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Serving The Millstadt Area Since 1983

TOWNSHIP SENIOR SERVICES

Patty Evansco

Volume 5 - Number 5

MAY 2015

On March 15th, Millstadt Baptist Church was excited to honor Harvey Reichert with a surprise birthday party. It was Harvey’s 80th birthday. The party was immediately after church with a lunch being served of hot dogs and

chilli and of course a beautiful cake. All the church was invited and some special friends of Harvey’s. Everyone had a great time.

Celebrates 80th

Harvey Reichert

The Trackhoe makes the first digs into what used to be Mertz Ford.

McDonald’s on the Corner

Senior coffee is now $.69 per cup. I’m sure the increase in the price from $.60 to $.69 has something to do with the cost of building a new McDonald’s in Millstadt and building a new one in Waterloo at a new location by the Dairy Queen and Schnuck’s. Demolition started in early April and already local businesses are concerned about the impact it will

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This issue marks the 56th issue of the Senior Talk Newsletter!

We are very proud of our Newsletter, but most of all we are appreciative of the hard work and dedication of our senior editors, Don Mueller, Jerry Schmitz and

Marlou Eckert, who has proof-read and edited each edition. The Newsletter has proven to be a wonderful tool for conveying a broad range of information and increasing awareness about our Nutrition and Transportation program, upcoming events and developments around the town. We are grateful for your support and dedication; I recognize that this would not be possible without your help. I am very grateful for our volunteers and appreciate all they do for us.

I spoke with Township Supervisor Randy Eckert and he has assured me that he is working very seriously to find a parking solution for our Center.

Today I heard that McDonalds will not be building in Millstadt. This was just another matter that divided the Millstadt people. Many were excited that Big Mac was coming while others were upset. There seems to be a pattern here. Take for instance the Tower Project, there are many that want to preserve the landmark while others feel it should be torn down. We are a strong opinionated community and as individuals we will stand up for what we believe in. Let’s just put in a Round a Bout!

Have a great May and gets lots of Vitamin D Sunshine.

2 SENIOR NEWS MAY 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

The Smithton Library has fishing poles to check out for those of you wanting to catch your own supper. Anglers ages 16 and over must have a valid fishing license. Contact the Smithton Library for

more information at 233-8057.


Bus Rider Reminder All Ride Reservations Should Be

Made Through The Office

Please Do Not Tell Bus Drivers

Your Appointments Thank You

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

—Courtesy Belleville Advocate Millstadt’s team will represent St. Clair County in the county league division of the softball tournament in connection with the Illinois farm sports festival, which opens in Champaign today. Members of the team, which won the championship in the Farm Bureau League, are, left to right, front row, C. Peters, Bill Baltz, Russ Baltz, James Baltz, Alvin Muskopf, William Becker; back row, Manager Warren Muskopf, W. Miller, Robert Vogel, Bill Seib, Emil Krupp, Armin Speichinger and Orville Koerber.

Picture From The Past Thought for the Month of May A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. Nelson Mandela


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

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

Glaeser HMR Home Maintenance and Repair

Brad Glaeser Owner

618-719-5952 cell 618-476-1135 Home Millstadt, IL 62260

“ No Job Is Too Small”

bglaeser @Hotmail.com

Larry Hucke tries out a chair at the Porch Sale

Celebrate World Red Cross Day By Giving Blood in Millstadt

Blood Drive May 7

To be held in memory of local man Shane Toenjes

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day recognizes the local and global impact of the Red Cross mission. Donate Blood in Memory of Shane Toenjes

Thursday, May 7 3-8 p.m.

St. James Catholic Parish and School 412 W. Washington in Millstadt

To make an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org

and enter sponsor code StJamesMillstadt

The Red Cross encourages eligible donors of all blood types — especially those with types O negative and B negative — to give blood this spring and make a difference in the lives of patients in need.


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.

Old Photos Wanted The Millstadt Historical Society is looking for old photos (prior to 1970's) to use in their annual calendar The photo's can be of people, buildings, or events. The Society will copy the photos and give them back to the owners. If you have some to offer, please call 476-7326, or 476-3696.

Memorial Day Observance Decoration Day or Memorial Day is a Federal public holiday in the United States. Memorial Day is usually observed on the last Monday of May. Memorial Day 2015 is on May 25. This day is set aside to celebrate and honor U.S. men and women who have died serving their country in the military. Memorial Day originally began to honor and celebrate Union Soldiers who died during the Civil War.

