February 1, 2014 - Village Of Millstadt

FEBRUARY 2014
TOWNSHIP SENIOR SERVICES
Serving The Millstadt Area Since 1983
Great Chili Supper
On Tuesday evening, January 8, 2013 the Village of
Millstadt residents were treated to a delicious chili
supper. Mike Todd gracious volunteered to make his
delicious recipe. He started early in the afternoon
and everyone took turns stirring the ingredients so
that they carefully cumulated together by dinner
time. He included some secret ingredients but I did
see him use the food processer to grind green,
yellow and orange peppers together. Cant wait til
next year to taste it again.
Clayton from Breadeaux could not keep the cheese bread
coming fast enough....everyone loves it. Thank you Clayton
for our generosity.
More Chili Supper Pictures on Page 2
Firemen Lunch With Seniors
Members of the Millstadt Fire Department recently
stopped by for lunch at the Millstadt Senior
Center. Everyone was excited that they finally made
there. It had to be rescheduled twice because of the
weather. Some of the seniors dining at the Center
had questions for the Firemen of which Captain Kurt
Pellman answered for them. Some of the questions
included how to get asmoke detector installed and
how often to you replace them. Captain Pellman
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From Below the Tower
Are you as tired as me of the snow?
I will be so glad to see spring, I am
going to be so grateful for each sun
filled day and never take another
for granted.
Mark your calendars for Monday,
February 10th! We will be holding
our first Sandra M. Breitschaft
Meals on Wheels Foundation fundPatty Evansco
raiser. It will be held at Margarita’s
in Millstadt and 12% of all sales will
go to the Foundation. Please encourage your family
and friends to come there that evening. The Foundation is a 501c Non-profit organization whose only goal is
to support the Millstadt Meals on Wheels program. As
the foundation grows it insures that there will always
Meals on Wheels in our area.
Did you happen to read in the paper about a young
man that recently ran into a Millstadt woman’s home at
11:30 at night? Nobody was hurt but it sure surprised
the woman! Please lock your doors during the day and
at night. I want everyone to be safe and most of the
time we will be if we don’t let our guard down.
I think most of you know that Irma Hecke was in the
hospital recently. You will be glad to know that she is
home and doing well. Irma is the Commander in Chief
of the Quilts and she does an excellent job and we will
be glad when she returns. We miss you Irma.
When you are sick you should know that rest and peace
and quiet are often the best medicine. When you visit
or call someone please limit your visits and calls to 10
to 15 minutes. Also a good thing to consider is not calling anyone past 7:00 pm that is trying to recuperate.
I will just be glad when Spring gets here and all my
friends are well.
Happy February
Patty Evansco
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Chili Supper
FEBRUARY 2014
AARP Tax-Aide Starts
Monday, February 13th
Sisters Diane Kern and Marlou Eckert enjoy chili with their
Dad Earl Eckert, while Thelma Short, Diane Haas and Dot
Edmondson play a game
A free tax preparation service available to low and
medium income se-niors will start on Thursday, February
13rd and will be offered every Thursday thereafter, from
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through April 10th. Phone the
center at 618-476-3731 to schedule an appointment.
Trained representatives Karen Buchheit and Cindy Keller
will help prepare your taxes. Note that this program is not
intended for those whose tax returns are complex.
Please bring copies of your 2013 tax return to the tax
preparation sessions. In addition, bring all W-2 and 1099
forms, as well as all reports of income received, such as
social security, sale of securities and redemption of mutual funds. If you sold securities or redeemed mutual
funds, bring records of dates of acquisition and costs;
these are required to calculate the amount of gain or loss.
If you itemize deduc-tions, bring records for all deductible
expenses. Also bring your checkbook if you want to
arrange for direct de-posit of any refund(s) due (which we
encourage) and your spouse if you’re married.
mmmmm....chili was delicious!! Nancy Kostelac (L) Kathy
Demond (R) Leon Demond (Right Rear)
Big Ole Bag and
Jewelry Sale
Mark your calendar now for the fourth
annual Big Ole Bag Jewelry sale on
Saturday, April 26, 2014. Donations of
purses and jewelry may be made at the Community
Center. Watch for further information on the Saturday
sale and the Friday evening sale event. Your donations
and purchases support the Meals on Wheels program for
Millstadt Township.
Cherries
Jubilee day
FEB. 14,
2014
12:30
Saturday, March 1
FEBRUARY 2014
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Classic 55 Club
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WANTED!
Educational Seminars
FREE Classic 55 Checks
Bi-Monthly Newsletter
Interest Bearing Checking
Group Trips and Outings
Cookies
Brownies
Cakes Pies
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...and join Exclusively at our:
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the fun! Millstadt
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MILLSTADT TOWNSHIP
SENIOR SERVICES
JUNE 20, 2014
At Senior Center
1st Prize - Handmade Queen Size Quilt
2nd prize - Handmade Baby Quilt
3rd prize - Handmade Lap Quilt
TICKETS 1
00
6 FOR
$
BAR B Q
March 1, 2014
At The Community Center
Last Year The Bake Sale Raised
Over $250.00
For The Meals On Wheels
Program
Baked Items May Be Left
At The
Community Center
On Saturday Morning,
March 1
Thank-You All For Your
Donations.
