Put Your Home on a Low-Salt

We all know that eating too much salt can cause health problems, but did you know that using too much salt around your home can cause environmental problems? We use salt to keep our sidewalks safe in the winter and to soften water in our homes all year, but using too much salt can contaminate drinking water, endanger wildlife, increase soil erosion, and damage drinking water infrastructure.

Road salt can cause corrosion in cars, trucks, roads and bridges. In addition, excess road salt can kill roadside plants and attract wildlife, like deer, who like licking the salt, which increases the probability of accidents. Moreover, road salt and salt from water softeners ends up in nearby surface and groundwater. Studies have shown that drinking water and freshwater ecosystems in northern parts of the world are becoming increasingly salty. High levels of salt in drinking water affect people with high blood pressure, and too much salt in surface water can be toxic to some fish and other animals.

Here's how you can reduce the salt you use around your home. First, when you store salt for use around your home, make sure it is in a waterproof container to prevent it from leaching into the ground. When it snows, clear snow before it turns into ice. Shovel or sweep often during a snowstorm. After you shovel, use only as much salt as you need. A 12-ounce coffee mug full of salt is enough for a 20-foot driveway or 10 sidewalk squares. Remember that salt only works when pavement temperature is above 15o F, so use sand when the temperature is colder than that. Sweep up leftover salt from driveways and sidewalks when the pavement is dry. Dry salt can be reused.

Eau Claire County Highway Department and the Aging and Disability Resource Center are excited to share updates regarding the new facility. The ADRC will be opening it’s new Central Kitchen for Meals on Wheels in the coming months, and we are excited to share an updated picture.

The new kitchen will be co-located with Eau Claire County Highway Department at 5009 US Hwy 53 Eau Claire, WI 54701 and will be home to the Senior Nutrition Program (Meals on Wheels).

The new space will allow for continued growth of our program, help reduce costs and be located within a County owned facility.

We will keep everyone informed through the coming months for how this transition will look from our current location to our new facility. Your patience and understanding are much appreciated as we navigate moving a commercial kitchen. At this time, we are anticipating end of frst quarter for move in, but as we all know in this market we may experience some delays. We will be sure to update through our Facebook page, newsletter, and fiers to existing recipients.

March 2023 Meals on Wheels & Senior Dining Menu

Meals on Wheels Phone Line: 715-839-4886

St. John’s Apts | 815 Chapin Street, Eau Claire| Mon– Fri Serve Time: 11:15 am | 715-839-4886

Fairchild Comm Center | 121 Farmer St, Fairchild | Every Wednesday Serve Time:

All meals are served with 1% milk and subject to change without notice due to difculty with supply chain. Home Delivered Participants: Make any cancellations or changes by 1pm, one business day before.

Congregate Dining Site Participants: Make your meal reservations by 1pm, one business day before.

*Wednesday Salads listed below are only for the Congregate Sites.

Wednesday Salads*

3/1 Chef Salad

3/8 Pear Salad w/ Balsamic & Walnuts

3/15 BLT Salad

^ = ½ carb

* = 1 carb

*^ = 1 ½ carb

W/G = wholegrain

6 Southern Style Smothered Chicken over Herbed Rice*, California Blend*, Warm Biscuit*, Fresh Fruit

13

Baked Cod w/ Lemon & Capers, Baked Yukon Potato* w/Sour Cream, Bean Medley*, W/G Roll*, Fruit

20

Chicken Caesar

Salad with Romaine & Egg, Croutons*, Parmesan, Mandarin Oranges

27

Chicken Nuggets*, Homestyle Chicken Gravy*, Mashed Potatoes* Mixed Veggies^, Fresh Fruit^

3/22 Tuna Salad w/ Fresh Greens

3/29 Fresh Fruit & Cottage Cheese

7 Cheeseburger w/ pickles on W/G Bun*, Roasted Yukon Potatoes*, Baked Beans*, Seven Layer Bars*

14

Ginger/Honey Glazed Pork, Rice*, Snow Peas, Red Pepper, Carrot*, Celery^ & Mushrooms, Fresh Bread*, Fortune Cookie*

21

Tuna Casserole w/ Egg Noodle*, Cheese Sauce^, Potato Chips*, Steamed Corn*, Dinner Roll*

28

Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole w/Shell

Pasta*, Cheddar Sauce^, Green Peas*, Applesauce^

1

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Note: The signs indicate the number of carbs in a meal.

