Happy New Year!

Happy New Year and best wishes for great things in 2015! It is 365 days to be filled with the usual trials and tribulations of life. Your IEAFCS friends hope that most of them are as good as they can be for each and every one of you.

The last issue of For Your Information for 2014 was posted recently. Here is the URL if you would like to connect. web.extension.uiuc.edu/fyi/

It does note that Jane Scherer is retiring as of today, 12/31/14 with more than 40 years of service. Congratulations to her on reaching that milestone.

University of Illinois is also in the process of getting a new president. Timothy L. Killeen will be officially approved as U of I's 20th president by the Board of Trustees on January 15th. Dr. Killeen has most recently been at the State University of New York. Additional information on his career and accomplishments is included in FYI.

You may also want to look at the list of Extension Award of Excellence winners and others who have been recognized for their accomplishments. There are some names you will recognize.

It is noted as well that Loren Bode passed away on Dec. 3rd. We had previously mentioned the passing of Dale Bateman on October 19th. Condolences to their families and friends.

Christmas Time Again!

It seems like time flies faster every year! Does anyone else feel that way?

Southern Region Extension retirees and friends gathered recently at Mary's Restaurant in Herrin for a fun day of visiting and good food. It was great to see everyone and catch up on the latest.

Those pictured are (front row): Joy Richey, Sharon Tanner, Joyce Pyatt, Carol Schlitt, and Martha Speir. (Standing): Martha Winter, Lois Smith, Ruby Lingle, Donna Whitlock Rumsey, Kathy Harrison, and Janet Burnett.

We learned about travel plans to Florida for the winter, new grand kids added to the families, some health issues, a second retirement for one retiree, AND that Kathy Harrison had her 80th birthday on Thanksgiving Day! Way to go, Kathy!

Best wishes from the Southern Region to everyone for a great holiday season!

Condolences to the Family of Mary Fouts

PEKIN ~ Mary Elizabeth Fouts, 89, of Pekin, passed away at 9:21 a.m. Monday, December 1, 2014 at Pekin Manor.  She was formerly of Tower Hill.

Born March 6, 1925 in Royalton to Philip and Vesta Louvisa (Henderson) Baumgarte, she married Walter Whittles on February 16, 1946 in Tower Hill.  He died November 29, 1960 in Shelbyville.  She later married Gilbert Warren Fouts on March 9, 1962 in Tower Hill. He died September 16, 1962 in Meredosia.  She also was preceded in death by her parents; one son, James Philip Whittles; her son-in-law, Paul Lewis and two brothers.


Surviving are one daughter, Edana Louvisa Lewis of Peoria; eight grandchildren, Michelle Lynn (Brad) Shelton of California, Philip Walter Whittles of Los Angeles, CA, William James “Will” (Jen) Lahvic of Algonquin, Katherine Leigh (Lars) Geary of Spooner, WI, Elizabeth Jamie (Matt) Jackson of Aurora, JoAnna Leigh (John LaBelle) Lewis of Madison, WI, Walter Albert Lewis of Peoria and Mary Katherine (Colin) Gibbons of Winston-Salem, NC; ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.  She also leaves a daughter-in-law, Pamela Whittles of Naperville.


A 1942 graduate of Tower Hill High School, Mary was a 1959 graduate of Eastern Illinois University at Charleston with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education.  She earned her Master of Science Degree in Marriage and Family from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb in 1966.


Mary was a Home Economics teacher in Jr. and Sr. High schools for a total of 21 years, teaching at Tower Hill for 11 years, then at Meredosia for a year and lastly at Earlville for 9 years.  She then moved to Pekin to work as a home economist for 20 years at the Tazewell County Cooperative Extension Service, retiring in 1992.


She was a charter member, director and past president of the Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society.  She was a member and financial secretary for the Home and Community Education in Tazewell County.  She was a 50-year member of the Mazeppa Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Tower Hill, where she was a past Matron.


Mary was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pekin, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women and the Deborah Circle.


Her funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2014 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.  The Rev. James C. McClarey will officiate.  Visitation will be one hour before the funeral.  Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville, with the Rev. Phillip Glick officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society, 719 North 11^th Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or the Shelby County Genealogical Society, 151 South Washington Street, Shelbyville, IL 62565

To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com

Member Update

Barb Farner has traveled to South Africa, Madagascar, Nepal, and Bhutan during the past year. If you are like me and never heard of Bhutan, it is a small landlocked country in South Asia located at the Eastern end of the Himalayas. China is to the north, and the rest of the country is surrounded by India.