Please Call Patty At
476-3731
With Questions.
QUILT RAFFLE
$
3
500
Bus Rider Reminder
All Ride Reservations Should Be
Made Through The Office
Please Do Not Tell Bus Drivers
Your Appointments Thank You
Available at the Center
Aluminum Cans
Many tickets are being sold for our Quilt A Rama
drawing on June 20, 2014. The Quilt tops are
Handmade and Hand Quilted Queen Sized Pieced Quilt
and if it were in Branson it would most likely sell for
$1000. Be sure to get your tickets.
Contact
Patty Evansco at 476-3731
Donate Your Aluminum Cans
To The Senior Center
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BRIDGE PLAYERS WANTED
Bridge players are wanted for a weekly game of
bridge at the Senior Center. Call the Senior Center at
476-1698 for more information.
Senior Dining Gift Certificates
These gift certificates are available for $4.50 and
make a great gift for the hard-to-buy for person.
These certificates can be used in our Senior dining or
for meals-on-wheels.
Senior Exercise Class
Senior Center volunteer, Kathy Demond leads this
class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-9:45 a.m.
Stretching, toning, sit and be fit exercises and walking
are incorporated in this exercise program. Coffee,
treats and socialization follow.
Advertisers Wanted!
If you have an event or business you want to advertise in
the Senior Talk contact Patty at 476-3731. Monthly rates
are available for business advertisements.
For Churches and other not-for-profit organizations event
dates will be listed at no cost under the Newsletter
monthly Calendar section.
We continue to add subscribers to our monthly mailing
list and distribute over 400 copies of the monthly Senior
Talk to local churches and businesses. We want to thank
everyone who contributes news items, pictures and
purchases advertisements for the Senior Talk. Our goal is
to make this your community newsletter.
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EACH MONTH
AT TOWNSHIP SHED ON
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Do You Have
Hip Pain, Back Pain, Knee Pain
Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain,
Leg Pain
Do You Want Fast Relief?
FREE Consult - Stay Local
Medicare Provider
618-476-3344 Dr. Steve” Knoernshild
FEBRUARY 2014
2014 Youth Ambassadors Selected
Millstadt Sister Cities recently announced the
selection of the following high school students to
participate in the 2014 Youth Ambassador Program
with their German Sister City Gross Bieberau.
Megan Glaeser daughter of Scott and Nancy Glaeser;
Nicholas Harry son of Ted Harry and Paula HarryShinn;
Jillian Rosenkranz daughter of Adam and Kara
Rosenbranz;
Hannah Seiditz daughter of Bob and Janice Seidlitz;
Jordan Tastad son of Jerry and Joyce Tastad.
These five students will be spending the month of
June in Gross-Bieberau, Germany and in July five
German students will visit with their Millstadt
families.
Dates to Remember
February 2, Ground Hog Day.
February 5, World Nutella Day.
February 8, sixth Annual Historical Society
Trivea Night, call 476-7326 for reservations.
February 14, St. Valentine’s Day.
February 15, Pancake Breakfast, Concordia
Church, 7:00 am -10:00 am.
February 16, Boy Scout’s Pancake Breakfast,
St. James Parish.
February 17, Presidents’ Day.
March 1 Bar B Q, Community Center, 11:00
Call 476-3731 to pre-order ribs. Carry Outs only.
New Quilters Wanted
New quilters are welcome to learn from a group of
experienced quilters. Everyone is welcome and no
experience is necessary just a desire to learn and
have some fun. Two quilts are set-up in frames on
the second floor of the Community Center and one
quilt is especially beginner friendly. Quilting experts
on hand.
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Wii Bowling
Wii bowling is played on our 52” screen television set
on Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
Beginners are always welcome!
Those with less mobility can also play!
Very social activity...almost like you are at a bowling
alley! New league starts February 8, call 476-3731 to
join.
Abbie McNames, during her photo presentation at the
January 15, meeting of Sister Cities. Abbie also visited with
cousins in Germany. Abbie is the daughter of Sharon and Cliff
McNames.
New Year’s Resolutions
Resolve to renew all your old resolves,
And add a few that are new.
Resolve to keep them as long as you can.
What more can a poor man do!
Welcome New Members!
Larry Gier
Ray Leng
Robert Louis
Inclement Weather Policy
If Millstadt schools are cancelled, all
programs are cancelled at The Senior
Center. If there is a school delay, the
Senior Center will run on their regular
schedule. If Millstadt Schools are on
vacation, tune to Channel 2 or 5, for Senior
Center closings or delays.
Famous Barr French
Onion Soup
Famous Barr, the downtown store in St. Louis, had a
great restaurant for shoppers to enjoy. The store’s
name changed to Macy’s and the St. Louis
downtown store recently closed. You can still enjoy
one of the shoppers favorite soups. Following is the
recipe for French Onion soup complete with French
bread and Swiss cheese.
