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The staff of Elliott Jewelers in Waukon chose to support the Waukon Clinic project by making a $400 contribution. Each employee has the option to wear jeans one Monday per month and pay $5 on that day, the sum of which is later donated to a community need. Money from the ring cleaning donations the business receives was also used to make this donation from the staff.

Pictured above, left to right, is the entire Elliott Jewelers full-time staff. Left to right - Front row: John Elliott, Maranda Elliott, Mara Dickens, Chelsea Rodas and Shelly Elliott; Back row: Pat Hart, Kari Gibbs and Ashley Scherf. Donations are still being accepted for the clinic by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation. All gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible. To make an appointment at the new Waukon Medical Clinic, call 563-568-5530. Submitted photo.
 

“Welcome to Medicare” is a free, two-hour seminar offered by the Veterans Memorial Hospital Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors. This program will be held Monday, July 12 from 5-7 p.m. in the Large Conference Room located on the lower level of Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon.

“Welcome to Medicare” will cover Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, the prescription drug benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare supplement insurance. SHIIP, the Senior Health Insurance Information Program, is a service of the State of Iowa. Veterans Memorial Hospital is a local sponsor for SHIIP in Allamakee County.

Every two seconds someone needs blood. The next LifeServe Blood Center blood drive will be held Thursday, July 8 from 12-5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church located in south Waukon. Blood drives are held once a month in Waukon to allow for more donors to give. The LifeServe Blood Center supplies Veterans Memorial Hospital with its blood and blood products.

Blood centers across the United States see a decrease in blood donations during the busy summer months.  During the summer, people become more active, have busier schedules, spend more time outdoors and take vacations. While donations decline, hospitals see an increase in the need for blood.  More driving can mean more automobile accidents.  A person who has suffered severe injuries from an automobile accident can need up to 50 units of blood.

The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting Thursday, July 15 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital in the Large Conference Room, located on the lower level of the hospital. Masks will be required to be worn.

This diabetes class is open to everyone who has diabetes or has a friend or loved one with diabetes.  For more information on the Diabetes Support Group, call  Angie Mettille, RN at Veterans Memorial Hospital  in Waukon at 568-3411.
 

The local Grief Support Group will be holding its monthly meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital Tuesday, July 13 at 5 p.m. in the Meditation Chapel Room, located just inside the main entrance of the hospital. Masks will be required.

This informal meeting is open to anyone suffering from any type of loss whether it be death, divorce, illness or some other grief. Feel free to attend and bring a friend, and be sure to wear a mask. All attendees will be able to physically distance during the meeting.  This grief support meets the second Tuesday of each month at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon.

Chris and Kayla Griffin of Deerfield, WI announce the birth of their son, Ryker James Griffin, born March 8, 2021 at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. He weighed 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 18 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Corrine (3-1/2).

Grandparents are Duane and Robin Martin of Cambridge, WI and James and Lori Griffin of Fort Atkinson, WI. Great-grandparents are Carol and the late Lloyd Martin of Waukon and Don and Millie Noyce of Oregon, WI.
 

The family of Rod and Evonne (Odegard) Bloxham is celebrating the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary with a card shower. Rod Bloxham and Evonne Odegard were united in marriage July 8, 1961 at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waterville.

The couple has three children, Julie (Mike), Sheri (Jeff) and Jodi, as well as six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Due to illness, a private renewal of vows and celebration with immediate family will take place July 10, 2021.

Cards and well wishes may be sent to 1203 Mallard Street, Lansing, IA 52151.
 

The 62nd annual reunion of the Bulman, Hartley and Beardmore families is slated for Sunday, July 18 at the Community Center in Eitzen, MN. A potluck meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. with a meeting to follow.

The five Bulman ancestors who came to America from Little Thetford, England in the 1850s were Thomas, George, William, John and their sister, Mary Bulman Sadler. All descendants of these early settlers are cordially invited to attend this reunion meal.

Beverages will be provided. Those planning to attend are asked to bring food to share, their own table service, family pictures and stories. This year a scanner will be available for copying photos, negatives and slides. There will also be room behind the center to show off collector vehicles and there will be door prizes.

A Sunday morning church service will be held at the family’s “home church,” Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church located in rural New Albin, at 9 a.m.

Upcoming Deadlines/Dates
May 15-August 1: Primary Nesting Season
June 15: COC Election Ballots Mailed to Producers in LAA 3
July 15: Crop Certification
July 23: CRP General Signup
August 6: CRP Continuous Signup