Five 4-H Gorrillas Bring Bullhead Pond Trail Begin
Lawrence H Pratt recalls leading five Green Mountain Gorillas 4-H volunteers in brushing 900 feet of a 2300 foot red trail at Bullhead Pond Foundation land in Arlington Vermont. They built a plank bridge and plan a fall completion plus a winter wildlife map. The youths seek to create a premier nature study site for all ages in Vermont and the northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullhead Pond Foundation
Manchester
Bullhead Pond
Green Mountain Range
Green Peak
Green Mountain Gorrilla
Richard Stroffoleno
Dale Halbur
Jerry Hess
Matt Mangan
Joel Pratt
Arlington
Green Mountain Gorrillas
Vermont
Northeast
Arlington Farmer Boys Registered Cow Purchase
Brandon Floyd Skidmore of Arlington bought an Ayrshire cow from Don ald Phillips of Dorset. Ayrshire Breeders Association secretary David Gibson Jr. of Brandon confirms the initial purchase.
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Brandon
Floyd Skidmore
Arlington
Ayrshire
Donald Phillips
Dorset
Breeders’ Association
David Gibson Jr
Mothballs Listed as Pesticides Danger to Children
Dr Gordon R Nielsen University of Vermont extension pesticide coordinator warns mothballs are pesticides under the general definition and pose hazards to children. He notes household products with chemicals that kill or repel pests are pesticides and stresses safe storage out of children's reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Gordon R. Nielsen
University of Vermont
Nielsen
Silo Gas Dangers Warn Vermont Farmers
An UVM Extension agronomist warns farmers about deadly silo gases from nitrates in corn. Reports of silo sickness and deaths warn of immediate danger inside airtight silos, urging use of blowers, open doors, and air packs for entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Franklin County
Vermont
New York State
County Hunting Safety Rules From Youth Agent
County Youth Agent William C Snow warns readers about hunting accidents as deer season opens. He cites four incidents caused by misjudging targets and careless handling of firearms, then lists safety rules on loading, aiming, storage, and avoiding alcohol with gunpowder to prevent future tragedies.
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William C
Snow County
No Such Name Forged For French Baby Peguy
William Leleu sought to register his newborn daughter’s name in Le Havre France. Clerk rejected the name as not in the list. A magistrate combined Pierre and Guy to create Peguy for the daughter.
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LE Havre
France
UPI
William Leleu
Petty
Pierre
Guy
County Agent’s Guide to Deer Season Posting
Vermont extension agent urges hunters to respect landowners and posted land to prevent overhunting and damage. He cites vehicle use, parking near buildings, and vandalism as chief posting causes, stressing talking with landowners and treating others’ property as their own to reduce conflicts. He warns a misidentified target can ruin a season.
Hunter safety tips offset firearm deaths in hunting
A Vermont Extension forester notes firearms are not the top cause of fatal hunting accidents. Auto accidents and heart attacks kill more, while home firearms mishandling caused about 1,500 deaths in 1968. Safety programs and five basic rules from manufacturers aim to cut accidents nationwide.
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Burlington
Raymond Foulds
University of Vermont
National Safety Council
Foulds
Vermont
Extension Service
Addison
Franklin
Orleans
Rutland
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Arlington Farmer Boys
UVM Extension Agronomist
Main Street
News & Office Equipment, Inc
Kington
PLAY
Mammoth Mart
Ei Lee
Bennington
John C. Page
Contadina Tomato
Swift's
Birdseye Puddings
Tiny Peas River
Orange Juice
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