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BBUUGGLLEE

SEPTEMBER

&

OCTOBER

2013

BRUCE VACAAdministrator

Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy

PAT QUINNGovernor

State of Illinois

ERICA J. BORGGRENDirector

IL Dept. Veterans' Affairs

ILLINOIS VETERANS HOME AT QUINCY

TRI-STATE LUGNUTS CAR SHOWResident Reggie Rouse, Fifer D, escorted by volun-teer Gerald Deters takes in the sights and sounds ofthe Tri-State Lugnuts Endless Summer Car Show ona beautiful Sunday afternoon. This was the 14thAnnual Show and was conducted on September 8th.

(See additional photos from the Car Show and much more starting on page #14.)

PROVIDING A HOME FOR VETERANS... OVER 125 YEARS STRONG!

Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy BUGLE, SEPT. & OCT, 2013 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 BlickhanDick Boyd

Arnie EichorstLaVerne Franken

PPROOFREADINGROOFREADINGAccounting OfficeAdjutant’s OfficeBusiness OfficePersonnel OfficeMartin Doherty

Keith GerhardtDavid KatzLouise SeaverTane Temple

H H H H H H H H H H

Population Report

Men WomenWWII 123 12WWII & Korea 10 0Korea 89 1WWII, Korea & Vietnam 0 0Korea & Vietnam 3 1Vietnam 73 1Gulf 2 0Peace Time 31 3Non-Veterans 0 71Total 332 89Total Population 421

H These statistics were valid as of October 22, 2013.

Age Range Chart

Men Women39 & Under 0 040-49 0 050-59 8 060-69 56 370-79 51 1380-89 160 4790-99 55 25100 & Over 2 1

Branch of Service Report

Air Force 31Army 216Coast Guard 4Marine 23Navy 76

TABLE OF CONTENTSA FEWTHINGSGOINGON 4ADMINISTRATOR’S COLUMN 3ANNIVERSARY DATES 10BIRTHDAYS 12-13CANDID SHOTS 14-17CHAPLAIN’S CORNER 8-9EMPLOYEES OF THEMONTH 23LIBRARY NOTES 7NEW ADMISSIONS 5-7

NEW EMPLOYEES 22PASTORALREFLECTIONS 20-21RESIDENT AT RANDOM 18-19RETIREMENTS 22SERVING IN HARM’S WAY 9TAPS 25VOLUNTEERVOICES 11WISH LIST/CONTRIBUTIONS 26-27

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER, 2013 BUGLE

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A few random thoughts and information:

THANK YOU & CONGRATULATIONS!Along with the management staff, I would like to

thank all residents for their cooperation during thetwo recent surveys; the VA inspection and theIllinois Department of Public Health inspection.

To the staff, congratulations on a job well done!Your efforts, dedication, and support have not goneunnoticed. One annual survey can be tough andstressful but you shined with TWO IN THE SAMEWEEK! Keep up the great work!

LYNN SNYDER BUGLE STORYBack in the September & October, 2010 issue of

the Bugle, IVHQ Volunteer Lynn Snyder con-tributed her first article; it was a historical piecethat looked at how the Soldiers and Sailors Homebecame a reality. Since that issue Lynn has writtenseveral great pieces about other fascinating eventsin the Home’s rich history. Due to time constrains atthis time, she was unable to contribute in this issuebut Lynn asked that I share the good news that sheis already working on something for the next issue.So, no article this issue but Lynn will be back nextissue. We are blessed to have her share her time andtalents (and in-depth research!) with us.

VETERANS DAY PARADE & PROGRAMThe Veterans Day Parade will be conducted on

Saturday, November 9th this year. The mainparade will start at 10:00 a.m. in downtown Quincyand a smaller version of that parade, for theenjoyment of IVHQ residents, will be conducted onIVHQ grounds starting at 1:00 p.m.

Please accept this invitation to join us onMonday, November 11th for our Annual VeteransDay program. The program will start at 10:00 a.m.in Lippincott Hall and will conclude shortly after11:00 a.m. when we observe the one moment ofsilence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11thmonth. Our speaker will be United States NavyVeteran Chris Scarano.

ALL WARS MUSEUM CLOSING FOR SEASON SOONI extend an invitation to all residents, staff, and

visitors to visit the All Wars Museum located on thegrounds of the Home (in the west wing of theAdministration Building). The museum is a mostfitting tribute to the men and women who served ourcountry in the Armed Forces. Admission is a freewill offering. The museum is open Tuesdaysthrough Sundays. The museum will close for theseason at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7th,Pearl Harbor Day. It will re-open at 9:00 a.m. onSaturday, March 1, 2014.

CHRISTMAS PARTYIt seems odd to mention Christmas in late

October but it will be here before we know it. Wehave already started planning for the Resident andFamily Christmas Party. The event will be conduct-ed on December 13th this year. As we did last year,we will do a special Noon meal on the units. Laterin the afternoon, the Smooth Sounds Band will pres-ent a Christmas Program at Lippincott Hall. We’llserve dessert and beverages at Lippincott.Invitations to family and friends will be mailed justbefore or after Thanksgiving. Please make plans toattend.

Enjoy the rest of the Bugle!

Administrator’sColumn

BY ADMINISTRATOR BRUCE VACA

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

* Red Cross Blood Drive - Wednesday, October 30th. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Lippincott Hall.

* Halloween Parties on all the units - Thursday, October 31st.

* Resident Advisory Group (RAG) Meeting - Friday, November 1st at 10:00 a.m. MarkwordInfirmary and Guest Speaker TBA.

* Volunteer Voices Performance - Friday, November 1st. 2:00 p.m. in Fletcher

* Cub Scout Visit - Saturday, November 2nd, 10:00 a.m. - Cub Scouts to visit Elmore to pass outthank you cards

* Wal-Mart Shopping Trip - Thursday, November 7th, load at 9:00 a.m.

* VETERANS DAY Parade (ON GROUNDS) - Saturday, November 9th starts at 1:00 p.m.

* VETERANS DAY Program - Monday, November 11th at 10:00 a.m. in Lippincott Hall. Programwill be broadcast LI VE ON IVHQ-TV.

* Payson VFW Post Cash BINGO - Saturday, November 16th at 1:30 p.m. in Lippincott Hall.

* Canton Elks DANCE - Saturday, November 30th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Smith Hall.Band TBA.

* Wal-Mart Shopping Trip - Thursday, December 5th, load at 9:00 a.m.

* Resident Advisory Group (RAG) Meeting - Friday, December 6th at 10:00 a.m. FletcherInfirmary and Guest Speaker TBA.

* American Legion Auxiliary Christmas Gift Shop - Friday, December 6th. Details on time andlocation to be posted on all units closer to the event.

* Resident/Family Christmas Party - Friday, December 13th at regular lunch times on all nursingunits with a special menu. Smooth Sounds Band will be entertaining at Lippincott from 1:30p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dessert and beverages to be served in Lippincott. Entertainment to bebroadcast LI VE ON IVHQ-TV.

* Salvation Army Annual Visit - Sunday, December 15th Starting at 1:00 p.m. Salvation Army will behere to pass out gifts to residents on all units.

