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DOOR COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Door County Extension Office, Government Center
421 Nebraska Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-2260  www.co.door.wi.gov
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November-December 2015
Hello Ladies,
Thank you for attending our Door County HCE Fall Association dinner and business meeting. A thank
you to the clubs for the donations for the Chinese raffle. A big thank you goes to Apple Polishers for a
wonderful evening, and great planning on their part.
I want to say hello and welcome our new Extension Family Living Educator, Tenley Hitz. It was
wonderful to see her at our fall meeting. I am hoping that if you were there in attendance that
evening that you introduced yourself to her.
I personally at this time of year gear up and down. Trying to get everything cleaned, put away, shut
off, turned off. Yards are always on my mind, but very seldom ever done. I rest for a week or two and
get busy with all things for Christmas. I used to make out a separate calendar from mid-November to
Christmas day, all marked up with hopeful achievements. I will say it was much easier 15 or 20 years
ago. I don’t bake as much, decorate as much; the sewing and knitting has increased though.
My most sincere hope that all of you ladies who put great effort into your vegetable gardens had a
bountiful year. I observe my daughter-in-law and realize the time, energy and effort that goes into the
creating of it all and the great results.
One of the big fall projects around my place this fall is new roofs. The men came and they left. It was
done after the fall festivals. They started on the south side, the easy side, came back two days later
after the 20 to 30 mph winds had died down to 10 to 15 mph. The north side of my home is protected
by a wall of 5 cedars trees. They had to do much trimming and the entrance to my office is in this
mixture. They would get up on the roof; one man would have to stop, climb down the ladder and
move it so that guests could get in the office to check in. Then sweep up the debris. Now as I would
walk around and observe their progress I would notice short straps of nails hanging off cedar
branches, the shingles all over the place, nails of 3 or more sizes
lying on the sidewalks, in the dirt. They do bring a giant
WHAT’S INSIDE …
magnet that is larger than a big push broom and they run this
President’s Letter..................... Cover
over the ground quite a few times. Anyway, one roof is done
Advisor’s Article / Programs........... 1
and there are two more to go. Then I am going to start
Calendar .......................................... 2
painting in the motel rooms. I hope you have a great fall
Executive Board ............................. 3
and a better winter.
HCE News & Opportunities ............. 4
Warmly,
Little Bit LeClair
Potpourri ........................................... 5
All About Clubs ............................ 6-7
WAHCE State Conference .......... 8-9
http://door.uwex.edu/family-living/hce/
http://www.wahceinc.org/
https://www.facebook.com/UWEXDCFamilyLiving/
The roof of the home symbolizes our past heritage with Extension Homemakers. The letters H (Home) C (Community) E (Education) make it a suitable
logo by the state, county, and club. The house without walls confirms a commitment to membership open to all, regardless of race, color, creed, religion,
sex, age, handicap or national origin.
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con igualdad de oportunidades y acción afirmativa (EEO/AA), proporciona igualdad de oportunidades en empleo y programas, incl uyendo los requisitos del Título IX (Title IX) y de la Ley para Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA).
ADVISOR’S ARTICLE / PROGRAMS
REMINDERS
 December 1 -- Club Forms Due (Club Roster,
Committees, Affirmative Action) to the Extension
Office.
 December 15 -- Club Dues & Payment Form to
Marilyn Kleist
Dear HCE Members,
I have so appreciated all of the warm and welcoming
moments you have shared with me, as I begin my
position, as the Family Living Educator. During this new
transition, I am constantly humbled by the efforts and
energy of the people in our community, who are striving
to make Door County an even more wonderful place to
live. The energy and passion in our community is
delightfully contagious! Still, at times it can be challenging
to remind myself to slow down, take it all in, and practice
my patience. The world we live in is a world of action;
people want progress and there is nothing wrong with that.
