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Serving The Millstadt Area Since 1983

TOWNSHIP SENIOR SERVICES FEBRUARY 2015

Patty Evansco

Volume 5 - Number 2

Trinity Lutheran Donates Rocking Chairs

The Millstadt Senior Center recently received a donation of two wooden rocking chairs from Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt with a matching donation from Thrivent Financial. We also received a donation from Trinity to purchase new cushions for each. The rocking chairs have become more than just a place to sit, they have become a gathering area for endless memories for those who rock. Thank you very much Trinity Lutheran, we truly appreciate your generosity.

Senior Talk Now Has color. As Of The February Issue The Senior Talk Will Have Some Color Pages. We Hope Everyone Enjoys The New Format. Thank You from Senior Talk Staff.

Bob Wheat joins (L) Darleen Slovinski and (R) Georgia Bruehl as they try out the new rocking chairs.

How are those New Year resolutions going? Don’t ask me, because I would not be able to tell you a success story! It is just hard to reach goals and we have to be kind to ourselves and have patience. I read that success is picking yourself up one more time than you’ve fallen down. So pick yourself up, and visit us at the Senior

Center this month. We have many people that come here and say, “Wow, I didn’t know you had all this going on and how good the food is!” Please don’t forget to note the wonderful line-up of events we are planning for February. It will be another fun month of great gatherings that help support your center. So mark your calendars. Our Annual BBQ will be Saturday, February 28 here at the Community Center. Your help and or baked goods would be appreciated. Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve food. If you can help please contact the Senior Center office. Also you will find an order blank in the back of this newsletter. Suggestions, improvements, and praises are always welcome. We don’t know how we are doing unless we hear from you. If you have articles to submit to the Newsletter, please email them to me at [email protected]. We are always looking for news items.

Wib Miller and Georgia Bruehl Wait To See New Frig

mailto:[email protected]

2 SENIOR NEWS FEBRUARY 2015

MILLSTADT TOWNSHIP SENIOR SERVICES

QUILT RAFFLE

6 FOR

$

500

1

$ 00

June 12, 2015 At Senior Center

1st Prize - Handmade Queen Size Quilt 2nd prize - Christmas Tree Skirt

3rd prize - Handmade Baby Quilt TICKETS

Available at the Center Many tickets are being sold for our Quilt A Rama drawing on June 12, 2015. 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.

Millstadt Township Wants To Know If You Are

Interested In A Farmers Market

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

ANNUAL

BBQ MILLSTADT TOWNSHIP SENIOR

SERVICES SATURDAY, FEB. 28

11 A.M. Til??? MILLSTADT SENIOR CENTER 102 South Jefferson Street, Millstadt, IL

Pork Steaks -- Brats 1/4 Chicken -- Ribs

(Ribs Must Be Pre-Ordered) 618-476-3731 Sides - Potato Salad -

Cole Slaw - Baked Beans PLATES AND SANDWICHES AVAILABLE

Carry Outs Only Baked Goods Also Available

Proceeds to Benefit Millstadt Senior Center


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

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

Tax Help! Seniors who need help preparing their 2014 income tax documents can get assistance free of charge through the Millstadt Senior Center. AARP‐trained tax preparer volunteer Karen Buchheit Is available beginning Thursday, February 12 and until mid‐April. One hour appointments are available from 9 AM to 2:00 PM Thursdays. Call us for an appointment at (618) 476 ‐3731. Be sure to bring the year‐end tax documents mailed to you by banks, pension plans and other sources of income, and a copy of your last year’s tax return to your appointment.

WANTED!

Cookies, Brownies, Cakes, Pies

For The Annual BAR B Q

February 28

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

February 28 Thank-You All

For Your Donations Please Call Patty At 476-3731

With Questions.


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

RECYCLING 8 AM TO 10 AM

1ST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH

AT TOWNSHIP SHED ON EAST HARRISON STREET

Landyn Michael Brown born December 2, 2014 was 7 lbs and 7 ozs and 20 3/4 inches long. He is he son of Nicole O'Brien and Robbie Brown and the Great Grandson of Columbia Delong. Congratulations!

