Highland Moose Call

Highland, IllinoisLodge #2479 - District 9Loyal Order of Moose

Chartered June 22, 1997Highland Moose Call (USPS 016282)Published monthly by Journal Printing

P.O. Box 266, Highland, IL 62249

Subscription: $5.00 per year

Periodical postage paid at Highland, ILPOSTMASTER: Send change ofaddress to Highland Moose Call,

P.O. Box 216, Highland, IL 62249

EDITOR: Dave Wirz

Highland Lodge #2479meets the second Monday of every month

at 7:30 P.M. at area businessesand

the fourth Monday of every monthat 7:30 P.M. at the

Helvetia Sharpshooters Building(unless notified otherwise)

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Vol. 18, No. 11

Highland Lodge #2479Board of Officers/Chairmen 2014-2015

Governor Ken Kapp Jr. Past Governor Bill Ambuehl Jr. Governor Jon Gould Prelate Jake Hinterser III Administrator Kevin Kruse Treasurer Ron Sandlin Trustee 1 yr. Wayne Sackett Trustee 2 yr. Tony Hempen Trustee 3 yr. Roscoe Ammann Sergeant-at-arms Dan Kapp Inner Guard Dave Knebel Outer Guard Neal Niggli Membership Ken Kapp

Community Service Mike LengermannFamily Activities Lenny Gall & Dave WirzPublicity Dave WirzFood Pantry/Sunshine Program Roscoe AmmannQueen of Hearts Rich BlakeHighland Riders Darrell Bradley

Highland Moose MeetingsBoard Meeting 6:30 P.M. • General Meeting 7:30 P.M.

Apr. 27 - Sharpshooters Hall

May 11 - Floyd’s Place

Dates to Remember(Also see calendar page)

Apr. 24 - Special Olympics Young AthletesApr. 27 - Stick Pick-Up before the meeting - 4:00May 2 - Highway Clean-UpMay 9 - Fishing Clinic at Highland Country Club Moose Night Out at Trenton HouseMay 20 - Respect for Law BanquetJune 6 - Jug FishingJune 22 - Anniversary Banquet at Sharpshooters

2015-2016 Officers The elected officers and appointed board members will be sworn in at the next meeting on April 27 at the Helvetia Sharpshooters Hall. Come on out and show your support to these dedicated Moose members. Governor Jon Gould Jr. Past Governor Ken Kapp Jr. Governor Jake Hinterser III Prelate Darrell Bradley Administrator Kevin Kruse Treasurer Ron Sandlin Trustee Mark Hoette Trustee Tony Hempen Trustee Mike Elliot Sergeant-At-Arms Dan Kapp Inner Guard Neal Niggli Outer Guard Dave Knebel

Help At Easter

Chairman Roscoe Ammann and Governor Ken Kapp present proceeds from the Help at Easter Campaign for Highland Food Pantry to Executive Director Diane Williams in the amount of $238.89. Special thanks to Highland Tru Buy for allowing the donation cans to be put out in their business.Children’s Fishing Clinic May 9

The location again this year is the Highland Country Club. We will show how to fish, how to clean and cook fish, bait hooks and all the fine points of fishing. Highland Moose children, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, great-grandchildren and friends are invited. Hot dogs, fish and beverages will be provided. The clinic will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mark the date on your calendar and line up the children. If possible, please call Larry Munie, 781-0625 to let him know how many children you will be bringing.

Highland SchweizerfestJune 12, 13, 14

We will be serving boneless pork steaks again this year. Sign up sheets with shift times will be at the next meetings. We will have a float in the parade and need children and adults to pass out candy. Contact Kevin Kruse (618-531-7208) to walk in the parade.

Happy Birthdayto the following members with an April birthday:

Dan Talleur Rick HoggRick Schuette James GigerVince Ripperda Ken KeevenMichael J. Korte Chris KorteBrian Langhauser Mike VoegeleRichard Geiger Denis Munie Lenny Gall Richard Porter, Sr. Frank Kerr David E. Korte Dave Rehberger Randy Weiss Gary Rosen Dave Kunkel Wayne Hofstetter Dennis Dierkes Mike Bolk Steve Campbell Bill Wagner Wayne KorteEd Doll John WiseJason Wiegand Shawn HawkesFabian Hobbs Brad MichaelJohn Stratton

Special Birthday Drawing – All names of members with an April birthday will be put in a “hat” for $10.00. You must be present to win. March winner was Bill Schaefer. NOTE: The May drawing will be on May 11 at Floyd’s as we have no 4th Monday meeting in May.

