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TROY CULBERTSONAdministrator

Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy

JB PRITZKERGovernor

State of Illinois

LINDA CHAPA LAVIADirector

IL Dept. Veterans' Affairs

GOV. JB PRITZKER VISITS IVHQIllinois Governor JB Pritzker reaffirmed his commit-ment to the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy on aMarch 14th visit. Governor Pritzker toured the facili-ty while making stops in Fifer and Hammond Hall tovisit with residents and staff. The Governor told localmedia at a press conference after the tour that he wasvery pleased with his visit. Thank you for the visit,Governor Pritzker, and for your tremendous support!

(See more pictures from Governor Pritzker’s visit starting on page #16.)

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

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Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy BUGLE, 2019 ISSUE #1The 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

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Population Report

Men WomenWWII 46 4WWII & Korea 5 0Korea 79 3WWII, Korea & Vietnam 1 0Korea & Vietnam 4 0Vietnam 99 2Vietnam & Gulf 1 0Gulf 6 0Peace Time 46 1Non-Veterans 0 60Total 287 70Total Population 355

* These statistics were valid as of March 27th, 2019.

Age Range Chart

Men Women39 & Under 0 040-49 0 050-59 5 060-69 25 070-79 88 1180-89 102 3090-99 65 28100 & Over 2 1

Branch of Service Report

Air Force 33Army 160Coast Guard 5Marine 32Navy 72

TABLE OF CONTENTSADMINISTRATOR’S COLUMN 3ANNIVERSARY DATES 11BIRTHDAYS 7-10CANDID SHOTS 16-23CHAPLAIN’S CORNER 12-13NEW ADMISSIONS 4-6

NEW EMPLOYEES 15RETIREMENTS 23TAPS 24-26VOLUNTEER VOICES 14WISH LIST/CONTRIBUTIONS 27-31

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The completion of Hammond Hall at the end ofDecember was met with great satisfaction yet therewere many small details necessary before operation.The month of January was full of last-minute itemsand inspections ensuring the residents could safelybe transitioned to the new building. On February5th, 25 residents were moved in the first wave of thistransition. The transition was closely monitored byIDPH and the execution of the plan was seamless.This coordinated effort included participants fromresident volunteers, our nursing staff, social servic-es, activities, and truck garage. In addition, we hadsupporting teams from American Legion Post #37and Golden Bridges. We currently await theapproval from the Federal VA giving us the greenlight to continue with our second and third transi-tion of residents into Hammond Hall.

Officially kicking off phase one of the recentlycompleted Master Plan, we are in detailed discus-sions with the architectural firm Perkins Eastmanto develop the design and programming concepts forour new skilled and domiciliary buildings. PerkinsEastman brings to the table countless years of expe-rience and examples in designing long-term carefacilities across the nation. They have a 10-monthcontract with the expectation of a preliminary draftdesign of the new buildings in late April. We antic-ipate the new structure to include a centralizedkitchen and dining space, laundry facilities andplenty of multi-purpose space for large and smallercommunity events.

This quarter would not be complete withoutsharing the obvious visit from newly-electedGovernor JB Pritzker. As he entered theAdministration Building, the foyer and hallway waslined with city officials, both past and present, legis-lators, friends, and IVHQ staff. His welcomed visitbegan with a brief meeting with IVHQ and IDVAleadership in which he shared his vision for thefuture. During the meeting, new IDVA Director,Linda Chapa LaVia, commented on her mission toimprove communications by dismantling barrierswithin bureaucratic processes. The Governor indi-cated his full support of IDVA and the constructionat IVHQ. In efforts to ensure the safety of all veter-

ans and Quincy Veterans Home Governor Pritzkersaid he would like to see this entire process expedit-ed during his administration. The briefing was fol-lowed by a bus tour of the current campus with astop in Fifer and the water treatment center, andending at Hammond Hall.

From Hammond Hall to the HOK Master plan tothe Bridging Firm... The common thread is commit-ment to IVHQ and a high-quality service for our vet-erans. We saw it in the previous governor’s actionsand the follow through with Hammond Hall. We areseeing it with Governor Pritzker with the expeditionof construction of the new buildings. But it begs thequestion, have we, as staff, prepared ourselves forthe next level of service to our veterans? Are wewilling to commit to providing a high level of servicethat may change my current work flow?

As we have seen in Hammond Hall, there aremany new and different processes we have changedfrom our old way of thinking. I can’t help but thinkabout our request to American Legion Post #37 tohelp with the transition of residents to HammondHall. Without hesitation and without questioningwhat was needed, they said yes and then enthusias-tically followed through with their commitment. Arewe committed enough to withstand a little discomfortas we move forward with the many changes certainto challenge us at IVHQ? Are we willing to enthusi-astically embrace those challenges? I believe we are!

Administrator’sColumn

BY ADMINISTRATOR TROY CULBERTSON

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Jack ComptonFifer D

From PeotonePeace TimeArmy VeteranDOB is 12/12

Sam FurryFifer B

From SpringfieldVietnam WarNavy VeteranDOB is 10/7

Gladys EricsonFifer C

From QuincyNon-VeteranDOB is 11/13

Earl DingersonHammondFrom PaysonKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 8/20

Jim DavisFifer B

From RushvilleVietnam WarArmy VeteranDOB is 10/2

NEW ADMISSIONS(NOVEMBER 13TH THROUCH MARCH 26TH)

