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TIME WITH FRIENDS Mr. Don Hellyer from Markword 1 poses with his LL young friends who are students at Quincy High School. The three recently visited Don to talk and sing songs for him. Don very much enjoyed the visit of these special friends. (See more photos from around the grounds starting on page #14.)
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 ADMISSIONS 4-5 ADMINISTRATOR’S COLUMN 3 NEW EMPLOYEES 18-19 ANNIVERSARY DATES 8 PASTORAL REFLECTIONS 17 BIRTHDAYS 12-13 RETIREMENTS 9 CANDID SHOTS 14-16 SERVING IN HARM’S WAY 18 CHAPLAIN’S CORNER 10-11 TAPS 21 EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH 11 VOLUNTEER VOICES 20 LIBRARY NOTES 7 WISH LIST/CONTRIBUTIONS 22-23 HHHHHHHHHH
Population Report Age Range Chart
Men Women Men Women WWII 121 12 39 & Under 00 40-49 10 WWII & Korea 80 50-59 80 Korea 98 1 60-69 51 3 WWII, Korea & Vietnam 0070-79 53 13 Korea & Vietnam 2180-89 163 46 Vietnam 74 1 90-99 64 25 100 & Over 21 Gulf 20 Peace Time 36 2 Branch of Service Report Non-Veterans 0 71 Air Force 33 Total 342 88 Army 217 Total Population 430 Coast Guard 4 Marine 25 H These statistics were valid as of May 7, 2014. Navy 80
Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy BUGLE, MAR. & APR., 2014 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 PROOFREADING David Katz Rick Gengenbacher Activities Staff Accounting Office Louise Seaver Ch. Don Blickhan Adjutant’s Office Tane Temple PRINTING Dick Boyd Business Office IDVA Central Office Arnie Eichorst Personnel Office LaVerne Franken Keith Gerhardt
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A Terrible Loss The IVHQ family suffered a terrible loss on April 11th when restorative nurse Patty Goehl unexpected- ly passed away at the age of 51. We extend our deep- est sympathy to Patty’s husband, Lee, and their five children. Working at IVHQ is a family affair for the Goehl family. Patty surpassed 20 years of IVHQ service last November 16th. Lee is a RN and the Nursing Supervisor for Markword 2 and Fletcher 2 and has 20 years of IVHQ service. Daughter, Tori, also a RN, has four years of IVHQ service and son, John, a VNAC, has two years of IVHQ service. Patty served as IVHQ’s first restorative nurse. She conducted all restorative assessments on grounds and oversaw the restorative program. (Restorative nursing is a formal exercise program designed to help shortly thereafter, were able to promptly get the resi- residents maintain the highest level of functioning.) dent out of the water. Due to Patty’s commitment to excellence in After a brief stay in the hospital, the resident has Nursing and as a way to remember her fine returned to IVHQ and is doing fine. contributions to the IVHQ team, I am proud to On April 23rd, IDVA Director Erica Borggren announce the establishment of the “Patty Goehl visited IVHQ to personally thank Mrs. Hively and Mr. Award for Excellence in Nursing”. McKittrick. You can find a picture of that presenta- The new award will be given, in Patty’s memory, tion on page #14. to a LPN or RN who has demonstrated excellence in Our thanks to both for their heroic efforts! Nursing. The inaugural award will be presented in May, 2015, during Nurses Appreciation Week. Congratulations, Sarah! Director of Nursing Cathy Houston is currently set- On a much lighter note, we extend our congratu- ting the high standards of criteria that must be met lations to VNAC Sarah Deege for being selected as the for this distinguished award. CNA of the Year in the Quincy Area. (At IVHQ, the I am very pleased to announce that Lee and the job title for a CNA is VNAC which stand for Veterans rest of the Goehl family will take part in the presen- tation. Please look for more information on this honor Nursing Assistant Certified as opposed to Certified between now and next spring. In the meantime, Nursing Assistant.) please keep the Goehl family in your prayers. Sarah was chosen over 12 other participants in the program sponsored by John Wood Community Tragedy Averted College. Sarah outshined the other nominees in the Thanks to the alertness and actions of a Quincy process which included a letter from a resident or citizen and one of our dedicated Security staff, family member, a letter from her supervisor, a letter tragedy was recently averted on IVHQ grounds. On from a coworker, and an essay she had to write on a the afternoon of April 18th, a resident drove his elec- the topic of “What does being a CNA mean to me?” tric wheelchair into the northwest corner of Lake The final part of the process was an interview by the Illinois. Thankfully, Mrs. Abby Hively, who had JWCC selection committee. brought her two sons to IVHQ to fish, witnessed the We are very proud of you, Sarah. We thank you fall and rushed to provide aide. Mrs. Hively, along for what you do at IVHQ and for the great light you with Security Guard Dave McKittrick, who joined her have shown on our facility! Well deserved!
PAGE 3 A FEW THINGS GOING ON... Please take note of the following events to take place in the weeks and months ahead:
* Quincy Dorothy Chapter of DAR BINGO - Saturday, May 10th. 1:30 p.m. in Lippincott Hall. BINGO & treats.
* Illinois Department, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Mothers Day Event - Sunday, May 11th. The VFW will give treats to all our lady residents. Happy Mother’s Day!
* Buddy Program Fishing Rodeo at Lake Illinois - Wednesday, May 14th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
* Armed Forces Day MOPH & DAV Cook OUT - Friday, May 16th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the American Legion Pavilion on Lake Illinois. Military Order of the Purple Heart and Disabled American Veterans will conduct a free Lunch for all residents and free-will offering luncheon for all staff. Menu will include hamburgers, bratwursts, hotdogs, pota- to salad, baked beans, coleslaw, cake, & ice cream bars.
