May - Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

The
Courier
Wisconsin Veterans Home at King
Caring for America’s Heroes
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May 2010
TOP AWARDED VOLUNTEERS FOR 2010
Left to right: WDVA Executive Assistant José León, Jr., volunteers Fred Bartz and Dorothy
Bartz with over 11,000 volunteer hours each, and Acting Commandant Jackie Moore.

State News
WDVA
Secretary’s Column
by Kenneth B. Black
Secretary of the Wisconsin
Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Community Contributes
Insight to WDVA Mission
On April 2, I was privileged to take part in Wisconsin’s annual Veterans'
Stakeholder Conference. This event was designed to be a forum, bringing
together key members of our veterans’ community in order to gather input,
discuss needs and talk about current issues affecting veterans.
We were pleased to welcome members from many veterans’ service
organizations along with representatives of legislative offices, county
veterans’ service offices, community groups and higher learning institutions.
I would like to thank everyone who attended. The active participation and
thoughtful views expressed by our attendees were vital to the success of
the Conference, and will continue to be vital to the success of our overall
mission.
Your voices, your insight and your guidance will help to accurately determine
the needs of our veterans, evaluate existing programs and services, and aid
in accomplishing our goals. At the Conference, we were able to bring many
different perspectives together around our common mission to assist and
support Wisconsin’s veterans and their family members, to learn about, apply
for and receive the finest benefits, services and programs we can provide.
We are all looking at ways to best serve our veterans.
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The Conference included discussions on several topics of interest to
veterans, including the Veterans Trust Fund and Mortgage Loan Repayment
Fund solvency, claims processing at the department’s Regional Office in
Milwaukee, admissions and census at the Wisconsin Veterans Homes at
King and Union Grove, and increasing public support of the Wisconsin
Veterans Museum.
WDVA staff is currently working to compile a comprehensive summary
based on the many breakout sessions that took place. I look forward in
coming months to sharing some of the insights and opinions we gathered,
along with details about how this valuable information will result in specific
action by the WDVA.
Our stakeholders represent the thousands of Wisconsin veterans we serve,
and they play a key role by identifying the places where help is most
needed, providing the volunteers to assist with implementation, and giving
us feedback on whether the chosen actions are accomplishing our mission.
We are listening, and we are incorporating your views as we forge ahead.
We are committed to hearing your voices—even when those voices are
sometimes critical—because we are a service organization.
We have a difficult mission, but we also have an amazing veterans’
community, as demonstrated at the Veterans’ Stakeholder Conference. The
voices of our veterans’ community will continue to guide us as we work to
honor and serve our veterans.
More information on the Veterans’ Stakeholder Conference can be
found on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs website at
www.WisVets.com/Stakeholders.