We need activists and go-getters to elicit positive change
and share fresh ideas. Yet, what we often forget is that
there is power in being present, pleasure in traditions, and
that listening is a skill that needs to be practiced. Often, we
hear this idea of slowing-down being referred to as
“mindfulness.” Mindfulness is defined as “the awareness
that arises through paying attention in a particular way, on
purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.” Being
mindful, gives us permission to stop, breathe, and think
before we react. It helps us to understand our emotions,
show compassion to ourselves and others, and ultimately
show respect for those we care about most. Research tells
us that this action of mindfulness has been shown to
improve communication skills, better relationships, and
even prevents us from being provoked or upset by
someone else’s negativity. I heard this quote the other day,
and I can’t help but find some truth in it: “I wish there was a
way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually
left them.” Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could be grateful
for life’s little joys as we experience them, instead of
simply being grateful for those moments during
reminiscing? I know the holiday season is fastapproaching, and with that comes all the goodness and joy
of preparation and giving back to the community. Still, I
challenge you (as I challenge myself) to practice being
mindful during this time of great action. Be present, show
compassion, be kind to yourself, and appreciate where you
are in the moment. You never know, perhaps, these very
moments will become your new version of the ‘good old
days.’
2016 DATES
 NE WAHCE DISTRICT SPRING MEETING
May 4, 2016 - Crossroads in Sturgeon Bay
 NE WAHCE DISTRICT FALL MEETING
October 20, 2016 - Cobblestone in Brillion
 WAHCE CONFERENCE
September 12-14, 2016, Plaza Hotel, Eau Claire
Theme: "76 Trombones Leading HCE"
 NVON
July 19-21, 2016, Marriott Hotel, Normal, IL
 ACWW TRIENNIAL CONFERENCE
August 17-22, 2016 - Univ. of Warwick, England
FALL ASSOCIATION - OCTOBER 22, 2015
The Fall Association meeting was held at The
Lodge at Leathem Smith.
Speaker: Tenley Hitz, Door
County Family Living Educator.
If you want more on Family Living in your day-to-day,
“like” our new Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/UWEXDCFamilyLiving/
Tenley Hitz
Family Living Educator
Door County UW-Extension
920-746-2264
[email protected]
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New officers installed by President Elizabeth LeClair:
Donna Rudolph (VP-Programs), Annette Heck (Cultural Arts
Coordinator), Marilyn Kleist (Treasurer).
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Club Financial Report --- due to Marilyn Kleist by January 25
May 4, 2016 -- Door County hosts the Northeast District Spring Meeting at Crossroads at Big Creek
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EXECUTIVE BOARD
September 9th.
 HCE Kick-Off Potluck September 23, 6-8p.m.
Peninsula Room of Government Center. Little
Bit LeClair will write up a notice for WDOR and
Advocate.
 We are hosting the 2016 Spring Northeast
District Meeting. It will be held Wednesday April
27, 2016 at Crossroads at Big Creek.
Closed with the Homemaker Prayer. Motion to
adjourn was made by Marilyn Kleist and seconded
by Annette Heck. Meeting adjourned at 8:35p.m.
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These minutes were approved at the October 22
DAHCE Fall Association Meeting.
DOOR COUNTY HCE SUMMER POTLUCK
July 22, 2015, 6:00p.m., Teri Madden's Home
After a delicious potluck, our meeting was called to
order at 7:15p.m.by President Little Bit LeClair.
Homemaker Creed was recited. Roll Call: Little Bit
LeClair, Teri Madden, Annette Heck (Harbor-Ettes);
Marilyn Kleist (Apple Polishers); MaryEllen Smith,
Barb Duquaine (Home-Mades). Approval of Agenda,
Secretary Report/Treasurer Report. The agenda was
approved with a motion by Mary Ellen Smith and
second by Teri Madden. Minutes of the Spring
Association Meeting held April 23, 2015 were read
and approved with motion by Annette Heck and
second by Marilyn Kleist. The treasurer's report was
given by Marilyn Kleist and will be placed on file for
audit. There was no correspondence.
Committee reports:
Fair Booth: Discussion was held on who would
monitor the booth and what was going to be
displayed. Things we do as HCE members,
women walk the world, water filters for Nicaragua,
pillow case dresses for Africa, walker bags etc...
There were no volunteers for readers.
Old Business: On the Move and in the Groove and
Impact of HCE hours should have been turned in.
