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April 2020 Front Lines Volume 4, Issue 4 HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS’ HOME Springtime Blessings at HVH Residents also enjoyed Easter- themed painting and crafts this month, such as these projects proudly displayed by Arnold Hall resident Elda Mae Ellenberger (pictured left). See page 6-7 for more resident activity highlights. April Showers Bring May Flowers! At HVH, we have flowers blooming inside the resident buildings. With programs now restricted to the nursing units due to COVID-19 precautions, the Activity department got creative to bring the spirit of Spring inside to our residents. Residents in Eisenhower and Arnold halls enjoyed a flower planting activity on each unit, using pansies from Leighty’s Market and flower pots generously donated by Lowe’s. It was well worth the effort. The program made enough potted flowers to brighten up the rooms of every resident! Pictured above, Arnold Hall residents John Bobinets and Doreen Conahye potting pansies with Activities staff.

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Page 1: HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS’ HOME Front Lines · Page 12 . Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home . We Care For Our Veterans Resident Life … Inspired Creations Residents often paint what inspires

April 2020

Front Lines Volume 4 Issue 4 HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANSrsquo HOME

Springtime Blessings at HVH

Residents also enjoyed Easter-

themed painting and crafts

this month such as these

projects proudly displayed by

Arnold Hall resident Elda Mae

Ellenberger (pictured left)

See page 6-7 for more

resident activity highlights

April Showers Bring May Flowers At HVH we have flowers blooming inside the resident

buildings With programs now restricted to the nursing units due to COVID-19

precautions the Activity department got creative to bring the spirit of Spring inside to

our residents Residents in Eisenhower and Arnold halls

enjoyed a flower planting activity on each unit using

pansies from Leightyrsquos Market and

flower pots generously donated by

Lowersquos

It was well worth the effort The

program made enough potted flowers

to brighten up the rooms of every

resident

Pictured above Arnold Hall residents

John Bobinets and Doreen Conahye

potting pansies with Activities staff

Page 2 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Inside This Issue

ldquoDay is done gone the sun

From the lake from the hills from the sky

All is well safely rest God is nighrdquo

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Inside Story 2

Inside Story 2

Inside Story 2

Inside Story 3

Inside Story 4

Inside Story 5

Inside Story 6

HVH Leadership

Commandant

Debbie Nesbella

Deputy Commandant

Sam Dunkle

Director of Nursing

Kelly Smith

TAPs 2

Welcome Wagon 3

Resident Council 4-5

Springtime Blessings 6

Celebrating our Residents 7

Americans Persevere 8-10

Celebrating our Staff 11

Have an idea or suggestion for the

newsletter

Contact

Emily McDowell

Volunteer Resources Coordinator

(814) 696-5371

emmcdowellpagov

Edward Walker

James Jones

Mary Suchta

David Leonard

Ronald Sanker

John Siemann

Alan Costen

Resident Life 12-13

Primary Election Up-

date 14

Resident Birthdays 15

This Month in History 16-17

Donations 18-19

We honor and re-

member HVH residents

who departed our

ranks from March 8

through April 14 of this

year

TAPS

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 3

Dietary

Tammy Sigrist

Jordyn Shultz

Accounting

Megan Shirk

Security

Kevin Pawuk

Welcome Wagon

New Employees Welcome to the HVH Team

Nursing

Allyson Przybys

Kelly Cunningham

Joni Litzinger

Maria Almeyda

Linda Adams

Mellanie Ellis

Courtny Lowery

Siara Bickel

Christine Lindsay

John Smith

Mary Randolph

Thank you all for joining the Team during this critical time as we

safeguard the health of the American heroes who reside at HVH

Together we are

Page 4 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Council

COVID-19 Updates for Residents The Hollidaysburg Veterans Home has implemented additional measures to protect residents and staff during this pandemic We are pleased to report there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at HVH and staff are working around the clock to keep it that way For residents there are a few new changes Residents are now restricted to their nursing units This is necessary to further reduce

the risk of spreading the virus within the facility Certain residents who must come off the unit for rare exceptions will wear a mask and be accompanied by staff

The Bank and Canteens will be closed to residents until further notice However Social Services staff will continue to assist residents with financial matters and will purchase desired Canteen items by billing the residentsrsquo memberrsquos funds Please contact your nursing staff or social worker regarding any desired items

Screenshot of

Arnold Hall

resident Vic

Ianniello

enjoying a

virtual visit with

his daughter

Vicki

Virtual Visits

To provide residents an opportunity to see

their loved ones HVH has begun using video

chat computer applications Please be advised

the devices being used are limited number in

the facility It will be necessary to schedule

these calls ahead of time as staff need to be

available to assist residents in using them

Currently HVH plans to schedule calls for a

duration of 15 minutes at a time

The best times for residents to call with

assistance from staff will be from 800-1000

AM and 230-430 PM Monday through

Friday If these times do not work please let

staff know and we will do our best to make

alternate arrangements

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 5

Lynn Thomas Arnold Hall Resident Council President

would like to share this message with his fellow residents

Residents of Arnold Hall

As you may know Arnold Hall is closed for all

practical purposes until this current pandemic is under

control This puts extra strain on all the resources here

including all medical personnel So far the staff here are

doing an outstanding job of keeping you well I am sure

they would love to hear from each resident some word of your appreciation for

their extra efforts on your behalf

Also you should be aware of the extra effort and planning required by the

management personnel to put these additional required plans into effect There

is much behind the scenes planning and effort required to meet such an

emergency we are now experiencing

We are all fortunate living in such a medically safe place until this crisis

passes Any effort on your part to help ease the strain on the staff I am sure

would be greatly appreciated

So far a job well done by management staff and residents

Sincerely

Lynn Thomas

President

Resident Council Arnold Hall

Resident Council

Healthcare workers here at

HVH and throughout the

nation are our modern day

American heroes Thank you

for all that you do

Photo Mike LuckovichThe

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Page 6 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Springtime Blessings

Our residents are doing their part to stay healthy by staying on their units and

participating in Activities that enrich the mind body and soul

Pictured above (left to right)- Arnold Hall residents Bill Ross Americo Pietropaolo and Ed

Coble potting flowers

Happy Earth Day For an Earth Day-themed sensory group activity on

April 22 residents used Play-Doh to simulate mud

clay and moistened earthsoil Pictured here are EH

residents Annabelle Gosnell and Eugene Shimel

enjoying their clay creations

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 7

Hand-Washing Celebrating our Residents

Rose Servinsky

Arts and crafts facilitated by our Activities Department are a wonderful way to

create beauty and keep minds and hands busy Our residents are proud to show

off creative projects inspired by the Spring and Easter seasons

Paul Breon

Vic Ilianiello Peggy Lazarowicz

Page 8 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere

ldquoWhen I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news my mom would say

to me lsquoLook for the helpers You will always find people who are helpingrsquordquo

- Mr Rogers when asked about Americans being scared in unsettling times

People from all walks of life have been affected by the unprecedented social

change caused by COVID-19 We are more aware than ever of the importance of

social responsibility--and to persevere as Americans did during past crises and wartimes

such as the Great Depression World War II the Korean War Vietnam Desert Storm and

the 911 terrorist attacks Let us not forget that throughout history average Americans

have answered the call to support one another and this is still true today as citizens

agencies and businesses are rising to the challenge

Today General Motors Ford and

Tesla are re-tooling their

manufacturing facilities to make

ventilators for hospitals

During World War II Detroit car

manufacturers retooled their factories to

make planes and tanks for the war effort

Clothing companies Fruit of the Loom

Hanes and others are now making

millions of face masks to help fill

shortages of these crucial safety

supplies needed for

healthcare workers and

for people practicing

personal health safety in

public Volunteers around

the country are also

making millions of masks

at home

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 9

Today well-known entertainers and

musicians are unifying as one voice on

television and social media to raise

morale for virologists doctors and

healthcare professionals and for general

public quarantining at home One World

Together at Home is an ongoing virtual

concert series organized by Global

Citizen in support of the World Health

Organization The special promotes the

practice of social distancing and is

dedicated to the first responders and

others on the front lines of the pandemic

During World War II USO shows starring

many of Hollywoods greatest stars rallied

troop morale As more US service

members poured into Europe after the

Pearl Harbor attacks in December 1941

stateside entertainers quickly followed in

their footsteps Bing Crosby Bob Hope

the Andrews Sisters Dinah Shore and

others eagerly offered their talents to

perform for troops overseas

In a similar creative

spirit students today are

using 3-D printers to

make face shields for

medical personnel

During World War II

Boy Scouts collected

enough milkweed to

make nearly 2 million

life jackets Students

also participated in U

S Bond drives to help

raise money for the

war effort

Americans Persevere (continued)

The Avenue of Flags lining the entrance to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home honors

our staff fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and the Veterans and Spouses we are

here to protect

Page 10 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere (continued)

The PA National Guard is helping

community food banks pack and

distribute emergency food boxes as well

as helping set up emergency hospital

tents

These acts of solidarity by individuals agencies and companies remind us that during past

national emergencies and wartimes people were inspired to take personal responsibility

to help their communities and our nation get through these difficult times We will do the

same thing here at HVH

After the 9-11 terrorist attacks first

responders and volunteers across

America helped New York City

recover

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 11

Celebrating Our HVH Staff

Letrsquos take a moment to recognize

the staff at HVH

Each department plays an

important to serve those who

served from Nursing staff who

provide direct care to residents

under evolving guidelines to

Housekeepingrsquos extra sanitation

efforts to Dietary providing meal

service to support the staff hellip just

to name a few All departments

are rising to the challenge and will

continue to do so

Diligence of Care

Page 12 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Inspired Creations

Residents often paint what

inspires them EH resident

Steve Decker painted a

depiction of the Vietnam

Veterans Memorial Wall

Pictured above artwork by

EH resident David Young

Inspirational quotes

made into resident

artwork adorn the

hallways of HVH

Page 13 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Staying Well

Wellness Works

Residents in this photo are not sleeping hellip they are meditating To help residents learn

self-care skills to stay calm and well Social Worker Ed Stancombe is leading a weekly

Mindfulness Stress Reduction Group for residents on each unit of Eisenhower Hall

Morning Announcements

HVH Social Services has started Morning

Announcements to lift our spirits

Broadcast through the intercom system in all

three resident buildings you will hear

Resident Birthdays Activities schedule

History Facts Music and other gems each

day

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 14

June 2nd is the NEW date for Pennsylvaniarsquos Primary Election Vote from the comfort and safety of your own home

HVH staff will assist residents with the Absentee Ballot

process for those who wish to vote in the Primary

ALL Pennsylvania voters now have the option to vote by

mail or absentee ballot without having to provide an

excuse ndash for any reason or no reason at all You can apply

for mail-in ballots online by mail or in person until one week before the

election For help or to be mailed an application directly please call 1-

877-VOTESPA

For the 2020 primary mail-in ballot applications and absentee ballot

applications must be received by your county election office by 5 pm

Tuesday May 26 Applying online is very easy quick and secure and if you

enter your email address you will receive notifications as to the status of

your application and ballot along the way Once you receive your mail-in

or absentee ballot you have until 8 pm on election day June 2 to deliver

your completed ballot to your county election office If you are mailing it

back do that as early as you can to ensure it is delivered by that time

Voters who have already requested a mail-in or absentee ballot will

receive their ballot for the rescheduled primary There is no need to apply

again if you have already done so and if your address remains the same If

your address has changed please contact your county election office to

provide your updated address

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 15

Resident Birthdays

April May

Max Smith

John Hoover

Richard Dolansky

Matilda Capoullez

Glenn Abbey

Annabelle Gosnell

James Heist

Vincent Pietrolungo

Roy Myers

David Young

Robert Crowe

Dale Good

William Cooney

Eugene Shimel

Ronald Porta

Carl Potechko

Lynn Thomas

Lawrence Fowler

James Kirkpatrick

Merriel Taylor

Kyle Dorey

Willard Stutzman

John Franchio

Michael Gassler

Martin Shovel

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to wish a very Happy Birthday

to all of our residents with birthdays in April and May

Winton Gross

William Hoefler

Joseph McDevitt

Calvin McCune

Thomas Whitfield

Stephen Daniels

Robert Tennis Sr

Thomas Dufour

Theodore Citro

Jane Fields

Dean Woomer

Gary Derouchie

Ronald Auker

James Cramer

Darryl Sees

Blair Turner

Karen Herman

Leonard Narehood

Chester Pacello

Mitchell Gruff

Richard Snively

Merle Chamberlain

Larry Creek

Americo Pietropaolo

Thomas Price

Shelva Wolfe

Birthday Parties to celebrate April birthdays are scheduled for

April 27 (Arnold)

April 28 (Eisenhower)

April 29 (MacArthur Hall)

Page 16 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

This Month in History Brought to you by Historyplacecom Wikipediacom

amp Newyorkcbslocalcom

April 3 1860 - In the American West the Pony Express

service began as the first rider departed St Joseph

Missouri For $5 an ounce letters were delivered 2000

miles to California within ten days The famed Pony

Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before

handing the letters off to the next rider A total of 190

way stations were located about 15 miles apart

April 4 1968 - Civil Rights leader Rev Dr Martin Luther

King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis Tennessee As head of the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference he had championed non-violent

resistance to end racial oppression and had been award-

ed the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 He is best remembered

for his I Have a Dream speech delivered at the 1963 Civil

Rights March on Washington That march and Kings other

efforts helped the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

April 14 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and

mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our

American Cousin at Fords Theater in Washington He was

taken to a nearby house and died the following morning

at 722 am

April 9 1865 - The

American Civil War

ended with Robert E Lee surrendered the last major Con-

federate army to Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court-

house on April 9 1865

April 16 1889 - Film comedian Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was born in Lon-

don He began in vaudeville and was discovered by American film produc-

er Mack Sennett He then went to Hollywood to make silent movies devel-

oping the funny Little Tramp film character Chaplins classics include The

Kid The Gold Rush City Lights and Modern Times In 1940 he made The

Great Dictator poking fun at Adolf Hitler who bore a resemblance to Chap-

lin In his later years Chaplin had a falling out with Americans but returned

in 1972 to receive a special Academy Award In 1975 he was knighted by

Queen Elizabeth II

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 17

This Month in History continued

April 24 1800 - The Library of Congress was established in Washington

DC It is Americas oldest federal cultural institution and the worlds larg-

est library Among the 145 million items in its collections are more than 33

million books 3 million recordings 125 million photographs 53 million

maps 6 million pieces of sheet music and 63 million manuscripts About

10000 new items are added each day

April 30 1789 - George Washington became the first US President as he

was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the

corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City

National Arbor

Day - April 24

Arbor Day is an

annual observance

that celebrates the

role of trees in our

lives and promotes

tree planting and

care As a formal

holiday it was first

observed in 1972 in

Nebraska but tree

planting festivals are

as old as civilizations

In honor of Arbor

Day pictured left are

a few of the beautiful

trees blooming on

the HVH campus

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

Page 2: HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS’ HOME Front Lines · Page 12 . Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home . We Care For Our Veterans Resident Life … Inspired Creations Residents often paint what inspires

Page 2 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Inside This Issue

ldquoDay is done gone the sun

From the lake from the hills from the sky

All is well safely rest God is nighrdquo

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Inside Story 2

Inside Story 2

Inside Story 2

Inside Story 3

Inside Story 4

Inside Story 5

Inside Story 6

HVH Leadership

Commandant

Debbie Nesbella

Deputy Commandant

Sam Dunkle

Director of Nursing

Kelly Smith

TAPs 2

Welcome Wagon 3

Resident Council 4-5

Springtime Blessings 6

Celebrating our Residents 7

Americans Persevere 8-10

Celebrating our Staff 11

Have an idea or suggestion for the

newsletter

Contact

Emily McDowell

Volunteer Resources Coordinator

(814) 696-5371

emmcdowellpagov

Edward Walker

James Jones

Mary Suchta

David Leonard

Ronald Sanker

John Siemann

Alan Costen

Resident Life 12-13

Primary Election Up-

date 14

Resident Birthdays 15

This Month in History 16-17

Donations 18-19

We honor and re-

member HVH residents

who departed our

ranks from March 8

through April 14 of this

year

TAPS

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 3

Dietary

Tammy Sigrist

Jordyn Shultz

Accounting

Megan Shirk

Security

Kevin Pawuk

Welcome Wagon

New Employees Welcome to the HVH Team

Nursing

Allyson Przybys

Kelly Cunningham

Joni Litzinger

Maria Almeyda

Linda Adams

Mellanie Ellis

Courtny Lowery

Siara Bickel

Christine Lindsay

John Smith

Mary Randolph

Thank you all for joining the Team during this critical time as we

safeguard the health of the American heroes who reside at HVH

Together we are

Page 4 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Council

COVID-19 Updates for Residents The Hollidaysburg Veterans Home has implemented additional measures to protect residents and staff during this pandemic We are pleased to report there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at HVH and staff are working around the clock to keep it that way For residents there are a few new changes Residents are now restricted to their nursing units This is necessary to further reduce

the risk of spreading the virus within the facility Certain residents who must come off the unit for rare exceptions will wear a mask and be accompanied by staff

