important july dates new chamber members for june

JULY, 2008, Editor: Dawn Mushill
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Thursday, June 10
St. Paul Lutheran School/Church
Thursday, July 17
Westview Lofts at The Collinsville Commons
Thank you to all of those who participated and attended the June
Business After Hours at the Troy/Maryville Area Chamber of
Commerce Office. The event was attended by over 140 people.
NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS FOR JUNE
The Fountains of Troy
Easter Seals Center for Autism
Assisted Living Residence
Certified Title & Escrow, Inc.
39 Dorothy Drive, Troy, IL.
(618) 667-1342
IMPORTANT JULY DATES
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Networking Luncheon at Pizza Man (noon)
4
Fireworks at Tri-Township Park
10
Chamber Board of Directors’ Meeting (noon)
10
Business After Hours/St. Paul Lutheran School/Church
11/12
Maryville Homecoming
17
Business After Hours at Westview Condos
18/19 St. Jacob Homecoming
25/26 Troy Lions Homecoming
WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Lisa Zabawa, First National Bank/Troy (President)
Pat Peverly, Anderson Hospital (Vice President)
Carol Porter, TheBANK of Edwardsville (Treasurer)
Norris Brase, Brase Construction (Secretary)
DIRECTORS
Joyce Virgin, City of Troy
Roger Alons, Troy VFW
Mike Yates, Truck Centers Inc.
Matt Williams, NuWay
Easter Seals Center for Autism
Certified Title & Escrow, Inc.
Contact: Amanda Marti
Contact: Teresa Bochantin
2720 N. Center St., Ste. 200 PO Box
367
408 W. Hwy 40 Suite 101
Maryville, IL 62062
618-667-2624
618-288-2218
Email: teresa@certifiedtitleinc.com
Email: amarti@mo.easterseals.com
Website: www.certifiedtitleinc.com
Troy, IL 62294
Website: www.mo.easterseals.com
Dennis Chandler, Pizza Man
Scott Wiesehan, Scott’s Custom Edging
Renee Robertson, Renee’s Gourmet Catering
Tim Greenfield, Tri-Township Park
Victoria Hart, Tri-Township Library
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
VISIT WWW.TROYCOC.COM FOR ALL OF
YOUR RESOURCE NEEDS
Linda Manley, Edward Jones Investments
AMBASSADORS
Evy Storm, Collinsville Building and Loan
Leigh Lewis, Triad School Disrict
Richard Jones, Washington Kettle Corn
Cathy Hart, H&R Block
Sandra Prince, Four Season Flowers and Gifts
Beth Sheldon, Moonlight Computing
Paul Fraker, Personal IT Services
Charlie Huelsmann, WAOX/WSMI
EX-OFFICIOS
Mayor Tom Caraker, Troy
Mayor Ray Muniz, St. Jacob
FRIENDS OF THE MARYVILLE LIBRARY FUNDRAISER
The "Friends of the Maryville Library" have collaborated with "My Books About Me!"
This fundraising event allows you to create a personalized child or adult book for many occasions. Please take a moment to visit www.mybooksaboutme.net to see these wonderful
books. If you wish to participate in this program, the Friends will receive a portion of the
proceeds from each book sold. When ordering your book, please remember to select "Friends
of the Maryville Library" from the "Organization Name" drop-down box on the ordering page
to guarantee that we receive a portion of each sale. Book samples are available at the library
for preview.
Current Business Hours:
Mayor Larry Gulledge, Maryville
CHAMBER STAFF
Dawn Mushill, Executive Director
Diana Stogsdill, Administrative Assistant
Summer Interns
Tuesday, & Thursday ….. 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday ….. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday ….. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday ….. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday ….. Closed
Added hours beginning July 1:
Troy/Maryville Area
Chamber of Commerce
647 E. US Highway 40
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-7750 Time and Temp
(618) 667-8769 (phone)
(888) 667-8769 (toll free)
(618) 667-8759 (fax)
www.troycoc.com dawn@troycoc.com
admasst@troycoc.com
Monday ….. 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
New Web Address Coming June 30!
Maryville Community Library is getting a new address and a new look on our web page.
Beginning June 30, 2008 our new web address will be www.maryvillelibrary.org. There will be a link
on our old web address to the new web address. Visit our new address to see our new look.
The Maryville Community Library is located at 8 Schiber Court off Vadalabene Rd.
Established in 2006 as a member of the Lewis and Clark Library System, the library offers a
schedule of programs including story hour, a teen book club, summer reading programs, and
adult programs on diverse topics from backyard bird watching to genealogy. More information
about these programs and other library services can be found at the library’s web site
www.maryvillelibrary.org or by calling 288-3801.
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FREE ART CAMP
BLOOD DRIVE SOON
American Red Cross Blood Drive hosted by
First National Bank - Maryville Banking
Center and Bobby's Frozen Custard on
Friday, July 11, 2008 from 2:00 PM - 6:00
PM. Held at First National Bank, 2623 N.
Center St., Maryville, IL. Donors must
bring a photo ID. All donors who attempt
to donate will receive a specially designed
t-shirt and Bobby's Custard and Homemade treats. Step Up to the Plate and
Donate! You can learn more at
www.americanredcrossblood.org or 1-800GIVE-LIFE.
HAVE A
PUT YOUR FLOAT IN A LOCAL HOMECOMING
WONDERFUL
Visit www.troycoc.com for more information
JULY!