Telephone Scams The police department has received multiple complaints over the last few weeks regarding telephone scams. These scams include subjects identifying

themselves as IRS Agents threatening legal action against the person they are calling, unless they provide them with personal information. They also include subjects telling the person they called that they have been a victim of fraudulent activity and need to clear it up, or else charges will be filed against them. These of course are scams however, they are targeted at the most vulnerable members of our community, that being the elderly. The police department encourages anyone who receives such calls to hang up, and not engage in conversation with the caller.

Community Center Rental If you are looking for place for a birthday, bridal or graduation party, consider renting the Millstadt Community Center. Contact the Village Hall at 476-1514 for information on renting the center.


Dates To Remember February 2, Ground Hog Day February 8, St. James Just Desserts February 14, St. Valentine’s Day February 15, Boy Scout’s Pancake Breakfast, St. James Parish. February 16, Presidents’ Day. February 21, Pancake Breakfast, Concordia Church, 7:00 am – 10:00 am. February 28, Bar B Q, Community Center, 11:00 - ? Call 476-3731 to pre-order ribs. Carry Outs only.

Vernon and Maybelle Debourge of Waterloo with their 5th Great Grandchild

PURSES PURSES PURSES Help us make this year’s Big Ole Bag and Jewelry Sale our biggest ever!!! We are asking for any of your gently used purses and jewelry that they no longer want. Our Sale will be held on Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th. This year we are will be accepting trendy designer

clothing that you don’t want to put in a recycle box. Your support in helping make this fundraiser a success is truly appreciated. Everyone has fun at the Sale!!!

Millstadt Community Center recently received a new TRUE industrial size refrigerator. The old refrigerator had been here since 1983. After 31 years of loyal service, the last year it had required many service calls and expenses. The compressor was old and the Freon it required had been outlawed by EPA and substitution were not working and leaking out. It took nine Millstadt Village and Township workers to figure how to get the refrigerator in the old kitchen. They had to bring out the old one over the counter and then bring new one in the same. Other options were explored and the best choice financial, safety and health was to purchase a new one. We were able to get a new one for $2,875 which we think was a good buy, but we found that magnets don’t stick to the sides like the old one. We hope this one will last as half long as our other one. We were lucky that no food was spoiled. We are very grateful to the Village and Township employees working together to get the refrigerator into place and also for funding from both government agencies. Great Job and Thank you very much !!!!

How We Fit Our New Refrigerator In Our Old Kitchen


Laminating Tuesdays If you need something laminated please stop by on Tuesdays and we would be glad to laminate for you free of charge.

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

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.

2015 FISH FRY SEASON

At Millstadt Sportsmen’s Club Every Friday - 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

Trained and certified volunteers will prepare and electronically file both federal and state tax returns to those age 60 or older free of charge. Please bring last year’s tax return, W-2, form 1099, Social Security forms, and any other 2014 income records. Appointments are available on Thursdays, February 12 through April 9, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Call the Millstadt Senior Center at 618 476-3731 to make your appointment

(Left Front) 2015 Millstadt Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year Patty French having dinner with her mother (R) Dorothy Gerrmann and friends at Mariachi's in Millstadt


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.

Tired of WAITING in line at the Driver’s License Facility? We can HELP!

B’s License Service and Ellis Insurance We Offer The Convenience Of The DMV

Without The Wait and Hassle… We offer License Plate Renewal Stickers Vehicle, Motorcycle, and Boat Registration

Notary Public - Electronic SR-22 Filing Same Day Insurance Cards - Fast and Friendly Service

Conveniently located in Columbia, Illinois 319 North Main Street, Columbia, Illinois 62236

(618) 281-5555 Owner & Operator: Linda Theis

AARP TAX AIDE

AARP TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE Will Be Available

February 12-April 15, 2015 Appointments Can Be Made Immediately

Appointments Thursday 9-2 476-3731

Congressman Michael Bost thanks Volunteer Jean Colbert for her work at the Senior Center.

