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The Veterans Memorial Hospital Diabetes Support Group will hold its next meeting Thursday, May 16 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at Veterans Memorial Hospital in the Large Conference Room, located on the lower level of the hospital.

This diabetes class is open to everyone who has diabetes or has a friend or loved one with diabetes. For more information on the Diabetes Support Group, call  Angie Mettille, RN at Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.
 

The Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation annual Three Person Best-Shot Golf Tournament is set for June 17 at the Waukon Golf and Country Club.

Teams of three will begin the day with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. and play 18 holes of golf. Breakfast rolls, lunch and dinner and prizes for everyone will all be provided for the donation of $75.

New this year, a putting contest will be offered prior to the start of the tournament.

All those interested in joining the event are asked to pre-register their team by calling the Waukon Golf and Country Club at 563-568-9939.  For more information about the golf tournament, call Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon at 563-568-3411.
 

Memorials were received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Jacqueline “Jac” Regan by Chuck and Lois Votsmier, Dick and Jeanne Roggensack, Dave and Laurie Martin, Joe and Mary Cunningham, Rick and Cathy Larson, Dr. Bill and Libby Withers, Shirley Schneeberger, Orrin and Nan Grangaard, Ann Fossum, Brian and Denise Wullner, Mary Ann Hager, Jim and Ele Klenske and Steve and Mike Regan and families.

Memorials were also received in memory of Gary Soper, Joe O’Neill, Curt Brandsmeier and Dr. Jim Rixen by Bill and Sue Blagsvedt.

Memorials and donations are greatly appreciated by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation.  The Foundation is a 501C3 organization. All donations to the Foundation are tax deductible. Memorials and donations can be sent to the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation, 40 First Street SE, Waukon, IA  52172.
 

The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital will be holding its monthly Euchre Marathon for all individuals of the community interested Thursday, May 16. Men and women are welcome to attend, even if they are 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. Call 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. All proceeds go 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.

Justin and Regan (Berns) Sweeney of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Evelyn Margo Sweeney, born April 9, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI. She weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 19-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins big sisters, Stella (4) and Scarlet (2).

Grandparents are Jim and Margo (White) Sweeney of Waukon, Jim and Rebecca (Palmer) Beardmore of Caledonia, MN and Reg and Angie Berns of Dorchester. Great-grandparents are the late Ray and Monica Sweeney, the late Bob and Vonnie White, Francis and Muggs Berns of Waukon, the late Bob Palmer and Kate Finley of Utica, MN.

Kenzie and Kale McCormick of Dubuque announce the birth of their daughter, Shaylee Rae McCormick, born March 15, 2019 at Finley Hospital in Dubuque. She weighed 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Frank and Kelsey Weymiller of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Eli William Weymiller, born April 24, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Bo (22 months).

Grandparents are Dave and Laure Weymiller of New Albin, Chris Schwartzhoff of Prairie du Chien, WI and Jerry Baxter of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Doc and Jean Ann Weymiller of Harpers Ferry, Frannie Fahey of Waukon and Don Schwartzhoff of Waukon.
 

Tracy and Nicole Blake of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Weston James Blake, born April 23, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 19-1/4 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Ayden (14) and Courtney (11).

Grandparents are Ed and Mary Blake of Waukon and Marvin and Barb Hill of Waukon.
 

James and Abby Caston of Postville announce the birth of their son, Axel James Earl Caston, born April 26, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 22-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Arabella.

Grandparents are Eric and Karla Johnson of Postville, Kevin and Lori Pritchard of Dundee and Earl Caston of Pine Bush, NY. Great-grandparents are Ardis Klepper of Postville and Pam Voshell of Guttenberg, and honorary grandparents are Ronald and Linda Upton of Postville.
 

On May 1st of each year, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker.  St. Joseph was the legal father of Jesus Christ. In the Gospel of Matthew, the people in Jesus’ hometown, when asking about Jesus, questioned: “Isn’t this the son of the carpenter?” So, Jesus is identified by the occupation of Joseph.

May 1st has become a day dedicated to the rights of workers all over the world.   The issue of income inequality is at the forefront of many May Day demonstrations and protests in a variety of countries. Many church communities have stepped up in support of the right workers have to organize and to receive just compensation for their labors. Jesus and Joseph both labored for their daily bread.