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Birth announcement: Crary

Dan Crary and Tuesday Hansen of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Kenlee Grace Crary, born May 16, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Pierce (7) and Emma (4).

Grandparents are Barb Crary of Waukon and Tammy Hansen of Decorah.
 

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31
May

Birth announcement: Alber

Shannon Alber and Cassie Bakke of West Union announce the birth of their son, Caymen Scott Alber, born May 19, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Nolan Bakke (11).

Grandparents are Jeff and LuAnn Alber of West Union, Ron and Julie Peiffer of Harpers Ferry and Kevin Bakke of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Lydia Murphy of West Union, Don and Joyce Bakke of Waukon and Sharon Brown of Waukon.
 

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31
May

Birth announcement: Kolbeck

Benjamin Kolbeck and Marissa Kruse of Luana announce the birth of their son, Aven Ray Kolbeck, born May 17, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins brothers, Xander, Renik and Aleck Martinez.

Grandparents are Kent and Christine Kruse of Postville and Brenda and Michael Kolbeck of Birchwood, WI. Great-grandparents are Jim and Diane Kruse of Decorah, Guadalupe Oliverez of Corpus Christi, TX and Sharon and Duane Kolbeck.
 

Wed
31
May

VMH Auxiliary awards scholarship ...

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital recently awarded Jacob Dougherty of Waukon a $500 college scholarship as he furthers his education in paramedic studies at Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) in Peosta. He is the son of Dave and Brenda Dougherty and is a 2017 graduate of Waukon High School. He has already achieved his Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license and is an active EMT on the hospital’s service. Pictured awarding Dougherty the scholarship are many members of the hospital’s Auxiliary including: Left to right - Front row: Jane Butler, Connie Gallagher, Judy Ferguson, Donnalee Osland, Carolyn Thomson and Bev Larson-Needham. Back row: Ann Roed (Auxiliary Secretary), Linda Siegrist, Ann Rademaker, Shirley Steffenson, Jacob Dougherty, Nona Sawyer (Auxiliary President), Lillian Larson (Auxiliary Treasurer), Kay Sewick, Janet Palmer (Gift Case Coordinator) and Maralyn Welsh. Submitted photo.
 

Wed
31
May

Blood in special demand during the summer

Community blood drive scheduled for June 12 in Waukon

The next LifeServe Blood Center blood drive will be held Monday, June 12 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 are 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.

Wed
31
May

24th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament set; Teams still welcome to sign up

The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation’s 24th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament will be held Monday, June 19 at the Waukon Golf and Country Club beginning with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m.

Teams of three will play 18 holes of golf. Breakfast rolls, lunch, dinner and prizes for everyone will all be provided for the donation of $75.

This is the 24th annual golf tournament the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation has sponsored. All those interested are asked to pre-register their team by calling the Waukon Golf and Country Club at 563-568-9939. There are a few spots remaining for teams to join.

The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation is a volunteer board that raises funds to help promote health care in the area communities served by Veterans Memorial Hospital.
 

Wed
31
May

VMH Community CPR for Child Care Providers and Lay People

Veterans Memorial Hospital, in cooperation with the American Heart Association, is offering a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation for lay people (those not working in healthcare), which includes child care providers, Monday, June 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The CPR class, which will cover adult, child and infant CPR, will be held in the Large Conference Room located on the lower level of the hospital. The cost of the class, for certification or recertification, is the same. The card received with the course does certify attendants in CPR for two years.

CPR is administered when someone’s breathing, pulse, or both, stop. When both of them stop, the victim has suffered sudden death, which can be caused by poisoning, drowning, choking, suffocation, electrocution, smoke inhalation, or the most common cause, heart attack.

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31
May

Grief Support Group June 14

The local Grief Support Group will hold its monthly meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital Wednesday, June 14 at 2 p.m.

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. This grief support group meets the second Wednesday of each month at Veterans Memorial Hospital.
 

Wed
31
May

Memorials received by Health Care Foundation

Memorials were recently received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Dan Otting by the 9 O’Clock Coffee Group at the S&D Café, Angie Schulte, Dr. Dave and Suzanne Hahn, Wayne and Nona Sawyer, Dean and Lynn Sorensen, Dacia and Clint Johnson, Bernard Welsh, Dave and Gail Prestemon, Kate Wooden, Marlys Leiran, Dan and Traci Byrnes, Lyle and Marilyn Larson, Bill and Shirley Schneeberger, Carol Krumme, Houg Insurance Agency, Jeff and Amy Sommer, Bob and Marilyn Bulman, Jane Dietrich, Chuck and Lois Votsmier, Gladwin and Darlene Anderson, Lesa Moose, Dave and Rita Newton, Susan and Tom Counters, Pat Pettingill, Jim and Eli Klenske, Joel and Teresa Sommer, John and Barb Lacewell, Frank and Patty Goltz, Marv and Marge Strike, Frank and Chereen Hogan, Bruce and Sue Torkelson, Dale and Ann Rademaker, Orrin and Nan Grangaard, Jim and Patty Clarke, Dr. Arlen and Karlene Wonderlich, Rick and Cathy Larson, Russ and Mary Jo Meyer, Dr.

Wed
31
May

What's up at the FSA Office?

by Jeremy Leitz, Allamakee County Executive Director (563) 568-2148

Upcoming Deadlines and Important Dates
• May 15 - August 1: Primary Nesting Season
• July 15: Report All Spring-Seeded Crops   
• August 1: ARC/PLC Sign-up

Crop Reporting
Certifying your crops is a requirement for many FSA programs. This includes all spring planted crops and land uses. Forages and pastures were to be reported last fall, and if you missed that deadline, we will be asking for that report now and collecting a late fee. 100% of the farm must be reported to be eligible for programs. Please report what is planted on your farm by the deadline of July 15.

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