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Champaign County HCE – March 2015 – “CHATTER” “Come Together - Walk with CCHCE

…..making a difference for families since 1918

The Chatter MARCH 2015

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Joan Stanley 344-3339 President Carol Froeschl 621-2724 Editor

CCHCE Web site: http://champaigncountyhce.wordpress.com/ [email protected]

“Come Together–Walk with HCE”

“Come Together and Walk with HCE”

News from the Board Members

THE PRESIDENT Joan Stanley Spring is on the way!! If I tell myself enough days it will be

true - right? Do you have all those seeds handy and ready to

put in the soil?

ANNUAL MEETING is coming up soon. Please read the info

in this newsletter and make your reservations. If you haven’t

heard Logan Kirby I believe you will be introduced to a real

treat.

I have heard him several times and he is always good. Menu

for lunch is listed and the price will be the same as last year. I

hope to see you there. Also make a note on your calendar for

the MEMBERSHIP DAY in May. It will also be a great event

to attend. Good weather is one it’s way.

Let’s get out and enjoy! Joan Stanley, President

FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT (Program Lessons) Bobbi McEntire

Hope you are all staying warm with all the bitter cold we are

having. Sure would be nice to be on a warm beach somewhere.

I would like to thank all the people who attended our last

lesson about Gmo's. We had a record attendance-almost 40

people. Looking forward to seeing you at our next lesson on

Friday, April 3 at 9:30 a.m. at the FBA – “Health Insurance for

People 65+”. This is the lesson to be given at the Unit May

meetings. Bobbi McEntire

SECOND PRESIDENT

(Membership) Carol Froeschl

March is a great month to invite a friend to your unit

meeting and share with them the fellowship and fun we all

have in your units. We all have many life long friend in HCE.

Be thinking about inviting someone to our Annual meeting on

April 30th and our Membership Event May 20th--try, try again

and keep inviting. Even if they don’t join, they can still come

March 20th – Spring Begins

March 23 – Sewing Day 9:30

a.m.- 3:00 p.m. at FBA

April 3rd – May Lesson:

“Health Insurance for People

65+” – 9:30 a.m. at FBA

April 9th – Pesotum Unit fold

Chatter 1:00 pm FBA

April 19th – Autistic Walk -

11:30 – 3:00 –CC Fair Grounds

April 21st – Sewing Day 9:30 -

3:00 - FBA

April 29th – ACWW Women

Walk the World

April 30th –

ANNUAL MEETING May 18th – Sewing Day – 9:30

3:00 - FBA

May 20th – Membership Event

May 23rd – Larry Gatline &

Brothers Tour Show –

Watseka Theatre

August 22nd – 4th Annual HCE

Garage Sale – FBA

October 2015 – Make A

Difference Month

October 19th – Membership

Event

October 23rd – Cultural Art

Event

November 16th – International

Luncheon

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and see what a great group of members we are and have fun

with us.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” –

Helen Keller

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Carol Froeschl, 621-2724

***************************************** Walking has tremendous benefits when

done briskly or on a regular basis.

Walking can have positive impacts on

health including decreasing the risk of a

heart attack. Walking helps lower your

LDH (bad) cholesterol and raise your good cholesterol.

Regular exercise can help keep your blood pressure in check.

Going for a walk is a great way to reduce stress and promote

an overall sense of wellness. Regular walking can reduce

feelings of depression and anxiety as well.

Using a good pedometer to measure your number of steps

and the distance traveled can be extremely beneficial. You

would be surprised how many steps we do take regularly. The

start a program where you try to increase the number of steps

or set a time to take an additional walk, even if it’s just down

the block and increase that distance gradually. Invite a

neighbor or friend to join you. Let’s make a conscious effort to

increase the number of septs we take for your benefit and the

benefit of HCE.

Mary Lou Younger, Co-2nd Vice President

COMMUNITY OUTREACH Elizabeth Michael

March Sewing Day is Monday, March 23 – 9:30-3:00

April Sewing Day is Tuesday, April 21 – 9:30 – 3:00

May Sewing Day is Monday, May 18 – 9:30 – 3:00

All sewing days are at the Farm Bureau Auditorium

and bring a sack lunch.

This project is needing Cotton Fabric and Sew-on Velcro.

These items can be taken to the UI Extension office or call

Elizabeth Michael.

DONATIONS are NEEDED: Monetary donations are also

appreciated from HCE Units and members to purchase fabric

and sew-on Velcro for the Weighted Blankets for children in

the county with Autism. Please contact Elizabeth Michael,

586-4256

CULTURAL ARTS

(formerly Cultural Enrichment) Many thanks to Carol Froeschl, Marge Probasco and

Luanna Olson for gathering up the 8 items Champaign County

is taking to state competition at State IAHCE Conference in

Decatur this month. Their assistance in helping me with the

displays (Thanks in Advance!) is greatly appreciated!

