o e r From Below the T w Serving The Millstadt Area Since 1983 TOWNSHIP SENIOR SERVICES JULY 2013 Patty Evansco Senior Center Closed The Millstadt Senior Center Requests The Honor Of Your Presence At The Grand Opening Of The Cross Walk ON TUESDAY THE 16 TH OF JULY TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN AT TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING Located on the Veranda of the Millstadt Senior Center at 102 South Jefferson Street, Millstadt, Illinois Punch And Cookies Will Be Provided New Cross Walk Welcome to Millstadt our new cross walk at South Jefferson and Madison Streets. Director Patty Evansco has been busy this past year inquiring about the new cross walk in front of the Millstadt Senior Center. Everyone at St Clair County has been helpful in making sure this project is completed. Thank You Very Much St. Clair County. Summer is definitely here in Millstadt. There are many gardens in and you can see the tops of the tomato plants are stretching their stems toward the sky. We will wait patiently for the crop to come in, but I’m not too sure they will be here by the 4 th of July. This month the County Health Inspector stopped by for our semi- annual inspection. We have in the past always received a perfect score, but unfortunately this time we had 2 points deducted for a score of 98. These docked points were from one for having dumpster lid open and the other from rust spots on the container. I didn’t realize that either one of these was a violation, but I know now. We are certainly going to be sure that lid is down from now on so we can get a 100% next time. I also called Waste Management and asked for a dumpster without rust on it. This week Millstadt lost two well-known and respected citizens, Lou Eckert and Vernon Wickell. Lou was the mother-in-law of our Executive Board member Ray Famula. Vernon used to own the bowling alley at the corner of Jefferson and Washington and was a frequent diner at the Senior Center Please keep all who have lost loved ones this month in your thoughts and prayers. We have been blessed with the generosity of the Schnuck’s bakery. On a regular basis everyone always has a chance to go home with a goody. We are very grateful for this treat! I would like to remind everyone that we will not tolerate racist remarks in the Senior Center. We appreciate your abiding by and respecting this rule. Have A Good Month and Hope To See You All Soon Patty Evansco
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o e r From Below the T w
Serving The Millstadt Area Since 1983
TOWNSHIP SENIOR SERVICES JULY 2013
Patty Evansco
Senior Center Closed
The Millstadt Senior Center Requests The Honor Of Your Presence At
The Grand Opening Of The Cross Walk
ON TUESDAY THE 16TH OF JULY TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN
AT TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING Located on the Veranda of the
Millstadt Senior Center at 102 South Jefferson Street, Millstadt, Illinois
Punch And Cookies Will Be Provided
New Cross Walk Welcome to Millstadt our new cross walk at South Jefferson and Madison Streets. Director Patty Evansco has been busy this past year inquiring about the new cross walk in front of the Millstadt Senior Center. Everyone at St Clair County has been helpful in making sure this project is completed. Thank You Very Much St. Clair County.
Summer is definitely here in Millstadt. There are many gardens in and you can see the tops of the tomato plants are stretching their stems toward the sky. We will wait patiently for the crop to come in, but I’m not too sure they will be here by the 4th of July. This month the County Health Inspector stopped by for our semi-
annual inspection. We have in the past always received a perfect score, but unfortunately this time we had 2 points deducted for a score of 98. These docked points were from one for having dumpster lid open and the other from rust spots on the container. I didn’t realize that either one of these was a violation, but I know now. We are certainly going to be sure that lid is down from now on so we can get a 100% next time. I also called Waste Management and asked for a dumpster without rust on it. This week Millstadt lost two well-known and respected citizens, Lou Eckert and Vernon Wickell. Lou was the mother-in-law of our Executive Board member Ray Famula. Vernon used to own the bowling alley at the corner of Jefferson and Washington and was a frequent diner at the Senior Center Please keep all who have lost loved ones this month in your thoughts and prayers. We have been blessed with the generosity of the Schnuck’s bakery. On a regular basis everyone always has a chance to go home with a goody. We are very grateful for this treat! I would like to remind everyone that we will not tolerate racist remarks in the Senior Center. We appreciate your abiding by and respecting this rule. Have A Good Month and Hope To See You All Soon
Patty Evansco
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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
Tired of All Your Ache’s and Pain? 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
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?