* American Legion & Auxiliary District #22 MAYFEST - Sunday, May 18th. 1:00 p.m. in Lippincott Hall. Poker, a CASH walk, BINGO, & treats - lots of them!
* Memorial Day Program & Family Picnic - Friday, May 23rd. See details on page #9.
* Canton Elks DANCE - Saturday, May 31st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Smith Hall. Ambush 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 6th at 10:00 a.m. in Fletcher. Guest Speaker TBA.
* Fred Fritz Gospel Music - Saturday, June 7th. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Smith Hall.
* Wal-Mart Shopping Trip - Thursday, June 12th load at 8:30 a.m.
* Red Cross USO Musical Show - Saturday, June 14th. 2:00-3:00 p.m. in Smith Hall.
* American Legion & Auxiliary District #20 Father’s Day Picnic - Sunday, June 15th. 11:30 a.m. in Lippincott Hall. Luncheon and a band. Happy Father’s Day!
* Canton Elks DANCE - Saturday, June 28th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Smith Hall. Band TBA. Gem City Detachment of the Marine Corps League will be on hand to escort, do a 50/50, and provide treats.
* July 4th Celebration on IVHQ Grounds. Starting at 5:30 p.m. there will be Food Vendors, and a Kids Zone. At 7:30 p.m. the Quincy Park Band will perform. At approxi- mately 8:40 p.m. Sky Divers will land and at approximately 9:15 p.m. a great Fireworks Display.
* Red Cross Blood Drive - Wednesday, July 30th. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Lippincott Hall.
* Pvt. Joe Golf Outing - Friday, September 12th.
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NEW ADMISSIONS (FEBRUARY 28TH THROUGH MAY 6TH) WELCOME TO IVHQ
Joe Battaglia John Botsko Earl Boyd Henry Boyle Jim Callahan Schapers B Markword 2 Markword 1 Markword 1 Fifer C From Orland Park From Orland Park From Plainfield From Springfield From Quincy Peace Time WWII WWII Peace Time WWII Navy Veteran Navy Veteran Army Veteran Navy Veteran Navy Veteran DOB is 11/11 DOB is 8/21 DOB is 9/21 DOB is 12/10 DOB is 8/16
Bob Cobb Jerry Cravens Marge Cravens Bill Dorweiler Phil Faaborg Schapers B Fifer A Somerville Fifer C Schapers B From Macomb From Springfield From Springfield From Glendale Heights From Dallas City Korean War Korean War Non-Veteran Korean War Korean War Army Veteran Army Veteran DOB is 2/3 Air Force Veteran Army Veteran DOB is 5/16 DOB is 8/5 DOB is 6/28 DOB is 2/5
Mike Glass Bob Henry George Herendeen Howard Koch Willy Long Fifer B Schapers B Fifer A Markword 2 Fifer C From Galesburg From Decatur From Matoon From Quincy From Zion WWII WWII Peace Time WWII Korean War Navy Veteran Army Veteran Marine Corps Veteran Army Veteran Army Veteran DOB is 10/17 DOB is 2/2 DOB is 9/16 DOB is 11/16 DOB is 5/22
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Wayne Miskelley Fred Osterman Bob Ruyle Jack Settle Bob Shanks Markword 1 Fifer C Elmore 2 Fifer B Fifer D From Alton From Kampsville From Pleasant Hill from Quincy From Springfield Korean War WWII Vietnam War WWII WWII Army Veteran Army Veteran Air Force Veteran Army Veteran Navy Veteran DOB is 4/22 DOB is 12/2 DOB is 11/22 DOB is 9/19 DOB is 12/4
Spike Spiker Merritt Sprague Russ Valberg Edgar Wilhelm Fifer A Markword 1 Elmore West Fletcher 1 From Decatur From Hull From Rock Island From Greenview Korean War Korean War Peace Time WWII Army Veteran Army Veteran Navy Veteran Army Veteran DOB is 9/24 DOB is 12/20 DOB is 4/4 DOB is 4/5
MISCELLANEOUS DATES OF INTEREST... Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11th Memorial Day Program/Family Picnic is Friday, May 23rd Flag Day is Saturday, June 14th Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15th Summer begins Saturday, June 21st Independence Day Celebration at IVHQ is Friday, July 4th
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“America’s Great Parks – Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite”, Galapagos Islands – Evolutionary Wonders on an Library Island Paradise”, along with sever- al other wonderful travel films. Books: Some the new books NotesBY PEGGY BALLARD that we have recently added to the fiction collection include: “Warning of War” by James Brady, I want to begin by thanking forget “The Duke”, John Wayne. “The Marine” by James Brady, the residents and staff for helping We have many of the classic John “Alone” by Lisa Gardner, and me as I continue to learn new Wayne films in our collection “Gangster” by Lorenzo Carcaterra. names and faces along with your including 1934’s “West of the In non- fiction we have added IVHQ Library favorites. I am Divide” & “The Man From Utah”, “Citizen Soldiers” by Stephen E. enjoying going to all the units, 1938’s “Stagecoach” 1944’s “Tall in Ambrose, “Easy Company Soldier” delivering books, DVDs, CD, mag- the Saddle”, 1965’s “The Sons of by Sgt. Don Malarkey with Bob azines, and newspapers and meet- Katie Elder”, 1968’s “The Green Welch, “The Murder Room” by ing everyone who supports the Berets”, and 1973’s “Cahill – Michael Capuzzo, “The Man Who library through your patronage. United States Marshall”, and Saved the Union, Ulysses Grant in The weather is finally breaking more. Now is the time to catch up War and Peace” by H.W. Brands. and I encourage everyone to step on those classic John Wayne This is only a partial list as many outside and visit the library. We movies that you haven’t seen in new titles have been added to your continue to add new items to our such a long time. collection. collection through grants and New DVD Added to the Laptop Computers: Do not donations along with our daily Collection: Here are some of the forget that your library has Laptop newspapers and magazine sub- donated DVDs that have been computers available for check out scriptions. As always, if there is added to your library: “The Royal by our residents. These laptops something you want to read, Tenenbaums” with Gene are internet ready and are operat- watch, or listen to, let us know and Hackman and Angelica Houston, ing with Windows 7. The laptops if we do not have it will make “Catch Me If You Can” with may be checked out for a period of every effort to get it for you. Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom one week. If you have a need or E-Books – I know many of you Hanks, Michael Moore’s “Bowling desire to use a laptop, please come have E-Readers and have ques- for Columbine”, “The Bear” with to the library to check one out. tioned the availability at IVHQ Jack Wallace, “Rat Race” with Library; unfortunately we are Rowan Atkinson and John Cleese, I am constantly looking to unable to support this service at “Envy” with Ben Stiller and Jack expand the library’s reading, lis- this time. I am continuing to look Black, “Fluke” with Matthew tening and viewing selections for at this as an option in the future Modine and Nancy Travis, as well your enjoyment. If you have any as Keith Gerhardt did when he as several others. suggestions/requests for any was at the library. This option Travel Films: With warmer books, movies, CDs, etc. that you continues to be available through weather approaching families would like to find in your library, the Quincy Public Library. They begin planning visits and taking now is the time to let your library can assist you in getting set up vacations. Take your own mini- staff know. For the next few with their system so that you may vacation with a great travel film; months the library will be making check out an e-book. (Once you are your library has some great docu- decisions on such purchases and set up, you do not have to leave the mentary movies for you to watch your input is requested. Of course, comforts of your room or building while the days begin to warm. not everything can be acquired, to browse or check out e-books These movies include “Hawaiian but unless you speak up, it may from their collection.) We will Dreams”, “California Dreams”, never be in the library. keep you updated with any Grand Canyon – The Hidden IVHQ-TV, Channel 2: Please progress in offering this service. Secret”, “The Caribbean- Paradise keep an eye on IVHQ-TV, Channel and Beyond”, “Australia – The 2 for announcement of newly Your Library’s Collection Great Ocean Road”, “The Barrier added items (All Formats)! In DVDs – If you are looking for Reef and North East Australia – A addition, flyers are still sent out great actors in great films don’t land of Natural Wonders”, listing new CDs and DVDs.
PAGE 7 ANNIVERSARY DATES (MAY & JUNE) CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE!
20 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES Jim Winfield Dietary May 16th Art Brown Nursing June 17th
Malinda Bockenfeld Mark Carpenter Loretta Goehl Nursing Truck Garage Nursing EAR NNIVERSARIES 30 years on 6/1 25 years on 5/22 26 years on 6/23 15 Y A : Bob Crowder Housekeeping May 17th Lou Gabel P.T. June 1st Diane Schultz Social Services June 1st
10 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES: Patty McKinney John McPherson Kathie Rigg Mary Ueberlauer Dietary May 17th Laundry Business Office Nursing 32 years on 6/8 26 years on 6/29 32 years on 6/8
5 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES Melissa Shaffer Nursing May 11th Bonnie Coffman Nursing May 19th Jeremy Hoelscher Dietary June 16th Candi Bell Nursing June 19th Tristan Dooley Nursing June 19th Adrienne Scott Ginny Waterman Tori Goehl Nursing June 19th Nursing Nursing 26 years on 6/23 26 years on 6/23 Amy McLernon Nursing June 19th
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 ONGRATULATIONS these two months! TCCHANK YOU FOR YOUR YEARS OF SERVICE!!!!
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MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM AND FAMILY PICNIC
The Annual Memorial Day Program and Family Picnic will take place on Friday, May 23rd. 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 IVHQ Ward Clerk Mark Houston. Mark is a veteran of Operation Iraq Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Still serving in the Army Reserves, Mark’s rank is Sergeant First Class. 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 veter- SFC MARK HOUSTON an 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 pulled pork sandwiches and hot dogs, BLT pasta salad, chips, watermelon, cup cakes, and beverages. Entertainment will be provided by musicians Karen and Dan Brownlee.
Invites will be mailed to residents’ families in early May. Hope to see you on May 23rd!
RETIREMENTS (FEBRUARY 28TH THROUGH MAY 6TH) THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO IVHQ! WE WISH YOU THE BEST!
Pat Gregory Connie Jacobs retired from retired from Nursing on Laundry on March February 28th 31st with nearly 25 with over 21 years years of service. of service.
