I VETERANS H QUINCY - quincyivh.orgquincyivh.org/pdf-bugle/BUGLE_2017_Jan-March.pdf · Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy BRUCERAUNER G S I ERICAL. JEFFRIES Director IL Dept. Veterans

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TROY CULBERTSONAdministrator

Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy

BRUCE RAUNERGovernor

State of Illinois

ERICA L. JEFFRIESDirector

IL Dept. Veterans' Affairs

ILLINOIS VETERANS HOME AT QUINCY

THANK YOU, MARKWORD 2!Resident Jerry Stump, of Elmore East, required ashort stay at Markword 2 as he recovered from a hos-pital visit. He was so appreciative of the great care hereceived while at Markword 2 he presented staff witha certificate and flowers. Pictured are just a few of themany wonderful Markword 2 staff with Jerry.

(See additional photos from the day starting on page #14.)

PROVIDING A HOME FOR VETERANS... OVER 130 YEARS STRONG!

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Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy BUGLE, JAN./FEB./MAR., 2017 EDITIONThe Bugle is published for the Residents,

Staff, Volunteers, and Friends of IVHQ. It is notprinted with tax funds.

Comments and contributions are always invit-ed provided they are signed by the author. Nameswill be withheld if requested.

EEDITORDITORRick Gengenbacher

PPRINTINGRINTINGIDVA Central Office

PPHOTOGRAPHYHOTOGRAPHYActivities Staff

Ch. Don BlickhanArnie Eichorst

LaVerne Franken

PPROOFREADINGROOFREADINGAccounting OfficeAdjutant’s OfficeBusiness OfficePersonnel Office

Library

Keith GerhardtLouise SeaverTane Temple

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Population Report

Men WomenWWII 66 3WWII & Korea 5 0Korea 87 5WWII, Korea & Vietnam 2 0Korea & Vietnam 2 0Vietnam 90 3Vietnam & Gulf 3 0Gulf 5 1Peace Time 41 0Non-Veterans 0 58Total 301 70Total Population 371

H These statistics were valid as of March 27, 2017.

Age Range Chart

Men Women39 & Under 0 040-49 0 050-59 5 060-69 45 270-79 71 980-89 116 3490-99 64 25100 & Over 0 0

Branch of Service Report

Air Force 39Army 169Coast Guard 2Marine 28Navy 81

TABLE OF CONTENTSADMINISTRATOR’S COLUMN 3ANNIVERSARY DATES 24BIRTHDAYS 10-12CANDID SHOTS 14-17CHAPLAIN’S CORNER 13FOUR ?’S 8, 9, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, & 27LIBRARY NOTES 7NEW ADMISSIONS 4-5

NEW EMPLOYEES 25ON THE JOB 22, 23, & 28PASTORALREFLECTIONS 29-30RETIREMENTS 35TAPS 30-31VOLUNTEER VOICES 6WISH LIST/CONTRIBUTIONS 32-35

JAN./FEB./MAR., 2017 BUGLE

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THANK YOU AND BEST WISHES, CATHY!As most of you are aware, we are losing our

Director of Nursing, Cathy Houston, to a well-deservedretirement at the end of April. Cathy has dedicatednearly 32 years of her life serving and caring for veter-ans and she is very excited to enter a new stage in herlife - traveling and spoiling her grandchildren! Wewish her the best in all her future endeavors.Fortunately for us Cathy will be around for severalmore weeks to help with the transition of new nursingleadership.

Tracy Alexander, Nursing Supervisor forMarkword 2 will be temporarily assigned as Director ofNursing until a new person is named. We are gratefulto Tracy for her willingness to take on this importanttask.

With Tracy’s move to the Nursing Office, TammyOberling has stepped up to lead the Markword 2Nursing team. I know you will, but please join me inassisting Tracy and Tammy any way you can.

THANK YOU, KELVIN, WELCOME SARA!Though Kelvin Roberts is not retiring, he made the

decision to return to the Social Services Department asa Social Worker which he formally served. Kelvin dida great job leading the Activities and VolunteerServices Department the last several years and nowthe baton has been passed to Activities Therapist SaraColgrove. Sara has been temporarily assigned as thenew Director of Volunteer Services and Activities. Asshe did with her activities duties in Markword, Sarabrings a great deal of energy and enthusiasm to thenew job. As noted with Tracy and Tammy, please joinme in assisting her any way you can.

TRULY A TRANSITION PERIODAs you can tell from the news above, this is truly a

transitional period for IVHQ. We had nearly 40 retire-ments in 2016 and expect 2017 to bring approximatelythe same amount. As individuals retire, others moveup or over, but one thing will not change - our residentsand providing first class care to them will always be ourgreatest priority.

NEW TO THE BUGLE - FOUR QUESTIONSI am very excited that Bugle Editor Rick

Gengenbacher has created a new feature in the quar-

terly publication called Four Questions. Rick’s goalwith the new piece is to feature more residents in eachissue and let you, the reader, get their perspective onfour unique questions. you can find eight such piecesin this issue alone.

IS YOURS WORTH CATCHING?And finally, I wanted to share a note one of our res-

idents sent to my office."An employee came up behind me and put their

hand on my shoulder and stepped to the side so I couldsee who it was. As this employee started the conversa-tion by asking how I was, I could hardly hold back thetears. That was the first time since moving here thatanyone had ever spoken to me out of concern for my feel-ings. As we chatted together briefly my day turned outso much better. For the first time I felt that I matteredas a human being and a Veteran. I might be old andweathered but it's nice to know we are valued".

First I would like to thank that employee who tooktime from their day to impact our resident so deeply.One never knows how the slightest word or deed canimpact those around us.

Are we adding value to those we come in contactwith each day?

I enjoy the Thought of the Day that Fr. DonBlickhan offers us each day. I especially enjoyed thisone - “Attitudes are contagious, make yours worthcatching!"

Enjoy the rest of the Bugle.

Administrator’sColumn

By ADMINISTRATOR TROy CULBERTSON

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James CooleySchapers A

From BrightonWWII

Navy VeteranDOB is 1/27

John GreggMarkword 2

From CahokiaWWII


Ken FogleFifer A

From HamiltonVietnam WarNavy VeteranDOB is 7/11

Harold FearneyhoughMarkword 2From AlseyKorean War

Marine Corps VeteranDOB is 4/20

Stu DawsFifer A

From WinchesterVietnam WarArmy VeteranDOB is 5/11

NEW ADMISSIONS(JANUARY 3RD THROUGH MARCH 26TH)

WELCOME TO IVHQ

Jerry AllenElmore EastFrom QuincyKorean War

Army VeteranDOB is 7/2

Orbie CookMarkword 2From StegerKorean War


Freddie ChafinSchapers B

From ChampaignVietnam WarArmy VeteranDOB is 12/9

Mike BowenFifer A

From QuincyVietnam WarNavy VeteranDOB is 7/11

Dick BigelowFifer D

From QuincyKorean War


John HessElmore 2

From ChicagoKorean War

Air Force VeteranDOB is 9/9

Buck KnowlesMarkword 1

From MacombWWII


Mike JarvisFifer A

From NiotaVietnam WarArmy VeteranDOB is 7/20

Jake JacobsMarkword 2

From HamiltonPeace Time


Abe HuberMarkword 2From QuincyKorean War



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NEW ADMISSIONSCONTINUED

Buzzy McLaughlinFifer A

From QuincyVietnam War


Leo StegemanMarkword 2From Quincy

WWIINavy VeteranDOB is 11/5

Don PriceMarkword 2From QuincyKorean War


Don PechousElmore 2

From StickneyKorean War


Kenny MorrisonElmore 2

From QuincyKorean War


Wives of Schapers B & Markword 2Every time we wives visit our husbands in the Alzheimer’s units, we live by the gentle admonitionsfound in Jolene Brackey’s book Creating Moments of Joy. She says to create wonderful moments fortheir short-term memories, moments that comfort or enhance or make them happy just for now. So, webring along something for them to do or look at (deck of cards, coloring book, car keys, snack, photos)and take them outside to feel the sun and breeze. We have noticed how having several of us laughingand talking among ourselves draws not only our husbands out but also other residents to our circle.They all love watching and listening—yep, small moments of joy!

