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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1972

Page

12

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.

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 Garten Sr John Williamson Shane Crawford Charles Harris Lynn Marsh Debra Putnam Carol Williamson Janet Marsh Leah Wood Joan Sargent Nancy Hagelberg Holli Gunther Margaret Harris Tok Happy Bluebells Kiddles Gretchen Strohmaier Pownal 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.

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.

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.

Burlington Norman Pellett University of Vermont Peilett

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