may 2015

ANNUITANTS ASSOCIATION

Past President’s Message by Gene Humke In Search of the Golden Calf So here we go again! Another elected member of government, June 11 • 1:30 p.m. under questionable circumstances, has left office. U.S. Representative ICCAA Annual Meeting Aaron Schock resigned his seat in Congress on March 17, 2015 with the effective date of March 31, 2015. He represented much of the area East Peoria Campus, 212CD where Illinois Central College is located, the 18th Congressional —— • —— District. He was under investigation by the Office of Congressional June 17 • 8:30 a.m. Ethics. Even members of his staff are being investigated by the District Court for the Central District of Illinois. The question is Men’s Warm Oatmeal Club this: How has tax payer money been used by Congressman Schock and and Marching Society his staff? If convicted Aaron Schock and/or members of his staff could Childer’s Eatery • Peoria be sent to prison. University Street But would this be anything new in Illinois? According to Dick Simp- —— • —— son, professor of political science at the University of Illinois at and a former Chicago aldermen, 1,913 public officials in Illinois were To be announced convicted on federal charges between 1976 and 2012. (Journal Star, Newsletter Deadline March 20, 2015, page A 7). Is it surprising that the Illinois General Assembly failed to fund employee pensions properly during the last 40 years of so? Of course, not one member of the General Assembly has been indicted during this time for this offense! Will Aaron Schock available join these ranks of Illinois office holders who have ethically stumbled: president Governors , , Dan Walker, (there are Gene Humke past president others) Congressmen , Jr., Mel Reynolds, etc. etc. etc. Let us not forget the city employee of Marilyn Walter secretary sleepy Dixon, Illinois who stole millions. Louise Heimann The big question for me and I think should be for you too is this treasurer one: How do these people get elected in the first place?People in Bob Wegner Illinois worry about Illinois being business friendly. I think they newsletter editor should be just as concerned that Illinois politicans are ethically Gene Humke correct. Do you remember the Illinois Secretary of State from Vienna, SUAA & SUAA Action representative Illinois? He was the one who had shoe boxes of money in his apartment in Hotel Leland in Springfield that were found after his death. That was years ago, but politics in Illinois does not seem to change much. Is it Your contributions are essential not possible that having ethical government officials could give Illinois for both an informative and entertaining a reputation of being business friendly? It seems to me that too many newsletter. Anyone who would like to contribute to the ICCAA newsletter may voters do not really care. What they do care about is their bank account submit copy directly to the editor, and their social position. Bob Wegner, at [email protected]. Continued on page 3 Insurance Committee Meeting Minutes submitted by Rich Karnopp, taken by Angie McElyea

march 2, 2015

Members Present: Health Plan Costs has the most attractive savings Tim Anderson Tim reported that the health at 19.59%. Cottingham and Ed Babcock Butler use Truveris to facilitate Marti Bloodsaw (chair) plan costs for FY15 were up Maxine Cordell-Brunton .3% through 1/31/15. the PBM RFP. They will invite Pat Garman up to eight companies to bid Richard Karnopp Plan Design and will review each contract Deb Pence Brad Feldott presented a in depth. If the College does Sherry Sauder change PBMs, the new compa- Shirley Sollenberger PowerPoint presentation regarding the Request ny will need 90-120 days for Member Absent: for Proposal (RFP) for our setup making the targeted Ronald Lombard Pharmacy Benefit Manager effective date August 1. Ed Babcock (PBM). Four different PBMs Truveris will also do an indepth Bruce Budde (including Express Scripts) analysis to ensure the least Gregory Herron have been reviewed and disruption to employees. Guest: preliminarily CVS/Caremark Brad Feldott – Marti stated that a communica- Cottingham and Butler tion plan would be put in place to ensure that all members are notified of the change. There was also a short discussion regarding spousal carve out and the impact that the Afford- able Care Act will have on our health plan.

Marti reported that Rob Buysse from the Campus Police department will be joining the committee as a representative from the Teamsters union.

The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. The next meeting will be determined at a later date.

