Lancaster Extension Buffet Is Celebration Of Service
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Katina Showman was hired in
November to be the new 4-H
coordinator.
“Through the cooperation of the
Lancaster County commissioners,
Penn State agreed to match county
funds and created an additional
4-H agent position or the county,”
he said. Lori Little was hired in
October to be the new 4-H animal
science agent working with
embryology, horse, and dairy
programs and to coordinate the
county ag literacy programs.
The county’s Family Living
Program has really been growing
thanks to the efforts of agent Nan
cy Wiker. Educational programs
were developed in the areas of
parenting, child care, financial
management, foods and nutrition,
and food safety. Six sessions on
Parents And Children Together
(PACT) parenting series were pre
sented three times the past year.
Briana Wolgemuth, 8, helps herself
at the buffet. Briana is the daughter of
Doug and Sherie Wolgemuth,
Elizabethtown.
Emle Mast prepare potatoes at the
cooperative extension buffet meeting.
. Chet Hughes talks food with office secretary Nellie Cruz
along with family strengths extension agent Deb Naumann.
Hughes was honored for is years of work with the county
extension. '
Schwartz noted. Seven satellite
meetings were held for child care
providers to strengthen their care
giving skills.
“Our EFNEP advisers continue
to organize Super Cupboards as a
way to reach more adults through
group instruction,” he said.
Participants from church
groups, fair stands, group homes,
fire companies, and other nonpro
fit organizations have increased
their knowledge about safe food
handling practices.
The office numbers 11 full-time
professional extension agents. “It
takes a highly educated and com
petent staff to accomplish the
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balls. From left, Doris Wenger, Dawn Wltmer, and Tammy
Wenger. Food was donated by Gene Wenger’s Meats.