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HOUSEHOLD SAFETY,A to Z

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Summer 2009

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freeProstate Cancer

ScreeningHow common is prostate cancer?

For the general population, a man in his lifetime has about a 1 in 6 chance of being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The older you are, the greater the risk for getting and being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Men with a father or brother who has had prostate cancer are at greater risk for developing it themselves.

A screening for prostate cancer looks for early-stage disease when treatment may be more effective. The main screening tools for prostate cancer are a physical examination of the prostate and the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test. The physical examination and PSA test cannot tell if you have cancer; they can only suggest the need for further tests.

These FREE screenings will take place Fall 2009.Please see our website www.goodhealthstartshere.com for date and time information.

This event is sponsored by Otsego Memorial Hospital and the Otsego Memorial Hospital Medical Group.

freeBreast Cancer

ScreeningHow common is breast cancer?

All women are at risk for breast cancer; 1 in 9 women will develop breast cancer at some time in their life. Not counting skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. Having close family relatives (a mother or sister) who have had breast cancer places a woman at greater risk.

A breast screening can help find small changes in the breast before there are any other signs or symptoms. The main screening tools for breast cancer include a physical examination of the breast and a mammogram. The physical exam or mammogram cannot tell you if you have cancer; they can only suggest the need for further tests. Instructions on self-breast exams at home are also given.

Please call (989) 731-7860 to schedule an appointment with a Family Practice physician.

“My primary goal is to provide the highest level of medical care in a compassionate manner,” said Colleen Essary, D.O., who specializes in family medicine.

Dr. Essary joins Robert P. Mee, D.O., Kevin Smith, D.O., Kathleen Pawlanta, F.N.P., Julia Samalik, P.A.-C., and Alicia Alberts, P.A.-C. in the Family Medicine Department located in the OMH Professional Medical Building.

Dr. Essary attended Medical School at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Missouri and completed her internship at South Bend Osteopathic Hospital, South Bend, Indiana.

She is very excited about starting to see patients as a Family Medicine Physician in the Gaylord area. She is Board Certified in Family Practice and provides a wide array of services including pediatric through geriatric outpatient care.

“I chose Family Medicine over other specialties because I enjoy seeing a wide range of patients,” said Dr. Essary. “I feel the greatest benefit I provide to my patients is that I am a good listener, provide compassionate care, and provide a comfortable setting for my patients.”

Dr. Essary previously worked for Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. “My husband and I have a vacation home in Gaylord,” said Dr. Essary, “so moving to Gaylord is essentially coming to an area we know well and enjoy.”

COLLEEN ESSARY, D.O.

Compassionate care for every ageFROM PEDIATRICS TO GERIATRICS, SHE’S GOT YOU COVERED

Receive a $10 gift card**The first 25 people to schedule and show up for their appointment will

receive a $10 gift card to an area business at their appointment.

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Profiles in caring A dedicated cancer fighter Returning to his native area, anoncologist combines clinical prowess with a special compassion.

Glorious foodEar no evil Ubiquitous but never drab, corn is a surprisingly nutri-tious summertime treat.

PreventionHousehold safety, A–Z Take heed: Many potential accidentsin your home can be prevented with a few wise precautions.

In bloomAlluring asters It’s almost time for these multirayed flowers to burst into color once more.

Friends of OtsegoGolfers ‘FORE’ a good cause The 12th Annual Otsego MemorialFoundation Golf Outing was a funfundraising success.

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OTSEGO STAFF

CEO THOMAS R. LEMON

president, board of directorsMARY SANDERS

marketing director ESTHER BEERY

graphic design/journalism specialist KIMBERLY RULEY

foundation director CHRISTIE PERDUE

special events/database assistantSARA FREEMAN

WAINSCOT STAFF

editor in chief

RITA GUARNA

art director

SARAH LECKIE

senior editor TIMOTHY KELLEY

managing editor JENNIFER CENICOLA

assistant editorKRISTIN COLELLA

editorial internDIANE SZULECKI

art intern

ALEXANDRIA PATE

Otsego Health & Life is published by WainscotMedia, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ07645, in association with Otsego MemorialHospital. This is Volume 1, Issue 2. © 2009 byOtsego Memorial Hospital. All rights reserved.