Community Center Rental If you are looking for a place to hold a graduation party, birthday or shower, consider renting the Millstadt Community Center. Contact the Village Hall at 476-1514 for rental rate and contract information.
Millstadt Senior
Center Donations
Last year over $154,000 was spent on providing meals to the Seniors in Millstadt Township and the Smithton area. $154,000 represents over 62% of the overall budget for the Senior Center. In April, 913 meals were served or delivered to seniors in the area. The Millstadt Senior Center is very fortunate to have generous donations from the community and in particular this past year the Senior Center has received $8,796 from the Sandra Bereitschaft Foundation and $4,000 in memorials for Dave Evansco. Currently, $11,086 has been raised to replace the Senior Center’s bus. While we have a long way to go to purchase a new bus, the generosity of the community keeps the door to the Senior Center open. Sandy was a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels on program and enjoyed delivering meals in the community. She enjoyed meeting with her clients on her meal route and shared some of her caring qualities they came to love and appreciate. Dave enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. He loved Chinese food, pizzas, calling bingo games and his truck. Dave had a special place in the community and the Senior Center. He knew how much the Senior Center met to Patty and how much the seniors enjoy having Patty at the Center. Memorial gifts and bequests are a way to remember friends and family members and ensure the continuation of senior services in Millstadt. Thanks to all who have contributed to the Senior Center with their time, monetary contributions or donations of supply items.
Vehicles Burglarized Early in June a pick-up truck stolen from Moore Asphalt was found nearby with a landscaping block thrown against the windshield. Several other unlocked vehicles parked along W. Van Buren, W. Harrison, East White and in Alpine Meadows had money, wallets and GPS units taken from them. Some of the missing items were found in a storm sewer in Alpine Trails. Always remember to lock your vehicle and keep money and other valuables out of sight.
Spelling Bee Winners
Janet Schilling, nee Sliment of Waterloo edged Chris Curtis of Columbia, to win the Illinois Department of Aging seniors regional Spelling Bee with the word sassafras. Both advance to the State Finals August 12 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Illinois. Schilling, won a local contest at Columbia, Illinois to advance to the Millstadt showdown. The other regional spellers were Al Lawson of Bellleville, Diane Jany of Waterloo, and Pat Meier of Mascoutah. Janet was a secretary at Ralston Purina and upon leaving there she provided home day care in her home. She credits the one room school for her spelling. I learned 8th grade words when in 1st grade. She attended Lepere School.
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Aluminum Cans Donate Your Aluminum Cans
To The Senior Center Contact
Patty Evansco at 476-3731
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
Library News The 2013 Summer Reading program will end July 20th at the Millstadt Library at 115 West Laurel
Street. A prize package will be awarded in each grade level and every reader will be eligible for the Grand Prize. All readers from Kindergarten through 8th may participate. Join the fun and earn weekly reading incentives. Call 476-1887 for additional information.
Effective August 1, 2013, the Millstadt Ambulance will upgrade to provide advanced life support services. We will continue to serve the community while offering these new services. In the past there have been times when clients have contacted us in person or by local telephone for our services. This practice will also change on August 1, 2013. To Call For An Ambulance In Any Emergency
you Must Go Through The 911 Operator
Millstadt Ambulance To Upgrade Services
Quilt Raffle Winners Winners of the June 14, quilt raffle were Darrell Muskopf winner of the beautiful queen size handmade quilt; D. Caumiant from Imbs Station Road won the handmade afghan and Hilda Schaefer won the handmade baby quilt. Congratulations to all. Thanks to everyone who bought a raffle ticket in support of the Millstadt Senior Center. Special thanks to all the quilters for their many hours of work on each quilt to make them so special.
