Opinions

Body 140 Years Ago The bell for the Methodist Church arrived on Thursday and was hung that afternoon. It may be heard for a long distance and will serve as a reminder to be on time.

Body 7 Years Ago A pair of Haysville projects are among 10 projects under consideration by WAMPO, the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Body From August 1953 Delton Joe King has been stationed for training at Fort Bliss, Texas, in one of the three radar operator specialist schools in the United States. Don Riggs, Don Ewing, and Lawrence Erker were home Sunday from Fort Riley.

Body From August 1948 Bonnie Johnson and Albert Lowe are attending the Junior Red Cross training center, which is being held this week at Camp Nik-Ka-Ga-Hah near Joplin, Mo. At a beautiful afternoon ceremony, Miss Verna Mercer and Mr.

Body From the Editor’s Files Another Sedgwick County Fair was in the books as of late Saturday night.

Body From the Editor’s Files It was quite the sentimental journey this past week as I looked back at literally dozens of columns I have written about county fairs in our area over the past three decades. For several years, I wrote about my relationship with county fairs.

Body Random Thoughts Generally speaking, Earth has one moon. I say “generally speaking,” because for about two months last year we did have a second one.

Body Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good golf gadgets that can help older golfers?

Body Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work at my job anymore, but I’ve read that getting disability benefits is very difficult.

Body The final edition of the Symphony in the Flint Hills took place last month in Chase County, bringing to an end a two-decade celebration of the best things in Kansas.