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The
CO RIER
July 2021
T he members at Ainsworth Hall have been
painting using a new method. Why not paint
with squirt guns and spray bottles? They were
very happy with their unique masterpieces.
WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Home News
Secretary Kolar
Wisconsin Department Wisconsin Department of
of Veterans Affairs Veterans Affairs
Secretary
Mary M. Kolar
Wisconsin Veterans
Home at King I hope you had a safe and enjoyable 4th of July!
One of the best things about Wisconsin is summertime! It’s a time for
Commandant our members to get out and feel the sunshine, take in the activity of all
Tammy Servatius nature’s creatures, and enjoy our beautiful surroundings. I’ve enjoyed
seeing the pictures of our members who are able to take advantage of
our fishing trips and gardening and other outdoor activities. Thank you to
Ainsworth Hall
those volunteers who help make all of our activities happen.
Executive Director
Douglas Wamack Many of you may be familiar with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum because
it has a gallery located here in the Marden Center. Since the pandemic
MacArthur Hall began, the main museum in Madison had been closed. But, as of July
Executive Director 1st, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum has re-opened to the public. One
Greg Reichenbach thing the pandemic gave us was the opportunity to expand our virtual
programming. In essence, we are bringing the Museum to you. Over the
Olson Hall past year, our Museum expanded its virtual programs, including trivia
Executive Director nights, movie discussions, and special lectures. Since last March, we’ve
Rhonda Kozik hosted 73 virtual programs. I’ve participated in many of these programs
and enjoyed them. I encourage you to take a look to see what might
interest you and join us.
LIKE US Further, I know our Museum is always looking to hear stories directly from
ON veterans for the oral history collection, as well as to gather photos and
other items for our collections so please consider what you might be able
“Wisconsin Department
to share, as well. To learn more about our events and how you can donate
of Veterans Affairs”
your story or your items visit www.WisVetsMuseum.com.
On this page, you’ll see I’d like to once again thank you for your continued support. We are truly
photos and posts of honored that you have chosen to make this Home a part of your family.
some great things that Enjoy this special time.
happen here at King.
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Commandant’s
Home News Column WISCONSIN VETERANS
WISCONSIN VETERANSHOME
HOMEAT
ATKING
KING
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WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Home News
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.
Paul T. Murray, a Korean War Air Force Kenneth B. Voigt, a Vietnam War Air
Veteran joined us on June 2, 2021 from Force Veteran joined us on June 28, 2021
Gillet. He is living at MH. from Tomahawk. He is living at MH.
Richard N. Kaquatosh, a Vietnam War Willie M. Alston, a Peacetime Era Army
Army Veteran joined us on June 9, 2021 Veteran joined us on June 30, 2021 from
from Shawano. He is living at OH. Tomah. He is living at MH.
Gary L Merkel, a Vietnam War Marine
Corps Veteran joined us on June 10, 2021
from Tonto Basin Arizona. He is living at
MH.
Michael H. Gilbert, a Vietnam War Navy
Veteran joined us on June 11, 2021 from
Menasha. He is living at AH.
Richard R. Ryan, a Korean War Coast
Guard Veteran joined us on June 11, 2021
from Neenah. He is living at OH.
Christopher P. Hupf, a Middle East Crisis
Veteran joined us on June 14, 2021 from
Kaukauna. He is living at MH.
Roger R. Elliot, a Vietnam War Army
Veteran joined us on June 18, 2021 from
Wausau. He is living at OH.
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Donations WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING
On behalf of the members, we
sincerely Thank Everyone
for
their generous donations.