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
We had a great June, with a very successful Business After Hours at the Chamber office. We were so impressed
by the number of people who participated and who attended the event. The following day was our Chamber Golf
Scramble. This event was one of two fundraisers the Chamber has and we made more money this year than last. The
next day we had the City Wide Garage sale. There were 125 addresses that participated.
This month starts off with a Networking Luncheon on Tuesday, July 1. This sort of “speed-dating style” networking
opportunity is a great way to have some lunch (at Pizza Man) and meet several new people in only an hour. On July 4,
the spectacular fireworks will begin at the Tri-Township Park at dusk. The City of Troy is generous each year in
bringing those fireworks for all to see.
Our first Business After Hours of the month will be held on Thursday, July 10, at St. Paul Lutheran School/Church. They have added an
additional building and hope that everyone will come out to see it. The second July Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, July 17, at
the Westview Condos (formerly Sonny and Char’s). This event is co-sponsored by the Troy/Maryville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Collinsville Chamber of Commerce.
The first homecoming of the month will be held on July 12/13 in Maryville. The next weekend will be the St. Jacob Homecoming and
the following weekend will be the Troy Lions Homecoming. For information on all of the homecoming events, visit www.troycoc.com. There you
will find forms and more.
We are enjoying the summer at the Chamber office with six interns, four from SWIC and two from SIU-E. We have been able to give
each of you a call to see how we may assist and also acquire additional e-mails. As always, if we can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate
to give us a call. Enjoy your July.
Dawn Mushill, Executive Director
Time & Temp 667.7750
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COLLINSVILLE AREA RECREATION DISTRICT HAS MUCH
CHAMBER MEMBERS: HELP US CELEBRATE THE GINDLER BARN RAISING!
Collinsville Area Recreation District (CARD) will celebrate the re-assembly of the historic Gindler Barn with a kick-off ceremony
scheduled for 8 a.m. on Monday, July 7 at the Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve, located at 631 Willoughby Lane in Collinsville, Illinois.
Professionals with Trillium Dell Timberworks from Knoxville, IL., and the Timber Framers Guide from Massachusetts will work with
volunteers from July 7-19 at Willoughby Heritage Farm to restore the 19th century Gindler Barn to working condition. Come out and help us
celebrate the Gindler Barn and those who are making the re-assembly possible. For more information, call 346-7529.
HEAD TO HIGHLAND, IL. FOR SOME PEANUT BUTTER AND “JAM”
Collinsville Area Recreation District’s (CARD) Leisure Time Luncheons allow participants to get together with old friends and make
new ones at an interesting location. On July 11, participants will head to Highland, Illinois for the Peanut Butter & Jam Festival. On that day,
luncheon goers will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Dr. in Collinsville, Illinois to board a passenger van that will
take them to Highland.
At the festival, visitors will enjoy live bluegrass music, various food vendors, and free popcorn, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! The van
will pick up participants to take them back to Collinsville at approximately 2:30 p.m. The Leisure Time Luncheon is for those 21 years and older.
Registration is $8 per person and is due by July 3. Participants must pay for their own food and beverages. Go for a jog and take a swim with
CARD
ANNUAL DASH AND SPLASH
Collinsville Area Recreation District (CARD) and Splash City Family Waterpark will hold its annual Dash & Splash 5K Run & Fun Walk
on Saturday, July 12, 2008. Dash & Splash is a fun opportunity to walk or run, and then cool off at Splash City!
The event begins at Splash City, 10 Gateway Dr. in Collinsville, Illinois, at 6 p.m. on July 12. Participants in the Dash & Splash will
travel on accurately measured and well marked flat, paved roads. Awards will be given to male and female participants who place first in the 5K
run for specific divisions based on age.
Registration for the Dash & Splash is $22 by July 1, and $27 after July 1 for all participants. Registration includes a T-shirt and
admission to the party at Splash City. The party includes free hamburgers, hot dogs, signature dishes from Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar &
Grill, live music and use of all the attractions at Splash City until the park closes at 10 p.m. Dash & Splash participants are welcome to bring
guests to the post-run/walk party. Guest prices are $10 for adults 17 years and over, and $7 for children three to 16. Children under 3 years
old are free. Swimming apparel is required to swim at Splash City.
Registration forms are available at the CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Dr. in Collinsville, Illinois, and are also available online at
www.collinsvillerec.com. Click on the Dash & Splash logo on the right side of the page.
CHILDREN ARE RUNNING AWAY TO JOIN THE CIRCUS AT CARD
Clowning around is totally accepted at the Circus Skills Camp through the Collinsville Area Recreation District (CARD)! Circus Skills
Camp with a “Splash!” is a five-day camp scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 14-18 at the CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Dr. in Collinsville,
Illinois. The camp is open to children in first through sixth grade.
In the morning, campers will learn how to juggle by themselves and with a partner, walk on stilts, develop clown skills like plate spinning and flower stick twirling, and much more! During the afternoon, campers will spend time playing at Splash City Family Waterpark, located
next to the CARD Activity Center.
But learning tricks is nothing without an audience! On the last day of camp, students will show off their new circus skills for their family and
friends during a special performance. All campers are to bring a sack lunch, swimsuit, towel and sunscreen daily. Registration for the Circus
Skills Camp is due by 5 p.m. on July 7. Registration is $175 for residents in the CARD boundaries and $195 for residents outside of the district. Call 346-7529 for more information on any of the above items.