Many tickets are being sold for our Quilt A Rama drawing on December 20, 2013. 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.
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Millstadt Pharmacy
618-476-1701 Brian Blair R.PH Penny Bobcik R.PH
Free Delivery Speedy Walk-In Service
Convenient Parking Unique Gift Shop
10 am First & Third
Monday Of Each Month
Please Feel Free to Join the Group Anytime
BOOK
CLUB
Members of the bridal party for Jim and Royann Touchette; First row, Marlou Eckert, Sherry Wynn, Janet Eason; Second row, Diane Kern, Royann Touchette, Jim Touchette, Mary Muskopf; Third row, Randy Eckert, Don Dohrman and Larry Muskopf.
40th Wedding Anniversary On June 9, 2013, Royann and Jim Touchette celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at the Floraville Grange with their families and friends. Forty years ago on June 9, 1973, Royann Eckert and James Touchette were married at Zion Church in Millstadt by the Reverend Frank Edom. Royann is the daughter of the late Roy and Ardelle Eckert and Jim is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Touchette. Jim is a retired auto worker who enjoys spending time fishing and hunting. Royann is employed by the Belleville school district and enjoys going to garage sales. Jim and Royann reside at the family farm on Bohleysville Road with their children Patrick and Anne, six llamas, one alpaca, two horses and an assortment of cats, dogs and chickens.
Persons With Disabilities Parking Program This is the second part of questions and answers on the new P e r s o n s w i t h Disabilities parking program. January 1, 2014, is the date the new Persons with Disabilities parking program will t a k e e f f e c t . Recertification of all existing disability placard or license plate holders will receive a letter and certification renewal form in the mail from the Secretary of State, to be completed by the applicant and his/her certifying physician. Question: I just got a renewal notice in the mail for my disability parking placard but it doesn’t expire until 2014. Do I need to get my placard renewed already? Answer: Yes. Changes to the Persons with Disabilities Parking Program begin in January 2014, so you should begin your certification renewal process now in order to get your placard/plates renewed before the new changes to into effect. Question: What will the new placard look like? Answer: The new meter-exempt disability parking placard will be yellow and gray striped. Question: Will individuals who do not meet the new criteria still be eligible for disability plates or parking placards? Answer: Yes. All individuals who meet the existing disability criteria will still qualify for disability plates or a placard, which entitle them to park in accessible parking spaces. However, only those individuals who meet the new disability criteria will receive a new meter-exempt placard.
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Group Meets On The 4th Monday Of Every Month
at 10 am
Mark Your Calendar
F R E E HEARING & EYESCREENING
Coming Thursday, July 11, 9-12 Millstadt Township Senior Services
102 S. Jefferson, Millstadt, IL
Sponsored by Lions of Illinois
The Pool is Open Admission Fees: Ages 2-4 $3.00
General $8.00 After 6 pm $6.00
Have Some Summer Fun And Exercise Too, At The Millstadt Swimming Pool!
I Scream, You Scream! Picnic time is here and many of us still remember ice cream served in cones for just a nickel a scoop. Summer is the perfect time for a scoop of ice cream, root beer float, or maybe a favorite malt flavor. Ice cream is nutritious, a little heavy on the sugar and calories but is otherwise good for you. In 1984 President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established
the third Sunday in the month as National Ice Cream Day. Charles E. Minches of St. Louis is credited with inventing the ice cream cone on July 23, 1904 at the St. Louis World’s Fair. He filled a pastry cone with two scoops of ice cream to make the first ice cream cone.
Future Performances Millstadt’s own Emily Feazel will be appearing in Cole Porter’s Anything Goes at the Belleville East Performing Arts Center. Performances will be July 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7:30 pm and July 21 and 28 at 2:00 pm. For additional information or to reserve seats, call 618-409-0015.
