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TROY CULBERTSONAdministrator

Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy

BRUCE RAUNERGovernor

State of Illinois

STEPHENK. CURDA, PHDDirector

IL Dept. Veterans' Affairs

A FITTING TRIBUTE TO A HEROOn IVHQ’s Founder’s Day, October 19th, the buildingformally known as Sycamore Healthcare Center wasrenamed after a local hero - Lester Hammond, Jr.Killed in action during the Korean War, CPLHammond posthumously received the CongressionalMedal of Honor for heroic actions on August 14, 1952.Pictured with Governor Bruce Rauner in front of thebuilding are family members of Lester Hammond, Jr.

(Read more about CPL Lester Hammond, Jr.’s heroic actions on page #9.)

ILLINOIS VETERANS HOME AT QUINCYPROVIDING A HOME FOR VETERANS... OVER 130 YEARS STRONG!

Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy BUGLE, 2018 ISSUE #2The 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

Chaplain Don BlickhanArnie EichorstLaVerne Franken

PPROOFREADINGROOFREADINGAccounting OfficeAdjutant’s OfficeBusiness OfficePersonnel Office

Library

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Population Report

Men WomenWWII 53 3WWII & Korea 6 0Korea 85 4WWII, Korea & Vietnam 1 0Korea & Vietnam 4 0Vietnam 93 3Vietnam & Gulf 1 0Gulf 6 0Peace Time 48 1Non-Veterans 0 56Total 297 73Total Population 370

* These statistics were valid as of November 13, 2018.

Age Range Chart

Men Women39 & Under 0 040-49 0 050-59 5 060-69 28 070-79 80 1180-89 112 3090-99 70 31100 & Over 2 1

Branch of Service Report

Air Force 40Army 167Coast Guard 3Marine 30Navy 73

TABLE OF CONTENTSADMINISTRATOR’S COLUMN 3

ANNIVERSARY DATES 14-15

BIRTHDAYS 8-10

CANDID SHOTS 16-20

NEW ADMISSIONS 4-8

NEW EMPLOYEES 21

RETIREMENTS 22

TAPS 24-26

WISH LIST/CONTRIBUTIONS 27-31

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The last six months have seen several significantvisitors and many sizable changes to IVHQ.

The United States Department of VeteransAffairs sent a team to review our water managementprograms and policies in September. This was a four-day investigation of the processes we use to mitigatebacteria in our water supply. They also reviewed thecorrective steps that have been taken since 2015.These were very knowledgeable individuals and theyprovided great input on how we could improve ouroperations. The resulting recommendations from thisteam indicated a very high-level confidence with thesteps that have been taken by our staff and manage-ment team. They also expressed confidence in ourknowledge level and they encouraged us to becomemore autonomous with our investigative process andsubsequent procedures in analyzing data. Their voteof confidence is a real boost to the work that has beendone!

IVHQ has had a significant addition to our cam-pus with the purchase and renovation of what wasformally called the Sycamore Healthcare Center.Though the building is not physically located on ourgrounds, it is still considered a part of our campus.With the appropriation of $53 million in June,Governor Bruce Rauner commissioned four newessential projects affecting IVHQ.

First was the purchase and remodel of Sycamoreas a transitional housing unit for our veterans. Theremodel is being completed by River CityConstruction out of Peoria. There is a hard deadlineof December 31st to have the structure renovated andcompleted. Hence River City and their subcontractorsare working 24-hours a day remodeling the structure.It has been amazing to see the changes from one dayto the next.

During a ceremony on October 19th, GovernorRauner revealed the new name of the facility asLester Hammond Hall. The family of Medal of Honorrecipient Corporal Lester Hammond, Jr. was presentfor the ceremony. (See the front cover and more infor-mation about CPL Lester Hammond, Jr. on page #9.)

The appropriated $53 million also initiated amaster planning process with HOK ArchitecturalFirm out of Chicago. This is a six-month comprehen-sive architectural design plan for the entire IVHQ

campus. In brief, the plan includes conceptualideations on the future layout of the campus thatinclude building locations, street changes, electricallayout, water runoff, and many other factors thathelp make up the overall concept. A tangible sign ofthis plan and progress was the demolition of theRowland building.

Rowland was the old carpentry shop locatedbehind Kent Hall. The building had been vacant fornearly two decades and it laid in what will likely bethe footprint of future construction. It was amazingyet reflective to watch the nearly 100-year-old build-ing reduced to lot space. Further demolition is slatedto happen next spring and summer.

The HOK plan is in the final stages to be com-pleted in late November or December.

And finally as we approach the 100th anniver-sary to the end of World War I on Veterans Day, I findit fitting to highlight the Illinois BicentennialCelebration recognizing 200 veterans from across thestate of Illinois who are making a difference. We areblessed to have four of those 200 in our area and twoof them, American Legion volunteer Roger Schwengaland IVHQ Adjutant Dawn Whitcomb, have close tiesto our Home. (Larry Perrine and Joseph Fanning arethe other two.) The four will be recognized for theirduty to both the community and their country inChicago later this month. We congratulate all fourbut especially, Roger and Dawn!

Administrator’sColumn

BY ADMINISTRATOR TROY CULBERTSON

David CushingFifer C

From Kokomo INKorean War

Marine Corps VeteranDOB is 7/4

Sam GallaherSomervilleFrom PaysonVietnam WarArmy VeteransDOB is 2/14

Butch FrantaElmore EastFrom StickneyPeace TimeArmy VeteranDOB is 10/1

Earl FitchFifer D

From Hannibal MOWWII

Navy VeteranDOB is 5/3

Rich DeWallFifer B

From Henderson NVKorean War

Air Force VeteranDOB is 8/28

NEW ADMISSIONS(APRIL 19TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 12TH)