Material contained herein is intended forinformational purposes only. If you havemedical concerns, seek the guidance ofa healthcare professional.

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IT’S CLEAR THE MINUTE YOU MEET Justin Klamerus, M.D., that he’s committed, head andheart, to the battle against cancer. The oncologist, whorecently joined the family of medical providers atOtsego Memorial Hospital through a partnership withNorthern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey,combines top clinical credentials with a profoundunderstanding of cancer patients and their struggle.

“From my first rotation in residency, I’ve beencaptivated by the courage of the patients who areafflicted with cancer,” says Dr. Klamerus.

Oncology, the study and treatment of tumors,including cancerous ones, involves rigorous training. Dr.Klamerus completed his categorical internal medicineresidency in 2006 at the Ohio State University MedicalCenter in Columbus, Ohio; his chief residency at OSUMedical Center in 2007 and his postgraduate fellowship

at Johns Hopkins University, Depart-ment of Medical Oncology, in Balti-more, Maryland, this year.

Dr. Klamerus grew up onDrummond Island and graduated fromDeTour High School in the UpperPeninsula. “Northern Michigan’s val-ues of personal integrity and hardwork have been instilled in me bymany people I’ve known in thisregion,” says the doctor. “I left the areain 1995 with the hope of one day

returning, and now that day has come.”But this specialist’s arrival in the area marks a

distinguished affiliation as well as a homecoming. “Akey consortium of doctors, nurses and other health pro-fessionals has been assembled to deliver high-quality,

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Otsego Memorial Hospital’s Oncology and Infusion

Therapy Center is located at 701 North Otsego Avenue

in Gaylord and can be reached at 989-731-7760.

first-class cancer care in northern Michigan,” says Dr.Klamerus. “I am honored to be able to join them.”

Because the treatment of cancer is often long-term, the relationship formed between patient andphysician is important for the comfort of the patient andsuccess of treatment. “I think my personality shapes thekind of clinician I am in a very fundamental way,” saysthe returning Michigander. “I hope my patients feelthey can tell me anything.”

Dr. Klamerus likes outdoor activities such asboating, skiing and golf, and is excited to have an oppor-tunity to enjoy those things with his family throughoutthe year. He is also a fan of gourmet cooking, wine andpolitics, and enjoys spending time with family, friendsand his two dogs. ■

“I hope mypatients feelthey can tellme anything,”says cancerspecialist

Dr. Klamerus.

A DEDICATEDcancer fighter

HOMECOMING FOR A CLINICAL STAR

WITH COMPASSION

Justin Klamerus, M.D.,

understands both the clinical

and the emotional aspects

of cancer treatment.

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NOTHING SAYS SUMMER QUITE LIKE THEsweet crunch of corn. But these enjoyable ears are muchmore than mere barbecue side dish—along with thattrademark crunch comes a host of health benefits. As awhole-grain food, corn helps reduce the risk of heart dis-ease and cancer, and studies have shown it to have thehighest antioxidant level of any grain or vegetable. Plus,with about 100 calories for a small ear, corn is far morefigure-friendly than the potato salad or coleslaw beside iton the picnic table.

Of course, our love affair with corn goes wellbeyond the cob: From bread to flakes to chips to chowder,we’ve found a multitude of ways to consume these ker-nels. Indeed, the average American eats about 26 poundsof sweet corn each year, and the production of field cornis double that of any other crop in the U.S.

First cultivated in Mexico some 7,000 years ago,corn was a mealtime staple for most natives by the timeColumbus hit the New World. And while sweet-potato pieand cranberry sauce were likely absent from the firstThanksgiving in 1621, corn was undoubtedly on the menu.

When buying corn, don’t be swayed by the color, asthe yellow and white varieties are equally scrumptious.The beta-carotene that makes certain kernels yellow has notaste of its own and thus no influence on the ear’s flavor.