New Business: We will be getting a new county
agent. Discussion was held on whether our
personal information from the program book should
be put on the County website. Mary Ellen Smith
suggested we wait for the new County Agent and
ask her how to handle the situation.
 Our next brat fry will be July 25 at Econo.
 The Fall Association Meeting will be held
October 22, 2015 at Smith Lodge. Apple
Polishers will be hosting. Each club is to bring
two items for the Chinese Auction.
 There will be a Mexican Cooking demonstration
at the Government Center October 29, 2015.
More information will come closer to the date.
 Other: WAHCE State Conference, September
14-16 in Stevens Point. We need pictures of
members that have been members for over 55
years. June is to notify WAHCE with the number
of 55 plus member names. We need to have
silent auction items for the state conference and
the board basket to Extension office by
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Respectfully submitted,
Barb Duquaine, Secretary
SAVE YOUR
ECONO-FOOD RECEIPTS
Remember to save your Econo-Food receipts.
This is an easy fundraiser for our organization!
 Mail receipts to Marilyn Kleist, 1821
Jefferson Drive, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235.
2016 DOOR COUNTY HCE
EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS
President (1/1/14-12/31/16) ............................ Elizabeth LeClair
823-2404/559-0379 -- Harbor-Ettes
Pres-Elect .................................................................. vacant
VP Programs (1/1/16-12/31/18) .........................Donna Rudolph
743-5358-- Home-Mades
VP Family & Community Life
(1/1/14-12/31/16) .................................................... Karen
Spittlemeister
743-6748/256-1269 -- Sevastopol
Secretary (1/1/15-12/31/17) ................................ Barb Duquaine
743-4506 -- Home-Mades
Treasurer (1/1/16-12/31/18).................................. Marilyn Kleist
746-0826 -- Apple Polishers
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HCE NEWS / OPPORTUNITIES
MEXICAN COOKING PROGRAM
The program was presented by
Imelda Delchambre and Enedelia
Sandoval, of the Door County
Hispanics club. Over 25 people
attended the program. Participants
learned how to make tamales and
everyone tasted authentic Mexican cuisine, including
tamales, Spanish rice, beans and calabaza entacha
(candied pumpkin). If you missed the Mexican
Cooking Program held on October 29th, there are a
few recipe books left at the Extension Office.
Thanks Imelda and Enedelia!
- REVISED 2015 DOOR COUNTY FAIR
HCE MEMBERS “BEST OF THE BEST”
Congratulations to the following HCE members
who exhibited at the 2015 Door County Fair:
 Linda Anderson, Sister Bay Club
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o Clothing Champion (purse/bag)
o Home Furnishings Champion (weaving-loom)
Gina Cross, Country Roses Club
Elizabeth Gierhahn, Country Roses Club
Beverly LuMaye, East Maplewood Club
Lis Mertens, Country Roses Club
Mary Ellen Smith, Home-Mades Club
Congratulations!
Start working on your projects now for next year’s
Door County Fair –August 3-7.
MASTER GARDENER PROGRAMS
http://www.dcmga.org/
The following programs are being offered to anyone
who wants to attend … free of charge. Programs
are held at the Crossroads at Big Creek and
begin at 7:00 p.m.
WAHCE MEMBER'S PLEDGE
Improving Habitats with Native Plants
 January 12 - Coggin Herringa from Crossroads
at Big Creek
1. I will treat others in a respectful manner.
What’s New for 2016
 January 19 - Kori Zawojski from Sunnypoint
Gardens
3. I will listen and make an effort to
understand and respect other's point of
view.
A Close Look at Soil
 February 16 - Bill Schuster from Door County
Soil & Water Conservation Dept.
4. I will accept assignment(s) with an
open mind, a willingness to learn, and
be mindful of deadlines.
Floral Arranging
 March 15 - Bette Sternard from Maas Floral &
Greenhouse
5. I will be dependable, recognizing the
commitment and responsibility to my
volunteer assignment(s).
Accessible Gardening
 March 22 - Kathy Blankenberg
6. I will speak and act in a way that does
not demean or offend others.