The Bank and Canteens will be closed to residents until further notice However Social Services staff will continue to assist residents with financial matters and will purchase desired Canteen items by billing the residentsrsquo memberrsquos funds Please contact your nursing staff or social worker regarding any desired items

Screenshot of

Arnold Hall

resident Vic

Ianniello

enjoying a

virtual visit with

his daughter

Vicki

Virtual Visits

To provide residents an opportunity to see

their loved ones HVH has begun using video

chat computer applications Please be advised

the devices being used are limited number in

the facility It will be necessary to schedule

these calls ahead of time as staff need to be

available to assist residents in using them

Currently HVH plans to schedule calls for a

duration of 15 minutes at a time

The best times for residents to call with

assistance from staff will be from 800-1000

AM and 230-430 PM Monday through

Friday If these times do not work please let

staff know and we will do our best to make

alternate arrangements

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 5

Lynn Thomas Arnold Hall Resident Council President

would like to share this message with his fellow residents

Residents of Arnold Hall

As you may know Arnold Hall is closed for all

practical purposes until this current pandemic is under

control This puts extra strain on all the resources here

including all medical personnel So far the staff here are

doing an outstanding job of keeping you well I am sure

they would love to hear from each resident some word of your appreciation for

their extra efforts on your behalf

Also you should be aware of the extra effort and planning required by the

management personnel to put these additional required plans into effect There

is much behind the scenes planning and effort required to meet such an

emergency we are now experiencing

We are all fortunate living in such a medically safe place until this crisis

passes Any effort on your part to help ease the strain on the staff I am sure

would be greatly appreciated

So far a job well done by management staff and residents

Sincerely

Lynn Thomas

President

Resident Council Arnold Hall

Resident Council

Healthcare workers here at

HVH and throughout the

nation are our modern day

American heroes Thank you

for all that you do

Photo Mike LuckovichThe

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Page 6 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Springtime Blessings

Our residents are doing their part to stay healthy by staying on their units and

participating in Activities that enrich the mind body and soul

Pictured above (left to right)- Arnold Hall residents Bill Ross Americo Pietropaolo and Ed

Coble potting flowers

Happy Earth Day For an Earth Day-themed sensory group activity on

April 22 residents used Play-Doh to simulate mud

clay and moistened earthsoil Pictured here are EH

residents Annabelle Gosnell and Eugene Shimel

enjoying their clay creations

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 7

Hand-Washing Celebrating our Residents

Rose Servinsky

Arts and crafts facilitated by our Activities Department are a wonderful way to

create beauty and keep minds and hands busy Our residents are proud to show

off creative projects inspired by the Spring and Easter seasons

Paul Breon

Vic Ilianiello Peggy Lazarowicz

Page 8 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere

ldquoWhen I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news my mom would say

to me lsquoLook for the helpers You will always find people who are helpingrsquordquo

- Mr Rogers when asked about Americans being scared in unsettling times

People from all walks of life have been affected by the unprecedented social

change caused by COVID-19 We are more aware than ever of the importance of

social responsibility--and to persevere as Americans did during past crises and wartimes

such as the Great Depression World War II the Korean War Vietnam Desert Storm and

the 911 terrorist attacks Let us not forget that throughout history average Americans

have answered the call to support one another and this is still true today as citizens

agencies and businesses are rising to the challenge

Today General Motors Ford and

Tesla are re-tooling their

manufacturing facilities to make

ventilators for hospitals

During World War II Detroit car

manufacturers retooled their factories to

make planes and tanks for the war effort

Clothing companies Fruit of the Loom

Hanes and others are now making

millions of face masks to help fill

shortages of these crucial safety

supplies needed for

healthcare workers and

for people practicing

personal health safety in

public Volunteers around

the country are also

making millions of masks

at home

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 9

Today well-known entertainers and

musicians are unifying as one voice on

television and social media to raise

morale for virologists doctors and

healthcare professionals and for general

public quarantining at home One World

Together at Home is an ongoing virtual

concert series organized by Global

Citizen in support of the World Health

Organization The special promotes the

practice of social distancing and is

dedicated to the first responders and

others on the front lines of the pandemic

During World War II USO shows starring

many of Hollywoods greatest stars rallied

troop morale As more US service

members poured into Europe after the

Pearl Harbor attacks in December 1941

stateside entertainers quickly followed in

their footsteps Bing Crosby Bob Hope

the Andrews Sisters Dinah Shore and

others eagerly offered their talents to

perform for troops overseas

In a similar creative

spirit students today are

using 3-D printers to

make face shields for

medical personnel

During World War II

Boy Scouts collected

enough milkweed to

make nearly 2 million

life jackets Students

also participated in U

S Bond drives to help

raise money for the

war effort

Americans Persevere (continued)

The Avenue of Flags lining the entrance to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home honors

our staff fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and the Veterans and Spouses we are

here to protect

Page 10 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere (continued)

The PA National Guard is helping

community food banks pack and

distribute emergency food boxes as well

as helping set up emergency hospital

tents

These acts of solidarity by individuals agencies and companies remind us that during past

national emergencies and wartimes people were inspired to take personal responsibility

to help their communities and our nation get through these difficult times We will do the

same thing here at HVH

After the 9-11 terrorist attacks first

responders and volunteers across

America helped New York City

recover

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 11

Celebrating Our HVH Staff

Letrsquos take a moment to recognize

the staff at HVH

Each department plays an

important to serve those who

served from Nursing staff who

provide direct care to residents

under evolving guidelines to

Housekeepingrsquos extra sanitation

efforts to Dietary providing meal

service to support the staff hellip just

to name a few All departments

are rising to the challenge and will

continue to do so

Diligence of Care

Page 12 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Inspired Creations

Residents often paint what

inspires them EH resident

Steve Decker painted a

depiction of the Vietnam

Veterans Memorial Wall

Pictured above artwork by

EH resident David Young

Inspirational quotes

made into resident

artwork adorn the

hallways of HVH

Page 13 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Staying Well

Wellness Works

Residents in this photo are not sleeping hellip they are meditating To help residents learn

self-care skills to stay calm and well Social Worker Ed Stancombe is leading a weekly

Mindfulness Stress Reduction Group for residents on each unit of Eisenhower Hall

Morning Announcements

HVH Social Services has started Morning

Announcements to lift our spirits

Broadcast through the intercom system in all

three resident buildings you will hear

Resident Birthdays Activities schedule

History Facts Music and other gems each

day

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 14

June 2nd is the NEW date for Pennsylvaniarsquos Primary Election Vote from the comfort and safety of your own home

HVH staff will assist residents with the Absentee Ballot

process for those who wish to vote in the Primary

ALL Pennsylvania voters now have the option to vote by

mail or absentee ballot without having to provide an

excuse ndash for any reason or no reason at all You can apply

for mail-in ballots online by mail or in person until one week before the

election For help or to be mailed an application directly please call 1-

877-VOTESPA

For the 2020 primary mail-in ballot applications and absentee ballot

applications must be received by your county election office by 5 pm

Tuesday May 26 Applying online is very easy quick and secure and if you

enter your email address you will receive notifications as to the status of

your application and ballot along the way Once you receive your mail-in

or absentee ballot you have until 8 pm on election day June 2 to deliver

your completed ballot to your county election office If you are mailing it

back do that as early as you can to ensure it is delivered by that time

Voters who have already requested a mail-in or absentee ballot will

receive their ballot for the rescheduled primary There is no need to apply

again if you have already done so and if your address remains the same If

your address has changed please contact your county election office to

provide your updated address

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 15

Resident Birthdays

April May

Max Smith

John Hoover

Richard Dolansky

Matilda Capoullez

Glenn Abbey

Annabelle Gosnell

James Heist

Vincent Pietrolungo

Roy Myers

David Young

Robert Crowe

Dale Good

William Cooney

Eugene Shimel

Ronald Porta

Carl Potechko

Lynn Thomas

Lawrence Fowler

James Kirkpatrick

Merriel Taylor

Kyle Dorey

Willard Stutzman

John Franchio

Michael Gassler

Martin Shovel

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to wish a very Happy Birthday

to all of our residents with birthdays in April and May

Winton Gross

William Hoefler

Joseph McDevitt

Calvin McCune

Thomas Whitfield

Stephen Daniels

Robert Tennis Sr

Thomas Dufour

Theodore Citro

Jane Fields

Dean Woomer

Gary Derouchie

Ronald Auker

James Cramer

Darryl Sees

Blair Turner

Karen Herman

Leonard Narehood

Chester Pacello

Mitchell Gruff

Richard Snively

Merle Chamberlain

Larry Creek

Americo Pietropaolo

Thomas Price

Shelva Wolfe

Birthday Parties to celebrate April birthdays are scheduled for

April 27 (Arnold)

April 28 (Eisenhower)

April 29 (MacArthur Hall)

Page 16 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

This Month in History Brought to you by Historyplacecom Wikipediacom

amp Newyorkcbslocalcom

April 3 1860 - In the American West the Pony Express

service began as the first rider departed St Joseph

Missouri For $5 an ounce letters were delivered 2000

miles to California within ten days The famed Pony

Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before

handing the letters off to the next rider A total of 190

way stations were located about 15 miles apart

April 4 1968 - Civil Rights leader Rev Dr Martin Luther

King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis Tennessee As head of the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference he had championed non-violent

resistance to end racial oppression and had been award-

ed the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 He is best remembered

for his I Have a Dream speech delivered at the 1963 Civil

Rights March on Washington That march and Kings other

efforts helped the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

April 14 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and

mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our

American Cousin at Fords Theater in Washington He was

taken to a nearby house and died the following morning

at 722 am

April 9 1865 - The

American Civil War

ended with Robert E Lee surrendered the last major Con-

federate army to Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court-

house on April 9 1865

April 16 1889 - Film comedian Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was born in Lon-

don He began in vaudeville and was discovered by American film produc-

er Mack Sennett He then went to Hollywood to make silent movies devel-

oping the funny Little Tramp film character Chaplins classics include The

Kid The Gold Rush City Lights and Modern Times In 1940 he made The

Great Dictator poking fun at Adolf Hitler who bore a resemblance to Chap-

lin In his later years Chaplin had a falling out with Americans but returned

in 1972 to receive a special Academy Award In 1975 he was knighted by

Queen Elizabeth II

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 17

This Month in History continued

April 24 1800 - The Library of Congress was established in Washington

DC It is Americas oldest federal cultural institution and the worlds larg-

est library Among the 145 million items in its collections are more than 33

million books 3 million recordings 125 million photographs 53 million

maps 6 million pieces of sheet music and 63 million manuscripts About

10000 new items are added each day

April 30 1789 - George Washington became the first US President as he

was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the

corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City

National Arbor

Day - April 24

Arbor Day is an

annual observance

that celebrates the

role of trees in our

lives and promotes

tree planting and

care As a formal

holiday it was first

observed in 1972 in

Nebraska but tree

planting festivals are

as old as civilizations

In honor of Arbor

Day pictured left are

a few of the beautiful

trees blooming on

the HVH campus

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

Page 3: HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS’ HOME Front Lines · Page 12 . Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home . We Care For Our Veterans Resident Life … Inspired Creations Residents often paint what inspires

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 3

Dietary

Tammy Sigrist

Jordyn Shultz

Accounting

Megan Shirk

Security

Kevin Pawuk

Welcome Wagon

New Employees Welcome to the HVH Team

Nursing

Allyson Przybys

Kelly Cunningham

Joni Litzinger

Maria Almeyda

Linda Adams

Mellanie Ellis

Courtny Lowery

Siara Bickel

Christine Lindsay

John Smith

Mary Randolph

Thank you all for joining the Team during this critical time as we

safeguard the health of the American heroes who reside at HVH

Together we are

Page 4 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Council

COVID-19 Updates for Residents The Hollidaysburg Veterans Home has implemented additional measures to protect residents and staff during this pandemic We are pleased to report there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at HVH and staff are working around the clock to keep it that way For residents there are a few new changes Residents are now restricted to their nursing units This is necessary to further reduce

the risk of spreading the virus within the facility Certain residents who must come off the unit for rare exceptions will wear a mask and be accompanied by staff

The Bank and Canteens will be closed to residents until further notice However Social Services staff will continue to assist residents with financial matters and will purchase desired Canteen items by billing the residentsrsquo memberrsquos funds Please contact your nursing staff or social worker regarding any desired items

Screenshot of

Arnold Hall

resident Vic

Ianniello

enjoying a

virtual visit with

his daughter

Vicki

Virtual Visits

To provide residents an opportunity to see

their loved ones HVH has begun using video

chat computer applications Please be advised

the devices being used are limited number in

the facility It will be necessary to schedule

these calls ahead of time as staff need to be

available to assist residents in using them

Currently HVH plans to schedule calls for a

duration of 15 minutes at a time

The best times for residents to call with

assistance from staff will be from 800-1000

AM and 230-430 PM Monday through

Friday If these times do not work please let

staff know and we will do our best to make

alternate arrangements

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 5

Lynn Thomas Arnold Hall Resident Council President

would like to share this message with his fellow residents

Residents of Arnold Hall

As you may know Arnold Hall is closed for all

practical purposes until this current pandemic is under

control This puts extra strain on all the resources here

including all medical personnel So far the staff here are

doing an outstanding job of keeping you well I am sure

they would love to hear from each resident some word of your appreciation for

their extra efforts on your behalf

Also you should be aware of the extra effort and planning required by the

management personnel to put these additional required plans into effect There

is much behind the scenes planning and effort required to meet such an

emergency we are now experiencing

We are all fortunate living in such a medically safe place until this crisis

passes Any effort on your part to help ease the strain on the staff I am sure

would be greatly appreciated

So far a job well done by management staff and residents

Sincerely

Lynn Thomas

President

Resident Council Arnold Hall

Resident Council

Healthcare workers here at

HVH and throughout the

nation are our modern day

American heroes Thank you

for all that you do

Photo Mike LuckovichThe

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Page 6 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Springtime Blessings

Our residents are doing their part to stay healthy by staying on their units and

participating in Activities that enrich the mind body and soul

Pictured above (left to right)- Arnold Hall residents Bill Ross Americo Pietropaolo and Ed

Coble potting flowers

Happy Earth Day For an Earth Day-themed sensory group activity on

April 22 residents used Play-Doh to simulate mud

clay and moistened earthsoil Pictured here are EH

residents Annabelle Gosnell and Eugene Shimel

enjoying their clay creations

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 7

Hand-Washing Celebrating our Residents

Rose Servinsky

Arts and crafts facilitated by our Activities Department are a wonderful way to

create beauty and keep minds and hands busy Our residents are proud to show

off creative projects inspired by the Spring and Easter seasons

Paul Breon

Vic Ilianiello Peggy Lazarowicz

Page 8 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere

ldquoWhen I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news my mom would say

to me lsquoLook for the helpers You will always find people who are helpingrsquordquo

- Mr Rogers when asked about Americans being scared in unsettling times

People from all walks of life have been affected by the unprecedented social

change caused by COVID-19 We are more aware than ever of the importance of

social responsibility--and to persevere as Americans did during past crises and wartimes

such as the Great Depression World War II the Korean War Vietnam Desert Storm and

the 911 terrorist attacks Let us not forget that throughout history average Americans

have answered the call to support one another and this is still true today as citizens

agencies and businesses are rising to the challenge

Today General Motors Ford and

Tesla are re-tooling their

manufacturing facilities to make

ventilators for hospitals

During World War II Detroit car

manufacturers retooled their factories to

make planes and tanks for the war effort

Clothing companies Fruit of the Loom

Hanes and others are now making

millions of face masks to help fill

shortages of these crucial safety

supplies needed for

healthcare workers and

for people practicing

personal health safety in

public Volunteers around

the country are also

making millions of masks

at home

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 9

Today well-known entertainers and

musicians are unifying as one voice on

television and social media to raise

morale for virologists doctors and

healthcare professionals and for general

public quarantining at home One World

Together at Home is an ongoing virtual

concert series organized by Global

Citizen in support of the World Health

Organization The special promotes the

practice of social distancing and is

dedicated to the first responders and

others on the front lines of the pandemic

During World War II USO shows starring

many of Hollywoods greatest stars rallied

troop morale As more US service

members poured into Europe after the

Pearl Harbor attacks in December 1941

stateside entertainers quickly followed in

their footsteps Bing Crosby Bob Hope

the Andrews Sisters Dinah Shore and

others eagerly offered their talents to

perform for troops overseas

In a similar creative

spirit students today are

using 3-D printers to

make face shields for

medical personnel

During World War II

Boy Scouts collected

enough milkweed to

make nearly 2 million

life jackets Students

also participated in U

S Bond drives to help

raise money for the

war effort

Americans Persevere (continued)

