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Community celebrates Merrick's 44 years of service

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 08:55

Dr. Merrick and his wife, Karen, celebrated with dozens of community members during a reception hosted by Guttenberg Municipal Hospital on Friday, March 27. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

Dr. Robert Merrick retires this month after 44 years of practice as a physician in Guttenberg. “Dr. Merrick has been a model physician,” says long-time coworker Dr. Andy Smith, who admires Merrick’s longevity, compassion, and dedication to the community.

Merrick and his wife, Karen, raised their three children, Kate, Emily, and Paul, in Guttenberg after Dr. Downey hired Merrick in 1971. “No one wanted to hire me because they thought I’d be drafted,” Merrick explained. “Dr. Downey said he’d take me as long as he could have me. I never got drafted.”

Over the course of his career in Guttenberg, Merrick mentored many medical students. In 2008 he was awarded Medical Educator of the Year by the Iowa Academy of Family Physicians. The award is given annually to recognize quality in family practice education to a member of the Academy involved in teaching at a student level, resident level or in the continuing education of family physicians. “He's been very involved in education and self-education, and continues to read and learn. He wanted to be the best doctor he could be, and he certainly is,” said Smith.

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Agnes P. Schure

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/25/2015 - 09:37

Agnes Patricia Schure, 102, of Guttenberg, died Sunday, March 22, 2015, at the Guttenberg Care Center.

Visitation was one hour before services at the church.

Funeral services were Wednesday, March 25, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Guttenberg.

Interment will be at Guttenberg City Cemetery.

Arrangements were handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg.

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Terrance Theis

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/25/2015 - 09:36

Terrance Leo Theis, 71, died Thursday, March 19, 2015, at 1:16 p.m. at Crossing Rivers Hospital in Prairie du Chien, Wis., of a sudden illness.

Visitation was Monday, March 23, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Garnavillo. Military rites followed the visitation.

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Winifred F. "Winnie" Fassbinder

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/25/2015 - 09:35

Winifred F. "Winnie" Fassbinder, 84, of Guttenberg, died Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.

Visitation was before services at the church.

Funeral services were Friday, March 20, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Marvin Bries.

Interment was at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Guttenberg.

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Marie Lowell

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/25/2015 - 09:35

Marie Lowell, 85, of Guttenberg, died Saturday, March 14, 2015, at the Guttenberg Care Center.

Visitation was Monday, March 16, at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg, and one hour before services at the church.

Funeral services were Tuesday, March 17, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Shane Anderson.

Interment was Wednesday, March 18, at the Guttenberg City Cemetery.

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Designer Erin Tepper featured at Omaha Fashion Week

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/25/2015 - 09:30

Erin Tepper, a 2011 graduate of Clayton Ridge High School, stands at center between eight models who debuted her clothing designs during Omaha Fashion Week in March. Tepper is a senior apparel design student at ISU and has interned in New York City at The Row, Jill Stuart, and Tory Burch. (Photo submitted)

By Molly Moser

“Let me show you the fabric,” says Erin Tepper, a 2011 Clayton Ridge graduate who is about to finish school at Iowa State University with a degree in apparel design. She pulls a coppery brown garment from her bag. “The fabric is what started it all.”

It’s easy to see why. Reversible sequins, each held in place by a single stitch, cover the cloth like scales. From a distance the fabric appears distressed, soft, and even slightly furry. When it’s close enough to touch, that’s exactly what you feel compelled to do – flip the sequins back and forth, revealing a light side and a dark side that create organic, ever-changing patterns.

Tepper purchased three-and-a-half yards of this fabric while interning in New York City. The unique find inspired eight outfits that debuted on the runway during Omaha Fashion Week (OFW), March 10-15.

“Despite what many people on the coasts might expect, fashion in the Midwest is strong,” commented OFW producer Brook Hudson. “There is a very real possibility Omaha can claim to be a leading fashion hub in the Midwest.”

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Recommendations from city audit

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/18/2015 - 09:35

Steven Clausen, a partner with Dietz, Donald & Company, Certified Public Accountants, recently released a routine agreed-upon procedures report on the City of Guttenberg for July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014.

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LaVerna M. Rutledge

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/18/2015 - 09:34

LaVerna Mae Rutledge, 97, of Guttenberg, died Saturday, March 7, 2015, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.

Visitation was before services at the church.

Funeral services were Tuesday, March 10, at the United Methodist Church, in Guttenberg, conducted by Rev. Mike Jackson.

Arrangements were handled by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home, Guttenberg.

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Early voting now open for upcoming school facility bond

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/18/2015 - 09:33

Early voting is now available for the special election in the Clayton Ridge Community School District to be held on Tuesday, April 7.

The polling hours for the Clayton Ridge School District will be from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. that day. Anyone not able to vote during those hours is encouraged to vote early at the Clayton County Auditor’s Office or by mail.

The notice of the election and sample ballot will be printed in the March 25 issue of The Guttenberg Press.

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Exercise demos at wellness fair

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/18/2015 - 09:32

Last year over 500 people attended the Clayton County Wellness Fair. This year's organizers are, front from left, JoAnn Janssen, Kari Harbaugh, Emily Moser; back row, Leigh Ann Judge, Shane Anderson, Lynn Bockenstedt, Tracy Yelden, and Claudia McCalley. (Press photo by Molly Moser)

By Molly Moser

Area health resources will come together next month for the fourth annual Clayton County Wellness Fair & Family Night, co-sponsored by Guttenberg Municipal Hospital, St. John's Church, Clayton Ridge Schools, Thrivent, Clayton County Dairy Promotion, Families Helping Hand, and Prairie Farms Dairy. The event will take place at Clayton Ridge High School in Guttenberg on Tuesday, April 14, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

The wellness fair will fill the high school gymnasium with over 40 vendors. New this year, the multipurpose room has been designated as an area specifically for interactive presentations. Exercise demonstrations will include weight lifting, balance exercises and equipment-specific instruction. “These groups are going to have a lot more space than before,” said Kari Harbaugh, one of many volunteers who help organize the annual countywide wellness fair.

A professional health market place navigator will be in attendance to provide information on health care coverage options. Resources for families who may need specialty clinics will be available, and cancer-related support groups and education will also be represented at the wellness fair. Numerous organizations will have booths offering various health screenings as well as information on area fitness, recreation and education opportunities. The event includes information relevant to people of all ages living all across Clayton County.

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