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From Below the T Serving The Millstadt Area Since 1983

TOWNSHIP SENIOR SERVICES

Patty Evansco

Volume 6 - Number 1

JANUARY 2016

Santa and Director Patty Evansco show off check from Knights of Columbus as Mrs. Claus and K of C president Bob Schaefer look on.

There are lots of Elves that help Santa Claus. They are like a big family, all looking out for each other at the First National Bank of Waterloo. Santa's Elves live in the North Pole and don't travel out into the rest of the world very often, however they came to work in Millstadt this year. Santa's elves got together and collected needed items for the Senior Center. Even when the elves are back at the North Pole, employees there are always very generous and kind to local seniors. All the elves worked really hard this year, but those that hadn’t left for the North Pole made sure much needed items for the Senior Center were delivered in time. These included (l-r) Roy Mueller, Ginny Mueth, Brittany Thompson and Kati Syzdek. Thank you!

Santa’s Elves Working At First National Bank of Waterloo During Holidays in Millstadt

Greetings To All…… Time has a way of slipping by. It seemed only a few months ago we were ringing in 2015 and now 2016 is on our doorstep. I feel that 2015 was a very challenging, but hopefully the State of Illinois will come through with a budget by at least March

and begin sending checks by June of 2016. The Village and Township of Millstadt along with our Senior Board’s support continue to provide a brighter, more positive and productive place for our seniors to enjoy. Please stop by the Center and introduce yourself if you haven’t ever been here. Thank you for your financial support. Please feel free to stop in. My door is always open for positive conversation. And think about getting more involved, join a group or perhaps help make suggestions for new programs.

Knights of Columbus Brought A Special Present For The Senior Center By Way Of A $1500 Check From The Proceeds Of The Wing, Chili and Snoot Cook-Off Held In Sept.

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AARP TAX AIDE AARP TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE

Will Be Available

February 4-April 14, 2016 Appointments can be made beginning on

JANUARY 5, 2016 See The January Newsletter For More Details

Free Chili Supper January 12, 2016 is the date for Mayor Mike Todd’s fourth annual Chili Supper. Mike will serve his famous chili from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Community Center. Bring a neighbor or meet some new neighbors at the Community Center on Tuesday January 12, 2016. This is also a great opportunity to learn about the services available for Millstadt Township seniors.

Thank-You Subaru The Millstadt Township Senior Center was recently awarded a $1450 Grant from Subaru for the Meals on Wheels program. If you’ve been watching TV commercials recently you may have seen the Subaru ad showing a series of bumper stickers. The bumper stickers, remember bumper stickers, represent the organizations and charities that Subaru supports. One of the bumper stickers, if you look quickly is for Meals on Wheels. With state and federal funding reduced from $6000 a month to $4000 a month this grant can’t come at a better time. Thank-you Subaru for your financial assistant, and for helping to keep our Meals on Wheels program solvent.

Quilt Raffle Winners December Drawing The winner of the beautiful handmade quilt made by Millstadt Senior Center quilters is Susan Saeger of Millstadt. Richard Chadeayne is the winner of the baby quilt and Mary Lou Galle won the afghan. The quilters meet each Monday and Wednesday on the second floor of the Community Center and work on quilts for the next drawing. Thank-you to all our quilters and those of you who purchased raffle tickets. A new quilt will be raffled in June and tickets will be available early in 2016.

MILLSTADT TOWNSHIP SENIOR SERVICES

QUILT RAFFLE

$ 00 6 FOR

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$ 00

June 17, 2016 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 17, 2016. 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.

Jerry Peinetti of Gothic Lodge 852 AF & AM Presents dnation to Director Patty Evansco

SENIOR NEWS JANUARY 2016

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Bus Rider Reminder All Ride Reservations Should Be

Made Through The Office

Please Do Not Tell Bus Drivers

Tuesdays from 9:00-9:30 am Contact: Patty Evansco

618-476-3731

Red Cross Upcoming Blood Drives March 3rd 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm MCS May 5th 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm St James July 7th 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm St James September 8th 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm MCS November 10th 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm MCS

PENNYWISE THRIFT SHOP Located

Upstairs At The Millstadt Township Senior Center

Clothes, Shoes, Household and Holiday Open Monday, Tursday, Friday

9:00 am – 2:00 pm We Accept Donations Of Clean, Seasonal

Clothing, Knick-Knacks, Glassware & Jewelry All Donations Are Greatly Appreciated.

Papa Vito’s Coming to Village If you like fresh made salads large enough to share with a friend and pizza and sandwiches then watch for the opening of Papa Vito’s the third week of January. Papa Vito’s opened their first restaurant in Waterloo in1991, followed by their flagship restaurant in Belleville’s Historic District in 2011. A second restaurant opened in west Belleville in 2015. The fourth will follow here in Millstadt later in January 2016. Best known for their garden salad their menu includes a variety of salads, hot sandwiches and pizzas. Welcome Papa Vito’s!