WELCOME TO IVHQ

Sonny BaileyMarkword 2

From KampsvilleKorean WarNavy VeteranDOB is 9/14

Charles CoovertFifer D

From HamiltonWWII

Army VeteranDOB is 12/9

Steve ConkrightElmore 2From PerryVietnam WarArmy VeteranDOB is 4/9

Nellie CogdalElmore EastFrom HullNon-VeteranDOB is 11/2

John BoydMarkword 1From QuincyPeace TimeArmy VeteranDOB is 7/23

Bob GamberElmore 2From DupoWWII & KWNavy VeteranDOB is 9/7

Howard GuentherMarkword 2From KnoxvillePeace TimeArmy VeteranDOB is 6/9

Don GreenFifer C

From QuincyWWII


George GordonSchapers AFrom QuincyVietnam WarArmy VeteranDOB is 7/1

Bill GardinerSchapers B

From Demotte INPeace TimeArmy VeteranDOB is 3/7

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NEW ADMISSIONSCONTINUED

Bill HavansekElmore EastFrom Crest HillPeace Time


Dave JansenMarkword 2From QuincyVietnam WarArmy VeteranDOB is 5/18

Rod HoffmanFifer D

From QuincyVietnam WarNavy VeteranDOB is 10/18

Paul HoffmanFifer A

From QuincyWWII


Patsy HillSomerville

From JacksonvilleNon-VeteranDOB is 3/2

Jim JarvisFifer D

From AugustaKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 8/31

Walter JonesElmore 2

From HamiltonWWII


David JonesSchapers B

From CarthageVietnam War

Marine Corps VeteranDOB 6/21

Mike JohnsonFifer B

From Granite CityVietnam WarArmy VeteranDOB is 2/1

Dutch JenningsMarkword 2

From CarlinvilleWWII


Tom JoyceAnderson

From Hibbing MNVietnam WarNavy VeteranDOB is 9/12

Dean LacyElmore EastFrom QuincyKorean War


Ken LaakerSchapers AFrom QuincyKorean War


Leland KennedyElmore 2

From QuincyWWII


Bud KellumMarkword 2

From SmithfieldVietnam War


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Dan LechnerElmore 2

From Spring ValleyVietnam War


Jim MensendikeElmore East

From Nebraska City NEKorean WarNavy VeteranDOB is 10/14

Mac McGartlandSchapers A

From Camp PointPeace TimeArmy VeteranDOB is 9/20

Shirley MaroldMarkword 1From QuincyNon-VeteranDOB is 9/8

Harold LentzSchapers B

From Hannibal MOPeace Time

Coast Guard VeteranDOB is 4/30

Paul MerrittFifer C

From MoweaquaKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 7/23

Will OsborneMarkword 1From CameronPersian GulfArmy VeteranDOB is 6/28

Steve NosserFifer A

From QuincyWWII


Elaine NortonElmore WestFrom RushvillePeace Time


Wilma MoranFifer B

From QuincyNon-VeteranDOB is 2/21

Donna ParkinsonSomerville

From MahometNon-VeteranDOB is 10/22

Shirley PieperAnderson

From QuincyNon-VeteranDOB is 10/10

Victor PienkowskiMarkword 1From ElginKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 5/16

Frank PerksFifer C

From PeoriaKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 10/25

Ray ParkinsonSchapers A

From MahometKW & VW


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Dorothy ReinebachMarkword 1From Quincy

Gold Star MotherDOB is 7/26

Paul RowlandElmore EastFrom MacombKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 8/31

Ray RoidlMarkword 2From QuincyVietnam War


Tom RobertsFifer B

From QuincyKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 4/22

John RichardFifer C

From Lake ZurichKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 7/22

Jim SandersonMarkword 1From WarsawVietnam WarArmy VeteranDOB is 2/25

Joe StaleyFifer C

From KincaidPeace Time


Kathy SmithElmore 2

From RochesterWWII


Dolores SiebersMarkword 1From LibertyNon-VeteranDOB is 7/1

Don SewardSchapers BFrom QuincyKorean War


Harry TersteggeElmore EastFrom QuincyKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 1/24

Ron WhittakerSchapers BFrom QuincyVietnam WarArmy VeteranDOB is 4/19

Web WebsterElmore EastFrom Carthage

WWIIArmy Veteran

DOB is 11/21 (turns 100!)

Bill WaylandFifer B

From MacombWWII & KW


Bernice WagnerMarkword 2From QuincyNon-VeteranDOB is 11/29


Bill WilcoxFifer D

From LorraineWWII


Tom WrightSchapers B

From LockportVietnam War


Woody WoodwardMarkword 1From QuincyWWII


Patt WintersMarkword 1From QuincyNon-VeteranDOB is 1/30

Bob WintersMarkword 1From QuincyKorean War


A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR EACH RESIDENTLast Christmas we provided a Christmas Gift for everyIVHQ resident - an IVHQ calander with 12 beautiful pic-tures from around the campus. You can help replenish thisfund so we can continue this great tradition in 2018 andbeyond with a gift. $15 will sponsor one resident ChristmasGift. We thank you in advance for your generosity!

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Nellie Cogdal 11/2 Elmore East

