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The Waukon High School Class of 1958 will be holding its 60-year class reunion Saturday, September 29 at Green Valley Getaway located just north of Waukon.

The reunion event begins with registration and happy hour at 5 p.m. with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. Those who may have further questions about the event may contact Sharon Pratte at 563-568-2742.
 

Matthew and Melissa Egan of Monona announce the birth of their son, Sutton Luke Egan, born September 5, 2018 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 9 lbs. 1.4 ozs. and measured 20.5 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Tristyn (2).

Grandparents are Bonnie Lange and Pat and Sarah Egan, all of Monona. Great-grandparents are Sharon Decker of Waukon, June Freilinger of Monona and Kathleen Lange of Monona.

Joe and Tatum Miller of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Allen Miller, born September 6, 2018 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins sisters, Cora (9), Tessa (7) and Kate (2).

Grandparents are Tom and Coni Tierney, Chris and Tim Anthony and Mark Miller. Great-grandparents are Loraynne Gallagher and Virginia Roe.
 

Conrad and Kristin Rosendahl of Lansing announce the birth of their daughter, Ariella Therese Rosendahl, born September 12, 2018 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 22 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Alexyess (20), Joseph (16), Brendan (12) and Izaac (2).

Grandparents are Ronald and Therese Snitker of Waukon, Dianne Rosendahl and Rick Bullock of LaMarque, TX and the late Gregory and Shirleen Rosendahl.

Bradley and Hannah Henry of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Delilah Harlynn Henry, born September 11, 2018 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. and measured 21-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Aurora Jane Henry (1).

Grandparents are Karen and Randy Ehde of Harpers Ferry, Terry Henry of Bluffton and Diana Senner of Rochester, MN. Great-grandparents are Janet and Darrel Koozer of Harpers Ferry, Mary Loretta Henry of Bluffton, Gen and Jim Pede of Forsyth, MO and Bob Sage of Oelwein.

Brett Cota and Paige Nelson of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Esmae Jo Cota, born September 10, 2018 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 22-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Everly Julaine (1).

Grandparents are Brian and Karen Cota of Waukon, Paul Nelson of Fredericksburg and Penney Neuzil of Fort Atkinson. Great-grandparents are Rich and June Cota of Waukon, Mary and the late Gary Johnson of Waukon, Dale and Jan Nelson of Fredericksburg and Julie Nelson of Cedar Falls.

Nikole Smith and Derek Pritchard of Monona announce the birth of their son, Carter James Pritchard, born September 12, 2018 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 18 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Paisley Smith (3) and Grayson Berns (1).

Grandparents are Lisa Smith of Monona, John and Lily Smith of Manchester and Mark and Connie Pritchard of Strawberry Point. Great-grandparents are Lois Goedken of Dyersville, Judy and Lyle Pritchard of McGregor and Jean Reinhardt of Strawberry Point.
 

by Dick Schilling, "Editor Emeritus"

... that Scottish poet Robert Burns once correctly observed that “the best laid schemes o’mice and men gang oft a-glee.”

That’s how I felt Sunday.

The final round of the FedEx pro golf qualifying tournament was scheduled to start on TV at 11 a.m. That’s about the time I get home after 10 a.m. mass.

My Sunday noon meal is pretty much the same every week, a steak or ground steak patty, a small handful of oven heated French fries, a lettuce salad, a cup of fruit and a glass of milk. Humble as it is, it still takes some time to prepare. Plus, the Cubs were slated to start at 12:30 p.m.

I can watch golf on TV and listen to the Cubs on radio. The radio description is 15 or more seconds ahead of the TV picture of the Cubs games, so if radio alerts me to some significant action, I can quickly switch to TV and watch.

On Wednesday, September 5th, John Derryberry, a social worker from Iowa City, returned to Waukon. This past April, John had come to Waukon to give a presentation at St. Patrick Church, offering ways to help those suffering from depression and the anger and frustration that can come with it. John told his own story, and the bitterness he felt in his teen years after he was brought low by the deaths of his father and his best friend. Over 300 people attended his talk in April, and our parish staff wanted to invite him back. Mandy O’Neill, our Youth Minister at St. Patrick Parish, arranged a partnership with Allamakee Community Schools. John spoke to all the students in the Middle and High Schools, including our 6th graders from St. Patrick School. He told stories of five students, all of whom had a profound and positive effect on his life today. He said that these kids were labeled “at-risk”, and most had a lot of trouble in their school settings.

To the Editor:

In one of Dick Schilling’s recent columns, he offered some advice gleaned from Mollie Tibbetts’ murder: “Please, girls and women, get a buddy to go with you.” This is excellent advice, and I would like to add to it.

Please, boys and men, stop harassing, stalking and killing women who reject you.

Cate St. Clair
Waukon