Hello everyone, my name is Lynda Taylor. I have been volun-teering at King since 1989 when Florence Stripe many years ago encouraged volunteering at the home through AMVETS Ladies

Auxiliary. I live in Redgranite about 20 miles away from King with my husband Chuck of 54

years this October. We have two adult children and �ive grandchildren.

Chuck is a retired Navy Chief; 21 years of service and we have traveled a lot during his career in the Navy. Some of my past jobs were working at Human Services in Wautoma – child and family unit where I retired in 2010, secretarial work and Veterinary assistant in Corpus Christi, Texas.

When we are not traveling, I enjoy camping, reading, cooking, and volunteering here at King with the many organizations we belong to. I belong to the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary and I was appointed Co-Chairman as King Rep thru AMVETS Auxiliary and am a member of the King Rec Committee. I am a Past National President and Past Depart-ment President of AMVETS Auxiliary along with being a member of Fleet Reserve Association Ladies Auxiliary, and life member of DAV Auxiliary.

My most recent volunteering last year was going out on the pontoon with members to assist them with �ishing. I also help with various functions at the home such as the carnival, open house, outings, etc. Our big event is always the annual AMVETS King Weekend held in September.

Since we now winter in Texas, my volunteering takes places in the summer and early fall months.

I am glad to be able to help veterans any way I can and volunteering here at King allows me to do that. I truly miss seeing the members of the Home and staff I worked with because of the Coronavirus, as most of our volunteering has been put on hold. Praying that all stay safe and healthy.

home through AMVETS Ladies

Auxiliary. I live in Redgranite

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Message from your Volunteer Coordinator

Terry Heschke, Volunteer Coordinator

I do hope this September newsletter �inds everyone in good health going into our 6th month of this COVID-19 pandemic. As COVID-19 rises in Wisconsin along with Waupaca County, I would like to take this time to update our COVID-19 status at King.

Unfortunately, this month we have had several members and staff test positive for COVID-19. While I am happy to report that nearly all have recovered at this point, this is still a very seri-ous situation that we must monitor closely. The WDVA’s goal is as transparent as possible. If you want to keep track of what is happening on campus with regard to COVID-19, we post all updates/noti�ication letters on our website:

www.WisVetsHomesCOVID.com. You should know that everyone at King is still working

steadfastly on the health and safety of our members to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on our campus. We have a strong infec-tion control protocols in place to prevent the spread of this virus including setting up a quarantine area (Stordock Hall), dedicating a limited number of speci�ically trained staff to work with members who test positive for, or may have coronavirus, and conducting additional testing camp wide.

I understand the lack of visits from our volunteers these past 5-6 months is stressful and heartbreaking for many, but know we are doing all we can to keep Members and staff healthy. Our precautionary measures we have in place is help-ing with keeping the numbers of the virus low. Please keep practicing with staying at home when you can, wear a mask when you are out, practice social distancing and washing your hand often. With help from our community, the sooner we will be able to open our campus back up.

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Lynda Taylor

Purple Heart RecipientsThe Purple Heart is frequently described as the

military’s oldest medal. Gen. George Washington cre-ated it in 1782 to recognize meritorious service -- ba-sically bravery in combat -- but it soon fell into disuse. In 1932, to mark the bicentennial of Washington’s birth, Gen. Douglas MacArthur spearheaded an effort to revive the medal. It was designed to commemorate bravery, but also recognized soldiers with wounds.

Happy Birthday from the Staff of King May your day be wonderful and richly blessed!

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September Birthdays

Wisconsin Veterans Home at King

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Olson Hall was constructed in 1967 and is the oldest building, with 200 beds, currently being occupied. Named in honor of Major General Ralph Olson.

John R. Moses Complex is presently under construc-tion. Named in honor of John R. Moses, a World War II vet-eran who served as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs for 23 year.

Brigadier General Charles KingIn 1941, the unincorporated village in which the Veterans Home was located, was renamed King in honor of Brigadier General Charles King, famed Wisconsin soldier and author. His father Rufus King helped to organize the famous Iron Brigade during the Civil War. The brigade was comprised of the 2nd, 6th, 7th Wisconsin regiments, the 19th Indiana and 24th Michigan regiments, and Battery B of the 4th U.S. Light Artillery.

MacArthur Hall was constructed in 1983 and houses 116 beds. Named in honor of two famous Army generals, Arthur MacArthur and his son Douglas MacArthur.

Marden Memorial Center was constructed in 1972 on the shores of Rainbow Lake. Named in honor of one of the Home’s founding fathers: Dr. Frederick A. Marden of Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Veterans Home at King

Ainsworth Hall was built in 1993 and houses 205 beds. Named in honor of 2nd Lieutenant Ellen Ainsworth who was a nurse.