Veterans Memorial Hospital will be offering a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for health care providers (those working in health related fields such as physicians, nurses, EMTs, etc.) Monday, July 10, beginning at 5:30 p.m. This “Health Care Professional” CPR class will be held in the Large Conference Room located on the lower level of the hospital.
The cost of the class, for certification or recertification, is the same and all registrants should bring along their own pocket mask. The card received with the course does certify attendants in CPR for two years.
Pre-registration plus a minimum of three participants is required. For more information and to register for the “Health Care Provider” CPR Course, call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 563-568-3411.
Nicole Haywood, originally of Union, and Bob Olson, originally of Postville, exchanged vows May 28, 2017 at Prairie Moon Winery in Ames. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Corey Larson, formerly of Waukon.
The bride’s parents are Charlie and Linda Haywood of Union and her grandparents are Richard and Leona Smith of Cedar Rapids and Arvin and Carolyn Haywood of Union. The bride is a 2010 graduate of Eldora-New Providence Community School District and is a 2014 graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Statistics. She is employed as an Operations Analyst at LearnVest.
The groom’s parents are Mick and Mary Olson of Postville, and Bob Heffern of Waukon is his grandfather. The groom is a 2010 graduate of Valley High School in Elgin and is a 2014 graduate of Iowa State University. He is employed as a Construction Engineer with Ryan Construction Company in Phoenix, AZ.
The family of Helen “Tiny” May will be hosting an open house celebrating her 90th birthday July 16 from 1-3 p.m. at Empty Nest Winery, 1352 Apple Road, Waukon. No gifts are requested, the presence of family and friends will be her gift. In honor of the occasion, cards and well-wishes may be sent to 920 Waterville Road, Waterville, IA 52170.
Vernalene Oelberg will be celebrating her 80th birthday with an open house reception Saturday, July 8 from 1-4 p.m. at the Waukon City Club Party Room. Friends and family are invited to join her in celebrating the occasion.
Marion “Ole” Olson of Monona will be celebrating his 90th birthday with an open house hosted by his family July 9 from 2-4 p.m. at the Tri-City Golf Course in Luana. In honor of the occasion, cards and well-wishes may be sent to Garden View Senior Community, 800 Darby Drive, Apt. 104, Monona, IA 52159.
Lucile Palmer, formerly of Waukon, will be celebrating her 90th birthday July 10. She relocated to Kansas in 2007 to be closer to family. In honor of the occasion, cards and well-wishes may be sent to 301 W 13th Street, Ellsworth, KS 67439.
Kai and Jessie Becker of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Olivia Nicole Marie Becker, born June 26, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Makenzie (4).
Ashlee Pitts and Paul O’Neill of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Rex Francis O’Neill, born June 21, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins sisters, Ebonie (10) and Alivia (2).
Grandparents are Nancy Renk of Waukon, Robert Kelsey of Missouri and Frank and Donna O’Neill of Waukon.
Andy and Jessica Henkes of Monona announce the birth of their daughter, Emberly Grace Henkes, born June 18, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 9 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Lizzie (16), Taylor (12) and Ambryss (1-1/2).
Grandparents are James Johanningmeier of McGregor and Jim and Mary Lou Henkes of Monona. Stella Huinker of Monona is a great-grandparent.
Family of the late Karilyn Lenth recently commemorated her cherished time spent at the Waukon City Park, as well as her affection for cats, by donating a bench in her memory. The memorial bench, attractively engraved with feline images, is precisely located in one of Karilyn’s favorite spots, between the dam and ball diamond at the Waukon City Park, where she was able to look across the pond to the “Memory Garden.”
