August 2022

ROYAL STARS

By GEORGIA NICOLS Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Libra.

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BBB: Hanging onto your wallet while tumbling through the State Fair

Courtesy of the Better Business Bureau The 2022 Kansas State Fair is expected to rebound from the pandemic slump, with anticipated attendance this year of more than 325,000. From September 9-18, Hutchinson will host visitors looking for midway thrills, concert excitement and exhibition discoveries. Your Better Business Bureau (BBB) has some advice for fairgoers who are interested in keeping their financial footing amidst the dizzying rides and fluttering tummies that are a part of any fun fair experience.

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Public meetings in western Kansas to inform public of water supply lead and copper rule implementation

Courtesy of the KDHE The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is holding public meetings to help communities and public water supply systems learn about the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). Under the LCRR, public water supply systems are required to prepare and maintain an inventory of service line materials.

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Fall lawn care tips

Andrea Burns Ford County Extension Agent Everyone’s lawns might need a little TLC right now as we are experiencing some drought stress, weed pressure and chinch bug damage. Core aerating and overseeding are two ways you can help prepare your lawn for next Spring.

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