A Good Tour Day in Effingham

Southern Region IEAFCS Retirees joined with some East Central friends for an enjoyable day in Effingham recently.

The day began with a very informative tour of Hodgson Mills Production Plant. Our tour guide, Hope, did a great job of explaining their milling processes and procedures. We learned that they only deal with non GMO grains and make 134 different products.

Here we are with our hair nets and tour appropriate attire. Some members of our group felt a little undressed with no jewelry, open toed shoes, etc.!

Those pictured are Joy Richey, Hope (our guide), Joyce Pyatt, Janet Burnett, Rusti Grogan, Jean Wiyatt, Michelle Pride, Steve Wiyatt, Ruby Lingle, and Martha Speir.

Lunch was at Keller Convention Center, and you may notice that the jewelry was back on! We were happy to have Ann Emken join us for lunch! After lunch we did some shopping at the Hodgson Mills retail store before making a stop at John Boos Woodworking showroom. They make very high quality cutting boards, butcher blocks, and many other items. Several of us did some shopping at both places!

Thanks to Martha Speir for making arrangements for the day!
                                                    

Flashback to '76

Margaret Esposito was McLean County Sr. I Extension Adviser, Home Economics and had been in that position since 1970. Her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees were from Illinois State University in 1961 and 1963 respectively.

She had been a teacher for one year and was very active in  many organizations including AHEA, IHEA, IAEA, and the Illinois Council on Family Relations. She had been recognized as career woman of the year in BPW in 1972; Who's Who in American Women 1974-75; and Featured in Women at Work Series in 1974.

Margaret served as state president of IAEHE in 1973 and had held lots of other offices and committee chairmanships in our organization. Many will likely remember her as a strong leader of our Extension Home Economists group.

Flashback to '76

Deloris Ellis was DeKalb County Extension Adviser, Home Economics in 1976. She had been in that position since 1962--serving two years prior to that in Marshall-Putnam Counties. Her Bachelor's and Master's degrees were from the University of Illinois in 1960 and 1967 respectively.

Deloris was very active in the National Association of Extension Home Economists. She had served on the national nominating committee in 1972. I'm sure we all remember that she served as our National President later on.

She was First Vice President of IAEHE in 1971, President Elect in 1973, and President in 1974. The Distinguished Service Award was presented to her in 1974. She was also active in AHEA and IHEA.

Deloris earned her PhD along the way and ended her Extension Career in administrative positions in the Eastern part of the United States. She had a long career of service to Extension in numerous ways!

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!