SPECIAL PARTNERS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Edmond Brown, Chairperson ELB Enterprises, Inc.
Platinum:
Memorial Regional Health Services, Inc.
Gold:
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Kevin Vick, Chairperson Elect Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Silver:
Illinois American Water Company
Bronze:
Ameren Belleville Boot Company Belleville News-Democrat Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Friends:
Associated Bank Auffenberg Belleville Busey Bank Commerce Bank Eckert’s Country Store and Farms Gonzalez Companies, LLC Grey Eagle Distributors Regions Bank Scott Credit Union Southwestern Illinois College TerraSourceGlobal
Alliance:
Abbott EMS Allsup, Inc Balke Brown Transwestern Bank of Belleville Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative BOS Metro East Banking Center Breakthru Beverage Group Cannon Utility Services, LLC. Casino Queen Chelar Tool and Die CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Cooling Concepts ELB Enterprises, Inc. Empire Comfort Systems FCB Bank First Bank FKG Oil Company Holland Construction Services Jack Schmitt Chevrolet Korte & Luitjohan Lewis Rice LLC Liberty Bank Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. McDonald’s - Burris Management, Inc. McKendree University National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows Nothing Bundt Cakes Print Master Sam’s Club SIHF Healthcare Siteman Cancer Treatment Center Southern Illinois Builders Association The Esquiline of Our Lady of the Snows Walmart Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing Center
Amy Richter, First Vice Chairperson Hospice of Southern Illinois Mary Lamie, Second Vice Chairperson Bi-State Development Mike McManus, Immediate Past Chairperson Memorial Regional Health Services, Inc.
Board of Directors
Lisa Adams, Adams Publications Jeff Bair, Grimm & Gorly Florist and POUR@322 Brett Baltz, Egyptian Workspace Partners Ryan Boike, Belleville School District #118 Mayor Mark Eckert, City of Belleville Jerril Jones, Center for Racial Harmony Dan Lovekamp, Auffenburg Dealer Group of Illinois Tracy McCollum, Standard Rule Promotions Brian Mentzer, Belleville Township High School Dist #201 Kayla Mitchell Paula Nixon, Ameren Illinois David Nosacka, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Jessica Orelt, Baldree Insurance Scott Schanuel, Holland Construction Services Ron Stephens, Bank of Belleville Ben Wanless, Commerce Bank
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Chairman Mark Kern, St. Clair County Christine Spargur, Scott Air Force Base
CHAMBER STAFF Wendy J. Pfeil, President/CEO wpfeil@bellevillechamber.org Peggy Schifferdecker, Membership/Event Manager pschifferdecker@bellevillechamber.org Diana Goebel, Marketing & Communications Manager marketing@bellevillechamber.org Alicia Slocomb, Main Street Manager bms@bellevillechamber.org Cathleen Lindauer, Director, Belleville Tourism clindauer@bellevillechamber.org
Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 216 East A Street, Belleville,IL 62220 Phone: (618) 233-2015 Fax: (618) 233-2077 www.bellevillechamber.org
AMBASSADORS Rebecca Boyer, Kaskaskia Engineering Group, LLC Justin Chapman, Busey Bank Lynne Clapp, Vertical Performance Terri Dambacher, CompuType IT Solutions Julie Fetters, Associated Bank Mary Jo Foerste, Community Member Cari Frick, Metro Lock and Security, Inc. Sharon Goff, Self-Employed Patty Gregory, Art on the Square Dean Hardt, City of Belleville Dennis F. Korte, Sr., Community Member Tracy McCollum, Standard Rule Promotions Dorothy Meyer, St. Clair County Al Orelt, Albert Orelt Allstate Agency Lisa Phillipson, Hospice of Southern Illinois Joy Prigge, Dieterich Bank Leslie Schmidt, Abbott EMS Loretta Stammer, Community Member Brandy Steely, Community Member Anne Thomure, Memorial Regional Health Services Jack Weck, Community Member Sheri Welch, Independent Insurance Agent Susan Wobbe, Community Member John Wunderlich, Community Member Sharon Zika, Scott Credit Union
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CHAMBER NEWS reasons to attend virtual networking events Ever since the pandemic started, the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce has had to cancel all in-person events through the end of 2020. Our mission is all about “Advancing Business. Supporting Community.” and the Chamber has continued to host normal monthly events including our Virtual Happy Hour (Business After Hours), Coffee Cup Connections, Lunch & Learn, and Young Professionals seminars online via Zoom. If you or someone you know isn’t into participating in online meetings, here are some reasons that could change your mind: 1. It’s free! Our normal month-to-month networking evenings including our Virtual Happy Hour (Business After Hours), Coffee Cup Connections, Young Professionals, & Lunch and Learn seminars) typically may have a cost associated with them for in-person events. Now you can access them all for free from the comfort of your home or office. 2. You have the opportunity to form meaningful connections. Virtual doesn’t mean isolated. The Chamber’s mission is to “Advance Business. Support Community.” and that happens most when our members connect, support, and inspire each other. Since we can’t get together in person this year, we are bringing you virtual networking opportunities. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with other members that they have known forever or meet new members that have recently joined or may not be able to make normal in-person meetings and now can virtually. 3. Your entire team can partake in the action. In-person meetings and conferences are important settings for learning and professional development, but we understand travel expenses add up and it can be tough to take more than a couple of team members out of the office. When the event is online, anyone on your team can tune in from wherever they are. 4. You’ll access content that you need to hear right now. Our team is tapped into the concerns and questions buzzing around town and we have the connections to help you hear from the experts and find out what you need to know. If you have not joined us virtually yet, we hope after reading this, we will see you soon! You can find a list of our upcoming events on page 7 and RSVP online at www.bellevillechamber.org. You can also contact the Chamber to see which event might best fit your goals and needs.
