ILLINOIS VETERANS HOME AT QUINCY PROVIDING A HOME FOR VETERANS... 125 YEARS STRONG!

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AN EARLY SPRING The grounds of the Illinois Veterans Home have awoken L from the winter slumber early this year. After an unusu- L ally warm winter, the Quincy area has experienced a beau- tiful and early Spring. The beauty of the grounds is show- ing everywhere!

PAT QUINN ERICA J. BORGGREN BRUCE VACA Governor Director Administrator EE State of Illinois IL Dept. Veterans' Affairs Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy TABLE OF CONTENTS A FEW THINGS GOING ON 4 NEW EMPLOYEES 7 ADMINISTRATOR’S COLUMN 3 PASTORAL REFLECTIONS 21/25 ANNIVERSARY DATES 10 RESIDENT AT RANDOM 18-19 BIRTHDAYS 12-13 RETIREMENTS 17 CANDID SHOTS 14-15 SERVING IN HARM’S WAY 17 CHAPLAIN’S CORNER 20 TAPS 22-23 EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH 25 THE STRUM RECORD BOOK 16 LIBRARY NOTES 11 WISH LIST/CONTRIBUTIONS 26-27 NEW ADMISSIONS 5-6 HHHHHHHHHH

Population Report Age Range Chart

Men Women Men Women WWII 135 9 39 & Under 00 40-49 00 WWII & Korea 11 0 50-59 11 0 Korea 95 1 60-69 49 4 WWII, Korea & Vietnam 2070-79 62 9 Korea & Vietnam 2180-89 173 51 Vietnam 65 2 90-99 47 18 100 & Over 00 Gulf 20 Peace Time 30 1 Branch of Service Report Non-Veterans 0 68 Air Force 34 Total 342 82 Army 201 Total Population 424 Coast Guard 4 Marine 23 H These statistics were valid as of April 30, 2012. Navy 94

Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy BUGLE, MAR. & APR., 2012 EDITION

The Bugle is published for the Residents, Comments and contributions are always invit- Staff, Volunteers, and Friends of IVHQ. It is not ed provided they are signed by the author. Names printed with tax funds. will be withheld if requested.

EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURE Business Office Rick Gengenbacher Activities Staff Joe Newkirk Personnel Office Dick Boyd Harry & Jerry Strum Keith Gerhardt PRINTING LaVerne Franken David Katz IDVA Central Office Arnie Eichorst PROOFREADING Tane Temple Adjutant’s Office

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IVHQ GIFT SHOP IN SMITH HALL There are many attractions on the grounds of the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy that make our facility unique and a wonderful place to live, work, or visit. The Deer Park, the All Wars Museum, Lake Al Shotts and a view of the south side of the Gift Shop. Illinois, and the many memorials are just a few that quickly come to mind. Another such place is the Gift Shop located in Smith Hall. Over the years the Gift Shop has been operated by a number of good people and has sold all types of merchandise and nick-knacks including the handi- work of our residents. Prior to December, 2010, though, the Gift Shop had been closed for a full year as we had no one to oversee the operation or to work the shifts necessary to keep the doors open. That was until the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary stepped up. Through the efforts of four ladies; Janet Long, Marjorie Bisby, Al Shotts, and Maxine Deen, the doors to the Gift Shop have been open since that December. A view of the north side of the Gift Shop. Janet is the VFW Auxiliary Hospital Representative, Marjorie is Janet’s Deputy totaled over 220 years of experience! While that is Representative and a resident of Somerville, Al is a an unusually high number of retirements over a four resident of Somerville, and Maxine is a community month period, it may just be the start as another volunteer. Janet is the overall operations sponsor nine employees are already scheduled to retire with the help of Marjorie. Al and Maxine work the before July 1st. There may be even more! shifts each day it is open. While we recognize their years of service, thank Thanks to these ladies and their efforts, over them for their contributions, and wish them the best $5,000 worth of merchandise has been sold in the in their retirements, we also welcome some existing Gift Shop since the reopening nearly a year and a employees to new positions. Most notably are Julie half ago. Funds from these sales recently purchased Markert as the Director of Nursing, Cathy Houston a new bingo console and stand in Lippincott Hall. as the Assistant Director of Nursing, and Dawn (The new bingo equipment was put into action for Whitcomb as the Adjutant. All three are long-time the first time on Saturday, March 31st.) employees but are new to the positions. The Gift Shop is open 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each As we fill the positions vacated by these three Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. I encour- and the others, you’ll undoubtablely see a number of age all residents, employees, and visitors to check new faces or “old” faces in new positions. I am con- out the Gift Shop. Spend a few dollars on the mer- fident that all residents and employees will work chandise they offer but if nothing else, please stop in together during this transitional period for the ben- to tell these ladies how much they are appreciated! efit of this great Home and the men and women we so proudly serve. I thank you in advance. RETIREMENTS AND PROMOTIONS Enjoy the rest of the Bugle and have a great day! Since December 31, 2011, 11 employees have retired from the Home. Incrediblely, those 11 have

PAGE 3 A FEW THINGS GOING ON... Please take note of the following events to take place in the weeks and months ahead:

* Resident Advisory Group (RAG) Meeting - Friday, May 4th at 10:00 a.m. Location and Guest Speaker TBA. * Dogwood Parade Trip - Saturday, May 5th load at 8:15 a.m. * Payson VFW BINGO - Saturday, May 5th. 1:30 p.m. in Lippincott Hall. BINGO & treats * Wal-Mart Shopping Trip - Thursday, May 10th load at 1:00 p.m. * Illinois Department, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Mothers Day Event - Sunday, May 13th. The VFW will give treats to all our lady residents. Happy Mother’s Day! * Washington School Field Day - Thursday, May 17th, 8:30-2:00 throughout the grounds. Residents are invited to participate in the fun activities with the local elementary school stu- dents. * Armed Forces Day MOPH Cook OUT - Friday, May 18th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the American Legion Pavilion on Lake Illinois. Military Order of the Purple Heart will con- duct a free Lunch for all residents and free-will offering luncheon for all staff. Menu will include hamburgers, bratwursts, hotdogs, potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, cake, & ice cream bars. * Armed Forces Day Musical Show - Saturday, May 19th. 2:00-3:00 p.m. in Smith Hall. * American Legion & Auxiliary District #22 MAYFEST - Sunday, May 20th. 1:00 p.m. in Lippincott Hall. Poker, a CASH walk, BINGO, & treats - lots of them! * Memorial Day Program & Family Picnic - Friday, May 25th. See details on page #6. * Canton Elks DANCE - Saturday, May 26th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Smith Hall. Country Times Band. Gem City Detachment of the Marine Corps League will be on hand to escort, do a 50/50 and provide treats. * Resident Advisory Group (RAG) Meeting - Friday, June 1st at 10:00 a.m. Location and Guest Speaker TBA. * Fred Fritz Gospel Music - Saturday, June 2nd. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Smith Hall. * Wal-Mart Shopping Trip - Thursday, June 7th load at 1:00 p.m. * Elks Flag Day Program - Saturday, June 9th. 1:30 p.m. in Lippincott Hall. * American Legion & Auxiliary District #20 Father’s Day Picnic - Sunday, June 17th. 11:30 a.m. in Lippincott Hall. Luncheon and a band. Happy Father’s Day! * Birds of Prey Show - Tuesday, June 19th. 2:30 p.m. in Lippincott Hall. * Quincy Dorothy Chapter of DAR BINGO - Saturday, June 23rd. 1:30 p.m. in Lippincott Hall. BINGO & treats. * Red Cross Blood Drive - Wednesday, July 25th. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Lippincott Hall. * Red Cross Blood Drive - Wednesday, October 31st. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Lippincott Hall.