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CHAMBER CONNECTION
ARE YOU A SWIC ALUMNI?
ASSOCIATION SEEKS TO REUNITE BELLEVILLE JUNIOR COLLEGE ALUMNI
Southwestern Illinois College is searching for its alumni, especially those who attended during the early years when it
was known as Belleville Junior College.
According to Development Project Coordinator Susan Schultz, who is heading up the Alumni Association, records of the
whereabouts of alumni from those earliest classes are hard to find, but the College would like to reestablish relationships with
them.
While many of the students attending BJC were from Belleville, there also were significant numbers from the surrounding communities, making it even harder to find them now. BJC was founded in 1946. Enrollments were small, only 169 in the first
semester, with a high concentration of returning World War II veterans. The college was located on the high school campus,
with temporary buildings constructed to house classrooms, the BJC lounge, which was arguably the most popular location for
students, and some administrative facilities. Many classes were held in the high school’s classrooms, and most of the College’s
teachers also taught in the high school. The small student body and confined premises produced close friendships, according to
some alumni I’ve talked with about the search project,” Schultz said.
Those conversations have led Schultz to believe that those who are still in the area would welcome an opportunity to
reunite with their classmates. If you are a SWIC Alum, particularly from those early days, Susan Schultz would like to know
where you are and how to contact you. She can be reached at 618-235-2700, ext 5546, or by e-mail at susan.schultz@swic.edu.
Submitted by Alan Kent, BJC Class of 1954.
CARD IS CALLING ALL SCRAPBOOKERS FOR MONTHLY
GATHERING
Learn new techniques, meet new people, and focus on your craft!
Ever feel like there’s just not enough time in the day to finish
that scrapbook? Collinsville Area Recreation District (CARD) has
a solution! The second Friday of each month is all about scrapbooking during Scrapbooking Crops at the CARD Activity Center,
10 Gateway Dr. in Collinsville, Illinois.
From 6-11 p.m., scrapbookers ages 13 and up enjoy
uninterrupted time to work on their scrapbook. A consultant
from Creative Memories, an international scrapbooking company,
is always on hand to answer questions and demonstrate new
techniques. Attendees also enjoy dinner, beverages, chocolate
and prizes!
New to scrapbooking? No problem! Participants can
purchase albums, papers and stickers that evening. A selection
of scrapbooking tools are also available for everyone to use.
Just for the summer, the rates for Scrapbooking Crops have
been reduced! The cost is $10 for residents in the CARD
boundaries and $12 for residents outside of the district.
Attendees can pay at the door.
The summer Scrapbooking Crops sessions are scheduled
for July 11 and Aug. 8, but space is limited. Call 618.346.7529 to
reserve a seat for one of the upcoming sessions.
FOR AN ARRAY OF RESOURCES VISIT www.troycoc.com
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Triad Community Unit School District #2
Triadunit2.org
Girls Freshman Basketball Coach
Girls JV Volleyball Coach
Elementary Music Teacher/Part-Time
Utility Worker
Special Education Teacher
Paraprofessional Substitute
Bus Driver
The Bank of Edwardsville
4thebank.com
Bank Services Consultant/O’Fallon Center
Financial Consultant
Lead Teller/In-Store Center
Lead Teller/Swansea Center
Retail Lender/Collinsville Center
Retail Operations Supervisor/Swansea
Center
Teller/Part-Time/Collinsville Center
Teller/Part-Time/Granite City Center/
Maryville Road
Teller/Part-Time/O’Fallon Center
Nu Way
Nuwayinc.com
Sales Opportunities
Rental Opportunities
Office Opportunities
Retail Opportunities
Warehouse Opportunities
Parts/Service Opportunities
Estimating/Drafting Opportunities
Information Systems Opportunities
Scott Credit Union
Scu.org
Financial Services Rep./Mascoutah
Branch Manager Trainee
Assistant Head Teller/SAFB
Full Time Saturday Teller/Fairview Heights
Financial Services Rep./Millstadt
Teller/Full Time/ Waterloo
Teller/Part-Time/Edwardsville/Collinsville/
Fairview Heights
Regions Bank
Regions.com
Belleville Part-Time 2nd shift proof Operator
Teller/Part-Time/Swansea
Teller/Part-Time/ Belleville (5)
Teller/Part-Time/Granite City
Teller/Part-Time/Glen Carbon
Teller/Part-Time/Wood River
Financial Services Specialist/PT/Glen Carbon
Teller/Part-Time/Edgemont
Branch Manager /Swansea
Teller/Part-Time/Collinsville
Taco Bell
Tacobell.com
Team Members
Management
Shift Managers
Southwestern Illinois College
Swic.edu/employment
Accounts receivable Representative
ATS Drivers
Computer Information Systems Instructors
Coordinator Assistant – Business Division
Coordinator/Instructor Industrial
Technology
Director of IT Security
Economics Instructors
Foreign Language Instructors
Library Assistant/SWGCC
Network Operations Center (NOC) Manager
Part-Time Accounting Instructor
Part-Time Film Instructors
Part-Time Instructors
Part-Time Instructors: math & Sciences
Division
Part-Time Instructors: Technical Education
Philosophy Instructors
Records Clerk – Evaluation
Anderson Hospital
Andersonhospital.org
ED Case Manager
ER Technician
Critical Care Technician (2)
C.N.A. (2nd Surgical Dept.)
