Happy New Year and a Flashback!

Here's wishing all our IEAFCS friends a happy and prosperous year in 2017. We hope it brings all the best for you!

I'm sure most everyone has been thinking about the past year in recent days. This post is going to take you back more than a few years.

                                                   
In 1976 Marilyn Cobbs was serving as Extension Adivser/Home Economics in Pulaski/Alexander Counties. She received her B. S. Degree from the University of Illinois in 1968--which is when she began work with Extension. Marilyn was a member of NAEHE, IAEHE,  AHEA, and IHEA.

Marilyn left U of I Extension in the early 1990's, and I believe she did some teaching in a public school after that. She still lives in the southern tip of Illinois.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

Merry Christmas!

Southern Region Extension Retirees met at the Rare Restaurant in Mt. Vernon for Christmas. One of the fun parts of the day was watching Lois Smith's frustration as people kept taking her gift during the gift exchange. Patti Faughn was one of the main culprits! However, I think it all turned out OK in the end--and everyone ended up with a nice present!

Those who attended for the day of fun and
fellowship were: Martha Speir, Donna Rumsey, Kathy Harrison, Janet Burnett, Joyce Pyatt, Lois Smith, Joy Richey, Rusti Grogan, Carol Schlitt, Patti Faughn, and Ruby Lingle.

Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a great New Year from the south!

                                                          

Member Update

Sharon Tanner and I went to visit Thelma Malone recently. She now resides in an Independent Living apartment in Marion. She says it is just right for her.

Her home recently sold to the church that was next to it--which Thelma was pleased about. Her meals are provided, and we joined her for lunch. It was very good!

Some of you will remember how much Thelma used to cook--and the huge collection of cookbooks she had! She has a small stove in her apartment, but she said she has never used it in over a year since she has been there. Having someone else do the cooking doesn't sound all bad to me!

Sharon and I brought Thelma up to date on Extension and family happenings. In this photo Sharon is showing her pictures of her four grandkids.

Sharon is still active in community events--especially Homemakers Extension and Daughters of the American Revolution. She has been Regent of DAR, and is still very involved as Past Regent.

It was a good time catching up with good friends!