Love of outdoors grows career
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PITTSBURG—When Jesse Gilmore was a little boy growing up in Overland Park, being outdoors was something his mother made him do. She was a Master Gardener, volunteering with the K-State Research …
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By Olive L. Sullivan/Morning Sun Staff
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7/16/22
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A lazy salad for a steamy day
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Summer heat calls for little exertion. It invites lazy days lounging under a canopy of shade with icy drinks clinking in perspiring glasses.
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By Lynda Balslev / news@morningsun.net
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7/13/22
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Unexpected career change leads to greater satisfaction
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After 27 years working at Mercy Hospital in Independence, Kansas, Joanne Smith thought she was there for the duration.
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By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist
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7/13/22
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Smart Breakfast Basics
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Have you ever heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Some mornings the snooze button might seem like a better idea than getting up to fix yourself or your family’s breakfast, but fight that urge!
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By Katherine Pinto, Wildcat Extension District
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7/9/22
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Librarian delivers joy of reading
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When Tori Glover was growing up on a farm near the tiny town of Howard, she was an unlikely choice for a future librarian. She had better things to do than read books.
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By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist
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7/9/22
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Transform your salad into a meal with layers
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A salad that calls itself a substantial meal is not a floppy affair.
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By Lynda Balslev / news@morningsun.net
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7/6/22
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Pittsburg celebrates Independence Day
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Photos from the Fourth of July, 2022, in Pittsburg, Kansas.
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7/5/22
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Biologist exchanges space dreams for earthy reality
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When Pat Silovsky (then Pat Terry) moved to Pittsburg from Kansas City in 1975, she was starting eighth grade, and she was a rabid space adventure fan.
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By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist
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7/2/22
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Get your hands dirty with these sticky, smoky ribs
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Nothing says summer more than a platter of ribs hot off the grill.
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By Lynda Balslev / news@morningsun.net
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6/29/22
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Peak helps with bike ride to support people with MS
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When Gina Peak was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, her first feeling was surprise, and maybe even a little relief.
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By Olive L. Sullivan / news@morningsun.net
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6/25/22
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Sail through the grilling season with a no-fail marinade
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Summer is all about grilling, which means everyone should have a go-to marinade up their sleeve for soaking and basting their favorite grillables.
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By Lynda Balslev / news@morningsun.net
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6/22/22
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Petting zoo in the park
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Photos from the Pittsburg Public Library's petting zoo event at Lincoln park on Friday, June 17.
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6/21/22
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Therapist combines passion for music with massage
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Massage therapist Kelli Passeri combines sound with touch for a powerful healing experience.
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By Olive L. Sullivan / news@morningsun.net
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6/18/22
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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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Special to the Morning Sun / news@morningsun.net
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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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