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

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EDITOR: Dave Wirz

Orange Park, Florida

Mooseheart, Illinois

March 2017 Vol. 20, No. 10

Highland Lodge #2479Board of Officers/Chairmen 2016-2017

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 Wayne Marti Trustee Mike Elliot Sergeant-At-Arms Dan Kapp Inner Guard Neal Niggli Outer Guard Dave Knebel Membership Mike Elliott Community Service Mike Lengermann Family Activities Dan Kapp/Steve Aagaard Moose Call Dave Wirz Food Pantry/Sunshine Program Ken Kapp Queen of Hearts Rich Blake Highland Riders Mark Hoette Moose Legion 101 Dave Koerkenmeier Highland Fellows Ken Kapp

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

Mar. 27 - Sharpshooters Hall

Apr. 10 - Sharpshooters Hall (stick pick up)

Apr. 24 - Corner Keg

Dates to Remember(Also see calendar page)

Mar. 26 - District 9 Meeting @ Alton 9:30

April 2 - Shooting Match @ Pistol Club

April 20 - MAD Thursday / Moose Hours at Tina’s - 6:30

April 21 - Special Olympics Young Athletes

April 23 - District 9 Meeting at 9:30. Moose Legion 101 Celebration, O’Fallon Lodge

May 3 - Moose Lunch Bunch at E.L. Flanagan’s 12:00

June 25 - 20th Anniversary Celebration

10th Annual Highland Moose Lodge #2479

SHOOTING MATCHSunday, April 2 – 12:30 P.M. – Rain or Shine

Highland Pistol & Rifle Club • 13312 Bellm Road • Highland, Illinois

LUNCH AVAILABLE

Proceeds to local charities

610 BroadwayHighland, Illinois618-654-7013

810 Deal StreetHighland, Illinois618-654-3813

Clay Birds Donated by

Highland Pistol Club

Still Targets by

12531 Sportsman RoadHighland, Illinois

618-654-5360

Flyers & Prizes provided by

TRAP

ATTENDANCEPRIZES

STILLTARGETSHOTGUN

TRADITIONAL

MUZZLELOADER

Membership

Application fee $20.00 - Total Fee - $60.00

Application fee $20.00 - Total Fee - $60.00

Welcome to the following new Moose members: Member SponsorCorey Frey Jared Klaus

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

Sunshine Child

Matthew Baker

Birthday: Dec. 10, 2001Grade: 9th Original State: IllinoisMooseheart Home: New England

Hobbies, Activities, Sports: Football, basketball, wrestling, playing PS4 video games

Please send all correspondence to:Matthew Bakerc/o Sunshine Dept.115 James J. Davis DriveMooseheart, IL 60539

3 Easy Ways to Pay Your Dues:1. Go online to www.mooseintl.org, enter your MID# and it will take you to the payment screen.2.  Give to any officer and we will send in for you.3. Mail your check, credit card

number or money order to: Dues Processing Center, Moose International, PO Box 240142, Chicago, IL 60680-1065. Make sure to include the dues reminder notice from International. If you do not have your reminder notice, make sure to put your member ID# on your check.

NEW MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS From January 1st through April 30th, 2017, Moose International  will  waive  all  first-year  fees  and  dues  for active military personnel and first responders. If you know someone  who  is  serving  our  country  or  provides  first responder services, now is a great time to reach out and offer them a membership in the Moose. Who is included? Active Duty Military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Active Reservist. First Responders: Law Enforcement, Firefighters (full-time and volunteer), Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians. Not included at this time: Veterans, doctors, nurses, National Guard, Moose multi-members.

ATTENDANCEPRIZES

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 April: (Note: Some may have already paid)*

Alan StoecklinBrendan ThrasherBrian “Whitey” MeyerCharles WederDan DelaneyDan KernanDarrell BradleyDarin O’ConnellDavid SteinEdward Fischer

Gerald PotthastKevin GrapperhausMichael D. KorteMike GouldNeal ZobristRichard KappRonald MuellerRonko AgneTim DriscollTim Elliott

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

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.

