Sarah Long

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  www.timesleader.com/news/ap?articleID=3936 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/18/2007    Last Visited: 8/18/2007  

  "It's a great opportunity to teach the girls how to be a lady, how to present themselves," said Sarah Long of Sinking Valley, who is vice president of the state fair queen committee.
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  "We encourage them to follow the state rules," Long said.

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  www.pfb.com/about-us/leadership/state-board.htm - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 3/10/2007    Last Visited: 3/10/2007  

  Sarah LongWomen's Committee Chairperson

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  Published on: 8/2/2007    Last Visited: 8/14/2007  

  UNIVERSITY PARK - The Queen Mother: Sarah Long is "queen mother" to more than 50 of Pennsylvania's finest young women; those who represent one of the commonwealth's most time-honored traditions - the county fair.Sarah has worked with the Pennsylvania Fair Queen Committee for more than 15 years and currently serves as vice-president and as the events and media coordinator.
  
  To compete for the title of county fair queen, a contestant, who must be between the age of 16 and 20, must: prepare a speech and an essay touting the highlights of her fair; interview with a panel of judges; and participate in an evening gown competition.The winners of each fair have the option to vie for the title of Pennsylvania Fair Queen at the state convention in January.
  
  "The program gives the girls a new appreciation for agriculture," said Sarah."They realize the importance of the industry and that they can do something to raise awareness."
  
  Sarah has the privilege of traveling with the state winner during her reign.The queen is required to attend three fairs in each of Pennsylvania's four fair zones and six state-level events that include Ag Progress Days, Farm-City Day and the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
  
  tn sarah and faith.jpgSarah Long works with the PA Fair Queen Program, traveling with the PA Fair Queen, Faith Houston.
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  During their travels, Sarah and the state fair queen establish close ties.Past queens often tease Sarah about meeting the newly-crowned queen at the state convention with her "adoption papers," unofficially making her part of Sarah's family.
  
  "I really get attached to the girls," Sarah said."I've been invited to some of their weddings and other big events and I feel like another mother to them."
  
  While the young women improve their speaking ability and gain self-esteem, poise and confidence, Sarah said she feels just as rewarded.
  
  "There is nothing I like better than to see the changes in a girl during the year," Sarah said.
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  "It gets in your blood and it becomes your niche," Sarah said."I like the people involved with the fairs - they have become sincere and good friends."
  
  Fairs are organized and run almost solely on volunteer help.Sarah and her husband of 50 years, Frank Long, who passed away in the spring, dedicated more than 30 years to their local fair, the Sinking Valley Community Fair.
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  While the Longs' local fair isn't large compared to others in the state, Sarah said it's one of the best.
  
  "We may not have quantity but we do have quality," she said.
  
  Weddings and receptions have been held at the fairgrounds (one of Sarah and Frank's sons was married at Sinking Valley) and an annual fund-raising haunted house is set up for Halloween.
  
  In honor of Frank's tireless commitment to improving the Sinking Valley Fair, this year's fair, Sept. 11-15, will be dedicated to him.
  
  "This fair was such a huge part of his life; his vision helped build it through the years," Sarah said.
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  Apart from her involvement with the fair associations, Sarah is one of three women who serve on the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau board of directors.She chairs the Women's Leadership Committee and has been a member of that panel for eight years.
  
  For all of her community efforts, Sarah was recognized by the Blair County Chamber of Commerce with their annual Agriculture Community Excellence Award in 1999.
  
  Thanks to her help, and countless volunteers like her, nearly 6 million people visit Pennsylvania fairs to learn about agriculture and enjoy funnel cakes, cotton candy and hot sausage sandwiches, ride the Ferris wheel, see the world's largest pig or pet a calf.
  
  Pennsylvania fairs are steeped in tradition - from the farmers to the queens.As Sarah tells the state fair queen contestants each year, "You're making memories to last a lifetime."

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  Sarah LongPennsylvania Farm Bureau - Association for Farmers and Rural Families in Pennsylvania
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  Sarah Long owns a 325-acre farm in Blair County with her family, raising corn, alfalfa and soybeans.Their farm was previously a working dairy farm of 37 years.
  
  Her Farm Bureau experience includes state womens committee, Promotion and Education Chair, Food Check-Out Day coordinator and she is an active member of the Speakers Bureau.
  
  In 1999 she won Blair County's Chamber of Commerce ACE Award (Agricultural Community Excellence Award) and has been active in:
  
  PA Assn. of Conservation Districts Auxilliary where she was president for 14 years. On the Farm City Committee of the Blair Co.Chamber of Commerce for 12 years The Blair Co.Extension Board of Directors Secretary of the Sinking Valley Fair for 26 years
  
  Sarah has been married to Frank Long for 49 years and they have 8 children and 20 grandchildren
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  Sarah Long
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  Sarah Long Women's Committee Chairperson State Board Member

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  About PACD - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 3/1/2003    Last Visited: 7/10/2009  

  In her report Sarah Long, PACD Auxiliary President, stressed that the Auxiliary is for all spouses and that as more and more women become district directors, husbands are encouraged to participate in Auxiliary activities.
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  Report from PACD Auxiliary (Sarah Long) PACD Auxiliary President Sarah Long provided the following report:
  
  • Scholarship information is available via the Auxiliary page of the PACD website (www.pacd.org/about/auxiliary.htm). Districts should call PACD or the Blair County Conservation District office with any questions. • Sarah encouraged everyone in attendance to bring someone out to the Joint Annual Conference in Altoona in July. • She noted that the NACD Auxiliary has asked the PACD Auxiliary to contact districts who have gotten the stewardship package in previous years. • Long also reported that the Auxiliary has tickets for the NACD Auxiliary quilt.

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  About PACD - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 11/1/1999    Last Visited: 8/25/2002  

  For more information contact Sara Long.The dues were increased from $3 to $5.They selected 5 poster winners and gave the winners $50 each.Cumberland CD provided $250 and Indiana CD gave $50.The Books were audited.
  
  The following officers were elected: Sara Long, President, Marge Koon, Secretary, and Helen McMillan, Treasurer.

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  About PACD - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 7/1/2005    Last Visited: 7/10/2009  

  Second Vice President - Sarah Long, Blair

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  About PACD - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 7/1/2000    Last Visited: 7/10/2009  

  President Long welcomed everyone to the meeting.
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  President Long addressed the audience. He told them that his position of President is a learning experience. He gave examples of the multiple types of conservation issues there are in the state and the challenges that lie ahead. He acknowledged the staff, commission and districts for all their efforts. He also thanked everyone for being here.
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  Auxiliary Report (Sarah Long)

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  NACD Directory - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 5/1/2004    Last Visited: 5/1/2004  

  Sara J. Long
  
  Phone: (814) 684-4379
  
  PACD Auxiliary President
  
  Fax: (814) 864-4838
  
  RD 1 Box 441, Tyrone, PA 16686

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  PACD News - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 7/21/2003    Last Visited: 1/31/2009  

  Outgoing PACD President Ron Rohall and Auxiliary President Sarah Long both received recognition at the luncheon for their dedication and years of service.

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