Central Kansas Extension District
Two long-time community volunteers in Saline County were recently recognized by the Central Kansas Extension District (CKD) Governing Body for the unselfish energy and time they have given to the local Extension program. Sharon Zier and Eric Lamer, both of Salina, were named recipients of the 2022 CKD Extension Appreciation Award.
Sharon Zier has been a valuable asset in the Family and Consumer Sciences program area. Over the years, she has helped with financial literacy programs as a small group facilitator and assisted with Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) since Medicare added drug plan coverage. Sharon’s regular clientele has consistently been provided service at the Extension office as well as at the senior center when coordinated SHICK services there prior to COVID.
Eric Lamer and his family have been involved in the local 4-H program in numerous capacities. He was an active member of the CKD 4-H Program Development Committee, served as a fair superintendent for several years in photography and was a board member for the Saline County 4-H Development Fund. Eric has always been willing to step up and help in any area where there is a need, but his passion has always focused around photography. Since 2015, Eric has taken the Tri-Rivers Fair 4-H King and Queen Candidate photographs and has also taken the Outstanding 4-H Member photos as his schedule allowed.
The K-State Research and Extension Appreciation Award was authorized by Extension administration in 1977. Its purpose is to honor individuals, businesses or organizations who have made outstanding contributions to Extension programs in a county or district.