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CHAMBER NEWS chamber seeks new board of director candidates This year the nominating committee will be recommending several individuals to fill the board terms which are expiring on 12/31/2020. The next board term will run from 1/2021 – 12/2023. For more information or if you are interested in submitting your name or someone you know for nomination, please go to our website at www.bellevillechamber.org. All submissions will be kept confidential. Submissions must be received by Wednesday, November 6, 2020. Once all submissions are received the nominating committee will review these applications and make a recommendation to the Executive Board. The general membership will vote on the Slate of officers at our Annual Meeting on December 15, 2020.
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MEMBERSHIP UPDATES
Welcome
to the following businesses and organizations who joined the Chamber in August.
Nettie B’s Restaurant 8201 West Main St., Belleville
Thank you
For a complete list of our members, visit www.BellevilleChamber.org. For Membership Information, please contact Peggy at 618-233-2015 or PSchifferdecker@bellevillechamber.org
to the following members for renewing their membership with the Chamber in August.
Abbott EMS
Freeburg Printing & Publishing
Ace Hardware of Belleville
Helfrich Family Eye Care
Advance Vison Care
Invelop Now, LLC
Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Kaufhold & Associates
BNI America
Koerner Distributor Inc.
Bouse Self Storage
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
Boyer Fire Protection
Merrill Lynch - The Gray Group
Breakthru Beverage
Metro East Gastroenterology
Casino Queen
Meurer Brothers, Inc.
Classic Towing
Quality Testing & Engineering, Inc.
Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors - Davidson Group
Sandy’s Back Porch Garden Center, Inc.
Demetria’s Dancewear & Costumes, LLC
Sheri Welch, Independent Insurance Agent
Dutch Hollow Janitorial Supply, Inc.
Signal Hill District 181
Edward Jones - Charles Richards
Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc.
Erlinger Construction Co., Inc.
Watts Copy System
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Westfield Manor
Did you know the Chamber has a members-only event calendar? Submit your event online at www.BellevilleChamber.org and click “Calendar” to see the calendar and submit your event! All events will be featured in our Weekly Friday E-blast. Page 6
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EVENTS AND INFORMATION
October 2020
Upcoming Chamber Events
All events will be held via Zoom and more information can be found on the Chamber’s website. 10/1 10/8 10/9 10/9-11 10/10 10/12 10/13 10/20 10/21 10/22
Virtual Happy Hour Healthcare & CSA Committee Meeting Office Closed Remote Chili Cook-off Virtual Chili Chase 5k Office Closed Coffee Cup Connections Board of Directors Meeting Young Professionals Luncheon Lunch & Learn
More information and registration available online at www.bellevillechamber.org.
RSVP for events online at www.BellevilleChamber.org! Just click on the event you wish to attend and log-in. Need help? Email your RSVP to marketing@bellevillechamber.org or call 618-233-2015.
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MEMBER UPDATES City of Belleville Expands Curbside Library Services The City of Belleville’s Public Library is expanding its curbside pick-up services to now include print, copy, and faxing services, available at the Main Branch, 121 E. Washington St., starting Sept. 28. Services are available Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patrons interested in these services should call (618) 234-0441 to set up an appointment time. Documents that need printed, copied, or faxed may be emailed to Printing@Bellevillepubliclibrary.org. When arriving to the library for the appointment, please call the library to notify them of your arrival and a staff member will come out to assist you. Patrons are asked to wait in their vehicles. Cash is accepted if the patron can provide exact change, but pre-payment via credit card transaction of $5 or more is preferred. Faxing costs $1 per single-sided page, and printing and copying are $0.20 per single-sided page if in black and white, or $0.50 per page, if in color. If requesting service via email, include name, phone number, and indicate the type of service requested along with the attached documents. Please provide the fax number to where items should be faxed, if requesting that service. All payments are required in advance of receiving service. Documents will not be printed, copied, or faxed from a flash drive at this time. For questions, contact 618-234-0441 or visit www.belleville.net.