PAGE 9 I am not a scientist nor do I claim to be, however, I have met very intelligent men and women who are and I have listened to Chaplain’s some of their wisdom as they debunk many of the scientific community’s theories and CornerBY REV. JOHN ADAMS thoughts about how this vast and intricately designed universe got here. They begin with Genesis “The heavens declare the truths and conjecture. We are 1:1; “In the beginning, God creat- glory of God.” Psalm 19:1 being told often that a belief in a ed the heavens and the earth.” creator God is not wise or enlight- Here are the words of other “The most beautiful system of ened in this modern and progres- scientist as they answer that all the sun, planets, and comets sive world. That which is found important question; “How did we could only proceed from the coun- in the Bible may have been okay get here?” sel and domain of an intelligent for ancient man but that time has “Ultimately the Darwinian and powerful being.” Sir Isaac come and gone or so it seems from theory of evolution is no more nor Newton human perspective. less than the great cosmogenic Many years ago, Sir Isaac myth of the twentieth century.” “The existence of the universe Newton had an exact replica of Michael Denton, molecular biolo- requires me to conclude that GOD our solar system made in minia- gist and medical doctor. exists.” Robert A. Naumann, ture. At its center was a large “It is becoming increasingly Professor of Chemistry and golden ball representing the sun, apparent that evolutionism is not Physics at Princeton University and revolving around it were even a good scientific theory.” Dr. smaller spheres attached at the Willem J. Ouweneel, Research “A common sense and satisfy- ends of rods of varying lengths. Associate in Developmental ing interpretation of our world They represented Mercury, Genetic, Ultrech, Netherlands suggests the designing hand of a Venus, Earth, Mars, and the “What I have learned in the super intelligence... There is, I other planets. These were all past ten years of review of recent shall argue, no contradiction geared together by cogs and belts scientific knowledge of cellular between holding a staunch belief to make them move around the morphology and physiology, the in supernatural design and being “sun” in perfect harmony. code of life (DNA), and the lack of a creative scientist” Dr. Owen One day as Newton was supporting evidence for evolution Gingerich, professor of astronomy studying the model, a friend who in the light of recent scientific evi- and the History of Science at did not believe in the biblical dence is a shocking rebuttal to the Harvard University, and senior account of creation stopped by for theory of evolution.” Dr. Isaac astronomer at the Smithsonian a visit. Marveling at the device Manly of Harvard Medical School Astrophysical Observatory and watching as the scientist “The human fossil record is made the heavenly bodies move in strongly supportive of the concept We live in a time when the their orbits, the man exclaimed, of Special Creation. On the other whole world is attempting to “Why, Newton, what an hand, the fossil evidence is so con- answer these questions; exquisite thing! Who made it for trary to human evolution as to 1. Who am I? you?” effectively falsify the idea that 2. Where did I come from? Without looking up, Sir Isaac humans evolved.” Professor 3. What was I created for? replied, “Nobody.” Marvin L. Lubenow, in his book” Unfortunately we are ignor- “Nobody?” his friend asked. Bones of Contention”; Grand ing the only source of truth “That’s right,” replied Rapids: Baker Books, 1992 known to man that is always Newton. “I said nobody. All of “For the scientist who has accurate and never anything but these balls and cogs and belts and lived by his faith in the power of right... God and His revelation. gears just happened to come reason, the story ends like a bad In today’s world we have watched together, and wonder of wonders, dream. He has scaled the moun- as technology and science has by chance they began revolving in tains of ignorance; he is about to taken control of the information their set orbits and with perfect conquer the highest peak; as he highway and flooded it with half- timing!” pulls himself over the final rock,
PAGE 10 MARCH/APRIL, 2014 BUGLE he is greeted by a band of theolo- Lehigh University octopus expands the sack, water gians who have been sitting there is sucked in, and when it vigor- for centuries.” Robert Jastrow, In an article entitled “The ously contracts it, the water Ph.D. Chief of the Theoretical Wonders of the Natural World: spurts out in a jet. By alterna te Division of the National God’s Design,” university profes- expansion and contraction of this Aeronautics and Space sor Gerald R. Bergman points out muscular sack, the octopus can Administration (1958-61) and how advanced God’s design is jet-propel its way through water. Founder/Director of NASA’s over human invention: Man has developed radar and Goddard Institute; Professor o f Before we ever discovered and sonar systems, and this develop- Geophysics at Columbia harnessed electricity, electric eels ment is seen as a miracle of sci- University; Professor of Space have generated their own electric- ence. Yet bats can do the sam e Studies and Earth Science at ity at will, up to 700 volts. thing. Scientist have blindfolded Dartmouth College Before we ever invented elec- bats and set them loose in a room “Can all of life be fit into tric lights, fireflies were flashing which has been strung with many Darwin’s theory of Evolution? If their signals to one another, and thin threads. Scientists found you search the scientific litera- certain fish in the ocean depths that the bats can dart arou nd the ture on evolution, and if you focus produce light to guide their trav- room without hitting a single your search on the question of els. thread because in flight they emit how molecular machines, the Long before we learned to supersonic sound pulses. These basis of live, developed, you will navigate the seven seas, birds hit objects and bounce back to the find an eerie and complete traveled from the Arctic to the bat’s ears. silence. The complexity of life’s Antarctic, landing at the same foundation has paralyzed sci- nesting sites year after year. Why is it we attribute to blind ence’s attempt to account for it... We take pride in our jet air- chance that which we have I do not think (Darwin’s mecha- craft, but octopuses used jet accomplished only by intelligent nism) explains molecular life.” propulsion long before us. In its design? We will continue our Michael Behe, Associate bulbous body is a muscular “sack” thoughts on this important topic Professor of Biochemistry at with a small opening. When an in the next issue of the Bugle.