3lbs. peeled onions (5 lb. bag unpeeled equals 3 lbs
peeled)
4 oz. butter or margarine
1 bay leaf
1 ½ tsp. ground pepper
¾ cup flour
2 tbsp. paprika
2 tsp. salt
3 quarts beef bouillon
French bread
1 cup white wine (optional)
Swiss cheese
Slice onions 1/8 inch thick; Melt butter or margarine
in large stock pot, add the onions and sauté for 1 ½
hours. Add other ingredients except for bouillon
and sauté 10 minutes more. Add bullion and
simmer for 2 hours. Season with salt to taste and
refrigerate overnight. Heat soup. Fill casserole or
oven proof individual bowls with soup, top with 1
1/2 inch slices of French bread and top with Swiss
cheese. Place under broiler for about 5 minutes or
until the bread is brown and cheese is melted.
DID YOU SIGN IN?
Knowing who is at lunch at the Center is important
for a number of reasons. First of all it’s good to keep
track so if someone isn’t there for a few days we can
contact them to make sure everything is ok. Second,
when you sign in and are registered we are able to
submit your name to receive our grant money to
help pay for the meals. A way to look at it is that if
you aren’t registered and signed in we can’t send a
bill for your lunch to the Area Agency on Aging.
Your Help in This Matter is Greatly Appreciated
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DID YOU KNOW?
MEAL PRICES
The suggested donated cost of the noon meal served
daily at the Millstadt Senior Center is $4.50 per meal.
The average actual cost per meal is over $10.00. In
addition to the amount paid to IGA or Aunt Maggies
for each meal, we must cover the cost of serving
containers, cups, napkins, transportation, beverages
and salaries. Over 400 meals are served or delivered
weekly to seniors in Millstadt Township. Without the
support of the many volunteers and donations from
the community the meal cost for each senior would
be considerably higher than the $4.50 suggested
donation. Thanks to all our volunteers and all those
who donate or contribute items to the Senior
Center!
World Nutella Day :
February 5, 2014!
FEBRUARY 2014
Millstadt Food Pantry
February Distribution
Tuesday, February 4, 9:00 – 10:00 am
Wednesday, February 12, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Wednesday, February 19, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, February 22, 8:00 – 10:00 am
Please bring your donations to the food pantry
during the hours listed above. Your monetary
donations, as well as, food and paper items are
greatly appreciated.
Fall Closet Cleaning
Our 4th annual Big Ole Bag and
Jewelry sale will be held next
April. Remember to donate your
gently used purses to the Senior
Center for the annual sale.
We had a Dream.
And a Spoon.
Nutella Lovers Unite for Just
One Day – Nutella Day!
Follow along with the World Nutella Day
Community as we countdown to
February 5th!
AARP TAX AIDE
AARP TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE
Will Be Available
February 13-April 10, 2014
Reminder for Home
Delivered Meal Recipients
If you leave a cooler out for your meal, please be
sure that the cooler is kept very clean. Your help
will be appreciated. This is for your own health
safety. Thank You
Senior Transportation Program
Need a Ride to the Doctor, Bank
Hairdresser, or Dentist?
Appointments Can Be Made Immediately
Appointments Thursday 9-2
The Senior Center Offers the Only Form of
Public Transportation for the Community
476-3731
This Service is Available for Persons 60
Years and Older and Their Caregivers
A Suggested Donation Of $2.00 For
Transportation To and From Doctors,
Dentists, Or Hair Appointments
This Partially Covers the Actual
Transportation Costs of $5.95
For Each Time It Is Provided
Claudia's Place
Home Hair Salon
13 East Van Buren, Millstadt
Call For Your Appointment Please
618-476-1553
$2 OFF Any Service
All donations are Confidential and Are Used
To Maintain the Transportation Program
For Millstadt Township Seniors
Please Contact Patty at 476-3731
With Questions
FEBRUARY 2014
SENIOR NEWS
SENIOR HEALTH
INSURANCE
PROGRAM
(SHIP)
Call Us and Let Us
Assist You With
Your Health Insurance Questions
Appointments Are Necessary
(618) 476-3731
Millstadt Senior Center is a Registered SHIP Site
We Offer Free Counseling Service Provided By the
Illinois Department of Insurance. We Do Not Sell
Or Solicit Insurance and SHIP is Not An Insurance
Plan. We Have Trained Volunteer Counselors
That Provide One-On-One Help With Your
Insurance. We Provide You With the Information
You Need To Make Educated Decisions About
Your Insurance
SHIP Counselors Can Answer Questions About:
Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Advantage Plans HMOs PPOs PFFS
Prescription Drug Coverage Through
Medicare and Other Sources
Extra Help From Social Security For
Prescription Drug Costs
Long-term Care Insurance
Medicare Claims and Appeals
Medicare Beneficiary Rights and Guarantees
Free Expert Knowledge
Illinois Benefit Access Application (License Plate Discount)’
Also St. Clair County Tax Freeze (PTAX340) forms
Laminating Tuesdays
If you need something laminated please stop by
on Tuesdays and we would be glad to laminate for
you free of charge.