“Dr. Steve” Knoernschild Back and Joint Pain Specialist

Medicare Provider

FREE Consultation

618-476-3344 500 South Illinois St., Suite 4

MILLSTADT TOWNSHIP Giving Back to the Community

Free Heavy Recycling!! Appliances, Metal,

Anything with a Cord (No TV’s, PC Monitors,

Furniture or Trash) Recycling Program

820 South Jefferson Street By Popular Demand Will Continue Now Through The End Of The Year

Just Drop Off By Sign Monday through Saturday 8:00 am to Dusk

We are so happy with the success of this program! (No Tax Dollars spent on this Project)

Millstadt Township Supervisor Randall Eckert (618) 476-1207

Millstadt Township Wants To Know If You Are

Interested In A Farmers Market

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

WEIHNACHTSFEST RAFFLE WINNERS Following are the raffle prize winners at the December 6, 2015 Weihnachtsfest: Janice Seidlitz,Millstadt, 43” JVC TV; Helen Pottorf, Waterloo, Blues Hockey tickets, donated by Brian and Liz Baltz; Barbara Scott, Millstadt, $100 cash donated by an anonymous Sister Cities member and generously donated back to Millstadt Sister Cities by Barbara; Kellly DeMond, Millstadt, $50.00 Schuberts Smokehouse certificate donated by David Kossina; Jim Klein, Millstadt $25.00 IGA Gift Card; Dean Koopmann , Candy tray. Congratulations to all the raffle winners. Thank- you to everyone who helped make the 2015 Weihnachtsfest a success.

Saturday, February 27 11:00 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-Homemade German Potato Salad-Cole Slaw- Baked Beans

PLATES AND SANDWICHES AVAILABLE Carry Outs Only ~ Baked Goods Also

Available Proceeds to Benefit Millstadt, Smithton and

Freeburg Meals on Wheels


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2016 FISH FRY SEASON

At Millstadt Sportsmen’s Club Every Friday - Jan. 8, 2016 Thru March 25, 2016 - 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

Meals on Wheels

Foundation

Meals on Wheels program.

Grill & Grape

700 North State, Freeburg IL 62243 Wed. Jan. 27, 2016, 4pm – 9pm

Eileen Doerr leading the singing while her husband Earl Doerr plays his accordion.

Zion Kitchen Band Perform Christmas Program

Members of Zion Kitchen perform Christmas program

Alan Analla and Darleen Slovinski enjoys the Christmas music of the Kitchen Band


RECYCLING 8 AM TO 10 AM

1ST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH

AT TOWNSHIP SHED ON EAST HARRISON STREET

DID YOU SIGN IN? Knowing who is at lunch at the Center is important for a num-ber 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.

Expert Repair - Professional Installation High Efficiency Systems Excellent Warranties

(618) 476-9604

Residential Commercial

Art & Craft With Shea Lanaghan Every Thursday 10am – 12pm

Millstadt Township Senior Center

Socialize Relax

Stimulate the Brain

Color Worries Away

Get Lost in Time No Talent Required

Supplies Provided (Colored Pens, Pencils or Crayons)

We will also have a FREE raffle during the class for some FREE personal supplies!

Winter Closet Cleaning Our 6th annual Big Ole Bag and Jewelry sale will be held next April. Remember to donate your gently used purses and jewelry to the Senior Center for the annual sale.


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Senior Transportation Program Need a Ride to the Doctor, Bank

Hairdresser, or Dentist? The Senior Center Offers the Only Form of Public

Transportation for the Community This Service is Available for Persons 60 Years

and Older and Their Caregivers A Suggested Donation Of $2.00 For

Transportation To and From Doctors, Dentists, Or Hair Appointments

This Partially Covers the Actual Transportation Costs of $5.95

For Each Time It Is Provided All donations are Confidential and Are Used

To Maintain the Transportation Program For Millstadt Township Seniors

Please Contact Patty at 476-3731 With Questions

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

Do you shop on Amazon? Now there is a new version of the company's website – smile.amazon.com – the company will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to charity. Customers pick their charity through the new website and there are almost one million to choose from, including Sandra Marie Bereitschaft Foundation (supports Millstadt, Freeburg and Smithton Meals on Wheels program). There is no cap on the amount Amazon will donate and almost every physical product sold by the company is eligible, which means tens of millions of items. Digital goods are not included, but that may come in the future. Everything else about the Amazon online shopping experience stays the same, including the shopping cart, wish lists and shipping options. The prices will also be the same, so these donations will suck some of the profit out of each sale Amazon makes through the program. Please be sure to sign up, shop and add “Sandra Marie Bereitschaft Foundation” as your designated charity. Thank you. http://smile.amazon.com

Help The Tin Man While Shopping

At Millstadt IGA

Clip The Bar Codes From IGA Products And Return To

Fondling In Bed After 20 years of marriage, a couple was lying in bed one evening, when the wife felt her husband begin to fondle her in ways he hadn’t in quite some time. It almost tickled as his fingers started at her neck, and then began moving down. He continued on and then suddenly stopped, rolled over and started to watch the tv. As she had become quite aroused by this caressing she asked in a loving voice, “That was wonderful. Why did you stop?” He said, “I found the remote”. McDuck—This water fowl was caught taking a swim

one morning in Lake McDonald across from the Senior Center.