Garden Rooms and Structures
 April 12 - Master Gardener's own Tom Luebker
7. I will be respectful of our leadership.
2. I will assume the best of others.
 Revised 2015
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POTPOURRI
A sharing page of Homemaker ideas, hints, recipes, jokes, folklore, etc. The information is not necessarily research-based information. It is
here solely for your enjoyment. Submit contributions to June Meikle, 4555 Hwy. 42N, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 -- Phone 743-5764.
 LONG-TERM COMMITMENT: Recent widow who
has just buried fourth husband, looking for someone
to round out a six-unit plot. Dizziness, fainting,
shortness of breath not a problem.
 SERENITY NOW: I am into solitude, long walks,
sunrises, the ocean, yoga and meditation. If you are
the silent type, let's get together, take our hearing
aids out and enjoy quiet times.
 WINNING SMILE: Active grandmother with original
teeth seeking a dedicated flosser to share rare
steaks, corn on the cob and caramel candy
 BEATLES OR STONES? I still like to rock, still like to
cruise in my Camaro on Saturday nights and still like
to play the guitar. If you were a groovy chick, or are
now a groovy hen, let's get together and listen to my
eight-track tapes.
 MEMORIES: I can usually remember Monday
through Thursday. If you can remember Friday,
Saturday and Sunday, let's put our two heads
together.
 My favorite: MINT CONDITION: Male, 1932 model,
high mileage, good condition, some hair, many new
parts including hip, knee, cornea, valves. Isn't in
running condition, but walks well. Do not regret
growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.
From the Recipe Box
Recipes served at the 2015 Kickoff Potluck Sept. 23.
ZUCCHINI STROGANOFF
~ Jerry Schimmelpfennig, Harbor-Ettes
½ pound ground beef
¼ cup onion, chopped
½ can mushroom soup
1 cup egg noodles
1 cup sliced zucchini
Seasoned salt & pepper
½ tsp. chervil or basil
2/3 cup sour cream
Place ground beef and onion in a 10-inch skillet.
Cook until beef loses pink color. Ove the beef
mixture, spread mushroom soup, noodles, zucchini
and seasonings. Simmer, covered, until the noodles
are done. Stir in sour cream and warm through.
Note: Try other ground meats such as pork sausage
(marjoram or savory), lamb (basil or oregano), or veal
(rosemary or tarragon). This doubles very easy.
SPINACH SALAD
~ Jerry Schimmelpfennig, Harbor-Ettes
1 3-oz. pkg. lemon jello
¾ c. hot water
Dissolve, then add: 1 tablespoon vinegar. Cool 20
minutes. Beat and beat, then add 1 cup mayonnaise
and beat and beat again. Then add:
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen spinach, cooked and drained
1/3 cup chopped onion*
1/3 cup chopped celery*
1 cup small curd cottage cheese*
*Note: I use 1 cup onion, ¾ cup celery and 1½ cups
small curd cottage cheese.
PLACES
 I have been in many places, but I've
never been in Kahoots. Apparently,
you can't go alone. You have to be in Kahoots with
someone.
 I've also never been in Cognito. I hear no one
recognizes you there.
 I have, however, been in Sane. They don't have an
airport; you have to be driven there. I have made
several trips there, thanks to my children, friends,
family and work!
 I think I would like to go to Conclusions, but I was
told you have to jump to go there, and I'm too old
and a little out of shape for physical activity
anymore.
 I have also been in Doubt. That is a sad place to
go, and I try not to visit there too often.
 I've been in Flexible, but only when it was very
important to stand firm.
 Sometimes I'm in Capable, and I go there more
often than I care too, as I'm getting older.
 One of my favorite places to be is in Suspense! It
really gets the adrenaline flowing and pumps up the
old heart! At my age I need all the stimuli I can get!
Pour into a 2-qt. dish and refrigerate. Makes 6 cups.
THE VILLAGES DATING ADS … Dating Ads for
Seniors found in a Florida Newspaper
You can say what you want about Florida, but you
never hear of anyone retiring and moving north.
These are actual ads seen in ''The Villages'' Florida
newspaper. (Who says seniors don't have a sense of
humor?)
