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N2665 County Road QQ • King, WI 54946-0600(715) 258-5586 • 1-888-458-5586 • www.WisVets.com

Wreaths Across AmericaThe Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery again participated in this national

event. For the first time in five years, the American Legion Riders District 8 raised enough funds to place a wreath on each head stone.

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State News

Kathy MarschmanInterim Secretary of the

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ commitment to our military veterans doesn’t waver. This is especially true as we transition leadership within the WDVA.

I am honored to have been appointed as Interim Secretary by Governor Scott Walker and look forward to doing my best to continue to faithfully serve those who served our nation while ensuring the department operates at the highest standard.

King is an important part of what we at WDVA do, and it, too, is in the midst of many changes that we hope show our commitment to providing top-notch care in a beautiful, modern setting that meets the evolving needs of our state’s veterans.

Many of the changes have been happening at the Marden Center. The Veterans Café and Alley 5 Bar both underwent renovations and are reopened with a more modern look and more food and beverage selections. Both will continue to see upgrades in the coming months as new furniture and new flooring are installed in these areas. Plans are also in the works to add a four-season room on to the Café so that the views of Rainbow Lake can be enjoyed year round. We also moved the Home Exchange to the Marden Center, making shopping more accessible for all our members.

In addition to those improvements, bathrooms on campus have all been recently upgraded and new flooring was installed at Legends of the Lake II as well as in the Marden Multi-Purpose Room. A cemetery expansion project is beginning that will include new facilities and signage, and we continue to move forward with plans for a new state of the art skilled nursing facility that will be called Moses Hall.

While our King campus is already beautiful, it too will see some upgrades. We are currently working on plans to improve the park and other outdoor areas for members. Park improvements will include a new plaza, new walkways with various monuments, a new shelter area where campfires can be hosted for members, and new signage to help people navigate the campus. I hope all of you enjoy the improvements we are making at King and continue to enjoy calling the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King “home.”

Commitment to King

WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KINGCommandant’s Column WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KINGHome News

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PEARLHARBOR

The 75th Commemoration

Jay Davis spoke to honor his father WVH-King member and Pearl Harbor survivor Chuck Davis.

Guest speaker Earl Arndt, WWII veteran and founder of Veterans & Friends

Helping Veterans.

Guest speaker Pearl Harbor survivor Clyde Stephenson.

Keynote speaker WDVA Interim Secretary Kathy Marschman.

Operation Hope once again put a smile on the faces of King members by going around to all the buildings distributing gifts. Thank you for your generosity!


Interim SecretaryKathy Marschman

Division of Veterans Homes

Division AdministratorRandy Nitschke

Wisconsin Veterans Home at KingCommandantJim Knight

Deputy CommandantShannon Hardel

Medical DirectorAlan Strobusch

Ainsworth HallExecutive Director

Molly Gutt

MacArthur HallExecutive Director

Gregory Reichenbach

Olson Hall Executive Director

Sandra Schoen

Stordock HallExecutive DirectorTammy Servatius

Marden AdministratorShelley Jandt

Admission DirectorHillary Larson

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Home News

Wreaths Across AmericaCentral Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Ray and Evelyn McSherryMajor Jesse Winkels

US Air Force Active Duty

We are not here to decorate graves.

We’re here to remember not their deaths, but

their lives.- Karen Worcester, Executive Director of Wreaths Across

America

WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KINGDonations

On behalf of the members, we sincerely Thank Everyone for

their generous donations.

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MonetaryThe Bree’s Inn II New London, WI

St. John’s Lutheran ChurchLadies Aid Townsend, WI

AFMCWI Inc. Kenosha, WI

VFW Post 6709 Waupun, WI

Ernest & Sandra Soda Ripon, WIIn memory of David Sasada

Clarence Jr. & Kathleen Krentz Ripon, WIIn memory of David Sasada

Trinity Lutheran Ladies Guild Boulder Junction, WI

AMVETS Post 190 Spooner, WI

P.L.A.V. Womens Auxiliary Krakow Post 176 Pulaski, WI

Linda & Todd Peterson Oconto Falls, WIIn memory of Joe Literski

P.L.A.V. - Krakow Post 178 Pulaski, WI

Cindy Johnson Neenah, WI

DAV De Pere, WI

Daniel & Lori Ory Pelican Lake, WIIn memory of Marjorie Williams

VFW Post 664 Clintonville, WI

Ralph E. Bitters Trust New Berlin, WI

MOPHKing, WI

Masonic Service AssociationOshkosh, WI

VFW Post 2534 Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Appleton Noon Lions Club Inc. Appleton, WI

American Legion Wisconsin Veterans Home Hospital Representative King, WI

John & Nancy SyndergaardShawano, WI

William & Darlene Ross Shawano, WI

Myron & Gaye Tassoul Appleton, WI

Edward Freuden & Lynne Gutknecht Milwaukee, WIIn memory of Eleanore Mikich

Carolyn Wellford Charlottesville, VAIn memory of Eleanore Mikich

Marguerite Werner Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Zion Lutheran Womens Missionary League Granton, WI

Bob & Carmen Markham Murphy, NC

David & Jean Rogers Pardeeville, WIIn honor of Richard Rogers

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 69 Mayville, WIIn memory of Robert Miller

Veterans Center of Menomonie Menomonie, WI

American Legion Auxiliary Dept. of Wisconsin Portage, WI

Manitowoc Kiwanis Golden K Club Manitowoc, WI

American Legion Auxiliary #377 Deerbrook, WI

Brad & Sue Jorgensen Sherwood, WIIn memory of Edward Froemming Jr.