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Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year was
January 31, the first day of
the first month of the
Chinese calendar.
The
Chinese
months
are
determined by both solar
and lunar changes with the
New Year coming about a
month and a half after the winter solstice.
The Chinese animal signs are a key part of the New
Year, with this year ushering in the horse, an
animal of unexpected adventure and surprising
romance. These characteristics are the most
pertinent to those born in the year of the horse
1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
and 2014.
An additional astrological factor that isn’t as well
known is the element put together with each year:
either metal, wood, water, fire or earth. These
distinguish the year even further, with 2014 known
as the year of the wooden horse or the green
wooden horse, as wood is associated with greenery
and nature.
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SENIOR NEWS
Millstadt High School 1940-1941
First row: Eugene Grossmann, Lorene Weber,
Florence
Muskopf,
Melvin
and
Melba
Hettenhausen, Louise Diesel, Vincent Meinkopf.
Second row: Carol Waelti, Robert Speichinger, Earl
Eckert, Maurice Wessel, Viola Jahling.
Third row: Harry Bangert, Kathryn Schwab, Verna
Cornely, Ethel Probst and Emil Krupp.
Note: If any of the names are misspelled please
advise the office at the Community Center. If
anyone has other pictures from Millstadt School
class pictures, before 1964, and you would like to
share the picture and names in a future newsletter,
please contact the Community Center at 476-3731.
Boy Scout
Breakfast
Sunday – th
February 16
8:00 am – 11:30 am
St James Parish Center
$6.00 Adult
$3.00 Age 5-11
Under 5 Free
Michelle's
Haircuts Are $8
Located Behind Culligan Water Off
Washington St. Across from MCS Grade School
Hours Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5, Saturday 8 to 1,
Closed Sunday and Monday
Walk-Ins Welcome, No Appointments Necessary
FEBRUARY 2014
Firemen Lunch
1st Row (L-R) Travis Jones, Chris French, Tony
Matecki, Marv Skaer, Steve Skaer 2nd Row(L-R)
Eric Kosydor, Scott Baltz, Mark Todd, Kurt
Pellmann, Mark Weis, Kyle Kosydor
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told them to contact the Fire Department on
Monday evenings and someone would be glad to
come over and install or change the batteries in their
smoke detectors. Each fireman was given a special
little "fire truck" as a token of our appreciation and
then everyone applauded the men for the good
job that they do for all of Millstadt.
FEBRUARY 2014
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Senior Talk Available
On Internet
Christy and Al Lehr along with Barb and Moe
Zollner visit with Township Trustee Orville Mueller
The Village of Millstadt and Millstadt Township web
site have a variety of information available including
the most recent copy of the Senior Talk newsletter,
scheduled events for the Village, and Township and
copies of the Senior Menu and Activity sheet. Type in
the
following
internet
address,
http://
villageofmillstadt.org. This should bring up the main
page of the Village’s web site, on the left side of the
screen click on Community Center/Senior Center. On
the next page, click on the latest edition of Senior
Talk which will include the menu and activity sheet
for the month.
Save the Date
BUNCO PARTY
Thursday, Mar. 27, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Registration Begins
at 6:30
$
8
00
St. James Parish Center
405 West Madison, Millstadt, IL
Enjoy….50/50 Drawing
Everyone Wins A Prize
Homemade Dessert Buffet
Proceeds Benefit The Home Delivered Meal Program Of
The Millstadt Township Senior Center
For Tickets Call Patty at 476-3731
Freeburg Care Center
746 Urbanna Drive, Freeburg IL 62243
(618) 539-5856
January Snow Storm
Your Care Is Our Concern
Providing Exceptional Care for over 32 Years
Locally Owned & Operated
 House Skilled Therapies
 Private Suites Available
 Individual Diet Plans
 Long and Short Term Stays
 Hospice Affiliated
 Medicare – Medicaid Certified
One of the MOST AFFORDABLE RATES in the area
Visit us at: www.freeburgcarecenter.com
Mayor Mike cleaning snow at the Senior Center
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Jean Roberts ( Coy A. Williamson, Jr.)
