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Champaign County HCE – March 2018 “The Chatter” “Celebrating at the Crossroads” Page 1
Champaign County Home and Community Education
CCHCE Celebrating100th Anniversary 1918-2018
Carol Froeschl, Editor - 621-2724 Mary Lou Younger, President – 398-3317
[email protected] - [email protected]
CCHCE Website: champaigncountyhce.wordpress.com
March 2018 The CHATTER
2018
March 13-15, 2018 – IAHCE State Conference - Keller Convention Center – Effingham
**March 22 - LET’S PLAY BINGO – 10-2 at FBA. Let’s get together for BINGO. Lots of prizes.
Other games will also be played. We’ll be at the Farm Bureau Auditorium. You can bring either
a White Elephant or finger food. Bring a guest and come to have a fun day.
March 29 – Sewing Day – 9:30 a.m. FBA – Everyone is welcome to come. We need people to cut,
Iron and sew
April 5 – Chatter Mailing – 1:00 p.m. FBA – EARLY RISERS UNIT
April 6 – May Lesson – “Super Powers, Your Wishes Done Right” – 9 a.m. FBA
Craft to follow – Puzzle Necklace
April 16 – 100th Anniversary Celebration – Dewey/Fisher Unit – 12:45 – 3:00 p.m. at FBA – Page 6
**May 7th – 100th ANNUAL MEETING – 9:00 a.m. at FBA – NOTE DATE Change---Page 10
May 8 – September Lesson – “Food and Drug Interaction” – 2 p.m. – Webinar FBA – NOTE Time
Craft to follow – 3:00 p.m. – How to use a Cricut Cutter - reservations by MAY 1st - see page 11
May 18th & 19th – SPRING CRAFT AND PLANT SALE – Page 5
JUNE 20 – Spring MEMBERSHIP EVENT – 9:30 a.m. – be thinking of someone to INVITE -FBA
SAVE the DATE
Champaign County HCE Celebration – 100th Anniversary
July 7, 2018 - 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Savoy Methodist Church
July 28th – ANNUAL Garage Sale – 8:00 – 3:00 - FBA
Setup is July 27th – 8 – 4 p.m. at FBA – please come and help!
The PUBLIC and GUESTS are WECOME at all our EVENTS
100 Anniversary Celebration
Champaign County HCE – March 2018 “The Chatter” “Celebrating at the Crossroads” Page 2
Champaign County
HCE Board 2017
President
Mary Lou Younger
2288 CR 1100E
Champaign, IL 61822-9406 217/398-3317
\First Vice President
Bobbi McEntire 2413 Heritage Drive
Champaign, IL 61820-7306
217/351-7308 [email protected]
Second Vice President Carol Froeschl
2503 Bedford Drive.
Champaign, IL 61820-7705
217/621-2724 [email protected]
Secretary
Sue Christensen 3830 Thornhill Drive
Champaign, IL 61822
217/352-9157 [email protected]
Treasurer Melissa Chitwood
1408 E 2250 N White Heath, Il 61884-9319
217/493-4441
Family and Community Issues
Judy French
1104 Oakcrest Drive Rantoul, IL 61866
217/892-4105
Cultural Arts - Richey Vanderspool
P.O. Box 187
White Heath, IL 61884 217/649-9893
no email
International
Donna Prahl
2405 Appoloosa Lane
Mahonet, IL 61853 217/778-4834
Special Activities Dorothy Rogers
302 W. Linden, Box 407
Tolono, IL 61880-0407 217/485-5225
Volunteer Hours Pat Meriedth
201 Chestnut (PO Box 79)
Bondville, IL 61815-0079
217/863-2997 [email protected]
Chatter Editor Carol Froeschl
2503 Bedford Drive
Champaign, IL 61820-7705
Chatter Mailings
Vickie Siebenhaar
803 Harvard Champaign, IL 61820
217/493-5247
PRESIDENT – Mary Lou Younger It is so exciting to see warmer weather. Makes me want to work in the garden. While we were in
Texas last week, I visited several of the garden suppliers and much of their spring shipments are in, IT
WAS BEAUTIFUL!!!!
My husband would only let me bring 5 plants back, wished I hadn't listened. But I had a wonderful
time, especially since my brother's cancer treatment was resumed and he is doing wonderfully on this
new medication.
Lots of things going on in HCE, with planning of our Centennial Celebration, IAHCE conference in
March, Annual Meeting, lessons, crafts, etc.
For our Centennial Celebration, Nancy Benz and Luanna Olson are doing a FABULOUS job. The
board and past presidents are helping them and it is going to be something you don't want to
miss. The venue was changed due to the enormity of the project. We are asking that each unit try to
bring at least 8 people--either members, spouses, family, or friends. Of course, we also look forward
to seeing many of our At Large members. There is an RSVP deadline (June 1st) that is very
important so that we have enough refreshments and places. The entertainment will be amazing also,
Luanna vouches that it is superb.
As a novelty, we are planning a Spring & Plant Sale on 18 and 19th.of May. We thought it would
be nice to have an outlet for Spring and Summer crafts. Also, our plant sale at the garage sale does
well, but it would be better if they were available a little earlier than late July. In charge are Richey
Vanderspool, Vickie Siebenhaar, and Bobbi McEntire. They are working on the details. If it works
fine, and if it doesn't---we tried.
