A Birthday to Remember!

Rusti Grogan, who spent most of her Extension career in Wayne and surrounding counties, recently celebrated her 80th birthday.

However, she didn't just have an ordinary party! She celebrated in Phelps, Wisconsin at the Big Sand Lake Club. Her family has enjoyed club membership and had a home there for six generations!

Family members and friends came from several  states to help mark the occasion. Even the wine was made in her honor with her picture on the label.

Rusti is pictured in the top photo with her son, Bill, and her grandson, Mark. Daughter, Patti, headed up most of the festivities. There was a delicious meal featuring prime rib, chicken and many side dishes. Dessert included cake as well as Mary Jane's--a treat the club is famous for. It was made up of a chocolate brownie, mint ice cream, and whipped topping. No-one left hungry for sure!

Former Extension co-workers who made the trip to help Rusti celebrate were Lois Smith, Joy Richey, Carol Schlitt, and Martha Speir. If you see Carol or Lois, ask them about the high-end clothing store they found in the middle of nowhere in the North Woods of Wisconsin.

Rusti's birthday is actually Sept. 12th. Hope you have another great day, Rusti!

It Was A Good Day!

Nineteen IEAFCS Life Members and friends enjoyed the 2017 Summer Reunion in Springfield this week. It was a fun day of visiting and catching up on our latest adventures. Save the date now for 2018. It is set for August 3rd.

Those who attended were Sherry Fulton, Janet Burnett, Patti Faughn, Deb McClellan, Nann Armstrong, Barb Farner, Mary Jo Stewart, Karen Gibbs, Pat Hildebrand, Kathy Wolters, Carrollyn Hunt, Mary Ann Fugate, Cammy Seguin, Lois Smith, Sharon Kuhns, Carol Schlitt, Ruby Lingle, Joy Richey and Diane Ryals.

Thanks to our planning committee--Janet Burnett, Carrollyn Hunt, Sheryl Hodges, Carol Schlitt, and Joy Richey.

Condolences

VANDALIA — Noma Moore, 82, of St. Elmo, passed away at 5:02 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2017, at the Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care in Vandalia.

Noma was born Aug. 26, 1934, in Marion, the daughter of Vernon and Noma (Cocke) Hill. She married Charles Moore on Sept. 19, 1982. Noma was a member of the St. Elmo Extension Club, St. Elmo Quilt Club and the St. Elmo Women’s Club.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at the Liberty Christian Church in Sefton. Keith Fletcher  officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorials could be made to Liberty Cemetery Fund or the Johnston City Summer Lunch Program. Online condolences may be expressed at www.pagelfuneralhome.com

Noma is survived by one son, Tony Bearden (wife Vicki) of Brownstown; two stepsons, James Moore and David Moore (wife Sue) both of Ohio; one daughter, Marta Phillips (husband Don) of Johnston City; one stepdaughter, Pamela Swoop (husband Andrew) of Ohio; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Noma was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Noma Hill; her husband, Charles Moore; and four brothers, Frank Hill, Robert Hill, Bud Hill and Wayne Hill.

For those who remember, Noma served as Effingham County Extension Adviser Home Economics beginning in 1974.

Flashback to '76

Helen Harshman Edwards was Peoria County Extension Adviser, Home Economics. She earned her bachelors degree in Home Economics Education from the U of I in 1974 and had been in Peoria County since 1974. She was a member of NAEHE, IAEHE, AHEA, and IHEA.

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far. Have a great 4th of July!

Flashback to '76

Marilyn Dry was Johnson County Extension Adviser, Home Economics. She had earned her B. S. in Home Economics Education from Southern Illinois University in 1972, and she began work in Johnson County that same year.

Marilyn was a member of NAEHE, IAEHE, AHEA, and IHEA.

We also want  to extend condolences to Martha Winter on the recent loss of her Father-in-Law and her brother. Thinking of  you, Martha.

Southern Region Visits Cobden

The Yellow Moon Cafe in Cobden was the site of the most recent get together for Southern Region IEAFCS. We enjoyed an interesting presentation by Sandy and and Josh Buchheit about how their southern Illinois farm and the restaurant came to be.

The Buchheit's were originally from Missouri, but spent most of their teaching careers in Elgin, IL. A few years before they were ready to retire, they purchased some land in southern Illinois.

The farm grew. Son Josh attended SIU and earned degrees in Ag. Economics. Then he decided to operate the farm which features grass fed beef and hogs. The meat is used in part to supply the Yellow Moon. It is also sold at local Farmer's Markets and to private individuals.

 

Daughter Jennifer joined the family in southern Illinois a few years after the parents retired there. She is the one who decided to open the restaurant. It is near the heart of the Southern Illinois Wine Trail, and is a destination type setting. The menu features locally grown meat and produce with different specials daily.

Those who enjoyed the day were Joyce Pyatt, Ruby Lingle, Joy Richey, Patti Faughn, Carol Schlitt, Janet Burnett, Lois Smith, and Donna Rumsey.

Flashback to '76

Darlene Demaree was Moultrie County Extension Adviser, Home Economics, Senior I, and had been in that position since 1962. Her Bachelor's degree in Home Economics Education was from Iowa State University in 1952, and her Master's in the same field of study was from the University of Illinois in 1971. Darlene was a member of NAEHE, IAEHE, AHEA, IHEA, and Epsilon Sigma Phi. She has received the Distinguished Service Award in 1975.

Hope everyone had an enjoyable day today on Mother's Day! Seems like time is just flying by. Mark the date of August 4th on your calendar for our annual IEAFCS Summer Reunion in Springfield. More details later.