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Happy Jolabokaflod!
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Bibliophiles the world over would no doubt enjoy spending Christmas in Iceland (well, maybe not so much this year with a volcano spewing lava). Icelanders are a story-loving people so …
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By Carol Ann Robb, Pittsburg Public Library
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12/20/23
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Friends’ hearing issues lead to awkward outings
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DEAR ABBY: We live in a retirement community. Many of our friends have hearing loss that ranges from slight to profound. While most of them have the money to travel the globe, they don't invest in …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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12/19/23
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Club Notes
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Tuesday, December 19
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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12/19/23
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Area Events
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Tuesday, December 19
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 …
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12/19/23
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Spouse can no longer tolerate wife’s lifestyle
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DEAR ABBY: Is it normal to be disgusted by your wife's lack of concern about her appearance and her belongings? My wife drives a $50,000 car that never gets washed and is so filled with "stuff" that …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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12/16/23
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Ring a Bell; Be awake
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It is easy to get caught up in the big problems of the world and to be overwhelmed by it.
I’ve been reading a book entitled “To Govern the Globe,” by Alfred W. McCoy, who is a …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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12/16/23
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Time to call Paul Pt. 2
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A little after 8 a.m. on Wednesday the 6th Paul called to say his crew would be over around 9 to tackle my plumbing conundrum.
Paul arrived first, had a seat at my kitchen table, and we looked …
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By J.T. Knoll
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12/16/23
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Observe, Don't Absorb
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I have been going to a meditation and reiki teacher for several years now. She has guided me through a lot of hurt and suffering the last few years. One thing that she has taught me is …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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12/16/23
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Club Notes
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Saturday, December 16
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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12/16/23
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Saturday, December 16
AFG Diamond Painting Christmas Ornaments w/ Sarah Prince
In this Art Forms Gallery workshop, we will take resin ornaments and decorate them with …
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12/16/23
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Fishing pal turns out to be the bigger catch
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DEAR ABBY: I have been involved with a man I met online. We texted and talked for months before we met. He told me he had a lady friend he goes fishing with. He said she was just a friend. On our …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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12/15/23
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Invite this dessert to your next dinner party
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A snow-white pavlova billowing with swirls of cream and juicy berries is a dessert worthy of a holiday dinner and an entertainer's dream. Pavlovas are refined, yet more-ish, dramatic yet light, and a …
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By Lynda Balslev
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12/15/23
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Friday, December 15
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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12/15/23
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Friday, December 15
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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12/15/23
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Alzheimer’s research needs volunteers for treatments
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DEAR ABBY: After decades of research, I'm thrilled with the recent major progress being made in treatments for people who already have symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. I'm hoping that, one day, we …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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12/14/23
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Thursday, December 14
USD 248 — Girard BoE Meeting
Girard Board of Education will meet at the Board of Education Office in Girard at 5:30 p.m. every second Thursday of …
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12/14/23
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Thursday, December 14
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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12/14/23
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Romance blossoms within blended “family”
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DEAR ABBY: I have been dating my boyfriend, "George," for 17 years following our divorces. I have three grown children. He has four -- two of whom are still at home. We have never lived together.
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By Abigail Van Buren
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12/13/23
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Baking Spirits Bright
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Some of my most vivid memories of Christmas Day are sitting around my grandparent’s table, loaded with turkey, ham, mashed and sweet potatoes, dressing, green beans and corn (part of their …
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By Carol Ann Robb
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12/13/23
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Wednesday, December 13
SEK Interlocal #637
Southeast Kansas Interlocal #637 will hold its regular board meeting at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at The …
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12/13/23
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