WELCOME TO IVHQ

Carlene BeersMarkword 2From QuincyNon-VeteranDOB is 7/22

Pops CollinsFifer A

From GodfreyKorean WarNavy VeteranDOB is 8/25

Bud BrownFifer C

From Ewing MOKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 8/1

Jim BowerFifer C

From QuincyKorean WarNavy VeteranDOB is 1/18

Lyle BowenElmore EastFrom Quincy

WWIIArmy VeteranDOB is 8/21

Carson GayFifer C

From QuincyKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 1/16

Gary GroundHammond

From ChathamVietnam WarArmy VeteranDOB is 1/20

Don GorderElmore EastFrom QuincyVietnam WarNavy VeteranDOB is 11/18

Frank GontermanFifer C

From QuincyKorean WarNavy VeteranDOB is 7/22

Mary GayFifer C

From QuincyNon-VeteranDOB is 4/16

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NEW ADMISSIONSCONTINUED

Wayne HaasSchapers B

From StauntonVietnam War

Marine Corps VeteranDOB is 5/5

John HoppingElmore 2

From MacombVietnam WarArmy VeteranDOB is 9/29

Nancy HallSchapers AFrom QuincyNon-VeteranDOB is 6/10

Luetta HallSomervilleFrom QuincyNon-VeteranDOB is 8/19

Charles HallFifer A

From QuincyWWII

Navy VeteranDOB is 5/26

Marion HowardMarkword 1

From BloomingtonWWII

Coast Guard VeteranDOB is 4/28

Eldon LashbrookMarkword 1

From Mt. SterlingPeace Time


Newt LantzFifer D

From PlymouthWWII

Navy VeteranDOB is 10/2

Elva JohnsonMarkword 1

From CoatsburgNon-VeteranDOB is 5/14

Howard IcenogleMarkword 2

From BeardstownWWII & KWNavy VeteranDOB is 8/15

Gladys LashbrookSomerville

From Mt. SterlingNon-VeteranDOB is 10/24

Jim ShafferFifer D

From MendonKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 8/14

Don PechousElmore WestFrom StickneyKorean War


Mike MooreMarkword 1From QuincyVietnam War


Dick MartinMarkword 2

From MarbleheadPeace TimeArmy VeteranDOB is 4/23

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NEW ADMISSIONSCONTINUED

ALL WARS MUSEUMOPEN FOR THE 2019 SEASON

The All Wars Museum, located on the grounds of the IllinoisVeterans Home has re-opened for the 2019 season. Days ofoperation for the museum are Tuesday through Saturday 9:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Sunday 1:00 p.m. to4:00 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays. There is noadmission fee but a free-will offering is appreciated.

If you have never been to the museum or have not been recent-ly, it is well worth the time and trip. Next time your family orfriends visit, why not treat them to the wonderful experiencethat is the All Wars Museum? Among the many military arti-facts is the CPL Lester Hammond, Jr. Medal of Honor and displaycase which pays tribute to the Adams County native who waskilled in action during the Korean War. (The recently openedHammon Hall is, of course, named in memory of CPLHammond.)

Mr. Bob Craig is the Museum Curator. He can be reached at(217) 222-8641, ext. 338. The museum season runs from March1st through the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving each year.Monetary donations and artifacts are accepted year round.

Robert SwordSchapers B

From Mount VernonVietnam War


Ernie SurprenantMarkword 1

From WashingtonKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 1/3

Ron WadeSchapers BFrom DecaturVietnam WarArmy VeteranDOB is 1/12

Albert ThompsonSchapers AFrom Quincy

WWIIArmy VeteranDOB is 8/2

Charles WoodworthMarkword 1

From Canton MOKorean WarArmy VeteranDOB is 11/15

Woody WoodwardFifer D

From RobisonVietnam War

Coast Guard VeteranDOB is 10/3

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Don Thomas 4/1 Schapers B

Margie Rose 4/1 Somerville

Dick Brannon 4/2 Anderson

Bob Gillet 4/3 Elmore 2

Russ Valberg 4/4 Elmore West

Steve Conkright 4/9 Elmore 2

Maurice Hickman 4/10 Elmore 2

Elaine Norton 4/10 Elmore West

Bill Mountain 4/12 Fifer A

Ken Denny 4/12 Markword 1

Ruth Taylor 4/12 Somerville

Maurine Corbin 4/13 Elmore East

Jack Carico 4/14 Hammond

Fred Reinking 4/14 Somerville

Mary Gay 4/16 Fifer C

Lois Hammitt 4/18 Somerville

Ron Whittaker 4/19 Schapers B

Bill Day 4/20 Elmore 2

Vivian Henry 4/21 Somerville

David Endicott 4/21 Schapers B

Tom Roberts 4/22 Fifer B

Dick Martin 4/23 Markword 2

Carl Enloe 4/26 Markword 2

Larry Keck 4/26 Elmore East

Marion Howard 4/28 Markword 2

Gene Henderson 4/28 Fifer D

Norma Vahlkamp 4/30 Elmore West

Harold Lentz 4/30 Markword 2

Betty Bradshaw 4/30 Somerville

Summer Prenger 4/1 General StoreAaron Lubbert 4/5 CarpenterCheryl Eckles 4/6 NursingTriana Gibson 4/7 NursingKaren March 4/7 NursingJamie Bock 4/8 NursingJennifer Hudelson 4/8 NursingTeresa Mowen 4/8 HousekeepingBrooke Thomas 4/8 NursingAmber Beebe 4/11 NursingFelicia Dittmer 4/12 NursingKayla Long 4/12 DietaryDonnell O’Hara 4/12 DietaryAmy Sandidge 4/12 Physical TherapyLeslie Alfred 4/14 NursingMaddie Jezierski 4/14 DietaryDawn Alexander 4/15 NursingJim Muldoon 4/15 Social ServicesAngie English 4/16 DietaryDeanna Lefringhouse 4/17 DietaryJohn Wellman 4/17 MaintenanceJennifer Whitaker 4/17 NursingCarrie Veile 4/19 HousekeepingLindsey Kelley 4/20 NursingCharity Campbell 4/21 NursingDarrell Ryan 4/21 Power PlantDarin Lefringhouse 4/22 DietaryMichael Orrill 4/22 NursingDeb Sparrow 4/22 DietaryDanell Tullock 4/25 NursingChris Rose 4/28 Social ServicesRon Secrest 4/28 MaintenanceByron Saathoff 4/29 BankDodie Washburn 4/29 NursingScott Alberts 4/30 ActivitiesSarah Koehler 4/30 NursingClay Thornburg 4/30 Nursing

