VMH Auxiliary’s Membership Drive continues ... The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital is now holding its annual membership drive. The Auxiliary is devoted to providing the hospital and its patients and visitors with many services and needed equipment. Pictured above, left to right, are some members of the Auxiliary with hospital surgical nursing staff including, left to right, Laura Wiltgen, RN; Jessica Jones, RN, Surgery Supervisor; Jacqueline Welch, RN; Lillian Larson, Auxiliary; Mary Fink, Auxiliary; and Brooke Weigher, RN. They are pictured by the new surgery sterilizers that were purchased thanks to the help of funding from the Auxiliary. All the money the Auxiliary receives through memberships and fundraisers goes back to the hospital for equipment. Membership enrollment forms are available at the main entrance of Veterans Memorial Hospital. Submitted photo.
The members of the Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital are actively recruiting new and returning members to join them during their annual membership drive which is going on now.
The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital is devoted to providing the hospital and its patients and visitors with many services. The Auxiliary also holds annual fundraisers, such as the Women’s Health Day Luncheon each fall, the Pillow-Perk in October, a garage sale in the spring and their annual membership drive each July. All the money the Auxiliary receives goes back to the hospital for equipment.
Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) in Waukon will be offering free blood pressure checks and blood sugar tests each day at the Allamakee County Fair this year, as well as “Be the Match” stem cell sampling for everyone ages 18-40.
The “Be the Match” stem cell sampling is quick, easy, painless and can truly save a life. This is the same program that Robyn Roberts from Good Morning America endorses following her own successful bone marrow transplant match 10 years ago. A blood stem cell donation can be a cure for blood cancer, sickle cell and other deadly diseases. Many patients and their families are counting on drives like this to find their match. The process is simple and painless and will be available for all visitors to the fair.
Veterans Memorial Hospital will also be offering a photo booth and the Operation Game throughout the duration of the Allamakee County Fair to encourage youth to enter the medical field. Prizes will also be awarded.
Memorials were received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Mary Ward by Gladwin and Darlene Anderson, Jim and Jill Kiesau, and Chuck and Lois Votsmier. Memorials in memory of Jim O’Neill were given by Maureen Garin, Carl and Julie Johnson, Jim and Jill Kiesau, and Sigurd and Barb Ness.
Memorials were also received in memory of Kathy Conway by Dr. David and Suzanne Hahn, David and Robin Johnson, Chuck and Lois Votsmier, Russ and Mary Jo Meyer, and Brad and Erin Berns.
In addition, memorials were received in memory of Zonna Wullner by Chuck and Lois Votsmier and Brad and Erin Berns; in memory of James Gruber Sr., by Dave and Laurie Martin; in memory of Donald Hanson by Chuck and Lois Votsmier; in memory of Ann “Kay” Minns by Bev Krambeer; in memory of Alan Steiber by Chuck and Lois Votsmier; and in memory of Deloris Winters by Chuck and Lois Votsmier.
Carolyn “Kay” Adam celebrated her 80th birthday June 11. In honor of the occasion, a celebration and open house is scheduled for Saturday, July 15 from 1-4 p.m. at the Farm Bureau building at 14 First Avenue NE in Waukon.
Join Kay for cake and coffee and to wish her well during her birthday celebration. For those not able to attend, cards and well wishes may be sent to 923 Second Street NW, Waukon IA 52172.
Wayne and Sandra Fish of Waukon will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary July 20. Wayne Fish and Sandra Shafer were united in marriage July 20, 1958 at Zalmona Presbyterian Church in rural Waukon.
They have two daughters, Debra (Mark) Palmer of Waukon and Wanda (Dan) Brown of Madrid. The couple has five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, including Lars (Jen) Palmer and Henry and Walter, Lane (Eric) Rich and Knightley, Natalie and Catherine, and Lindsey Palmer and Ella, all of Waukon, as well as Shannon (Joe) Knudsen and Breanna and Claire of Madrid, and Donald (Kayla) Brown and Carson and Adalyn of Decorah.
Cards and well wishes may be sent to 1205 Acreage Lane, Waukon, IA 52172.
Austin Signor and Jennifer Becker Signor of Medina, MN announce the birth of their daughter, Elowyn Mercedes Signor, born May 30, 2023 in Minneapolis, MN. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins brothers, Lochlan (4) and Boden (2).
Grandparents are Cullen and Denise Becker of Lansing, Trish Signor of Medina, MN and Tom and Vicki Signor of West Des Moines. Mercedes Signor of West Des Moines is a great-grandparent.
The 62nd annual reunion of the Bulman, Hartley, Sadler and Beardmore families will be Sunday, July 16 at the Community Center in Eitzen, MN. A potluck meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. with a meeting to follow.
The five Bulman ancestors who came to America from Little Thetford, England in the 1850s were Thomas, George, William, John and their sister, Mary Bulman Sadler. All descendants of these early settlers are cordially invited to attend this reunion meal. Beverages will be provided. Those planning to attend are asked to bring their own table service, family pictures and stories to share.
A Sunday morning church service will be held at the “home church,” Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church, rural New Albin at 9 a.m.
I grew up in the Iowa of long ago. My father, a small farmer, was able to provide all four of his children with a college degree from one of our state universities.
In those “before times” when the wise leaders in Iowa provided nearly 80% of the funding to those schools, tuition was affordable for the masses. Our legislature currently only provides 30.5% of Regent funds. A two- or four-year degree allows for more choices and employment opportunities.
Upcoming Deadlines/Dates
May 15 - August 1: Primary Nesting Season
July 15: Spring Crop Reporting
July 14: ERP Phase 2
July 14: PARP
submitted by Eric Novey, Soil Conservationist, NRCS
Do you ever sit and wonder if the expense that goes into cover crops is worth it? You already know what they are costing you, but do you know what cover crops are giving back to you? With the cost of production continually increasing, thoughts on how to trim expenses take over.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship offers a free, searchable online directory to connect Iowa farmers who have hay or straw to sell with buyers who are interested in purchasing it.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging farmers or those with hay or straw to sell to update their listing at least once per year or as they have new inventories to offer. Organizations associated with promoting and marketing hay and straw can also access the free, online tool.
“Building markets for Iowa products is a priority for us, and the Hay and Straw Directory is a free, searchable online tool that connects Iowa sellers with both in-state and out-of-state buyers,” said Secretary Naig. “The Hay and Straw Directory is most effective and useful when it includes updated information, so I would encourage those with hay or straw to sell to make your updates now.”
