Jay S. Schon, 69, of Waukon died Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. Memorial services were held Saturday, September 2 at First Baptist Church in Waukon with Pastor Duane Smith officiating.
Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of NE Iowa in Decorah (checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/hsni) or to Helping Services for Youth and Families serving Northeast Iowa (www.helpingservices.org/donate).
Robert P. “Rip” Reinke, 78, of rural New Albin passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at Gundersen-Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, MN. Funeral services were held Friday, September 1 at St. John’s UCC (Wheatland Church). Pastor Michael McCann officiated and burial followed in the church cemetery.
Robert Paul “Rip” Reinke was born May 18, 1945 in La Crosse, WI at St. Anne’s Hospital to Henry and Irma (Kruse) Reinke. He was a tiny baby that fit in a shoebox and was kept warm behind the wood stove. It’s been a standing joke that his mother wanted to name him Romain - thank goodness his dad won that argument.
“Be not far from me, for trouble is near, and there is no one to help.” - Psalm 22:11
I’ve been a pastor for almost 25 years and in this capacity I have accompanied many suffering people. I’ve borne witness to all kinds pain - physical, emotional and spiritual. Sometimes the sufferer will cry out to the Lord in exasperation and even anger, wondering why they feel so alone.
In June, I was in a car accident serious enough to warrant a med flight and a nine-day hospital stay. I’m grateful that I survived and that my injuries, though serious, are healing. Before this experience, I don’t think I understood just how difficult it is to be the patient. It was quite an education and I can tell you that the view from the hospital bed is very different from the one next to it. It’s the worst.
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, killing 128 people every day (one person approximately every 11 minutes). For each death, another 25 people attempt suicide.
The following D.A.N.G.E.R. signs can help you identify a person who might be at risk for suicide:
D-DEPRESSION: Over half of the time, a suicidal person is experiencing depression. Clinical depression is a serious medical illness affecting mood, concentration, activity level, interests, appetite, behavior and physical health.
A-ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE INCREASES: Alcohol and drugs may seem like a good way to manage difficult feelings and situations, however, substance use usually acts to mask the underlying problem which grows worse because it’s not being addressed. Alcohol is a depressant and it reduces judgment and impulse control - a lethal combination for someone who is considering self-harm.
Nearly 500,000 children headed back to public school this week. And, many of our friends and neighbors headed back to work as bus drivers, cooks, custodians and teachers.
Our public schools give our children a great education and an opportunity to succeed and achieve their full potential. We know that, especially in rural communities like ours, our public schools are the heart of our community.
Unfortunately, Gov. Kim Reynolds, State Representative Anne Osmundson and State Senator Mike Klimesh chose to weaken our public schools by giving taxpayer money to private schools ($7,635 per student who were approved for Vouchers).
First, let’s get this straight; I believe Our Lord Jesus Christ is my Savior and Savior of the world. I also believe the Devil is alive and well, and he tempts everyone - clergy, teachers, bankers, farmers, you name it. The Devil has taken a very strong hold in the U.S.A. Church attendance is down.
Sunday morning should belong to the Lord, not an option - a must, period.
Now, let’s track down the many things the Devil has promoted. In the 1960s, the Clergy was forbid from being involved in politics or they would lose the tax exemption. Then they removed the Bible and everything Christian from our schools. The Devil walked in and took over the Department of Education and they indoctrinate instead of educate; I guess they called it Sex Ed.
Upcoming Deadlines/Dates
September 1: Dairy Margin Coverage Premiums Due
November 1: Organic Certification Cost-Share and Transition/Education Certification Program
Alison and Mark West of Dubuque announce the birth of their daughter, Emerson “Emmy” Ann West, born August 17, 2023 in Dubuque. She weighed 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth.
Grandparents are Jean and John West of Dubuque and Karen and Marty Brennan of Lansing.
Corey and Keisha Welsh of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Stetsyn Josephine Welsh, born August 18, 2023 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins brothers, Kade (9) and Waylon (2).
Grandparents are Kevin and Deb Kerr of Postville and Kevin and Teri Welsh of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Ed and Margaret Krambeer of Postville, Occo and Mary Fink of Waukon, Dan and Sarah Welsh of Waukon and Sonny and Katie Kerr of Postville.
Health Unit Coordinator Week at Veterans Memorial Hospital ... This is Health Unit Coordinator Week. The role of the Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) is vital to the operations of the patient floor in any health care facility. Veterans Memorial Hospital has three full-time health unit coordinators who help maintain the flow of patient care, providing support and communication to all staff and families on the patient floor. Pictured above at the Nurse’s Station is Becki Estebo and at the Emergency Room (ER) station, in the photo below, is Erin Troendle, standing, with Celeste Marting. Submitted photos.
This is Health Unit Coordinator Week. The role of the Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) is vital to the operations of the patient floor in any health care facility. Veterans Memorial Hospital has three full-time health unit coordinators who help maintain the flow of patient care, providing support and communication to all staff and families on the patient floor.
Typically, the Health Unit Coordinator registers Emergency Room (ER) patients, receives incoming calls, coordinates patient admissions and discharges from the hospital, coordinates release of information, enters charges, orders supplies and enters patient information into the medical record.
Becki Estebo has been a Health Unit Coordinator at Veterans Memorial Hospital for three years. She feels the position is an important role for both the inpatient floor and ER departments. She states, “I’ve always wanted to work in the medical field and felt this would be a good fit as I love helping and caring for others.”