Disabled American Veterans De Pere, WI

Richard & Vicki Dill Waupaca, WI

VFW Dept. of Wisconsin Monona, WI

Morris & Kathryn Fagg Chilton, WI

Kathy Rose Appleton, WI

P.L.A.V. Ladies AuxiliaryDept. of Wisconsin

Neenah-Menasha Elks Lodge #676 Neenah, WI

VFW AuxiliaryKaukauna, WI

VFW Post 2114 Nekoosa, WI

Paul & Leslie Toepfer Cedarburg, WIIn memory of Eleanore Mikich

AMVETS Post #3929 Wausau, WI

VFW Post 10173 Delavan, WI

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 63 Jefferson, WI

Larsen-Winchester Lioness Club Larsen, WI

continued on page 6Bree’s Inn 2 of New London sponsored by AMVETS Post

45, once again raised money to provide Christmas Cheer for the members at King. They have been raising money for the

members for over 10 years.

Non-Monetary

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Donations continued from page 5

O-W Vets Club Owen, WI

American Legion Post 114 Eagle River, WI

American Legion Post 329 Briggsville, WI

Robert Wubben Neenah, WI

VFW Post 8637 Eagle River, WI

Vietnam Veterans Chapter 101 Wisconsin Rapids, WI

American Legion Post 340 Berlin, WI

Russel Ahlm King, WI

Mary HennKing, WI

Paulette Bauer King, WI

AMVETS Ladies Aux. Dept. of Wisconsin

Scott Topp Cary, ILIn memory of Virginia Rikna

Good Shepard Post 1329 Catholic War VeteransFond Du Lac, WI

Rosendale VFW Post 10195Fond Du Lac, WI


Disabled American Veterans Aux.Stevens Point, WI

ALRA of Wisconsin District 9 Greenville, WI

Paul Heit Greenville, WI

Stevens Point Chapter NSDARRosholt, WI

Donald Bangert Waupaca, WI

U.S. Submarine Veterans IncWisconsin Rapids, WI

Waukesha Express Swim Team Waukesha, WI

Frederick Grochmal Mosinee, WI

Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Greenville, WI

Scott B. Turner Waupaca, WI


Kings Men of King - MCL King, WI

VFW Post #2778 Appleton, WI

VFW Dept. of Wisconsin Monona, WI

Jeff & Betsy Elgin Waupaca, WI

VFW Post 3589 Jefferson, WI

King Rec. Committee - MOPH King, WI

King Rec. Committee King, WI

Landstad Ladies HCE Bonduel, WI

Josephine & James Rohr Wautoma, WIIn memory of Wallace J. Rohr

Kyle & Laura Borgens Sherwood, WIIn memory of Russ & Jane Lowe

VFW Post 7485 Milwaukee, WI

Stevens Point Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Stevens Point, WI

American Legion Norris Spencer Post 263New London, WI

Flanagan-Dorn American Legion Post 294 Hartland, WI

American Legion Post 146 Beaver Dam, WI

Henry Schein Medical Kaukauna, WI

Accurate AppraisalAppleton, WI

American Legion & Aux Post 436 Wrightstown, WI

American Legion Aux. Unit 33 Neenah, WI

American Legion Aux. Unit 157Horicon, WI

American Legion Aux. Unit 70 Oshkosh, WI

American Legion Aux. Unit 106 Seymour, WI

American Legion Aux. Unit 189 Watertown, WI

American Legion & Aux. Post 126 Brillion, WI

AMVETS Post 51Sturgeon Bay, WI

Oshkosh Correctional Institute Oshkosh, WI

Ann Koehler Oshkosh, WIIn memory of Robert Hensel

Anna Mae Petrusha Green Bay, WI

Appleton Chapter NSDAR Appleton, WI

Appleton Noon LionsAppleton, WI

Barbara A. Mortensen Shawano, WI

Barbara PurcellPlover, WI

Benkowski’sWisconsin Rapids, WI

American Legion Post 363Maribel, WI

Betty BorchertOshkosh, WI

Sunshine RepresentativeVFW Auxiliary Post 8068 Elderon, WI

Bev Lewis Waupaca, WI

Bill Boyle Appleton, WI

Blaine CarlsonWaukesha, WI

Bonnie HeimOneida, WI

Boys and Girls Brigade Neenah, WI

Brian & Sherry SundbyAppleton, WI

Calumet County DHHS Clients Chilton, WI

Women Veterans Across America Appleton, WI

Sheboygan County Knit & Crochet Club and American Legion Aux. Post 149 Sheboygan Falls, WI

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VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION MEETING TIMES

AMERICAN LEGION POST 161 Meets second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. POST meets in the Marden Memorial Center meeting room. AUXILIARY meets in the Marden Memorial Center Multi-Purpose room.