Howard Dewell 11/3 Markword 1

Don Goerlich 11/3 Fifer D

Jim Schroeder 11/4 Schapers B

Leo Stegeman 11/5 Markword 2

Mick O’Connor 11/5 Markword 2

Mary Lou Campbell 11/6 Schapers A

Art Pieper 11/10 Schapers B

Claude Potts 11/10 Markword 1

John Reicher 11/11 Elmore East

Hilda Harlow 11/12 Somerville

Paul Strader 11/12 Fifer B

Ray Roidl 11/14 Markword 2

Bill Wayland 11/18 Fifer B

Harry Summers 11/18 Elmore East

Richie McQueen 11/20 Elmore 2

Web Webster 11/21 turns 100 Elmore East

Roger Witt 11/21 Markword 1

Peggy Markert 11/22 Schapers A

Bernice Wagner 11/29 Elmore 2

Dick Bigelow 11/29 Fifer D

Melinda Ewell 11/1 NursingBrandon Holder 11/1 LaundryKelly Howell 11/1 ActivitiesMelanie Wilkey 11/1 NursingLola Brumbaugh 11/2 NursingVirginia Dingerson 11/2 NursingAmanda Rife 11/2 NursingRon Denler 11/3 DietaryDana Herring 11/4 NursingKringle Lindsey 11/4 DietaryMarrikia Velez 11/4 DietaryValerie Adams 11/6 SwitchboardDeb Carnes 11/6 NursingRichard Tournear 11/7 HousekeepingBecca Bockhold 11/8 NursingSonya Elliott 11/8 DietaryLisa Deitzman 11/9 NursingDevon Risley 11/9 NursingAmanda Bunch 11/10 Adjutant’s OfficeShaune McDaniel 11/10 NursingTara Smith 11/10 NursingSusan Nowell 11/11 ActivitiesJames Crittenden 11/12 DietaryChad Jackson 11/12 Truck GarageJulia Togarepi 11/12 NursingBobette Homan 11/14 NursingChristine Renard 11/16 HousekeepingJoshua Cisneros 11/17 NursingWhittany Flambeau 11/17 ActivitiesSadie Foust 11/18 NursingHillary Marks 11/18 NursingRene Orr 11/18 DietaryMichael Smith 11/18 DietaryTracy Hutmacher 11/18 LaundryShonda Lamberson 11/19 NursingCharlene Luncsford 11/19 DietaryKayla Phillips 11/19 NursingJudy Brod 11/20 NursingAmy Shoemaker 11/22 NursingTristan Janssen 11/23 NursingHeather McDermott 11/23 NursingDavid Prindle 11/23 MaintenanceColleen Chapman 11/24 NursingAmy Maltby 11/25 NursingDonna Lashbrook 11/27 HousekeepingTammy Baehr 11/28 ActivitiesLou Milhauser 11/28 Physical TherapyKellie McKinley 11/29 NursingAngela Strang 11/29 Physical TherapyRuss Whitaker 11/30 Dietary

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Residents Employees

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Fred Baxter 12/1 Elmore 2

Bob Elliott 12/2 Elmore West

John Caristo 12/2 Elmore East

Butch Busse 12/3 Fifer B

John Hogan 12/5 Elmore 2

Frank Bosak 12/6 Somerville

Stanley Heaton 12/7 Markword 2

Charles Coovert 12/9 Fifer D

Bill Wiseman 12/9 Somerville

Freddie Chafin 12/9 Schapers B

Tony Marshall 12/9 Fifer B

Maury Grove 12/10 Markword 1

Ray Brunner 12/10 Markword 2

Larry Long 12/11 Fifer A

Gene Boehle 12/12 Fifer A

Wade Boswell 12/13 Schapers B

Bill Hull 12/15 Markword 2

Shorty Kirchner 12/17 Schapers B

Lee Veach 12/18 Fifer B

Butch VanUnnik 12/19 Markword 2

Larry Hyett 12/19 Elmore 2

Marileen Brown 12/20 Somerville

Herschel Trone 12/21 Markword 2

Jerry Haskins 12/22 Markword 1

Greg Gavin 12/24 Fifer A

Louise Seaver 12/27 Anderson

Roger Kerberick 12/27 Fifer C

Larry Lettimore 12/29 Markword 1

John Bradford 12/30 Elmore East

John Bork 12/30 Elmore 2

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Residents EmployeesTracy Alexander 12/1 NursingJessica McDermott 12/1 NursingKaren Brumbaugh 12/4 NursingAndy Morrison 12/4 Power PlantScott Sohn 12/4 DietaryCindy Klingele 12/5 DietaryTroy Sheffler 12/7 Power PlantDina Johnson 12/8 NursingJimi Steinkamp 12/8 DietaryLisa Curry 12/9 HousekeepingTawnya Tenhouse 12/9 LaundryRobbie Cartmill 12/10 Business OfficeJean Glass 12/10 NursingWhitney Martin 12/10 NursingTammy Oberling 12/11 NursingMichele Hogan 12/12 NursingJamie Bowman 12/13 NursingSylvia Brock 12/13 NursingDoug Risley 12/14 NursingTheresa Banner 12/15 NursingVirginia Darnell 12/15 NursingBrad Gibson 12/15 Business OfficeCrystal Young 12/15 NursingKristen Homan 12/18 DietarySusan Christner 12/20 Health InformationTroy Culbertson 12/20 AdministratorKim Gilley 12/20 ActivitiesMary Day 12/21 NursingMike Bevans 12/22 MaintenanceSandy Nelson 12/23 NursingKathy Bramer 12/24 NursingJessica Williams 12/24 Business OfficeJohn Friday 12/25 SecurityRachel Summers 12/25 HousekeepingDottie Cartmill 12/27 NursingKirk Rueb 12/29 SecurityToni Bernard 12/30 Nursing

