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Serving The Millstadt Area Since 1983

TOWNSHIP SENIOR SERVICES JANUARY 2015

Patty Evansco

Volume 5 - Number 1

QUILT RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCED Marlou Eckert of Millstadt is the winner of a beautiful quilt made by the Millstadt Senior Center quilters. The quilters meet each Monday and Wednesday and worked on the queen-sized quilt. Lil Tracy of Millstadt was the winner of the second prize handmade tree skirt and Gina Claussen (daughter of Shelia Campe) won the baby Christmas quilt. Thank you for your support in purchasing our raffle tickets. A new quilt will be raffled off in June and tickets will be available soon.

CABIN FEVER PARTY Tuesday, January 13, 2015

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Chili (Compliments of Mayor Todd)

Cheesebread (Compliments of Breadeaux Pizza ) and

Dessert (compliments of Millstadt IGA) A good day for socialization with friends!

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.

Happy New Year!!! Another year has come and gone. As we start a new one, it’s a good time to look back at our past year and where we want to go this year. This past year we have served over 18,000 meals. They have been excellent meals and everyone tells me they really

enjoy the home cooking. The Millstadt IGA, West End Tavern and Restaurant and Breadeaux Pizza have been doing an excellent job. The price we charge for the meals does not fully cover the cost of the food and the preparation of it, but so far we have been able to cover most of the difference with various donations and fundraisers. Another big change this year is that we have been offering more bus rides to different stores at least four times per month. Our finances have been quite stable over the past year and if we can keep up the donations and fundraising we should be good to go for the year to come. Thank You For All You Do For The Millstadt Senior Center.

Santa (Larry Schaefer) and Bob Schaefer present check for $1254 to Director Patty Evansco. These were proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off.

Chili Cook-Off Check $1254

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Millstadt Township Wants To Know If You Are

Interested In A Farmers Market

Or Planting A Garden Next Spring Call Randy At 476-1207

Big Ole Bag and Jewelry Sale Mark your calendar now for the fifth annual Big Ole Bag Jewelry sale on Saturday, April 25, 2015. 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 of purses and jewelry support the Meals on Wheels program for Millstadt Township.

Health Department Inspection Following an intensive inspection by a St Clair County Health Department inspector, Millstadt Township Senior Services received a “perfect” score of 100 from their Retail Food Sanitary Inspection. The inspection occurred during lunch on December 5, 2014. Scoring is based on 45 inspection items of Food Temperatures, Food Protection, Personnel, Food Equipment and Utensils, Water, Sewage, Plumbing, Toilet and Hand-Washing Facilities, Garbage and Refuse Disposal, Insect, Rodent Animal Control, Floors, Walls and Ceiling, Floors, Walls, and Ceilings and Lighting. We have received a perfect 100 during all our recent inspections, except for 1 which we received a 98 and that was because the dumpster lid was open and we have since fixed that issue.

WEIHNACHTSFEST RAFFLE WINNERS Following are the raffle prize winners at the December 7, 2014, Weihnachtsfest: Kelly McGraw, Fults, IL, 40” Samsung TV; Stephanie Faris, Millstadt, Blues Hockey tickets, donated by Brian and Liz Baltz; Jane Hoepfinger, Columbia, IL, $100 cash donated by an anonymous Sister Cities member; Lorraine Cruse, Millstadt, $50.00 Schubert’s Packing Co. certificate; donated by Larry and Marlene Schubert. Tina Miller, Collinsville, IL, $25.00 IGA Gift Card; Ally Watson, Millstadt, IL, Santa figurine. Congratulations to all the raffle winners. Thank-you to everyone who helped make the 2014 Weihnachtsfest a success.

St James Preschoolers entertain at Senior Center for Christmas.

Entertaining Seniors

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Bus Rider Reminder All Ride Reservations Should Be

Made Through The Office

Please Do Not Tell Bus Drivers

Your Appointments Thank You

Aluminum Cans Donate Your Aluminum Cans

To The Senior Center Contact

Patty Evansco at 476-3731

Fall Closet Cleaning Our 5th 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.

