The O RIER C AUGUST 2017 Members enjoying a scenic pontoon ride on the Chain O’ Lakes. WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING State News Shannon Hardel Interim Commandant Wisconsin Veterans Home at King Greetings all and happy August! I came across a farm-related joke this morning and thought to share it as I got a good chuckle reading it (living in farm country and all) and thought it’s good for all ages. Here goes: “Why shouldn’t you tell secrets on the farm? Because the corn has ears, the potatoes have eyes and the beanstalks.” Speaking of farm country, in the United States, August is National Goat Cheese Month (I couldn’t find an official presidential proclamation for this holiday though). The history of the production of goat cheese goes back beyond the time of the ancient Greeks to when the goat was first domesticated (about 5000 BC). The first settlers in America had goats as part of their dairy animals and the dairy goat has always been a presence on the typical American farm. There are many products made from goat milk but cheese is the most common. The most popular goat cheese is the soft, unripened cheese generally known as chèvre, however goat cheese is made in many different styles, similar to Gouda or Cheddar, among others. In reality, any goat cheese can be called chèvre; it’s simply the French word for goat. Many of the goat cheeses we see in stores are made in France but a growing number of artisanal cheesemakers throughout the United States, including Wisconsin, are making goat cheese. These cheeses reflect the individual terrain and local traditions of the area of its production. Many of my favorite foods are made with cheese; think toasted cheese sandwhiches, homemade macaroni and cheese, cheese strudel. I could go on and on. Cheese is often thought of as a “comfort food,” and I think that relates to the rich heritage, traditions and hard work of dairy farming and cheese making. Cheese making is definitely an art and Wisconsin is very fortunate to have a long historical tradition in cheese. So, I end this column wishing you all a wonderful month of August and remind you to “cheese” the day, spend time with family and friends while enjoying a refreshing Wisconsin made cheese product. Yours, Shannon 2 Commandant’sHome News Column WISCONSINWISCONSIN VETERANS VETERANS HOME HOME AT AT KINGKING In the Recognizing Wisconsin Veterans SP TLIGHT Home at King Care Volunteer Paul Busse Paul wanted to share his time and talent with the members at King.Meet He suggested a blackjack tournament and ran with it. Members are enjoying the conversation, fun and cards they are having with him. Paul has also helped with special events, assisting with our open house and King Days. Thank you Paul for your volunteerism and time given to our members. Pet of the Month: Daisy is a beautiful boxer mix who was rescued by her owner, Holly Bacon. Holly started bringing Daisy to visit her mother here at King. Daisy has quickly become a very welcome visitor to many members and puts smiles on everyone’s faces when she visits. We would like to recognize the many therapeutic visits Daisy makes. What a great catch! Well Wishes to all King staff! I came to King on my back looking for a bed and am returning to Las Vegas healthy. I had lived in an apartment in Las Vegas so I did not have much interaction with other Veterans. My experience with other Veterans at King has been very positive and I am better as a result. I have many people to thank, but I especially want to thank the following: Molly in the library; the activity girls in MacArthur Hall, Tina, Kolette, Andrea, Connie and Jordan; Dr. Strobusch and Dr. LeBouef; Physical Therapy staff Amy, Theresa, Bev and Gail; my fellow announcers Harold, Kenny, and Artie; my dining room tablemates, Mike and Mike; the gatekeeper, Norman and his helper, Dave; Lisa my dance partner; Nancy and Cindy; Nurses Linda, Deb and Shirley; Jackie,the best dietitian; Sue and Dan who took care of me; Gail the ultimate warrior; Traci the pill lady who is the best, and Robin; Denise, who always gave me everything and Jamie who only gave me some things. Sue in Admissions; Brenda in the Credit Union and Deb in Finance. And last but not least, Terri Vaughn who helped save my life. Thanks Terri! Finally, best wishes to everyone at King. I will miss you all! Thomas F. O’neil, US Navy 3 WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Home News WVH-King participated in the 4th of Wisconsin Department July parade in downtown Waupaca. of Veterans Affairs Secretary Daniel J. Zimmerman Wisconsin Veterans Home at King Interim Commandant Shannon Hardel Medical Director Alan Strobusch Ainsworth Hall Interim Executive Director Jim Knight MacArthur Hall Executive Director celebration Gregory Reichenbach The Member Council Olson Hall sponsored a 4th of July Executive Director celebration for the members! Sandra Schoen The celebration consisted of Carlton Garret Stordock Hall scooter races, music and food. from Olson Executive Director Hall