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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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
RECYCLING 8 AM TO 10 AM
1ST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
AT TOWNSHIP SHED ON EAST HARRISON STREET
Exclusively at our: Millstadt Banking Center 618-476-3334 Member FDIC
Join our
Classic 55 Club
* Educational Seminars
* FREE Classic 55 Checks
* Bi-Monthly Newsletter
* Interest Bearing Checking
* Group Trips and Outings
...and join the fun!
We live here. We care here.
Millstadt Food Pantry July Distribution July 2, 8:00 am to 9:00 am
July 10, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm July 17, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm July 24, 8:00 am to 10:00 am Food Donations Accepted the 1st Saturday Of The Month From 8:00 am to 10:00 am.
Garden Place - Resident Spotlight
Dates to Remember July 4, Senior Center Closed July 6, St. Michael’s Church Annual Picnic and chicken dinner, Paderborn. July 11, Senior Hearing and Eye Screening Sponsored by Smithton Lion’s Club. 9:00 am to noon, no charge, at the Community Center. July 12 & 13, Firemen’s Picnic. Golf Ball drop at 7:30 pm on July 13. Tickets sold at the Community Center and picnic.
We are happy to celebrate Doris Mae Johnson’s 3 year anniversary with the Garden Place – Millstadt community. Doris was born on at St. Vincent Hospital in Belleville, Illinois. On September 14 1947 she married Arthur Scott Jr. They were blessed with 5 children, 2 girls Jackie and Anna Mae, and three boys Arthur III,
Don and Bradley. After 17 years of marriage Arthur passed away. Doris Mae was widowed for 9 years the then married Cliff Johnson on May 24 1974. Cliff had 3 girls Cindy, Brenda and Kathy & one son Dan. She was married for 37.5 years. Cliff passed away on January 21 2011. She was a stay-at-home mother for 8 years and raised her family right here in Millstadt. She then worked 2 years at the Bo- Bees Confectionary. In 1979 Doris Mae and her husband purchased Stein’s Store which then became D.J’s Clothing. She completed her working career at Ben Franklin for 9 years after that retiring at the age of 69. Doris Mae and her husband Cliff enjoyed singing together in a choir. They were known for singing together at weddings, funerals and singing at nursing homes. Doris Mae has always enjoyed playing the organ which she started playing when she was 13 years old for Sunday school. When she was 16 years old, she started playing the organ part time & played for Trinity Lutheran Church for an awesome 65 years!! Her last service she played at was New Year’s Eve service in 2007. Doris Mae enjoys bowling, listening to music from the 40’s and country music. Garden Place welcomes our Newest Family Members!!
Marianne Baltz and Doris Calhoun
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Laminating Tuesdays If you need something laminated please stop by on Tuesdays and we would be glad to laminate for you free of charge.
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:
St. Clair County Office on Aging is offering Membership Cards for residents. Sign up at the Millstadt Senior Center and receive your discount card and a free T-Shirt.
Discounts available: IHOP, Sonic Drive In, Cosby’s International Barber College, Ben’s Craft and Floral, Smoothie King, Grimm & Glory, Hick’s BBQ, Crehan’s, Cee Leen Gallery and Gifts.