Joe Toenjes, Township Highway Supervisor Stan Jarvis, Aaron Scharf and Scott Baltz position the new refrigerator in the old space.


Clothing Donations Is it time to clean closets to make room for those Christmas gifts you know you’ll be getting? Remember your clothing items donated to the collection box at the IGA parking lot will add to the proceeds IGA collects and donates to the Senior Center. Proceeds from the clothing collection box at IGA along with funds from aluminum cans collected at the Community Center help maintain the Meals on Wheels program for Millstadt Township. With the help of your donations 20,000 meals were served to Seniors in Millstadt Township last year.

Boy Scout

Troop 622

12th Annual Pancake, Sausage, Egg,

Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast

Sunday, February 15, 2015 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Fr. Freund Parish Center

St. James Catholic Church Millstadt, Illinois

Adult Ticket $6.00 Child Ticket $3 (Age 12 and up) (Age 5 - 11)

Under 5 years free

On January 13, 2015 Breadeaux Pizza provided yummy Cheese Bread, IGA gave a delicious Sheet Cake and Mayor Mike Todd made his Hearty Homemade Chili. There were over 100 people that enjoyed all the goodies and had fun visiting with their neighbors.

(L-R) Don Traiteur, Marty Jenkins, Lee Birkener and Travis Jones deciding the best way to get old refrigerator over counter.

Village Residents Enjoy Chili


US District Director Matt Rice and Director Patty Evansco

Millstadt Mayor Mike Todd accompanies Congressman Michael Bost to Millstadt Senior Center.

Congressman Michael Bost thanks Visitor Jean Colbert for her work at the Senior Center.

(L-R) Pat Morris and Ruth Reinhardt enjoying Congressman Bost's visit to the Senior Center.

On Thursday, January 22, 2015 newly elected United States Congressman Michael Bost was passing through Millstadt to visit Mayor Mike Todd. While in Millstadt Congressman Bost and his Deputy Director Matt Rice dropped by to visit area seniors and introduce himself. He explained how he finds his way around the Capital and he seemed very interested in our local needs.

Congressman Michael Bost Makes Stop At Millstadt Township Senior Center


Orville & Janet Mueller (SMB Foundation) Orville & Janet Mueller

Barb Louis Jack Kramer

Arlene Huwer Marlou Eckert

Mel and Betty Mueller St James Over 50 Club

James Bereitschaft (Chili Supper Donation) Trinity Lutheran Church

Rebecca Dori (Meals on Wheels) Gary, Debbie and Brian Helfrich

(Wilma Rainwater) Millstadt Township

(Sponsor Newsletter for a month) David Hight (Dorothy Keck)

Susan and Ed Layton (Donation) Susan and Ed Layton (Wilma Rainwater)

Doris Steiger Smithton Township(Meals)

Legacy Place Peggy Cole

Louise Vallandingham Louise Vallandingham Velma "Louise" Vallandingham, nee LeTempt, 87, of Millstadt, Ill., born Sunday, June 26, 1927, in East Saint Louis, Ill., died Sunday, January 4, 2015, at Mercy Hospital St. Louis in Saint Louis, Mo.Velma worked for

Carter Carburetor in St. Louis, Mo. She was a member of VFW Post 7980 Ladies Auxiliary, Millstadt, Ill., and a volunteer at St. Mary's Health Care In St. Louis, Mo.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph P. Vallandingham; a daughter, Beverly Vallandingham; her parents, Luke and Velma nee Williams, LeTempt; a sister, Judy LaTempt; a grandson, Larry E. Kays; and a son-in-law, Claude WelmonSurviving are her children, Dianne Blackwell (Phil) of Pittsburg, Texas, Sandra Balas (John) of Marthasville, Mo., Shelia McAllister (Norman Pensoneau) of Millstadt, IL, Ron (Peggy) Vallandingham of Millstadt, Ill., Donna Flannery of St. Louis, Mo., two sisters, Shirley (Charles) Firestone of Florida, and Jean Welmon of Collinsville, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Michael Daugherty, (Donna), Brian Daugherty, (Debra) Kevin Daugherty, (Terri) Morgan Flannery, Kaitlin Flannery (Eric), Deanna Loesche (Charlie), Patrick McAllister (Courtney), Luke Vallandingham; seven great- grandchildren, Dianna, Josh Daugherty, Ryan Daugherty, Mason Daugherty, Gavin Daugherty, Lydia Loesche, and Kai McAllister

