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<strong>VETERANS</strong> <strong>HOME</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong><br />
VOL. 19 NO. 2 CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI<br />
SUMMER 2011<br />
<strong>Veterans</strong> enjoy picnic with family<br />
& friends<br />
For the third year, our <strong>Veterans</strong> were able to enjoy an old-fashioned picnic<br />
with their families. This would not be possible without the help of the 1140th<br />
Engineer Battalion of the Army National Guard. We are also fortunate to<br />
have the assistance of the Perryville Elks, who grilled the meat for lunch, as<br />
well as all the wonderful volunteers and staff. See more picnic photos on Page<br />
6.<br />
Fireworks light up the sky on<br />
Independence Day<br />
The home’s 4th of July celebration has<br />
grown every year. Most everyone agreed<br />
that it rivaled any public display they had<br />
seen. This is made possible by individual<br />
donations, as well as a special fund-raising<br />
event held at the Gordonville Grill. Special<br />
thanks to the Zeilenga family and friends<br />
who served as our pyrotechnic engineers.<br />
Golfers await start of<br />
15th Annual Tournament<br />
The 15th Annual <strong>Veterans</strong> Home Golf Tournament was held at Bent Creek Golf<br />
Course on June 3rd. Thirty teams enjoyed a great afternoon of golf, great food,<br />
and showed their support for our <strong>Veterans</strong>. The event raised over $30,000!<br />
See team photos on P. 6.<br />
Lt Governor Visits<br />
<strong>Veterans</strong> & Staff<br />
Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder<br />
addressed the <strong>Veterans</strong> and staff<br />
before taking a tour, during a recent<br />
visit to our home.<br />
PRSRT STD<br />
U.S. Postage<br />
PAID<br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Veterans</strong> Home<br />
2400 <strong>Veterans</strong> Memorial Drive<br />
Cape Girardeau MO 63701<br />
Permit No.; 699<br />
Cape Girardeau
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SUMMER 2011<br />
MISSOURI <strong>VETERANS</strong> <strong>HOME</strong><br />
2400 <strong>Veterans</strong> Memorial Drive<br />
Cape Girardeau MO 63701<br />
Phone (573) 290-5870 • Fax 290-5909<br />
<strong>VETERANS</strong> RESIDENT COUNCIL<br />
Patti Lansmon..............................................................President<br />
FOUNDATION BOARD<br />
Bill Adams...................................................................President<br />
Dick Decker... .....................................................Vice President<br />
Bob Basler ..................................................................Treasurer<br />
Glenneta Vogelsang.................................................... Secretary<br />
Members: Ron Acord, Bruce Austin, Neal Edwards, Wayne Maupin<br />
Bob Francis, Mike Phillips, Myrna Powers. Honorary: James Harnes<br />
VOLUNTEER <strong>HOME</strong> REPRESENTATIVES<br />
Doyle Mouser.............................. Masonic Service Association<br />
Barbara Yallaly.............................. American Legion Auxiliary<br />
Glenneta Vogelsang...........................................VFW Auxiliary<br />
Dorothy Points.................................... MO State Society, DAR<br />
MANAGEMENT TEAM<br />
Viviane Rains, LNHA..........................................Administrator<br />
Mindi Pruitt, LNHA ...................................Asst. Administrator<br />
Jeffrey W. Childers, M.D................................Medical Director<br />
Philip Tippen, M.D........................................Facility Physician<br />
Jean Sherrill, RN........................................Director of Nursing<br />
Sherri Oxford, RN..................................Nursing Unit Manager<br />
Candy Faries, RN...................................Nursing Unit Manager<br />
Pat Lester, RN........................................Nursing Unit Manager<br />
Scott Whitsel, RN........................................Nursing Supervisor<br />
Melissa Mock, RN......................................Nursing Supervisor<br />
Tina Riley, RN.............................................Nursing Supervisor<br />
Carolyn Niemira, RN..................................Nursing Supervisor<br />
Clemmie Geiser.................Director of Environmental Services<br />
Angi Smith, RN ..........................................Staff Development<br />
Vanessa Smith, CDM.............................Food Service Manager<br />
Art Cox..........................................Plant Maintenance Engineer<br />
Donna Reynolds, LCSW.................Director of Social Services<br />
Debbie Monroe......................Supervisor of Volunteer Services<br />
Lori Launhardt, CMA..............................................Accountant<br />
Cassie Zeilenga.............................................Activities Director<br />
Dennis Todd, CPPB...............................Director of Purchasing<br />
Cynthia Thiele, RHIT...................Health Information Manager<br />
Victoria Scherer...........................Restorative Program Director<br />
MISSOURI <strong>VETERANS</strong> COMMISSION<br />
John D. Comerford, Emmett Fairfax, Paul E. Connors, Scott<br />
Englund, Nancy M. Nelson, Rep. Barney Fisher, Rep. Jason<br />
Kander, Senator David Pearce, and Senator Victor Callahan.<br />
Ex-Officio: Dalton Wright. Larry Kay, Executive Director<br />