The Avenue of Flags lining the entrance to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home honors

our staff fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and the Veterans and Spouses we are

here to protect

Page 10 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere (continued)

The PA National Guard is helping

community food banks pack and

distribute emergency food boxes as well

as helping set up emergency hospital

tents

These acts of solidarity by individuals agencies and companies remind us that during past

national emergencies and wartimes people were inspired to take personal responsibility

to help their communities and our nation get through these difficult times We will do the

same thing here at HVH

After the 9-11 terrorist attacks first

responders and volunteers across

America helped New York City

recover

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 11

Celebrating Our HVH Staff

Letrsquos take a moment to recognize

the staff at HVH

Each department plays an

important to serve those who

served from Nursing staff who

provide direct care to residents

under evolving guidelines to

Housekeepingrsquos extra sanitation

efforts to Dietary providing meal

service to support the staff hellip just

to name a few All departments

are rising to the challenge and will

continue to do so

Diligence of Care

Page 12 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Inspired Creations

Residents often paint what

inspires them EH resident

Steve Decker painted a

depiction of the Vietnam

Veterans Memorial Wall

Pictured above artwork by

EH resident David Young

Inspirational quotes

made into resident

artwork adorn the

hallways of HVH

Page 13 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Staying Well

Wellness Works

Residents in this photo are not sleeping hellip they are meditating To help residents learn

self-care skills to stay calm and well Social Worker Ed Stancombe is leading a weekly

Mindfulness Stress Reduction Group for residents on each unit of Eisenhower Hall

Morning Announcements

HVH Social Services has started Morning

Announcements to lift our spirits

Broadcast through the intercom system in all

three resident buildings you will hear

Resident Birthdays Activities schedule

History Facts Music and other gems each

day

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 14

June 2nd is the NEW date for Pennsylvaniarsquos Primary Election Vote from the comfort and safety of your own home

HVH staff will assist residents with the Absentee Ballot

process for those who wish to vote in the Primary

ALL Pennsylvania voters now have the option to vote by

mail or absentee ballot without having to provide an

excuse ndash for any reason or no reason at all You can apply

for mail-in ballots online by mail or in person until one week before the

election For help or to be mailed an application directly please call 1-

877-VOTESPA

For the 2020 primary mail-in ballot applications and absentee ballot

applications must be received by your county election office by 5 pm

Tuesday May 26 Applying online is very easy quick and secure and if you

enter your email address you will receive notifications as to the status of

your application and ballot along the way Once you receive your mail-in

or absentee ballot you have until 8 pm on election day June 2 to deliver

your completed ballot to your county election office If you are mailing it

back do that as early as you can to ensure it is delivered by that time

Voters who have already requested a mail-in or absentee ballot will

receive their ballot for the rescheduled primary There is no need to apply

again if you have already done so and if your address remains the same If

your address has changed please contact your county election office to

provide your updated address

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 15

Resident Birthdays

April May

Max Smith

John Hoover

Richard Dolansky

Matilda Capoullez

Glenn Abbey

Annabelle Gosnell

James Heist

Vincent Pietrolungo

Roy Myers

David Young

Robert Crowe

Dale Good

William Cooney

Eugene Shimel

Ronald Porta

Carl Potechko

Lynn Thomas

Lawrence Fowler

James Kirkpatrick

Merriel Taylor

Kyle Dorey

Willard Stutzman

John Franchio

Michael Gassler

Martin Shovel

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to wish a very Happy Birthday

to all of our residents with birthdays in April and May

Winton Gross

William Hoefler

Joseph McDevitt

Calvin McCune

Thomas Whitfield

Stephen Daniels

Robert Tennis Sr

Thomas Dufour

Theodore Citro

Jane Fields

Dean Woomer

Gary Derouchie

Ronald Auker

James Cramer

Darryl Sees

Blair Turner

Karen Herman

Leonard Narehood

Chester Pacello

Mitchell Gruff

Richard Snively

Merle Chamberlain

Larry Creek

Americo Pietropaolo

Thomas Price

Shelva Wolfe

Birthday Parties to celebrate April birthdays are scheduled for

April 27 (Arnold)

April 28 (Eisenhower)

April 29 (MacArthur Hall)

Page 16 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

This Month in History Brought to you by Historyplacecom Wikipediacom

amp Newyorkcbslocalcom

April 3 1860 - In the American West the Pony Express

service began as the first rider departed St Joseph

Missouri For $5 an ounce letters were delivered 2000

miles to California within ten days The famed Pony

Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before

handing the letters off to the next rider A total of 190

way stations were located about 15 miles apart

April 4 1968 - Civil Rights leader Rev Dr Martin Luther

King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis Tennessee As head of the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference he had championed non-violent

resistance to end racial oppression and had been award-

ed the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 He is best remembered

for his I Have a Dream speech delivered at the 1963 Civil

Rights March on Washington That march and Kings other

efforts helped the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

April 14 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and

mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our

American Cousin at Fords Theater in Washington He was

taken to a nearby house and died the following morning

at 722 am

April 9 1865 - The

American Civil War

ended with Robert E Lee surrendered the last major Con-

federate army to Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court-

house on April 9 1865

April 16 1889 - Film comedian Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was born in Lon-

don He began in vaudeville and was discovered by American film produc-

er Mack Sennett He then went to Hollywood to make silent movies devel-

oping the funny Little Tramp film character Chaplins classics include The

Kid The Gold Rush City Lights and Modern Times In 1940 he made The

Great Dictator poking fun at Adolf Hitler who bore a resemblance to Chap-

lin In his later years Chaplin had a falling out with Americans but returned

in 1972 to receive a special Academy Award In 1975 he was knighted by

Queen Elizabeth II

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 17

This Month in History continued

April 24 1800 - The Library of Congress was established in Washington

DC It is Americas oldest federal cultural institution and the worlds larg-

est library Among the 145 million items in its collections are more than 33

million books 3 million recordings 125 million photographs 53 million

maps 6 million pieces of sheet music and 63 million manuscripts About

10000 new items are added each day

April 30 1789 - George Washington became the first US President as he

was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the

corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City

National Arbor

Day - April 24

Arbor Day is an

annual observance

that celebrates the

role of trees in our

lives and promotes

tree planting and

care As a formal

holiday it was first

observed in 1972 in

Nebraska but tree

planting festivals are

as old as civilizations

In honor of Arbor

Day pictured left are

a few of the beautiful

trees blooming on

the HVH campus

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

Page 4: HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS’ HOME Front Lines · Page 12 . Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home . We Care For Our Veterans Resident Life … Inspired Creations Residents often paint what inspires

Page 4 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Council

COVID-19 Updates for Residents The Hollidaysburg Veterans Home has implemented additional measures to protect residents and staff during this pandemic We are pleased to report there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at HVH and staff are working around the clock to keep it that way For residents there are a few new changes Residents are now restricted to their nursing units This is necessary to further reduce

the risk of spreading the virus within the facility Certain residents who must come off the unit for rare exceptions will wear a mask and be accompanied by staff

The Bank and Canteens will be closed to residents until further notice However Social Services staff will continue to assist residents with financial matters and will purchase desired Canteen items by billing the residentsrsquo memberrsquos funds Please contact your nursing staff or social worker regarding any desired items

Screenshot of

Arnold Hall

resident Vic

Ianniello

enjoying a

virtual visit with

his daughter

Vicki

Virtual Visits

To provide residents an opportunity to see

their loved ones HVH has begun using video

chat computer applications Please be advised

the devices being used are limited number in

the facility It will be necessary to schedule

these calls ahead of time as staff need to be

available to assist residents in using them

Currently HVH plans to schedule calls for a

duration of 15 minutes at a time

The best times for residents to call with

assistance from staff will be from 800-1000

AM and 230-430 PM Monday through

Friday If these times do not work please let

staff know and we will do our best to make

alternate arrangements

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 5

Lynn Thomas Arnold Hall Resident Council President

would like to share this message with his fellow residents

Residents of Arnold Hall

As you may know Arnold Hall is closed for all

practical purposes until this current pandemic is under

control This puts extra strain on all the resources here

including all medical personnel So far the staff here are

doing an outstanding job of keeping you well I am sure

they would love to hear from each resident some word of your appreciation for

their extra efforts on your behalf

Also you should be aware of the extra effort and planning required by the

management personnel to put these additional required plans into effect There

is much behind the scenes planning and effort required to meet such an

emergency we are now experiencing

We are all fortunate living in such a medically safe place until this crisis

passes Any effort on your part to help ease the strain on the staff I am sure

would be greatly appreciated

So far a job well done by management staff and residents

Sincerely

Lynn Thomas

President

Resident Council Arnold Hall

Resident Council

Healthcare workers here at

HVH and throughout the

nation are our modern day

American heroes Thank you

for all that you do

Photo Mike LuckovichThe

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Page 6 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Springtime Blessings

Our residents are doing their part to stay healthy by staying on their units and

participating in Activities that enrich the mind body and soul

Pictured above (left to right)- Arnold Hall residents Bill Ross Americo Pietropaolo and Ed

Coble potting flowers

Happy Earth Day For an Earth Day-themed sensory group activity on

April 22 residents used Play-Doh to simulate mud

clay and moistened earthsoil Pictured here are EH

residents Annabelle Gosnell and Eugene Shimel

enjoying their clay creations

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 7

Hand-Washing Celebrating our Residents

Rose Servinsky

Arts and crafts facilitated by our Activities Department are a wonderful way to

create beauty and keep minds and hands busy Our residents are proud to show

off creative projects inspired by the Spring and Easter seasons

Paul Breon

Vic Ilianiello Peggy Lazarowicz

Page 8 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere

ldquoWhen I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news my mom would say

to me lsquoLook for the helpers You will always find people who are helpingrsquordquo

- Mr Rogers when asked about Americans being scared in unsettling times

People from all walks of life have been affected by the unprecedented social

change caused by COVID-19 We are more aware than ever of the importance of

social responsibility--and to persevere as Americans did during past crises and wartimes

such as the Great Depression World War II the Korean War Vietnam Desert Storm and

the 911 terrorist attacks Let us not forget that throughout history average Americans

have answered the call to support one another and this is still true today as citizens

agencies and businesses are rising to the challenge

Today General Motors Ford and

Tesla are re-tooling their

manufacturing facilities to make

ventilators for hospitals

During World War II Detroit car

manufacturers retooled their factories to

make planes and tanks for the war effort

Clothing companies Fruit of the Loom

Hanes and others are now making

millions of face masks to help fill

shortages of these crucial safety

supplies needed for

healthcare workers and

for people practicing

personal health safety in

public Volunteers around

the country are also

making millions of masks

at home

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 9

Today well-known entertainers and

musicians are unifying as one voice on

television and social media to raise

morale for virologists doctors and

healthcare professionals and for general

public quarantining at home One World

Together at Home is an ongoing virtual

concert series organized by Global

Citizen in support of the World Health

Organization The special promotes the

practice of social distancing and is

dedicated to the first responders and

others on the front lines of the pandemic

During World War II USO shows starring

many of Hollywoods greatest stars rallied

troop morale As more US service

members poured into Europe after the

Pearl Harbor attacks in December 1941

stateside entertainers quickly followed in

their footsteps Bing Crosby Bob Hope

the Andrews Sisters Dinah Shore and

others eagerly offered their talents to

perform for troops overseas

In a similar creative

spirit students today are

using 3-D printers to

make face shields for

medical personnel

During World War II

Boy Scouts collected

enough milkweed to

make nearly 2 million

life jackets Students

also participated in U

S Bond drives to help

raise money for the

war effort

Americans Persevere (continued)

The Avenue of Flags lining the entrance to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home honors

our staff fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and the Veterans and Spouses we are

here to protect

Page 10 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere (continued)

The PA National Guard is helping

community food banks pack and

distribute emergency food boxes as well

as helping set up emergency hospital

tents

These acts of solidarity by individuals agencies and companies remind us that during past

national emergencies and wartimes people were inspired to take personal responsibility

to help their communities and our nation get through these difficult times We will do the

same thing here at HVH

After the 9-11 terrorist attacks first

responders and volunteers across

America helped New York City

recover

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 11

Celebrating Our HVH Staff

Letrsquos take a moment to recognize

the staff at HVH

Each department plays an

important to serve those who

served from Nursing staff who

provide direct care to residents

under evolving guidelines to

Housekeepingrsquos extra sanitation

efforts to Dietary providing meal

service to support the staff hellip just

to name a few All departments

are rising to the challenge and will

continue to do so

Diligence of Care

Page 12 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Inspired Creations

Residents often paint what

inspires them EH resident

Steve Decker painted a

depiction of the Vietnam

Veterans Memorial Wall

Pictured above artwork by

EH resident David Young

Inspirational quotes

made into resident

artwork adorn the

hallways of HVH

Page 13 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Staying Well

Wellness Works

Residents in this photo are not sleeping hellip they are meditating To help residents learn

self-care skills to stay calm and well Social Worker Ed Stancombe is leading a weekly

Mindfulness Stress Reduction Group for residents on each unit of Eisenhower Hall

Morning Announcements

HVH Social Services has started Morning

Announcements to lift our spirits

Broadcast through the intercom system in all

three resident buildings you will hear

Resident Birthdays Activities schedule

History Facts Music and other gems each

day

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 14

June 2nd is the NEW date for Pennsylvaniarsquos Primary Election Vote from the comfort and safety of your own home

HVH staff will assist residents with the Absentee Ballot

process for those who wish to vote in the Primary

ALL Pennsylvania voters now have the option to vote by

mail or absentee ballot without having to provide an

excuse ndash for any reason or no reason at all You can apply

for mail-in ballots online by mail or in person until one week before the

election For help or to be mailed an application directly please call 1-

877-VOTESPA

For the 2020 primary mail-in ballot applications and absentee ballot

applications must be received by your county election office by 5 pm

Tuesday May 26 Applying online is very easy quick and secure and if you

enter your email address you will receive notifications as to the status of

your application and ballot along the way Once you receive your mail-in

or absentee ballot you have until 8 pm on election day June 2 to deliver

your completed ballot to your county election office If you are mailing it

back do that as early as you can to ensure it is delivered by that time

Voters who have already requested a mail-in or absentee ballot will

receive their ballot for the rescheduled primary There is no need to apply

again if you have already done so and if your address remains the same If

your address has changed please contact your county election office to

provide your updated address

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 15

Resident Birthdays

April May

Max Smith

John Hoover

Richard Dolansky

Matilda Capoullez

Glenn Abbey

Annabelle Gosnell

James Heist

Vincent Pietrolungo

Roy Myers

David Young

Robert Crowe

Dale Good

William Cooney

Eugene Shimel

Ronald Porta

Carl Potechko

Lynn Thomas

Lawrence Fowler

James Kirkpatrick

Merriel Taylor

Kyle Dorey

Willard Stutzman

John Franchio

Michael Gassler

Martin Shovel

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to wish a very Happy Birthday

to all of our residents with birthdays in April and May

Winton Gross

William Hoefler

Joseph McDevitt

Calvin McCune

Thomas Whitfield

Stephen Daniels

Robert Tennis Sr

Thomas Dufour

Theodore Citro

Jane Fields

Dean Woomer

Gary Derouchie

Ronald Auker

James Cramer

Darryl Sees

Blair Turner

Karen Herman

Leonard Narehood

Chester Pacello

Mitchell Gruff

Richard Snively

Merle Chamberlain

Larry Creek

Americo Pietropaolo

Thomas Price

Shelva Wolfe

Birthday Parties to celebrate April birthdays are scheduled for

April 27 (Arnold)

April 28 (Eisenhower)

April 29 (MacArthur Hall)