Tom Markovic 1/1 Somerville

Barbara Essebagger 1/3 Elmore East

Paul Hunt 1/3 Markword 2

Dave Zimmerman 1/3 Markword 2

Jim Freiburg 1/5 Fifer D

JD Downing 1/6 Elmore East

Lucille Wiskirchen 1/7 Elmore West

Prexy Morgan 1/7 Elmore East

John Borg 1/7 Schapers B

Danny Perez 1/8 Markword 2

Walter Dodd 1/10 Elmore West

Tom Marvel 1/12 Markword 1

Roger Baxter 1/13 Schapers B

Frank Gavenia 1/13 Anderson

Mike Hildebrand 1/13 Fifer C

Cliff Atchison 1/14 Fifer D

Jim Caves 1/15 Markword 1

Alan Brackensick 1/15 Fifer C

Bradley Centola 1/16 Markword 1

Ernie Heierle 1/19 Fifer A

John Menke 1/20 Fifer B

Marilyn Dunn 1/20 Somerville

Sharon Zimmerman 1/21 Schapers A

Harry Terstegge 1/24 Elmore East

Kathy Smith 1/25 Elmore 2

Joe Theobald 1/26 Markword 1

Henry Hebel 1/28 Fifer C

Howie Lovelace 1/29 Fifer D

Tom Wright 1/29 Schapers B

Patricia Winters 1/30 Markword 1

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

Residents EmployeesDenise Camden 1/1 NursingJo Leffler 1/1 NursingHolly Perrine 1/1 NursingChuck Eckhoff 1/2 DietarySherri Halle 1/2 NursingJo Jackson 1/2 NursingValerie Peterson 1/2 General StoreKatie Ueberlauer 1/2 NursingElisabeth Rockhold 1/3 NursingLisa Mitchell 1/4 ActivitiesNish Humphrey 1/5 NursingPaul Schreacke 1/5 Truck GarageAmy Haley 1/6 NursingErica Johnson 1/7 NursingDan Turner 1/7 Power PlantBonnie Coffman 1/8 P.T.Greta Frankel 1/8 Social ServicesGayle Moulton 1/8 NursingAmanda Wilson 1/8 NursingTracy Brown 1/10 Business OfficeSusan Dochterman 1/10 NursingBruce Hall 1/10 Paint ShopStacie Owings 1/12 NursingNan Fenton 1/13 NursingMelanie Jenkins 1/16 NursingChris Dever 1/17 HousekeepingAngel Hamilton 1/17 Social ServicesKristy Cadwallader 1/18 NursingGail Harrison 1/19 NursingTami Huston 1/19 NursingRebecca Passmore 1/19 HousekeepingSam Catterson 1/20 NursingConnie Deming 1/21 NursingColette Douglas 1/21 DietaryNicole McLaughlin 1/21 General StoreJaison Chacko 1/23 FacilitiesLynette Carpenter 1/24 NursingTaylor Goehl 1/24 NursingTina Moyer 1/24 SecurityGabby Stephens 1/24 NursingCathy Baucom 1/26 NursingLaura Akers 1/27 P.T.Kim Niekamp 1/27 NursingIsaiah Aschemann 1/28 NursingKathy Volmer 1/28 Nursing

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Mike Johnson 2/1 Fifer BJack O’Hara 2/2 Elmore 2Bonnie Ziethen 2/4 Markword 2John Archer 2/4 Markword 1Phil Faaborg 2/5 Markword 2Dean Harness 2/7 Fifer BButch Lawson 2/8 Markword 1Jesse Foglesong 2/9 Markword 1Bill Wilcox 2/11 Fifer DMerlyn Reatherford 2/12 Fifer BBetty Kamphaus 2/12 Fifer ATed Morrison 2/14 Markword 1Mike Hodges 2/14 Schapers BSam Gallaher 2/14 SomervilleDon St. Lawrence 2/15 Markword 2Billy Cox 2/16 Markword 1Leland Kennedy 2/17 Elmore 2Ann Fisk 2/17 Markword 1John Daugherty 2/20 Fifer BRoger Brod 2/20 Schapers BBill Steffen 2/21 Schapers AWilma Moran 2/21 Fifer BEd Hainaut 2/22 Fifer DJerry Walgora 2/23 Schapers BRichard Hess 2/23 Markword 2Carleen Duncan 2/23 SomervilleLarry Pulliam 2/24 Elmore 2Bob Bowles 2/25 Schapers BJim Sanderson 2/25 Markword 1Len Kirchner 2/27 Elmore 2Joe Staley 2/27 Fifer CPeter Westenberger 2/28 Elmore East

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

Residents EmployeesZeruiah Geer 2/2 NursingBill Twaddle 2/2 NursingChris Gentry 2/4 DietaryBrian Myers 2/4 NursingCarla Trautvetter 2/4 AdministrationBrenda Eldridge 2/5 NursingDustin Foster 2/5 DietaryMarcie Watson 2/5 LaundryTom Robinson 2/6 Truck GarageStephanie Russell 2/6 NursingLisa Parson 2/8 NursingRob Edwards 2/9 FacilitiesAmanda Harness 2/9 NursingPaul McIntosh 2/9 NursingCindy Conover 2/10 HousekeepingKelsey Miller 2/10 NursingDanielle Bevans 2/11 NursingJulie Myers 2/13 HousekeepingMichelle Hincks 2/14 HousekeepingChris Holder 2/14 NursingBill Llewellyn 2/15 HousekeepingDenise Smith 2/15 NursingShelby Hilgenbrinck 2/16 NursingMarilyn Powell 2/16 NursingVal Klement 2/17 NursingKayla Kiefer 2/18 NursingRev. Dave Hall 2/19 ChaplainSteve Lindsey 2/20 Property ControlAshley Taber 2/21 HousekeepingMichelle Voth 2/21 NursingLisa Allen 2/22 Health InformationSally Ducey 2/22 NursingLucy Hankins 2/22 NursingJim Wingerter 2/22 DietaryChad Ballinger 2/24 Truck GarageLisa Delcour 2/24 NursingTheresa Kurfman 2/24 AccountingCoco Hawkins 2/25 NursingBill Spangler 2/26 DietaryMcKayla Baker 2/27 NursingKeith Gerhardt 2/27 General StoreChad Roberts 2/27 Power Plant

ANNIVERSARY DATES (JULY THROUGH DECEMBER)

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE!

Tena HodgesNursing

28 years on 8/20

Ivan HicksDietary

27 years on 12/3

Michelle HankinsNursing

25 years on 8/23

Felicia DittmerNursing

28 years on 7/6

Dottie DaggsNursing

26 years on 7/2

Laura AkersNursing

34 years on 12/3

Becky MitchellNursing

25 years on 8/25

Doug MasonSecurity

25 years on 9/7

Deanna MarshallActivities

30 years on 11/22

Theresa KurfmanBusiness Office28 years on 10/9

John KoettersNursing

25 years on 8/25

Kelly HowellActivities

25 years on 9/13

Brad GibsonMedicare Billing31 years on 8/10

Nan FentonNursing

25 years on 11/29

Angie EnglishHousekeeping25 years on 10/4

Bridgette RandallMedicare Billing32 years on 8/12

Judy PattersonNursing

28 years on 9/14

Andy MorrisonPower Plant

30 years on 11/22

Mike SpohrSocial Services30 years on 11/14

Warren SmithDietary

36 years on 12/10

Marsha SaxberyNursing

26 years on 7/6

Stacy TrautvetterNursing

25 years on 9/7

Tawnya TenhouseLaundry

27 years on 12/3

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ANNIVERSARY DATESCONTINUED

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE!