Betty, Nancy, Ann, & Bev

Paul SternMarkword 1

From Blue MoundKorean War


Mike WrigleyFifer A

From ForsythPeace Time


George WojtasFifer B

From PlainfieldPeace Time


Hank WilsonFifer A

From NauvooPeace Time


Harold WhaleyMarkword 1

From Good HopeKorean War


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New Face, Same Missionyes, a new face in the

Volunteer Voice column! First ofall I want to say thank you toKelvin Roberts who graciouslyserved as our Director ofVolunteer Services and Activitiesfor four plus years at the Home.He has decided to pursue hiscareer and knowledge in theSocial Service Department andwe wish him well! Our mission isthe same - providing quality long-term care for our veterans andtheir spouses. Secondly, I havebeen asked to serve as the inter-im director and have been anActivity Therapist here at ourfacility for over 14 years. I amthrilled to oversee our Volunteerprogram and also work with ourawesome activity staff!

Here are a few of the funthings the Activities andVolunteers have done in the pastcouple of months:

Presentation of the United

States flag with the Pledge ofAllegiance in braille for our resi-dents with vision impairments.Thanks to Kitty Humphrey,Illinois State Flag Chairman ofthe Daughters of the AmericanRevolution (DAR) who presentedthe gift to them. (See photobelow.)

Salute to Veterans - 40thAnniversary. Many communitiesfrom the state of Illinois partici-pated in the program and sentour residents Valentine’s Daycards! We received over 1,000Valentines! Wow! February 14thwas a spectacular day and ourVeterans loved reading all thebeautiful, homemade cards.

Thank you to St. PetersCatholic School and the QuincyEarly Childhood Family Centerwho came out to visit our resi-dents in January and February,singing songs and bringing gamesto play. It’s always so much funto see the young students inter-acting with our residents. Don’t

we wish we had all that energyagain?

Do you have your hall pass?Markword 2 resident, ClydeMulch, stated he wanted to havea job. He agreed to be the “HallMonitor,” receiving his own nametag & tickets to give out. Clyde ispretty serious about this job somake sure you have your hallpass when coming over toMarkword! (See photo below.)

We are busy planning springand summer activities - lots ofpicnics, special bingo games,planting of flowers, Fishing forFreedom event and an AntiqueTractor Show. It’s going to be afabulous year! Stay tuned!

Lastly, I want to say THANKyOU to all the volunteers that wehave supporting our residents atthe Illinois Veterans Home. Iwish I could mention every per-son and group that has given anhour, a day or are here wheneverwe need them but I don’t haveenough room. But, you know whoyou are and we appreciate you!National Volunteer AppreciationWeek is April 23-29 and thetheme this year is: Make theWorld a Brighter Place. yes, ourvolunteers do make the VeteransHome (and the world) a brighterplace - thank you!

VolunteerVoices

By SARA COLGROVE

Pictured with Clyde are Megan Rainbolt, VNAC andTracy Alexander, Nursing Supervisor.

Pictured left to right, Kitty Humphrey, GeorgeHerendeen, Ann Hecox (Regent of Dorothy Quincy chap-ter of DAR), Jay Miller, and Sharon Frizzell (Illinois StateRegent DAR).


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The Library offers severalregional and national newspapersand many popular magazine sub-scriptions along with large printbooks, over 3800 DVDs and 3000music CDs. As always, if there issomething you want to read, watch,or listen to, let us know and if we donot have it will make every effort toget it for you.

E-Books / Axis 360 – Our E-Book program is so easy and offersnew book releases not in ourlibrary. Stop by the library and we’llshow you how it works on yourKindle, I-Pad or tablet! Don’t have aKindle? Borrow one of ours!

E-Mail – Our E-Mail addressis: [email protected] , pleaserequest your name and buildingwhere you reside appear in the sub-ject line to insure we can deliveryour e-mail to you timely. We can-not forward internet files/links, e-cards, music or video files. Remindfamily & friends that the emails areprinted and mail pick up/delivery isonce a day during the work week, soif they need to reach you quickly askthem to call. Please do not use ouremail for personal business.

Website – Did you know wehave a library website? Just go tothe IVHQ home page and click onthe library link, it will take youdirectly to the library website whereyou can keep up with all the newadditions to the library. you mayalso search for items at our libraryor libraries within our alliance. youwill need your library number torequest material but that is only aphone call away! Call or visit us formore information.

your Library’s CollectionBooks – We’ve added a few

new large print books to our

collection: From the author of“Shōgun” and “Tai-pan”, JamesClavell, we have acquired VolumeOne & Two of “Gai-Jin” a two part,late nineteenth century, historicalfiction that takes place in Japan;and from the author of “The KiteRunner” we’ve added KhaledHosseini’s book “A ThousandSplendid Sons” a story of twowomen’s difficult life and survivalin war torn Afghanistan; and we’veadded one of my favorite tragic mys-tery novels about friendship andrevenge, “Mystic River” by DennisLehane.

DVDs – We recently receivedour library grant and have pur-chased several new DVD releasesincluding: “Deepwater Horizon” anall star action film based real lifestory of an offshore rig accident; thefast action film “Jason Borne” withMatt Damon and Tommy Lee Jones;“The Dressmaker” with KateWinslet is a dark and quirky come-dy; “Manchester by the Sea” withCasey Affleck is an award winningfilm about a solitary man who unex-pectedly becomes the guardian ofhis 16 year old nephew; “JackReacher: Never Go Back” an actionfilm based on the Robert Parkerbook character played by TomCruise; “Loving” is the true lifestory of Mildred and Richard Lovingwho in 1958 took their right to aninterracial marriage to the SupremeCourt; and “Sully” starring TomHanks is the untold true storybehind the pilot who landed hisplane on the Hudson River, savingthe lives of all 155 people on board.

TV Series – Did you know thelibrary has a nice collection of TVSeries? We recently acquired“Narcos – Season 1” a high suspense

true life story about the drugKingpin Pablo Escobar; “Quarry –Season 1” a suspense series about aVietnam Vet drawn into a networkof corruption; “Victoria – Season 1”is based on the life of the BritishMonarch Queen Victoria;“Versailles – Season 1” is looselybased on the French Court of LouisXIV; and for those looking for curs-es, demons and monsters we nowhave all three seasons of “PennyDreadful”.

CDs – One our residents, JayMiller, asked if we had music by theZac Brown Band, so we went hunt-ing for music by this band and othernew Country artists to add to ourcollection. Let us know if you have amusic preference that is not in ourcollection and we’ll do our best to fillthose requests.

Laptop Computers – Thelibrary has laptop computers avail-able for check out by our residents.These laptops are internet readyand are operating with Windows 7.The laptops may be checked out fora period of one week.

CD/DVD Player – Need aloaner? We have CD/DVD playersavailable to check out. If you enjoymovies we encourage you to contactthe shopper and purchase your ownDVD player as ours are “on loan”and not intended to be kept longterm. DVD players can be found foras little as $25.00 at Wal-Mart,Dollar General, Big-Lots and otherretailers.

I am constantly looking toexpand the library’s reading, listen-ing and viewing selections for yourenjoyment. If you have any sugges-tions/requests for any books,movies, CDs, etc. that you wouldlike to find in your library, now isthe time to let your library staffknow. The library is currently mak-ing final decisions on such purchas-es and your input is requested. Ofcourse, not everything can beacquired, but unless you speak up,it may never be in the library!

