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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.

To the Editor:

With the advent of Mother’s Day, I’m reminded of and grateful for the many experiences and lessons learned from my own mother.  Among the most impactful, are those things she modeled by example. As a lifelong Girl Scout and leader, she imparted the number one rule for girls on a field trip or a night at camp, that being, “always leave a place better than you found it”.

As a mother (and hopefully, someday a grandmother), I am reminded of my duty to carry on this responsibility and help leave the world better than I found it. It’s been a challenge to understand what I, as one person, can contribute to that end beyond recycling, composting and turning down the thermostat. I am fearful of the rapidly compounding effects of climate change, and the conditions in which future generations will find themselves.

To the Editor:

I was totally dumbfounded when I read in the Cedar Rapids paper’s March 24 issue that a Republican Representative, Andy McKean, switched to the Democrats, especially when so many Democrats, the good ones, are leaving their party. He’s joining a party that is anti-Christ, anti-military, anti-law enforcement, anti-gun rights, anti-marriage, anti-border control and wants to eliminate your right to work, supports Planned Parenthood and the abortion of babies, and wants very bad criminals to vote.

They have no program, period, just anti-Trump, one of the best presidents ever. People are happy and working; that’s all people, women, colored people, Spanish people. Give Trump four more years and we probably will be a great country again.

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

Upcoming Deadlines and Important Dates
May 17: Updated - Last day to report production for the Market Facilitation Program
May 14: Deadline to complete mid-contract management (MCM) activities on CRP
May 15 - August 1: Primary Nesting Season.  No MCM activities on CRP acres.
May 27: Office closed in observance of Memorial Day
July 15: Last day to certify crop acres

May 2019 CCC and FSFL Interest Rates
New rates were issued for the month of May and are as follows:
• 2.250% for 3 years
• 2.250% for 5 years
• 2.375% for 7 years
• 2.500% for 10 years
• 2.500% for 12 years
• 2.625% for 15 years