* Marine Corps Birthday Party - Saturday, December 21st at 1:00 p.m. in Smith Hall.

* A Christmas Gift for All Residents - Monday, December 23rd. Every resident at the Homereceives a special Christmas gift - as is the tradition.

* MERRY CHRISTMAS! - December 25th.

* New Year’s Eve Party - Tuesday, December 31st at 4:00 p.m. in Smith Hall. Details to beannounced closer to the date but you can guarantee lots of sparkling drinks and noise makers.

* There will be Christmas Carolers visiting the units throughout most of December.

* American Legion and Auxiliary’s Gifts to Yanks Program - (Distribution time to be announced) .Every veteran at the Home receives a gift from the American Legion.


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John CaristoElmore EastFrom QuincyKorean War

Air Force VeteranDOB is 12/2

Andres CorreaFifer A

From SpringfieldVietnam WarArmy VeteranDOB is 1/20

Arnold CooperAnderson

From QuincyKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 9/15

Merle CarltonAndersonFrom BarryKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 8/30

Margaret CarltonAndersonFrom BarryNon-VeteranDOB is 6/9

Ben CoxElmore EastFrom Moline

WWII & Korean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 7/21

Rita DreierFifer B

From QuincyNon-VeteranDOB 11/13

Vada DowneyFifer D

From Mt. SterlingNon-VeteranDOB is 8/6

Becky DemminMarkword 2

From St. CharlesWWII

Navy VeteranDOB is 3/21

Mike DaughertyMarkword 1From QuincyVietnam WarArmy VeteranDOB is 6/27

NEW ADMISSIONS(AUGUST 23RD THROUGH OCTOBER 21ST)

WELCOME TO IVHQ

Ina AbsherFifer B

From ChathamNon-VeteranDOB is 5/29

Nelsba BakerSomerville

From Mt. VernonNon-VeteranDOB is 11/11

Guy BakerSchapers B

From Mt. VernonWWII

Army VeteranDOB is 11/14

Ross AppleSchapers BFrom Quincy

WWIIArmy VeteranDOB is 1/31

Rosamary AppleElmore 2

From QuincyNon-VeteranDOB is 11/19

Mike HildebrandFifer C

From QuincyVietnam WarArmy VeteranDOB is 1/13

Rosa McElroyMarkword 1

From HamiltonNon-VeteranDOB is 8/6

Joe MarkertSchapers AFrom QuincyKorean WarNavy VeteranDOB is 4/6

Wanda LucasFifer D

From VirginiaWWII


Marion JohnsonSomerville

From Mt. VernonNon-VeteranDOB is 11/3

NEW ADMISSIONSCONTINUED

WELCOME TO IVHQ

Wayne FellerMarkword 2From Decatur


Werner HauserSchapers B

From HinsdaleWWII


Gary HammFifer D

From CantonKorean War

Marine Corps VeteranDOB is 6/5

Dale GilbertSchapers BFrom QuincyKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 6/3

Homer GanszMarkword 2From HardinKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 4/13

Ed McIntyreMarkword 1

From SchaumburgWWII


Joe RobinsonMarkword 1From Barry


Ron ProkofFifer A

From ElmhurstWWII


Betsy OwensElmore 2

From QuincyPeace TimeNavy VeteranDOB is 10/14

Bob O’ConnorFletcher 2

From GrayslakeVietnam & Persian Gulf



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NEW ADMISSIONSCONTINUED

WELCOME TO IVHQ

Patricia RobinsonAndersonFrom BarryNon-VeteranDOB is 7/2

Duane WagnerFifer C

From LexingtonWWII


Gene SuttonElmore EastFrom Barry


Greg SmithMarkword 1

From SpringfieldPeace TimeArmy VeteranDOB is 5/4

YOUR LIBRARY’S COLLECTION

Here we are heading into fallalready. Halloween is justaround the corner and now is thetime to start thinking aboutwhich scary movies to watch thisyear, what scary books to readand what scary music to listen to!Your library has a nice selectionin whichever option you choose.In addition, with Thanksgivingand Christmas not too far in thefuture, you need to review yourholiday selections as well. Butfirst, Halloween!

DVDs - Horror movies thathave been added to your collec-tion include “Secret Window”

with Johnny Depp, “The Fog”,“1408”, the Vampire classic “TheLost Boys” with KieferSutherland, “Mortal Kombat”, aswell as two M. Night Shyamalansupernatural thrillers, “TheVillage” and “Lady in the Water”.In addition, we have a nice selec-tion of scary movies on our FreeTable. Don’t forget that we alsohave a lot a classic horror filmssuch as “Dracula”, “Them!”,“Beneath the 12 Mile Reef” aswell as newer Alien andAmityville movies. For a histori-cal review, I suggest “100 Yearsof Horror”. This is a chronicle ofthe history of horror movies fromthe earliest experimental chillers

through the unforgettable era ofmovie monsters and into today’sfright film. Hosted by Draculahimself (Christopher Lee), it is afun historical review of the horrorfilm genre.

Books – Steven King booksare always great for a hair rais-ing read! We have a nice selec-tion of his works as well as otherauthors who write in this genre.If we don’t have what you want,we can get for you through inter-library loans.

Laptop Computers: Do notforget that your library hasLaptop computers available forcheck out by our residents. Theselaptops are internet ready andare operating with Windows 7.The laptops may be checked outfor a period of one week. If youhave a need or desire to use a lap-top, please come to the library tocheck one out.

IVHQ-TV: Please keep aneye on IVHQ-TV (Channel 2) forannouncement of newly addeditems (All Formats)!

LibraryNotesBY KEITH GERHARDT

My thoughts today beginwith a verse in the NewTestament book of Hebrews. Itis here we find a somewhat omi-nous verse that simply states;“and it is appointed unto menonce to die, but after this thejudgment.” It is followed by thisverse; “So Christ was onceoffered to bear the sins of many;and unto them that look for himshall he appear the second timewithout sin unto salvation.”(Hebrews 9:27,28 KJV)

Author and Theologian J.I.Packer wrote; “There are fewthings stressed more strongly inthe Bible than the reality ofGod’s work as a judge.” He alsowrote; “The entire NewTestament is overshadowed bythe certainty of a coming day ofuniversal judgment, and by theproblem thence arising; howmay we sinners get right withGod while there is yet time?” Ibelieve that the verses we havejust read in Hebrews give us aclue to some help and it is theperson of Jesus Christ.

Preacher A.T. Robinson stat-ed that; “God’s anger was seen tobe not a passion, but a principleof the eternal hatred of wrong;which corresponds with the eter-nal love of right; and which isonly another aspect of love. Themagnetic needle swings on itsdelicate axis; it attracts at oneend; it repels at the other.” Thenhe concluded with this state-ment; “His wrath is not animpetuous and changeable pas-

sion, but an eternal andunchangeable principle.”

A.W.Tozer adds to this topicwith this appropriate thought;“The vague and tenuous hopethat God is too kind to punishthe ungodly has become a deadlyopiate for the consciences of mil-lions. It hushes their fears andallows them to practice all pleas-ant forms of iniquity while deathdraws nearer and the commandto repent goes unheeded.”