She goes on some shorter trips too--one being the quilt show in Paducah, KY in April each year. She has developed interests in quilting and genealogy since retirement.

Barb's mother passed away in June at the age of 94. She also shared with us that a nephew and his wife who got married a year or so ago welcomed a baby girl in March. That was the first baby born into their family in 32 years! Think she might get a little spoiled??

A Test for "Older" Kids

THIS MAY BE HARDER THAN YOU MAY THINK.   THE ANSWERS WILL BE ON THE TIP OF YOUR TONGUE, BUT YOU JUST CAN'T QUITE

REMEMBER THE CORRECT ANSWER

DON'T LOOK BELOW FOR THE ANSWERS UNTIL YOU HAVE TRIED TO FIGURE IT OUT. A TEST FOR 'OLDER' KIDS. I was picky who I sent this to. It had to be those who might

actually remember. So have some fun my sharp-witted friends. This is a test for us 'older

kids'! The answers are printed below, (after the questions) but don't cheat! answer them first.....

***************** 01. After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off into the sunset, the grateful citizens

would ask, Who was that masked man? Invariably, someone would answer, I don't know,

but he left this behind. What did he leave behind?________________.

02. When the Beatles first came to the U.S. In early 1964, we all watched them on The ____

___________ Show.   03. 'Get your kicks, __ _________ _______.'   04. 'The story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed to _____ _ _____.'   05. 'In the jungle, the mighty jungle, ____ ____ ____ ____.'   06. After the Twist, The Mashed Potato, and the Watusi, we 'danced' under a stick that was lowered as

low as we could go in a dance called the '_____.'   07. Nestle's makes the very best.... _________.'   08. Satchmo was America 's 'Ambassador of Goodwill.' Our parents shared this great jazz trumpet player

with us. His name was ______ ___________.   09. What takes a licking and keeps on ticking? _______.   10. Red Skeleton's hobo character was named ______ ___ ________ and Red always ended his

television show by saying, 'Good Night, and '________  ________ '   11. Some Americans who protested the Vietnam War did so by burning their  ______ _______.   12. The cute little car with the engine in the back and the trunk in the front was called the VW. What

other names did it go by? ___ & _______.   13. In 1971, singer Don MacLean sang a song about, 'the day the music died.' This was a tribute

to _______ ____________.   14. We can remember the first satellite placed into orbit. The Russians did it. It was called __________.   15. One of the big fads of the late 50's and 60's was a large plastic ring that we twirled around our waist.

It was called the ______ _____ .      16. Remember LS/MFT _____ _____/_____ _____ _____?   17. Hey Kids! What time is it? It's _____ ______ _____!   18. Who knows what secrets lie in the hearts of men? Only The _____ Knows!   19. There was a song that came out in the 60's that was "a grave yard smash". It's name was

the ______ ______!

20. Alka Seltzer used a "boy with a tablet on his head" as it's Logo/Representative. What was the boy's

name? ________   ANSWERS: 01.The Lone Ranger left behind a silver bullet. 02. The Ed Sullivan Show 03. On Route 66 04.To protect the innocent. 05.The Lion Sleeps Tonight 06. The limbo 07. Chocolate 08. Louis Armstrong 09. The Timex watch 10. Freddy, The Freeloader and 'Good Night and God Bless.' 11. Draft cards (Bras were also burned. Not flags, as some have guessed) 12. Beetle or Bug 13. Buddy Holly 14. Sputnik 15. Hoola-hoop 16. Lucky Strike/Means Fine Tobacco 17. Howdy Doody Time 18. Shadow 19.Monster Mash 20. Speedy Send this to your 'older' friends, (Better known as Seniors.) It will drive them crazy! And keep them busy

and let them forget their aches and pains for a few minutes.

 

 

Bits and Pieces

This post is a collection of notes and information that may interest you.

IEAFCS Fall Meeting is Tuesday, November 18 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. during the Annual Conference of University of Illinois Extension. It will be held at the I Hotel in Champaign, IL. Anyone who would like to attend should contact Chelsey Byers at clbyers@illinois.edu.