As you start you Spring Cleaning, please remember our garage sale. We will start collecting in late
June, but if you need it out sooner, just call me. I'm in the process of reorganizing my basement in
preparation.
Due to an unforeseen request, our ANNUAL MEETING has been changed to MAY 7th at the
Farm Bureau Auditorium. Registration starts at 9a.m. Our nominating committee consists of
Richey Vanderspool and Nancy Griffith (369-1573). It will be a ballot vote. If you are interested in
any of the following positions, please contact either one of them. Positions are: 1st Vice President,
Secretary, Cultural Enrichment, Public Relations, and Volunteer Directors.
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT – Program – Bobbi McEntire Hey Gals
I think spring and warm weather are almost here. The time changes next weekend. I don't
think I want to give up that hour but oh well I guess we can start looking for some flowers to
start peeking out. Hope you can join us March 22 for game day. We are getting ready to go
to state conference. DON'T FORGET IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS FOR FUTURE
LESSONS PLEASE CONTACT ME. 637-1849.Please invite your friends to join HCE in
2018. See you all soon.
SECOND VICE PRESIENT – Membership – Carol Froeschl
LOOK WHO JOINED!
HCE Members’ We can celebrate with 2 new members in February has joined
us: Janice Duitsman, Penfield Unit; Linda Schoudel, Bondville/Seymour
Unit; Carolyn Flesner, who joined HCE at the membership event in October
has joined the Penfield Unit.
WELCOME! We are thrilled to have you joined HCE.
Everyone be thinking of guests you can invite to our Membership Event on June 20th at
the Farm Bureau Auditorium. Further details will be announced later. Please remember to contact Carol Froeschl with anyone in your Unit that has an
ADDRESS CHANGE or has passed away in your Unit’s. THANKYOU
BRING a GUEST to March 22nd Game Day – 10 – 2 at FBA - You can bring either a White Elephant or Finger Food. Come and have fun at Bingo and other fun games
Champaign County HCE – March 2018 “The Chatter” “Celebrating at the Crossroads” Page 3
Member-at-Large Members NOTE: If you would like a 2018 Program Book,
please contact Bobbi McEntire and she will see that you receive one.
FAMILY and COMMUNITY ISSUES – Judy French
I’m looking forward to seeing the sun and warmer weather coming, I tend to get winter blues and look
forward to spring. There is something so hopeful about spring you start to see color again, the leaves start to sprout out
and we start seeing those first flowers. The IAHCE conference in Effingham is in March and I enjoy learning about
all the new things happening in the state.
I want to thank Mayview, Rantoul, Early Risers and Staley units that are helping with the DSC homes, I know
it is appreciated. The Bondville/Seymour unit has just adopted a home with 4 clients.
“Never cut a tree down in the wintertime. Never make a negative decision in the low time. Never make your
most important decisions when you are in your worst moods. Wait. Be patient. The storm will pass. The spring
will come.” Robert Schuller
SEWING DATES: March 29th – 9:30 – 3:00 meeting at the Farm Bureau Auditorium. Bring a sack lunch. PLEASE CALL
Elizabeth Michael if you can come OR not. Thanks Elizabeth Michael – 586-4256 - Everyone invited to come. Thank you to Janet Whitside, Terry Crowley, Mary Ann Rinckenberger, Karen Moon and Elizabeth Michael there helping
sew the weighted blankets on February 26th. Thank you to Terry Crowley for bringing a delicious Quiche for lunch. Thank
you to Carol Froeschl for bringing fabric for the weighted blankets and was also invited to stay for lunch.
Project Linus Weighted Blankets: It has been 9 years since I learned to make the Project Linus Weighted Blankets.
Since I am a members of the Eastern Illinois Chapter of Project Linus, at first we filled the blankets with used
sheets—now Project Linus asked us NOT to use used sheets so now we have to ask the families to get together with
family members to give clean used sheets and work together to fill the pockets.
I am so great full for those members that come to help sew and fold these blankets. There is a real need in our
community and county for these blankets. Carle and Christie clinic have given donations to this project.
On April 7th will be the Disability Expo at the Vineyard Church in Urbana from 8 – 5 p.m. And on April 21st is the 2018
C-U Autism Walk Event at the Champaign County Fair Grounds in Urbana from 11 – 5 p.m. with the walk starting at 2 p.m.
Judy French, Community Outreach Chrm, will assist me with the display and drawings for weighted blankets this day. We
will be giving away 15-20 blankets to families attending the event.
Any questions about this project, please call me, Elizabeth Michael
CULTURAL ENRICHMENT – Richey Vanderspool
We are getting ready to take our 8 winning Cultural Enrichment Project to State Conference on March 13-15, 2018.
What an exciting time this is for the Board Members and other HCE members that have the good fortune to attend.
Conference is in Effingham this year , so that will have me lost all over again. Hopefully I can get all the projects to the right
place at the right time. I am just so pleased to be in this position. It keeps me hoping. The Cultural Enrichment day is much
earlier for this 2018. This year, October 2, 2018 is the date selected. That’s a Tuesday! Better get busy working on your new
projects. We have 3 less weeks to finish them up.