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MEMBER UPDATES IMPACT Strategies Completes Renovations of Covenant House’s Wellness Center IMPACT Strategies, a full-service general contracting company, has completed renovations to Covenant House’s Wellness Center in St. Louis. Designed by Oculus Inc., a full-service architecture and interior design firm, the remodeling of an existing area within the building created space for a waiting room, a new therapy group area, a large common area, an intake office, and two exam rooms for Covenant House Missouri, which is dedicated to serving homeless, runaway and at-risk youth between the ages of 16-24 in the city of St. Louis. “IMPACT Strategies and Oculus were amazing to work with,” said Jessica Erfling, CEO of Covenant House. “Oculus listened to us and captured what the needs of the space were so well. Impact Strategies made this the cleanest job site I have ever encountered. Together, they accomplished it all on time, under budget and with no disruption to our operations.” The project team engaged CI Select to select and source furniture and materials that would help to minimize furnishing costs. These areas were furnished with comfortable new seating, tables, storage for organization and therapy tools and desks for workspaces. Each space in the new Wellness Center was designed with the safety, comfort and care of Covenant House’s youth in mind. “Partnering with organizations like Covenant House and being able to provide the expertise they require to continue their services is a great honor for IMPACT Strategies,” said Nick Walker, AIA, vice president of project development & strategy. “IMPACT Strategies believes that we are better together and that building up our communities together provides success and growth for all.” Covenant House Missouri provides transformative solution to guide them from homelessness to hope through outreach, residential services, educational programs, job training and placement, medical services and mental health counseling. Covenant House Missouri’s goal is to help every youth find stable housing and move them towards an independent, sustainable future. The renovated Wellness Center will allow the organization to accommodate an increased need in services, which is up over 30% since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the community in March. “Our team listened to the mission of Covenant House and the vision they had for this space,” said Ali Summerford, NCIDQ, RID, LEED ID&C, EDAC, interior design director at Oculus Inc. “We worked together with them and IMPACT Strategies to create a calming space that is warm and welcoming. It has been a rewarding experience knowing that our work could help align the environment of Covenant House with the care that the youth they serve needs.” For more information about the new Wellness Center, visit covenanthousemo.org/wellness-center
SWIC TO HOST WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS OF FUTURE COLLEGE STUDENTS OCT. 6 If you are preparing to send your son or daughter to college in the near future, the Southwestern Illinois College workshop, Parent 101, can help you understand the ins and outs of the college process. This free in-person or online workshop will be held Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6-7 p.m. The event is open to the parents or families of future college students in eighth through twelfth grades. The informational presentation will include: - Timeline for preparing for college - The financial aid process - Earning college credit in high school - Transferring courses to four-year universities - Cost saving benefits of education and training at the community college To learn more and to register, visit: swic.edu/admissions-events. For more information, contact the SWIC Admissions at 618-235-2700, ext. 5675, or toll free at 866-942-SWIC (7942), ext. 5675.
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MEMBER UPDATES Announcing Pharmacy Residency Program’s 5th Year Hospice of Southern Illinois is pleased to introduce and welcome the full-time, on-staff, PGY-2 (post-graduate, year 2) Pharmacy Resident, Dr. Timothy Cruz, PharmD. Setting us apart from other hospice programs, we are announcing our 5th year with a PGY-2 Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacy Residency Program. In collaboration with the SIUE School of Pharmacy, we remain the only accredited PGY-2 Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacy Residency Program fully funded by a hospice, in the United States. Our patients, families, and entire organization directly benefits from this very unique program, which is 1 of 26 in the country and the only accredited one, fully funded by a hospice. Dr. Cruz is an integral member of our interdisciplinary team focusing on each patient’s goals of care. Our goal remains to deliver the highest quality end-of-life care to the patients and families we serve. He leads with our mission and core values of excellence, integrity, respect, diversity and dignity. Dr. Cruz shares our commitment to this program and quality of life for individuals with a life-limiting illness. “I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with such a kind and loving team at Hospice of Southern Illinois. This year will allow me to grow as a pain and palliative care pharmacist and care for patients to the best of my ability.” Dr. Ellen Middendorf, Medical Director for Hospice of Southern Illinois explains, “Our collaboration with Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville’s School of Pharmacy over the last five years has enabled us to develop a comprehensive, post-graduate training program that has proven to be immensely beneficial to Hospice of Southern Illinois’s patients, families and staff. The training experience has also provided the resident with a well-rounded educational opportunity that ensures their future successes.” The specialized support this program offers to Hospice of Southern Illinois’ patients includes streamlined symptom management to reduce side effects and medication interactions; ensures safe and effective medication use; and helps medication cost-management. Furthermore, our pharmacist adds another level of expertise to adhere to regulatory and compliance changes in the healthcare field. Together, we ensure the highest standard of care to those we serve. Additionally, we proudly offer one-on-one education to staff, patients and families, and healthcare professionals, which is invaluable. Chris Herndon, PharmD., SIUE professor and Residency Program Director added, “This unique training program prepares specialized clinical pharmacists, while enhancing the care of Hospice of Southern Illinois’ patients.” The Pandemic has shaped how clinicians offer support and compassion. However, it doesn’t change the philosophy of our care. A person’s quality-of-life matters now more than ever before because of the additional barriers people are experiencing. Hospice of Southern Illinois is leading the way by ensuring that a patient’s comfort, peace and dignity remain intact during the end-of-life journey. We will rise to the challenges that are ahead. And, we will continue to do what we do best, enhancing the quality of life for people touched by a life-limiting illness. This can be seen in the passion and commitment of our employees and volunteers in providing excellent hospice care through all of our services, including our PGY2 Program. For more information about Hospice of Southern Illinois, visit our website, www.hospice.org, or contact Lisa Phillipson, 618-235-1703 or lphillipson@hospice.org.
