand, surf and serious relaxation, Kim and I were ready Sunday morning to leave our resort on South Padre Island and wing our way back home to Kansas. Just one little problem...

A couple years back, I took myself to Kansas City on an extended weekend. No contact with my family there.

Ohhhhhh...to be 13 years old again and headed to the carnival at the Sedgwick County Fair! This was the second summer in a row for my grandson Felix to come to visit his grandpa in the middle of summer. Last year, he came to visit earlier in the month, right around the Fourth of July, as I was getting ready for the annual chore of delivering the Sedgwick County Fair Guide to our readers.