Fruit Cocktail Cake Doris Steiger brought this cake to a recent meeting of the Millstadt Sister Cities. Willis had just a few crumbs left to enjoy the next day. 1 box yellow cake mix 1 ½ cups coconut 1 16 oz. can fruit cocktail, undrained 2 eggs ½ c. brown sugar Combine the cake mix, fruit cocktail with juice, 1 cup coconut, and eggs in large mixing bowl. Blend, then beat for two minutes. Pour batter into greased 9 by 13 inch pan. Sprinkle batter evenly with remaining ½ cup coconut and the ½ cup brown sugar. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.

McDonald’s

have on them. Already parking at the Community Center has become an issue and the increase in traffic from the McDonald’s will make accessing the Community Center difficult. The Senior Bus will provide transportation to the center for any senior in the area. We hope more seniors will ride the bus and reduce the number of cars at the Center. We will have to wait to see the final impact of having a McDonald’s in Millstadt. Some things will be good. More jobs in the area, having an iced coffee from McDonald’s on a hot afternoon, more tax revenue for the Village. Let’s hope the good will balance some of the negative factors.

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Lester and Dorothy Miller of Millstadt, Illinois recently celebrated their 72nd Wedding Anniversary at the Legacy Place in Waterloo, IL.

Go Cardinals! Baseball Hot Dogs, Beer and cracker jacks, the sun, the wave, the cheers, the jeers, the 7th inning stretch. Baseball is America’s game, and the perfect summer day.

Postal Carrier Food Drive The Food Pantry is looking for volunteers for Saturday, May 9, from 9 - 10 a.m. This is the day of the National Postal Carriers Food Drive. Our postal carriers are working their regular routes that day so we will assemble a group of volunteers to canvas the village and pick up the pantry donations on behalf of the Postal Carriers. With enough volunteers, it should take us an hour to cover all the streets/subdivisions in Millstadt. If you would like to help us please arrive at The Pantry around 9:45 a.m. Groups of volunteers will be assigned a subdivision or specific streets to canvas. After you have canvassed your area, you return the products to The Pantry and you are finished! Thank you in advance for helping The Pantry. General information for Village residents for Postal Carrier Food Drive: ~place Pantry donations in a plastic bag and set the bag out by 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 9 ~please place the bag on your porch where it can be seen ~do not place donations in your mailbox. We cannot open mailboxes ~rural residents may leave the plastic bag at the base of their mailbox ~please check the expiration date on food products…The Pantry does not distribute expired food products to their clients ~besides non-perishable food items, The Pantry distributes cleaning products, personal hygiene products and paper products On behalf of the Postal Carriers, we thank you for participating in this spring time food drive. These donations will carry The Pantry through the summer months, in which we usually have fewer donations. If you have any questions, please call 340-5390 or 660-5790. Blessings to all….The Pantry

Dates to Remember May 2, City Wide Garage Sale, stop by the Millstadt Community Center for a map of participants. May 2, Millstadt Senior Center Independence Day-Collection at 4-way stop from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. May 10, Mother’s Day. May 13, Zion ladies luncheon. May 25, Memorial Day, Senior Center closed.

Gloria Boehm will be sadly missed here at the Millstadt Senior Center. We were accustomed to seeing her smiling face every Wednesday during

“Bowling” season. When we would confuse her with her sister, Jean she would without hesitation say, “I’m the other one.” And you can imagine how many of us have a painted rock on our shelf! Thanks to Gloria they are adorably painted lady bugs, butterflies and froggie rocks all over Millstadt. She

always shared her books and magazines with “the girls” at the Center and we all knew where “her spot” was at the lunch table. We love and will miss you Gloria! She you on the other side!

He Only Takes the Best

Gloria Boehm Remembered

Congratulations!!!

Join Us May 20th—11:00 am For A Special Memorial Service At The Senior Center


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

Advertisers Wanted!

If you have an event or business you want to advertise in the Senior Talk contact Patty at 476-3731. Monthly rates are available for business advertisements. For Churches and other not-for-profit organizations event dates will be listed at no cost under the Newsletter monthly Calendar section. We continue to add subscribers to our monthly mailing list and distribute over 400 copies of the monthly Senior Talk to local churches and businesses. We want to thank everyone who contributes news items, pictures and purchases advertisements for the Senior Talk. Our goal is to make this your community newsletter.