<strong>VETERANS</strong> <strong>HOME</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong><br />
A Message from the Administrator<br />
It is hard to believe that 2011 is<br />
half over! It has been a very busy<br />
few months, and I would like to<br />
take this opportunity to catch<br />
you up on a few of the events<br />
and concerns that our Home has<br />
experienced.<br />
The summer started with our<br />
15th Annual Golf Tournament<br />
sponsored by the <strong>Missouri</strong><br />
Viviane Rains<br />
<strong>Veterans</strong> Home Foundation. It<br />
was quite hot this year for the<br />
event, but that did not seem<br />
to stop any of the golfers from<br />
enthusiastically supporting our<br />
<strong>Veterans</strong>! This event continues<br />
to be a mainstay to raise funds<br />
for the <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Veterans</strong> Home Foundation which continues to provide<br />
the “extra’s” to enhance the lives of our <strong>Veterans</strong>. The Golf Committee did<br />
an excellent job preparing for this event. A heartfelt thank you goes out<br />
to all of the sponsors, golfers, and volunteers for generously supporting<br />
this event.<br />
A couple of days later we held our 3rd Annual Veteran/Family Picnic.<br />
We were blessed with several in attendance again this year. Seeing our<br />
<strong>Veterans</strong> enjoy the outdoors with their spouses, children, grandchildren<br />
and close friends was a joyous occasion. It was a pleasure to see more<br />
children present this year enjoying the events planned just for them. We<br />
hope to continue to expand and see our annual picnic continue to grow!<br />
A big thank you is sent to those staff and volunteers who worked so hard<br />
to make this picnic a success. We sincerely appreciate the <strong>Missouri</strong><br />
<strong>Veterans</strong> Home Foundation for raising the funds needed to provide this<br />
picnic and to the members of the Perryville Elks who cooked over 600<br />
pork steaks and hot dogs. A special thank you also goes to the 1140th<br />
Engineer Battalion of the Army National Guard for assisting us again this<br />
year. We couldn’t do this without them!<br />
July brought forward a wonderful fireworks display enjoyed by many. This<br />
display, while intended for our <strong>Veterans</strong>, is becoming quite well known<br />
in the community. It is exciting to know that so many in our community<br />
join us in celebrating this Nation’s Day of Independence. Next year, be<br />
sure and check out Cape County Park North, just across Hwy. 61 from the<br />
home. I think you will be amazed at the number of people who come out<br />
to enjoy our display! This display is funded by individual donations and<br />
a special fund-raiser held at the Gordonville Grill. It is presented by the<br />
family our own Cassie Zeilenga who directs our Recreation Department.<br />
A sincere thank you to all of them!<br />
Continued on P. 3
Administrator<br />
(Continued from P. 2)<br />
It is no secret that the future of our Home, along with the other six<br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Veterans</strong> Homes across the great State of <strong>Missouri</strong>, is a concern.<br />
Changes regarding funding of our program must be made soon to ensure<br />
that our Homes are able to continue serving our <strong>Veterans</strong> in future years.<br />
Peter Kinder, Lt. Governor recently visited our facility during a tour of<br />
the <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Veterans</strong> Homes. During his visit, he spoke with several of<br />
the <strong>Veterans</strong>, their family members, staff and members of our Foundation<br />
Board. He stated several times that he would do anything within his<br />
authority to ensure that funding is established and that our <strong>Veterans</strong> will<br />
continue to be served.<br />
It is an honor to work with our wonderful staff members in serving our<br />
<strong>Veterans</strong>. I would like to encourage all of you to feel free to contact me if<br />
you have any questions related to our Home, its operations, our Mission<br />
or future.<br />
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<br />
What are the admission requirements?<br />
To be eligible for admission, a Veteran must meet ALL of the following<br />
criteria:<br />
• Active military duty with discharge status other than<br />
dishonorable.<br />
• Resident of the State of <strong>Missouri</strong> for 180 days sometime in their<br />
lifetime.<br />
• Must have documentation from a physician that he/she needs<br />
skilled nursing home care.<br />
• Health condition must be such that the home has resources to<br />
provide adequate care.<br />
What is “skilled nursing home care”?<br />
According to the <strong>Veterans</strong> Administration, it is the care given to convalescents<br />
or other persons who require nursing home care, as prescribed<br />
by or performed under the general direction of a physician. A skilled<br />
facility provides nursing, rehabilitative, dietetic, pharmaceutical, laboratory,<br />
radiological, social, and spiritual services to the patient.<br />
What is your Special Care Unit?<br />
It is a 50-bed unit designed and staffed to meet the needs of individuals<br />
with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, or those who could<br />
benefit from living in a secure unit. It has its own dining room, activity<br />