IVHQ-TV, Channel 2 – Pleasewatch the IVHQ channel to keep upwith what’s new at the library andfor special announcements.

LibraryNotesBy PEGGy BALLARD

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FOURQUESTIONS

JOHN CARISTO

Resides in Elmore East

At IVHQ since 9/26/13

Korean War Air Force Veteran

Hometown is Moon Run PA

Made a living as a chef/manager

Birth Date is 12/2/35

Widowed

No Children

No Grandchildren

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY?The day my wife, Mary, and I weremarried; January 26, 1967.

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE IN THE

ENTIRE WORLD AND WHY?Quincy, Illinois. Because people inthis area still care for one another.I remember the way people caredfor each other when I grew up andyou still find that here.

WHAT IS ONE THING ABOUT YOU NO ONE OR

FEW AT IVHQ KNOWS?I met President Bill Clinton whenhe came to Quincy several yearsago. I was out walking my dog.

WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU HAVE THAT MONEY

CAN’T BUY?My faith in God (as he gently patsthe Bible in his hand).


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FOURQUESTIONS

TONY PABALAN

Resides in Fletcher


Post Vietnam War Navy Veteran

Hometown is Chicago

Made a living as administrative clerk


Married, wife is Maureen

No Children

No Grandchildren

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY?Going to see a band called LedZeppelin back in 1973 in Chicago.I had a ball that night!


ENTIRE WORLD AND WHY?Hong Kong. I visited while in theNavy on a West Pacific tour. Iremember they had gambling,cheap food, and no curfew.


FEW AT IVHQ KNOWS?I recently became a member of theNational Honor Society which isan academic honor. Pretty neat.


CAN’T BUY?A contemplative attitude and a cer-tain feeling that I am at peace withmyself.

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Ed Viar 4/1 Fifer C

Margie Rose 4/1 Somerville

Dick Brannon 4/2 Fletcher

Bob Gillet 4/3 Elmore 2

Russ Valberg 4/4 Elmore West

Roy Dehn 4/8 Elmore 2

Bill Mountain 4/12 Fifer A

Ken Denny 4/12 Markword 1

Ruth Taylor 4/12 Somerville

Maurine Corbin 4/13 Elmore 2

Fred Reinking 4/14 Elmore East

Lois Hammitt 4/18 Somerville

Rudy Gerent 4/19 Markword 2

Lauren Kahn 4/20 Fifer C

Harold Fearneyhough 4/20 Markword 2

Bill Day 4/20 Fletcher

Vivian Henry 4/21 Somerville

Colleen Fortman 4/21 Elmore 2

David Endicott 4/21 Schapers B

Ricky White 4/21 Fifer B

Rick Gress 4/22 Fletcher

Wayne Miskelley 4/22 Markword 2

Larry Keck 4/26 Elmore East

Don White 4/28 Fifer D

Norma Vahlkamp 4/30 Elmore 2

Ronnett Leonard 4/1 NursingSummer Prenger 4/1 General StoreAaron Lubbert 4/5 CarpenterCheryl Eckles 4/6 NursingTriana Gibson 4/7 NursingKaren March 4/7 NursingJamie Bock 4/8 NursingJennifer Grimmett 4/8 NursingPaige Maddox-Powell 4/8 NursingTeresa Mowen 4/8 HousekeepingBrooke Thomas 4/8 NursingAdam Koetters 4/10 NursingAmber Beebe 4/11 NursingFelicia Kindhart 4/12 NursingKayla Long 4/12 DietaryDonnell O’Hara 4/12 DietaryTiffany Radcliffe 4/12 NursingAmy Sandidge 4/12 Physical TherapyLeslie Alfred 4/14 NursingMaddie Jezierski 4/14 DietaryDawn Alexander 4/15 NursingJim Muldoon 4/15 Social ServicesAngie English 4/16 DietaryChuck Taylor 4/17 LaundryJohn Wellman 4/17 MaintenanceJennifer Whitaker 4/17 NursingDeanna Zbornak 4/17 DietaryCarrie Veile 4/19 HousekeepingAmy Allensworth 4/20 DietaryLindsey Kelley 4/20 NursingBrandan Volk 4/20 SecurityCharity Campbell 4/21 HousekeepingDarin Lefringhouse 4/22 DietaryMichael Orrill 4/22 NursingDeb Sparrow 4/22 DietaryTerry Walton 4/23 NursingDennis Gentry 4/25 DietaryPam Allen 4/26 NursingChris Rose 4/28 Social ServicesRon Secrest 4/28 MaintenanceByron Saathoff 4/29 BankDodie Washburn 4/29 NursingScott Alberts 4/30 Activities

APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Residents Employees


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Wes Fishburn 5/1 Schapers BDean Perisho 5/2 Markword 1Bob Schisler 5/2 Elmore WestWayne Buesking 5/2 Schapers BCavitt Hollis 5/2 Markword 2Bill Willett 5/3 SomervilleGeorge Wojtas 5/5 Fifer BJoan Queiroli 5/6 SomervilleLois Sommerville 5/7 Elmore 2Alvie Land 5/7 Schapers ASharon Holthaus 5/8 Markword 2Larry Akers 5/8 Fifer DAbe Huber 5/10 Markword 2Duke Stanley 5/11 Elmore EastPauline Kmack 5/11 Markword 2Jake Jacobs 5/11 Markword 2Stu Daws 5/11 Fifer AAubrey Baker 5/11 Markword 1Michael Johnson 5/12 Markword 1Leonard Jarrett 5/14 SomervilleFr. John Carberry 5/15 Fifer ABill Cornwell 5/15 Markword 1Tom Meleski 5/16 Elmore 2Orie Absher 5/17 Fifer BGeorge Moss 5/20 Elmore EastCharles Ervin 5/22 AndersonJohn Goudschaal 5/24 Fifer BJoe Provine 5/24 Schapers BCharlie Potts 5/25 Markword 2Jan Curry 5/25 Markword 2Merl Putney 5/26 Markword 2Verne Jamieson 5/27 Schapers BMary Wagy 5/28 Fifer BLinc Phillips 5/30 Markword 2

MAY BIRTHDAYS

Residents EmployeesJennifer Fantz 5/1 DietaryChantel Redman 5/1 Adjutant’s OfficeGreg Flachs 5/2 NursingMichael Mace 5/2 NursingAmy Campbell 5/4 NursingTony Gravitter 5/5 DietarySandy Wemhoener 5/5 Physical TherapyKhristy Lovan 5/6 NursingMadesen Melton 5/8 NursingBill Postle 5/8 PharmacyTori Dameron 5/9 NursingGerald Deming 5/9 Power PlantMary Craft 5/13 NursingChris Logan 5/14 LaundryJohn Freidinger 5/15 Power PlantJauna Byrd 5/18 NursingWilliam Campbell 5/18 DietaryJerrilyn Mason 5/18 PharmacyRobert Johnston 5/19 NursingNancy Gabel 5/20 NursingJon Kammerer 5/20 NursingSusan Horton 5/21 HousekeepingRick Gengenbacher 5/23 MarketingMarsha Saxbery 5/23 NursingDawn Evans 5/24 NursingCindy Fritts 5/25 Social ServicesDan Nicholson 5/25 DietaryRandy Hoffsuemmer 5/26 NursingTiffany Seaver 5/26 DietaryTanya Wolf 5/26 NursingDave Batterton 5/28 NursingJohn Goehl 5/29 NursingHeather Swank 5/30 NursingJohn Frank 5/31 MaintenanceAutumn Owsley 5/31 Nursing

