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Show Irene G. Thomson Vill Get Award For Extension Work LOGAN "She is dedicated to those in need and guides programs pro-grams to help homemakers who have tremendous loads to carry." car-ry." That's how one extension leader describes Irene G. Thomson, Thom-son, Utah State University Extension Ex-tension home economist in Utah County. Mrs. Thomson's achievements achieve-ments as an extension worker will be noted later this month when she will be presented a distinguished service award by the National Association of Extension Ex-tension Home Economists during dur-ing their annual meeting in New York. The Award is given each year to eight persons in recognition recog-nition of home economics accomplishments ac-complishments and programs they have implemented in their local counties. As a USU Extension home economist since 1963, Mrs. Thomson has been extensively involved in programs and projects pro-jects serving all segments of the county population. She is chairman of the Nutrition Nu-trition Education Council and has worked with a nutrition program for the elderly to meet the meal needs of senior citizens, citi-zens, especially those with low incomes. She has been instrumental in a program that provides one hot meal a day, five days a week, to older citizens. And she supervises 10 EFNP (Expanded Food and Nutrition, Education Program) aides, as part of the nutrition program in her county. |