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NEW ADMISSIONS (FEBRUARY 11TH THROUGH APRIL 29TH) WELCOME TO IVHQ

Clem Anthony JR Barnhill Ralph Bottorff Fr. John Carberry Virginia Eastin Elmore East Markword 2 Fifer B Elmore 2 Markword 2 From Greenville From Danvers From Quincy From Sherman From Griggsville WWII Vietnam War Korean War WWII KW & VW Army Veteran Army Veteran Army Veteran Navy Veteran Navy Veteran DOB is 6/28 DOB is 2/18 DOB is 3/27 DOB is 5/15 DOB is 8/4

Jim Edwards Don Ellison Norv Elmore Bill Ferree George Fetch Schapers B Markword 2 Schapers B Markword 2 Fifer B From Villa Park From Rockport From Springfield From Macomb From Rushville WWII Vietnam War Korean War Vietnam War Korean War Army Veteran Army Veteran Army Veteran Air Force Veteran Army Veteran DOB is 7/27 DOB is 9/22 DOB is 12/8 DOB is 12/7 DOB is 8/13

Bub Gaines Eugene Hart Bob Kotek Bob Madsen Rita Niehaus Fifer D Markword 2 Elmore East Fifer A Somerville From Arenzville From Canton From Quincy From Quincy From Quincy WWII WWII WWII Vietnam War Non-Veteran Army Veteran Army Veteran Army Veteran Army Veteran DOB is 12/5 DOB is 3/30 DOB is 12/13 DOB is 5/5 DOB is 1/20

PAGE 5 NEW ADMISSIONS CONTINUED WELCOME TO IVHQ

Tom Pyeatte Derald Reinhart Doris Reinhart Marvin Sanders Merle Sims Schapers B Fifer A Somerville Fifer B Markword 2 From Topeka From Lincoln From Lincoln From Sullivan From Decatur Vietnam War Korean War Non-Veteran WWII Korean War Army Veteran Army Veteran DOB is 5/5 Army Veteran Marine Corps Veteran DOB is 1/18 DOB is 3/29 DOB is 6/7 DOB is 12/18

Eddie Tuttle Bob Werkau Fifer A Fifer C From Chicago From Riverton WWII WWII Army Veteran Navy Veteran DOB is 10/28 DOB is 4/11

MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM& FAMILY PICNIC

The Annual Memorial Day Program and Family Picnic will take place on Friday, May 25th. We will begin with our traditional Memorial Day program. It will start promptly at 10:30 a.m. near the World War II Memorial/Kent Infirmary Front Lawn and last approximately one hour. Our keynote speaker will be Command Sergeant Major Howard O. Robinson Sr. As usual, we’ll have several musical selections and the remembrance of all veterans who have died at the Home over the past year – the name of each deceased veteran will be read during “roll call”. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. (following the program) in the same area. The menu includes chunky chicken salad on a Kaiser bun, Asian coleslaw, creamy pasta salad, cupcakes, vanilla ice cream, grilled hot dogs, potato chips, and beverages. We’ll also have a water- melon booth. Entertainment will be provided by musicians Karen and Dan Brownlee.

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NEW EMPLOYEES (FEBRUARY 11TH THROUGH APRIL 29TH) RESIDENTS AND FELLOW STAFF WELCOME YOU TO IVHQ!

Gesi Baker Kayla Baze Marie Bowles Todd Breuer Brandon Brod Dottie Cartmill Nursing - 2/14 Nursing - 2/14 Nursing - 2/14 Nursing - 2/14 Nursing - 2/14 Nursing - 4/2

Angie Clark Dana Dawson John Freidinger Michelle Gilmore Trish Gomez Jackie Hendrix Nursing - 2/14 Nursing - 4/2 Power Plant - 2/16 Nursing - 2/14 Nursing - 3/13 Nursing - 2/14

Delores Herren Lori Howell Vilma Jackaron Amanda Johnson Kari Kloker Steve Lindsey Nursing - 3/1 Nursing - 3/5 Nursing - 3/19 Nursing - 2/14 Nursing - 2/9 Nursing - 2/14

Evelyn Mustread Michael Orrill Kelly Rossiter Kristen Sanders Linda Thomas Brandan Volk Nursing - 4/2 Nursing - 4/2 Nursing - 4/2 Nursing - 4/2 Nursing - 4/2 Security - 3/16

Connie Wright Nursing - 3/5

PAGE 7 CHARLES & EMILY LIPPINCOTT: A DUEL IN CALIFORNIA, SERVING IN THE CIVIL WAR, AND THEIR LIFE AT THE SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ HOME, QUINCY by Lynn Snyder Brevet Brigadier General Charles Ellet Lippincott was appointed the first Superintendent of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home on November 29, 1886, a position which he held until his death less than one year later, on September 11, 1887. After their deaths, Lippincott and his wife Emily “Mother” Lippincott, much loved and admired by Civil War veterans and the members of the home, would be memorialized by the erection of a memo- rial hall, the successor of which still stands on the home’s grounds. C.E. Lippincott was born in Edwardsville, Illinois, Jan. 26, 1825, the son of Rev. Thomas Lippincott, an organizer of the Presbyterian churches at Alton and Upper Alton, Illinois, and an ardent abolitionist. After attending Illinois Charles E. Lippincott, 33rd Emily Webster Chandler College, and the St. Louis Medical College, Charles Regiment, Illinois Veteran Lippincott, “Matron of the located at Chandlerville, and became a practicing Volunteers. Photograph Home”. Photograph from physician, but soon tired of this occupation, and in from the archives of the the archives of the Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln 1852, after marrying Emily Webster Chandler in Presidential Library, Presidential Library, 1851, he left for the gold fields of California. Springfield, IL. Springfield, IL. It was while in California that he participated in a controversial but little known event in his life, assembled for the occasion. When Lippincott pub- a duel of honor which resulted in the death of his lished a somewhat satirical account of the event in opponent. The reported details of this affair varied the local newspaper the next day Tevis felt com- greatly, particularly when the event became a polit- pelled by honor to “publish his card”, denouncing ical football in subsequent years when Lippincott Lippincott as a liar and slanderer. When ran for public office. As told by the members of his Lippincott responded, the duel was inevitable, and own party, it was he who was challenged, and the two men met at dawn, with double-barreled although he tried mightily to forestall the event, he shotguns or rifles as the weapon of choice (this was forced to participate and fired the shot which decided by Tevis, the challenged). Unfortunately, ended the life of his young opponent. To those of by some accounts at least, Tevis made the mistake the opposite party, it was Lippincott who issued the of choosing the higher ground to stand, thus silhou- challenge. By this act, they proclaimed, which was etting himself in the approaching dawn. When the expressly banned by the constitution of Illinois and shots were fired, Lippincott hit Tevis directly in the many other states, Lippincott made himself ineligi- chest, while Tevis fired high, causing Lippincott to ble for any future public office. lose no more than a lock of hair above one ear. The facts of the incident appear to be that Following his sojourn in California, which Lippincott was present at a July 4th celebration in included a two year term in the California senate, Downieville, California, when Bob Tevis, a young Lippincott returned to Illinois and resumed his man with political ambitions, took advantage of the medical practice. However, at the outbreak of the occasion to give an extended oration on the merits Civil War, and particularly after the Union defeat of the Declaration of Independence, so long of wind, at Bull Run, he took it upon himself to recruit near- in fact, that he was eventually stopped by an ly an entire company of men, Company K of the impromptu firing of a battery of “anvil cannons” 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment, of which he