One thing is abundantlyclear; we are all going to die andafter that God will judge ourlives on this earth. He will bethe righteous and just judge whowill have all the details and willbe fair and right in his judg-ment. The big question is “areyou ready for the JudgmentDay?”

My mind goes to a day in1999 and the crash of golferPayne Stewart’s plane to bettersee the coming time to meet theLord. It will be like that day orany other day we get up and goabout our duties. He and fivecompanions boarded a very nicetwin-engine, $2.4 million Learjet which left the runway at 9:10A.M. There were two pilots, andall seemed fine when theychecked in with air traffic con-trollers a few minutes later. Butfor unknown reasons, the pilotsapparently lost consciousnessshortly before they were to turnwest toward Dallas, and whenthey couldn’t be raised by airtraffic controllers, two Air Force

jets went aloft to investigate.No one was at the controls.

There was no movement in thecockpit, and the windows werefogged, suggesting that the cabinhad depressurized and becomechilled with stratospheric airsome 45,000 feet above theearth.

One of the Air Force pilotssaid, “It’s a very helpless feelingto pull alongside another air-craft even though I’m 50 to 100feet away, and not be able tohelp them in any way. Peopleare unconscious or in some wayincapacitated and there is noth-ing I can do physically or frommy aircraft, to help them.

When one of its two enginesfinally ran out of fuel, the planeroller coasted through theclouds, and headed toward thatfinal cataclysmic destruction.One air safety investigator saidthat before the ultimate crashthe problem would slowlydeprive the crew of its ability toknow what was happening. “Itcould be one of those thingswhere you’re feeling good, you’rehappy, and you don’t knowwhat’s going on;”

Picture humanity on thatrunaway airplane on a collisioncourse with only moments oftime remaining and yet peopleare so caught up in their pleas-ures and pressures and pursuitsthat they don’t realize theurgency of their plight. Doomedbut unaware and unprepared.

The Bible presents a Godwho is the absolute of perfection,who is a God of love, and yet whois simultaneously a God ofwrath. It is kind of like an archwith the love of God supportingone side and the wrath of Godsupporting the other side, andwithout either of them the entirething would fall down. I listenedto an evangelist illustrate it like

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this: “God would not be God if hedidn’t have the capacity ofwrath. Why you ask? Let meshow you by telling you a truestory which took place duringone of the darkest days of histo-ry.”

“I heard of a young and dap-per young man who was a med-ical doctor who always dressedright, and looked the part inevery moment of his life. Hehandled himself with polish andsmoothness. He always bore thefragrance of expensive cologne,but his very demeanor made himall the more fiendish, for hisname was Josef Mengele, theAngel of Death at Auschwitz.With the flick of his well-washed

and perfumed hand he personal-ly selected 400,000 prisoners todie in the gas chamber. He con-ducted horrible experiments onpeople, hoping to produce a supe-rior race. He would spend hoursbent over his microscope whilethe air outside stank with theheavy odor of burning flesh fromthe chimney stacks of the crema-toria.”

“Now, what would you thinkof a person or, for that matter, aGod who could see that sort ofindescribable evil in this uni-verse with no feelings of indigna-tion and fury, he would be defec-tive in his character or Hewouldn’t be God-like at all. So, Isubmit that rather than apolo-

gizing for the doctrine of thewrath of God, or ignoring it, weshould appreciate it as a vitaland wonderful part of God’sdivine character.”

We cannot ignore the clearBible teaching of the judgment ofGod at the end of life. We alsocannot ignore the clear teachingof the Bible that tells us that “byfaith we have been saved, not ofworks lest man should boast”(Eph. 2:8,9).

Today is the day of Salvationwhile we still live in this life.Why not come to Jesus now andreceive His forgiveness andmercy.

SERVING IN HARM’S WAYThe BUGLE is recognizing the family members of IVHQ residents and employees whoare currently serving In Harm’s Way. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.May we never forget the sacrifice of the service man or woman or that of their fam-ily anxiously awaiting their safe return. Serving In Harm’s Way:

MM3 Travis Allen US Navy JapanTravis is the son of Lisa Allen, Pharmacy

SSG Nathan Cramer US Army AfghanistanNathan is the nephew of Terry Thomas, Nursing

TSGT Dennis Pettit US Air Force KyrgyzstanDennis is the son of Robbie Cartmill, Nursing

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

PO3 Robert Stanley US Navy JapanRobert is the nephew of Kathy Lear, Nursing

ANNIVERSARY DATES (NOVEMBER & DECEMBER)

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE!

20 YEAR ANNIVERSARIESPatty Goehl Physical Therapy Nov. 16thNanette Fenton Nursing Nov. 29th

15 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES:Michelle Hincks Housekeeping Dec. 15th

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES:Rev. John Adams Chaplain Nov. 2ndTroy Sheffler Power Plant Nov. 2nd

5 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES:Gary Foss Dietary Dec. 11th

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

Niki AschemannLaundry

28 years on 12/7

Laura AkersPhysical Therapy29 years on 12/3

Debra BlackledgeNursing

26 years on 11/16

Janet ColeNursing

26 years on 11/16

Steve BrownSecurity

28 years on 12/9

Marsha FryNursing

29 years on 12/3

Anniversary dates are printed at the 5, 10, 15, and20 year anniversaries. Starting at 25 years (andall those above) employees will have their photopublished as well. Congratulations to all cele-brating anniversaries during these two months!

Marlene JenkinsNursing

28 years on 12/23

Lou Ann GoehlNursing

25 years on 11/22

Deanna MarshallActivities

25 years on 11/22

Sheila Nokes DemingLaundry

39 years on 12/9

Andy MorrisonPower Plant

25 years on 11/22

Joan RheaBusiness Office38 years on 12/29

Rex SmithDietary

31 years on 12/10

Cathy ShanksNursing

26 years on 11/16


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One of the most frequentlyasked questions around the cam-pus these days is “Who is going toreplace Marg.” I have been askedthis question personally and Ihave overheard conver-sations wondering thesame thing. They are ofcourse talking aboutMarg Warrington, aRegistered Nurse atIVHQ who retired onJune 30th with nearly 25years of service

Marg often jokinglyreferred to herself as the“finest nurse to walk thegrounds of IVH.” Sadly,Marg succumbed to can-cer just a short timeafter her retirement.(Her date of death wasSeptember 28th.) Marg was aunique person, I suppose we allare in our own way, but most ofus have not discovered and devel-oped our uniqueness to a degreethat Marg had.

For those readers who maynot be familiar with Marg, onehas to understand that she wasas noticeable a figure aroundhere as Private Joe. Not becauseof her nursing skills - though shewas a good nurse - but because of

her love for the landscape here onthe campus. As far as I know,Marg did not keep a record of thehours she spent in her IVHQflower gardens. But considering

she did this near daily for the lasteight or nine years, I doubt thereis anyone here who has loggedmore volunteer hours. In fact, ifMarg had more time with us, shewould likely have established agarden on every acre of theFacility. Her husband of 33years, Bill, said that Marg con-sidered the garden along LocustStreet near the 8th Street gate tobe her “Signature garden.”