Correction in the 2018 HCE Program Book
Page 3 – Pat Meriedth – last name misspelled and in email too - Meriedth
Page 4 – Vickie Siebenhaar – email: [email protected]
Donna Prahl – new email: [email protected]
**Page 7 – Bondville/Seymour Unit CHAIRMAN is: Sue Christensen – 766-4722 cell, 352-9157
Rantoul – Betty Hadler – phone number 721-7007
Bottom of page website is: https//champaigncountyhce.wordpress.com
Page 10 – Bing & Games event – March 22
Page 11 – HOMER Nights is no longer a unit. – we have 15 units
April 16th – DEWEY/FISHER 100th Anniversary at FBA 12:45 p.m. – all Unit members invited
Page 12 - ANNUAL MEETING Date changed to MAY 7th – 9:00 am - FBA
Page 15 – CCHCE 100th Anniversary Celebration at 2:00 p.m. at Savoy Methodist Church
IAHCE District meeting August 8th in BLOOMINGTON
Page 21, 22, 23 – Community Outreach and Family Issues is now - Family & Community Issues- FYI
Champaign County HCE – March 2018 “The Chatter” “Celebrating at the Crossroads” Page 4
INTERNATIONAL – DONNA PRAHL Australia’s National Flower: The Golden Wattle
The Golden Wattle typically grows about 13 to 26 feet and it is from the Mimosa family genus, a tropical and sub-tropical
plant. Mature Golden Wattle plants are said to be reasonably frost and drought tolerant. It was proclaimed Australia ‘s
national flower in 1988 and formally declared national Wattle Day on September 1, 1992.
VOLUNTEER HOURS – Pat Meriedth March is here and Spring is right around the corner. Warmer days makes it easier to get outside and do some
volunteer work. Have you ever heard an HCE member say "I don't need the recognition for volunteering"?
Volunteering is not just for the recognition, our volunteer hours help support the U of I Extension in programming and
financing programs that make an impact on our communities and the state by showing their value to the state
government. Presentations and programs to non-HCE groups prove how much we care and support the state thru HCE
volunteering. As Luanna Olson reported last year, without volunteer hours the 4-H programs would not exist. So a few hours
here and there can make a difference.
Listed below are some ideas or examples where you can give volunteer time and count the hours.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Funerals Hospitals
Retreats Scouts, Swim Teams
Crochet items for Hospitals Church events/volunteer work
Clothing Center Cooking/cleaning for friends and neighbors
Church: Refreshments, VBS, Nursery, Handbells, Teaching, Choir Fundraisers
Grade School: Pen Pal American Cancer Society
Nursing Home: Tray Favors, Visits Donate blood/work blood drive
American Legion Auxiliary Humane Society
Fair Judge Linus Blankets
4-H 5-10K Run
CI Living-WCIA Prayer shawls
Salt and Light DSC
Retired Teachers Faith in Action
Food Bank High Schools
Bake Sale Jesus is the Way Missions
Caregiver Urbana Park District
Relay for Life Library
Driving individuals to appointments Cunningham Children’s Home
Have fun, I’m counting on you! Pat Meriedth, Volunteer Hours Chairman
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES – Dorothy Rogers
LET’S Play BINGO: On Thursday, March 22nd at 10-2, let's get together and play Bingo. Other games will be
available. Lots of prizes. We'll be at the Farm Bureau auditorium. You can bring either a White elephant or finger food. Come
and bring a guest and have fun time..
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Thank you to the members that folded the February CHATTER:
Bobbi McEntire, Dewey/Fisher; Carol Froeschl, Mayview; Richey
Vanderspool, Luanna Olson, Vickie Siebenhaar, Sue Christensen,
Judy Gumbel, Alice McDuffee, Linda Meachum, Pat Meriedth,
Bondville/Seymour Unit
THE CHATTER – News DEADLINE
April CHATTER
Due March 29, 2018
THANK YOU
Carol Froeschl
2503 Bedford Drive, Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: 217/621-2724 Email:
Champaign County HCE
to be Honored
In 1918, there were 12 counties organized and
are celebrating their 100th Anniversaries this
year. Counties were Adam, Champaign,
Hancock, Kane, LaSalle, Livingston, McHenry,
McLean, Macon, Saline, Tazwell, and
Williamson.
All Counties will be honored during the State
Conference in Effingham March 13-15, 2018
Champaign County HCE – March 2018 “The Chatter” “Celebrating at the Crossroads” Page 5
Jean's Craft Club:
100th Anniversary
July 7th
2 pm
Savoy Methodist Church
Come for Tea and Celebrate
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Celebrating Illinois There are many exciting things to see when you visit downtown Chicago. At Cloud Gate you can see a
mirrored, bean shaped sculpture. It shows the Chicago skyline. “The Bean” is part of Millennium Park.
There is a set of stairs leading down to a huge ice skating rink. It is located at 201 E. Randolph Street.
