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Champaign County HCE February 2018 “The CHATTER” “Celebrate 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

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February 2018 The CHATTER

2018

March 2– April Lesson: “Senior Credit Scores” – 9:00 a.m. FBA -

Craft Lesson – 10:15 a.m. Making quilt blocks at FBA

March 8 – Chatter Mailing – 1:00pm FBA – DEWEY/FISHER UNIT

MARCH 13-15, 2018 - IAHCE State Conference – Keller Convention Center, Effingham

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March 22 - LET”S PLAY BINGO! – 10 – 12 at FBA. Let's get together with Dorothy

Rogers for Bingo. She has lots of prizes she wants to get rid of. Other games will also be played.

We'll be at the Farm Bureau Auditorium. You can bring either a White elephant or finger

food. Come and have fun at Bingo.

April 5 – Chatter Mailing – 1:00 pm FBA – EARLY RISERS UNIT

April 6 – May Lesson - “Super Powers, You’re Wishes Done Right – 9am FBA

Craft to follow – How to use a Cricut Cutter

April 16 - 100th Anniversary Celebration – Dewey/Fisher Unit -12:45 -3:00 p.m. at FBA

May 1, 2018 – ANNUAL MEETING at the FBA

May 8 – September Lesson – “Food and Drug Interaction” – 2pm - Webinar FBA

Craft to follo w –3pm - Puzzle Necklace

SAVE the DATE:

Champaign County HCE Celebration – 100th Anniversary

JULY 7, 2018

2 – 4 p.m.

Savoy Methodist Church

Happy Valentines

mailto:[email protected]


Champaign County HCE – February 2018 “The Chatter” “Celebrate at the Crossroads”

PRESIDENT

Happy Valentine's Day to Everyone.

This winter weather has certainly upset some of our well planned activities, but that's Illinois. Our next County event is lesson

and crafting on March 2nd, then BINGO on Thursday, March 22nd. Please come join us and have lots of fun. We'll be there 10-

2pm. Bring either a light snack or a white elephant.

The last lesson on Feb. 2 with Chelsey Byers on "Care Giver, Self Care" was totally excellent. I'm sorry that so many people

missed it. The weather again. We certainly appreciate all that the Extension providers do for us. Joann O"Connor was a great

helper and we do miss her, and she certainly found a great replacement. Thank you Joann and Suzy.

The plans for the Centennial Celebration are going great. Nancy Benz and Luanna Olson are planning

an amazing program. Please make plans to attend. Submitted by Mary Lou Younger

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Hi Ladies

We are gearing up for a great 2018. Plans are being made for the HCE 100 year celebration as well as several unit celebrations.

Hope you can all attend. Please check your chatter for information on upcoming events. We are getting ready to attend the annual

conference in March. . It is being held in Effingham. Lots of good ideas are exchanged. By now you should all have your new

program books. I hope you like some of the new ideas that were incorporated. Any other suggestions are always welcome. Just

contact me and let me know. [email protected] or 217 637-1849. I am always pleased to hear from you. Happy 2018 and please

help us increase our membership. Thanks for your support. Bobbi McEntire

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

As you can see our membership has dropped again this year.

Champaign County HCE Membership #’s by Units

Units 2016 2017 218

At Large 50 39 33

Bondville-Seymour 22 21 20

Dewey-Fisher 22 18 18

Early Risers 14 15 13

Homer 8 7 6

Mahomet 19 15 18

Mayview 23 20 21

Penfield 8 8 8

Pesotum 19 19 20

Philo 25 26 18

Rantoul 16 15 13

Royal 16 14 13

Saint Joseph 16 13 14

Savoy 15 14 12

Somer 8 8 9

Staley 50 42 43

Total 335 294 279

Please continue to welcome new members. With the help of each of you, we will succeed in 2018. Please keep in mind

when attending another social gathering to invite someone to one of our meetings—Unit or County event.

We had 14 new members in 2017. Let’s beat this number in 2018. In 2016 we had 17 new members.

Carol Froeschl, 621-2724 [email protected]

“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success”. Unknown

CCHCE Membership as of

February 1 2018



VOLUNTEER HOURS

Volunteer hours have been calculated and recorded for 2017. The results are below:

Unit Total Hours

At Large 927

Bondville-Seymour 9055

Dewey-Fisher 3865

Early Risers 2193

Homer None

Mahomet 773

Mayview 4442

Penfield 1833

Unit Total Hours

Pesotum 1018

Philo 826

Rantoul 1330

Royal None

St. Joseph 220

Savoy 3288

Somer 337

Staley 3696

Total HCE Hours 33,803

Thank you to everyone who participated and turned in your hours. An individual hours form for 2018 is in this months

Chatter. Please PRINT, when filling out the form. I'm counting on you.