NO YEAR ANNIVERSARIES

15 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES:Paul McIntosh Dietary July 7thNicole McLaughlin General Store July 7thLisa Schuckman Nursing Aug. 11thRod Hoskins Nursing Sept. 16thTroy Sheffler Power Plant Nov. 20th

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES:Hema Rebman Nursing Sept. 22ndMichelle Albert Nursing Oct. 1stKristen Homan Dietary Oct. 1stCharity Campbell Nursing Oct. 6thDoug Risley Nursing Oct. 6thJennifer Whitaker Nursing Oct. 16th

5 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES:Mary O’Brien Nursing Sept. 9thLacy Chontal Nursing Oct. 16thMarikkia Velez Dietary Oct. 16thSummer Prenger General Store Nov. 1stSandra Bringer Switchboard Nov. 19thMaddie Jezierski Dietary Nov. 19thCarrie DeWolfe Nursing Dec. 16thJennifer Hudelson Nursing Dec. 16thKelsey Miller Nursing Dec. 16thMeagen Murakami Nursing Dec. 16th

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

October 2018Kelvin RobertsSocial Services

November 2018Hannah AjdinovichBusiness Office

September 2018Tracy FordNursing

August 2018Whittany Flambeau

Activities

June 2018Ken BarnerDietary

July 2018Margaret Schuermann

Nursing

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTHTHANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO AND HOW YOU DO IT!

April 2018Holly Perrine

Nursing

May 2018Randy Hoffsuemmer

Nursing

March 2018Judy Patterson

Nursing

February 2018John Wellman

Facilities

January 2018Terry GoodwinHousekeeping

CandidShots

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

Tri-State Lugnuts Car Show


Tri-State Lugnuts Car Show Tri-State Lugnuts Car Show



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Tri-State Lugnuts Car ShowTri-State Lugnuts Car Show




Rowland Demolition

Rowland Demolition

Hammond Hall Progress Hammond Hall Progress

Rowland Demolition

Tractor Show Eagle Scout Project at Somerville

Rowland Before Demolition

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Elks Donation of Blanket WarmerTRYKE Donation

Fishing For FreedomHeroes of the Heartland

Activities Dept. Hee Haw Show for Vol. Rec. LuncheonBlankets of Honor

American Legion Proper Disposal of U.S. Flags Congressman Dick Durbin Visit & Press Conference

Gov. Rauner VisitGov. Rauner Introduces IDVA Director Stephen Curda

Memorial Day Program Speaker Mike HoffmanGov. Rauner Visit

Memorial Day Program - American Legion Honor GuardMemorial Day Program - Roll Call of the Honored Deceased

Memorial Day Program and Family Picnic Memorial Day Program and Family Picnic

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Bryan BrocksieckDietary - 9/17

Macy AllenNursing - 5/21

Deborah ClayNursing - 5/21

Susan ChristnerHealth Info. - 6/20

Rob EdwardsElectrician - 7/2

Jessica Cross-HynekNursing - 7/30

NEW EMPLOYEES (APRIL 19TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 12TH)

RESIDENTS AND FELLOW STAFF WELCOME YOU TO IVHQ!

Taylor GoehlNursing - 5/21

Dustin FosterDietary - 4/3

Amy HaleyNursing - 5/21

Jamye HivelyNursing - 7/30

Kellie McKinleyNursing - 5/21

Whitney MartinNursing - 7/30

Tonya MosleyNursing - 5/21

Lisa MitchellActivities - 4/3

Brianna OttenNursing - 5/21

Stephanie RussellNursing - 5/21

Diana SavoiaNursing - 5/21

Joe RyanPower Plant - 6/18

Josh SmithPower Plant - 4/16

Denesa SmithNursing - 5/21

Rachel StuckmanActivities - 4/23

McKinsey VinyardPersonnel - 4/9

Scott WittNursing - 7/30

Jim WingerterDietary - 4/3

The All Was Museum will close for the season after reg-ular hours on Wednesday, November 21st. The Museumwill re-open on Friday, March 1st.

RETIREMENTS (APRIL 19TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 12TH)

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

Fr. Don Blickhanretired at the end ofJune as theCatholic Chaplainwith over nine yearsof service.

Steve Duesterhausretired at the end ofAugust from thePower House with14 years of service.

Art Brown retiredat the end of Junefrom Nursing with24 years of service.

Dianna Dyerretired at the end ofSeptember fromNursing with 28years of service.

Don Bangertretired at the endof June fromFacilities withnearly 18 years ofservice.

Tony Gravitterretired at the end ofJuly from Dietarywith over 24 yearsof service.

Dr. Zorian Trusewychretired at the end ofSeptember as theMedical Directorwith nearly 11years of service.

Susie Weissretired at the endof September fromNursing with near-ly 24 years of serv-ice.

Devin Hunerretired at the endof July fromDietary with over35 years of service.

Resident & Family Christmas Party

The 2018 Resident & Family Christmas Party will beconducted on Friday, December 14th. Invites will bemailed out prior to Thanksgiving. We’ll have a specialluncheon on all the units and then entertainment inLippincott Hall that afternoon. We hope to see youon this special day!

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The Illinois Veterans Home at Quincywould like to thank our sponsors

for their contribution in thePrivate Joe Golf Outingheld on Friday, September 14th

Albert Construction

Allison Holbrook Scholarship Fund

American Legion Post #37 (Quincy)

AMVETS Post #104 (Quincy)

Area Distributors, Inc.

Bleigh Ready Mix/Bleigh Construction

Catholic War Veterans Post #1933 (Quincy)

Central State Bank

Darrel Mink Farms—Baylis IL

Denman Services/Adaptive Mobility System

Duker and Haugh Funeral Home

Elks Lodge #100 (Quincy)

First Bankers Trust

First Choice Physical Therapy

Harrison Pub

Haubrich Enterprises, Inc.