http://smile.amazon.com


Aluminum Cans Donate Your Aluminum Cans

To The Senior Center Contact

Patty Evansco at 476-3731

Millstadt Senior Center is in need of some necessities, so if you could contribute any of the following items, it would be much appreciated and you would be helping us to keep our supply costs down so that we can focus our energy and money on the important things such as bringing you valuable programs and education to our community. General Needs Solo Type Cups (14 oz or 16 oz) Divided Paper or Plastic Plates Paper Towels Reams of Colored Paper Postage Stamps Bingo Prizes 8 oz squats from Switzers (Meals on Wheels) 4 oz squats from Switzers (Meals on Wheels 8oz and 4oz squat lids from Switzers (Meals on Wheels) Country Time Lemonade Cascade Dishwasher Soap Dawn Soap Office Supplies Reams of Colored or White Copy paper Postage Stamps Copier and Printer Cartridges Canon 106 HP CC530A, CC531A, CC532A, CC533A Paper Shredder Items To Raffle Off At Our Various Fundraising Events. Any items from fishing poles to kitchen

utensils. We will take your items and put them together with other donations to make some lovely baskets to raffle off.

2016 New Year’s Resolutions Let’s begin by reviewing how well we did on the resolutions we made back in 2015. Remember them? Most likely not. Resolutions are promises a person makes to do an act of self-improvement. Keep your resolutions simple and resolve to do something to make you a better person in 2016: *Laugh more often; *Eat more fresh foods; *Read a poem; *Drink less alcohol; *Think positive; *Complain less; *Write a letter to a friend or relative; Most of us fail to stick with our resolutions because they are too demanding, too vague or too unrealistic. How can you be one of those who will keep their resolutions? Start by writing down your 2016 Resolutions and then do something!

Crafts And Fun Shea Lanaghan did a great job this Christmas season of making sure everyone had homemade Christmas decorations at their house. They made beautiful ribbon trees, snowball shakers, snowflakes, ornaments and Christmas mugs. Shea is here every Thursday at 9:00 am if you would like to participate.


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SHIP Corner Millstadt Township Senior Center is a sponsoring agency for Senior Health Insurance Program help and we recently received our 2015 updated Manual. During the coming months I will be sharing with you some information that I feel is important and informational. Organization and Administration of the SHIP Program: SHIP was initiated in July of 1988 by the Illinois Department of Insurance in response to the needs of Illinois’ senior citizens regarding their health insurance. In April of 2013, under Executive Order by the Governor, SHIP was transferred to the Illinois Department on Aging. The organizational structure of SHIP consists of: • The Illinois Department on Aging, which provides initial training, continuing education and ongoing support of SHIP counselors; • The sponsoring organization (Millstadt Township Senior Services), which provides coordinators, office space and office support services; • The coordinator (Patty Evansco), who is responsible for the administrative aspects of the SHIP program, which include publicizing SHIP services, recruiting volunteers, scheduling counseling sessions and responding to counselors’ needs; and • Counselor Patty Evansco meets with clients individually to provide objective information about health insurance, advocacy assistance, or referral if appropriate. The state is divided geographically into four separate SHIP regions: Cook County, Northern Illinois, Central Illinois and Southern Illinois. Within each region, counselors are organized in to units that serve a specific geographic area, usually designated by counties.

Community Center & Park Pavilions Rental If you are looking for a place to have a graduation, baby, bridal or birthday party consider renting the Millstadt Community Center or a pavilion at the park. Call the Village Hall at 476-1514 for rental information.

Clothing Donations Is it time to clean-out closets to make room for those Christmas gifts you know you’ll be getting? Clothing items may be donated to the Senior Center Thrift Store located on the second floor of the Community Center. Gently used clothing items are also for sale. Donations for items are requested to support Senior Center activities and the Meals on Wheels program. Remember your clothing items may also be donated to the collection box at the IGA parking lot will add to the proceeds IGA collects and donates to the Senior Center. With the help of your donations 20,000 meals were served to Seniors in Millstadt Township last year.

High Prairie Hamburger Stew An easy to make hearty meal for a chilly winter evening. 2 lbs. ground beef 2 medium onions chopped 4 cans (14 ½ oz.) stewed tomatoes 8 medium carrots, thinly sliced 4 celery ribs, thinly sliced 2 cups water ½ cup uncooked long grained rice 1 to 2 tablespoons salt 1 to 2 teaspoons pepper Cook beef and onions over medium heat; drain. Add tomatoes, carrots, celery potatoes, water, rice, salt and pepper; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables and rice are tender. Uncover; simmer 20-30 minutes longer or until thickened. Enjoy!


