Extension Homemakers Embrace Duty and Personal Growth
Mrs. Boyea leads Eau Claire County Extension Homemakers balancing caregiving for Amanda and family, while pursuing education at UW Stout. The 27,000 Wisconsin members gain leadership, lessons from Madison, and scholarships like the Blanche L. Lee award, fueling personal and community advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Boyea
Katie
Amanda
Eau Claire County Homemakers
Uw-Stout
Boyeas
Matthew
Fifty years of Homemakers active in Eau Claire County
The article profiles Extension Homemakers in Eau Claire County, highlighting long serving members like Mrs Kusilek and active younger members such as Mrs Glander. It notes the group’s evolving role from farm home economics to political engagement, health education, and scholarships, including state funded awards and updated legislative influence.
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Eau Claire County
Cindy Glander
Mrs. Kusilek
State Board
Warner
Extension
City-bred farm hand grows into self-sufficient homemaker
Cindy Glander grew up in Eau Claire and learned dairy cow handling. She started as a novice at cooking hamburgers and evolved into a homemaker who bakes bread, makes rolls, and cans an acre of vegetables from her own garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindy Glander
Eau Claire
Mrs. Glander
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Mrs. Boyea
Madison
Center
Boyea
Extension Homemakers District
Kathleen Warner
Homemakers
Blanche L. Lee
Leon
Stevens Point