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
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O.C. RICE, INC.
104 North Main St.
Bfglarvllla, PA 17307
717-677-8135
SCHEFFEL
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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)
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