Millstadt Baptist Church
James Bereitschaft (Dorothy Peterson)
Susan Sager (Earl Shondy)
James & Sharon Range (Elenora Vollmer)
Marsha & Arthur Glaenzer (Eleanora Vollmer)
Patricia Hayes (Eleanora Vollmer)
Virginia Hankammer (Eleanora Vollmer)
Wayne Freudenberg (Eleanora Vollmer)
Melvin Mueller (Fruits & Vegtables)
Daniel & Patricia Duncan (Issy Alexander)
Danny & Jacqueline Bainter (Issy Alexander)
Dave & Verlene Harris (Issy Alexander)
David & Kathleen Albers (Issy Alexander)
David & Sandra Muskopf (Issy Alexander)
Dean & Suzi Renn (Issy Alexander)
Debbie & Brian Helfrich (Issy Alexander)
Don & Charlotte Mehrtens (Issy Alexander)
Ed & Vicki Wegner (Issy Alexander)
Edwin & Susan Layton (Issy Alexander)
Eugene & Marlene Herrmann (Issy Alexander)
Fern Bauer (Issy Alexander)
Glenn & Marianne Schaefer (Issy Alexander)
Gus Damann (Issy Alexander)
Joseph & Brenda Goudey (Issy Alexander)
Kent & Debbie Ohlendorf (Issy Alexander)
Larry & Roxanne Pruett (Issy Alexander)
Laura Schaefer (Issy Alexander)
Lois Potter (Issy Alexander)
Mark & Jeannie Lewis (Issy Alexander)
Mark & Mary Bauer (Issy Alexander)
Marvin & Patty Albert (Issy Alexander)
Mary Heberer (Issy Alexander)
Melvin & Betty Mueller (Issy Alexander)
Otto & Charlene Faulbaum (Issy Alexander)
Ralph & Kathy Schaefer (Issy Alexander)
Raymond & Barbara Hohlt (Issy Alexander)
Richard & Katharina Weygandt (Issy Alexander)
Steve & Lynn Weik (Issy Alexander)
Vilray & Ruth Fulton (Issy Alexander)
Wendalyn Mayer (Issy Alexander)
William & Nancy Coates (Issy Alexander)
Darlene Slovinski (Recyling)
Dolores Miller (Sugar Substitute)
Richard Chadeayne (Suzanne Chadeayne)
Garden Place (Bingo Prizes)
James Bereitschaft (Meals on Wheels)
Larry & Rose Sanders (Paper Products)
Mr. Charles Peterson (Purse & Jewelry Sale)
Sandra & Herschel Ruhmann
(SMB MOW Foundation)
FEBRUARY 2014
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Dining Room
SENIOR NEWS
Quilters
Frances Dickneite
Betty Stark
Fern Sieber
Ida Ann Krick
Georgia Bruehl
Collen Costello
Barb Louis
Ralph Schneider
Jack Kramer
Lil Tracy
Columbia Delong
Roberta Robinson
Dot Edmondson
Irma Hecke
Rosemary Matthews
Lois Potter
Judy Sutter
Pat Morris
Doris Adams
Christy Lehr
JoAnn Clemens
Teresa Barbier
Mary Alice Schmitz
Ruth Fritzinger
Meals on
Wheels
Center/
Newsletter
Nancy Kostelac
Cheryl Mueth
Susan Saeger
Allen Analla
Darlene Slovinski
Lindy Kynsak
Mariann Schaefer
Karen Witte
Sandra Muskopf
Rich Pfeiffer
Carol Osick
Lawrence Osick
Don Mueller
Jerry Schmitz
Marlou Eckert
Janet Mueller
Larry Sanders
(Detailing)
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Special Thanks to
Concordia Church
Immaculate Conception - Centreville
St. James Catholic Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Zion Evangelical Church
Baptist Church
For Your Continued Support
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Due To Postage Increases (12issues)
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Exercise
Leader
Kathy Demond
During December
Our Volunteers Donated 551 Hours To
The Millstadt Senior Center
If Paid at Minimum Wage, the
$
Dollar Value Would be 4,547
THANK YOU
For Your Dedication, In The Spirit Of Giving
Please Remember To Report Your Volunteer Hours
Would you like to join our group of Volunteers?
Please Stop By The Center To Sign Up
Or See Patty In The Office
Phone:_________________________
Please Send This Form And Your Check To:
Millstadt Township Senior Services
102 South Jefferson Street
Millstadt, IL 62260
**Be Sure To Check Your Mailing Label
For Your Subscription Expiration Date**
Did You Ever Wish You Had An Extra Pair Of Hands?
An Extra Set Of Wheels?
Elderly, Disabled Or Just Too Busy?
We Are Here To Help When Needed
* Grocery Shopping
* Pharmacy
* Post Office/Bank
* Package Pick Up & Delivery
* Pet Sitting
* Visits With The Elderly
* Light House Cleaning
* Take Pets To Groomer
Or Veterinarian
* Wait At Your Home For
Services
* Ironing In My Home
* Help To Keep Elderly In
The Comfort Of Their
Own Home
If You Don't See It On The List Just Ask.
Our Hours Are: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 Saturday 10:00-5:00 _ Closed Sunday
Special Hours Are Available Upon Requst $20.00 Per Hour-Min. $20.00
C & C Errand Service
[email protected]
PO Box 38 Hecker, Il. 62248 618-473-2607
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FEBRUARY 2014
Bible Study
(L-R)Pat Morris (C) cheering Ruth Fritzinger (L)
and Lois Potter (R) to finish a quilt
St. Valentine
Valentine was a priest near Rome in
about the year 270 A.D. At that
time the Roman Emperor was
imprisoning Christians for not
worshipping the Roman Gods.