Housekeeper
Med Technologist
Pharmacy Technician (2)
OR Scrub Technician (2)
OT (4)
PT (5)
PTA
C.O.T.A. (3)
House Supervisor (2)
Dir. Emergency Services
R.N. (17)
Safety/Security Manager
Gateway Center
Event Coordinator
Part-Time Facility Worker
Sales & Event Coordinator Intern
Challenge Unlimited
Dishwasher Lead
Van Driver
Hab-Tech
Job Coach
Accounting Manager
Systems Technician
Program Supervisor
Food Service Worker
Community Support Worker
Cook
Janitor
Bus Driver
Food Service Worker Lead
Qualified Mental Retardation Professional
Maintenance Technician
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PERSON SEEKING JOB
I am a former intern of the
Troy/Maryville Chamber of Commerce
who is seeking part-time/full-time employment. I have recently graduated
from Southwestern Illinois College with
an Associates Administrative Assistant
degree. I have 3 more classes to take
for a second Associates degree, Medical
Office Specialist. My G.P.A. at semester
is 3.56.
I am prepared to work in any office support position. I prefer to work in the St.
Louis Metro East area. I am proficient
in Microsoft Office, data entry, transcription, customer service, and phone
work. I know how to use Microsoft XP,
Microsoft Vista, and Microsoft Internet
Explorer. My typing speed is 43 w.p.m.
I am a member of The International
Honor Society and I am a volunteer at
Anderson Hospital in Maryville. You can
contact me at (618) 401-2707 or email
me at akbennett06@yahoo.com
BOBBY’S FROZEN CUSTARD
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
July:
5 REAL Featuring Selena (rock)
6 Clave Sol (Latin Jazz/Salsa)
12 Zydecco CrawDaddy’s (Cajun)
13 Cruzen (Variety)
19 Mirage (variety
20 MO Pleasure (variety)
26 Scott Kay and the Continentals (Rock A
Billy)
27 Mo Pleasure (variety)
For more job opportunities, be sure to visit
www.troycoc.com
CHAMBER CONNECTION
ENJOY THIS FANTASTIC GARAGE SALE
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE!
Effective July 1, 2008 the minimum wage rate in
Illinois will raise to $7.75/hr for all regular employees. Failure to make this timely adjustment
could result in fines and penalties, so be sure to
make the appropriate changes. There are some
exceptions to this rule, which can be found by
visiting http://www.state.il.us/agency/idol/.
For future reference the minimum wage will
increase by an additional 25 cents in each of the
following years to $8.00 on July 1, 2009; and $
8.25 on July 1, 2010.
If you would like to explore options to your
current office or industrial staffing, please feel
free to contact Express Employment Professionals in Glen Carbon at 288-8011.
GREAT SKATE WILL HAVE
4TH OF JULY CARNIVAL
The Great Skate of Troy, Illinois will
be having a 4th of July Carnival on Friday, July
4 prior to the fireworks, at 4:00 p.m. The Carnival will have a Trampoline Bungie along with
other inflatables and games. Great Skate will
have hot dogs, snowcones, popcorn, slushes,
pretzels, cotton candy and much more. This is
a great opportunity for families to come out
and enjoy some games along with watching the
fireworks.
Along with the carnival at the Great
Skate there will be fireworks next door at
Tri-Township Park in Troy, Illinois at dusk.
The fireworks are a part of the City of Troy’s
presentation of Art Under the Stars. For
more information on this carnival please call
CHECK OUT THE MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DISCOUNT CARDS
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VISIT THE MARYVILLE LIBRARY
UPCOMING PROGRAMS FOR MARYVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Summer Reading Program: Get In the Game… READ
Summer Reading runs every Saturday at 10:30 from June 21 through July 26 for ages 3 and up. Join us for fun books, games, and crafts.
Prizes awarded for each hour of reading throughout the program with a drawing for larger prizes when the program is over. Come Get In the
Game…READ!
Teens @ the Library
Cage of Stars by Jacquelyn Mitchard will be the book to read for our July teen meeting. If you would like to read this book, and
discuss it with us at our next meeting, stop by the Maryville Community Library to join and receive a free copy of the book. Nachos will be on
the menu for our next meeting, which will be Tuesday July 22 at 6:30. This meeting will include a 30 minute phone conference with the author,
Jacquelyn Mitchard, in which the teens may ask her questions about her book. Sign up by visiting the library, calling at 618-288-3801, or emailing at mve@lcls.org. Funding for this program was provided by an LSTA grant.
Growing & Choosing Daylilies
Maryville Community Library and the University of Illinois Extension are providing a tour of the Open Gate Garden in Drost Park on
Tuesday, July 1 at 6:30. Master Gardener Joe Knoll will provide a tour and information on growing and choosing daylilies. Space is limited so
RSVP at the library, 288-3801, to reserve your place.
