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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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Area Events
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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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Club Notes
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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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Spouse endures second loss after wife’s passing
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DEAR ABBY: I am trying to come to terms with the passing of my wife, "Charlotte," a month ago. Many old friends and family have been supportive. What hurts, in addition to my grief, is the silence …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/11/24
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Thursday, April 11
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 discount …
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4/11/24
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Club Notes
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Thursday, April 11
Pittsburg Noon Kiwanis
Pittsburg Noon Kiwanis will meet Thursday at noon at The Pitt Restaurant on North Broadway. If you are interested in …
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4/11/24
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Quarter-century marriage is an intimacy-free zone
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DEAR ABBY: I'm in a sexless 25-year marriage. It was not always this way, but any intimacy has been over for more than a decade. My wife's libido has waned, which I understand. What she does do is …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/10/24
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Wednesday, April 10
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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4/10/24
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Club Notes
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Wednesday, April 10
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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4/10/24
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Ready, Set, Library!
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It’s National Library Week. You know, that time of year when people flock to their local library, attend programs, shower the workers with good wishes, compliments, chocolate, and …
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Carol Ann Robb, Reference & Adult Services
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4/10/24
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Workplace tension builds after dustup with manager
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DEAR ABBY: I'm a soft-spoken person. I work in a medical laboratory, and I am finally speaking up for what I believe in (after years of social anxiety and depression). At the last meeting, when asked …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/9/24
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Tuesday, April 9
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 6:30 …
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4/9/24
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Tuesday, April 9
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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4/9/24
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Some of the many uses of baking soda
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Last week I shared with you one of the oldest companies in the United States, Arm and Hamer makers of one of the oldest and most economical workhorses in our homes. I know …
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By Lois Carlson
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4/9/24
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Pittsburg Beautiful picks April winners
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Beautiful announced the beginning of its 2024 award season. This year’s first recipients are Paul and Dorothy Thomas of 1010 South College and LimeLight …
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Staff Reports / [email protected]
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4/9/24
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Family dynamics add to sister’s anxiety issues
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DEAR ABBY: Five years ago, I was diagnosed with GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). It manifests itself with sudden outbursts of anger when I'm stressed, which is often. I have three sisters, two of …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/6/24
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Saturday, April 6
Ladies Crochet Group
Ladies Crochet Group meets on Saturday at 11:00 am at the Arma Public Library
AFG Neurographic Drawing w/Debbie …
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4/6/24
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