PAGE 8 MARCH/APRIL, 2012 BUGLE became Captain. In the History of the Thirty-Third her to remain in residence, and continue to minis- Regiment Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry, ter to the residents who had become so fond of her. 1902, General Isaac H. Elliott, Lippincott’s superi- The role which she played in subsequent years, or and comrade during the war, noted of Lippincott, as the beloved “Mother Lippincott,” is perhaps best who while a college graduate had no formal train- summed up by Emily herself. In reply to a request ing in military tactics, “Notwithstanding his inabil- from the editor of the Chandlerville local paper in ity to execute the simplest maneuvers with the reg- 1890, to describe how she spent her days at the iment, Col. Lippincott Home, she replied “I will proved a valuable offi- ask you to see what I cer, brave and generous, see, hear what I hear, and always alive to the yet you will not know welfare of his men. He what I know, for I have was a man of fine abili- been in and out of these ty, a rare conversation- wards day after day, for alist and story teller,” two years, and have Elliot also spoke of become acquainted with the Lippincott/Tevis the sorrows, anxieties, duel, noting that and perplexities of many Lippincott was of these suffers.” She “extremely reluctant to then went on to describe speak of this unfortu- the many instances in nate incident in his life, which she was able to and I think he told me bring comfort to the ill more about it than he and dying, by supplying ever did anyone else. friendship and a listen- The story was only ing ear, as well as such Memorial Plaque dedicated to Emily Chandler Lippincott drawn from him little by by the Woman’s Relief Corps, in Lippincott Hall. items as “fresh tea” and little during the years in one instance “squirrel we sat together by the camp fires, where a man is soup” which she had personally prepared for a most likely to turn his heart inside out.” “young man” dying of consumption. She also told of After being mustered out of the Union Army, writing letters for the infirm to their families and Lippincott went on to be elected Secretary of the loved ones, and attending the bedsides of the dying, Illinois Senate, became door-keeper of the U.S. returning after a death “to cover [them] with the House of Representatives, and served as Auditor of flag, place flowers about [them], prepare the sym- Public Accounts for the State of Illinois from 1869 bols under the burial service.” through his re-election in 1872. In 1886, in recog- When she reflected on how she herself was nition of his Civil War service and continued con- affected by these ministrations she mused, “I seem cern for his fellow veterans, Lippincott was selected to be out of body looking on in wonder and amaze- as the first Superintendent of the as yet unopened ment at the Emily Chandler of forty years ago.” Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home, Quincy, Illinois. None the less, she ended her letter by noting “There Emily Webster Chandler Lippincott was born is another side to this life. Some things happen on March 13, 1834 in Chandlerville, IL, the daugh- which are very amusing and of which when not so ter of Dr. Charles Chandler, and was educated at tired and sad as now I will try to write you about.” Jacksonville Female Academy. She married Almost immediately after Mother Lippincott’s Charles E. Lippincott on Dec 25, 1851. In 1886, she death in 1895 a plan was developed by the John accompanied her husband to Quincy when he Wood Post, No. 47, Woman’s Relief Corp of Quincy became the first Superintendent of the Soldiers’ to erect a “handsome stone cottage” on the Home and Sailors’ home, and took on the social duties grounds, dedicated to the memory of the woman expected of her. When Gen. Lippincott died in who had ministered so selflessly to the home resi- 1887, Emily was left with no immediate family, and dents (QDJ Aug 5, 1896). Committees were apparently little or no means of support, and the appointed to mount a subscription drive for fund- Board of Directors of the Home created a special ing, and the residents of the home were also invit- position, “Matron of the Home” which would allow ed to contribute. The cottage was foreseen as a

PAGE 9 “temporary resting and stopping place … for visit- are held and entertainments given for the benefit of ing women,” a need that had been recognized since the Home members.” the opening of the men-only institution in 1887. On January 17, 1905, a fire broke out in the Eventually, this fund raising effort stalled at some- Hall while Quincy letter carrier Hugh King “who thing over $1,700.00, and by April 1900 the funds had often given stereopticon and moving picture had been transferred to the administration of the exhibitions” was showing a motion picture (Quincy home. Based on the perceived immediate needs of Daily Journal, Jan 18). The fire, which was appar- the home, it was decided that “Lippincott Memorial ently started by the open flame used to illuminate Assembly Hall” would be erected, capable of holding the film, quickly jumped to the “bunting and flimsy all members of the Home for religious services, lec- fabric” which decorated the dress circle. tures and entertainments. Fortunately, in order to avoid a panic, building For many years, this building, planned by the manager James Green quickly turned on the elec- Chief Engineer of the Home, J.A. Bunting, and paid tric lights, and M.J. Landrum, a “home entertain- for entirely by subscription, and profits from the er”, led the audience in singing “Marching Through Home Store, was a well used structure, dedicated to Georgia” until the flame was extinguished. the memories of both Lippincotts. In the 1919 pub- Another disastrous fire in 1938 would cause great lication Quincy and Adams County, History and damage to the building, which was eventually torn Representative Men the building, located on the old down and the present hall erected in its place. parade ground northwest of the Home headquar- ters, was described as “the center of the social and religious life of the Home; where religious exercises

ANNIVERSARY DATES (MAY & JUNE) CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE!

NO 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES:

15 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES Teresa Thomas Nursing May 1st

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES: Malinda Bockenfeld Laurie Edmondson Patty McKinney Terry Wise Data Processing May 13th Nursing Laundry Laundry Chad Jackson Nursing May 20th 28 years on 6/1 39 years on 6/1 30 years on 6/8 NO 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES

Anniversary dates are printed at the 5, 10, 15, and 20 year anniversaries. Starting at 25 years (and all those above) employees will have their photo published as well. Congratulations to all celebrating anniversaries during these two Susie Peters Kathie Rigg months! Housekeeping Nursing 34 years on 5/16 30 years on 6/8

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Whew, there are just so many wonderful new books-all in large print-for you to read. You have to see them. All make such an out- Library standing addition to the library collection! Now that was just books! NotesBY YNN LEMING L F Newest of the new movies are here too!! Have you seen any of these yet? “The Help” ;“War Horse”; “We Bought a Zoo”; “The Mechanic”; “Midnight in Paris”; This is worth your time to Nevada Barr. Also, there are “Lincoln Lawyer”; “Hugo”; read. many, many new non-fiction and “Moneyball“; “Tower Heist”; The new books are here! The biographical titles: “Queen “Johnny English: Reborn”; “The new movies are here! Get to the Elizabeth,” by Sally Beddell Descendants,” well stop by the library as fast as you can to see Smith; “Driving Mr. Yogi: Yogi library to pick these up. They are everything that is new! There Berra, Ron Guidry, and here. In addition to these titles, really is something for everyone. Baseball’s Greatest Gifts,” by the library has purchased over To entice you more, would a Harvey Araton; “Killing Lincoln: 100 more movie titles that have list of a few things ‘new’ motivate The Shocking Assassination That been produced in the past 50 you? Ok, here goes… a few Changed America Forever,” by years or so and are now available authors and their book titles that Bill O’Reilly; ”Steve Jobs,” by on DVD. are new in the library include: Walter Isaacson; ”Sonja The library is always extremely “Kill Alex Cross,” by James Sotomayor,” by Antonia Felix; reluctant to set limits on library Patterson; “D.C. Dead,” by Stuart ”The Clinton Tapes: Wrestling materials taken from the library Woods; “Stolen Prey,” by John History with the President,” by because the goal is to have every- Sandford; “The Thief,” by Clive Taylor Branch ; “The Truth thing on the shelves checked out Cussler; “Hand of Evil,” by J.A. about Psychics,” by Sylvia Brown to our library patrons. However, Jance; “Stay Close,” by Harlan and on and on. to give more of our people the Coben; “Raylan,” Elmore Oh, don’t give up now, there opportunity to be able to have a Leonard; “Death of a Kingfisher,” are still more new books that you broader variety of movies to by M. C. Beaton; “The Half- need to know that the library select from, there is a now limit of stitched Amish Quilt,” by Wanda has. There many new non-fiction 4 movies to be checked out a time. Brunstetter; “Season of Passion,” books by - Dan Rather; It is anticipated that everyone by Danielle Steel; “Zero Day,” by Madeleine Albright; Barbara will understand and cooperate. David Baldacci; “The Litigators,” Eden; Betty White; Tom Brokaw. Library Hours: by John Grisham Still other books about Al Monday, Wednesday & Friday How about more new fiction Capone; James Garner; General 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 books written by William W. Custer & Sitting Bull; the last p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday & Johnstone; Nora Roberts; Jack and real gunfight at the OK Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Higgins, Mary Balogh; Robert Corral; Robert Redford; Judi (Library staff make deliveries to Crais; Jayne Ann Krentz; Tom Dench; the Yukon gold rush; and units on Tuesday and Thursday Clancy; Debbie Macomber; dogs in war, etc., etc. afternoons.)

LOOK FOR THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE BUGLE to be distributed on-grounds the week between June 18th - 22nd.