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Wayne Buesking 5/2 Fifer D

Cavitt Hollis 5/2 Markword 2

Earl Fitch 5/3 Markword 2

Bill Willett 5/3 Elmore 2

George Wojtas 5/5 Fifer A

Wayne Haas 5/5 Schapers B

Joan Queiroli 5/6 Somerville

Lois Sommerville 5/7 Elmore West

Sharon Holthaus 5/8 Markword 2

Abe Huber 5/10 Hammond

Duke Stanley 5/11 Schapers B

Jake Jacobs 5/11 Hammond

Aubrey Baker 5/11 Markword 1

Michael Johnson 5/12 Markword 1

Leonard Jarrett 5/14 Somerville

Elva Johnson 5/14 Markword 1

Eldon Lashbrook 5/14 Markword 1

Fr. John Carberry 5/15 Fifer A

Victor Pienkowski 5/16 Markword 1

David Ernst 5/16 Fifer C

Tom Meleski 5/16 Elmore 2

Dave Jansen 5/18 Hammond

George Moss 5/20 Fifer D

Charles Ervin 5/22 Anderson

Charles Hall 5/26 Fifer A

Verne Jamieson 5/27 Schapers B

Mary Wagy 5/28 Fifer B

Ward Thomas 5/28 Schapers B

Chantel Baker 5/1 Adjutant’s OfficeJennifer Fantz 5/1 DietaryGreg Flachs 5/2 NursingMichael Mace 5/2 NursingAmy Campbell 5/4 NursingSandy Wemhoener 5/5 Physical TherapyAlyssah Buchanan 5/6 DietaryKhristy Lovan 5/6 NursingScott Witt 5/8 NursingJessica Cross-Hynek 5/9 NursingMadesen Melton 5/8 NursingTori Dameron 5/9 NursingGerald Deming 5/9 Power PlantJohn Freidinger 5/15 Power PlantJauna Byrd 5/18 NursingWilliam Campbell 5/18 DietaryJerrilyn Mason 5/18 PharmacyTisha Deeter 5/19 NursingRobert Johnston 5/19 NursingNancy Gabel 5/20 NursingJon Kammerer 5/20 NursingSusan Horton 5/21 HousekeepingRick Gengenbacher 5/23 MarketingDawn Evans 5/24 NursingCheyenne Nutt 5/24 NursingBryan Brocksieck 5/25 DietaryDan Nicholson 5/25 DietaryRandy Hoffsuemmer 5/26 NursingTiffany Seaver 5/26 DietaryTanya Wolf 5/26 NursingDave Batterton 5/28 NursingTina M. Powell 5/28 NursingJohn Goehl 5/29 NursingHeather Swank 5/30 NursingKim Watkins 5/30 NursingJohn Frank 5/31 Maintenance

MAY BIRTHDAYSResidents Employees

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Marty Martin 6/2 Fifer D

Emory Hahn 6/4 Markword 1

Eva Wellman 6/8 Fifer C

George Kruse 6/9 Elmore West

Howard Guenther 6/9 Hammond

Nancy Hall 6/10 Schapers A

Ray Wilhite 6/12 Schapers A

Al Fail 6/13 Elmore West

Jack Bohlander 6/14 Fifer D

Pete Erio 6/14 Elmore East

Don O’Hara 6/15 Schapers A

Roger Barclay 6/15 Fifer C

Dave Marshall 6/15 Schapers A

Donna Rischar 6/19 Elmore West

David Magner 6/20 Elmore 2

Ruth Kirchner 6/21 Elmore 2

Buzzy McLaughlin 6/21 Fifer B

Donnie McQueen 6/22 Elmore West

Robert Sword 6/22 Schapers B

Tom Cutright 6/23 Markword 1

DL Wharton 6/28 Fifer D

Will Osborne 6/28 Markword 1

Mason Bouillon 6/30 Fifer C

David Jones 6/30 Markword 2

JUNE BIRTHDAYSResidents Employees

Hannah Ajdinovich 6/2 AccountingMonica Williams 6/2 NursingRobyn Welty 6/4 NursingDavid Brinkley 6/5 HousekeepingStephanie Davis 6/5 NursingBill Luthin 6/5 MaintenanceLynda Melton 6/7 NursingLisa Schuckman 6/8 NursingAngela Bevans 6/9 NursingTony Barnard 6/10 DietaryLaura Williams 6/10 Physical TherapyMary Altgilbers 6/10 DietaryTracy Ford 6/11 NursingCory Naderhoff 6/11 PainterJulie Sharrow 6/11 DietaryMichelle Cooley 6/12 NursingAngela Redman 6/12 NursingAshley Siebers 6/12 NursingTim Derhake 6/13 Truck GarageMichael Fritz 6/13 DietaryCharles Klingele 6/13 MaintenanceSondra Binger 6/15 SwitchboardBrandon Brod 6/15 NursingAngel Smith 6/15 Volunteer ServicesPaige Wassell 6/16 DietaryKen Barner 6/19 DietaryKerrie Hilgenbrinck 6/20 NursingDenise Ferguson 6/21 NursingLaurie Noble 6/23 NursingCindy Rees 6/25 NursingLorri Booth 6/27 Physical TherapyAshley Cobb 6/27 NursingTina L. Powell 6/27 DietaryJulius Young 6/27 DietaryMark Carpenter 6/28 Truck GarageShalana Crider 6/28 NursingDarren Schnelle 6/29 PlumberDawn Whitcomb 6/29 Adjutant’s OfficeKourtney Spradlin 6/30 Nursing

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Dolores Siebers 7/1 Markword 1George Gordon 7/1 Schapers APatricia Robinson 7/2 AndersonLarry Uhrick 7/2 SomervilleDean Lacy 7/2 Elmore EastHenry Morgan 7/3 Schapers BDavid Cushing 7/4 Fifer DMichael Richards 7/4 Fifer BDon Bailey 7/5 HammondAmy Cavitt 7/7 Elmore WestBill Havansek 7/9 Elmore EastFlora Clevenger 7/10 Schapers ARosemary Lynn 7/10 Markword 2Moe Mosley 7/10 Fifer CDan Lechner 7/10 Elmore 2Martin Doherty 7/11 HammondMike Bowen 7/11 Fifer ADon Theilken 7/15 Markword 2David Roehrs 7/15 Markword 2Everett Humphrey 7/16 Elmore WestBetty Turner 7/16 AndersonBilly Arnold 7/17 Elmore EastJudy Mueller 7/17 Fifer APatricia Willard 7/18 AndersonRon McCann 7/18 Fifer CWalter Jones 7/19 SomervilleClyde Mulch 7/19 Markword 2Ernie Sutterfield 7/20 Elmore 2Mike Jarvis 7/20 Fifer AFrank Gonterman 7/22 Fifer CCarlene Beers 7/22 Markword 2John Richard 7/22 Fifer CEd Swiderski 7/22 Elmore WestPaul Merritt 7/23 Fifer CJohn Boyd 7/23 Markword 1Jess Barrett 7/24 Elmore EastRay Parkinson 7/25 Schapers ADorothy Reinebach 7/26 Markword 1Jerry Taylor 7/27 Schapers ABud Eck 7/28 Markword 1Harry Breighner 7/31 Markword 2

