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Back to School Safety

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It won’t be long before school is back in session, buses return to their routes to pick up and drop off students, and young drivers dash out the door for class in the morning. To help keep kids safe, remember: 1.

Space weather could impact work on U.S. Farms

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If you think the odds of being negatively affected by an event that happens every 11 years are long, just think about one that happens every 100 to 200 years. For farmers using GPS technology – and there are a lot of them – those probabilities are becoming a lot more likely, according to officials at Kansas State University and the University of Minnesota.

Common wasp causes little damage to landscapes

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They may look brilliant to the human eye, but cicada killer wasps are certainly no ally to the sixlegged, three-eyed insect whose steady buzz can be heard on most summer nights in Kansas. Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said it is common for cicada killer wasps to build nests in lawn and garden areas around the home.

Odds and Ends

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Loose bear delays flight An Iraqi Airways flight last Friday in Abu Dhabi was delayed “over an hour due to a bear in the cargo,” according to CNN.com. The bear cub was being transported from Baghdad to Dubai by plane when it escaped from its crate and began roaming the cargo hold.

Keep hot foods hot, and cold foods cold

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As school resumes, so does packing kids’ lunches. Following food safety procedures is essential for parents in helping to prevent foodborne illness, said Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee.
When packing school lunches, keep hot and cold items separate.

Star Files

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From August 1906 Conway Springs has many things of which the people may justly boast. The beautiful trees that line the streets of the city, the character and nature of the soil, the quality and quantity of water in the wells, its site, like Jerusalem, “beautiful for situation”, all these elements of strength and magnetism.

Haysville Memories

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6 Years Ago The 37th annual Haysville citywide garage sales are here. Thousands of people will descend upon the city Saturday and Sunday, looking for good deals, rare items, and odd ends.

Argosy Files

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From 1973 White's Upholstery has moved to a new location in part of the old Horton's building on main street. The north half of the building is occupied by McNeil's Pattern Shop with White in the south half.
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