Membership

Sign one (1) member - receive lapel pin and free dinner at Highland Lodge annual Anniversary Banquet. Application fee $20.00 - total fee - $60.00

Welcome New Members: New Member: Sponsor: Steve Kluemke Moe Frey Rich Schuck Sr. Steve Aagaard William Kircher Steve Campbell Terry Olsen Mike Armbruster Edward Munie Randy Weiss Steve Lanxon Darrell Rinderer Richard Howard Darrell Rinderer Al Holt Darrell Rinderer Tim Rutz Darrell Rinderer

Shoparoo Shoparoo is a downloadable application for your smart phone that allows you to build up credits for Mooseheart School, just by sending in photos of receipts. Similar to the old days of saving soda can tabs, etc. Most stores and receipts are eligible. I even submitted airfare receipts and hotel room receipts. On your smart phone, thru the internet browser, go to www.shoparoo.com. Follow directions on the phone. When you get a receipt, whether it is charge or cash, take a photo and submit it. You will be notified that it has been accepted. If you make a mistake or photo is not clear, don’t worry. The app allows you to correct it. David Koerkenmeier, Moose Charities Chairman Any questions call me at 612-419-6209

(Once you set it up - it is real easy!!! - Dave Wirz)

Ed and Millie’s Tavern1014 Pine Street - Highland, IL 62249

654-9028

LunchMonday-Saturday - 11am-1pm

Chili Seasonal

Kevin J. Kapp

Moose Call Articles Moose Call articles for April are due to Dave Wirz by May 15.

Moose-Ings Congratulations to our Sunshine Child, Jeff Leigh II, who advanced to the sectionals in IHSA Wrestling this year. Bowling Notes: Nick Korte bowled 300 on April 7 at Poplar Junction; Tim Rutz bowled 300 on April 8 at Hi Top Bowl; Jed Driemeyer bowled 300 on April 15 at Hi Top Bowl; Ryan Wirz bowled 299 on April 15 at Hi Top Bowl. (Note - Jed & Ryan bowled their 300 and 299 in the same game on the same team -- 4th and 5th bowlers). Thanks to Rodney Griffith and staff for hosting the April 13 meeting at Tomahawk Bar and Grill and providing ham and cheese sandwiches with chips and dip. Congratulations to Dan Kapp who won the 50/50 at the March 23 meeting. Congratulations to Jared Lengermann who won the 50/50 at the March 9 meeting. Best wishes to Kent Wiese and get well soon.

Sunshine Childat Mooseheart

Regular correspondence is important to the children. Children love to receive mail on their birthdays, on holidays or just a little note letting them know you are thinking about them. Gift cards or cash are always welcome. All letters, cards and gifts should be addressed to your Sunshine child at the address below.

Please send all correspondence: Jeff Leigh II, c/o Sunshine Department 115 James J. Davis Drive, Mooseheart, IL 60539

Food Pantry The Food Pantry needs the following items: canned fruit cocktail, canned peaches and pears, canned corn, spinach, sauerkraut, tuna, saltine and graham crackers, cereals, canned pasta (spaghetti & meatballs, ravioli, etc.), white potatoes, chili, chili beans, pork and beans, mac and cheese mix, chicken noodle soup, tomato coup, vegetable soup and cream soups.

Highland Moose Night Out The next “Moose Night Out” will be at Trenton House on Saturday, May 9, 2015. We will order at 7:00 p.m. Highland Moose members, wives, girlfriends and guests are welcome. We need some kind of “count”, so please contact either Family Activity Co-chairman - Randy Weiss (654-5061) or Dan Kapp (654-8500).

From The Governor Thank you to everyone who helped with all the special projects lately. Don’t forget the Highway Clean-Up on May 2 and the Stick Pick-up at Lindendale Park before the meeting on April 27 - 4:00 to 5:30. Ken Kapp, Governor

Mayor Joe Michaelis Donation

Governor Ken Kapp presents the Highland Moose Lodge donation of $500.00 to Mike Voegele for Mayor Joe’s van.

Dues Coming Due We will be listing a month in advance when your Moose dues are due. This will be a “heads up” in case you missed the mailing from Moose International. Those due in May: (Note: Some may have already paid)*Adam AldingerDaniel KappDennis DierkesDennis Moran

Jared KlausJoe SzokeKen WellenMarshall Rinderer

Mel WalterMichael RipperdaRandy Weiss

*REMINDER: you must be current to qualify for the Queen of Hearts.