Trashy Trish

Zion Evangelical Kitchen Band entertained with music and comedy at the Center on December 18, 2014.

Seniors visiting the Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Factory in St Louis and followed by lunch at Rigazzi’s.

Tuesdays from 9:00-9:30 am Starting January 20th-March 10th Contact: Patty Evansco 618-476-3731

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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

RECYCLING 8 AM TO 10 AM

1ST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH

AT TOWNSHIP SHED ON EAST HARRISON STREET

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

George Christian Wolfmeier baptized December 14, 2014 at Zion Evangelical Church in Millstadt, Illinois (L-R) Robert Wolfmeier (Grandfather) holding Isabelle Woflmeier (daughter of Eric), Mrs. Roy Dottie Wolfmeier (Great-Grandmother), Eric Wolfmeier (Father) holding son George Christian Wolfmeier.

4th Generation

Girls on the Run from Millstadt Consolidated School recently came to the Senior Center and held a Bingo and Ice Cream Party. It was well attended and everyone was very pleased with their prizes. Girls on the Run is a transformational learning program for 8 to 13 year-old girls. They teach life skills through dynamic, conversation-based lessons and running games.

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Dates to Remember January 1, Senior Center Closed. January 13, Chili At Senior Center January 17, Fireman’s Dance, VFW.

Dear Millstadt Food Pantry Greetings in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, who is coming again! Each year, Trinity Lutheran Church designates funds to those who spread the Gospel and who provide mercy and support for those who need it. This year, the church council has designated $1,000 to support the ongoing work of your pantry for service within our community of Millstadt and the surrounding area. In addition to this financial gift, we will keep you in our prayers that God would bless your work as you provide for all those who are in need. In Christ's peace, Pastor Peter Ill

Trinity Lutheran Church Designates Funds

Left to right- Pastor Peter Ill, Trinity Lutheran Church, Charlotte Mehrtens and Barb Sparkman.

Dorothy Louise Keck Dorothy Keck, age 94, passed away Friday, December 19 at 10:20am CDT at Columbia Convalescent Center in Columbia, IL where she had been residing the last several years. The eldest daughter of Prosper C. and Della (Hagely) Soucy, she was born Dorothy Louise

Soucy on September 19, 1920 in East St. Louis, IL. She married Henry F. Keck on November 5, 1947 in Belleville, IL. He preceded her in death on September 26, 2002 after 55 years of the most loving of marriages. Dorothy was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Prosper, George and Oliver Soucy; and two sisters, June Kolb and Marjorie Soucy. Dorothy is survived by two daughters: Carol Ricketts of Morton, IL and Diane Keck of St. Charles MO and four sons: John Keck of Belleville IL, Henry (Ellen), David, and Paul Keck, all of rural Millstadt, IL. She also leaves nine grandchildren: Matthew (Amy-lynn Fischer) Ricketts, Michael P. Ricketts, Julie (Jessica King) Keck, Jennifer (Matt) Rossmiller, Henry F. Keck III, David Chad Keck, Lauren Keck, Jaqueline Keck, and Jennifer (Rodney) Haas. Great-grandchildren include: Dorothy, Anna, Sophie, and Heidi Rossmiller, Rebekah Leah and Nathaniel Henry Ricketts, and Conrad Haas. Dorothy was the first woman to graduate from St. Louis University with a degree in mathematics and the first woman admitted to Pi Mu Epsilon, the mathematics fraternity there. During World War II, in an intensive effort by the Air Force to train all personnel in radio, Dorothy taught night and day at Scott Air Force Base. Her students ranged from young recruits to high-ranking officers much older than herself. Her intelligence and dedication earned her the admiration and respect of everyone lucky enough to know her in this life. After her marriage Dorothy devoted her life to helping her husband on the family farm and raising her six children. In 1966 she began teaching junior high mathematics at Millstadt Consolidated School. Making many friends among teachers and former students, she continued there until her retirement. Dearly loved, Dorothy will be missed by her family and her many friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Inter Faith Food Pantry or Millstadt Senior Center.