AMVETS POST 1887Meets last Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Marden Memorial Center Multi-Purpose room.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANSChapter #53 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the New London Community Center. Call (715) 823-5335 for meeting room.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUEMeets third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the Marden Memorial Center Multi-Purpose room.

OPERATION DUSTOFF-VIETNAM VETERANSMeets second Wednesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. in the Marden Memorial Center Multi-Purpose room. Please call (715) 258-5586 ext. 3311 with any questions.

WAUPACA CVSOJesse Cuff will be in the Marden Social Security Office on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m to noon. For any questions, please call (715) 258-6477 or email him at [email protected].

WI BASE OF SUBMARINE VETERANSMeets the last Saturday of every month in the Marden Memorial Center meeting room at 10:00 a.m. Please call (715) 630-0279 with any questions.

In Memory of

Robert B. HerriotAlvin H. Fritz

Lawrence R. VanPayNorman D. KrieskeEldon B. Andersen

David H. Sasada

Daniel P. HaufeRobert F. Kohlmann

Kathleen E. HuhtaMildred H. McKeehan

Gustave L. SchramLawrence D. Foulk

Thomas C. NeumannSheldon P. Klutz

Maxwell L. Huhta

“Our country is in mourning, a Veteran died today.”

WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KINGIn Memory of/Help Wanted

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Menus are subject to change. Please speak to dining room staff or your dietitian to request alternate choices which are indicated on the menu in parentheses.

Lunch Menus for January 22 - February 18, 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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29 30 31 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11Oven Fried ChickenWith Cranberry Sauce Garnish(Meatloaf)French Baked Potato(Whipped Potatoes)Broccoli Cuts(Diced Beets)Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Stuffed Pepper(Baked Haddock/Whipped Potatoes)Shredded CheeseWhole Kernel Corn(Diced Carrots)Butterscotch Pudding

Build Your Own:Hamburger with a Bun(Grilled Chicken Breast)Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles(2 Bean Salad)Waffle Fries(Potato Salad)Vanilla Ice Cream

Chicken Pot Pie(Chili with Crackers)Broccoli Coleslaw(Pickled Beets)Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Whipped Topping

Veal ParmesanGarlic Parmesan Potatoes(Macaroni and Cheese)Sliced Carrots(Diced Rutabagas)Warm Garlic RollÉclair Dessert

Baked Haddock with Tartar Sauce(Scrambled Eggs)Baked Potato With Butter(Whipped Potatoes)Cauliflower Salad(Cucumber Salad)Rye BreadEgg Nog Cake

Glazed Pork Ribs (Meatloaf)Boiled Potatoes(Whipped Potatoes)Sauerkraut(Wax Beans)Black Forest Mousse

Beef Pot Roast(Macaroni and Cheese)Whipped Potatoes with GravyCarrots, Celery and Onions(Wax Beans)Coconut Cream Pie

Chicken Provolone(Baked Haddock)Noodles with Alfredo Sauce(Whipped Potatoes)Broccoli Cuts(Diced Carrots)Cheesecake Brownie

Chopped Steak w/Sautéed Onions(Turkey Tetrazzini)Creamed Potatoes(Whipped Potatoes)Braised Brussels Sprouts(Green Beans)Orange Sherbet

Breaded Pork Cutlet with Mushroom Gravy(Scrambled Eggs)Roasted Red Potatoes(Whipped Potatoes w/gravy)Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce(Spinach)Apple Pie

Teriyaki Chicken(Tater Tot Hot Dish)Wild Rice Blend(Whipped Potatoes)Vegetable Stir Fry(Asparagus)Fresh Orange Wedges

Poor Man’s Lobster With Drawn Butter(Chicken Breast in Supreme Sauce)Baked Potato With Butter(Whipped Potatoes)Creamy Coleslaw(Pea Salad)Onion Rye BreadPeanut Butter Pie

Swedish Meatballs(Turkey Loaf)Whipped PotatoesCreamed Corn(Diced Beets)Pistachio Torte

BBQ Pork Ribs(Meatloaf)French Fries(Whipped Potatoes)Pea Salad(Carrot Salad)Banana Cream Pie

Smoked Beef Au Jus(Turkey Tetrazzini)Baked Potato(Whipped Potatoes)Cucumbers Vinaigrette (Tossed Salad with French Dressing)Potato RollFresh, Sliced Apples with Caramel Sauce

Italian Meat Sauce(Turkey LoafOver Mostaccioli(Whipped Potatoes)Tossed Salad(Carrot Salad)With Ranch Dressing(Diet French Dressing)Warm Garlic RollChocolate Ice Cream

Pork Chop with Bacon, Apple and Onion (Meatloaf)Roasted Red Potatoes(Whipped Potatoes)Pickled Beets (2 Bean Salad)Warm Dinner RollDouble Chocolate Pudding