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Marty Martin 6/2 Fifer D

Jean Jarvis 6/3 Schapers A

Emory Hahn 6/4 Markword 1

Bill Gordley 6/5 Schapers B

Gary Hamm 6/5 Fifer D

Eva Wellman 6/8 Fifer C

John Vrabec 6/11 Markword 2

Ruth Teijido 6/12 Elmore 2

Ray Wilhite 6/12 Schapers B

Jack Bohlander 6/14 Elmore East

Pete Erio 6/14 Fletcher

Don Ohara 6/15 Schapers A

Roger Barclay 6/15 Elmore 2

Dave Marshall 6/15 Schapers A

Donna Rischar 6/19 Elmore West

Bill Winberg 6/20 Markword 1

David Magner 6/20 Fletcher

Ruth Kirchner 6/21 Elmore 2

Don Price 6/21 Markword 2

Buzzy McLaughlin 6/21 Fifer B

Bob Smith 6/22 Fifer D

Donnie McQueen 6/22 Elmore East

Nadine Scott 6/24 Elmore West

Don Beck 6/27 Fifer A

Clem Anthony 6/27 Elmore West

DL Wharton 6/28 Fifer D

Mason Bouillon 6/30 Fifer C

JUNE BIRTHDAYS

Residents EmployeesHannah Ajdinovich 6/2 AccountingDakota Smith 6/2 NursingMonica Williams 6/2 NursingCathy Hall 6/3 NursingRobyn Welty 6/4 NursingDavid Brinkley 6/5 HousekeepingBill Luthin 6/5 MaintenanceLynda Melton 6/7 NursingLisa Schuckman 6/8 NursingAngela Bevans 6/9 NursingMarlene Whipple 6/9 Physical TherapyMary Altgilbers 6/10 DietaryTony Barnard 6/10 DietaryLaura Williams 6/10 Physical TherapyTracy Ford 6/11 NursingMark Houston 6/11 NursingCory Naderhoff 6/11 PainterJulie Sharrow 6/11 DietaryMichelle Cooley 6/12 NursingAngela Redman 6/12 NursingAshley Siebers 6/12 NursingTim Derhake 6/13 Truck GarageMichael Fritz 6/13 DietaryCharles Klingele 6/13 MaintenanceSondra Binger 6/15 NursingBrandon Brod 6/15 NursingAngel Smith 6/15 Volunteer ServicesPaige Wassell 6/16 DietaryKen Barner 6/19 DietaryKerrie Hilgenbrinck 6/20 NursingDenise Ferguson 6/21 NursingDr. Zorian Trusewych 6/21 Medical StaffZack Moellering 6/22 NursingLaurie Noble 6/23 NursingDonetta Jansen 6/24 NursingCindy Rees 6/25 NursingLorri Booth 6/27 Physical TherapyAmanda Carroll 6/27 NursingAshley Cobb 6/27 NursingJulius young 6/27 DietaryMark Carpenter 6/28 Truck GarageDarren Schnelle 6/29 PlumberDawn Whitcomb 6/29 Adjutant’s OfficeKourtney Spradlin 6/30 Nursing


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Why can’t every day be likeEaster?

This year on April 16thChristians all over the world willcelebrate what really should beconsidered the Holiest day of theyear. Of course I’m speaking ofEaster Sunday. Most people prob-ably consider Christmas as theHoliest day of the year. Christmascertainly gets a lot more publicityand definitely a lot more celebra-tion, but I’ve always kind ofthought that if it wasn’t forEaster, then Christmas wouldonly be a cute story about kid bornin a barn some 2000 years ago.There is no way we would cele-brate a kid being born in a barn ifthat were just any ordinary baby.But because this baby is JesusChrist, the Savior, we do celebratehis birth and it is really because ofwhat happened at Easter that wecelebrate Christmas. Please don’tmisunderstand what I’m sayinghere. I don’t want to belittle thebirth of Christ and I love theChristmas Holidays. I just don’tthink that Christmas should be abigger Holiday than Easter. Weshould celebrate Easter every bitas much as we celebrateChristmas.

A couple of years ago I had areally great time celebratingEaster Sunday with my family.It started off with an early SunriseService and then a delicious pan-cake and sausage breakfast at myhome church. I got to see severalold friends who don’t usually cometo church, except on Christmas,Easter, and Mother’s Day. Manypeople were all dressed up in their

nicest clothing. My wife sang inan Easter Cantata with specialmusic commemorating the factthat Jesus rose from the dead onthe first Easter morning. Afterthe morning message we held anEaster Egg Hunt for the childrenthere. I enjoyed watching themrun through the church yard pick-ing up colored eggs filled with sur-prises. And then, to top it all off,my family and my brother’s fami-lies all gathered together for din-ner at my mom and dad’s house.After which, my brothers and Iwatched the first baseball game ofthe year. The weather was nice,everyone was happy, it was truly agreat day.

And then the thought occurredto me, “Why can’t every day be likethis?” There’s an old Christmassong (I think Elvis Presley sang it)that asks, “Why can’t every day belike Christmas?” But I’m askingyou, why can’t every day be likeEaster? Well at least, why can’twe celebrate Easter every week?Oh, but we can, and we should.Isn’t that what every Sunday issupposed to be?

No, maybe we don’t need towake up at the crack of dawn andhave a special Sunrise Service, butwe can and we should be at churchon Sunday Morning worshippingour risen Lord and Savior, JesusChrist. The Bible tells us of MaryMagdalene going to the tomb onthe first day of the week (John20:1). From then on most follow-ers of Jesus have been meeting onthe first day of the week as the“Lord’s Day.”

Ok, maybe we don’t have to

have a special pancake andsausage breakfast every Sunday,but why not enjoy a cup of coffeeand a donut with other believersbetween Sunday School and theMorning Worship Service? In theBook of Acts, Luke writes aboutthe believers gathering to “breakbread.” This could mean that theyobserved the Lord’s Supper (alsoknown as communion) or simplythat they shared a meal together.Either way it was fellowship,building a common bond amongbelievers.

Maybe we don’t have to have aspecial cantata every Sundaymorning, but we can all make ajoyful noise singing praises to theFather, the Son, and the HolySpirit. God loves to hear His chil-dren sing whether we’re any goodat it or not. And our singing is away for us to let Jesus know thatwe love Him. It has nothing to dowith how good of a singer we mayor may not be. It really is all aboutHim.

And maybe we just aren’t ableto get together with all of ourextended family every Sundayafternoon or evening, but weshould intentionally make time,each week to just rest and enjoythe company of our loved ones,even if that is just watching a ball-game with your brothers. Thepoint is that we’re supposed to loveone another. We’re supposed tolove each other the way thatChrist loved us, with a sacrificiallove.

So you see, we can have Easterevery week. Every Sunday is areminder of the love Jesus Christhas for us. On a Friday He wascrucified and died on an oldrugged cross. They took Himdown from that cross and laid Himin a borrowed tomb. But he onlyneeded a borrowed tomb, becauseon the third day, which was aSunday, He came back to life. Andwe really ought to remember Himevery day, but especially onSundays.

Chaplain’sCorner

By REV. DAVE HALL

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CandidShots

“Candid Shots” from around IVHQ overthe past several weeks. Enjoy.


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FOURQUESTIONS

HENRY BOYLE

Resides in Markword 1


Korean/Vietnam Navy Veteran

Hometown is Springfield

Made a living as a machinist


Not Married

Two Children

Three Grandchildren

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY?Going to Australia while in theNavy. We were supposed to bethere for four days but it ended upbeing 28 days as we made repairson another ship.


ENTIRE WORLD AND WHY?Melbourne, Australia. It is beauti-ful and the people are wonderful.