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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

2015 FISH FRY SEASON

At Millstadt Sportsmen’s Club Every Friday - Jan. 9, 2015 thru April 3, 2015 - 4:00 - 8:00 pm

Eat In or Carry Outs - 476-1891

22 Cal. Indoor Meat Shoots 2nd Sundays in Jan., Feb., Mar. 12:00 Start

2015 New Year’s Resolutions Resolutions are promises a person makes to do an act of self-improvement. Keep your resolutions simple and resolve to do something to make you a better person in 2015:

* Think positive, laugh more often; * Eat healthier; * Read a book in January; * Drink less alcohol; * Volunteer more; * Pray more, be more spiritual; * Complain less. Most of us fail to stick with our resolutions because they are too demanding, too vague or too unrealistic. A recent study found 59% of people kept their New Year resolutions in 2014. How can you be one of those who will keep their resolutions? Start by writing down your 2015 Resolutions and then do something!

Dorothy Etling Dorothy Etling (1931 - 2014) 83, of Terre Haute, Ind.,

formerly of Millstadt, Ill., born Jan. 8, 1931, in Millstadt went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014.Dorothy was a homemaker and also helped her husband with farming duties. She was often in the fields and during harvest, hauled truckloads of grain to Handy Feed and Grain in Millstadt, Ill. She also loved to sew and was an avid furniture refinisher. She loved to go to

local auctions, purchasing antiques that had seen better days, restoring them to beautiful pieces, many of which remain in the family. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Floraville, Ill., where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was a devoted Christian and a firm believer in our Lord, Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Edna, nee Mueller, Krick; two sisters, Pearl (Edgar) Scharf and Mabel (Don) Slinkard; a brother, Harold Krick, who passed away in infancy; her beloved grandson, Joshua Garland; and nieces and nephews. Surviving are her husband, Homer Etling, whom she married on May 13, 1951; two daughters, Susan (Larry) Garland of Millstadt, Ill., and Gwen (Glenn) Wessel of Terre Haute, Ind.; three granddaughters, Sarah (Joshua) D'Atri of Millstadt, Ill., Adrienne (Nathan) Polite of Marietta, Ga., and Amanda Metternich of Indianapolis, Ind.; and four great-grandchildren, Olivia and Emma D'Atri and Mia and Max Polite. Dorothy's family would like to thank the staff at Springhill Village in Terre Haute, Ind., for their wonderful, loving care during Dorothy's 12 day stay with them, and also Gentiva Hospice of Terre Haute, Ind., for their kind and exceptional service.

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Senior Transportation Program Need a Ride to the Doctor, Bank

Hairdresser, or Dentist? The Senior Center Offers the Only Form of Public Transportation for the Community

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

All donations are Confidential and Are Used To Maintain the Transportation Program

For Millstadt Township Seniors Please Contact Patty at 476-3731 With Questions

Notary Services Are Provided Free At The Senior Center

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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Millstadt Civic Club Presents Annual High Tea Wear your favorite hat and attend in style! The ladies of the Millstadt Civic Club cordially invite you to the annual High Tea fundraiser on Saturday, January 31, at Zion Evangelical Church, located at 117 W. White St. in Millstadt. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. The event will feature an assortment of teas from around the world, as well as delicious treats prepared and served by members of the club. Tickets for the High Tea cost just $15. Reservations and pre-payment are required by contacting Mary Lou at 618-580-8146. When making your reservation, please indicate how many will be in your group. All proceeds from ticket sales go directly to the Millstadt Civic Club’s community projects and scholarship fund. For more information about the event, please visit Millstadt Civic Club on Facebook at http://facebook.com/millstadtcivicclub.

Betty Stark displaying the finished cone.

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Alex Woods helping serve lunch during Christmas break.