During this
persecution Valentine was arrested. Some write he
was arrested for performing Christian marriages, but
others write it was for helping Christians escape
prison.
During his trial they asked Valentine what he
thought of the Roman Gods Jupiter and Mercury.
Valentine said they were false gods and the God
Jesus called Father was the only true god. The
Romans threw Valentine in prison for insulting the
gods. While in prison Valentine continued to
minister to the prison population. One of his guards
had adopted a blind girl. He asked Valentine if his
God could help his daughter. Valentine prayed and
the girl was given her sight. When the Roman
emperor heard about this he was furious with
Valentine for making converts in prison and he had
Valentine beheaded on February 14.
Senior Center
Wish List
Gallon Ziploc Bags
Dessert Plates
10 oz. coffee cups
Cascade (For the Dishwasher)
Dish detergent (Your Choice or Dawn)
Spray Cleaner
(Clorox All Purpose For the Tables)
$ 1 Bingo Prizes (15 Twice a Week)
Bunco Prizes (avg $5 or more)
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Just Desserts Fundraiser
At St James Parish Center
Sunday, February 10, 2014
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Lots of goodies to Eat There
And Take Home
Free will donation
Thank you for your support
The Millstadt
Senior Center
Expresses Our Deepest
Sympathy To The Family,
Friends and Loved Ones Of
Eleanora Vollmer
Earl Shondy
Laralee Prester
Anita Padhrasky
Jerome Fults
Joseph Bauer
Charlene Dori
FEBRUARY 2014
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Friendship
There are two old jokes about the
meaning of friendship:
1. A friend asks you what’s wrong. A
good friend gives you a shoulder to cry
on. A best friend knows where to bury the bodies.
2. A good friend will pay your bail if you're arrested,
but a best friend will be sitting in the cell beside
you, saying, "Great party, huh?"
EUCHRE TOURNAMENT
Come Out and Join for a Night of
Friends and Fun
Admission is just $5 per
person, Which Includes
Play and Munchies!
FABULOUS Prizes
Friday, Mar 7
Doors Open at 6:30 pm— Play Begins at 7:00 pm
MILLSTADT
SENIOR CENTER
102 S. JEFFERSON ST.
Millstadt, IL 62260
618-476-3731
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February
Birthdays
Joan Jackson ........... 2
Helen Szakzcsi ........ 3
Cathy Schmierbach . 3
Barbara Burch......... 4
Robert Schmierbach 4
Lily Phelps .............. 5
Samuel Nold ........... 6
Georgia Bruehl ....... 6
Thelma Short .......... 7
Alan Maurer ........... 9
Jeanette Roth ....... 10
Marlene Bruehl .... 11
Sally Neff .............. 12
James Kostelac ..... 15
Maybelle Debourge17
Marcella Klein ...... 20
Myra Sims ............ 21
Audrey Motta ........ 27
If We Missed Your Birthday, Or Have It Listed Incorrectly
Please Let Us Know So That We May Correct It
Senior Talk Available at These Locations
Pick-Up Your copy of the Monthly Senior
Talk at One of the Following
Millstadt Locations
Melva’s Family Hair Care 476-7933
Millstadt Barber Shop 476-7273
Millstadt IGA 476-3161
Millstadt Library 476-1887
Dr. Carla Samson 476-3373
Millstadt Pharmacy 476-1701
Millstadt Village Hall 476-1514
Shirley’s Beauty Shop 476-9494
St. James Catholic Church 476-3513
Trinity Lutheran Church 476-3101
Zion Evangelical Church 476-1778
Dr. Steve Knoernchild 476-3344
Concordia UCC 476-3377
St. Paul Church, Floraville 473-2285
Dr. Kevin Schmidt 476-3261
Associated Bank
Millstadt Garden Place
Thank You For Providing This Service To
Our Community
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FEBRUARY 2014
Snickers Day
Candy maker Frank C. Mars, of
Minnesota, introduced the Snickers
bar on this date in 1930. It was
named for a favorite horse owned by
the Mars family. Make "Snickers Salad" today.
Mix together 6 Snickers candy bars (chopped
into small squares), 6 Granny Smith green
apples (chopped into small pieces), and 1 (8ounce) container of Cool Whip. Chill and enjoy
as a salad or dessert. Or, make a No-Bake
Snickers Pie. Have you tried Snickers Peanut
Butter Squared?