May 2015 2 Mark your calendar now Don’t to attend the Fo ICCAA annual rg membership e meeting! t ! June 11, 2015 1:30 p.m. East Peoria Campus Room 212CD

because we are narcissistic and Peoria, Illinois 61603-3756). Past President’s ask what is in it for me rather The article in the Commu- than what is in it for us. nity Word (“Aaron Schock: Message Here are some characteris- What Lay Beneath; What Lies Continued from front tics I think the person running Ahead”) was written by George for office should have: humility, Hopkins, a Professor Emeritus The title of this article is “In integrity, charity for others, at Western Illinois University in Search of the Golden Calf.” respect for others, compassion Macomb. This newspaper was The golden calf is a biblical for others, willingness to share founded by Joanne Fought’s story concerning getting rid of with others, and appreciation husband Jack. Joanne was a God and replacing Him with for what they have already former librarian who worked another—an idol called the gold- received. I am sure you can at ICC and a member of the en calf. It seems to me that the add to this list. Illinois Central College Annui- voters of Illinois too often seek a I got some of my ideas for tants Association. new golden calf to rescue them: this Past President’s Message somebody to be elected to a gov- initially from the following sourc- IMPORTANT: ernment position. But if we are to es: The Peoria Journal Star, As indicated in this get an honest, trustworthy can- Section C1, March 18, 2015 newsletter, our Annual didate to run for office, we need and the Peoria Journal Star for Meeting will be June 11, to investigate the person and not Friday March 20, 2015. The title just accept the political party line for the first article was “Schock at 1:30 p.m. in Room and the TV ad as to the nature Resigns” and the second article 212C/D. Please attend of their character. Aaron Schock was “Bad Reputation.” There because we will need to also illustrates that the question- were other articles concerning elect officers (particular- able politician might come from this topic also in these sections ly a president), discuss anywhere and not just, as is so of the Journal Star. I would the future of our orga- often suggested in downstate also like to cite an article in the nization, and determine Illinois, from Cook County. Community Word, a monthly the disposition of our Perhaps the voters in Illinois newspaper published in Peoria elect questionable office holders (400 NE Jefferson St., #400, legal fund.

3 May 2015 Healthwise Hash submitted by Ed Smith wise words for

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May 2015 4 Season tickets available! Seats to all 6 shows in the series for $110! ArtsAtICC.com • (309) 694-5136 DANCING DREAM: A TRIBUTE TO ABBA Friday, August 14 • 7:30 pm • Tickets $25 (students $15) This act showcases the very best hits of the Swedish disco-era supergroup as featured in the movie and Broadway play, Mamma Mia. An Evening with Friday, October 23 • 7:30 pm • TicketsPatsyCline $25 (students $10) This event showcases the spirit and celebrates the music of one of country music’s all-time legends, Patsy Cline , featuring veteran Branson performer Camille Davis.

Holidazed & Confused Saturday, November 28 • 7:30 pm • Tickets $30 all ages Enjoy a holiday-themed evening of songs, sketch comedy and, of course, the trademark improvisational comedy for which The Second City is known.

Tribute artist Carla DelVillaggio presents SimplyStreisand:HolidayMemories Friday, December 18 • 7:30 pm • Tickets $25 (students $15) Tribute artist Carla DelVillaggio returns to East Peoria, this time with her holiday- themed show paying homage to “America’s greatest star,” Barbra Streisand.

The KING OF DIAMONDS Neil Diamond/Elvis Presley Tribute Saturday, March 19 • 7:30 pm • Tickets $20 (students $10) Doug James returns to East Peoria with his highly interactive, entertaining show featuring tributes to two of the world’s greatest performers: Neil Diamond and the king, Elvis Presley. The Lost Concert: The Music of the Monkees and Beatles by tribute bands Pleasant Valley Sunday and Paperback Writer Saturday, May 14 • 7:30 pm • Tickets $20 (students $10) Although the groups were popular for much of the same time period, the Monkees and the Beatles never played a concert together. This night rewrites musical history with two concerts in one as this event imagines what it would be like to attend a concert featuring both bands.

Full season tickets: $110 (includes tickets to all 6 shows; patrons choose their own seats and retain the same seats for the entire series) Pick 4 Flex Pack: $85 (4 tickets; box office assigns seating based on best available seats) Season ticket renewals begin May 22 • New season ticket orders begin being filled June 8 Individual show ticket sales begin July 1 at 10 am.

