2012
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Community Champions -- Where Would Our Communities Be Without Them?
December 8, 2012
- There are a lot of research documents, case studies, and resources out there for communities to draw from, if they intend to become more vibrant. But not if there is no leader with the commitment and determination -- and the stamina -- to do it. What does this mean for your community?
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Why Plan? Who Should Plan?
December 8, 2012
- In this month's blog entry John Turack ponders the importance of plans, planning processes, and who is best suited or equipped to plan.
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Fall Cow - Calf Workshops
December 6, 2012
- Cattlemen from across the state took part in "hands on" learning opportunities offered by Penn State Extension’s Livestock Team during the months of October and November.
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Quitting Tobacco can be a New Year's Resolution
December 5, 2012
- THERE IS FREE HELP TO QUIT and FREE PATCHES Call Penn State Extension’s Quitline, 1-888-NO Habit (1-888-664-2248) to learn about one-on-one telephone coaching to quit smoking or using chew. Learn how to get eight weeks of free Nicotine Replacement Therapy patches to relieve withdrawal symptoms. Remember to ask about the 2 S’s and the 4 D’s.
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Selection & Care of Cut Christmas Trees
December 3, 2012
- Despite the popularity and life-like appearance of modern artificial trees, nothing says “Christmas” like the fragrance a cut, live Christmas tree brings to your home. Beyond the initial set up and making sure it always has water, a well-selected cut tree is not much more trouble than an artificial one. And you do not have to worry about storing it for the rest of the year!
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How do you properly abandon an unused water well?
November 19, 2012
- Pennsylvania has one of the largest rural populations of any state in the country, and most rural populations depend on private water systems for drinking water. So it is common to find old, unused wells throughout the state.
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Westmoreland Prevention Educators Certified to Teach Botvin LifeSkills Training
November 15, 2012
- The Botvin LifeSkills Training Middle School program is a groundbreaking substance abuse and violence prevention program based on more than 30 years of rigorous scientific research and is one of the most effective evidence-based programs used in schools today.
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Local Farmer Honors 4-H for 100 Years
November 15, 2012
- Farmer creates corn maze to honor 100 years of 4-H in Pennsylvania.
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Are You Ready for Kindergarten?
November 7, 2012
- Every year there are families struggling with what they need to know and do to help their preschool aged child “get ready” for Kindergarten.
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Residents get their private water tested
November 2, 2012
- A locally held drinking water testing clinic helps private water system owners (wells, springs, cisterns) better understand their water supply.
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Leaky Toilet Workshop
November 2, 2012
- Fix your leaks, save water, save money!
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Penn State Extension Holds ServSafe Food Safety Classes
October 8, 2012
- Penn State Extension prides itself in this training as 98% of the participants in the Penn State ServSafe Course pass the exam for the PA Food Employee Certification Act.
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Students Examine the Community Impacts of Marcellus Shale Development
September 28, 2012
- 22 Westmoreland Conservation School students, ages 13 to 15 years, engaged in an interactive presentation about the community impacts of Marcellus shale exploration and development on July 24th at 6:00pm at pavilion #2 in Keystone State Park.
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Eco-Bot Challenge Night
September 28, 2012
- Come join us for a night of fun with Robotics
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Citizens and their Communities
September 27, 2012
- Are you a citizen of your community?
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"My Community: What's the Plan?" Program
September 11, 2012
- Economic and Community Educators Jeff Himes and John Turack utilized wooden replica buildings to teach youth the effects of their land use choices.
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Strengthening Families Program Facilitators Class of 2012
August 15, 2012
- Penn State Extension certified 10 new community facilitators to implement the Strengthening Families Program for Adults and Youth Ages 10-14 (SFP 10-14) in Westmoreland County.
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What is Community Development?
August 9, 2012
- Westmoreland County based Penn State Extension Economic and Community Development Educator John Turack sparks a discussion about the definition of community development in his first Economic and Community Development Educator blog entry. Mr. Turack also serves as the Interim Director of the Smart Growth Partnership of Westmoreland County.
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Protect our Children from Tobacco Smoke Pollution
August 1, 2012
- Pregnant women and parents who quit smoking are eligible to receive free diapers as an incentive to stay quit, a part of a program to protect children from tobacco smoke pollution.
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Test Your Water!
June 14, 2012
- A Public Service Announcement video. If you have a well, spring or cistern, you should test your water regularly!
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Westmoreland County Month of the Young Child
April 26, 2012
- Patty Graff, Better Kid Care Coordinator was recently invited to be a guest reader at the Barbara Thompson Early Literacy Center in Derry, and the Latrobe Kinder Schull in Latrobe.
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Penn State Extension recognized by The National Children's Study
March 29, 2012
- Penn State Extension was recently recognized as one of several community agencies for their support of the National Children’s Study (NCS) in Westmoreland.
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New Volunteers Bring Expertise to Extension Board
March 22, 2012
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COMMISSIONERS MARK 4-H’S 100TH YEAR
March 21, 2012
- County Commissioners help 4-H Celebrate 100 years of 4-H in Pennsylvania.
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HIPPOLOGY NIGHT AT WCCC
February 29, 2012
- Annual event for 4-H horse members to test their knowledge of horses.
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4-H Volunteers Honored at Annual Dinner
February 29, 2012
- The annual 4-H leader kick-off dinner to honor our volunteers took place February 13, 2012 at the Greater Latrobe High School Student Creativity Center.
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Better Kid Care: Professional Development is Cornerstone to Quality Early Care and Education
January 4, 2012
- The Better Kid Care program strives to support the early care and education community in a variety of ways. A primary function is producing and/or facilitating professional development that meets the certification qualifications of early care educators in Westmoreland and surrounding counties. Most sessions are also approved for ACT 48 credits, important to Pennsylvania certified educators.