State News
Vietnam War Veteran Ralph W. Beck Receives
Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs Veteran
Lifetime Achievement Award
Wisconsin Vietnam Veteran Ralph W. Beck (center left), listens as his Veterans Lifetime
Achievement Award is read at the Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs board meeting
held April 16, 2010 in Green Bay.
In a ceremony during the April 16, 2010 meeting of the Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs, at the Best
Western Midway Hotel in Green Bay, Ralph Waring Beck of Oshkosh, Wisconsin was presented the Veteran
Lifetime Achievement Award for April, 2010.
Beck was born in Eau Claire on August 14, 1947 and was raised in La Crosse. He enlisted in the United States
Marine Corps on February 23, 1965 in La Crosse, took basic training at San Diego Recruit Depot, California
and advanced infantry training at Camp Pendleton. He was an Ontos Crewman at Camp Pendleton.
He deployed to Southeast Asia on the Tank Landing Ship Wexford County in August 1965, initially to
Okinawa where he completed Counter Insurgency Guerilla Jungle Training. He was assigned to Company
A, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division in DaNang, Vietnam on November 18, 1965. In the DaNang area, he
served as a Loader/Driver of the Ontos, a rack-mounted, six-tube, 106mm, close infantry support vehicle,
and participated in Operation Harvest Moon. On January 22, 1966 he sustained shrapnel wounds in action
and ten days later he returned to duty. In August 1966 he redeployed with his unit to Camp Carroll, south
of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and participated in Operation Prairie. He concluded his Vietnam tour on
December 19, 1966 and was reassigned to the Naval Air Station at Gross Isle, MI as an Administrative Chief
with the Marine-Air Reserve Training Detachment, where he completed his active duty obligation and a
required two-year Marine Reserve commitment. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal at
Gross Isle on February 22, 1971.
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His military decorations include the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal,
Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnamese Civil Action Medal with
Palm, Vietnam Campaign Medal, two Presidential Unit Citations, Combat Action Ribbon, Rifle Sharpshooter
Badge, and a Meritorious Mast Letter of Commendation.
Beck took advantage of the G.I. Bill, earning an Associate of Arts Degree and an Associate Degree in Business
Management. He graduated from the Police Recruit Training Academy at the Moraine Park Technical
College, where he received top academic and marksmanship awards. He served as a police officer in West
Bend, WI for three-and-a-half years before launching a multi-faceted career in business management.
He overcame significant personal challenges and began a life of volunteer service to others, with a focus on
community and veterans causes. For over 25 years he has given exemplary service to numerous civic, religious
and veterans organizations. Among his civic involvements are Oshkosh Citizens Against Pornography, Kids
Against Hunger, and Kids Around the World. His church-related service includes the youth-focused Royal
Rangers, the veterans family support-oriented Pointman Ministries, and the charity Father Carr’s Place 2B.
His veterans commitments include: Veterans with a Mission, builders of rural primary health clinics in
Vietnam; United Veterans Honor Guard, providers of funeral honors for Oshkosh Area veterans; Patriot Guard
Riders, an informal security unit in support of statewide veterans’ funeral services; and the LZ Lambeau
Advisory Board, contributors to the May 2010 Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans welcome home celebration.
He is a Life Member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, American Legion, Marine Corps League,
Vietnam Veterans of America, and AMVETS. He has served as Commander of the Winnebago Land
Chapter 162 of MOPH and, at the state level, as Junior Vice-Commander. He is a member of the Honor
Guard, Color Guard and Rifle Squad of American Legion Post 234; and he has served as Adjutant and on
the Color Guard of the Winnebago Detachment 357 of the MCL. He has served as Vice President and
Treasurer of Oshkosh Chapter 437 of VVA and in a host of offices at the local, district, and state levels of
AMVETS, including Post 7 Vice Commander, District Commander and currently as State Commander. As
State Commander he instituted a new AMVETS and USO partnership program. For many years, he has
been a member of the Community Church of Oshkosh and has served in a variety of lay pastoral capacities.
He and his wife are the parents of five children and have eight grandchildren.
The Veteran Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes living veterans currently residing in Wisconsin who
have compiled a record of exemplary service as a military service member, a veteran, and a citizen during
the veteran’s lifetime. Beck is the fourteenth recipient of the Veteran Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Board, through a subcommittee consisting of three board members, appointed by the Board Chair,
selects the recipients. Nominations are accepted from any Wisconsin resident, and the Board especially
encourages submissions from Wisconsin veterans, veterans service organizations, county veterans service
officers and other veterans groups.
There are up to six annual awards. Nominations may be submitted at any time during the year, but no later
than the 15th of the month preceding the month of a Board meeting at which the presentation is to be made.
For more information about the award, to include previous recipients, go to www.WisVets.com/BoardAward
or call WDVA toll free 1-800-WIS-VETS (947-8387).
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State News
Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs Seeking
Nominations for Veteran Lifetime Achievement Award
The Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs is seeking nominations for its Veteran
Lifetime Achievement Award to be presented at its meeting on June 18, 2010 in King.
The Veteran Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes Wisconsin veterans who have
compiled a record of exemplary service as a military service member, a veteran, and
as a citizen during the veteran’s lifetime. The June 2010 award recipient will be
selected from among nominations received for veterans residing in counties located
in the northeast region of Wisconsin (Brown, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee,
Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie,
Portage, Shawano, Vilas, Waupaca and Wood counties). Nominations for the Board’s
June 2010 meeting must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2010.
The award is part of the Board’s ongoing efforts to underscore its commitment to
taking veterans issues out to where veterans live, work, and enjoy the freedoms of
the United States of America and to encourage greater veteran participation in Board
of Veterans Affairs meetings.
The Board, through a subcommittee appointed by the Board Chair, selects the
recipients from nominations submitted by individuals (including family members
of the nominee), veterans service and other organizations, county veterans service
officers, and fellow veterans.
There will be up to six annual awards, four regional and two statewide ones.
Nominations may be submitted at any time during the year, but no later than the 15th
of the month prior to each proposed award. Completed nominations should be mailed
to Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs Lifetime Achievement Award, Wisconsin
Department of Veterans Affairs, 30 W. Mifflin St., P.O. Box 7843, Madison, WI
53707-7843 or faxed to (608) 264-7616.
More information, including past recipients and nomination forms, is available online at
www.WisVets.com/BoardAward, or call WDVA at (608) 266-1315.
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WELCOME
Sara Stinski has joined the WDVA leadership team as
the Public Affairs Officer. Sara brings a great breadth
of experience and expertise to this position. She was a
public relations executive for 3 years handling a variety of
government related accounts, Director of Marketing and
Public Relations for the Wisconsin Restaurant Association
for 5 years, and she has operated her own marketing and
public relations firm for the past 5 years.
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Sara received her bachelors degree and a masters degree in public relations from
UW-Madison. She has been awarded the Blue Pencil Award for an anti-smoking
campaign targeting teens and an Energy Star Award from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency. She’s an active volunteer in a number of groups. Sara lives in
Edgerton with her husband, Aaron, and two children, Annabelle and Nikolas.
VETERANS: GET THE BENEFITS YOU’VE EARNED!
For more information call
Manitowoc County Veterans Service Officer
(920) 683-4055
Sheboygan County Veterans Service Officer
(920) 459-3053
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
1-800-WIS-VETS (947-8387)
www.WisVets.com
Attend the Supermarket
of Veterans Benefits
Friday, June 4, 2010
Noon to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lakeshore Technical College
1290 North Avenue
Cleveland, Wisconsin