Sandra M Bereitschaft Donors ($2100 Total) Robert Schmierbach

Marvin & Patricia Albert Annette Sak John Baltz

Robert & Barbara Louis Joseph & Wendolyn Mayer

Laura Schaefer Ralph & Kathy Schaefer Richard & Norma Brune

Charlie & Judith Butzinger Robert & Rebecca Dori

Family Dental Plan Floyd & Colleen Hansel

Mon-Clair Animal Hospital Ted & Cindy Moore

Pete & Susan Wessel Joseph & Mary Zingrich

Marcia Mueller Peggy Cole

Richard Joynt Julie Toenjes

Ken & Juleene Weilbacher Mark & Debbie Germann

Kenneth Kuhlman Richard & Mary Kwentus

Susan Sager Jason Chide

Jim Bereitschaft Michael & Jacqueline Wegescheide

Orville & Janet Mueller Richard & Tracy Holmes II

Earl and Sandra Mehrtens (Donation) Susann Sager and Ed Layton (Donation)

Mary Ann Noerper (Donation) Frances Son and Daughter in Law (Donation)

Orville & Janet Mueller (Donation) Robert & Nancy Brown (Donation) Robert & Elaine Morris (Donation) Zion Evangelical Church (Donation)

Monroe County Electric Cooperative (Donation) Knights of Columbus (Donation)

Sandra M Bereitschaft Foundation (Donation) American Legion Post #502 (Donation)

Gothic Lodge 852 AF & AM (Donation) Meals on Wheels America ($1,450 Grant)

Jim Bereitschaft (IGA Gift Cards) Barbara Knewitz (In Memory of Betty Stroh)

Eileen Doerr and Linda Kilhoffer (In Memory of Bob Nicol)

Betty Nolte (In Memory of Brad & Bob Nolte) Eileen Doerr and Linda Kilhoffer (in Memory of Dorothy Etling)

Marlene Herrmann (In Memory of Irma Hecke) Doris Adams (In Memory of Irma Hecke)

Dale & Erma Vandiver (In Memory of Mary Gibson) Rose Marie Fitzgerald

(In Memory of Ophelia K. Germann) Dorothy Wolfmeier

(In Memory of Ralph Merkelkamp) Barbara & Bobby Pearson

(In Memory of Jean Hilmes) Mary Massey (Meals on Wheels donation)

Floraville Community Grange (Meals on Wheels) Alan Analla and Darlene Slovinski (Recyling)

Nancy VonBokel Nancy Kostelac (Stamps)

Beth Kwantis (Stamps, Cups) Lisa Schneider Mary Adams

Richard Chadeayne & Lil Tracy (Lemonade, Plates, Sandwich Bags, Bus Repair)

Martha (JoAnn Pollack Sister) Dot Edmondson

Ralph & Toni Schneider First National Bank of Waterloo (Wish List Items)

Advantage One (Wish List Items) St Mathews

Mary Heberer Casey's (Bunco Donation)

Jim and Nancy Kostelac (Trivia Night Prize) Lynn Muskopf Bruce Nowak Corrine Kirby Joyce Waller

Barb Louis (Cups) Elaine Morris (Favors for Appreciation

Dinner and Meals on Wheels clients treat) Haley White (Favors for Appreciation

Dinner and Meals on Wheels clients treat) Marsha Teliczan (Favors for Appreciation

Dinner and Meals on Wheels clients treat)


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Please Send This Form And Your Check To: Millstadt Township Senior Services 102 South Jefferson Street Millstadt, IL 62260

**Be Sure To Check Your Mailing Label For Your Subscription Expiration Date**

Special Thanks to Concordia Church

Immaculate Conception - Centreville St. James Catholic Church Trinity Lutheran Church Zion Evangelical Church Millstadt Baptist Church

For Your Continued Support

The Millstadt Senior Center

Expresses Our Deepest Sympathy To The Family, Friends and Loved Ones Of

Alden Buther Katherine Drury

Mae Etling Edmund Matyschowiak Jr

Mary Schaefer Mary Gibson Irma Hecke

Estelle Wernle Dorothy Meyer LaVerne Hauss Loretta Schmidt

Thank you Marcia Mueller for all the gifts you have gathered for us. Marcia receives donations from her fellow teachers and donates for Twelve Days of Christmas and Bingo prizes.

Elaine Morris displays the beautiful treat containers that Marsha Teliczan, Haley White and herself made for the Sandra Bereitschaft Foundation Dinner and for Meals on Wheels Christmas favors. Thank you girls great job!!!


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

Advantage One Jamie Foeller of Millstadt who works at Advantage One in Belleville and is also the mother of Violet Foeller who donated money this summer through her efforts at an old fashioned Lemonade Stand at the Homecoming. Jamie along with Michelle Rist of Millstadt rallied their fellow employees to help collect “Wish List” items for the Millstadt Senior Center. The response was overwhelming!

We got our first load on November 30, 2015 that included paper towels, plates, lemonade, creamer and other items. But the big surprise came on December 17th when it took Berry Bashan of Millstadt, Jamie Foeller and Dian Reppy of St Louis to carry and cart everything in that they had collected. Thank you very much Advantage One!