Happy Birthdayto the following members with a March birthday:

Justin Bolk Randy Long Brad Kohlbrecher Jim StukenbergPat Shinn Dave GeigerBill Schaefer Roger E. Young Steve Shaw Jeff KuhnSteve Cryder Russell Gall Dean Grapperhaus Mike LengermannChuck Taylor Darrell Rinderer Paul Isaak Mike BicklineMike D. Korte Dennis MoranScott Wineberger Mike WetzelPaul Voss Tony SchwarzDonald Smith David Knebel (Troy)

Special Birthday Drawing - All names of members with a March birthday will be put in a “hat” for $10.00. You must be present to win. February winner was Brendan Bargetzi.

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 April 20.  Show your Highland Moose pride.

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 John Mueller

Mark Grapperhaus - brother to Mike Grapperhaus Don Kelly - Rich Blake’s brother-in-law

District 9 Doubles Poplar Junction hosted the District 9 Doubles Tournament on 3/4/17. 7 teams participated and Bill Hunter and Jim Funke from Wood River won (again.)

Food Pantry The food pantry needs canned carrots, canned tomatoes,  applesauce  (no  glass  please),  fruit  cocktail, canned peaches, and toilet paper.

Moose Head  Our  new  recently  acquired Moose  head  has  been installed at the Corner Keg Pub. Past Governor Ken Kapp is pictured with the Moose head. Thank you, Kent Wiese, for allowing the installation.

Spring Stick Pick-Up We will be helping the Helvetia Sharpshooters pick up sticks on their grounds starting at 4:30 P.M. Lunch will be provided by the Sharpshooters BEFORE the 6:30 Board Meeting. Bring a bucket - we will have “picker uppers” to use.

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.

Highland Moose “Snow Birds” in Florida

Several Highland Lodge members and wives visited Florida this winter.

Dave & Jean Wirz and Darrel & Jean Rinderer enjoying lunch at Parrot Key Caribbean Grille at Ft. Myers, Florida

Dave & Jean Wirz and Darrel & Jean Rinderer enjoying karaoke at the Tiki Hut - part of the Bonita Springs Moose Lodge #1454

Dave & Jean Wirz and Roscoe & Julie Ammann on the Amman’s duplex lanai in Riverview, Florida

Lenny & Cindy Gall, Butch & Jan Covili  (Litchfield  Lodge),  Roscoe  & Julie Ammann, and Dave & Jean Wirz enjoying dinner at Middle Grounds in Treasure Island, Florida

Ryan, Braden and Maddie Wirz enjoying the ocean & beach at Siesta Keys, Florida

Gun Raffle 3 winners were drawn at the 2/27/17 General Membership Meeting. Winchester Super X-3 12 ga., 3.5” - Tony Hempen Savage 11 Trophy Hunter XP .243 w/scope - Dave Knebel Taurus Judge .45/410-3” - Les Raker Pictured left to right are Jon Gould, Dave Knebel and Tony Hempen

Wordi-Gras  Tommy H Moose  and  the Moose  float were  in  the Wordi-Gras parade in Worden, IL. Good job guys and gals and fun too!!!

Linda & Wayne Korte at Fort Myers Moose Lodge with guests June Thole and Jerry Knebel

Moose Night Out  Our bi-monthly Moose Night Out was held at Popeye’s Chop House on March 11. A fine group attended and the food was great - thanks to Moose Brother Dwight Rutz and his staff.

Clothing Collection A Success! Another successful clothing collection was held on March 4 at Langhauser’s Sheet Metal. A total of 4,747 lbs. of clothing was collected and donated to CYO to help students go to Space Camp. Thanks to Kenny Kapp for organizing, Brian and Karen Langhauser for hosting the event and providing beverages and snacks, and Dave Knebel who cleaned out his freezer for spring and prepared “country stew”. In addition, Operation Pantry Sweep netted 101 lbs. of food items for the Highland Food Pantry. Special thanks to future Moose Member, Trent Langhauser, for all his help.

  Steve (Wopper) & Karla Pacatte celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary also! Congratulations!

Our next Moose Night Out will be at Michael’s Restaurant on Saturday, May 13. Sign up sheet at all meetings and the Blues 501 Club or call Dan Kapp at 654-8500 or Steve Aagaard at 779-2368 to sign up.

