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My name is Gary Mader and I have volunteered here at King for over 14 years. Many of you know I am a member here at King and have not slowed down a bit! I spent my mili- tary years in the Navy starting back in 1965 and the Army in 1976. After my military career, J U L Y 2 0 2 0 King Active Volunteers 350 Message from your Volunteer Coordinator Terry Heschke, Volunteer Coordinator Continued on page 4 As I was reading last year’s July newsletter, I wrote a brief history, started back in 1776 of how Independence Day came about and of course our love of �ireworks. For as long as Ameri- cans can remember, the nation has celebrated the Fourth of July by staging grand �ireworks shows in public squares and light- ing smaller displays at home. Our future history books will now tell the story of where most of the county might not have celebrated like years past and our 4th of July 2020 may lack having many parades and �ireworks (check your local community) due to the COVID-19 cancellation of large gatherings. But if there ever has been an Independence Day to celebrate America and its citizens, it is this one. After all, 2020 has not been an easy year for our country, or just about anyone in it. Sure, we can still �ire up the grill with the best 4th of July reci- pes and �igure out where to watch �ireworks from a distance if you’re lucky to have them in your community, but most of us could really use a good shindig with our extended family and friends right about now. Of course, getting together is still mostly a no-no. Luckily, thanks to some nifty technological advances and serious out-of-the box thinking, I found some vir- tual 4th of July party ideas or just for your own entertainment. 1. Take a Virtual Tour of American Museums and Histocal Sites (NASA, Smithsonian National Museum of American History, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, and Statue of Liberty to name a few). 2. Watch an Online/DVD Patriotic Movies (Yankee Doodle Dandy, Independence Day, and An American Tale). 3. Visit Philly via Video! There is arguably no city more crucial to the creation of our country than Philadelphia. Visit historical sites like Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Betsy Ross House with “Visit Philadelphia’s nifty online tour”, which includes video, narration and 360-degree photos. 4. Having your grandkids coming over or planning a video chat? Get crafty with Patriotic Projects. For creative family fun on the 4th, make stars-and-striped-themed crafts like blue and red sun catchers, popsicle stick �lags and patri otic windsocks. Author Unknown VOLUNTEER CREED I shall pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore that I can do Or any kindness I can show To any fellow creature, Let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, For I shall not pass this way again. Gary Mader July 2 Kay Ellingson July 3 Sandra Kramer July 5 Randy Fox July 6 Ann Fuller July 8 Richard (Rick) Thiel July 9 Marilyn Lange July 10 Natalie Knurek July 11 Ellen Caswell July 13 Lynnette Shepard Thomas Zaborski July 19 Gene Sorensen July 22 Elizabeth Dryst Happy Birthday from the Staff of King May your day be wonderful and richly blessed! If you have a birthday this month and your name isn’t listed, please contact the volunteer of�ice: 715.258. 4247 volunteerservices@dva. July 23 Ronald Biese Susan Heather July 24 Barbara Belmont July 25 Don McGowan July 26 Keith McDowell July 30 Betty Anne Martin Continued on back page Message from your Volunteer Coordinator Continued from page 1 Getting To Know Our Team Continued from page 1 4 Terry Heschke, Volunteer Coordinator Updated Announcement I worked at Kimberly Paper Mill for 32 years and was the prep cook for Mohnen’s Family Restaurant in Darboy for 3 years and have 3 wonderful children: Tim, Amy & Wayne. When I am not volunteering, my hobbies includes, baking cookies, gol�ing, playing Sheepsheads, where before the Stay At Home order, I would take furlough to my hometown of Kimberly every four weeks to play Sheepshead with my 5 brothers, including my twin brother Allan. I started to volunteer with the Community Blood Center being a blood donor and a driver for the Center. When I moved to King, I started volunteering at the home about 14 years ago and have over 20,000 volunteer hours. If I am not escorting wheelchairs for religious services/large events, picking up water glasses in the dining room daily, I am assisting with the monthly printing/mailing of the Courier. I started up the men- Gary Mader receiving his award for having over 20,000 volunteer hours from King Com- mandant, Tammy Servatius. toring new members program here at King to help new mem- bers get the “layout of the land” so to speak. Due to my excellent penmanship, I write out the monthly Marden Center large wall calendar, updating the weekly movie theater marquee board, setting out the �lags in front of the Marden Center & park for King Days, and was even on the Honor Guard for several years to name a few volunteering assignments I have. Back in 2008, I received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Board of Veteran Affairs for exemplary