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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1974
Page
7
AVM Home Extension Agent urges careful planning to offset rising food costs. The guide covers budgeting, shopping lists, comparing stores, unit pricing, meat first strategy, and evaluating convenience foods to maintain nutrition within a family budget.
Burlington notes oil and gas shortages revive wood heating but not all woods burn equally. University of Vermont forester Raymond Foulds ranks woods by heat value, from dense hickory and white oak to lighter aspen, with guidance on drying, cutting, starting fires, and chimney safety.
Randolph Vermont Technical College continues to accept applications from qualified applicants for admission at the start of the second semester. The extended winter vacation has pushed the closing date for agribusiness management technology and dairy farm management technology program applications to February. The second semester begins soon.
A youth extension piece stresses listening as a key to child development. Bradley, age 9, urges undivided attention, gentleness, and genuine interest from adults. Tips include stopping tasks, responding to the child’s words, and assessing how the child feels. Also notes Vermont Technical College February admissions for 1973-74 aimed at veterans and accelerated high school students.
The 40th Vermont Farm Show runs January 29 to 31 in Barre Auditorium with free admission. Exhibits include dairy calves, sheep, farm equipment such as a five ton baling machine, and a maple evaporator unit. Judging in over forty food and farm product categories awards blue ribbons and five dollar prizes, with expert judges and an awards ceremony.
William W. Stone of the University of Vermont urges alternatives to short car trips. He notes that half of U S gasoline use comes from trips under three miles and suggests public transit walking and cycling to reduce fuel waste pollution and parking problems. He warns of engine wear cold starts and battery charging issues from frequent short trips. Use carts for bulky shopping and save car use for longer journeys.
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