area and enclosed courtyard.<br />
How can I get an application?<br />
Applications are available at any <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Veterans</strong> Home or <strong>Veterans</strong><br />
Service Office. Call Kim Snell, Admissions Coordinator for the Cape<br />
Girardeau Home at 573-290-5870 ext. 5484 if you have questions or<br />
to have an application mailed to you. Applications and other valuable<br />
information for <strong>Veterans</strong> can be found on line at<br />
www.mvc.dps.mo.gov.<br />
<strong>VETERANS</strong> <strong>HOME</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong><br />
SUMMER 2011<br />
Jean Sherrill is new Director of<br />
Nursing Services<br />
Jean Sherrill was born in Festus,<br />
<strong>Missouri</strong>. Jean grew up in Hillsboro<br />
and DeSoto <strong>Missouri</strong> and was one<br />
of eight children. After graduating<br />
high school, Jean married Mark<br />
Sherrill of Farmington, <strong>Missouri</strong>.<br />
They raised two sons, Darren<br />
and Brian, and worked together<br />
as owner-operators of several<br />
businesses, to include video rental<br />
stores and self-serve car washes<br />
before she decided to continue her<br />
Jean Sherrill, RN education by attending Stanford<br />
Brown College in St. Louis, graduating in 1997 with an associated of science<br />
degree in nursing.<br />
After working in a few hospitals, Jean took a position in a long-term care<br />
center in Desloge, <strong>Missouri</strong>. It was during this time that Jean found her<br />
home in geriatric nursing and she never looked back. Jean has been a charge<br />
nurse, nurse manager, assistant director of nursing, staff development<br />
coordinator, and the director of nursing, while working at several different<br />
homes in <strong>Missouri</strong> and Arizona.<br />
Impressed by older adults who seem to thrive despite all their hardships,<br />
past and present, and <strong>Veterans</strong> who have “sacrificed so much for our<br />
freedoms” - Jean feels it’s an honor to serve them, and she has done just<br />
that for the last eight years at the Cape Girardeau <strong>Veterans</strong> Home.<br />
Jean presently lives in Jackson, <strong>Missouri</strong> with her husband and two sons.<br />
If you have ever served in the<br />
MILITARY<br />
Have you...<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
Visited with a <strong>Veterans</strong> Service Officer?<br />
Signed up for VA Health Care?<br />
Joined a <strong>Veterans</strong> Service Organization?<br />
To find out more about what the state of <strong>Missouri</strong> has to offer<br />
you and your family as a Veteran/Service Member to go<br />
www.mvc.dps.mo.gov<br />
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SUMMER 2011<br />
Over 13,000 HOURS:<br />
Barbara Yallaly 13,468<br />
5,000 - 9,999 HOURS:<br />
Jewell Lincecum 8028<br />
Virgie Templeton 7547<br />
Dorothy Klein 7461<br />
Louis Birkman 7003<br />
Frieda Howard 5169<br />
Doyle Mouser 5122<br />
Bob McLemore 5012<br />
3,000 - 4,999 HOURS<br />
Lillian Birkman 4751<br />
Betty G. Cato 4617<br />
James Tindall 4204<br />
Al Mason 3941<br />
Johnny Schlenker 3863<br />
Fern Shultz 3277<br />
Mildred Foster 3244<br />
2,000 - 2,999 HOURS<br />
Don Adams 2715<br />
Gary Estes 2590<br />
Fern Schlimme 2420<br />
Glenneta Vogelsang 2389<br />
Clinton Gerler 2295<br />
John Yallaly 2185<br />
Neal Edwards 2138<br />
Jim Harnes 2086<br />
Margaret Kracke 2061<br />
Betty Hahs 2037<br />
1,000 - 1,999 HOURS<br />
Dee Mantos 1710<br />
Gil Clements 1611<br />
Carla Lindner 1656<br />
Gladys Lawrence 1638<br />
John Powers 1620<br />
Bill Harris 1545<br />
Michael Lindner 1533<br />
Charlotte Hecht 1527<br />
Eddie Schreiner 1493<br />
Paul Bell 1491<br />
<strong>VETERANS</strong> <strong>HOME</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong><br />
VOLUNTEERS<br />
Plant the Seeds of Kindness<br />
It would not be possible to do all that we do for our <strong>Veterans</strong> if not for the help of our dedicated volunteers. Each year in April we set aside time to<br />
recognize all our active volunteers, and to recognize a few as our “Volunteers of the Year”. This year our luncheon was held at the Cape Elks Club.<br />
Following is a list of those individuals who remained active during 2010, who have accumulated a total of 100 hours or more.<br />
Doyle Schiwitz 1465<br />
Margaret Lindner 1433<br />
Carolyn Schreiner 1402<br />
Robert Harper 1401<br />
Lucille Frederick 1301<br />
Marie Brantley 1288<br />
Stan Popp 1245<br />
Myrna Powers 1233<br />
Lee Fee 1230<br />
Jerome Lindner 1202<br />
Buddy Parrish 1080<br />
Barbara Slinkard 1080<br />
Melvin Eggimann 1027<br />
800 - 999 HOURS<br />
Louis Organ 991<br />
Dorothy Siebert 952<br />
Bill Lynn 945<br />
Wayne Maupin 908<br />
Sharon Snell 898<br />
Gladys Siebert 897<br />
Doris Meier 870<br />
Dwight Barker 855<br />
Ralph Barks 850<br />
Ruth Strack-Hunze 845<br />
Brenda Sue Turner 841<br />
Judy Biester 818<br />
Alice Heckrotte 809<br />
David Crader 805<br />
600 - 799 HOURS<br />
Pat Renard 795<br />
Roy Rhodes 783<br />
Lee Crites 764<br />
Dorothy Points 705<br />
Marjorie Grindstaff 699<br />
Ray Drury 694<br />
Irene Tindall 632<br />
400 - 599 HOURS<br />
Bob Basler 594<br />
Ron Bollinger 587<br />
Juanita Cook 583<br />
Jim Slinkard 580<br />
Bob Seabaugh 566<br />
Rhonda Ray 565<br />