Sliced Turkey with Cranberry Sauce(Pork RoastSage Dressing with Gravy(Whipped Potatoes)Fresh Baked Squash(Asparagus)Spice Cake

Lemon Peper Tilapiawith Tartar Sauce(Hot Sliced Turkey)Garlic Whipped PotatoesFresh Spinach Salad (Pea Salad)With Bacon Vinai-grette Dressing(Diet French Dressing)Warm Rye BreadRaspberry Sherbet

Chicken Dijon(Tater Tot Hot Dish)Vegetable Fried Rice(Whipped Potatoes)Braised Red Cabbage(Peas)Carrot Cake with Icing

Baked ChickenWith Cranberry Sauce Garnish(Roast Pork)Whipped Potatoeswith GravyWhole Kernel Corn(Diced Carrots)Peach Pie

Italian Meatballs with Spaghetti(Macaroni and Cheese)Tossed Salad (Pickled Beets)with Blue Cheese Dressing(Diet French Dressing)Warm BreadstickFruit Cocktail

Valentine’s DaySurf and Turf – Grilled Ribeye with Shrimp Scampi(Grilled Chicken in Wine Sauce)Au Gratin Potatoes(Whipped Potatoes)Waldorf Salad(Tossed Salad with Diet French Dressing)Potato RollValentine’s Cookie

Chop Suey over Steamed Brown Rice (Macaroni and Cheese)Sugar Snap Pea Pods(Asparagus)Chow Mein NoodlesAngel Food Cake with Strawberry Topping

Grilled Reuben Sandwich (Turkey Tetrazzini)French Fries(Whipped Potatoes)Creamy Coleslaw (Two Bean Salad)Pickle SpearButterscotch Ice Cream Sundae

Shrimp Mates with Cocktail Sauce(Baked Haddock/Scrambled Eggs)Cheesy Hashbrowns (Whipped Potatoes)Tossed Salad with Thousand Island Dressing(Pea Salad)Rye BreadCinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake

Ham-Stuffed Chickenw/ Swiss Cheese Sauce(Meatloaf)Noodles Romanov(Whipped Potatoes)California Blend Vegetables(Asparagus)Black Forest Bar

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WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KINGHome News

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Carolyn SpoehrNekoosa, WI

4-H Waupaca, WI

Charles EckardtTwo Rivers, WI

Wells Fargo - Wholesale Banking St. Paul, MN

Cindy Johnson Neenah, WI

Coats for Kid’s - Waupaca/Portage Co’s Pick ‘N SaveAppleton, WI

County-Line 4-H Club Shiocton, WI

Crivitz Youth Inc. Teen CenterCrivitz, WI

Cut-Up Quilt Guild Antigo, WI

Dale StrongGreenfield, WI

The Gavaliers Pine River, WI

Darting Needles Quilt Guild Appleton, WI

Films From The Heart Columbia, TN

David HeffronKing, WI

David Sasada & Mary Ann KlettkeOshkosh, WI

4th HOOAHWaupaca, WI

East Wisconsin Savings Bank Kaukauna, WI

American Legion Aux. Unit 237 Footville, WI

Dodge County Housing Authority Juneau, WI

AMVETS Post 726 - West Bend / Campbellsport Elementary School Campbellsport, WI

Don WittmannBrillion, WI

Doria Nedd Jewelers Mutual Ins. Co. Neenah, WI

J. Deneault Dudley Craft Club West Palm Beach, FL

Pacelli Catholic Middle School StudentsStevens Point, WI

Emma StarckSheboygan, WI

Ernie BoggsKing, WI

Forest View Dental SC Appleton, WI

Franklin Elementary School StudentsOshkosh, WI

Gabby Collins Waupaca, WI

Gary Birschbach Mount Calvary, WI

Gary MaderKing, WI

Girl Scout Troop 6149Almond, WI

Green Lake Center HCE Club Ripon, WI

Herbert & Margaret Casey Whitewater, WI

Heroes Fire Military Police Hortonville, WIIn memory of Ewald Kuhnke

Hidden Treasures Thrift Shop Brillion, WI

Hugh HollyPrescott, AZ

Scandanavia High SchoolStudent CouncilIola, WI

Iron Mountain VA - H/R Dept. Jan ErmilioWisconsin Rapids, WI

Janice SchroepferBryant, WI

Jerry & Gloria Norris Green Lake, WI

Jean A. Brawders Jefferson, WIIn memory of Arnold M. Brawders

Winnebago Co. 40&8 Neenah, WI

SAR Waupaca, WI

AMVETS Post 726 / Good Shephard Lutheran School West Bend, WI

ALRA District 8 Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Joe UdoniWaupaca, WI