As I said, Marg could be spot-

ted in one of her gardens on adaily basis. On those rare occa-sions you did not see her out andabout, her empty golf cart was agiveaway that she was nearby,probably on hands and kneesattacking weeds that dared toinvade a flowerbed. If you haveever seen her at her work, youknow what I am talking about.She gardened as if on a mission.You were lucky if you could gether to pause long enough to say“Hello.” And about that golf cart,I once saw it speeding across a

rough grassy area at ahigh rate of speed with ayoung girl named Amydriving and Marg in thepassenger seat holdingon for dear life.

I suppose manystories will be fondly toldabout Marg in the yearsto come. She was one ofthose colorful people thatmake life a little betterfor everyone they meet.

So, back to theoriginal question “whowill replace Marg?” Theshort answer, “no one.”

We might find someone to helpcarry on some of her work insome way, but we will not be ableto replace her. The title of thiscolumn is “Volunteer Voices.” Ifyou want to hear Marg’s voice,you need only visit some of hergardens the next time you areout for a walk. She had plenty tosay and she said it well. Thankyou, Marg.

VolunteerVoicesBY KELVIN ROBERTS

IVHQ-TV, CHANNEL #2YOUR SOURCE FOR INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT AT IVHQ

LOOK FOR SIGNIFICANT UPGRADES TO IVHQ-TV IN THE NEAR FUTURE

John Willard 11/1 Markword 1

Carl Honnold 11/2 Markword 2

Michael Herman 11/2 Fifer A

Marion Johnson 11/3 Somerville

Wilburn Welch 11/3 Fifer A

Mick O’Connor 11/5 Markword 1

Bert Weaver 11/8 Elmore 2

Ron Carlson 11/9 Markword 2

Homer Adele 11/11 Fifer B

Paul Strader 11/12 Fifer A

Rita Dreier 11/13 Fifer B

John Karlichek 11/13 Markword 1

Ken Hillmer 11/15 Markword 2

Jack Powell 11/15 Fifer A

Gary Fisk 11/15 Elmore East

Harry Summers 11/18 Elmore East

Homer Kellogg 11/19 Markword 2

Rosamary Apple 11/19 Elmore 2

Roger Witt 11/21 Fletcher 2

Henry Vostral 11/22 Fifer C

Jim Johnson 11/23 Markword 2

Werner Hauser 11/23 Schapers B

Mary Worrell-Boyd 11/25 Elmore 2

Buck Hilton 11/25 Markword 2

Wilbur Oxley 11/26 Schapers B

Helen Howard 11/28 Elmore 2

Nita Ward 11/28 Fifer B

Melanie Carper 11/1 NursingBrandon Holder 11/1 DietaryKelly Howell 11/1 Physical TherapyRichard Keller 11/1 HousekeepingClay Lawrence 11/1 General StoreMissie Martin 11/1 NursingLola Brumbaugh 11/2 NursingJoan Rhea 11/2 Business OfficeAmanda Rife 11/2 NursingGlenn Mast 11/3 NursingGary Davis 11/4 DietaryDana Herring 11/4 NursingTana Logue 11/5 NursingSherri Abbott 11/6 NursingDeborah Carnes 11/6 NursingRodney Wolkitt 11/6 NursingRichard Tournear 11/7 HousekeepingBecca Bockhold 11/8 NursingSonya Elliott 11/8 NursingLisa Deitzman 11/9 NursingTara Holterfield 11/10 NursingAmanda Leasman 11/10 NursingDeanna Griffin 11/11 NursingChad Jackson 11/12 NursingBobette Homan 11/14 NursingJohn King 11/16 NursingChristine Renard 11/16 HousekeepingWhittany Rose 11/17 NursingRene Orr 11/18 DietaryMichael Smith 11/18 DietaryShonda Lamberson 11/19 NursingCharlene Luncsford 11/19 NursingJohn McPherson 11/20 AccountingCarrol White 11/20 Business OfficeTristan Dooley 11/23 NursingCindi Fink 11/23 NursingHeather McDermott 11/23 NursingDavid Prindle 11/23 MaintenanceColleen Chapman 11/24 NursingWendy Hughes 11/24 AccountingKathy Russell 11/25 NursingDelores Herren 11/27 Medical OfficeDonna Lashbrook 11/27 HousekeepingLou Gabel 11/28 Physical TherapyTammy Griffin 11/28 NursingTom Weinberg 11/28 NursingBlaine Brocksmith 11/29 NursingAngela Strang 11/29 Physical TherapyRussell Whitaker 11/30 Dietary

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Fred Baxter 12/1 Elmore EastGeorge Mating 12/1 Markword 2Jim Cogswell 12/2 Markword 1John Caristo 12/2 Elmore EastJohn Hogan 12/5 Fletcher 1Ed McIntyre 12/5 Markword 1Rita Niehaus 12/5 SomervilleFrank Bosak 12/6 SomervilleStanley Heaton 12/7 Schapers BNorv Elmore 12/8 Markword 2Tony Oakley 12/8 Markword 2John Thurston 12/8 Fifer BBill Wiseman 12/9 SomervilleMaury Grove 12/10 Fletcher 2Donna Ratliff 12/10 Elmore 2Jack Artman 12/14 Markword 1Eugene Miller 12/14 Schapers BJohn Beechler 12/14 Fifer BMike Hazen 12/14 Fletcher 1Bill Hull 12/15 Schapers ATed Rehwaldt 12/15 Elmore WestKen Love 12/17 Elmore WestLeroy Veach 12/18 AndersonMerle Sims 12/18 Markword 2Marileen Brown 12/20 SomervilleBen Geoppo 12/20 Fletcher 1Charlie Hardaway 12/21 Fifer DWalter Walsh 12/24 Markword 2Bob Bass 12/24 Markword 2Mac Magruder 12/27 Elmore WestGerald Crank 12/27 Fifer ALeroy Porss 12/27 Schapers BLouise Seaver 12/27 AndersonRoger Kerberick 12/27 Fifer CKen Gacek 12/28 Markword 1Al Galinis 12/29 Fifer BTom O’Beirne 12/30 Schapers AJohn Bradford 12/30 Fletcher 2George Nenninger 12/31 Fifer ADale Williams 12/31 Markword 2

Tracy Alexander 12/1 NursingLynn Alderton 12/2 NursingMorgan Longcor 12/3 NursingAndy Morrison 12/4 Power PlantScott Sohn 12/4 DietaryCindy Klingele 12/5 HousekeepingDoris Abbott 12/6 NursingTroy Sheffler 12/7 Power PlantSherri Bush 12/8 NursingDale Hilgenbrinck 12/8 AccountingLisa Curry 12/9 DietaryRico Sterns 12/9 NursingTawnya Tenhouse 12/9 HousekeepingRobbie Cartmill 12/10 NursingJean Glass 12/10 NursingNancy Marshall 12/10 NursingTammy Oberling 12/11 NursingMichele Hogan 12/12 NursingSylvia Brock 12/13 NursingMary Cook 12/13 Medical StaffDoug Risley 12/14 NursingTheresa Banner 12/15 NursingVirginia Darnell 12/15 NursingBrad Gibson 12/15 Business OfficeKristen Homan 12/18 DietaryKim Gillespie 12/20 NursingMary Day 12/21 NursingMike Bevans 12/22 NursingJohn Friday 12/25 DietaryRachel Piner 12/25 NursingDottie Cartmill 12/27 NursingAngie Phillips 12/27 NursingJanet Franken 12/29 HousekeepingKathy McLaughlin 12/29 NursingKirk Rueb 12/29 SecurityToni Bernard 12/30 NursingDiana Phillips 12/31 Nursing

