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TIM CUMMING PHOTO
TO REMEMBER - Tulips planted by the First Presbyterian Church youth group (shown here) in Seaforth
were dedicated at a ceremony at the church on Sunday with help from representatives of Seaforth
Legion Branch 156. The tulips were planted to remember all those who contributed to the war effort,
especially remembering the liberation of Holland.
Health system stresses
treatment, not support
BY TIM CUMMING
Expositor Editor
The health care system spends
many millions of dollars on expens-
ive treatments for conditions which
may be incurable. It doesn't spend
as much on making life bearable for
those with terminal illness, said a
leading Palliative Care doctor on
Wednesday.
"If you have (untreatable) cancer
and you are perhaps not going to be
cured you need to know there is
somebody who can help you," said
Dr. John Swift.
The Chief of Palliative Care at
Parkwood Hospital was speaking to
more than 50 people at the Clinton
office of the Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
(OMAFRA).
In his lecture Dr. Swift touched,
on euthanasia and feeding those
who are in the last stages of life.
Families sometimes ask questions
like, 'Can't my grandfather have a
feeding tube?'. Feeding tubes
through the nose in the elderly
often lead to pneumonia, he said.
They also provide a constant irrita-
tion.
"That very food you put in comes
back and goes into a lung," he said.
"!t doesn't help at all."
He said that while an IV (for
intravenous feeding) can be a life-
saver for someone with cholera it is
not appropriate for those in the last
stages of life.
In dealing with one of the more
controversial topics Dr. Swift said
with 'euthanasia' there is no second
chance. He cited a case study where
several patients at first suggested
that, "Life is so difficult I'd rather
be dead."When they were provided
with a support system a majority of
those patients changed their minds.
"When you address pain and
other symptoms and the human
dimension of suffering the demand
for euthanasia will almost disap-
pear."
Dr. Swift was speaking to volun-
teers with Huron Hospice Volunteer
Services, as part of an eight-week
course on Hospice (or Palliative
Care).
Palliative care volunteers can
come in many forms. They may be
people who build ramps and reno-
vate bathrooms. They could be
people who never see the patient,
notes Dr. Swift.
The audience saw a Dutch paint-
ing of a man being cared for in his
home. At some point, however,
society began to say that terminally -
ill patients had to die in the hospi-
tal.
"We took away the rights of the
family 10 take care of their loied
ones."
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Dr. John Swift
That may be changing back,
according to Swift.
Physicians must realize some
patients can't be cured.
"Physicians wish they had healing
hands, but that's not reality," he
said.
Swift told the group of volunteers
that they could help bridge the gap
between two people who fail to
reach other.
There will be changes to home
care services, according to the
Chief of Palliative Care at
Parkwood Hospital.
"This government is determined
that home care is going to change,"
he said.
The palliative care doctor, who
also serves as Associate Professor
in the Department of Family Medi-
cine at the University of Western
Ontario, encourages doctors to
communicate.
"Physicians often do their com-
municating outside the patient's
room," he said. "Often the com-
munication doesn't go back to the
patient."
Dr. Swift urges individuals to tell
people close to them what their
wishes are in case they die. Only
now is the law changing to let those
with powers of auorney to make
health care decisions,
Living wills are good but don't
cover all contingencies, he said.
During Wednesday's seminar the
participants viewed a video which
documented cases of doctors who
were terminally -ill or who had
come face-to-face with terminal
illness.
In one poignant remark made in
the production viewers were told
that health care workers may not
know all the answers but should
share in the questions.
Palliative care is that form of care
which seeks to relieve pain. Hos-
pice is a program which started in
England in 1967 and makes
someone's last days easier and tries
to ensure a natural death in as
home -like surroundings as possible.
Christmas in the Country
The coffee's on, the cider's warm; the house is filled
with treasures for your shopping enjoyment.
And in the stable, aglow with Christmas,
'! our gentle friends await.
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BOONSTRA/VULDERS
Ruth Ann Boonstra.
daughter of
Ron & Ruth Boonstra, Mitchell
and Jim Vulders, Seaforth
son of
Leo and Loretta Vulders, Kinkora
were united in marriage at
St, Palricks Rnman Catholic Church,
Dublin
at 3 p.m., October 29,
•by Father A. G. Delciancio.
Matron of Honor,
Waneeta McGrath. Mitchell,
Bridesmaid.
Donna Macintosh. St. Marys
Flower Girl,
Brittany' Maloney, Dublin
Best Man,
Randy Sommerville. Seaforth.
Ushers,
Dan Ruston, Mitchell,
Willie Cook. Vanastra.
Ring 'Hearer
Brad Soleski. Mitchell
Reception at the
Mitchell Community Centre.
The couple will reside in Seaforth.
Fant PAllq., PA*,
GRADUATION
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Brad Carter, son of Don and Carol
Carter graduated from Wilfrid
Laurier University during the Fall
convocation ceremony held October
30.
Brad completed his Honours
Bachelor of Business Administration
(Co-op Option), with "Distinction. -
He will be writitk his C.M.A.
entrance exam in June.
Brad is currently employed at Glaxo
Canada Inc. in Mississauga.
. Congratulations Brad!
Love Your Family
THE HURON EXPOSITOR, November 9, 19114-15
Woman receives award
Congratulations to Angela
Klinkbamer on receiving an
Wnotwary Membership Award
from the CatholW Cemeteries Asso-
ciation for the Diocese of London.
The award is given in tribute to an
individual who has made significant
contribution in his/her lifetime to
the operation of a Catholic Cern-
' ela retired from the position
of Secre y -Treasurer for St.
