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Patricia L. Sander, 91, of Waukon died Friday, April 3, 2020 at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. A private burial was held at Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements.

Pat is survived by her husband, Keith Sander of Waukon; her children: Dave Sander, Sue Polsley and Julie Stuhr; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.
 

From: Allamakee County Emergency Management Agency, Allamakee County Public Health and the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office

The following release is to provide information related to various rumors and statements specific to the community of Postville and to also provide additional information related to the COVID-19 response within Allamakee County.

There have been numerous calls, emails and social media posts reference the arrival of busloads of people within Postville from outside jurisdictions.  In conversation with the local officials in Postville, to include law enforcement and the leadership within the community mentioned, there is no evidence or credible proof that this is occurring. While travel is recommended to be restricted in many cases from certain areas, this is not mandated, and people are still free to travel within the United States.  Our guidance to everyone is to avoid unnecessary travel at this time and social distancing is in place.

Robert J. Anderson, 96, of Waukon died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. A private graveside service was held at Old West Paint Creek Cemetery in rural Waukon. A memorial service is being planned for August 11, 2020. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is handling arrangements.

Memorials may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Waukon, the Allamakee Food Shelf, or any charity of choice. Condolences can be sent to Agnes Anderson at 110 12th Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Elenora L. Klenske, 86, of Waukon died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Private family graveside services were held in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Waukon with Fr. Mark Osterhaus officiating. A memorial mass will be held at a later date at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements.

Condolences can be sent to Jim Klenske, 201 Seventh Avenue NE, Waukon, IA 52172. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to a charity of donor’s choice, Good Samaritan Society, St. Patrick Catholic Church or St. Patrick Catholic School, all in Waukon.

by Tami Gebel, Occupational Therapist, Veterans Memorial Hospital

by Jill Fleming, MS, RD/LD

In today’s fast-paced society, with people eating on the run and not planning ahead, eating has become a mindless act. Distractions have shifted our attention away from the actual act of eating and more towards televisions, computers and smart-phones. This can be problematic, since it takes your brain up to 20 minutes to realize you are full.

When we are dividing our attention, we usually eat faster and often overeat. If you eat too fast, the fullness signal may not arrive until you have already eaten too much.  This is one of the contributing factors to our obesity crisis today.

Mindful eating is a technique that helps you gain control over your environment and eating habits.  Mindful eating is about using mindfulness to reach a state of full attention to your experiences, cravings and physical cues while eating. Using mindful eating has been shown to promote weight loss, reduce binge eating and help you feel healthier.

Veterans Memorial Hospital has changed the hours of Urgent Care services during this COVID-19 challenge.  Monday through Friday, the hours will now be reduced to 5-7 p.m.  Saturdays, Sundays and holidays will still hold the same hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Urgent Care is still available seven days a week and designed for treating injuries or illnesses requiring immediate care, but not serious enough to require an emergency department visit.  During COVID-19, all patients with any respiratory symptoms are required to call the hospital at 563-568-3411 before coming in. Urgent Care patients enter through the Veterans Memorial Hospital main entrance and register with the receptionist. Emergency patients are still asked to come to the Emergency Room (ER) entrance of the hospital.

The local blood drives will continue to be held during COVID-19 since the need for blood does not stop. Life Serve team members only report to work if they are healthy and only healthy donors are eligible to give blood. Blood drives are essential medical services and not considered mass gatherings. The number of donors is limited to ensure donor separation and staff has strict cleaning and disinfection schedules. Other measures are also in place to ensure the safety of the blood supply so these lifesaving donations can continue during COVID-19.

The next blood drive will be held Monday, April 6, from Noon to 5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in south Waukon.

Memorials were recently received by the Veterans Memorial Health Care Foundation in memory of Ray Burke by David and Karla Hammel, Lester and Lockie Sass, Jim and Marilyn Kann, Dave and Jane Siegel, Jim and Mary Winters, Susan Hall, Mavis Berns, Jim and Jill Kiesau, Mary Beth Regan, Orrin and Nan Grangaard, Joel and Teresa Sommer, Chuck and Lois Votsmier, Marlys Leiran, Jane Dietrich, Cyril and Shirley Larkin, Gladwin and Darlene Anderson, and the Ray Burke Family.

Memorials were also received in memory of James “Tony” Urell by Fred and Geralyn Smith, Chuck and Lois Votsmier, Jerry and Linda Siegrist, Dan and Sue Schlitter, Jane Dietrich, John and Lorna Kerndt, Rick and Cathy Larson, Ernie and Donnalee Osland, and Kate Urell.

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

During influenza season, and especially now with the COVID-19 virus emerging so strongly, the following steps are highly recommended by dietitian Jill Fleming of Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon for staying healthy:

• Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables
• Stay hydrated with water                                                                                            
• Limit intake of sugar, sweets and soda
• Supplement with vitamin D (2,000-5,000 iu/day)
• Swab inside of nostrils with sesame seed oil (non-toasted)
• Wash hands often and keep hands away from your face.