IMA Bowling Tournament

Highland Moose Members bowled in the IMA Bowling Tournament held at BelAir Bowl in Belleville on April 11, 2015. Left to right: Jed Driemeyer, Ryan Wirz, Dick Essenpreis, Bob Fischer and Daryn Riechmann.

Clothing Drive A Success! Finally - a beautiful day (55º) and another successful clothing collection was held on March 7 at Langhauser Sheet Metal (special thanks to Brian and Karen for all their hospitality, food and beverages). We collected 5 tons of clothing (some delivered earlier) which were donated to St. Paul CYO which helps fund space camp students. Teffy Beard and Debbie Huff and crew spearheaded a bake sale at the same time with all proceeds to go to Olivia Gente-man. Proceeds exceeded $400.00 which was great as there was no advertising!

Moose Night Out Our bi-monthly Moose Night Out was held at Highland Country Club on March 13, 2015. We had a great turnout. Thanks to Moose Brother Bruce Bellm and staff for the hospitality and good food!

Shooting Match 2014 Great weather and a lot of fun! Great job by co-chairmen Wayne Marti and Wayne Sackett and their committee! Thanks to the following who donated attendance prizes to help make this year’s shooting match successful: McGinley Inc., Ed & Millie’s, Compustitch and McKay/NAPA. Special thanks to Kevin Kapp and Ed and Millie’s for donating the chili - it was excellent! Thanks to Highland Tru Buy and Korte Meat Processing for flyers and meat prizes; Highland Pistol and Rifle Club for clay birds and hospitality; and Highland Rural King for still targets and shotgun shells. 50/50 winners were Paul Isaak, Sonny Koch, Molly Glanzner, Sherry Donnelly and Dave Koerkenmeier.

The HHS Girls Softball Team helped sell the raffle tickets and are pictured with co-chairmen Wayne Marti and Wayne Sackett as they receive their donation. Great job and thank you.

Moose Member News

Dear Lenny,

Congratulations on being Sewer Equipment’s Impact (High Cotton) Award winner and also for your contribution to Coe Equipment’s inclusion in our Million Dollar Sales Club for 2014. The Impact Award recognizes the salesperson that makes the most of the resources that they have, and you have proven to excel in this area. Many salesmen have success with the largest customer in their region, and they call themselves elephant hunters. Others cover the far reaches of their territory, catering to small customers that no other salesmen know about. You are one of the few that does both proficiently, and your success year after year proves it. And best of all, you do it with the utmost integrity and a smile on your face. On behalf of Sewer Equipment, I thank you for making our name a respected one in your region, and I look forward to more awards for you in 2015.

Sincerely,Tom HochmuthWestern Region Sales ManagerSewer Equipment Company of America

Highland soldier ‘coined’ by Secretary of Defense and

dines with Sergeant Major of the Army Spc. Matthew Rinderer, a 2012 graduate of Highland High School and member of Company C, 1st Battalion in the 16th Infantry Regiment, returned to Fort Riley, Kan., on Feb. 24 from a deployment to the Middle East. His tour included time in Kuwait and more than six months in Baghdad, Iraq. While in Baghdad, Rinderer was “coined” by former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, as well as former Sgt. Major of the Army Raymond Chandler. Rinderer was honored for special achievements and recognition of his service in Baghdad, as well as his unit’s success and high moral. Also while in Baghdad, he was selected to dine with Chandler as he made his last visit to Iraq before retiring from the position as the 14th sergeant major of the Army, the senior most enlisted service member in the U.S. Army. In that position, Chandler also served as the personal adviser to the chief of staff of Army. Matthew is the son of Moose Brother Boyd Rinderer and the brother of Moose Brother Marshall Rinderer. (From the Belleville News Democrat)

Spc. Matthew Rinderer, a 2012 graduate of Highland High School, dines with former Sgt. Major of the Army Raymond Chandler.

Moose Brother Russell Gall battled and caught a tuna in Cabo for four hours and 28 minutes. Russell said it was the most mentally and physically challenging thing he’s ever done (remember this young man played rugby). He and his friends won that day’s first cash prize of $32,600 congratulations!