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Dominoes & Rummy Club April 2015

473

Games

Card Game Wins

Jane Evans 101 Georgia Bruehl 64 Betty Krupp 26

Frances Dickneite 97 Gloria Kettler 123 Rick Coleman 62

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEA Need a gift idea for your mother, grandmother or neighbor? Make a difference in their day by providing a hot meal. Your gift of $22.50 could provide one week of delicious hot meals prepared by Millstadt IGA, West End or Breadeaux’s, served at the Senior Center or delivered to their home. Call 476-3731 for more information.


Social Security Column GET INTO THE ACT WITH OLDER AMERICANS MONTH By Tanya Peterson Social Security District Manager in East St. Louis, IL

In May, we recognize Older Americans Month to acknowledge older Americans and their contributions to the nation. More than 40 million people in the United States are 65 or older. By 2035, the U.S. Census Bureau projects this number will double, which makes improving the quality of life for older Americans even more important as we look to the future. It is Social Security’s priority to provide a safety net for older Americans. You can learn more about Social Security at www.socialsecurity.gov. The main reason Social Security was established 80 years ago was to help older Americans. For many older Americans, Social Security benefits are their only source of retirement income. Social Security payments continue for life and are adjusted to keep pace with inflation. The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) estimates that these benefits help keep 35 percent of older Americans out of poverty. A great tool for people of all ages is the my Social Security account. With a personalized my Social Security account, you can:

Get an estimate of future benefits, if you still work;

Get an instant letter with proof of current benefits; and Manage your benefits. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount and join the millions of people who have already created accounts to help them plan for retirement. This May also marks the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act. Congress passed the Act in 1965 in response to a lack of community social services for older persons. Medicare, in effect since July 1, 1966, will also celebrate its 50th anniversary soon. Medicare provides health insurance to more than 42 million Americans age 65 and older. If you aren’t familiar with the four parts of Medicare, they are: Part A (hospital insurance): Hospital insurance helps pay for inpatient care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (following a hospital stay), some home health care, and hospice care. Part B (medical insurance): Medical insurance helps pay for doctors’ services and many other medical services and supplies that hospital insurance doesn’t cover. Part C (Medicare Advantage plans): If you have Medicare Parts A and B, you can join a Medicare Advantage plan. Private companies offer Medicare Advantage plans approved by Medicare. These plans generally help you pay the medical costs not covered by Medicare Part A and B. Part D (prescription drug coverage): Prescription drug coverage helps pay for medications doctors prescribe for treatment. To learn more about applying for Medicare, read our publication Applying For Medicare Only—Before You Decide. To learn more about Social Security, read Understanding the Benefits. Both are available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs.

Social Security Column GIVE THE GIFT OF TIME AND LOVE THIS MOTHER’S DAY By Tanya Peterson Social Security District Manager in East St. Louis, IL

What do you plan to get for Mom this Mother’s Day? If she’s like most Americans, she probably feels time-constrained and the hours she spends with family and friends are precious. So, in addition to giving her flowers or a card, give her a gift she’ll really appreciate: the chance to spend more time with the ones she loves! While spending time with your mom on Sunday, May 10, you can help her quickly and easily sign up for a free, online my Social Security account. You can do it from home, which means less time waiting in line, and more time doing the things you want to do together. Signing up for a my Social Security account will give Mom the tools she needs to stay on top of her future Social Security benefits. When she signs up at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount, she can do a number of things. First and foremost, she can plan for her retirement. Mom can never start planning for retirement too early. If she isn’t already retired, she can view her Social Security Statement, verify her earnings records, and find out what benefits she can expect to receive at age 62, her full retirement age, or at age 70. Is Mom thinking of retiring at a different age? It’s easy to get instant, personalized benefit estimates, too. Just escort Mom to the Retirement Estimator, where she can plug in different scenarios to find out how much she can expect in Social Security benefits. She can also plug in different future wage amounts to see how her future benefits can be affected by when she retires and how much she contributes. Visit the Retirement Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. As she continues to work and earn wages, she can use her my Social Security account to keep track of and verify her annual earnings. If Mom has already retired and receives Social Security benefits, she can use her account to: Get an instant letter with proof of her benefits; Change her address and phone number; and Start or change direct deposit of her benefit payment. The time saved by using our convenient and secure online services is priceless. Helping Mom sign up for a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount is a great,

http://www.socialsecurity.gov

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs


http://www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator



Diane Kern looking for the perfect purse

Purse and Jewelry Sale ready to begin

Denise Blaha sports her pretty smile as you

packages jewelry!