Monetary
Harry Hohnberger June Stecker Dan Smallbrook
King, WI King, WI Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Betty Martin
King, WI
Non-Monetary
AMCOR Flexibles
Darrell Barker
Merrill, WI
Rhonda Schmidt
VFW Post 8068 Oshkosh, WI Diane Butz
Elderon, WI Fond Du Lac, WI
American Legion Auxiliary
William Werch Unit 317 - Wautoma Georgia Sturms
Berlin, WI Hancock, WI Marion, WI
In Memory of Garland Sturms
AMVETS Dept. of Wisconsin Amherst Junction Womens
New London, WI Club - Sue Bouck Gloria Lamkin
Amherst Junction, WI Waupaca, WI
VFW Post 6003 In memory of Myrna Bohm
Oxford, WI Heidi Bower
AMVETS Post 7 & Aux. Owen, WI
Kimberly Boggs Oshkosh, WI
Chicago, IL Hope Lutheran Church
In Memory of Ernie Boggs Betty Heckman Edgar, WI
Nekoosa, WI
VFW Post 2534 VFW Aux 5729
Wisconsin Rapids, WI Beverly Gerritsen Jackie Gregory
Oshkosh, WI Medford, WI
VFW 6279
Adams, WI Boys and Girls Club of James A. Phillips
Portage Co. Darien, WI
Ron Mitchell Kelsey Mead
King, WI Stevens Point, WI Joe Bourassa
Fox Point, WI
Doris Ostrowski Family Carla R. Raasch In memory of Lester Zeatlow,
Waupaca, WI Little Suamico, WI Lester Van Loon, Russel Young
In memory of Doris Ostrowski
Dan & Brenda McFaul
Joe Osterling Appleton, WI continued from page 6
King, WI
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WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Home News
Donations continued from page 6
For All The Right Reasons Mary Jo Mantes VFW 1318
Foundation Nekoosa, WI Madison, WI
John Petek In memory of Deb Gevers
Brookfield, WI Wendy Johnson
MCL Detachment 350
John Totzke Waupaca, WI
Wisconsin Rapids, WI Due to infection
Nojons control reasons we
Joyce Hauser Pardeeville, WI will not be accepting
Oxford, WI any used clothing
Romilda Schmitz
items moving forward.
Judy Groholski New Holstein, WI
Stevens Point, WI In memory of Don Schmitz If you have any
In memory of John Groholski questions in regards
Rosholt Elementary School to donations, please
Judy Trudeau Mr. Spoerl’s 1st Grade Class call Jeane Pattillo
Waupaca, WI Rosholt, WI at 715.258.5586
extension 2206. Thank
June Roberts School District of Bonduel you.
Nekoosa, WI Mrs. Schwitzer 1st Grade
Students
AMVETS Post 7 & Aux. Bonduel, WI
Oshkosh, WI
Seymour Aux.
Kaukauna Elks 962 Rebecca Mueller
Kaukauna, WI Black Creek, WI
WI Elks Assoc. Shirley Crawford
Kay Buck Montello, WI
Menasha, WI
Nelsonville Evangelical
Lake Ripley 4-H Lutheran Church
Milton, WI Sue Bouck
Amherst Junction, WI
Lorelle Dalke
Midland, MI WRC
In memory of F. James & Mary Sue Waid
Grist Waupaca, WI
Marge & Harold Grunewald Terry Winch
Nekoosa, WI Waupaca, WI
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In Memory of WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING
In Memory of
“Our country is in mourning, a veteran died today”
Estelle S. Zaleski Lawrence J. Abba
Melvin H. Leffel Donald L. Pelger
T he flower beds in Ainsworth Hall are so beautiful that it attracted Dorothy the duck! Dorothy has
made one of the flower beds her home. She was comfortable enough to make a nest.
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WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Home News
Getting
to know our Team Meet Gene Wollersheim
H ello everyone! My name is Gene Wollersheim from
Kaukauna, about 60 miles east of King. I am starting my
third month at the Wisconsin Veterans Home assisting in Ain-
sworth Hall a couple of times a week.
I’ve been married to my wife Julie for 30 years and we have
two wonderful children. Lexi, who is 24 and will be getting
married this coming December and our son Max who is 20
years old and a student at UW-Stout (Engineering) and is also
with the Army National Guard.
Past jobs I have held include service in the United States Air
Force from 1982 to 2015, then following retirement from the Air Force I worked for the United
States Postal Service as a letter carrier for Kaukauna, Wisconsin.
Hobbies I enjoy are bike riding and volunteering to help veterans any way I can.
Eventhough I am new to King with volunteering, I have volunteered with the NALC food drive,
Food Pantry in Appleton, DAV driver, and Wreaths Across America. I also belong to the DAV,
VFW, and The American Legion.
I’m really looking forward to spending time with and getting to know the members at the Wis-
consin Veterans Home at King.
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Chaplain’s Column WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING
Sister Martha Mafurutu
Catholic Chaplain
A Reflection on the Experiences of Mary Magdalene: Through the Grace of God, We Are Made
Worthy to Serve Him
The person of Mary Magdalene stands unique and blessed as one reflects on her life experiences.