OPTIMIST CLUB OF MILLSTADT OFFER FOUR (4) $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS The Optimist Club of Millstadt is offering (4) $1,000 scholarships for seniors enrolling: Full time at an Accredited College or Vocational Trade school for the 2015-2016 school year. Students applying must reside in the Millstadt Consolidated School District. Applications and more information are available from school Counselors at Althoff Catholic High School in Belleville, Belleville West High School, Gibault High School in Waterloo and Freeburg Community High School.

Completed Applications Must Be Postmarked Prior to Midnight April 6th, 2015.

Contact Judy Butzinger For Further Details at 618-476-3635

Dorothy Miller a resident of Millstadt that lives now at Legacy Place studies her bowling strategy

Wii Bowling


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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

Quart Size Ziploc Bags Disposable Coffee Cups

Splenda Brown Sugar (for BBQ)

Dessert Plates Dawn Dish Soap

Ketchup Mustard

Bunco Prizes

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

Robert Franke

Doyle Kalbfleish

Melvin Morgan

Eric Mueller

Wilma Rainwater

Carl Stacy

Josephine Touchette

Louise Vallandingham

Floyd Grohmann

Gladys Talbot

Alice Koesterer

Tony Laminack

Richard Thessing

Adele Maurer


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

Inclement Weather As we head into the winter weather season, a reminder of the Senior Center Inclement Weather Policy. If Millstadt schools are cancelled, all programs are cancelled at The Senior Center. If Millstadt Schools are not in session, tune to Channel 2 or Channel 5 or check their websites.

Pie Day Contest Winner Marianne Schaefer took first place in the annual Pie Day Contest at the Belleville Pie Pantry. Marianne won with the pie with the funny name: Struebarb; a rhubarb-strawberry pie with a streusel topping. The recipe, per Marianne, came from Sauce magazine and originated with the St. Louis food truck, Pie Oh My. Fresh Blueberry Pie, a Betty Crocker recipe, won third place for Marianne.

Ariel view of new refrigerator going into kitchen

New Frig


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

Michelle’s Family Haircut

Millstadt Garden Place

Millstadt Baptist Church

Thank You For Providing This Service To Our Community

During The Month Of Nov.

Our Volunteers Donated 451Hours To

The Millstadt Senior Center

If Paid at Minimum Wage, the

Dollar Value Would be $3,720 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

Potato Pizza 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 tube (10 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust ¼ cup milk ½ teaspoon salt 1 pound bacon, diced 1 large onion, chopped ½ cup chopped red pepper 1 ½ cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 1 ½ cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Sour cream, optional Place potatoes in saucepan, cover with water and bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until very tender. Unroll pizza crust onto an ungreased 14 inch pizza pan; flatten dough and build up edges slightly. Prick dough several times with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until slightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Drain potatoes and transfer to a mixing bowl. Mash with milk and salt until smooth. Spread over crust. In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Add onion and pepper; cook until bacon is crisp and vegetables are tender. Drain well; sprinkle over potatoes. Top with cheeses. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with sour cream if desired.

2015 Youth Ambassadors Selected Millstadt Sister Cities recently announced the selection of the following high school students to participate in the 2015 Youth Ambassador Program with their German Sister City Gross- Bieberau. Madeleine Brown daughter of Mike and Amy Brown; Joe Buessink, son of Ed and Judith Buessink. Eli Tiemann, son of Scott and Kim Tiemann; Pete Weck, son of Tom and Amy Weck; Amanda Wegner, daughter of Richard and Kimberly Wegner. These five students will be spending a month in Gross-Bieberau, Germany and five German students will visit with their Millstadt families for a month. Thanks to everyone in the community for their support of the Wehnactsfest which provides for the funds to offer the Youth Exchange program.