The Epsilon Sigma Phi annual meeting is also scheduled during Annual Conference. It will be Nov. 19th from 7:30-8:15 a.m. during breakfast in the Excellence Room.

IEAFCS and ESP newsletters have been sent in the past month. If you did not receive yours and would like to see a copy, let me know by sending an e-mail to ieafcslife@gmail.com.

The most recent issue of For Your Information is available at web.extension.uiuc.edu/fyi/. You may want to check it out. Recognition of  IEAFCS Award Winners for 2014 is included as well as information on two family and consumer science blogs that are updated often. Consumer science educators and nutrition and wellness educators are providing lots of useful advice.

Though it is not mentioned in FYI, we have learned from a reliable source that Julie Mumbower is the new Regional Director for Region 3. She has moved to the Mt. Vernon office.

As your groups get together for the holidays in the next few weeks, please take photos and send me information to share with the rest of the state. Send it to ieafcslife@gmail.com.

Member Update

Carmen Walgrave has four children, six grand children, and five great grand children. Her son lives close by, but she has a daughter in Texas. That makes for a good travel opportunity. She and Dick have also traveled to Branson, MO and Alaska to name a few.

2012 was a tough year with having to endure knee, hip, and back surgery. Dick also had open heart surgery. Recovery from that has taken some time.

Carmen and her family have always had a huge garden and done lots of food preservation. They have cut back on that somewhat, but Dick is now into raising dahlias.

Happy Halloween to everyone! Hope it's a great day.

Member Update

Mary Jo Stewart is still helping others through her work with the Good Samaritan Inn Soup Kitchen in Decatur. They serve as many as 300-400 people per day. I believe one of her specialties is homemade noodles!

She continues to be connected with 4-H and volunteers with the IFYE program statewide. Iowa and Wisconsin are also involved with this. She mentioned that she keeps in touch with Mary Kay Munson in Kansas through these efforts.

Her husband, Jim, has been having some health issues. They also had a trip to Branson planned for this year.

We received word this week that Dale Bateman of Monticello passed away on Sunday, October 19th. Not much information is available except that there will be a memorial service at Monticello United Methodist Church on Saturday, Oct. 25th at 10:00 a.m. Our condolences to his wife Margaret and the rest of the family.

Wisconsin/Illinois Trip Day 5

Day five was spent traveling the length of Illinois. We said good-bye to our travel companions as we made our way south.

Some shared with the group that they had a successful shopping day in Galena. This is Mary Clark in the "very warm looking" winter coat she purchased.

                                                                                       
 Lois Smith helped us out with a big "thank you" to Carol Schlitt for her efforts in making it a great trip. I believe everyone agreed that they had an enjoyable time. It's on to the Kentucky Derby for a smaller size group next spring. We are open to suggestions for other destinations after that.

Here is a last look at one of the magnificent chandeliers from the House on the Rock.

Wisconsin/Illinois Trip--Day 4

Saturday morning began with a tour of General Ulysses S. Grant's home in Galena. This home was given to him after he returned victorious from the Civil War. He and his family lived there for a short time before he began his bid for president. This is a painting of  him with his wife and four children that hangs in the house.

 After another delicious lunch at the Market House Restaurant, we were given a walking tour of Galena by General Grant himself (aka Bob Buman). We learned how Galena was first occupied by Indians, then the French. American Settlers came later, and built a prosperous lead mining town. The area is known for very high quality lead. The Galena River was a hub for steamboat commerce. However, the demand for lead decreased, and the Galena River became impassable to steamboats because of erosion. The population went from a high of 14,000 to around 3500. During the 1980's city leaders decided to focus on tourism, and Galena is now listed on some travel advisory sites as one of the top ten "charming little towns" in the US.

    For those who went to Mackinaw Island last year, the shops in Galena were a lot like that--without the cars, of course.

Dinner was at Fried Green Tomatoes, one of the best known restaurants in Galena. Then it was on to a surprise event for the evening!







                                                                                              

We were treated to a magic show by P .T. Murphy. He entertained us with disappearing $50 bills--which then reappeared in strange places. There were also some card tricks, and how in the world could he tell what people in our group were thinking? Glennon Schlitt is obviously not sure if he trusts Mr. Murphy in this photo.

