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I.IniicnStei 2D Page SUNDAY, September 22, 1996 Anniversaries Home care keeps man in harmony Oats retiree, said. "I dread hospitalization. Being here at home has been wonderful. I wouldn't want it any other way." According to Penny Wells, MGH Home Health supervisor, the industry is growing rapidly not only in Marion, but Local saxophone player Dana "Jack" Campbell is making music again, sweeter than ever, thanks to Marion General Hospital's Home Health Care Program. 1 feel like I have a new lease on life," said 64-year-old 1 Mr.

Mrs. Raymond Clady Qady across the nation, une reason lor the dramatic growth may be the cost effectiveness of home care services," she pointed out. "For example, national statistics show that it would cost $23,000 per month to keep a patient in the hospital for intravenous nutritional therapy versus $9,000 per month for home care." Just ask long-time Marionite Mildred Myers, another MGH Home Care patient. "I don't want to be any place but home," said the 89-year-old who had open heart surgery five years ago. "Tm not helpless, just slow." Myers said her primary care nurse, Heather Hokans, RN, arrives weekly for cardio-pul-monary assessments, vitamin shots and lab work.

"MGH Home Health has been so good to me," she said. "I couldn't be any place else but home." Although family members may refer their loved one to the Home Health program, a doctor must order home care for a patient. "We are providing skilled health care in Campbell, who has survived four heart attacks, two strokes and two episodes of heart failure. Tm at home and can enjoy my family and play the sax, something I've done for 50 years." But a year ago, Campbell wasn't sure he'd ever play again. Severe heart congestive heart failure had taken its toll on the member of the Marion Concert and John Kennedy bands.

Hospitalized in November with his medical insurance quickly depleting, the decision was made to try a high-tech drug therapy treatment for the first time at home. And it's worked remarkably well. Once every two weeks, MGITs Home Health Care Registered Nurse Yvonne Emerson arrives at Campbell's home to help aclminister Dobutamine, a drug that helps the heart contract. "When I first saw Jack, he was forgetful, had lung congestion and very little energy," Emerson noted. "We didn't know if he'd make it to Christmas.

But he's doing so well." Emerson says Campbell is the first and only MGH Home Health patient to receive the special drug at Mr. A Mrs. Preston Owen Owen CARDINGTON Preston and Charlotte Owen, rural Cardington, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house given by their family from 2-5 p.m. Sept. 29 at Gompfs at Pine Lake Golf Course, Mount Gilead.

They request no gifts. Preston Owen and the former Charlotte Trefz were married Sept. 29, 1946, in Waldo Methodist Church by the Rev. Ja. Currier.

Mrs. Owen retired from Bank One (formerly Peoples Bank) Mount Gilead. Mr. Owen served in World War II and is retired from farming and carpentry work. They have one daughter, Mrs.

Val (Lynn) Harris; and two grandchildren. RADNOR Raymond Gene and Ruth Clady, Rich-wood, will be guests of honor at an open house p.m. Oct. 6 at the Fulton Creek Friends Church on Donovan Road. Mr.

Clady and the former Ruth Taylor were married Sept. 1, 1946, at Thompson Chapel by the Rev. Lawrence Runkle. Mr. Clady is a retired farmer and North Union School bus driver.

Mrs. Clady is a homemaker. They have one daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Regina) Evans, Massillon; a son, Robert Clay, Richwood; and six grandchildren. They are members of Fulton Creek Friends Church.

They request no gifts. Submitted NO PLACE LIKE HOME Marion General Hospital Home Healtfi nurse Yvonne Emerson checks the Dobutamine drip on Dana 'Jack" Campbell, whose heart health has improved dramatically while receiving the care at home. the patient's home," Wells said, "care by an experienced, competent team of professionals dedicated to helping people get better in the comfort of their own home." For more information on MGffs Home Care services, call (614) 386-2319 weekdays. home, a drug formally used only in a hospital's Intensive Care Unit. I've lived in my house for 38 years," Campbell, a Quaker Birthday wwir Towers coronation Guider mi deceased; and 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

He retired from Marion i i i ,15 Power Shovel after 42 years service. He is a member of Greenwood United Methodist Church, Marion Aubrey C. Guider, Uhler Avenue, will celebrate his 90th birthday with his family at the Gateway Smorgasbord today. Born Sept. 27, 1906, in Hardin County, he is the son of John Daniel and Ella (Kiger) Guider.