To prepare traditional corn on the cob, put thepeeled ear in a pot of cold water; cover and bring thewater to a boil. Cook until the kernels darken slightly—

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2 cups cookedblack beans

3 plum tomatoes, diced

1 cup chicken stock

3 green onions,thinly sliced

1⁄4 teaspoon groundcumin

6 flour tortillas, 8 inchesin diameter

1 cup shreddedcheddar cheese

Black bean, corn &shrimp quesadillas

SERVES 2

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• In a medium sauté pan or skillet, heat olive oil

over medium heat and sauté shrimp for 3 minutes

or until pink on both sides.

• Add corn, beans and tomatoes. Stir in chicken

stock, green onions and cumin. Stir and set aside.

• Arrange tortillas on a work surface. Divide

cheese evenly over them. Add shrimp mixture

and fold tortillas into a half-moon shape.

• Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to

7 minutes or until cheese melts. Cut each in half

and serve immediately.

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about 5 minutes. To grill, peel off only the outer layers ofhusks and place over medium heat for about 10 minutes,turning every 2 minutes. Then, for a flavor boost, mixsome chipotle purée or lime zest with butter and spread iton! Whether the ears are served at a Labor Day celebra-tion or just another Sunday gathering, your family—andyour taste buds—will thank you. ■

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Household safety, A–ZTwenty-one million. That’s the number of yearly healthcare visits directly attributable to

home injuries—many of them from sources you’d never suspect. From paper shredders to

jumper cables to lint, danger is lurking in many unexpected places, but thankfully, most injuries

can be easily prevented. Read on for an alphabetical guide to keeping your abode injury-free.

ALUMINUM COOKWARE—or stainless-steelcookware with an aluminum core—may meltwhen placed empty or nearly empty on high

heat. The melted aluminum can then driponto skin, resulting in burns.

BLEACH mixed with cleaningproducts can create toxicfumes. Combining these sub-

stances produces chlorine-activecompounds and releases chlorinegas, which can cause acute lung dam-age. Use the products separately andrinse between applications.

CHILD-RESISTANT LOCKS shouldbe installed on any cabinet that contains med-ications, matches, lighters or cleaning supplies

and is within reach of little ones.

DRILLS can cause fire, electric shock and injury ifused improperly. Wear safety goggles and avoidloose-fitting clothing (oversize sleeves can get

caught around the drill). Don’t touch the bit after usesince the piece may be hot and can cause severe burns.

ELECTRICAL CORDS should be regularly in-spected for damage. Never nail or tack the cords,

and do not store them under heavyobjects, as excessive pressure may lead to overheating and anelectrical fire.

FIVE-GALLON BUCKETS should be kept on coun-tertops when full, to prevent any risk of drowning.Young children, looking in or grabbing for suds,

may end up headfirst underwater.

GASOLINE CONTAINERS should be filled toonly 95 percent capacity in order to allow forheat expansion. Store in a cool, well-ventilated

area, away from sources of ignition. When filling up,never carry portable gasoline containers in the trunk of

a car because escaping vapors can easily ignite.

HEDGE TRIMMERS powered by electricity cancause hearing damage and eye injury from flyingdebris. Always wear earplugs and protective

eyeglasses when operating these devices.

ICE PATCHES are likely to form on the ground outsideyour home if gutters and downspouts becomeclogged with leaves, branches and other debris. To

prevent slips and falls, install guards on gutters to keepthem clear and have salt on hand in case ice patchesdo develop.

JUMPER CABLES that spark near a car’sbattery can cause the battery toexplode. (Car batteries contain

highly flammable hydrogen gas.)Take care not to reverse thejumper connection or touchthe cables’ ends together.

KEROSENE HEATERScan help supply warmth during a power outage,but can cause fires if used improperly. Accidents

can result from using gasoline instead of kerosene in theheater, inadequately ventilating the space or spilling thekerosene indoors. Be sure to keep kerosene in a clearlymarked container, use only in well-ventilated areas andrefill the heater outdoors.

