Robert O’Connor, dressed in full attire as Ward Hill Lamon, Abraham Lincoln’s bodyguard, will give a first-person account of his relationship with President Lincoln and explain why he was not at Ford’s Theater the fateful night of President Lincoln’s assassination. The program is being held at Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library Thursday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. O’Connor is an author of a number of books with their stories centered around the Civil War period.
The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, July 22 to address a full agenda of matters including the consideration of the Resolution establishing a County Compensation Board, discussion and consideration of the deposit of returned Allamakee County Extension Office funds, and the opening and consideration of bids for the CAT6 and camera project for the Allamakee County Courthouse. The meeting was called to order by Board of Supervisors Chairperson Dan Byrnes with Supervisors Mark Reiser and Dennis Keatley present.
The Waukon High School football coaching staff is hosting its 2024 Waukon Indian Football Camp Monday through Friday, August 5-9. The camp, run by the Waukon coaching staff, is a non-contact camp aimed at teaching fundamental instruction in offensive/defensive techniques necessary for the execution of Waukon’s system of play.
Participants should plan to attend camp in shorts and a t-shirt, and should bring football cleats as well as shoes appropriate for the gym. Camp will take place behind Waukon High School on the practice football fields. In the event of lightning or inclement weather, the camp will be held indoors.
The high school camp is for students entering grades 9 through 12 this fall and will be held from 4:30-8 p.m. each evening. Friday, August 9 will last later because it will involve equipment check-out for the season.
The 2024 Waukon softball season played out to an 8-20 overall record in the inaugural year for new head coach Dustin Rounds. That season mark included a 2-13 result in Northeast Iowa Conference (NEIC) play that placed the Lady Indians in sixth place in the final NEIC standings before having their season ended in the opening round of Class 3A Regional Tournament play with a loss at the home of fellow NEIC squad New Hampton.
Veterans Memorial Hospital receives artwork donation ... The Schaller family of Waukon recently donated this painting to Veterans Memorial Hospital, according to the wishes of the artist, Les PurDue, formerly of Waukon. PurDue’s replica is of the famous, original 1891 painting of “The Doctor” in Great Britain, by artist, Luke Fildes. The painting has been used to portray the values of the ideal physician and the importance of the relationship between physician and patient, showing the physician’s professional and personal commitment. Pictured above, left to right, is Meg Schaller with her son, Dave Schaller, who had the painting reframed. PurDue’s replica of “The Doctor” is currently on display in the Meditation and Healing Center inside the main entrance to Veterans Memorial Hospital, for anyone who would like to view it in person. Submitted photo.
The Schaller family of Waukon recently donated a painting entitled “The Doctor” to Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, according to the wishes of the late artist, Les PurDue, formerly of Waukon.
PurDue painted this replica in 1970 when he lived in Waukon, working at Northern Engraving. His wife, Kay, was an RN at Veterans Memorial Hospital. When the PurDues moved away from Waukon a few years later, he gave this original painting to his friends, Chuck and Meg Schaller, to enjoy and eventually give to Veterans Memorial Hospital one day.
The Schaller family enjoyed this replica of the very renowned painting for many years. They recently had it reframed and donated it to Veterans Memorial Hospital, as PurDue had requested many years earlier.
Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital membership drive has begun ... The members of the Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital are actively recruiting new and returning members to join them during their annual membership drive going on now. Pictured are many members of the Auxiliary at a monthly meeting. The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital is devoted to providing the hospital and its patients and visitors with many services. The Auxiliary holds annual fundraisers, such as the Women’s Health Day Salad Luncheon, the Pillow-Perk, and the spring garage sale, and the hospital gift case, in addition to their annual membership drive each summer. All the money the Auxiliary receives goes back to the hospital for equipment. Membership forms are available at the main entrance of the hospital. Submitted photo.
The annual Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) membership drive is now on. The members of the Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital are actively recruiting new and returning members to join them during this annual membership drive.
The Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital is devoted to providing the hospital, its patients and visitors with many services. In addition to their annual membership drive, they host the following events each year: the Women’s Health Day which will be held Tuesday, September 24; the feather pillow Pillow Perk, as well as their spring garage sale, all in addition to the gift case items located just inside the main entrance to the hospital.
by Sheryl Darling-Mooney, RN, Public Health Supervisor at Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care
One of the tasks each year parents experience is getting their children’s immunizations up to date. Common questions include: What is my child’s immunization status? Are they caught up? What do they need? What is that one for?
If you do not have a current immunization record for your child there are a few different ways you can get one. You can obtain a copy from the facility where your child received their immunizations, you can contact your local public health department, or contact your school if your child is school age.
The next LifeServe Blood Center blood drive will be held Monday, August 5, from 12-5 p.m., at the First Baptist Church located in south Waukon. Blood drives are held the first Monday of each month in Waukon, to allow for more donors to give. The LifeServe Blood Center supplies Veterans Memorial Hospital with its blood and blood products.
Blood centers across the United States see a decrease in blood donations during the busy summer months. During the summer, people become more active, have busier schedules, spend more time outdoors and take vacations.
While donations decline, hospitals see an increase in the need for blood. More driving can mean more automobile accidents. A person who has suffered severe injuries from an automobile accident can need up to 50 units of blood.
Frannie Byrnes of Waukon will be celebrating her 90th birthday August 6. In honor of this milestone birthday, cards and well wishes may be sent to her attention at Good Samaritan Society, Room 223, 21 East Main Street, Waukon, IA 52172.
The timeframe of 1854 to 2024 equals 170 years. That’s how long your family has been in this country if any of these people are part of your family tree:
- Mathia (Martha) Hagen (1852) married Torkel Leikvold in 1896
- Peter Hagen (1854) married Ellen Paulson in 1891
- Christena Hagen (1856) married Otto Sorenson in 1891
- Hannah Hagen (1859) married John Fossum in 1879
- Halvor Hagen (1861) married Lizzie Osterholtz in 1885
- Nicolene Hagen (1863) married Louis Wellman in 1884
- Edward Hagen (1865) married Mary Salvison in 1918
- Otto Hagen (1867) married Minnie Johnson in 1896
- Albert Hagen (1870) married Karen Lyse in 1899
- Melvin Hagen (1878) married Maurgerite Bannerman in 1911.
