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There’s no better grammatical way to say this: it’s hot! During my wife’s grandfather’s later years, he used to begin many stories with, “I remember when I was a kid…”. Well, I’m gonna borrow that family favorite line to say I remember when I was a kid, it was hot during the summer.

Editor’s Note: This year, Publisher Paul Rhodes is spending his annual vacation after the Sedgwick County Fair in Alaska. Last year, he was in a similar environment – but with some distinct differences – in the mountains of Montana. Here’s a look back at that experience from a year ago.

Random Thoughts My son, Aaron, went with my to watch the parade at the start of the Sedgwick County Fair. The parade, held on July 8, happened to fall on his birthday.

From the Editor’s Files Editor’s note: This year, Publisher Paul Rhodes is spending his annual vacation after the Sedgwick County Fair in Alaska. Two years ago, he was in a much different environment on the beaches of South Padre Island.

Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, After my mom passed away, we discovered a few small accounts and an old insurance policy we didn’t know she still had. It made me wonder how often families uncover forgotten or unclaimed money like this after a parent dies.

Guest Column I have been asked a number of times whether I support the constitutional amendment to elect Kansas Supreme Court judges.

Paul Rhodes | Publisher & Editor Another Sedgwick County Fair is in the record books, and it was a great one. I know that for a fact because I was there the entire week last week – including the days leading up to the Fair before it started on Wednesday.

Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, I had a living will/ advance directive prepared about 10 years ago documenting my end-of-life medical wishes, but I’ve read that these documents are often ignored. What can you tell me about this? –Troubled Tina Dear Tina, Yes, unfortunately, that can happen.

Guest Column Father’s Day has a way of sneaking up and reminding me what really matters.

Paul Rhodes | Publisher & Editor A lot has changed for me over two decades. I’m talking specifically about my realtionship with fireworks.