 FOXY LADY: Sexy, fashion-conscious blue-haired
beauty, 80's, slim, 5'4' (used to be 5'6'), Searching
for sharp-looking, sharp-dressing companion.
Matching white shoes and belt a plus.
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Note: Thanks to club secretaries for condensing meeting minutes to 250 words or less.
APPLE POLISHERS
~Kirsten Meacham, Secretary
September 10, 2015. Our meeting was called to
order by President Marilyn and we began by
reciting the Creed. Roll call was taken and the
secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read. Old
Business: Econo Foods receipts collected; Fair
booth report – by June – Marilyn had pictures to
show us; Marilyn, Mary Jeanne and June were on
the Committee – Women Walk the World; Leader
Lesson – Marilyn & June attended and reported
valuable information on Identity Theft. New
Business: WAHCE State Conference – Sept. 14-16
(June & Marilyn will attend); Brat Fry & Bake Sale –
Friday, September 18 – volunteers are needed;
HCE Kick Off/ Potluck – Wed., Sept.23 – call Little
Bit if you plan on going; Fall Assn. Mtg. – Thursday,
Oct. 22 – Leathem Smith Lodge – we are hosting
(Kirsten & Cathie volunteered for registration,
Jocelyn will sell tickets); We will make table
decorations on Oct. 8; Mexican Cooking Demo –
Thursday, Oct. 29 – Peninsula Room – Pre-register
with Judeen (necessary). Adjourned with the HCE
Prayer. White Elephant Auction – our Money
Maker for the year. Recipe: Jan and Mary. Next
Meeting: Our October meeting will be at Jocelyn’s
home.
October 8, 2015. Our meeting was called to order
by President Marilyn and we began by reciting the
Creed. Roll call was taken (answering with
something we dislike about growing older) and the
secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read. Old
Business: Econo Foods receipts collected; Fall
Association Meeting / Banquet at Leathem Smith –
plans were discussed as we are in charge;
Registration Table – Cathie and Kirsten; Silent
Auction Ticket Seller – Jocelyn; Prepare Silent
Auction Items – June & Shirley; Marilyn & Cathie
will bring pumpkin bars for dessert; Mexican
Cooking Demo – Thursday, Oct. 29, pre-register
with Judeen by Friday, October 23; Report on KickOff Party – those that attended had enjoyed it; State
Conference – June talked a bit on a class she had
taken; New Business: Christmas Party – be thinking
about a place and the date; $15 dues will be
collected in November; Jocelyn received her blue
ribbon for placing First at State for her poem!; June
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showed table favors that she made for the Fall
Association Meeting. Adjourned with the HCE
Prayer. We enjoyed dessert while writing out recipes
that will be used at the Fall Association Meeting.
Recipe: Jan and Mary shared recipes – Mary
Jeanne will share in November; Next Meeting: Our
November 12th meeting will be at Marilyn’s home –
Shirley hosting.
EAST MAPLEWOOD
~Nila Schley, Acting Secretary
September 1, 2015. President Ingrid Donley called
our meeting to order. The Homemakers prayer was
recited and followed by a delicious lunch served by
Dianne Olson. Each member responded to roll call
by talking about a summer event. Welcome to our
newest member, Teresa. Congratulations are
extended to Margaret Kramer and Joanne Bongle for
their entries in the State Cultural Arts Contest. The
September 23rd Kick-off is at 6 p.m. in the Peninsula
Room at the Government Center. Joanne, Ingrid,
Barb and Nila plan to attend. Updated ideas for the
remaining months were discussed. Our October
meeting will be at Ingrid Donley’s home. Barb will be
providing lunch. Following our business meeting and
signing up for our winter craft project, our members
will learn a fall craft. Please remember to pay your
dues. On November 3rd, we will be going to Wienke’s
for an 8:30 a.m. Lefse program. Lunch will follow.
Our Christmas gathering will be at Richard’s on
Wednesday, December 2nd with social at 5:30 and
dinner at 6 p.m. Bring an unwrapped Toy for Tots
and two interesting, wrapped prizes for the game
winners. Teresa and Joanne will arrange the
entertainment. A motion was made by Barb and
seconded by Joanne to donate $30 to the Christian
Faith Fellowship Walk. A $10 donation was also
made to the Tanum Forest Veterans Group for
snacks. “Guess the pieces of candy” in the jar game
was played followed by the Creed and a motion to
adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Ingrid/Teresa.