JULY BIRTHDAYSResidents Employees

Meagen Murakami 7/1 NursingMarta Mowen 7/2 DietaryRobin Tittsworth 7/2 NursingRod Beebe 7/3 Power PlantPeggy Johnston 7/3 NursingMonica Ryan 7/3 NursingBecky Mitchell 7/4 NursingBrittany Heinecke 7/5 PersonnelDean Schulte 7/5 DietaryGoldie Sigler 7/5 NursingMeagan Tipton 7/6 DietaryKathy Wright 7/6 NursingChris Tipton 7/9 General StoreHema Rebman 7/10 NursingTena Hodges 7/13 NursingNicole Stratton 7/16 NursingPatricia Newman 7/17 NursingShelly Woosley 7/18 NursingTawny Gaus 7/20 NursingKinsey Vinyard 7/20 PersonnelAngie Clark 7/21 NursingDottie Daggs 7/21 NursingLiz Harness 7/21 NursingMaria Tisinger 7/21 NursingShelly Watson 7/21 DietaryJennifer Seals 7/22 NursingDawn Pickle 7/23 NursingWes Powell 7/24 DietaryJudy Smith 7/24 DietaryDenise Thoenen 7/27 NursingSue Halle 7/28 ActivitiesSuzi Middendorf 7/30 PersonnelAlima Moussa 7/30 NursingLeah Thomas 7/31 General Store

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ANNIVERSARY DATES (JANUARY THROUGH MARCH)

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE!

20 YEAR ANNIVERSARIESBobette Homan Nursing January 5thLynda Melton Nursing February 16thMichelle Hincks Housekeeping March 1stSally Ducey Nursing March 30th

15 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES:Cindy Rees Nursing March 15thChad Ballinger Truck Garage March 22nd

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES:Teresa Allensworth Medical Staff January 5thJasena Mann Nursing January 5thKayleigh Obert Medical Staff January 5thBrooke Thomas Nursing January 5thColette Douglas Dietary March 30th

5 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES:John Kammerer Nursing January 6thSandy Nelson Nursing January 6thAmy Sandidge P.T. January 6thAmanda Wilson Nursing January 6thCindy Root Social Services February 3rdCrystal Young Nursing February 10thMary Hoelscher Nursing February 24thShaune McDaniel Nursing March 3rdJulius Young Dietary March 3rd

Susan VeihlNursing

29 years on 1/16

Chris RoseSocial Services27 years on 2/4

Tami JenkinsLaundry

27 years on 1/2

Lynette CarpenterNursing

28 years on 1/9

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

March 2019Terri Clayton

Nursing

February 2019Mira Simovic

Nursing

January 2019Chris TiptonGeneral Store

December 2018Sara Colgrove

Activites

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

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One of my favorite holidaysjust passed; St. Patrick’s Day.Patrick was a person who trulyknew what God expected of him.When it comes to St. Patrick mostof us usually think of Ireland, lep-rechauns, shamrocks, green beerand Irish whiskey. But none ofthat really has anything to dowith the real life person of St.Patrick.

Yes there really was a mannamed Patrick, but most of whatwe think we know about Patrickisn’t exactly true. To be honestwith you there’s a lot more“Legend and Myth” out thereabout him than there is truth.For example; I’m not sure Patrickis actually a Saint, not the waymost people think of Saints any-way. I couldn’t find when orwhere he was actually canonizedas a Saint by the CatholicChurch. But that’s ok I still likehim anyway. St. Patrick wasn’tactually from Ireland either. Hewas actually born in a placecalled Dumbarton which today islocated in what we know asScotland, although he did eventu-ally go to Ireland. And Legendhas it that St. Patrick drove allthe snakes out of Ireland, bysome magical power that Godgave him. Well, I’m not surethat’s really true either.So what is true about St. Patrick?Well we do know that he wasborn in what is now Scotlandsomewhere around 389 AD. Andwhen he was about 16 years oldhe was kidnapped and taken toIreland by some pagan Irish

raiders and sold into slavery,where he served as a shepherd forhis master for about 6 years. Asa young teen Patrick wasn’t par-ticularly religious, and he is saidto have even turned his back onChrist, even though his owngrandfather was a priest. Butafter he was captured he began topray – and pray hard. It is saidthat He would pray every day –all day long while he was tendinghis master’s sheep and He soonbecame a Christian and gave con-trol of his life to Jesus, eventhough almost everyone he knewin Ireland was of the Pagan Druidfalse religion.

Eventually Patrick managedto escape from Ireland. When hemade it back home, he began totrain for a lifetime of ministry.He did eventually become a priestand when Patrick was in his mid-forties God did something verystrange. God told Patrick that Hewanted him to go back to Irelandand tell the good news – theGospel of Jesus Christ - to thepeople there in Ireland.

Now keep in mind the peopleof ancient Ireland were not reallya very nice bunch of people.Remember – they had cruelly kid-napped Patrick when he was six-teen. And Druidism was themain religion of the people there.Druid’s practiced all kinds ofweird ceremonies back then,some of which may actually haveincluded human sacrifice. Wouldyou go back to people like that totell them their religion is a hoax?But Patrick did, because that’s

what God told him to do. That isa model of obedience. And Godblessed him for it. With the helpof Patrick many of the Irish peo-ple came to know Jesus, andIreland became a ChristianNation. Patrick’s influence wasso great that today almost every-one associates St. Patrick withIreland.

God was able to work inPatrick’s life and great thingshappened to many people andtheir lives were changed becausehe was obedient. And when wefinally make up our minds thatwe too will be obedient, well thenguess what, people will come toknow Jesus and many lives willbe changed as well.

At the end of the Gospel ofMatthew (28:19-20) Jesus ChristHimself told His disciples, “… goand make disciples of all thenations, baptizing them in thename of the Father and the Sonand the Holy Spirit. Teach thesenew disciples to obey all the com-mands I have given you…” Thatwas the task that Jesus Himselfset before his disciples. And real-ly that is exactly what St. Patrickdid in ancient Ireland. Now I’mnot trying to say that this so-called St. Patrick is equal to theApostles and we should look tohim the same as we would look atPeter, James, or John, or any ofthe other disciples – that’s notwhat I’m saying - but what I amsaying is this; God gave his peo-ple a commission - a task to do.And we’ve got to make up ourminds. Are we just going readthat verse and say, “oh well youknow, that was great for theApostles back then, but that’s notwhat I was called to do.” Ormaybe we might say somethinglike, “well Patrick was especiallycalled and equipped by God to bea great missionary – I’ve neverreceived such a great call like Hedid.”

Chaplain’sCornerBY REV. DAVE HALL

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And if that’s what you’rethinking, then there’s a greatIrish word that describes thosethoughts. Thinking like that iswhat the Irish would call “abunch of Blarney” – or foolish-ness. It’s just foolishness to thinkthat the Great Commission thatJesus Christ, Himself gave to Hisdisciples doesn’t apply just thesame to you and me today.