Quilters Irma Hecke

Rosemary Matthews Lois Potter Judy Sutter Pat Morris

Christy Lehr JoAnn Clemens Teresa Barbier

Mary Alice Schmitz Ruth Friztinger Marlene Harsin Beth Kwentns

Marylou Kochmann Jean Colbert

Kathy Weygandt

Kitchen Jane Evans Betty Krupp

Lil Tracy Columbia DeLong Frances Dickneite

Betty Stark Fern Seiber

Georgia Bruehl Barb Louis

Dot Edmondson

Meals on Wheels Nancy Kostelac Cheryl Mueth Susan Sager Allen Analla

Darlene Slovinski Sandra Muskopf

Karen Witte Lindy Kynsak

Marianne Schaefer Linda Weingartner Peggy Mokriakow

Lawrence Osick Carol Osick

Office

Marlou Eckert Janet Mueller Jean Colbert Don Mueller Jerry Schmitz

Orville Mueller Kathy Schaeffer

Joyce Duarte Mary Ann Conrad

Kathy Demond

(Exercise) Rick Coleman

(Bowling Secretary)

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.

Introducing a new and better way For Senior Adults to Live Well!

Cedarhurst of Shiloh 429 S. Main St., Shioh, IL 62269

618-622-9890 Call today for your FREE lunch and tour!

MILLSTADT LIBRARY The Millstadt Library in addition to books, offers audio books, videos, large print books, computers, and copy services. Residents of the Village are eligible for a library card. Contact the Millstadt Library at 476-1887, if you have any questions.

February Thirty days hath September, April, June and November; All the rest have thirty-one; Except the second month alone; To which we twenty-eight assign; Till Leap Year gives it twenty-nine. By Erica Jelley

March ½ Price Meal

Mark your calendar now for March 12, at the Millstadt Senior Center for First National Bank of Waterloo’s ½ price meal.


SUPPER CLUB

FEB. 25, 2015

4:00 pm Leave Center

Mark Your Calendar for a Trip

To Ravanelli’s in O’Fallon IL

Contact Patty at 476-3731

To Sign Up For the Dinner Trip

Cold Enough Yet? Submitted and Written by Judy Vollmer Jacobs

“It’s been around 30 degrees for four days now! Is it cold enough yet?” “Look outside. Hardly any frost on the window. The neighbor is still hanging her clothes out. The plant leaves finally turned brown and fell off. Not yet.” “It’s below 26 degrees

for three days now! Is it cold enough yet? “Check the windows. They’re full of pretty frost patterns. Do they melt when you breathe on them? Then, go get the overalls off the clothesline. They should be frozen dry now.” “Three more days of 20 degree weather. You put towels to fill the window and sill crack. We have a throw rug across the door bottom. Is it cold enough yet?” “Ask your Dad how the goldfish are doing.” Dad told me the goldfish pond was frozen a good 6 inches when he wiggled the 2x4 to feed them oatmeal. I started telephoning and learned that other adults agreed. It was cold enough – long enough – and plans for the skating party were in high gear for tomorrow night. Dad even volunteered to chaperone. Word spread. By the next evening more than a dozen kids gathered at a pond outside of Millstadt opposite Werner’s greenhouse. A bonfire burned. Sticks were sharpened to thread wieners and marshmallows for roasting. My sister’s skates would fit (with a sock stuffed into each toe). Off Dad and I went. On the floorboard lay the skates from the cellar rafters – oiled, shining brightly with knife sharp edges. In response to my question he replied, “Someone might need them.” Giggling, laughing, lacing up, and finally with wobbly steps we individually hit the ice to the strains of music from a tiny portable radio. Of course, some of us literally HIT the ice as glides faltered and ankles collapsed. “What? Who?” And, there he was, hands behind his back – striding, gliding forward – a cross-toe step and backwards he came – a cross-toe step and forward – a figure-eight – a toe step to stop – and, he helped me back on my feet. Never had I been more astonished. Eventually, he helped me and some others to circle the pond several times.