St. James Children Visit Center


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Reminder for Home Delivered Meal Recipients If you leave a cooler out for your meal,

please be sure that the cooler is kept very clean. Your help will be appreciated. This is for your own health safety. Thank You

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

During The Month Of Dec.

Our Volunteers Donated 633 Hours To

The Millstadt Senior Center

If Paid at Minimum Wage, the

Dollar Value Would be $5,222

THANK YOU

For Your Dedication, In The Spirit Of Giving Please Remember To Report Your Volunteer Hours

Would you like to join our group of Volunteers?

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 Wheels Volunteer.

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.

1st & 3rd Monday

Please Feel Free to Join the Group Anytime

BOOK

CLUB


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

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!

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 birthday gift.

Dominoes & Rummy Club Dec. 2015 650 Games

Card Game Wins

Frances Dickneite 208 Gloria Kettler 217 Jane Evans 168 Betty Krupp 28

Evelyn Lucy 6 Rose 4 Rick Coleman 19

Big Ole Bag & Jewelry Sale Mark your calendar now. The two day sale is set for Friday evening, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, 2016. Donations of purses, jewelry and scarves may be made at the Community Center. This is always a popular event and all the funds raised are donated to the Senior Center.

2016 Youth Ambassadors This year five youth were selected to participate in the Millstadt Sister Cities youth exchange program. They will spend the month of July in Gross-Bieberau, Germany and five youth from Gross-Bieberau will visit Millstadt in August. Millstadt Sister Cities recently announced the following students as 2016 Youth Ambassadors: Annabelle Brown, daughter of Michael and Amy Brown; Andrew Graf, son of Steven and Catherine Graf; Ethan Lamons, son of Matthew and Kristine Lamons; Lydia Taylor daughter of Patty Taylor; and Savannah Tiemann, daughter of Scott and Kimberly Tiemann.

Quilters Rosemary Mathews

Lois Potter Judy Sutter Pat Morris

Doris Adams JoAnn Clemons Teresa Barbier

Mary Alice Schmitz Ruth Fritzinger

JoAnn Pisel Beth Kwentus Pat Schaefer

Marylou Kochmann Judy Jacobs

Meals on Wheels Nancy Kostelac Cheryl Mueth Susan Sager Allen Analla

Darleen Slovinski Sandy Muskopf

Lindy Knysak Marylou Peter

Tom Peter

Kitchen Frances Dickneite

Betty Stark Fern Seiber

Collen Costello Lil Tracy

Columbia Delong Ralph Schneider Bertha Rodgers

Darleen Sanheinrich Shirley Rinck

Norma Burlesman Center/Office Janet Mueller Don Mueller Jerry Schmitz

Orville Mueller Kathy Demond Marlou Eckert Jean Colbert Eileen Doerr

Debbie Scharf Dave Scharf

Charlie Worden Kathy Schaefer


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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]

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

Untangling Your Telephone Bill Opportunities to Save for AT&T Customers For most callers, the best phone deals in Illinois are the Consumer's Choice plans. It's not often that the state's largest telephone company offers calling plans that were designed by the state's largest telecom watchdog group. The Consumer's Choice plans were created by CUB to protect consumers under a legal settlement with AT&T in 2006, as Illinois' phone market was deregulated. Later, as phone lobbyists pushed to end the plans, consumer advocates successfully convinced the General Assembly to freeze the prices of the plans at least until June 2013, when legislators will revisit the issue. CUB's Phone Savings Center offers an online calculator, called the Local Phone Cost-cutter, to determine the best AT&T plan for you. Users of the tool have cut their bills by $8.9 million a year—an average of $195 per year per person. We also have a Consumer Hotline (1-800-669-5556) staffed with experts who can help you determine the best phone plan. Darryl Muskopf of Millstadt used the Citizens Utility Board to help get his phone repaired and asked that we share this number. I noticed by reading they also have a plan available to Illinois citizens. Citizens Utility Board (CUB) (800) 669-5556

Charlie Mueth and Ralph Schneider present Lester Eckert with a 70 year Veteran Award. Les began his

service to our country in 1945. Thank you Les, Charlie and Ralph for your service for our freedom.

http://www.citizensutilityboard.org/cubphonesaver_1.html

http://www.citizensutilityboard.org/CostCutter.php

http://www.citizensutilityboard.org/CostCutter.php


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

Senior Talk Available On Internet The Village of Millstadt web site has a variety of Information available including the most recent copy of the Senior Talk newsletter, scheduled events for the Village, and copies of the Senior Menu and Activity sheet. Type in the following internet address, www.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.