Betty Krupp and Betty Stark make bird feeders.

Betty Nolte giving Santa a hug.

Debbie Helfrich (L) and Gary Helfrich (R) deliver Christmas presents for the Senior Center to Director Patty Evansco.

Director Patty Evansco trying to convince Santa that she has been a good girl.

Santa Stops At Senior Center

All I want for Christmas is.........(Ruth Herrmann).

Eileen and Bill Goetter asking Santa for a new Cadillac.

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Richard Chadeayne (Lemonade) Lil Tracy(Cards/Dish Towels)

Joyce Karoby (Bingo Gifts) Allene Caskey (Paper Products)

Kathy and Leon Demond (Armin Speichinger) Jim Bereitschaft (Armin Speichinger) Earl and Sandy Mehrtens (Donation)

Brenda Goudey (Poinsettias) Jim Bereitschaft (Trivia Night Donation) Jim Bereitschaft (Trivia Night Donation)

Betty Stark (Christmas items) Larry Sander (Paper Products)

Rosemary Mathews (Bingo, Kitchen) Robert & Elaine Morris (Donation Dwight & Joan Godsy (Donation)

Mr & Mrs. Charles Fowlkes (Desserts) Betty Schranz (Magazines/Gifts)

In Memory of Lydia Keller (Betty Timmer - Bus Fund)

Betty Keller (Bingo) Mary Heberer (Dish Towels & Cloths)

Larry and Rose Sanders (Paper Products) Marcella Klein (Donation)

Herschel & Sandra Ruhmann(Donation) Zion Evangelical Womens Fellowship (Donation)

Alan Analla (In memory of Vera Krupp) Susan Sager (In Memory of RayMillaway)

Larry and Linda Stewart (Donation) Gary and Debbie Helfrich (Bingo/Christmas Prizes)

Rich Chadeayne and Lil Tracy (Lemonade) Mary Huffman (Boost and Shoes)

Caseys General Store (Fruit Drinks/Juices)

Pat Morris (SMB Foundation) Rich and Beth Kwentus (Towels)

Tom Venier (Christmas) Marcia and Eric Mueller (Christmas)

Stacy Belosi (Christmas) Millstadt Commercial Club Inc.(Apples/Oranges)

Millstadt IGA (Meals on Wheels Bags) Millstadt IGA (Cake for Chili Supper -Jan)

Breadeaux Pizza (Cheese bread for Chili Supper - Jan) JoAnn Pollock (Bunco)

Jane Evans (Bingo Prizes) Monroe County Electric Cooperative (Donation)

First National Bank of Waterloo (Paper Products) Barb & Greg Kimutis (In memory of Dorothy Keck)

Susan Sager (In memory of Dorothy Keck) Ken and Phyliss Haas (In memory of Dorothy Keck)

Dan & Sarah Boyd (In memory of Dorothy Keck) Vernon & Helen Mueller

(In memory of Dorothy Keck) Herman, Esther, Brad, Rhonda Koldehoff

(In memory of Dorothy Keck) Wendy Mayer (In memory of Dorothy Keck) Annette Sak (In memory of Dorothy Keck)

Don & Sue Keiser (In memory of Dorothy Keck) Roy & Beate Winkel (In memory of Dorothy Keck)

Jim Bereitschaft(Christmas) Columbus Club(Chili Cook Off)

Barbara Lay(Donation) Pearl Spies (In memory of Dorothy Keck)

Larry & Rose Sanders (In memory of Dorothy Keck) Millstadt Community Consolidated School

(In memory of Dorothy Keck) Bruce & Donna Nowak

Quilters Keeping Warm Inside During Cold Weather

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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

Senior Center

Wish List

Paper goods DVD Player

Paper Shredder Copy Paper

Greeting Cards and Envelopes Gift Cards and/or new gifts for monthly raffle/birthday gifts

Used Hardback books

Millstadt Pharmacy

618-476-1701 Brian Blair R.PH Penny Bobcik R.PH

Free Delivery Speedy Walk-In Service

Convenient Parking Unique Gift Shop

The Millstadt Senior Center

Expresses Our Deepest Sympathy To The

Family, Friends and Loved Ones Of

John Cunningham

Joyce Demick

Judy Heck

Dorothy Keck

Vera Krupp

Audrey Motta

LeRoy L. Loehr Sr.