Farm Ridge Quilt Shop opens in Savoy (out-lot in front of

Walmart where Dollar Tree store was located) -- fabric,

quilting supplies, sewing machines and furniture, and classes

for boys and girls. Hours 10 am-6 pm Monday-Saturday.

Check it out: Phone # 367-6067

http://www.farmridgeillinois.com/Home.html

2015 Petals & Paintings Gala and Exhibition, Krannert Art

Museum, April 10-12, Innovative Floral Designs. Guest

Curator is Rick Orr.

Lyric Theatre, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (Tryon

Festival Theatre):

"Polly Peacham" April 11

"Into the Woods" April 23-26

217-333-2620 Linda Holzhausen, Cultural Arts

FAMILY ISSUES When do we suspect that a child is being targeted by

bullies ? Children often fell that talking about it is

tattling. Take note if your child says that others are messing

with them. Ask questions and have them describe what

happened and how they felt. Try to gather facts about the

situation.watch for vanishing friends notice if the usual friends

are no longer around. Ask your children about friends if they

answer I have no friends look into it. This may be a red

flag. Pay attention to the child's moods. Look for a change in

their behavior and personality. Take note of your child's minor

complaints and injuries and sleeping habits or for falling grades

and watch for missing possessions. Be aware and check when

things seem off to you. Find out why things have changed. Be

Aware Pat Miller Family Issues

INTERNATIONAL

Baltic States - Estonia Well, gals...I sure hope you have been keeping warm......it's

been a hard Winter for sure. I am going to finish up with

Estonia.....then next month go to Latvia........we'll see how they

compare as we study them.. Now here is some information

on the schools in Estonia.

Today's education in Estonia is divided into general,

vocational, & hobby education. The education system is based

on four levels which include the 'pre-school, basic, secondary

& higher education.' A wide network of schools & supporting

educational institutions has been established. The Estonian

educational system consists of state, municipal, public &

private educational institutions. There are currently 589

schools in Estonia.

Academic higher education in Estonia is divided into three

levels: bachelor's studies, master's studies, & doctoral

studies. In some specialties (basic, medical studies, veterinary,

pharmacy, dentistry , architect-engineer & a classroom teacher

program),. the Bachelors & Master's levels are integrated into

one unit. The Estonian Academy of Sciences is Estonia's

national academy of science. The IT industry of Estonia in late

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1950's as the first computer centers were established in Tartu

& Tallinn. Estonian specialists contributed in the development

of software engineering standards for different ministries of the

Soviet Union during the 1980's.

Estonians celebrate a few Festivals each year, Tallinn is the

host of the 'Beer Summer Festival'. .greatest one in Northern

Europe, then another one is St. Martin's Day Fair......sounds a

little like ours.....people expose their handmade tools &

ornaments & to display their National Folk Music, with

Dancing & their most important dishes that are made in

Estonia. Also, another festival is the St. Georges Day

Fair.....which mostly consists of farmers that want to expose

their merchandise.... well, let's wait to see ....how the folks at

Latvia......look like....see you next month! Stay warm...keep

safe. We as a CCHCE Board will be traveling to Decatur for

our State Convention....so I’ll come back with "more

information on these Baltic States.....enjoy life......love you,

Marge

God Bless each of you.....PS: each of your units have extra

information that I gave them earlier in the year......so, you may

be hearing some ....extra info.....or maybe just a little more new

info. Our Annual meeting will be coming up on April

30th.....come join us !

Marge Probasco, CCHCE International Chair, 897-6601

VOLUNTEER HOURS A shrewd friend of mine is persuaded

We'd help everybody in need

If we were assured we would lose a pound

Each time we performed a good deed.

How swiftly we'd rush to contribute,

How eagerly we'd volunteer,

If giving to others could guarantee

That our waistlines would reappear.

We'd eat, without fear of reprisals,

The foods our scales used to forbid,

Knowing the flab would dissolve from our hips

As soon as we tutored a kid.

Or worked to save owls, whales or forests,

Or read to the sick or the blind.

Spurred by the motto "The larger the heart,

The smaller will be the behind."

We'd raise funds to shelter the homeless,

Or cure some disease, or stop war.

Seeing our silhouettes narrowing down,

We'd yearn to do more, and still more,

Delighted to make the world better

While also achieving thin thighs.

All of us folks who've been watching our weight

Would be easy to mobilize

And turn into daily do-gooders

Released from a diet regime

And enjoying a vast sense of virtuousness

Along with a lot of whipped cream.

Luanna Olson

Thank you to the women that folded the Chatter this month:

From Penfield: Judy Foster, Harriet Hinderer, Rosetta Suits,

and Melba Wilber. Staley: Joyce Beasley, Nancy Benz, Joanne

Cahill, Carol Grammer, Ethelyeen Holy, and Leslie Rose.

Also Bobbi McEntire, Dewey-Fisher and Mary Lou Younger,

Early Risers.

Thanks Nancy Benz for sending out a request for help to the

Staley Unit.

Thank you to Karen Moon, for accepting the position of

assisting each month with the mailings of the Chatter.