Illinois School Supply

KMC Heating & Air Conditioning

Knapheide Manufacturing Company

Knights of Columbus Council #583 (Quincy)

Kohl Wholesale

M & M Construction

Member’s First Community Credit Union

Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #138

Mr. K’s Fabric Shop

O’Donnell’s Termite & Pest Control

Quincy Exchange Club

Quincy Herald-Whig

Quincy Medical Group

Quincy Wilbert Vault

Refreshment Services (PEPSI)

Reserve Officers Association Chapter #35

Sisbro, Inc.

State Street Bank

Sysco

Terstriep Tree Service

United Systems, Inc.

Zender, Robinson, Stormer, Cookson Funeral Home

The 22nd Annual Private Joe Golf Outingwill be conducted Friday, September 13, 2019

Leo Deihl, 92,died September28th. Leo was aW W I I A r m yVeteran and a resi-dent since 1/16/15.

Gene Crouch, 77,died September14th. Gene was aVietnam War NavyVeteran and a resi-dent since 7/19/16.

Don Christopher,92, died July 11th.Don was a WWIIArmy Veteran anda resident since10/31/16.

Joe Carrier, 96,died August 6th.Joe was a WWIIArmy Veteran anda resident since7/11/16.

Cliff Butterfield,73, died June18th. Cliff was aVietnam WarArmy Veteran anda resident since7/14/14.

John Duner, 73,died November11th. John was aVietnam WarMarine CorpsVeteran and a res-ident since 5/6/94.

Bernie Gonzalez,80, died October12th. bernie was aPeace Time ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since 4/29/16.

Burt Godowitz,90, died October30th. burton was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a resi-dent since 4/17/17.

Colleen Fortman,88, died May 23rd.Colleen was a Non-Veteran and a res-ident since 9/22/14.

Bon Foote, 89, diedOctober 30th. Bonwas a Korean WarAir Force Veteranand a resident since1/20/15.

Wes Fishburn,84, died October24th. Wes was aKorean War NavyVeteran and a res-ident since 8/6/15.

Jim Greenwell,93, died July 11th.Jim was a WWIIArmy Veteran anda resident since7/10/17.

Ed Brocksieck,85, died August6th. Ed was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since7/26/18.

Dick Brenenstall,92, died July 7th.Dick was a WWIINavy Veteran anda resident since5/23/18.

Marvin Bilderback,84, died July 14th.Marvin was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a resi-dent since 1/4/12.

Wilma Bassett,96, died September3rd. Wilma was aNon-Veteran and aresident since9/10/09.

Jerry Allen, 84,died June 12th.Jerry was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since 1/5/17.

Peter Bromberg,74, died November9th. Peter was aVietnam WarArmy Veteran anda resident since

TAPS (APRIL 19TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 12TH)

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

Included is Mr. Bob Smith who was inadvertently ommittedfrom the last issue. We apologies to the Smith family.

Bob McHugh, 87,died October 21st.Bob was a KoreanWar Army Veteranand a residentsince 12/5/17.

Rosa McElroy, 98,died May 25th.Rosa was a Non-Veteran and a resi-dent since 9/10/13.

Eddie McClintock,93, died October5th. Eddie was aW W I I N a v yVeteran and a resi-dent since 5/4/05.

Don Likes, 81,died Jun 30th.Don was a PeaceTime ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since8/29/17.

Leo Kimbrough,98, died July 17th.Leo was a WWIIArmy Veteran anda resident since6/18/18.

Don Meyer, 82,died September16th. Don was aPeace Time ArmyVeteran and a resi-dent since 7/5/18.

Ivan Jackson,79, died May 23rd.Ivan was aVietnam War AirForce Veteran anda resident since8/11/17.

Dick Holman, 88,died October 3rd.Dick was a KoreanWar Navy Veteranand a residentsince 11/9/17

Mike Hickle, 66,died November1st. Mike was aVietnam WarNavy Veteran anda resident since9/26/16.

Danny Hawks,72, died Septem-ber 25th. Dannywas a Vietnam WarAir Force Veteranand a residentsince 6/13/17.

Chuck Griffin,79, died June 3rd.Chuck was aVietnam WarArmy Veteran anda resident since5/10/18.

Roy Johnson, 67,died April 23rd.Roy was aVietnam WarArmy Veteran anda resident since10/28/08.

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

Charlie Potts, 90,died April 22nd.Charlie was aW W I I A r m yVeteran and a resi-dent since12/30/15.

Betty Pienkowski,95, died July 15th.Betty was a Non-Veteran and a resi-dent since 6/25/18.

Frank Phillips,84, died Septem-ber2nd. Frank was aKorean War AirForce Veteran anda resident since8/23/18.

Dan Newby, 84,died August 13th.Dan was a PeaceTime ArmyVeteran and a resi-dent since 5/24/18.

Wayne Miskelley,88, died March20th. Wayne wasa Korean WarArmy Veteran anda resident since4/17/14.

Merl Putney, 70,died May 15th.Merl was aVietnam WarArmy Veteran anda resident since9/24/14.

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Harold Whaley,89, died November10th. Harold wasa Korean WarArmy Veteran anda resident since1/18/17.

Dolores Wemhoener,89, died August1st. Dolores was anon-veteran and aresident since2/14/18.

Maury Wagy, 96,died July 5th.Maury was a WWIIArmy Veteran anda resident since5/5/15.

Ed Viar, 87, diedJune 1st. Ed wasa Korean WarArmy Veteran anda resident since2/2/12.

Bob Thomas, 82,died April 29th.Bob was a PeaceTime ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since2/13/18.

Rick White, 62,died June 24th.Rick was a VietnamWar Army Veteranand a resident since2/4/16.

Charlie Swearingen,82, died August18th. Charlie wasa Peace Time NavyVeteran and a resi-dent since 3/12/18.

Norbert Smith,97, died July 12th.Norbert was aW W I I A r m yVeteran and a resi-dent since 2/2/18.

Bob Smith, 87,died January 14th.Bob was a KoreanWar Air ForceVeteran and a resi-dent since 8/15/13.