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LZ Lambeau Weekend
What’s It About?
Vietnam veterans, their families, and the public are invited to a special Welcome
Home celebration at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. It’s a weekend of free
activities which includes several days of concerts, reunions, vehicle displays
and exhibits including The Moving Wall.
The Saturday evening Tribute Ceremony inside Lambeau Field is a ticketed
event. Self-identified Vietnam and Vietnam-era veterans may receive a
complimentary ticket upon request (all tickets, including complimentary tickets, require a
$2 handling fee). Tickets for all others are $10. Children under the age of 3 years old do not
need a ticket, but they must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian. All proceeds from ticket
sales will support programming at LZ Lambeau. To order tickets or for more information,
visit www.lzlambeau.org or call 1-800-895-0071.
During the Welcome Home ceremony at Lambeau Field on Saturday evening, May 22, we
will remember those who did not return from combat with music, readings and a preview of
the Wisconsin Public Television documentary “Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories.”
Who’s Involved?
The intent of the event is to provide Vietnam veterans with the welcome home which was
denied them 40 years ago. In this effort, Wisconsin Public Television, the Wisconsin Historical
Society and the Department of Veterans Affairs became partners in the Wisconsin Vietnam
War Stories Project. For LZ Lambeau, the partners are joined by the Green Bay Packers,
the City of Green Bay, the State of Wisconsin, several of Wisconsin’s Indian Nations and a
growing group of veterans’ organizations.
Designed by the veterans and veterans service organizations, Wisconsin’s Vietnam War veterans
and Vietnam Era veterans and all their families are invited to a weekend of activities that
will include a motorcycle ride across the State from La Crosse to Green Bay, concerts, The
Moving Wall exhibit, Vietnam War military exhibits, photo exhibits, vehicle and helicopter
displays and social get-togethers.
The Welcome Home weekend will culminate with the veterans and their families filling
Lambeau Field for an official memorial ceremony for their fallen colleagues. This presentation
will feature music and spoken word performances and screenings of excerpts from the
“Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories” documentary on the Tundravision.
A special outreach effort is underway to encourage the participation of families of the more
than 1,200 Wisconsinites who did not return from the war, and the families of those returned
veterans who did not live long enough to be welcomed home.
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This event, certain to attract nation-wide attention, is a chance for our veterans to finally be able
to take public pride in their service, and to receive the appreciation and recognition they deserve.
Tentative Schedule
(visit www.lzlambeau.org for updates)
Thursday, May 20
Moving Wall dedication at 4:00 p.m. at Lambeau
Friday, May 21
Motorcycle Honor Ride from La Crosse to Green Bay
Education Day (for students only) at Lambeau 8:20 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Motorcycle Honor Ride arrives in Green Bay at 2:00 p.m. (estimate)
LZ Lambeau opens to the public at 1:00 p.m.
Motor pool, Atrium opens: museum exhibits, portrait gallery, all exhibits
Music stage begins at 3:00 p.m.
Grounds of LZ Lambeau close at 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 22
Aircraft exhibit opens at Austin Straubel International Airport
in Green Bay 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LZ Lambeau grounds open to the public at 9:00 a.m.
(Please assemble for Opening Ceremony)
Opening Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. south end of Lambeau Field Grounds
Atrium opens: museum exhibits and portrait gallery at 9:00 a.m.
Lectures in Atrium 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Music stage begins noon to 6:00 p.m.
Tribute Ceremony in Lambeau Field at 7:30 p.m. (Buy tickets now!)
Seating begins at 5:30 p.m.
Aircraft exhibit closes at 5:00 p.m.
Music stage on grounds reopens 9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 23
All exhibits at Lambeau open at 9:00 a.m.
Motor pool, Atrium opens: museum exhibits, portrait gallery, all exhibits
Aircraft exhibit opens at Austin Straubel International Airport in Green Bay 9:00 a.m.
Ecumenical service at 10:00 a.m.
Music Stage 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LZ Lambeau grounds close at 3:00 p.m.