DELUXE MOTOR COACH TOUR Mount Rushmore, Bad Lands, Black Hills of South Dakota, Deadwood S.D., Wall Drug, Corn Palace, Crazy Horse Monument and More. This is a very nice Motor Coach Tour

May 15-21, 2016

$580 includes 7 Days 6 Nights Lodging 4 Dinners (2 with Entertainment) 6 Breakfasts Group Leader Luggage Handling Tips for Bus Driver Step on Guides Movies Bingo with Prizes Pickup in Columbia, Illinois (Market Place) South St Louis County (Commuter Lot at 270 and

Gravois) Limited Seating $75 deposit will hold seat (Due at Booking, Balance

Due 3/8/2016) Please call or email if interested. Thank you Allie Owens

(618-281-9765) or (314-412-1308) [email protected]

Millstadt Senior Walking Club Dec. 2015 Days Walked

Jane Evans 9

Frances Dickneite 22

Gloria Kettler 1

Bertha Rodgers 1

Richard Chadeayne 14

December 2015

1957 MSC Trivia Quiz Answers 1. Playground Cinders 2. Multiply 4th M. Davis 3. Janitor George Eckert 4. Initials Softball Grandstand 5. PTA Different grade each month 6. 8th Grade Field Trip New Salem State Park 7. Persimmons Mrs. Pulliams 8. Sound Bell rang (tower on top of school) 9. Drive In Ralphs (Ralph Groth) 10.Patrol Game Rabbit Answers submitted by Judy Jacobs

Georgia Bruehl and her daughter Barbie standing by their Christmas Tree.

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MILLSTADT P.D., Wednesday, January 20, 12:30 p.m. Millstadt Police will inform us on what’s going on within the Millstadt Police Department, crime statistics and scams to be on the lookout for. They will also have an

open forum to answer questions and find out what’s on your mind pertaining to the police department.

Millstadt Police Department December 2015 Verbal Domestic Disturbance 12/26 – Police responded to a domestic disturbance on Gladwyn Drive, between two adult brothers. The disturbance was verbal, and the suspect had left prior to police arrival. After the police left the scene, they were called back due to the suspect returning. The suspect was advised not to return to the residence. He left the scene without incident.

For full details, view this message on the web. Disturbance/Traffic Crash 12/26 – Police responded to a disturbance in progress, on West Laurel Street. Upon arrival the disturbance was broken up, however there had been a minor traffic crash involving a parked vehicle. The disturbance was possibly over the traffic crash. The driver of the vehicle appeared to be intoxicated. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department was also on scene for assistance. A DUI enforcement unit from the sheriff’s department arrested the at-fault driver.

Warrant Arrest/Driving While Revoked 12/28 – Lonnell D. McKinney, age 44 of St. Louis, Missouri, arrested and charged with Driving While Revoked, Operation Uninsured Vehicle, No Valid Registration, and Improper Lighting. Robert L. Word age 35 of St. Louis, Missouri, arrested on St. Clair County traffic warrants. Incident occurred in the 400 block of South Illinois Street.

Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol 12/28 –Neven L. Babic, age 19 of Caseyville, charged with Improper Lane Usage & Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol. Connor W. O’Dell, age 18 of Belleville, charged with Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol. Incident occurred in 4800 block of State Route 158.

Verbal Domestic Disturbance 12/25 - Police responded to a verbal domestic disturbance between a male and female, on East Madison Street. The police stood-by while the male subject gathered belongings and left the residence.

Community: Disturbance/Traffic Crash 12/26 – Police responded to a disturbance in progress, on West Laurel Street. Upon arrival the disturbance was broken up, however there had been a minor traffic crash involving a parked vehicle. The disturbance was possibly over the traffic crash. The driver of the vehicle appeared to be intoxicated. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department was also on scene for assistance. A DUI enforcement unit from the sheriff’s department arrested the at-fault driver.

Marilyn Hoffman from the Floraville Community Grange 1918 presented a Christmas present to sponsor meals for one month for a home delivered meal senior. Agesmart, the company that distributes Department of Aging funding has notified us that they will only be able to reimburse us for 4 days of Home Delivered Meals per client beginning February 1, 2016. If you or your organization would like to help you can send a check for $90 for one month of meals. Hopefully there will be a budget in the State of Illinois soon and your tax dollars will once again come to us locally for these meals. Thank you!!!! Thank you!!!

Floraville Community Grange #1918 Sponsors Meals on Wheels

Lt Alan Hucke presents Monthly Police Report. Members of the Millstadt Police join Chief Ed Wilkerson at Millstadt Senior Center.

April 13 May 11 June 8

July 20 August 17 September 14

October 12 November 9 December 21

Police Report Continued Verbal Domestic Disturbance 12/25 – Police responded to a domestic disturbance on West Van Buren Street, between a male and his two adult sons. The father was intoxicated, and got into an argument with one of the sons about the father wanting his handgun. The son believed his father too intoxicated to safely handle the gun, and locked himself and the gun in his room. The father forced entry into the room, and the son took the firearm and went outside. There was no physical contact, and no threats were made. The situation was made safe, and there were no arrests. Disturbance 12/18 – Police took a report from an individual who had been in a verbal altercation with subjects at West End Tavern, on West Laurel Street. The complainant also stated he was pushed by another individual. No arrests were made. Domestic Disturbance 12/18 – Police handed a verbal domestic disturbance, on North Jefferson Avenue, between a female and her adult son. The son had already left the scene. There being no physical contact no further action was taken. 12/17 – Police handled a retail theft case at Circle K, involving a juvenile. The juvenile had stolen various items from the store. The store declined to prosecute, and the juvenile was turned over to his mother. Mark your Calendars! The Millstadt Police join us once a month on the 2nd Wednesday for lunch and live police report. They are available to answer any questions you may have. January 20 February 17 March 16


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 Sandy Sanders Executive Board Orville Mueller, President Charlie Todd Ronald Eckert 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.

