818-Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, October 31, 1987 Retiree Honored For Community Impact BY BONNIE BRECHBILL Franklin Co. Correspondent CHAMBERSBURG Nancy Hogg, Franklin County Extension Home Economist, was honored at a retirement dinner held October 23 at the Chambersburg Holiday Inn. Mrs. Hogg, 60, who has a Bachelor of Science degree from Camegie-Mellon and a Master of Science degree from Penn State, has served Franklin County since 1968. During that time she worked extensively with youth and adult programs. The 4-H Family Living projects, including the Round-Ups and Fashion Revue, were her Burch, district representative for Senator William Moore. Mrs. Hogg, left, receives gift from Eleanor Garris, Region al Director of PA Association of- Extension Home responsibility. She helped the Homemaker’s and Farm Women groups to develop programs and provided leadership training for their advisors. She further served the community by assisting the local Council of Churches in start ing a Food Pantry for the needy and by serving on the Boards of Directors of both Head Start and Meals on Wheels. The main feature of the evening was testimonials by individuals who had worked closely with Mrs. Hogg over the years. John Shearer, Franklin County Extension Agent, expressed appre ciation to Mrs. Hogg on behalf of Nancy Hogg the extension staff, citing her edu cational impact on the aging, the young, and the handicapped. “You have been an asset and help to all of us,” he concluded. Diane Brown, representing Penn State University’s Extension Administration, stated that for nineteen years Mrs. Hogg had KEN CLUGSTON VERNON SEIBEL (717) 665-6775 (717) 665-2782 CRAFT-BILT CONSTRUCTION INC. FARM-HOME BUILDING R.D. #2 MANHEIM, PA. PH: (717) 665-4372 BUILDING & REMODELING FOR DAIRY RESIDENTIAL SWINE POLE BUILDINGS BEEF STORAGE tmmru ORDER now for winter AT FALL PRICES Sins 20,000 to 170,000 BTU In Stock • Automatic High-Temperature Safety Shut-Off Switch • Heavy Duty Full Width Cast Iron Gas Burner • Remote Thermostat w/Plug , • 100% Safety Valve ■ Fully Automatic - Low Maintenance • All Units Furnished With Totally Enclosed Motors $5, QUALITY INSTALLATION done “more than a job in Franklin County. You’ll never know the impact you’ve had through your newspaper column, radio show, and educational programs. You went the extra mile.” Brown pre sented the retiree with a plaque from Epsilon Sigma Phi, the National Honorary Extension Fraternity. The high point of the evening came with the presentation to Mrs. Hogg of a Resolution passed by the Pennsylvania State Senate recog nizing her “nineteen years of dedi cated service to the citizens of Franklin County. Thousands have benefited from her nutrition and health education programs,” the resolution read in part. Charles Burch, district representative for Senator William Moore, made the presentation. Further testimonials to Mrs. Hogg’s dedication and service to the people of Franklin County were given by Gertie Reichard of the 4-H Development Committee; Wilma Wengerd, President of the Franklin County Society of Farm Women; Rose Marie O’Rourke of the Cumberland Valley Crafts men; Jean Zimmerman of Franklin County Homemakers; Margaret Burkholder, Extension Office sec retary; Linda Golden, President of the Franklin County Agricultural ***** PH: 717-274-3488 Hours: 608 E. Evergreen Rd. Lebanon, PA 17042 Mon.-Fri. 7:00to4:30 CONFINEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. Extension Association; Judith Pheil, Franklin/Fulton Home Eco nomist’s Association: Joe Ausher man, Chairman of Franklin Coun ty Commissioners: and Eleanor Garris, Regional Director of the PA Association of Extension Home economists. Mrs. Hogg received a monetary gift from the citizens of Franklin County. “I will miss my job,” she told the audience. “What I loved the most about my job was being out in the county with the people. I’ve enjoyed all the contacts I’ve had over the years. You haven’t seen the last of me,” she went on. “I’m not originally from this area, but I’m staying in Franklin County.” Her remarks received a standing ovation from the 136 people assembled in her honor. Attending the dinner with Mrs. Hogg were her mother, Eva Lauer of Camp Hill; her brother Robert Lauer, Pittsburgh; and son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Leah Hogg. Cakes for the occasion were made and decorated by 4-H members, C. Eugene Wingert, President of the Extension board, served as Master of Ceremonies for the event. FRANK A. FILLIPPO, INC. - WANTED - DISABLED & CRIPPLED COWS, BULLS & STEERS Competitive Prices Paid Slaughtered under government inspection Call: Frank Fillippo - Residence - 215-666-0725 Elam Ginder - 717-367-3824 C.L. King - 717-786-7229 KEEP YOUR LIVESTOCK WARM AND HAPPY! CAMUIIGE=^ AGRI-HEATER • Simple On-Off Switch - Automatic Control With Remote Thermostat • High Efficiency Fan Furnishes Quiet Air Movement
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