Robert Henry 560<br />
Shirley Whittard 545<br />
Bill Engleman 532<br />
Vivian Harris 523<br />
Ron Cunningham 494<br />
Marie Hinkebein 477<br />
Marsha Parrish 468<br />
Jane Henrichsen 468<br />
Doris West 430<br />
Cody Daub 420<br />
Richard Decker 416<br />
Don Sides 400<br />
300 - 399 HOURS<br />
Rudolf Bodenschatz 350<br />
Joyce Brewer 336<br />
Tom Whittard 324<br />
Reba Strayhorn 322<br />
Norman Brant 318<br />
Ron Biester 310<br />
Bruce Austin 309<br />
Robert Kaufman 307<br />
Ruby Tuschhoff 307<br />
Norman Tucker 306<br />
200 - 299 HOURS<br />
Bessie Tucker 294<br />
Linda Kern 293<br />
Joann Toler 273<br />
Darlene Fluegge 264<br />
Byron Fluegge 257<br />
Bernice Haynes 257<br />
Mary Sue Wright 245<br />
Betty Hoffmeister 243<br />
Marge Engleman 237<br />
100 - 199 HOURS<br />
Mark Zarantonello 186<br />
Beulah Beussink 184<br />
Kathy Maynard 165<br />
Dorothy Seabaugh 160<br />
Richard Wright 156<br />
Carolyn Myer 152<br />
Inez Masterson 143<br />
Vera Jean Voges 142<br />
Carolyn Hughes 139<br />
Brandon Beck 136<br />
Nancy Prince 126<br />
Don Kuehle 124<br />
Karen Kuehle 124<br />
Jerry Ernst 124<br />
Bob Francis 123<br />
Kristi Meier 112<br />
Barbara Gorski 101<br />
Bill Adams 100<br />
Laverne Skinner 100<br />
Bailey Rhodes 100<br />
Jacob Rhodes 100<br />
RESIDENT VOLUNTEERS<br />
Bill Walker 3962<br />
Bob Bunn 2143<br />
Charles Shultz 1616<br />
Patti Lansmon 633<br />
GROUPS<br />
(Members do not sign in individually)<br />
American Legion Post 63, Cape<br />
AL Aux.133, Perryville<br />
American Legion# 389, Chaffee<br />
American Legion Support Group<br />
AMVETS, Perryville<br />
Company’s Coming<br />
Elks Lodge 2701, Perryville<br />
Elks Lodge 2652, Jackson<br />
Telephone Pioneers<br />
VFW Post 6407, Scott City<br />
VFW Aux 3777, Festus<br />
VFW Post 4282, Perryville<br />
VFW Aux 3174, Sikeston<br />
~<br />
The heart of a volunteer is not<br />
measured by it’s size, but by the<br />
depth of commitment to make a<br />
difference in the lives of others.<br />
~
<strong>VETERANS</strong> <strong>HOME</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong><br />
Thank You!<br />
To all the sponsors, participants, and volunteers who contributed to the success of the<br />
15th ANNUAL <strong>VETERANS</strong> <strong>HOME</strong><br />
GOLF TOURNAMENT<br />
PRESENTING SPONSORS<br />
Kohlfeld Distributing Company<br />
Shindler’s Tavern, New Hamburg<br />
New Madrid Co. VFW Post 7183, Lilbourn<br />
RED CORPORATE SPONSORS<br />
The Bank of <strong>Missouri</strong><br />
VFW Ladies Auxiliary #7183, Lilbourn<br />
American Legion Post 133, Perryville<br />
American Legion Post 158, Jackson<br />
VFW Post 3838, Cape Girardeau<br />
American Legion Post 63, Cape<br />
Cash Book Journal<br />
Coldwell Banker/Abernathy Realty<br />
Dog Town Press<br />
Ford & Sons Funeral Home<br />
Gerdan Slipforming, Inc.<br />
Gamma Healthcare<br />
SALUTE TO <strong>VETERANS</strong><br />
Armor Mini Storage<br />
David Crader<br />
Davis Glass<br />
Jones Drug Store<br />
Kevin Greaser<br />
Laborers Local 1104<br />
Montgomery Bank<br />
Ole Hickory Pits<br />
VFW Auxiliary Dept of MO<br />
Wiethop Truck Sales, Inc.<br />
Kiefner Brothers, Inc.<br />
Kiwanis Club of Cape Girardeau<br />
Langford Mechanical & Sheet Metal<br />
Luhr Brothers/ Marine Division<br />
Osburn, Hine, Yates & Murphy<br />
Plaza Tire Service<br />
PMS, Inc. - Perryville Machine Shop<br />
CART SPONSORS<br />
Al & Peggy Lowes<br />
Allen Laws Oliver Chapter, SAR<br />
Blake & Jan Esicar<br />
Cape County Coroner<br />
Cape Restaurant Supply<br />
Elks Lodge 2319, Sikeston<br />
Huckstep Body & Paint<br />
John Guild Chapter, DAR<br />
Leet EyeCare<br />
Marathon Benefits Group<br />
Old Hickory Pits<br />
HOLE SPONSORS<br />
SUMMER 2011<br />
WHITE FLAG SPONSOR<br />
SoutheastHEALTH<br />
BLUE FLAG SPONSOR<br />
McKesson Medical - Surgical<br />
HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR<br />
First <strong>Missouri</strong> State Bank<br />
Prizes donated by:<br />
SEMO District Fair<br />
Kimbeland Country Club<br />
Pursley Chiropractic<br />
Arena Golf<br />
River Ridge Winery<br />
Pagliai’s Pizza & Pasta<br />
Cape Country Club<br />
Cape Electrical Supply<br />
Hutson’s Fine Furniture<br />
Leet EyeCare<br />
Ole Hickory Pits<br />
Rep. Jo Ann Emerson<br />
Provider Plus<br />
Red Letter Communications<br />
SERVPRO of Cape & Scott Counties<br />
St. Francis Medical Center<br />
Sun Lakes Physical Therapy<br />
VFW Auxiliary #3838, Cape Girardeau<br />
Food & Beverages provided by:<br />
Buffalo Wild Wings<br />
Kohlfeld Distributing<br />
Pepsi Mid-America<br />
McAlister’s Deli<br />
Special Thanks To:<br />
Mary Bauer<br />
Elks Lodge 639, Cape Girardeau<br />
Staff of Bent Creek<br />
MVH Staff & Volunteers<br />
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SUMMER 2011<br />
Our annual picnic is all about <strong>Veterans</strong> enjoying the day<br />
with family and friends. The photo above is a group shot of<br />
staff, volunteers, and National Guard soldiers who made it<br />
all possible. On the right are candid photos of <strong>Veterans</strong> and<br />
their family members sharing their day with each other and<br />
with members of the National Guard.<br />
<strong>VETERANS</strong> <strong>HOME</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong><br />
Special Event Photo Gallery<br />
THANK YOU to all thirty teams who participated in our annual tournament!
