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.