UP-COMING MAILING SCHEDULE

April 9 – Philo

May 4 - Rantoul

All mailings are done at 1:00 p.m. in the Farm

Bureau Auditorium

Vickie Siebenhaar, 493-5247 - Newsletter Mailings

Karen Moon, 359-2127 – Newsletter Mailings

[email protected]

From the CCHCE Board

NEW THEME for 2015 “Come Together – Walk with CCHCE”

Membership Report 354 – March 1, 2015.

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Nominating Committee: Nominating committee met again Feb 6

*We have almost a full slate for all available positions.

The names will be presented at the annual meeting in April.

However if anyone else is interested please contact our

committee. Thanx. Bobbi McEntire 351-7308

Betty Logue 469-22201

Betty Handler 396-4511

APRIL Chatter

DEADLINE

BY March 30th, 2015

or sooner SEND TO: Carol Froeschl

2503 Bedford Drive

Champaign, IL 61820-7705

[email protected]

Phone: 621-2724




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4th ANNUAL GARAGE SALE: "As Spring is

approaching and you start

spring cleaning, please

remember our Garage Sale

on August 22nd. The drop

point will remain at my

home at 2288 CR 1100E in

Champaign, This year we are planning to have additional pick

up sites for each unit. We'll be calling each unit to set up a

date."

Mary Lou Younger and Carol Froeschl ************************************************************************

’’Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” - Helen Keller Invite a friend to your next HCE meeting!

BONDVILLE/SEYMOUR The Bondville/Seymour HCE Unit met Tuesday, November 10,

2015 with Chairman, Pat Meriedth, presiding. Twelve members and

guest, Lauren Foran, were present. Roll Call was answered naming a

stress reducer.

Hostesses were Linda Meachum and Joan Jordan.

Luanna Olson told us interesting information that the

Bondville/Seymour Unit was originally formed February 22,

1935. We will be celebrating 80 years together. It was decided that a

celebration will be held in May. Gretchen Potter and Vickie

Siebenhaar will co-chair the event.

Luanna Olson requested we report our volunteer hours

monthly. She reminded us to check the February Chatter for list of

Cultural Art Show categories for 2015. Linda Meachum, Family

Issues Chairman, discussed Keeping Our Heart Healthy and how to

decrease risk with exercise such as walking. Pat Meriedth reported

Sewing Day will be held February 23rd.

Joan Jordan presented program--Taking Care of Mature

Skin. Joan's daughter, Lauren Foran, gave a makeup demonstration

with helpful suggestions pertaining to the application of makeup. It

was very interesting.

Emily Colbert, Secretary

DEWEY/FISHER UNIT Dewey Fisher HCE met on February 17 for our regular meeting and

to celebrate Mardi Gras. Marge Probasco presented the lesson on

Mindfulness – Being Present in the Moment-which was well

received. Bobbi McEntire and Sarah Coulter reminded attendees

about sewing with Liz Michaels on Feb 23. The group will be making

Linus Blankets and appreciate anyone who wants to help or donate

materials for the project.

Sarah also told members about the Transitions Store where they

receive donations of lightly used clothing for children and women. In

addition, Sarah said the grade school is in need of gym shoes for

children who have outgrown theirs from the beginning of school and

whose family cannot afford to buy a new pair. Ruth Lutz circulated a

form for members to note their volunteer hours for the month of

January. Following the business meeting the group shared

refreshments to celebrate Mardi Gras. The table was decorated with a

wreath made with Mardi Gras colors and the group enjoyed a King

Cake, typical of one served in New Orleans at Mardi Gras. Religious

tradition is bound in the King cake. The colors and their symbolism

are: gold for God’s power, green for faith in Christ and purple

symbolic of the Justice of God.

Kay Horsch, Dewey-Fisher unit, has been selected to represent the

Eastern Illinois Electric Cooperative, Paxton, on the Board of

Directors. The Association provides legal, engineering,

communications, safety training, legislative and other services to

twenty-nine electric cooperatives in Illinois

EARLY RISERS UNIT

Erma Mennenga is 28 yr HCE member with Early Risers.

Her 90th birthday was February 9. Celebration was held

Sunday February 8 at the Thomasboro Community building,

hosted by her daughters Ronda, Sharon, Denice, Renee and

Kim. She enjoyed her day with family and lots of friends. Erna

would like to thank people that came and also for the many

cards she received.

The Early Risers cancelled our February meeting due to the

extreme cold weather.

We will have our March meeting on March 19th. Hostesses will

be Nancy Griffet and Erna Mennenga.

Mary Gannaway, Secretary.

MAHOMET UNIT The February meeting was held on the 18th with 10 members were

present. The lesson “Mindfulness and Soul Care” was given by Sue

Lindsey. She gave many points on how to help you stay alert and

happy. Pointers on how some exercises will really help. Take a day

at a time and enjoy the good points. Mary Miller asked if anyone

knew of someone that would like to be a County Board officer.