The park is great place for the whole family to walk, stroll and people watch. It has received more than
25,000,000 visitors, and I was one of them over the Christmas Holidays. My daughter and son-in-law
took me on the train. They don’t call Chicago the “Windy City” for nothing. It is bordered by Michigan
Avenue to the West, Columbus Drive to the East, Randolph Street to the North and Monroe Street to the South. There is a
great breeze off Lake Michigan. “The Bean” is an iconic draw for visitors and locals alike. We even took a picture in front of
Cloud Gate, the official name for the massive, stainless steel structure that’s become Chicago’s signature landmark. In its
mirror-like surface you’ll not only see your own reflection but the downtown skyline. It’s open all year long. It is open from 6
a.m. – 11 p.m. daily and there is free admission. There are many free things to see at Millennium Park. I like the winter time
best because of the singing, giant Christmas tree and of course the different foods available, oh, meant the excellent shopping.
Rickey Vanderspool
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CHAMPAIGN COUNTY HCE UNIT NEWS:
BONDVILLE/SEYMOUR UNIT
The Bondville/Seymour HCE Unit met on Tuesday, February 14, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the Bondville Village Hall. Chairman, Sue
Christensen, called the meeting to order. 14 members were present. Richey Vanderspool led the Pledge of Allegiance and the
Homemaker’s Aim. Roll call was answered by telling, “Have you or anyone you know been scammed?” The November minutes were read
and corrected.
Vickie Siebenhaar gave the treasurer’s report. We have $272.53 in the treasury. Bills were submitted by Linda Meachum and Judy
Swiger for the items they purchased for the backpacks for the homeless given out at Christmas to the clients of Daily Bread.
The Volunteer Hours chair and Second Vice President, Luanna Olson, reported that Pam Lindell was the top person in our CCHCE
unit for volunteer hours which was 9,000+ hours. Vicki and Richey also turned in an impressive number of hours. Thank you, ladies, for
your time and talents.
July 7th CCHCE will celebrate their 100th anniversary. The festivities will be held at the Savoy Methodist church from 1-4 pm. Richey and
Linda Shoudel will work on the details for our unit.
MARCH 2018
HCE Unit Anniversaries
81st Anniversary – HOMER Unit
100th Anniversary – SAVOY Unit
100th Anniversary – SOMER Unit
SPRING CRAFT and PLANT SALE
May 18th and 19th, 2018
Farm Bureau Auditorium May 18th set up will start at 10 am for vendors
and sale will open to the public from 4 pm to
7pm. May 19th will open at 8 am to 2 pm. There
will be 18 tables available at the cost of $5.00 for
HCE members and $15.00 for non-members.
Remember ONLY Handcrafted items.
REGISTRATION WILL START ON
TUESDAY, MARCH 20th, by calling Richey
Vanderspool at 217/649-9893 or Bobbi McEntire
at 217/351-7308. We will not be able to hang
anything on the walls. Only 1 table per vendor.
There will also be a bake sale and would
appreciate all you bakers to provide homemade
cakes, pies, cookies, bread, rolls, candy. Also
members that would like to donated plants for
sale will be appreciated. Thank you – more
details in April. Give Richey & Bobbi a call
Champaign County HCE – March 2018 “The Chatter” “Celebrating at the Crossroads” Page 6
Community Outreach chair, Richey Vanderspool, explained what we as a unit could do for the DSC home for four men in Champaign.
We will look for ways to help especially on birthdays and holidays with some extra treats and gifts. Their group leader suggested that the
residents of the house need gift cards, a new set of pots and pans, aprons, pot holders, DVDs, etc. Richey took treats and gifts for the
resident that had a birthday before she had attended her first Bondville/Seymour meeting! Thank you, Richey, for your thoughtfulness and
generosity on our behalf.
New Business – Luanna Olson made a motion which was seconded by Judy Swiger that at each month’s meeting we give a voluntary
monetary donation from members for what the DSC home needs. It was passed.
The lesson on Eggs was presented by Vicki. She made some delicious eggs dishes and reminded us about how to handle eggs safely.
Joan Jordan, secretary
DEWEY/FISHER UNT
Eleven members of the Dewey-Fisher unit met for their Feb meeting. They welcomed three visitors: Carol Froeschl, 2nd Vice President,
Champaign County HCE Board, who is assisting the unit’s 100th birthdayl committee with their program by taking pictures and preparing a
power-point program; Paula Zwilling, Leader for the Fantastic 4-H’ers of Fisher, who came to give us an update; and Judy Miller, Co-
Director of the Fisher Food Pantry, who came to give us information about the scope of Fisher’s Food Pantry. Paula reported her 4-H unit,
now approximately 60 members strong, is very active, both within their unit and in the community. Judy advised the Food Pantry collects
and distributes coats as well as food. The unit heard two lessons: Bobbi McEntire gave the January lesson “Financial Elder Exploitation”
because the unit was unable to meet in January due to the inclement weather. The February lesson, “Creating a No-Waste Kitchen” was
given by Eve Springer. Marge Probasco gave us a look at Australia, our country of study for 2018. The meeting ended with members and
guests enjoying refreshments provided by the hostesses Marge Probasco and Lynn Trotter.
YOU’RE INVITED
EARLY RISERS UNIT
The Early Risers met at Denny's with eight members and one guest, Barb Loomis' daughter present. Mary Lou Griffet led us in the Pledge
and the Homemaker's Aim. It was noted that we met at Atties Restaurant in December for lunch with no structured meeting. We did not
meet in January due to bad weather.