Before Mary came into contact with Jesus she was like a barren piece of land. In her there was
no hope of love and joy. As recorded in (Luke 8:3) she had seven demons cast out of her. In other
words, Mary Magdalene had been under severe demonic attack. The implication of her state was
that she was the marginalized of the society. She could not help herself until the lord touched
her. Mary responded to the touch of the lord by availing herself to the service of others and the
ministry of Jesus. The ability to allow Jesus to start a new life in us is salvation in itself. From the
unpleasant background of Mary Magdalene, we realize that God’s plan with each one of us cannot
be thwarted. Not even the devil and his minions. Jesus has the power to cleanse and make worthy.
When Jesus saved Mary, he liberated the highest virtues of sacrifice, fortitude, and courage. At the
end of it all, Mary can look back and say, ‘thank you lord you have held me worthy to be in your
presence and minister to you.’
Gratitude that is Never Swallowed by Circumstances. (Luke 8:1-3)
Mary Magdalene is among those women who denied themselves the pleasure of enjoying a
social life free from the influence of demons. After she had been freed of the demons, it was an
opportunity for her to stay in her family and bond with it for mutual support, but she chose to
follow Jesus. She sacrificed her life and her belongings to support the mission of Jesus Christ. In
most cases we fall in the temptation of clinging to our material possessions and even continue
to horde but not with Mary Magdalene. She is somebody who is ready to give away her time and
her material possessions. She is someone who has discovered the joy that comes with giving. She
realized that the meaning of the work of her hands is found in depositing what one owns to the
ministry of Jesus Christ. Her gratitude is expressed in supporting the ministry of Jesus Christ. By
following Jesus Christ through his passion to the cross, Mary Magdalene proved her unwavering
support. Her love does not surrender. Her gratitude is never swallowed by circumstances.
continued on page 11
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WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Birthdays
July Birthdays
3 Stephen I Chantelois AH 17 Gerald H Polster MH 21 Beverly A Bloedorn OH
David R Koenig AH Michael E Starrine OH 22 Joyce A Kielman AH
4 Gregory A Senski OH 19 Mark L Garrison AH Richard W Hilliard MH
Roy C Gray AH Thomas J Smith MH 24 Richard M Schamens OH
6 James A Lunde OH 20 Edwin P Gabor AH 25 Ronald J Wucki OH
7 Barbara L Hoerman OH Alan B Altenbach AH 27 James P Bautch AH
8 Robert J Mertens OH Raymond A Cora M Schwersinske AH
9 Kermit H Peterson MH Reynolds MH 30 Betty A Martin AH
13 Richard R Smits OH Nicholas J Joseph R Koller OH
14 Thomas E Muller AH Echeverria AH 31 Ernest J Winker OH
James A Teal MH 20 Beverly A Gerner OH
16 Robert L Bascue MH Gregory L Campbell AH
August Birthdays
2 Delores M AH 9 Ronald J Mielke OH 26 John D Shirk AH
Plewa-Osterling OH 11 Janet A Janusz AH 27 Gregory S Schrandt OH
Eugene P Bartnik AH Ralph G Kjornes MH 29 Robert L Church AH
3 Ervin F Stuckart AH 12 James R Fargen OH Michael M MH
4 Patricia M Ralph AH 13 Ernst F Lasanske AH Schneider
Eugene B MH 15 Mary L Sauter MH 31 Gary G Taylor OH
Petersdorff AH Jacqueline A King OH
5 Roger W LaMay AH 16 Paul H Marheine AH
Ronald A Rugg MH 17 Joseph W Osterling AH
Eugene P Koerner OH 18 Larry J Clark OH
6 Lisa Liepert AH 19 Eugene A Marks AH
7 Kenneth E Rettshlag OH 20 LaVerne B Ball OH
Dennis K Anderson AH 25 Steven L Van Hulle OH
10Home News WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING
continued from page 9
“Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas,
and Mary Magdalene.” (John 19:25) the presence of Mary Magdalene at the cross of Jesus Christ is
a clear sign of her commitment to loving the lord. She did not run away from the sorrow that came
with the pain of seeing her Lord suffering. Instead, she allowed the pain to bite her. Disserting
our beloved ones in difficult times is challenged by Mary Magdalene. Her courage to stand by the
cross against all odds is a depiction of love that endures.
