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Veterans Memorial Hospital will be offering a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for health care providers (those working in health-related fields such as physicians, nurses, EMTs, etc.) Monday, September 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m. This “Health Care Professional” CPR class 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 and all registrants should bring along their own pocket mask. The card received with the course does certify attendants in CPR for two years.

Pre-registration plus a minimum of three participants is required. For more information and to register for the “Health Care Provider” CPR Course, call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.
 

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) is offering Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention classes starting in September. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise program that promotes strength, flexibility and balance. This is a low-impact, relaxing form of exercise that is ideal for older individuals.

Tai Chi focuses on the mental and spiritual aspects of Chinese martial arts integrated into movement. Individuals will learn warm-up, cool down and 12 introductory forms. Modifications can be made for those who need to remain seated for all or most of the class.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention will be held from September 11 through December 18 at the Waukon Wellness Center in the Senior Center Room. The Waukon Wellness Center is located at 1220 Third Avenue NW in Waukon. Classes will be held each Monday from 1-2 p.m.

August is National Child Support Awareness Month. A child needs love, care and financial support from both parents. Iowa’s Child Support Program offers services to ensure parents can meet the financial and health needs of their children. Studies show that when both parents are actively involved in raising kids, the children are better off.

The Child Support Recovery Unit (CSRU) helps parents establish paternity and support orders and enforces orders for support. Child support collections help families with children become self-sufficient.

Anyone can apply for child support services and pay an application fee. In State Fiscal Year 2017, the CSRU provided services to nearly 168,000 cases. Collections totaled almost $322.3 million.

Steve and Sheryl Paul of Waukon will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary September 2. The couple plans to celebrate the occasion with a family party.

They are the parents of Kenny of Caledonia, MN, Dana of Monona and Cassie of Waukon. In honor of the occasion, cards may be sent to 202 Third Street NE, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Roger and Rita (Duffy) Byrnes of Waukon will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple was married September 2, 1967 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dorchester.

They are the parents of Lorne (Kari) of Moorhead, MN, Lyle of Waukon, Lewis (Janette) of Waukon, Ruth (John) of Spillville, Lee (Renee) of Cedar Rapids and Lonnie of Waukon. Their grandchildren include Payton, Ryder, Ethan and Keaton Byrnes, Cassidy, Gabriel and Garrison Byrnes, Mason and Payton Cox, and Grace and Oliver Byrnes.

A celebration hosted by their children is scheduled for Saturday, September 2 from 1-4 p.m. at the Waukon City Club Party Room.

In honor of the occasion, cards may be sent to 911 Fourth Street NW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Elaine Duvel Fox will be celebrating her 80th birthday August 31.

In honor of the occasion, cards can be sent to 2274 Prairie View Road, Decorah, IA 52101.
 

The annual reunion of the descendants of Edwin and Matilda (Pechia) Livingood, parents of Estella Moose, will be held at the Farm Bureau Building in Waukon September 10. The meal will start at 12 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass for the potluck and table service. Beverages will be furnished.

Feel free to bring family histories and photos to share. Questions may be directed to Marcia Rush.
 

The Waukon High School Class of 1948 will be having its class reunion Wednesday, September 6 at the Old Rossville Store at 12 p.m. All classmates are invited to attend and encouraged to share the news.
 

The 54th Friederich family reunion will be held Sunday, September 3 with a noon potluck at Central State Bank in Elkader. Family members are reminded to bring items for the auction.

Justin Vargason and Abigail Dietrich of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Harper Sky Vargason, born August 18, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 18-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Brooklyn (5).

Grandparents are Todd and Joan Dietrich of Waukon and Scott and Skyla Vargason of Postville. Great-grandparents are Sharon Brown of Waukon, Wanda Barker of Waukon, Aiden Dietrich of Frankville and Colleen Vargason of Elgin.