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Judy Fink will be celebrating her 80th birthday Sunday, January 19 with an open house from 1-4 p.m. at the Allamakee Event Room, 108 Second Street NW, Suite 102 in Waukon. Everyone is welcome.
 

Gerald Piittmann of Waukon will be celebrating his 80th birthday Saturday, January 25 with an open house from 2-5 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, located at 8 Fifth Street SW in Waukon. No gifts are requested.

For those not attending the celebration, cards and well wishes may be sent to: 609 Second Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

by Jeremy Leitz, Allamakee County Executive Director (563) 568-2148

Upcoming Deadlines/Dates
January 20: Office Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day
February 28: CRP General Signup
March 15: 2019 ARCPLC Election
June 30: 2020 ARCPLC Election
September 30: PLC Yield Update

USDA Safety Net Program Enrollment Opens for 2019 and 2020
Producers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs – two U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) safety net programs – for the 2019 and 2020 crop year.

ARC provides income support payments on historical base acres when actual crop revenue declines below a specified guaranteed level. PLC provides income support payments on historical base acres when the effective price for a covered commodity falls below its reference price. The 2018 Farm Bill reauthorized and updated both programs.

Learn what a ‘movement standstill’ is, and how one could impact your farm if issued

Dairy producers and the industry should prepare in advance for the possibility of a contagious disease outbreak, such as foot-and-mouth disease.

On Jan. 27 and Feb. 11, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, along with Iowa State University, will host two one-day workshops for dairy producers, processors, veterinarians, extension employees, emergency responders and others.

The free workshops will focus on how to prepare for a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and steps that can be taken to protect dairies from foreign animal diseases and diseases already found in the United States.

Danelle Bickett-Weddle, associate director of the Center for Food Security and Public Health at Iowa State University, said the goal is to educate people about prevention, and what they need to know if one of these highly contagious diseases is found.

Iowa dairy producers will have the opportunity to learn about emerging dairy industry issues during the 2020 Dairy Days events hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The program is scheduled at five eastern Iowa locations between Jan. 20 and Feb. 6.

“Producers have seen low milk prices in the last few years, causing added farm stress. Our goal is to help producers make sound herd management decisions that are backed by current and relevant information,” said Jennifer Bentley, dairy specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “We host these workshops for farmers to network, share ideas, and take back management tips to help improve profit margins.” 

Topics will include ventilation options for freestall barns, dealing with farm stress, dairy market outlook, stress and metabolic responses on dairy cows, and group calf housing and its effects on calf behavior.

Margaret C. Blake, 93, of Dorchester passed Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 18 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dorchester with Rev. Jerry Blake officiating. Visitation will be held before the service, from 9-11 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial arrangements will be determined at a later date.  Fellowship and lunch will be at the Waukon Banquet Center following the service.

Margaret C. Hammell was born September 21, 1926. She was born on the family farm on the Sand Cove near New Albin, the daughter of Cornelius “Con” and Mary T. (Wall) Hammell. During WWII, at the age of 17, she was hired to be a teacher in a one-room school near Iowa River Road.

Judith Lynn (Miller) Davis, 76 years of age, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 5, 2020 surrounded with family. Her death comes after two significant battles with metastatic cancer, numerous surgeries, and chemotherapy over the past ten years, all while humbly dealing with the aftermath of a stroke.

Her memorial service was held Saturday, January 11 at Plainfield United Methodist Church in Plainfield, WI. Interment will be held at a later date in West Union.

Jack Krumwiede, age 87, of Temple, TX died December 26, 2019 at 1:04 a.m. surrounded by his loving family. An interment with Military Honors will be held this Saturday, January 18 at 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lansing. Immediately following interment, a Celebration of Life will be held at TJ Hunters in Lansing.

Jack Krumwiede was born March 25, 1932 in Des Plaines, IL. He was the son of Frank Krumwiede and Lillie Parson. At the age of 17, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Army at Fort Bragg. He was later deployed to Korea where he was wounded in battle, and for that he received a Purple Heart. After returning home he helped raise his five siblings.
December 7, 1966 he was united in marriage to Delores May Wales in Crystal Falls, MI. The two raised 12 children together.

Gertrude J. Hagen, 90, of Waukon died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 20 at 1 p.m. at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waukon with Pastor Ken Kimball officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, January 19 at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon.

Mary A. Herman, 51, of Decorah, formerly of Waukon, died suddenly Thursday, January 9, 2020 at her home. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, January 19 at 2 p.m. at Decorah Lutheran Church. The family will greet friends after the service in Decorah and refreshments will be served.

A memorial service will be held Monday, January 20 at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon with Pastor Bryan Robertson officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Monday at St. John’s. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements.

Mary Ann Herman was born to Alton and Margaret (Christianson) Herman in Waukon May 15, 1968. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon. She graduated from Waukon High School in 1986; Mary then moved to Iowa City and worked at the Good Shepherd Day Care Center for two years while she started taking classes at Kirkwood Community College.