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Memorials were received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Ida Duffy by Kent and Donna Schultz, Laura Duvel, Marilyn Bulman and Wendy Bucheit.

Memorials were also received in memory of Curt “CD” Kruger by Marv and Marge Strike, Dave and Laura Martin, Randy and Karen Loeb, JoAnn Peake, Jerry and Linda Siegrist, Orrin and Nan Grangaard, Ken and Jill Lampman, Mae Jean Bakke, John and Lorna Kerndt, Elsa Hager, Craig and Barb Lensing, Robert and Marilyn Bulman, Cyril and Shirley Larkin, Mary Ann Hager, Norb and Nola Palmer, Carol Krumme, Wayne and Nona Sawyer, Dan and Traci Byrnes, Dale and Ann Rademaker, Jackie Westby, Kate Wooden, Jim and Bev Larson-Needham, Lois Evans, Otto and Eleanor Thorstenson, Jim Moritz, Lesa Moose, Gladwin and Darlene Anderson, and Allan and Fern Rissman.

Koal and Ann Deering of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Khloe Ann Deering, born January 31, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Kade (6) and Kohen (3).

Grandparents are Steve and Jane Johanningmeier of Waterville and Drew and Annette Deering of Postville. Great-grandparents are Maloy Johanningmeier of Prairie du Chien, WI, Robert and Sandra Deering of Postville, and Lorraine Schultz of Postville.

The 121st annual meeting of Calhoun Coop Creamery, Lansing was held at the Vet's Club in Waukon Tuesday, January 31. A noon meal was served to all by BE Catered of Waukon.

President Dave Bahr called the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m. At the conclusion of the business meeting quality awards were handed out to the following producers:

First-place low bacteria award went to Jerry Egan of Harpers Ferry. There was a tie for second place between Nancy, Mike, Mark and Brenda Hartley of New Albin and Greg and Jenny Conway of Lansing. There were 43 other producers receiving outstanding quality awards.

First-place low somatic cell award also went to Jerry Egan of Harpers Ferry. There were 23 other producers receiving outstanding somatic cell awards with averages under 175,000 for the year.

by Dick Schilling, "Editor Emeritus"

... that first, nota bene, Donald Trump was not my first choice among Republicans for nomination. Nor second choice. Nor third choice.

However, having said that, he not only won the nomination but also the presidency.

I listen to public radio Saturday and Sunday mornings by default, because regular AM and FM stations have nothing to offer in the way of news and information at those times.

Since way back several years ago, the Wisconsin station denigrated Republicans, in part because of the Republican governor who three times defeated their efforts to oust him. The Minnesota station was not as bad.

But from Trump’s nomination through and since his election, both have been unceasing in their attacks on him. Even the so-called entertainment programming includes several jokes at his expense.

Is an executive order forthcoming taking away federal funds from an obviously biased medium?

To the Editor:

The law that prohibits teachers and ministers from being involved with politics will likely soon be abolished. If you are a Christian teacher in our schools, don’t be afraid to show it. You can wear a cross necklace, pins, etc. You can place the Bible on your desk and after hours, on your own time, you can invite anyone that is interested in a short Bible study to attend a meeting.

The only way America will become great is to raise our moral standards. Every child should be entitled to a mother and father, and if they will raise their children to fear the Lord they have them started down the right path of life.

As a teacher you will be admired, trusted and imitated by your students. If you are concerned for the student, show it. You are a Christian, maybe the only Bible some kids will ever see. Don’t be afraid, you will not be punished or fired. There’s a new sheriff in town.

Members of the Goodfella’s Riding Club, a non-profit group of like-minded individuals who ride motorcycles for the common goal of brotherhood and helping out in local and surrounding communities, are pictured above presenting Mrs. Jenette Schulte’s second grade classroom at West Elementary School in Waukon with an iPad, cover and Osmo set. Charlie Nierling, a former student of Mrs. Schulte’s, made a contribution and contacted the club to purchase the above items for her classroom. Submitted photo.
 

The Little Switzerland FFA Chapter at Waukon High School traveled to Indianapolis, IN October 19-21 to attend the National FFA Convention. A total of 35 members attended the event. The students first stopped at Fair Oaks Farms in Fair Oaks, IN, where students had the opportunity to visit the farm's dairy and swine ventures. They were able to see all aspects of the operation from birthing to the milking process on their large carousel. The next day the students went to the FFA Convention and Expo and spent most of their day attending workshops, shopping, walking around the expo booths and sessions. During the opening session students were able to listen to Diana Nyad, who talked about her experiences swimming 110 miles from Cuba to Florida. In addition to her experiences swimming, she encouraged FFA members to chase their dreams and never give up. The group finished the day going to the World’s Toughest Rodeo.

Monday, January 9, 22 students from Waukon High School attended the Northeast Iowa Conference Music Festival hosted by Charles City High School. The students rehearsed all day and presented a concert that evening. Former Waukon teacher and Allamakee County native Larry Wolfe, now the assistant principal at Charles City High School, commented that it was nice for the students from all the Northeast Iowa Conference schools to get together to create something beautiful instead of competing on the court, field or course. The students from Waukon High School who attended the festival included members of the Waukon High School Band (pictured in top photo) and the Waukon High School Choir (pictured in lower photo). Participating band members pictured at left include: Left to right - Front row: Maddie Ellingson, Mary Vander Velden, Cassidy Byrnes. Second row: Allison Hagensick, Morgan Van Ruler. Third row: Owen Halverson, Erika Johnson, Miann Barr.

At its Monday, February 6 regular session, the Allamakee County Board of Supervisors signed a resolution proclaiming February 2017 as Effigy Mounds National Monument Awareness Month. The proclamation coincides with the U.S. Mint releasing a new Iowa quarter February 7 which includes a design featuring Effigy Mounds National Monument. Pictured above following the signing of the resolution are, left to right, Allamakee County Economic Development Executive Director Val Reinke, Effigy Mounds National Monument Superintendent Jim Nepstad, and Allamakee County Board of Supervisors members Dan Byrnes and Larry Schellhammer. Standard photo by Joe Moses.
 

Award nomination deadline March 1; Dairy Princess applications due March 1

The 2017 Allamakee County Dairy Banquet will be held Saturday, March 25 at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon. The meal will be served from 7-8:30 p.m., with the program starting at 8 p.m. The annual celebration recognizes the importance of the dairy industry in Allamakee County and the contributions dairy families make to the industry.