Workman’s compensation changes for farmers in Vermont 1979
Vermont extension agent warns farmers to note July 1 1979 onset of broad workman’s compensation requirements for all employers including farm operations with payroll over 1 000. Exemptions cover certain family workers, with penalties for non compliance and coverage benefits for on the job injuries. Also discusses Title 10 6301 6308 land use contract laws in Dorset and the impact on open land and development taxes.
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Warknan
Vermont
Dorset
Stowe
Pruning carefully aids shrubs. overdoing it harms growth
Burlington warns that overzealous pruning can harm flowering shrubs. Dr. Norman Pellett of the University of Vermont urges selective pruning after flowering for early bloomers, thinning older stems, and avoiding top-heavy shearing for formal hedges. Evergreen and slower shrubs may be thinned or cut back every few years to spur new growth and more flowers.
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Burlington
Norman Pellett
University of Vermont
Pellett
Space plants to maximize garden yield says Dr Flanagan
Dr Ted Flanagan advises giving vegetables room to grow with proper spacing. Thin seedlings early, keep ground mulched, and train tall crops to rise on supports. Carrots need an inch, beets onions and parsnips 2 to 3 inches, and peas climb on brush or netting for best sun exposure.
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Ted Flanagan
Spectaller
State Day showcases Bennington 4-H youth talent
Barre Auditorium hosts State Day this Saturday from 10 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with about 80 Bennington County 4 H youth participating including 20 in clothing revue Set the Alarm then Sew and Go and three clubs in action exhibits.
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Beanerafters
Bennington
East Arlington
Citizen 4 Safety
Bennington 411 Drama Club
Mary Carlson
Ach County
Bennington County
Lesley Pratt
Nancy Hagelberg
Arlington
Barre
Vermont
Youth In Action
Care labels aid homemakers in garment care under new law
Eileen M. Brogan explains that since July all garments above three dollars must carry permanent care labels with laundering instructions plus yard goods require sewable care labels. Labels help predict textile reactions, aid refunds if care was followed, though some labels are brief. American Apparel Manufacturers Association provided clarification, and a consumer care guide booklet is available from the Extension Service office.
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American Apparel Manufacturers Association
Extension Service
Owll
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Benningon Banner
John C. Page
UVM County Extension Agent
Aing
Douglas Wondard
iSyrs
VAIN
Savings & Loan Association
Insunet
State Day
William C. Snow
AVM
Monument Plaza
Eileen M. Brogan
UVM Home Economics Extension
First National Stores
Usda (Bees
Sosdal Wa
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