Still Time To Apply For Camp at Ondawa
Applications for 4 H Camp Ondawa in Sunderland run July 5 11 and July 12 18 for youths ages 9 14. Fee is 22 per week with horseback riding option adding 12.50, limited to a first come basis. Camp directed by Mrs James Bolognani with Ira Whitney as assistant. nurse is Mrs Paul Dougherty. crafts director Sue Bolognani. recreation lead Carol Foley. Applications due by June 19. contact Extension Service in Bennington for details.
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William C. Snow County
University of Vermont
Ondawa
Sunderland
John Foster
Manchester
James Bolognani
Readsboro
Ira Whitney
Stamford
Paul Dougherty
Sue Bolognani
Carol Foley
Bennington
Federal
Beware The 17 Year Locust Locusts To Hatch In May In Northeast
The Department of Agriculture warns of a 17 year locust season with eggs laid 17 years ago in the Northeast that will hatch in late May and early June. Thousands of locusts threaten plants trees and shrubs with heavy concentrations expected in Bristol and Worcester counties. Officials note the insect can survive underground for long periods and as many as 25 000 may emerge from a single tree.
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Boston
UPI
Department of Agriculture
Bristol
Worcester
Department
Childhood danger lurks in outdoor play equipment
Burlington reports that backyard swing sets offer outdoor fun but lack safety codes. Donna Evans of the University of Vermont Extension warns parents to avoid or repair hazardous equipment. Use heavy duty weather proofed tubing and watch for bolts and jagged edges on sheet metal parts.
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Burlington
Donna Evans
University of Vermont
Alfalfa Weevil Control Tips From Burlington
Adult weevils appear in fields in late April and May to lay eggs in alfalfa stems. Egg laying and hatching continue through May into June. Larvae feed in buds for 3 to 4 weeks, risking first cutting and potentially delaying second growth. Numerous approved chemicals can control weevils with proper timing and thorough applications. Frequent field observations are essential to realize full treatment value and minimize milk contamination risk.
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Burlington
June-cut hay praised by county agent in July guidance
John C. Page argues June-cut hay yields better cow performance and milk output. He describes simple on the spot tests for harvest timing, notes weather impact on drying days, and reflects on farmer attitudes toward good weather and hay quality.
Summer Treatment for Problems of Winter's Ice and Snow
Vermont extension expert Milo Moore advises on preventing ice dams with cold roofs, proper attic ventilation, and insulation. He explains vent types, required vent area, and vapor barriers, plus cautions on eaves flashing and roof reshingling timing. In Bournemouth, England, Salvation Army offers home visits for invalids who cannot attend church, with hymns and prayers.
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Burlington
Milo Moore
University of Vermont
Bournemouth
England
UPI
Salvation Army
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Enosburg Falls
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Nterbap
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LD Rosy Company
F.D.I.C
Galerin
Joy
P&r Elbow Macaroni
Lipton Tea
Graham
Keebler Old
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Swifts
River Valley Orange Juice
River Valley
Wairigers
LOS
Thomas A. Edison
Greenberg
John C. Page
Old Green Pastures
Madison Avenue
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