Steven S. AebischerVice President/Cashierstevea@hometel.com

P.O. Box 275Saint Jacob, IL 62281

618-644-5555618-644-5777 (fax)

Change of Mailing& E-Mail Addresses

If you have moved or are planning to move, please inform Kevin Kruse, 618-531-7208 or email Dave Wirz at dave.wirz@yahoo.com, so we can correct your correspondence.

WERNER CONST. CO. INC.“Specializing in Window & Door Replacement”

• Decks • Siding • All types of Remodeling • New Construction

Garry Werner Highland, IL 618-654-3126 FREE ESTIMATES

Michael’s RestaurantGaye & Susan MichaelOwners

415 BroadwayHighland, IL 62249

Tel: (618) 654-8678Fax: (618) 654-8453

www.michaelsrestaurant-highland.com

~ Since 1941 ~

Fencing Headquarters Chain Link, Vinyl Aluminum, Wood Office: (800) 272-3395 Office: (618) 664-3395 Fax: (618) 664-1195 Evenings/weekends: (618) 654-6618

425 Harris Ave. • Greenville, IL 62246

Email: anthonysupply@sbcglobal.net • www.anthonysupplyco.com

HighlandTroy

O’FallonMascoutahColumbiaLitchfieldJerseyville

Granite City

Ready-Mix Concrete Pump Truck Materials Handling Concrete Supplies Retaining Wall System StoneSlingers 50’ConcreteConveyorTruck

Visit our website at www.redemix.comFor improved Customer Support and Faster Same Day Delivery

Central Dispatch 1-800-551-EMIX (3649)

LLC

Ryan Wirz - 618-410-5791

RED

Broadway Bar & Grill1013 Broadway • Highland • 654-9032

Kitchen Hours: Monday - Saturday 11-9 pmSunday 11-7 pm - No Entrees

www.broadway1013.com

Broadway Bar & Grill

MAD Thursday We would like for each member to wear his Moose shirt on the 3rd Thursday of each month. The next MAD Thursday (Moose Awareness Day) will be on May 21. Show your Highland Moose pride.

FRED BIRCHER

All lines of insuranceP.O. Box 343 32 Zbinden Lane Phone 618-654-4416Highland, IL 62249 Fax 618-654-4417

Special Olympics -Young Athletes - April 24

We have volunteered to help with the Special Olympics at Highland Elementary School on Friday, April 24. We need a minimum of 14 volunteers for both shifts: 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. It’s not too late if you haven’t signed up!!!

Moose Logo & Items Moose logos that can be put on shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, etc. are available for $5.00 at Compustitch on the square. Take your apparel to them and they will sew it on for you.

R. Robert Dale ScholarshipIs There A High School Junior

In Your Life?Enter your Class of 2016 high school students NOW for a

chance to win a $1,000 R. Robert Dale Scholarship!

There is no better way to help the youth of the Fraternity than to offer them the opportunity to further their education, and that is exactly what the R. Robert Dale Scholarship is all about.The following requirements must be met in order to be eligible for the R. Robert Dale Scholarship.The applicant must:

• Be a student in the high school graduating Class of 2016

• Have a father, step-parent, grandparent or legal guardian who is a paid up member of the Moose (Applicant is NOT required to reside in the same household)

• Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (C+) or higher on a 4.0 scale

• Send the completed application by the deadline (application must be completed in its entirety to be valid). Deadline is June 30.

Forms are available from Tina Bradley at Highland High School, at Highland Moose Meetings (2nd and 4th Mondays) or by calling Dave Wirz at 654-3035. Two signatures are required on the form -- High School Official and Kevin Kruse, Highland Moose Lodge Administrator.

2014 Winners were: Jacob Smith – Wilmington Lodge 241 and Carly Kirkman – Ladd Lodge 1528

Paul P. Powell Essay Contest The Illinois Moose Association is again sponsoring the annual Paul P. Powell essay on Traffic Safety. One award of $500.00 will be granted to the best essay submitted. This contest is open to all HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS with a parent or guardian belonging to a good standing Illinois Moose Association Lodge or Chapter. The student must submit a 500 word essay on “TRAFFIC SAFETY-DRIVING PRIVILEGES REQUIRE DRIVING RESPONSIBLY.” DEADLINE: All essays and this completed form must be postmarked on or before June 30, 2015 and mailed to:

JEFF HARRIS, I.M.A. SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN11 NANCY DRIVE, TUSCOLA, IL 61953

Student’s Name: ______________________________

Address: ____________________________________

High School: _________________________________

College Preference: ____________________________

Parent or Guardian:______________ Moose ID # ____

Lodge or Chapter____________________ No. ______

Last year’s winner was Amber Zurliene from our Lodge!