CHAMBER GOLF SCRAMBLE A HUGE SUCCESS
It sure looked like rain, but except for some early sprinkles, the day turned out to
be beautiful for the Chamber Golf Scramble. Our thanks to those who took time out
of their day to come out and support the Chamber. Here is a list of the sponsors:
Event Sponsor
Pizza Man
Dinner Sponsor
Scott Credit Union
Corporate Sponsor
Anderson Hospital
Boeschans & Company Builders
First National Band of Staunton
Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Suburban Journal
TheBANK of Edwardsville
Beverage Cart Sponsor
Edward Jones/Neil Goodwin
Kurt’s CARSTAR
Sprint JMS/Glen Carbon
Wachovia/Justin McBride
Gold Sponsor
FCB Banks
Lunch Sponsor
State Representative Jay Hoffman
Goodie Bag Donations
Anderson Hospital
First Baptist Church/Maryville
Frames by 3
Hype Creative
Lewis Chiropractic
Safe-N-Secure/Terra Properties
Sprint JMS/Glen Carbon
State Farm/Jody White
TheBANK of Edwardsville
Wachovia Securities/Justin
McBride
Tee Sign Sponsors
Allen’s Drugs
Anderson Hospital
Boeschans & Company Builders
First National Bank of Staunton
Hickory Street Cabinets
Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Prescriptions Plus
Safe-N-Secure
Suburban Journal
TheBANK of Edwardsville
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CONTINUE TO
SUPPORT THE TROY/MARYVILLE AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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CHAMBER CONNECTION
GOLF SCRAMBLE 2008
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ENJOY THIS YEAR’S TROY LIONS CLUB HOMECOMING
TROY HAWTHORNE – TAKING CARE OF YOUR PET
At Troy Hawthorne, we take exceptional care of pets. As a part of the Hawthorne family we are proud of that tradition.
We also strive to provide compassionate care for our clients. In order to serve you better, we have changed our hours of
operation to include more time for Saturday appointments to suit your busy schedule.
Our hours are:
Monday 8-7
Tuesday 8-7
Wednesday closed
Thursday 8-7
Friday 8-noon
Saturday 8-2
Sunday closed
Troy Hawthorne, 1516 Alarth Drive, Troy, IL (618) 667-4900
Do not hesitate to call on Hawthorne Animal Hospital at our Glen Carbon
location for those hours we are unavailable; our medical records are accessible
there via a computerized network.
24 Hour Emergency ~ Hawthorne Animal Hospital, Glen Carbon, (618) 288-3971
Services we offer at Troy Hawthorne include:
Puppy and Kitten Wellness Programs ~ Immunizations
Laboratory evaluation ~ Radiologic evaluation
Anesthesia ~ Dentistry ~ Surgery ~ Hospitalization
Prescriptions ~ Emergency Service ~ Drop Off Service
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CHAMBER CONNECTION
BYE BYE BIRDIE
JOIN US AT THE TROY HOMECOMING
If you would like to place a float in the upcoming Troy Lions Club Homecoming, visit www.troycoc.com, where you will find the applications available. The parade is free and open to anyone. The Troy Lions Homecoming
will be held on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26, at the Tri-Township
Park. There will be food, refreshments, a carnival and so much more. See
you there.
Time & Temp 667.7750
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CONGRATULATIONS ANDERSON HOSPITAL
ANDERSON HOSPITAL NEWS
Anderson Hospital celebrated the groundbreaking of its new Collinsville ExpressCare facility on Friday, June 27th. Anderson
Hospital representatives including Administration, Board Members and Auxiliary members gathered with Korte Construction, Johnson
Properties, Collinsville City Council Members, and Collinsville Mayor John Miller, to commemorate the occasion with a photograph.
Anderson Hospital President, Keith Page, addressed the crowd saying that everyone present played a part in making this facility possible. The
Collinsville Mayor thanked Anderson Hospital for choosing Collinsville as its destination for the second ExpressCare site.
The facility will mirror its predecessor located in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Collinsville ExpressCare will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
seven days a week, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on holidays. Physicians and nurses will treat patients with cuts, colds, fevers, sprains and other common
problems that are not life threatening.
Patients of all ages will be able to use the services, which will also include on-site lab draws and x-rays. ExpressCare services will be
coordinated with the patient’s primary care physician, or if required, a specialist on staff at Anderson Hospital. ExpressCare will be conveniently located at 1103 W. Beltline Road between State Routes 157 and 159. Construction of the 5,500 square foot facility is underway with
the center planned to open in early 2009. The total project cost has been estimated at $2 million dollars.
ExpressCare will be staffed with a board certified physician as well as support staff. It will have the latest radiology equipment including the
ability to electronically send images to Anderson Hospital to be interpreted by Radiologists on staff. Radiology and a full-service lab will also
be offered separately for patients needing only those services.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL COMING SOON
Troy United Methodist Church will offer Vacation Bible
School, Power Lab - Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power,
for ages 3 years old – 6th grade. There will be two sessions
to choose from:
Evening Sessions:
Sun, July 20—Thurs, July 24, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Morning Sessions:
Mon, July 21—Fri, July 25, 9:00 am — noon
Contact Kim McGrath (667-6241, ext. 413 or
kim@troyumc.org) to register. You may also register online
at www.troyumc.org (click on the VBS link).
Troy United Methodist Church is located at 407 Edwardsville Road (Rte. 162)
WISHES TO SHARE LOW COST RADIO ADVERTISING
I am looking for businesses that would be interested in some low
cost radio advertising. Advertising space is available during “Living Young”
a weekly health and wellness show hosted by Dr. Jerry Kennedy. Living
Young is every Saturday from Noon-1 on WXOZ 1510AM. WXOZ is predominately a metro-east station but can be heard in and around the entire
St. Louis Metro. There are several ways for advertisers to benefit.