Wisconsin/Illinois Trip Day 3

The first stop for our third day was Cedar Grove Cheese in Plain, WI. Our guide gave us a good tour and explanation of how they make premium cheeses the old fashioned way. We even went through the waste treatment facility--very quickly I might say! Almost everyone went with home with some "squeakies". This is fresh cheese that had been made that very morning. They even make Water Buffalo cheese at certain times of the year! These milk holding tanks were painted so the milk wouldn't feel lonesome during storage--according to our guide, Kathy.

                                                                                

Lunch was at The Old Feed Mill in Mazomanie, WI. There we enjoyed a delicious meal--and great desserts! This old mill has a rich history that dates back to 1857--before the Civil War. It was started as a water and flour mill by the railroad company that created the first rail connection between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River System. It is featured on the Food Network as one of the best in country cuisine!

After lunch it was on to The Shoe Box in Black Earth, WI. It is the Midwest's largest shoe store. They have over 300,000 pairs of shoes, and represent over 180 major shoe companies. Most of us had a little less money when we left there. Pictured here are Martha Speir, Karen Barker, and Sue Heath as they prepare for their shopping experience.



                                                                                

Rural Route 1 Popcorn in Monfort, WI was a fun stop. They not only have just about every kind of popcorn one can imagine, but a very nice gift shop as well. The store was opened in 1983 as a way to market about 25 acres of popcorn that were being grown on the farm. It was an attempt to diversify and explore a new production crop. Now the farm has 3,000 acres, and several hundred are dedicated to producing gourmet popcorn. Chocolate covered popcorn is one of their specialties, and several containers of C.C. Winkle, S. S. Dunkle, and Ivory Almond K'Nuckle found their way onto the bus.

After cheese,  pot roast, and popcorn, it was time for the evening meal! There is never a shortage of good food on our IEAFCS trips. The group enjoyed a fantastic dinner at Eagle Ridge Resort, just east of Galena, IL. It is a luxurious resort, golf course, spa, etc. Desserts at Eagle Ridge were "to die for." Carol, how do you find all these places?

Members of the group are: Jody Talick, Joy Richey, Sue Heath, Janet Burnett, Shirley Cummings, Steve Wiyatt, Jean Wiyatt, Patti Faughn, Mary Clark, Lois Smith, Terry Clark, Donna Mueller, Lyn Flahardy, Jimmy Smith, Cliff Flahardy, Martha Speir, Kathy Griffy, Karen Barker, Gary Slack, Linda Griffy, Sheila Grebel-Kertz, Glennon Schlitt, Carol Schlitt, Pam Slack, Jananne Finck, and Karen Gibbs.

Wisconsin/Illinois Trip Day 2 continued

After the tour and lunch at House on the Rock, our group boarded the bus for Pendarvis in Mineral Point, WI.  This is a restored lead mining settlement from the 1830's. Cornish miners from Cornwall, England settled there in the boom years of lead mining and constructed small limestone homes. Our guide, Cindy, is pictured as she explained how Robert Neal and Edgar Hellum saved several of the original structures beginning in 1935.


                                                                                      

The next stop was a Brewery Pottery Studio. We saw a pottery demonstration and enjoyed a shopping opportunity. This individual was very skilled in her work!

Next it was on to Potosi, WI where we toured Whispering Bluffs Winery and the National Brewery Museum. Our tour leader explained how a couple of  not-for-profit groups are working to preserve the history of American breweries. A delicious dinner followed at the Potosi Brewery Company Restaurant. Then it was back to the hotel after a very busy day




Unrelated note: For those who remember Sharon Tanner (Saline County Extension Home Economist), her husband, Jim, passed away today--Sept. 19th. Per his request there will not be a funeral service. Send a note to ieafcslife@gmail.com if you would like Sharon's address so you can send a card.

Wisconsin/Illinois Trip--Day 2

The first stop was at The House On The Rock in Spring Green, WI. Alex Jordan of Madison, Wisconsin spent his entire life building and designing the house and surrounding area.

It is an architectural marvel built in the 1940's on top of a 60' chimney of rock called Deershelter Rock. The house is 14 rooms, and there is a 375' ramp that takes visitors through the treetops to get to the house.