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#1 W. Pocahontas Rd. Phone Rt. 160 618-675-2655 Grantfork, Illinois Fax 62249 618-675-2657

Family Style Chicken "Since 1892" Hours: Wednesday - Saturday -- 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Open HolidaysEaster - Valentine's Day - July 4th - Thanksgiving - Christmas Eve

Christmas Day - New Year's Eve and Day - Mother's Day

"The Back Porch"(Fresh Fish - Steaks - BBQ)

Friday, Saturday & Sunday -- May thru September - Opens at 5:00 p.m.

Banquet Rooms for 50 to 250

"Ho-made Pies & Cheesecakes" Our Specialty

SPRINGSDIAMOND MINERAL

Condolences The members and families of Highland Lodge #2479 offer their prayers and extend their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of:

Moose Brother Larry Lappe

Scott Niggli - Neal Niggli’s son Robert Usselman - Mary Kapp’s uncle Milton & Lucille Heim - Roger Heim’s

parents Phyllis Crippen - Tony Hempen’s sister

Steve Schmitt12631 State Route 143, Highland, IL 62249

GARY HEIM Sales Consultant gary@steveschmitt.com

www.steveschmitt.com

Toll Free: 800-654-2181Phone: 618-651-1967

Cell: 618-973-1203

Parkview CafeKathy Noll

Dine In / Carry OutOpen 7 days a week at 6:00 a.m.

330 North Duncan - Marine, IL887-9012

St. Rose, IL 62230618.526.7369

L & L VendingSoda & Snack Vending

618-973-7831Larry Frey, Prop.

When the “Chips are Down” you need L & L Vending Around

2 E. Broadway • Trenton618.224.2400

Open Daily 11 a.m. - Closed Monday

STOP LOOKING! YOU FOUND

Cygan - DelaneyCatering

Highland, Illinois — 618-654-9363www.cygandelaney.com

PROFESSIONAL AND COMPLETE FOOD SERVICECocktail Parties • Wedding Receptions • Dinner Parties • Banquets

Picnics • Garden Parties • Hot & Cold Fancy Hors d’oeuvresUnlimited Selection of Gourmet Goods

DANNY & VALERIE DELANEY, Owners

Ethel’sHome of the Buckets620 Broadway - Highland

Hours:Monday-Thursday: 3:30 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.

Friday: 3:30 P.M. - 2:00 A.M.Saturday: 11:30 A.M. - 2:00 A.M.Sunday: 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 A.M.

Make your party complete - have a bucket!Owner: Susie Pfister

1216 Main Street • Highland, IL 62249618-654-8343

Mindy Jacobson Owner/Stylist

“Great Food With A Taste of Highland History”

900 Laurel Street - Highland, IL - 618.654.26225:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday - Thursday

5:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday

Mike NaylorGeneral Manager

McGINLEY, Inc.7 Shamrock Blvd. • P.O. Box 278 • Highland, IL 62249

(618) 654-2277 • (800) 435-2431 • FAX 654-4560sales@mcginleyinc.com • www.mcginleyinc.com

HIGHLAND MOOSE MONTHLY NEWS – APRIL 19, 2015 through MAY 30, 2015 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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MADThursday

Board Mtg. 6:30General Mtg. 7:30

Floyd’s Place

Children’sFishing Clinic

HCC

Moose Night OutTrenton House

Board Mtg. 6:30General Mtg. 7:30

SharpshootersStick Pick-up4:00 to 5:30

District 9Breakfast

at Litchfield

HappyMother’s

Day

Special OlympicsYoung Athletes

HighlandElementary

School

HighwayClean-Up

7:30 - meetat 9th Streetfor breakfast

8:30 - KC Hall

NOMEETING

Memorial Day

Respect forLaw Banquet

Highland Pistol& Rifle Club

Highland Moose Lodge #2479P.O. Box 216Highland, IL 62249

Periodical Postage Paidat Highland, Illinois 62249

USPS 016282

OUR MOTTO:PURITY — AID — PROGRESS

This Fraternity is founded upon the doctrine of the Father-hood of God and the Brotherhood of man, and is designed to bind civilized mankind closer together with bonds of fraternal love and to teach great Truths, which have for their purpose the elevation of society.

Newsletter articles are due at the General Meeting held on the second Monday of each month.