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HARBOR-ETTES
~Pat Gureski, Secretary
Sept 13, 2015. At the home of Annette Heck.
Following a delicious meal, the meeting began at
7:05 led by president, Little Bit. Roll call-seven
members present. Jerry Schimmelpfennig presented
the Treasurer report. Teri Madden, County
Bookworms™ Coordinator, reported on the meeting
for readers; 36 sets of books were purchased.
Members were reminded to log their volunteer hours
for HCE in their program books. Pat reported that
she worked with the Door County Fair booth
committee to set up and take down the fair booth.
Pennies for Friendship were collected. Members
were reminded that if they had cultural art entries to
go to the State Conference to turn them into Marilyn
Kleist immediately. We went through the Ripples to
plan our participation at the county’s fall events. The
Fall Association dinner is at The Lodge at Leathem
Smith on October 22. Each club is asked to bring
two items for the Chinese Auction. Char Mueller will
purchase the items. Door County is hosting the
Spring Northeast District meeting in April. It will be
held at Crossroads at Big Creek. We need to decide
on the food, program, whether they will use the
Historical Association Heritage Village, etc.
Approximately 95 persons attend this meeting. The
next meeting will be at Pat Gureski’s on Tuesday,
October 13 at 6:00 p.m., we will make tray favors for
the Hospital Extended Care. The November
meeting is at the home of Little Bit on November 18
at noon where we will be cutting out fabric. Meeting
concluded at 8:10 with HCE prayer.
discussed the Fall Association Meeting. Three of us
will be attending, and will send in our checks
individually. Barbara has items for the Chinese
Auction. The November meeting will be at Linda
Anderson’s house on November 9. Linda will attend
the Mexican Cooking Demonstration and will share
the recipes when we meet at her house. We
discussed the Christmas Party, and whether we
should have it at the Meadows, and how many
residents might be able to attend. Barbara will find
out if we can have it here. We are to think about a
menu. Linda mentioned that at the District Meeting,
members who had been in the organization (55
years or more) were named and Faye Sitte was one
of them. For our program, Barbara shared some
information on weather. Linda had some tips on
spot removal from Haley’s tips. The meeting was
closed by reciting the Homemaker’s Prayer.
BOOKWORMS™ REPORT
Teri Madden, County and District
Bookworms™ Coordinator, reported on
the meeting for Bookworms™ readers;
36 sets of books were purchased. There are some
books remaining from the previous year. She visited
the YMCA Barker Child Care Center. Monday would
be the day to read at that facility. A coloring page
would be provided to each student at the beginning
of the year as a coloring contest. The pages could
be displayed at the Sturgeon Bay Library. A
suggestion was made to request gift certificates from
book stores; another was a set of books. A letter will
go to the parents of each student explaining the
program for their use. Recognition letters will be sent
to donors who help us support Bookworms™. The
YMCA has 20 children and Zion will get some
remaining from Head Start from last year. That
amounted to 32 sets of books, which is why we had
to purchase only 36 sets of books. The Door County
Child Care Center closed so we had a half years’
worth of books left over from that center.
SISTER BAY SEW & SEWS
~ Darlene Kolp, Recording Secretary
October 12. Meeting at the home of Barbara Jarvis.
Barbara opened the meeting by saying the
Homemaker’s Creed. Roll call was taken by saying
what we liked or disliked about Fall. We signed the
photo release on the membership form and Linda
will send it in. She also collected monies for dues,
but we will wait to send this in until next month, as
we may possibly have a new member. We
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WAHCE STATE CONFERENCE
September 14-16, 2015
candidates for Alice in Dairyland was a thrill.
Honoring the first baby born at our local hospital
during National Homemaker Week with gifts and a
book, which evolved into “Books for Babies” with the
Homemakers giving each newborn a book long before
First Books was started. It was worth waiting for 2
years before one of the members dropped out of
Country Circle so there was a spot for a new memberme!! In those days, our club limited its members to
15, so they could meet in their homes each month. I
enjoy writing the Potpourri page for our HCE Ripples
Newsletter. I also have been active with the HCE Fair
Booth each year since 1970.
