Couple’s ancient divorce is still a sore subject
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DEAR ABBY: My parents have been divorced for 30 years. It was an unpleasant divorce because Dad had an affair with a woman he worked with and married her soon after. Mom was devastated. She and Dad …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/20/24
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Saturday, April 20
AFG Bloominí Glass Flowers w/Dianne Miller
Using glass powders and water, participants will create a slurry in various colors and design a glass …
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4/20/24
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Club Notes
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Saturday, April 20
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 print …
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4/20/24
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NALM and changing times
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We come to April and the season for mowing has begun.
Well, it has kind’ve/sort’ve begun. The sun is up higher in the sky. It’s getting warmer. Saint Patrick’s Day …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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4/20/24
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See You in the Summer
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This will be my last article until after school gets out. I am feeling a little overwhelmed and having a few health issues. My mental and physical health is my top priority right …
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By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net
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4/20/24
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Try a little kindness
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“Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.” - Confucius
And old friend and high school classmate from the Republic of Frontenac called me on Monday, concerned that I was okay.
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By J.T. Knoll
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4/20/24
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Wedding planning shifts to a cousin’s appearance
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DEAR ABBY: I have a 25-year-old niece, "Meadow," who embraces the hippie lifestyle. She's kind and sweet and loves everyone. She has also opposed "the Establishment." She's heavily tattooed and has …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/19/24
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Spring into spring with a roll
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Thai- and Vietnamese-style spring rolls (the fresh ones that are wrapped in rice paper and not fried) are healthy treats that are fun to eat. Bursting with crunchy, juicy, raw vegetables, leafy herbs …
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By Lynda Balslev
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4/19/24
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Woman believes mother is playing favorites
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DEAR ABBY: I am on a limited income. My younger sister, "Tara," is a medical professional with disposable income she spends on frivolous things. I have one son, age 13; she has three children, ages …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/18/24
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Thursday, April 18
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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4/18/24
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Thursday, April 18
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Offering the opportunity for caregivers to engage and support each other throughout their journey. Gatherings will take …
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4/18/24
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The Joy of Working Pt. 6
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This is the last installment of Margaret Shaw Forsyth’s adventures in radio in the 1950s. — J.T.K.
You can’t please everybody. With the first days of December, we began …
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By J.T. Knoll
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4/18/24
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Romance between relatives upsets pair’s close friends
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DEAR ABBY: My husband's best friend, "Kevin," lost his wife three years ago. He's currently in a relationship with his niece (his deceased brother's daughter). Kevin is in his 60s; she's in her 50s. …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/17/24
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Wednesday, April 17
GPL Teen Time
The Girard Public Library will be hosting a teen night for grades 6th through 12th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Attendees will …
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4/17/24
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Wednesday, April 17
Blanket Brigade
Join the Blanket Brigade in making quilts for those in need. The Brigade meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the …
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4/17/24
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Teachers, Students, Poets
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Many people look back at their high school days, fondly recalling that one special teacher who had a profound influence on their life and career choice. I’m not one of them. The only one …
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By Carol Ann Robb, Reference & Adult Services
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4/17/24
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Generous gift isn’t enough for mom who asked for more
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DEAR ABBY: I'm a professional, well-educated adult who moved back home because of concerns about my father's health as well as having landed a much better job. As an extra perk, I've been able to …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/16/24
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Tuesday, April 16
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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4/16/24
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Tuesday, April 16
Pittsburg Noon Rotary
Pittsburg Noon Rotary meets at noon on Tuesdays at Via Christi Hospital. Ask a Rotarian or visit the group's Facebook page, …
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4/16/24
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Boyfriend’s contact with exes raise frestodors
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DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have dated for seven months. We have a good relationship in terms of compatibility. We are both Christian and educated, and we have good professions. We are fun-loving …
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By Abigail Van Buren
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4/13/24
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