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYSResidents Employees

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

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

Tri-State Lugnuts Endless Summer Car Show on 9/8


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Ruby Seney, Markword 1 celebrated her 101st birthday on 9/18


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RESIDENT/FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTYWILL BE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13TH

A special lunch (at regular meal times) will be served to residents and their families and all nursing unitswill have entertainment throughout the luncheon. Smooth Sounds Band will entertain at Lippincott Hallfrom 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served in Lippincott. Invitations to family mem-bers (requesting RSVP's) will be mailed by the middle of November. Merry Christmas!

HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENT PROJECT UPDATEMike Hodges of Markword 2 poses in frontof the new decorative sun on the Markword2 patio. The outdoor artwork, as well asartificial trees, real flowers and plants, andsmall tortoise (inserted photo) grab theattention of residents and draw them out-side into an area of controlled stimulation.These items provide not only visual stimu-lation, but also tactile stimulation. The res-idents can feel the raised rays of the sunand the different textures of the plants,trees, and tortoise while the deep tones of alarge wind chime can be heard in the back-ground. The stimulation of multiple sensesbrings back memories as varied as the res-idents who enjoy them and provides a focal

point for conversation. A branch of a large tree (provided by Mother Nature) creates an umbrella-likebackdrop to this outside wonderland for Markword 2 residents. All these updates were made possibleby the generous donations of many individuals, families, and organizations to the HomelikeEnvironment Project. (Please see page #26 for more details on this project.) Contributions of all sizesare appreciated and the best part of the program is that improvements are being made as fast as thedonations come in. Look for more updates about this exciting project in future Bugles!

THE BUSINESS OF LIFE

The business of conducting themilitary is often just that - anorganization requiring not onlyarms and ammunition but thepaperwork allowing it to unfold inmore or less charted ways. Menlike Army Spec-4 Alan Brackensickare behind the scenes doing theclerical work so vital to any func-tioning unit. Already a collegegraduate with a degree in businessand a proficient typist when hejoined the Army in January of1972, Brackensick served twoyears of active duty with 18months at the NATO headquartersin Mons, Belgium, known asSHAPE - Supreme HeadquartersAllied Powers, Europe.

There he worked in theCommunications and SecurityDivision typing messages andtransferring classified documentsto different military commands inEurope as part of “crypto-security”- the coding of information allowingit accessible only to the intendedreceiver.

He worked a regular nine-to-five job with every weekend off;this was the highlight of hisEuropean service as he got to seemany wonderful places throughoutthe continent. He speaks enthusi-astically of trips to Holland,Germany, and Spain as well as thepeople he got to meet on his trav-els. “People make life worthwhile.It can be pretty mundane at times,but the people you meet make itinteresting. At SHAPE we workedwith many different nationalities,and I liked this.”

Alan Louis Brackensick was

born into a farm family near Lima,IL, on January 15, 1950. Hisfather, too, had served in the Armydoing clerical work and wanted towork in an office when he left themilitary, but decided to stay withhis father on the family farm. Alanwas the oldest of three children, allboys, who each graduated from col-lege and left the farm. His father

said - without irony - “the hogs [he]raised got the boys through col-lege!”

Alan attended Western IllinoisUniversity in Macomb and gradu-ated in May of 1971. The VietnamWar was winding down but thedraft was still in effect and hereceived a number of 17 - an almostcertain call into the military. Hisbasic training was at Fort LeonardWood, MO and in winter. “On therifle range we had ‘warm-up tents’so our fingers could thaw enough touse the M-16s.” Next was hisAdvanced Individual Training

(A.I.T.) in Clerk School at LeonardWood, but instead of beingdeployed to Vietnam he wasassigned to NATO headquarters aspart of the personnel that keepstrack of and communicates mili-tary information.

While in college he had metand married his first wife, but afterjoining the Army and asking her tojoin him in Europe she went herown way. In June of 1975, though,he married Debbie Crow, a nativeof East Peoria and a fellow studentat W.I.U. and they have raisedthree daughters and been marriedfor 38 years. Alan, who before andduring college worked in a varietyof jobs and calls himself a “jack ofall trades,” worked at Lima StateBank for 12 years using his busi-ness education in “doing a little ofeverything.” His wife (whoreceived her degree from QuincyCollege) is an elementary schoolteacher.

Two years after marryingDebbie their lives changed pro-foundly: Alan Brackensick, age 27,was diagnosed with MultipleSclerosis. “It was discouraging ini-tially! I realized we don’t live in aperfect world. But mine was a rel-atively slow progressing disease:early on I would have a bout of itfor a week or two then the extremesymptoms would disappear and Iwould be stable. At first I wastreated with steroids but then thedoctors used other means. In 2000I became confined to a wheelchairand have been at the IllinoisVeterans Home for two-and-a halfyears. At first I cursed the wheel-chair, but it makes it possible forme to get around.”

Actively doing what he can tohelp his own condition, about 15years ago Alan began taking 12“heavy-duty” vitamins a day aspart of a mega-vitamin program ina holistic medicine regime. “I thinkthese vitamins have slowed my MSand kept my energy level up. Theyare not inexpensive - $129 a month- but I believe I am better offbecause of them.”

Mr. Alan Brackensick

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Only 63 years-old and hopefulof “one day walking out of theVeterans Home,” he talks of anoth-er alternative treatment for MSknown as “Chelation Therapy.” “Iknow of a lady who got healed fromMS after using Chelation Therapyfor one and-a-half years as she hadthe toxins taken out of her bodythree times a week. I believe heavytoxins could cause MS and I mayhave taken that option if I had it atthe time. Traditional medicalresearch is advancing, too, and I’mhopeful of a breakthrough that willallow me to return to Lima andcontinue my life for many years.”His mother is a vigorous 85 years-old and recently toured MackinacIsland in Michigan.

Among the things Alan mostenjoyed in life (and perhaps oneday will continue) are fishing andhunting. He especially liked totravel to Minnesota, where hisfather had a cabin, to fish and huntand enjoy the solitude and intima-cy of nature. A sportsmen in allways, he dressed his own game andcatch and speaks glowingly of the“sky blue waters and wide-openspaces of Minnesota where [he]spent a lot of summers onSteamboat Lake, 100 miles southof the Canadian border.”