John M. WicinskeWaupaca, WI

Joy Club of Sheboygan Sheboygan, WI

Judy DuranceauMerrill, WI

Judy Gilliam Green Lake, WI

Julie Helwig Justin Herman Taylor Funeral HomeWisconsin Rapids, WI

Kate Teske Poy Sippi, WI

Ayusa - Youth Exchange OrganizationRipon, WI

Fremont ALAFremont, WI

Kevin BirschbachMount Calvary, WI

Kohler Company Kohler, WI

Kristie ReedNew London, WI

L.B. Clarke Middle School Two Rivers, WI

Lakeshore Manor Residents Oshkosh, WI

Larry & Gail Schertz Clintonville, WI

Silvercreek Specialty Meats Oshkosh, WI

Lawrence & Melissa Price Merrill, WI

Big Brother, Big Sister of Wood Co. Marshfield, WI

Lions ClubEagle, WI

Loran AbrahamKing, WI

Lori Christensen & Beth Smits Green Bay, WI

Lou Captain Oshkosh, WI

Magee’s Shawano, WI

Manitowoc Senior Center Manitowoc, WI

Marie T. JonesMilwaukee, WI

Marilyn Kaddatz Prospect Heights, IL



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THE WOODI have used wood for many a thing

To hear it crackle in the fireplace makes me sing.You have to get it first.

Not having enough is the worst.I use it to heat my home.

It removes the urge to roam,For it warms the heart.

You don’t want to be apart.Cutting it can warm you too,

As hauling it can do.Then you have to make sure it’s dry,So it will burn and light up the sky.

Of the warmth that it brings, To your home and it will make you sing.

On those cold chilly nights,That can be a fright.

But the most important thing,Is that it makes you think of spring.

Of growing saplings,And what it will bring.

Rick EngstromWVH-King Member

Vietnam Veterans DaySat., March 29

Semi-Annual Commemoration Service

Sat., May 6

Open HouseSun., May 21

Memorial Day ProgramMon., May 29

American Legion & Aux. King Day

Sun., June 18

Disabled American Veterans and Aux. King Day

Sun., June 25

Military Order of the Purple Heart and Aux. King Day

Sun., August 6

Upcoming Major Events

February Anniversaries27 Sylvester and Eva Grabski

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Looking Forward to New Things

WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KINGChaplain’s Column

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David GuerreroChaplain

“See, I am doing a new thing!” Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)As 2016 came to a close, we ended the year with new things—new toys for the kids, new clothes and for many a new perspective. We start the year off with new things, too—a new calendar on the wall, new bills to pay, and new resolutions for the days ahead.

Everybody likes new things, including God. He’s called the Ancient of Days, but He says, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah 40:18) God begins the Bible with the story of His creating a new world; He ends it with His plans to make a new heaven and new earth.

God is a God of new things and Our heavenly Father wants to do new things in the lives of His children. He desires to teach us new truths about Himself, provide new opportunities for ministering to others, take us to higher levels of worship and deeper levels of trust. But too often we’re like the Israelites when they were traveling in the wilderness.

God promised to provide for them by raining down bread from heaven six days a week. He instructed them to gather only enough manna for each day, except for the day before the Sabbath when they were allowed to store up two day’s worth. When some of the people disobeyed and tried to hoard extra manna, it became rotten and full of worms by the next morning.

God wants to do new, fresh things in our lives for His glory. But often time we try to hold on to yesterday’s stale manna. We don’t want to let go of what is comfortable and familiar—same old way of thinking, a certain way of doing things, our usual area of service to Him. As we do this we may miss new and exciting things God has planned for us if we don’t fully trust His guidance, even when He seems to be leading us down unfamiliar paths.

One of the best ways to keep our faith fresh and new is to develop a habit of daily Bible study. God’s Word is timeless—old and new at the same time. Just as God’s “compassions are new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22-23), a daily dose of His Word can give us new understanding, fresh insights, and renewed strength.

We can drink in the Psalms to help us “sing to the Lord a new song.” (33:3 and others) We read in Ezekiel about God’s promise to give us “a new heart and a new spirit.” (chapters 11, 18, 36) We rejoice along with Paul as he declares, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Studying the letters of Colossians and Ephesians reminds us that we have taken off our “old self with its practices” (Colossians 3:9) and are to “put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness” (Ephesians 4:24)

Berlin 2Berlin Crisis 2Korea 137Lebanon 5Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm 5Operation Enduring Freedom 2Peacetime 93Vietnam 228WWII 123

RiddleWhat are two things you wouldn’t eat after

waking up?

Answer from last month’s riddle: An egg!

Air Force 89Army 321Army Air Corps 6Coast Guard 6Marine Corps 68Marine Corps Reserve 1National Guard 1Navy 111

Male Census 528 Female Census 139


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VITAL STATISTICS

If we need motivation to live like a new creation, God has provided two keys in His Word. It’s important to look backward to the New Covenant, the source of our salvation. We can meditate on Hebrews and thank God again that the sacrifice of Jesus made “a new and living way” for us to enter His presence. (Hebrews 10:19-22) And we also keep looking forward to our future by reading Revelation. We can find comfort in thinking about the time when God will right all wrongs, heal all hurts, and give us a new name and a new home.