A FEW OF OUR BEST! ILLINOIS VETERANS HOME 2014 EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL Scott Alberts, Activities Renee Glass, Nursing Sarah Deege, Nursing Jim Winfield, Dietary
PAGE 11 Candid Shots
“Candid Shots” from around IVHQ over the past several weeks. Enjoy. Dave McKittrick & Abby Hively presentations
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Volunteer Recognition on 4/16
AMVETS Good Friday Picnic on 4/18 AMVETS Good Friday Picnic
Exercise time at Elmore Exercise time at Elmore
DAV check presentation American Legion Auxiliary check presentation
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depends on us to build His king- dom through prayer. As Heschel observed, “To pray means to expand his presence.” Pastoral We cannot afford to falter. Do you not remember the parable about persistence in prayer? ReflectionsBY FR. DON BLICKHAN Then he told them a parable about the necessity for them to Atop the Mountain pray always without becoming It is a powerful image -- weary. He said, “There was a Moses atop the mountain, eyes judge in a certain town who nei- upraised, arms lifted heavenward ther feared God nor respected any in passionate prayer for his peo- human being. And a widow in ple. As long as Moses remained that town used to come to him in that posture of prayer, the and say, ‘Render a just decision Israelites were winning their bat- for me against my adversary.’ tle against the Amalekites. But For a long time the judge was when he tired and lowered his unwilling, but eventually he arms, the tide of battle turned thought, ‘While it is true that I against them. Aaron and Hur neither fear God nor respect any soon realized what was happen- human being, because this widow ing and so they stood beside keeps bothering me I shall deliv- Moses propping up his arms until home. er a just decision for her lest she the Israelites were victorious. It To pray means to bring God finally come and strike me.’” was prayer that brought them back into the world, to establish (Luke 18: 1-5 NAB) victory. His kingship for a second at least. Rabbi Abraham Heschel once To pray means to expand His As we look about us and see observed that: presence ."1 abundant evidence that our socie- "The true motivation for Earth is not our true home. ty is in moral decay, could it pos- prayer is not, as has been said, We will never be perfectly happy sibly be because we have failed to the sense of being at home in the nor fulfilled here. Indeed, here do our work of prayer? And our universe, but rather the sense of we often have feelings of being work is a life-long challenge, not being at home in the uni- lost and confused. truly a battle against the forces of verse... On the contrary, the The closest we ever come to darkness that so envelop our experience of not being at home heaven on earth is when we are world. If like Moses we falter in in the world is a motivation for in prayer, for in prayer, to para- prayer, the tide of the battle will prayer. phrase the Our Father, "his king- turn against us. If we are faithful That experience gains intensi- dom comes and his will is done." to our work, God will sustain us – ty in the amazing awareness that The task of praying is our and much more. For, as God himself is not at home in the proper work as believers. It is Tennyson once observed, "More universe. He is not at home in a our job! Indeed we often use the things are wrought by prayer universe where His will is defied word "liturgy" for our worship than this world dreams of." and where His kingship is denied. services. This comes from the ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ God is in exile; the world is cor- Greek which means "public duty." 1. The Insecurity of Freedom, Abraham Heschel rupt. The universe itself is not at While God is all powerful, he
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PAGE 15 MAY BIRTHDAYS Residents Employees
Florence Tanner 5/1 Markword 2 Jennifer Fantz 5/1 Dietary Dean Perisho 5/2 Markword 1 Greg Flachs 5/2 Nursing Bob Schisler 5/2 Elmore 2 Brenda Langan 5/2 Activities Wayne Buesking 5/2 Schapers B Tessa Classen 5/3 Nursing Earl Carriger 5/2 Markword 2 Priscilla Slater 5/3 Medical Records Cavitt Hollis 5/2 Markword 2 Amy Halle 5/4 Nursing Doris Reinhart 5/5 Somerville Tony Gravitter 5/5 Dietary Bob Kotek 5/5 Elmore West Melvin Hill 5/5 Fifer B Sandy Wemhoener 5/5 Physical Therapy Joan Queiroli 5/6 Somerville Bill Postle 5/8 Pharmacy Speed Fielding 5/7 Schapers B Gerald Deming 5/9 Power Plant Lois Sommerville 5/7 Fifer A Tori Goehl 5/9 Nursing Lillian Harman 5/8 Markword 2 Mary Craft 5/13 Nursing Sharon Holthaus 5/8 Fifer B Chris Logan 5/14 Laundry Larry Akers 5/8 Fifer D John