We are sad to announce that Nonny the Cow has moved to greener pastures. She passed on January 16, 2009 at the ripe old age of 21 and a few days. She will be buried on the Hegstrom family farm as soon as the ground is thaw. Nonny was for a short time the official state recognized oldest cow in Maine. And we think that she may have also been the oldest cow in the United States, although is difficult to be certain unless someone steps forward with prove otherwise. Nonny was among the first four milking cows the Hegstrom family purchased when they reworked the family farm from raising chickens to milking cows and breeding replacement heifers. The Hegstrom family would like to thank Nonny for years of faithful service as a milking cow (where she produced 11 heifers a bull and over 1.6 million gallons of milk), and also for her loyal companionship for over 21 years.

We have forgot to thank people who sent E-mails, Four from England, one from Belgium, and many from around the US.
Thanks again Nonny !!

Thanks for cards goes out to : Sandy N. of Bangor Me. Sara & Tom D. of Bath Me. Last but not least, thanks for the card and invite to stay the Winter from Melanie N. of Albuquerque NM. maybe next year.

Had a great party, the press came and took pictures, I had two big pumpkins and plenty of apples Three visitors from Old Town : Paula & Tom G. and Eleanor F. and most of the family stopped in to say congratulation.

Nonny thanks Robin C., and Bryan N., and Robin's friend Linda of San Francisco,CA. Sandy H. an animal lover from Corinna, Maine for the three lovely cards.
Nonny wants to congratulate Sandy on her 72nd birthday which is the same day as mine.

Nonny thanks "Tracy C." of San Francisco Ca. And "Jim and Sue V." of Clearwater Fl. for there cards.
We will try to post her thanks for cards and gifts, Nonny's owner (William Hegstrom).

We will be celebrating Nonny's Birthday on Dec. 18th at Roaring Acres Farm.

Come and see the oldest cow in Maine, and a good gift for her would be an apple,or pumpkin her two favorite treats.

The party starts at Noon on Tuesday and lasts until 3PM. Location is the barn on the sharp corner of the "Reynolds road", in the town of Brooks. If you get lost just ask any store in Town for directions.

We will be posting pictures of the party. See you there Bill
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