FEW AT IVHQ KNOWS?My nickname is Bud. My fatherand I were both named Henry F.Boyle so they called me Bud.


CAN’T BUY?My memories!


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FOURQUESTIONS

HAROLD RUDD

Resides in Fifer D


Peace Time Army Veteran

Hometown is Quincy

Made a living as a bus driver


Widowed

Seven Children

Numerous Grandchildren

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY?Playing ball. I enjoyed playingbaseball, softball, and golfing.


ENTIRE WORLD AND WHY?Quincy, Illinois. I went to schoolright across the street from theVeterans Home at Riverside School(now Harvey’s Furniture) and mymom worked here for 40 years.


FEW AT IVHQ KNOWS?I danced with Tina Turner manyyears ago when she visitedHannibal Missouri.


CAN’T BUY?My love for my family.

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FOURQUESTIONS

JOHNGOUDSCHAAL

Resides in Fifer B


Korean War Marine Corps Veteran

Hometown is Quincy

Made a living as a Carpenter/Plumber


Widowed

Two Children

Two Grandchildren

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY?Watching my grandchildren growup.


ENTIRE WORLD AND WHY?Quincy, Illinois. This is where Igrew up and I just have a hanker-ing for it.


FEW AT IVHQ KNOWS?I like to watch the bands and stufflike that.

WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU HAVE THAT MONEYCAN’T BUY?My outlook on people. I enjoywatching people.


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FOURQUESTIONS

BUTCH LAWSON

Resides in Markword 1


Vietnam War Air Force Veteran

Hometown is Manchester

Made a living caring for animals


Widowed

One Child

Two Grandchildren

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY?Animals. I cared for all types ofanimals, some exotic, on a farm inWinchester, Illinois, called theLittle Ponderosa.”


ENTIRE WORLD AND WHY?Greers Ferry Lake, Arkansas. Weused to do a lot of camping thereand always enjoyed it.


FEW AT IVHQ KNOWS?I used to bring animals from theLittle Ponderosa farm to the deerpark at the Veterans Home.


CAN’T BUY?My son, daughter-in-law, and twogranddaughters.

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ONTHEJOBBY: RICK GENGENBACHER

THE VEIHL PROFILE

Birthday: September 10thFamily: Significant other Dale Clinging,Son, Brian, and Grandson, Oliver (whomakes me smile everyday) Military Service: NoneIVHQ Service: Since January, 1990Vehicle: ‘15 GMC AcadiaFavorite Beverage: Cold H2OFavorite Food: Grilled ChickenFavorite Movie: Mama MiaFavorite Actor: Taylor KinneyFavorite Actress: Chrissy MetzFavorite Type of Music: All typesFavorite Musician: AdeleFavorite Sports Team: St. LouisCardinalsFavorite Author: Tracy Broemmer -My cousin a local published author.Favorite Hobby: ReadingProudest Accomplishments:Registered Nurse Degree and currentposition as Charge Nurse at Fifer.Favorite Thing about IVHQ:Teamwork.

Susan Veihl came to the Illinois Veterans Home asa nurses aid after the pharmacy she was working forclosed its doors. She wasn’t here long before sheaspired to be like the great nurses she worked with. Sousing the Upward Mobility program, Susan pursuedher LPN license and eventually her RN license.

Now, whether she realizes it or not, Susan is one ofthose nurses inspiring another generation to continuetheir education and careers in the nursing field! Alongwith her education, her confident manner and caringway makes her a true professional. Her peers havetaken note and selected her as the February Employeeof the Month.

Susan is the day shift Charge Nurse at Fifer andworks a 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. shift. As the chargenurse she has many responsibilities but perhaps bestsummed up to say it is her job to ensure the floor runssmoothly and that the nurses under her charge are pro-viding the best possible care to those they serve.

Susan’s father, Richard, was a long-time pharma-cist at the Home and obviously influential in Susan’sdecision to join the IVHQ team. Susan actually spenta summer working with her father in the pharmacy asa student worker. Richard’s wife and Susan’s step-mother, Margaret, was a nursing supervisor whoretired in 2002 with nearly 27 years of IVHQ service.

Susan is a ferocious reader. She estimates shereads up to 30 books a month and several hundred ayear. She prefers to read traditional books as opposedto an e-reader, which she tried but didn’t like. She isan avid library visitor and also trades books with fam-ily and friends.

Speaking of family, her cousin, Tracy Broemmer, isa published author. Tracy writes fiction and mystery,Susan’s favorite genre, which are loosely based on herexperiences in and around Quincy.

Susan has four brothers and three sisters. All butone of her siblings lives in Quincy. The family enjoysgetting together as often as possible.

Though she hasn’t traveled much lately, Susan hasdone a great deal of traveling in her life. She notestrips to Hawaii, Alaska, several cruises, and Atlantis(in the Bahamas) as some of her more notable travels.

Susan is the model of a professional nurse - welleducated, caring, and consistently striving for excel-lence. She is a valuable team member.

We are lucky to have Susan Veihl at IVHQ and OnThe Job!

Susan Veihl


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THEHILGENBRINCKPROFILEBirthday: June 20thFamily: Three nieces and threenephews.Military Service: NoneIVHQ Service: Since August, 2016Vehicle: ‘13 Honda CivicFavorite Beverage: Coffee!!Favorite Food: SteakFavorite Movie: Sister Act 1 & 2Favorite Actor: Denzel WashingtonFavorite Actress: Meryl StreepFavorite Type of Music: Rhythmand BluesFavorite Musical Group orMusician: Too many to name.Favorite Sports Team: ChicagoCubs!Favorite Book or Author: Not abig readerFavorite Hobby: Anything outdoorswith my nieces and nephews.Proudest Accomplishment:Graduating from college.Favorite Thing about IVHQ: Theresidents and staff!

Kerrie Hilgenbrinck became a CNA at the age of 16because throughout her life she has seen first-handhow important providing love and great care to those innursing homes was, not only to the individual in thenursing home but to their family members as well. See,Kerrie’s family has a history of Huntington’s Diseasethat robbed her of her grandfather, father, an uncleand an aunt way too early. Prior to their deaths, eachof her family members spent time in nursing homesand Kerrie clearly remembers visiting them, a lot oftimes as a child, and being touched by the care-giverswho provided a genuine love and care.

This is exactly what Kerrie does now for the menand women she serves at the Illinois Veterans Home;she makes a difference! Her peers recognized this andselected her as the CNA of the year and MarchEmployee of the Month. Kerrie will now representIVHQ in the community-wide CNA of the year pro-gram sponsored by John Wood Community College.

Kerrie is a VNAC at Fifer who works the 3:00 p.m.to 11:00 p.m. shift. Kerrie sees her job as a patientadvocate and someone who provides the activities ofdaily living to those she serves.

This is her second stint at the Home. Kerrieworked here for two and a half years and then leftbecause she wanted to live in Chicago. She thought shewanted to live in the big city but it took her less thanmonth to realize being close to her family was moreimportant, so she moved back to Quincy.

Kerrie did live in Los Angeles for three and a halfyears with her brother, Tad, though. She worked for aneye doctor who specialized in providing hand-paintedcontact lenses for movies. She said it was pretty cool.While she did that, Tad pursued an acting career. Tadappeared in eight to nine movies including AmericanPie Band Camp and Lost Boys: The Tribe.

Kerrie’s dream job is to be a storm chaser. She hasa great idea for a reality show called “Twister Sisters”where she would star along side her sister, Trish!

Kerrie’s favorite activity is anything that involvesher three nieces and three nephews which sheabsolutely adores. She relishes the role of the “coolaunt” who gets to spoil them!

There are many wonderful things about this specialyoung lady but perhaps the best is how her contagioussmile and laugh can light up a room.

We are lucky to have Kerrie Hilgenbrinck at IVHQand On The Job!