LINT BUILDUP in the dryer or exhaust duct canblock the flow of air and cause excessive heat and,potentially, a fire. Be sure to clean the lint filter

before and after each load. Replace plastic or foil ductmaterial (which can trap lint) with a corrugated semirigidmetal duct, which maximizes airflow.

MAGNETS, often found in children’s toys likebuilding sets and jewelry, can cause intesti-nal perforations and blockages if they are in-

gested. Carefully inspect toys for missing pieces andthrow away any loose magnets. Keep toys with magnetic

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pieces away from children under 6 years old.

NONSKID SURFACES can help prevent falls onwooden decks, basement floors and steps.Create one by applying an acrylic paint with rub-

ber particles.

OVERLOADED ELECTRICAL SOCKETS are athigh risk for overheating and producing anelectrical fire. Use an extension cord only when

needed and return to the “one plug per socket” rule ofthumb after use.

PAPER SHREDDERS have been known to trap the fingers of young children who

don’t release theitem they are shred-ding soon enough.Unplug shredderswhen not in useand make kidsaware of theirpotential danger.

QUALITY OF THE AIR in your home can nega-tively impact your family’s ability to breathefreely—especially if someone in your family has

a history of suffering from seasonal or year-round allergies or asthma. One solution: Invest in a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, which removes99.97 percent of airborne particles.

RADON is an invisible, odorless gas and the sec-ond leading cause of lung cancer. The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency estimates that

one in 15 homes has elevated levels, and recent testinghas revealed that granite countertops release radon afterinstallation. Find out how to get your home tested atwww.epa.gov/radon.

SPACE HEATERS can reach temperatures up to140 degrees—hot enough for blankets, drapesand newspapers to catch fire without direct con-

tact. Keep units 3 feet away from flammable objects andplace only on hardwood floors.

TERMITES cause $2 billion of damage each year.Keep the pesky insects away by storing wood inan enclosed shed, cleaning rain gutters and

keeping your air condi-tioner tank at least 4

inches from the house (moisture can attract the critters).

UNANCHORED FURNITURE can fall and result in trauma and broken bones. Secure bookcasesand entertainment centers to the wall and floor

with brackets.

VIDEOTAPE your homeand valuables to createan inventory, which

helps ensure fair compensationfrom your insurance company inthe event of a burglary or fire.Include name, date, time andlocation on the recording. Storethe tape in a safe place such as a

bank safety deposit box.

WINDOW-BLIND CORDS should bekept out of the reach of children,who may become strangled if

caught in the cord. Further reduce the risk of injuryby cutting looped cords and installing a safety tas-

sel at the end of each pull cord.

X-RAY FLUORESCENCE TECHNOLOGY candetect lead and other harmful elements inhousehold items such as toys, paint, soil and

more. Lead professionals can quickly screen such itemsusing an XRF analyzer, a gun-shaped instrument. To findout how to get your home tested, call the NationalLead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD.

YARD WORK causes more than 230,000injuries per year, from backpain to hearing loss to

death. Use common yard tools likelawn mowers and weed whackerswith caution, and alwayswear safety glasses andearplugs when oper-ating any electric-powered machinery.

ZINC OXIDE—a mainingredient in several over-the-counter topical creams including Desitin, Caladryl

and some sunscreens—can cause fever, vomiting anddiarrhea if ingested. If someone in your family swallows

this substance, immediately call 911 and have themdrink water or milk if they are alert and not

yet vomiting. ■

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In Bloom

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DAISY LOOKALIKES, THESE BLOOMS BRIGHTEN AUTUMN LANDSCAPES

Alluringasters

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THE ANCIENTS BELIEVED ASTERS WERE created from stardust. (Aster is the Greek word for star.)Henry Thoreau waxed poetic when he exclaimed,“Asters and goldenrod reign in the fields and the lifeeverlasting withers not.” Gertrude Jekyll, the grandedame of British gardening, paid her own homage tothe bloom when she planted an entire border gardenof nothing but asters.

So if you’re longing to revive your weary gar-den, consider the hardy, sun-loving aster. These cool-weather bloomers, available in mood-lifting shades ofrose, pink, purple, lavender and white, are the wel-come legends of the fall.