Page 16 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

This Month in History Brought to you by Historyplacecom Wikipediacom

amp Newyorkcbslocalcom

April 3 1860 - In the American West the Pony Express

service began as the first rider departed St Joseph

Missouri For $5 an ounce letters were delivered 2000

miles to California within ten days The famed Pony

Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before

handing the letters off to the next rider A total of 190

way stations were located about 15 miles apart

April 4 1968 - Civil Rights leader Rev Dr Martin Luther

King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis Tennessee As head of the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference he had championed non-violent

resistance to end racial oppression and had been award-

ed the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 He is best remembered

for his I Have a Dream speech delivered at the 1963 Civil

Rights March on Washington That march and Kings other

efforts helped the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

April 14 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and

mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our

American Cousin at Fords Theater in Washington He was

taken to a nearby house and died the following morning

at 722 am

April 9 1865 - The

American Civil War

ended with Robert E Lee surrendered the last major Con-

federate army to Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court-

house on April 9 1865

April 16 1889 - Film comedian Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was born in Lon-

don He began in vaudeville and was discovered by American film produc-

er Mack Sennett He then went to Hollywood to make silent movies devel-

oping the funny Little Tramp film character Chaplins classics include The

Kid The Gold Rush City Lights and Modern Times In 1940 he made The

Great Dictator poking fun at Adolf Hitler who bore a resemblance to Chap-

lin In his later years Chaplin had a falling out with Americans but returned

in 1972 to receive a special Academy Award In 1975 he was knighted by

Queen Elizabeth II

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 17

This Month in History continued

April 24 1800 - The Library of Congress was established in Washington

DC It is Americas oldest federal cultural institution and the worlds larg-

est library Among the 145 million items in its collections are more than 33

million books 3 million recordings 125 million photographs 53 million

maps 6 million pieces of sheet music and 63 million manuscripts About

10000 new items are added each day

April 30 1789 - George Washington became the first US President as he

was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the

corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City

National Arbor

Day - April 24

Arbor Day is an

annual observance

that celebrates the

role of trees in our

lives and promotes

tree planting and

care As a formal

holiday it was first

observed in 1972 in

Nebraska but tree

planting festivals are

as old as civilizations

In honor of Arbor

Day pictured left are

a few of the beautiful

trees blooming on

the HVH campus

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

Page 5: HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS’ HOME Front Lines · Page 12 . Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home . We Care For Our Veterans Resident Life … Inspired Creations Residents often paint what inspires

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 5

Lynn Thomas Arnold Hall Resident Council President

would like to share this message with his fellow residents

Residents of Arnold Hall

As you may know Arnold Hall is closed for all

practical purposes until this current pandemic is under

control This puts extra strain on all the resources here

including all medical personnel So far the staff here are

doing an outstanding job of keeping you well I am sure

they would love to hear from each resident some word of your appreciation for

their extra efforts on your behalf

Also you should be aware of the extra effort and planning required by the

management personnel to put these additional required plans into effect There

is much behind the scenes planning and effort required to meet such an

emergency we are now experiencing

We are all fortunate living in such a medically safe place until this crisis

passes Any effort on your part to help ease the strain on the staff I am sure

would be greatly appreciated

So far a job well done by management staff and residents

Sincerely

Lynn Thomas

President

Resident Council Arnold Hall

Resident Council

Healthcare workers here at

HVH and throughout the

nation are our modern day

American heroes Thank you

for all that you do

Photo Mike LuckovichThe

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Page 6 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Springtime Blessings

Our residents are doing their part to stay healthy by staying on their units and

participating in Activities that enrich the mind body and soul

Pictured above (left to right)- Arnold Hall residents Bill Ross Americo Pietropaolo and Ed

Coble potting flowers

Happy Earth Day For an Earth Day-themed sensory group activity on

April 22 residents used Play-Doh to simulate mud

clay and moistened earthsoil Pictured here are EH

residents Annabelle Gosnell and Eugene Shimel

enjoying their clay creations

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 7

Hand-Washing Celebrating our Residents

Rose Servinsky

Arts and crafts facilitated by our Activities Department are a wonderful way to

create beauty and keep minds and hands busy Our residents are proud to show

off creative projects inspired by the Spring and Easter seasons

Paul Breon

Vic Ilianiello Peggy Lazarowicz

Page 8 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere

ldquoWhen I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news my mom would say

to me lsquoLook for the helpers You will always find people who are helpingrsquordquo

- Mr Rogers when asked about Americans being scared in unsettling times

People from all walks of life have been affected by the unprecedented social

change caused by COVID-19 We are more aware than ever of the importance of

social responsibility--and to persevere as Americans did during past crises and wartimes

such as the Great Depression World War II the Korean War Vietnam Desert Storm and

the 911 terrorist attacks Let us not forget that throughout history average Americans

have answered the call to support one another and this is still true today as citizens

agencies and businesses are rising to the challenge

Today General Motors Ford and

Tesla are re-tooling their

manufacturing facilities to make

ventilators for hospitals

During World War II Detroit car

manufacturers retooled their factories to

make planes and tanks for the war effort

Clothing companies Fruit of the Loom

Hanes and others are now making

millions of face masks to help fill

shortages of these crucial safety

supplies needed for

healthcare workers and

for people practicing

personal health safety in

public Volunteers around

the country are also

making millions of masks

at home

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 9

Today well-known entertainers and

musicians are unifying as one voice on

television and social media to raise

morale for virologists doctors and

healthcare professionals and for general

public quarantining at home One World

Together at Home is an ongoing virtual

concert series organized by Global

Citizen in support of the World Health

Organization The special promotes the

practice of social distancing and is

dedicated to the first responders and

others on the front lines of the pandemic

During World War II USO shows starring

many of Hollywoods greatest stars rallied

troop morale As more US service

members poured into Europe after the

Pearl Harbor attacks in December 1941

stateside entertainers quickly followed in

their footsteps Bing Crosby Bob Hope

the Andrews Sisters Dinah Shore and

others eagerly offered their talents to

perform for troops overseas

In a similar creative

spirit students today are

using 3-D printers to

make face shields for

medical personnel

During World War II

Boy Scouts collected

enough milkweed to

make nearly 2 million

life jackets Students

also participated in U

S Bond drives to help

raise money for the

war effort

Americans Persevere (continued)

The Avenue of Flags lining the entrance to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home honors

our staff fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and the Veterans and Spouses we are

here to protect

Page 10 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere (continued)

The PA National Guard is helping

community food banks pack and

distribute emergency food boxes as well

as helping set up emergency hospital

tents

These acts of solidarity by individuals agencies and companies remind us that during past

national emergencies and wartimes people were inspired to take personal responsibility

to help their communities and our nation get through these difficult times We will do the

same thing here at HVH

After the 9-11 terrorist attacks first

responders and volunteers across

America helped New York City

recover

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 11

Celebrating Our HVH Staff

Letrsquos take a moment to recognize

the staff at HVH

Each department plays an

important to serve those who

served from Nursing staff who

provide direct care to residents

under evolving guidelines to

Housekeepingrsquos extra sanitation

efforts to Dietary providing meal

service to support the staff hellip just

to name a few All departments

are rising to the challenge and will

continue to do so

Diligence of Care

Page 12 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Inspired Creations

Residents often paint what

inspires them EH resident

Steve Decker painted a

depiction of the Vietnam

Veterans Memorial Wall

Pictured above artwork by

EH resident David Young

Inspirational quotes

made into resident

artwork adorn the

hallways of HVH

Page 13 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Staying Well

Wellness Works

Residents in this photo are not sleeping hellip they are meditating To help residents learn

self-care skills to stay calm and well Social Worker Ed Stancombe is leading a weekly

Mindfulness Stress Reduction Group for residents on each unit of Eisenhower Hall

Morning Announcements

HVH Social Services has started Morning

Announcements to lift our spirits

Broadcast through the intercom system in all

three resident buildings you will hear

Resident Birthdays Activities schedule

History Facts Music and other gems each

day

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 14

June 2nd is the NEW date for Pennsylvaniarsquos Primary Election Vote from the comfort and safety of your own home

HVH staff will assist residents with the Absentee Ballot

process for those who wish to vote in the Primary

ALL Pennsylvania voters now have the option to vote by

mail or absentee ballot without having to provide an

excuse ndash for any reason or no reason at all You can apply

for mail-in ballots online by mail or in person until one week before the

election For help or to be mailed an application directly please call 1-

877-VOTESPA

For the 2020 primary mail-in ballot applications and absentee ballot

applications must be received by your county election office by 5 pm

Tuesday May 26 Applying online is very easy quick and secure and if you

enter your email address you will receive notifications as to the status of

your application and ballot along the way Once you receive your mail-in

or absentee ballot you have until 8 pm on election day June 2 to deliver

your completed ballot to your county election office If you are mailing it

back do that as early as you can to ensure it is delivered by that time

Voters who have already requested a mail-in or absentee ballot will

receive their ballot for the rescheduled primary There is no need to apply

again if you have already done so and if your address remains the same If

your address has changed please contact your county election office to

provide your updated address

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 15

Resident Birthdays

April May

Max Smith

John Hoover

Richard Dolansky

Matilda Capoullez

Glenn Abbey

Annabelle Gosnell

James Heist

Vincent Pietrolungo

Roy Myers

David Young

Robert Crowe

Dale Good

William Cooney

Eugene Shimel

Ronald Porta

Carl Potechko

Lynn Thomas

Lawrence Fowler

James Kirkpatrick

Merriel Taylor

Kyle Dorey

Willard Stutzman

John Franchio

Michael Gassler

Martin Shovel

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to wish a very Happy Birthday

to all of our residents with birthdays in April and May

Winton Gross

William Hoefler

Joseph McDevitt

Calvin McCune

Thomas Whitfield

Stephen Daniels

Robert Tennis Sr

Thomas Dufour

Theodore Citro

Jane Fields

Dean Woomer

Gary Derouchie

Ronald Auker

James Cramer

Darryl Sees

Blair Turner

Karen Herman

Leonard Narehood

Chester Pacello

Mitchell Gruff

Richard Snively

Merle Chamberlain

Larry Creek

Americo Pietropaolo

Thomas Price

Shelva Wolfe

Birthday Parties to celebrate April birthdays are scheduled for

April 27 (Arnold)

April 28 (Eisenhower)

April 29 (MacArthur Hall)

Page 16 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

This Month in History Brought to you by Historyplacecom Wikipediacom

amp Newyorkcbslocalcom

April 3 1860 - In the American West the Pony Express

service began as the first rider departed St Joseph

Missouri For $5 an ounce letters were delivered 2000

miles to California within ten days The famed Pony

Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before

handing the letters off to the next rider A total of 190

way stations were located about 15 miles apart

April 4 1968 - Civil Rights leader Rev Dr Martin Luther

King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis Tennessee As head of the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference he had championed non-violent

resistance to end racial oppression and had been award-

ed the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 He is best remembered

for his I Have a Dream speech delivered at the 1963 Civil

Rights March on Washington That march and Kings other

efforts helped the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

April 14 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and

mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our

American Cousin at Fords Theater in Washington He was

taken to a nearby house and died the following morning

at 722 am

April 9 1865 - The

American Civil War

ended with Robert E Lee surrendered the last major Con-

federate army to Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court-

house on April 9 1865

April 16 1889 - Film comedian Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was born in Lon-

don He began in vaudeville and was discovered by American film produc-

er Mack Sennett He then went to Hollywood to make silent movies devel-

oping the funny Little Tramp film character Chaplins classics include The

Kid The Gold Rush City Lights and Modern Times In 1940 he made The

Great Dictator poking fun at Adolf Hitler who bore a resemblance to Chap-

lin In his later years Chaplin had a falling out with Americans but returned

in 1972 to receive a special Academy Award In 1975 he was knighted by

Queen Elizabeth II

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 17

This Month in History continued

April 24 1800 - The Library of Congress was established in Washington

DC It is Americas oldest federal cultural institution and the worlds larg-

est library Among the 145 million items in its collections are more than 33

million books 3 million recordings 125 million photographs 53 million

maps 6 million pieces of sheet music and 63 million manuscripts About

10000 new items are added each day

April 30 1789 - George Washington became the first US President as he

was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the

corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City

National Arbor

Day - April 24

Arbor Day is an

annual observance

that celebrates the

role of trees in our

lives and promotes

tree planting and

care As a formal

holiday it was first

observed in 1972 in

Nebraska but tree

planting festivals are

as old as civilizations

In honor of Arbor

Day pictured left are

a few of the beautiful

trees blooming on

the HVH campus

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

Page 6: HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS’ HOME Front Lines · Page 12 . Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home . We Care For Our Veterans Resident Life … Inspired Creations Residents often paint what inspires

Page 6 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Springtime Blessings

Our residents are doing their part to stay healthy by staying on their units and

participating in Activities that enrich the mind body and soul

Pictured above (left to right)- Arnold Hall residents Bill Ross Americo Pietropaolo and Ed

Coble potting flowers

Happy Earth Day For an Earth Day-themed sensory group activity on

April 22 residents used Play-Doh to simulate mud

clay and moistened earthsoil Pictured here are EH

residents Annabelle Gosnell and Eugene Shimel

enjoying their clay creations

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 7

Hand-Washing Celebrating our Residents

Rose Servinsky

Arts and crafts facilitated by our Activities Department are a wonderful way to

create beauty and keep minds and hands busy Our residents are proud to show

off creative projects inspired by the Spring and Easter seasons

Paul Breon

Vic Ilianiello Peggy Lazarowicz

Page 8 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere

ldquoWhen I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news my mom would say

to me lsquoLook for the helpers You will always find people who are helpingrsquordquo

- Mr Rogers when asked about Americans being scared in unsettling times

People from all walks of life have been affected by the unprecedented social

change caused by COVID-19 We are more aware than ever of the importance of

social responsibility--and to persevere as Americans did during past crises and wartimes

such as the Great Depression World War II the Korean War Vietnam Desert Storm and

the 911 terrorist attacks Let us not forget that throughout history average Americans

have answered the call to support one another and this is still true today as citizens

agencies and businesses are rising to the challenge

Today General Motors Ford and

Tesla are re-tooling their

manufacturing facilities to make

ventilators for hospitals

During World War II Detroit car

manufacturers retooled their factories to

make planes and tanks for the war effort

Clothing companies Fruit of the Loom

Hanes and others are now making

millions of face masks to help fill

shortages of these crucial safety

supplies needed for

healthcare workers and

for people practicing

personal health safety in

public Volunteers around

the country are also

making millions of masks

at home

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 9

Today well-known entertainers and

musicians are unifying as one voice on

television and social media to raise

morale for virologists doctors and

healthcare professionals and for general

public quarantining at home One World

Together at Home is an ongoing virtual

concert series organized by Global

Citizen in support of the World Health

Organization The special promotes the

practice of social distancing and is

dedicated to the first responders and

others on the front lines of the pandemic

During World War II USO shows starring

many of Hollywoods greatest stars rallied

troop morale As more US service

members poured into Europe after the

Pearl Harbor attacks in December 1941

stateside entertainers quickly followed in

their footsteps Bing Crosby Bob Hope

the Andrews Sisters Dinah Shore and

others eagerly offered their talents to

perform for troops overseas

In a similar creative

spirit students today are

using 3-D printers to

make face shields for

medical personnel

During World War II

Boy Scouts collected

enough milkweed to

make nearly 2 million

life jackets Students

also participated in U

S Bond drives to help

raise money for the

war effort

Americans Persevere (continued)

The Avenue of Flags lining the entrance to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home honors

our staff fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and the Veterans and Spouses we are

here to protect

Page 10 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere (continued)

The PA National Guard is helping

community food banks pack and

distribute emergency food boxes as well

as helping set up emergency hospital

tents

These acts of solidarity by individuals agencies and companies remind us that during past

national emergencies and wartimes people were inspired to take personal responsibility

to help their communities and our nation get through these difficult times We will do the

same thing here at HVH

After the 9-11 terrorist attacks first

responders and volunteers across

America helped New York City

recover

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 11

Celebrating Our HVH Staff

Letrsquos take a moment to recognize

the staff at HVH

Each department plays an

important to serve those who

served from Nursing staff who

provide direct care to residents

under evolving guidelines to

Housekeepingrsquos extra sanitation

efforts to Dietary providing meal

service to support the staff hellip just

to name a few All departments

are rising to the challenge and will

continue to do so

Diligence of Care

Page 12 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Inspired Creations

Residents often paint what

inspires them EH resident

Steve Decker painted a

depiction of the Vietnam

Veterans Memorial Wall

Pictured above artwork by

EH resident David Young

Inspirational quotes

made into resident

artwork adorn the

hallways of HVH

Page 13 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Staying Well

Wellness Works

Residents in this photo are not sleeping hellip they are meditating To help residents learn

self-care skills to stay calm and well Social Worker Ed Stancombe is leading a weekly

Mindfulness Stress Reduction Group for residents on each unit of Eisenhower Hall

Morning Announcements

HVH Social Services has started Morning

Announcements to lift our spirits

Broadcast through the intercom system in all

three resident buildings you will hear

Resident Birthdays Activities schedule

History Facts Music and other gems each

day

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 14

June 2nd is the NEW date for Pennsylvaniarsquos Primary Election Vote from the comfort and safety of your own home