PAGE 11 MAY BIRTHDAYS Residents Employees

Dean Perisho 5/2 Markword 1 Susie Clay 5/1 Physical Therapy Wayne Buesking 5/2 Schapers A Jennifer Fantz 5/1 Dietary Earl Carriger 5/2 Markword 2 Greg Flach 5/2 Nursing Don Miller 5/2 Markword 2 Brenda Langan 5/2 Activities Jim Burnside 5/3 Elmore 2 Priscilla Slater 5/3 Medical Records Claudie Cook 5/4 Fifer B Amy Halle 5/4 Nursing Mel Hummel 5/4 Markword 1 Tony Gravitter 5/5 Dietary Thelma Baumgartner 5/4 Elmore West Sandy Wemhoener 5/5 Nursing Bill Postle 5/8 Pharmacy Doris Reinhart 5/5 Somerville Gerald Deming 5/9 Maintenance Bob Kotek 5/5 Elmore East Tori Goehl 5/9 Nursing Joan Queiroli 5/6 Somerville Margaret Johnson 5/11 Dietary Sharon Holthaus 5/8 Fifer B Mary Craft 5/13 Nursing Betty Wallace 5/9 Elmore 2 Chris Logan 5/14 Laundry Pauline Kmack 5/11 Markword 1 John Freidinger 5/15 Power Plant Jim Boone 5/14 Elmore West Dale McMillan 5/16 Dietary Harold Stearman 5/14 Markword 2 Jerrilyn Mason 5/18 Pharmacy Fr. John Carberry 5/15 Elmore 2 Robert Johnston 5/19 Nursing Bonnie Pyle 5/15 Elmore West Brittany Jackson 5/20 Nursing Dewie Walker 5/18 Fletcher 2 Susan Horton 5/21 Dietary Jerry LaFleur 5/18 Elmore East Doria Sanders 5/21 Social Services Richard White 5/19 Markword 2 Sheila Nokes Deming 5/22 Laundry Gene Foltz 5/19 Somerville Rick Gengenbacher 5/23 Marketing A.J. Brady 5/22 Fifer B Marsha Saxbery 5/23 Nursing Jim Gumm 5/22 Elmore West Terry Schaffnit 5/23 Physical Therapy Charles Ervin 5/22 Anderson Cindy Fritts 5/25 Social Services Caroll Johnson 5/24 Fifer C Jennifer Holler 5/25 Nursing Jim Zuehlke 5/24 Elmore West Angie Wagner 5/25 Nursing John Goudschaal 5/24 Elmore East Randy Hoffsuemmer 5/26 Nursing Leroy Wallace 5/25 Somerville Tiffany Seaver 5/26 Nursing LaVerne Reich 5/27 Anderson Tanya Wolf 5/26 Nursing Ken Conroy 5/28 Schapers B LaSha Lewis 5/27 Nursing Wayne Scott 5/30 Fifer A John Goehl 5/29 Nursing James Quesenberry 5/30 Markword 1 Gail Tasco 5/29 Dietary Eldon Vahle 5/31 Markword 2 Sara Hankins 5/30 Housekeeping Virgil Ketchum 5/31 Markword 1 John Frank 5/31 Dietary Frank Wellman 5/31 Elmore East Penny Powell 5/31 Nursing

PAGE 12 MARCH/APRIL, 2012 BUGLE JUNE BIRTHDAYS Residents Employees

Slim Sommerville 6/4 Fifer A Sarah LeMaster 6/2 Nursing Monica Williams 6/2 Nursing Mel Arns 6/7 Fifer C Cathy Hall 6/3 Nursing Robyn Welty 6/4 Nursing Marvin Sanders 6/7 Fifer B David Brinkley 6/5 Dietary Bill Luthin 6/5 Maintenance Eva Wellman 6/8 Elmore East Jereme Barnard 6/7 Dietary Lynda Melton 6/7 Nursing Melvin Turner 6/9 Markword 2 Susan Peters 6/7 Housekeeping Richard Whiting 6/10 Markword 1 Bruce Vaca 6/7 Administrator Rev. John Adams 6/8 Chaplain Peter Shannon 6/11 Fletcher 1 Patty Cowan 6/8 Dietary Heather Frisbie 6/8 Nursing Ruth Teijido 6/12 Elmore 2 Lisa Schuckman 6/8 Nursing Kimberly Shoopman 6/8 Nursing Tater Wills 6/13 Elmore West Angela Bevans 6/9 Nursing Marlene Jenkins 6/9 Nursing Sam Digangi 6/14 Schapers B Laura Williams 6/10 Nursing Brenda Holton 6/11 Activities Pete Erio 6/14 Fifer C Mark Houston 6/11 Dietary Julie Sharrow 6/11 Dietary Donna Rischar 6/19 Elmore 2 Steve Walker 6/11 Maintenance Ashley Campbell 6/12 Nursing David Magner 6/20 Fletcher 2 Martha Church 6/12 Nursing Gerald Reel 6/21 Fifer B Michelle Cooley 6/12 Nursing Susan Harness 6/12 Nursing Jim Riherd 6/22 Fifer C Angela Redman 6/12 Nursing Tim Derhake 6/13 Truck Garage Nadine Scott 6/24 Elmore West Charles Klingele 6/13 Maintenance Brandon Brod 6/15 Nursing Toad Peters 6/25 Fifer B Alaina Jobe 6/19 Nursing Alizibeth Martin 6/21 Nursing Chuck Rischar 6/25 Markword 1 Dr. Zorian Trusewych 6/21 Medical Staff Gesi Baker 6/22 Nursing Jack Darnell 6/25 Markword 1 Gigi Corbett 6/23 Nursing Brittany Galbraith 6/24 Nursing Wallace Croxton 6/26 Markword 1 Donetta Jansen 6/24 Nursing Cynthia Beswick 6/25 Nursing Phil Satorius 6/26 Fletcher 1 Kathy Cheney 6/25 Nursing Francis Tate 6/26 Markword 2 Jacquelin McMullen 6/25 Nursing Lorri Booth 6/27 Physical Therapy Fred LeVoy 6/27 Schapers B Amanda Carroll 6/27 Dietary Tina Clayton 6/27 Nursing Clem Anthony 6/27 Elmore East Rick Ensley 6/27 Housekeeping Kristie McNay 6/27 Business Office Bill Kronshagen 6/30 Elmore East Mark Carpenter 6/28 Truck Garage Gary Foss 6/28 Dietary Darold Hobson 6/30 Schapers A Dawn Whitcomb 6/29 Adjutant’s Office

PAGE 13 Candid Shots

“Candid Shots” from around IVHQ over the past several weeks. Enjoy. Dick & Virginia Riney celebrate their 65th Anniversary on 4/26

Illinois AMVETS Good Friday Event on 4/6 Illinois AMVETS Good Friday Event on 4/6

Illinois AMVETS Good Friday Event on 4/6 Illinois AMVETS Good Friday Event on 4/6

Illinois AMVETS Good Friday Event on 4/6 Western Illinois University Veterans Group on 4/6

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Macomb, Monmouth, & Roseville American Legion Post & Auxiliary The popcorn poppers

$1,000 DAV Check Presentation

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Harry Strum RECORD BOOK Jerry Strum We present a few records for your enjoyment and Airline boarding passes - 1,020 amazement. Barbie Dolls - 6,025 Model Cars - 27,777 Largest Card Structure: Santa Claus Memorabilia - 25,139 On March 10, 2010, in Macau, China, Bryan Clock - 1,509 Berg (U.S.A.) completed a playing card structure Bookmarks - 103,009 made of 218,792 cards, measuring 34 ft. 1.05 in. Hats - 100,336 long, 9 f.t 5.39 in. tall and 11 ft. 7.37 in. wide. Mobile Cell Phones - 1,563 The structure was a replica of The Venetian Macao, The Plaza Macao and Sands Macao. Of course Mickey Mouse items have always been a favorite of collectors. In 1960 Janet Esteves Richest Author: started collecting as a child. As of December 11, According to Forbes, J.K. Rowling 2008, she had amassed an incredible 2,760 dif- (U.K.), author of the Harry Potter ferent Mickey Mouse items. series, has grossed more than $1 billion for her novels and for relat- Are you a collector? Of anything? As you can see ed earnings. She is one of only five by the above list, everything qualifies so write to self-made billionaires and the first us or call us a Fletcher 2 to tell us about your col- billion dollar author. The seven lection. It could put you in the record book! Harry Potter books have sold 400 million copies worldwide and are published in 55 We will see you in the next issue of the BUGLE! languages including Latin and Ancient Greek. The writers of the Strum Record Book wish to Are you a collector? acknowledge the use of the Guinness World Of what you ask? Not just stamps or coins! You Records in all issues of the BUGLE in which the would be amazed at what people collect! How column has appeared. about these (by individuals):

“RECIPES FROM THE HOME” COOKBOOK The Schapers Communities of Excellence (COE) program has 35 copies of the “Recipes From the Home” cookbook left. The book offers 121 pages of tasty recipes offered by IVHQ staff, family, and friends. The books are $15 each and can be purchased from Nursing Supervisor Marcia Sutter (ext. 452) or from any of the staff members at Schapers A (ext. 382). Proceeds from the cookbooks have already paid for a nice patio in the Schaper’s Courtyard. Any additional revenue will be used to purchase a patio cover and patio furni- ture for the courtyard.

