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The CO RIER September 2021 B ill Cook from Olson Hall had the honor of going on a Dream Flight last month. He would like to thank Heartland Hospice for sponsoring this event. He will forever remember this unforgetable and memorable moment.
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 Ihope this message finds you all well and comfortable at your King home. As September progresses, and cooler winds begin to blow, our transition to Fall has begun. Commandant Tammy Servatius This September has been a busy month as we marked 20 years since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the end of active military Ainsworth Hall operations in Afghanistan. We take time to remember the lives lost and Executive Director the courage and strength of first responders and pay tribute to the Greg Reichenbach sacrifices made by the men and women who continued to defend our freedom by serving in the military since that fateful day. MacArthur Hall Executive Director Recently, September 17th, I was honored to be a part of a re-dedication Tammy Servatius ceremony with Governor Evers and other dignitaries of the POW/MIA Chair at the Capitol Rotunda in Madison. This will be in a special place Olson Hall of honor outside the Assembly chamber as a constant visual reminder Executive Director to our representatives and Capitol visitors, that even when war ends, Rhonda Kozik not everyone comes home. We look forward to Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. As of right now, we are formulating plans to determine what those celebrations LIKE US will look like. We look forward to sharing the details of our Veterans Day ON tributes soon! “Wisconsin Department Fall in Wisconsin is a beautiful place, and I know you must also be of Veterans Affairs” anticipating the stunning colors of the changing leaves and the tranquility of Rainbow Lake at King one of the most beautiful places On this page, you’ll see to be. photos and posts of some great things that happen here at King. 2
Commandant’s Home News Column WISCONSIN VETERANS WISCONSIN VETERANSHOME HOMEAT ATKING KING Want to feel stressed out? Fact: Smoking doesn’t reduce stress and can make the stress you already feel worse. The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King will be SMOKE FREE June 30, 2025. CENTER FOR TOBACCO PRODUCTS 3 CTP-86-LP
WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Home News Amazing Talent! Members from Olson Hall showed off their amazing artistic talent. 4
Donations WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING On behalf of the members, we sincerely Thank Everyone for their generous donations. Monetary Robert W. Baird and Co. Inc. King Recreation Inc. Bill Richards - ELKS Club Milwaukee, WI King, WI Sheboygan Lodge #299 In memory of Fredric Flom Sheboygan, WI Joe Osterling In honor of ELKS Club Sheboygan Anonymous-Multiple Donors King, WI Lodge #299 King, WI Doug Lenzen Jennifer Collegnon Doris Underkofler King, WI Combined Locks, WI Fitchburg, WI In Memory of James V. Kivioja In memory of Frederick Flom Kreici-Braun-Meier VFW Post 7485 Robert and Kathleen Hawkins Mary Krohn Milwaukee, WI Racine, WI Brookfield, WI In honor of AMVETS and Aux. In memory of Fred Flom George Hix Post 3 Union Grove, WI William Laux Jr. Memorial Robert Rogowski Trust Newark, DE Ellen F. Coyne King, WI Fond du Lac, WI In honor of Shipley-Robinson- Michael R Smith In Memory of Daniel Halfman Moen-Will Post No. 161 Kenosha, WI In memory of Kenneth L Proulx Marjorie A Strong Daniel and Sally Seery Fond du Lac, WI Dallas, TX Cyber Grants SPV, LLC In Memory of Daniel Halfman In memory of Fred Flom Andover, MA Carol Howard Wilfred Johnson Krejci - Braun - Meier Eau Claire, WI Kaukauna, WI Milwaukee, WI John Zouski Memorial In honor of VFW Post 7485 Chad & Brenda Schultz Eau Claire, WI MaryLou and Donald Appleton Harley-Davidson Simonson Appleton, WI Wilfred Johnson Adams, WI In honor of Fox Valley Veterans Kaukauna, WI Benefits Ride John Zouski Memorial Joan Daniel Rice Lake, WI Bob and Kathy Hawkins Community State Bank In honor of Gilbert Daniel Racine, WI Union Grove, WI In honor of AMVETS and Aux. continued from page 6 Post 3 5
WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Home News Donations continued from page 5 Dorothy Pecha Eau Claire, WI Barbara Houston Waterloo, WI Non-Monetary Steven McCrory (POA-HC) In memory of Robert Pecha In memory of Lillian Hudson Appleton, WI Monroe Kenneth Piekut and Joyce Karen Green Kosinski James E. Pochert Pahrump, NV Niles, IL King, WI In memory of James Kubisiak Donna Young Nancy Kisler New London, WI James and Michelle Hetzel Osceola, WI Hartford, WI Darlene Hempel Cinda Meirner Pine River, WI Women of the Moose, Chetek, WI Chippewa Chapter 770 AMVETS Aux 7/Silver Creek Chippewa Falls, WI William Sonny Simon VFW Speciality Meat Post 8216 Cathy Tratz Regina M. Kennedy Middleton, WI Oshkosh, WI Waupaca, WI In memory Fred Flom Michael Hoesly LWML- St. Pauls Lutheran Madison, WI Chruch New Minor Dr. Jane E Stewart President Klein Stillwater, MN Gene and Flo Leslie Nekoosa, WI In memory of Fred Flom Dallas, TX In memory of Fred Flom Joseph E. DeYoung Due to infection control Waupaca, WI Mary and Joseph Hoerner reasons we will not be In memory of Fred Flom Chicago, IL In memory of Michael Uhlir accepting any used Philip Kirk clothing items moving Waupaca, WI Dolores J Karpinski forward. If you have any In memory of Fred Flom Franklin, WI questions in regards to In memory of Tod H Kulas donations, please email American Legion Riders Association District 8 Elderon Memorial Post No DVAMBVHKDonations@ (Gary Jensen) 8068 Veterans of Foreign Wars dva.wisconsin.gov Vesper, WI Elderon, WI Vicki and Richard Donna Fuller Thank you. Scharschmidt Union Grove, WI Green Lake, WI In memory of Joe Nosalik In memory of James Desens, Weyauwega, WI Mark Cychosz Waukesha, WI 6
In Memory of WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING In Memory of “Our country is in mourning, a veteran died today” Bruce A Barth Paul T Murray Richard A Williquette Francis L Cherney Michael P Dempsky Roger R Elliott JoAnn A Dierickx Ervin A Rutta Leo V Harris Theodore R Krause Gladys L Otterson Thomas F O’Neil Richard A Reining 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. Carl R. Heyder, a Vietnam War Air Force Larry J. Jorgenson, a Vietnam War Air Veteran joined us on August 2, 2021 from Force Veteran joined us on August 30, Junction City. He is living at AH. 2021 from Waupaca. He is living at AH. 7
WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Home News Getting to know our Team Meet Jeff Otto H ello! My name is Jeff Otto. I am a new volunteer with over 22 hours so far. I am a U.S. Navy veteran myself, having served primarily in the Mojave Desert at the NAF at the Naval Weapons Center in China Lake, CA and on the USS Assurance, a wooden hulled minesweeper home ported out of Charleston, SC. I live at Kaukauna, Wisconsin, about 58 miles east of King, with my wife, Mary Ann. I have been married to Mary Ann for over 16 years, and we have five grown children and nine grandchildren spread throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Massachusetts. Since Memorial Day this year we have had the opportunity to see, in person, all of our children and grandchildren after a year and a half of only Zoom. I have primarily worked in the Machine Tool Industry at Giddings & Lewis and Precision Scraping and Alignment in various capacities from customer service, sales, administrations, and operations. Mary Ann is still working for the church, but also looks forward to joining me with serving the veterans who live at King. I have been retired for five years and fill my time volunteering for my church, Habitat for Humanity, American Legion, Ruby’s Pantry, Hospice, the EAA and other civic groups in the area. I felt it was time to volunteer at the Wisconsin Veterans Home and share my time with my fellow veterans. I have spent time with Ainsworth Hall first floor playing cards, visiting, and assisting with some fishing trips. I find it very rewarding to spend time with the people living at the King veterans’ home. 8