Now, is God asking you topack up all your belongings andmove to Ireland and be a mission-

ary to the pagan people there?Probably not! He’s pretty muchalready covered that one with oldPatrick. But could God be tellingyou to go next door and tell thatneighbor about Jesus Christ? YesHe is. Or maybe Jesus is tellingyou to tell that kid down thestreet that there’s something elsein life worth living for. Maybeyou’ve got an aunt or an uncle orbrother or sister or a grandchildwho doesn’t have a clue what hol-idays like Easter and Christmas

are really about? Right now isyour chance to tell them. Youknow, Easter is coming up, andmost people are a little morereceptive to spiritual talk aroundEaster and Christmas. Whoknows maybe you could even con-vince them that St. Patrick’s Dayis actually a religious holiday.God has given you a mission todo. Will you be obedient just likePatrick was obedient?

Dr. Halley AndersonNew Medical Director at IVHQ

Administrator Troy Culbertson encourages residents and staff to welcome thenew IVHQ Medical Director - Mrs. Hally Anderson, MD. Dr Anderson is aQuincy Medical Group physician who is serving as our CollaborativePhysician for our Nurse Practitioners and serves as the Medical Director forall of our Veterans. Welcome, Dr. Anderson!

New IDVA DirectorLinda Chapa LaVia

Residents and staff of the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincywelcome new IDVA Director Linda Chapa LaVia. Director ChapaLaVia was appointed by Governor JB Pritzker on February 15th.

Shortly after the appointment, Director Chapa LaVia visited theIllinois Veterans Home at Quincy. Her initial visit as IDVADirector was not, however, her first visit to the Home. Prior to herappointment, she served 17 years as a state representative fromAurora and was the chairman of the house committee on Veterans’

Affairs. She made several trips to the Home in that capacity and was instrumental in the housepassing legislation that authorized over $50 million in reconstruction efforts at the Quincy Home.

Director Chapa LaVia served in the United States Army as a commissioned officer and later theIllinois Army National Guard.

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Welcome 2019!2018 has come and gone and

the Activity Department is busyworking on new & fun programsfor the new year. Here are somedates that you want to keephandy for participating in, vol-unteering for and for visitingyour loved ones:

May 17th - MOPH & DAVResident & Staff Armed ForcesDay Picnic

May 24th - Memorial DayProgram and Family Picnic

June 1st - Fishing for Freedom

June 16th - Father’s Day Picnic

July 4th - Fireworks at IVHQ

September 8th - EndlessSummer Lugnuts Car Show

September 22th - Tractor Show

November 11th - Veteran’s DayProgram

December 13th - Resident andFamily Christmas Party

We received so many gener-ous contributions towards theactivity fund this year - includ-ing new Christmas trees, deco-rations, blankets, snacks, poin-settias, socks, sweatpants,sweatshirts, and t-shirts. Plusmany more items too numerous

to mention. We are honoredand blessed to have the supportfrom the community, veteran’sorganizations, families & visi-tors. THANK YOU!

I want to share a list ofsmall and/or easy donationideas that our veterans use andneed:

Clothing - sweatpants and t-shirts (of all sizes)

Electric Razors

Large Print Books

DVD Movies

CDs - genres including 50’s &60’s, country music, and sing a-longs

Phone Cards - to use on landlinephones (not cell phones)

Stamps - to send cards/letters toa loved one

Fresh Fruit - be sure to checkwith nursing staff about dietaryrestrictions

Breadmaker, Ice Cream Maker,and/or Instapot. Nothing sayshome like the smell, sight, andtaste of a familiar food. Did youknow that Mom’s comfort foodcreates more memories thanphotos or favorite items?

Make New Friends - donate

your time. More than anythingwhen living in a long term carefacility, the residents want com-pany. Even if you only come infor a five minute conversation,it is one of the best ways tobrighten up their day.

If anyone is interested involunteering, please stop in theoffice (located in the AndrewBuilding) or give me a call (217-222-8641 ext 386). There are somany different opportunities foreveryone - we want your talent!

For all of our volunteersthat donate their time to thehome, THANK YOU!

In 2018, we had over 17,000volunteer hours. From drivingthe bus, popping popcorn,escorting residents to medicalappointments, playing games,assisting at a special event,hosting bingo and other games,singing, sewing, helping withhobbies, one to one visits, visit-ing and helping with the moveto Hammond Hall. Those arejust a few of the tasks our vol-unteers do.

Volunteers are an integralpart of bringing the feeling ofhome to our Home.

As our way of saying thankyou, please save the date April17th for our VolunteerAppreciation Event. Our themewill be “Name that Show”. Staytuned for more details!

VolunteerVoicesBY SARA COLGROVE

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Mandy ChriscoeNursing - 12/18

Amanda BeswickNursing - 3/5

Kristen CliffordNursing - 12/18

Micah DavisNursing - 12/18

Sierra EldridgeNursing - 12/18

Catherine DayNursing - 1/7

NEW EMPLOYEES (NOVEMBER 13TH THROUGH MARCH 26TH)

RESIDENTS AND FELLOW STAFF WELCOME YOU TO IVHQ!

April GallaherNursing - 3/5

Tiffany EllisNursing - 12/18

Linda GarnerNursing - 12/18

Maarja HasseNursing - 3/5

Zack MoelleringNursing - 3/5

Carl MaplePharmacy - 11/16

Judy ParnDietary - 1/7

Victoria MontgomeryNursing - 3/5

Zack PerrineNursing - 1/7

Laurina StewartNursing - 3/5

Brenna WebsterDietary - 1/7

Sidney SuttonNursing - 2/19

Donna WesterNursing - 1/7

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CandidShots

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

Governor Pritzker Visit

Governor Pritzker Visit

Governor Pritzker Visit Governor Pritzker Visit

Governor JB Pritzker visit on 3/14

Governor Pritzker Visit Governor Pritzker Visit

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Governor Pritzker VisitGovernor Pritzker Visit

Governor Pritzker VisitGovernor Pritzker Visit

St. Patrick’s Day Pi Day on 3/14

St. Patrick’s Day Fun on 3/17 St. Patrick’s DaySt. Patrick’s Day

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Elvis VisitElvis Visit on 2/28

Three Margies - Rose, Sly, and GriepQuilt Donation to Lady Veteran Evelyn Kropp

Hammond Hall Move in DayHammond Hall Move in Day on 2/4

Hammond Hall Move in Day Hammond Hall Move in Day

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Resident and Family Christmas PartyResident and Family Christmas Party on 12/14

Resident and Family Christmas PartyResident and Family Christmas Party


Resident and Family Christmas Party Resident and Family Christmas Party

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RETIREMENTS (NOVEMBER 13TH THROUGH MARCH 26TH)

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

Robbie Cartmillretired at the endof November fromthe Business Officewith over 28 yearsof service.

