Opinion

Examining the features of a canoe vs. a kayak

Occasionally the discussion about which watercraft is the better one comes up between canoe versus kayak. There is no doubt that a lot of people are going to say that the kayak is the sexier craft and I would agree. However, in my opinion, the canoe is far more practical. I have paddled both types of boats and I still think that the canoe is the better choice if you are going to have only one boat.

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Pence distances himself from Trump as he eyes 2024 campaign

After Donald Trump was caught on video bragging about sexually assaulting women, Mike Pence stayed on his ticket. As the coronavirus ravaged the U.S., the then-vice president praised the administration’s response. And after a violent mob threatened his life during an attack on the U.S. Capitol, Pence rejected entreaties to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office.

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Wake up Leavenworth

To the editor: Wake up Leavenworth, we have serious problems that are overtaking our community. I attended the USD 453 school board meeting Monday night and was shocked at what occurred.

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‘Best of’ column gets major ink

Dear Amy: I want my two best friends to be in my bridal party, however, they both have multiple large tattoos on their arms, chest and back that I think are hideous. I adore my friends, but when I think of how their tattoos will look in my wedding photos, I cringe. Should I ask other friends to be bridesmaids instead? Or should I have them in the wedding and have their body art be a major distraction?

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