Elizabeth Michael will not be at the next meeting because she will be

attending the IAHCE Annual Conference so Mary Miller will be

giving the lesson on “ABC’s of GMOs” in her place.

Refreshment were served by Joyce Herriott and Viola Dunlap.

MAYVIEW UNIT The Mayview H.C.E. meeting was held at Gerry Ann Windler's

on February 3, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. Pat Smith helped with the

refreshments, since it was our clubs 89th birthday, we had cupcakes

and an assortment of goodies. Chairman, Carol Froeschl presented

Betty Conerty with a beautiful corsage for being a 70 year


member. She also mentioned Nancy Mathis has been in 62 years, and

Pat Smith and Helen Walden have both been in 51 years. Carol

called the meeting to order. Pat led the song ,"Let Me Call You

Sweetheart". The roll call was said with, "What year did you join the

H.C.E., and who asked you to join?" Carol took a picture of our

birthday group.

Pat Smith gave the lesson for January-"Driving Safety". She gave

us many good tips to follow--Always wear your seat belt, put your

hands at 10:00 and 2:00, don't follow too closely, drive defensively,

and never leave the scene of an accident. Several places offer

defensive driving classes if you need a refresher course. The best time

to go is Monticello on Wednesday or Thursday, since Champaign is

closed. We took a test of 10 questions and went over the answers.

Linda Flessner had no report for community outreach. Gerry told that

Ed Clem and Chrissy Rigsby will be in Philo at the Frank's gym on

Feb. 3 and March 3 at 3pm-5:30pm for $10.

Barb Leach talked about the Baltic States-Estonia, the International

country we're learning about. She gave us a lot of information which

you may read in the "Chatter".

Volunteer hours sheet were sent around. Since the January mtg.

was cancelled due to the weather, we mentioned the January

birthdays-Pat Smith, the 14th, and Barb Leach, the 17th, and

February is June Hudson, the 1st, Linda Flessner, today, the 3rd, and

Gerry Ann, the 25th.

The next meeting will be at Perkins at 11:30 a.m. on March 3,

2015 with Judie Heck, hostess, and Barb Leach will be giving the

lesson on ABC's of GMO's. Virginia Miles thanked the club for her

card after she fell at home, she's doing well and driving again. Cheryl

Peters will send Joyce Smith a card because she's had pain, and tests

are being done.

Gerry Ann Windler

Mayview Unit celebrated the Unit’s 89th Birthday at their

February meeting. Backrow: Virginia Miles, Barb Leach,

Clara Henderson, Gerry Windler, Velma Olson, Linda

Flessnes, Pat Smith. Seated: Carlene Hofmann, Margaret

Goodwin, Judie Heck, and Betty Conerty who this year is a 70

year member of the Mayview Unit.

PENFIELD UNIT Penfield HCE net at Judy Foster's home on Monday evening,

February 16. After opening with the Pledge of Allegiance and reciting

The Homemaker's Aim, the business meeting began.

With help from several others, the Penfield Unit folded The Chatter

on February 5. A big thank you to all that helped.

We will track down our program books f or 2015 as they are not

available to us right now. All past lessons have been picked up. This

unit did not hold a January meeting because of bad weather.

We received a thank you note for our donation from Community

Services of Northern Champaign County. Plans were made for

someone to attend the next lesson on March 6.

The minor lesson on using manual car locks and the lesson Shopping

For Lumens was followed by refreshments featuring red velvet cake

with cherry sauce. Six members attended with four missing.

PESOTUM UNIT The February 19th afternoon meeting of the Pesotum HCE was

canceled due to the extreme cold weather.

I think the age old myth of the groundhog telling us when spring

will be here should be put to rest (along with the groundhog!). We

are going to have 6 more weeks of winter beginning February every

year, no matter what. I think a better way of telling when spring is

here is to mark off the days until Prairie Gardens will advertise their

arrival of primrose and flower bulbs to caress until the ground is

warm enough to plant them. It will soon be March when it will be

time to mow the yard and turn on the AC's.

Our next meeting will be held Thursday, March 19th from 1 to 3

pm at the Pesotum Community Building. Hostess and Raffle bringers

will be Joyce Rose and Dawn Millsap. The lesson will be "The

ABC's of GMO's". Liz Barnhart

PHILO UNIT The February 20, 2015, Philo HCE meeting was called to order at

1:34pm by Chairman Betty Lauchner at the Philo Presbyterian

Church.

Cherry Topped Chocolate Cake was served by Sheila Pelichoff and

Irma Cook at 1pm.

The Pledge and Homemaker's Aim were recited and the song

“Button up Your Overcoat” was led by Betty Lauchner.

Secretary's report: Sixteen members answered the roll call with

“Name a Stress Reducer”. The January minutes were accepted as

read.

Program: Mary Ann Rinkenberger gave a talk on Mindfulness.

1st Vice Chair report: Connie Hart needs hostesses for October

2015 and January 2016 meetings.

2nd Vice Chair report: Stephanie Mumm passed out more

membership lists and a correction was made to Phyllis Johnston's

email.

