Mr. Quandahl has written several letters to the editor questioning the validity of Christians who voted for Hillary Clinton. I must admit, Secretary Clinton was not my first choice. I merely voted for her because she was and is better than #45. I am not a fan of ad hominem attacks so I will refrain from speaking to Mr. Quandahl’s character or his sense of morality. Instead, I will defend my faith as well as refute the idea that Christianity and Left Wing politics are mutually exclusive.
The first claim I wish to refute is the following quote from Mr. Quandahl: “(#45) won big, and the big help came from Christians and Evangelics - 82% for and 18% against. I really wonder what kind of Christians the 18% are. Are they for killing babies, throwing the Bible and Ten Commandments out, no mention of Christ in schools, ministers forbidden to be involved in politics?”
Have you stopped eating trail mix because it has gotten a bad rap in the health community as a high calorie, high sodium snack? Well, it is back and in a much healthier way. Most store-bought trail mix is loaded with sugar, artificial ingredients and too much sodium. Putting a “healthy” label on a package that contains color-coated chocolates (food coloring is banned in most countries), sweetened dried fruit (basically candy) and nuts coated with sugar and excess salt is very deceiving.
However, you can make your own trial mix at home. It is really simple and is much less expensive. Plus, this trail mix is actually healthy for you. Here are some tips to building your own healthy trail mix:
The local Grief Support Group will hold its monthly meeting at Veterans Memorial Hospital Wednesday, April 12 at 2 p.m. This informal meeting is open to anyone suffering from any type of loss whether it be death, divorce, illness or some other grief.
Feel free to attend and bring a friend. This grief support group meets the second Wednesday of each month at Veterans Memorial Hospital.
Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon will begin its next Prepared Childbirth Education class (formerly called Lamaze) Monday, April 10, and that class will continue for two more consecutive Monday evenings beginning at 6 p.m. in the 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.
The 2017 Live Healthy Iowa challenge that so many local Iowans are participating in will soon be drawing to a close, March 31. Veterans Memorial Hospital has announced it will again be awarding prizes to all those in Allamakee and northern Clayton counties that participated in this Live Healthy Iowa 10 Week Wellness Challenge in 2017.
Prizes for all participants will be awarded during the hospital’s annual Family Wellness Fair which will be held Wednesday, May 10 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the hospital.
The Waukon High School Class of 1961 will meet this Friday, March 24 at 11:30 a.m. at Gus & Tony’s in Waukon for lunch and social time. All classmates are invited.
Arlene (Brincks) Lansing of Waukon, previously of Castalia and Ossian, will be celebrating her 80th birthday with a luncheon. Friends and relatives are invited to her birthday celebration Sunday, March 26 from 12:30-3 p.m. at the Community Room in the Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank, 201 West Main Street in Waukon.
In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may also be sent to 917 Second St. NW, Waukon, IA 52172.
Marshall and Stephanie Iverson of Lansing announce the birth of their daughter, Rose Marie Iverson, born March 9, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 20-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Hank (3) and Hazel (2).
Grandparents are Tom and Angela Weighner of Dorchester, Connie and Charlie Regan of Waukon, and Jim Iverson and Annie Riehm of Decorah.
Seth and Brittney Clarke of North Liberty announce the birth of their son, Elon Ralph Clarke, born March 1, 2017 in Cedar Rapids. He weighed 7 lbs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Ida (2).
Grandparents are Jim and Patty Clarke of Waukon, Ralph and Yvonne Savoy of Cedar Rapids and Maria Savoy of Plymouth, MI.
by Jeremy Leitz, Allamakee County Executive Director (563) 568-2148
Upcoming Deadlines and Important Dates
• ARC/PLC Sign-up: August 1
• Marketing Assistance Loans for Prior Year Harvested: Wheat, barley, honey, oats - March 31; Corn, soybeans - May 31