Called By Name to Witness the Risen Lord. (John 20: 11-18)
But Mary stood outside facing the tomb, crying. As she was crying, she stooped to look into the
tomb. She saw two angels in white sitting there, one at the head and one at the feet, where Jesus’
body had been lying. They said to her, “Woman, why are you crying?”“Because they’ve taken away
my Lord,” she told them, “And I don’t know where they’ve put Him.” Having said this, she turned
around and saw Jesus standing there, though she did not know it was Jesus. “Woman,” Jesus said
to her, “why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for”?
Once again in the above text, Mary Magdalene is driven from sorrow to hope by the appearance of
the risen lord. She is called by name. From being called by name she realized that she was facing
her ‘Teacher’. Mary Magdalene is provided with the opportunity to be the first to witness the risen
lord. She is then given a mandate, to go and announce to the disciples the good news about the
risen Lord. Mary journeys from a wounded woman to an announcer of Good News. Every day the
Lord is calling us by name, to move from our wounded states of life to the joy of announcing the
Good News.
Conclusion Personal knowledge of the lord has transforming power. Someone who is introduced
into public life with a very sad background suddenly becomes an icon of the community. Touched
by the hand of the Lord, everything becomes new. Such a life journey can be walked by anyone
of us by responding positively to the call of the Lord. Our unpleasant past can just be a stepping-
stone to a bright future.
11WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Home News
Melda Ullman
WVH-King Member
Surrounded by Beauty
I am sitting outside.
Just Listening.
And seeing this beautiful land.
The birds are singing their songs
as the clouds roll by.
In front of me a squirrel looking for something to eat.
And flowers are blooming in boxes.
In one of them, there even maybe a surprise.
If you see it, just look don’t touch!
That’s the way it is.
We have cookouts in the park.
Just think our own little park.
There’s boating and fishing.
Beautiful trees to see
Walking and watching as the old houses go down. So sad.
But time marches on.
On that note I will say
Smile, someone might be watching!
12Ainsworth Hall WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Painting and enjoying the weather with Jenna! Members in Ainsworth Hall painted a cabbage moth with Activity Therapist Assistant Jenna in the courtyard. Members in Ainsworth Hall have released six monarch butterflies so far. 13
WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Home News
Library
The Library has added several books to its permanent collection.
The following are some of those books.
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah the young man finds himself holding a sack full of
Ernt Allbright, a former POW, comes home from Rolexes and running for his life. When his getaway
the Vietnam war a changed and volatile man. When car breaks down, he steals a new one at gunpoint--
he loses yet another job, he makes an impulsive Peter’s 1968 green Chevrolet pickup truck.
decision: he will move his family north, to Alaska, Peter likes the skinny kid’s smarts and attitude,
where they will live off the grid in America’s last true but he soon discovers that the desperate musician
frontier. is in far worse trouble than he knows. And Wanda’s
Thirteen-year-old Leni, a girl coming of age in a troubles are only beginning. Peter finds himself stuck
tumultuous time, caught in the riptide of her parents’ between Memphis gangsters--looking for Rolexes
passionate, stormy relationship, dares to hope that a and revenge--and a Mississippi ex-con and his hog-
new land will lead to a better future for her family. She butcher brother looking for a valuable piece of family
is desperate for a place to belong. Her mother, Cora, history that goes all the way back to the Civil War.
will do anything and go anywhere for the man she
loves, even if means following him into the unknown. Running Around (and Such) by Linda Byler
At first, Alaska seems to be the answer to their It isn’t that Lizzie doesn’t want to stay Amish. It’s
prayers. In a wild, remote corner of the state, they find just that there is so much to figure out. Like why can’t
a fiercely independent community of strong men and she let her hair a little looser on top? And why can’t
even stronger women. The long, sunlit days and the she wear shoes with a little bit more of a heel? And
generosity of the locals make up for the Allbrights’ will she ever really just know for a fact who she is
lack of preparation and dwindling resources. going to marry like her next-older sister, Emma, does?
But as winter approaches and darkness descends And how does it happen that her just-younger sister,
on Alaska, Ernt’s fragile mental state deteriorates and Mandy, is going on a date before Lizzie ever has a
the family begins to fracture. Soon the perils outside real one? So does it matter at all if she eats one more
pale in comparison to threats from within. In their whoopie pie? Amos seems to like her a lot when she
small cabin, covered in snow, blanketed in eighteen pounds out the ping-pong games. He even asks her
hours of night, Leni and her mother learn the terrible to be his partner in doubles. But then he asks Ruthie if
truth: they are on their own. In the wild, there is no he can take her home!
