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Schlachtfest 09’
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St James Catholic Church Hosts Annual Harvest Time Event
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October 3, 2009
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The St James Catholic Church of Millstadt held their annual ‘Schlachtfest’ Saturday, October 3rd. Although the weather was cool people came out to enjoy the harvest time event. The afternoon and evening were filled with food, games, and raffles. There was something for everyone regardless of how young or old you may be. Perhaps the best part of the event was the socializing and fellowship among parishioners and their guests.
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20 Years of Reinhardt’s
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Local Restaurant & Bar Celebrates Two Decades of Serving Their Customers
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October 3, 2009
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It was a party at Reinhardt’s Restaurant & Bar Saturday, October 3rd as they celebrated 20 years of business at their 201 W Madison St location. The crowd was casual and the mood festive as they gathered for a day of food, fun and music.
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October Pre-School Reading Program
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Millstadt Library Kicks-off their Reading Program
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October 7, 2009
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It was a joy filled morning for some 55 pre-school children at the Millstadt Library. The library kicked-off their October Pre-School Reading Program that appeared to be a huge success.
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Sister Marilyn Mueth, OSU
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Wearing Many Hats to Serve the Lord
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October 8, 2009
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When Ursuline Sister Marilyn Mueth came to teach second grade at St. James Catholic School in Millstadt, Ill., Sister Dorothy Helbling, then the superior of the Ursuline Sisters of Belleville, Ill., told her she only intended her to stay three years.
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Millstadt Optimist Club BBQ-Chili Cook-Off
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9th Annual Cook-off a Huge Success
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October 11, 2009
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The 9th annual BBQ/Chili Cook-off sponsored by the Millstadt Optimist Club was a huge success with an estimated of 3500 to 4000 in attendance. There seemed to be just as many people in Liederkranz Park for this cook-off as there was for the homecoming. And why not? There was some great food to be had and the weather was absolutely perfect for this time of the year.
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Concordia UCC Annual Dinner Auction
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5th Annual Dinner Auction hosted at Quail Club
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October 17, 2009
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The Concordia United Church of Christ held their fifth annual Dinner Auction on Saturday, October 17th at the Quail Club on Concordia Church Road. The event was well attended as people from the surrounding area gathered for an evening of food, fun and fellowship. This year’s theme was the “Nifty Fifties” and the decorations and music reflected it.
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Millstadt Casey’s holds Customer Appreciation Day
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Customers receive special treatment
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October 17, 2009
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On Friday, October 16, 2009 the Millstadt Casey’s General Store held a customer appreciation day. They gave away various prizes as appreciation to their customers. My good friend Jill Devine of 93.7 The Bull was broadcasting live onsite.
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Library Ends October Reading Program until next October
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Many Enjoy Discovering what is behind the pages of books
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October 28, 2009
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The library ended it’s October Pre-School Reading Program. This morning for some 30 pre-school children at the Millstadt Library enjoyed being read to them from different books and then went trick-or-treating next door to the Village office.
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Fall Colors Embrace Millstadt
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The fall colors are absolutely breathtaking
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October 31, 2009
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The fall colors seen in the Village of Millstadt
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#1
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MCS Ranks #1 in Academics
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The Millstadt Consolidated School takes top honors in Area Academics
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November 3, 2009
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The fall colors seen in the Village of Millstadt
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23rd Annual FR. Freund Dinner Auction Held
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Patrons Enjoy ‘Tailgate’ Atmosphere!
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November 9, 2009
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Members and friends of St James Parish in Millstadt gathered Saturday evening for the 23rd Annual Fr. Freund Dinner Auction in the St James Parish Center. ‘College Tailgate’ was the theme for this year’s event and the decorations reflected the football season. Many of those attending donned their favorite college or professional football team jerseys at the event.
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Millstadt Primary Center Host Veteran’s Assembly
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School Honors the Veterans with a Special Assembly
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November 10, 2009
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The Millstadt Primary Center hosted an assembly on Tuesday, November 10th in honor of the Veteran’s who served this country. The Millstadt VFW Post 7980 presented the colors as well as being introduced, stated the war that they served in. Principal Kevin Juhas directed the assembly to all the students and staff. He explained to the kids about the various military emblems that represent the different branches of the service, and showed the different flags of the U.S.
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Wurstmarkt at Zion Evangelical
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Zion holds annual Wurstmarkt
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November 14, 2009
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The Millstadt Zion Evangelical Church held their annual Wusrtmarkt with some great food that many enjoyed.
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St. James Community Project
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St. James School reaches out to the Community
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November 13, 2009
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The Millstadt Zion Evangelical Church held their annual Wusrtmarkt with some great food that many enjoyed.
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Millstadt Police Hold Self-Defense Class
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36 Local Girls & Women Attend the Free Seminar
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November 17, 2009
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While many men were home watching Monday Night Football, a group of local women were learning self-defense techniques that could one day save their life. The Millstadt Village Police Department sponsored the event held in the multi-purpose room at Millstadt Consolidated School. While the police were hoping for at least 5-10 ladies, 36 turned out ranging in age from girls in their early teens to senior citizens.
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Millstadt IGA
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’Hometown Proud’
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December 3, 2009
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The IGA stores slogan ‘Hometown Proud’ is more than just a saying to Millstadt IGA owner Thomas Norrenberns (aka TJ). It’s a philosophy and a way of doing business that TJ tries to incorporate into his stores. The stores location at 625 East Washington in Millstadt, was the former location of the Millstadt Supermart. Opening in January of 2007 they will be celebrating three years of doing business at that location in 2010.
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Shoeman Walks Through Town
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Inspiranza Design Host the ‘Shoeman’
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December 4, 2009
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Every once in a while a story comes along that just has to be told, and this is one of those stories. I was invited by the founders and staff of Inspiranza Designs here in Millstadt to meet a rather interesting man, with an unusual ministry of collecting shoes. My curiosity was aroused, so I accepted the invitation, and I am so glad I did.
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