service in the military, as a veteran and as a citizen. I also belong to the following service groups as well; Life member American Legion for 52 years, Sons of American Legion for 20 years, King American Legion Post 151 for 14 years, Life member of the VFW for 30 years, Life member of the AMVETS for 13 years, Life member of the DAV for 13 years and member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree. Volunteering here at King allows me to “get on my feet & keeping me on my feet”! I cannot imagine slowing down any- time soon, I have plenty of zest to help wherever I can. Chaplain Wayne is making sure his therapy pet Riley, is taking the necessary precautions at home. Riley is anxiously awaiting the time when he can return to the Veterans Home to visit with his friends 5. For older grandkids, have them read the Declaration of In dependence! Never a bad idea to ponder the values this country was founded on, especially in demanding times like these. 6. Check out your local TV stations, they might be televising previously recorded �irework displays and you will not have to �ight off any mosquitos! Happy Fourth of July! I do hope everyone has a safe, healthy, and enjoyable holiday no matter how you spend it! We understand the uncertainty that the spread of Coronavirus creates for each of us, especially for those who are most susceptible in our Veterans Home. Currently, we continue to remain closed to our volunteers and visitors under directions of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). The cases within Waupaca County have continued to rise and we must remain precautious. Please know by helping our facility maintain these precautions we are preventing the transmission of COVID-19, together we can �latten the curve. Once our campus is open back up to volunteers, I will be sending a group email out announcing so. If you do not receive emails, I will personally call you with the news. If there are any volunteers with a new email account since March, please email me your new contact info and I will update your �ile so you can start receiving emails from the Volunteer Of�ice. Thank you for your patience and remember, “We will get through this together”. 1
Transcript of Message from your Volunteer Coordinator King/… · 2. Watch an Online/DVD Patriotic Movies (Yankee...
My name is Gary Mader and I have volunteered here at King for over 14 years. Many of you know I am a
member here at King and have not slowed down a bit!
I spent my mili-tary years in the Navy starting back in 1965 and the Army in 1976. After my military career,
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Message from your Volunteer Coordinator
Terry Heschke, Volunteer Coordinator
Continued on page 4
As I was reading last year’s July newsletter, I wrote a brief history, started back in 1776 of how Independence Day came about and of course our love of �ireworks. For as long as Ameri-cans can remember, the nation has celebrated the Fourth of July by staging grand �ireworks shows in public squares and light-ing smaller displays at home.
Our future history books will now tell the story of where most of the county might not have celebrated like years past and our 4th of July 2020 may lack having many parades and �ireworks (check your local community) due to the COVID-19 cancellation of large gatherings.
But if there ever has been an Independence Day to celebrate America and its citizens, it is this one. After all, 2020 has not been an easy year for our country, or just about anyone in it. Sure, we can still �ire up the grill with the best 4th of July reci-pes and �igure out where to watch �ireworks from a distance if you’re lucky to have them in your community, but most of us could really use a good shindig with our extended family and friends right about now. Of course, getting together is still mostly a no-no. Luckily, thanks to some nifty technological advances and serious out-of-the box thinking, I found some vir-tual 4th of July party ideas or just for your own entertainment.
1. Take a Virtual Tour of American Museums and Histocal Sites (NASA, Smithsonian National Museum of American History, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, and Statue of Liberty to name a few).
2. Watch an Online/DVD Patriotic Movies (Yankee Doodle Dandy, Independence Day, and An American Tale).
3. Visit Philly via Video! There is arguably no city more crucial to the creation of our country than Philadelphia. Visit historical sites like Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Betsy Ross House with “Visit Philadelphia’s nifty online tour”, which includes video, narration and 360-degree photos.
4. Having your grandkids coming over or planning a video chat? Get crafty with Patriotic Projects. For creative family fun on the 4th, make stars-and-striped-themed crafts like blue and red sun catchers, popsicle stick �lags and patri otic windsocks.
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Author UnknownVOLUNTEER CREED
I shall pass through this world but once.Any good, therefore that I can do
Or any kindness I can showTo any fellow creature, Let me do it now.
Let me not defer nor neglect it,For I shall not pass this way again.