John Siebers,84,died June 21st.John was a PeaceTime ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since5/17/18.

Gary Robbins,71, died August6th. Gary was aVietnam WarArmy Veteranand a residentsince 5/16/18.

Charlie Talbert,95, died May 7th.Charlie was aW W I I A r m yVeteran and a res-ident since2/10/10.

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

Rodney Wright,85, died October13th. Rodney was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a resi-dent since 10/17/17.

Bill Winton, 78,died April 23rd.Bill was a KoreanWar Coast GuardVeteran and a res-ident since 3/9/18.

Hank Wilson, 78,died May 6th.Hank was PeaceTime NavyVeteran and a res-ident since 3/8/17.

Did you Know?You can view the Bugle, theActivity Guide, and muchmore at:

WWW.QUINCYIVH.ORG/

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John & MarieBaumgartner donated$10.00 to the BugleFund

John Bohlander &Jacqueline Lucasdonated $500.00 to theActivity Fund

Elks NationalVeterans ServiceCommission donated$300.00 to the Home-Like EnvironmentProject fortowel warmers

The T. Veile Memorialdonated $10.00 to theActivity Fund

Columbus ChristianChurch donated$4,200.00 to theActivity Fund

The Donald "Gene"Stoutamyer Memorialdonated $248.00 to theActivity Fund

Mary & LucindaBuhlig donated $30.00to the Activity Fund

Sam Gass donated$350.00 to the ActivityFund

Floyd & DianeAlexander donated$600.00 to the ActivityFund

Arnie & Judy Eichorst

donated $200.00 to theMemorial Day Picnic,$300.00 to theH o m e - L i k eEnvironment Projectfor blanket warmers,and $200.00 to theTree Fund

Elks NationalVeterans ServiceCommission donated$1,900.00 to the Home-Like EnvironmentProject for blanketwarmers

Catholic WarVeterans, Post #1933,donated $155.00 to theActivity Fund forMarkword Bingos

American Veterans Post #104, donated$155.00 to the ActivityFund for MarkwordBingos

VFW Gift Shop donat-ed $650.00 to theActivity Fund

The Ben GeoppoMemorial donated$25.00 to the ActivityFund

The Dennis ParkerMemorial donated$39.91 to the ActivityFund

The Richard BushMemorial donated$725.87 to the Activity

Fund

Rock Falls AmericanLegion Post #902donated $1,000.00 tothe Activity Fund

The Louis IrvinMemorial donated$50.00 to the ActivityFund and $140.00 forthe Sunset CemeteryShelter

American LegionAuxiliary donated$200.00 to the ActivityFund for fresh fruit

The Russell MerkelMemorial donated$10.00 to the ActivityFund

The Norman PhillipsMemorial donated $70to the Activity Fun

The Bob ThomasMemorial donated$390.00 to the ActivityFund

Helen Glenn donated$50.00 to the ActivityFund

Knox College donated$50.00 to the ActivityFund

Stitch and Stir HCEdonated $20.00 forPhone Cards

The Rosamary AppleMemorial donated$800.00 to the ActivityFund

24 Hour Group donat-ed $275.00 to theActivity Fund

The Billy McGrawMemorial donated$50.00 to the ActivityFund

Dept. of Illinois, VFWAuxiliary, donated$130.11 to the ActivityFund & Red HatParties

The Carol TurnerMemorial donated$150.00 to the ActivityFund

Amanda Cannondonated $100.00 to theActivity Fund

John Borg donated$250.00 to the ActivityFund & MemorialDay Picnic

Grace WhippleChapter #312 O r d e rof the Easter Stardonated $50.00 to theActivity Fund

Steve Clair donated $20.00 to the BugleFund

American LegionDistrict #22 donated

WISH LIST

CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED(since last issue)

$200.00 to the Home-Like Environment

The William BlaiseMemorial donated$135.00 to the ActivityFund

Randall & JoanneChuvala donated$50.00 to the ActivityFund

Salem UnitedMethodist Churchdonated $75.00 to theActivity Fund

Joseph & MarcellaFollis donated $25.00to the Bugle Fund

The Roy C. JohnsonMemorial donated$1,000.00 to the Home-Like EnvironmentFund

Eva Adele donated$100.00 to the Home-Like EnvironmentFund

Carlene Wolf donated$10.00 to the BugleFund

The Jack EtterMemorial donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

The Military Order ofthe Purple Heart andDAV Cookout donat-ed $637.54 to theActivity Fund

DAV, Dept. of Illinois,donated $1,000.00 forComfort Items

Burt & Cheryl Bradleydonated $75.00 to theActivity Fund

Adams Electric Coopdonated $350.00 to theAMVETS MemorialGarden Fund

Various Familiesdonated $1,362.75 tothe Memorial DayPicnic

Justin and ValeriaVan Wie donated$30.00 to the MemorialDay Picnic

George & ShirleyThielbar donated$50.00 to the MemorialDay Picnic

AMVETS LadiesAuxiliary donated$377.71 to theMemorial Day Picnic

Envi Solutions LLCdonated $100.00 to theMemorial Day Picnic

Elmer MiskelleyMemorial donated$20.00 to the ActivityFund

Harold & BarbaraVahle donated $20.00to the Bugle Fund

Harold Dorothy Zopfdonated $25.00 to theWishlist - Transportvehicle

Harvey & LuannSloniger donated$100.00 to the BugleFund

Brian & Jean Broddonated $100.00 to theActivity Fund

American Legion,Peoria Post #2, donat-ed $2,275.38 to theActivity Fund

The Michael WrigleyMemorial donated$645.30 to the ActivityFund

John Benjamin donat-ed $20.00 to theMuseum Fund

D.A.R Pierre MenardChapter donated$175.00 to the ActivityFund

The Donald GrilloMemorial donated$143.34 to the ActivityFund

The Bennie WardMemorial donated$16.77 to the ActivityFund

Dept of Illinois,Marine CorpsAuxiliary, donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