Pat Meriedth, Volunteer Hours Chrm. Phone 217-863-2997.

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ISSUES While filling out our state report I was so proud of all the community

work that Champaign County has accomplished this past year. We have 3 HCE Units that help support DSC group homes, donated

to Urban Ministry and Helping Hands, filled backpacks for Daily Bread Soup Kitchen, give needed items to “Courage Connection”,

sew and give weighted blankets to autistic children in the area, hold weekly coffee get-togethers at the library for people to connect,

and so much more. Thank you all for your community service - here’s to a great 2018!

SEWING DAYS – Inviting anyone that likes to sew to come and help make the Weight Blankets for Autistic Children in Champaign County. SEWING DATES: February 27th – 9:00 – 3:00; and March 29th – 9:00 – 3:00 meeting at the Farm Bureau Auditorium. Bring a sack lunch. PLEASE CALL Elizabeth Michael if you can come OR not. Thank you. We are still collecting gentle used bras, shoes and purses for “Courage Connection” at Lincoln Square. Bring your items to the Extension and please, put my name with the Articles given. Questions, give me a call. Elizabeth Michael – 586-4256

INTERNATIONAL Our country of study this year is Australia officially the commonwealth of Australia. It is a

sovereign country comprising of the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It

is the largest country in Oceania and world's sixth largest country by total area. The neighboring countries are Papua New Guinea,

Indonesia and East Timor to the north; the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to the north-east; and New Zealand to the south-

east. Australia's capital is Canberra,and the largest urban area is Sydney.

For about 50,000 years before the first British settlement in the last 18th century, Australia was inhabited by indigenous

Australians, who spoke languages classifiable into roughly 250 groups. After the

European discovery of the continent by Dutch explorers in 1606, Australia's eastern half was claimed by Great Britain in 1770 and

initially settled through penal transportation to the colony of New South Wales from 26 January 1788. The population grew

steadily in subsequent decades, and by 1850s most of the continent had been explored and an additional five self-governing crown

colonies established. On 1January 1901, the six colonies federated, forming the Commonwealth of Australia. Australia has since

maintained a stable liberal democratic political system that functions as a federal parliamentary constitutional monarch comprising

six states and several territories.

Australia has the world's 13th largest economy and tenth highest per capita income. With the second highest human development

index globally, the country ranks highly in quality of life, health, education,

economic freedom, and civil liberties and political rights. The population of 25 million is highly urbanized and heavily

concentrated on the eastern seaboard. Australia has the world's 9th largest

immigrant population, with immigrants accounting for 26% of the population. Information from WikipediaI

tel:(217)%20863-2997


SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

LET’S Play BINGO: On Thursday, March 22nd at 10 a.m., let's get together with

Dorothy Rogers for Bingo. She has lots of prizes she wants to get rid of. We'll be at the Farm Bureau auditorium. You can bring

either a White elephant or finger food. Come and have fun at Bingo. Mary Lou Younger

THE CHATTER

“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream” C.S. Lewis

INFORMATION from the BOARD

Membership Report - 279 – February 1, 2018 ************************

Jean's Craft Club:

We just finished doing Button earrings and a Valentine Heart decoration. We had so much fun and since

Richey and Mary Lou used all their own supplies, they decided not to charge. We had a great time!

On March 2nd, around 10:15 a.m., we will be doing quilt squares and make a pot holder or possibly another

quilt form. We'll also be learning how to do a cloth gift bag. The bags are beautiful and fun and easy to do.

If you have fabric or fabric scraps you want to use-bring it along. Otherwise, the charge is $3. Remember

to bring your scissors. Richey Vanderspool and Mary Lou Younger

MARCH 2018 CHATTER

DUE: February 26, 2018 or sooner

PLEASE send me your reports, articles, pictures, recipes for the Chatter by the above deadline. Thank you.