Freidinger 5/15 Power Plant Betty Wallace 5/9 Elmore 2 Jauna Byrd 5/18 Nursing Duke Stanley 5/11 Elmore East Pauline Kmack 5/11 Markword 1 Jerrilyn Mason 5/18 Pharmacy Aubrey Baker 5/11 Markword 1 Robert Johnston 5/19 Nursing Doc Hays (will be 101) 5/12 Elmore East Jon Kammerer 5/20 Nursing Fr. John Carberry 5/15 Elmore 2 Brittany Smith 5/20 Nursing Bill Cornwell 5/15 Markword 1 Susan Horton 5/21 Housekeeping Bonnie Pyle 5/15 Elmore West Sheila Nokes Deming 5/22 Laundry Bob Cobb 5/16 Schapers B Rick Gengenbacher 5/23 Marketing Orie Absher 5/17 Fifer B Marsha Saxbery 5/23 Nursing Gene Foltz 5/19 Somerville Willy Long 5/22 Fifer C Cindy Fritts 5/25 Social Services A.J. Brady 5/22 Fifer B Randy Hoffsuemmer 5/26 Nursing Jim Gumm 5/22 Elmore West Tiffany Seaver 5/26 Dietary Charles Ervin 5/22 Anderson Tanya Wolf 5/26 Nursing John Goudschaal 5/24 Fifer A John Goehl 5/29 Nursing Verne Jamieson 5/27 Schapers A Gail Tasco 5/29 Nursing Deek DeConcini 5/27 Schapers B Sara Hankins 5/30 Housekeeping LaVerne Reich 5/27 Anderson Heather Swank 5/30 Nursing Ina Absher 5/29 Fifer B Bill Gallagher 5/30 Markword 2 John Frank 5/31 Housekeeping Linc Phillips 5/30 Schapers B Autumn Owsley 5/31 Nursing
PAGE 16 MARCH/APRIL, 2014 BUGLE JUNE BIRTHDAYS Residents Employees
Dale Gilbert 6/3 Markword 2 Monica Williams 6/2 Nursing Slim Sommerville 6/4 Fifer A Cathy Hall 6/3 Nursing Robyn Welty 6/4 Nursing Ron Prokof 6/5 Fifer A David Brinkley 6/5 Dietary Gary Hamm 6/5 Fifer D Bill Luthin 6/5 Maintenance Jereme Barnard 6/7 Dietary John John 6/6 Schapers B Lynda Melton 6/7 Nursing Marvin Sanders 6/7 Markword 2 Bruce Vaca 6/7 Administrator Rev. John Adams 6/8 Chaplain Bill Ross 6/8 Fifer A Heather Frisbie 6/8 Nursing Eva Wellman 6/8 Elmore 2 Lisa Schuckman 6/8 Nursing Mel Turner 6/9 Markword 1 Kimberly Shoopman 6/8 Nursing Angela Bevans 6/9 Nursing John Feld 6/9 Markword 2 Marlene Jenkins 6/9 Nursing Margaret Carlton 6/9 Anderson Mary Altgilbers 6/10 Dietary Holly Mathes 6/10 Nursing Bob Gabalec 6/10 Markword 2 Laura Williams 6/10 Physical Therapy Ike Eichhorn 6/10 Fifer B Brenda Holton 6/11 Activities Peter Shannon 6/11 Markword 1 Mark Houston 6/11 Dietary Cory Naderhoff 6/11 Dietary Ruth Teijido 6/12 Elmore 2 Julie Sharrow 6/11 Dietary Tater Wills 6/13 Elmore West Ashley Campbell 6/12 Nursing Martha Church 6/12 Nursing Sam Ealey 6/13 Fifer B Michelle Cooley 6/12 Nursing Jim Harbison 6/14 Markword 2 Susan Harness 6/12 Nursing Pete Erio 6/14 Fifer C Angela Redman 6/12 Nursing Kate Brickman 6/13 Nursing Wanda Lucas 6/17 Fifer D Tim Derhake 6/13 Truck Garage Bruno Lehenbauer 6/19 Elmore 2 Charles Klingele 6/13 Maintenance Sandra Binger 6/15 Nursing Donna Rischar 6/19 Elmore 2 Brandon Brod 6/15 Nursing Dorothy Vredenburgh 6/20 Fifer C Kerri Hilgenbrinck 6/15 Nursing David Magner 6/20 Fletcher 2 Alizibeth Martin 6/21 Nursing Dr. Zorian Trusewych 6/21 Medical Staff Nadine Scott 6/24 Elmore West Zack Moellering 6/22 Nursing Paul Tapocik 6/25 Schapers B Gigi Corbett 6/23 Housekeeping Brittany Galbraith 6/24 Nursing Jack Darnell 6/25 Markword 1 Donetta Jansen 6/24 Nursing Wallace Croxton 6/26 Markword 1 Kathy Cheney 6/25 Nursing Clem Anthony 6/27 Elmore East Jacquelin McMullen 6/25 Nursing Cindy Rees 6/25 Nursing John Massey 6/28 Elmore 2 Lorri Booth 6/27 Physical Therapy Bill Dorweiler 6/28 Fifer A Amanda Carroll 6/27 Nursing Tina Clayton 6/27 Nursing Faith Cornwell 6/29 Elmore 2 Kristie McNay 6/27 Business Office Roy Chafin 6/29 Markword 2 Mark Carpenter 6/28 Truck Garage Gary Foss 6/28 Housekeeping Bill Kronshagen 6/30 Elmore East Dawn Whitcomb 6/29 Adjutant’s Office Darold Hobson 6/30 Schapers A Kourtney Spradlin 6/30 Nursing
PAGE 17 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:
MM3 Travis Allen US Navy Japan Travis is the son of Lisa Allen, Pharmacy
MAJ Shawn Nokes IL Army National Guard Kuwait Shawn is the son of Gerald Deming, Power Plant and Sheila Nokes-Deming, Laundry
1LT Alex Reiter US Army Afghanistan Alex is the grandson of Mildred Downs, Elmore East
ADC David Root US Navy Japan David is the son of Cindy Root, Social Services
PO3 Robert Stanley US Navy Japan Robert is the nephew of Kathy Lear, Nursing
NEW EMPLOYEES (FEBRUARY 28TH THROUGH MAY 6TH) RESIDENTS AND FELLOW STAFF WELCOME YOU TO IVHQ!
Sandy Bauser Sondra Binger Barb Christy Josh Cisneros Angie Dolbeare Angie Davis Nursing - 4/28 Nursing - 4/14 Nursing - 4/7 Nursing - 4/28 Nursing - 4/7 Nursing - 4/14
Michelle Epping Gloria Fulk Brandy Gauch Chris Gentry Valerie Gilligan Tabetha Griggs Nursing - 4/7 Nursing - 4/7 Nursing - 4/7 Dietary - 4/7 Nursing - 4/7 Nursing - 4/7
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NEW EMPLOYEES CONTINUED RESIDENTS AND FELLOW STAFF WELCOME YOU TO IVHQ!
