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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1972
Page
3
An Vermont Extension entomologist notes blackflies swarm in fast flowing streams and attack gardeners while advising protection methods. The guide explains that larval control is impractical and foggers or mist blowers can provide temporary relief, with insecticides and repellents recommended for adults.
A recipe mix from Spain influences a 20th century Pot Roast Aragon Style using beef or veal. It speeds cooking with a pressure cooker, adds chocolate to gravy, and blends flavors with Spanish olive oil, onions, parsley, vinegar, catsup, and spices. Supports 4-H Interstate Exchange fundraising and home demonstration clubs.
In Indianapolis the National Safety Council cheers a new ice cream truck safety law modeled after school bus rules. It requires motorists to stop and proceed with caution near trucks, which must display fold-out warning signs. The move follows two deaths and 13 injuries last summer as children chase trucks.
The County Agent urges proactive gardening, noting weather talk and a bed weed worry. He advises starting now, planting despite frost risks, and emphasizes tackling small weeds first, using cultivators and pulling, with careful insect management and restraint on unnecessary spraying.
County Extension Agent announces 4-H Camp Ondawa in Sunderland enters its 50th year with Betty Bolognani as director for two sessions July 15 and July 16 22. New instructors include Marty Daugherty and Bonnie Leamy. Open to ages 11 to 14, cost 22 per week for 4-H members 25 for non members with extra for horseback riding and new swimming workshop. Register via Extension Service Office Bennington or call 447 7582.
Burlington horticulturist Dr. Norman Pellett warns that planting shrubs under trees causes excessive shade and moisture competition. He advises mixing peat into soil up to 50 percent to boost growth, and frequent watering, especially under large trees. Some shrubs fail in shade. too dense shade leads to sparse growth.
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