You are also eligible at the below Restaurants and Retail Stores
Applebee’s: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+) Arby’s: 10% off (55+) Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+) Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+) BostonMarket: 10% off (65+) Burger King: 10% off (60+) Captain D’s Seafood: discount varies on location (62+) Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+) Chili’s: 10% off (55+) CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+) Culver’s: 10% off (60+) Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+) Dunkin’ Donuts: 10% off or free coffee (55+) Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+) Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+) Golden Corral: 10% off (60+) Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+) IHOP: 10% off (55+) Jack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+) KFC: free small drink with any meal (55+) Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+) Long John Silver’s: various discounts at participating locations (55+) McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+) Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+) Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+) Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+) Subway: 10% off (60+) Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (62+) Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+) TCBY: 10% off (55+) Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+) Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+) Wendy’s: 10% off (55+) White Castle: 10% off (62+) RETAIL OUTLETS: Banana Republic: 10% off (50+) - Big Lots: 10% off C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+) Clarks: 10% off (62+) - Dress Barn: 10% off (55+) Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location) Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location) Kmart: 20% off (50+) - Kohl’s: 15% off (60+) Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+) Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+)
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Diners Were Surely Surprised On Friday May 31st When the Tables
Were Rearranged
Many Liked the Change and Enjoy Mingling With Different
Friends, While Others Were More Comfortable
June Supper Club At
Georgia Bruehl, Lil Tracy and Rich Chadeayne enjoying
their dinner
Allen Analla, Darlene Slovinski and Betty Krupp at O’Charley’s
Estelle Wernle and Bus Driver Bob Schmierbach having fun at
O’Charleys in South County
New Seating Arrangement At Center
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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
Welcome New Members! Janice Beller
Margie Bahan
Christy Klein Lehr
Luau Day Are you ready for some le'ale'a(fun and amusement) with Hawaiian luau party games where you will experience the excitement of the tropics? Join us on Monday, July 15, 2013 for a day filled with the festive spirit of the Pacific Paradise. We will have a wide variety of themed-orientated games and prizes that will include Luau Bingo, Tropical Trivia, Island Music, Coconut Bowling, Hawaiian Driving Range, Leis for everyone and You’ve Been Leid. Be prepared to answer some funny questions such as: If I were a tropical drink I would be_________ The most spontaneous thing I’ve ever done is______________ The vegetable I physically most resemble is_______________ The fruit my personality most resembles is____________________ If I choose to live on either sea or land I’d choose___________because______________ If I were going to be stranded on a deserted island and could only bring 3 things I would bring______ My ultimate vacation destination is______________
Fern Sieber (Left) and Betty Stark (Right)
Marty Gibson tending to her flowers in the Senior Center new flower bed along East Madison Street.
Senior Center Master Gardener
Senior Center Bread Day
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During May Our Volunteers Donated 563 Hours To
The Millstadt Senior Center If Paid at Minimum Wage, the
Dollar Value Would be $4,465
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
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
Immaculate Conception - Centreville St. James Catholic Church Trinity Lutheran Church Zion Evangelical Church
Baptist Church For Your Continued Support
Dining Room Frances Dickneite
Betty Stark Fern Sieber
Ida Ann Krick Georgia Bruehl Collen Costello
Barb Louis Dot Edmondson
Meals on Wheels Nancy Kostelac Cheryl Mueth Susan Saeger Allen Analla
Darlene Slovinski Lindy Kynsak
Linda Weingarten Karen Witte
Sandra Muskopf Peggy Mokriakow
Quilters Rosemary Mathews
Lois Potter Judy Sutter Pat Morris Irma Hecke
Doris Adams Christy Lehr
Quilters JoAnn Clemons Teresa Barbier
Kathy Weygandt Ruth Fritzinger
Mary A. Schmitz Marlene Herrmann
Center/Newsletter
Marlou Eckert Kathy Demond Kathy Schaefer
Charlene Faulbaum Donna Eckert
Orville Mueller Coleen Costello Rick Coleman Ida Ann Krick Randy Eckert Janet Mueller Don Mueller Jerry Schmitz Pauline Range
Dorothy & Richard Feazel Jewelry Joyce
Fred & Carol Hotz Lois Potter
July Birthdays
If We Missed Your Birthday, Or Have It Listed Incorrectly Please Let Us Know So That We May Correct It
2 Virginia Hankammer 3 Richard Chadeayne Don Mueller 4 Dot Edmison Delores (Jean) Roberts 7 Thomas Reis Charles Theis 8 Dale Keck Lester Miller 10 Julia Barry 11 Pat Morris Nancy Rosales 12 Helen Menner
13 Mary Ann Krausz 16 Marilyn Stemler 17 Lois Haas 20 Emma Richardson 23 Margaret Denning 24 Barbara Louis Mary Ann Seibert 25 Jovita Johns 30 Eileen Doerr Margaret Robinson Louise Vallandingham 29 Norma Blank David Oelrich
Get Your Golf Ball Drop Tickets $
300 each or 2 For $500
See Patty at Senior Center
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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 Thank You For Providing This Service To Our Community
SCHMIDT CHIROPRACTIC
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY
ALL NEW PATIENTS: Bring in a Minimum of 5 Canned Goods
or Nonperishable Items (Donations will be given to
Millstadt Food Pantry) And Receive:
• Consults given at
NO CHARGE!