<strong>VETERANS</strong> <strong>HOME</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong><br />
Our Dedicated Staff & Volunteers<br />
Employees retire after many years of service<br />
Maria Hanschen, RN, recently celebrated her<br />
retirement after serving as Director of Nursing<br />
Services for 21 years. She was the first and only DON<br />
since the Cape Girardeau home opened its doors in<br />
1990. The superior quality of nursing care provided in<br />
the home is reflective of the many years of dedication<br />
and love she has devoted to our <strong>Veterans</strong>. <strong>Veterans</strong><br />
and staff wish her well in her future endeavors.<br />
Vivian Barks has<br />
served in many<br />
capacities in the<br />
home for the past 20<br />
years, most recently<br />
serving as the<br />
cosmetologist. We<br />
are so fortunate that<br />
she decided to become a volunteer after<br />
retirement -- which only lasted about<br />
a week. That is when she was hired<br />
back on a part-time basis to continue<br />
cutting and curling hair. Best wishes to<br />
you -- and welcome back!<br />
Bertha Foster,<br />
CNA, has<br />
been providing<br />
direct care for<br />
our <strong>Veterans</strong><br />
for the past 10<br />
years. Many were on hand<br />
for her big send-off, joined by<br />
family, friends, and staff who<br />
all wish her well during her<br />
retirement. Her infectious<br />
smile and positive attitude<br />
will be greatly missed!<br />
<strong>Veterans</strong> <strong>Commission</strong> Employee of the Month<br />
Becky Hoover, Certified Nursing Assistant for the <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Veterans</strong><br />
Home – Cape Girardeau, was selected as the July 2011 <strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Veterans</strong><br />
<strong>Commission</strong> Employee of the Month.<br />
Becky, who started at MVH-Cape Girardeau<br />
fresh out of high school 16 years ago, is being<br />
recognized for her hard work, dedication and<br />
compassion to ensure the care <strong>Veterans</strong> receive<br />
is as close to the care they would receive at home<br />
from their families. As a CNA on the Special Care<br />
Unit, Becky is known for her gentle and quiet<br />
voice, putting the <strong>Veterans</strong> at ease, enabling her<br />
to encourage the most challenging residents to take a bath or get up for<br />
an activity when no one else has been successful.<br />
A recent example of Becky’s dedication and compassion was during the<br />
recent passing of one of the <strong>Veterans</strong>. During the end of life, the family<br />
had been sitting vigil by his side, however due to circumstances had to<br />
leave before his passing. Holding to the facility’s belief that no <strong>Veterans</strong><br />
should pass alone, Becky stayed with the Veteran, holding his hand and<br />
calmly reassuring the Veteran during his passing.<br />
Becky will be honored at a ceremony on August 30, 2011 at 2 pm.<br />
Volunteers Honored<br />
L-R: Michael Lindner, Carla Lindner, Jerome Lindner, and<br />
Margaret Lindner.<br />
Planting the Seeds of Kindness was the theme<br />
for the annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet,<br />
held at the Cape Elks Lodge in April. This is a<br />
wonderful opportunity to thank all of the volunteers<br />
who devote so much time and effort to helping in<br />
all areas of the <strong>Veterans</strong> Home. This year we were<br />
proud to honor some very deserving individuals<br />
for their outstanding service.<br />
It is not often that we are able to honor an entire<br />
family, but the Lindner family are exceptional. They<br />
began volunteering when Jerome and Margaret<br />
Lindner’s father was a resident, and continue on as<br />
a fixture, especially during bingo.<br />
Also honored for their outstanding dedication as<br />
volunteers were Dee Mantos, Melvin Eggimann,<br />
Bob Henry, Doyle Schiwitz, and Marie Brantley.<br />
(Photos of Doyle and Marie were not available for<br />
the printing of this newsletter, but will be published<br />
at a future date.)<br />
SUMMER 2011<br />
MISSOURI <strong>VETERANS</strong> <strong>HOME</strong><br />
EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH<br />
March: Teri Villa, CNA<br />
April: Diana Holley, CMT<br />
May: Becky Hoover, CNA<br />
June: Cherie Schmidt, CMT<br />
Dee Mantos<br />
Melvin Eggimann<br />
Bob Henry<br />
See Page 10 for a list of all volunteers who have given 100 or more hours<br />
in service to our <strong>Veterans</strong>.<br />
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SUMMER 2011<br />
Residents of the Month<br />
Joe Masterson<br />
Clarence Hilterbrand<br />
Russell Fredrick<br />
Glennon Dobbelare<br />
March<br />
The Resident Council selected Joe<br />
Masterson as Resident of the Month<br />
for March. Joe was born in Jackson,<br />
where he lived until he came to live<br />
at the <strong>Veterans</strong> Home in May of<br />
2009.<br />
April<br />
The Resident Council selected<br />
Clarence Hilterbrand as Resident<br />
of the Month for April. Clarence<br />
was born in Ellsinore and lived in<br />
Sikeston, <strong>Missouri</strong> before coming<br />
to the <strong>Veterans</strong> Home in December<br />
of 2009.<br />
May<br />
The Resident Council selected<br />
Russell Fredrick as Resident of the<br />
Month for May. Russell was born<br />
in Dutchtown and lived in Cape<br />
Girardeau, <strong>Missouri</strong>, before coming<br />
to live at the <strong>Veterans</strong> Home in<br />
March of 2009. He passed away<br />
