After 13 years as the Trigg County extension agent for family and consumer science, Cecelia Hostilo is ready for someone else to be in charge.
Hostilo was greeted by family, friends, and past and current co-workers at a Friday reception at the Elaine Clift meeting room of the Trigg County Extension Office.
Graham Cofield, the extension agent for agriculture and natural resources, has known Hostilo as a 4-H student and as a co-worker.
click to download audioCofield helped create a gift for Hostilo that was a sign for her home that incorporated the initials of her last name and the last names of her families — Ash Estates.
click to download audioTrigg County Homemakers President Charlotte Brown thanked Hostilo for helping keep the local clubs active during the COVID-19 pandemic when they could not meet in person. Extension assistant Deidra Hite said that the task was more important and time-consuming than most people realize.
click to download audioShelley Crawford, the extension agent for youth and 4-H, interned at the extension office and learned from Hostilo as she ascended into her position as an agent.
click to download audioFor Hostilo, she said she will miss her job but knows it’s time to step aside and let someone else be in charge.
click to download audioCofield and Crawford will both share Hostilo’s responsibilities until a replacement is named. The UK Extension Service funds two positions in Trigg County. Any others are funded by Trigg County Fiscal Court.
Prior to becoming the Trigg County family and consumer science agent, Hostilo taught at Hopkinsville High School for 21 years, 13 of which were in learning and behavior disorders and eight in family and consumer sciences.