HVH staff will assist residents with the Absentee Ballot

process for those who wish to vote in the Primary

ALL Pennsylvania voters now have the option to vote by

mail or absentee ballot without having to provide an

excuse ndash for any reason or no reason at all You can apply

for mail-in ballots online by mail or in person until one week before the

election For help or to be mailed an application directly please call 1-

877-VOTESPA

For the 2020 primary mail-in ballot applications and absentee ballot

applications must be received by your county election office by 5 pm

Tuesday May 26 Applying online is very easy quick and secure and if you

enter your email address you will receive notifications as to the status of

your application and ballot along the way Once you receive your mail-in

or absentee ballot you have until 8 pm on election day June 2 to deliver

your completed ballot to your county election office If you are mailing it

back do that as early as you can to ensure it is delivered by that time

Voters who have already requested a mail-in or absentee ballot will

receive their ballot for the rescheduled primary There is no need to apply

again if you have already done so and if your address remains the same If

your address has changed please contact your county election office to

provide your updated address

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 15

Resident Birthdays

April May

Max Smith

John Hoover

Richard Dolansky

Matilda Capoullez

Glenn Abbey

Annabelle Gosnell

James Heist

Vincent Pietrolungo

Roy Myers

David Young

Robert Crowe

Dale Good

William Cooney

Eugene Shimel

Ronald Porta

Carl Potechko

Lynn Thomas

Lawrence Fowler

James Kirkpatrick

Merriel Taylor

Kyle Dorey

Willard Stutzman

John Franchio

Michael Gassler

Martin Shovel

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to wish a very Happy Birthday

to all of our residents with birthdays in April and May

Winton Gross

William Hoefler

Joseph McDevitt

Calvin McCune

Thomas Whitfield

Stephen Daniels

Robert Tennis Sr

Thomas Dufour

Theodore Citro

Jane Fields

Dean Woomer

Gary Derouchie

Ronald Auker

James Cramer

Darryl Sees

Blair Turner

Karen Herman

Leonard Narehood

Chester Pacello

Mitchell Gruff

Richard Snively

Merle Chamberlain

Larry Creek

Americo Pietropaolo

Thomas Price

Shelva Wolfe

Birthday Parties to celebrate April birthdays are scheduled for

April 27 (Arnold)

April 28 (Eisenhower)

April 29 (MacArthur Hall)

Page 16 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

This Month in History Brought to you by Historyplacecom Wikipediacom

amp Newyorkcbslocalcom

April 3 1860 - In the American West the Pony Express

service began as the first rider departed St Joseph

Missouri For $5 an ounce letters were delivered 2000

miles to California within ten days The famed Pony

Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before

handing the letters off to the next rider A total of 190

way stations were located about 15 miles apart

April 4 1968 - Civil Rights leader Rev Dr Martin Luther

King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis Tennessee As head of the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference he had championed non-violent

resistance to end racial oppression and had been award-

ed the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 He is best remembered

for his I Have a Dream speech delivered at the 1963 Civil

Rights March on Washington That march and Kings other

efforts helped the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

April 14 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and

mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our

American Cousin at Fords Theater in Washington He was

taken to a nearby house and died the following morning

at 722 am

April 9 1865 - The

American Civil War

ended with Robert E Lee surrendered the last major Con-

federate army to Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court-

house on April 9 1865

April 16 1889 - Film comedian Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was born in Lon-

don He began in vaudeville and was discovered by American film produc-

er Mack Sennett He then went to Hollywood to make silent movies devel-

oping the funny Little Tramp film character Chaplins classics include The

Kid The Gold Rush City Lights and Modern Times In 1940 he made The

Great Dictator poking fun at Adolf Hitler who bore a resemblance to Chap-

lin In his later years Chaplin had a falling out with Americans but returned

in 1972 to receive a special Academy Award In 1975 he was knighted by

Queen Elizabeth II

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 17

This Month in History continued

April 24 1800 - The Library of Congress was established in Washington

DC It is Americas oldest federal cultural institution and the worlds larg-

est library Among the 145 million items in its collections are more than 33

million books 3 million recordings 125 million photographs 53 million

maps 6 million pieces of sheet music and 63 million manuscripts About

10000 new items are added each day

April 30 1789 - George Washington became the first US President as he

was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the

corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City

National Arbor

Day - April 24

Arbor Day is an

annual observance

that celebrates the

role of trees in our

lives and promotes

tree planting and

care As a formal

holiday it was first

observed in 1972 in

Nebraska but tree

planting festivals are

as old as civilizations

In honor of Arbor

Day pictured left are

a few of the beautiful

trees blooming on

the HVH campus

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

Page 7: HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS’ HOME Front Lines · Page 12 . Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home . We Care For Our Veterans Resident Life … Inspired Creations Residents often paint what inspires

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 7

Hand-Washing Celebrating our Residents

Rose Servinsky

Arts and crafts facilitated by our Activities Department are a wonderful way to

create beauty and keep minds and hands busy Our residents are proud to show

off creative projects inspired by the Spring and Easter seasons

Paul Breon

Vic Ilianiello Peggy Lazarowicz

Page 8 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere

ldquoWhen I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news my mom would say

to me lsquoLook for the helpers You will always find people who are helpingrsquordquo

- Mr Rogers when asked about Americans being scared in unsettling times

People from all walks of life have been affected by the unprecedented social

change caused by COVID-19 We are more aware than ever of the importance of

social responsibility--and to persevere as Americans did during past crises and wartimes

such as the Great Depression World War II the Korean War Vietnam Desert Storm and

the 911 terrorist attacks Let us not forget that throughout history average Americans

have answered the call to support one another and this is still true today as citizens

agencies and businesses are rising to the challenge

Today General Motors Ford and

Tesla are re-tooling their

manufacturing facilities to make

ventilators for hospitals

During World War II Detroit car

manufacturers retooled their factories to

make planes and tanks for the war effort

Clothing companies Fruit of the Loom

Hanes and others are now making

millions of face masks to help fill

shortages of these crucial safety

supplies needed for

healthcare workers and

for people practicing

personal health safety in

public Volunteers around

the country are also

making millions of masks

at home

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 9

Today well-known entertainers and

musicians are unifying as one voice on

television and social media to raise

morale for virologists doctors and

healthcare professionals and for general

public quarantining at home One World

Together at Home is an ongoing virtual

concert series organized by Global

Citizen in support of the World Health

Organization The special promotes the

practice of social distancing and is

dedicated to the first responders and

others on the front lines of the pandemic

During World War II USO shows starring

many of Hollywoods greatest stars rallied

troop morale As more US service

members poured into Europe after the

Pearl Harbor attacks in December 1941

stateside entertainers quickly followed in

their footsteps Bing Crosby Bob Hope

the Andrews Sisters Dinah Shore and

others eagerly offered their talents to

perform for troops overseas

In a similar creative

spirit students today are

using 3-D printers to

make face shields for

medical personnel

During World War II

Boy Scouts collected

enough milkweed to

make nearly 2 million

life jackets Students

also participated in U

S Bond drives to help

raise money for the

war effort

Americans Persevere (continued)

The Avenue of Flags lining the entrance to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home honors

our staff fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and the Veterans and Spouses we are

here to protect

Page 10 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere (continued)

The PA National Guard is helping

community food banks pack and

distribute emergency food boxes as well

as helping set up emergency hospital

tents

These acts of solidarity by individuals agencies and companies remind us that during past

national emergencies and wartimes people were inspired to take personal responsibility

to help their communities and our nation get through these difficult times We will do the

same thing here at HVH

After the 9-11 terrorist attacks first

responders and volunteers across

America helped New York City

recover

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 11

Celebrating Our HVH Staff

Letrsquos take a moment to recognize

the staff at HVH

Each department plays an

important to serve those who

served from Nursing staff who

provide direct care to residents

under evolving guidelines to

Housekeepingrsquos extra sanitation

efforts to Dietary providing meal

service to support the staff hellip just

to name a few All departments

are rising to the challenge and will

continue to do so

Diligence of Care

Page 12 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Inspired Creations

Residents often paint what

inspires them EH resident

Steve Decker painted a

depiction of the Vietnam

Veterans Memorial Wall

Pictured above artwork by

EH resident David Young

Inspirational quotes

made into resident

artwork adorn the

hallways of HVH

Page 13 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Staying Well

Wellness Works

Residents in this photo are not sleeping hellip they are meditating To help residents learn

self-care skills to stay calm and well Social Worker Ed Stancombe is leading a weekly

Mindfulness Stress Reduction Group for residents on each unit of Eisenhower Hall

Morning Announcements

HVH Social Services has started Morning

Announcements to lift our spirits

Broadcast through the intercom system in all

three resident buildings you will hear

Resident Birthdays Activities schedule

History Facts Music and other gems each

day

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 14

June 2nd is the NEW date for Pennsylvaniarsquos Primary Election Vote from the comfort and safety of your own home

HVH staff will assist residents with the Absentee Ballot

process for those who wish to vote in the Primary

ALL Pennsylvania voters now have the option to vote by

mail or absentee ballot without having to provide an

excuse ndash for any reason or no reason at all You can apply

for mail-in ballots online by mail or in person until one week before the

election For help or to be mailed an application directly please call 1-

877-VOTESPA

For the 2020 primary mail-in ballot applications and absentee ballot

applications must be received by your county election office by 5 pm

Tuesday May 26 Applying online is very easy quick and secure and if you

enter your email address you will receive notifications as to the status of

your application and ballot along the way Once you receive your mail-in

or absentee ballot you have until 8 pm on election day June 2 to deliver

your completed ballot to your county election office If you are mailing it

back do that as early as you can to ensure it is delivered by that time

Voters who have already requested a mail-in or absentee ballot will

receive their ballot for the rescheduled primary There is no need to apply

again if you have already done so and if your address remains the same If

your address has changed please contact your county election office to

provide your updated address

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 15

Resident Birthdays

April May

Max Smith

John Hoover

Richard Dolansky

Matilda Capoullez

Glenn Abbey

Annabelle Gosnell

James Heist

Vincent Pietrolungo

Roy Myers

David Young

Robert Crowe

Dale Good

William Cooney

Eugene Shimel

Ronald Porta

Carl Potechko

Lynn Thomas

Lawrence Fowler

James Kirkpatrick

Merriel Taylor

Kyle Dorey

Willard Stutzman

John Franchio

Michael Gassler

Martin Shovel

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to wish a very Happy Birthday

to all of our residents with birthdays in April and May

Winton Gross

William Hoefler

Joseph McDevitt

Calvin McCune

Thomas Whitfield

Stephen Daniels

Robert Tennis Sr

Thomas Dufour

Theodore Citro

Jane Fields

Dean Woomer

Gary Derouchie

Ronald Auker

James Cramer

Darryl Sees

Blair Turner

Karen Herman

Leonard Narehood

Chester Pacello

Mitchell Gruff

Richard Snively

Merle Chamberlain

Larry Creek

Americo Pietropaolo

Thomas Price

Shelva Wolfe

Birthday Parties to celebrate April birthdays are scheduled for

April 27 (Arnold)

April 28 (Eisenhower)

April 29 (MacArthur Hall)

Page 16 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

This Month in History Brought to you by Historyplacecom Wikipediacom

amp Newyorkcbslocalcom

April 3 1860 - In the American West the Pony Express

service began as the first rider departed St Joseph

Missouri For $5 an ounce letters were delivered 2000

miles to California within ten days The famed Pony

Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before

handing the letters off to the next rider A total of 190

way stations were located about 15 miles apart

April 4 1968 - Civil Rights leader Rev Dr Martin Luther

King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis Tennessee As head of the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference he had championed non-violent

resistance to end racial oppression and had been award-

ed the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 He is best remembered

for his I Have a Dream speech delivered at the 1963 Civil

Rights March on Washington That march and Kings other

efforts helped the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

April 14 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and

mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our

American Cousin at Fords Theater in Washington He was

taken to a nearby house and died the following morning

at 722 am

April 9 1865 - The

American Civil War

ended with Robert E Lee surrendered the last major Con-

federate army to Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court-

house on April 9 1865

April 16 1889 - Film comedian Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was born in Lon-

don He began in vaudeville and was discovered by American film produc-

er Mack Sennett He then went to Hollywood to make silent movies devel-

oping the funny Little Tramp film character Chaplins classics include The

Kid The Gold Rush City Lights and Modern Times In 1940 he made The

Great Dictator poking fun at Adolf Hitler who bore a resemblance to Chap-

lin In his later years Chaplin had a falling out with Americans but returned

in 1972 to receive a special Academy Award In 1975 he was knighted by

Queen Elizabeth II

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 17

This Month in History continued

April 24 1800 - The Library of Congress was established in Washington

DC It is Americas oldest federal cultural institution and the worlds larg-

est library Among the 145 million items in its collections are more than 33

million books 3 million recordings 125 million photographs 53 million

maps 6 million pieces of sheet music and 63 million manuscripts About

10000 new items are added each day

April 30 1789 - George Washington became the first US President as he

was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the

corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City

National Arbor

Day - April 24

Arbor Day is an

annual observance

that celebrates the

role of trees in our

lives and promotes

tree planting and

care As a formal

holiday it was first

observed in 1972 in

Nebraska but tree

planting festivals are

as old as civilizations

In honor of Arbor

Day pictured left are

a few of the beautiful

trees blooming on

the HVH campus

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

Page 8: HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS’ HOME Front Lines · Page 12 . Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home . We Care For Our Veterans Resident Life … Inspired Creations Residents often paint what inspires

Page 8 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere

ldquoWhen I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news my mom would say

to me lsquoLook for the helpers You will always find people who are helpingrsquordquo

- Mr Rogers when asked about Americans being scared in unsettling times

People from all walks of life have been affected by the unprecedented social

change caused by COVID-19 We are more aware than ever of the importance of

social responsibility--and to persevere as Americans did during past crises and wartimes

such as the Great Depression World War II the Korean War Vietnam Desert Storm and

the 911 terrorist attacks Let us not forget that throughout history average Americans

have answered the call to support one another and this is still true today as citizens

agencies and businesses are rising to the challenge

Today General Motors Ford and

Tesla are re-tooling their

manufacturing facilities to make

ventilators for hospitals

During World War II Detroit car

manufacturers retooled their factories to

make planes and tanks for the war effort

Clothing companies Fruit of the Loom

Hanes and others are now making

millions of face masks to help fill

shortages of these crucial safety

supplies needed for

healthcare workers and

for people practicing

personal health safety in

public Volunteers around

the country are also

making millions of masks

at home

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 9

Today well-known entertainers and

musicians are unifying as one voice on

television and social media to raise

morale for virologists doctors and

healthcare professionals and for general

public quarantining at home One World

Together at Home is an ongoing virtual

concert series organized by Global

Citizen in support of the World Health

Organization The special promotes the

practice of social distancing and is

dedicated to the first responders and

others on the front lines of the pandemic

During World War II USO shows starring

many of Hollywoods greatest stars rallied

troop morale As more US service

members poured into Europe after the

Pearl Harbor attacks in December 1941

stateside entertainers quickly followed in

their footsteps Bing Crosby Bob Hope

the Andrews Sisters Dinah Shore and

others eagerly offered their talents to

perform for troops overseas

In a similar creative

spirit students today are

using 3-D printers to

make face shields for

medical personnel

During World War II

Boy Scouts collected

enough milkweed to

make nearly 2 million

life jackets Students

also participated in U

S Bond drives to help

raise money for the

war effort

Americans Persevere (continued)

The Avenue of Flags lining the entrance to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home honors

our staff fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and the Veterans and Spouses we are

here to protect

Page 10 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere (continued)

The PA National Guard is helping

community food banks pack and

distribute emergency food boxes as well

as helping set up emergency hospital

tents

These acts of solidarity by individuals agencies and companies remind us that during past

national emergencies and wartimes people were inspired to take personal responsibility

to help their communities and our nation get through these difficult times We will do the

same thing here at HVH

After the 9-11 terrorist attacks first

responders and volunteers across

America helped New York City

recover

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 11

Celebrating Our HVH Staff

Letrsquos take a moment to recognize

the staff at HVH

Each department plays an

important to serve those who

served from Nursing staff who

provide direct care to residents

under evolving guidelines to

Housekeepingrsquos extra sanitation

efforts to Dietary providing meal

service to support the staff hellip just

to name a few All departments

are rising to the challenge and will

continue to do so

Diligence of Care

Page 12 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Inspired Creations

Residents often paint what

inspires them EH resident

Steve Decker painted a

depiction of the Vietnam

Veterans Memorial Wall

Pictured above artwork by

EH resident David Young

Inspirational quotes

made into resident

artwork adorn the

hallways of HVH

Page 13 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Staying Well

Wellness Works

Residents in this photo are not sleeping hellip they are meditating To help residents learn

self-care skills to stay calm and well Social Worker Ed Stancombe is leading a weekly

Mindfulness Stress Reduction Group for residents on each unit of Eisenhower Hall

Morning Announcements

HVH Social Services has started Morning

Announcements to lift our spirits

Broadcast through the intercom system in all

three resident buildings you will hear

Resident Birthdays Activities schedule

History Facts Music and other gems each

day

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 14

June 2nd is the NEW date for Pennsylvaniarsquos Primary Election Vote from the comfort and safety of your own home