Beth Harness Regina Hecox Elizabeth Johnson Amber Labonte Shal Lewis Arnie Martinez Nursing - 4/7 Nursing - 3/3 Nursing - 3/3 Nursing - 3/3 Nursing - 4/28 Nursing - 4/7
Shaune McDaniel Maddie McNally Kayla Meado Genah Miller Holly Miller Zach Moellering Nursing - 3/3 Nursing - 3/21 Nursing - 4/14 Nursing - 4/7 Nursing - 4/7 Nursing - 3/3
Amanda Morey Miranda Mosley Sam Myers Samantha Myers Angelica Perez Elisabeth Rockhold Nursing - 4/7 Nursing - 4/7 Nursing - 4/7 Nursing - 4/7 Nursing - 4/7 Nursing - 4/7
Margaret Schuermann Valerie Stinebaker Marina Torres Goldie Yarbrough Julius Young Nursing - 5/5 Nursing - 3/3 Nursing - 4/7 Nursing - 4/7 Dietary - 3/3
PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO CONSIDER... Donations to the Homelike Environment Project (More details about this great Wish List item and others can be found on pages 22 & 23.)
PAGE 19 work here at IVHQ, which includes the magic number “800.” No, it’s not the pre-fix for some boring telephone number; it’s the Volunteer number of times Lee has accom- panied other residents on down- town medical appointments as a VoicesBY ELVIN OBERTS K R volunteer. Lee is one of four res- ident volunteers that perform the valuable service of accompanying One of the rewards of writing WWII Victory Medal; and the our residents to various appoint- this article is in getting to know American Area Unit ments in the community so that more about the person (volun- Commendation. those residents do not have to be teer) featured in each column. In Lee said he was present to alone. As we all know, some this case it is someone I have witness what many would consid- medical appointments and proce- always admired and one of those er to be one of the greatest his- dures can be quite stressful and few people you encounter in life torical events of our time; the the presence of a supportive per- that one hopes to be more like - signing of the “peace treaty” in son can make all the difference in when they grow up! Well, when I Tokyo Bay. “I saw General the world. Lee, with his gentle grow up I want to be more like McArthur and a whole bunch of and supportive nature, is perfect- Lee Veach. Lee would be a good big wigs.” How neat it must be to ly suited to fill this need for our role model for any of us to follow residents who may not have a and we at the Illinois Veterans family member or friend to Home are blessed to have him as accompany them. Lee said get- a resident and serving as a vol- ting to encourage these residents unteer. is one of the most satisfying Lee Veach 101: aspects of the job. Getting to Lee was raised in a small meet so many new people in the town about thirty miles north of various clinics and offices is here called Bowen IL. He and his another plus for him. Indeed, wife Wilma had four children; Lee has chosen to continue using two sons and two daughters. He his God given gift even through is a member of the Methodist one of the most difficult periods Church of Bowen. Lee was in his life. You see, Lee’s son employed as a correctional officer David died of cancer this March in the Iowa Department of and his wife Wilma, a resident of Corrections and was assigned to Fifer, passed away last year. the Iowa State Penitentiary. He Mr. Lee Veach Lee’s way of getting through this is a 50 year member of the trying time is to stay busy and Masonic Lodge and a member of tell that to your grandchildren? encourage others. the Order of the Eastern Star. Lee’s assigned ship, the Santa Fe, Lee said he plans on at least He is also a WWII Navy veteran. also has an interesting history finishing out the year as a volun- Before discussing Lee’s vol- according to Lee. The Santa Fe teer and that dedicating himself unteer work at IVHQ, I would was a “cruiser,” assigned to pro- to something has always been like to elaborate a little on his tect the air craft carrier and was very important to him. It shows. war time military service. Lee named after the capital city of I doubt there has been another served forty-two months in the New Mexico. Lee said normally a volunteer with as many escorts Navy and was assigned to the ship is christened with a bottle of under their belt. Lee, we know USS Santa Fe in the Pacific Champaign; however, the Santa you would like to retire again Theatre of Operations. He was Fe was christened with a bottle of sometime, but we are selfish and awarded a number medals and water from the Santa Fe River hope to see you accompanying ribbons, including the Asiatic after having been blessed by the our residents for as long as you Pacific Ribbon - thirteen stars; Arch Bishop of Santa Fe. are willing and able. Thank You Philippine Liberation - two stars; Now on to Lee’s volunteer Lee, from all us you have blessed.
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TAPS (FEBRUARY 28TH THROUGH MAY 6TH) GOD BLESS THESE SPECIAL MEN AND WOMEN, OUR COMRADES...
John Beecher, Stan Burns, 88, Becky Demmin, Nick Devito, 91, Tiny Greer, 92, Les Hamann, 91, 84, died March died April 12th. 91, died April died March 17th. died March 28th. died April 30th. 8th. John was a Stan was a WWII 23rd. Becky was a Nick was a WWII Tiny was a WWII Les was a WWII Korean War Army and Korean War W W I I N a v y Army Veteran and Army Veteran and Army Veteran and Veteran and a res- Navy Veteran and Veteran and a res- a resident since a resident since a resident since ident since 4/4/13. a resident since ident since 5/6/13. 9/14/11. 2/16/10. 10/30/13. 10/21/13.
