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ARGONIA – A free pool party for students in the USD 359 school district is set for Friday night. The back-to-school party will run 6:30-8:30 p.m., and is for students enrolled in Argonia schools and their families.

HAYSVILLE – The 23rd annual Haysville Chamber of Commerce scholarship golf tournament will take place at the end of this month. The tournament will be played on Tuesday, Aug.

Quickstep, Australia’s largest independent aerospace composite manufacturer, has selected the Wichita region as its preferred location for its first United States engineering and manufacturing facility.

HAYSVILLE – There is an open position on the board of directors for the Haysville Community Library. Interested parties can find a link to the application on the library's website, www.haysvillecommunitylibrary.

GODDARD – Renovations have started at the Goddard Community Center. The building, which was constructed in 1936, is undergoing major renovations that include bathroom updates and changes in the kitchen.

As the temperatures climb into the 90s and above, most trees require more water, but more water means more costs. Kansas State horticulture expert Ward Upham says modifying soaker hoses can help homeowners save a few dollars.

Extension When it comes to helping their children achieve academic success, it sure doesn’t hurt if parents remember how to multiply fractions and diagram sentences.

A common problem many homeowners face is wasps taking up residence in their walls. Kansas State University entomologist Raymond Cloyd says, however, that not all wasps are harmful.

Extension Safety on the farm is always important, but especially when working with large equipment and implements. Taking simple precautionary steps could save a life.

Extension Harvesting melons at the perfect time is crucial to the best eating experience. Melons will have the highest sugar content if allowed to ripen fully on the vine, Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said.