Carol Froeschl

2503 Bedford Drive

Champaign, IL 61820

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 217/621-2724

The Chatter is on our Website champaigncountyhce.wordpress.com

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CHATTER FOLDING

March 8, 2018 – 1:00 p.m.- FBA – Dewey/Fisher Unit

Thank you to the members that folded the January CHATTER: Bobbie McEntire, Dewey/Fisher; Richey

Vanderspool, Vickie Siebenhaar, Bondville/Seymour; Donna Shirer, Mahomet; Ceil Costello, Jean Cornell, Jan

Weber, Pat Lacey, Jolie Trautman, Eileen Miller, Joanne Cahill, Staley Unit; Mary Lou Younger, Early Risers



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Celebrating Illinois It is a Midwestern state bordering Indiana in the east and the Mississippi River in the west. It is nicknamed the

Prairie State. Chicago one of the largest cities in the US is in the northeast on the shores of Lake Michigan. It is

famous for its skyscrapers such as the 1451 foot Willis Tower and the Neo Gothic Tribune Tower. Illinois ranks

10th for infrastructure and is among the top states for gender equality. It has one of the best internet speeds and

lowest suicide rates. Some famous Illinois foods are Chicago style popcorn. It is a blend of cheese and caramel corn.

Chicago style hot dogs have tomatoes, sport peppers and mustard ( no ketchup) There are many more interesting facts coming up in

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Recipe for Home Made Floor Wax from March 1936 “The Home Bureau Bulletin”

1/2 lb. of beeswax or

1/4 lb. of bees wax and

1/4 lb. paraffin or

1/2 lb. of paraffin

1/2 pt. turpentine

1/2 pt. denatured alcohol

Mix wax in pan over slow fie, being careful ot to spill the wax. Remove from fire and stir in turpentine and alcohol. Stir until the

mixture is a thick paste, pour into a covered jar and label. Paraffin wax may be used economically instead of beeswax.

Apply a small amount with a soft woolen or fine cotton cloth and rub wood thoroughly until there is no free wax remaining on

the surface.

CAUTION: this recipe calls for turpentine which is very inflammable. Have no fire or flame in room when handling it.

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CHAMPAIGN COUNTY HCE UNIT NEWS:

BONDVILLE/SEYMOUR UNIT

The Bondville/Seymour HCE Unit met on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 1:30 pm at the Bondville Village Hall. Chairman,

Sharon Ellis, called the meeting to order. 14 members were present. Sue Christensen led the Pledge of Allegiance and the

Homemaker’s Aim. Roll call was answered by telling, “How do you like your eggs?” The October minutes were read and

corrected.

100th Anniversary Celebration

JULY 7th, 2018

2-4 pm


Nancy Benz - 359-1634

[email protected]

Luanna Olson – 217/377-7619

[email protected]

February

HCE Unit Anniversaries

92nd Anniversary – Mayview Unit

98th Anniversary – Rantoul Unit

93rd Anniversary – St. Joseph Unit



There was no treasurer’s report by Vickie Siebenhaar . Vicki fell and broke her leg and is homebound.

The Volunteer Hours chair, Luanna Olson, reported that our Christmas tree for HCE sold for $40. We have enough supplies

to decorate next year’s tree. Luanna is collecting volunteer hours not only for the Bondville/Seymour unit but the county as well.

Turn those into her as soon as possible.

Cultural Arts chair, Pat Meriedth, won two best in show awards for her quilt and a wall hanging. Congratulations, Pat!

Eleanor Coles, the International Chair, reported on the Philippines which is the country we have been concentrating on this

year. The International luncheon and program is November 29, 2017.

Special Activities chair, Judy Swiger, explained that in December we would meet and have lunch at the Italian Patio as a

group. After lunch, we would visit The Cattleman’s Bank museum. (We were the only group in the museum with two docents. The

museum is well done and had many fascinating displays.)

The Sunshine chair reported that Vicki Siebenhaar could use some visitors, calls or cards.

New Business – July 7, 2018 is the 100th anniversary of CCHCE and help will be needed to put this event together.The meeting

was adjourned at 2:11 pm. The lesson on Eggs will be presented when Vicki returns. Joan Jordan, secretary

DEWEY/FISHER UNIT

Celebrated the Christmas holiday with lunch at Attie’s Bar & Grill in Urbana on

December 19, our regular meeting day. The weather was conducive to travel as

evidenced by the attendance. We had eleven members, two spouses, and two visitors who

enjoyed socializing before, during, and after our meal. There was no business meeting

but a chorus of “Happy Birthday” was sung to Leatrice Helbling prior to our departure. A

Blessed Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to ALL from our unit. Eve

Springer, secretary

SAVE the DATE: APRIL 16, 2018

Dewey/Fisher Unit - 100th Anniversary celebration

12:45 – 3:00 pm = Farm Bureau Auditorium

Dewey/Fisher Unit will be celebrating our “100th” Anniversary with a Party. PLEASE

SAVE THE DATE. All CCHCE members are invited to our celebration!! Committee:

Marge Probasco, Chr., Lora Mae Kesler, Melvina Heap, Jane Foster, Bobbi McEntire and

Lynn Trotter.