A couple hours later, we unlaced to clean up the food and bonfire. Finally, We arrived back home. “Did you have a good time?” “You bet! And, guess what? Dad knows how to ice skate and do all kinds of stuff!!!” “What? How long has it been? 20 or 30 years? You old fool! Dad whistled all the way down the cellar stairs with his gleaming skates slung over his shoulder.

Groups Or Businesses Wanted Is your group or business interested in sponsoring an event at the Millstadt Senior Center? We are looking for sponsors for celebrations that include: Mardi Gras , St Patrick’s Day, Easter,

Beginning of Spring, Flag Day, 4th of July, First Day of Summer, Labor Day,

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. or any theme of your choice. The sponsoring group or business would provide snacks, games

(Bingo very popular) and prizes. A few members of your organization could come and mingle and manage the party. This would help your group to see what we do here and to meet some of our patrons and would also help the Center. If you are interested in sponsoring an event, please contact Director Patty Evansco at 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

1 pm First

Wednesday Of Each Month

Please Feel Free to Join the Group Anytime

BOOK

CLUB

Baby Quilts For Sale Senior Center

Millstadt Food Pantry Hours February 3, 9:00 am to 10:00 am February 11 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm February 18, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm February 28, 8:00 am to 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.

Dominoes & Rummy Club January 2015

451

Games

Card Game Wins

Georgia Bruehl 61 Rick Coleman 41 Betty Krupp 33

Jane Evans 125 Frances Dickneite 110 Gloria Kettler 81

I was at the Senior Center today and failed a Health and Safety course for us seniors. One of the questions was “In the event of a fire what steps would you take?” Big ones was apparently the wrong answer.

February 15, 2015


TOWNSHIP SENIOR SERVICES 102 South Jefferson, Millstadt PHONE ORDERS 476-3731

ADVANCE ORDERS

Please Fill Out and Turn into the

Senior Center by 2 pm

February 23, 2015

You May FAX Your Order to 476-3921

RIBS by the SIDE………………… RIBS MUST BE PRE-ORDERED

PLATES (Choose 2 Side Orders W/Plate)

SIDE ORDERS — each SLAW POTATO SALAD BAKED BEANS SIDE ORDER TOTAL

PICK UP TIME TOTAL

ANNUAL BAR B Q Feb. 28

PICK UP TIME OR

Deliver (Address)

Delivery Time Will Be Between 11:00 am and 12:00 noon

NAME PHONE #

PORK STEAK Bread Included………..... SLAW POTATO SALAD BAKED BEANS (CIRCLE 2) SLAW POTATO SALAD BAKED BEANS (CIRCLE 2) SLAW POTATO SALAD BAKED BEANS (CIRCLE 2)

1/2 CHICKEN Bread Included……..…. SLAW POTATO SALAD BAKED BEANS (CIRCLE2) SLAW POTATO SALAD BAKED BEANS (CIRCLE 2) SLAW POTATO SALAD BAKED BEANS (CIRCLE 2)

BRATWURST………………….. SLAW POTATO SALAD BAKED BEANS (CIRCLE 2) SLAW POTATO SALAD BAKED BEANS (CIRCLE 2) SLAW POTATO SALAD BAKED BEANS (CIRCLE 2)

SANDWICHES

PORK STEAK Bread Included……..…..

CHICKEN Bread Included………………..

BRATWURST…………………..


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 [email protected]

“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.

Book Club We have more room for more readers, just come by and we will provide you with the book for you!

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, on 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.

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Birthdays February

2 Carol Gamblin 3 Helen Szakzcsi Cathy Schmierbach 4 Barbara Burch Robert Schmierbach 5 Isabelle Wittenauer Shirley Files 6 Georgia Bruehl 7 Thelma Short 10 Jeanette Roth

11 Marlene Bruehl 12 Sally Neff 15 James Kostelac 17 Maybelle Debourge 19David Krueger 20 Marcella Klein 21 Myra Sims 22 Margie Kish 27 Audrey Motta

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