The Monroe County commissioners recognized Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm on its 60th anniversary during their meeting on July 19.

“Thank you to your many contributions to Monroe County, congratulations and continued success,” said Sharon Laverdure, the chairwoman of the commissioners.

On hand to talk to at the meeting were Sue Oiler, who co-managed the farm with her husband Gary until they retired in 2005, and Jamie Kizer, the executive director of Quiet Valley.

“It’s been a wonderful place to be,” Sue Oiler said. “The support of our community, our friends, our family, what a great place to raise our children.”

Kizer is relatively new to the position of executive director.

“What an honor and privilege it is to be a steward of Quiet Valley,” Kizer said, and added that she remembers going there as a child on school field trips.

The commissioners also recognized Pennsylvania’s empowered expert residents at Pleasant Valley Manor.

“It’s a program that Pleasant Valley Manor has for the folks who reside there, and we’d like to list all of those folks who will be receiving certificates,” Laverdure said.

They are Barbara Lottero, Margaret Myler, Florence Brinkley, Marcelina Hernandez, Richard Schaffer Sr., Frances Harrison, Kathy Buzzard, Evelyn Kemner, Janet Lee Howell and Joseph W. Adames.

During the commissioners’ meeting on July 5, they recognized the efforts of two Eagle Scouts. Nathan Calhoun and Robert Dutt each received a certificate of recognition for their work. They also recognized the National Council of Negro Women’s - State Conference.