Energy saving tips from home economics experts
Esther Knowles, Associate Professor, Housing, and Jean Reidel, Instructor, Home Management, School of Home Economics, University of Vermont, offer practical guidance on reducing energy and water use. The tips cover hot water use, dishwashing efficiency, shower versus bath choices, refrigerator and freezer handling, laundry practices, lighting, and general appliance care. They emphasize full loads, proper temperatures, defrost timing, and avoiding unnecessary door openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Knowles
Jean Reidel
School of Home Economics
University of Vermont
Mud Season and the Dirt Road Paradox Explored
Dr. Shaun Bennett of Richmond New Hampshire argues in Country Journal about New England mud season on preserved back roads. He explains how scenic road laws protect beauty yet hinder spring travel, causing frustration for locals who once sought preservation. He offers tips to avoid getting stuck and notes the March issue also covers maple sugaring, poultry, veterinary school concerns, and a New England camp guide with a photo section on varmints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
New England
Shaun Bennett
Country Journal Magazine
Country Journal
Dartmouth
New
Hospital Auxiliary Seeks New Members for Local Drive
The Women’s Auxiliary of Putnam Memorial Hospital invites eligible women to join by paying $2 yearly dues to Miss Ann Barber in Bennington. The group supports hospital needs from gift shop help to patient care projects and has funded a fire cart, projector, and building fund pledges. They plan a May 16 geranium sale to aid Dollars for Scholars and nursing student aid, with last year’s profits totaling $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gould
Ann Barber
Whipstock Road
Bennington
Gould
West Wing
Mad River lift mishap ruled accident not negligence
The Vermont Labor and Industry Department cleared Mad River Glen Ski Area of fault after a chair lift accident on Washington's Birthday injured 10 people, one critically. Inspector Albert Barber said the incident resulted from an inadvertent passenger action, not equipment failure, and noted 79 skiers were on the chair when the mishap occurred. The lift will be closed two weeks for inspection and repairs, with one victim in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
UPI
Mad River Glen
Waitsfield
State Labor and Industry Department
Albert Barber
Department
Barber
McClaughry pushes private lotteries over state run plan
Vermont Republican activist John McClaughry urged licensing privately run lotteries rather than a state lottery. He proposed that existing local organizations sponsor and bond lotteries under state safeguards, with proceeds taxed, limiting state involvement while raising revenue. He cited potential charity, civic, and fraternal use and noted neighboring states already operate lotteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndonville
Republican State Committee
Vermont
Montpelier
McClaughry
State Tax Department
Vermont Association of Snow Travelers
Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
New York
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Snowmobilers ride to raise MS funds in Vermont
Morton Knights leads Bennington County Snowmobile Clubs in a charity ride-in for the National MS Society Southern Vermont chapter. The event Sunday March 9 starts 9 a.m. on marked Woodford State Park trails. If rain, rescheduled to March 16. Prizes for top money pledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Knights
Bennington County
National
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Southern Vermont
Windham County
Woodford State Park
Knights
Vermont
Bennington
Brattleboro
Realtors Represented at Tri-State Conference Dinner Meeting
The Southwestern Vermont Board of Realtors held its Feb 20 monthly dinner at Paradise restaurant with president Mrs. Kathy Hoisington presiding. Members including Ileana Bushee Gerry Butler Georgia Davis Ernest Hoisington Muriel Jacobs Fran Lampman Patrick Perrott Arlene Randall and Arthur Roberts attended the Tri State Real Estate Seminar in Concord New Hampshire. Georgia Davis and Dorothy Jones reported on Vermont Legislature real estate law talks. A slide quiz show by Lloyd Oppenheimer closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Vermont Board of Realtors
Paradise
Kathy Hoisington
Concord
N.H
Ileana Bushee
Gerry Butler
Georgia Davis
Ernest Hoisington
Muriel Jacobs
Fran Lampman
Patrick Perrott
Arlene Randall
Arthur Roberts
Dorothy Jones
Vermont State Board
Montpelier
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Freezer
Dr. Bennett
Richmond, N.H
Bennett
Hospital Auxiliary
Women’s Auxiliary of
Putnam Memorial Hospital
The
Auxiliary
James Huntoon
New York City
Central Vermont
Berlin
John McClaughry
Kirby
VFW
Legion Post
Sportsmen’s
Lori Moore
Shrewsbury
Roland Gervais
Enosburg Falls
Frederick Hutchinson
St. Albans
South Burlington
Sixteen Ninety Shelburne Road Inc
Area Realtors
Lloyd Oppenheimer
Just
Wintuk
Saga
Main St
Savings & Loan Association
Main Street
Fog Catamount National Bank Member
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