Chaplain’s Column WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Rich Engle Protestant Chaplain “The Foundation of Faith, Hope, and Love” A nd now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV) Relationship is God’s idea. You were created to be in relationship to God and He desires to be in relationship to you. You were also created to be in relationship with others. Forty-Four years ago, on August 6, 1977, my lovely Bride and I stood together before God and before loved ones as witnesses, to pledge our love and commitment to each other. The two of us became “one” on our Wedding Day! With the Lord in the center of our relationship, we acted in Faith, with great Hope, that our Love and commitment towards one another would last until death do us part. • As the years went by, Francine and I were tested in our relationship with challenges that life would bring. Here are a few of our challenges, which you might be able to relate to: • Growing in our own relationship to the Lord and keeping it strong…. Growing in our love relationship to each other and others. • Careers…. balancing work and play…. balancing life. • Supporting and encouraging one another. • Raising Children & Teenagers • Finances • Life Decisions…. Career changes. • Health issues • Empty Nesting. • Relationships with Adult Children. continued on page 11 9
WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Birthdays September Birthdays 1 Bruce G Makela OH 10 Andrew J Hauke OH 18 James D Kumpu OH 2 Dwight H Himstedt MH Daniel R Edwards MH 19 Harley G Jennerjohn AH 3 Sally A Olson OH 12 William A Kurth OH 20 Archie L Lyste AH 4 Albert W Krueger OH Joyce E Moe OH Eugene E Meier AH 5 Dennis L Kroll MH 13 Thomas D AH 22 Marilyn A Longstaff OH 6 Frank M Santoro AH Shackelford Wayne G Coombs AH 7 Kenneth J Kramer OH Gene F Jensen AH James E Pochert AH Jeffrey A Purdy OH Michael E Miller MH 24 Glenna A Meyer OH David A Heffron MH 14 John Stoian MH 28 Robert C Madsen OH 8 Donald C Wege OH James L Lenzner AH 9 Kathryn G Wenckus AH 17 John A Lottten MH Roy J Anderson AH Barbara M Nelson AH October Birthdays 1 John G Zembruski MH 15 Nathanael L MH 26 Glenn E Joanis OH 2 Russell J Blank OH Simonson Michael S Dennis OH Randall L Olson OH 16 Gerald L Totzke AH 27 Don A Miller AH 3 Richard J Golomski AH 18 Stephen R Wimmer OH 30 Guy E Dancker OH 4 Joan M Fox AH 20 Gary R Dodge OH 5 Frank F Gerke MH 22 Norma H Hansen AH 7 Boleslaw Pawicz AH Virginia M Schmale AH 8 Richard J Meyer OH Richard L 9 Elizabeth R Hoffman AH Woodford OH 12 Christopher M Laffin AH 23 Michael W Berard AH 14 Melvin R Weber OH 24 Donald J Johnson OH Timothy G 25 Ronald C Kuehl OH Whiteagle OH 10
Home News WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING “The Foundation of Faith, Hope, and Love” continued from page 9 How important it was….and continues to be, for Francine and I to have the right foundation in our life as individuals and as husband and wife. The Apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 3:11, For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Christ Jesus. (NIV) Our foundation in life ought to be in our faith and relationship to Jesus Christ. As Christians’, Jesus teaches us in the scriptures that we must exercise our foundation in Him to live out life in a meaningful way. Luke 6:46-49 (Jesus says), Why do you call me, Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say? I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. He is like a man building a house who dug deep and laid a foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it is well built. But the one who hears my words and does not put them to practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck, it collapsed, and its destruction was complete. (NIV) As the scripture says in James 1:22…. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourself. Do what it says. (NIV) We are encouraged that to live out life successfully, our Faith, Hope, and Love in Jesus must be our foundation and we ought to have ears to hear and have the will to live out life according to Jesus’ teachings. To accomplish this, it is so very important to read, to learn, and to understand the Word of God. We are not alone in this…. I have experienced in my walk with the Lord that He is willing and able to help me in my need to understand His teachings and to live out His teachings. The Lord will be faithful to come along side of you as well. With Jesus and His teachings being our foundation, we are encouraged that in our relationships…. Faith, Hope, and Love can last forever. Let’s look at simple definitions of these 3 important words taken from the Merriam-Webster online Dictionary: • Faith…. Complete trust, something that is believed especially with strong conviction. • Hope…. To expect with confidence. • Love…. Strong affection for another. continued on page 13 11
WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Home News erans Menu C fé Vet ATTENTION DELIVERY ONLY AT THIS TIME KING Watch Your Email For Veterans MEMBERS Daily Specials! Breakfast Croissant w/Sausage, Egg, Cheese 3.00 Sandwiches Hamburger C fé 3.00 Eng. Muffin w/Ham, Egg, Cheese 3.00 Cheeseburger 3.25 Bacon Egg and Cheese Biscuit 3.00 Brat 3.00 Grilled Cheese 3.00 Crispy Chicken Tender Wrap 5.00 Appetizers Veterans (Half order available @ half price) MORE Chicken Tenders CaféHalf (2) 2.00 French Fries .75 1.50 Full (4) 4.00 Tater Tots 1.00 2.00 Hot Dog 2.00 (Salt & Pepper and Ranch) Chili Dog 3.50 Cheese Curds 2.00 4.00 Pizza - 9” 5.00 Jalapeno Poppers 2.00 4.00 Pizza - 12” 8.00 Onion Rings (while supplies last) 1.25 2.50 (Sorry no single slices available at this time) Snacks Soup of the Day cup 2.50 Ice Cream Treats Bar Sandwich 1.00 1.00 Sundae Cone 1.00 bowl 3.50 Malt Cup 1.00 Chips 1.25 Chili cup 3.00 Candy Bars 1.25 bowl 4.00 Hostess Snacks 2.00 Beverages 20 oz Bottles Soda 1.50 Salad Bar 12 Packs 6.00 Salad Only 4.00 Water 1.00 Salad & Cup of Soup 6.00 Coffee 1.00 Delivery Service Available: Monday - Friday 9am - 1:30pm Call ahead to order @ x22364 12
Home News WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING “The Foundation of Faith, Hope, and Love” continued from page 11 I hope that you are encouraged as I share with you, my favorite Faith, Hope, and Love scriptures: • Hebrews 11:1…. Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what you do not see. (NIV) • Hebrews 11:6…. And without faith it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek Him. (NIV) • Regarding the certainty of God’s promise, Hebrews 6:19…. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. (NIV) • Romans 5:8…. But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (NIV) • John 15: 12-13…. Jesus said, “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” (NIV) Faith, Hope, and Love are words of action. We must continue to grow and move forward in our own Faith, our own Hope, and our own Love. Faith, Hope, and Love are centered in our relationships…… relationship to our God, our spouses, our children, our Grandchildren, our extended families, our friendships. Our daughter called to wish Francine and I a happy Wedding Anniversary and to thank us for our example of love and commitment to each other over the last 44 years. I was quickly reminded that even though many things change over time and many challenges come in relationship with those we love…. the foundation of our relationship to Christ and our commitment to Faith, Hope, and Love must remain the same. I pray that in your relationship to Jesus and to those you love that these 3 things remain…. faith, hope, and love…. the greatest of these being Love. 