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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1970
Page
13
County Agent's Report addresses changes over the year affecting Santa's trip. It critiques pollution fears, tree cutting, and energy use, warning of reduced real Christmas trees and rising regulation, while urging simple joys and a return to steady traditions.
A seven foot premium grade balsam fir was given to Gov. Deane C. Davis at the Vermont statehouse by the New Hampshire Vermont Christmas Tree Association. Grown by Galen Hutchison of Underhill, the tree topped the Vermont New Hampshire area contest and will grace the governor's home. Hutchison also presented a second tree for the governor's office. The piece notes Hutchison's awards and role with the association and places the Vermont competition in a national pattern for White House trees.
New 4 H clubs form in Bennington County with a Veterinary Science Club led by Dr. Kenneth Carlson D.V.M. The club plans a Dec 22 meeting at Dr. Schaad's animal hospital and a tour on pet care. Youth ages 9 to 19 urged to join, along with two snowmobile clubs in Arlington and Pownal.
A luncheon at the national life building recognized 27 Extension education and nutrition aides who completed at least one year in Vermont’s Expanded Program in Foods and Nutrition. The program, funded by the federal government and run by Extension Service, serves about 1500 families across 13 counties.
Vernon Tuxbury of the University of Vermont Extension Service stresses that electricity underpins modern comfort and urges storing canned foods and camping gear for outages. He advises careful use of grills, winter car readiness with shovel and tire chains, mental prep, and avoiding unnecessary travel in storms. He explains blizzards, freezing rain, and sleet terms.
Burlington Vermont maplers show strong interest in a two day short course on maple sugar making at Proctor Maple Research Farm Underhill on December 15 and 16. Instructors include Raymond T Foulds James W Marvin and Frederick M Laing. Course limited to 20 participants per day with a two dollar registration fee. For details contact Foulds at the University of Vermont Hills Building Burlington 05401.
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