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Protecting the home from wasps

Body 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.

When should you harvest melons?

Body 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.
When the underside of a watermelon turns from green-white to yellow, it is ready to harvest. Metro Creative

Argosy Files

Body A lawn mower blade mangled Jerry Wiemeyer's foot when he was mowing the lawn at his home three miles east of Argonia. Dr.

Haysville Memories

Body A large crowd turned out for last Thursday's ribbon cutting and grand opening at the new Haysville Activity Center.

Star Files

Body Delton Joe King has been stationed for training at Fort Bliss, Texas in one of the three radar operator specialist schools in the United States. Don Riggs, Don Ewing, and Lawrence Erker were home Sunday from Fort Riley.

Wait on grapes in the garden

Body Extension Waiting for grapes to ripen takes patience because the color matures before the fruit, said Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini.
Wait on grapes in the garden
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