June 19th.<br />
June<br />
The Resident Council selected<br />
Glennon Dobbelare as Resident<br />
of the Month for June. Glennon<br />
was born in Belgique and lived<br />
in Perryville, <strong>Missouri</strong>, before<br />
coming to live at the <strong>Veterans</strong><br />
Home in March of 2009.<br />
<strong>VETERANS</strong> <strong>HOME</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong><br />
Resident Birthdays<br />
JUNE<br />
5th Harry Warren Army<br />
6th Roy Bollinger Army<br />
8th Albert Brugger Army<br />
13th Frank Harold Army<br />
14th Elmer Abernathy Army<br />
22nd Gilbert Menz Army<br />
23rd John Avery Army/Air Force<br />
28th Mike Stafford Army<br />
28th William Vaughan Navy<br />
30th Charles Werner Army<br />
JULY<br />
3rd Harley Moyer Navy<br />
4th William Bowers Army<br />
6th Chester Carr Army<br />
8th Leo Miederhoff Navy<br />
10th Bobby Pierce Marine Corps<br />
13th Delbert Spurlock Army<br />
13th Orville Cross Navy<br />
17th Marvin Seiler Air Force<br />
24th Harold Snider Army<br />
29th Elbridge Bartley Navy<br />
27th Robert Kelley Army<br />
30th John Killian Army<br />
AUGUST<br />
9th Earl Prather Navy<br />
10th John Groseclose Army<br />
13th Willis Horn Army<br />
14th James Dement Army Air Corps<br />
14th Floyd Weinrich Army<br />
16th Edward Herbst Navy<br />
18th Frank Emmendorfer Army<br />
19th Reuben Dickenson Navy<br />
25th Larry Burton Air Force<br />
25th Ira Dykes Army<br />
26th Yvonne Sale Air Force<br />
27th Lawrence Schrick Army<br />
27th Lloyd Sterling Army<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
9th Bobby Deems Navy<br />
9th Roy Layton Army<br />
10th Arthur Horkey Army<br />
13th Robert Ruff Army<br />
15th Grover St. Clair Army<br />
17th Lawrence Neal Air Force<br />
21st Eleanora Brewton Navy<br />
23rd Tommy Thompson Navy<br />
24th Hugh Ledure Army<br />
25th Gerald Boren Army<br />
28th Elmer Cook Army
ADMIT DATE NAME BRANCH<br />
March 3 Gerald Boren Army<br />
March 10 Oscar Lawson Army<br />
March 15 Charles James Army<br />
March 21 Benjamin James Army<br />
March 24 Forrest Kallenbach Navy<br />
March 30 Donald McDonald Army<br />
April 5 Frank Zeman Army<br />
April 6 Lucas Ressel Army<br />
April 7 Dale Wolfenkoehler Marines<br />
April 14 Marvin Seiler Air Force<br />
April 18 Arthur Horky Army<br />
April 27 Noel Barks Army<br />
April 28 Robert Hartle Navy<br />
Kenneth Mehrle<br />
Date of Death: 3/1/2011<br />
Paul Wise<br />
<strong>VETERANS</strong> <strong>HOME</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong><br />
ADMISSIONS<br />
FINAL ROLL CALL<br />
Ramon Tipsword<br />
SUMMER 2011<br />
ADMIT DATE NAME BRANCH<br />
April 29 Floyd Weinrich Army<br />
May 11 Edward Herbst Navy<br />
June 2 Thomas Warren Air Force<br />
June 3 Lawrence Schrick Army<br />
June 20 Irvin Holderbaugh Navy<br />
June 22 Raymond Chappell Army<br />
June 23 Delbert Spurlock Army<br />
June 24 William Vaughan Navy<br />
June 30 Earl Stratton Navy<br />
July 8 Robert Whittenburg Army<br />
July 20 Hursel Newingham Army<br />
July 22 John Killian Army<br />
July 27 Robertus Drum Navy<br />
Army Date of Death: 3/5/2011<br />
Date of Death: 3/11/2011<br />
Air Force Army Army<br />
Bernard Goskie<br />
Date of Death: 3/23/2011<br />
Date of Death: 3/24/2011<br />
Army Army Date of Death: 3/31/2011<br />
Army Marines<br />
Robert Boon<br />
Date of Death: 4/2/2011<br />
Date of Death: 4/13/2011<br />
Date of Death: 4/15/2011<br />
Navy Army Army Army<br />
John Ruzicka<br />
Date of Death: 4/23/2011<br />
Date of Death: 4/23/2011 Date of Death: 5/10/2011<br />
Army Navy Army Army<br />
Norman Skaggs<br />
Date of Death: 6/15/2011<br />
Date of Death: 6/16/2011<br />
Date of Death: 6/16/2011<br />
Army Army Navy Army<br />
Lucas Ressel<br />
Date of Death: 6/26/2011<br />
Army Army<br />
Henry Hennemann<br />
Date of Death: 7/22/2011<br />
Army Navy<br />
James Benjamin<br />
Forrest Kallenbach<br />
William Walker<br />
Oliver Crump<br />
Date of Death: 7/5/2011<br />
Bill Enderle<br />
Date of Death: 7/28/2011<br />
Army<br />
William Glasscock<br />
Donald McCullough<br />
Jerome Schnurbusch<br />
Lawrence Meier<br />
Robert Lucas<br />
Loy Nelson<br />
Date of Death: 7/17/2011<br />
Marines<br />
Gone ...But Not Forgotten<br />
Harry Miller<br />
Date of Death: 3/17/2011<br />
Donnie Foulk<br />
Date of Death: 4/1/2011<br />
Victor Brant<br />
Date of Death: 4/21/2011<br />
Orville Yates<br />
Date of Death: 5/31/2011<br />
Noel Barks<br />
Date of Death: 6/202011<br />
Russell Fredrick<br />
Date of Death: 7/19/2011<br />
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SUMMER 2011<br />
<strong>VETERANS</strong> <strong>HOME</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong><br />
Family Comments<br />
We are proud of our outstanding team of highly dedicated and skilled employees in all departments<br />
who honor our <strong>Veterans</strong> through superior nursing home care. Here are some<br />
recent comments from families and friends:<br />
Thank you for the lovely floral<br />
tribute to Noel. I also want you to<br />
know I am grateful for the quality<br />
care he got at the <strong>Veterans</strong> Home.<br />
I love the atmosphere there and<br />
the feeling all of the staff put forth<br />
in the care of our <strong>Veterans</strong>. You’re<br />
all wonderful.<br />
Thanks again,<br />
Peggy Barks<br />
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To the staff and volunteers -<br />
Thank you so much for the<br />
beautiful plant you sent as a<br />
tribute to Bernie. Everyone has<br />
been so kind and respectful. We<br />