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MEMBER UPDATES Back-to-School Health Tips Back-to-school may be a bit different this year, but some things never change. Children need to create good sleep and nutrition habits whether headed back to the classroom or learning from home at the kitchen table. The HSHS Illinois hospitals of HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield; HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur; HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield; HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville; HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham; HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland are offering these tips to help your kids get a good night’s sleep and healthy nourishment. When attempting to start a healthy sleep schedule with your child, set his or her bedtime incrementally earlier, eventually settling on the times that work best for their schooling. Once sleep schedules have been established, stick to it. Consistency is key. Don’t encourage your kids to sleep in or go to bed late on the weekends. Other tips include limiting time with electronics such as video games, television, cell phones or tablets. These items stimulate the brain and are not conducive of good sleep. “Parents should be a role model,” said Dr. Brock Phillips, HSHS Medical Group pediatrician. “Set a good example for your children by creating your own sleep schedule and you may just see the benefits as well.” Another way parents can set a good example is through healthy eating habits. Get your kids involved, make a list of foods they like to eat and work together to make a food plan. Start with proteins and teach your children about the different options such as chicken, turkey, ham, string cheese, nuts, peanut butter and eggs. Pair those items with a few healthy sides such as cut up vegetables, whole or sliced fruit, yogurt or cottage cheese. Give them a treat with options like pretzels, trail mix with a few M & M’s, small bag of chips or pudding. Besides these tips, you can also try the rainbow packing idea. This works well with younger kids as you base lunches on colors. Very simply, you could choose the following routine: • Monday = Red foods, such as apples, radishes and dried cranberries • Tuesday = Orange foods, such as clementines, oranges and carrots • Wednesday = Yellow foods, such as bananas, yellow peppers, pears, string cheese and hard-boiled eggs • Thursday = Green foods, such as salad, broccoli with dip, avocado and guacamole • Friday = Blue/purple foods, such as purple grapes, plums and blueberries As we continue to live through an unprecedented pandemic don’t forget to prioritize your child’s health whether her or she is back in school or learning from home.
Fall Retreat Sponsored by the Shrine’s Victorious missionaries The Victorious Missionaries, a ministry at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows that offers spiritual support for those with disabilities/chronic illnesses, will sponsor a VIRTUAL Fall Retreat via Zoom on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The title of the retreat is “Cultivating a Spiritual Life in Turbulent Times.” Presenter Geri Boyer will teach how we can transform wounds into sacred experiences. She will guide us on how we can cultivate a deeper spiritual life through heart-centered awareness and experience the transformative power of God’s unconditional love. Geri Boyer is a seasoned retreat director, serving on the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate Kings House Retreat and Renewal Center’s preaching team for 18 years. She is also a Chopra Center certified meditation instructor, and shares her love for inner solitude and reflection by leading meditation retreats and monthly meditation gatherings in the Greater St. Louis region. She has a Master’s of Pastoral Studies degree from Loyola University in New Orleans, and completed the diaconal training program in the Diocese of Belleville with her husband Doug in 1997. When she’s not preaching retreats, meditating or working at her local parish, she manages a civil engineering and contracting company she founded in Belleville, IL. She is a professional engineer, and specializes in highway and bridge design and construction. The cost for the virtual retreat day is $25. You can register online at snows.org/retreat or call the Victorious Missionaries National Office at 618-394-6281.