Don Hellyer, 90, Paul Larm, 92, Ken Love, 85, Dean Oram, 86, Frankie Streitmatter, Earl Steele, 85, died April 25th. died March 25th. died March 7th. died March 14th. 77, died April 21st. died May 1st. Don was a WWII Paul was a WWII Ken was a WWII Dean was a WWII Frankie was a Earl was a WWII Navy Veteran and Navy Veteran and Navy Veteran and Army Veteran and Peace Time Army Army Veteran and a resident since a resident since a resident since a resident since Veteran and a res- a resident since 2/6/14. 10/28/13. 10/21/08. 10/23/13. ident since 10/9/12. 10/29/13.
Gene Sutton, 87, Norm Taylor, 82, Charlie Thompson, Dale Williams, Wilburn Welch, Reg Willis, 87, died March 22nd. died March 11th. 85, died March 80, died March 79, died April died March 28th. Gene was a WWII Norm was a 27th. Charlie was 19th. Dale was a 10th. Wilburn Reg was a WWII Army Veteran and Korean War Army a Korean War Peace Time Army was a Peace Time Army Veteran and a resident since Veteran and a res- Army Veteran and Veteran and a res- Army Veteran and a resident since 10/21/13. ident since a resident since ident since a resident since 10/23/02. 1/21/14. 1/25/11. 4/30/12. 10/2/07.
PAGE 21 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: JULY 4TH CELEBRATION FUND REASON: For the third time in the past four years, the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy will have the priv- ilege of hosting the annual City of Quincy Fireworks Display on the evening of July 4th. Having the Independence Day celebration on IVHQ grounds is tremendous treat for our residents and has a created an extraordinary sense of pride for our employees. As we plan the event, we have taken financial responsibility into careful consideration and are being as frugal as possible but there are some costs associated with hosting the event such as extra port-a-potties and extra trash recepta- cles. After paying for these necessities, remaining funds will be used to supplement donations from Quincy businesses to make the fireworks display and other entertainment even more spec- tacular than usual! The event promises to be a fantastic Independence Day celebration! PRICE: ONGOING FUND -- Donations of all sizes are appreciated.
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: 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) Merle & Judy Sims donat- donated $45.00 to the ed $200.00 to the Bugle Markword Bingo fund The Alice Bauer Memorial Parkway Christian Fund donated $23.00 to the Church donated $82.00 to The Charles Ash Activity Fund the Activity Fund The American Legion, Memorial donated Swansea Community Post $130.00 to the Activity The Gene Starman Marine Corps League #2007 donated $500.00 to Fund Memorial donated $95.00 Detachment #1177, West the Activity Fund to the Activity Fund Central Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars Leathernecks donated Elk's National Veterans Mercer County Post Jan & Janet Schmidt $500.00 Service Commission #1571 donated $50.00 to donated $25.00 to the to the Activity Fund donated $200.00 to the the Activity Fund Activity Fund Activity Fund Connie Jacobs donated Anonymous donation Virgel Yaste donated $20.00 to the Bugle Fund Sam Gass donated of $100.00 to the Bugle $25.00 to the Adopt - a - $100.00 to the Activity Fund Chair Project James & Cherilyn Fund Donovan donated $10.00 Robert Hadsell donated Doris Powell donated to the Bugle Fund Floyd & Diane Alexander $50.00 to the Bugle Fund $20.00 to the Bugle Fund donated $200.00 to the Robert & Mavis Knowles Activity Fund Marine Corps League The Phyllis Syrcle donated $50.00/$25 - Auxiliary West Central Memorial donated $30.00 Bugle Fund, $25 Adopt a Raymond & Maria Illinois Leathernecks to the Fifer Activity Fund Chair Project Knowles donated $50.00 #462 donated $250.00 to to the Activity Fund the Activity Fund The Jerry Klitz Memorial Erling & Janet Catlin donated $602.00 to the donated $50.00 to the Robert & Norma Vaughn Veterans of Foreigns Activity Fund Activity Fund donated $100.00 to the Wars Ladies Auxiliary, Activity Fund Department of Illinois The Herb Jackson The Francis "Jiggs" donated $275.11 to the Memorial donated Hermes Memorial donat- Catholic War Veterans Red Hat Parties $367.16 to the Activity ed $500.00 to the Bingo Post #1933 donated Fund Fund $45.00 to the Markword The James Ward Bingo fund Memorial donated Connie Bottorff donated $200.00 to the Activity $50.00 to the Memorial AMVETS Post #104 Fund Day Family Picnic THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!!
“Veterans’ Voices” “Veterans’ Voices” is a magazine published by the Hospitalized Veterans Writing Project and is a component of the USDVA’s medical center recreation and rehabilitation program. The project and its magazine regularly impact the lives of veterans as they share personal experi- ences and innermost thoughts. Veterans’ Voices is published each March, July, and October. IVHQ residents are encouraged to participate in the program. For additional information, visit www.veteransvoices.com or email [email protected].
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AMVETS Good Friday Picnic
Our thanks to the AMVETS Auxiliary, Department of Illinois, for sponsoring and conducting the Good Friday Picnic on Friday, April 18th. The AMVETS Good Friday Picnic is the official start to the pic- nic season each Spring at IVHQ. The picnic included hot dogs, straw- berry shortcake, Easter bags with candy, and a performance by the Rockin Western Band. Thank you, ladies, gentlemen, and youngsters!
1,500 copies printed by IDVA Printed by authority of the State of Illinois