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Summer Kicks
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Photos from the Summer Kicks Jazz Band performance on Monday at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts as part of the Pittsburg Festival of the Arts.
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6/15/22
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Carrots rule!
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Carrots are the boss of this salad. Available year-round, carrots are a salad staple, and their flavor varies depending on the season.
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By Lynda Balslev / news@morningsun.net
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6/15/22
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Big Iron Overland Rally
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Off-road camping event returns to Big Brutus for 2nd year
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6/14/22
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Couple to celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
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A 70-year anniversary celebration is planned to honor Harold and Joanne Shideler. The family will gather for church Sunday, June 19, followed by a lunch prepared by the family.
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6/9/22
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A salsa dance in your mouth
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Salsa is much more than a spicy red or green sauce for swiping a chip through. Take a cue from the Latin dance that shares the same name.
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By Lynda Balslev / news@morningsun.net
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6/8/22
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Pittsburg Beautiful announces June winners
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Pittsburg Beautiful is proud to announce the winners for June. These locations include 711 Normal St., 2702 S. Taylor, and 212 S. Broadway.
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6/7/22
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Helping comes naturally
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When Jerri Moore found out her boyfriend, Kevin Washington, needed dialysis, she wanted to learn more about how to take care of him. So she became a dialysis technician, and now is planning on nursing school.
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By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist
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6/4/22
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Rediscovering the Jefferson Highway
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The Jefferson Highway Association has been having its annual conference in town this week, with more activities planned for Saturday.
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By Jonathan Riley / jriley@morningsun.net
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6/4/22
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A food and sore muscle memory
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I swore I was going to eat a little less meat. I guess I shouldn't swear. A spontaneous invitation to visit friends in the Tetons threw a wrench into my plans.
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By Lynda Balslev / news@morningsun.net
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6/1/22
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YMCA Academy of Dance presents ‘WORK’
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Photos from the YMCA Academy of Dance's performance of "WORK" at Memorial Auditorium in Pittsburg on Saturday, May 28.
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5/31/22
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Life experience translates into training excellence
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Growing up with people suffering from mental illness is never easy, but professional animal trainer Amelia Wheeler’s experiences with her schizophrenic mother helped her develop a sensitivity and empathy that she uses every day in her work with animals.
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By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist
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5/28/22
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Give yourself a salad break
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When the weather is hot and cooking is out of the question, or if you've been overindulging in meaty protein since the onset of grilling season, a simple salad presents a welcome break.
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By Lynda Balslev / news@morningsun.net
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5/25/22
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Ballet Spring Showcase
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Photos from Pittsburg Ballet’s Spring Showcase at Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, May 19.
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5/21/22
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A very green (and greedy) salad
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Tabbouleh is a bulgur salad; in fact, it's also a very green salad.
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By Lynda Balslev / news@morningsun.net
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5/18/22
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Graduation weekend
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Photos from the Pittsburg, Frontenac, St. Mary's Colgan, Northeast, and Girard High School graduations this weekend, as well as Pittsburg State University's commencement ceremonies.
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5/17/22
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Retired volunteer makes the most of her time
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Retired for 20 years from her job as an administrative assistant at First United Methodist Church in Pittsburg, Leann Webb has not slowed down much.
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By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist
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5/14/22
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Taming the sweet in the potato
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Hasselback potatoes never fail to get a "wow" at the dinner table.
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By Lynda Balslev / news@morningsun.net
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5/11/22
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Pittsburg Beautiful announces May winners
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Pittsburg Beautiful is proud to announce the winners for May.
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5/11/22
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Crop scout helps farmers do more
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Grain production is the fourth largest ag sector in the county, and provides a living for many of our neighbors. Crop scout Curtis Harris’ job is to help those neighbors do more, and do it better and more efficiently.
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By Olive L. Sullivan / news@morningsun.net
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5/10/22
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Demystifying the artichoke
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For many, the artichoke is confounding. While considered a delicacy in Mediterranean and Californian cuisine, for the uninitiated, figuring out how to unearth its prized heart can be a mystery.
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By Lynda Balslev / news@morningsun.net
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5/4/22
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