812-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 12, 1994 yqi piv Rutt, Mae Hostetter, and Alletta Schadler. Right, Doris, Kathryn Fry, and Brenda Stallman. Doris Thomas Honored At Reception EVERETT NEWSWANGER Managing Editor LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) The well-deserved accolades for 30 plus years of service to edu cation and the community were given to Doris Thomas, retiring' Lancaster County Extension home economist at the reception held at the Host Resort last Sunday afternoon. Doris is well know to Lancaster Farming readers for her weekly column “Have You Heard” that appeared each week begining in 1964. Phrases such as illustrious carri er in education; outstanding job in efforts to better people’s lives; most popular women in the county; and a role model for all people, are representative of the reflections presented by a number of Doris’ friends and professional associates. One especially fine tribute came from Janice Wagner, a home mak er graduate of the Expanded Food Nutrition Education Program EFNEP. Ms. Wagner said that she had initiated a cooking program in her home more than 20 years ago so that her five children and the children of neighbors could have a balanced diet. She told of her trepi dation at the thought of hosting a well-educated person such as Dor is Thomas. Ms. Wagner said because of her family obligations she was not able to complete her high school education until later in life. ‘T actually had a grandson when I graduated,” Wagner said. “So this lady (Doris) is coming and I’m shaking. And when she came in, I poured her a cup of coffee, and she said ‘Janice, relax.’ And I felt I knew her for years. She has always been like that. I’ll get upset and she will say ‘Calm down, you can do it.’ She really has been a good friend to me and to everyone. Whether you are poor, rich, black or white, it doesn’t matter. Doris will say ‘You can do it.’” Many persons paid tribute to Doris' work. Donald Evans and Paul Wangsness brought messages from Penn State University and the Capital Region respectively. Virgi nia Ranck told of experiences in 4-H while wearing an outfit made in one of Doris’ sewing clubs as a youth. Lee Glalfleter reviewed Doris’ work with the American Heart Association, and the Rev. Robert Muise, told of her work with the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ. Elizabeth Specht joined Ms. Wagner in reflections from EFNEP past and present Sherri Heller brough a tribute from the county commissioners; and Rep. John Barley read a pro clamation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Patricia Powley brought gifts from the Pen nsylvania Association of Home Economists; Mae Hostetter, the Epsilon Sigma Phi; Brenda Stall man, the Pennsylvania Extension Para Professional Association; Kathryn Fry, the Lancaster County Farm Women’s Society, and Con nie Rutt presented the roses, quilt, and a check from the Friends of Doris Thomas (everyone who was present). John Schwartz, Lancaster Coun ty extension director, announced that a portrait of Doris will hang in the kitchen of the Farm and Home Center because this kitchen was her dream come true and because of the many years she “mothered" over it. Arietta Schadler, Lebanon County extension director, was mistress of ceremonies. But with all the accolades, may be the poem by S. Joan Hershey in her reflections from the Lancaster County Farm Women Society best summarized the feelings of every one present. The poem is as follows: To Doris With Love: Doris we are here to celebrate tour special day, For many have gathered in your honor to gladly say, That the word is clearly known c rom coast to coast, Everybody everywhere thinks you are the absolute most. You have served this county and certainly far beyond, By always being ready, willing md able to respond. No one was ignored with the limplist of questions, Your answers over the years 'eceived honorable mention. Homespun Linen HERSHEY (Dauphin Co.) Using authentic tools and period equipment. Brother Johannes of the Chris tiansbrunn Kloster, will demonstrate how flax was tradi tionally processed in Colonial-era Pennsylvania and how it is still processed in his community. The program, part of a series, will be held at the Hershey Museum on Monday, Mtfirch 21, at 1 p.m. A half-hour slide program showing the entire process from the plant- Dedicated, loyal and tireless, are just a very few — Words that express our sincere appreciation too. There was always much to do and so little time. For you managed to regularly speak on radio prime. Many awards and honors you have rightly received, You clearly moved ahead with what you believed. Locally and nationally you served us and others well. No wonder our hearts with pride and admiration swell. From food facts, to sewing, to nutrition you would advise, And all these wonderful ideas at one very low price. You have kept up with all the many changes all these years. Even computers could not fill you with any fears. You were always there to help farm women too, With delightful programs and recipes and a new stew. Each fall found you at our coun ty convention 100, We are grateful for our lasting friendship too. Chirstmas in October was a really great time for all, r Everyone who attended them _ surely had a ball. - Thanks for the opportunity to serve food for the bunch. We made some money and they had an inexpensive lunch. 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