Christmas with a Cop

City of Highland Police Department

Moose-Ings Please wear your Moose shirts when attending the Lunch Bunch and Moose Happy Hours in addition to MAD Thursdays - get the word out! Meeting info: 2/27 - Queen Drawing - Craig Miller - Queen of Spades - $10 (not present); 50/50 Winner  - Tony Hempen; 3/13  - Queen Drawing  - Scott Schmitt  - Ace of Clubs (not present); 50-50 Winner - Dave Wirz Thanks to the Blues 501 Club for hosting our 3/13 meeting and providing Italian beef sandwiches and chips and the special beverage program! Bowling Notes: Nick Korte bowled his 41st 300 game at the Scholarship Tournament at St. Clair Bowl on 3/4/17. Ryan Wirz - 300 on 3/11 at Hi Top Bowl in the 75th Annual Greater Carlyle Bowling Association Tournament.

From the GovernorGreetings Brothers, After several years serving as our Queen of Hearts and 50/50 Chairman, Rich Blake has decided to step down. Rich has worked tirelessly in the position and deserves special recognition for his commitment to the Lodge. If you see Rich, please take a second to thank him for his service. The Queen of Hearts drawing is one of our most anticipated events and Rich was always up to the challenge. Thanks again Rich for all of your time and efforts. Best Regards, Jon

Moose Happy Hour Ethel’s hosted the Highland Moose Lodge Happy Hour on Thursday, February 16. Approximately 18 attended. Thanks to Susie Pfister and staff for their hospitality. The next Happy Hour will be at Tina’s in Jamestown on April 20.

Shooting Match We are holding our 10th Annual Shooting Match with the Highland Pistol Club on Sunday, April 2 at the Highland Pistol Club, starting at 12:30 P.M. We will need volunteers to  sell  food,  conduct  rifle,  shotgun,  and  trap  shooting, attendance drawings and hand out the meat prizes, etc. Contact Mike Elliott at 618-541-5034 with questions or if you would like to help.

Special Olympics -Young Athletes - April 21

We have volunteered to help with the Special Olympics at Highland Elementary School on Friday, April 21. 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. Contact Lenny Gall (314-792-7061) or sign the sign up sheet at the meetings if you can help. They have over 100 students signed up!

Congratulations!

Past Highland Lodge Governor and current President of Southern Illinois Moose Legion 101 David Koerkenmeier was  presented  Outstanding  Fraternal  Officer  for  the Illinois Moose Association. Nice Going Dave!

Highland Moose Lodge 2479 John Kutz Memorial Scholarship

The John Kutz Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by the Highland Moose Lodge #2479 in honor of all of the hard work and dedication of one of our fallen brothers. John Kutz was a valuable member of the community belonging to several different organizations. He joined the Moose Organization in June 1997 and became governor in 1998 and held several other offices within the lodge. He played a vital role in the formation of the Highland Moose Lodge and to the existence of the lodge as we know it today. The scholarship is open for applications between the months of February until April. The John Kutz Memorial Scholarship is for high school students in the 12th grade, which awards a single scholarship of $1000 who will be entering college in the fall semester after their high school graduation.Who is eligible? The scholarship is awarded to a high school student in 12th grade who lives in the Highland School District or has an immediate family member that belongs to the Highland Moose Lodge and demonstrates academic achievement of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale at the time of submission and exemplary community service as well as school activities and have taken part in Moose Lodge events.Where can I get an application? The scholarship application is available through your school guidance counselor or by contacting Kevin Kruse at 531-7208..When is the application deadline? The scholarship application must be in the hands of the Moose Lodge administrator by the April 10. Please do not wait to send the scholarship application for it might get slowed down by the mail.What is the scholarship amount? $1000 award for one-year, non-renewable. One scholarship will be award per year.How may the funds be used? The award is for one year of full-time college study at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university, or technical/vocational school in the United States. The money must be used for tuition in the fall term after high school, as the check will be made out to their chosen college but mailed to the student’s home.

EligibilityApplicants must:* Be a student in the Highland Community School District No. 5 or have

an immediate family member that is a member of the Highland Moose Lodge # 2479

* Have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), at the time of application submission.

* Demonstrate commitment to and involvement in community volunteer service or work service.

* Be planning to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Applicants must enroll no later than the fall semester following high school graduation.

