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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1973
Page
6
A county extension column notes drought effects on fall landscaping and grazing water access, urges deep soil soaking for evergreens to prevent winter burn, and offers potting soil recipes. It also discusses fencing pigs, catching methods, and a Thanksgiving look at turkeys as watchdogs and flying roosting birds with humor about their behavior and folklore.
University of Vermont expert Andrew Tessmann outlines practical steps to winterize small gas engines. Empty gasoline from tanks and run engines dry to prevent gum buildup, then disassemble and oil the cylinder, service air cleaner, and coat unpainted parts with oil. Store indoors if possible, or cover and allow ground-level airflow to avoid dampness.
University of Vermont notes infrared heat lamps dry paint prevent freezing pipes and relax muscles. Farm uses include warming crankcases in gasoline equipment brooders heating work areas and drying damp barn spots. Tessmann warns to keep lamps at least 18 inches from people animals or combustibles and to use porcelain sockets for long use.
Off duty officer Robert Moul traps in Saw Mill Creek to lure raccoons while New York faces a trapping surge of about 15,000 trappers this fall. State wildlife officials cite fashion, high pelt prices, and animal abundance as drivers, while critics call trapping cruel and unfair to wildlife.
At the November meeting Bennington County Farm Bureau chose committees for the coming year with Vera Fuller and Martha Williamson heading membership. Gerald Wilcox leads dairy and vice chairs include Avis Whitman on women and second member on the Vermont state board, Bernard Whitman heads service to members and resolutions. Vermont State Young Ranchers and Farmers meet November 30 at the Holiday Inn Waterbury. delegates include Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wilcox of Manchester and Mr. and Kenneth Leach of Pawlet. National Farm Bureau meets January 13–17, 1974 in Atlantic City. A Thanksgiving mosphere covered-dish supper was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Williamson. Next meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hill Sunderland.
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