Kerri Hilgenbrinck

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ANNIVERSARY DATES (MARCH THROUGH JUNE)

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE!

20 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES:Chad Roberts Power Plant Mar. 3rdPaula Goodwin Nursing Mar. 19thTeresa Thomas Nursing May 5th

15 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES:Wanda Taylor Dietary April 1stChris Dever Housekeeping April 22ndTerry Wise Data Processing May 13thChad Jackson Nursing May 20th

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES:Resty McDonald Nursing Mar. 12th

5 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES:Brandan Volk Security Mar. 16thVilma Jackaron Nursing Mar. 19thDottie Cartmill Nursing April 2ndDana Herring Nursing April 2ndEvelyn Mustread Nursing April 2ndMichael Orrill Nursing April 2nd

CCONGRATULATIONSONGRATULATIONS!!TTHANKHANK YOUYOU FORFOR YOURYOUR YYEARSEARS OFOF SSERVICEERVICE!!

Robbie CartmillNursing

27 years on 6/11

Mark CarpenterTruck Garage

28 years on 5/22

Suzi MiddendorfPersonnel

28 years on 4/10

Rick GengenbacherAdministration27 years on 5/23

Byron SaathoffBank

29 years on 4/11


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Lisa DelcourNursing - 3/20

Kathleen BuffingtonNursing - 3/8

Lin DingersonNursing - 1/25

Michael FritzDietary - 1/25

Ronette LeonardNursing - 1/25

Liz HarnessNursing - 1/25

NEW EMPLOYEES (JANUARY 3RD THROUGH MARCH 26TH)

RESIDENTS AND FELLOW STAFF WELCOME YOU TO IVHQ!

Hillary MarksNursing - 1/25

Paige MaddoxNursing - 1/17

Donnell O’HaraDietary - 1/25

Goldie SiglerNursing - 3/8

Sharon SmithNursing - 1/17

Do you remember the Great Depression and the New Deal?

The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County is looking for information about a New Dealprogram from the 1930s in Adams County. The CCC, Civilian Conservation Corps, employedsingle young men across the country working on conservation projects in state and national parks.Camp Point housed a camp from 1934-1937. Quincy had its own camp, at 30th andBroadway, leased from the Arrowsmith estate, from 1939-1942. Work at these camps involvedsoil conservation work on 85 local farms, including those of the Meyers, Kay, Cornwell, Alisonand Duncan farms.

Did you, or someone you know, work at these camps? Does your family have pictures of thesecamps? If you have any information, please contact Roberta Hirstius (wife of Dr. Dave) at [email protected] or leave a message with the Historical Society at 217-222-1835. Thank youfor your help!

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FOURQUESTIONS

JOHN BORK

Resides in Elmore East


Vietnam War Air Force Veteran

Hometown is Champaign

Made a living as a laborer


Not Married

No Children

No Grandchildren

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY?My dog and how fast he could run.I can’t remember his name but itwas a collie and we were insepara-ble.


ENTIRE WORLD AND WHY?Wrigley Field in Chicago. I like theCubs but I like the Cardinals too.


FEW AT IVHQ KNOWS?I played baseball in high school. Iwas a catcher and I liked to watchthe ball coming toward me.


CAN’T BUY?Good health.


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FOURQUESTIONS

CAROL JARDINE

Resides in Somerville


Vietnam War Navy Veteran

Hometown is Port Byron

Made a living as a waitress


Widowed

Four Children

Four Grand, Two Great Grandchildren

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY?Riding horses in the summertimewhile in South Dakota.

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE IN THEENTIRE WORLD AND WHY?Flandreau, South Dakota. That iswhere I rode horseback in BobBennett’s pasture. I can stillremember the beautiful smell!

WHAT IS ONE THING ABOUT YOU NO ONE ORFEW AT IVHQ KNOWS?I used to show ponies throughoutthe midwest. They were Shetlandponies.

WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU HAVE THAT MONEYCAN’T BUY?I love everyone. I have lots of lovein my heart and I love to give itaway!

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THE OBERT PROFILE

Birthday: August 20thFamily: Husband, Jake, and sevenmonth old daughter, PearlMilitary Service: NoneIVHQ Service: Since January 2009Vehicle: ‘16 Hyundai Sante FeFavorite Beverage: Unsweetened teaFavorite Food: BurgerFavorite Movie: Step BrothersFavorite Actor: Will FerrellFavorite Actress: Emma StoneFavorite Type of Music: ElectroHouse and Progressive HouseFavorite Musical Group: TheChainsmokersFavorite Sports Team: NoneFavorite Author: James PattersonFavorite Hobby: BodybuildingProudest Accomplishment: Mydaughter Pearl Favorite Thing about IVHQ:Working with and conversations with theveterans.

Wife, mother, professional photographer, businessowner, sponsored athlete, and body builder (yes, bodybuilder), are just a few of the titles Kayleigh Obertmight answer to when she isn’t working at the IllinoisVeterans Home. She is truly a Renaissance Womanwith many talents.

Lucky for the Home she works here and is a prettygood ward clerk too! She was recognized by her peersas the January Employee of the Month.

Kayleigh is the Markword 1 Ward Clerk and worksa 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. shift. Her primary responsibil-ities as a ward clerk are time-keeping, scheduling resi-dent appointments and labs, inventory, and dailyupkeep of the unit.

Of all her titles, sponsored athlete and body builderare obviously the most intriguing. Kayleigh startedworking out by doing Crossfit in 2013 but within a yearher work-outs morphed into body building. She com-peted in her first contest in August, 2014. Since thattime she has competed in several state level competi-tions and has won awards. She is currently training forher next competition in early April.

Kayleigh is a sponsored athlete by Magnum whichis a sports nutrition supplement company. This meansthat she does photo shoots, branding, advertising, andtraveling on behalf of the company and in return theyprovide her with the supplements she uses for hertraining. It is very difficult to become a sponsored ath-lete and very few athletes are given the opportunity.

In another life, Kayleigh was an accomplished pho-tographer. She did a great deal of photography butsomething had to give when she started body buildingso it was her photography.

Wife and mother are titles that she cherishes.Kayleigh and her husband of two years, Jake, have abeautiful eight month old daughter named Pearl.Kayleigh notes when she is tired and stressed, Pearl’sbeautiful smile makes everything better!

As if a toddler weren’t enough, Kayleigh and Jakejust opened a new business called Fit Shop located at2522 Broadway. Fit Shop sells nutrition and trainingprograms as well as supplements, clothing, and work-out accessories. Jake also does individual training.

Kayleigh has many attributes that make her a joyto be around. She is funny, a hard worker, competentin what she does, and most importantly, she cares.

We are lucky to have Kayleigh Obert at IVHQ andOn The Job!

Kayleigh Obert


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Are you happy?

A friend sent me these gemsof wisdom:

- As we grow older and wiser werealize a $300 or $30 watch - theyboth tell the same time. - Whether we carry a $300 or $30wallet/handbag - the amount ofmoney inside is the same. - Whether we drink a bottle of$300 or $30 or $3 wine - the hang-over is the same. - Whether the house we live in is300 or 3,000 or 30,000 sq. ft. - theloneliness is the same. - And we realize our true innerhappiness does not come from thematerial things of this world. - Whether we fly first or economyclass, if the plane goes down - wego down with it.- Whether we fly first or economyclass, if the plane reaches its des-tination - everyone arrives at thesame time.

The U.S. Declaration ofIndependence holds that there isan inalienable right to “Life, lib-erty and the pursuit of happi-ness.” And there are many waysthat people go about that pursuit,but few of them work all thatwell.

How do you pursue happi-ness? Is it working? Are youhappy?

