A22—Lancaster Faming, Saturday, April 2,1983
York
BY JOYCE BUPP
Staff Correspondent
YORK - John T. Smith, York
agricultural extension agent for
the past 31 years, announced to a
crowd of over 200 attending the
extension’s 66th annual banquet
last Friday evening that he will
retire in mid-July.
Smith’s retirement an
nouncement, and the tributes it
generated from York’s three
county commissioners, left many
in the audience at Avalong Farm’s
Restaurant with misty eyes.
Commissioners William
McKinley, Jay Bair and Robert
Bowers praised Smith’s work in
York County, after having learned
just a few days prior to the meeting
of his retirement plans. With his
customary humor, the senior
county agent noted that the time
had come for him to tend to his own
neglected backyard at home.
The announcement by Smith
capped an evening of recognition
for outstanding accomplishments
by individuals in extension-related
acitivities.
A check for |l,OOO went to 4-H’er
David Better for his 1961 national
win in the project area of wood
science. He is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Lome Better, Old Carlisle
Rd., Dover. A graduate of Dover
Pair of honorees
Honored at York Extension annual banquet were Beatrice
Ballard, left, regional award winner for upholding Extension
ideals; and A. Joan Lamberson, York Extension home
economist, who received Nittany Lion statutette in
recognition of earlier winning of national award.
Presidents cite Smith
John T. Smith, center, York Extension agent who announced he plans to retire after
31 years, is thanked for his many years of service by Stanley Brown, left, outgoing Ex
tension president' and newly-elected president Robert Rebert.
Agent Smith to retire in mid-July
High School, Detter attended
Northwestern Preparatory School
and is an early candidate to the
United States Air Force Academy
in Colorado.
Eight 1962 4-H state winners
were recognized by 4-H agent
Roxanne Price. The eight York
winners represented a fourth of the
state’s total 33 winners who took
part in the Chicago national 4-H
Club Congress.
Those honorees were Bill Wise,
beef; Mark Ebaugh?* Kathy
Bricker, food conservation and
safety; Mike Welsh, petroleum
power; Bob Livingston, com
modity marketing; Bob Haskins,
wildlife and fisheries; Susan
Janney, science and Mark
Loughran, electric.
Two special awards went to
individuals in the home-economics
field.
Beatrice Ballard, a former
activities director of the York
Crispus Attucks center, won the
state association home
economist’s regional award given
to individuals who uphold the
home-ec ideals, without being an
extension home economist.
Through her leadership ac
tivities with York’s black com
munity, Beatrice Ballard was
instrumental in establishing food,
Reigns of York Extension passed from Stanley Brown, left, to incoming president
Robert Rebert Other officers, from the left, are Charles Hess, vice president; Naomi
Bupp, secretary; and Robert Smyser, acting treasurer.
nutrition and educational
programs for both black and white
adults and youth in the center city
area.
When she retired at age 65, Mrs.
Ballard volunteered her services
to the York Recreation Com
mission, and continues to include
nutrition and 4-H programs at the
recreation center. She’s served for
six years on the Extension’s ad
visory committee and works with
numerous community
organizations.
A Nittany Lion statuette was
presented to York extension home
economist A. Joan Lamberson in
recognition of a national honor she
received in October, 1982.
Mrs. Lamberson was named a
distinguished service award
winner by the National Associaton
of Extension Home Economists
during their convention in
Missouri. That honor was based on
her work in the areas of family
living, housing and food and
nutrition. She has been with the
York extension offices for 21 years.
A plaque of thanks went to York
insurance executive Arthur
Glatfelter from the York 4-H ad
visory council, presented by
chairman Pat Hogg.
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Glatfelter made rural youth
work history when he purchased
FFA’er Annette Walter’s winning
Farm Show steer, and then
donated the animal back to the 4-H
and FFA programs for additional
ftind-raising. Over $38,000 has been
Thanks to Glatfelter
... raising jer
$38,000 for York County 4-H and FFA in through purchase
and donation of Farm Show champion steer, receives plaque
of appreciation from Pat Hogg, head of the York 4-H advisory
council.
Detter gets check
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David Detter is awarded $l,OOO check for his"l9Bl
national 4-H win in wood science. Making presentation is
York 4-H agent Roxanne Price.
generated for York County youth
through Glatfelter’s donation.
Guest speaker for the evening
program was the Rev. James
Tipton of Gettysburg Theological
Seminary.
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