Commandant
COMMANDANT’S COLUMN
by Acting Commandant Jackie Moore
IN APPRECIATION OF
OUR VOLUNTEERS
In April, I had the pleasure of attending two wonderful volunteer
recognition events—the King Volunteer Recognition Banquet and
the American Legion and Auxiliary Volunteer Awards.
The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King has 369 active volunteers.
At the King Volunteer Banquet, 123 volunteers were recognized with
an award for the following levels: 100, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 and
5000 hours. The total number of volunteer hours reported at the Home for the
year was an astounding 40,637!
Special thanks go to the volunteer who has been with us the longest, Kathleen Welch, who has
been volunteering at the Home since January, 1972. Member Bernadine Verona also received
a heartfelt thank you for the most hours accumulated. Bernadine has volunteered a total of
17,834 lifetime hours. THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS!!
The great thing about volunteering is that everyone involved benefits. The members receive
so much enjoyment from the volunteers and the volunteers derive just as much gratification
from their time with the members.
Recent research indicates the benefits of volunteering go much deeper than the satisfaction of
giving and sharing. Research proves that volunteers obtain many individual health benefits
in addition to the social benefit. Volunteering as little as 100 hours per year, or about 2 hours
per week, has been found to give the most positive health benefits.
Some of the health benefits of volunteering include:
• Greater physical functioning
• Lower levels of depression
• Decline in chronic pain
• Decreased levels of disability
• Increased longevity
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Our members receive innumerable benefits from the service of our volunteers. Without them,
we could not even begin to provide the service or quality of life which members currently
enjoy due to the efforts of our volunteers. Whether it be weekdays, evenings or weekends,
we can help you find a way to fit us into your schedule. There are opportunities to assist in
many areas:
• Assisting with Bingo
• Reading or writing letters
• Visiting
• Getting members outside for some fresh air
• Assisting with ramp bowling
• Going on shopping trips or other bus trips
• Giving individual computer lessons
• Fishing trips
• Assisting in the library
• Helping in the coffee shop
• And many other options
We are always looking for new ideas, so stop in at the Volunteer Office in the Marden
Memorial Center, and let us know what your interests are!
Give Agency Liaison, Laura Mays, a call at (715) 258-4247 to get started.

Chaplain News
CHAPLAIN’S COLUMN
submitted by Sister Cathy Wottreng SSND-Chaplain
Celebrating Our Relationships
The month of May brings several holidays and celebrations
to mind such as May Day, Mother's Day, Armed Forces Day
and Memorial Day. This year in May, we also celebrate our
commemoration service here at the Veterans Home at King
as well as Pentecost in the Christian Church.
These celebrations invite us to look at life, to remember the living and the dead,
those who have touched our lives, those doing good work for peace in our world
and to grow in gratitude.
As I call to mind those people I want to remember, I think of my mother, the
military men and women today, our veterans, members who have died and their
families, and staff who have retired or died. I think about people who have come
and gone in my life. I remember the last days of our lives together. I remember
the last words spoken.
Last month, we celebrated Easter—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Recently, it has
been on my mind how Jesus tried to prepare His disciples for His suffering, death
and resurrection. Repeatedly, He tried to tell them and they did not understand.
They could not understand even when it happened, but only days afterward and
in some cases only much later.
Sometimes when people leave our lives through life changes or death, we know
ahead and are gifted with the opportunity to prepare, give thanks, say special words
and prepare for the good-bye. We have the opportunity to remember stories, share
love, speak tender words, heal and offer forgiveness. We live in a society of throw
away "things" and yet our relationships are not to be idly tossed away without
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thought. Relationships are sacred. It is important to share our good-byes, to be
vulnerable and to receive and give loving care to one another. It is important to
be valued and to help others after our departure.
Sometimes when people leave our lives through life changes or death, we do not
know in advance and do not have the opportunity to say good-bye. Those times
can be most difficult because we are dealing with shock, grief and might feel
robbed of the opportunity of sharing those important words. The good-bye alone
is painful and not being prepared or given the opportunity to say good-bye can
be even more painful. We need to move through these feelings and sometimes
even receive assistance from professional people to help us.
Jesus was aware of how necessary it is to help prepare those left behind. He
shows us how important it is to treasure relationships, prepare for changes, say
the important words before departing and to help prepare for the time after. He
said He would be with us always. He said He would send His Spirit to strengthen,
guide and console us. Then and now He sends us His Spirit that we might be
renewed and have new life. As we celebrate Pentecost, may the Spirit renew
us with new life, peace and hope. May we also be gently encouraged to share
our future good-byes with one another.
SPRING
by member Georgiana Mika
Spring is here, but oh, it’s so cold;
We are assured this weather won’t hold.
We all like Spring when the robins are here;
When the grass is green and tulips appear.
A warm Spring means good fishing time,
and walking outside in weather now, fine.
So bits of Spring come breezing in with sun,
Soft rain and bright flowers gay.
We will savor it all today
As Spring has finally come our way!

Home News
You’re invited to
OPEN HOUSE
Wisconsin Veterans Home at King
N2665 County Rd QQ
King, Wisconsin
Sunday, May 16, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
OLD CAR SHOW
Over 100 Cars Expected
FREE RIDES
On Clear Water Harbor’s Chief Waupaca
Departure from Wisconsin Veterans Home Dock at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 & 2:30
GIFT & CRAFT SHOP
Open All Day
Beautiful items handmade by members of the Veterans Home
CURRENT VOLUNTEER, EMPLOYMENT
& ADMISSION INFORMATION
ESCANABA VETS CENTER
View the traveling center
VINTAGE MILITARY & VEHICLE DISPLAY
ON-GROUNDS ENCAMPMENT
THE JUSTMANN BAND
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Face Painting Balloons Mini Golf Food & Refreshments!
Tour of Buildings & Grounds
For further information call (715) 258-4247
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Bob Reichelt with his daughter Debra. As shown
in the background, each of the 50 states has a
pillar with a wreath.
Numerous scenes are carved along the wall
of the memorial.
A medallion (above) and the Atlantic pavillion
(pictured right).
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WWII MEMORIAL
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Member Bob Reichelt was treated, by
his daughter Debra, to a trip to the WWII
Memorial in Washington D.C. last fall.
Bob, who is a WWII Navy veteran, was
truly humbled by the experience and feels
everyone should be able to see this incredible
memorial at least once. The memorial is
open 24/7. The night lighting is a special
experience as well.
Bob in front of the wall containing a field of
4,000 gold stars representing and honoring
the 400,000 Americans who lost their lives
in WWII.