Mary Lou announced we will be folding "The Chatter" on April 5 at 1 p.m. Future happenings were read from prepared sheets left by
Mary Lou Younger.
The membership book was discussed and filled in. Lois announced the upcoming Farm Bureau trip to Rock Island to see "Rise Up, O
Men," a musical about hard-working farmers who unintentionally disrupt the church basement ladies, to be presented on April 6.
Mary Lou Griffet presented the lesson "Create a No-Waste Kitchen." Our next meeting will be Thursday, March 15, at Denny's.
Elaine Hershbarger, secretary
MAHOMET UNIT The Mahomet HCE met on February 21 at the Mahomet Community Center. Meeting was called to order by Elizabeth Michael.
Keri Nekrasz gave a report on the annual Abrahm Lincoln Association 209th Birthday party in Springfield on March 16 & 17.
Donna Schirer gave an excellent Cultural Arts report of many activities and program at Parkland, Krannert and the Grand Prairie
Hello Ladies:
We are having a PARTY & YOU ARE INVITED!!
I have sent each of the Unit Chairmen a letter & invitation to the Dewey/Fisher
Unit’s “100th Anniversary Celebration” PLEASE ask them about it when you
have your next unit meeting. We would love to see each one of you there!! We
will have some “Door Prizes”, and lots of other “surprises”.
Dewey/Fishers Unit
100th Anniversary Celebration
Monday, April 16, 2018
12:45 – 3:00 p.m.
Champaign County Farm Bureau Auditorium
Please contact me if you have any questions. Thanks in advance!!
Marge Probasco, Dewey/Fisher 100th Anniversary Party, Committee
Chrm. 217/778-7319
PS…some of our State Officers will be attending, so come and meet them
too. Looking forward to seeing you there
100th Anniversary
Champaign County HCE – March 2018 “The Chatter” “Celebrating at the Crossroads” Page 7
Museum. She encourages members to work on crafts for the Cultural Enrichment program.
Sharon Nielson encouraged members to keep tract of their volunteer hours.
Elizabeth Michael gave the Lesson on what to do with your left overs. Members felt that they learned a few new things.
MAYVIEW UNIT
The February 6, 2018 meeting of the Mayview H.C.E. Unit was held at Gerry Ann Windler's home
at 1:00 p.m., with Cheryl Peter's as Co-Host. It was the Unit’s 92nd Birthday, and we had assorted
cupcakes, snacks, and drinks. Carol lead the Pledge and the H.C.E. Aim. Roll was taken with 10
members answering “have you or anyone you know been scammed”. The 2018 Program books were
passed out to the members present. Thank you to the board members for filling out the books for our
members.
Carol gave the lesson on “Elder Exploitation” To ask questions about anything, you can call
#211. Carol also gave the lesson on “Create a No-waste Kitchen. Carol also said her Mother and
Grandmother had been in this Unit and she had a lot of their program booklets and history of our
Unit. There were 880 members at one time in the County, and also our club had 58 members, many have passed away, or unable to
come. They used to start with a prayer each meeting, and did things like skits and such, the History is quite interesting as to how they
started the Unit so many years ago.
Cheryl Peter's sent sympathy cards to Mary Helen Moser-Jedlick, and Steve and Nancy Moser on the death of their son, Bill, who had a
heart attack and was killed in a car accident, he was helping Steve farm. Our thoughts and prayers go to the family.
Lois Campbell was ill, but she had the International report, she will be gone to her daughter's in California next month, so we'll hear
from her next April. Pat gave the Treasurer's report with a bank balance of $368.38. Joyce made a motion to pay Linda Flessner expenses
for the group home, Beth seconded it, motion carried and passed. Linda said there is another member at the house now, and with the
donations given by our members in December for the group home that we were able to give each one of the resident $20.00 worth of gift
cards. Carol made up a book about our Unit and we all looked at it, it will be at the 100th Anniversary of our H.C.E. Unit on Saturday, July
7, 2018. The next meeting will be at Margaret Goodwin’s on March 6th, with Beth Anderson as co-host. Lesson to be given by Barb
Leach. Meeting adjourned. Gerry Ann Windler, Secretary
PENFIELD UNIT
The Penfield HCE unit met at 7:00 Monday, February 19 at Rosetta Suits' home in spite of a cold windy, rainy night.
5 members and 2 guests attended. Carolyn Flessner and Janice Duitsman are planning to join our group.
The meeting began as usual with the Pledge of Allegiance, Homemaker's Aim, and Collect for Club Women.
Officer and Committee reports were given. The letter, invitations, and schedules sent by Mary Lou Younger, CCHCE president were read
and shared.
A lively discussion of the lesson "What do you do with Leftovers" was followed by lovely refreshments served by our hostess. The next
meeting will be tentatively held with Roxie Sage as hostess.
PESOTUM UNIT
The February 15th meeting of the Pesotum HCE was called to order at 1pm. Roll call was answered by 11 members. It was
really nice to see members who had not been able to attend our meetings for some time. This includes Vicki Bussart
and Karen Russell.
The members filled out our club books for lessons and hostess assignments for the upcoming year. The lesson on Elder abuse was
handed out by Nancy Blackburn.
