Lebanon Celebrates 75th Extension Anniversary
From the left, Sen. David “Chip” Brightbill, of Palmyra,
presents a state Senate proclamation honoring the 75th
anniversary of the Lebanon Extension Service to president
of the extension board Lloyd Early.
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From the left, Rep. Ed Arnold presents a House proclama
tion to Denis Hoke, retired extension agent, In recognition
of his 35 years service. Hoke retired without fanfare in June.
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Swanger attended providing testi
mony to the continued value of the
service. Also attending and speak
ing was U.S. Congressman George
Gekas.
Several were members of the
program, while all continue to be
involved through their representa
tive positions.
Alletta Schadler, extension
director and home economist for
21 years, gave a recollection of the
service and her involvement with
it. She became teary eyed when
talking about the value of
volunteers.
“I used to have a hard time ask
ing people to volunteer,” Schadler
said. “I always thought that it was
my job to do everything, until...”
She paused, tilting her head
back slightly, tears visible.
“Until someone thanked me for
allowing them to volunteer. They
said that no one had ever had that
much confidence in them to allow
them to volunteer. They said that no one
had ever had that much confidence in
them to allow them to do something for
other people.”
She then talked about the value of
volunteers who she said are responsible
for the success of the community out
reach program which is the extension
service.
Ed Arnold served as master of cere
monies, introducing Sen. David Bright
bill. Arnold credited the senator with
the legislative effort that resulted in
funding assistance that made possible
construction of the large fairgrounds
building.
Brightbill, in taking the podium, then
presented a Senate proclamation to
Lloyd Early, president of the extension
board of directors.
The proclamation stated the value of
the extension service to the better living
conditions and education of all
countians.
“Since its beginning, this valuable
organization has embodied cooperative
effort between federal, state and county
government for the benefit of the citi
zens of Lebanon County,” Brightbill
said.
“Guided by local volunteers, its pro
fessional staff has provided up-to-date
information and new ways to increase
the profitability of agriculture;
strengthen community leadership;
improve diet, nutrition and health;
improve the quality of family life; deve
lop youth through 4-H and leadership
programs, and manage our soil, water
and environment.
“Today its mission remains true to its
origins while keeping pace with the
technology of the times. The Senate of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
heartily congratulates the Penn Slate
Cooperative Extension in Lebanon
County upon the joyous celebration of
its seventy-fifth anniversary and offers
best wishes for continued exemplary
service in the years to come.”
Arnold also presented a proclama
tion of appreciation to Denis Hoke,
retired associate extension agent, who
left without fanfare in June.
The presentation was a surprise for
Hoke, who had asked that everyone
downplay his retirement. He spoke
briefly, thanking the people of Lebanon
County for necciveing him so well and
for being so cooperative in efforts to
work to better the community.
Bom and raised in York County, he
said he was glad he never had to relo
cate, because the people and the agri
cultural interests are much alike and “I
always felt at home here.”
Other retired agents, include Newton
Bair, who compiled a history of the
extension service in Lebanon and pre
sented it, and home economist Agnes