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HOW MANY PEOPLE DOES IT TAKE
TO PUBLISH A COURIER?
Lots of teamwork! The Courier is celebrating its 70th year of publication. The first issue was
published in January, 1941 with member Calvin Frankel as the Editor. Back then, an issue
consisted of four pages, the annual subscription cost was 50 cents and the monthly mailing cost
was 3 cents per issue. Many changes have occurred over the years including the process of
compiling and printing, but the vision is still the same—to create a monthly publication in honor
of the members of the Wisconsin Veterans Home. Staff, members and volunteers work together
to get the monthly issue out. The following are currently part of that team.
Sara Stinski
Public Affairs Officer
WDVA Staff
Laura Mays
Editor
King Staff
Kathy Scholl
Public Affairs
WDVA Staff
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Cindy Thompson
Assistant Editor
King Staff
Stu Voeck
Webmaster
WDVA Staff

Glen Collins
Photographer
Member Therapy
Tom Lubinski
Delivery
King Staff
Eunice Lawrence
Mailing
Volunteer
Vicki Ponedel
Mailing
King Staff
Dean Julius
Delivery
King Staff
Donna Gyldenvand
Mailing
Volunteer
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Vicky Scherck
Mailing
King Staff
Gary Dumas
Photographer
Member Volunteer
Barb Tourville
Mailing
Volunteer
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Over 200 volunteers attended the
WVH-King Volunteer Appreciation
Banquet which was held at the Best
Western Grand Seasons in Waupaca
on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. WVH-
King Agency Liaison Laura Mays
presented WDVA Executive Assistant
José León, Jr. with a check for
$558,758.75 representing the 40,637
hours volunteers donated this past year.
Speakers included WDVA Executive
Assistant José León, Jr. and Acting
Commandant Jackie Moore. Agency
Liaison Laura Mays served as the host
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The seating of the honored guest is a very moving experience.
The ceremony has become a treasured part of the WVH-King
volunteer banquet. This ceremony remembers soldiers who
are still missing in action.
Cards with names of MIAs are distributed to those in
attendance representing their honored guest for the event.
A candle is also lit in honor of each MIA.
Volunteer Chuck Taylor places
the American flag on the table of
the honored guest.
THE SEATING OF
THE HONORED GUEST
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The small table symbolizes the frailty of one prisoner against
his oppressors. The white tablecloth symbolizes the purity
of the soldier’s intention to respond to their country’s call to
arms. A single rose reminds us of the undying love and faith
of the families and loved ones left behind. A red ribbon bears
witness to pursuance of POWs and MIAs, as we unceasingly
demand a proper accounting for those still missing. A slice
of lemon upon a bread plate reminds us of their bitter fate.
The salt symbolizes the river of tears from the family and
loved ones as they wait. An inverted glass and empty chair
remind us they cannot toast or sit with us. The American flag
represents the unfailing patriotism of our comrades-in-arms
and all Americans who wait their safe return.
Each person in attendance is asked to simultaneously say the
name on their card aloud and finally each person raises their
glass and toasts their honored guest.