SUPPER
CLUB
Family Kitchen
Waterloo, IL
FEB 26, 2014
4:00 pm Leave Center
Mark Your Calendar for a Trip to
Maggie’s on Main in Columbia, IL
Contact Patty at 476-3731
To Sign Up For the Dinner Trip
Township Supervisor
Randy Eckert
Village Mayor
Michael Todd
Director
Patty Evansco
Nutrition Staff
Rachel Feazel
Transportation (Drivers)
Robert Schmeirbach
Larry Sanders
Executive Board
Orville Mueller, President
Randy Eckert
Gary Huwer
Al Lehr
Mark Todd
Ray Famula
Advisory Council Members
John Baltz
Allen Analla
Betty Stark
Carol Osick
Darlene Sandheinrich
Don Ortmann
Kathy Schaefer
Lillian Tracy
Randy Burk
Editors
Patty Evansco
Marlou Eckert
Don Mueller
Janet Mueller
Jerry Schmitz
Millstadt Fire Dept finally having a lunch date
after postponing due to the snow at the Senior
Center
Eye Glasses Drop Box
Did you know that we have a drop box for anyone
interested in donating eye glasses? The Lion’s Club has
provided us with a box for their eyeglass program. Why
not drop off your eyeglasses to the senior center?
“Code Red”
For all Millstadt Village Residents, to be notified of
severe weather alerts, disasters, missing children,
etc. To Sign up for Code Red. Go to
www.villageofmillstadt.org and click on the “Code
Red Community Notification Page”.
“Seniors Come First”
Services Available
Township Senior Services
102 South Jefferson St., Millstadt, IL 62260
Phone No. 618-476-3731
Fax No. 618-476-3921
email [email protected]
MISSION STATEMENT
The Millstadt Senior Center Is A Place Of
Opportunities, A Focal Point In Our Community
Where Services Support Positive Aging and Where
Educational, Recreational and Cultural Programs
Enrich The Lives Of Elders and The Community
Funding For The Area Agency On Aging Of
Southwestern Illinois iis Received From the United
States Administration On Aging and the Illinois
Department On Aging. The Agency Does Not
Discriminate in Admission To Programs or Activities
Or Treatment Of Employment In Programs Or
Activities In Compliance With State and Federal
Statutes. If You Feel You Have Been Discriminated
Against, You Have The Right To File A Complaint
With The Agency By Calling
618-222-2561 or 800-326-3221
Meals on Wheels One of the Center’s most important programs, the Meals on
Wheels program provides daily meals to people who have difficulty getting out of the
house and/or cooking for themselves. Not only are we able to supply necessary food,
but the driver delivering the meal is able to ascertain how the client is getting along
and share some companionship. We have a number of folks dedicated to providing
these services. They give freely of their time and energy to deliver the meals, make
contact with the recipient and report back to the Center. The majority of the
“regular” drivers volunteer one day per week and most have said it is highly
rewarding for them.
Lunch Program Lunch is served Monday through Friday at 12 noon. You must be 60
years of age or older to qualify for this program. It is appreciated that if you want
lunch you call the center by 3:00 pm in order to sign up for lunch on the following
day. When you come in you may sign yourself up for the next day. If you like, you
may sign up for the entire week or month. If you know that you can not make it and
you have signed up, please call and let us know that you will not be here and tell us
when you will be back for lunch. If you have any questions concerning the lunch
program please contact Patty Evansco at 476-3731.
All Lunches are Catered from the Millstadt IGA
Or Aunt Maggie’s from Millstadt
“The Center is a Great Place to Enjoy Yourself Through
Fellowship And Celebrations with Other Seniors of Millstadt”
Senior Information and Assistance provides information or help with services
and benefits to residents of Millstadt age 60 and over. We will also visit
homebound seniors. If you need this service or would like to schedule a visit,
call Millstadt Township Senior Center at 618-476-3731.
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Jokes
Pastor Dave was called to a local nursing home to
perform a wedding. An anxious old man met him at
the door. The pastor sat down to counsel the old
man and asked several questions.
“Do you love her?”
The old man replied, “More or less.”
“Is she enjoyable to be with?”
“She’s okay.”
“Does she have lots of money?” asked the pastor.
“I doubt it.”
“You don’t sound very pleased with her; why are
you marrying her?” the preacher asked.
“She can drive at night,” the old man said.
Betty Stark showing off her grandchildren throw
she received for Christmas
Fingernail Clipping
On Thursdays at 10:00 am
We Will Be Doing Finger Nails
You Can Get Them
Trimmed Or Painted
This Will Be Upstairs
Make a Contribution
There are many ways to contribute to Millstadt Senior Center:
Gifts by Cash or Check
We accept gifts by cash or check by mail and in person.
Include your name, address and phone number. Checks
should be made payable to Millstadt Township Senior
Services.
Memorial Gifts and Bequests
The Millstadt Senior Center is establishing an
endowment fund of memorial gifts and bequests, to
ensure the future of senior services in Millstadt.
We hope that you will remember the Center when
planning your estate, or as a fitting means of honoring a
departed friend or loved one.
All memorial gifts and bequests will be acknowledged in
the Center’s newsletter. If you would like to make a
provision in your will, the following form is suggested:
I give, devise and bequeath to Millstadt Township
Senior Services, a non-profit corporation, located on
this date at 102 South Jefferson, Millstadt, Illinois
62260 the sum of $ _________ (or the property,
herewith described)
We Welcome Any Inquiries About Bequests,
Please Call Us At (618) 476-3731
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Remembering Issy
Issy
Issy enjoys lunch with her sister
Mary Hankammer
Charter Senior Center members Issy
(L) and Arline Bereitschaft(R) with
Senior Center founder Charlotte
Mehrtens
I am sure many of you remember Ott’s Fish Stand in
Millstadt in the 50’s, 60’s or 70’s? If so – you
probably know that Issy’s Fish Stand was owned and
operated by Issy Alexander.
