Annual flu vaccination protects yourself and loved ones
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans that an annual flu vaccination is the best way to protect them and their loved ones from the flu. As people gather together for holiday meals and parties, they’re more likely to spread illness around. Receiving the flu vaccine will help everyone stay healthy to enjoy all the festivities.
This is especially important during family gatherings that infants, those with chronic diseases, or elderly individuals might attend. Infants younger than six months of age are not old enough to receive the influenza vaccine, so they are at a higher risk of catching the flu from someone else and they have the highest chance of being hospitalized if they get ill. Anyone with flu-like symptoms during the holidays must stay home and away from others.
Memorials were recently received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Dale Rademaker by Ann Rademaker, in memory of John Wilkes by Eric and Stephanie Palmer, and in memory of R. Neal Downing by Dave and Gail Prestemon and Bob and Marilyn Bulman.
In addition, a donation was received from the Alice Hermeier Foundation by Dr. Richard Hermeier.
Memorials are 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 Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation, 40 First Street SE, Waukon, IA 52172.
Veterans Memorial Hospital will begin the next Prepared Childbirth Education classes (formerly called Lamaze) Monday, January 7, and these classes will continue for two more consecutive Monday evenings beginning at 6 p.m. in the hospital’s Large Conference Room.
The Prepared Childbirth Education classes at Veterans Memorial Hospital are offered in three sessions that allow the expectant parents to choose which topics they wish to learn more on. They may choose to attend one, two or all three sessions. Session 1 covers labor, delivery and the postpartum period following delivery; Session 2 includes relaxation, breathing and pain management; and Session 3 covers infant care. Tours of the OB Department are available with each session as well.
Franklin “Doc” and Jean Ann Weymiller of Harpers Ferry were married December 27, 1953 at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Lansing. They plan to celebrate the occasion of their 65th wedding anniversary with their family at their home in Harpers Ferry.
Their marriage was blessed with six children, Steven (Chris) Weymiller of Harpers Ferry, Renée (Gary) Van Horn of Buckeye, AZ, Anne (Kevin) Dykstra of Decorah, David (Laure) Weymiller of New Albin, James T. Weymiller (deceased), and Caroline Weymiller (Jonathan Kerr) of Des Moines. They have 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Cards and well wishes may be sent to 1291 Lansing Harpers Road, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146.
David and Mary Lou (Onsager) Sorum are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple exchanged vows December 25, 1968 at Glenwood Lutheran Church in rural Decorah.
They have four children including Scot of Seattle, WA, Paul of Decorah, Melissa (Jason) Quillin of Solon and Brady of Decorah. They also have six grandchildren including Madison, McKenzie, Kaylee, Jake, Anna and Andrew.
A celebration and dinner with their family is planned. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 704 Third Avenue SW, Waukon, IA 52172.
Dillion and Emily Stone of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Kasen Thomas Stone, born December 5, 2018 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 12 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at his birth. He joins siblings, Jace (3) and Olivia (1).
Grandparents are Tom and Kathy Renk of New Albin, Pat and Kristine Schwartzhoff of Waukon, Jeff and Kris Rud of Decorah and Eric Stone and Casey Foster of Elgin. Great-grandparents are Don Schwartzhoff of Waukon, Kermit and Cathy Renk of New Albin, LeRoy and Pat DeWall of Caledonia, MN, Jean and Darrel Stone of Waukon, Sonny and Bev Rud of Caledonia, MN and Mary Johnson and the late Gary Johnson of Waukon. Great-great-grandparents are Lillian Winters of Waukon and Delores Fetketter of Caledonia, MN.
Kent and Katie Schupbach of Elgin announce the birth of their son, Liam Frederick Schupbach, born December 12, 2018 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Ava (15), Ella (13), Brody (11), Brynly (9) and Jace (2).
Grandparents are Peggy Hangartner of Postville, John and Janet Schupbach of Clermont and Brad and Terry Rekow of Elgin. Great-grandparents are Leigh and Gwen Rekow of Postville.
The following are tributes submitted in honor of Dick Schilling - former editor and editor emeritus of this and other publications under the Waukon newspaper realm over the past five decades - following his unexpected passing November 27. Those wishing to submit their own tributes for publication here may do so by sending an email to news@waukonstandard.com or mailing their submission to The Standard, P.O. Box 286, Waukon, IA 52172.
I was saddened to learn of Dick Schilling’s death. I always looked forward to reading his weekly column and had been a faithful reader for years. His comments were insightful and often brought a smile to my face.
Medicaid makes it possible for thousands of low-income Iowans - low-income children and adults, people with disabilities and seniors - to access quality health care services without having to choose between being healthy and paying the rent.
We also know our state’s Medicaid program isn’t working as well as it should. But it has become so politicized that a productive conversation on how to fix the program is nearly impossible.
The election is over. It’s time to listen to Iowans, build on the good things Medicaid does and fix the things that aren’t working. Iowans are great problem solvers; we know how to find practical solutions.
In Allamakee County, 27 percent of kids get their health insurance through Medicaid or hawk-i. Statewide, more than 550,000 Iowans are covered by Medicaid.