Jerome VanderPluym

Betty Blumhorst

Joseph Taylor Sr.

Bernadine Fix

Leota Hanvey

Dennis Holle

Cecilia Silbernagel

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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

Saxtown Chicken & Bean Stew

Stews make a great winter meal. By using chicken the price per serving is just over $2.00 for a family of four and provides a meal low in calories and high in protein and fiber. ¼ cup flour 2 chopped garlic cloves ¼ tsp salt & pepper 2 tsp cooking oil 1 diced onion 2 carrots cut in ½ inch chunks 1 14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes, drained 1 14.5 oz. can of reduced sodium chicken broth 1 19 oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 lbs. of chicken thighs, skins removed Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, combine flour with salt and pepper. Coat chicken in flour mixture. Heat oil in Dutch oven, add chicken and brown. Remove chicken to plate. Stir onions and carrots into Dutch oven with drippings. Cook, stirring, 4 minutes or until onions soften. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes. Top with chicken. Pour broth over chicken. Bring liquid to a boil. Cover and cook in oven 25 minutes. Mash some of the beans and stir into Dutch oven. Cover and cook for another 15 minutes or until chicken is done.

Puzzle making this winter stop by anytime

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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

Millstadt Baptist Church

Thank You For Providing This Service To Our Community

During The Month Of Nov.

Our Volunteers Donated 371Hours To

The Millstadt Senior Center

If Paid at Minimum Wage, the

Dollar Value Would be $3,721 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

Millstadt Township

Senior Services

We hope you enjoy these fresh tasting meals. Our Meals on Wheels are specially prepared to be fresh, safe, and nutritionally balanced for you. The meals provide 1/3 of your daily nutritional needs. The meal is kept warm until delivered to your door, so you don’t have to eat it immediately. You may place the meal in the refrigerator and eat it when it is convenient for you. Please follow directions for reheating in a microwave oven or in your regular conventional oven. Additional foods, such as bread or roll, fruit, dessert and milk, do not need to be reheated and come in a separate package. The label includes the packaging date.

INSTRUCTIONS • REFRIGERATE the fresh meal as soon as it arrives, unless you plan to eat it immediately. • When HEATING, vent the plastic sections with a fork or pull back the corner of each food section to vent. CAUTION! Steam will be HOT! - To heat in a MICROWAVE: Heat the meal for 2-3 minutes on high or until the food reaches 165 degrees. (Begin with two minutes and increase the time if needed.) - To heat in a CONVENTIONAL OVEN: Place the meal on a cookie sheet in the middle of the oven. Heat at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. CAUTION: NEVER use a toaster oven to heat your Meals on Wheels We strive to bring you the highest quality services. If you WILL NOT be home to receive your meal, or have any questions or concerns please call 618-476-3731.

Pat Morris and Don Mueller tell Santa how good he looks.

