From the February 17, 1972 edition of The Wayne Herald:
Therapy Becomes Enjoyable Pastime
When his doctor suggested painting, Victor Marquardt, Carroll, had not painted a picture since his school days.
Mr. Marquardt suffered a stroke and a heart attack over a year ago while living in Concord. As a result of his illness his hands shook considerably. His doctor suggested painting as a good therapy to steady his hands.
Since Mr. Marquardt's hobies consisted of more active sports like
hunting and fishing, this was truly a new experince for him. He
acquired his first "canvases" from his grandchildren. They were paintby- number pictures.
Shortly after that, when the Marquardts were visiting Mr. and
Mrs. Gus Carlson in Riggins, Idaho, Mr. Marquardt suffered another attack.
While recuperating at the Carlsons, Mrs. Carlson learned of his doctor's advice and began encouraging him to paint. Fortunately for him, she is an accomplished artist.
Mr. Marquardt uses an old silverware chest for his paints and
brushes. The brushes are handily placed in the knife holders and the paints placed in the bottom of the chest.
Last fall, shortly after the Marquardts moved to Carroll, he learned about a 14-year-old neighbor girl, Kim Loberg, who was also interested in painting animal pictures. He suggested they paint and learn together.
Kim, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Loberg, has always been
interested in animals. She has had many kinds of pets, ranging from white mice to raccoons.
Kim is enrolled in art class at Wayne High where she is a freshman.
The Marquardtts have two children, Dr. Victor Marquardt, Jr.,
Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Paul Huddleston, Laurel.
