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Elizabeth E. Hart, 88, of Waukon died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 27 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Fr. John Moser officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Friday, November 26 at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, where there will be a scripture service held at 6:30 p.m. Memorials may be made in Elizabeth’s name to St. Patrick Catholic School in Waukon.

Elizabeth Ellen Ryan was born December 13, 1932 in Waukon, the daughter of John and Mary (O’Brien) Ryan. She was baptized and confirmed at St Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, where she remained a lifelong member. Elizabeth graduated from St. Patrick Catholic High School and went on to earn her nursing degree from St. Francis Nursing School in La Crosse, WI.

Philip H. Dehli, 84, of rural Harpers Ferry died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at his home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 23 at East Paint Creek Lutheran Synod Church in rural Waterville with Pastor Ken Kimball officiating and burial with military honors in the church cemetery. The service was also live streamed on Martin-Grau Funeral Home’s Facebook page.

Philip Herman Dehli was born March 24, 1937 in Sioux Falls, SD, the son of Palmer and Palma (Unseth) Dehli. He was baptized and confirmed at the East Paint Creek Lutheran Synod Church in rural Waterville where he was a lifelong member; Phil attended country school and graduated from Waterville in 1956. Phil served in the U.S. Army, stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO and Ft. Collins, CO; he was granted an early discharge as his father had health problems and needed help running the farm.

We just don’t know!

“When I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done on earth, how neither day nor night do one’s eyes see sleep, then I saw all the work of God, that man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun. However much man may toil in seeking, he will not find it out. Even though a wise man claims to know, he cannot find it out” (Ecclesiastes 8:16-17).

King Solomon was the wisest man on the earth (I Kings 10:23). Solomon’s wisdom was known throughout the world and all kinds of people would come from far and near just to learn and see his wisdom. In the verses above, Solomon, the wisest man on the earth, teaches us a very important truth - we cannot be certain of God’s purpose behind each event.

To the Editor:

The newly passed Infrastructure Bill means no new taxes for Iowans, yet will bring better roads and bridges, and new construction jobs for Iowans.

However, the three Republican Iowa U.S. Representatives voted “no”. They voted “no” even though this money will provide needed roads, bridges, water improvements, regional airport renovations, and broadband without raising taxes. Ashley Hinson, the representative for northeast Iowa, did not represent the needs of northeastern Iowans by voting “no”. Only Cindy Axne, the lone Iowa U.S. Democrat Representative voted “yes”.

Thankfully, the Democrats passed the Infrastructure Bill. For Iowa, that means $3.4 billion over five years, or approximately $700 million per year, that Iowans will not have to pay. Because infrastructure is generally paid for by state and local taxes, Iowans will receive the needed infrastructure improvements without the state of Iowa or local entities increasing taxes.

To the Editor:

The Waukon Mayor and present City Council should be commended for a great job this past year of planning and scheduling street repair and improvement plans. The City Engineer, Street Superintendent and contractors, local and from a distance, down to the hand shovel operators, all seemed to do a very professional job in all areas. They did this all the while trying to accommodate local traffic and provide the least inconvenience.

It is great to see tax dollars being used in such a visible and positive manner. It’s been a long summer and the timing could not have been better. The new streets ride like glass and our automobiles thank you all.

I’ve heard this from numerous individuals and the retiring City Council members should take pride in your judgment and accomplishments during your tenure in office. This also goes for the State highways that traverse our fair city. Thank you from our community.

To the Editor:

Going to school on a cool November night gave a Waukon audience more candy for their depleted trick-or-treat bags. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” was a delightful dive into the world of childhood angst and ambition.

Madelyn Helgerson shown brightly as the contest moderator, deftly maneuvering contestants through the peaks and valleys of competition. Abby Wiemerslage captured the mercurial BAR-FAY with style and command.

Annelise Ellingson was special and sprightly bounding across the stage. Her exit was memorable. Gabe Goettel was pure joy tossing his hair.

Upcoming Deadlines/Dates
November 25: Office closed in observance of Thanksgiving
December 6: Deadline to Return COC Ballots
December 15: Fall Seeded Crop Certification Deadline
March 15: ARCPLC Program Deadline

Taking N Credits for Legumes, Manure and Cover Crops
by LuAnn Rolling, NRCS District Conservationist

by Jill Fleming, MS, RD/LD, Veterans Memorial Hospital

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.  I encourage anyone with diabetes to eat more fiber! Dietary fiber is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation, but foods containing fiber can provide many health benefits. Fiber helps with weight loss, lowers your blood sugar numbers, prevents heart disease and some types of cancer.

What is dietary fiber?
Dietary fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, includes the parts of plant foods your body can’t digest or absorb. Unlike other food components, such as fats, proteins or carbohydrates, which your body breaks down and absorbs, fiber isn’t digested by your body. Instead, it passes relatively intact through your stomach, small intestine and colon before exiting your body.

Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care/Allamakee Public Health is again restocked with COVID-19 booster immunizations and will again be holding another walk-in COVID-19 immunization clinic for those meeting the requirements outlined below. Vaccinations for ages 5-11 years of age will not take place at this time. See information later in this article for future youth clinics.

A walk-in clinic for Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as well as flu vaccine will be held Thursday, November 18, from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. (or until supply runs out). At this time people can receive their first, second or boost dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Moderna and flu vaccine will be given in the lower level of the hospital (along the golf course side). Pfizer and flu vaccine will be given in the Meditation room in the main entrance of the hospital. Please wear a mask and bring your vaccination card as well as any insurance cards you may have.

Memorials were recently received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Charles Andregg by Mary Ann Hager, Lollie Hirth, Chuck and Lois Votsmier, and Mary Ann Andregg; in memory of Mark Miller by Dr. David and Suzanne Hahn, Eric and Stephanie Palmer, Lollie Hirth and the Gundersen Health System; in memory of Ann Haney by Ernie and Donnalee Osland; in memory of Keith Schroeder by Patsy Kerndt and Chuck and Lois Votsmier; and in memory of Theresa McCormick and her daughters Julie Christensen and Lora Frana by Jim and Karen McCormick.

Memorials were also received in memory of Evelyn Burke by Mavis Berns, Dan and Sue Cahoon, William and Ella Collins, Michael and Heather Hanson, Daniel O’Meara and the O’Meara Family, Clinton and McKayla Rethamel and Gary and Janis Schulte.