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FOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Left to right back row: Director of Dietary Services Jennifer Hanlon, Assistant Director of
Dietary Services Mike Kosobucki, Conrad Scheuerman-SH, Betty Martin-AH, Bill Glanville-AH,
Gary Mader-MH, Deon Eggebraaten-MH. Front: Bill Hackney-AH, Jane Zuehlsdorf-SH,
Leonard Stevenson-OH, Wally Schultz-AH. Missing: Bob Bayerl-SH, Peter Petushek-OH,
Ed Podjaski-OH.
How do you become a member of the Food Advisory Committee? The committee is made up
of members who are appointed as part of the Member Council subcommittee along with other
members who are interested in serving on the committee. See your social worker for more
information if you are interested in serving on the Food Advisory Committee.
Since April 18th, menu substitutions have been made available and are posted on the menus.
Members are reminded to speak with their dietitian to arrange substitutions if they would like
an alternate choice.
Watch for the new menu which will offer lighter fare such as subs and taco salads.
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RED HAT LADIES VISIT THE
WAUPACA HUMANE SOCIETY
The Ainsworth Hall Red Hat Ladies made fleece tie blankets and donated them to the
Waupaca Humane Society for dogs and cats. The ladies took a trip to the shelter to
personally present their blankets, learn how the shelter operates and to meet a few of
the animals.
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Library News
Library News
submitted by Librarian Linda Hagen and member Clifford Poppy
The library has added several books to its permanent collection. Following are some of those
books.
THE BOOK OF FATE by Brad Meltzer. None of us knew it was coming. So says Wes Hollaway,
a once cocky and ambitious presidential aide, about the day that changed his life forever. On
that day, Wes put Ron Boyle, the chief executive’s oldest friend, into the presidential limousine.
By the time the trip came to an end, Wes was permanently disfigured and Boyle was dead, the
victim of a crazed assassin. Eight years later, Boyle is spotted in Malaysia. In that moment,
Wes has the chance to undo the worst day of his life. Trying to figure it out takes him back to
mysterious facts buried for two hundred years and what he learns is that The Book of Fate holds
everyone’s secrets, especially the ones worth dying for.
ROUGH COUNTRY by John Sandford. Virgil Flowers goes north to solve a puzzling murder
– and finds the country is very rough indeed. While competing in a fishing tournament in
remote northern Minnesota, he receives a call to investigate a murder at a nearby resort where
a woman had been shot while kayaking. This resort is for women only – a place to relax, get
fit, recover from plastic surgery and commune with nature. Things become very complicated
for Virgil because as he begins investigating, he finds a web of connections among the people
at the resort and the more he digs, the more he discovers that the arrows of suspicion point in
many directions with a multitude of motivations.
ICE TRAP by Kitty Sewell. At the height of his career, a British surgeon has found success both
in the hospital and at home. He and his wife have everything they want out of life except the
child she longs for – the child Dr. Woodruff secretly believes he may never be ready to parent.
Suddenly, the delicate balance of their relationship is blown apart by the arrival of shocking
news – deep in the desolate sub-arctic wilderness of Canada where Woodruff lived and worked
years before, a woman claims he is the father of her 13 year old twins. Woodruff knows it can’t
be true, but DNA tests don’t lie. To make sense of the impossible he must return to that frozen
wilderness where no rules or laws apply. Leaving his shattered relationship behind, he finds
that his well guarded secrets have deep and sinister layers and the people he once knew in that
god-forsaken place guard secrets of their own. No one, least of all the ruthless woman at the
center of this maelstrom, will help him uncover the truth.
THE THIRD REICH’S LAST GAMBLE by George Forty. The Battle of the Bulge was the
German surprise counteroffensive and had been intended to divide and even perhaps force one
or the other of the allies to negotiate a peace agreement. However, the U.S. Air Force assumed
control and this turned into the beginning of the end for German forces. Their morale broken
– it was the end of their control of the western front as well as the war. The Battle of the Bulge
was fought with young, untested American GIs who faced up to the challenge.
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MOVIES
All movies are shown in the Marden Theater.
Tugger service and popcorn are available.
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Library News
Tuesday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m. - Hope Floats starring Sandra Bullock and
Harry Connick, Jr., rated PG-13, 1 hr. 54 min.
Wednesday, May 26 at 1:30 p.m. - Cat Ballou starring Jane Fonda and Lee Marvin,
not rated, 1 hr. 36 min.
Thursday, May 27 at 6:00 p.m. - Mona Lisa Smile starring Julia Roberts,
rated PG-13, 2 hr.
Tuesday, June 1 at 1:30 p.m. – What Price Glory starring James Cagney, not rated, 1 hr. 49 min.
Wednesday, June 2 at 1:30 p.m. – Dreamer starring Kurt Russell, rated PG, 1 hr. 46 min.
Thursday, June 3 at 6:00 p.m. – The Box starring Cameron Diaz, rated PG-13, 1 hr. 55 min.
Tuesday, June 8 at 1:30 p.m. – My Best Friend’s Wedding starring Julia Roberts, rated PG-13,
1 hr. 45 min.
Wednesday, June 9 at 1:30 p.m. – The Tuskegee Airmen starring Laurence Fishburne, rated PG-13,
1 hr. 46 min.
Thursday, June 10 at 6:00 p.m. – Up in the Air starring George Clooney, rated R, 1 hr. 49 min.
Tuesday, June 15 at 1:30 p.m. – What Dreams May Come starring Robin Williams, rated PG-13,
1 hr. 53 min.
Wednesday, June 16 at 1:30 p.m. – The Wizard of Oz starring Judy Garland, rated G, 1 hr. 42 min.
Thursday, June 17 at 6:00 p.m. – African Queen starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn,
not rated, 1 hr. 45 min.
Tuesday, June 22 at 1:30 p.m. – Wholly Moses! starring Richard Pryor and John Ritter, rated PG,
1 hr. 44 min.
Wednesday, June 23 at 1:30 p.m. – Volunteers starring Tom Hanks, rated R, 1 hr. 47 min.
Thursday, June 24 at 6:00 p.m. – The Blind Side starring Sandra Bullock, rated PG-13, 2 hrs. 9 min.

