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Cinderella was dressed as a Pirate for this year’s ball (tournament), as the Hudson Pirates entered Class 1A postseason play with a losing record of 14-16, but played their way all the way to the Class 1A State Tournament with four straight postseason victories. Unfortunately for the Kee baseball Hawks, they were the last team on Hudson’s postseason dance card, suffering a 10-6 defeat Tuesday, July 18 in the Class 1A Substate 3 championship game played at Hertl Field on the Wartburg College campus in Waverly.

Mary Sue Vickery, 74, of Dade City, FL, formerly of Waukon, went home to be with the Lord on the Lord's day, Sunday, July 16. Her funeral Mass will be held Saturday, August 5 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 10118 Saint Stephen Circle in Riverview, FL.

Mary was born to Bernard and Arlene Deeny in Waukon. She was the widow to Jim Vickery, and the most amazing mom to her son, Bill Emo of Ft. Myers, FL, and daughter, Becky (Rob) McFadden of Tampa, FL. Along with her son and daughter, she is survived by five grandchildren, Ryan, Tate and Tillman Emo, and Will and Wesley McFadden. She also leaves behind four wonderful siblings, Linda Dirksen, Brian (Kay) Deeny, Dennis Deeny and Patty (Jim) Clarke.

She will be missed dearly, but she is finally home with the Lord and will not have to suffer anymore. The family would like to express its gratitude to the people who took such good care of mom at Heritage Park Nursing Home.

Clark L. Snitker, 62, of Oelwein died suddenly Sunday evening, July 16, 2017 at Mercy Hospital of Franciscan Sisters in Oelwein. Funeral Service was held Friday, July 21 at the Aurora United Methodist Church in Aurora with Pastor Wayne Mullen officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein.

Clark Lee Snitker was born August 30, 1954 in Waukon, the son of Richard and Harriet (Hanson) Snitker.  He graduated from Waukon High School in the Class of 1972. Clark worked at Cod Brandt’s gas station and Blocker Milling Service, both in Waukon. He moved to Oelwein in 1979 and began work at the Aurora Elevator.  He later moved to Aurora, where he lived for many years. Clark entered into partnership in purchasing the Aurora Elevator with Dave Young in 1992.

The annual Allamakee County Fair Queen Pageant was held Tuesday, July 18 at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon, kicking off the 164th Allamakee County Fair. The four area young ladies pictured in the accompanying photo were all vying for this year's Fair Queen crown, which was bestowed upon Danielle Stock (second from right in photo), daughter of Mark and Stacy Stock of Waukon. Carley Sweeney (far right), daughter of Jeff and Penny Sweeney of Waukon, was named the Allamakee County Fair Princess. All four young ladies will serve as the Allamakee County Fair Royalty Team throughout this year's fair. Pictured, left to right, are MaKayla Manning, Kasinda McKee, Danielle Stock and Carley Sweeney. Stock will now advance on to represent Allamakee County in the 2017 Iowa State Fair Queen competition to be held in August in Des Moines. Photo courtesy of Krystal Johnson.

Downloadable pdf version of the Waukon RAGBRAI Map and road closure article is available below:

Veterans Memorial Hospital is requesting that all hospital patients, even emergency patients, enter through the main entrance of the hospital  Friday, July 28 during RAGBRAI’s visit to Waukon. The reason for this is to keep the Emergency Room (ER) parking area clear in case the helicopter would need to land for a patient. If vehicles other than hospital staff and patient vehicles would be parked in that area, there would be no way to move them in just the few short minutes it takes the helicopter to arrive.

Veterans Memorial Hospital will be providing and staffing three different medical tents throughout Waukon during RAGBRAI for emergencies, leaving the hospital emergency department for the more serious patients.

The hospital asks that anyone needing emergency care call 911 during the RAGBRAI event as with all emergencies that happen at any time of year.

The members of the Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital are actively recruiting new and returning members to join them during their annual membership drive.

Veterans Memorial Hospital will be offering a variety of free health tests and education at the 2017 Allamakee County Fair. Testing and educational materials will change daily and will include the following schedule:

• Wednesday, July 19, 6-9 p.m. - Massages by Veterans Memorial Hospital certified massage therapists Edna Wyninger and Shannen Mezera.
• Thursday, July 20, 4-8 p.m. - Free blood sugar and diabetes testing by Teresa Myers, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Angie Mettille, R.N., of the Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Department.
• Friday, July 21, 4-8 p.m. - Free Hemoglobin testing by the Veterans Memorial Hospital Laboratory Department.
• Saturday, July 23, 4-8 p.m. - “Screen Time: How Much is Too Much?” by Steven Breitenfield, Speech Therapist at Veterans Memorial Hospital. 
• Sunday, July 23, Noon-4 p.m. - Free blood pressure checks by the Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care Nurses.

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital will be holding its monthly Euchre Marathon for all individuals of the community interested Thursday, July 20. Men and women are welcome to attend, even if not an Auxiliary member. The Euchre marathons are held the third Thursday of each month at the Senior Citizens Room at the Waukon Wellness Center.

The Auxiliary’s Euchre Marathons begin at 11:30 a.m. with dinner, if chosen. Contact Northland Agency on Aging at 877-838-8077 if choosing to eat dinner. Card playing will follow at 12:30 p.m. until approximately 2:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to stay and play cards following the Senior Citizens meal is more than welcome to do so. The cost is $3 per person with all proceeds going towards the Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital. Prizes will be awarded.

Anyone interested in attending, but preferring to play Bridge, is also welcome to join in. It is asked that they come with their own table of four players, however.

Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care, formerly Allamakee County Public Health, reminds Iowa parents that a new immunization requirement will be in effect this next school year for all students enrolling in seventh and 12th grades. The change requires a one-time dose of meningococcal (A, C, W, Y) vaccine received on or after 10 years of age for students in grades seven and above, if born after September 15, 2004; and two doses of meningococcal (A, C, W, Y) vaccines with one dose received on or after 16 years of age for students in grade 12, if born after September 15, 1999; or one dose if received when students are 16 years of age or older. This requirement is effective for the 2017-2018 school year and, parents should plan now.