MAYVIEW UNIT

Mayview Unit January 6 meeting was canceled due to bad weather. February meeting will be February 5th meeting will be at Gerry

Ann Windlers. Mayview board members did meet on January 18th at Margaret Goodwin’s to fill-out the 2018 Program Books

which will be handed out at the February 5th meeting at Gerry Windler’s home. Gerry Ann Windler

PHILO UNIT The January 19, 2018, Philo HCE meeting was called to order at 1:33pm by Chairman Betty Lauchner. Pat Miller was hostess and

served Angel Food cake and strawberries at 1pm. The Homemaker's Aim and Pledge were recited and fourteen members answered

roll call with “Have you or anyone you know been scammed?”.

Pat Miller gave the lesson on Elder Exploitation.

The Treasurer and Secretary reports were given and accepted as read.

The 2018 HCE program booklets were passed out. Sign up sheets were passed around for hostess and program opportunities.

Officers were announced as follows:

Chairman: Betty Lauchner

1st Vice: Pat Miller

2nd Vice: Norma Rash

Treasurer: Kay Kelley and Stephanie Mumm

Secretary: Mary Ann Rinkenberger

Community Outreach: Jean McCormick

Cultural Arts: Mary Ann Rinkenberger

International: Judy Rahn


Volunteer Hours: volunteer needed

Special Activities: Jan Ebert

Public Relations: Margaret Khachaturian

Sunshine: Marlene Evans

Callers: Marlene Evans, Betty Newton, Betty Rice

4-H: Barb Kleiss

Marlene Evans passed along a message from Barb Kleiss about a photo display at Lincoln Square. 4-H members have a part in this

display.

The St. Thomas pancake and sausage breakfast and raffle is Sunday, January 21, 2018, 7am to 1pm.

Mary Ann Rinkenberger, Secretary

RANTOUL UNIT

Jan. 9, 2018, we met at the Rantoul Red Wheel Rest. for lunch and our monthly meeting. After lunch, 1st Vice President Norma

Shafer called the meeting to order. "The Pledge to the Flag": and "Homemaker's Aim" were recited. Four members were present

and answered to the roll call theme "What is the latest scam you've heard of?". Norma had two personal experiences, one

recent. She didn't reply to the request/s

and hung up. The lesson: Elder Financial Exploitation / frauds and scams was interestingly presented by Norma Shafer.

The minutes of the Nov. 14 meeting were read and also a report of our Dec. 13th Christmas get-together at the Ethel and Maud's

Event, of which six of us attended. Treasurer Genet Dixon was absent. Norma Shafer gave the financial report. Norma read a

'thank you' letter from the D.S.C. for the $120.00 we donated to the Rantoul D.S.C. home for their Christmas gifts, which has 8

residence. There were no reports from the other chairmen.

We were anxiously expecting Mary Lou Younger to join us but she had a previous appointment. She sent her #l Mr. and he

delivered our 2018 Program Books. Good to see him. Thanks, Mary Lou! Cards are being sent to President, Betty Hadler for knee

surgery; Vol. Chairman, Vera Grovier who has medical health problems; Carolyn Phelps for knee surgery & leg surgery on the

other leg due to a break; and Carol Froeschl, a sympathy card regarding the death of her mother-in-law. Our next meeting will be

Feb 13th at the Red Wheel Rest., 11:30 a.m. Norma adjourned the meeting. Teresa Fabry, Sec.

ROYAL UNIT.

The HCE meeting scheduled for today for January 15, 2018 was cancelled due to bad weather and illness. The February meeting

will be held at the home of Betty Gronewald with Erna Amerman as co-hostess. Janis Loschen will present the lesson ”Creating a

No Waste Kitchen”. June Osterbur will also present the January lesson “Elder Exploitation”. June Osterbur, secretary

STALEY UNIT

Staley Unit met on Friday, January 19, 2018, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. New program books and membership lists

were distributed. Ceil Costello called the meeting to order. Donna Prahl was absent. Twenty-seven members attended. Ceil read

the birthday list then Marie Reeves led the members in singing Happy Birthday to the January birthdays.