A good way for us, as children of God to celebrate the New Year is to let go of anything that has gone stale or rotten. Then we’ll be free to live each day expecting new, fresh things from the One Who promises, “I am making everything new!” (Revelation 21:5)

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Mid-State Tech sponsored a Bingo in the Marden Center. They gave away $400 to members in an hour. As they would say “the prizes just keep getting bigger and

bigger and bigger.”

WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KINGReligious Services

10:00 AM

10:15 AM

10:00 AM1:30 PM

MONDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

7:30 AM 8:30 AM 9:30 AM10:30 AM

AINSWORTH HALL CHAPELOLSON HALL CHAPELMACARTHUR HALL CHAPELSTORDOCK HALL CHAPEL

SUNDAY

8:00 AM 9:00 AM10:15 AM

10:15 AM

MACARTHUR HALL CHAPELSTORDOCK HALL CHAPELAINSWORTH HALL CHAPEL

OLSON HALL CHAPEL

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

Religious Services at the Wisconsin Veterans Home

Catholic Services

Lutheran Services

Sr. Martha Mafurutu • ext. 2381 • Office Olson Hall, room 136

Chaplain Wayne Schwanke • ext. 2465 • Office Ainsworth Hall, room P07

Protestant Services

Chaplain Rich Engle • ext. 2531 • Office Ainsworth Hall, room P07

OLSON HALL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM

AINSWORTH HALL 3rd FLOOR SOLARIUM

MACARTHUR HALL DINING ROOMSTORDOCK HALL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM

Bible Studies

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***AINSWORTH HALL 1 & 2 SERVICE - MONDAY MORNINGS AT 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM***

8:00 AM 9:00 AM10:00 AM11:00 AM

STORDOCK HALL CHAPELAINSWORTH HALL CHAPELOLSON HALL CHAPELMACARTHUR HALL

SUNDAY

Robert J. Wilkena WW II Army Veteran joined us on December 2, 2016 from

Machesney Park, IL.

Harold B. Bruskya WW II Army Veteran joined us on December 6, 2016 from

Mosinee.

Phyllis J. Buschmanna WW II Army Veteran’s spouse joined us on December 7, 2016

from Green Bay.

Randall L. Watermolena Vietnam War Marine Corps Veteran joined us on

December 12, 2016 from Shawano.

Ione S. Christensena WW II Army Veteran’s spouse joined us on December 12, 2016

from Waupaca.

Cordelia D. Cychosza WW II Army Veteran’s spouse joined us on December 13, 2016

from Stevens Point.

Rodney L. Jamesona WW II Army Veteran joined us on December 13, 2016 from

Necedah.

Alvin L. Smitha Korean War Army Veteran joined us on December 16, 2016

from Wisconsin Rapids.

Donald L. Tarra WW II Army Veteran joined us on December 19, 2016 from

Wautoma.

Thomas E. Hallahana Korean War Marine Corps Veteran joined us on

December 27, 2016 from Eau Claire.

Richard D. Haaga Vietnam War Army Veteran joined us on December 30, 2016

from Strum.

Steven C. Westedta Vietnam War Army Veteran joined us on December 30, 2016

from Hillpoint.

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We would like to welcome the following new members to the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King:

Due to the Federal HIPAA Privacy Act only those members who have releases on file are listed.

Wanna listen to music that will bring back memories? WAUP runs a Big Band program on

Sunday mornings from 6 to 10am.

WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KINGMovies Playing in the Theater

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Wednesday, February 1A Walk to Remember

Rated PG1 Hr. 41 Min.

Thursday, February 2Short Circuit


Friday, February 3Short Circuit 2


Monday, February 6Police Academy

Rated R1 Hr. 36 Min.

Tuesday, February 7Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

Rated PG-131 Hr. 27 Min.

Wednesday, February 8Police Academy 3:Back in Training


Thursday, February 9Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol


Friday, February 10The Maltese Falcon

Not Rated1 Hr. 40 Min.

Monday, February 13Home Alone

Rated PG 1 Hr. 34 Min.

Tuesday, February 14Home Alone 2

Rated PG2 Hr.

Wednesday, February 15Dial M for Murder


Thursday, February 16Class Action


Friday, February 17The Texican


Monday, February 20Bus StopNot Rated

1 Hr. 45 Min.

Tuesday, February 21A Farewell to Arms


Wednesday, February 22American Sniper


Thursday, February 23Easy Rider


Friday, February 24Driving Miss Daisy


Monday, February 27Born Losers


Tuesday, February 28Coming to America


MOVIESPLAYING

MARDEN MEMORIAL CENTER THEATER

Movies scheduled for FEBRUARY are:

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Matthew NorfleetDouglas R FrankGarry P Van De VoortDaryll E ThormanMarian J KiesowMarvin L SpenglerRodney L ReindersJohn B WinchellCharles E LawsonJohn P HansenAlfred H DahlinJohn L MarkhamJoyce AmatoRobert L SchroederBrian G WroschRichard P SchuhGary L MaderRichard D HaagJames E Seim

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Marine Corps League #357 Oshkosh, WI