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MEMBER UPDATES a letter from the alzheimer’s association greater missouri chapter My Valued Chamber Friends: This year has definitely been different from all prior years. Adjusting to the pandemic and Requirements of the varying governing entities, we have changed the look of our Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This year the Walk is EVERYWHERE! With that, there are many who are adjusting their events to times when family, friends, co-workers, students are together. The Belleville, Illinois Walk to End Alzheimer’s is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2020. You can register and be involved any time through December 30, 2020 because of our virtual programs. You can view the opening ceremony, visit vendors booths of our National Sponsors, and be a part of the flower ceremony! What color will you be this year? As we continue through the fall, please register your business and teams by December 30, 2020. Schedule time with family and friends, complete a fundraiser if you would like to, and just enjoy being outdoors while helping us Lead the Way to the First Survivor! Register at: Act.alz.org/swic_2020 Please contact me with any questions. I am also happy to provide you with our free programs and services, including our support groups. We are here for everyone 24/7. Thank you for your support!
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MEMBER UPDATES three outlook timesaving features Need some timesaving Outlook tips? Here are a few features that can help make you more efficient provided by Office Productivity Training. Delay Email Delivery Why try to remember to do something later, when you can take care of it now. Delay Delivery allows you to select a time in the future for the message to arrive in the other person’s inbox. 1. Create the email message. 2. Select the Options Tab from the Ribbon and choose Delay Delivery. 3. Select a Delivery Date and Time. 4. Click the close button to close the dialog box and finish completing the message. Send Email Content to a OneNote Notebook Never lose past meeting details again. With the click of a button, you can add meeting notes and email content to a OneNote notebook directly from Outlook. 1. Open an email or appointment. 2. Select the Send to OneNote button. 3. If necessary, sign into your Microsoft Account. 4. Select the Notebook and the section or page to place the email content. 5. Click Save to save changes. 6. To open the notebook, choose the Open in OneNote button. Reply with Meeting Sometimes an answer requires a face to face meeting. Outlook’s Reply with Meeting Feature allows you to do just that. You can schedule a in house meeting, or a virtual meeting through Microsoft Teams. 1. Select a message in your inbox. 2. Select the Meeting button, which appears in the Respond group on the Home tab. 3. Complete the meeting request information. 4. To make a virtual meeting, select the Teams Meeting button. The location field will state Microsoft Teams meeting and a hyperlink to join the meeting will appear in the meeting message. The receiver does not have to own Microsoft Teams to join the virtual meeting. 5. Click Send to schedule the meeting. To see more visual instructions and find more Office tips, visit OfficeProductivityTraining.com and visit their blog!
George Portz and the Roots of Bluegrass Cancelled at SWIC The George Portz and the Roots of Bluegrass concert originally scheduled for Friday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Southwestern Illinois College Belleville Campus has been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions. The concert is not being rescheduled at this time. For ticket refund information contact SWIC Student Life Director Amy Brockman at 618-222-5324 or email amy.brockman@swic.edu. For more information, call College Activities at 618-235-2700, ext. 5205.
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MEMBER UPDATES City of Belleville Promotes Firefighters, Bids Farewell to Deputy Chief and Names First Female Battalion Chief
The City of Belleville last night promoted three firefighters and honored outgoing Deputy Fire Chief Arthur “Bud” Jacobs for his nearly 30 years of service to the Belleville Fire Department. “After 26 ½ years of service, with six-and-a-half being deputy fire chief, I would like to thank Bud Jacobs for his dedication to the residents of the City of Belleville,” said Mayor Mark Eckert. “We’ll miss you and wish you well as you enjoy retirement.” In addition to Jacobs’ departure, Captain Stephanie Mills was promoted to battalion chief, Engineer Jeremy DeJournett was promoted to captain, and Firefighter Josh Owens was promoted to engineer.
“During my time as mayor, we have worked hard to always place the right person in the right role,” said Eckert. “We’ve come a long way in that and a long way in diversifying our employee base. So, I am certain these promotions are putting the right people in the right place City Council 9-8-20: Pictured from left are Fire Chief to do the best job possible for the City of Belleville and its residents.” Tom Pour, Battalion Chief Stephanie Mills, Engineer
Josh Owen and Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert.
Mills, who joined the Belleville Fire Department in 2000, said that for her, a career as a firefighter was something she wasn’t exposed to as a child because she grew up in a very small town in northern Michigan, where there was only a small volunteer fire department. In fact, Mills earned a degree in elementary education and taught middle school for eight years before becoming a firefighter was something that she realized she wanted to do. “I became very intrigued with the profession a bit later in life and changed my career path to one that was more enriching and rewarding for me,” explained Mills. For her, that meant a career that demanded teamwork and camaraderie while still helping people. “I have been extremely fortunate to have really good mentors who encourage training and learning,” she said. “I’ve had nothing but positive experiences while with the Belleville Fire Department and hope to continue to carry on that strong tradition of excellence in my new role.” Mills said that during her 20-year tenure with the department, she and her fellow firefighters have had more training and are more prepared than ever before to keep the city safe. “Our current chief has been a proponent of more training and certifications,” she said. “So, we are all more diversified in our knowledge base and prepared to handle most any issue that comes our way, including things like technical rescue and hazmat response.” Mills said that to be a successful firefighter, one must be a student of the profession and be willing to go to work and get the job done, no matter what that job is. “If you want to become a firefighter, be prepared to be challenged and have a little grit,” she said. “To me, this is the most rewarding career possible.”