Eileen Miller reminded us that this is year two of our commitment to Jordan House. She asked that members think of donation

places for 2019. Marie suggested adopting a local Honor Guard. After discussion Mary McGuire volunteered to research local

needs for Honor Guards to be discussed in September.

Ceil reported for Frances Simpson and handed out the February lesson. She would like two volunteers for each lesson.

Marie thanked Nancy Benz, Rosemary Decker, Dee Cylkowski, and Ceanne Short for being January hostesses and providing

snowmen decorations and refreshments.

Joanne Cahill, Community Outreach, had information on Dine with a Doc, a monthly catered lunch on the third Tuesday of each

month at First Christian Church. Reservations are needed but no cost.

Eva Frayne, Cultural Enrichment, talked about the Opera Don Giovanni at Krannert CPA in February. Nathan Gunn will sing in

the evening performances only.

Pat Lacey, International, celebrated Illinois' Bicentennial by giving us Fun Facts about Illinois' 200 years of statehood.

Barb Hiller, Volunteer Hours, announced that Staley reported 1,148 hours for HCE plus 2,116 hours for other activities for a

total of 3,264 hours in 2017. Any hours sent to Luanna Olson are not included in this report.

Pat Lacey led the ceremony for installation of 2018 officers. Ceil Costello and Donna Prahl will continue as chairmen, Marie

Reeves (hostesses) and Frances Simpson (lessons) are 1st vice, Mary McGuire (membership) is 2nd vice, Eileen Miller continues as

treasurer, and Norma Ripkey takes over as secretary. Pat Lacey gave the lesson and led discussion on Elder Financial Exploitation.

The hostesses for the February 16 meeting are Ethelyeen Holy, Pay Lacey, Eileen Miller and Jolie Trautman.

Karen Moon, Secretary


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KITC HEN CORNER FEBRUARY 2018 Please send me some of your favorite recipes for the Chatter

Sara Lee Coffee Cake by Marge Probasco

1 Box of Yellow cake mix

1 Box of instant Vanilla Pudding

1 Cup of Water

4 Eggs

1/4 Cup Oil

Blend together. Pour into a 9X13 Pan. Mix 1/2 CUP Nuts/1 C. Sugar/1 TSP. Cinnamon. SWIRL INTO BATTER.

Bake @ 350 for 35 Minutes. OPTION.... Drizzle with powdered sugar icing. Marge Probasco

SURE IS GOOD...........HUH !! ??? ENJOY !!

Chocolate Cheese Pie 8 ozcream cheese – room temp

1/2 C milk – blend with the cream cheese until smooth

ADD:

1 ½ C. Milk

2 boxes of 3 oz Cholcolate Instant Pubbing –mix well into the cream cheese and milk mixture.

THEN:

fold in 8oz Cool Whip-place into a pie shell. (Iuse gramham cracker pie shell)

This no cook pie is quick and easy, and a change you can use any flavor of instant pudding. I make this a lot and there

never any left. From a September 1998 “Chatter” - Jean Swaim’s recipe

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Let’s Play Bingo

and other games, too

Thursday, March 22, 2018

10:00 am – 2 pm.

at the Cross-Roads of the Farm Bureau Auditorium You can bring either a White Elephant or Finger Food.

Come and have fun at Bingo and

other fun games

Bring a GUEST


CCHCE Sewing Day – January 25, 2018 – Family and Community Issues

Making Weighted Blankets for Autistic Children in Champaign County

Back row: Jean Cornell, Staley; Jean McConkey, guest; Terry Crowley, Mahomet;

Leatrice Helbling, Dewey/Fisher -Front row: Janet Whiteside, guest; Elizabeth Michael, Mahomet; Lynn Trotter, Dewey/Fisher

Jean McConkey Elizabeth Michael, Chrm Lynn Trotter

We invite any member to join this group for a time of fellowship and reward. Please contact Elizabeth Michael if you would

like to come and help with cutting, pinning, ironing and sewing on this great community project that CCHCE is doing.

Elizabeth’s phone #586-4256

Come join us on February 27th at 9:00 a.m. at the Farm Bureau Auditorium

bring a sack lunch

Leatrice Helbling,

Terry Crowley,

Janet Whiteside


INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER HOURS FORM Each HCE member completes this form with their 2018 Volunteer Hours. Give the completed form to your Unit Volunteer Hours

Chairman. The Unit Volunteer Hours Chairman will check each form and send the forms to Pat Meriedth, County HCE Volunteer Hours

Chairman, 201 Chestnut (PO Box 79), Bondville, IL, 61815-0079 or email [email protected], by December 31, 2018.