Gary Weingartener helping his wife Linda make her selection

Elaine Morris busy filling her container with jewelry

purchases

Co-chairperson Marlou Eckert ready to open for

business. (Missing is Co-chairperson Janet

Mueller) Marilyn Gagliolo happy there were some Millstadt Senior

Center cookbooks left to purchase

Big Ole Bag Sale Great Success


First National Bank of Waterloo Marlou Eckert (Eric Mueller)

Dot Edmondson Barb Louis

Dot Edmondson Mary Ann Hagler

Rebecca Dori Bob Hatzl

Rosie Mathews Gloria Kettler(Gloria Boehm)

Susan Sager Pat Morris

Georgianne Bruehl (Gloria Boehm) Marlou Eckert (Gloria Boehm) Marcella Klein (Dorothy Etling)

Dorothy Etling Family Smithton Township

Monroe County Electric Cooperative Melvin Mueller

SMB Foundation Rose Marie Fitzgerald

Stonehenge Capital Company (Gloria Boehm) Mrs. Terry Rehling & Family (Gloria Boehm)

Pufalt-Pauley Insurance Agency (Gloria Boehm) Stonehenge Partners Corporation (Gloria Boehm)

Kennethy & Paula Farley (Gloria Boehm) Irma Hecke (Gloria Boehm)

Shirley Boehm (Gloria Boehm) Roger Lenhardt Family (Gloria Boehm)

Don Deeker (Gloria Boehm) Bob & Louann Johnston (Gloria Boehm) Kermit & Susie Mueller (Gloria Boehm)

Dale & Marti Bartels (Gloria Boehm) Steve & Marilyn Bevelot (Gloria Boehm)

Eileen Chamberlain (Gloria Boehm) Shirley Bull (Gloria Boehm)

Timothy & Robin Barlett (Gloria Boehm) Barbara Louis (Gloria Boehm)

Betty Jean Kreher (Gloria Boehm) Marilyn Bevelot (Gloria Boehm)

Dorothy Edmondson (Gloria Boehm) Dorothy Wolfmeier (Gloria Boehm)

Diane Haas (Gloria Boehm) Jane Kaufmann (Gloria Boehm)

Thomas & Karen Smallwood (Gloria Boehm) Richard & Deborah Stamp (Gloria Boehm)

John Baltz (Gloria Boehm)

Paul Sanders, the son of Millstadt Township Senior Center worker Larry Sanders and Rose Sanders, has received the prestigious Missouri

State Award of Distinction for Leadership for his work with the state’s Department of Social Services. The award goes to a Missouri state employee “who exemplified and promoted outstanding

leadership qualities and behaviors.”

Paul Sanders, 38, lives in Dupo with his wife, Julie, and children Connor and Allison. He was nominated for the award by Traci Williams, the Social Services Manager at the Department of Social Services Family Support Division on Chouteau Avenue in downtown St. Louis. “It was a total surprise,” Sanders said. “For 2014 there were only seven recipients for the entire state and I was one of those seven.” Sanders has been with the Department of Social Services, Family Support Division for 12 years. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduate began his career as an Eligibility Specialist at the downtown St. Louis office and was later promoted to supervisor, From there he moved to the Arnold, Mo., office and has been a supervisor there for more than three years. Sanders recently was promoted to Program Development Specialist and does work with all offices in the St. Louis region. In Williams’ award nomination letter, she talked about Sanders’ diligent work with an overworked staff at the South County office that had been “swamped with a backlog of case actions and reviving a staff that had been overwhelmed.” She credited him for being able to communicate with the staff, coaching and counseling them through a difficult period while also trusting their

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Missouri State Award of Distinction

Paul Sanders


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DID YOU SIGN IN? Knowing who is at lunch at the Center is important for a number of reasons. First of all it’s good to keep track so if someone isn’t there for a few days we can contact them to make sure everything is ok. Second, when you sign in and are registered we are able to submit your name to receive our grant money to help pay for the meals. A way to look at it is that if you aren’t registered and signed in we can’t send a bill for your lunch to the Area Agency on Aging.