Although he gives his wifemuch of the credit for raising theirthree daughters, he did what hecould to be a positive influence intheir lives, and is “proud of all ofthem.” His oldest, Erin, is aCertified Public Accountant inAnchorage, AK, and raising ayoung child on her own. “I admireher independent spirit and hercourage to live so far away inrugged country.” Their middledaughter, Lori, is a RegisteredNurse at Blessing Hospital inQuincy and lives 25 miles fromhere in Sutter. Their youngest,Leah, is a student at theUniversity of Illinois atChampaign-Urbana majoring inbio-medical engineering.

What is life like in a smalltown like Lima? “Growing up in

the 60’s before all of today’s elec-tronic media, I felt isolated from alot of things. We didn’t even havecable TV. At the same time, it wasmy world and when I was youngerthe world was a smaller place any-way. There was Little Leaguebaseball and walking down thestreets at night. I’m glad I grew upin the country and had experiencescity kids miss. Looking back, Ienjoyed it and perhaps even morebecause I raised my children outthere.”

Although from a small town,Alan was part of the “hippie gener-ation” and while not a member ofthis revolutionary culture he was a“sympathetic observer for many oftheir causes.” He was in collegewhen the tragedy at Kent StateUniversity occurred as NationalGuardsmen fired on and killed fourstudents and injured nine at ananti-war protest on the campus.Students at W.I.U. rallied andtried to shut down the R.O.T.C.building. “Nobody is for war. Iwasn’t and didn’t want to go. Ourgeneration was idealistic and a lotcame from it. I hear people saythat [the hippies] caused a lot ofproblems but I don’t agree. Theycontributed much to our nation andare largely responsible citizenstoday.”

President John F. Kennedy ishis most admired American politi-cian and he calls him “a new kindof leader.” “Kennedy was awealthy man and didn’t have to bea politician. He could have taken iteasy but he had a deep desire toaccomplish much good and wasreally dedicated.” Alan, whoreceived advanced placement incollege English, adds that he him-self in his own small way tried topresent young people’s innovativeideas by writing letters to thenewspaper editor in support ofwhat he believes was in our bestinterest.

What is his vision for theUnited States? “I would like politi-cians to put aside their differencesand work for the good of the coun-

try rather than their reelections.Congressmen need to make timefor the average citizen’s concerns.We have the freedom to expressourselves and the freedom tochoose. We also need to supportthe presidency even if we disagreewith the president’s policies.America is called a ‘melting pot’and there are a lot of good mixeshere - ideas as well as cultures.”

Rather than see himself as a“victim” of a medical disease strik-ing him in the prime of life, Alanhas learned to “play the handyou’re dealt. At first I was angryand didn’t ask ‘Why me?’ but ‘Whyanybody?’ I’m thankful the MSprogressed slowly and I was able todo as much as I did.” He also hasmany happy memories of travelsacross Europe and times in lifewhen his disability was incidentalto his joy. A friend of his is aretired professor and home pastorand together they studied and dis-cussed much theology. Callinghimself a “born-again Christian,”Alan is hopeful that either a med-ical breakthrough or a supernatu-ral miracle will allow him to walkout of the Veterans Home andresume life in Lima, the place of hisbirth and home for most of his life.

With a sincere interest in thepeople he has met during his timeon earth, Alan again says, “peoplemake it all worthwhile - in healthand in sickness.” As he listens tomusic on YouTube from his laptopcomputer or does research onnutrition and health or reminiscesabout his American life, he is evergrateful for those folks who havecrossed his path and made thejourney more inspiring andrewarding.

Editor’s Note:The dates and events noted in theResident at Random article are tothe best recollection of the residenthighlighted. The feature is forentertainment purposes only.

Looking Into TheHeart of the Universe

Many of us remember theexcitement of lying in the grasson a warm summer’s night, gaz-ing at the incredible blanket ofstars overhead. The vast swath ofthe heavens stirred a deep senseof wonder. We felt so small beforeit all – and yet somehow part ofthis wondrous creation.

At the sight of all of this, Icould not help but feel a deepsense of wonder and humilitybefore work of the Creator.

But there is an experiencethat even transcends the thrill oflooking into the heavens on aclear night -- and that is lookinginto the heart of the living Godwho created it all. And for thatyou don’t need an expensive tele-scope nor a knowledge of astro-physics. You need only turn yourheart to God in prayer for thegreatest vista any human can beprivileged to experience.

Yes, you can communicatedirectly with God. If you thinkcreation is incredible, can youimagine what it is like to be incontact with the Creator of it all?

I’d like to share with you a

number of quotations which cangive you an insight into thedimensions of prayer from severalnoted spiritual figures. These arepersons who have experienced aglimpse of what is beyond — orperhaps it is more accurate to say— “Who” is beyond.

From God’s WordAgain, truly I tell you, if two

of you agree on earth about any-thing you ask, it will be done foryou by my Father in heaven. Forwhere two or three are gatheredin my name, I am there amongthem.

- Matthew 18: 19

Eye hath not seen, nor earheard, neither have entered intothe heart of man, the thingswhich God hath prepared forthem that love him.

- 1 Corinthians 2: 9

Why are we afraid to pray?The primary reason not to

pray has to do with control.There is a strong need insideevery human being to be in con-trol. People who have an extremedesire to control their environ-ment try to think through an ade-quate response to every possiblecontingency that might arise fromany given situation. They wantno surprises and are often suc-cessful in achieving their goals.People like this are not likely toentrust their well-being to anoth-er person, because that meansgiving up control. Consequently,these people are very unlikely topray. Genuine prayer flows out of

an acknowledgement of inabilityand finitude. Genuine prayermeans giving up control of ourdestiny to God...

- Kenneth Swanson / “Uncommon Prayer”

Is prayer talking toor listening to God?

What can we tell God that hedoes not already know? But if welisten to him he can pour the uni-verse into our soul. As God says:Be still and know that I am God!(Psalm 46: 10)

Motivation for prayerThe true motivation for

prayer is not, as it has been said,the sense of being at home in theuniverse, but rather the sense ofnot being at home in the universe.

Is there a sensitive heart thatcould stand indifferent and feel athome in the sight of so much eviland suffering, in the face of count-less failures to live up to the willof God? On the contrary, theexperience of not being at home inthe world is a motivation forprayer.

The experience gains intensi-ty in the amazing awareness thatGod himself is not at home in theuniverse. He is not at home in auniverse where His will is defiedand where His kingship is denied.God is in exile; the world is cor-rupt. The universe itself is not athome.

To pray means to bring Godback into the world, to establishHis kingship for a second at least.To pray means to expand Hispresence.

- Rabbi Abraham Heschel

Prayer opens ourbeing to God

… Reflect on these words: theChristian's treasure is not onearth but in heaven. Ourthoughts, then, ought to be direct-ed to where our treasure is. Thisis the glorious duty of man. To

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pray and to love. If you pray andlove, that is where a man's happi-ness lies.

Prayer is nothing else butunion with God. When one has aheart that is pure and unitedwith God, he is given a kind ofserenity and sweetness thatmakes him ecstatic, a light thatsurrounds him with marvelousbrightness. In this intimateunion, God and the soul are fusedtogether like two bits of wax thatno one can ever pull apart. Thisunion of God with a tiny creatureis a lovely thing. It is a happinessbeyond understanding.