The best thing about these multirayed flowersis that they return year after year, bigger and betterthan before. And they burst into color just as sum-mer’s annuals fade away. They can even shake off thefirst nip of frost.

Asters are also quite diverse (there are morethan 600 species) and range from dwarf varieties just 8inches tall to statuesque beauties of 3 or 4 feet.There’s even a climbing aster whose 12 feet of spindlylimbs can be trained to cover a fence or trellis. Thetaller types make wonderful, long-lasting cut flowers.

Even if you prefer to bring a bouquet homefrom the florist, asters are a terrific alternative tochrysanthemums (although asters and mums do com-plement each other in arrangements). If you trimthem slightly and change the water every other day,they’ll last for weeks. ■

Did you know?

How does your garden grow?

Native Americans used an infusion made from the

smoked, dried root of asters as a treatment for intes-

tinal ailments.

When your summer garden’s

perennials nod their weary heads

and annuals succumb to fall’s first

chilly morning, it’s time to plant

asters. Following are just a few tips

that will ensure blooms aplenty:

SHOP NOW • Most nurseries will

stock asters by late summer or

early fall. Look for plants with

strong stems and dark green

leaves and those packed with

buds. Two popular varieties are

Purple Dome, which ranges from

11⁄2 to 2 feet in height and blooms

with deep purple flowers, and

Alert, which grows to 15 inches

tall and bursts out with an abun-

dance of crimson blooms.

PLANT IN FULL SUN • Asters

should be situated 18 inches

apart in well-drained, fertile soil.

Don’t overwater them; they like it

on the dry side (of course, don’t

forget to water them in times of

drought). If you remember to

remove faded flowers, you’ll be

rewarded with new blooms

through October. But beware:

Asters aren’t just popular with

people; deer really like them too.

To fend off these creatures, you

might consider a product called

Milorganite. It’s an organic fertil-

izer with an odor that tends to

repel deer.

DIVIDE AND CONQUER • Asters

can be divided in the late fall after

flowering. Remove up to two-

thirds of the roots of larger-

growing plants to start new ones

in other parts of your garden—or

consider sharing the extras with a

neighbor. Keep in mind: Without

division, a robust aster mound can

become an unruly mess in less

than a season.

PRUNE, PRUNE, PRUNE • Trim

established asters throughout the

growing season. Pruning should

cease by mid-July to allow your

plants the opportunity to develop

flower buds.

MIX IT UP • Colorful asters look

wonderful when they are paired

with late-blooming ornamental

grasses, Japanese anemones,

goldenrod or chrysanthemums.

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ON JUNE 11, 184 GOLFERS JOINED THEOtsego Memorial Hospital Foundation in teeingup “FORE! Good Health.” The 12th AnnualOMH Foundation Golf Outing, held at TreetopsResort in Gaylord, was the year’s premier specialfundraising event for OMH, raising dollars tobring innovative services to the area, secure newmedical technology, enhance patient comfort andprovide for essential building improvements.

The golfers enjoyed a four-man scramble, with a9 a.m. shotgun start on either the Fazio Premier or theRick Smith Signature course. After a timely round, theparticipants were invited to attend a fun-filled awardslunch banquet. First-, second- and third-place teams oneach course took home trophies and local rounds of golf.Awards were also given to the longest men’s andwomen’s drives and the longest putt on each course.

The OMH Foundation would like to extend aspecial “thank you” to our 26 sponsors, with specialrecognition to our Premier Event Sponsor, Wright &Filippis, and our Breakfast Sponsor, Health Plan ofMichigan. It is the dedication of our sponsors, playersand volunteers that enabled the OMH Foundation toraise a net total of $47,000 in support of quality localhealthcare at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

All corporate sponsors and above were invited toattend an exclusive pre-outing reception held on the firsthole of the Threetops Course at Treetops Resort. Thisevent was a thank you to all of our generous sponsors,and included a “beat the pro” contest. Special thanks toTreetops Resort for underwriting this event.