Linda Millerretired at the endof December fromNursing with 16years of service.

Chuck Eckhoffretired at the end ofDecember fromDietary with 16years of service.

Paul Schreackeretired at the endof December fromthe Truck Garagewith 19 years ofservice.

Mark Carpenterretired at the endof December fromthe Truck Garagewith nearly 30years of service.

Mike Spohrretired at the end ofDecember with 20years of IVHQ serv-ice and 30 years oftotal state service.

THANK YOU, HARRISON PUB!Rod and Cheryl Beebe (left), owners ofthe Harrison Pub, and Tammy Hoscher(far right), Harrison Pub employee,present a $1,810.00 check to Director ofActivities and Volunteer Services SaraColgrove for the Activity Fund. ThePub hosted a chili cook-off and all fundsraised were donated to IVHQ. In addi-tion to owning the Pub, Rod is aMaintenance Worker in the IVHQPower House. Thank you, Rod, Cheryl,Tammy, and all patrons of the HarrisonPub!

Did you hear the cops just arrested the Energizer Bunny? Yeah, they charged him with battery...

I had a dream last night that I was a muffler. I woke up exhausted...

Did you hear about the doughnut maker retiring? He was tired of the hole business...

What happens when a frog’s car breaks down? It gets toad away...

What do you yell at a cheese thief? That’s na’cho cheese...

What would you do if a bull charged you? Pay whatever it charged...

I got a big bill from the electric company this month. I was shocked...

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Earl Fitch, 91,died January 29th.Earl was a WWIINavy Veteran anda resident since10/16/18.

Phil Faaborg, 86,died January 29th.Phil was a KoreanWar Army Veteranand a residentsince 3/31/14.

Al Ebbing, 98,died February 6th.Al was a WWIIArmy Veteran anda resident since3/25/13.

Rich DeWall, 86,died March 23rd.Rich was a KoreanWar Air ForceVeteran and a res-ident since 4/3/18.

David Cole, 80,died December27th. David was aVietnam War AirForce Veteran anda resident since5/23/08.

Sam Gass, 65, diedNovember 14th.Sam was aVietnam War ArmyVeteran and a resi-dent since 3/23/10.

Pauline Kmack,91, died December11th. Pauline wasa Non-Veteran anda resident since9/1/05.

Jean Jarvis, 87,died December22nd. Jean was aNon-Veteran and aresident since4/7/15.

Don Green, 97,died February 2nd.don was a WWIINavy Veteran anda resident since5/15/18.

Bill Gordley, 87,died December22nd. Bill was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a resi-dent since 6/2/16.

Don Goerlich,86, died January18th. Don was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since8/15/17.

Gene Krigbaum,89,died February13th. Gene was aKorean WarMarine CorpsVeteran and a resi-dent since 6/29/16.

Gene Boehle, 82,Died March 10th.Gene was aKorean WarMarine CorpsVeteran and a res-ident since 4/20/17.

Rita Ballinger,90, died January9th. Rita was aNon-Veteran and aresident since6/11/15.

Curtis Arntzen,87, died March 8th.Curis was a KoreanWar Army Veteranand a residentsince 1/11/19.

Jon Adams, 73,died February26th. Jon was aVietnam War AirForce Veteran anda resident since11/17/98.

Orie Absher, 90,died March 9th.Orie was a KoreanWar Air ForceVeteran and a res-ident since10/17/12.

Willard Chapman,101, died December7th. Willard was aW W I I N a v yVeteran and a res-ident since5/16/17.

TAPS (NOVEMBER 13TH THROUGH MARCH 26TH)

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

Virginia Riney,92, died November15th. Virginia wasa Non-Veteran anda resident since9/16/09.

Danny Perez, 91,died December25th. Danny was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since 8/8/17.

John Pechous,84, died December13th. John was aPeace Time ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since8/23/17.

Rex Power, 89,died December2nd. Rex was aKorean War AirForce Veteran anda resident since11/15/17.

Don Oyler, 92,died February10th. Don was aW W I I N a v yVeteran and a res-ident since4/23/15.

Don Roehrs, 84,died February 21st.Don was a PeaceTime Army Veteranand a resident since10/7/15.

Jack O’Hara, 90,died February19th. Jack was aKorean WarMarine CorpsVeteran and a res-ident since 9/27/17.

Barb Newingham,87, died December9th. Barb was aVietnam WarArmy Veteran anda resident since10/20/15.

Jim Miller, 71,died January 30th.Jim was a KoreanWar Navy Veteranand a resident since1/17/19.

Bryon McAllister,89, died November18th. Byron was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a resi-dent since 1/13/10.

Howie Lovelace,88, died March13th. Howie was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a resi-dent since12/16/14.

Enrique Olvera,83, died November22nd. Enriquewas a Peace TimeArmy Veteran anda resident since3/4/16.

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

Rusty Smith, 97,died February 9th.Rusty was a WWIIArmy Veteran and aresident since9/11/12.

Don Smith, 90,died March 4th.Don was a WWII& Korean WarArmy Veteran anda resident since5/29/14.

Tom Saxbury, 90,died January 23rd.Tom was a KoreanWar Army Veteranand a resident since11/20/18.

Harold Rudd, 92,died March 17th.Harold was aW W I I A r m yVeteran and a resi-dent since 3/4/13.

Paul Rowland,86, died November30th. Paul was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since6/15/18.

Joe Staley, 89,died December5th. Joe was aPeace Time AirForce Veteran anda resident since8/30/18.

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IVHQ-TVCHANNEL #2

YOUR SOURCE FOR INFORMATIONAND ENTERTAINMENT AT IVHQ

Save the DateThe Memorial Day Programand Family Picnic will be con-ducted on Friday, May 24th.Invites will be mailed aroundthe first of May.

Sharon Zimmerman,72, died December19th. Sharon wasa Non-Veteran anda resident since2/21/18.

Bonnie Ziethen,93, died March2nd. Bonnie was aKorean War NavyVeteran and a res-ident since9/11/17.

Lucy Wiskirchen,96, died March13th. Lucy was aNon-Veteran anda resident since2/14/08.