HVH staff will assist residents with the Absentee Ballot

process for those who wish to vote in the Primary

ALL Pennsylvania voters now have the option to vote by

mail or absentee ballot without having to provide an

excuse ndash for any reason or no reason at all You can apply

for mail-in ballots online by mail or in person until one week before the

election For help or to be mailed an application directly please call 1-

877-VOTESPA

For the 2020 primary mail-in ballot applications and absentee ballot

applications must be received by your county election office by 5 pm

Tuesday May 26 Applying online is very easy quick and secure and if you

enter your email address you will receive notifications as to the status of

your application and ballot along the way Once you receive your mail-in

or absentee ballot you have until 8 pm on election day June 2 to deliver

your completed ballot to your county election office If you are mailing it

back do that as early as you can to ensure it is delivered by that time

Voters who have already requested a mail-in or absentee ballot will

receive their ballot for the rescheduled primary There is no need to apply

again if you have already done so and if your address remains the same If

your address has changed please contact your county election office to

provide your updated address

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 15

Resident Birthdays

April May

Max Smith

John Hoover

Richard Dolansky

Matilda Capoullez

Glenn Abbey

Annabelle Gosnell

James Heist

Vincent Pietrolungo

Roy Myers

David Young

Robert Crowe

Dale Good

William Cooney

Eugene Shimel

Ronald Porta

Carl Potechko

Lynn Thomas

Lawrence Fowler

James Kirkpatrick

Merriel Taylor

Kyle Dorey

Willard Stutzman

John Franchio

Michael Gassler

Martin Shovel

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to wish a very Happy Birthday

to all of our residents with birthdays in April and May

Winton Gross

William Hoefler

Joseph McDevitt

Calvin McCune

Thomas Whitfield

Stephen Daniels

Robert Tennis Sr

Thomas Dufour

Theodore Citro

Jane Fields

Dean Woomer

Gary Derouchie

Ronald Auker

James Cramer

Darryl Sees

Blair Turner

Karen Herman

Leonard Narehood

Chester Pacello

Mitchell Gruff

Richard Snively

Merle Chamberlain

Larry Creek

Americo Pietropaolo

Thomas Price

Shelva Wolfe

Birthday Parties to celebrate April birthdays are scheduled for

April 27 (Arnold)

April 28 (Eisenhower)

April 29 (MacArthur Hall)

Page 16 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

This Month in History Brought to you by Historyplacecom Wikipediacom

amp Newyorkcbslocalcom

April 3 1860 - In the American West the Pony Express

service began as the first rider departed St Joseph

Missouri For $5 an ounce letters were delivered 2000

miles to California within ten days The famed Pony

Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before

handing the letters off to the next rider A total of 190

way stations were located about 15 miles apart

April 4 1968 - Civil Rights leader Rev Dr Martin Luther

King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis Tennessee As head of the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference he had championed non-violent

resistance to end racial oppression and had been award-

ed the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 He is best remembered

for his I Have a Dream speech delivered at the 1963 Civil

Rights March on Washington That march and Kings other

efforts helped the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

April 14 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and

mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our

American Cousin at Fords Theater in Washington He was

taken to a nearby house and died the following morning

at 722 am

April 9 1865 - The

American Civil War

ended with Robert E Lee surrendered the last major Con-

federate army to Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court-

house on April 9 1865

April 16 1889 - Film comedian Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was born in Lon-

don He began in vaudeville and was discovered by American film produc-

er Mack Sennett He then went to Hollywood to make silent movies devel-

oping the funny Little Tramp film character Chaplins classics include The

Kid The Gold Rush City Lights and Modern Times In 1940 he made The

Great Dictator poking fun at Adolf Hitler who bore a resemblance to Chap-

lin In his later years Chaplin had a falling out with Americans but returned

in 1972 to receive a special Academy Award In 1975 he was knighted by

Queen Elizabeth II

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 17

This Month in History continued

April 24 1800 - The Library of Congress was established in Washington

DC It is Americas oldest federal cultural institution and the worlds larg-

est library Among the 145 million items in its collections are more than 33

million books 3 million recordings 125 million photographs 53 million

maps 6 million pieces of sheet music and 63 million manuscripts About

10000 new items are added each day

April 30 1789 - George Washington became the first US President as he

was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the

corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City

National Arbor

Day - April 24

Arbor Day is an

annual observance

that celebrates the

role of trees in our

lives and promotes

tree planting and

care As a formal

holiday it was first

observed in 1972 in

Nebraska but tree

planting festivals are

as old as civilizations

In honor of Arbor

Day pictured left are

a few of the beautiful

trees blooming on

the HVH campus

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

Page 9: HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS’ HOME Front Lines · Page 12 . Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home . We Care For Our Veterans Resident Life … Inspired Creations Residents often paint what inspires

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 9

Today well-known entertainers and

musicians are unifying as one voice on

television and social media to raise

morale for virologists doctors and

healthcare professionals and for general

public quarantining at home One World

Together at Home is an ongoing virtual

concert series organized by Global

Citizen in support of the World Health

Organization The special promotes the

practice of social distancing and is

dedicated to the first responders and

others on the front lines of the pandemic

During World War II USO shows starring

many of Hollywoods greatest stars rallied

troop morale As more US service

members poured into Europe after the

Pearl Harbor attacks in December 1941

stateside entertainers quickly followed in

their footsteps Bing Crosby Bob Hope

the Andrews Sisters Dinah Shore and

others eagerly offered their talents to

perform for troops overseas

In a similar creative

spirit students today are

using 3-D printers to

make face shields for

medical personnel

During World War II

Boy Scouts collected

enough milkweed to

make nearly 2 million

life jackets Students

also participated in U

S Bond drives to help

raise money for the

war effort

Americans Persevere (continued)

The Avenue of Flags lining the entrance to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home honors

our staff fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and the Veterans and Spouses we are

here to protect

Page 10 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere (continued)

The PA National Guard is helping

community food banks pack and

distribute emergency food boxes as well

as helping set up emergency hospital

tents

These acts of solidarity by individuals agencies and companies remind us that during past

national emergencies and wartimes people were inspired to take personal responsibility

to help their communities and our nation get through these difficult times We will do the

same thing here at HVH

After the 9-11 terrorist attacks first

responders and volunteers across

America helped New York City

recover

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 11

Celebrating Our HVH Staff

Letrsquos take a moment to recognize

the staff at HVH

Each department plays an

important to serve those who

served from Nursing staff who

provide direct care to residents

under evolving guidelines to

Housekeepingrsquos extra sanitation

efforts to Dietary providing meal

service to support the staff hellip just

to name a few All departments

are rising to the challenge and will

continue to do so

Diligence of Care

Page 12 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Inspired Creations

Residents often paint what

inspires them EH resident

Steve Decker painted a

depiction of the Vietnam

Veterans Memorial Wall

Pictured above artwork by

EH resident David Young

Inspirational quotes

made into resident

artwork adorn the

hallways of HVH

Page 13 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Staying Well

Wellness Works

Residents in this photo are not sleeping hellip they are meditating To help residents learn

self-care skills to stay calm and well Social Worker Ed Stancombe is leading a weekly

Mindfulness Stress Reduction Group for residents on each unit of Eisenhower Hall

Morning Announcements

HVH Social Services has started Morning

Announcements to lift our spirits

Broadcast through the intercom system in all

three resident buildings you will hear

Resident Birthdays Activities schedule

History Facts Music and other gems each

day

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 14

June 2nd is the NEW date for Pennsylvaniarsquos Primary Election Vote from the comfort and safety of your own home

HVH staff will assist residents with the Absentee Ballot

process for those who wish to vote in the Primary

ALL Pennsylvania voters now have the option to vote by

mail or absentee ballot without having to provide an

excuse ndash for any reason or no reason at all You can apply

for mail-in ballots online by mail or in person until one week before the

election For help or to be mailed an application directly please call 1-

877-VOTESPA

For the 2020 primary mail-in ballot applications and absentee ballot

applications must be received by your county election office by 5 pm

Tuesday May 26 Applying online is very easy quick and secure and if you

enter your email address you will receive notifications as to the status of

your application and ballot along the way Once you receive your mail-in

or absentee ballot you have until 8 pm on election day June 2 to deliver

your completed ballot to your county election office If you are mailing it

back do that as early as you can to ensure it is delivered by that time

Voters who have already requested a mail-in or absentee ballot will

receive their ballot for the rescheduled primary There is no need to apply

again if you have already done so and if your address remains the same If

your address has changed please contact your county election office to

provide your updated address

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 15

Resident Birthdays

April May

Max Smith

John Hoover

Richard Dolansky

Matilda Capoullez

Glenn Abbey

Annabelle Gosnell

James Heist

Vincent Pietrolungo

Roy Myers

David Young

Robert Crowe

Dale Good

William Cooney

Eugene Shimel

Ronald Porta

Carl Potechko

Lynn Thomas

Lawrence Fowler

James Kirkpatrick

Merriel Taylor

Kyle Dorey

Willard Stutzman

John Franchio

Michael Gassler

Martin Shovel

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to wish a very Happy Birthday

to all of our residents with birthdays in April and May

Winton Gross

William Hoefler

Joseph McDevitt

Calvin McCune

Thomas Whitfield

Stephen Daniels

Robert Tennis Sr

Thomas Dufour

Theodore Citro

Jane Fields

Dean Woomer

Gary Derouchie

Ronald Auker

James Cramer

Darryl Sees

Blair Turner

Karen Herman

Leonard Narehood

Chester Pacello

Mitchell Gruff

Richard Snively

Merle Chamberlain

Larry Creek

Americo Pietropaolo

Thomas Price

Shelva Wolfe

Birthday Parties to celebrate April birthdays are scheduled for

April 27 (Arnold)

April 28 (Eisenhower)

April 29 (MacArthur Hall)

Page 16 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

This Month in History Brought to you by Historyplacecom Wikipediacom

amp Newyorkcbslocalcom

April 3 1860 - In the American West the Pony Express

service began as the first rider departed St Joseph

Missouri For $5 an ounce letters were delivered 2000

miles to California within ten days The famed Pony

Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before

handing the letters off to the next rider A total of 190

way stations were located about 15 miles apart

April 4 1968 - Civil Rights leader Rev Dr Martin Luther

King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis Tennessee As head of the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference he had championed non-violent

resistance to end racial oppression and had been award-

ed the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 He is best remembered

for his I Have a Dream speech delivered at the 1963 Civil

Rights March on Washington That march and Kings other

efforts helped the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

April 14 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and

mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our

American Cousin at Fords Theater in Washington He was

taken to a nearby house and died the following morning

at 722 am

April 9 1865 - The

American Civil War

ended with Robert E Lee surrendered the last major Con-

federate army to Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court-

house on April 9 1865

April 16 1889 - Film comedian Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was born in Lon-

don He began in vaudeville and was discovered by American film produc-

er Mack Sennett He then went to Hollywood to make silent movies devel-

oping the funny Little Tramp film character Chaplins classics include The

Kid The Gold Rush City Lights and Modern Times In 1940 he made The

Great Dictator poking fun at Adolf Hitler who bore a resemblance to Chap-

lin In his later years Chaplin had a falling out with Americans but returned

in 1972 to receive a special Academy Award In 1975 he was knighted by

Queen Elizabeth II

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 17

This Month in History continued

April 24 1800 - The Library of Congress was established in Washington

DC It is Americas oldest federal cultural institution and the worlds larg-

est library Among the 145 million items in its collections are more than 33

million books 3 million recordings 125 million photographs 53 million

maps 6 million pieces of sheet music and 63 million manuscripts About

10000 new items are added each day

April 30 1789 - George Washington became the first US President as he

was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the

corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City

National Arbor

Day - April 24

Arbor Day is an

annual observance

that celebrates the

role of trees in our

lives and promotes

tree planting and

care As a formal

holiday it was first

observed in 1972 in

Nebraska but tree

planting festivals are

as old as civilizations

In honor of Arbor

Day pictured left are

a few of the beautiful

trees blooming on

the HVH campus

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

Page 10: HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS’ HOME Front Lines · Page 12 . Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home . We Care For Our Veterans Resident Life … Inspired Creations Residents often paint what inspires

The Avenue of Flags lining the entrance to the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home honors

our staff fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and the Veterans and Spouses we are

here to protect

Page 10 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Americans Persevere (continued)

The PA National Guard is helping

community food banks pack and

distribute emergency food boxes as well

as helping set up emergency hospital

tents

These acts of solidarity by individuals agencies and companies remind us that during past

national emergencies and wartimes people were inspired to take personal responsibility

to help their communities and our nation get through these difficult times We will do the

same thing here at HVH

After the 9-11 terrorist attacks first

responders and volunteers across

America helped New York City

recover

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 11

Celebrating Our HVH Staff

Letrsquos take a moment to recognize

the staff at HVH

Each department plays an

important to serve those who

served from Nursing staff who

provide direct care to residents

under evolving guidelines to

Housekeepingrsquos extra sanitation

efforts to Dietary providing meal

service to support the staff hellip just

to name a few All departments

are rising to the challenge and will

continue to do so

Diligence of Care

Page 12 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Inspired Creations

Residents often paint what

inspires them EH resident

Steve Decker painted a

depiction of the Vietnam

Veterans Memorial Wall

Pictured above artwork by

EH resident David Young

Inspirational quotes

made into resident

artwork adorn the

hallways of HVH

Page 13 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Staying Well

Wellness Works

Residents in this photo are not sleeping hellip they are meditating To help residents learn

self-care skills to stay calm and well Social Worker Ed Stancombe is leading a weekly

Mindfulness Stress Reduction Group for residents on each unit of Eisenhower Hall

Morning Announcements

HVH Social Services has started Morning

Announcements to lift our spirits

Broadcast through the intercom system in all

three resident buildings you will hear

Resident Birthdays Activities schedule

History Facts Music and other gems each

day

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 14

June 2nd is the NEW date for Pennsylvaniarsquos Primary Election Vote from the comfort and safety of your own home

HVH staff will assist residents with the Absentee Ballot

process for those who wish to vote in the Primary

ALL Pennsylvania voters now have the option to vote by

mail or absentee ballot without having to provide an

excuse ndash for any reason or no reason at all You can apply

for mail-in ballots online by mail or in person until one week before the

election For help or to be mailed an application directly please call 1-

877-VOTESPA

For the 2020 primary mail-in ballot applications and absentee ballot

applications must be received by your county election office by 5 pm

Tuesday May 26 Applying online is very easy quick and secure and if you

enter your email address you will receive notifications as to the status of

your application and ballot along the way Once you receive your mail-in

or absentee ballot you have until 8 pm on election day June 2 to deliver

your completed ballot to your county election office If you are mailing it

back do that as early as you can to ensure it is delivered by that time

Voters who have already requested a mail-in or absentee ballot will

receive their ballot for the rescheduled primary There is no need to apply

again if you have already done so and if your address remains the same If

your address has changed please contact your county election office to

provide your updated address

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 15

Resident Birthdays

April May

Max Smith

John Hoover

Richard Dolansky

Matilda Capoullez

Glenn Abbey

Annabelle Gosnell

James Heist

Vincent Pietrolungo

Roy Myers

David Young

Robert Crowe

Dale Good

William Cooney

Eugene Shimel

Ronald Porta

Carl Potechko

Lynn Thomas

Lawrence Fowler

James Kirkpatrick

Merriel Taylor

Kyle Dorey

Willard Stutzman

John Franchio

Michael Gassler

Martin Shovel

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to wish a very Happy Birthday

to all of our residents with birthdays in April and May

Winton Gross

William Hoefler

Joseph McDevitt

Calvin McCune

Thomas Whitfield

Stephen Daniels

Robert Tennis Sr

Thomas Dufour

Theodore Citro

Jane Fields

Dean Woomer

Gary Derouchie

Ronald Auker

James Cramer

Darryl Sees

Blair Turner

Karen Herman

Leonard Narehood

Chester Pacello

Mitchell Gruff

Richard Snively

Merle Chamberlain

Larry Creek

Americo Pietropaolo

Thomas Price

Shelva Wolfe

Birthday Parties to celebrate April birthdays are scheduled for

April 27 (Arnold)

April 28 (Eisenhower)

April 29 (MacArthur Hall)