Society misleads us such thatmany seek happiness going downthe wrong road. Alcohol, fast liv-ing, drugs, promiscuous sexualactivity, the accumulation of

things, money or fame, aremomentary distractions, but ulti-mately are all dead ends, andoften disastrous ones.

As the years move on we find(as does the author above) thatmaterial possessions are hollow.As one wit observed, “All thatmoney can do is buy a change ofmisery!”

Jean Vanier, a man who haslong worked with the disadvan-taged has noted that: When wehave light and joy in our hearts,we don't need m aterial wealth.The most loving communities areoften the poorest.

- Jean Vanier

Lets thinkdeeper. Whatthen is happi-ness? How do Idefine it? Whatis the most pro-ductive way tofind it?

P h i l o s o p h e r shave been dis-cussing thesequestions throughout history.

What I have come to under-stand is that happiness is not athing, a feeling nor an idea, butrather is the RESULT in a personwhose life is right-ordered. Whenwe get things in order in our life,a great peace will settle into thedepths of our soul.

What do I mean by “gettingthings in order?” Jesus spoke tothat when he taught: “Seek firstthe kingdom of God and his right-

eousness; and all things shall beadded unto you.” (Matt. 6:33)

Many wise persons havefound that putting God first isthe key to happiness. Jesusshared the great commandment,“Love God above all things, andyour neighbor as yourself.” Wehave found that those who seekGod first, and all other thingswill fall into proper order. If wedo not put him first, the pieces ofthe puzzle never seem to fall intoplace.

Jesus continued his teachingin this regard in that passage wecall “The Sermon on the Mount.”In this discourse Jesus showshow God touches those who haveright-ordered life, how that liferesults in happiness. In eachbeatitude He begins “Blessedare.” (“Blessed” means to betouched by God.) And it is thetouch of God that gives us happi-ness.

Blessed are the poor inspirit, for theirs is the king-dom of heaven.

Blessed are they whomourn, for they shall becomforted.

Blessed are the meek, forthey shall inherit the earth.

PastoralReflections

By FR. DON BLICKHAN

(Continued on page 30.)

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Clyde Brown, 91,died March 3rd.Clyde was a WWIIMarine CorpsVeteran and a resi-dent since 8/12/14.

Frank Bradley,93, died January13th. Frank was aW W I I A r m yVeteran and a resi-dent since 1/4/17.

Burl Boyd, 88,died January22nd. Burl was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a resi-dent since 10/6/16.

Dick Bennett,86, died March2nd. Dick was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since 2/5/13.

Charles Bacon,91, died March1st. Charles was aW W I I A r m yVeteran and a res-ident since 7/7/16.

Dorsey Calicott,88, died February11th. Dorsey wasa Korean WarArmy Veteran anda resident since1/8/15.

Terry Ehrenhart,82, died February24th. Terry was aKorean War AirForce Veteran anda resident since12/18/13.

George Demas,91, died January14th. George wasa WWII MarineCorps Veteran anda resident since9/21/16.

Jack Darnell, 69,died March 4th.Jack was aVietnam War ArmyVeteran and a resi-dent since 5/20/11.

Mike Creekmore,66, died March16th. Mike was aVietnam WarArmy Veteran anda resident since1/23/13

Curly Cole, 94,died March 2nd.Curly was a WWIIArmy Veteran anda resident since2/18/15.

Norbert Gotway,80, died March26th. Norbert wasa Peace TimeMarine CorpsVeteran and a resi-dent since 11/2/16.

TAPS (JANUARY 3RD THROUGH MARCH 26TH)

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

Blessed are they whohunger and thirst for right-eousness, for they shall besatisfied.

Blessed are the merciful,for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure of

heart, for they shall seeGod.

Blessed are the peacemak-ers, for they shall be calledchildren of God.

Blessed are they who arepersecuted for the sake of

righteousness, for theirs isthe kingdom of heaven.

(Matthew 5: 3-10)

If you take time to reflect onthe beatitudes, you will see thehand of the living God in yourlife.

Don Metzger, 88,died February25th. Don was aWWII and KoreanWar Marine CorpsVeteran and a res-ident since 11/5/15.

Sam Marmino, 91,died February 27th.Sam was a WWII &Korean War NavyVeteran and a resi-dent since 4/20/15.

Lee Jarvis, 86,died January 13th.Lee was a KoreanWar Army Veteranand a residentsince 4/7/15.

Mariellen Hermes,87, died January21st. Mariellenwas a Non-Veteran and a res-ident since 1/9/12.

DJ Hennessey ,89, died February14th. DJ was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a resi-dent since 4/8/13.

Evelyn Moss, 93,died February 19th.Evelyn was a Non-Veteran and a resi-dent since 5/4/15.


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TAPSGOD BLESS THESE SPECIAL MEN AND WOMEN, OUR COMRADES...

Ray Sklenka, 90,died January30th. Ray was aW W I I N a v yVeteran and a res-ident since12/14/16.

Al Severt, 95, diedMarch 18th. Al wasa WWII ArmyVeteran and a resi-dent since 5/17/16.

Don Sass, 88, diedFebruary 27th.Don was a WWIIArmy Veteran anda resident since12/7/15.

Gene Rossman,87, died March23rd. Gene was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since11/13/14.

Gus Papili, 97,died February 4th.Gus was a WWIIArmy Veteran anda resident since7/16/15.

Kaye Smith, 87,died February 3rd.Kaye was a KoreanWar Army Veteranand a resident since5/29/14.

Bob Wolf, 87, diedJanuary 25th. Bobwas a Korean WarArmy Veteran anda resident since11/19/14.

John Willard,88, died March3rd. John was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since 8/7/06.

Jack Weiner, 90,died January 31st.Jack was a WWIIArmy Veteran anda resident since1/25/16.

May God Blessthe Souls of Our

Departed Comrades

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Clarification fromlast issue - KoreanWar VeteransAssociation, CharlesParlier Chapter inDecatur, donated$1,000.00 forChristmas Gifts forVeterans and $500.00to the Christmas PartyFund

Various Familiesdonated $315.00 to theActivity Fund and $295to the Christmas Party

Richfield MethodistChurch donated $50.00to the Activity Fund

Erling & Janet Catlindonated $100.00 to theActivity Fund

Pvt George HarlesVFW donated $100.00to the Christmas Party

Irvin & ShirleeSchecter donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

The Gerald RoseMemorial donated$120.00 to the ActivityFund

Connie Bottorff donat-ed $50.00 to theActivity Fund

The Richard MaseMemorial donated $50to the Activity Fund

The Donald DavenportMemorial donated $521to the Activity Fund

Maria & RaymondKnowles donated$75.00 to the ActivityFund

Sam Gass donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

Floyd & DianeAlexander donated$300.00 to the ActivityFund

Bethany Women'sFellowship donated$76.00 to theChristmas Party Fund

Linda & Leroy Quallsdonated $100.00 to theChristmas Party fund

Susan & William Piepoldonated $25.00 to theChristmas Party Fund

William & CarrieHanshaw donated$250.00 to the ActivityFund

The Raymond DunnMemorial donated $100to the Activity Fund

The Phyllis AlredMemorial donated$25.00 to the ActivityFund

Larry & Joyce Haslerdonated $100.00 to the

Activity Fund

Various Familiesdonated $1158.26 tothe Christmas PartyFund

Janet VonBehrendonated $600.00 to theActivity Fund

AMVETS Post #104donated $65.00 toMarkword Bingos

Catholic War VeteransPost #1933 donated$65.00 to MarkwordBingos

Daughters of theAmerican Revolutiondonated $100.00 to theActivity Fund

Terry & Rebecca Hidydonated $50.00 to theMuseum Fund

The Melvin JonesMemorial donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

Greenview AMVETSdonated $200.00 to theActivity Fund

Central Park AmericanLegion donated $100.00to the Activity Fund

W. Jean Robertsondonated $25.00 to theActivity Fund

Korean War Veterans

Association donated$1,000.00 to theChristmas Party

Various Familiesdonated $860.00 to theActivity Fund

American Legiondonated $400.00 to theActivity Fund

The Prudy McKinneyMemorial donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

Alpha Damma MamasGroup donated $557.00for Christmas Gifts forResidents

Elks National VeteransService Commissiondonated $1,100.00 tothe Adopt-a-ChairFund

Bethany UnitedChurch of Christ donat-ed $100.00 to theActivity Fund

Quincy Adams CountyDAV donated $300.00to the Christmas Partyamd $300.00 for theNew year's Eve Party

Maria Millen donated$20.00 to the BugleFund

The James WinstonMemorial donated$20.00 to the ActivityFund

WISH LIST

CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED(since last issue)


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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!!

