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Official Newspaper of Anamosa, located in Jones County, Iowa
Anamosa News
Since 1855
 Thursday,
February 9, 2006 |
Chamber and Ambassadors to Host Retirement Party for Dr. Schupanitz
by Michelle Phillips |
ANAMOSA–Dr. Gerald Schupanitz, DDS has been cleaning, filling and extracting teeth in Anamosa for more than four decades, and the Anamosa Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber Ambassadors want to honor that service to the community with a retirement party.
“He’s been a long time and well-respected business person in this community. It’s just our way of saying thanks for all the years he’s been in business,” said Anamosa Mayor Jon Hatcher, who came up with the idea for a party and involved the chamber.
Dr. Schupanitz began his career in Anamosa in 1960, with his first office on the second floor of the movie theater. He moved to his current location at 208 East Main Street about 25 years ago, which he remodeled.
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Dr. Gerald Schupanitz, DDS sorts through files in his office February 6. The long time Anamosa dentist is retiring, and a party will be held in his honor, February 16. (Journal-Eureka Photo by Michelle Phillips)
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“Tim Evans was instrumental in getting me to move to Anamosa,” Said Dr. Schupanitz, who said part of his decision to move here was to be closer to his mother, who was ill at the time.
Dr. Schupanitz, who grew up in Clearmont, added, “Anamosa was the county seat and a very nice town. Clearmont was a small town, so I was used to that.”
Over the years Dr. Schupanitz has treated generations of the same family.
“I have some patients that have been with me since I started,” he smiled.
Dr. Schupanitz said he reduced his hours about five years ago to care for his first wife JoAnn, who was on kidney dialysis and needed to be closer to Cedar Rapids, where the couple moved.
Due to health problems of his own, the widowed and remarried dentist decided it was time to retire.
“I’ve been in business for 45 plus years. I’m looking forward to traveling with my wife (Mary) and I’ll probably do some volunteer work at one of he hospitals,” said Dr. Schupanitz.
Dr. Schupanitz, who is a graduate of Loras College and St. Louis University, said he had a fear of dentists as a boy.
“I had the same fear (of dentists) as other kids at the time. I was influenced by my family dentist, who had a big impact on me. I think it’s a very intriguing profession,” he said, and added that a lot has changed over the years.
Dr. Schupanitz, who has been a member of Anamosa Rotary and the Anamosa Chamber of Commerce over the years, said his greatest memories are of the friends he’s made over the years.
“Anamosa has been good to me. I’ve got a lot of friends here and it’ll be hard to not see them as frequently as I used to,” said Dr. Schupanitz.
He said he has seen Anamosa evolve through the years and feels the town is on an upswing. Dr. Schupanitz said the Streetscapes and new businesses have helped Anamosa a great deal.
The space Dr. Schupanitz now occupies will be sold by his daughter. He said several parties have shown interest in the building.
The retirement party will be held at the Lawrence Community Center on February 16, 4-6:30 pm. Stop by and wish Dr. Schupanitz well. |
Project Linus Needs Blankets
by Michelle Phillips |
JONES COUNTY–Project Linus, a non-profit group that distributes handmade blankets to ill and traumatized children throughout the world will be celebrating National Blanket Day at the Marion Public Library, the first it has sponsored, February 18.
“We just began this chapter in November, and it’s important that we get the word out,” Marcie Bishop, Chapter Coordinator.
The newly formed chapter is looking for volunteers in Jones County that will make blankets and help at the National Blanket Day event.
“All of the blankets will stay within my chapter area (Waterloo to Iowa City). the blankets that are donated locally will go to the hospitals that are in your local area,” said Bishop, who added that Jones County blankets would go to Jones Regional Medical Center.
The blankets can be quilts, tied comforters, knitted or crocheted afghans or single layer fleece with finished edges, and must be homemade. new and washable. Bishop said the group also accepts sewing supplies and monetary donations.
“We encourage everyone to get involved,” said Bishop.
Bishop said blankets can be dropped off at F&M Bank in Anamosa, where they will be picked up, then distributed.
“We were asked by Mary Barnes if we would consider being a drop off point because Anamosa didn’t have one,” said Anamosa F&M Bank President John Fank. “We agreed because we felt it was a very worthwhile organization.”
For more information about Project Linus or National Blanket Day, contact Bishop by email at LinusQuilts@aol.com or by phone at 319-366-8089. |
Corpstein Presents Check from F&M Bank |
ANAMOSA–F&M Bank hosted an appearance by Miss Iowa 2006, Sarah Corpstein as part of the bank’s grand opening festivities. In honor of her appearance F&M Bank made a donation to the Anamosa High School’s show choir, the Sadie Street Singers.
Sarah Corpstein had been a member of the Sadie Street Singers during her high school career. The donation will be used to help defray the costs of costumes and travel during the upcoming season.
Miss Iowa 2006, Sarah Corpstein presents the donation for the Sadie Street Singers to Byron Schlotterback, AHS Vocal Director. |
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