“FORE! Good Health” raised $47,000 to fund enhancements in medical

technology and patient comfort at Otsego Memorial Hospital.

Premier EventSponsor

Player Sponsors

Breakfast Sponsor

Event Host

THE 12TH ANNUAL OTSEGO MEMORIAL

HOSPITAL FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING

WAS A FUN FUNDRAISING SUCCESS

Golfers ‘FORE’a good cause

For more information about the Otsego Memorial

Hospital Foundation, please call 989-731-2342.

The OMH Foundation is pleased to announcethat the annual golf outing will return to Treetops Resortnext year for the 13th Annual Golf Outing, scheduledfor Thursday, June 10, 2010. We look forward to anoth-er wonderful event next year. ■

Paxton Resources LLC

Friends ofOtsego

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Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation Quarterly Gift RegistryAll names listed have generously supported the Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation in the second quarter of 2009 (4/1/2009-6/30/2009).

The OMH Foundation is grateful for their support and dedication to quality local healthcare.

Mary J. King and Gerald B. KingMr. and Mrs. Wayne KlineDavid KrampJohn and Linda KremkowMr. and Mrs. Tom KrzemienDoug and Nancy KussrowTiffanie LaHaieDavid and Catherine LailJerry and Della LambertJill LaMotteAndrew LanwayCourtney LappanTom and Jean LemonMrs. Lisa MackowiakMrs. Barbara MakowskiCynthia MarcenaroMs. Monica McClureAmy McKeownMrs. Melissa MeadowsMr. and Mrs. Michael MeinesMr. and Mrs. David MeredithLinda T. MeslerNancy MeyerMr. and Mrs. Mark MohrCheryl MorenoLinda and Pete MorrisMr. Steven A. MouldingMr. and Mrs. Douglas F. MoweryMs. Danielle MundtMrs. Pamela R. NemethMatt and Melissa NoaSarah NolanMr. and Mrs. Brian Olsen (Heather)Sandra and Robert OltersdorfNicole OwensMr. and Mrs. Ralph D. PardoMr. Kenneth and Mrs. Kathleen

Pawlanta, FNPMrs. Anita PercyMichael and Christie PerdueJohn and Mollie PetersonMr. and Mrs. Michael Piper (Nancy)Mr. and Mrs. Joseph PrebendaJessica PriceMr. and Mrs. Thomas PudvanTamyra PurgielKenneth and Nancy RaganMarilyn RecordJoanne ReichertMargaaret RempeBobbie Jo ReparRon and Kathy RespeckiMr. and Mrs. Kirt RoachAllison RobbinsMr. and Mrs. Tyler RobertsKelly Roberts-ZielinskiMr. and Mrs. RosenburgJay RuddyKimberly Taylor RuleyJuanita SarzynskiMs. Catherine SchoberMr. and Mrs. Mac A. ScribnerRick ShawMs. Mary R. ShelsonJulie and Lucas ShepherdLaura SincockMike and Trista SitzMr. and Mrs. Gordon SmithMrs. Kalynn SmithMr. and Mrs. Joseph Spyhalski

(Eileen)Ms. Mary SteeleMr. and Mrs. Bernard Strauch

(Barbara)Frank and Darlene StroyanMr. Donald SuddonDiane SuttlesCynthia A. TallentMs. Sharon TaylorBrian Techel and Tami TechelCorazon ThaxtonNicholas ThaxtonMr. and Mrs. Wayne Thomas

(DiAnne)

Therese ToutantMr. David B. TrimbathKaarina M. VeihlStacy VizinaMs. Jennifer VogelJulia VultaggioKevin WahrJack and Marlene WarrenMr. and Mrs. LeRoy WatsonAmy WellsLorien WernerKathy WilcoxMrs. Beth WilsonMr. and Mrs. Dan Yale (Karen)Tracey ZackMr. and Mrs. Matthew Zaleski

Hippocrates SocietyThis society recognizes all gifts from physicians and those made in their honor.AnonymousMr. Richard and Dr. Becky AshleyDr. and Mrs. Luis CollazoJohn and Wendy FryeDr. and Mrs. Robert HalterDr. Peter and Amy HandleyChangxin LiDr. and Mrs. Robert and Dawn MeeKasey and Wendi NelsonDr. Frederick D. Rau, M.D.Dr. Ronald and Mrs. Deborah

WeisbergerDr. and Mrs. Steven J.