Jacobs Retirement: Pictured from left are Fire Chief Tom Pour, Arthur “Bud” Jacobs and Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert.
Belleville’s first fire department was organized in 1841 as a volunteer department with two fire stations. By 1878, the city council authorized a pay schedule for its firefighters, and in 1918, Belleville’s firefighters unionized and became charter members of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF). Belleville Firefighters Local 53, as a charter member of the IAFF, is very active in the community and surrounding area. Because of its excellent fire department, the City of Belleville has been awarded a Class 2 ISO (Insurance Services Office, Inc.) rating, which is one of the lowest ratings awarded to the communities in Southern Illinois. This rating reflects the extensive training, aggressive building plan review, and building inspection programs conducted by personnel at the Belleville Fire Department. Only two percent of all fire departments in the United States receive a Class 2 ISO rating or better. To learn more about the City of Belleville, visit www.belleville.net.
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MEMBER UPDATES The Value of Vaccines With flu season approaching and efforts underway on the creation of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, now is the time to educate yourself on the importance of vaccinations. The HSHS Illinois hospitals of HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield; HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur; HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield; HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville; HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham; HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland want to remind everyone of the valuable role vaccinations play in keeping your family as safe as possible. “Now more than ever, it is important to get your flu vaccination this year,” said Dr. Alicia Altheimer, HSHS Medical Group family medicine physician. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a flu shot for everyone over six months old. By getting your flu vaccine, you can help prevent hospitals from having to help those suffering from severe effects of influenza at the same time that they are helping those hospitalized with COVID-19.” According to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), here are six things to know about vaccines: 1. Everyone needs vaccines throughout their lives to help protect against serious diseases. Every year, thousands of Americans get sick from diseases that could be prevented by vaccines, sometimes leading to hospitalization and even death. Immunization is the best protection against these diseases. The CDC and other medical experts update vaccine recommendations every year based on the latest research and science. To learn what vaccines you should have, visit cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules. 2. Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases can and do still happen in communities across the U.S. Vaccines have greatly reduced infectious diseases that once regularly harmed or killed many infants, children and adults. However, the germs that cause vaccine-preventable disease still exist and can be spread to people who are not protected by vaccines. For example, the CDC reports that even though measles was declared to be eliminated from the U.S. in 2000, it is still common in other countries and as such, unvaccinated travelers have contracted measles abroad and spread the disease to others in the U.S. upon return, leading to a number of outbreaks in recent years. It is important to remember that vaccinations not only protect the person who gets the vaccine, but also helps to keep diseases from spreading to others, like family members, neighbors, classmates and other members of your communities. 3. The CDC and FDA take many steps to make sure vaccines are very safe. People sometimes express concern about the safety of vaccines. Before a vaccine is approved for use in the U.S., it goes through careful testing to make sure it is safe and effective. Highly trained scientists and doctors at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) evaluate the results of these studies. The sites where vaccines are made are also inspected by the FDA to ensure they follow strict guidelines. Once a vaccine is licensed, the FDA and CDC continue to monitor its use and make sure there are no safety concerns. Vaccines can cause mild side effects, like any medication, but typically go away within a few days. Severe, longlasting side effects from vaccines are rare. 4. Vaccines give you the power to protect your children from getting sick. Immunization has had an enormous impact on improving the health of children in the United States. The CDC shares that vaccination is one of the best ways parents can protect infants, children and teens from 16 potentially harmful diseases. Vaccinepreventable diseases can be very serious, may require hospitalization or even be deadly — especially in infants and young children. To see if your child is up-to-date, visit cdc.gov/vaccines/parents and talk to your doctor. 5. You can make sure your baby is born with protection by getting vaccinated when you are pregnant. Pregnant mothers share everything with their baby. That means when the you get vaccinated during pregnancy you are passing some protection on to your baby in the first few months of life when they are too young to build immunity on their own. The CDC recommends you get whooping cough and flu vaccines during each pregnancy to help protect yourself and your developing baby. For more information visit cdc.gov/vaccines/pregnancy and talk to your doctor at your next appointment. 6. Vaccines aren’t just for children. They can help adults stay healthy too – especially if they have health conditions. Even if you got all your vaccines as a child, the protection from some vaccines can wear off over time. You may also be at risk for other diseases due to your age, job, lifestyle, travel or health conditions. Adults with chronic conditions like asthma/COPD, heart disease, and diabetes are more likely to get complications from certain diseases. Vaccination is an important part of staying healthy your whole life. Adults can also take a vaccine quiz to see what vaccines are recommended at https://www2.cdc.gov/nip/ adultimmsched, then discuss the results with your health care provider. For more information on vaccinations, visit cdc.gov/vaccines.