Your Help in This Matter is Greatly Appreciated

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 Divided Large Plates

Disposable Coffee Cups Sugar Free Snacks

(Bought of Home-Made)

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 Brand

Garry Dixon

Margery Haas

Pearl Schorr

Lucille Schaefer

Vernon Kremmel

James Schwartz

Gloria Boehm


Ed and Susan Layton at the SMB Foundation Fundraiser at West End

Back: Janice Rudert, grandmother, (right) Amanda Rudert Swink, mother; (seated) Janet Pauketat, Great Grandmother; Dylan Ray Swink

4 Generations

The backhoe stands tall like the Statue of Liberty.

Porch Sale Raises $619 The weather was brisk with temperatures in the 40’s on April 4 for the porch sale at the Community Center of donated items from the community. The Firemen held their annual BBQ next door and shoppers endured the cool spring weather, porch sale and opportunity to enjoy ribs, pork steaks, brats and delicious bake goods. In addition shoppers witnessed the demolition of the former Mertz’s Ford building located on the corner of Washington and Jefferson. We would like to thank everyone who donated items for the porch sale and also everyone who took home an item or two. We also want to thank Eileen Doerr, Janet Mueller, Orville Mueller, George and Denise Blaha, Marlou Eckert, Kathy Schaeffer, Randy Eckert, Jim Eckert and Charlie Worden for their help in ensuring the porch sale was a success. The $619 raised from the sale will be used to support the senior meal program at the Center.

own abilities to get things done. “Mr. Sanders knew that one of the keys to turning around the confusion and chaos was to open communication,” Williams said. “So he set right away at learning his staff, discovering their strengths and creating an atmosphere that was orderly. Within days of his arrival there was a noticeable change in the workplace.

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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

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

St Michaels Church – Paderborn 473-2798

First National Bank of Waterloo 476-3334

Caseys 476-7360

Associated Bank 476-3040

Michelle’s Family Haircut

Millstadt Garden Place

Millstadt Baptist Church

Lee’s Home Center 476-1760

Thank You For Providing This Service To Our Community

1st & 3rd

Monday 10:00 am

Please Feel Free to Join the Group Anytime

BOOK

CLUB

During The Month Of Mar.

Our Volunteers Donated 699 Hours To

The Millstadt Senior Center

If Paid at Minimum Wage, the

Dollar Value Would be $5,767 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

699 hours


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1ST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH

AT TOWNSHIP SHED ON EAST HARRISON STREET

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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.

Mother’s Day Gift Mother’s Day is May 10 and if you need something special for a gift consider a “prepaid meal ticket” for your mother, grandmother, neighbor or friend. Meal tickets are $4.50 each and may be used for noon meals in the Senior Center or receive the meals delivered to their home. They also make a great incentive for someone to start using the meal service. For more information call the Center at 476-3731.

Garden Tools Wanted Gently used gardening tools are wanted for the Community Garden located in front of the Millstadt Township building. Please contact Randall Eckert at 476-1207.