Individual Volunteer Hour Summary

Unit Name________________ Member___________________ Date__________

Monthly Hours PLEASE PRINT HCE Hours Other Hours Total Hours

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

List Locations Volunteered

PLEASE PRINT

Total Hours

Signature of Unit CVH Chair

Address

Phone & e-Mail



Champaign County Home and Community Education

100th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, July 7, 2018

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.


Home Improvement Association began in Champaign County was started in September 1917 by Florence E. McConnell, Home

Demonstration Agent for District VII. By January 31, 1918, 500 Champaign County women has signed cards pledging to support

the new organization. Thus Champaign County Home and Community Education was incorporated as the Champaign County

Home Improvement Association on May 15, 1918. Mrs. Nora Burt Dunlap, the wife of State Senator Henry M. Dunlap, was one of

the main force in organizing Champaign County women of 1918 into the Champaign County Home Improvement Association,

which soon became “Home Bureau”. In 1962, Home Bureau was changed to “Homemakers Extension Association”, in 1993 was

changed to “Family and Community Education” and 1996 was changed to “Home and Community Education’. Our core beliefs

have not changed, as noted in our homemaker’s aim. Mrs. Dunlap opened her home for Home Bureau meetings time after time

and innumerable demonstrations were given in her kitchen, the most up-to-date kitchens for miles around. She enjoyed entertaining

and frequently hosted many gatherings. Teas were frequent and garden parties on the beautiful grounds were

popular. Mrs. Dunlap was one of the best known women in East Central Illinois because of her keen interest in

women’s organizations. She was active in all movements having as their aim the betterment of home life and

surroundings. It was her activity in this line that won her the honor of “master-homemaker”.

Mrs. Dunlap was born February 5, 1856 in Coshocton, Ohio. When she was eleven, her father died and her

mother took her with another daughter and a son to live in Peoria. Her mother went through teachers college so

she could support her children.

Mrs. Dunlap entered the University of Illinois at the age of 15 and attended two years. After graduation, she

taught in county schools until she married Senator Dunlap when she was 21 years old. They were married in

1877 after Senator Dunlap graduated from the University of Illinois. Sen. Dunlap operated his family farm which

included a large apple orchard and a spacious brick home just south of Champaign on Route 45 in Savoy, IL. The couple lived in

what is now called The Senator’s Inn and Pub in Savoy.

Mrs. Dunlap and her husband had experienced the loss of every one of their four children. The children died within a week of

each other of diphtheria. This, of course, was many years before she began working to form a homemaker’s organization in the

county. In 1918 is when the charter was signed and Nora was 62 years old. She felt that if she had known more as a young mother

about good nutrition, sanitation, and disease prevention, some of the Dunlap children might have survived. This was why she was

determined that other homemakers would have the opportunity to acquire this “out of school” education. She knew that she was

fortunate to have an education and that many women; especially rural women, did not have this advantage available to them.

Mrs. Dunlap, through her influence, helped to bring “Domestic Science” into the schools in Illinois. It was through her efforts,

too, that the Women’s Building at the Stat Fair Grounds was erected. She was the founder of the School of Domestic Science at the

State Fair.

Mrs. Dunlap not only organization the Champaign County Home Bureau, specifically the Savoy Unit, but served as its first

Champaign County President for eight years. She was an active member until her death of a heart attack on February 9, 1932 at the

age of 76. Mrs. Dunlap was also instrumental in getting the first girls club (4-H) in Champaign County.

During the 1960’s, Champaign County had 27 units with over 1,000 in membership. Today, February 2018, the County has 15

units and 309 members.

Carol Froeschl


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 400

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. Nonprofit Organizatio

Suite D Permit # 458

Champaign, IL 61821 Champaign, IL 61821

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Champaign County Home and Community Education (HCE)

“Celebration at the Crossroads”

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Important Dates

March 8 – Chatter Mailing – 1:00pm FBA – DEWEY/FISHER UNIT

March 22 - GAME DAY – 10-2 at the FBA

JULY 7, 2018 - Champaign County HCE Celebration–100th Anniversary Celebration

2-4 p.m. - Savoy Methodist Church

February 2018

CCHCE website: champaigncountyhce.wordpress.com

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