John Wilkening,99, died March21st. John was aW W I I A r m yVeteran and a res-ident since 4/3/18

Don White, 76,died March 4th.Don was a PeaceTime NavyVeteran and a res-ident since6/30/08.

Bill Wayland, 95,died March 13th.Bill was a WWII &Korean War AirForce Veteran anda resident since8/1/18.

Owen Walker,87, died January7th. Owen was aKorean War ArmyVeteran and a res-ident since10/23/17.

Bernice Wagner,91, died January31st. Bernice wasa Non-Veteran anda resident since10/19/18.

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

Butch Van Unnik,72, died January16th. Butch was aVietnam WarNavy Veteran anda resident since5/23/16.

Bill Wilhelm, 87,died February 1st.Bill was a KoreanWar Army Veteranand a residentsince 12/111/17.

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Disabled AmericanVeterans, Will CountyChapter #103, donated$500.00 to the ActivityFund for Canteenbooks

The Elden McClintockMemorial donated$425.00 to the ActivityFund

The Rickey WhiteMemorial donated$20.00 to the ActivityFund

The Wilma BassettMemorial donated$90.00 to the ActivityFund

The Bernie GonzalezMemorial donated$4.52 to the ActivityFund

The Thomas LohmeyerMemorial donated$245.00 to the ActivityFund

The Robert McHughMemorial donated$170.00 to the ActivityFund

The Sam GassMemorial donated$175.00 to the ActivityFund

The Virginia RineyMemorial donated$285.00 to the ActivityFund

The Ray JonesMemorial donated$95.00 to the ActivityFund

The Paul RowlandMemorial donated$2,070.00 to the Home-Like EnvironmentFund

The Rex PowerMemorial donated$315.00 to the ActivityFund

The Pauline KmackMemorial donated$130.00 to the ActivityFund

The SharonZimmerman Memorialdonated $75.00 to theActivity Fund

The Glenn MeyersMemorial donated$280.00 to the ActivityFund

The George PempeckMemorial donated$90.00 to the ActivityFund

The Donna JonesMemorial donated$95.00 to the ActivityFund

The Don BeckMemorial donated$50.00 to the ActivityFund

The Ignacio “Danny”

Perez Memorial donat-ed $1,025.00 to theActivity Fund

The Harold BarkleyMemorial donated$135.00 to the ActivityFund

The Charles De BerardMemorial donated$77.99 to the ActivityFund

The Randall ProthroMemorial donated$175.00 to the All WarsMuseum Fund

The Bruce JanusweskiMemorial donated$20.00 to the ActivityFund

The BarbaraNewingham Memorialdonated $180.00 to theActivity Fund

The Gerald EddingtonMemorial donated$330.00 to the ActivityFund

The Richard HolmanMemorial donated$250.00 to the ActivityFund

The Monty Foster andBob Miller Memorialsdonated $200.00 to theActivity Fund

The Robert ReynoldsMemorial donated$50.00 to the Activity

Fund

The Raymond DunnMemorial donated$150.00 to the ActivityFund

The Willard ChapmanMemorial donated$120.00 to the ActivityFund

Sam Gass donated$50.00 to the ActivityFund

Diane & FloydAlexander donated$300.00 to the ActivityFund

Arnie & Judy Eichorstdonated $500.00 to theH o m e - L i k eEnvironment forBlanket Warmers and$100 to the ChristmasParty Fund

AMVETS Post #104donated $65.00 to theActivity Fund forMarkword Bingos

Catholic War VeteransPost #1933 donated$65.00 to the ActivityFund for MarkwordBingos

Disabled AmericanVeterans Chapter #32donated $300 to theActivity Fund and $300to the Christmas PartyFund

WISH LIST

CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED(since last issue)

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Ruby Pracht donat-ed $40.00 to theActivity Fund and$10.00 to the BugleFund

Catholic War Veterans,Inc. Post #1916donated $1,000.00 tothe Activity Fund

Korean War VeteransAssociation Chapter#24 donated $500.00 tothe Activity Fund

Elks National VeteransService Commissiondonated $1,400.00 tothe Home-LikeEnvironment Fund forBlanket Warmers

Korean War VeteransAssociation, CharlesParlier Chapter, donat-ed $1,000.00 to theChristmas Party Fundand $500.00 to theChristmas Gift Fund

NSDAR, Rev. JamesCaldwell, donated$155.00 to the ActivityFund

An anonymous donordonated $100.00 to theChristmas Gift Fund

Various donors donated$1,718.00 to theChristmas Party Fund

The James Lingenfel-ter fundraiser inCanton IL donated$2,235.28 to theActivity Fund

Various donors donated$155.00 to the BugleFund

An anonymous donordonated $23.00 to theActivity Fund

Tunnel RatsMotorcycle Club donat-ed $100.00 to theMuseum Fund

Chrome MafiaMotorcycle Club donat-ed $1,000.00 to theActivity Fund

VFW Post #5129 donat-ed $200.00 to theActivity Fund

The Tri-State Lugnutsdonated $600.00 theActivity Fund for thePopcorn Program

VFW Auxiliary GiftShop donated $362.00to the Activity Fund

The American LegionAuxiliary, Departmentof Illinois, donated$200.00 to the ActivityFund for Fresh Fruit

Boy Scout Troop #91donated $752.07 to theActivity Fund for theJacob Snyder EagleScout Project

VFW, PFC TedStempien #8821 donat-ed $100.00 to theActivity Fund

VFW Auxiliary Post#630, Busey FletcherStillwell, donated$500.00 to the ActivityFund

Military Order ofPurple Heart Chapter

#575 donated $500.00to the Activity Fund

VFW Post #1308 donat-ed $200.00 to theActivity Fund

VFW Post #5167 donat-ed $200.00 to theActivity Fund forComfort Items

Rominger Family Funddonated $1,000.00 tothe Activity Fund

Stitch and Stir donated$20.00 to the ActivityFund for Phone Cards

Martha and JeffreyBurns donated $20.00to the Activity Fund

Lago Vista VeteransClub donated $200.00to the Activity Fund

Marrs-Meyer AuxiliaryUnit #991 donated$1,000.00 to theActivity Fund

Piasa Rifle & PistolClub Inc. donated$200.00 to the ActivityFund

VFW Auxiliary,Department of Illinois,donated $165.08 to theActivity Fund

American LegionRobert E. Coulter Jr.Post #1941 donated$1,600.00 to theActivity Fund

Richard and SigridBigelow donated$20.00 to the ActivityFund

Athens UnitedMethodist Churchdonated $400.00 for aTransport VehicleFund

Richfield MethodistChurch donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

Seymour CommunityUnit School Districtdonated $18.00 to theActivity Fund

Brian and DeborahNaught donated$200.00 to the ActivityFund

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

The following madedonations to theChristmas Party Fund:Mr. and Mrs. RobertEricson ($15.00), JanBerrier ($10.00), LonHenderson($10.00), George andAnne Marie Smith($10.00), Mary AnnMountain ($100.00),Pat Schurtz ($20.00),Jule and Audrey Peck($25.00), John Menke($20.00), David andKeela Ernst ($15.00),Military Order ofPurple Heart Chapter#138, ($100.00), EnViSolutions LLC($100.00),

The following madedonations to theChristmas Gift Fund:

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!!