Our best wishes go out to Ruth Willamon who is still recuperating. The unit was thrilled to hear that Karen Russell is in remission. We
have missed her. After the meeting was adjounred, Hostess Mary Piercy served refreshments. Raffle was won by Betty Samson and
Karen Russell. Our next meeting will be held March 15th at 1pm at the Community Building. The lesson will be "Care Giver, Self Care"
given by Karen Russell. The hostess will be Anita Gilliland.
As a Pesotum Election Judge, I would like to remind members to please vote in the March 20th election! Hope to see you there.
PHILO UNIT
The February 16, 2018, Philo HCE meeting was called to order at 1:34pm by Chairman Betty Lauchner. Kay Kelley and Jan Ebert were
hostesses and served huge, rich cupcakes at 1pm. The Homemaker's aim and pledge to the flag were recited and 11 members and 2 guests
answered roll call with “What do you do with your leftovers?”. Celeste Taylor and Karen Bretzlaff were our guests.
Norma Rash gave the lesson on “Create a no waste kitchen”. The treasurer and secretary reports were given and accepted as read. Pat
Miller distributed more program booklets and we filled in lesson and hostess opportunities. We still need a volunteer for the April lesson
and a volunteer hours chairman.
Next sewing day is to be February 27, 2018, at the FBA. Nine am to 3pm and bring your lunch.
The 2017 Volunteer hours were as follows:
5 members reported any hours 433 other reported hours
328 HCE hours total 761 total volunteer hours
Champaign County HCE – March 2018 “The Chatter” “Celebrating at the Crossroads” Page 8
It is suggested to record our hours monthly in the 2018 program booklets. The Countryside UMC Flea Market sale will be Saturday March
24, 2018, 7am to 2pm. Mary Ann Rinkenberger, Secretary
RANTOUL UNIT
Feb. 13, 2018, our unit met at the Rantoul Red Wheel Rest. for lunch and our monthly meeting. After lunch, 1st Vice Chm. Norma Shafer
called the meeting to order. President Betty Hadler was absent due to the weather. Led by Judy French, we recited "The Pledge to
the Flag" and "Homemaker's Aim". Nine members and one guest, Mary Lou Younger were present. It was a welcome surprise to see Mary
Lou. We answered to the roll call "What do you do with your leftovers?". The lesson - 'Create a No-waste Kitchen' was interestingly
presented by Charlotte Smith. The minutes of Jan.'s meeting were read and the
treasurer, Genet Dixon gave the financial report. A collection was taken for 'Pennies for Friendship'.
Mary Lou gave a report on upcoming Champaign County H.C.E. events & activities for this year. Norma Shafer held a
discussion regarding place and time of our monthly meetings. This should be finalized at our next meeting. International Chm. Sharon
Nelsen gave a short talk about Australia. Com. Outreach Chm. Judy French reported about our project, the Rantoul D.S.C. home. Our next
meeting will be March 13 at the Red Wheel Rest. Norma Shafer adjourned the meeting. Teresa Fabry
ST. JOSEPH UNIT
The St. Joseph Unit met on February 1st at the Community Bldg. Meeting opened with the Pledge and Aim. Minutes were read and
approved. Treasurers report was given and Pennies for Friendship was sent in to the County Treasurer. Our program on Elder Exploitation
was given followed with discussion of personal experiences.
Dorothy Hewerdine and Barbar Hill decorated for Valentine Day and served theme dessert—great job girls!!!
For our December meeting we met at the Sun Singers with one guest. For January, our meeting was cancelled due to the ice and snowy
conditions. With everyone concerned about the current flu in Champaign/Urbana and total area. Doris gave a little history: Flu epidemic
in 1918 closed schools and churches. The Methodist Church was used as a hospital with Mrs. Castlo RN ahead of the Red Cross in St.
Joseph. She assisted Dr. Castlo, Dr. Knappenburger and Dr. Patton. It was a time of horse and wagons. A lot of deaths and no funerals
allowed. Barbara Lane
ROYAL UNIT
Royal HCE met at the home of Betty of Betty Gronewald with Erna Amerman as co-hostess. Marge Bluhm called the meeting to order
with reciting the pledge to the flag and the Homemakers Aim. Seven members answered roll call with “What do you do with your
leftovers”.
Ella Osterbur gave the treasurer’s report. We have a balance of $134.01.
Since the January meeting was cancelled, Ella Osterbur talked about the lesson , “How to spot frauds and scams and Elder
Financial tips and Resources”. Janis Loschen gave the February lesson “Create a No Waste Kichen”
The March meeting will be at the home of Erna Amerman with Alice Duitsman as co-hostess. The Lesson “Care Giver, Self Care”
will be given by Marge Bluhm. June Osterbur, secretary
STALEY UNIT
Staley Unit met February 16, 2018, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with 29 members present. Elaine Newman was our guest. Ceil
Costello called the meeting to order; Donna Prahl was absent. There were no February birthdays.
Francis Simpson, 1st Vice - Lessons, still needs members to sign up to take the lessons.