• Exams given at
NO CHARGE!
• X-rays given at
• NO CHARGE!
•Report of findings given at
NO CHARGE!
WE ACCEPT MEDICARE! Call: (618) 476-3261 to make an appointment!
Schmidt Chiropractic 225 East Washington St Millstadt, IL 62260
(By Casey’s Gas) www.kschmidtchiropractic.com
The Millstadt Senior Center Expresses Our Deepest
Sympathy To The Family, Friends and Loved Ones Of
Louis Baltz Russell Gamblin
Clara (Corky) Mehrmann Jewell Morris Melba Pruitt
Nancy Simmonds Georgia Stoner
Duplex For Rent 2 Bedroom - 1 Car Garage - No Pets
Call (618) 476-7036 - Cell: (618) 255-8044
Patriotic Concert To Be Held July 3rd The Millstadt Community Choir will host it's annual patriotic concert on July 3, 7:00 p.m., at Zion Evangelical Church, 117 W. White Street. The theme for this year's concert is "Prayer for America, A Declaration of Dependence". "Prayer for America" is a twenty minute choral piece featuring four narrators, with original compositions incorporating such familiar melodies as, "A Mighty Fortress is Our God, O God, Our Help in Ages Past and My Country, 'Tis of Thee." The Millstadt VFW and American Legion will be our honor guard; the concert will include - a salute to our armed forces, favorite patriotic melodies (This Is My Country, You're a Grand Old Flag, This Land Is Your Land, Yankee Doodle Dandy), some traditional classic tunes: "Take Me Out to the Ballgame", Irving Berlin's "I Love a Piano", a barbershop rendition of "In the Good Old Summertime", and a folk song suite (Oh, Shenandoah, Sweet Betsy from Pike, Skip To My Lou). In addition to the 45 member choir, performers include: the Zion Bell Choir, a bell duet by Mary Lu Bretsch and Ken Allen, a vocal duet of Alex Pellman and Megan Vogt singing "In Color", the Zion Quintet performing Martina McBride's "Anyway" and "Truth is Marching On with Battle Hymn of the Republic". The concert is free..and the MCC will be accepting food items for the Millstadt Food Pantry. For more information call 660-5790.
Millstadt Chamber Meeting The next Quarterly Meeting of the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce will be from 5-7 p.m. August 21 at West End Tavern. This will be open to anyone interested in learning more about the chamber.
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EUCHRE TOURNAMENT
Come Out and Join for a Night of Friends and Fun
Admission is just $10 per person, Which Includes
Play and Munchies!
FABULOUS Prizes
Friday, July 6 And Every 1st Friday Night Thereafter
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
Every Day Is Independence Day
at GRAND MANOR 58 Frank Scott Pkwy E., Swansea, IL
Firecracker
Special
JULY Move-Ins
Take a “Fourth” Off
First Month’s Rent!
257-1400
Youth Ambassadors in Germany Five high school students from Millstadt are currently in Gross-Bieberau, Germany as participants in the 2013 Millstadt Sister Cities Youth Ambassador Program. Joseph Early, son of Kevin and Karen Early; Joe, with the help of his father, painted the inside of the Community Center last summer for his Eagle Scout project. Abigail McNames, daughter of Cliff and Sharon McNames; Carli Tastad, daughter of Jacky and Laura Tastad; Alexander (Al ly) Watson, daughter of Rebecca Watson-Keiser and Troy Keiser; R. J. Weck, son of Tom and Amy Weck. These five students left for Germany on June 21 and will return July 21 after spending a month in Gross-Bieberau. On July 31, five German students will arrive in Millstadt to visit with their Millstadt families. During their visit the German students and Millstadt hosts will visit Chicago, attend a Grizzlies baseball game and experience high school life at Belleville West. Our German guests will return to Gross-Bieberau on August 28.