took 1st Tammy Servatius place in the electric wheel Marden Administrator scooter race. Shelley Jandt Admission Director Hillary Larson Harold Brown from Ainsworth Hall took 1st place in the 4-wheel scooter race. Richard Reining took 1st place in 4 the 3-wheel scooter race. Donations WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING On behalf of the members, we sincerely Thank Everyone for their generous donations. Ken & Beverly Rindt King Recreation Committee American Legion Auxiliary Unit 161 Robert & Joanne Blyseth King, WI King, WI King, WI Madison, WI Monetary In memory of Colin Young Vietnam Veterans of America Eunice Lawrence Tim & Joyce Howard Chapter 448 Waupaca, WI Wheaton, IL Betty Ender Newburg, WI In memory of Colin R. Young In memory of Colin Young Madison, WI In memory of Colin Young Polish Legion of American Veterans Masonic Service Association Kay Stepaniuk Post 178 Oshkosh, WI Warrenville, IL Marilyn Schulze Pulaski, WI In memory of Colin Young Sheboygan, WI P.L.A.V. Womens Auxiliary - Krakow In memory of Colin Young Jim Holeman Chapter 178 Wendy & Jill Way & Ken Jones King, WI Pulaski, WI Monona, WI Ronald & Sue Ebben In memory of Colin Young Black Creek, WI King Recreation Committee - MOPH Glenn & Gertrude Duckert In memory of Albert & Elaine Ebben King, WI Cambridge, WI Roger & Joyce Shogren In memory of George LaVigne Sun Prairie, WI Jim Reynolds Sons of the American Legion In memory of Colin Young King, WI Amherst, WI Edward & Kathryn Steger Antigo, WI Ann & Timothy Bass - Sun Prairie VFW Post 10892 Donald Bangert In memory of Barb & John Steger Football Coaching Staff Neshkoro, WI Waupaca, WI Sun Prairie, WI American Legion Post 234 In memory of Colin Young Hans C. Lind Dale & Rita Oatman Omro, WI Stevens Point, WI Antigo, WI Schroeder Living Trust In memory of Orville Lind Rainsign LLC / DBA Rainbow Signs Madison, WI LaVerne Beyer Wisconsin Dells, WI In memory of Colin Young Sue Waid Neenah, WI In memory of George LaVigne Waupaca, WI In memory of Dennis A. Beyer Timothy & Rosemary U’Ren Howard & Shirley Carlson De Forest, WI Stacy Thom Dick J. Rettler Russell, PA In memory of Colin Young Columbus, WI Appleton, WI In memory of Reginald Newton In memory of Colin Young In memory of Delmer A. Henning Betty Conom Amy & Brett Davis - Sun Prarie Red Sun Prairie, WI Mark & Patricia Graul Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 12U Baseball Team In memory of Colin Young Green Bay, WI Packwaukee, WI Sun Prairie, WI In memory of Colin Young In memory of Colin R. Young Tera Soltis Ken O’Malley Madison, WI Pat Daniels King, WI American Legion Auxiliary 282 In memory of Colin Young Waupaca, WI Markesan, WI In memory of Colin Young Marine Corps League Regina Kennedy King, WI Benjamin & Donna Wilson Waupaca, WI Rural Mutual Insurance Company Marshall, WI In memory of Colin Young Madison, WI Northwest Illinois Chapter of the In memory of George LaVigne In memory of Colin Young Korean War Veterans Association Casey & Lena Funseth Freeport, IL Fox Lake Correctional Institution Belleville, WI Dick Rettler Fox Lake, WI In memory of Colin Young Appleton, WI American Legion Auxiliary In memory of Joe Hopfensperger Waupaca, WI William & Cindy Stepaniuk John & Alice Ackermann Mundelein, IL Sheboygan, WI continued on page 6 Joseph J. White Unit 442 In memory of Colin Young In memory of Colin Young Wisconsin Rapids, WI 5 WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Donations Donations continued from page 5 Sons of the American Legion Donna Kralovetz Loving Stitches c/o St. Mark’s Zion United Methodist Church Squadron 67 Bondue, WI Lutheran Church Bonduel. WI Lake Mills, WI In memory of Henry (Hank) Kralovetz Green Bay, WI AMVETS 51 Janice Fountain Eileen W. Porter Fox Communities Credit Union Sturgeon Bay, WI Downers Grove, IL Madison, WI Appleton, WI Plover VFW Aux. 10262 Elaine Simkowski Manawa Rodeo & Lions Club Stevens Point, WI Arthur Gazeley Manawa, WI Wisconsin Rapids, WI Fox Lake Correctional Institute Jamey & Barb Lyste Non-Monetary Fox Lake, WI Mathew Harn Waupaca, WI Bethel United Church of Christ Nekoosa, WI Elkhart Lake, WI George Doxtator Jane Holen Mosinee Sportsman’s Alliance Sturgeon Bay, WI Betty Opperman Mildred Batzler Mosinee, WI Winneconne, WI Greenville, WI Jim & Cathy Tratz In memory of Floyd Opperman In memory of Gerald Batzler Nancy Grams Oshkosh, WI Waupaca, WI In memory of Jim Casper Bonnie Marshek Helen Katchenago Oshkosh, WI Green Bay, WI Patricia Frelichowski AMVETS & Aux. 7 In memory of Jerry F. Marshek Fremont, WI Omro, WI Janice Christiansen In memory of all Vietnam Veterans Camp American Legion Tomahawk, WI Resource One International Lake Tomahawk, WI In memory of Leon Christiansen Paul Busse Fox Graphics - Oshkosh 3978 Nelsonville Lutheran Church Daughters of the American Jay Beck Oshkosh, WI Amherst Junction, WI Revolution - Stevens Point Neenah, WI Wisconsin Rapids, WI Portage County CVSO Jennifer Hintz Stevens Point, WI Cheryl Lightholder Amherst, WI New Berlin, WI In memory of Dave Hintz Jr.