55+ YEAR MEMBERS HONORED AT STATE
In celebration of WAHCE’s 75th Anniversary, and
the women who have made HCE what it is today,
the WAHCE membership committee recognized all
members with 55 or more years of service to HCE,
‘Diamond’ Members, at the 2015 State Conference
in Stevens Point. There was a display of pictures
and information about each member. From Door
County, we had 4 members honored:
MARGARET KRAMER
Member for 63 years - 1952 to Current
East Maplewood Club
Offices Held: County
Secretary, 1st Club President,
Club Historian for over 10 years
Activities: Gardening, painting,
genealogy, playing piano, and
have kept a diary for over 60
years. Enjoy traveling to Europe,
Hawaii and within the United
States. She won trips to the
Pillsbury Bake Off in Los Angles,
Boston and San Antonio where
she won ranges, microwave oven, dishwasher and
$2,500. She was a 4-H leader for 20 yrs.
BEE EHLERS
Member for 56 years - 1959 to Current
Sevastopol Club
Offices Held: County President (2
terms), County First Books
Coordinator, County Cultural Arts
Chair, District Cultural Arts Chair,
District Young Family Chair
Memories/Activities: Teaching
sewing leader lessons, and
attending numerous State
Conferences. Also was a 4-H
sewing leader.
JUNE MEIKLE
Member for 55 years - 1960 to Current
Country Circle Club, then Apple Polishers Club
Club Offices Held: President,
Vice President, Secretary and
Treasurer
County Offices Held:
President, Secretary, Treasurer
Chairs Held: Education
Coordinator, Family Life,
Membership and Marketing,
Health, V. President-Programs,
Vice President-Community
Outreach, Fair Booth
District Offices Held: Director Elect, Director (2
terms), Family Life Chair, Membership Chair
State Positions: Member of WAHCE Board (2 terms),
Tour guide for NVON Conference to Door County, CoChair of WAHCE 2013 Conference in Manitowoc,
conducted Family Life Seminar to 60 persons.
Memories/Activities: Meeting and retaining good
friends is the biggest perk of being a HCE member.
The continuous learning is a bonus. We’ve had many
fun times, especially the Christmas parties and
summer picnics. Serving a picnic luncheon to the
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FAYE SITTE
Member for 56 years - 1959 to Current
Sister Bay Sew and Sews Club
Offices Held: Club President off
and on and as Secretary for many
years
Memories/Activities: In the
early years, the lessons related
more to homemaking, sewing,
cooking, cleaning, etc. I
especially recall the lesson on
reupholstering. My husband and I
did over several pieces of our
furniture. Also, learning to bake
yeast breads. These lessons were very useful to me
as a young mother and homemaker. I recall Phyllis
Larson to be one of the early members who started
the Sister Bay club. Though our membership has
reduced in numbers over the years, we still enjoy
getting together as a group. I am now the oldest
member, so I remember many who are no longer with
us.
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WAHCE STATE CONFERENCE
September 14-16, 2015
STATE CULTURAL ARTS CONTEST RESULTS
Linda Anderson
o 2nd place – Wall Hanging “Owl in Tree”
o 2nd place – Heritage - Small basket
Joanne Bongle
o 1st place - Heritage - Hardanger Tablecloth
o 2nd place - Heritage - Bauernmalerie Photo
Book
Elizabeth LeClair
o 1st place – Knit baby hat
o 1st place – Book Purse
Margaret Kramer
o 1st place – Watercolor painting - “A Magical
March Morning”
Teri Madden
o 1st place – Crafts - Scrapbook
o 2nd place - Jewelry - Beaded necklace &
earrings set
o 3rd place - Sewing - Tote & cosmetic bag set
Jocelyn Winkel
o 1st place - Poem: “The Old Lady”
o 2nd place - Essay: “A Gift”
Joan Draeb
o “Something Sparkly” - Braided sparkle necklace
with beads (no ribbons given for this just-for-fun
category)
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