She also set up and continues to maintain the Chester County Extension Video Lending Library. The award was given for Love's service and dedication. She gives enormous support to our office and to our agents' individual programs. For example, over the summer we had some personnel changes. Gracie provided continuity to programs and worked to fill the gaps during the transition.
Love is known for handling requests from the public promptly and efficiently.
She makes sure clients have their questions answered and their problems solved. There is always a smile for whoever passes her desk or asks for help. In addition to the Outstanding Service Award, three Superior Performance Awards were recently announced. Hoyle, an Extension food specialist in the Family and Youth Development Department at Clemson University, is a state expert on educating consumers about food safety and preservation. She organized the National Restaurant Association's Serving Safe Food program for supervisors of food workers in restaurants and schools.