The Henry "Butch"Rossi Memorial donat-ed $50.00 to theActivity Fund

Polish Legion ofAmerican Veteransdonated $100.00 forChristmas Gifts forResidents

Mary Jane WarrenLiving Trust donated$500.00 to the ActivityFund

The Ambrose MeyerMemorial donated$20.00 to the ActivityFund

Sgt. Caleb HopkinsChapter of the DARdonated $530.00 to theActivity Fund

The Joseph AjdinovichMemorial donated$50.00 to the ActivityFund

Rominger Family Funddonated $1,000.00 tothe Activity Fund

Bob & Deb Freesendonated $1,000.00 tothe Bugle Fund

Arnie & Judy Eichorstdonated $300.00 to theTree Fund

AVMRA of Illinoisdonated $750.00 to theActivity Fund

Various Familiesdonated $2150.00 to

the Activity Fund

Dept. of IL VFWAuxiliary donated$50.00 for Red HatParties

Marileen Brown donat-ed $30.00 to theActivity Fund

The ComcastFoundation donated$664.90 to the ActivityFund

Kenneth & VickiUselton donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

Michael & SusanNation donated $50.00to the Activity Fund

Brod Boat Storagedonated $50.00 to theActivity Fund

F. Duane & NancyBoriff donated $40.00to the Bugle Fund

24 Hour Group donated$300.00 to the ActivityFund

St. Mary's youth Groupfrom Pittsfield donated$250.00 to the ActivityFund

Hamilton VFWAuxiliary #5256 donat-ed $300.00 to theActivity Fund

Louise Burns donated$10.00 to the B u g l eFund

Judy & Merle Simsdonated $150.00 to theBugle Fund

Quincy WomensBowling Associationdonated $250.00 to theActivity Fund

Carol & AnthonyGlombicki donated$20.00 to the ActivityFund

American LegionAuxiliary donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

Mary Jane Bessondonated $100.00 to theActivity Fund

Daughters of theAmerican Revolutiondonated $25.00 to theActivity Fund

Charles & Grace Millerdonated $25.00 to theBugle Fund

Gilbert Harbin donated$25.00 to the BugleFund

Walter Walsh(deceased resident)donated $85.05 to theActivity Fund

Alice Meyerhoff(deceased resident)donated $632.05 to theActivity Fund

Illinois Elks Assoc.West Central Dist.Donated $1,000.00 to

the Activity Fund

Darrel Mink donat-ed $50.00 to theMemorial Day Picnic

Mississippi ValleyHunters & FishermenAssociation donated$500.00 to the ActivityFund

Vietnam Veterans ofAmerica Chapter #534donated $100.00 to theActivity Fund

Hall Hagler DisabledAmerican Veteransdonated $2,000.00 tothe Activity Fund

Connie Jacobs donated$20.00 to the BugleFund

Rick Leonard donated$10.00 to the BugleFund

PFC Ted Stempiendonated $100.00 to the Activity Fund

The Larry BessonMemorial donated$25.00 to the ActivityFund

Donald Gietl donated$40.00 to the ActivityFund – In memory ofRaymond Sklenka

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ILLINOIS VETERANS HOME AT QUINCY

WISH LISTThese 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 contactAdministrator Troy Culbertson at (217) 222-8641, ext. #202 or Director of Marketing Rick Gengenbacher atext. #380. All contributions, no matter the size, will be noted in the Bugle with the Wish List. These itemswill remain on the list until we have received enough funds to purchase them. New items will be added fromtime to time. (Checks should be made payable to the Illinois Veterans Home . Please write the name of theproject you wish to adopt in the memo note.) THIS LIST IS IN PRIORITY ORDER. As always, thank you for yourtime and consideration.

NEW WISH LIST ITEM...REQUESTED: AIR MATTRESS FOR RESIDENTSREASON: These special mattresses are critical in our efforts to provide high-caliber wound care healing and

in the prevention of such wounds. These particular air mattresses would be used by residents whomeet the criteria for this special care but who are not medicare eligible.

PRICE : Approximately $2,000 per mattress. Requesting two mattresses.

NEW WISH LIST ITEM...REQUESTED: PERMANENT SHELTER FOR SUNSET CEMETERYREASON: IVHQ is looking to erect a permanent shelter in Sunset Cemetery that will be used for during the

many burial services (veterans from IVHQ as well as eligible veterans from the community) atSunset. Currently a tent is put up and taken down each time. The thought on this project is toerect a permanent, open-air, structure that we can attached three sides to during inclement weath-er.

PRICE : To be determined.

REQUESTED: TRANSPORT VEHICLEREASON: This vehicle will be utilized to transport residents to and from off-grounds medical appoints. The

last time we replaced a transport vehicle was 2012. This vehicle will likely replace a 2002 wheel-chair bus that has over 125,000 miles, is rusting out, and requires constant and costly repairs.

PRICE: $42,000.

REQUESTED:DONATIONS TO REPLACE CANOPIES AT SCHAPERS AND MARKWORDREASON: The canopies in Schapers Courtyard and the Markword 2 patio were both destroyed during the

July 13, 2015, windstorm. We would like to replace both canopies so residents can enjoy theSchapers Courtyard and patio at Markword 2 when the weather turns more suitable for outsideactivities and enjoyment.

PRICE: Total cost for the two canopies is $50,000.


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REQUESTED:HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENT PROJECT - ADOPT-A-CHAIR PROGRAMREASON: 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. Suchthings as wall coverings/color, window coverings, lighting, and wall art influence us whether werealize it or not. These things help humanize healthcare environments and can make a settingmore 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 BUGLEREASON: 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) FUNDREASON: 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 asour Activities Department continues to provide first-class events and reaches out to all residentsthrough a variety of activities.

PRICE: ONGOING FUND -- Donations of all sizes are appreciated.

Thank You For Your Consideration!!!

RETIREMENTS (JANUARY 3RD THROUGH MARCH 26TH)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO IVHQ! WE WISH YOU THE BEST!

Cindy Frittsretired in the middleof March from SocialServices with over15 years of service.

Barb Jonesretired at the endof January fromDietary with over33 years of service.

1,500 copies printed by IDVA Printed by authority of the State of Illinois

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The Digital Disciples

The “Digital Disciples” of First Christian Church in Quincy have ledseveral classes instructing IVHQ residents how to communicatewith family and friends on their laptop computers, tablets, I-pads,and phones. A great service by a great group of ladies with a greatname! From left are Lorraine Steinberg, Betty Jumonville, Dorothyyackley and Lia Balke. Thank you, Digital Disciples!

Documents

I VETERANS H QUINCY - quincyivh.orgquincyivh.org/pdf-bugle/BUGLE_2017_Jan-March.pdf · Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy BRUCERAUNER G S I ERICAL. JEFFRIES Director IL Dept. Veterans