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

Dates to Remember

January 1, New Year’s Day, Senior Center Closed. January 12, Free Chili Supper at Community Center. January 16, Fireman’s Dance, VFW. January 17, Meals On Wheels Foundation Benefit At Reifschneiders Grill & Grape, Freeburg, IL 4 To 9 pm. February 27, Senior Center BBQ , 11 am to ???

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

Birthdays January

1 Vera Diedrich 1 Betty Kreher 2 Bobby Wheat 4 Donald Feazel 5 Roger Martin 6 Joann Marlen 6 Kathryn Muskopf 7 Doris Schwartz 8 Taylor Braswell 8 Peter Caponi 10 Albert Downs 12 Wilma Walker 13 Frances Dickneite 15 Carlene Kempf 16 Walter Friedrich 16 Daniel Hulliung 16 Wilbert Stahl

18 Jean Colbert 18 Judy Hamilton 18 Sharlene Hatzl 18 Arlene Wickell 19 Ralph Buehler 19 Edward McCullough 20 Olive Gyon 22 Edward Bronson 22 Marie Westlake 23 Doris Adams 24 James Schwartz 25 Kathy Demond 28 Teresa Barbier 29 John McLaughlin 29 Margie McLaughlin 31 Columbia Delong


Santa Visits Millstadt Senior Center Santa and Mrs. Claus made their visit for brunch on Thursday, Christmas Eve. This year Santa brought his wife to help him. During the annual celebration to officially usher in Christmas visitors sang The Twelve Days of Christmas with each “day” being sung by a separate table. Bob Wheat lead his group with his alto “Five Golden Rings”, enjoyed a delicious brunch with Ahne’s pastries and visited with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bob Schaefer, president of the Knights of Columbus brought a special present for the Senior Center by way of a $1500 check from the proceeds of the Wing, Chili and Snoot Cook-Off held in September.

Jerry and Mary Alice Schmitz telling Santa and Mrs. Claus how good they have been this year.

David and Debbie Scharf volunteered at this year’s brunch for the first time, and assured Santa they would be back again next year to help. (Hope we see them sooner)

Santa and Mrs. Claus visiting with Village of Millstadt Trustee Al Lehr and his wife Christy

Santa and Mrs. Claus thanking Betty Stark for helping serve lunch and clean up at lunch every day at the Senior Center.

Judi Jacobs telling Santa and Mrs. Claus how much she enjoys being back in Millstadt and visiting her friends at the Millstadt Senior Center. Judi has contributed many articles to Senior Talk.

Millstadt Township Senior Services Executive Board (l-r) Al Lehr, Orville Mueller and Ronald (Fuzzy) Eckert visit with Center Director Patty Evansco, Santa and Mrs. Claus.


Millstadt Township Senior Services December Deaths These women were devoted supporters and volunteers of the Millstadt Township Senior Center and will be truly missed by everyone here. Donations in their memory are being accepted and will be used for causes most dear to these women’s hearts.

LaVerne Hauss LaVerne Hauss (1922 - 2015) LaVerne Haus LaVerne Lucille Hauss, 93, of Millstadt, Ill., born Oct. 11, 1922, in Millstadt, Ill., died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, at Atrium Independent Living in Belleville, Ill. LaVerne was the office manager at Mertz Motor Company, a member of Zion Evangelical Church and ABWA. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lydia, nee Baxmeyer, Mertz; and her husband, Albert Glenn Hauss, Jr., whom she married on April 2, 1959 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and died May

15, 2014.Surviving are her brother, William Valentine (Marian) Mertz of Millstadt, Ill.; her nephews, Don (Deborah) Mertz of Millstadt, Ill. and Larry (Maria) Mertz of Burr Ridge, Ill.; and many friends. LaVerne was a Meals on Wheels supporter.