Dining Jane Evans Betty Krupp

Columbia DeLong Lil Tracy

Barb Louis Dot Edmondson Georgia Bruehl

Frances Dickneite Betty Stark Fern Seiber

Collen Costello Ralph Schneider

Ida Ann Krick Charlie Worden

Quilters Irma Hecke

Rosemary Mathews Lois Potter Judy Sutter Pat Morris

Doris Adams Christy Lehr

JoAnn Clemons Teresa Barbier

Mary Alice Schmitz Ruth Fritinger

Joann Pisel Marlene Hermann

Marlene Harsin Beth Kwentus Pat Schaeffer

MaryLou Kochmann

Meals on Wheels Mary Ann Schaefer

Glenn Schaeffer Bob Hatzl

Karen Witte Peggy Makriakow

Lindy Kynsak Nancy Kostelac

Cheryl Mueth Susan Saeger

Sandra Muskopf Allen Analla

Darlene Slovinski Exercise/Bowling Kathy Demond

Rick Coleman Office/Newsletter

Kathy DeMond Kathy Schaeffer

Marlou Eckert Jean Colbert

Janet Mueller Don Mueller Jerry Schmitz

Orville Mueller Purse Sale

Eileen Doerr Cindy Keller

Lil Tracy Marlou Eckert Janet Mueller Denise Blaha Trudy Famula

JoAnn Clemens Busdriver

Charlie Todd


I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN I’m the life of the party … even when it lasts until 8 p.m. I’m very good at opening child-proof caps with a hammer. I’m usually interested in going home before I get to where I’m going I’m good on a trip for at least an hour without my aspirin, beano, antacid … I’m the first one to find the bathroom wherever I go. I’m awake many hours before my body allows me to get up. I’m smiling all the time because I don’t hear a word you are saying. I’m very good at telling stories … over and over and over and over. I’m aware that other people’s grandchildren are not as bright as mine. I’m so cared for: long-term care, eye care, private care, dental care … I’m not grouchy; I just don’t like traffic, waiting, crowds, children, politicians … I’m positive I did housework correctly before my mate retired. I’m sure everything I can’t find is in a secure place. I’m wrinkled, saggy and lumpy, and that’s just my left leg. I’m having trouble remembering simple words like … I’m now spending more time with my pillows than with my mate. I’m realizing that aging is not for sissies. I’m anti-everything now: anti-fat, anti-smoke, anti-noise, anti-inflammatory … I’m walking more (to the bathroom) and enjoying it less. I’m going to reveal what goes on behind closed doors … absolutely nothing!, I’m sure they are making adults much younger these days. I’m in the initial stage of my golden years: SS, CD’s, IRA’s AARP … I’m wondering … if you’re only as old as you feel, how could I be alive at 150? I’m supporting all movements now … by eating bran, prunes and raisins. I’m a walking storeroom of facts … I’ve just lost the storeroom.

I’M A SENIOR CITIZEN AND I THINK I AM HAVING THE TIME OF MY LIFE !!!!

West End Bar & Grill On Monday April 20, West End Bar & Grill will provided a meal of pasta con broccoli with chicken, salad and roll. We would like to thank all the customers at West End on April 20 who enjoyed good food, and helped raise $342.00 for the Sandra M. Bereitschaft Foundation, supporting the Meals on Wheels program. West End donated 12% of their sales from food and beverages to the foundation.

Fund Raisers Are Important Meals costs from the IGA and West End are $5.25 per meal. This doesn’t sound like much, after all we know food prices have increased and this includes an entrée, vegetable or salad, bread and dessert. Not to mention the cost to prepare and deliver the meal to the Community Center. Then add in the cost of a carton of milk, $0.42 cents, coffee $27.00 per month, divided plates are .09 each, and plates for home delivered meals are .28 each, napkins, cups, ice tea, lemonade, transportation costs, labor costs and that $4.50 meal delivered to your door actually costs over $10.00. Now compare the meal at the Senior Center to any fast food restaurant and what would you get for $4.50? The last time meal prices increased was in October 2012. With the help of our most recent run of fund raisers, we hope to delay the next price increase of meals into 2016. The volunteers, donations, and participants at our fund raisers ALL show the generosity of our community and their commitment to the Millstadt Senior Center. Thank-you!

May 27, 2015

10:30 am Leave Center

Mark Your Calendar for a Trip

To Blue Owl Restaurant

Contact Patty at 476-3731

To Sign Up For the Dinner Trip

Contact by May 22

LUNCH CLUB


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

Baby Quilts For Sale Senior Center

$

50

FOOD PANTRY HOURS

First Tuesday of the month 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

First Saturday of the month 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m (donations only)

Second Wednesday of the month 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Third Wednesday of the month 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Fourth Saturday of the month 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

FOOD PANTRY NEWS

The hours on the fourth Saturday at the pantry have changed. Starting in March, the pantry will be

open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. To help those wanting to donate to the food

pantry, we have added hours on the first Saturday every month for deliveries. From 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. a volunteer will be at the pantry to

accept your donations. And as always, food may be left in the barrel at the Village Hall during their

normal business hours. If you would like to donate, but don’t know what

to buy, below are a few suggestions for March: Instant potatoes (all varieties), icing, cereal, instant pasta and instant rice side dishes, ramen noodles,

mac and cheese, dish washing liquid, laundry detergent, and dryer sheets

We cannot say “Thank You” enough to everyone that continually supports the needs of the Food

Pantry. The generosity of this community is seen so often in so many ways. The Food Pantry cannot

do what it does without your help. Please know that you are appreciated in all that you do no

matter how big or small.

Watercolor Lessons Watercolor lessons will be offered to seniors in the community starting May 18, at 10:00 am. Additional lessons are scheduled for May 26, June 1, and June 15

all classes start at 10:00 am and will end at 11:00 am. A $10.00 materials fee will be charged to each painter and each lesson will cost each painter $7.50.