Marinette Senior Center Marinette, WI

Mark & Jane BowmanSturgeon Bay, WI

Mark Geiger Two Rivers, WI

Girl Scouts & American Legion Aux. 263New London, WI

Warm Heads / Warm HeartsMenominee, MI

Melissa Wick New London, WIIn memory of Gerald Darling

Marine Corps LeagueMichael N. BirdOshkosh, WI

Marine Corps LeagueMichael T. Bird Oshkosh, WI

Mosinee Sportsmans Alliance Mosinee, WI

Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation Inc.Annandale, VA

Milton Senior Living Milton, WI

Mosinee Middle SchoolMosinee, WI

Nancy BlashkaDe Pere, WI

Nancy BunnellShiocton, WI

Theda Care Billing Dept Appleton, WI

Neenah-Menasha Elks Ladies of Lodge #676Menasha, WI

Nelsonville Lutheran Church Amherst Junction, WI

Shawano Co CVSO Office Shawano, WI

North Central Technical College Wausau, WI

NSDAR - Stevens Point Wisconsin Dells, WIIn memory of Shirley Multhauf

Oshkosh ELKS Lodge 292 Oshkosh, WI

Pat Miller Plover, WI

Oshkosh North High School - Media Center Oshkosh, WI

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church - Sewing Angels Greenville, WI

Patrick ShawLone Rock, WI

Patti ButtnerAdams, WI

Patty LasherShawano, WI

U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club Beaver Dam, WI

AMVETS Omro, WI

Ray & Carol ZurawskiPlover, WI

Red Apple Center Phillips, WI

Bikers & BooksKaukauna, WI

Ronald HaydenSoldiers Grove, WI

St. James Cooperstown Luxemburg, WIIn memory of Bernard Brantmeier

Rosendale LionsRosendale, WI

RSVP VolunteersStevens Point, WI

Ruth ElmerCombined Locks, WI

Seroogy’s CandyDe Pere, WI

Shari WesolowskiWest Bend, WI

St. Bronislava Parish - Military MinistryPlover, WI

St. John Lutheran School Wausau, WI

St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church Little Chute, WI

St. John Primary School Marshfield, WI

St. John’sLittle Chute, WI

St. John’s Episcopal Church Wisconsin Rapids, WI

St. Mark’s Episcopal ChurchWaupaca, WI

St. Mary Parish - 3rd & 4th Grade Religious Education Program Valders, WI

St. Rose & St. Mary’s Human Concerns CommitteeClintonville, WI

St. Patrick Parish New London, WI

St. William Catholic School Janesville, WI

MSA Oshkosh, WI

Suamico Beavertail 4-H Club Suamico, WI

Forest Lane Elementary Students & Faculty Montello, WI

WRC Waupaca, WI

Susan Barlow Scandanavia, WI

Suzanne ZiesmerLos Angeles, CA

Tammy, Jarrett, Allison & Alexis Foster and Audrey Peterson Portage, WI

Jayme ShelbrackQueens, NY

Ted SterletskeBrillion, WI


The Appleton Noon Lions Club from Appleton, WI donated clothing, toiletries, kleenex, and several other items.



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The Art of Encouragement Oklahoma City, OK

The Dorsett Family Pine River, WI

Tim MuttererCaledonia, WI

VFW 2723Shawano, WI

Tom WroblewskiStevens Point, WI

Trinity Lutheran Church Arkdale, WI

Two Rivers Senior Center Two Rivers, WI

UWGB Green Bay, WI

USW Local 131 & WestRock Wisconsin Dells, WI

VFW Post 6705Denmark, WI

VFWA 2653Antigo, WI

Waupaca High School & Middle School Waupaca, WI

Werner Estate Appleton, WI

William Whiting Tomahawk, WI

Wisconsin Society Daughters of the American Revolution Green Lake, WI

Xavier Elementary SchoolMarquette Campus Appleton, WI

Park View School Morton Grove, IL

Tori Schroeder & Family Appleton, WI


The 4th HOOAH Organization generously

donated new Christmas tree decorations for the main

lobby and floors of Stordock Hall. Deb Deporter, 4th

HOOAH Rep came in and decorated each tree with the members. The trees looked absolutely beautiful. Great

Job Deb and the 4th HOOAH Organization!

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Activity Cost Sponsored byMarden In-House Meal (campwide) $450 ALAFootball Tailgate Parties (all bldgs.) $600 DAV Entertainment ($100 per bldgs.) $400 May LuchsingerNew Year’s Eve Parties- all bldgs. TBA MOPH, AMVETS, VFW/A, AL/ACatered Meals- ($300 per bldg.) ALA - Ainsworth MOPH - Stordock, Olson and MacArthurStevens Point Journal Paper annual subs. (Library) $241.98 ALAWaupaca County Post annual subs. (Library) $45.00 ALA

December activities sponsored by the King Recreation Committee, Inc.

Thank you for your support and for making a difference in the lives of King veterans and their families.

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Thank you Waukesha Swim Team for helping with Bingo.

Members in Ainsworth Hall celebrated Christmas eating good food and

opening presents.