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MEMBER UPDATES IMPACT Strategies Has Relocated their St. Louis Office IMPACT Strategies, a regional construction company that provides PreConstruction Management, Construction Management, and Design-Build services, has relocated their Missouri office to 300 Hunter Avenue off I-170. “Continued growth in the St. Louis Metropolitan area and beyond has prompted the move of our Missouri office. We wanted to be more centrally located to better serve our clients.” adds Nick Walker, AIA, Vice President, Project Development & Strategy. Some of IMPACT’s current projects in the St. Louis area include Altair at the Heights luxury apartments, Fenton Logistics Park Building VII, the POWERplex, and Plumbers and Pipefitters New Training Center. IMPACT Strategies has expertise in a variety of markets including multifamily, mixed use, distribution centers, manufacturing, and health care facilities. Over 70% of their clients are repeat customers, IMPACT Strategies’ client satisfaction rate speaks for itself. “We provide construction services from project inception through completion and manage projects as if they were our own investment. This allows us create Team collaboration and be our Client’s Trusted Advisor, delivering confidence in cost, schedule, and quality.” says Walker. IMPACT Strategies provides client-focused construction management, design/build, and general contracting services. The firm offers a full continuum of innovative design/build service capabilities including proven construction management processes and site development. IMPACT Strategies serves a regional and national client base in the Healthcare, Senior Living, Multifamily, Office, Retail, and Warehouse/Distribution markets. To learn more visit BuildwithIMPACT.com or call 618-394-8400 or 314-646-8400.
Get a jump on filing 2021-22 FAFSA Oct. 1 using 2019 taxes If you want to maximize the amount of student financial assistance for which you are eligible, then set your calendar for Oct. 1. That’s the day you can begin to file your 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Early FAFSA completion allows for additional funding opportunities such as the Illinois MAP Grant, which has limited funding. “The application is a student’s first step in receiving financial assistance for college educational costs,” notes Financial Aid Director Jessica Evans. “Beginning Oct. 1, students currently attending or planning to attend Southwestern Illinois College can file their 2021-2022 academic year FAFSA using 2019 tax information. By filing in October, students can be considered for programs, like Illinois MAP grants, which have limited funding.” Early FAFSA also allows students and families to have a better understanding of the aid they’ll have available to go to school, enabling them to make a more informed decision about their school choices and plan for a student’s or family’s contribution to the educational costs. To file online, visit www.fafsa.gov. For more information or questions about early filing, call financial Aid at 866-942-SWIC (7942): Belleville, ext. 5558; or email fin_aid@swic.edu.
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MEMBER UPDATES St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients HSHS St. Elizabeth’s has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2020. St. Elizabeth’s is one of only 140 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes St. Elizabeth’s and Prairie Heart Institute of Illinois’ commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that they have reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations. A heart attack can happen at any time, in any place and to anyone – even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Center for Disease Control estimates that almost 700,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. “Acting fast when chest pain occurs is the critical first step to receiving the timely, life-saving care we can provide. No one should delay care when time is heart muscle,” says Bonnie Schnieder, MS RT, director of cardiovascular services at St. Elizabeth’s. “This recognition highlights our highly-skilled, compassionate providers who consistently treat heart attack patients according to the most current, science-based guidelines national standards.” To receive the Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital has demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain - MI Registry for two consecutive years (2018 and 2019) and performed at the highest level for specific performance measures. Full participation in the registry engages hospitals in a robust quality improvement process using data to drive improvements in adherence to guideline recommendations and overall quality of care provided to heart attack patients. A heart attack occurs when a blood clot in a coronary artery partially or completely blocks blood flow to the heart muscle. Treatment guidelines include administering aspirin upon arrival and discharge, timely restoration of blood flow to the blocked artery, smoking cessation counseling and cardiac rehabilitation, among others. Signs and symptoms of a heart attack include: • Pressure, burning, squeezing in the center of the chest • Discomfort in one or both arms, shoulders, neck, jaw, stomach or back • Shortness of breath • Fatigue • Cold sweat • Nausea or vomiting • Weakness • Light headedness Schnieder reminds the public to always dial 9-1-1 if you think you are having a heart attack. “By dialing 911, you can begin to receive diagnosis and treatment while traveling to the hospital and our partnering EMS teams can ensure we are informed of your specific condition and ready for your arrival.” “As a Platinum Performance Award recipient, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital has established itself as a leader in setting the national standard for improving quality of care in patients with acute myocardial infarction,” said Michael C. Kontos, MD, FACC, chair of the NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Steering Subcommittee, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. “By meeting the award requirements set forth in the registry, St. Elizabeth’s has demonstrated a commitment to providing reliable, comprehensive treatment for heart attack patients based on current clinical guideline recommendations.”