Marie Reeves, 1st Vice - Hostesses, was absent so Ceil thanked Ethelyeen Holy, Eileen Miller, Jolie Trautman, and Kathy Witte for the
wonderful table decorations of heart shaped candy boxes and Valentine cards from the 1940s and 1950s plus the refreshments.
Veronica Lawrence, 4-H, was absent and is recovering from a car accident.
Joanne Cahill, Community Outreach and Family Issues, reported she met with a Jordan House representative to find out more about the
needs of the residents. This year Joanne is planning to give a $30 gift card plus a couple extra small items for each person's
birthday. Discussion followed.
For Cultural Enrichment, Eva Frayne handed out Amtrak maps and talked about the names of the trains:. Ethan Allen, Pere Marquette,
Carl Sandberg, etc.
Pat Lacey, International, gave a report on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Canberra the capital city, and Perth the largest city. Then she
talked about Robert Wadlow from Alton Il who is the tallest man in history at 8 foot 11 inches and wore a size 37 shoe.
Barb Hiller, Volunteer Hours, asked that we please keep track of hours. She has record forms if members need them.
Alice Espenschied, Special Activities, is arranging a tour of the new offices of WDWS radio station offices in the News Gazette building
downtown Champaign. More information soon. Joannne Cahill, Callers, distributed new caller lists.
Nancy Benz reported the 100 Year Anniversary Committee has changed the celebration to Savoy Methodist Church. The party is free but
reservations are needed.
Jan Weber gave the lesson on Create a No Waste Kitchen and then gave out recycled door prizes.
In March the hostesses will be Linda Boehm, Jean Cornell, Mary McGuire, and Kathy Witte (for Veronica). The lesson will be given by
Meridee Dornhoff. Karen Moon, Acting Secretary
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Champaign County Home and Community Education
Date Units Organized
Bondville/Seymour July 1, 1926 Philo 1920
Dewey/Fisher March 1918 Rantoul 1920
Early Risers 1977 Royal October 20, 1947
Homer March 5, 1937 St. Joseph 1925
Mahomet 1921 Savoy Spring 1918
Mayview February 19, 1926 Somer 1918
Penfield Spring 1960 Staley 1927
Pesotum 1918, 1933-34, May 27, 1942
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SAUSAGE NIBBLERS KITCHEN CORNER
l lb Sausage 3 Cups Bisquick March 2018
1/2 C. Chopped Celery 1/2 C. Chopped Onion
2 ½ C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese 3/4 C. Milk
Mix well and roll into 1 inch balls. Bake on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 15 minute. Make 6 dozen.
CREAM PUFF CAKE Crust:
1 cup water 1 cup flour
1 stick margarine 4 eggs
Bring water and margarine to a boil. Remove from heat; add to the flour all at once. Mix Until form a ball. Add eggs
one at a time. Spoon into 9x13 pan spread evenly. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool crust.
Filling:
8 oz cream cheese 2/1/2 C. milk
2-3 oz instant pudding 8 oz cool whip
French vanilla or your favorite. 1 bottle Magic Shell Chocolate
Beat cream cheese, slowly add milk, mix until smooth. Add pudding mixes, beat 1 minute. Let stand 15 minutes then spoon
over crust spread, spoon on cool whip spread even and drizzle with the chocolate. Refrigerate overnight. Oooohhh so good.
Cherry-O Cheese Pie – Lynn Trotter, Dewey/Fisher Unit
Crust: 1 pkg graham crackers (12 whole cracker)
1/4 C. sugar
1/2 C. melted butter - put in a zip lock bag and roll with rolling pin until fine. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degree. Cool.
8 oz cream cheese 15 oz Eagle Brand milk 1/3 C lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla extract l lb 6 oz can cherry pie filling
Soften cream cheese to room temperature – whip til fluffy. Gradually add milk and beat until well blended. Add lemon juice
and vanilla. Pour on crust – Chill for 2 to 3 hours before garnishing top with cherry filling.
COCONUT CRUNCH PRETZEL BAR – Marge Probasco
CRUST 1 pkg. Moist Supreme German Chocolate cake mix FILLING
1/2 C. crushed pretzels 1 C. dark corn syrup 1 C. pecans (chopped)
1/2 C. butter or margarine, melted 1/4 C. sugar 1 C. butterscotch chips
1 egg 2 eggs 2 1/4 C. coconut
Heat oven to 350*. Grease 13x9 pan. In
large bowl, combine all 'crust' ingredients. mix at low speed until blended. Press in bottom of greased pan & bake for 15 min
.or until crust & appears dry. Cool for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup, & 2 eggs, mix at low
speed until well blended. Stir in remaining filling ingredients. Spoon evenly over partially baked crust.
Return to oven & bake an additional 30/40 minutes or until edges are
golden brown. ENJOY !! Marge Probasco YUMMY
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Champaign County Home and Community Education
“Celebration at the Crossroads”
100th Annual Meeting
Monday, May 7th, 2018
9:00 a.m. Champaign County Farm Bureau Auditorium
801 North Country Fair Drive, Champaign
$ 12.00 Refreshments: 9:00 a.m.
