Opinion

GUEST COLUMN, Shannon Francis, 125th District Representative

My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and families of those involved in a deadly disaster caused by the dirt storm Friday afternoon on I-70 between Goodland and Colby. More than 71 vehicles were involved and at least eight people died in the crash.

The Kansas Highway Patrol has set up a phone number for family members searching for loved ones who were involved in the crash, which is 785-827-4437.

I extend my deepest gratitude to the local first responders, law enforcement, KHP, KDOT, and many others who have been tirelessly working during this disaster. Interstate 70 remained closed on Saturday afternoon as crews continued their investigation and cleanup of the crash.

L&T Publisher Earl Watt

From the election of 1800 until 1824, one party controlled the presidency. History shows us that the Federalist Party was rendering itself extinct, but no one really notices until it’s too late that a party is no longer relevant.

Thomas Jefferson was an anti-federalist, or what they called a Democratic Republican. He favored state’s rights over federal authority and established a pattern of limited government while also looking out for the interests of the working class. He  often stated that the merchant class cannot prosper while the farming class suffered. In other words, the producer and the seller have to have an equal stake in prosperity. Jefferson was also not a fan of urban centers.

THE POSTSCRIPT, Carrie Classon

My friend Wally and I have a fractious relationship. This is no secret.

Wally has said he thinks optimistic people like me are self-deluded, always looking for reasons to be happy when there is a lot to worry about and not much to celebrate.

Wally used the metaphor of a tornado. He said that people like me would be down in the storm shelter — right beside him — but would ignore the destruction the tornado left behind.

SAINTS PERSPECTIVE, SCCC President Brad Bennett

Last weekend, Seward County Community College celebrated our 55th annual Homecoming. Leading up to men’s and women’s basketball and Saints baseball games on Friday and Saturday, our campus was alive with energy. Students enjoyed special activities and refreshments, the public joined to hear speakers and cheer on the talent show, and, of course, the athletic competitions.