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RETIREMENTS (FEBRUARY 11TH THROUGH APRIL 29TH) THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO IVHQ! WE WISH YOU THE BEST!

Jim Kuhlman Kent Laurich Ed Nicholson Bill Oakley George Recker Susanne Stevenson retired from the retired from retired from the retired from retired March 18th retired from Barber Shop on Housekeeping on Barber Shop on Dietary on from Housekeeping Nursing on February 29th with April 1st with over February 29th with February 29th with with over 15 years February 29th with over 21 years of nine years of serv- over 28 years of over 17 years of of service. over 12 years of service. ice service. service. service.

Serving In Harm’s Way

The BUGLE is recognizing the family members of IVHQ residents and employees who are currently serving In Harm’s Way. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. May we never forget the sacrifice of the service man or woman or that of their family anxiously awaiting their safe return. Serving In Harm’s Way:

MMFN Travis Allen US Navy Japan Travis is the son of Lisa Allen, Pharmacy

Airman Kaylee Ann Cole US Air Force Afghanistan Kaylee is the granddaughter of Marg Bisby, Somerville Barrack

SSGT Michael Hansen MD Army National Guard Afghanistan Michael is the grandson of Jesse Leenerts, Elmore 2

SSG Jason Schrand US Army Afghanistan Jason is the son of Tom Schrand, Data Processing

PFC James Stanbridge US Navy Afghanistan James is the son of Stacey Dierker, Nursing & Tony Gravitter, Dietary

MSGT Heath Totsch US Marine Corps Afghanistan Heath is the son of Robin Van Velzer, Activities

SSGT Nathan Wiley US Air Force Japan Nathan is the Godson of Deanna Marshall, Activities

PAGE 17 States to use the G.I. Bill to attend another radio school in Chicago. He also took dance lessons at an Arthur Murray Studio and there Resident met Muriel Callner. They were married in 1956 and lived in Chicago until 1959, when Ted at BYRandomJOSEPH NEWKIRK returned to Springfield to work at Weavers, an automotive factory. He later again used the G.I. Bill to attend Lincoln Land Community LIFE LESSONS basic training was at Fort Knox, College and study business admin- As a newly married man in KY and then he was assigned to istration. 1956 living in Chicago, Ted work in Germany as a lineman. “I With his training in the Army Rehwaldt was eager to earn money was attempting to descend a high and course work at Lincoln Land, to support himself and his wife. pole I had climbed, and that’s fine he secured a position with the He began work in a radio repair if your spikes go into the pole right; United States Postal Service and shop and, to supplement his if not you’re unstable. I slid down began a 42 year career. As his income, sold merchandise at flea the pole and am still getting splin- family grew to include four chil- markets and obtained a chauf- ters out of myself! I told the cap- dren, he started his own sandwich feur’s license for commercial driv- tain, ‘I quit! I’m not doing this any- business with three vending ing. “I sometimes worked 20 to 22 routes, in addition to his full-time hours a day,” he says, looking back job at the Post Office. “We made over his life of often arduous work about 100,000 sandwiches in seven that was, nevertheless, frequently or eight years and serviced stores “enjoyable and challenging.” and Lake Clubs in the Springfield Ted was born on December 15, area. We also sold sandwiches to a 1931, in Springfield, IL to a share- vending company for Memorial cropping father who was given half Hospital; I had a good method of of his garden harvest to feed his finding customers. By 7 a.m. every family. His mother “loved to can” morning we had to make 27 to 30 and stockpiled food to get through dozen sandwiches for pickup. I the winter months. Laura May was the manager but the employ- “lived a rough life” and had three ees did most of the work, and my children by a previous marriage; business was a family affair. I together with Edmund Rehwaldt knew, though, that I was going out she conceived Ted, who grew up in on a limb.” the same household with his half- As soon as his children could siblings. He was not close to his Mr. Ted Rehwaldt walk, they delivered papers in the relatives, who often ridiculed him morning and learned arithmetic by calling him the “village idiot.” making change and were taught to Times were extremely difficult for more!’ He took the hard hat off my put money in the bank. When Ted this family living at subsistence head and placed it on top of the began his business he hired his levels through the Great pole and told me to go back up and children as employees to give them Depression, but Ted notes that his get it! Soon after that incident, “insight into how to make a buck.” father “always had a good meal on though, there was an opening for a His wife worked for his business, the table. As soon as I was able to radio operator and I was sent to too, but was mostly a homemaker. walk, I went door to door selling radio school.” He worked eight At times these long and strenuous magazines - Time, Life, Look, and hour shifts using Morse code at 13 hours were daunting. “Be careful Liberty. My father told me for words per minute to send and what you ask for,” he says with a every door that closes, another decode messages. “I liked the work cautious look, but adds poignantly opens up.” and I liked basic too. My unfortu- that he quit smoking to save Ted attended Iles Grade nate experience as a lineman was money for a set of encyclopedias for School and Feitshans High School, painful, though.” his children. and after graduation worked at a After two years in the Army in His postal career, though, was “Five and Dime” store before being Karlrule, Germany, he was dis- “fun” providing challenges even in drafted into the Army in 1953. His charged and came back to the the midst of often routine work.

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During his career Ted was in the later in high school played the oboe learning from your mistakes. Only computer room, worked with mail- in band. one thing I haven’t learned: how to grams (letters sent by teletype and He is also an avid Chicago Cub have foresight. I react instead of then delivered by mail), checked baseball fan who once wrote a let- thinking things out. Every story figures for second-class mail, filled ter to manager Leo Durocher has a beginning, even in conversa- out forms for customs, was an about how to better manage his tion.” expeditor (someone who makes team. Ted Rehwaldt pauses and Ted enjoys reading most about sure mail gets on the right trucks), says, “The Cubs have always been people like Helen Keller who start- and worked in the Mail Processing seen as losers, and I see myself ed out with nothing and made a Room. “For a good part of my that way.” Yet he has learned success of themselves. His own life career, I was the clerk in charge valuable lessons in life: “Finish in some ways has followed a simi- and ran the place by myself for a whatever you start and don’t think lar course as he rose from being a short time. They would have given too highly of yourself. When I was desperately poor child who went me the keys except it was open 24 in high school, my ego was so big I “junkin” - scavenging for deposit hours a day.” thought I didn’t need to practice bottles - to holding responsible jobs Ted was a member of the my music for state competition in the military and civilian govern- United Postal Workers Union and after winning at the district level ment service. He states that on the Equal Opportunity and I lost… Remember your Franklin Roosevelt is his favorite Administration committee to over- spouse. My wife and I were in president and “we wouldn’t have see the Post Office’s hiring, marriage counseling for 30 years made it [through the Great advancement, and working prac- and I learned to see things from Depression]without the W.P.A.” tices. During his years in the the other person’s point of view (Work Projects Administration). postal service, conditions and and have empathy. If you think His long hours and relentless hours changed dramatically. “My you’re going to solve your problems strivings, though, took a toll on his first three years I was a sub and by getting married, you’re wrong - health (at age 32 he had a quadru- worked 12 hour days without over- just like by getting a degree. The ple bypass surgery) and his mar- time pay or benefits. I was only problems you had before you’ll riage. He once spent three months given 45 minutes to get to work have after. You don’t live happily in a VA hospital after the stress whenever I was called in. Finally ever after…” Muriel Rehwaldt became too great. All four of his someone sued and we were paid died in 2008 after 45 years of mar- children left Judaism as adults double time for any work over riage. and became Roman Catholics. eight hours.” During his career He also learned painfully the Still he can say with satisfac- Ted implemented a “stamp importance of holding on to your tion that his work was often enjoy- machine” that calculated the values. Before his marriage, Ted’s able and challenging and he is weight difference between caliber future father-in-law insisted that proud of his son having graduated weight scales and newer electronic he convert from Catholicism to from Eastern Washington ones. Earlier in his life while Judaism (his fiancees’ religion) University. As he reflects on his working in Chicago, he stayed up and raise their children as Jews. life in the Elmore Infirmary, Ted all night wiring a transmitter at a Although he reluctantly consent- Rehwaldt has reaped valuable les- company called Carol Music ed, other than attend Friday night sons after having lived fully and Company and at Drying Systems services at the synagogue with his exerted himself with extraordinary assembled an electronic protection family for 40 years, Ted was not an effort through exalted crests of device: a transmitter system that active member of Temple B’rith happiness and perilous troughs of automatically alerted fire and Sholom. His mother had become a trouble, and all the while knowing police when the fire went out in Catholic when Ted was quite that it was because he wanted the furnaces. young when she thought she was best for his children. Did he have time for hobbies? dying, and he was raised in that The 80 year-old Army veteran denomination. smiles wryly, “Work was my Ted Rehwaldt worked very hobby!” But, yes, although he does hard from a young age and often Editor’s Note: not belong to clubs or organiza- labored long hours all of his work- tions, he enjoys reading and play- ing life as he took on the responsi- The dates and events noted in the ing chess and checkers and cards, bility of raising four children. He Resident at Random article are to and he has flown across the U.S. to mostly learned on the job and in the best recollection of the resident visit his children. While at IVHQ life by diving in and discovering highlighted. The feature is for he took private Hebrew lessons the way as he went along. entertainment purposes only. and as a child studied piano and “Experience is the best teacher and