Bunco Event Darleen Sandheinrich and her seasoned helpers raised $945 for the Senior Center at the March 25 Bunco party held at St. James Parish. Darleen along with Shirley Rinck and the “Bunco Babes” did their magic with dice rolling, attendance prizes and desserts to make the night a successful fund raiser and fun for all those who came to play bunco. The Senior Center would like to thank everyone who played Bunco, donated prizes or desserts or helped in any way to make this a very successful fundraiser. Watch for the next Bunco event that will take place next fall, at the St. James Parish Center.


Aluminum Cans Donate Your Aluminum Cans

To The Senior Center

Subscription to Senior Talk

Tired of fighting the lines at local businesses for the latest copy of Senior Talk? To have a copy delivered to your mailbox for the next year, make a $100.00 donation to the Sandra M. Bereitschaft Foundation, Meals on Wheels program and receive a free one year subscription to Senior Talk. A subscription to the newsletter also makes a great Christmas or birthday gift.

WRITER’S GUIDELINES One does not have to be a professional writer in order to submit articles to Senior Talk. All it takes is the desire to share your thoughts or feelings with the rest of us. Tell us about what matters to you. Share your his-tory, your fears, and your triumphs. There is a “Brag Corner,” where you can tell others about your new car, or how your grandchild just graduated from Harvard, or about your prize-winning roses. Give us your recipe for deviled eggs or tell us how you stay married to the same person for 50 years! It is best to keep the length of the article to no more than 500 words. We reserve the right to edit all materials. Be sure to include your name, address, and telephone number and email address, if you have one. Articles can be dropped off at the center, mailed, or emailed to [email protected]

Clothing Donations 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.

Senior Talk Available on Internet The Village of Millstadt and Millstadt Township web site have a variety of information available including the most recent copy of the Senior Talk newsletter, scheduled events and meetings for the Village and Township and copies of the Senior Menu and Activity sheet. Type in the following internet address, http://villageofmillstadt.org. This should bring up the main page of the Village’s web site, on the left side of the screen click on Community Center/Senior Center. On the next page, click on the latest edition of Senior Talk which will include the menu and activity sheet for the month.

RECYCLING PROGRAM Recycling continues the first Saturday of every month at the Township Garage on East Harrison Street. Volunteers will remove the recyclables, glass, cans, paper, cardboard and number 1 and 2 plastics from your vehicle from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. This program is available for all residents of Millstadt Township and the Village.

Millstadt Township

Proudly Supports

Learning Garden and Farmers Market “Come Watch the Garden Grow”

Farmers Market starts

Friday, June 19, 2015

3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

The 1st and 3rd

Friday of each month

All Events at the Millstadt Township

Hall 820 South Jefferson Street

For further information contact Randy Eckert at 476-1207

MEAL PRICES The suggested donated cost of the noon meal served daily at the Millstadt Senior Center is $4.50 per meal. The average actual cost per meal is over $10.00. In addition to the amount paid to IGA or West End Bar and Grill for each meal, we must cover the cost of serving containers, cups, napkins, transportation, beverages and salaries. Over 400 meals are served or delivered weekly to seniors in Millstadt Township, Freeburg and Smithton. Without the support of the many volunteers and donations from the community the meal cost for each senior would be considerably higher than the $4.50 suggested donation. Thanks to all our volunteers and all those who donate or contribute cups, dessert plates and other items to the Senior Center!

http://villageofmillstadt.org

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MISSION STATEMENT The Millstadt Senior Center Is A Place Of

Opportunities, A Focal Point In Our Community Where Services Support Positive Aging and Where Educational, Recreational and Cultural Programs Enrich The Lives Of Elders and The Community

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

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

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

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

the AgeSmart Community Resources by calling

618-222-2561 or 800-326-3221

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

Phone No. 618-476-3731 Fax No. 618-476-3921 email [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.

Notary Services Are Provided Free

At The Senior Center

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 2nd and 4th Monday at 10:00 am. This is a non-denominational study and all are welcome, regardless of religious background, and there is no cost. The

leader is Cheryl Mueth, a retired teacher and Meals on Meals Volunteer.

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

Birthdays May

3 Joy Jarvis 4 Rose Gallego 5 Robert Burch Gloria Haltom 7 Kathleen Raitt 11 Anita Menke

16 Mildred Fleming 18 Marcella Waeltz 23 Gloria Seibel 24 Linda Whelan 30 Shirley Rinck 31 Jacqueline Daenzer

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