Member Kathleen Ligenza was recognized by Chief Ron Johnston, Commandant Jim

Knight, Security Officer Tammy VandeZande and Nursing Supervisor Brenda Wedemayer for assisting in a

medical emergency which took place in Alley 5.

The members had a great time listening to

Tyler Seawall sing.

The Library has added several books to its permanent collection.Following are some of those books.

Splash One – Air Victory Over Hanoi by Walt Kross This novel is based on the Vietnam War’s Operation Bolo, one of the most dramatic turnabout victories in American aviation history. It is 1966 and the U.S. Air Force 8th Tactical Fighter Wing is operating out of Ubon Air Force Base, Thailand. The 8th TFW, armed with F-4s, is charged with escorting F-105 Thunderchiefs on bombing runs over North Vietnam. The problem is – the White House has restricted U.S. forces from striking North Vietnamese aircraft on the ground. This results in a rising “kill” rate against the Americans. Things start turning around when Colonel Clint Adams arrives at Ubon. Clint is a former West Point football star, World War II double ace, and a maverick. He soon rallies the 8th TFW to gain ground – through the use of aggression and intelligence. This change is unwelcome news to “The Dragon” – Colonel Nguyen Tomb, head of the North Vietnamese Air Force. “The day must come when the two men will meet in the deadly skies over Hanoi.”

Love Finds You in Lancaster County Pennsylvania by Annalisa Daughety Both Amish-born Lydia Ann Raber and Southern belle Caroline DeMarco strike up an unlikely friendship when they discover their shared history of loss. The friendship blossoms and they decide to open a gift shop in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Lydia Ann discovers herself drawn to handsome woodworker Simon Zook. Whether or not this romance blossoms will depend on how Lydia handles the secret that Simon harbors… Caroline’s love interest lies with journalist Michael Lands. However, Caroline is a fugitive from an infamous past, and she wonders if Michael is to blame when reporters start pursuing her again.

The Sound of Sleigh Bells by Cindy Woodsmall Beth Hertzler is trying to recover from the loss of her fiancé. She tries to keep busy by working with her Aunt Lizzy in their dry goods store, and serving as a contact between Amish craftsmen and Englischer retailers. One day, in one of the Englischer stores, Beth comes across a large, intricately carved scene of Amish children playing in the snow. That carving inspires something deep within Beth, and she decides to help the unknown artist find homes for his work. When Aunt Lizzy notices the way Beth has “perked up” since meeting artist Jonah, she is determined to make sure romance blossoms!

Arctic Drift by Clive Cussler & Dirk Cussler Follow Dirk Pitt and his colleague Al Giordino as they search for a potential breakthrough discovery to reverse global warming. Their motivation is a mysterious silvery mineral that they traced to a long-ago expedition to find the Northwest Passage. At the same time, the world is becoming less and less stable. A rash of international incidents between the U.S. and one of its closest allies threatens to erupt into an all-out war!

Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Sanction by Eric Van Lustbader James Bourne (now living as David Webb) finds his quiet life as a linguistics professor at Georgetown University, well, a bit boring. He misses the years of espionage and being one step ahead of death. Professor Specter, his academic mentor, knows his friend is struggling at trying to live a “normal” life. Specter opens the door for Bourne to return to his previous life when he asks for help in solving the murder of a former student; the young man was murdered by a previously unknown Muslim extremist sect. The murdered student carried information about the group’s terrorist activities, including an immediate plan to attack the United States!

Diary of a Stage Mother’s Daughter by Melissa Francis This memoir was written by Melissa Francis, former child actress and current Fox Business News anchor. When Melissa was 8 years old, she was selected to play Cassandra Cooper Ingalls, the little girl who was adopted by the Ingalls family on “Little House on the Prairie.” It appeared as though Melissa was living a charmed life, but behind the scenes was a “tiger mother” who made life especially difficult for Melissa’s older sister. It was not until years later – after Melissa graduated from Harvard University, and had married – that she came to realize the damage caused to her sister’s emotional well-being. When she saw that her mother continued to play a role in Tiffany’s downward spiral, Melissa resolved to end the manic, abusive cycle once and for all. This is a fascinating read, and will beg the question “how hard should you push a child to succeed, and at what point does your help turn into harm?”

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Students from Amherst made cards and sang for the members.

Bob Madsen with Santa. David Heimerl decorating the tree.

Carmen Riebel and Russ Wolden dancing during the Christmas party.

Deloris Mier decorating the Christmas tree.

Richard Woodford trimming the tree.

Janis singing for Dick Hemminger.

Ron Miller with the American Legion gave Mary Stockton Christmas gifts.

Richard Rolstad received a visit from Santa and an elf!

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All members enjoyed the generosity shown by Operation Hope.

SH2 Social Worker, Jen Shaw and the Nursing staff of SH2 worked together to

hold a variety of different Winter/Holiday groups with the members and hung

decorations around the units. All members and staff had fun.

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State of WisconsinScott Walker

Governor


Kathy MarschmanInterim Secretary

Division of Veterans Homes

Randy NitschkeDivision Administrator

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