Homemaking Notes on sandwich fillings and lunch tips
Tips for lunch box packers include using thin roast beef slices, butter to bread edges, and thermoses to keep soups hot. Suggestions cover cottage cheese binders, varied fillings like pineapple and cream cheese, eggs, and peanut butter with banana. A daily checklist ensures balanced, cooled perishable foods, wrapped portions, and fruit or veg for flavor.
Natural cereals mix sugar with health claims across majors
New natural cereals from Kellogg General Mills Post and others blend fewer nutrients and more calories with significant sugar. Major brands Heartland Alpen Nature Valley Granola and Country Morning promote all natural flags while sugar remains a key ingredient, raising questions about health claims and serving sizes.
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Heartworm epidemic spreads across the United States
Veterinarian Ronald Jackson, head of the American Heartworm Society, warns that dog heartworm carried by mosquitoes is spreading nationwide. He notes the disease is hard to treat once advanced and urges mosquito control measures including insecticides, draining standing water, and removing water-holding containers.
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County 4-H Ambassador program kicks off in Bennington County
Two teen and one adult leader from Bennington County join the second 4-H Ambassador program September 6 and 7 at Boston Valley. Participants include Princess Crawford East Arlington Margaret Harris Shaftsbury and Debbie Browe Shaftsbury. Speakers include University of Minnesota extension specialist June Schultz and University of Vermont educator Dr. Robert Nash. County ambassadors will later plan promotional 4-H activities and National 4-H Week events in October.
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