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Lois Carlson
More fair memories
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Last week, I shared some of my memories of the Kansas State Fair as it related primarily to 4-H. This week, I want to take a look at the rest of the State Fair. For years, there were two big … more
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Bobby Neal Winters
Civilization is coming to pieces
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Civilization is coming to pieces. There is a group of you who read that last sentence and said, “Yeah, so what else is new?” And I get it, people say this all the time.  … more
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J.T. Knoll
A place to call home
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“Hey, Buddy. Glad you came. It’s more fun watching the Chiefs with a friend.” “Thanks for inviting me. I feel the same.” “Say, I’ve been meaning to … more
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Sukoshi-Kitsune.
"I’m fun, fluffy … but not a fox!"
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*Writer's Note-This is a two part series of  the Japanese dogs my husband and I own, the Shiba and Akita, respectively.* Our dog, Sukoshi, has stolen my heart. He is a two-year-old Shiba … more
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J.T. Knoll
Tear up my contract
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What follows is a story by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore, about what he called a “really a big-time sting operation” that came to Pittsburg in the 1930s. — J.T.K. From … more
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Jim HenrySports Editor
Washburn captures showdown vs. UNK
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It a matchup of nationally ranked teams, No. 15 Washburn defeated No. 7 Nebraska-Kearney 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-15) last Friday night in an MIAA volleyball opener at Lee Arena in Topeka. Rachel … more
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Gas prices squeeze consumers
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"What's up with gas prices?" My 16-year-old son, who pays for his own gas, ran up the stairs very frustrated. He'd just spent $85 to fill his truck when he used to pay $65. Most Americans are feeling … more
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Kansas State Fair memories
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Back years ago when my sister and I were in 4-H we would sometimes hear the mention of the Kansas State Fair in Hutchison.  We never sent any exhibits to the state fair but one year, when my … more
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J.T. Knoll
Sinkhole synchronicity
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A couple of years back I corresponded by phone and email with Juliet Patterson, Associate Professor of English at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. She was in the process of writing a … more
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Bobby Neal Winters
The saga of Cowboy and Percy
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With the death of Obidiah, Jean and I have been between dogs.   We’ve never been intentional about dogs. We’ve always gone emotionally.  We’ve not planned; … more
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Jim HenrySports Editor
Parity arrives in MIAA
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We’re just two weeks into the MIAA football season, and only three teams are undefeated. Pittsburg State and Central Missouri are 2-0, and they clash at 1 p.m. Saturday in Warrensburg for … more
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Richard L. Baker
Setting the table for year-end markets
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"Will you set the table?" When my wife says this, I know I'm about to do a little work, but soon it will be time to eat. The market blues of August and September hopefully set the table for good … more
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Jay Byers, Deputy City Manager
Visiting another town
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Last week, my wife and I spent a long weekend in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Given my occupation, whenever I visit another city, I can’t help looking for interesting aspects that might be applied … more
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Local ties
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Throughout the years, I have learned that the most successful programs feature local speakers and/or topics.   People tend to relate more to speakers from the area or who know regional history. … more
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Lois Carlson
Cooking for one or two
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Perhaps you have heard and then again, maybe you haven’t heard of an organization called Family Community Education.   When the program first started back in the ‘30s and ‘40s, … more
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Hornets sting Bearcats
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Some long streaks came to an end Thursday night when No. 18 Emporia State knocked off No. 5 Northwest Missouri 33-13 at Bearcat Stadium in Maryville. The Hornets (2-0) beat the Bearcats (1-1) … more
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J.T. Knoll
Salvaging the past
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As I listened to Ben Haggard at Memorial Auditorium last Saturday night, I found myself reflecting on how lucky we are to have a venue with one of the largest stages in the state.   I also … more
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Bobby Neal Winters
NALM, the Real World, and Rejoice!
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Those of you who follow this space may have taken note of the fact that there hasn’t been a column on mowing this year.  This isn’t because I haven’t been mowing.  Indeed, … more
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Why is ‘Suits’ the show of the summer?
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I love television as much as I love music and movies. I am a 1980s kid, born and raised on MTV, “Alf,” and “Who Shot Jr?” Television, as a self-described “indoor … more
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J.T. Knoll
When dad comes to visit California
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Here’s another excerpt from Frank Jeler Jr.’s memoir. This one about his dad visiting him in California. — J.T.K. Throughout the 70’s and 80’s, my dad would come to … more
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