5 May 2015 Obituaries Clara Carroll Lily Lee PEORIA – Clara Jean Carroll, 81, of PEORIA – Lily Wei-Jeo Lee, 78, of Peoria, formerly of Henry and Chilli- Peoria passed away on Sunday, cothe, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at March 15, 2015. her residence in Peoria. Visitation Lily was born in NingBo, China, on was Tuesday, April 14, 2015, from November 7 to Z.H. and Alice Ching. 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal When Lily was young, the family Church in Peoria. Funeral services immigrated to Taipei, Taiwan, where followed at 11 a.m. The Reverend Lily attended grade school and high Susan Pinkerton will officiate. Burial school. From Taipei, Lily moved was at Henry Cemetery in Henry. directly to Peoria as a teenager in the Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal early 1950s to attend nursing school at St. Francis Church or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Calvert Hospital. She married her beloved husband, Steve & Johnson Memorial Home in Henry was in charge of Lee, on Aug. 8, 1959, in Wilmington, Del., after Steve arrangements. received the approval of her father via his proxy in Clara was born Jan. 10, 1934, in Henry, Ill., to New York City. Eugene C. and Arlene S. (Miles) Kirby. Surviving are Lily dedicated her entire career to nursing. several cousins and friends. First working as a nurse for many years at St. Francis Clara received her B.A. and master’s in education Hospital, she then embarked on a new adventure. from ISU in Normal. She was a teacher at Chillicothe In 1972, Lily joined the staff of instructors at the High School. She began teaching at Illinois Central Illinois Central College nursing program. As an ICC College, becoming the chairperson of the Office instructor, Lily was able to truly work toward building Operations Department. She was retired from ICC. a vital part of the Peoria area health care community. One of her great loves in life was music. She played She enjoyed teaching at ICC from 1972 to 1997. the auto harp, mountain dulcimer and the banjomer Later in her life, Lily set herself an ambitious goal of in the Any Olde Tyme Band in Peoria for many years. returning to school to earn a Ph.D. in pediatric nursing. She later went on to play in the duo, Pickin’ Pals, for This required many long drives to the University of Illi- several years also. She also liked to travel to hiking nois Chicago Circle campus and months away to study and nature walks. at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. Lily achieved Clara was a very active and devoted member of her Ph.D. with a thesis on assessing pediatric pain. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Peoria, where she Lily was always an avid traveler. After she retired, was a member of the Altar Guild and many other she and Steve traveled to all parts of the globe. They activities. Online condolences may be made at shared many adventures and were wonderful goodwill calvertmemorial.com. ambassadors for Peoria. Lily kept written journals of all of their travels to share with her family. Lily is sur- vived by her sisters, Jean in Santa Clara, Calif., Rose in , Calif., Mary in Taipei, Taiwan; and her brother, David in Shanghai. Her son, Jeffrey, daughter- in-law, Anthanette, and granddaughter, Elena, live in Boston. Elena would spend two weeks in Peoria every summer attending Camp Gramps here in their home. The hallmark of Lily’s life was her devotion to help- ing others, either through her work, her family, or her community of much loved friends and colleagues. Cremation rites were accorded. Memorials may be made to Children’s Hospital of Illinois Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

May 2015 6 Don Jenkins PEORIA – Donald R. Jenkins, 72, of Peoria passed away at 7:39 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at UnityPoint Health-Proctor. He was born Sept. 19, 1942, in Streator, Ill., the son of Ralph and Mildred Lehr Jenkins. He married Carol Wilson on Jan. 19, 1979. Don taught agriculture at Dwight, El Paso, and Saybrook-Arrowsmith High Schools. He was an active member of the Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers. Don also farmed in McLean County for many years. Don was a professor in the Agriculture Program at Illinois Central College. He taught soil science, crop science, and ag finance. He was the recipient of the ICC Gallion Award for the Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 2002. He was a recipient of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers for 2003-04. Don was a member of the Illinois Associ- ation of Community College Agriculture Instructors. He received an Honorary Appreciation Award for 22 years of service. Don was instrumental in the development of the “Fields of the Future” collaboration between ICC and WMBD. He believed strongly in the concept of “hands- on” learning and spent many hours with his students working and learning in the fields. Don always enjoyed his morning coffee with faculty and staff. He retired in 2010, but returned to teach part time. Don was a tireless supporter of the ICC agriculture programs. Don is survived by his wife of 36 years, Carol; one daughter, Kris Lipsey of Heyworth, Ill.; one son, John (Brenda) Lauritson of Downs, Ill.; five grandchildren, Andrew Lauritson, Jordan Robbins, Jared Lauritson, Alyssa Lauritson and Blake Robbins; and one brother, Dale (Kathy) Jenkins of Ransom, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation rites were accorded. Memorials may be made to the ICC Educational Foundation, in support of the “Don Jenkins Agricultural Scholarship.” Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. To view Don’s memorial page, please go to woolsey-wilton.com. What we do in life echoes an eternity. For those who loved and respected Don, his echoes will be heard long and loud. He will be dearly missed.

7 May 2015