PAGE 19 as the righteous judge is going to sep- arate those that are His from those who are not. One of the things that will identify them as children of God Chaplain’s is their willingness to focus on the needs of others who are categorized by Jesus as the “least” or ones who are somewhat out of our “comfort CornerBY EV OHN DAMS R . J A zone” to fellowship with. The “hun- gry, thirsty, strangers, filled with needs such as clothing or shelter” They said, “The Master is coming to A finger bruised and bleeding, and who come to our door every day. The honor the town today. his little bare feet were cold. disciples asked Him... “when did we And none can tell at what house or And I said, “I’m sorry for you... you fail to feed and clothe and take care home the Master will choose to stay.” are sorely in need of care; of you?” Jesus responded simply, And I thought while my heart beat But I cannot stop to give it, you must “When you failed to do it to the least wildly, What if He should come to hasten over there.” of these, you did it unto me.” mine? And at the words, a shadow swept How many times do we turn How would I strive to entertain and o’er his blue-veined brow... away those who are hurting or in honor the Guest Divine? “Someone will feed and clothe you, need? How many times do we run And straight I turned to toiling, to dear, but I’m too busy now.” from or hide from those who require make my home more neat; At last the day was ended, and my us to help them even when its diffi- I swept, and polished and garnished, toil was over and done; cult for us to be near them? Jesus and decked it with blossoms sweet. My house was swept and garnished... makes it very plain that if we are I was troubled for fear the Master and I watched in the dark... alone. truly “His children”, we must take might come ere my work was done; Watched... but no footfall sounded, no care of anyone He sends our way and And I hastened and worked the one paused at my gate; that needs our help. faster, and watched the hurrying No one entered my cottage door; I Alice Hansche Martenson wrote a sun. could only pray... and wait. poem similar to our first one entitled; But right in the midst of duties, a I waited till night had deepened, and “The Beauty of Jesus in Me”; woman came to my door; the Master had not come. She had come to tell her sorrow and “He has entered some other door, I My life touched yours for a very brief my comfort and aid to implore. said to myself; and gladdened some space, and what, oh, what did you And I said, “I cannot listen, nor help other home. see? you any, today; My labor had been for nothing, and I A hurried, worried and anxious face, I have greater things to attend to.” bowed my head and I wept. or the beauty of Jesus in me? And the pleader turned away. My heart was sore with longing... Was I steeped so deep in the ways of But soon there came another... a crip- yet... in spite of it all... I slept. the world, that I couldn’t detect one ple, thin, pale and gray; Then the Master stood before me, thing... And said; “Oh, let me stop and rest and His face was grave and fair; That would set me apart and show awhile in your house, I pray.” “Three times today I came to your that my heart belonged to the “I have traveled far since morning, I door, and craved your pity and care.” Heavenly King? am hungry and faint and weak; “Three times you sent me onward, Did I carry no banner for Jesus my My heart is full of misery, and com- unhelped and uncomforted; Lord, not one thing at all that could fort and help I seek.” And the blessing you might have had show…. And I cried, “I’m grieved and sorry was lost, and your chance to serve Whose side I am on in this glorious but I cannot help you today. has fled.” fight? I am His! But you wouldn’t I look for a great and noble guest,” “Oh Lord, dear Lord, forgive me! know. and the cripple went away. How could I know it was Thee?” Forgive me! And if we should e’er And the day wore onward swiftly... My very soul was shamed and bowed meet again upon earth, Oh, I pray and my task was nearly done, in the depth of humility. you will see unfurled And a prayer was ever in my heart And He said, “The sin is pardoned, And the beauty of Jesus in Me! that the Master to me might come. but the blessing is lost to thee, And I thought I would spring to meet For comforting not the least of mine, Lamentations 3:22-24 (NRSV) Him, and serve Him with utmost you have failed to comfort me!” “The stedfast love of the Lord never care, ceases, his mercies never come to an When a little child stood near me This poem points out to me the end; they are new every morning... with a face so sweet and fair... message of Matthew 25:31-46. In great is your faithfulness. The Lord Sweet, but with marks of teardrops... this passage Christ is talking to his is my portion, says my soul, therefore and clothes were tattered and old; disciples and He points out that God I will hope in Him.”

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below or wherever their line of vision is. They should be able to see and touch their belongings. Also think about the room they Pastoral enjoy most to be in: the living room, the bedroom, the garage and how can you incorporate the ReflectionsBY ON LICKHAN FR. D B same feeling, same things into their environment. Another hint when deciding RELATING TO ALZHEIMER’S a fishing pole, a fishing net, and what to bring is to observe their AND DEMENTIA PATIENTS place a tackle box in the corner "habits of a lifetime". For exam- with fishing lures (hooks ple, what to bring for bed sup- More insights from Jolene removed), string, etc. plies? Ask yourself do they like 1 Brackey. or 2 pillows, feather pillows or We continue this series regular pillows, lots of blankets, which comes from Alzheimer’s do they identify with a quilt or a educator Jolene Brackey’s work, plain comforter for their bed- “Family Moments.” We hope spread. This observation will these insights will assist family help you decide what items to members to be more effectively bring. Each person is different. interact with their loved ones By filling their life with sig- who are residents. nificant items, you are remind- Another example might be a per- ing them of who they are. These – Ch. Don Blickhan son who loved to make quilts. items you bring may get lost, ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Place a beautiful quilt on her bed damaged and used by other resi- ~ or on the wall, and let her bring dents because 15 residents have her sewing box with yarn, string, 15 rooms. They cannot remem- "CREATING A SAFE HAVEN." fabric pieces, pin-cushion (with- ber which room is theirs, or what Decorate [their room] with out pins), patterns, and measur- stuff is theirs because of short- items that define who this per- ing tape. They can no longer term memory loss and that is the son is, so when anyone enters make a quilt but they can still beauty of an Alzheimer's specific their room, they see a unique feel fabrics, cut "home". You can have three peo- human being and instantly know out shapes, look ple in the same room; one person something valuable about this at a quilt that is sleeping on the bed, the other person. What are their hobbies, not finished and rummaging through the closet favorite pastimes? What sub- talk about the and the third person tearing a jects do they know a lot about? hope to work on piece of paper in the middle of What items are they familiar the quilt next the room. Each person is enjoy- with? By filling their life with week. ing his or her own world in the what makes them a unique indi- It's important to keep their same room. vidual, memories will flow when significant items in the container Allowing them to have the they enter their room because it they have always been in and freedom to wander and explore is filled with things they love and place them in their room in the all corners of their home is a sim- recognize. The staff will also location where they would think ple joy. know something important to find them. about them as soon as they walk Instead of selling their DISTINGUISHING THEIR DOOR into their room and be able to belongings at a garage sale, It is very difficult for people give them their history back donate the "stuff' to a facility. to find their doors and rightfully many moments throughout the You can easily bring moments of so because all the doors look day. joy to other people who love to alike. To distinguish their door For instance, if the person fish or sew. from all the others you should loved to fish, you might place pic- The items you hang on the tures of fish on the wall, bring in wall should be hung 5' feet and CONTINUED at bottom of page #25

PAGE 21 TAPS (FEBRUARY 11TH THROUGH APRIL 29TH) GOD BLESS THESE SPECIAL MEN AND WOMEN, OUR COMRADES...