Polish Legion ofAmerican Veteransdonated $100.00 to theActivity Fund

Lago Vista VeteransClub donated $400.00to the Activity Fund

Jerry Allen Memorialdonated $595.00 to theActivity Fund

The John ClarkMemorial donated$670.00 to the ActivityFund

The Cliff ButterfieldMemorial donated$285.83 to the HomeLike EnvironmentFund & $510.00 to theActivity Fund

V.F.W. Inc, P.F.C. TedStempien #8821donated $100.00 to theActivity Fund

American Legion 16thDistrict donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

Gary & BeverlyDelong donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

The Donald LikesMemorial donated$910.00 to the Home-Like EnvironmentFund

Bethany UnitedChurch of Christdonated $100.00 to theActivity Fund

The Thelbert Niehoff& James BurnsMemorials donated$20.00 to the ActivityFund

The Ricky WhiteMemorial donated$195.00 to the ActivityFund

American LegionAuxiliary, Dept ofIllinois, donated

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!!

$500.00 to the ActivityFund

The Ruth TeijidoMemorial donated$335.00 to the ActivityFund

The Ruth BryanMemorial donated$310.00 to the ActivityFund

VFW Aux. Inc, Dept ofIllinois, donated$367.00 to theActivity Fund

American Legion,Swansea Comm. Post#2007, donated$150.00 to the ActivityFund

The Cory LawrenceMemorial donated$50.00 to the ActivityFund

American LegionAuxiliary, Unit #616(Poppy Sales) donated $235.00 to the ActivityFund

Elks Lodge #100Beacon Grant donated$1,506.00 to theActivity Fund

Eureka Public Librarydonated $1,020.00 tothe Activity Fund

The Robert RooneyMemorial donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

The Harold DaschMemorial donated$65.00 to the MuseumFund

The James GreenwellMemorial donated$415.00 to the ActivityFund

Butch Redner donated$20.00 to the ActivityFund

The Gary D. RobbinsMemorial donated$380.00 to the ActivityFund

Tri-State Lugnutsdonated $600.00 to theActivity Fund &Popcorn Program

Lynn & LarryAlderton donated$10.00 to the BugleFund

Rod Beebe andHarrison Pub Patronsdonated $454.00 to theActivity Fund

American LegionQuincy Post #37donated $279.00 to theActivity Fund, LibraryFund, Museum Fund

Illinois ChapterNational 4th InfantryDivision donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

American LegionMoline Post #246donated $500.00 to the

Activity Fund

Macomb AuxiliaryVFW Post #1921donated $50.00 to theActivity Fund

Lynn and ConnieJacobs donated $20.00to the Activity Fund

Great River CorvetteClub donated$1,000.00 to theActivity Fund

Ipava AmericanLegion Aux. U n i t#17 (Poppy sales)donated $202.90 to theActivity Fund

Sons of the AmericanLegion Post #136donated $100.00 to theActivity Fund forStamps

The Joseph CarrierMemorial donated$39.94 to the ActivityFund

Eugene Zalazinskidonated $730.00 to theActivity Fund

The Wilma BassettMemorial donated$90.00 to the ActivityFund

The Don ChristopherMemorial donated$1,040.00 to theActivity Fund

American LegionAuxiliary Unit #37

donated $146.32 to theActivity Fund

Ted Willer donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

An anonymous donordonated $40.00 to theActivity Fund

The Richard HolmanMemorial donated$125.00 to the ActivityFund

The Aaron "Coley"Stormer Memorialdonated $20.00 to theActivity Fund

ILLINOIS VETERANS HOME AT QUINCY

WISH LISTIf 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 RickGengenbacher at ext. #380. All contributions, no matter the size, will be noted in the Bugle withthe Wish List. These items will remain on the list until we have received enough funds to purchasethem. New items will be added from time to time. (Checks should be made payable to the IllinoisVeterans Home . Please write the name of the project you wish to adopt in the memo note.) THISLIST IS IN PRIORITY ORDER. As always, thank you for your time and consideration.

NEW WISH LIST ITEM...REQUESTED: A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR EACH RESIDENTREASON: This past Christmas we once again provided a Christmas Gift for every IVHQ resident - an IVHQ

calander with 12 beautiful pictures from around the campus. You can help replenish this fund sowe can continue this great tradition in 2018 and beyond.

PRICE: $15.00 will sponsor one resident. ( We currently have nearly 380 residents.)

REQUESTED: BLANKET WARMERREASON: IVHQ is interested in purchasing four warming units that surround the blankets with safe, full-

wall warmth just prior to being used by residents. Warm blankets provide a person with calm-ness, comfort and peace of mind. Something as simple as covering someone with a warm blankethas been shown to provide not only physical benefits such as reducing surgical site infections andaiding in the recovery process, but also psychological benefits such as reducing anxiety and stress.Additionally, the units can assist with keeping residents warm during transport to the hospital,doctor appointments, or Radiology on a cool morning and improve resident satisfaction with thebathing experience.

PRICE: $3,000 each, requesting three (We have purchased one already!)

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 weather.

PRICE: To be determined.

IMPORTANT NEWS RE ThE RESIdENT BENEfIT (AcTIvITES) fuNdWe are most grateful for every donation we receive to the Wish List but especially donations to theResident Benefit Fund or commonly called Activities Fund. With that said, we are concerned that ourdonations to this fund, for what ever reason, have dropped by nearly 50% in 2018. We are concerned withthis because every planned resident activity is paid for with this fund; there are no taxpayer funds allotedfor activities. We are currently reevaluating everything we do but should this trend continue, we will beforced to curtail resident activites in the future. Again, thank you for your generosity.

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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.

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 CANOPY AT MARKWORDREASON: The canopies on the Markword 2 patio was destroyed during the July 13, 2015, windstorm. We

would like to replace it so residents can enjoy the patio at Markword 2 when the weather againturns more suitable for outside activities and enjoyment.

PRICE: Total cost is $10,000.

REQUESTED:HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENT PROJECTREASON: 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: ONGOING FUND -- Donations of all sizes are appreciated.

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.

Thank You For Your Consideration!!!

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