All the commercials are recorded professionally in studio and if
the advertiser does not have a script, assistance is available to help the
advertiser develop their own commercials. WXOZ is targeted toward the
40+ age group. Advertisers also will have their name and contact information added to a weekly email newsletter that goes out to let listeners know
what is going to be on the upcoming show. For more information, please
contact Dr. Jerry Kennedy at 618-558-5162 or by email at
drk@familyfirsthealthcenter.com
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CHAMBER CONNECTION
JOIN THE CIRCUS!
HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MEETS
$500,000 CHALLENGE GRANT TO BREAK
GROUND ON FIRST HOSPICE HOME IN
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Hospice of Southern Illinois announced today that
the community has contributed more than $500,000 to
meet a matching challenge grant. The addition of these
funds pushes the total amount raised to more than 70
percent of the $7 million goal, the milestone allowing construction to begin early this fall on the first Hospice Home
in Southern Illinois.
“Thanks to the generosity of the anonymous donor,
as well as the residents and businesses that stepped up to
meet the goal, this Hospice Home will become a reality,” said
Bill Barlow, Hospice of Southern Illinois board chairman. “As
the first hospice home in Southern Illinois and the first
home serving a large rural population, there is an immediate
need for this facility.”
“We appreciate the support of our community, and
even the smallest donations will make an impact,” said Sandy
Wagner, co-chair of the St. Clair County Hospice Home campaign. “This truly is our communities’ Hospice Home, a peaceful place for our neighbors, friends and family to spend
their last days in their time of need.”
“This beautiful home will provide all of our families
with the dignity and quality of life they deserve during the
last stages of life,” says Barlow.
Founded in 1981, Hospice of Southern Illinois is a
freestanding, community-based hospice established as a
non-profit corporation that serves more than 1,500 patients
and their families in 27, mostly rural counties in Southern
Illinois. Hospice care offers patients and families emotional
and spiritual support combined with expert medical care, all
tailored to the patients’ wish to remain pain-free and alert
for as long as possible in a home setting or medical facility.
APEX OFFERS PATIENTS THE HEALING
POWER OF WATER!
Apex Physical Therapy is proud to announce the additional
service of aquatic therapy at their Belleville, IL, clinic. Located at
144 Lincoln Place Court, Ste.1, Apex now offers full aquatic therapy
in their newly installed HydroWorx pool. State of the art features
of the pool include a variable speed underwater treadmill, resistance jets, underwater cameras and variable water temperatures.
Aquatic therapy is a low impact, yet high intensity workout. Therapy in water decreases weight bearing and joint stress. The accelerated rehabilitation benefits include improved strength, ROM,
flexibility and
symptom control. Back pain, joint replacement, musculoskeletal
injuries, arthritis, sports injuries, and post surgical patients commonly benefit from aquatic therapy. For more information about
aquatic therapy or other Apex services and locations call 618-2335163 or visit www.apexpt.us.
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Apex Physical Therapist Rob Blumberg (on right) treats patient, John Crutcher (left)
in Belleville’s newly installed HydroWorx aquatic rehabilitation pool.
TWM WELCOMES NEW EMPLOYEES
TWM WELCOMES NEW EMPLOYEES, CONGRATULATES NEWLY
LICENSED ENGINEERS
Justin Venvertloh
Local engineering and surveying firm Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. (TWM)
has hired two new structural engineering designers. David Holdener, Jr., of Columbia,
graduated from Missouri University of Science & Technology in May with a Master of
Science degree in Civil Engineering and a specialization in Structural Engineering. Before
pursuing his Master’s degree, Mr. Holdener spent two years in consulting. Amanda Wilson,
of West Frankfort, has graduated from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
She interned at TWM during the spring semester. Both employees will assist with the
structural design of buildings and bridges at the firm’s Waterloo branch office.
TWM congratulates employees Jeff Taylor, of Swansea, and Justin Venvertloh,
of Maryville, on passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering Exam to attain licensure
as Professional Engineers in the State of Illinois. Mr. Taylor is an engineer in TWM’s
Swansea Land Development department, while Mr. Venvertloh is a Land Development
engineer in the firm’s Edwardsville branch. With a growing work force of 90 employees
Jeff Taylor
and offices in Swansea, Waterloo, Edwardsville and Carbondale, Illinois and Creve Coeur,
Missouri, TWM is a full-service civil engineering firm, providing land surveying, civil and structural design, construction
engineering and planning services to both private and public sector clients.
David Holdener
Amanda Wilson
Troy Historical Society and Troy Genealogical Society
Open House Tour of historical beauties in Troy
Sunday, September 14 ~ 1:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.
Advance donation: $10; At the door: $12.00
Call 667-8140 or 667-6662
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STOP BY FIRST NATIONAL BANK
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
7/10
St. Paul Lutheran Church & School
(106 North Border)
Levo-Donohoo, LLC
Construction Concepts
7/17
Brase Enterprises
(1803 Ramada Blvd., Suite B201,
Collinsville)
Southern IL Railcar
8/7
Anderson Hospital
(6800 State Rt. 162, Maryville)
8/14
The Fountains of Troy
(39 Dorothy, Troy)
PRE-SCHOOL OPENINGS
1st Step Learning Center is a ministry of the
Troy United Methodist Church, serving pre-school
children and their families. The 2008-2009 school
year begins September 2, 2008. First Step has
classes for 2, 3, and 4 year olds during morning and
afternoon sessions. There are openings in the
classes. Troy United Methodist Church is located at
407 Edwardsville Road (Rte. 162) For more information, or to register, please contact Kim at 667-6241,
ext. 413, or kim@troyumc.org.