Page 16 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

This Month in History Brought to you by Historyplacecom Wikipediacom

amp Newyorkcbslocalcom

April 3 1860 - In the American West the Pony Express

service began as the first rider departed St Joseph

Missouri For $5 an ounce letters were delivered 2000

miles to California within ten days The famed Pony

Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before

handing the letters off to the next rider A total of 190

way stations were located about 15 miles apart

April 4 1968 - Civil Rights leader Rev Dr Martin Luther

King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis Tennessee As head of the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference he had championed non-violent

resistance to end racial oppression and had been award-

ed the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 He is best remembered

for his I Have a Dream speech delivered at the 1963 Civil

Rights March on Washington That march and Kings other

efforts helped the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

April 14 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and

mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our

American Cousin at Fords Theater in Washington He was

taken to a nearby house and died the following morning

at 722 am

April 9 1865 - The

American Civil War

ended with Robert E Lee surrendered the last major Con-

federate army to Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court-

house on April 9 1865

April 16 1889 - Film comedian Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was born in Lon-

don He began in vaudeville and was discovered by American film produc-

er Mack Sennett He then went to Hollywood to make silent movies devel-

oping the funny Little Tramp film character Chaplins classics include The

Kid The Gold Rush City Lights and Modern Times In 1940 he made The

Great Dictator poking fun at Adolf Hitler who bore a resemblance to Chap-

lin In his later years Chaplin had a falling out with Americans but returned

in 1972 to receive a special Academy Award In 1975 he was knighted by

Queen Elizabeth II

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 17

This Month in History continued

April 24 1800 - The Library of Congress was established in Washington

DC It is Americas oldest federal cultural institution and the worlds larg-

est library Among the 145 million items in its collections are more than 33

million books 3 million recordings 125 million photographs 53 million

maps 6 million pieces of sheet music and 63 million manuscripts About

10000 new items are added each day

April 30 1789 - George Washington became the first US President as he

was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the

corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City

National Arbor

Day - April 24

Arbor Day is an

annual observance

that celebrates the

role of trees in our

lives and promotes

tree planting and

care As a formal

holiday it was first

observed in 1972 in

Nebraska but tree

planting festivals are

as old as civilizations

In honor of Arbor

Day pictured left are

a few of the beautiful

trees blooming on

the HVH campus

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

Page 11: HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS’ HOME Front Lines · Page 12 . Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home . We Care For Our Veterans Resident Life … Inspired Creations Residents often paint what inspires

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 11

Celebrating Our HVH Staff

Letrsquos take a moment to recognize

the staff at HVH

Each department plays an

important to serve those who

served from Nursing staff who

provide direct care to residents

under evolving guidelines to

Housekeepingrsquos extra sanitation

efforts to Dietary providing meal

service to support the staff hellip just

to name a few All departments

are rising to the challenge and will

continue to do so

Diligence of Care

Page 12 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Inspired Creations

Residents often paint what

inspires them EH resident

Steve Decker painted a

depiction of the Vietnam

Veterans Memorial Wall

Pictured above artwork by

EH resident David Young

Inspirational quotes

made into resident

artwork adorn the

hallways of HVH

Page 13 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Staying Well

Wellness Works

Residents in this photo are not sleeping hellip they are meditating To help residents learn

self-care skills to stay calm and well Social Worker Ed Stancombe is leading a weekly

Mindfulness Stress Reduction Group for residents on each unit of Eisenhower Hall

Morning Announcements

HVH Social Services has started Morning

Announcements to lift our spirits

Broadcast through the intercom system in all

three resident buildings you will hear

Resident Birthdays Activities schedule

History Facts Music and other gems each

day

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 14

June 2nd is the NEW date for Pennsylvaniarsquos Primary Election Vote from the comfort and safety of your own home

HVH staff will assist residents with the Absentee Ballot

process for those who wish to vote in the Primary

ALL Pennsylvania voters now have the option to vote by

mail or absentee ballot without having to provide an

excuse ndash for any reason or no reason at all You can apply

for mail-in ballots online by mail or in person until one week before the

election For help or to be mailed an application directly please call 1-

877-VOTESPA

For the 2020 primary mail-in ballot applications and absentee ballot

applications must be received by your county election office by 5 pm

Tuesday May 26 Applying online is very easy quick and secure and if you

enter your email address you will receive notifications as to the status of

your application and ballot along the way Once you receive your mail-in

or absentee ballot you have until 8 pm on election day June 2 to deliver

your completed ballot to your county election office If you are mailing it

back do that as early as you can to ensure it is delivered by that time

Voters who have already requested a mail-in or absentee ballot will

receive their ballot for the rescheduled primary There is no need to apply

again if you have already done so and if your address remains the same If

your address has changed please contact your county election office to

provide your updated address

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 15

Resident Birthdays

April May

Max Smith

John Hoover

Richard Dolansky

Matilda Capoullez

Glenn Abbey

Annabelle Gosnell

James Heist

Vincent Pietrolungo

Roy Myers

David Young

Robert Crowe

Dale Good

William Cooney

Eugene Shimel

Ronald Porta

Carl Potechko

Lynn Thomas

Lawrence Fowler

James Kirkpatrick

Merriel Taylor

Kyle Dorey

Willard Stutzman

John Franchio

Michael Gassler

Martin Shovel

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to wish a very Happy Birthday

to all of our residents with birthdays in April and May

Winton Gross

William Hoefler

Joseph McDevitt

Calvin McCune

Thomas Whitfield

Stephen Daniels

Robert Tennis Sr

Thomas Dufour

Theodore Citro

Jane Fields

Dean Woomer

Gary Derouchie

Ronald Auker

James Cramer

Darryl Sees

Blair Turner

Karen Herman

Leonard Narehood

Chester Pacello

Mitchell Gruff

Richard Snively

Merle Chamberlain

Larry Creek

Americo Pietropaolo

Thomas Price

Shelva Wolfe

Birthday Parties to celebrate April birthdays are scheduled for

April 27 (Arnold)

April 28 (Eisenhower)

April 29 (MacArthur Hall)

Page 16 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

This Month in History Brought to you by Historyplacecom Wikipediacom

amp Newyorkcbslocalcom

April 3 1860 - In the American West the Pony Express

service began as the first rider departed St Joseph

Missouri For $5 an ounce letters were delivered 2000

miles to California within ten days The famed Pony

Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before

handing the letters off to the next rider A total of 190

way stations were located about 15 miles apart

April 4 1968 - Civil Rights leader Rev Dr Martin Luther

King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis Tennessee As head of the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference he had championed non-violent

resistance to end racial oppression and had been award-

ed the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 He is best remembered

for his I Have a Dream speech delivered at the 1963 Civil

Rights March on Washington That march and Kings other

efforts helped the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

April 14 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and

mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our

American Cousin at Fords Theater in Washington He was

taken to a nearby house and died the following morning

at 722 am

April 9 1865 - The

American Civil War

ended with Robert E Lee surrendered the last major Con-

federate army to Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court-

house on April 9 1865

April 16 1889 - Film comedian Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was born in Lon-

don He began in vaudeville and was discovered by American film produc-

er Mack Sennett He then went to Hollywood to make silent movies devel-

oping the funny Little Tramp film character Chaplins classics include The

Kid The Gold Rush City Lights and Modern Times In 1940 he made The

Great Dictator poking fun at Adolf Hitler who bore a resemblance to Chap-

lin In his later years Chaplin had a falling out with Americans but returned

in 1972 to receive a special Academy Award In 1975 he was knighted by

Queen Elizabeth II

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 17

This Month in History continued

April 24 1800 - The Library of Congress was established in Washington

DC It is Americas oldest federal cultural institution and the worlds larg-

est library Among the 145 million items in its collections are more than 33

million books 3 million recordings 125 million photographs 53 million

maps 6 million pieces of sheet music and 63 million manuscripts About

10000 new items are added each day

April 30 1789 - George Washington became the first US President as he

was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the

corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City

National Arbor

Day - April 24

Arbor Day is an

annual observance

that celebrates the

role of trees in our

lives and promotes

tree planting and

care As a formal

holiday it was first

observed in 1972 in

Nebraska but tree

planting festivals are

as old as civilizations

In honor of Arbor

Day pictured left are

a few of the beautiful

trees blooming on

the HVH campus

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

Page 12: HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS’ HOME Front Lines · Page 12 . Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home . We Care For Our Veterans Resident Life … Inspired Creations Residents often paint what inspires

Page 12 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Inspired Creations

Residents often paint what

inspires them EH resident

Steve Decker painted a

depiction of the Vietnam

Veterans Memorial Wall

Pictured above artwork by

EH resident David Young

Inspirational quotes

made into resident

artwork adorn the

hallways of HVH

Page 13 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Staying Well

Wellness Works

Residents in this photo are not sleeping hellip they are meditating To help residents learn

self-care skills to stay calm and well Social Worker Ed Stancombe is leading a weekly

Mindfulness Stress Reduction Group for residents on each unit of Eisenhower Hall

Morning Announcements

HVH Social Services has started Morning

Announcements to lift our spirits

Broadcast through the intercom system in all

three resident buildings you will hear

Resident Birthdays Activities schedule

History Facts Music and other gems each

day

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 14

June 2nd is the NEW date for Pennsylvaniarsquos Primary Election Vote from the comfort and safety of your own home

HVH staff will assist residents with the Absentee Ballot

process for those who wish to vote in the Primary

ALL Pennsylvania voters now have the option to vote by

mail or absentee ballot without having to provide an

excuse ndash for any reason or no reason at all You can apply

for mail-in ballots online by mail or in person until one week before the

election For help or to be mailed an application directly please call 1-

877-VOTESPA

For the 2020 primary mail-in ballot applications and absentee ballot

applications must be received by your county election office by 5 pm

Tuesday May 26 Applying online is very easy quick and secure and if you

enter your email address you will receive notifications as to the status of

your application and ballot along the way Once you receive your mail-in

or absentee ballot you have until 8 pm on election day June 2 to deliver

your completed ballot to your county election office If you are mailing it

back do that as early as you can to ensure it is delivered by that time

Voters who have already requested a mail-in or absentee ballot will

receive their ballot for the rescheduled primary There is no need to apply

again if you have already done so and if your address remains the same If

your address has changed please contact your county election office to

provide your updated address

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 15

Resident Birthdays

April May

Max Smith

John Hoover

Richard Dolansky

Matilda Capoullez

Glenn Abbey

Annabelle Gosnell

James Heist

Vincent Pietrolungo

Roy Myers

David Young

Robert Crowe

Dale Good

William Cooney

Eugene Shimel

Ronald Porta

Carl Potechko

Lynn Thomas

Lawrence Fowler

James Kirkpatrick

Merriel Taylor

Kyle Dorey

Willard Stutzman

John Franchio

Michael Gassler

Martin Shovel

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to wish a very Happy Birthday

to all of our residents with birthdays in April and May

Winton Gross

William Hoefler

Joseph McDevitt

Calvin McCune

Thomas Whitfield

Stephen Daniels

Robert Tennis Sr

Thomas Dufour

Theodore Citro

Jane Fields

Dean Woomer

Gary Derouchie

Ronald Auker

James Cramer

Darryl Sees

Blair Turner

Karen Herman

Leonard Narehood

Chester Pacello

Mitchell Gruff

Richard Snively

Merle Chamberlain

Larry Creek

Americo Pietropaolo

Thomas Price

Shelva Wolfe

Birthday Parties to celebrate April birthdays are scheduled for

April 27 (Arnold)

April 28 (Eisenhower)

April 29 (MacArthur Hall)

Page 16 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

This Month in History Brought to you by Historyplacecom Wikipediacom

amp Newyorkcbslocalcom

April 3 1860 - In the American West the Pony Express

service began as the first rider departed St Joseph

Missouri For $5 an ounce letters were delivered 2000

miles to California within ten days The famed Pony

Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before

handing the letters off to the next rider A total of 190

way stations were located about 15 miles apart

April 4 1968 - Civil Rights leader Rev Dr Martin Luther

King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis Tennessee As head of the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference he had championed non-violent

resistance to end racial oppression and had been award-

ed the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 He is best remembered

for his I Have a Dream speech delivered at the 1963 Civil

Rights March on Washington That march and Kings other

efforts helped the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

April 14 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and

mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our

American Cousin at Fords Theater in Washington He was

taken to a nearby house and died the following morning

at 722 am

April 9 1865 - The

American Civil War

ended with Robert E Lee surrendered the last major Con-

federate army to Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court-

house on April 9 1865

April 16 1889 - Film comedian Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was born in Lon-

don He began in vaudeville and was discovered by American film produc-

er Mack Sennett He then went to Hollywood to make silent movies devel-

oping the funny Little Tramp film character Chaplins classics include The

Kid The Gold Rush City Lights and Modern Times In 1940 he made The

Great Dictator poking fun at Adolf Hitler who bore a resemblance to Chap-

lin In his later years Chaplin had a falling out with Americans but returned

in 1972 to receive a special Academy Award In 1975 he was knighted by

Queen Elizabeth II

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 17

This Month in History continued

April 24 1800 - The Library of Congress was established in Washington

DC It is Americas oldest federal cultural institution and the worlds larg-

est library Among the 145 million items in its collections are more than 33

million books 3 million recordings 125 million photographs 53 million

maps 6 million pieces of sheet music and 63 million manuscripts About

10000 new items are added each day

April 30 1789 - George Washington became the first US President as he

was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the

corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City

National Arbor

Day - April 24

Arbor Day is an

annual observance

that celebrates the

role of trees in our

lives and promotes

tree planting and

care As a formal

holiday it was first

observed in 1972 in

Nebraska but tree

planting festivals are

as old as civilizations

In honor of Arbor

Day pictured left are

a few of the beautiful

trees blooming on

the HVH campus

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

Page 13: HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS’ HOME Front Lines · Page 12 . Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home . We Care For Our Veterans Resident Life … Inspired Creations Residents often paint what inspires

Page 13 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Resident Life hellip Staying Well

Wellness Works

Residents in this photo are not sleeping hellip they are meditating To help residents learn

self-care skills to stay calm and well Social Worker Ed Stancombe is leading a weekly

Mindfulness Stress Reduction Group for residents on each unit of Eisenhower Hall

Morning Announcements

HVH Social Services has started Morning

Announcements to lift our spirits

Broadcast through the intercom system in all

three resident buildings you will hear

Resident Birthdays Activities schedule

History Facts Music and other gems each

day

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 14

June 2nd is the NEW date for Pennsylvaniarsquos Primary Election Vote from the comfort and safety of your own home

HVH staff will assist residents with the Absentee Ballot

process for those who wish to vote in the Primary

ALL Pennsylvania voters now have the option to vote by

mail or absentee ballot without having to provide an

excuse ndash for any reason or no reason at all You can apply

for mail-in ballots online by mail or in person until one week before the

election For help or to be mailed an application directly please call 1-

877-VOTESPA

For the 2020 primary mail-in ballot applications and absentee ballot

applications must be received by your county election office by 5 pm

Tuesday May 26 Applying online is very easy quick and secure and if you

enter your email address you will receive notifications as to the status of

your application and ballot along the way Once you receive your mail-in

or absentee ballot you have until 8 pm on election day June 2 to deliver

your completed ballot to your county election office If you are mailing it

back do that as early as you can to ensure it is delivered by that time

Voters who have already requested a mail-in or absentee ballot will

receive their ballot for the rescheduled primary There is no need to apply

again if you have already done so and if your address remains the same If

your address has changed please contact your county election office to

provide your updated address

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 15

Resident Birthdays

April May

Max Smith

John Hoover

Richard Dolansky

Matilda Capoullez

Glenn Abbey

Annabelle Gosnell

James Heist

Vincent Pietrolungo

Roy Myers

David Young

Robert Crowe

Dale Good

William Cooney

Eugene Shimel

Ronald Porta

Carl Potechko

Lynn Thomas

Lawrence Fowler

James Kirkpatrick

Merriel Taylor

Kyle Dorey

Willard Stutzman

John Franchio

Michael Gassler

Martin Shovel

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to wish a very Happy Birthday

to all of our residents with birthdays in April and May

Winton Gross

William Hoefler

Joseph McDevitt

Calvin McCune

Thomas Whitfield

Stephen Daniels

Robert Tennis Sr

Thomas Dufour

Theodore Citro

Jane Fields

Dean Woomer

Gary Derouchie

Ronald Auker

James Cramer

Darryl Sees

Blair Turner

Karen Herman

Leonard Narehood

Chester Pacello

Mitchell Gruff

Richard Snively

Merle Chamberlain

Larry Creek

Americo Pietropaolo

Thomas Price

Shelva Wolfe

Birthday Parties to celebrate April birthdays are scheduled for

April 27 (Arnold)

April 28 (Eisenhower)

April 29 (MacArthur Hall)