Member News
GARY HILL SHOW
Gary Hill (above) sang hits from the 50s, 60s and
70s for WVH-King members. Gary is known for
his renditions of Elvis. Members Ron Zaharias
(top right) and (lower right) Orville Bierstedt and
his wife Betty enjoying the music.
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JAZZING IT UP
Members of the Waupaca Middle
School Jazz Band and Choir posed
behind King members (left to right)
Richard Cotter, Don Berray and Bob
Reichelt.
The group of students performed
for King members in the AH multipurpose
room on Friday, April 16th.

THE OPERA COMES TO WVH-KING
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Member News
Sixteen students from the Waupaca Performing Chorus performed Opera for the Young
“Rusalka, A Mermaid’s Tale” for King members at the Marden multi-purpose room on
Thursday, April 15th. The bright costumes and stages were greatly appreciated.
This activity was made possible through the joint efforts of the Albert and Mary Rhoades
Museum Foundation and the Waupaca School District.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, May 16th Open House 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday, May 31st Memorial Day Program
9:30 a.m. Lakeside Services
10:00 a.m. Cemetery Services
(to help with placement of flags over graves, please arrive at cemetery at 6:00 a.m.)
* Sunday, June 13th RE-CREATION
Vibrant vocal entertainment with lavish costumes.
1:30 p.m. Quadrangle Park - Wisconsin Veterans Home at King
For more information, please go to www.WVHKing.com or call (715) 258-4247.

Member News
King Member Gary Mader received
the National Society Daughters of the
American Revolution (DAR) regional
award for Outstanding Veteran Serving
Veterans on Saturday, April 10th and
was also chosen as the State recipient.
Acting Commandant Jackie Moore
nominated Gary for his volunteer work at
King. “Gary started a member mentoring
program to help new members in their
adjustment to living at King, advocated
for a safety program for crossing streets,
and set up special programs to keep track
of fishing rods and reels. He is always
looking for ways to improve the lives
and safety of his fellow veterans,” said
Moore.
CONGRATULATIONS
Member Gary Mader poses with his Outstanding
Veteran Serving Veterans Award with his twin brother
Allan who lives in Appleton.
Gary is a member of the WVH-King Funeral Honor Team, Commander of American Legion
Post 161, VFW Post 1464 and AMVETS Post 1887 at King. Since 2006, Gary logged over
2,000 volunteer hours at the Home.
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Janet And Stan Schwarze from
Rochester, Minnesota and the
Clark County Wisconsin Internet
Library organization donated
41 Civil War books which are
available for purchase in the
WVH-King Gift Shop for $10.00.

During the April King Recreation
Committee meeting, Kathy and Bob
Hawkins, Ken Wendt, and Lynda
Taylor presented several donations
on behalf of the AMVETS Hospital
Services and the AMVETS Pulaski
Post #160.
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Member News
Waupaca Girl Scout Troop 2276
donated boxes of Girl Scout
cookies to be enjoyed at member
bingo parties. The scouts took
a tour and their favorite areas
were the bowling alley and the
theater.
Cliff Doxtator of the Green Bay
Elks Lodge #259 presented staff
Vicki Ponedel with a donation for
the bowling alley at WVH-King.

Member News
MAY BIRTHDAYS
1 Nolan Ninabuck SH 280
2 Austin Corwin MH 262
Lillian Reese AH 228B
3 Gerald Strachota AH 458
5 James Espeseth SH 519B
Richard Swanson OH 469
6 Alexander Kozikowski AH 238
7 Evelyn Schroeder SH 453
Pearl O’Donahue CT 125
8 Stanley Sankey MH 283
9 Ronald Weinfurtner OH 206
10 Sophie Bagley SH 327
Roy Aaberg SH 408
Clifford Poppy AH 323
11 James Ottman MH 314
12 Philip Binder AH 206
14 Laura Bostedt MH 229
John Dinse SH 320
Leon Luick MH 328
15 Virginia Lockery AH 424
George Jeskewitz SH 503
16 Elsworth Hameister SH 250
Edward Sartausky AH 161
Veronica Magayna OH 452
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17 David Bzdusek AH 444
Suzanne Karl SH 512
Dean Johnson OH 455
Hanayo Meyer OH 519B
18 Thomas Utter MH 361
Raymond Levandowski SH 203
19 Thomas Glesner AH 133
Ralph Robinson SH 266
20 Veda Flynn AH 307
Marcella Canniff SH 306
John Lebal Jr. SH 355
Ronald Mitchell AH 259B
Donald Tautges OH 416A
22 Donald Meyer OH 519A
25 Raymond McClone MH 276
26 Leonard Koch AH 431
27 Elizabeth Montgomery SH 365
Lucille Oninski SH 536
28 Charles Yager AH 263
Leonard Mika AH 433B
30 Gordon Falk SH 550
Rodney Schoenbeck OH 362
Vernon Langholff MH 365
31 Robert Van Drasek OH 266
Anne Hermus AH 359B

