Family Living Focus by Beth Van Horn Centre Co. Extension Agent May 9 Is National Provider Appreciation Day Provider Appreciation Day is a special day to recognize child care providers, teachers, and edu cators of young children every where. Started in 1996 by a group of volunteers in New Jersey, Provid er Appreciation Day is appropri ately celebrated each year on the Friday before Mother’s Day. The founding organizers saw the need to recognize the tireless efforts of providers who care for children of working parents. Since then, momentum and support for this event have grown each year. Rec ognition takes many forms, in cluding state and municipal gov ernment proclamations, local resembles another map-known to Pennsylvania anglers as the “Lost Stream Map.” The “Stream Map of Pennsylvania” was completed in 1965 after a3O year effort by Howard Higbee, a former Penn State Professor. Professor Higbee succeeded in creating a map of the highest detail posslble...a map that shows every stream and lake. He painstakingly plotted by hand, the location of 45,000 miles of streams onto a 3 by 5 foot map. The map sold extremely well - until it was lost several years later. Incredibly, the printer entrusted with the onginal drawing and printing plates declared bankruptcy, then carelessly hauled Higbee's 30 years of work to the landfill. The few remaining dog-eared copies became a prized fisherman's possession. Professor Higbee was offered $4OO for one of his last maps. And state agencies were forced to keep their copies under lock and key. The experts had always told Professor Higbee that reprints were impossible, because the maps were printed in non-photographic blue. Then, in 1991, at the age of 91, Howard Higbee’s dream came true Computers made it possible to repnnl the map Holding an updated map, Howard said, “I never thought I’d live to see this day ’’ Then, by combining Professor Higbee’s knowledge with computer technology -- the STREAM MAP OF OHIO was created. media coverage, business and community events, and private acknowledgement from parents. Today’s child care profession is one of the most underpaid occu pations in the country; yet early childhood is the most critical de velopmental period for all chil dren. Parents and community leaders are encouraged to show their appreciation for child care providers through a variety of means from individual recogni tion to public events and local media coverage. It takes special people to work in this field, and their contribution to the quality of family life frequently goes un noticed until now. National studies show that there are at least 2.3 million peo ple who earn money by caring for Maps of Pennsylvania, New York New England, New Jersey, Ohio, & Maryland/Delaware The First and Only Highly Detailed Map of Its Kind The 3-foot-by-5-foot color map shows virtually all of the 45,000 miles of Pennsylvania streams plus lakes The ’ l/2-foot-by-4 1/2-foot color map shows virtually all of the 65,000 miles of New York streams plus lakes The i-foot-by-4-foot color map shows virtually all of the 36,000 miles of New England streams plus lakes The 2 i/2-foot-by-3-foot color map shows virtually all of the 8,300 miles of New Jersey streams plus lakes. The 3- foot-by-3-foot color map shows virtually all of the 29,000 miles of Ohio streams plus lakes. The 2-foot-by-3 1/2-foot color map shows virtually all of the 12,000 miles of Maryland/Delaware streams plus lakes Explorers’ Gu with Each M Pinpoint the best fishing in PA, NY, NE, NJ, MD/DE with these valuable guides Easily streams and lakes shown on the Sti Map both alphabetically and geographh Your map and guidebook will take yoi the select fishing wati RAVE REVIEWS “It is amazingly detailed and names some creeks in the Mohawk Valley that can’t even be found on topographic maps." —John Pitarres, OBSERVER-DISPATCH, Utica "If you’re looking for the most definitive maps ever created depicting every single creek, river, stream, pond and lake...then ‘Professor Higbee’s Stream Maps’ are without question the finest.” —Howard Brant THE NEWARK STAR-LEDGER “It is in showing where to find out-of-the-way trout streams that makes the map such a treasure to the fisherman.” —Joe Gordon, TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT, Johnstown preschoolers. Over the past dec ade, the demand for child care has increased. Who’s minding the kids is crucial. Provider Appreciation Day is held so everyone can appreciate the number and importance of child care workers. It takes a dedicated person to be successful in the demanding world of to day’s child care professional. Provider Appreciation Day of fers a unique opportunity to rec ognize and commend the unself ish dedication, compassion, and strong family values that child care providers demonstrate every day. What can you do? Get togeth er with other parents to create a surprise. Send flowers, cards, or a hand written note of appreciation. Bring breakfast or lunch for your provider and for the kids. Work with your child to create a special remembrance. Buy something for your pro vider’s play area. Key in on your provider’s hobby and buy an appropriate gift. Check to see if your employer provides a scholarship for toys, equipment, or training that you can sponsor as a parent. Join the celebration! Get Ready for Fishing Season! 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