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aacimwahki (Land of Stories)
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The Halloween candy had barely been consumed when every teacher at Lincoln School began the annual “Pilgrims coming to America” social studies unit (having just completed the Explorers …
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By Carol Ann Robb / Pittsburg Public Library
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11/1/23
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The Last Picture Show
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11/1/23
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Family’s ‘black sheep’ is on its own again
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DEAR ABBY: I have been having a hard time dealing with my family. We have never been close. My mother played favorites and never showed me any affection. My siblings followed suit, and I always felt …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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10/31/23
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A visit to Sleep Hollow
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It’s Halloween Week and the ghosts and goblins abound. It also reminds me of a special visit we made to a very historic town in New York state a few years. ago.
I …
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By Lois Carlson
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10/31/23
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Club Notes
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Tuesday, October 31
Pittsburg Noon Rotary
Pittsburg Noon Rotary meets at noon on Tuesdays at Via Christi Hospital. Ask a Rotarian or visit the group's Facebook …
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10/31/23
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Area Events
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Tuesday, October 31
Arma American Legion Bingo
Bingo has been cancelled for Tuesday, Oct. 31. It will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 7 with doors open at 5 p.m. and Bingo beginning …
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10/31/23
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Turkey Trot is back for 2nd year
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A local running group known as the Running Collective will host their 2nd Annual Pittsburg Turkey Trot 5K (3.1 miles) community run/walk. The event is chip-timed and …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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10/31/23
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A tear and a smile
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People of a certain age will remember what happened if you weren’t careful how you rolled the paper into an old Royal typewriter. Everything came out askew.
It’s the way …
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By J.T. Knoll
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10/28/23
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Mjolnir and Rough Cut Lumber
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We cannot learn until we are ready. When we are ready, learning comes proportionally with effort.
I am now into woodworking with hand tools. My favorite tool is the chisel. …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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10/28/23
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Friend hasn’t delivered promised craft project
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DEAR ABBY: I'm having an issue with my longtime best friend. We no longer live in the same state, but we talk several times a week and try to visit every year. We both love crafting, and two years …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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10/28/23
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Club Notes
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Saturday, October 28
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 …
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10/28/23
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Area Events
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Saturday, October 28
Arma Legion Trunk or Treat
The Arma American Legion Post will host a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. Hot dogs and treats will be provided. …
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10/28/23
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They say I should try meditation..but I don't want to be with my own thoughts
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I practice meditation almost every day of the week. I have a tablet that I keep beside my bed that plays either babbling brook, thunderstorm music, or maybe a New Age Chakra Medly to open up my …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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10/28/23
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Family has stuck together despite many differences
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DEAR ABBY: I am one of nine children who all still get along. One sibling belongs to a religious order. At least one (for sure) is not a Christian. One is a born-again Christian. One of us is gay and …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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10/27/23
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Put the Farro into a pilaf
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If you have ever prepared rice pilaf, chances are you've made it from a boxed mix -- the slim package filled with dried rice and a sachet of spices (with likely a sprinkling of other, less natural …
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By Lynda Balslev
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10/27/23
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Railroad disaster averted by mere minutes
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 27, 1923
Between 20 and 25 passengers on a J. & P. interurban car in route from Pittsburg to Columbus …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/27/23
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Club Notes
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Friday, October 27
Dinner at the Arma American Legion
The Arma American Legion, located at 512 E. Main, is open Friday nights serving good food and drinks. The kitchen opens …
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10/27/23
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Area Events
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Friday, October 27
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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10/27/23
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Thursday, October 26
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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10/26/23
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Club Notes
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Thursday, October 26
Al-Anon
Al-Anon meetings are now hybrid. The in-person gathering every Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal, 306 W. Euclid, can be …
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10/26/23
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