                                                                       

The infinity room  is the 14th room of the house and was finished in 1985. It extends 218 feet out over a scenic valley and is 156 feet high.
 It has walls made of 3264 windows (and a few screens). Those who walk to about the middle get a very special view of the tree tops through the floor.

This is the view of the tree tops. It is certainly closer than one would get from a plane. And, yes, that is a hornets nest that was just under the glass!



                                                                            

After the house was built, Jordan built more buildings and began to fill the surrounding area with every kind of collection imaginable. There are pipe organs, antique weapons, coin operated music machines (which play beautiful music), doll houses, chandeliers, and miniature circuses--plus a lot more! This giant whale is just one example.

The Carousel Room contains the world's largest merry-go-round with 269 animals--none of which are horses. The carousel horses are placed in many other locations throughout the tour. An entire workshop operated for years just to repair and re-paint the carousel figures as they were purchased.  This carousel has 20,000 lights and 182 chandeliers!



                                                                                              

The entrance road to the house features many planters with an oriental serpent theme. One might say that the sheer quantity of items in the place is overwhelming.  You could go through it several times and see something you missed before.

Are the collectibles real?? Sources say that some are and some are not. This is the most visited tourist attraction in Wisconsin  however, so the intrigue continues.

More on day two will be shared in the next post.

Wisconsin/Illinois Trip--Day 1

Twenty six IEAFCS Members and friends began the journey to Southwestern Wisconsin for five days of seeing old friends, meeting new ones, exciting tours, and great food! The first day included a long drive from southern Illinois to southern Wisconsin. We arrived at the House on the Rock Inn at Dodgeville, WI in time to check in and get ready for dinner.

                                                                                  

It was a delicious meal at the Wisconsin Riverside Resort  in Spring Green. Some individuals in the forefront of this photo include Terry and Mary Clark, Karen Gibbs, Sue Heath, Jody Talick, and Sheila Grebel-Kertz.

Gary and Pam Slack, Glennon and Carol Schlitt, Donna Mueller, Jannane Finck, Patti Faughn, Shirley Cummings, and all the rest of us also enjoyed a fantastic meal. Then it was back to the motel to get ready for a big day on Thursday.

Here We Come!

Twenty six IEAFCS members and friends are leaving Wednesday to tour northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Grant's home in Galena will be just one of the stops. We will also visit a cheese factory, the House on the Rock, a pottery studio, a winery, and one of the largest shoe stores in the US. Looking forward to a great time!

Watch for details of  the trip in a few days.

Member Update

                                                       

Sheryl Hodges went to China last year, and is planning a trip to South America in October. For the past 18 years she has gone on a secret trip --a type of mystery tour. She is planning that again this year as well, and usually takes care of planning the games for that adventure. Sounds like fun, Sheryl!

I believe the "not so secret" destination this time is Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Member Update

Sharon Kuhns is currently serving the IEAFCS Board as Vice President for Life Members. She participates in board meetings and helps newer members keep up on important history of the organization.

Sharon has also been busy busy with her "outdoor hobby" of gardening this summer. She particularly likes growing Hostas.

Her "indoor hobby" is quilting. She has attended Bonnie Hunter Classes. Bonnie is an author and founder of Quiltville. Sharon was also fortunate to be able to attend a class taught by the Gees Bend Quilters from Gees Bend, Alabama. This is a group of women who teach classes and participate in quilt exhibitions around the country. They are keeping the history and culture of their area alive through the artistry of quilting.

Sharon's husband is now retired also, but there is still a farm to keep track of. Her family is planning a trip to Niagara Falls soon. They will go to Florida in the winter. She also has four grand children.

Congratulations to Kay Mayberry!

Kay Mayberry was one of the individuals inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame at the Illinois State Fair on Saturday.

She served as an Extension Home Economics Adviser in Hamilton County for several years, and also worked a short time in White and Gallatin in that capacity.

Later in her career she was the Family Life Educator at the Mt. Vernon Extension Center. Kay also volunteered countless hours in support of 4-H & Youth programs and initiatives. She was nominated for this honor by Hamilton County staff members.

Kay is currently going through cancer treatment. Her daughter, Tanya, has set up a Facebook page to report on her progress. Send a note to ieafcslife@gmail.com if you would like more information on that.

It Was An Enjoyable Day!