Community Outreach: Next sewing day is to be February 23,

2015, 9:30am to 3pm at the FBA. Bring your lunch.

Cultural Enrichment: Jean McCormick discussed and

recommended movies to see and the upcoming Unity concert.

Public Relations: Margaret Khachaturian has placed an article in

the County Star about HCE events.

Family Issues: Marlene Evans told about importance of secure

attachment for children.

New Business: HCE Constitutional changes will be discussed at

the March meeting.

Mary Ann Rinkenberger, Secretary

RANTOUL UNIT January meeting called to order by President Betty Hadler. Judy

French let the Pledge and Aim. Carolyn Phelps selected the song

“Illinois” for the unit to sing since this is our state song and we have a

new governor. Roll call was “give a safe driving tip”, seven members

were present.

Lesson “Driving Safely” was given by Betty Hadler with

comments from Genet Dixon, Carolyn Phelps and Norma Shafer who

had gone, along with Teresa Fabry, to take the lesson. Minutes were

read and collection taken for birthdays and Pennies for Friendship.

Cultural Arts Chrm Judy French gave lots of ideas for plays, tours,


and movies that members might like to attend. Volunteer hours

chairman Vera Grovier reported 2,490 volunteer hours were turned in

for 2014. Get well notes were written to the Sunshine Chairman

Teresa Fabry. International Chrm Carolyn Phelps gave an interesting

report on Estonia – one of the three Baltic States. Program Chairman

Norma Shafer told us the February meeting would be a luncheon at

the Red Wheel and Judy French will give the lesson.

Refreshments were served by Betty Hadler and Vera Grovier.

February meeting was held at the Red Wheel Restaurant. Pres.

Betty Hadler called the meeting to order. Judy French the Pleadge and

Aim Carolyn led us in the son “Singing in the Rain’. Roll call was

answer “how they relieve stress”. Ten members were present. Judy

French gave the lesson “Mindfulness and Soul Care”, we learned

ways to relieve stress in our lives. Pennies for Friendship and

Birthday monies were collected. Charlotte Smith is celebrating a

birthday this month.

Betty Hadler reported that $400 had been raised for the Ludlow

School Christmas Auction. This was our Community Outreach

Project for the month of December. The Unit will participate in this

activity again this year. It was decided to bring paper goods and

women’s hygiene articles to our next meeting to be donated to the

Community Service Center. International Chrm Carolyn Phelps gave

another interesting talk on Estonia.

Betty reported the unit had received a “thank you” letter from the

Community Service Center for the toys that were donated. Unit was

asked for suggestions for Minor Lessons.

Norma Shafer for Teresa Febry, Secretary

ROYAL UNIT Our Royal HCE met February 16 at the home of June Osterbur

with Erna Amerman co-hostess bringing her delicious

cheesecakes. Billie Busboom presided as chairman leading the

Pledge to the flag and our Aim. Eight members answered roll call,

"Name a stress reducer". Minutes were read. Meeting was

adjoured. Doris Osterbur presented the lesson "Mindfulness and Soul

Care". March hostess is Janis Loschen and leading lesson "ABC"s of

GMOs" Co-hostess is Sarah Davis. Irene Osterbur, Sec.

SAVOY UNIT Unfortunately, the "SIBERIAN EXPRESS", forced the

Savoy unit to cancel their Feb. 18th meeting. Stay warm and

safe, everyone!!!

The following is a reminder to the Savoy Unit

members. We will next meet on March 6, 2015 at the Farm

Bureau. We will attend the April lesson: "A Rainbow of

Vegetables", which begins at 9:30am. Afterwards, we will go

out to lunch!

"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring

your own sunshine." -Anthony J. D'Angelo

Linda Johnson - Secretary

STALEY UNIT Staley Unit met on February 20, 2015 at Good Shepherd Lutheran

Church with twenty-seven members present. Co-chairman Ceil

Costello called the meeting to order and introduced guests Sharon

Ellis and Carol Karch then new member Ceann Short.

Ceil read the names of members having February and March

birthdays then the members sang happy birthday.

For Cultural Enrichment, Jean Pamplin gave a very interesting talk

on Connectives. She explained connectives are different names given

to collections or groups, such as a gaggle of geese, a den of thieves, a

hill of beans, and one of Jean's favorites - an exaltation of

larks. Many connectives started 500 plus years ago and are still in

use today.

Carol Grammer gave the lesson on Mindfulness and Soul Care. A

Hershey's Kiss was passed out to each member and we were

encouraged to use all our senses to experience the flavor, texture,

smell, etc., while Carol explained how mindfulness can be helpful in

our day-to-day lives.

Special Activities Co-chair Nancy Benz announced a trip to

Orphans Treasure Box and the Friends Shop at the Champaign

Library then lunch on February 27. Both shops have reduced prices

on books. Orphans Treasure Box raises money to support orphans,

foster children and families.