Page 16 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

This Month in History Brought to you by Historyplacecom Wikipediacom

amp Newyorkcbslocalcom

April 3 1860 - In the American West the Pony Express

service began as the first rider departed St Joseph

Missouri For $5 an ounce letters were delivered 2000

miles to California within ten days The famed Pony

Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before

handing the letters off to the next rider A total of 190

way stations were located about 15 miles apart

April 4 1968 - Civil Rights leader Rev Dr Martin Luther

King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis Tennessee As head of the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference he had championed non-violent

resistance to end racial oppression and had been award-

ed the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 He is best remembered

for his I Have a Dream speech delivered at the 1963 Civil

Rights March on Washington That march and Kings other

efforts helped the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

April 14 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and

mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our

American Cousin at Fords Theater in Washington He was

taken to a nearby house and died the following morning

at 722 am

April 9 1865 - The

American Civil War

ended with Robert E Lee surrendered the last major Con-

federate army to Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court-

house on April 9 1865

April 16 1889 - Film comedian Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was born in Lon-

don He began in vaudeville and was discovered by American film produc-

er Mack Sennett He then went to Hollywood to make silent movies devel-

oping the funny Little Tramp film character Chaplins classics include The

Kid The Gold Rush City Lights and Modern Times In 1940 he made The

Great Dictator poking fun at Adolf Hitler who bore a resemblance to Chap-

lin In his later years Chaplin had a falling out with Americans but returned

in 1972 to receive a special Academy Award In 1975 he was knighted by

Queen Elizabeth II

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 17

This Month in History continued

April 24 1800 - The Library of Congress was established in Washington

DC It is Americas oldest federal cultural institution and the worlds larg-

est library Among the 145 million items in its collections are more than 33

million books 3 million recordings 125 million photographs 53 million

maps 6 million pieces of sheet music and 63 million manuscripts About

10000 new items are added each day

April 30 1789 - George Washington became the first US President as he

was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the

corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City

National Arbor

Day - April 24

Arbor Day is an

annual observance

that celebrates the

role of trees in our

lives and promotes

tree planting and

care As a formal

holiday it was first

observed in 1972 in

Nebraska but tree

planting festivals are

as old as civilizations

In honor of Arbor

Day pictured left are

a few of the beautiful

trees blooming on

the HVH campus

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

Page 14: HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS’ HOME Front Lines · Page 12 . Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home . We Care For Our Veterans Resident Life … Inspired Creations Residents often paint what inspires

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 14

June 2nd is the NEW date for Pennsylvaniarsquos Primary Election Vote from the comfort and safety of your own home

HVH staff will assist residents with the Absentee Ballot

process for those who wish to vote in the Primary

ALL Pennsylvania voters now have the option to vote by

mail or absentee ballot without having to provide an

excuse ndash for any reason or no reason at all You can apply

for mail-in ballots online by mail or in person until one week before the

election For help or to be mailed an application directly please call 1-

877-VOTESPA

For the 2020 primary mail-in ballot applications and absentee ballot

applications must be received by your county election office by 5 pm

Tuesday May 26 Applying online is very easy quick and secure and if you

enter your email address you will receive notifications as to the status of

your application and ballot along the way Once you receive your mail-in

or absentee ballot you have until 8 pm on election day June 2 to deliver

your completed ballot to your county election office If you are mailing it

back do that as early as you can to ensure it is delivered by that time

Voters who have already requested a mail-in or absentee ballot will

receive their ballot for the rescheduled primary There is no need to apply

again if you have already done so and if your address remains the same If

your address has changed please contact your county election office to

provide your updated address

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 15

Resident Birthdays

April May

Max Smith

John Hoover

Richard Dolansky

Matilda Capoullez

Glenn Abbey

Annabelle Gosnell

James Heist

Vincent Pietrolungo

Roy Myers

David Young

Robert Crowe

Dale Good

William Cooney

Eugene Shimel

Ronald Porta

Carl Potechko

Lynn Thomas

Lawrence Fowler

James Kirkpatrick

Merriel Taylor

Kyle Dorey

Willard Stutzman

John Franchio

Michael Gassler

Martin Shovel

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to wish a very Happy Birthday

to all of our residents with birthdays in April and May

Winton Gross

William Hoefler

Joseph McDevitt

Calvin McCune

Thomas Whitfield

Stephen Daniels

Robert Tennis Sr

Thomas Dufour

Theodore Citro

Jane Fields

Dean Woomer

Gary Derouchie

Ronald Auker

James Cramer

Darryl Sees

Blair Turner

Karen Herman

Leonard Narehood

Chester Pacello

Mitchell Gruff

Richard Snively

Merle Chamberlain

Larry Creek

Americo Pietropaolo

Thomas Price

Shelva Wolfe

Birthday Parties to celebrate April birthdays are scheduled for

April 27 (Arnold)

April 28 (Eisenhower)

April 29 (MacArthur Hall)

Page 16 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

This Month in History Brought to you by Historyplacecom Wikipediacom

amp Newyorkcbslocalcom

April 3 1860 - In the American West the Pony Express

service began as the first rider departed St Joseph

Missouri For $5 an ounce letters were delivered 2000

miles to California within ten days The famed Pony

Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before

handing the letters off to the next rider A total of 190

way stations were located about 15 miles apart

April 4 1968 - Civil Rights leader Rev Dr Martin Luther

King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis Tennessee As head of the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference he had championed non-violent

resistance to end racial oppression and had been award-

ed the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 He is best remembered

for his I Have a Dream speech delivered at the 1963 Civil

Rights March on Washington That march and Kings other

efforts helped the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

April 14 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and

mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our

American Cousin at Fords Theater in Washington He was

taken to a nearby house and died the following morning

at 722 am

April 9 1865 - The

American Civil War

ended with Robert E Lee surrendered the last major Con-

federate army to Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court-

house on April 9 1865

April 16 1889 - Film comedian Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was born in Lon-

don He began in vaudeville and was discovered by American film produc-

er Mack Sennett He then went to Hollywood to make silent movies devel-

oping the funny Little Tramp film character Chaplins classics include The

Kid The Gold Rush City Lights and Modern Times In 1940 he made The

Great Dictator poking fun at Adolf Hitler who bore a resemblance to Chap-

lin In his later years Chaplin had a falling out with Americans but returned

in 1972 to receive a special Academy Award In 1975 he was knighted by

Queen Elizabeth II

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 17

This Month in History continued

April 24 1800 - The Library of Congress was established in Washington

DC It is Americas oldest federal cultural institution and the worlds larg-

est library Among the 145 million items in its collections are more than 33

million books 3 million recordings 125 million photographs 53 million

maps 6 million pieces of sheet music and 63 million manuscripts About

10000 new items are added each day

April 30 1789 - George Washington became the first US President as he

was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the

corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City

National Arbor

Day - April 24

Arbor Day is an

annual observance

that celebrates the

role of trees in our

lives and promotes

tree planting and

care As a formal

holiday it was first

observed in 1972 in

Nebraska but tree

planting festivals are

as old as civilizations

In honor of Arbor

Day pictured left are

a few of the beautiful

trees blooming on

the HVH campus

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

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Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 15

Resident Birthdays

April May

Max Smith

John Hoover

Richard Dolansky

Matilda Capoullez

Glenn Abbey

Annabelle Gosnell

James Heist

Vincent Pietrolungo

Roy Myers

David Young

Robert Crowe

Dale Good

William Cooney

Eugene Shimel

Ronald Porta

Carl Potechko

Lynn Thomas

Lawrence Fowler

James Kirkpatrick

Merriel Taylor

Kyle Dorey

Willard Stutzman

John Franchio

Michael Gassler

Martin Shovel

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to wish a very Happy Birthday

to all of our residents with birthdays in April and May

Winton Gross

William Hoefler

Joseph McDevitt

Calvin McCune

Thomas Whitfield

Stephen Daniels

Robert Tennis Sr

Thomas Dufour

Theodore Citro

Jane Fields

Dean Woomer

Gary Derouchie

Ronald Auker

James Cramer

Darryl Sees

Blair Turner

Karen Herman

Leonard Narehood

Chester Pacello

Mitchell Gruff

Richard Snively

Merle Chamberlain

Larry Creek

Americo Pietropaolo

Thomas Price

Shelva Wolfe

Birthday Parties to celebrate April birthdays are scheduled for

April 27 (Arnold)

April 28 (Eisenhower)

April 29 (MacArthur Hall)

Page 16 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

This Month in History Brought to you by Historyplacecom Wikipediacom

amp Newyorkcbslocalcom

April 3 1860 - In the American West the Pony Express

service began as the first rider departed St Joseph

Missouri For $5 an ounce letters were delivered 2000

miles to California within ten days The famed Pony

Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before

handing the letters off to the next rider A total of 190

way stations were located about 15 miles apart

April 4 1968 - Civil Rights leader Rev Dr Martin Luther

King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis Tennessee As head of the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference he had championed non-violent

resistance to end racial oppression and had been award-

ed the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 He is best remembered

for his I Have a Dream speech delivered at the 1963 Civil

Rights March on Washington That march and Kings other

efforts helped the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

April 14 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and

mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our

American Cousin at Fords Theater in Washington He was

taken to a nearby house and died the following morning

at 722 am

April 9 1865 - The

American Civil War

ended with Robert E Lee surrendered the last major Con-

federate army to Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court-

house on April 9 1865

April 16 1889 - Film comedian Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was born in Lon-

don He began in vaudeville and was discovered by American film produc-

er Mack Sennett He then went to Hollywood to make silent movies devel-

oping the funny Little Tramp film character Chaplins classics include The

Kid The Gold Rush City Lights and Modern Times In 1940 he made The

Great Dictator poking fun at Adolf Hitler who bore a resemblance to Chap-

lin In his later years Chaplin had a falling out with Americans but returned

in 1972 to receive a special Academy Award In 1975 he was knighted by

Queen Elizabeth II

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 17

This Month in History continued

April 24 1800 - The Library of Congress was established in Washington

DC It is Americas oldest federal cultural institution and the worlds larg-

est library Among the 145 million items in its collections are more than 33

million books 3 million recordings 125 million photographs 53 million

maps 6 million pieces of sheet music and 63 million manuscripts About

10000 new items are added each day

April 30 1789 - George Washington became the first US President as he

was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the

corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City

National Arbor

Day - April 24

Arbor Day is an

annual observance

that celebrates the

role of trees in our

lives and promotes

tree planting and

care As a formal

holiday it was first

observed in 1972 in

Nebraska but tree

planting festivals are

as old as civilizations

In honor of Arbor

Day pictured left are

a few of the beautiful

trees blooming on

the HVH campus

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

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Page 16 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

This Month in History Brought to you by Historyplacecom Wikipediacom

amp Newyorkcbslocalcom

April 3 1860 - In the American West the Pony Express

service began as the first rider departed St Joseph

Missouri For $5 an ounce letters were delivered 2000

miles to California within ten days The famed Pony

Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before

handing the letters off to the next rider A total of 190

way stations were located about 15 miles apart

April 4 1968 - Civil Rights leader Rev Dr Martin Luther

King was shot and killed by a sniper in Memphis Tennessee As head of the Southern Christian

Leadership Conference he had championed non-violent

resistance to end racial oppression and had been award-

ed the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 He is best remembered

for his I Have a Dream speech delivered at the 1963 Civil

Rights March on Washington That march and Kings other

efforts helped the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

April 14 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and

mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our

American Cousin at Fords Theater in Washington He was

taken to a nearby house and died the following morning

at 722 am

April 9 1865 - The

American Civil War

ended with Robert E Lee surrendered the last major Con-

federate army to Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox Court-

house on April 9 1865

April 16 1889 - Film comedian Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) was born in Lon-

don He began in vaudeville and was discovered by American film produc-

er Mack Sennett He then went to Hollywood to make silent movies devel-

oping the funny Little Tramp film character Chaplins classics include The

Kid The Gold Rush City Lights and Modern Times In 1940 he made The

Great Dictator poking fun at Adolf Hitler who bore a resemblance to Chap-

lin In his later years Chaplin had a falling out with Americans but returned

in 1972 to receive a special Academy Award In 1975 he was knighted by

Queen Elizabeth II

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 17

This Month in History continued

April 24 1800 - The Library of Congress was established in Washington

DC It is Americas oldest federal cultural institution and the worlds larg-

est library Among the 145 million items in its collections are more than 33

million books 3 million recordings 125 million photographs 53 million

maps 6 million pieces of sheet music and 63 million manuscripts About

10000 new items are added each day

April 30 1789 - George Washington became the first US President as he

was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the

corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City

National Arbor

Day - April 24

Arbor Day is an

annual observance

that celebrates the

role of trees in our

lives and promotes

tree planting and

care As a formal

holiday it was first

observed in 1972 in

Nebraska but tree

planting festivals are

as old as civilizations

In honor of Arbor

Day pictured left are

a few of the beautiful

trees blooming on

the HVH campus

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

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Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 17

This Month in History continued

April 24 1800 - The Library of Congress was established in Washington

DC It is Americas oldest federal cultural institution and the worlds larg-

est library Among the 145 million items in its collections are more than 33

million books 3 million recordings 125 million photographs 53 million

maps 6 million pieces of sheet music and 63 million manuscripts About

10000 new items are added each day

April 30 1789 - George Washington became the first US President as he

was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the

corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City

National Arbor

Day - April 24

Arbor Day is an

annual observance

that celebrates the

role of trees in our

lives and promotes

tree planting and

care As a formal

holiday it was first

observed in 1972 in

Nebraska but tree

planting festivals are

as old as civilizations

In honor of Arbor

Day pictured left are

a few of the beautiful

trees blooming on

the HVH campus

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

Page 18: HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS’ HOME Front Lines · Page 12 . Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home . We Care For Our Veterans Resident Life … Inspired Creations Residents often paint what inspires

Page 18 Hollidaysburg Veterans rsquo Home We Care For Our Veterans

Donations

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Veterans Home is also accepting donations of the fol-

lowing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies

Masks (cloth surgicalmedical N95 KN95 etc)

Gowns (isolationdisposable)

Hand sanitizer

Hand sanitizer wipes

Clorox wipes

Face shields

Goggles

Thermometers (even disposable)

Hair capscovers

Shoe coversbooties

Guidelines for PPE Donations By Appointment

If your organization or business has items to donate please contact Emily 24-48 hours in ad-

vance to schedule a drop-off time

Emily McDowell Volunteer Coordinator Phone 814-696-5371 Cell 814-932-1636 (text) or

email emmcdowellpagov

Drop-off appointments are between 700 AM - 230 PM Monday thru Friday

All vehicles now enter the campus through the main entrance off of Plank Road There is a

brief medical screening at our Security Checkpoint Please wear your own mask or a dispos-

able one will be given to you Security will then direct you to our Storeroom for drop-off

Groups are encouraged to collaborate on donation drop-offs to minimize vehicle traffic on

campus Only PPE donations accepted at this time no clothing toiletries etc

Donations may also be shipped by mailUPSFedEx to

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

PPE Donations

184 Veterans Blvd

Duncansville PA 16635

We often receive questions from the community about how they can support our

residents As we safeguard the health of our residents during COVID-19 we are placing

extra emphasis on helping them to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fun and

interactive activities which are often funded through our Resident Welfare Fund

Organizations can also sponsor Bingo and other games for our residents For information

call Dee Miller Activities Director 814-696-5565 or Emily McDowell Volunteer

Coordinator 814-696-5371

Monetary donations to the HVH Welfare Fund can be mailed to the Volunteer Services

Department at PO Box 319 Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

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Front Lines Volume 4 I ssue 4 Page 19

St Michaelrsquos Catholic Church

has been collecting new shoes

and clothing items for a Lenten

project This photo above from

Mary Leap is a preview of some

items they look forward to deliv-

ering for our residents at a later

date

The Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home would like to thank all of the individuals and

organizations who donated money or items to the home throughout the month of

March Your generosity makes it possible for our residents to enjoy life-enriching activ-

ities and the comforts of home here at HVH

Cathy Delgrosso

Linda Thompson

Carol Ferraro

Melanie Royer

New Life Alliance Church

American Legion Aux 516 Hollidaysburg

American Legion Riders 516

The Skirted Soldier

American Legion Post 46

Jacobs Way

New Life Alliance Church

Trinity United Methodist Church

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 364

Vietnam Veterans of America Ch 967

Martinsburg Community Library

VFW Aux Post 7377

VFW Post 7043 Coalport

Marine Corps League Huntingdon

VFW Post 4315 Ashville

Donations

It goes without saying

that our residents miss

seeing our volunteers

every day and they

miss you too

Gail Blattenberger

Canteen volunteer

and VFW Auxiliary rep

for HVH sends this

photo with love to all

of our residents

We will look forward

to welcoming our

volunteers back with

open arms when the

crisis has passed

500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

Keep up with us

on Social Media

Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home

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500 Municipal Drive

Hollidaysburg PA 16648

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Phone 814-696-5201

Fax 814-696-5260

Email RA-MVVA-HOMESpagov

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Search ldquoPennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairsrdquo on any of the below sites to connect and keep up with the DMVA

httpwwwdmvapagovstateveteranshomeshollidaysburg-veterans-homePagesdefaultaspx

We care for our veterans is not only the philosophy of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home it is our commitment to serving the current health care requirements of those veterans and their spouses Furthermore we remain diligent in planning for anticipated needs of an aging veteran population that will require improved and innovative services Our dedicated staff provides services that range from medical care and rehabili-tative programs to housekeeping and 24-hour security Therefore Hollidaysburg is a true lsquoVeterans community designed specifically with the commonwealths veterans of the armed services and their spouses as its focus This perspective of community and the homes history of professional care prompt us to remain confident about the future quality of life for our veterans Our staff is ever mindful of our mission and we consider it a privilege to serve those who served their country in time of need We extend an invitation to all interested persons to visit Hollidaysburg Veterans Home and witness the first-class care available to our deserving veteran residents

Hollidaysburg Veteransrsquo Home