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PT, perseverance and play
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Four months ago, I wrote about my rotator cuff surgery and some difficulties I had the following couple of weeks, including my bout with sleep deprivation and going ‘itch crazy.’
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By J.T. Knoll
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7/13/24
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Compass and Straightedge, Chisel and Saw
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Working with hand tools has deepened my understanding of mathematics in some surprising ways. Let me take some time to explain.
I know how to cut grooves and dados with hand tools …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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7/13/24
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Taking the Scenic Route
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Lately, the hubster and I have been taking scenic cruises around the area in his new Jeep after he gets off work. These little drives usually happen on a Friday night. The top down and the wind in my …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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7/13/24
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Overeaters anonymous is still doing the hard work
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DEAR ABBY: I recently watched a video of the founder of Overeaters Anonymous, Rozanne S., telling the story of founding the program and her own struggles with food. In it, she mentioned that your …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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7/12/24
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Area Events
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Friday, July 12
Pittsburg Parks and Rec Senior Bingo
Don’t miss the opportunity for fun and win at Bingo. Cost is 50 cents per meeting + 25 cents per card. Starts at 1 …
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7/12/24
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Club Notes
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For times and locations, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Any day of the month at the Knights of …
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7/12/24
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A grainy side without the grains
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Invite this side dish to your next barbecue. Your vegetarian friends will thank you (and so will anyone else looking for a delicious way to enjoy their vegetables). The star of this recipe is …
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By Lynda Balslev
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7/12/24
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Mystery of missing undies leaves hostess embarrassed
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DEAR ABBY: We invited a couple for a short visit to our remote country cabin. Afterward, I discovered a pair of pink panties lying on the road in front of our mailbox. When I picked them up with a …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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7/11/24
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Woman’s handsy male friends thumb their noses at fiancé
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DEAR ABBY: My fiancee has a number of male friends she has known for years. One of them stops off at her work, brings food and gifts, and may go out with her after hours. Another called her one …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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7/10/24
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Area Events
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Wednesday, July 10
Girard Public Library
GPL Young Adult Summer Program @ 10:00 am
“Grab & Go” Summer Meal Program @ 11:30 am - 12:30 …
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7/10/24
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Club Notes
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Everyday
Alcoholics Anonymous
Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For times and locations, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Any day of the month at the Knights of …
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7/10/24
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SING ALONG WITH JT & DON
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Our summer reading theme is “Adventure Begins @ PPL” but this Sunday, July 14th, we’re changing it to “Singing Begins @ PPL”. Yes, JT Knoll and Don Viney are …
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Carol Ann Robb, Reference & Adult Services
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7/10/24
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Woman believes sister has stepped over boundaries
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DEAR ABBY: My sister has bullied and controlled me most of my life. She has said many very unkind things, and I have reached a place in my life where I need peace and distance from her. Because of …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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7/9/24
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Area Events
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Tuesday, July 9
Arma Public Library
Lap Ghan Ladies @ 11 a.m., Arma Public Library
Silver Sneakers meets at the Arma Public Library every Monday thru …
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7/9/24
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Club Notes
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Everyday
Alcoholics Anonymous
Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For times and locations, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Any day of the month at the Knights of …
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7/9/24
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The real Music Man
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You know, it is interesting how so many things from our childhood and growing up years seem like yesterday. Time passes so quickly and seemingly so the older we get. …
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By Lois Carlson
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7/9/24
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Father and son reconnect but they’ve yet to ‘connect’
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DEAR ABBY: My husband of two years was estranged from his children after a nasty divorce. He reconnected with his son "Mack" four years ago and has made every effort to show him he's a good man and …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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7/6/24
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Of Worms and Men
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After a long, wet spring, summer is here. We are living in the cleansing rays of the unrelenting Kansas sun. It sees all; it knows all.
It burns all.
I was taking my walk the …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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7/6/24
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The Phenomenon of “Inside Out 2”
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There were many months that the movie box office was dystopian and dismal. There were many articles and YouTube videos made about the death of the movie going experience.
Then came “Inside …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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7/6/24
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Area Events
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Saturday, July 6
Music on the Lake
This music series is organized by Friends of Crawford State Park, with all tips going to the performer. Attendees are encouraged to bring …
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7/6/24
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