Patrick's Cemetery in January 1994
after having served in that capacity
for over 20 years. Throughout those
years she graciously served her
parish by keeping knowledgeable
and up-to-date regarding cemetery
regulations and bylaws.
Angela received the award from
His Excellence Bishop Sherlock at
the Annual Meeting held at St.
Michael's Parish Hall in London on
Saturday, Nov. 5. Congratulations
Angela!
Katie Murray is thrilled to have
her 30th great-grandchild on the
birth of Andrew Joseph Kerslake,
Exeter. Happy parents are Colleen
and Craig Kerslake.
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COYNE-LAYCOX
Ann Brooker Laycox and
Larry Coyne were united in a
ceremony of marriage at St.
James Church in Seaforth on
October 14, 1994. Father
Henry Cassano presided.
Ann is the daughter of
Sheila Brooker, of
Egmondville. Larry is the son
of Mary Coyne, Seaforth.
Maid of Honour was
Charlotte Laycox of Exeter,
daughter of the bride.
Bridesmaids were Debbie Von
Euw, of RR 4 Seaforth, sister
of the bride; Angela Sharp, of
Seaforth, niece of the bride
and Kerrie Thompson, - of
Seaforth, niece of the groom.
'Best man was Paul Coyne, of
Seaforth, brother of the
groom. Ushers were Gary
Nash of Seaforth, friend of the
groom; Keven Shea, of
Seaforth, friend of the groom
and Bob Henderson, of
Seaforth, friend of the groom..
The wedding reception was
held at Seaforth Community
Centre. The newly -married
couple- took.a-honeymoon-trip
to Fern resort in Orillia, Ont.
The couple will reside in
Seaforth.
(Photo by Gregor Campbell)
CLAESSENS
40th Anniversary
The family of
Mat and Martha Claessens
invite all of their friends,
neighbours and relatives
to a reception being held
at the Seaforth Legion,
on Saturday, November
12/94 at 9:00 p.m.
Your presence is our gift.
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Dublin
by Dorothy Dillon
345-2883
Congratulations and happy anni-
versary to Helen and Paddy Woods,
Mitchell, on your recent anniversary
from your many, many friends.
Congratulations to Jim and Ruth
Ann Vulders who were recently
married at St. Patrick's Church,
Dublin. Congratulations to parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Bonnstra,
Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Leo
Vulders, Sebringville.
25th anniversary to Pat
andHalEe MacRae from your many,
many friends! Good years ahead!
Congratulations to Vicky Wolfe
and Kevin Hinz who were united in
marriage on Sat. Nov. 5 at Grace
Lutheran Church, Mitchell. Con-
gratulations to parents, Diane Wolfe
and Ivan and Marion Hinz.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
'If you can't make light of your
troubles, keep them in the dark/'
OTF-GAGNIER
Brandy is thrilled to announce the
marriage of her parents Julie Lyn,
daughter of Jim and Donna Scott of
Goderich, to Gary Francis Joseph,
son of Norm and Bernadette
Gagnier of Chatham. Attendants
were Michael and Wanda Walsh of
Barrie. The sunset wedding took
place along the beautiful shores of
Cancun, Mexico on Friday, Oct. 21,
1994 at 8 p.m. The happy family is
residing in Chatham. Wedding
reeepUon is planned for Friday, -Nov.
25, S p.m. at the Seaforth Legion.
MR. & MRS. CHRIS A. SMITH
Pumpkins, gourds & fall flowers adorned the altar of St. Ambrose Church, Brussels, on
. 1/94, to provide a lovely harvest setting for the wedding of Shelly Marie, daughter of
r. & Mrs. Robert O'Brien, Seaforth, and Christopher Allen, son of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Smith,
Brussels. Fr. Joe Nevitt officiated at the 3:00 p.m. ceremony. Music was provided by Aaron
& Tamara Van Loo, Ingleside, cousins of groom. Vocalists were Sue Sawyer, Cambridge,
cousin of the bride and Cheryl Ann (Storey>, St. Onge, Seaforth, bridesmaid and friend of
the bride.
Entering the church on the arm of her father, the bride looked radiant in a satin, pearled
and sequined gown, designed and made with love, by her mother. Maid of honor was a very
close friend, Shelly Nigh, Seaforth. Bridesmaids, also friends, Cheryl Ann St. Onge,
Seaforth, Heather McMillan, Seaforth and Samantha Terpstra, Brussels. They were attired
in floor length, plum suits. They all carried grapevine wreaths with fall flower, inter-
twined. Rebecca, Samantha and Rachel Robinet, Seaforth, friends of the bridal couple, were
(lower girls - Rebecca in a white satin and chiffon Southern belle dress - the twins in plum
print and white eyelet, Southern belle, with matching blossom hats.
The groom and his attendants wore black tuxedos with plum multicolored vests. Best man
was his brother Steve Smith, Brussels. Guests were greeted and ushered by Steve Blake,
Hamilton, Joe Terpstra, Brussels & Jeff Alcock, Kitchener, all friends of the bridal couple.
The ringbearer, Andrew Van Loo, cousin of the groom, was a little gentleman in his black
tuxedo.
Concluding the ceremony, the bride was surprised to be presented with a lucky bride's
horseshoe, by her nephew Quinn O'Brien. It was brought from Scotland, by the maid of
honor's granny, Nan Young. -•<
The dinner and reception were held at the Brussels Community Centre. Master of
Ceremonies was the bride's uncle, Bill Nesbitt of Springfield. After a very memorable day,
the wedded couple exchanged a week in the been fields, for the sunny beaches of Aruba.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith catered to a lovely rehearsal party at their farm prior to the wed-
ding. The bride was feted at a number of miscellaneous showers. Shelly and Chris express
their appreciation to all who shared in their special day. They now reside in Brussels.
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