On June 29, 1930, he married Idella M. Key and she died Feb. 28. He has three children, Marvin L. of New Blooming-ton, Raymond Marion, and Jacqueline Imbody, Senior Citizens Center and MPS 25 Year Club.

mr Menus The Marion StarBrenda Donegal) Rotary Towers residents Don and Doris Schwaderer were crowned king and queen in ceremonies there Thursday. Carrie Severns and Virginia Lister were named as court attendants. The royal couple rode in the popcorn parade and also received several prizes including $50 savings bonds from Fahey Bank, a watch, tie tac, necklace, lamp, a night at a local motel and numerous other gift certificates. Last years king and queen Bob and Carrie Severns performed the crowning duties. Submitted PLAY IT AGAIN Marionite and musician Dana "Jack" Campbell is back at playing his favorite instrument, thanks, he said, to Marion General Hospital's Home Health Care.

In addition to the saxophone, Campbell plays the clarinet, flute and piccolo. A truly original work of lf)l f) II III- IB nidi niMoru in to tece oi wn a 1 (L There was a day not long ago when you could spot a Mail Pouch Barn 'round the next bend on almost any county road. Ohioan Harley Warrick, the last Mail Pouch Barn painter, retired several yens ago and his once familiar rural canvases are disappearing from the Ohio landscape. During his 3S year career Warrick painted more than 20.000 By Harley Warrick The Last Mail Pouch Barn Painter pickled egg, peas, whole wheat bread, margarine, orange juice, hard-boiled egg, milk. Turkey is optional.

VIP meals As part of the VIP Program at Marion General Hospital, seniors 55 years and older may purchase well-balanced meals for $3 in the hospital cafeteria p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Coffee and tea are included. Reservations are not necessary but can be made by calling 383-8980 and indicate the dates and meal choice. Reservations for groups of six or more should be made at least one hour in advance by calling 383-8403.

The following are the menus for this week: MONDAY BBQ beef sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw, fruited jeelo, choice of dessert. TUESDAY Batter crisp fish, AuGratin potatoes, peas and carrots, whole wheat bread and margarine, choice of dessert. WEDNESDAY Spaghetti and meat sauce, tossed salad and toppings, green beans, garlic bread or roll and margarine, choice of dessert. THURSDAY Deep fried chicken, whipped potatoes, gravy, corn, roll, margarine, choice of dessert. FRIDAY Macaroni and cheese, peas, fresh tomato wedges, fruited jello salad, whole wheat bread and margarine, choice of dessert.

Church sites Nutritious meals are offered each noon Monday through Friday on weeks with no holidays to anyone older than 60 who makes a reservation a day in advance. Reservations may be made by calling 387-3477 between .10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for meals served at Forest Lawn Presbyterian Church, 908 E. Center St.

Transportation is available if requested when reservations are made. All meals are served with milk, coffee, bread and unsweetened fruit. The meals are subsidized, and voluntary donations are requested. Here is the menu for this week: MONDAY BBQ beef sandwich, potato salad, baked beans, bun, margarine, chocolate chip cookies, pineapple slices in own juice, grape juice, milk. TUESDAY Batter crisp fish, frozen mixed fruit, carrots, whole wheat bread, margarine, lemon pudding with whip topping, (fresh apple), milk.

WEDNESDAY Turkey with dressing and gravy, spinach, 24-hour fruit salad, whole wheat bread, margarine, milk. THURSDAY Oven baked chicken, whipped potatoes and gravy, applesauce, potato roll, margarine, iced white cake and vanilla ice cream, milk. FRIDAY Macaroni and cheese, pickled beets and barns in 25 states. In all those years he completed only two oil paintings A Red Bam which was offered in a lithograph last winter, and A Black Barn, now available to you. This painting completed in 1980, celebrates his favorite subject a simple barn, poised in the hot Ohio sua proudly announcing the black and yellow message "Chew Mail Pouch." This handsome painting has just been released in a limited edition lithograph, signed and numbered for collectors.

It shares the spirit of the artist and serves as a nostalgic reminder of Ohio's rich rural countryside. Smithsonian Magazine call Warrick "an authentic American original." Youll fed the same about A Black Bam. Order yours today. S7S.00 each plus tax, postage and handling Quantities are limited. Send check or money order to From the Heartland.

P.O. Box 23Z danvillc. Ohio 43023 (.. 1-800-511-3131 9am-Spm weekdays Fax orders to (include credit card typcnumbcrcxpiration date) Please allow 14 days for delivery..