Comments
I stayed away from the online world for the most part this weekend and wouldn’t you know it, I had a bunch of first-time commenters whose comments had to be approved to get on the blog. So I think it would be worth your time, if you’re interested in the sixth grade sports thing especially, [...]
Sports as inspiration
Many people know that if a “you have to watch this” video shows up in my inbox, I’ll delete it. I’m an inspirational video grinch. But once in a while, I do find something worth forwarding so if you ever get that sort of email from me, you should know the video or story must [...]
Why no sixth grade sports?
After going through most of my first year as a junior high student’s father, I’ve noticed that Washington County, Linn and Hanover are possibly the only schools in the TVL/BVL who do not allow their sixth grade students to participate in sports. And I don’t know why. It is not a size thing necessarily, because [...]
Filings
A few changes in the political filings for spring election. Daryl Bott filed for election to USD 223 position 2 (south of Linn and Palmer area) but found out later that he was actually in the position 3 district (south of Greenleaf and Barnes area), which is not up for election. So that position is [...]
Budget crunch
A reader referred me to an interesting school consolidation story in the Topeka Capitol Journal about some efforts in the Santa Fe Trail district. Made me think that if USD 108 and USD 223 would have started consolidation talks regarding the DISTRICT (not necessarily talking about closing high schools) then we’d be looking at preserving [...]
Smoking ban
A statewide smoking ban was approved by the Senate recently and will now go to the House for their consideration. Here is a little info about the bill, as taken from the Kansas Jackass blog, which was taken from the Topeka Capitol-Journal: “The bill would prohibit smoking in bars, restaurants, workplaces and government buildings, and [...]
County Fair dates moved
The Washington County Fair has been moved so that a carnival can be re-incorporated into the event. The newly proposed (but not quite official) dates are July 14-18. This is a Tuesday through Saturday. A carnival would be on the fairgrounds on July 13-15, a Monday through Wednesday. This change was made so that the [...]
Trying not to get too involved in politics
I have an addictive personality and I fight it constantly with all of the things in which I’m interested. I’m trying to shy away from politics right now because I need a break. Unfortunately, the very, very early race for first district US Congressman (Jerry Moran’s current spot) is already hot and heavy and I’ve [...]
Wintry weather underway
I don’t rehearse these things, so forgive me for not knowing exactly what to say… Wintry weather in Washington County, KS
Reading weather
We didn’t get the 2-4 inches of snow that was in the forecast, but they’re still calling for an inch of slushy snow. This is the sort of weather that calls for staying at home a reading a book with a cup of hot cocoa at your side. What are you reading right now? (Besides [...]