Irma Katherine Hecke Irma Katherine Hecke, nee Bratzel, 94, of Millstadt, Ill., died Monday, December 14, 2015, at Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center, Waterloo, Ill. Irma was born Nov. 18, 1921, in Hebron, N.D., to the late George and Katherine, nee Schmalenberger, Bratzel. In August 1926, Irma moved to Millstadt with her family. She grew up working on a farm near Millstadt, and developed a strong work ethic planting, raising and harvesting food crops and tending to livestock. She learned the art of canning food

and grew to be an extremely talented quilter. Irma was preceded in death by her first husband, Elmer Boehm, whom she married in 1946, and who died in 1962, and her second husband, Walter Hecke, whom she married in 1965 and who died in 2006. She was also preceded in death by a son in infancy in 1949, and her adopted son, Dale William Boehm who died in 1990. In addition, Irma was preceded in death by two brothers, Valentine Tobias "Toby" Bratzel and Wendell Bratzel; and three sisters, Bertha Strauss, Roberta Bieber, and Paula Metzger .Surviving are her sister-in-law, Shirley Boehm of Millstadt, Ill.; her grandchildren, Julie Boehm Cruz, and Dale Boehm, Jr.; her great-grandchildren, Britney Vela, Dale Cruz, and Austin Boehm; nieces, nephews, and other relatives, as well as many cherished and special friends. Irma was instrumental in organizing the Quilting area at the Senior Center and a committed donor to the “New Bus Fund”. She would always tell people here that she didn’t know what she would do if she didn’t come here to see all her friends.

Dorothy Meyer Dorothy Meyer 95 of Millstadt, IL. Born November 5, 1920 in Millstadt, IL., passed away Friday, December 25, 2015 at Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL Dorothy always had smile on her face and probably could have won the “sparkling clean” house award in Millstadt. She enjoyed being in her yard. She was the aunt of Randy and Shelia Meyer of Millstadt. Dorothy was a supporter of the Meals on Wheels program.

Loretta Veronica Schmidt Loretta Veronica Schmidt, 100, of Millstadt, Ill., born Oct. 20, 1915, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Saturday, December 5, 2015, at the Columbia Care Center, Columbia, Ill. Loretta spent her married life on the family farm as a housewife and mother. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and the Perpetual Help Sodality. She was preceded in death by her husband, and the love of her life, Arthur Theodore Schmidt, whom she married on June 2, 1937, in East St. Louis, Ill., and who preceded her in death on May 21, 1970; a daughter, Mary Jane (Lee) Neff, her parents,

Ignatius and Agnes, nee Kurpias, Jablonski; and two brothers, Joseph and Walter Jablonski. Surviving are her daughter, Margaret "Margie" (Michael)Mills of Oakland, Calif.; her grandchildren, Devin (Jeanett Tatia) Young of San Diego, Calif., Meagan (Steve) Jankowski of Columbia S.C., Ashley Mills of Washington D.C., Bradley (Amanda) Neff of Austin, Texas, Lisa Williams of Acworth, Ga., Amy (Jack) Townsend of Rocky Face, Ga.; great-grandchildren, Bradley David Neff, Alex Townsend, Mary Leigh Townsend, Jason Williams, Ella Jankowski, and Mia Jankowsky; special niece, Joan Tyler; and nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Loretta was a supporter Meals on Wheels program

Estelle "Estelvis" Marie Wernle Estelle "Estelvis" Marie Wernle (formerly Wottowa) nee Kromat of Millstadt, Ill., passed peacefully on Dec. 30, 2015, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St Louis, Mo. Active throughout the Metro-East community pursuing her many passions and interests, Estelle was known for her ever present smile, easy laugh, and eagerness to volunteer. She was an active member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Belleville for 54 years. Over a 20 year period

she served on the St. Paul Church Council, Worship Board, Board of Christian Education, and Fine Arts Board. She was also a 52 year member of Order of the Eastern Star, Freeburg Chapter 542. Estelle was preceded in death by her second husband, Charles A. Wernle, and her parents, Emil Kromat and Elda, nee Stumpe, Kromat Mann. She is survived by her two sons, Kennard L. Wottowa of Phuket, Thailand and Mark A. Wottowa (Barbara K. Dixon) of Millstadt, and the "love of her life," her ever-present traveling companion - toy poodle "Bridgette." She is also survived by her younger siblings, sister Patricia A. Groth (Terry) and brother Emil W. Kromat (Cecilia) both of Freeburg, her grandchildren Matthew A. Wottowa of Millstadt and Amanda N. Wottowa of Waterloo, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by best friends Sandy Branson, and Janet L. Werner. Estelle brought much happiness to others and always had a good story to share at lunch. We will forever remember Estelle anytime we hear an Elvis song.

Mary Sloan Gibson Mary Sloan Gibson, 103, of Millstadt, Ill., born June 12, 1912, in Portland Point, N.Y., died Nov. 6, 2015, in Waterloo, Ill. Mary attended First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, Ill., and was a member of Millstadt Senior Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gibson Sr.; parents, Michael and Helene, nee Wolfe, Solomon; and brothers, Richard Solomon, Michael Sloan and Nick Gebera. She is

survived by her son, Robert (Marti) Gibson; grandchildren, Maria (Paul) Bailey, and Andra (Chris) Meinelt; great-grandchildren, Ian, Aedan, Bailey, and Massimo Meinelt; and brothers, Edward Gebera, and William (Marian) Gebera. Mary will be remembered for her sense of humor and was a loyal Congregate diner. Mary enjoyed riding on the bus and seeing the local scenes.

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