County Youth Notes Field Day 4-H Winners
County Extension Agent William C Snow reports Bennington County 4 H Field Day achievements with a diverse crafts exhibit and many blue ribbon winners. Top placers include Kenneth Harris Pamela Askew Lori Snow Sue Williamson Denise Putnam Princess Crawford John Williamson Shane Crawford Charles Harris Lynn Marsh Debra Putnam Carol Williamson Janet Marsh Gretchen Strohmaier Keith Bishop Shufisbury Melvin Lawrence Charles Leach Bill Wicks Eleanor Johnson Phyllis Mason Mack Mason and club honors Nimble Thimbles and Happy Bluebells.
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William C
Snow County
UVM
Bennington County
Waa
Ers
Crafts Jr
Kenneth Harris
Pamela Askew
Lori Snow
Crafts Sr
Sue Williamson
Denise Putnam
Princess Crawford
John Marra
Crafts
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John Williamson
Shane Crawford
Charles Harris
Lynn Marsh
Debra Putnam
Carol Williamson
Janet Marsh
Leah Wood
Joan Sargent
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Holli Gunther
Margaret Harris
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Gretchen Strohmaier
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Keith Bishop
Shufisbury
Melvin Lawrence
Charles Leach
Bill Wicks
Eleanor Johnson
Phyllis Mason
Mack Mason
Beware of food poisoning at picnics and how to avoid it
Extension dairy bacteriologist Dr Henry Atherton warns picnic foods high in protein and moisture like milk eggs meat and poultry attract disease producing bacteria. Keep foods hot above 140 F or cold below 45 F during transport and at meals. Use insulated containers and cold packs for travel and refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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Henry Atherton
University of Vermont Extension Dairy
When the flower garden disappoints
Garden notes from Dr. Normane Pellett of UVM Extension detail why roses lilacs peonies and other flowers may fail to bloom. Factors include sun exposure soil drainage vigor pruning root damage late freezes and light pollution. Advice covers pruning timing fertilization and dividing crowded plants to encourage flowering.
Campground Clippings and Market Pressures Mix for Campers
Vermont Extension economist Malcolm Bevins warns campers face choices from European trips to year round schooling and motel competition. He notes low fares to Europe and modular homes as rivals, but believes well run family camps will thrive as operators adapt to shifting demand and weekday attendance.
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Burlington — Vermont
Malcolm I. Bevins
University of Vermont
Bevins
Europe
Longer life for cut flowers in Vermont tips
Burlington horticulture expert Dr. Norman Pellett advises cutting flowers in early morning or evening to reduce water loss. Use a slanted cut with a sharp knife, place immediately in water, and refrigerate to prolong life. Clean containers prevent decay from micro-organisms. trim stems after a few days to renew uptake. Avoid sun and drafts for best results.
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Burlington
Norman Pellett
University of Vermont
Peilett
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