JUNE BIRTHDAYS
1 Donald Bartram MH 377B
3 Eugene Gauger OH 308
4 Corrine Radloff AH 254
James Holeman AH 457
Harold Gruen MH 222
Leroy Marks AH 244
Otto Tiedemann SH 283
5 William Schonasky MH 329A
6 Ernst Boggs OH 229
Tom Martin OH 319B
Byron Kuehl SH 350
Robert Lowers AH 242
7 Anthony Adamczyk SH 252
8 Raymond Vandenberg OH 435
John Dunker SH 550
9 Mervin Granger MH 274B
10 William Burling AH 130
Catherine Salaja AH 232A
11 Barnaby Schultz OH 162
Paul Koch OH 331
12 Otto Blohm AH 135
Gerald Baker AH 139
13 Keith Gales OH 250
14 Carl Williams AH 241
David Christie SH 383
Chester Reitz SH 546A
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Member News
15 Donald Keffner SH 232
James Smith SH 579A
John Janick OH 220
17 James Leedom MH 259
Theresa Demmert SH 576B
George Kelly, Jr. SH 535
18 Anne Lesko AH 425
Nona Schroeder AH 226
19 Gustav Finkbeiner SH 436
Vernice Bohn AH 252B
20 William Shears MH 227
21 Minnie Ahlm MH 216A
Joseph Voss OH 327
James Vaux Jr SH 472
23 Colin Young MH 309
24 Elmer Feltz SH 316A
25 Glendon Ely OH 480
26 Alan Freezy AH 146
Leroy Talbot AH 436
George Fucik MH 368
James Fulton OH 350
27 Ernest Ksionek SH 338
Frank Mettler OH 282
28 Henry Check AH 316
Howard Reinhart AH 330
James Hirsch MH 358
29 Marian Wienandt SH 312
Richard Fanshaw SH 311
Evelyn Russell OH 449B

Member News
MAY ANNIVERSARIES
9 Albert and Elizabeth Brouwer
10 Merril and Wahneta Filz
12 Frederick and Anne Bruechert
17 Gary and Cora Schwersinske
21 Richard and Violette Klopotek
26 Donald and Virginia Bures
27 Rushton and Violet Johnson
28 Kenneth and Shirley Trinrud
In Memory of
HAPPY
ANNIVERSARY
Bryanne D. Peters
James J. Siburt
Bonita L. Heller
Gilbert F. Puls
“Heaven is my throne and
the earth is my footstool.” Isaiah 42:10
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JUNE ANNIVERSARIES
1 Minnie and Russell Ahlm
10 Alvin and Elizabeth Volmer
15 James and Jeanne Smith
Leon and Josephine Luick
18 Ralph and Jacqueline Tramm
26 Leonard and Georgiana Mika
27 Conrad and Virginia Scheuerman
28 Ed and Edith Karcheski
30 Alton and Myrtis Gigstead
Maurice A. Conrath
Alice O. Widner
Michael J. Richter

(Due to the Federal HIPAA Privacy Act only those members
who have releases on file are listed.)
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Member News
James and Shirley Lunde joined us on April 2 from Greenfield. James is a Vietnam War Marine
Corps veteran and the couple resides at OH 446.
Mervin Granger, a WWII Army veteran from Plainfield, joined us on April 2 and is living at
MH 274.
Martin Ciszewski, a Korean War Army veteran from New Berlin, moved into SH 279 on April 2.
Ronald E. Johnson, a peacetime Army veteran from Larsen, arrived on April 8 and is residing at
MH 360.
William Nabbeld, a Korean War Army veteran from Shiocton, joined us on April 12. He is
living at AH 129.
Neilan Short, a WWII Army veteran from Wausau, moved into SH 446 on April 12.
Robert W. Johnson, a Vietnam War Army veteran from Wisconsin Rapids, joined us on
April 13. He is living at SH 279.
Chester Reitz, a WWII Army veteran from Appleton, moved into SH 546 on April 15.
Donald Tautges, a Berlin Crisis National Guard veteran, joined us on April 16 coming from
Fond du Lac. He is residing at OH 416.
Milton Hensley, a WWII Army veteran from Baraboo, moved into AH 409 on April 20.
Basil Briskie, a WWII Army veteran from Berlin, joined us on April 22 and is living at SH 246.
William Rosio, a Korean War Army veteran from Laona, arrived on April 22 and is living at
MH 277.

Donations
On behalf of the members, we sincerely thank the following for their generous donations.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
When making a donation, please provide
the full name and complete address
(including zip code) of the person/group
to be acknowledged. Thank you!
VFW Auxiliary -
Department of Wisconsin
DAV #56 of Eagle River
The American Legion #337
of Pulaski
Linda Hill of Waupaca
in memory of Bill Stoltenow
Member Jane Zuehlsdorf
Robert O’Neill Keegan
of Westboro
Round Lake Group of Waupaca
The American Legion
of Waupaca
Donations
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Member Charles Dewey
Elks Lodge #259 of Green Bay
DAV #23 of Antigo
H. Peter and Paula Kohloff of
Surprise, Arizona in memory
of Lynn Winkie
Outreach to Mexico of Tomahawk
in memory of Bonita Heller
Frances Ponczoch of Waupaca
Charlotte Herms of Mesa, Arizona
in memory of Ralph Gultch
D & H Sealcoating, LLC
of Waupaca

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AT KING
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