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MEMBER UPDATES How to Help Children Cope with Stress, Anxiety: advice for parents and caregivers
As the United States enters the sixth month of the COVID-19 pandemic, children are facing additional stress related to back-to-school, fall sports, or lack thereof, and many new routines. Managing the stress and anxiety of so much change looks different for each child within each family.
The HSHS Illinois hospitals including HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield; HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur; HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield; HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville; HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham; HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland want to offer advice for parents and caregivers in navigating stress and anxiety in children. Dr. Guy Venuti, HSHS Medical Group pediatrician, emphasizes the importance of making sure children are appropriately handling stress. “Kids may not be capable of expressing their feelings or knowing the right words to describe how they’re feeling, so it’s really important to get to their level and ask questions they will know how to answer,” he says. Examples of those questions include, “Tell me what was good and what was bad about your day today,” and “What kinds of things are you worried about right now?” The American Psychological Association (APA) offers the following tips to recognize if children may be experiencing stress or anxiety: • Withdrawal from things the child usually enjoys • Trouble falling or staying asleep • Unexpected abdominal pain or headaches • Extreme mood swings • Development of a nervous habit, such as nail-biting Parents can actively help kids and adolescents manage stress by: Being available • Start the conversation to let kids know you care about what’s happening in their lives. • Notice times when kids are most likely to talk – for example, in the car or before bed. Listening actively • Stop what you’re doing and listen carefully when a child begins to open up about their feelings or thoughts. • Let kids complete their point before you respond. • Listen to their point of view even if it’s difficult to hear. Responding thoughtfully • Resist arguing about who is right. Instead say “I know you disagree with me, but this is what I think.” • Express your opinion without minimizing theirs – acknowledge that it’s healthy to disagree sometimes. • Focus on kids’ feelings rather than your own during conversation. • Soften strong reactions, as kids will tune you out if you appear angry, defensive or judgmental. • Word swap. • Say ‘and’ instead of ‘but’ • Say ‘could’ instead of ‘should’ • Say ‘aren’t going to’ instead of ‘can’t’ • Say ‘sometimes’ instead of ‘never’ or ‘always’ Consider • Model the behavior you want children to follow in how they manage anger, solve problems and work through difficult feelings. Kids learn by watching their parents. • Don’t feel you have to step in each time kids make what you may consider a bad decision, unless the consequences may be dangerous. Kids learn from making their own choices. • Pay attention to how children play, the words they use or the activities they engage in. Young children may express their feelings of stress during play time when they feel free to be themselves. • It is important to explain difficult topics in sentences and even individual words kids will understand. For little kids it might mean saying simple things like, “We love you and we are here to keep you safe.” For adolescents, it’s important to be honest and up front about difficult topics and then give them a little space to process the information and ask questions when they’re ready. Call your child’s or adolescent’s health care provider if stress begins to interfere with his or her daily activities for several days in a row. Find additional helpful information about kids and stress by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Page 22 Helping Children Cope webpage at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/for-parents.html. January 2016
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LEARNING FROM HOME, NO PROBLEM! L.I.F.E Learning Saturdays The East Belleville YMCA will be offering programming and activities for students who will be homeschooled or participating in remote learning this school year. Now that kids will not have the outlet of physical activity at school, this program will be an opportunity for them to come to the Y and be active after a week of virtual learning. This will be Saturday mornings from 9am to 11:45am. They will have the option to sign up for PE, swimming, tech time, or L.I.F.E. (Learning Incredible skills For Everything). Class sizes will be 1 leader for 10 students.
East Belleville YMCA Saturdays from 9am-11:45am September 5-October 3 Ages 5 (attending Kindergarten) to 12 Monthly Rate (for 5 weeks) – 1 Class: $20 members/$45 nonmembers 2 Classes: $30 members/$55 nonmembers 3 Classes: $45 members/$70 nonmembers
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PE 5-7 year olds 8-10 year olds 11-12 year olds
Daily Drop-In Rate (for 1 week) – 1 Class: $5 members/$10 nonmembers 2 Classes: $7 members/$12 nonmember 3 Classes: $10 members/$15 nonmembers
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SWIM 8-10 year olds 11-12 year olds 5-7 year olds
*For more information, please contact, Lynsey Wehrenberg at lynsey.wehrenberg@gwrymca.org or 618.236.9983
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