Twenty two former Extension Home Economics Advisers (Family & Consumer Science Educators) gathered in Springfield this week to catch up on life after retirement for everyone. It was a good day of discussing past and present activities!

Those in the photo are: Ruby Lingle, Janet Burnett, Martha Winter, Jananne Finck, Carol Schlitt, Kathy Wolters, Diane Duewer, Mary Ann Fugate, Shirley Camp, Sheryl Hodges, Bev Combs, Mary Jo Stewart, Barb Farner, Joy Richey, Marjorie LaFont, Rachel Schwarzendruber, Amy Griswold, Johanna Bruns, Sharon Kuhns, Robin Bagwell, Cammy Seguin, and Mary Fouts.

Mark your calendar for next year's Summer Reunion. The date is July 30th. We hope to see you there!

Member Update

Mary Fouts is one of our longer tenured retirees. She retired in 1992 in that major re-organization of Extension. However, she has kept very busy ever since then.

One of her interests is genealogy, and she has helped others with genealogy research. She also volunteers at the Genealogy Library three days per month.

Mary lost her son in 2004.  She has eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Looking forward to seeing many co-workers at the 2014 Summer Reunion in Springfield tomorrow!

Condolences to the family of Ray Morris

Ray Morris, 68, of Golconda passed away at 9:15 a.m., Monday, July 21, 2014 at Metropolis Rehab and Healthcare.  He was born July 25, 1945 in Norris City, IL the son of William Dee "W.D." and Lola (Lamp) Morris.  Ray married Carolyn Sue Lane on June 10, 1965.  He had worked as an Advisor for the University of Illinois Extension offices in Marion, Benton and Pope County.  Ray and Sue were Foster Parents for over 20 years caring for over 80 children.  Ray loved horses and in 1988 to pay homage to the 150th Anniversary of the Trail of Tears, he organized a wagon train from Red Clay, TN to Talequah, OK.

     Ray is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sue of Golconda; a son and daughter-in-law, Monte and Cindy Morris of Golconda; a daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany and Patrick Smithhart of Oakland City, IN; a sister, Elaine Grimes of Ashkum, IL; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Stanley and Linda Morris of Iuka and Marcus and Deena Morris of Enfield; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two foster daughters, Lois Bender and husband Sam of Hollywood, FL and Zella Haney of Harrisburg; and three foster grandchildren.

     Funeral Services for Ray Morris, 68, of Golconda were at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City with Brother Hillis Jones officiating.  Burial was in Village Cemetery in Norris City.  Memorial contributions may be made in Ray's memory to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital.

Old Friends Get Together

Several former Extension employees gathered in Champaign recently to visit with Ruth Hensen who lives in Foley, Alabama. Charlotte Crawford was also in the area, and was able to join the group at Milos Restaurant in Urbana.

                                               



Pictured are Ellen Burton, Ruth Hensen, Mary Ann Fugate, Pat Hildebrand, Bev Combs, Cammy Seguin, and in the other photo--Charlotte Crawford. I believe Barb Farner left before the photo was taken.

Sounds like they had a good visit! Thanks to Charlotte for sending the photos.

Time to Register for Summer Reunion

It's time again for the IEAFCS Summer Reunion. We hope to have a good group this year like the one last year.

Here are the details from Sharon Kuhns. We plan to see you there!

The annual summer IEAFCS reunion is just around the corner.  We hope you are able to join us for a delicious lunch and great fellowship with friends.    We will meet:

Thursday, July 31  

American Harvest Eatery

3241 Iles Ave. Springfield

11 am. – 2:30 pm (restaurant closes then)

www.americanharvesteatery.com

We will order from the menu and pay for our own lunch, dessert, drink, etc.  As usual the planned ‘table décor’ will be edible--you guessed it--chocolate!

Reservations are due Wednesday, July 23 and can be made by e-mailing bvcombs@gmail.com. If you are

unable to join us on the 31^st, please e-mail Bev a note highlighting one or two things you’ve experienced since our 2013 reunion. She will compile them and give highlights from those who are not present. 

Put this date on your calendar now and plan for a Thursday day trip to Springfield.  It always promises to be an enlightening time as we learn what IEAFCS members continue to accomplish!

IEAFCS Life Member Committee

Sharon Kuhns, Bev Combs, Jananne Finck, Sarah Todd, Martha Winter, & Joy Richey