Barb Mitchell thanked the February hostesses: Joanne Cahill,

Margaret Givens and Barb Mitchell. Margaret was also thanked for

bringing extra cookies to sell to raise money for the unit. Barb then

handed out the list of hostesses for the coming months and started a

signup list for next September and beyond. Hostesses for March will

be Linda Schoudel, Frances Simpson, Bonnie Smith, and Norma

Ripkey.

Karen Moon, Secretary

ST JOSEPH UNIT The January 8, 2015 meeting of St. Joe HCE was cancelled because

of the weather. Eight members braved the cold to attend the February

5th meeting held at the Municipal Building. Roll call was answered by

telling what you do to relieve stress. Reading was the top choice.

Barbara Lane led the group in reciting the Pledge and Homemaker’s

Aim.

Reading of the minutes by secretary, Carolyn Corn, who was also

acting chair, followed.

Doris Marsh, international chair, gave a report on Estonia, which

is part of the Baltic States, our new area of study for this year.

Some time was spent filling out program books.

Betty Logue passed out the lesson sheets for both January and

February. Discussion by the group was held, especially regarding safe

driving and some experiences at the DMV offices in Rantoul and

Tuscola.

The group decided to continue with the monthly white elephant

sale, which we all enjoy.

Meeting adjourned and refreshments were served by Carolyn Corn

and Betty Logue. Thank you, ladies.

Sandy Foster

DIET DETECTIVE: UNCOVERING NUTRITION Myths – Eating at night will make you fat.

Answer: False

-All fat is unhealthy for you.

Answer: False

-Salty tasting foods always have more sodium than foods that don’t

taste salty

Answer: False

-Gram for gram, sea salt has the same amount of sodium as table salt.

Answer: True

-Sugar causes behavioral problems in children.

Answer: False

-Protein is the most important nutrient for athletes.

Answer: False

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Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers

Excitement is back again on

planning trips but we always

need your support for them to

happen.

We have an opportunity to enjoy

Larry Gatlin and Brothers

(Never Ending Reunion Tour) dinner show on

Saturday, May 23rd at the Watseka Theatre.

Larry has in the 80s and 90s history of “Top Male

Vocalist” – had “Album of the Year”, even single of the

year which was all the gold in California – Remember?

While in Nashville wrote songs for Stars as Johnny Cash,

Kris Kristofferson, Elvis Presiley, even Barbara Streisand.

We have 45 center seats reserved, so pleasee make

reservations early,

Mail reservations with check of only $88.00 made out to

Champaign County HCE and mail to Dorothy Rogers,

P.O. Box 407 Tolono, Il 61880. INCLUDES

entertainment, dinner, delluxe coach, all taxes and

gratuities. AND A GOOD TIME –

Welcome Members, Spouses or Friends.

KITCHEN CORNER MARCH 2015 CHICKEN FRIED CHICKEN 20 saltine crackers 2 Tbsp. all-

purpose flour 2 Tbsp. dry potato flakes 1 tsp. seasoned salt ½ tsp.

ground black pepper 1 egg 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

2 cups vegetable oil for frying Place crackers in a large re-sealable

plastic bag; seal bag and crush crackers with a rolling pin until they

are coarse crumbs. Add the flour, potato flakes, seasoned salt, and

pepper and mix well. Beat egg in a shallow dish or bowl. One by one

dredge chicken pieces in egg, then place in bag with crumb mixture.

Seal bag and shake to coat. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan

to 350 degrees F. Fry chicken, turning frequently, until golden brown

and juices run clear, 15-20 minutes.

KING CAKE - served at Dewey/Fisher Unit meeting in February

- A King Cake is a popular item baked and served during Mardi Gras,

which was celebrated February 17 in New Orleans,

LA this year. It is a round or oval-shaped braided

cake similar to a coffee cake or bundt cake which

has cinnamon within the bread. It is decorated with

icing and colored sugars which have religious

significance. The colors are: gold (symbolic of

God’s power), green (faith in Christ), and purple (Justice of God).

The cake often contains a tiny plastic baby symbolic of the Baby

Jesus. It is usually baked within but sometimes is placed within the

cake after it has been baked.

Religious tradition is bound to the King Cake. Thus, it is not

surprising that the origin of the modern King Cake can be traced back

to the Christmas season in the Middle Ages. Popular devotion during

Christmas not only centered on Jesus Christ, but, also included an

interest in the “Three Wise Men” or “kings,” who had followed a star

leading them to pay homage to the Christ Child. The “Epiphany,” a

Christian festival held on January 6th honors the “Three Wise Men”

for having sought the worlds’ Savior. It is also referred to as “Twelfth

Night” ince it arrives 12 days after Christmas. As such, the English

definition of the term “epiphany” is “a moment in which you

suddenly see or understand something in a new or very clear way.”

The “Three Wise Men” are considered “wise” because they sought

the Savior!