Gary Mader
July 2Kay Ellingson
July 3Sandra Kramer
July 5Randy Fox
July 6Ann Fuller
July 8Richard (Rick) Thiel
July 9 Marilyn Lange
July 2Kay Ellingson
July 3Sandra Kramer
July 5Randy Fox
July 6Ann Fuller
July 8Richard (Rick) Thiel
July 9 Marilyn Lange
July 10 Natalie Knurek
July 11Ellen Caswell
July 13Lynnette ShepardThomas Zaborski
July 19Gene Sorensen
July 22Elizabeth Dryst
Happy Birthday from the Staff of King May your day be wonderful and richly blessed!
If you have a birthday this month and your name isn’t listed, please contact the volunteer of�ice: 715.258. 4247 volunteerservices@dva.
July 23Ronald Biese
Susan HeatherJuly 24
Barbara BelmontJuly 25
Don McGowanJuly 26
Keith McDowellJuly 30
Betty Anne Martin
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Message from your Volunteer Coordinator Continued from page 1
Getting To Know Our TeamContinued from page 1
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Terry Heschke, Volunteer Coordinator
Updated Announcement
WDVA Continues to Limit VisitorsContinued from page 1
I worked at Kimberly Paper Mill for 32 years and was the prep cook for Mohnen’s Family Restaurant in Darboy for 3 years and have 3 wonderful children: Tim, Amy & Wayne. When I am not volunteering, my hobbies includes, baking cookies, gol�ing, playing Sheepsheads, where before the Stay At Home order, I would take furlough to my hometown of Kimberly every four weeks to play Sheepshead with my 5 brothers, including my twin brother Allan.
I started to volunteer with the Community Blood Center being a blood donor and a driver for the Center. When I moved to King, I started volunteering at the home about 14 years ago and have over 20,000 volunteer hours. If I am not escorting wheelchairs for religious services/large events, picking up water glasses in the dining room daily, I am assisting with the monthly printing/mailing of the Courier. I started up the men-
Gary Mader receiving his award for having over 20,000 volunteer hours from King Com-mandant, Tammy Servatius.
toring new members program here at King to help new mem-bers get the “layout of the land” so to speak. Due to my excellent penmanship, I write out the monthly Marden Center large wall calendar, updating the weekly movie theater marquee board, setting out the �lags in front of the Marden Center & park for King Days, and was even on the Honor Guard for several years to name a few volunteering assignments I have. Back in 2008, I received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Board of Veteran Affairs for exemplary service in the military, as a veteran and as a citizen.
I also belong to the following service groups as well; Life member American Legion for 52 years, Sons of American Legion for 20 years, King American Legion Post 151 for 14 years, Life member of the VFW for 30 years, Life member of the AMVETS for 13 years, Life member of the DAV for 13 years and member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree.
Volunteering here at King allows me to “get on my feet & keeping me on my feet”! I cannot imagine slowing down any-time soon, I have plenty of zest to help wherever I can.
Chaplain Wayne is making sure his therapy pet Riley, is taking the necessary precautions at home. Riley is anxiously awaiting the time when he can return to the Veterans Home to visit with his friends
5. For older grandkids, have them read the Declaration of In dependence! Never a bad idea to ponder the values this country was founded on, especially in demanding times like these.
6. Check out your local TV stations, they might be televising previously recorded �irework displays and you will not have to �ight off any mosquitos!
Happy Fourth of July! I do hope everyone has a safe, healthy, and enjoyable holiday no matter how you spend it!
We understand the uncertainty that the spread of Coronavirus creates for each of us, especially for those who are most susceptible in our Veterans Home. Currently, we continue to remain closed to our volunteers and visitors under directions of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). The cases within Waupaca County have continued to rise and we must remain precautious. Please know by helping our facility maintain these precautions we are preventing the transmission of COVID-19, together we can �latten the curve.
Once our campus is open back up to volunteers, I will be sending a group email out announcing so. If you do not receive emails, I will personally call you with the news. If there are any volunteers with a new email account since March, please email me your new contact info and I will update your �ile so you can start receiving emails from the Volunteer Of�ice. Thank you for your patience and remember, “We will get through this together”.
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We have cared for Wisconsin’s heroes for more than 130 years at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, and the addition John R. Moses Hall, a new state-of-the-art 24-hour skilled nursing facility, is part of King’s biggest transformation yet. Our members can watch the progress every day, but I know our volunteers have not been on campus in a while, you will be surprised to see how far construction of the new Moses building has come!
John R. Moses Hall
Olson Hall
MacArthur Hall