Wisniewski

HonorariumsIn Honor of Dr. James A. DoullBob and Adaleen Harden

In Honor of Dr. Changxin LiMr. and Mrs. Milt Boyd

In Honor of Dr. Robert MeeMs. Evelyn J. Ealy

Cornerstone SocietyThis Giving Society recognizes all donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $1,000 or more to the OMH Foundation.Mr. and Mrs. Glen A. CattCommunity FinancialJim and Jan CotantGaylord Eye Care Center

-Dr. Ronald Mead-Dr. Peter Oppermann-Dr. Robert Slezak

Keith H. Gornick FamilyIndependent BankScott and Janice LampertHelen MorrowMr. and Mrs. William J. MuzylOtsego County Community

FoundationOtsego Memorial Hospital AuxiliaryPassageways TravelMatt and Jennifer RooyakkerMary MacGregor SandersKarl and Laverne ScheiterleinSheila and Charles SimpsonSpicy Bob’s Italian ExpressCarolyn and Jon Study The Hees Family FoundationTreetops ResortMarcus and Sharon Wegmeyer

Good Samaritan SocietyThis Giving Society recognizes all donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $500-$999 to the OMH Foundation.Melanie and Charlie HarrisonMr. Gregory LenoxPaul and Sheri LochinskiKen and Juanita Nussbaum Leo and Sylvia R. SchusterDave and Sue Taylor

Staff and Employee Circle of FriendsAnonymousRyan AllenJackie AllsoppShirlee AndrewsSarah AuthierMrs. Kathy AvenallMr. and Mrs. R. DaleMr. and Mrs. Richard BartlettJulie BeltSusan BennettMr. and Mrs. Lloyd Skip” BerryEsther BessetteBrittany BeyersAmy BilyeaKaren BinderConnie BissonMr. and Mrs. Ken BlustGeri BoadwayPatty BonnerMr. and Mrs. BorowiakMr. Dennis Borowiak and Mrs.

Maureen BorowiakFaith BrinkmanRomeo and Carolyn BuclayMr. and Mrs. Michael Burke (Nancy)Nichole ButcherBonnie J. ByramDonna ChandlerDonna ClarkSheryl CodyDon and Mary Beth CookMrs. Twilla L. CoonRuth A. CoonsMr. and Mrs. Thomas Corby (Cindy)Mr. and Mrs. Brett CrandellJessica CraneMr. and Mrs. Jon DemingMarcia DennisFlorence DowkerMr. and Mrs. Douglas DreffsMrs. Marguerite DuncanMarlene DzwikLinda D. EastwoodMr. and Mrs. Tim EckertMr. and Mrs. Chuck EdwardsGregory EhleKerry and Patricia ElderMrs. Julie EllisonDave and Diane FisherMr. and Mrs. Kevin R. FogleCatherine FoustCynthia FrancisSara and Jimmy FreemanMissy and Mike GapinskiMs. Vicki GarlitzMr. and Mrs. Dan GlomskiMs. Lori GonzalezElizabeth GoodrichCindy GordonMr. and Mrs. Danny Griffith (Cindy)Mrs. Suzanne GriswoldPaul HaganVivian L. HallMrs. Kay Hanna-DeLucaSuzanne HardyMr. and Mrs. Michael J. HarrelsonMr. Timothy HellaMarlene HinchliffeMs. Barbara A. HoekstraSteven HolmanMs. Christine A. HoogerhydeMr. Christopher Hope, O.T.R.Ms. Rhonda HowardMs. Sharon JannKelly JolesGreg and Dawn JonesMrs. Kathleen JonesBob and Skip KasprzakStephanie FahlerMr. and Mrs. William Kelly, IIJeanie C. KelseyKelly Kerr