Award Criteria Selection of recipients will be based on solid academic performance and exemplary community volunteer service or work experience. Consideration may also be given to participation and leadership in school activities. Financial need is not considered. Awards are for undergraduate study only and are awarded without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender or disability. Awards are one-time only and are not renewable.Application Procedure Applicants will have to gather the following information that will be necessary for the application:* List of student’s community volunteer service, work experience and

participation in school activities* Student’s high school transcripts of grades* High school address and phone number* Principal’s NameApplicants are solely responsible for submitting all information necessary for the application process. The Highland Moose Lodge will email acknowledgement of receipt of all submitted applications and reserves the right not to process applications found to be incomplete as of the application deadline.

All information submitted is considered confidential and is reviewed only by the Highland Moose Lodge Scholarship committee. ENTRY DEADLINE - APRIL 10, 2017 Kevin Kruse, Chairman - 531-7208

Queen of Hearts (new rules as of 2/27/17)

ONLY HIGHLAND MOOSE MEMBERS MAY PLAY. YOU MUST BE A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING (PAID UP DUES) TO COLLECT.A standard 52 card deck plus two (2) Jokers will be used making it a 54 card raffle.

Each card will be placed in brown/yellow envelope and sealed.  1. Drawing to be held on Meeting Nights (2nd & 4th Mondays at 7:30 P.M.) or as announced for special events (such as Christmas Party, 

etc.) 2. If your entry is pulled, and you are present and you pull the “Queen of Hearts”, you will win 80% of the pot. Remainder will be put in

next pot. 3. If your entry is pulled and you are not present and the “Queen of Hearts” is picked, you will win 40% of the pot. Remainder will be

put in next pot.  4. Any face card other than the “Queen of Hearts” (Jacks, Queens or Kings) will win $20 if present, $10 if not present. 5. The “Joker” will pay $100 if present, $50 if not. 6. Entries are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. No limit on how many you buy. Non-winning entries drawn will be placed back in the barrel. 7. Once the Queen of Hearts is drawn, the game will be reset. 8. Once a card is pulled from the deck, it does not go back in until after the game is reset. 9. Any entry not legible will be destroyed.10. Any entry not eligible (dues not current) will be discarded and another entry drawn.11. Drawing held on 4th Mondays only and name drawn with Member present will have his next year’s dues paid (Member and Legion 

dues). Limit of one per calendar year or until Queen of Hearts is drawn.12. Maximum jackpot of $3,500.00. If maximum is reached, another raffle jackpot will be started with the balance from the original raffle 

to be added to the next jackpot and so on.

Steven S. AebischerVice President/Cashierstevea@hometel.com

P.O. Box 275Saint Jacob, IL 62281

618-644-5555618-644-5777 (fax)

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

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

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Michael’s RestaurantGaye & Susan MichaelOwners

415 BroadwayHighland, IL 62249

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

www.michaelsrestaurant-highland.com

~ Since 1941 ~

HighlandTroy

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

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

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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 & GrillFRED BIRCHER

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

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

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

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 (Newly Remodeled)

"Ho-made Pies & Cheesecakes" Our Specialty

www.foothipies.com

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

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

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

654-9028

LunchMonday-Saturday - 11am-1pm

Chili Seasonal

Kevin J. Kapp

HIGHLAND MOOSE MONTHLY NEWS – MARCH 26, 2017 thru MAY 6, 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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MADThursday

(Wear yourMoose shirt!)

******Moose HappyHour @ Tina’s

6:30

Stick Pick Up4:30

_________Board Mtg. 6:30

General Mtg. 7:30Sharpshooters

Officer Elections

District 9Breakfast Meeting

9:30 andLegion 101Celebration

O’Fallon Lodge1:00

Moose LunchBunch

12:00 NoonE.L. Flanagan’s

Wear yourMoose shirt

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

Corner KegNew OfficerInduction

ShootingMatch atHighland

Pistol Club12:30

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

Sharpshooters

APRILFOOL’S

DAY

Helvetia SharpshootersSemi-Annual

Meeting

Happy Easter!

SpecialOlympics

Young Athletesat Highland

Primary School

Moose CallArticles andinformation

due toDave Wirz

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

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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.

Highland Lodge #2479meets the second Monday

of every month at 7:30 P.M. at area businesses

andthe fourth Monday of every month

at 7:30 P.M. at theHelvetia Sharpshooters Building

(unless notified otherwise)