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. Southern Lights by Danielle Steel King Faisal would promise to keep the oil flowing and Eleven years have passed since Alexa Hamilton left deal with the conspirators in his midst. the South behind, fleeing the pain of her ex-husband’s When the king’s own nephew is discovered betrayal and the cruelty of his prominent Charleston funding ISIS, the president suspects that the Saudis family. Now an assistant D.A. in Manhattan, Alexa never intended to live up to their agreement. He has finally put her demons to rest, making a name decides that the royalty needs to be sent a message for herself as a top prosecutor, handling the city’s and that Mitch Rapp is just the man to deliver it. The toughest cases while juggling her role as devoted catch? America can’t be seen moving against an ally. single mom to a teenage daughter. Rapp will be on his own. Forced to make a decision But everything changes when Alexa is handed that will change his life forever, Rapp quits the CIA her latest case: the trial of accused serial killer Luke and assembles a group of independent contractors Quentin. Sifting through mountains of forensic to help him complete the mission. evidence, Alexa prepares for a high-stakes trial...until They’ve barely begun unraveling the connections threatening letters throw her private life into turmoil. between the Saudi government and ISIS when the The letters are addressed to her beautiful seventeen- brilliant new head of the intelligence directorate year-old daughter, Savannah, whom Alexa has been discovers their efforts. With Rapp getting too close, raising alone since her divorce. Alexa is certain that he threatens to go public with the details of the post- Quentin is behind the letters—and that they are too 9/11 agreement between the two countries. dangerous to ignore. Suddenly she must make the Rapp, supported only by a team of mercenaries toughest choice of all—and send her daughter back with dubious allegiances, finds himself at the center to the very place she swore she would never return to: of the most elaborate manhunt in history. It’s only a the place where her marriage ended in heartbreak... matter of time before he’s caught or killed. her ex-husband’s world of southern tradition, memories of betrayal, and the antebellum charm of House Witness by Mike Lawson Charleston. Minority Leader of the House and DeMarco’s Now, while Alexa’s trial builds to a climax in New long-time employer John Mahoney has kept more York, her daughter is settling into southern life, than one secret from his wife over the years, but discovering a part of her family history and a father none so explosive as this: He has a son, and that she barely knows—from the ice-cold stepmother who son has just been shot dead in a bar in Manhattan. stole him away to a fascinating ancestry and a half- Mahoney immediately dispatches DeMarco to New sister and half-brothers she comes to love. As secrets York to assist prosecutor Justine Porter, but with five are exposed and old wounds are healed, Alexa and bystanders willing to testify against the killer--rich- Savannah, after a season in different worlds, will come boy Toby Rosenthal--the case seems like a slam-dunk. together again—strengthened by the challenges That is, until Porter begins to suspect that someone is they have faced, changed by the mysteries they haveinterfering with those witnesses, and that this may be unraveled, and with Savannah now at home in the connected to a pattern of cases across the country. Is southern world her mother fled. there someone who is getting witnesses out of the way when the fate of a wealthy defendant is on the Enemy of the State by Kyle Mills line? After 9/11, the United States made one of the With the help of Porter’s intern, as outrageously most secretive and dangerous deals in its history. smart as she is young, DeMarco becomes determined The evidence against the powerful Saudis who to follow that question through to its violent coordinated the attack would be buried. In return, resolution in what turns out to be this series’ most unexpected plot yet. 14