APEX PHYSICAL THERAPIST, KYLE STEIN ATTENDS CLASSES
Kyle Stein, Physical Therapist for Apex Physical Therapy, recently attended two classes to
continue his education. On April 26-27, 2008, Kyle attended “A Master Clinician’s Approach to Advanced Concepts in Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder” presented by North American Seminars
at the St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis. This course included lectures and lab sessions focusing on evidence based research regarding current concepts on examination, evaluation, diagnosis and
treatment of the shoulder. The second class sponsored by Motivations,“Sports Specific Evaluation
Treatment and Pathomechanics of the Shoulder,” was held May 3-4, 2008, at the Truman Medical Center at Lee’s Summit, MO. This course addressed ways to enhance an athlete’s performance and included the examination of the core/ hip/ pelvis.
Kyle brings this information back to Apex Physical Therapy in Highland, IL, where he treats
patients. For more information on Apex’s locations and services, call 618-651-0444 or visit www.apexpt.us.
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JOIN THE CMT YMCA TODAY
Try the Y with a summer sampler! You pay one rate for one fabulous summer of fun!
Adult ($170), Family ($250), Single Parent Family ($225), Senior Individual ($155), and Senior Couple ($225)
Receive all memberships’ benefits now through Aug 31, 2008. Contact CMT YMCA for more details: 346-5600 or ymcaswil.org
Exciting News!
The CMT YMCA is adding all new, top of the line cardiovascular, strength and free weights equipment.
You’re going to love the new stuff! The renovation process will take 7-10 days, starting June 13 th -20th. Only the fitness center will close;
the rest of the Y remains open. The new stuff: Life Fitness Treadmills, Life Fitness Elliptical Crosstrainers, Life Fitness Summit
Trainer, Nautilus Strength Equip, and Additional Free Weights. A new rubberized floor will be installed as well!
Flag Football League
Register now through August 29th; K-8th graders/Co-ed; Members of SWIL YMCA: $34.00/Non-members$51.00; 1st practice: Sept 8
1st game: Sept 27;
Parent’s Night Out
Parent’s, do you need a break? Drop the kids off at the YMCA for Parent’s Night Out!
Sat, June 14th 6-10p.m. at the CMT YMCA of SWIL; Swim, jump in the inflatable, play games, meet new friends and have lots of fun!!!
Cost: $5.00 for Members of SWIL YMCA, $8.00 for Non-members; Register by Friday, June 13, 2008
Family Time @ the CMT YMCA
Looking for a place to take the family and have fun together! Join us at the CMT YMCA for Family Fun time at the Y!
Sun, June 22nd 4-6p.m. at the CMT YMCA of SWIL; Cost: FREE: Members of SWIL YMCA, $5.00 for Non-members; Register by Friday,
June 20, 2008;
Day Camp
Is your child bored? Well, we have the place for them to have a great summer! Each week has a different theme; Retro, Spirit week,
Carnival, etc.; Ages 6-13yrs old; CMT YMCA Day Camp – located at the CMT YMCA of SWIL site
At YMCA Day Camps, children experience a variety of recreational, educational and creative activities that build healthy spirit, mind and
body while emphasizing the YMCA’ s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Weekly; 9a.m.-4p.m./Pre-Post care 6:30a.m.-9 & 4-6p.m.
Fees per week: Members of SWIL YMCA: $85, Nonmembers: $115, Add $20 per week for pre/post care
Basketball Camp June 16-20
Dribble, pass, shoot and score! Join us for five days of basketball!
Ages 6-13yrs old; CMT YMCA Day Camp – located at the CMT YMCA site
Weekly; 9a.m.-12noon (ages 6-9yrs). 1-4p.m. (ages 10-13yrs) Pre-Post care 6:30a.m.-9 & 4-6p.m.
Fees per week: Members of SWIL YMCA: $55, Nonmembers: $85, Add $20 per week for pre/post care
Soccer Camp
June 23-27
Soccer fundamentals and team based skill building! Dribble, pass and score!
Ages 6-13yrs old; CMT YMCA Day Camp – located at the CMT YMCA site
Weekly; 9a.m.-12noon (ages 6-9yrs). 1-4p.m. (ages 10-13yrs) Pre-Post care 6:30a.m.-9 & 4-6p.m.Fees per week: Members of SWIL YMCA: $55, Nonmembers: $85,
Add $20 per week for pre/post care
Cheerleading Camp July 21-25
We’ve got spirit, yes we do, we’ve got spirit, how ‘bout you?
Ages 5-12yrs old
CMT YMCA Day Camp – located at the CMT YMCA site
Weekly; 9a.m.-4p.m. Pre-Post care 6:30a.m.-9 & 4-6p.m.
Fees per week: Members of SWIL YMCA: $85, Nonmembers: $115, Add $20 per week for pre/post care
Contact CMT YMCA for more details: 346-5600 or ymcaswil.org
For more schedules, contact the CMT YMCA.
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MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AT WILD HAIR
WILD HAIR HAS ARRAY OF SERVICES
Nails, pedicures, facials and skin
care, bikini and body waxing.
