Opinions

Paul Rhodes | Publisher & Editor I read with great interest this past week a story about the famous (and infamous) Candle Club in Wichita, which was celebrating its 65th anniversary. I've only dined once at the Candle Club, which through all these years has thrived as a private club near the corner of 13th and Woodlawn on Wichita's east side.

The recent tornado that stretched from Greensburg to Plevna went right through the middle of our farm, missing our house and the farm shop by about a mile. The destruction of neighbors’ homes and loss of livestock is incredibly sad, but our entire community has rejoiced that no human lives were lost. Things can be replaced, people can’t.

Random Thoughts Having nieces and nephews several years younger than my adult children gives me an opportunity to relive the joys and sorrows of having little ones, without having to go back to that life 24/7. Fortunately, the stories that are shared about the littles in our family are far and away positive, happy ones.

I got a renewed appreciation for our own histories over the long Memorial Day weekend, and the importance of giving others a chance to share that history. The holiday weekend marked my 50-year high school reunion, which was a big deal full of visits with old classmates, shared stories that were both funny and touching, and a chance to collectively catch our breath over how fast time flies.

Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any services that offer gravesite cleaning and care? I recently visited my parent’s cemetery gravesite over Memorial Day weekend and found that their headstones were overtaken by weeds and moss and need to be cleaned. I live in a different state and can’t get back very often. Who can I call on to help me with this?

To the editor, Dixie Brewster appears to no longer be the girls’ basketball coach at Argonia High School. After 19 years of endless effort and service to USD 359, her contract was not renewed.

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Dear Savvy Senior, What kinds of legal documents do I need to help my family take care of me in my elder years? I would like to get my affairs in order but could use some help. Approaching 80 Dear Approaching, All adults, especially an older adult like yourself, should have at least five legal documents to protect yourself and your family.

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Dear Savvy Senior, What websites or apps can you recommend to help older people find employment opportunities? I’m 60 and have been out of work for nearly a year now and need some help. Seeking Employment Dear Seeking, To help you find employment, there are a number of job-search websites and apps specifically tailored to older workers seeking full-time, parttime or remote positions.