Meeting: 9:30 a.m. Units – If possible, please collect from your members and send one
Speaker: Awards one Check with list of Unit members attending to:
Installation of officers Melissa Chitwood
Memorial Service 1408 E 2250N
Lunch White Health, IL 61884-9319
Adjournment
Note: The Annual Meeting will be at the Farm Bureau Auditorium instead of the
Church therefore we’re able to reduce the cost. See you there – Mary Lou Younger &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Jean’s Craft Club Activities 2018
April 6th at FBA 10:15 – Puzzle Necklace - $1
May 8th – at FBA 3:15 – Learn to use a Cricut Cutter, What to do with cuts from Cricut Cutter - $10.00
June 15th – at FBA from 9am to 12 – Grandparetn and Grandchildren Craft Time – Craft: Painted Rock, Paper Folded
Pumpkin, Snowman and more. Snack included - $3 per child
July – no craft day
August 17th at 2288 CR 1100E, Champaign from 10am to 2pm – Pallet Wood Painting - $4 supplies & lunch provided
October 7th at FBA 10:15 –Crafting for DSC –Making Pillowcases–NO charge, but will take fabric donations for
pillowcases.
November 5th at FBA 1:00 pm – Tole painting, several pieces available - $1 Also, preparing & decorating trees for 12/1
“Holiday Trees & Craft Sale; Trees & decorations already available, but donations of trees & decorations gladly accepted.
Proceeds from sale of these trees benefit Jean’s Craft Club
On April 6th, the class has changed to "Making a Puzzle Necklace". Because Mary Lou wants to go to the Farm Bureau
trip to Rock Island to see "Rise Up, O Men!" there's a switch. The necklace is a fun little craft, but the best part is sitting
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around with all the ladies present and visiting and drinking.
On the other hand, the class for the Cricut Cutter is rescheduled for May 8th after the lesson at around 3:15. The
Cricut Cutter allows you to design shapes, letters, cards, and so many things that can go on cardstock, vinyl or fabric and
CUTS them. Once you get started you'll be amazed at how fabulous it is. The instructor will be Kay Butcher who is a
representative from the Cricut Cutter Company who lives in Urbana, Normally, she works out of JoAnn Fabrics as an
instructor and charges $35. But for us, we will be charging $10. If you don't have a Cricut, we will be using Mary Lou's
and we will work together. Ladies believe me, you don't want to miss this opportunity. The unit is great. If interested,
you have to make a reservation and pay by May 1st. Call Mary Lou at 721-2627 and mail payment made out to CCHCE to
Mary Lou Younger at 2288 CR 1100E, Champaign, IL. 61822. HCE members only. Submitted by Richey Vanderspool and
Mary Lou Younger &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
Champaign County Home and Community Education 100th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, July 7, 2018 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Savoy Methodist Church The Champaign County Home Improvement was incorporated on May 15, 1918. Champaign one of 12 Illinois counties
organized in 1918. Kankakee and Mercer had been started in 1915 and 1917. Kankakee County at this time was only the
second county organized in the entire United States. In 1915, Kankakee County hired Miss Eva Benefiel, a graduate of the
University of Illinois, the first adviser to develop a home improvement association (at this time the adviser was called Home
Demonstration Agent). One of the biggest problems of organizing was dirt roads, which were mud at least six month of the
year, and little other transportation except by train. At first there were no units but were organized and divided according to
townships. Units were organized in 1922.
AN AIM for HOME-MAKERS: Juliet Lita Bane was born in Livingston County in 1878. She was a graduate of the
University of Illinois. Miss Bane was considered one of the better known home economist of her time. She is best known for
her writing of “An Aim for the Homemaker” in 1919. In March 1919, in the issue of the Champaign
County Home Improvement Bulletin was the following early version of the “An Aim for the Home-
Maker” written by Lita Bane.
To have every home an institution which is:
- economically sound
- physically healthful
- morally wholesome
- mentally stimulating
- spiritually inspiring
- artistically satisfying
- socially responsible
- a center of unselfish love
In 1922, the aim was copyrighted for framing as the aim written today. In 1936, Miss Bane was head of the Home Economics
at the University of Illinois. Juliet Bane died in February 1957. Carol Froeschl
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CHAMPAIGN COUNTY HOME AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION (HCE) welcomes anyone regardless of age, race, creed, sex, or national
origin. CCHCE offers educational lessons in a social setting at a monthly meeting. Join over 300 members in Champaign County for only
$20.00 yearly dues. Call 217-621-2724 for information.
Champaign Co. HCE US Postage Pd.
801 Country Fair Dr. Suite D Nonprofit Organization
Champaign, IL 61821 Permit # 458
Champaign, IL 61821
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Champaign County Home and Community Education (HCE)
1918 -2018 “100 Anniversary Celebration”
“Celebration at the Crossroads”
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Important Dates March 22 - GAME DAY – 10-2 at the FBA – come and have a fun day
April 6 - May Lesson – “Super Powers, Your Wishes Done Right – 9 a.m. FBA
Craft to follow – How to use a Cricut Cutter
MAY 7th – 100th ANNUAL MEETING – 9 a.m. – at the Farm Bureau Auditorium - $12.00
JULY 7, 2018 - Champaign County HCE Celebration–100th Anniversary Celebration
2-4 p.m. - Savoy Methodist Church
March 2018
CCHCE website: champaigncountyhce.wordpress.com