Issy’s whole life has been spent in and around
Millstadt, starting with her birth at the home of her
parents, Herman and Catherine Speichinger. The
family farmed, and just about anything they could to
provide for the family of 10 children. Issy was the
second youngest, and the last to die.
Issy longed to be a teacher, but her mother wouldn’t
allow it. Back then, teachers weren’t allowed to
marry and her mother wanted her to marry young.
After completing 8th grade, Issy started working odd
jobs at age 14 (like babysitting and cleaning). At 16
she started working at the Weil-Kalter Factory until
the age of 19, in 1936, when Issy married Ambrose
Schaefer. They had four boys- Kenneth, Ralph, Glenn
and Ron. In 1943, Ambrose suddenly passed away.
In 1957, Issy married Hugh Alexander (a.k.a. Lefty).
He passed in 1987. Issy was proud that she had four
good boys, and daughers-in-laws too! Issy also had
seven grandchildren.
In 1958 Issy’s Fish Stand opened, and she ran it until
1976. It was getting to be too much to handle, and
was busy all the time. Issy had been given the fish
stand by her brother, so she gave it back to his
daughter Dee Dee.
Issy liked to stay busy! She loved to play cards and
bingo. She loved to dance and went cycling often. A
Quilters and Senior Center charter members,
Erdline Lippert (L) and Issy Alexander(R)
huge travel lover-she would go anywhere! The
destination was unimportant to her.
Issy was always active in church. She was baptized
and married at St. James in Millstadt.
Lefty and Issy owned a very nice, big home in
Millstadt that Issy sold after Lefty passed. It
required too much upkeep so she moved to a duplex
in Millstadt where she remained for 20 years, until
was still afflicted with poor eyesight.
Issy was a charter member at the Millstadt Senior
Center. She was there on the first day and she was
one of the first riders on the bus. Her memory is still
alive today at the Senior Center.
Everyone
remembers how much she enjoyed playing cards
and how she prided herself on staying fit. One
person remembers that she always critiqued the
coleslaw if it didn’t taste just right.
Yes, she was the master cook when it came to Fish
and Cole Slaw.
We miss you Issy!
FEBRUARY 2014
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Food Pantry Donation
The Millstadt Food Pantry received a check for $2,000 from
Trinity Lutheran Church members, and will be used for area
residents in need.
The check was presented to Charlotte
Mehrtens, director at the Food Pantry. Trinity Lutheran Church
of Millstadt collected $1,200 from holiday door donations, and
was funded an additional $800 match by Thrivent Financial for
Lutherans. The check was presented by Trinity Lutheran Pastor
Michael Kumm and Lauri Weis, Congregation Coordinator for
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
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Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day falls on February 2, Candlemas Day in many old
church calendars, a day when candles were blessed for the year
to come. An old Scottish verse for the day goes:
“If Candlemas Day be bright and fair
Half the winter is to come and mair (more)
If Candlemas Day be dark and foul
Half the winter was over at Yowl (Yule).”
English, German, Dutch and other nationalities have similar
folkloric predictions of the weather tied to various dates and
celebrations. It seems the groundhog came to the fore as a
prognosticator of winter weather in the eighteenth century in the
German areas of Pennsylvania, where it replaced the traditional
badger as the animal of choice. One of the earliest references to
the custom shows up in a shop owner’s diary in 1841. Today,
famous groundhogs from Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania to
Wiarton Willie in Ontario to Jimmy the Groundhog in Sun Prairie,
Wisconsin, have their day in the sun (or the camera lights if it’s
cloudy) every February 2. If Punxsutawney has a Phil and Sun
Prairie has a Jimmy let’s name one for Millstadt. How does
Millstadt Millie or Mildred from Millstadt sound?
2014 FISH FRY
SEASON
At Millstadt Sportsmen’s Club
Every Friday – thru April 18, 2014
4:00 – 8:00 pm
Eat In or Carry Outs- 476-1891
MILLSTADT LIBRARY
Millstadt Pharmacy
618-476-1701
Brian Blair R.PH Penny Bobcik R.PH
Free Delivery
 Speedy Walk-In Service
 Convenient Parking
 Unique Gift Shop

Pre-School Reading Program
The Millstadt Library 2014 Pre-School reading
program will start on March 5, 2014 at 10:00 am
and continues every Wednesday in March. Children
ages 2-5 and their parents are welcome. No prior
registration is needed; a parent is required to
accompany each child. The reading program is free,
call the Library at 476-1887, if you have any
questions.
BOOK
CLUB
10 am
First & Third
Monday
Of Each
Month
Please Feel Free to Join the Group Anytime
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