Recipe for King Cake

1 cup plus scant 3 T whole milk 3 lge eggs

8 T unsalted butter, melted 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup granulated sugar 2 ¼ t instant or rapid-rise yeast

1 t salt 1 ¼ cups pecans, ground fine

¾ cup packed light brown sugar 2 t ground cinnamon

1 miniature baby (optional) 2 cups confectioners’ sugar

1 T each yellow, green, and purple colored decorating sugars

Whisk 1 cup milk, eggs, and melted butter together in bowl of a

stand mixer that has a dough hook. Stir in flour, granulated sugar,

yeast, and salt just until combined. Attach bowl to mixer fit with a

dough hook. Mix on medium-low speed for 10 minutes. Transfer

dough to a greased bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise

at room temperature until doubled in size. (1 ½ to 2 hours)

Grease 12 cup nonstick bundt pan. Combine pecans, brown sugar,

and cinnamon in a separate bowl. Set aside. Roll out the dough into

an 18 by 14 inch rectangle on lightly floured counter or pastry cloth

with long side parallel to the edge of counter. Spray lightly with

water and sprinkle evenly with nut mixture. Place baby, if using,

along bottom edge of dough. Roll dough away from you into a log

and pinch along seam to seal. Form into ring and seal ends together.

Place seam side down into prepared pan, Cover loosely with plastic

wrap (spray side that will rest on dough). Let rise at room temperature

until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Adjust oven rack to middle

position and preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Bake until deep golden brown … 30-35 minutes, rotating

halfway through baking. Let cool in pan for 10-minutes. Remove

cake from pan. Transfer to wire rack seam side down and let cool

completely, about 2 hours.

Icing: Whisk confectioners’ sugar and remaining scant 3 T

milk together in a bowl until smooth. Pour over cooled cake. Sprinkle

top with stripes of colored sugars, alternating the three colors on each

quarter. Serve.

Estonian Cabbage Cream Soup 3 C. heavy cream.......1 C. water.... 1 Cabbage(chopped)

2 C. carrots (shredded) 1 med. zucchini(cubed) 1 Tbls. soy flour

2 Tbls. baby dill, 1 parsley root (chopped)...butter to taste.

In soup pan, boil the cabbage & carrots until half soft. Add salt to

taste, zucchini & parsley root. In mixing bowl, beat the flour &

cream. Slowly pour the mixture into the boiling soup... stirring

permantly. Serve with butter & dill. Sounds like a good one.


Champaign County Home and Community Education

97th Annual Meeting

Thursday, April 30th, 2015

9:30 a.m.

Savoy Methodist Church Corner of Old Church Road and Duncan Roads Go South on Duncan ½ mile past Curtis Apple Orchard and it is on the corner of Old Church Road and Duncan

There is handicap parking

$18.00 Units – if possible, please collect from your members and send one check

with a list of Unit members attending to: Nancy Blackburn

899 CR 800E Champaign, IL 61822-9736

This is a definite deadline of April 20th

Registration: 9:00 a.m.

Meeting: 9:30 a.m.

Installation of officers

Memorial Service

Lunch

Entertainment: Logan Kirby Menu: glazed meat loaf, whipped potatoes, candied

Adjournment carrots, granny apple/cashew salad, dinner roll/

butter, raspberry sherbet/wafer cookie, coffee,

iced tea and water,

request any special dietary needs


Save the Date

CCHCE Membership Event Wednesday, May 20, 2015 9:30 a.m. Farm Bureau Auditorium

Invite your friends and neighbors and

join us for a fun filled day - Door Prizes, Bingo and more

Walk on over to the HCE Membership Event and wear your favorite or most comfortable shoes. Show them off. Do you have a special pair that you still treasure? Your wedding

shoes, baby shoes or even combat boots? Do you still remember when baby shoes used to be bronzed?

This event is all about walking and the memories that go along with those shoes. Tell us about it. My sister is 73 and still has the

penny loafers she wore in high school. The stories can also be about your child, grandchild or even your spouse’s shoes or boots. Shoes tell

so many stories. Have fun with it.

Complete details in next Chatter

Slip on or bring a Pair of your favorite Shoes and Join Us


Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle – in Moderation, Of Course

Leia Kedem, MS, RD

Nutrition & Wellness Educator, University of Illinois Extension

This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle.” Have

you ever thought about what a healthy lifestyle means to you? If you haven’t, it’s worth

pondering. What would it take to achieve and maintain your version of a healthy

lifestyle? How would that lifestyle align (or not) with your personal values, or with

other people’s idea of a healthy lifestyle?

As you might be aware, I’m known on social media as “Moderation Maven.” To me,

“moderation” really is the perfect word to sum up what I believe is a healthy lifestyle,

based on my training as a dietitian and personal experience maintaining a significant

weight loss.

A few years ago, I had an argument with a colleague. He said that the concept of

moderation “operates on the inane – and utterly insane – notion that peaches, Pop-Tarts, muffins, soda, lentils, and tomatoes should

all be approached the same way.”

But to me, moderation means the ability, or flexibility, to include all foods in our diets, soda and Pop-Tarts notwithstanding. Heck,

you don't have to tell me twice to enjoy cookies as part of a healthy diet.