We had become unworthy topray, but God in his goodnessallowed us to speak with him.Our prayer is incense that giveshim the greatest pleasure.

- St. Jean Vianney

Why do I need to pray?I need to pray, yes, and not

just because I so often feel inade-quate and am looking for help. Ineed to pray because I know theemptiness inside of me can onlybe filled by God. I need to praybecause I know that it is only inprayer that I begin to becomefully human. I need to praybecause I was created to be inrelationship with God.

I need to pray because inprayer heaven and earth meet,and the reality of God's Kingdom,the future reality of redemption,wholeness, and joyous love,breaks into my present broken-ness.

Prayer as aninvitation

Prayer is an invi-tation to God tointervene in ourlives, to let God'swill prevail in ouraffairs; it is theopening of a win-

dow to God in our will, an effort tomake God the Lord of our soul.We submit our interests to God'sconcern, and seek to be alliedwith what is ultimately right.

To worship God means to for-get the self; an extremely diffi-cult, though possible, act. Whattakes place in a moment of prayermay be described as a shift of thecenter of living - from self-con-sciousness to self-surrender.

- Rabbi Abraham Heschel

What Does God say to us?Prayer is the lifting of our

hearts and minds to God.For no matter what we're say-

ing, we're asking, "Do you love

me?"And no matter how He

answers, He's saying, "Yes, I do."- David Riesman

What does prayer do for us?Prayer is the sum of our rela-

tionship with God. We are whatwe pray.

The degree of our faith is thedegree of our prayer. Thestrength of our hope is thestrength of our prayer. Thewarmth of our charity is thewarmth of our prayer, no more,no less.

- Carlo Carretto

A final observation …The first rule for prayer, the

most important first step, is notabout how to do it, but to just doit; not to perfect and complete itbut to begin it. Once the car ismoving, it's easy to steer it in theright direction, but it's muchharder to start it up when it'sstalled. And prayer is stalled inour world.

So stop reading and startpraying. Right now.

- Dr. Peter Kreeft

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ You can reach Chaplain Blickhan [email protected]

2013 VETERANS DAY PROGRAMNOVEMBER 11TH, 10:00 A.M. IN LIPPINCOTT HALL

* Featured Speaker will be United States Navy Veteran Chris Scarano* Music by the Quincy Notre Dame H.S. Band.* Program will also be broadcast LIVE on IVHQ-TV, Channel #2

RETIREMENTS (AUGUST 23RD THROUGH OCTOBER 21ST)

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

Jackie Workmanretired August 31stfrom Activitieswith nearly 26years of service.

Patti Huff retiredOctober 1st fromNursing with over21 years of service.

Sharon Grevingretired September1st from Nursingwith 20 years ofservice.

Audra KerrNursing - 9/9

Lacey ChontalNursing - 9/16

Mary O’BrienNursing - 9/9

Marikkia VelezNursing - 9/16

NEW EMPLOYEES (AUGUST 23RD THROUGH OCTOBER 21ST)

RESIDENTS AND FELLOW STAFF WELCOME YOU TO IVHQ!

Patty WietholderNursing - 9/9

From the Mail Box...Retirement! I can’t quite believe it’s happened to me. You always seem to think of retirement as something way

ahead of you, something that is still a long way off. Well, it has a way of sneaking up on you. And here I am… at myown retirement.

Retirement is an amazing opportunity and I have always been excited by the notion of new beginnings. It bringswith it the prospect of a fresh start and perhaps a hint of magical anticipation that is hard to ignore and even hardernot to be enthusiastic about.

But, just as much as my retirement brings with it anticipation for the future, it is also a time to reflect on the pastand perhaps a moment that brings with it echoes from the past and our years together. So many of my memories atthe Illinois Veterans’ Home are undermined by that which may seem invisible and intangible.

Seemingly insignificant moments throughout the years… chats on the patio, laughs during trivia sessions, shar-ing a birthday cake, or celebrating in the news of a christening or a wedding – these are the moments I will miss themost – these are the intangible everyday magical moments that define the special people who make the IllinoisVeterans’ Home.

May the years ahead be happy ones. May the Home and all of you go from strength to strength. And may youalways continue to listen to your heart – because in the end, some of the most beautiful things that you’ll ever experi-ence will be seen and heard through your heart. Thank you one and all….

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NOMINATIONS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED...Do you know a staff person at IVHQ who goes “aboveand beyond” the call of duty? Perhaps you should sub-mit a nomination for employee of the month on theirbehalf... While there is a nomination form, any hand-written or typed nomination will be accepted.Nominations can be made by residents, their families,other staff, or by volunteers. Please send completednominations or requests for nomination forms to RickGengenbacher in the Headquarters Building.Recipients are selected on a quarterly basis.

A FEW OF OUR BEST!ILLINOIS VETERANS HOME

2013 EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

JANUARYTawnya Tenhouse, Housekeeping

FEBRUARYDeb Kennedy, Activities

MARCHKristen Coulter, Nursing

APRILCarrie Veile, Housekeeping

MAYLori Stark, Physical Therapy

JUNEIla Farris, Dietary

JULYChad Roberts, Power Plant

AUGUSTNettie Smith, Nursing

SEPTEMBERMark Carpenter, Truck Garage

OCTOBERMary Craft, Nursing

The Illinois Veterans Home at Quincywould like to thank our sponsorsfor their contribution in the

Private Joe Golf Outingheld on Friday, September 13th

Area Disposal

Area Distributors

Catholic War Veterans Post #1933

Denman Services/Adaptive Mobility System

Darrel Mink Farms—Baylis IL

Farmers State Bank of Camp Point

Knights of Columbus Par 3 Golf & Driving Range

Knapheide Manufacturing Company

Kohl Wholesale

Lester Hammond Chapter of the Korean War Veterans

Member’s First Community Credit Union

Mercantile Trust & Savings Bank

Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #138

Mr. K’s Fabric Shop

O’Donnell’s Termite & Pest Control

Quincy AMVETS Post #104

Quincy Exchange Club

Quincy Ready Mix / Bleigh Ready Mix

Quincy Wilbert Vault

Refreshment Services (PEPSI)

Representative Jil Tracy

Reserve Officers Association Chapter #35

Senator John Sullivan

Sisbro, Inc.

State Street Bank

Sysco Central Illinois

Terstriep Tree Service

Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois

United Community Credit Union

Vance Clinic of Chiropractic

The 17th Annual Private Joe Golf Outingwill be conducted Friday, September 12, 2014


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TAPS (AUGUST 23RD THROUGH OCTOBER 21ST)

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

Carl Honnold,85, died October9th. Carl was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since3/12/13.

Peg Herter, 92,died October 18th.Peg was a WWIIArmy Veteran anda resident since6/6/13.

Bob Halle, 86,died October 17th.Bob was a KoreanWar NavyVeteran and a res-ident since2/16/07.

Ed Ehlert, 81,died October 5th.Ed was a KoreanWar ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since9/24/13.

John Bybee, 88,died September6th. John was aW W I I N a v yVeteran and a res-ident since 8/3/10.

Willis Huffman,98, died Sep-tember 2nd.Willis was a WWIIArmy Veteran anda resident since5/8/06.

