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Woman believes mother is playing favorites
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DEAR ABBY: I am on a limited income. My younger sister, "Tara," is a medical professional with disposable income she spends on frivolous things. I have one son, age 13; she has three children, ages …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/18/24
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Thursday, April 18
Yoga with Mona
Eclectic Soul Studio has Yoga sessions from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the studio. Sessions are $10 a piece and …
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4/18/24
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Club Notes
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Thursday, April 18
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Offering the opportunity for caregivers to engage and support each other throughout their journey. Gatherings will take …
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4/18/24
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Romance between relatives upsets pair’s close friends
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DEAR ABBY: My husband's best friend, "Kevin," lost his wife three years ago. He's currently in a relationship with his niece (his deceased brother's daughter). Kevin is in his 60s; she's in her 50s. …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/17/24
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Wednesday, April 17
GPL Teen Time
The Girard Public Library will be hosting a teen night for grades 6th through 12th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Attendees will …
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4/17/24
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Wednesday, April 17
Blanket Brigade
Join the Blanket Brigade in making quilts for those in need. The Brigade meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the …
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4/17/24
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Teachers, Students, Poets
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Many people look back at their high school days, fondly recalling that one special teacher who had a profound influence on their life and career choice. I’m not one of them. The only one …
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By Carol Ann Robb, Reference & Adult Services
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4/17/24
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Generous gift isn’t enough for mom who asked for more
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DEAR ABBY: I'm a professional, well-educated adult who moved back home because of concerns about my father's health as well as having landed a much better job. As an extra perk, I've been able to …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/16/24
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Tuesday, April 16
Arma American Legion Bingo
Every Tuesday the Arma American Legion will have bingo at 512 E. Main Street in Arma. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at …
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4/16/24
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Tuesday, April 16
Pittsburg Noon Rotary
Pittsburg Noon Rotary meets at noon on Tuesdays at Via Christi Hospital. Ask a Rotarian or visit the group's Facebook page, …
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4/16/24
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Boyfriend’s contact with exes raise frestodors
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DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have dated for seven months. We have a good relationship in terms of compatibility. We are both Christian and educated, and we have good professions. We are fun-loving …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/13/24
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Friday, April 12
Talking Heads Discussion Group
The Talking Heads discussion group will meet at 9 a.m. every Friday morning at the Pittsburg Public Library at the corner of …
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4/13/24
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Saturday, April 13
Audio-Reader Pittsburg
Audio-Reader Pittsburg meets from 2 to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday at the Homer Cole Center to read to the visually impaired and print …
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4/13/24
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Something God Knows
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My formal education is in the topology of 3-manifolds. You don’t need to know what any of that is, but let’s just say that I spent a lot of my time seeing things in my head and a lot more …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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4/13/24
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April is the Cruelest Month
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April, as poet T. S. Eliot wrote, is the cruelest month. For teachers, it is the storm before the calm. April, in the education world, is filled with tests, field trips, and few breaks. It is the …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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4/13/24
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This is your song
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“My gift is my song, and this one’s for you.” — Elton John / Bernie Taupin
Last week, as Linda and I watched Elton John and Bernie Taupin receive the Library of Congress …
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By J.T. Knoll
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4/13/24
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New mother refuses to let her grandma hold the baby
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DEAR ABBY: My oldest daughter, "Kate," is 22. Her baby is now 6 months old. She is the first grandchild and great-grandchild. Kate refuses to allow my mom to hold her baby. My mom has held the baby a …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/12/24
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Friday, April 12
Talking Heads Discussion Group
The Talking Heads discussion group will meet at 9 a.m. every Friday morning at the Pittsburg Public Library at the corner of …
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4/12/24
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Saturday, April 13
Audio-Reader Pittsburg
Audio-Reader Pittsburg meets from 2 to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday at the Homer Cole Center to read to the visually impaired and print …
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4/12/24
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Shining the light on chicken
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Chicken has every right to be exciting. The humble bird is often dismissed, considered boring or too quick to dry out when cooked. Well, think again. Chicken is uncomplicated, reliable and an …
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By Lynda Balslev
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4/12/24
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