Gil Betz, 94, died Bud Borkenhagen, Ira Brown, 86, Bernie Dakof AKA Bob Dietrich, Dick Dietrich, March 14th. Gil 76, died April died March 11th. Day, 90, died 84, died April 2nd. 79, died February was a WWII Army 11th. Bud was a Ira was a WWII April 16th. Bernie Bob was a Korean 29th. John was a Veteran and a res- Peace Time Air Army Veteran and was a WWII Coast War Army Korean War Army ident since Force Veteran and a resident since Guard Veteran Veteran and a res- Veteran and a res- 4/24/06. a resident since 11/3/11. and a resident ident since 3/3/09. ident since 2/7/12. 10/11/11. since 3/22/12.

Jack Douglas, Larry Erxleben, Al Graham, 91, Harold Greene, Earl Haynes, 87, Joe Hemp, 89, 85, died February 74, died April died March 27th. 83, died April died April 27th. died February 25th. Jack was a 12th. Larry was a Al was a WWII 11th. Harold was Earl was a WWII 11th. Joe was a W W I I A r m y Korean War Army Marine Corps a Korean War Navy Veteran and W W I I A r m y Veteran and a res- Veteran and a res- Veteran and a res- Army Veteran and a resident since Veteran and a res- ident since ident since 1/23/12 ident since a resident since 11/30/09. ident since 1/31/12. 12/29/11. 6/6/11. 12/9/11.

Jim Henneberry, Em Hoover, 96, William Hoyt, Phil Ihnen, 90, Jack James, 86, Bobby Kenley, 82, died March died March 11th. 94, died February died February died February 77, died February 8th. Jim was a Em was a WWII 28th. William was 11th. Phil was a 18th. Jack wa a 19th. Bobby was Korean War Army Army Veteran and a WWII Army W W I I A r m y WWII/KW Navy a Korean War Veteran and a res- a resident since Veteran and a res- Veteran and a res- Veteran and a res- Army Veteran ident since 12/6/11. ident since ident since ident since and a resident 1/20/12. 6/23/11. 1/30/09. 2/28/11. since 5/23/04.

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TAPS CONTINUED GOD BLESS THESE SPECIAL MEN AND WOMEN, OUR COMRADES...

Bill McHugh, 88, Gib McNeff, 91, Scotty Meredith, Virg Payne, 95, Bob Petrie, 89, Dean Pool, 86, died February died March 23rd. 86, died March died March 31st. died March 12th. died March 7th. 28th. Bill was a Gib was a WWII 20th. Scotty wa a Virg was a WWII Bob was a WWII Dean was a WWII W W I I A r m y Marine Corps WWII/KW Navy Army Veteran Merchant Marine Army Veteran Veteran and a res- Veteran and a res- Veteran and a res- and a resident and a resident and a resident ident since 6/9/09. ident since ident since since 2/2/12. since 9/22/11. since 7/8/10. 7/22/09. 5/10/11.

Charlie Schafer, John Schiavone, Frank Sebastian, Vince Secula, Ray Speckhart, Carlene Starman, 87, died March 89, died March 87, died February 91, died April 80, died February 87, died April 30th. Charlie was 16th. John was a 27th. Frank was a 23rd. Vince was a 19th. Ray was a 18th. Carlene a WWII Army W W I I A r m y W W I I N a v y W W I I A r m y Korean War Army was a Non- Veteran and a res- Veteran and a res- Veteran and a res- Veteran and a res- Veteran and a res- Veteran and a res- ident since 3/6/09. ident since ident since ident since ident since ident since 7/8/11. 10/16/07. 6/23/09. 5/31/00. 10/21/10.

Charlie Stump, Jim Tebbano, Don Uhlenbrock, Red Verdick, 90, Paul Waide, 86, Ira Woods, 86, 86, died April 86, died March 77, died March died March 8th. died April 9th. died April 20th. 14th. Charlie was 28th. Jim was a 29th. Don was a Red was a WWII Paul was a WWII Ira was a WWII & a WWII Navy W W I I A r m y KW Marine Corps Army Veteran and Army Veteran KW Navy Veteran Veteran and a res- Veteran and a res- Veteran and a res- a resident since and a resident and a resident ident since 5/6/11. ident since 3/2/11. ident since 6/7/04. since 12/28/11. since 4/26/07. 9/21/11.

PAGE 23 THE “HOMELIKE” ENVIRONMENT PROJECT Have you ever walked into a room and immedi- control how they feel based on conscious decisions ately felt uncomfortable but not real sure why? You they make; long term care settings strive to do as may have been in other rooms the same size, with much as possible to influence their moods through similar furnishings and not felt uneasy, so you grav- their emotions, rather than their cognition. When itated to those rooms that made you feel comfort- this is done moods are uplifted, behaviors are appro- able. At some point it may have dawned on you that priate to social settings and the use of psychotropic what was different between the two rooms was the medications to treat depression and asocial behav- “color.” iors are significantly reduced. The average person doesn’t give much thought The Illinois Veterans Home celebrated its 125th to color, but then we have not been conditioned to anniversary last October so our residents live in an think of color as having an effect on our quality of environment steeped in history and rich in charm. life or to think of color impacting our lives. In recent Unfortunately most of the furnishings in this charm- years, the colors used in healthcare have changed ing environment that surrounds our residents are dramatically. Instead of white, yellow, beige and aging and showing signs of wear and tear. Several “hospital blue,” we are seeing more stimulating and years ago a committee was formed to begin to pleasing colors like soft apricot and peach tones. address these issues with the goal of providing our This is no accident. As the healthcare community residents a more “homelike” environment. This has become familiar with the effects of color, it has Homelike Environment committee began working used color to a much greater effect. Not surprising- with a firm that specializes in nursing home fur- ly, this has begun to touch long term care settings as nishings and since then have had opportunity to well. seek advice and work with a number of professionals One of the most welcome changes in long term who specialize in color, fabric, texture and design. care settings is the recent trend toward deinstitu- One of the things our committee has learned is that tionalization of care environments. Care settings “design professionals” are by definition problem- are adopting a more residential flavor, beginning solvers, not just people who make things “pretty.” with the exterior and moving through the front door By focusing on the interior environment of color, fab- into distinctly more inviting “homelike” settings – ric, and texture and how residents experience them, settings designed to comfort, to support, and to heal environments can be fashioned to provide support both body and spirit in a physically and emotionally for resident’s abilities and their quality of life. And safe space. Such things as wall coverings/color, win- that has been the quest of the Homelike dow coverings, lighting and wall art influence us Environment committee, to work with professionals whether we realize it or not. Pattern and color can and make changes in color, texture and fabric to enliven some otherwise unexciting settings. “enable” our residents, rather than “disable” them. For most people the word “home” recalls feelings Research indicates that when the environment in of warmth and memories of family and friendships. which we live makes us feel cozy and comfortable, But home is not just a place; it’s a concept of comfort safe and secure; the very quality of life improves. and familiarity that nourishes body and soul and The “Homelike Environment” committee, in etches indelible memories in the mind. It’s an emo- working with the professionals, has identified many tional memory, and such a comforting idea that it areas in our care units that could benefit from some doesn’t require a lot of thinking and reasoning. changes that would help create, or enhance the feel- Because the recall of “home” is an emotional memo- ing of an environment more like home. Today’s fab- ry individuals with Alzheimer’s dementia, or any of rics and furniture have protective finishes that can the other dementias, are able to recall “home” be easily cleaned. Improved lighting and window through their environment; that is the colors, fab- coverings can diffuse light, reduce glare, thus reduc- rics, textures and designs around them that influ- ing falls and creating a safer environment. Wall art ence how they feel. Since they are no longer able to provides stimulation and can be a way-finding aid

PAGE 24 MARCH/APRIL, 2012 BUGLE for those individuals with dementia. Most of us room chair that meets all the Long Term Care regu- choose colors, fabrics and furniture in our homes lations is approximately $325.00); or you can donate that create a soothing environment and we would any amount to the Homelike Environment (HLE) like to provide this for our residents. Program. Donations to this program can be sent to the Illinois Veterans Home c/o How You Can Help the Business Office. If you One of the things that we would like to see would like to Adopt-A-Chair, replaced on all of our units is the dining room furni- please make a notation in the ture. We decided to first replace the chairs and then memo section of your check: will follow up with replacing the dining room tables. “HLE Adopt-A-Chair.” If you The chairs that our residents are using now are old, would like to donate to the metal, and uncomfortable. We will be replacing Homelike Environment them through an “Adopt-A-Chair” program. With Program in general, please this program; you, your family or your organization note on your check: “HLE can donate monies to allow the purchase of a chair or Program.” We appreciate groups of chairs. There are two ways you can do any and all donations to this this. You can “Adopt-A-Chair” (the cost of a dining program.

