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Body 7 Years Ago For the first time, the Haysville Saddle Club will present a PRCA-sanctioned, professional rodeo. The rodeo is scheduled for May 4 and 5, and more than 3,000 people have already used Facebook to express an interest in attending.

Body From April 1940 The senior play “Dottie and Daffy,” which was presented at the high school last Friday night, was one of the best plays that has been given here for a number of years. Grace Handy and Donna Belle Crawford coached the play.

Body Insight I drove my kids to school one morning last week. As we drove to town, we passed a farm pond that had the remains of a homemade hockey rink pulled onto the wheat surrounding the pond.

Body Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about reverse mortgages? When my husband passed away last year my income dropped almost in half, and I’ve been struggling to keep up with my monthly living expenses.

Body Paul Rhodes | Publisher & Editor As I sat having lunch with my brother Bruce at a family funeral on Saturday, he popped the question that I had kind of anticipated he might ask: “Was it worth it?”

Body Claude Allen of Haysville passed away on Feb. 27, 2025, at the age of 91.Claude was born on July 4, 1933, in Southwest City, Mo. He was the sixth of 12 children born to James “Jim” and Edrie Allen. Shortly after his 18th birthday, Claude was drafted into the United States Army.

Body This week feels like spring, and it's wonderful. Enjoy it as much as you can while keeping in mind that it is still February, at least for a couple of more days.

Body Editor's note: While publisher Paul Rhodes is on vacation, please enjoy this column from 10 years ago. It was written after he was recovering from his first heart attack, and focusing on healthy meal preparations.

Body Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance dog could help make his life a little easier.

Body Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My earned income stopped when I retired last March, so I’m wondering if I need to file a tax return this year.