Eldred AmericanLegion Auxiliary andPost #1135 ($1,000.00),Linda and LeslieHarlow ($100.00),Illinois StateOrganization NSDAR($200.00), ReserveOfficers AssociationChapter #39 ($110.00),Elk Ladies #158($200.00), Rick andBecky Gengenbacher($50.00), Polish Legionof American Veterans,USA ($100.00),Combined VeteransAssociation of Illinois($100.00), NationalSociety of The DAR,General MacombChapter ($136.35),John and JenniferWrigley Cernich($100.00), LoisBrechbiel ($25.00)

Atkinson Womens Clubdonated $100.00 to theActivity Fund

Linda Harlow donated$10.00 to the BugleFund

Randall and JoanneChuvala donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

Carol and JohnDrzewicki donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

Jacksonville EmblemClub #467 donated$150.00 to the ActivityFund

Larry and Joyce Haslerdonated $100.00 to theActivity Fund

DAR Stephen DecaturChapter donated$500.00 to the ActivityFund

Park Center, LTDdonated $100.00 to theActivity Fund

Adams County HCEdonated $70.00 to theActivity Fund

Edwin CorpinAmerican Legion Post#906 donated $2,500.00to the Activity Fund

Don Thomas Familydonated $50.00 to theActivity Fund

United MethodistChurch of Lorainedonated $75.00 to theActivity Fund

Mid America MilitarySalute donated $200.00to the Activity Fund

American Legion #1048donated $300.00 to theActivity Fund

Bethany UnitedChurch of Christdonated $100.00 to theActivity Fund

American LegionAuxiliary Unit #125donated $100.00 to theActivity Fund

St. Ambrose Parishdonated $250.00 to theActivity Fund

Ricky and MargaretHamann donated$50.00 to the BugleFund

Lorie Turner donated$300.00 to the ActivityFund

Helen Thomas donated$60.00 to the ActivityFund

Central Illinois PublicService, d/b/a AmerenCIPS, donated $835.00to the Activity Fund

Alvie Bardon donated$20.00 to the BugleFund

Debra Dant donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

Gilbert Harbin donated$50.00 to the BugleFund

QWBA donated$206.00 to the ActivityFund

Alexander and LynnHouse donated $250.00to the Museum Fund

Louis Quintero donated$100.00 to the MuseumFund

American LegionCentral Park Post

#1028 donated $100.00to the Activity Fund

American LegionAuxiliary #37 donated$100.00 to the ActivityFund

DUVCW, Mary ToddLincoln Tent #48donated $180.00 to theActivity Fund

Mound Road ChristianChurch donated$150.00 to the ActivityFund

Senior Crime StoppersProgram donated$200.00 to the ActivityFund

AVMRA of IllinoisChapter X NFP Inc.donated $500.00 to theActivity Fund

Patricia and FrankLubbers donated$300.00 to the ActivityFund

DAVA Unit #17 donat-ed $100.00 to theActivity Fund

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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.

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.

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

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 welcomeas our 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: VIRTUAL REALITY PROGRAMREASON: Virtual reality, or VR, is a technology that has been promised for decades. Now it’s available to

regular consumers via a range of devices that provide a 360-degree simulation that can allowusers to feel like they are at the zoo, swim with the fish, roam the streets of Rome or literally thou-sands of other experiences. Residents will feel like they are in that specific environment and with4 headsets, residents can experience a “trip” together and create socialization and friendship.

PRICE: Total cost is $4,500.

UPDATE REGARDING DONATIONSSince the last issue of the Bugle, donations to the Wish List have picked up dramatically and we have subse-quently removed several items from the list. Thank you for your generosity! While we are most grateful,we continue to respectfully request donations, in particular, to the Benefit’s Fund so that we may continueto provide a high level of activities and top-notch entertainment to our residents. Again, thank you foryour generosity.

This Project has been funded.Thank you for your generosity!

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REQUESTED: SENIOR LEARNING NETWORKREASON: Senior Learning Network brings remarkable people and programs right into our resident’s world.

Visit the Baseball Hall of Fame and get behind the secedes information; talk to the NationalArchives on research in genealogy; interact with authors to discuss their books and writing style– anything you can imagine can be brought to our residents. (This is similar to the VR Programbut numerous residents can participate at the same time and of course it is interactive.)

PRICE: $480 for a yearly subscription OR $40 per month - to receive over 100 programs. Additional pro-grams can be purchased for $75-$125.00 each.

REQUESTED:DONATIONS TO REPLACE CANOPY AT MARKWORDREASON: The canopy on the Markword 2 patio was destroyed during the July 13, 2015, windstorm. We

would like to replace it so residents can once again enjoy the patio at Markword 2 when the weath-er turns 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: A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR EACH RESIDENTREASON: It has been become a tradition to purchase a gift for every resident each year. Often we wait too

long to start requesting donations and our Christmas account has become depleted so this year wewill be leaving it on our Wish List all year in order to get a jump start on the program.

PRICE: $20.00 will sponsor one resident. ( We currently have nearly 360 residents.)

REQUESTED:DONATIONS TO COVER PRINTING & MAILING EXPENSE FOR THE BUGLEREASON: Donations are requested to help offset a portion of the annual expenses for the publication which,

between printing and postage will exceed $10,000.00 per year.PRICE: ONGOING FUND -- Donations of all sizes are appreciated.

Thank You For Your Consideration!!!

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

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Thank you, James!

James Lingenfelter from Canton IL presents $2,235.28 for the ActivityFund to Director of Marketing Rick Gengenbacher. Mr. Lingenfelterheld a fundraiser for the Veterans Home in Canton and then made a tripto Quincy (along with members of the Canton American Legion Post) inDecember to drop off the generous donation. Thank you, James!

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