Swindlers prey on elderly consumers warn Vermont expert
Virginia Jodoin of the University of Vermont warns that the elderly are major targets for fraud and warns to scrutinize health claims, home improvement offers, at home earnings schemes, retirement community pitches, and work at home promises. Contact state officials and seek multiple bids to protect oneself from consumer fraud.
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Virginia Jodain
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Proper care for new Christmas appliances urged
Burlington expert Milo Moore urges readers to consult manufacturer guides and keep guarantees, date papers, and avoid removing third prongs. He advises grounding outlet boxes, proper plug connection order, and keeping appliances on firm surfaces with space to prevent heat damage. He also recommends disconnecting before cleaning and periodic checks for safe operation.
Toys safety tips for children from UVM expert
TINA VALENTINETIL, UVM Extension Health Specialist in Burlington, cautions that most toys are fun and safe but accidents occur. She offers guidance on age appropriate toys, label checks, avoiding exploding or flying apart toys, supervising shooting toys, avoiding sharp edges and small parts, inspecting dolls for hazards, and removing plastic bags before giving toys to children.
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Tina Valentinetil
UVM
Burlington
Mt Snow official speaks on golf course grounds care
Bob Miller a Mt. Snow Golf and Country Club superintendent spoke to Mt. Anthony Union High School landscaping class about golf course ground maintenance and job opportunities in landscaping. He agreed to join Mt. Anthony’s landscape advisory committee with John Page Clover Sweet and Ed Baker.
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Mt. Anthony
John Page
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Marty-Moore Greenhouses
Ed Baker
Baker's Nursery
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Yankee Milk elects officers at first annual meeting
Louis P. Longa of Glastonbury Conn was named president of Yankee Milk Inc at the first annual meeting held at the Marriott Motor Hotel in Newton Massachusetts Also elected were W Sherman Varney vice president Dr Clarence Jordan secretary and Donald L Perron treasurer Six directors at large were chosen including Varney Porter Perron Braley Wyman and Davis General manager A C Fisher was elected to lead the cooperative
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