ILLINOIS VETERANS HOME 2012 EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL Fr. Don Blickhan, Chaplain Amy Halle, Nursing Juana Walker, Nursing Bill Luthin, Facilties

Pastorial Reflections continued from page #21 hang on or beside the door items Below is an example door of If you see someone wearing they are attracted to. If they fly someone who enjoys fishing. your Dad's fishing' hat, smile airplanes, hang a picture of their because the hat is now bringing favorite airplane. If they like a joy to two people. certain actor, hang his portrait. The person's name or signature ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ should be about 4 feet up on the “Family Moments © 2011 by Jolene A. door. An 8x10 portrait of the Brackey. Used with permission. Check person when they were in their out her website at www.enhancedmo- 20's could be hung to the side of ments.com for more quality resources. their door.

PAGE 25 ILLINOIS VETERANS HOME AT QUINCY WISH LIST These items currently cannot be funded through the regular budget process but are nonetheless worthy proj- ects. If you or your organization are interested in funding a portion or an entire project, simply contact Administrator Bruce Vaca at (217) 222-8641, ext. #202 or Director of Marketing Rick Gengenbacher at ext. #380. All contributions, no matter the size, will be noted in the Bugle with the Wish List. These items will remain on the list until we have received enough funds to purchase them. New items will be added from time to time. (Checks should be made payable to the Illinois Veterans Home . Please write the name of the proj- ect you wish to adopt in the memo note.) THIS LIST IS IN PRIORITY ORDER. As always, thank you for your time and consideration.

REQUESTED: HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENT PROJECT - ADOPT-A-CHAIR PROGRAM REASON: Living environments influence quality of life and many studies have been done regarding the impact the environment around us has on our health; physical, and emotional well-being. Such things as wall coverings/color, window coverings, lighting, and wall art influence us whether we realize it or not. These things help humanize healthcare environments and can make a setting more reminiscent of home; that’s our goal with this endeavor, to create a more homelike environ- ment for our residents starting with the dining room chairs. PRICE: $325 to Adopt-a-Chair

REQUESTED: AMERICAN VETERANS’ MEMORIAL GARDEN REASON: We would like to create a beautiful perennial garden between the Stone Building and Smith Hall for our residents, their families, and all other visitors to enjoy. Thanks to Bergman Nursery, we have a breathtaking design that has high curb appeal and is low in maintenance. Some of the design features are a paver patio with stone benches, special lighting, retaining walls, walkways for wheelchairs, a dry creek bed, and berms with annuals and flowering trees. This special gar- den would honor all military veterans and its many walkways would tell the story of America’s pathway to freedom. PRICE: $35,000 total

REQUESTED: DONATIONS TO COVER PRINTING & MAILING EXPENSE FOR THE BUGLE REASON: Donations are requested to help offset a portion of the annual expenses for the bi-monthly publi- cation which, between printing and postage will exceed $20,000.00 per year. PRICE: ONGOING FUND -- Donations of all sizes are appreciated.

REQUESTED: DONATIONS TO THE RESIDENTS BENEFIT (ACTIVITIES) FUND REASON: Daily activities for residents and all special events (such as the Family Picnic and the Christmas Party) are funded out of the Residents Benefit Fund. Donations of all sizes are always welcome as our Activities Department continues to provide first-class events and reaches out to all residents through a variety of activities. PRICE: ONGOING FUND -- Donations of all sizes are appreciated.

Thank You For Your Consideration!!!

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WISH LIST

CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED (since last issue) The AA 24 Hour Group in donated $500.00 to the of Illinois donated $51.00 to Quincy donated $50.00 to the Activities Fund Elk's National Veterans the Red Hat Ladies Party 1- Activities Fund Service Commission 25-12 Marine Corps League Macomb Post #1009 donated Dale Hayes donated $10.00 to Auxiliary West Central $375.00 to the Garden The Robert Petrie Memorial the Museum Fund Illinois Leathernecks donated Therapy Program donated $290.00 to the $250.00 to the Activities Activities Fund Erling & Janet Catlin donated Fund Jan & Janet Schmidt donated $50.00 to the Activities Fund $10.00 to the Activities Fund Betsy Owens donated $110.00 Monica United Methodist to the American Veterans The Ed Archer Memorial Church School donated $15.00 Alvera Bardon donated $10.00 Memorial Garden and Bugle donated $720.00 to the to the Activities Fund to the Bugle Fund Fund Activities Fund The Kenneth Hogge Memorial Marc & Wilma Reeder donat- AMVETS Post No. 61 donated The Bernard Gonerka donated $1,000.00 to the ed $50.00 to the Bugle Fund $100.00 to the Bugle Fund Memorial donated $235.00 to Activities Fund and Activities Fund the Activities Fund Various Families donated Veterans of Foreign Wars Post The William J. McHugh $74.00 to the Museum Fund Rodney Keck donated $20.00 8157 donated $200.00 for Memorial donated $500.00 to to the Bugle Fund Phone Cards the Activities Fund Paul Towne Memorial AMVETS Auxiliary Raymond & Maria Knowles The Raymond Speckhart Raymond & Maria Knowles Post 169 donated $20.00 to donated $25.00 to the Memorial donated $265.00 to donated $25.00 to the the Activities Fund Activities Fund the Activities Fund Activities Fund Greater Peoria AMVETS The Robert Kern Memorial The Robert Alred Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Auxiliary Post 64 d o n a t e d donated $70.00 to the donated $290.00 to the Unit 1135 donated $1,000.00 $25.00 to the Activities Fund Activities Fund Activities Fund to the Bugle Fund Elk's National Veterans The Carl Zoller Memorial The Joseph Hemp Memorial Mary Sohn donated $5.00 to Service Commission Macomb donated $65.00 to the donated $145.00 to the the Bugle Fund Post #1009 donated $400.00 to Activities Fund Markword Activities Fund the Garden Therapy Program In Honor of Elmer Alvin & Doris Langenbahn The Bob Steffen Memorial Steinkamp's 90th birthday donated $30.00 to the Bugle donated $50.00 to the donated $260.00 to the The Gilbert McNeff Memorial Fund Activities Fund Activities Fund donated $450.00 to the Activities Fund Jerry & Penelope Goins Veterans of Foreign Wars Floyd & Diane Alexander donated $25.00 to the Ladies Auxiliary Department donated $100.00 to the Various Families donated Activities Fund of Illinois donated $6.75 to the Activities Fund $1,755.00 to the Home-Like Red Hat Ladies Party 2-27-12 Environment "Adopt A Chair" AMVETS Post 104 donated AMVETS Post 104 donated Program Schapers B $40.00 to the Markword Sam Gass donated $100.00 to $40.00 to the Markword April March Bingo Fund the Activities Fund Bingo Fund Raymond & Maria Knowles donated $25.00 to the Sons of the American Legion Robert & Lillian Colwell Catholic War Veterans Activities Fund Post No. 136 donated $150.00 donated $20.00 to the Bugle Marion Post 1780 donated for Postage Stamps Fund $100.00 to the Museum Fund Tri-State Lugnuts donated $6,000.00 for 2 TV's & Floyd & Diane Alexander The Milo Mechling Memorial AMVETS Post 8 donated mounts, popcorn, and a spe- donated $100.00 to the donated $25.00 to the $40.00 to the Home-Like cial chair Activities Fund Activities Fund Environment "Adopt A Chair" Program Marine Corps League donated Marine Corps League The American Legion Post $1,000.00 to the Activities Detachment #1177 West #979 donated $1,000.00 to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Fund Central Illinois Leathernecks Activities Fund Ladies Auxiliary Department

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!!

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The IVHQ Gift Shop

Pictured are the four ladies who make the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy Gift Shop in Smith Hall a reality. From left - Marjorie Bisby, Janet Long, Maxine Deen, and Al Shotts. Read about their good deeds and more on the Gift Shop in the Administrator’s Column on page #3. Hours to the Gift Shop are 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.

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