Movies Playing WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING MOVIES SHOWN ON MEMBER CHANNEL 4.1 PLAYING Movies scheduled for September are: Wednesday, September 1 Monday, September 13 Wednesday, September 22 American Sniper Alvin and the Chipmunks: Bad Times at the El Royale Rated R Chipwrecked Rated R 2 Hr. 12 Min. Rated G 2 Hr. 21 Min. 1 Hr. 27 Min. Thursday, September 2 Thursday, September 23 Alice Through the Looking Glass Tuesday, September 14 The Bank Job Rated PG Barney’s Version Rated R 1 Hr. 53 Min. Rated R 1 Hr. 50 Min. 2 Hr. 14 Min. Friday, September 3 Friday, September 24 Avatar Wednesday, September 15 Batman and Robin Rated PG-13 Being There Rated PG-13 2 Hr. 42 Min. Rated PG 2 Hr. 05 Min. 2 Hr. 10 Min. Monday, September 6 Monday, September 27 Amelia Thursday, September 16 Big Hero 6 Rated PG Beer League Rated PG 1 Hr. 51 Min. Rated R 1 Hr. 42 Min. 1 Hr. 27 Min. Tuesday, September 7 Tuesday, September 28 American Hustle Friday, September 17 Brothers Rated R Before Midnight Rated R 2 Hr. 18 Min. Rated R 1 Hr. 45 Min. 1 Hr. 49 Min. Wednesday, September 8 Wednesday, September 29 Annie Monday, September 20 Battleship Rated PG Black Hawk Down Rated PG-13 1 Hr. 58 Min. Rated R 2 Hr. 12 Min. 2 Hr. 24 Min. Thursday, September 9 Thursday, September 30 Christopher Robin Tuesday, September 21 Blade Runner Rated PG Brave Rated R 1 Hr. 44 Min. Rated PG 1 Hr. 57 Min. 1 Hr. 33 Min. Friday, September 10 After Earth Rated PG-13 1 Hr. 40 Min. 15
WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Home News Attention King Staff and Members: The Gift Shop in the Marden Center is Open for Business If you are interested in purchasing any items from the Gift Shop, please email Dawn Lind at dawn.lind@dva.wisconsin.gov or call her at extension 22365. She is able to meet with you in the Gift Shop between 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. White or Black Coffee Mug $12.00 Silver Mug with Handle $10.00 Lanyards $5.00 WI Veterans Home Book $20.00 Branch Plaques $20.00 Defender Bracelets $5.00 T-Shirts $16.00 Ladies & Mens Polo Shirts $25.00 Fleece Zip Up Jackets $35.00 Hoodies $35.00 All Hats and Caps $15.00 *Apparel size ranges from SM - 2XXL 16
Home News WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Music in the Park. Members enjoyed listening to Tom Wroblewski make music. Getting Ready for the Fall. Ken painted a fall picture on a wooden pallet. Happy birthday to you Dwight! 17
WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING Olson Hall What A Fun Time! This month we had a member go on the dream flight, have cotton candy, listen to music on the patio, and made more art projects. We did more tie dye and tried a new painting form. We used balloons, a hair dryer and pour medium. 18
Subscription Information WISCONSIN VETERANS HOME AT KING T he Wisconsin Veterans Home at King is a long term and rehabilitative care State of Wisconsin Tony Evers facility serving veterans and Governor their eligible dependents. We offer excellent medical Wisconsin and nursing care to enhance Department quality of life. Our highly trained and dedicated staff strive to meet the unique needs of veterans by of Veterans Affairs providing compassionate care built on the foundation of integrity, honor Mary M. Kolar and respect. We also welcome qualified non-Wisconsin residents. Discover Secretary everything King can offer you. Call us at 715.256.5027 for a tour. e-Courier Subscription Information The members enjoy reading news about our community, and it may give you useful information as well. Copies are available to members at no charge. If you would like to receive the Courier electronically, please send an e-mail with “Electronic Courier” in the subject line to: james.listug@ Wisconsin Department of dva.wisconsin.gov. We are no longer taking mailer subscriptions. Veterans Affairs VITAL STATISTICS @WisVets Male Census 317 Female Census 59 Berlin 2 Women Veterans 13 Wisconsin Department of Korea 55 Veterans Affairs Lebanon 2 Middle East 1 For more information on Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm 5 WVH-King please call Operation Enduring Freedom 1 (715) 258.5586 or Peacetime 72 1.888.458.5586 or visit Vietnam 194 www.WisVets.com WWII 22 19
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