Opinions

Body Kim and I kicked off June with something we hadn’t done in a long time – we traveled to the annual signature event, Symphony in the Flint Hills. The concert is always held...you guessed it...in the Flint Hills of Kansas.

Body It only took me 48 years into my newspaper career to finally visit the historic home of legendary Emporia Gazette editor William Allen White. My visit to Red Rocks – the name White gave his home in Emporia – finally happened this past weekend.

Body Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good over-thecounter hearing aids for seniors on a budget? I’m not sure what to get or where to buy them.

Body TSnews HAYSVILLE – The second and final public meeting on the City of Haysville’s aquatic feasibility study will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

Body Dear Savvy Senior, Is it possible to collect Social Security benefits from my ex-spouse? We were married for 12 years but have been divorced for almost 20 years now.

Body I went to a big box on Saturday to buy three items: a USB flash drive, a bottle of Sprite and a bag of Twin Snakes gummies. Finding the items took mere seconds.

Body A long holiday weekend for Kim and I meant lots of driving around Wichita as we tackled events, errands and even a little work. In general, I don’t mind driving in Wichita.

Body Random Thoughts It takes a lot of work to put out our little newspaper every week. I should not say “little.” With our Salute to Seniors special keepsake inserted into this week’s paper, we’re delivering a three-section, 48-page paper, plus inserts.

Body How about it? Does anyone else out there still remember COVID? If you're like me, the answer is a firm “No, we haven't forgotten. But we would like to.

Body Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover physical therapy, and if so, how much coverage do they provide? My 66-year-old husband was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will need ongoing physical therapy to help keep him moving.