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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1971
Page
6
Lawrence H Pratt explains how excessive water appears in basements septic fields and ponds and outlines practical soil driven solutions. He notes limitations to engineering surveys, offers to assess sites, coordinate with contractors, and stresses soil absorption as the key factor. He warns municipal systems share responsibility and predicts a hot dry summer.
Crabapples are small trees valued for landscape use with diverse forms and colors. Many cultivars exist. at the UVM Horticultural Research Center 130 varieties are tested for hardiness and flowering. They graft onto rootstock, need pruning, and face pests like aphids scale and spiders.
New federal aid totaling over 1.6 million dollars supports Vermont child nutrition this fiscal year ending June 30. The package increases state allocations by about 728 thousand dollars from last year while national cash apportionments reach roughly 725 million dollars. In-kind USDA donated foods exceed 311 million dollars, funding free or reduced price meals in cooperative programs.
Burlington story notes University of Vermont scientists say algae blooms arise from a complex mix of factors beyond phosphorus. Dr. Wiggans cites Dr. Terkeltoub's work in Pennsylvania showing algae thriving with low phosphorus and failing where it is high, with carbon and organic matter driving growth and carbon dioxide feeding blooms.
Vermont farmers invested substantial sums in conservation during 1970 with 565000 paid on property, an estimated 875000 in work and services, and 865000 from federal support. A.F. Heald notes farmers have funded over half a million dollars annually for 22 years, leading nationally in ACP enrollment and pasture, mulching, wildlife ponds, and farm-pond projects.
A county agent outlines practical tree moving guidance emphasizing root preservation, top balance, pruning one third of limbs, and careful watering. He warns wilt risks if the root system cannot support leaves and urges spreading roots, avoiding trunk damage, and staking. The piece ends with a brief two robbery reports from Highland Park.
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