appreciate it more than you know.<br />
Thank you.<br />
The family of Bernard Goskie<br />
Thank you all for the pease lily and<br />
the wonderful care you gave Vic.<br />
The Family of Victor Brant<br />
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To the staff and volunteers,<br />
Thanks for the beautiful plant and<br />
all the tender loving care you gave<br />
Jerome.<br />
The Jerome Schnurbusch family<br />
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Dear Staff and Residents,<br />
Thank you so very much for the<br />
lovely plant in remembrance of my<br />
uncle, Lee James. Also thank you<br />
all for your many acts of kindness<br />
to him while he was a resident. It’s<br />
truly appreciated.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Doris Gorman<br />
Activities Scrapbook<br />
Dear <strong>Veterans</strong> Home Staff,<br />
Thank you for the wonderful care<br />
Orville received at the <strong>Veterans</strong><br />
Home. Everyone has always been<br />
so kind and helpful. Thank you<br />
for the beautiful plant. We will<br />
always cherish our memories of<br />
the <strong>Veterans</strong> Home.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Ramona Yates and Family<br />
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Dear residents, staff and<br />
Foundation Board of the <strong>Missouri</strong><br />
<strong>Veterans</strong> Home,<br />
Thank you for your sympathy and<br />
beautiful plant in remembrance of<br />
my father, John T. Ruzicka.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Clockwise from upper left: Mrs. Trapp<br />
standing next to the popcorn machine<br />
that was purchased for the home with<br />
memorials for her husband, Jack<br />
Trapp; Normandy Myers with a big<br />
smile on her face and fishing pole in<br />
hand; residents and volunteers enjoy<br />
a game of beach volleyball; Paula<br />
Wyckoff and Chester Carr sharing a<br />
dance; Yvonne Sells enjoying a day<br />
of fishing at Bloomfield; and Larry<br />
Dowdy delivering watermelons for a<br />
delightful summer treat.<br />
CASH DONATIONS<br />
March - June<br />
Up to $99<br />
James Bryant<br />
Leon Welter<br />
VFW Post 5527, Ironton<br />
Terri Penrod<br />
Roy’s Tires<br />
VFW Aux. #3127, Chaffee<br />
$100 to 249<br />
Realty Executives of Cape Co.<br />
Shirley Whittard<br />
Eagles Lodge 4206, New Madrid<br />
Sarah Barks<br />
Tepehone Pioneers<br />
Military Officers Association<br />
Grace Coy<br />
Ann Corrigan<br />
AL Post 494, Qulin<br />
Evangelical United Church of<br />
Christ<br />
$250 - 499<br />
James Harnes<br />
Louis Despres<br />
AL Post 150, Ste. Genevieve<br />
DAV #16, Cape Girardeau<br />
Elks Lodge 639, Cape Girardeau<br />
Masonic Service Association<br />
SMART Mohawks Chapter N<br />
VFW Post 5923, Camdenton<br />
VFW Aux 5923, Camdenton<br />
VFW Aux 3485, Doniphan<br />
Gordonville Grill fundraiser<br />
$500 - $1,000<br />
Dorothy Klein<br />
VFW MO Riders Poker Run<br />
AL Post 595, New Madrid<br />
$1000 - $2,999<br />
VFW 3838, Cape Girardeau<br />
VNV Motorcycle Club<br />
AMVETS, Dept of MO<br />
Over $3,000<br />
AL Aux Department of MO<br />
AMVETS Aux #94, Perryville<br />
$12,000<br />
VFW #7183, Lilbourn
In Memory of Jerome Schnurbusch<br />
Am Legion Post 133, Perryville<br />
Ruth Basler<br />
Shea Bey<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Harrell Boedeker<br />
Carl & Marge Bollinger<br />
Alice Boxdorfer<br />
Ruthie Boxdorfer<br />
Lee & Janet Cornelius<br />
The Davis Family<br />
Glennon & Marilyn Dobbelare<br />
June Ernst<br />
Bernice French<br />
Jim & Joan Gray<br />
Joe & Judy Gremaud<br />
Judy Hacker<br />
Cynthia Hetzer<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Nessler, Jr.<br />
Bob & Shirley Pelker<br />
Lois & Pat Prost<br />
Mark & Karen Roy<br />
Jim & Linda Schaap<br />
Barb Schnurbusch<br />
Bernice Schnurbusch<br />
Bonnie Schnurbusch<br />
Kay L. Schnurbusch<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sturm<br />
Doris Taylor<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Tucker<br />
HOW TO MAKE A<br />
CONTRIBUTION<br />
Checks should be made payable<br />
to the <strong>Veterans</strong> Home Foundation<br />
and mailed to:<br />
<strong>Missouri</strong> <strong>Veterans</strong> Home<br />
2400 <strong>Veterans</strong> Memorial Dr.<br />
Cape Girardeau MO 63701<br />
The Donation Form is provided<br />
for your convenience. If you<br />
have any questions, please<br />
contact:<br />
Debbie Monroe<br />
573-290-5870 Ext. 5459<br />
debra.monroe@mvc.dps.mo.gov<br />
<strong>VETERANS</strong> <strong>HOME</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong><br />
MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS, March - June, 2011<br />
Jerome Schnurbusch (cont’d)<br />
Lee & Norma Unterreiner<br />
Loretta B. Van Buren<br />
Milton Vogel<br />
Lester & Carl Wingerter<br />
Edward Young<br />
Jim, Marsha, Karen, Doug &<br />
Glenda Wibbenmeyer<br />
In Memory of John Sarff<br />
Bruce & Alice Benton<br />
In Memory of June Nothdurft<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Loyd Birk<br />
Geri Leimbach<br />
Mark & Ruth Masterson<br />
Tom, Carla, Lance & Logan<br />
Young<br />
In Memory of Ken Mehrle<br />
Grace Coy<br />
Dorothy Klein<br />
In Memory of Mabeth Black<br />
Bill & Marge Engleman<br />
In Memory of Bernard Goskie<br />
Clay & Rebecca Hurst<br />
Richard & Annette Trout<br />
DONOR INFORMATION:<br />
DONATION FORM<br />
Name: ____________________________________________<br />
Address: __________________________________________<br />