Circle of FriendsThis Giving Society recognizes all donors who give or pledge an annual gift of $50-$499 to the OMH Foundation.Larry and Joyce Bowers Mr. and Mrs. Thomas CalamariChina One BuffetCulversDynamic Physical TherapyMr. and Mrs. Charles EdwardsJoyce EngelFamily VideoFit QuestMr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Geboski, Jr.Jet’s Pizza – Jimmy JukeboxMain Street ShoesMrs. Marilyn NemethOliver Chiropractic ClinicOtsego County SportsplexDr. and Mrs. Steven E. ParkerDoug and Carol SchubertSelf Heal (Massage Therapy and

Body Work)Tender Touch Massage The Mackinaw Trolley CompanyMr. and Mrs. John T. Weber

2004 Capital CampaignAll gifts made to support pledges to the 2004 Capital Campaign in 2009.Chesley CorporationMs. Marcella FahseltFirst Federal of Northern MichiganDenny and Sandy FreemanMr. and Mrs. Donald L. Krieger, CPA

HONORARIUMS / MEMORIALS 2009Otsego Memorial Hospital Foundation proudly lists the gifts made in honor or memory of others.

May they each be honored through the Hospital’s healing mission.

HonorariumsIn Honor of Dr. John ThielBonnie J. Byram

In Honor of Leonard and NancyAdair’s 50th WeddingAnniversary

Doug and Carol Schubert

MemorialsIn Memory of Rudolph J. KraussMr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards

In Memory of Judge Paul F.O’Connell

Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Edwards

In Memory of Dale QuayMr. Roger Rasmussen

In Memory of Robert ReynoldsOMH Pharmacy Staff

In Memory of James SmithMr. Gregory Lenox

Golf Outing Sponsors Premier Event SponsorWright & Filippis

Breakfast SponsorHealth Plan of Michigan

Player SponsorsFifth Third BankPaxton Resources, LLCSmith Haughey Rice & RoeggeThree Rivers CorporationWellspring Partners

Event HostTreetops Resort

2009 Sponsors and Participants3M HealthcareAlphorn Sport ShopBensinger, Cotant & Menkes, P.C.Black Bear Golf ClubBlack Forest & Wilderness Valley

Golf ResortBlack Lake Golf ClubBlue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganBosman’s MercantileBurdco, Inc.Mr. R. David BrineyCharter BusinessCitizens BankCore Energy, LLCDale J. Smith RealtyMr. K. Douglas DeckEagle 101.5 WMJZElk Ridge Golf ClubFinCor SolutionsFifth Third BankGaylord Country ClubMs. Mary Anne GohlGolf USAGordon Food ServiceGrand X-RayGreat Lakes Cardiology, P.C.Great Lakes Plastic Surgery

Center, P.C.Health Plan of MichiganIndependent BankIsland AirwaysCindy and Chet JanssensJay’s Sporting Goods, Inc.Joe D. Pentacost TrustLakeshore EnergyLange Vending, Inc.LeJeune Puetz Investment

Counsel, L.L.C.Lewiston Lions ClubMr. John J. MartensonmBankHolland V. McEachernM.E. ConsultingMichaywe Pines Golf CourseMichigan Spine and PainMountain Lake Golf ClubMunson Medical CenterNorthern Imaging Associates, P.C.Northern Michigan Chapter of A.P.I.Northwestern BankOtsego ClubPark Place InternationalPaxton Resources, LLCPlante & Moran, PLLCRelational Technology SolutionsRemer Plumbing, Heating & Air

Conditioning, Inc.Robert T. Westerman II, PLCShred-itMr. Dale J. SmithSmith Haughey Rice & RoeggeSpence BrothersStryker Orthopaedics/Motion

ResourcesMrs. Carolyn S. StudySunrise Construction Company,

Inc.The Christman CompanyThe Gaylord Golf MeccaThe Loon Golf ClubThree Rivers CorporationTreetops ResortMrs. Mary UhlWellspring PartnersWinthrop Resources

CorporationWright & Filippis

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