We offer beauty packages with
our spa services along with
great hair care. To make an
appointment or for more
information, please call 6673951 ext. 10. We also have gift
certificates!
We are located at 203 E Highway 40 in Troy, 6673951.
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TAKE IN A MOVIE!
CMT YMCA Annual Auction
Sept 27, 2008
Doors open at 6p.m.
St. John Neumann School Gymnasium
Questions contact Andy Thornton, Executive Director 346-5600
TROY STORAGE SUMMER
STORAGE UNIT SPECIAL!
5’ x 10’ Storage starts @ $29.00 per
month
Pay 2 months/get one free
(Within a 90 day period this saves
anyone a months rent!)
15% off any size Budget moving
trucks until August
Come see Joe for a shed – Located
right behind McDonald's
Troy Storage
618-667-8876
troyilstorage.com
BLOOD DRIVE HELD AT ALLSTATE
WHO:
For Anyone in good health (17 years old – no upper age limit) you must weigh at least 110 lbs.
WHAT:
Blood Drive
WHERE:
Sponsored by Michael Farinella Allstate Insurance Agency, Located at 2416 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062, (618) 344-3600
WHEN:
August 27, 2008 from 3pm – 7 pm
WHY:
To give back to our community, blood shortages, community spirit, sense of duty, selfless act of kindness
Please mark your calendars for Wednesday August 27, 2008 from 3pm to 7pm to come out to Michael Farinella’s Allstate Agency and give the precious gift of life
by donating blood. Please help us help the CICBC (Central Illinois Community Blood Center) save lives!
Bonus… The First 50 donors receive a coupon for “ONE FREE SMALL CONE from BOBBY’S FROZEN CUSTARD” yummy!!!!!!!!
Also we will have 3-dozen cookies from Subway. Please call Michael or Dedra at (618) 344-3600 to set your appointment today, remember try to be one of the first
50 to get your free small cone from Bobby’s Frozen Custard.
Fun Facts:
•
4.5 million: the number of American lives saved each year by blood transfusions.
•
Someone needs blood every two seconds.
•
Three: the number of lives saved by one pint of donated blood.
•
If all blood donors gave 2 to 4 times a year, it would help prevent blood shortages.
•
Three gallons of blood is used ever minute in the United States
•
Children being treated for cancer, premature infants and children having heart surgery need blood and platelets from donors of all types.
•
Since a pint a pound, you lose a pound every time you donate blood.
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CHECK YOUR COMPUTER’S COOLING FAN
KETTLESON JOINS FIRST MID’S
TRUST & WEALTH MANAGEMENT
DIVISION
Josh Kettleson has joined the First Mid-Illinois Bank
& Trust Wealth Management Group as Financial Advisor and Business Development Officer. Kettleson is a
resident of Mattoon and has been
in the financial services industry
for the past five years as a financial advisor with Edward Jones.
Kettleson graduated
from Eastern Illinois University
and is currently in the MBA program at Millikin University. He has
completed the necessary licensing
requirements to assist the public
with a wide range of financial planning and investment
opportunities, including mutual funds, stocks, tax-free
bonds, annuities and most life insurance products.
Kettleson was a member of the U.S. Marine
Corps. During his service, he earned the Navy/Marine
Corps Achievement Medal and was honored for leadership and management excellence. Kettleson is currently a member of the Mattoon Kiwanis Club and of
the American Legion. He is also a member of St.
John's Lutheran Church in Mattoon. Kettleson is an
Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS),
and holds a Series 7, 63, and 66 license.
“We are delighted to have Josh join our
team of Trust and Wealth Management experts. With
his professional background, Josh has already demonstrated that he shares our goals of exemplary service
to clients. This addition is an important step in our
continuing commitment to increase value of the service that we provide to the customers of First Mid,"
stated Chuck LeFebvre, Executive Vice President of
the Trust and Wealth Management Group.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
BLOOD DRIVES
Tuesday, July 8
2:30 – 7:00
First Assembly of God
1105 Belt Line Road
Collinsville
Friday, July 11
2:00- 6:00
First National Bank
2110 N Center
Maryville
Wednesday, July 23
3:00 – 7:00
American Legion Post 365
Collinsville
First Mid provides comprehensive banking,
trust and wealth management and insurance services
through its operating subsidiaries, First Mid-Illinois
Bank & Trust, N.A., and The Checkley Agency, Inc. It
operates banking centers and ATMs in 20 communities
in Illinois. More information about First Mid is available at www.firstmid.com.
ENJOY THE FIREWORKS
AT THE
TRI-TOWNSHIP PARK
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ENJOY THE TROY LIONS HOMECOMING
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CONSIDER A FLOAT IN THE MARYVILLE PARADE
FIREMAN’S HOMECOMING CELEBRATION
July 11-12, 2008
Wanted: Float makers
Theme: “Games People Play”
The children’s parade includes floats made by kids “infant
to 7yrs.” Businesses and organizations are also allowed to participate in the float making, although they must include some children
and should also fit the theme.
The parade will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday and 6 p.m. on
Saturday. The route will be about a mile, circling around town, and
starting and ending at the Senior Citizen Center.
Application forms and rules for the floats are available
on the village Web site at www.vil.maryville.il.us or by calling Alice
Drobisch at 288-6517.
Time & Temp 667.7750
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PAID
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Troy, Illinois 62294
PRIVATE PARTY ROOM
FOR ALL OCCASIONS
2 Schiber Court
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