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Kitchen Betty Krupp

Columbia DeLong Lil Tracy

Barb Louis Betty Stark

Collen Costello Dot Edmondson

Fern Seiber Frances Dickneite

Georgia Bruehl Charlie Worden

Ida Ann Krick

Meals on Wheels Allen Analla

Cheryl Mueth Darlene Slovinski

Karen Witte Lindy Kynsak

Nancy Kostelac Sandra Muskopf

Susan Saeger Kathy DeMond Rose Sanders

Center/Newsletter Don Mueller

Janet Mueller Jerry Schmitz Joyce Duarte

Kathy Schaeffer Marlou Eckert Rick Coleman Fuzzy Eckert

Carol/Fred Hotz Jim Bereitschaft

Meg Wessel Charlie Todd

Quilters

Irma Hecke Rosemary Matthews

Lois Potter Judy Sutter Pat Morris

Doris Adams Christy Lehr

JoAnn Clemons Teresa Barbier

Mary Alice Schmitz Ruth Fritzinger Marlene Harsin

Mary Lou Kochmann

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LeRoy L. Loehr Sr. LeRoy L. Loehr Sr. (1933 - 2014) of Waterloo, Ill., born Jan. 22, 1933, in Waterloo, Ill., passed away Monday, December 15, 2014, in St. Louis, Mo.He was a member of the Railroad Club. He was preceded in death by two sons, Johnathan Loehr and

Christopher Loehr (at birth); his parents, Emil and Melba, nee Haelcher, Lehr; a brother, Donnie Loehr; and two sisters, Ruth Friedrich, and Delores Loehr.Surviving are his wife, Ethel S., nee Gummersheimer, Loehr; two daughters, Joann (Rick) Holmes, and Deborah (Steve) Heise; a son, LeRoy L. Jr. (Lynn) Loehr; five grandchildren, Colan Holmes, Toby (Susan) Holmes, Julie Stevenson, Johnathan Heise, and Chris Loehr; two great-grandchildren, Axel Holmes and Delysia Loehr; two sisters, Dorothy (Kenny) Oexner and Myrtle Voss; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to St Paul UCC, Floraville, Ill., or donor's choice. Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at Quernheim Funeral Home, Waterloo, Ill.Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at the funeral home, with Pastor Matt Friz officiating. Private burial will be in Kolmer Memorial Cemetery, Waterloo, Ill. -

Ralph Schneider trying to convince Santa not to bring him a lump of coal.

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Everyone through the Center is able to hear Betty Krupp play Christmas Music on the new sound system.

Christmas Music Pine Cone Bird Feeders We had so much fun last month making pine cone bird feeders. My friend Jean Colbert was telling me and I thought it would be an easy craft and fun to “give” to the birds. First we needed pine cones, and since I didn’t think of it ahead of time we had to purchase them but next year we can get lots for free. Well, I didn’t realize it but ours were cinnamon scented but I don’t think the birds will care if they are really hungry. I was in charge of tying ribbon on each one to serve as hanger. Everyone then took and rolled the pine cones in peanut butter and used a knife to get it all over the cones. They then rolled the cones in bird seed and making sure to coat the entire cone. Everyone packed theirs up to hang in a tree at their house. We laughed while we made them and sure

Frances Dickneite carefully making sure the peanut butter is on the pine cone.

Georgia Bruehl adding the final touches.

First National Bank of Waterloo employees Ginny Mueth (L), Branch Manager Lisa Braun and Brittany Thompson present Wish List items to the Center for Christmas.

Frances Dickneite reminding Santa not to forget her doggies on Christmas. Birthday Girl Estelle with the Love of her life.

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Millstadt Food Pantry Hours January 6, 9:00 – 10:00 am January 14, 1:00 – 2:00 pm January 16, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

January 24, 8:00 – 10:00 am Please bring your donations to the food pantry during the hours listed above. Donations may also be left at the Millstadt Village Hall. Your monetary donations, as well as, food and paper items are greatly appreciated.

Millstadt Enterprise January 1915 Although the United States had not entered World War I in 1915 the local newspaper carried articles from Washington, D.C. regarding Great Britain and actions across the ocean. Great Britain was searching neutral vessels for contraband and food items destined for enemy countries. Other WWI news included: A dead whale was mistaken

for a submarine on the northern Dutch coast. The whale drifted ashore riddled with three-inch shells. Thirty tons of cocoa was purchased by the French government with a Pittsburgh company. The cocoa will be used by French soldiers. A New Brunswick, N.J. company received a $1,000,000 contract with the Russian government for horseshoe calks. The company will work day and night in an effort to fill the order within seven months. In news around Millstadt the Ed. B. Jung store announced a Closing Out of Business Sale. The store featured dry goods with American Calico priced at 5 ½ cents per yard and cotton flannel at 10 cents per yard. Handkerchiefs were discounted from 5 cents to 4 cents. Table Pride Brand Alaska Salmon was sale priced at 2 cans for 25 cents. For the cold season, Dr. Bell’s Pine Tar and Honey was sale priced at 20 cents for the small bottle and 40 cents for the larger size.

