rner National meet a new audience, encouraged adults to volunteer and work with the youth, and helped diverse agencies to work together in a manner which could be replicated in other communities. Patricia Powley, Dauphin County extension director, received $l,OOO and the Extension Home Economist of the Year Award sponsored by Dowbrands and Maytag. This new award is the highest recognition given to an individual extension home eco Fay Strlckler MILLER-LAKE INC. Ballavßla, PA 717-835-2335 MILLER'S EQUIPMENT RD #1 Rt. M Falrmount City, PA NORTHERN TER IMPLEMENT CO. RO II Box 277 MamfMd, PA 16933 717-662-3200 PIKEVILLE EQUIPMENT INC. Otoy.PA 610-967-6277 POLE TAVERN EQ. SALES CORP. 670 Rt*. 40 Elmar, NJ 609456-2660 GEORGE V. SEIPLE A SON Easton, PA 610-256-7146 Awards >1 1 wtm f Protect the performance youVe come to expect Keep engines running dependably and efficiently with this John Deere fuel filter that fits many John Deere tractors, combines, windrowers, and forage harvesters. Only $8.69* (ARSOO4I) Hard-working engines deserve the extra protection of John Deere Tbrq- Gard Supreme® Plus-50" Engine Oil. Tfests show engine wear is reduced 30 percent and oil change intervals can be extended 50 hours when used in John Deere engines with a John Deere filter. Check our low “out-the-door” prices. Trap dirt and other engine contaminants with this genuine John Deere oil filter for most John Deere 10,20,30,40, and 50 Series Utility Tractors. Only $3.69* (T 19044) O.C. RICE, INC. 104 North Main St. Bfglarvllla, PA 17307 717-677-8135 SCHEFFEL EQUIPMENT CO. Rad Gooaa Rd. Somaraat, PA 614-445-6500 SMITH'S IMPLEMENTS, INC Marearaburg, PA 717-326-2244 nomist. The award recognizes a professional extension home eco nomist who is conducting out standing educational programs that show impacts on family lives. The member is also involved in continued professional improve ment activities and is active in pro fessional oiganizations. Patricia Powley has reached new audiences with a program that wasn’ t offered by any other agency or organization. She has multiplied her efforts, substantially, through |ll tlr* V i ! S.P.E., INC. Rd. 1, Box 157 Towanda, PA 717-265-4440 TOBIAS EQUIPMENT CO., INC. Halifax, PA 717-3624132 WALTEMYER'S SALES & SERVICE Rad Don, PA 717-244-4166 - WINELAND EQUIPMENT, INC. Marllnaburg, PA 614-793-2109 M.S. YEARSLEY & SONS Waal Chastar, PA 610-696-2990 training agency personnel and vol unteers, who in turn have assisted their clients. A basic money man agement program has taught indi viduals and families very practical ways to become financially inde peiylent. Through her efforts, Penn State Cooperative Extension has been recognized as a leader in the community in financial and con sumer issues. Several community counseling services refer their clients needing financial-counsel- Michelle Rodgers *4 * • 'John'Deere dealers are independent retailers who determine Ikeir own prices, so actual selling prices may nary from the prices shown Ofitrgood through November3o,l994 Prpffltnfft pjflflflffiiffl coming Check fjil UncMtef Farming, Saturday, November 5, 1994-825 ing to cooperative extension. Requests for help reached more than 7,000 individuals and fami lies during the last five years. Rebecca Escott, Lehigh County Extension home economist, received a $2OO award for her news article, “Easing Back-to- School Blues” which addressed the<parental challenge of preparing children to return to school in the fall. It was part of a bi-weekly col umn published in two area news papers and reaching more than Nancy Alcorn You Ask *1 ? ? o o'* • o (Conllnuad from Pag* 824) farm fence kit consisting of two channel irons and hinges. The farmer supplies the wooden cross piece measuring 2xB-inches and barbwire strands. QUESTION Kenneth Hixon, Warfordsburg, would like the complete address for the Schrader Co. that makes auto motive tire repair accessories. He needs parts for #s23svalve vulcanizing tool. ANSWER Mrs. Alvin Hoover, Lewisburg, wanted to know where Danskin tights can be purchased. Thanks to Joan Lauhauser, York, and to Eva Beck, Seven Valleys, for writing that a Danskin outlet store is located at 2920 Whiteford Rd. York, Pa 17402 or call 717) 755-1362. The factory is located at 305 State St., York, (717) 846-4874. QA/OW6H Societies ¥ Lancaster Society 15 Lancaster Society of Farm Women Np. 15 met on October 20 at the home of Arlene Hamish, Georgetown Road, Christiana. Host esses were Helen Shoemaker and Jessie Allison. Arlene Hamish led in the devotional. Roll call was taken by members telling of their favorite spot in Pa. For the program Floyd Hershey, a Col erain Township, republican committeeman and past township supervisor, spoke on Local Government- “How it Works.” Presi dent, Jean Barnes conducted the business meeting, with the funnel cake committee reporting a successful year at the Solanco Fair. The November meeting will be held at the home of Joan Whiteside. Berks Couunty Society of farm Women Group 1 enjoyed a “Ladies’ Night Out” in celebration of Farm Women’s Day for their October meeting. The dinner meeting was held at the Coun try manor, Temple. President Ruth Walters presided at the busi ness meeting, which was attended by 17 members. Bettye Wegmen, Oley, will be hostess for the November meet ing to be held November 9 at 7:30 p.m. After the business meeting there will be a time to reminisce as members review the group’s yearbooks of past years. 65,000 subscribers. Nancy Crago-Alcom, Allegh eny County Extension home eco nomist and Maryetta Dorricott, Delaware County Extension home economist, each received the NAEHE Continued Excellence Award which is presented to home economists who have been active ly involved in personal profession al improvement programs, and in the promotion of personal deve lopment of others. Nancy' Crago- Alcom demonstrates commitment to professional excellence through active participation in professional development activities at national, state, and local levels. She applies information learned from formal and informal study to implement innovative, urban programs. Nan cy likes to explore new challenges and is currently participating in international work in Poland. Maryetta Dorricott aims to pro vide information for all segments of an urban county. She has pion eered techniques for hard-to-reach audiences: EFNEP, Toddler Top ics leam-at-home packets, skills workshops presented by staff paid on a cost-recovery system, and the supercupboard concept to help people overcome the need to rely You Answer Berks Society 1 (Turn to Pag* 826) ?9
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