HCE HOSTS MOTHERS’ DAY LUNCHEON

By Dixie Terry

     The Johnson County Home and Community Education (HCE) held their annual Mothers’ Day Luncheon on Saturday, May 3, 11am to 1:30pm, at the fellowship hall of the Community of Christ Church of Tunnel Hill.

     The tablescapes featured china, silver, and crystal place settings, provided by the HCE board members.  The centerpieces were Spring floral bouquets, which were given as door prizes. Each place setting had a package of flower seeds and candy as a favor.

     A silent auction was ongoing, with items provided by the generous businesses and individuals of the county, who also provided door prizes.

     HCE Board President Natalie Dougherty welcomed the guests and provided  a prayer prior to the luncheon.

     The menu included Summertime Salad, Glazed Carrots, Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole, Rolls, and Layered Desserts of blueberry, pistachio, chocolate, strawberry and lemon, along with iced tea, lemonade and coffee.

     The drawing for door prizes was held following the luncheon.

     The guest speaker was Lori Kerans of Millikin University, who gave an inspirational presentation on Mothers and all they do.

     A poem about Mothers was read by Natalie Dougherty.

     The high bidders of the silent auction was announced and many guests went home with beautiful items.

     A special thanks goes out to all those who provided silent auction items and door prizes.

     The proceeds from the luncheon and silent auction will provide for the scholarship program,in which a senior from Vienna High School and Goreville High School is presented a check for $500 each spring. Thie recipients for 2025 were Paige Groner of VHS and  Riley Reid of GHS.  Proceeds will also be used for additional community projects.