Slow Roasted Pork, Homestyle Gravy*, Buttered Noodles*, Green/Wax Beans, W/G Roll*

Cinnamon Roll Cake*

8 Baked Ham w/ Brushed Mustard Apple Glaze, Green Beans, Scallop Potatoes*, W/G Roll*, Pineapple*

15

Chicken Cordon Bleu* w/Dijon Sauce, Cheesy Mashed Potato*, Steamed Broccoli, W/G Roll*, Lemon Meringue Pie*

22

Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry over Brown Rice* Carrots*

Frosted Brownie*, Fortune Cookie*

29

Hot Ham & Cheese on Kaiser Roll*, Roasted Potatoes*, Baked Beans*, Coleslaw, Fresh Fruit^

2 Egg, Ham, Broccoli & Cheddar Bake, American Fries*, Pasta Veggie Salad*, Berry Cobbler*

3 Creamy Broccoli Bake with Bowtie Pasta, Baked Beans* Breadstick*, Fresh Fruit^

9 Chicken & Swiss w/ Sautéed Mushrooms, Wild Rice Pilaf*, Asparagus, Dinner Roll*, Oatmeal Raisin*

16

Glazed Ham w/ Apples, Sweet Potato Casserole*, Brussel Sprouts, W/G Roll*, Blueberry Strudel*

23

Swedish Meatballs, Yukon Mashed Potatoes*, Broccoli & Caulifower, W/G Roll*, Cranberry Fluf*

30

Grilled Salmon w/ Couscous*, Lemon Butter Sauce, Tomato, Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Cherry Crisp*

10 Italian Wedding Soup w/Orzo* & Spinach, Radish Salad w/ Lemon Vinaigrette, Crusty Bread*

17

Reuben Casserole w/Corned Beef, Potato* & Kraut, Carrots, Minted Cookies*, Fresh Fruit^

24

2 Pancakes* w/ syrup*, Sausage Links, Apple Crisp*, Potato Salad*

31 Baked Chicken, Yukon Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, W/G Roll*, Fresh Fruit^

SENIOR CONGREGATE DINING: MARCH

Lunch Meal Site Locations

Augusta Senior Center

Monday-Friday at 12:00pm. Call 715 -286-2953 to make your reservation by noon the day before.

St. John’s Apartments

Monday-Friday at 11:15am. Call 715839-4886 to make your reservation by 1:00 the day before.

Fairchild Community Center

Every Wednesday at 12:15pm. Call 715-839-4886 to make your reservation by the Tuesday before at 1:00 PM.

The suggested donation for Home Delivered Meals and meals at the Congregate (group) Sites is $4/meal.

Note:TheWednesdaysaladslistedon themenuareonlyavailableatthe aboveCongregateDiningSites.

Evening Meal Site Location

LE Phillips Senior Center Meals are available on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:00 pm.

Tuesday March 14th

Stufed Shells, Marinara Sauce, Sausage, Bread with Mozzarella, Side Salad, Dessert

Tuesday March 28th

Baked Ham, Baked Potato, Glazed Carrots, Fresh Apple Bread, Fruit, Dessert

Suggested Donation for the Evening Meal is $5

Please call the ADRC Meals on Wheels line 715-839-4886 by the Friday before at 3:00 PM to make your reservation.

Are you looking for a way to give back to others with a flexible schedule and no minimum requirement?

We are recruiting for volunteers who are willing to deliver weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or as a substitute. Delivery for meals takes up to 1½ hours, and we can be flexible with YOUR availability. Convenient pick-up places all around Eau Claire with pick-up times at 10:50, 11:10 or 11:30. A fun and easy activity to do alone, or with co-workers/friends!

If you’re interested in learning more, contact Betsy Henck, ADRC Manager at betsy.henck@eauclairecounty.gov or at 715-839-6259.