Bob Otte, 78,died October 18th.Bob was a PeaceTime ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since 9/4/13.

Al Osinski, 87,died October 12th.Al was a WWIIArmy Veteran anda resident since4/11/11.

Ed Mosinski, 90,died August 24th.Ed was a WWIIArmy Veteran anda resident since2/6/13.

Louie Mellott,90, died August28th. Louie was aW W I I N a v yVeteran and a res-ident since 5/9/12.

Seth McCombs,84, died Septem-ber 29th. Sethwas a WWII &Korean War ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since 8/14/13.

Frank Pell, 83,died October 17th.Frank was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since11/6/08.

Donna Watson,76, died August25th. Donna wasa Peace TimeArmy Veteran anda resident since7/23/13.

Jim Ward, 70,died October 19th.Jim was aVietnam WarNavy Veteran anda resident since4/13/04.

Phil Satorius,92, died Septem-ber 28th. Phil wasa WWII NavyVeteran and a res-ident since5/21/08.

Bill Rummenie,85, died August26th. Bill was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since7/24/12.

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 Bruce Vaca at (217) 222-8641, ext. #202 or Director of Marketing Rick Gengenbacher at ext.#380. All contributions, no matter the size, will be noted in the Bugle with the Wish List. These items willremain on the list until we have received enough funds to purchase them. New items will be added from timeto time. (Checks should be made payable to the Illinois Veterans Home . Please write the name of the proj-ect you wish to adopt in the memo note.) THIS LIST IS IN PRIORITY ORDER. As always, thank you for your timeand consideration.

REQUESTED: HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENT PROJECT - ADOPT-A-CHAIR PROGRAMREASON: Living environments influence quality of life and many studies have been done regarding the impact the envi-

ronment around us has on our health; physical, and emotional well-being. Such things as wall cover-ings/color, window coverings, lighting, and wall art influence us whether we realize it or not. These thingshelp humanize healthcare environments and can make a setting more reminiscent of home; that’s our goalwith this endeavor, to create a more homelike environment for our residents starting with the dining roomchairs.

PRICE: $325 to Adopt-a-Chair

REQUESTED: PATIENT BATHTUBSREASON: During the last several year, through the generous donations of various groups and individuals, we have been

able to upgrade almost all of the bathtubs in our facility. However, we still have two tubs remaining that areover thirty years old. Numerous advances have been made in the construction of bathtubs for our residentsand great strides have been made in both resident safety and comfort. With your help, we would like toreplace our final two tubs.

PRICE: $12,500 each (Requesting two)

REQUESTED: AMERICAN VETERANS’ MEMORIAL GARDENREASON: We would like to create a beautiful perennial garden between the Stone Building and Smith Hall for our res-

idents, their families, and all other visitors to enjoy. Thanks to Bergman Nursery, we have a breathtakingdesign that has high curb appeal and is low in maintenance. Some of the design features are a paver patiowith stone benches, special lighting, retaining walls, walkways for wheelchairs, a dry creek bed, and bermswith annuals and flowering trees. This special garden would honor all military veterans and its many walk-ways would tell the story of America’s pathway to freedom.

PRICE: $35,000 total

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 publication 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 as our ActivitiesDepartment continues to provide first-class events and reaches out to all residents through a variety ofactivities.

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

Thank You For Your Consideration!!!


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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!!

Raymond & MariaKnowles donated $50.00to the Activity Fund

The Doris Henry Estatedonated $5,000.00 to theBathtub Fund in Fletcher

Veterans of Foreign WarsAuxiliary, Department ofIllinois, donated $44.65 tothe Ladies Red HatParties of July 2013

The Wylie MichaelMemorial donated $10.00to the Whirlpool BathtubFund

The James BurnsideMemorial donated$490.00 to the ActivityFund

Sam Gass donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

Floyd & Diane Alexanderdonated $200.00 to theActivity Fund

The John BybeeMemorial donated$895.00 to the ActivityFund

AMVETS Post #104donated $45.00 to theMarkword Bingo Fund forSeptember and October

Leona Kittle Memorialdonated $15.00 to theActivity Fund

Louise Seaver donated$40.00 to the Bugle Fund

The Onie HlavatyMemorial donated $10.00to the Activity Fund

Erling & Janet Catlindonated $100.00 to theActivity Fund

The Melvin HummelMemorial donated $30.00to the Activity Fund

Macomb Ladies VFWAuxiliary Post 1921donated $50.00 to theResident / FamilyChristmas Party 2013

24 Hour Group donated$50.00 to the ActivityFund

The Norman PallasMemorial donated $50.00to the Bugle Fund

Charles & TermtipSpencer donated $150.00for Buffalo care

Tri-State Lugnuts donat-ed $5,600.00 for OutdoorFurniture at Schapersand popcorn supplies

Anonymous dona-tion of $5,264.00 for theBird Aviary for Markword2

Catholic War VeteransPost 1933 donated $20.00for Markword Bingo forSeptember

Elk's National VeteransService CommissionMacomb Elk's Lodge 1009donated $300.00 for

Phone cards

The Edward MosinskiMemorial donated $50.00to the Activity Fund

Christina Johnson donat-ed $10.00 to the BugleFund

Lindo & Velda Fafogliadonated $25.00 to theBugle Fund

Fyrne Gonerka donated$30.00 to the Bugle Fund

Robert & Mavis Knowlesdonated $100.00 to theHomelike Environment"Adopt A Chair" Project &Bugle Fund

Catholic War VeteransPost 1933 donated $25.00for Markword Bingo forOctober

Patsy Canavan donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund and Bugle Fund

Robert Crandell donated$10.00 for the Bugle Fund

The Margaret MarchMemorial donated $50.00to the Activity Fund

Daughters of theAmerican RevolutionSpringfield Chapterdonated $25.00 to theActivity Fund

Quincy WoodworkersGuild NFP donated$25.00 to the ActivityFund

The Luther MellottMemorial donated$140.00 to the ActivityFund

Charles & Grace Millerdonated $10.00 to theBugle Fund

3rd Step Group donated$25.00 to the ActivityFund

Robert & Mary Kellerdonated $10.00 to theBugle Fund

Veterans of Foreign WarsAuxiliaryDepartment of Illinoisdonated $59.50 to theLadies Red Hat Parties ofAugust 2013

Jackie Workman donated$10.00 to the Bugle Fund

Texas RoadhouseHoldings LLC donated$2,999.58 to the ActivityFund

Eva Adele donated$350.00 to the Tree Fund

Carlos & Carol Shawdonated $20.00 to theHomelike Environment"Adopt A Chair" Project

The Duane SteeplesMemorial donated $50.00to the Activity Fund

Merle & Judy Simsdonated $100.00 to theBathtub Fund and BugleFund

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Pictured are American Red Cross representatives with $4,000 worthof merchandise the Red Cross recently purchased and donated to theIllinois Veterans Home through a Red Cross grant to the local chap-ter. The items purchased included Roho cushions, wireless head-phones, music players, ornamental trees and ornamental geese withclothing among many other items. Thank you, Red Cross!

Thank you, Red Cross!

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