Seed Native Kansas Grasses Advice for Seeding Timing
Kansas State University range management specialist warns seeding after recommended dates increases weed competition before seedlings establish and risks insufficient soil moisture. He urges landowners to consult local district conservationists for seeding mix ideas.
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Kansas State University
Kansas
Paul Ohlenbusch
Dear Ann column advice on a freeloading husband and a skunk problem
A reader Betty in Berkeley asks how to handle a man who freeloads and hints at marriage after moving in. Dear Ann advises packing his clothes, not his lunch, and highlights potential danger of domestic conflict. Black Day at Black Rock features a pet skunk Alfredo under the porch. advice suggests contacting the SPCA to rehome him safely.
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New Energy Label Changes in Appliances This Summer
Consumers should compare models by operation cost under the new federal labeling law coming this summer. The energy label will show yearly operating costs, potentially guiding buyers toward pricier but cheaper-to-run refrigerators. Only the purchaser can remove the label, a federal violation for others, signaling major industry changes.
Spice Cookbook and a Winter Apple Recipe Featured
Dear Frustrated asks for a cookbook about spices. The Spice Cookbook by Avanelle Day and Lillie Stuckey, 1964, is cited with a note of possible 1979 reprint. Also included is a Spicy Apples recipe using water, sugar, orange juice concentrate, cloves, cinnamon, apples, and optional rum served warm.
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Cecily Brownstone
Associated Press
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What a House Can Tell You About Its Occupants
Andy Lang’s house buying quiz explains age, construction quality, and maintenance clues. It covers termites, knotty lumber, drainage, finish work, and paint, with an emphasis on practical signs from the builder’s workmanship and materials.
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Andy Lang
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