Lil Tracy is asking Santa for slots of luck.

Santa visiting St James Over 50

St James Preschool

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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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Dominoes & Rummy Club December 2014

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Games

Card Game Wins

Dot Edmondson 6 Mary 5 Rose Sanders 1 Estelle Wernle 1 Janette Faus 1

Gloria Kettler 106 Frances Dickeneite 86 Jane Evans 61 Rick Coleman 43 Betty Krupp 21 Georgia Bruehl 17

Millstadt Township Senior Services January Trips

Monday January 12 Here Today – Fairview Heights, IL

Bus leaves at 9:00 am At Here Today, we’re all about incredible values…great deals on every-day basics and special splurges. We’re confident that our prices will beat even the big-name retailers. How do we do it? We take advantage of unique buying opportunities and tap into sourcing channels our team has cultivated over decades. The result: we’re able to buy merchandise at great prices and pass those savings onto you. It also means, though, that our selection of merchandise is ever-changing. Our deals are so good, they won’t last long. Hence the name: Here Today… Find something you love? Grab it because it may be gone tomorrow!

Thursday January 22

Dollar Tree Belleville Crossing

Bus leaves at 9:00 am

Monday January 26

Walmart

Waterloo IL Bus leaves at 9:00 am

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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 (Grantee) is received from the United States Administration for Community Living, the Illinois Department on Aging, and the AgeSmart

Community Resources. (Grantee) does not discriminate in admission to programs or activities

or treatment of employment in programs or activities in compliance with State and Federal

Statues. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you have the right to file a complaint with

the AgeSmart Community Resources by calling

618-222-2561 or 800-326-3221

Township Senior Services 102 South Jefferson St., Millstadt, IL 62260

Phone No. 618-476-3731 Fax No. 618-476-3921 email seniorce@htc.net

“Seniors Come First” 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 Charlie Todd 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

Services Available 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, West End Bar & Grill and

Breadoux Pizza 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.

Freeburg Care Center 746 Urbanna Drive, Freeburg IL 62243

(618) 539-5856

House Skilled Therapies Individual Diet Plans Hospice Affiliated

Private Suites Available Long and Short Term Stays Medicare – Medicaid Certified

Your Care Is Our Concern Providing Exceptional Care for over 32 Years

Locally Owned & Operated

One of the MOST AFFORDABLE RATES in the area Visit us at: www.freeburgcarecenter.com

Bible Study At Senior Center An informal Bible study will be offered at the Millstadt

Senior Center, starting December 30th, and the 4th Monday from 10-11 am thereafter. This is a non-denominational study and all are welcome, regardless of religious background, and there is no cost. The leader is Cheryl Mueth, a retired

teacher and Meals on Meals Volunteer.

If We Missed Your Birthday, Or Have It Listed Incorrectly Please Let Us Know So That We May Correct It

Birthdays January

15 Carlene Kempf 16 Walter Friedrich Wilbert Stahl 18 Arlene Wickell Sharlene Hatzl Judy Hamilton Jean Colbert 19 Ralph Buehler 22 Marie Westlake 23 Doris Adams 24 James Schwartz 25 Kathy Demond 26 Edna Probst 28 Teresa Barbier 31 Columbia Delong

1 Vera Diedrich Betty Kreher Audrey Frierdich 2 Bobby Wheat 4 Donald Feazel 5 Roger Martin 6 Kathryn Muskopf Joann Marlen 7 Doris Schwartz 8 Taylor Braswell Blanche Rehling 10 Albert Downs 11 Mary Torisky 13 Frances Dickneite Judith Kingston

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