Jewelry Joyce Korobey (Bingo) Barb Louis (Coffee)
Schnucks (Belleville West) MCS Girls on the Run
Jack Kramer Monsanto (Kenny & Julienne Weilbacher)
Sandy & Don Steppig (Dave Evansco Memorial) Casey’s (Cookies)
Marcia Brune Mueller (Bingo) Barb Louis (Dish cloths) Mary Lou Galle (Bingo)
Millstadt Civic Club (Plant Sale) Allen & Darlene Slovinski (Recyled Cans) First National Bank of St Louis (Donation)
Meals on Wheels News Each Monday, Rich Pfeiffer from Smithton, comes to the M i l l s t a d t T o w n s h i p Senior Center and picks-up a hot meal and four frozen meals for each of the Smithton r e s i d e n t s enrolled in the Meals on
Wheels program. Rich delivers the meals and visits to ensure everyone is doing ok and then is on his way until the next week. The Senior Center is recipient of Federal and State grant funding which includes funding to serve not only eligible Millstadt seniors, but also the seniors in Freeburg, Smithton and Paderborn because they do not have a Nutrition Site. Meals on Wheels cost only $4.50 and include a beverage and dessert.
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Senior Center Wish List
Insulated Coffee Carafe 16 oz Disposal Drinking Cups
New Bingo Prizes - Bingo Prize Suggestions Moisturizing Lotion, Face Soap, Moisturizing Lotion, Lip Balm, Chocolate Truffles or Other
Candy, Macadamia Nuts, Cookies, Jams or Jellies, A Woman's Magazine, Nice Hand Towel, A Paperback Book, Canned Mixed Nuts, Beef Stick or Jerky, Flavored Coffees
And Teas, Crackers, A Sports Magazine Donations are needed for the above items. A special thank-you to Record Printing for copying the monthly newsletter for a special discounted price. As our newsletter has gained a readership we have happily had more copies copied.. Your support and donations are needed to cover the costs of copying the newsletter.
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July 11th 3pm.—8pm St. James Parish Center
Blood Drive
Mini Cinnamon Rolls An easy way to make a dessert and have your kitchen smell of fresh baked cinnamon rolls. 2 cans (8 ounces each) Refrigerated Crescent Rolls ½ cup Margarine, Softened ¼ cup sugar 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon ¼ cup Raisins (Optional) Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons Apple Juice or Milk Separate rolls into rectangles, press perforations. Spread with margarine. Combine sugar, cinnamon and raisins. Sprinkle mixture over rectangles. Roll up each rectangle from the short end. Cut each roll into 5 slices. Place slices cut down in ungreased DEEP DISH BAKER. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Mix glaze. Drizzle on top of warm rolls. Yield: 40 mini rolls.
New Computer Work Station
(L-R) Catherine Skaer, Brian Helfrich and Nicki Dunn take a break from constructing the new computer work station at the Senior Center. They successfully mounted (using anchoring bolts) the counters and they look great! Computer classes will begin the first Thursday of September.
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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 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
Township Senior Services 102 South Jefferson St., Millstadt, IL 62260
“Seniors Come First”“Seniors Come First”“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 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
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 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.
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
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
Notary Services Are Provided Free At The Senior Center
Free Movies in the Park Bring your chairs and blankets to the park and enjoy free movies on August 10th. Movies will start at dusk. Invite neighbors and friends for a night of free entertainment under the stars.
July 31, 2013
4:00 pm Leave Center Mark Your Calendar for a Trip to
GAETANO’S Pizza and Deli in New Athens Contact Patty at 476-3731