The problem with moderation, though -- as with so many other things -- is finding balance. We can easily be lulled into a false

sense of security and think we're eating healthier than we really are, leading us to overindulge.

But as much as some people love the idea of moderation and run with it, others never enjoy treats because they fear being unable to

stop. Although resisting temptation may help with weight management in the short-term, over time it can be just as detrimental as

being too lax.

While some people have superhuman willpower, most of us will eventually give in. To our chagrin, we may end up eating much

more than the one slice we initially resisted. It's like when someone tells you not to think of pink elephants; the harder you try to not

think about that chocolate cake, the harder it is to not think about it.

Instead of going to either extreme, what we really need to do is start by being honest with ourselves. Moderation is not a license to

eat whatever we want, whenever we want it. Neither is it a challenge to have 99% perfect eating habits.

Let's get back to the fundamentals: fruits and vegetables should be our dietary staples, rounded out by whole grains, lean protein,

and low-fat dairy. The first step should be to fuel our bodies with necessary nutrients. Then, be as physically active as possible.

Once those conditions are met, feel free to enjoy a scoop of ice cream or a second helping of spaghetti carbonara. See the scale

going up? Have one slice of pizza instead of two, or jog an extra 30 minutes – it's your choice.

Although the balance may be different for everyone, we all have room for moderation. And that, my friends, is something you can

really sink your teeth into. .


March – Women’s History Month

Elsie Mies, of Pontiac in Livingston County, in the 1920’s, led the Home Bureau in

seeking funds in getting state appropriations for salaries for Home Advisers. In 1928, the

legislature appropriated $50,000. Some country organization had lost money in the bank

failures. A few counties did get small appropriations from their board of supervisors, but

most county treasuries were bankrupt.

Elsie Mies was President of Illinois Home Bureau Federation (IHBF) from 1930-1933.

She was one of the founders of the Citizenship Conference in 1936. The Conference was

held annually as a leadership and organization training session for county representatives.

The early Citizenship Conferences were aimed in particular at county presidents and vice

presidents. As the years went by, more and more county and unit officers and subject matter

chairmen were invited until at the end anyone interested could come. Elsie Meis supported

the Citizenship Conference during all her life. A fund in her memory was established. The

goal was ten cents per member or $5,000. This would be invested and the interest used to

sponsor a speaker at the Citizenship Conference.

The last Citizenship Conference was held in 1975. The Citizenship Conference and Annual meeting were combined

in 1976 and from that event on was called “Annual Conference”. This was the combination of “Annual Meeting” and

“Citizenship Conference” with elimination of the works meeting and conference. This

year’s Annual Conference will be held in Decatur on March 17-19, 2015. The

Champaign County HCE Board members will be attending.

Each year at the conference, Elsie Mies is honored by an Elsie Mies banquet.

Mrs Mies died February 22, 1949.

Mrs. Lena Ewing from McLean County, was the first President

of Illinois Home Bureau Federation (IHBF) 1925-1926. January

1924, there were twenty counties whose representatives decided

that they should be united in a state organization. Two of the many problems facing them were

transportation to state meetings and finances. The construction of paved highways was only

beginning in the 1920’s. Most of the roads were just dirt, which could mean sticky mud for at

least 6 months of the year. On January 14, 1925, the first formal Annual Meeting was held in

Urbana and officers elected for one year. Two hundred and eighteen women attended the general

session. Mrs. Ewing was elected the first President of IHBF. Mrs. Will Reynolds, Rock Island

County, was the First Vice President; Mrs. Henry Dunlap, Savoy, Champaign County, Second

Vice President; Mrs. Lambert, Hancock County, Secretary; Mrs. Elliot, Saline County, Treasurer. A committee was

appointed to draw up a constitution, with Mrs. Ewing as Chairman. The committee only met once because the

committee was so widely separated. On January 19, 1926 in Morrow Hall, Urbana, held the Second Annual Meeting

with 386 women attending. Mrs. Ewing called the meeting to order and then proceeded to play the piano for the

membership as they sang “America”. Well over half were from Champaign and nearby counties. Standing committees

at that time were Speakers Bureau, (chaired by Nora Dunlap) Youth and Its Problems, Political Education, Rural

Business Women, Home Bureau Welfare, Inter-Relations, Publicity and Play and Recreation. Play and Recreation were

strongly emphasized for many year because these activities were quite limited in rural areas. (Play Days would become a

popular event). After Mrs. Ewing’s retirement from the state presidency, she was Recreation Chairman for a long

period. Her vision of that committee encompassed a very wide field. She felt rural families did not have the close social

relationship or the satisfaction of personal achievement in physical activities. She emphasized the joy to be obtained

from music, the importance of physical sports and maintenance of health, the joy of creation of various handicrafts, and

the drama created by the spoken word, especially when it was sued to recount our history.

making a difference for families since 1918 the chatter ......(program lessons) bobbi mcentire hope...

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