one to save them but themselves. It has been this way Lizzie’s whole life. She has
too hot a temper. She hates housework and dislikes
Tear it Down by Nick Petrie babies. She loves driving fast horses but is petrified of
Iraq war veteran Peter Ash is restless in the home going away from home for a week to work as a maud
he shares with June Cassidy in Washington State. (maid). Now that Lizzie is running around, will she
June knows Peter needs to be on the move, so she scare off the Amish boys with her hi-jinks manners?
sends him to Memphis to help her friend Wanda She has certainly attracted the attention of the egg-
Wyatt, a photographer and war correspondent who’s truck driver. A scary thrill runs through her every time
been receiving peculiar threats. When Peter arrives in the worldly man comes to pick up an order, each time
Memphis, however, he finds the situation has gone extending his stay a little longer. How long will she
downhill fast--someone has just driven a dump truck keep this a secret from Emma—and from Mamm and
into Wanda’s living room. But neither Wanda nor Peter Datt? What will become of Lizzie? Is she too spirited,
can figure out why. too innocent, and almost too uninhibited for a young
At the same time, a young homeless street Amish woman?
musician finds himself roped into a plan to rob a
jewelry store. The heist doesn’t go as planned, and
14Movies Playing WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING
MOVIES SHOWN ON MEMBER CHANNEL 4.1
PLAYING Movies scheduled for July are:
Thursday, July 1 Wednesday, July 14 Tuesday, July 27
Indiana Jones: The Last Crusade There Will Be Blood Chloe & Theo
Rated PG Rated R Rated PG-13
2 Hr. 07 Min. 2 Hr. 38 Min. 1 Hr. 21 Min.
Monday, July 5 Thursday, July 15 Wednesday, July 28
National Treasure Broken Trail Three to Tango
Rated PG Not Rated Rated PG-13
2 Hr. 25 Min. 3 Hr. 04 Min. 1 Hr. 39 Min.
Tuesday, July 6 Monday, July 19 Thursday, July 29
The Sons of Katie Elder Life of Pi Willy Wonka & the Chocolate
Not Rated Rated PG Factory
2 Hr. 01 Min. 2 Hr. 03 Min. Rated G
1 Hr. 40 Min.
Wednesday, July 7 Tuesday, July 20
Mouse Hunt A Walk to Remember
Rated PG Rated PG
1 Hr. 37 Min. 1 Hr. 42 Min.
Thursday, July 8 Wednesday, July 21
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Baby’s Day Out
Dragon Rated PG
Rated PG-13 1 Hr. 39 Min.
1 Hr. 50 Min.
Thursday, July 22
Monday, July 12 Stronger
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Rated R
Rated G 1 Hr. 59 Min.
2 Hr. 07 Min.
Monday, July 26
Tuesday, July 13 Wind Across the Everglades
The Green Mile Not Rated
Rated R 1 Hr. 33 Min.
3 Hr. 09 Min.
15WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Home News
On Father’s Day, Ainsworth Hall member,
Ed Gabor received a surprise visit from his
daughter-in-law, Lucy Krukar, grandson, Bob Thank you Larry Cavanaugh for sharing
Gabor and great-grandsons, Edwin, Oliver with us your love of toy cars. Larry’s cars are
and Leland. Ed will also be celebrating his on display in MacArthur Hall for members
97th birthday this month. and staff to see.
Member Tom Shakelford’s wife brought t-shirts for staff to wear on
Riddle
Ainsworth Hall 2 for Alzheimer’s Awareness.
I’m tall when I’m
young, and I’m short
when I’m old.
Previous riddle:
Where does a rabbit
go for a shampoo?
Answer: To a hare-
dresser.
16MacArthur Hall WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING
Music in the Park. MacArthur Hall was the first building to have music in the park. Members
were very happy to be able to get together as a group and listening to music while enjoying the
warm weather.
17WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Olson Hall
The first month of summer has been great for Olson Hall members! We had our first
campfire of the year, went on tram rides, and celebrated the Army’s birthday! June was a month
full of birthdays for our members too! One of our members, Edna McPherson, turned 105!!!
Ed Lein was so happy to ride the tram for the first
time.
First campfire of the year (L - R): Jim Seibert, Betty
Ball and Diane Huff
Amazing! Edna McPherson turned 105 years old
last month! Her friends, grandson and his wife
helped her celebrate her big day!
Steve Van Hulle, Norma Hansen and Ron Popke
18 enjoying riding the tram.Subscription Information WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING
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