City: ____________________ St: ________ Zip: _________<br />
Donation in honor memory of ___________________<br />
Send Memorial Acknowledgement to:<br />
In Memory of Ray Tipsword<br />
Jan & Jarit Keith<br />
Mark & Gaye Puchbauer<br />
MO Conservation Dept<br />
Employees<br />
In Memory of Victor Brant<br />
Frank & Valerie Breitenstein<br />
R. S. & Mary Springer<br />
Linda Stovall<br />
Mr. & Mrs. L. E. Warner, Jr.<br />
In Memory of Bill Glasscock<br />
Virgie Brant<br />
John Brinkman<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Heuring<br />
In Memory of Lindle Crites<br />
Judy Parker<br />
In Memory of Clarence Slaughter<br />
First United Methodist Church,<br />
Chaffee<br />
In Memory of Daryl Johnson<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Johnson<br />
In Memory of Jack Trapp<br />
Art & Donna Flieg<br />
Name: ____________________________________________<br />
Address: __________________________________________<br />
City: ____________________ St: ________ Zip: _________<br />
SUMMER 2011<br />
In Memory of Don McCullough<br />
John Crites<br />
Donna Domain<br />
Vernon & Eileen Miller<br />
In Memory of Donald Feller<br />
James & Barbara Bryant<br />
In Memory of George Shelton<br />
Richard & Annette Trout<br />
In Memory of Harry Miller<br />
Bonnie Miller<br />
In Memory of Kenneth Baker<br />
Charlotte Christian<br />
We try very hard to<br />
recognize all donations,<br />
but occasionally an error<br />
is made. If we have failed<br />
to recognize your donation<br />
properly, please know that it<br />
was unintentional. Just give<br />
us a call at 573-290-5870 ext<br />
5459, and we will be happy<br />
to make a correction.<br />
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OPTIONAL: Donor Designation<br />
o <strong>Veterans</strong> Benevolent Fund<br />
o Perpetual Trust<br />
o Activities Fund<br />
o Caregiver Fund<br />
o Christmas Fund<br />
o Razor Fund<br />
o Other: ________________
12<br />
SUMMER 2011<br />
VFW Post 3838 Continuing Financial Support<br />
Commander Jeff<br />
Heise, left, and<br />
q u a r t e r m a s t e r<br />
Scott Smith of<br />
VFW Post 3838 in<br />
Cape Girardeau<br />
presented a check<br />
for $1300 to Debbie<br />
Monroe on behalf<br />
of the <strong>Veterans</strong><br />
Home. These funds<br />
are used for weekly<br />
bingo games for<br />
the residents. This is only a portion of the annual support the <strong>Veterans</strong> Home<br />
receives from Post 3838. Additional support includes a $1500 sponsorship<br />
of the golf tournament, preparation and donation of a special meal served<br />
at the home on Father’s Day, and hosting the annual employee appreciation<br />
dinner.<br />
Perryville AMVETS Auxiliary Presents Check<br />
Members of the<br />
Perryville AMVETS<br />
Auxiliary presented a<br />
check to the foundation<br />
for $3,918.50. This group<br />
also volunteers for a<br />
monthly bingo, and often<br />
helps prepare food when<br />
our Perryville <strong>Veterans</strong><br />
visit the AMVETS Post.<br />
Early morning rain<br />
may have reduced<br />
the participation<br />
for the Poker<br />
Run, held in early<br />
May, but it did not<br />
dampen the enthusiasm.<br />
When the<br />
sun popped out,<br />
several of the <strong>Veterans</strong><br />
were able to<br />
get out and see the<br />
motorcycles, cars<br />
and tractors on display<br />
in the parking lot. Pictured here are some of the <strong>Veterans</strong> judging the<br />
bike show. In spite of the weather, the event raised $1,144.50.<br />
<strong>VETERANS</strong> <strong>HOME</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong><br />
Our Generous Community<br />
Kow Pasture Klassic organizers distribute event proceeds<br />
Sponsors and organizers<br />
of the 26th<br />
annual Kow Pasture<br />
Klassic presented<br />
checks for the proceeds<br />
of their event<br />
to the Kenny Rogers<br />
Children’s Center<br />
and the <strong>Veterans</strong><br />
Home Foundation.<br />
Pictured from left are<br />
Rick Lawson, owner<br />
of Schindler’s Tavern;<br />
Rick Tanksley, volunteer; Courtland Kohlfeld and Mitch Miller of Kohlfeld<br />
Distributors; Michelle Fayette, director of the Kenny Rogers Center; Heather<br />
Lawson, owner of Schnidler’s Tavern; and Harold Moore, Cape Girardeau<br />
Elks Lodge. Seated in front is Veteran Normandy Myers, who accepted the<br />
check for $4,180.50 on behalf of the <strong>Veterans</strong> Home.<br />
VFW Riders visit seven MO <strong>Veterans</strong> Homes<br />
The VFW Riders stopped<br />
by the Cape Girardeau<br />
Home during their annual<br />
Memorial Day ride<br />
and poker run. Funds<br />
raised were divided<br />
among all the homes,<br />
with Cape Girardeau receiving<br />
$905.<br />
Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club Poker Run and Bike Show Groups fry fish for <strong>Veterans</strong><br />
The Navy Seabee Chapter Island 5<br />
fried up the fish and the SEMO Military<br />
Vehicle Group had a number of<br />
their jeeps on display for the <strong>Veterans</strong><br />
to see. The Seabees and the SEMO<br />
Military Vehicle members helped<br />
serve the food trays , and in some of<br />
them clean up afterwards.<br />
Members of the Jackson American<br />
Legion Support Group held their second<br />
annual fish fry for the <strong>Veterans</strong>.<br />
One member was quoted as saying<br />
“I looked forward to doing this all<br />
year”. Our <strong>Veterans</strong> are truly blessed<br />
to have such wonderful community<br />
support.
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