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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1996-09-25, Page 17THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Soptfambor 25, 1996-17 PHOTO BY DAVID SCOTT OUTGOING HOSPITAL BOARD - Seaforth Community Hospital held it's annual banquet at the Seaforth Golf and Country Club last Wednesday. Last year's board of directors were honoured and are pictured here. Front row, from left: Michael Hak, Iryvin Johnston, Marlen Vincent, Sandra Smithers, Bob Norris, Bill Thibert, Ken Oldacre. Middle row, left: Linda Markle, Sharon McClure, Marg Smale, Leona McDonald, Fran Hook, Eric Anderson. Back row: Tony Arts, Jim Crocker, Rod Lyons, Howard Hackwell, Paul Spittal, Alf Ross. Radiation treatments begin in October CONTINUED from page 5 which were already depleted due to the chemotherapy treatments. With a transfu- sion, Dustin's platelet counts were expected to go up, but they did not. "There was bac- teria eating his platelets, his whole blood cells," Mik said. After treating Dustin with a number of antibiotics, which were having no effects, the medical team called in a doc- tor who is an in infectious dis- ease consultant, who helped get the flu under control. While Dustin continues to undergo chemotherapy treat- ments, which are adminis- tered through a port -a -cath set in his chest, because his veins are too small to access, the family is also preparing to start him on 25 days of radia- tion treatments beginning in October, which will he administered along with the chemotherapy. Last week, a mask was made of Dustin's head, and from that mask a bust will be .made, and a hole will be cut out for the area to be radiated. "They are going to do half his head," Angie explained, as the cancer spread from the lump on the side of his fore- head, down to his lymph nodes. The couple has been warned that the side effects from the radiation could be severe. "There will he slower bone growth on that side of his head. and possible teeth and eyesight loss," Angie said. There is a drug in use in the United States that can help save tissue damaged by radiation treatments, and doc- tors in London are making a hid to have the drug used for Dustin's case, as Angie noted that as it saves tissue, it could save his cycsight and teeth. Throughout the treatments, Dustin is having his ups and downs, spending some days on the couch when he is feel- ing sick, or being up and about like any three-year-old during his good spells. "Everything changes every day, from him wanting to do stuff every day, to not wanti- ng to do anything," Mik said. Dustin's strength in battling the cancer is helping the fam- ily to cope. "He keeps us going," his mother stated. "We always used to joke when he was young that noth- ing could stop him. That's what keeps us going; nothing is going to stop him." Both Mik and Angie have temporarily givenup their jobs. Mik with Standard Products in Stratford, and Angie with - , Community Living Central Huron out of Goderich. Mik lost his father to cancer five years ago, and he noted that as he was work- ing at the time, "I was not able to spend as much time with him as 1 should have." "We have taken this on as our job for the next year," said Angie, and Mik added that if he were to return to work, and something were to happen to Dustin. .he would not he able to cope. "We couldn't do it. Our jobs arc there for us when we return," added Angie. With the loss of both jobs, and still facing many months of treatmcnts, the couple is very appreciative of the sup- port they have received from family, friends and the com- munity as a whole. "People ask us how we are doing. I think that is what enables us to get through it," Angic said, noting they are constantly receiving phone calls and cards. "We know we are not alone," Mik stated. As the Courts continue with We are accepting Entries for SFORTH FALL FM1R TALENT SHOW DATE: Oct. 4th, 96 TIME: 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Interested applicants please CaII: Pat at 527-2725 WORLDWIDE COMMUNION The congregations of Cavan United, Egmondville United, First Presbyterian, and Northside United Churches will be joining together in worship on October 6th atl 1:15 a.m. at Northside United Church to celebrate Worldwide Communion. All are welcome. A nursery and children's program will be provided. their battle against cancer, the community . will have the opportunity to offer their sup- port, as Angie noted that a "wonderful committee of friends arc putting on a bene- fit dance and silent auction in October." Arca businesses will be approached for their support by donating an item for the silent auction, while service clubs are also being asked for their support: A trust fund has also been set up for Dustin in the Clinton Community Credit Union, and donations can be made In Trust for Dustin Court to account num- ber 0642900 at the Credit Union. The dance and silent auc- tion, called Dance for Dustin, will be held at the Clinton Legion beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 18. Tickets are available at . The Prudential office on . Isaac Street, Tom's Place on Huron Street, or the Clinton News:- Record ews=Record on Albert Street. For further information or to pur- chase a ticket, contact Jim Cooper at 482-9777, or Dave Emslie at 482-9502 (days) or 482-5669 (evenings). ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • THE • • • • • • • • • Thursday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. • • BLYTH •MEMORIAL HALL • wricke 00 The BLYTH FESTIVAL OFFICE • ON The ENTERTAINER (Goderich) • • FROM ERNIE KINGS 93 LTD (Wingham) • •• or CHARGE BY PHONE 1.519-672.1967 • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Celebrating 30 years of • Rollicking Good Time Music! IN CONCERT • SATURDAY NIGHT BIND AT THE GODERICH COL LTURDAY, SEPTEMBER tx 7 0 DORS OPEN 5:30 P.M. BINGO 7:00 PM SHARP $1,500 JACKPOT MUST GO! License* 310856 TO ZE The Seaforth Harmony Kings invite you - to their First Annual Christmas Dinner & Dance Sat., December 7th 6:00 pm: Social Hour 7:00 pm: Buffet Dinner (catered by Grace Campbell) 9:00-1: Dancing to the Royalaires Tickets s2=.��/plate For tickets or information call: Ross Kahle: 348-8834, Don Andrews 482-7272, Bryan Vincent 527-2204, Barry Mahon 345-2582 PROCEEDS TO HARMONIZE FOR SPEECH r FRANKLIN GRAHAM CRUSADE at Kitchener Auditorium There will be a bus leaving Seaforth District High School parking lot on Tuesday Oct. 8 at 5 p.m. For more information call 527-0952, 527-2730 or after 6 pm 527-2354 for bus ticket purchase Fee is $5.00 person O'ROURKE - CRAIG Happy first anniversary to Vicki O'Rourke and Rich Craig who were united In marriage at St, Columban Church on Saturday, Sept. 30, 1995. Patti Hendriks, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Shelley Merner, friend of the bride, and Joan Taylor, friend of the bride, were the bridesmaids. Allan Craig, brother of the groom, was the best man. Warren Craig, brother of the groom, and Tim Armstrong, friend of the groom, were the ushers. Brittney Hendriks, niece of the bride, was the flowergirl. Kyle O'Rourke, nephew of the bride, was the ring bearer. After a reception at the Clinton Legion the two honeymooned in Ontario and Quebec. They are now residing on a farm near Caledon East. Happy parents are Gwen O'Rourke, Len and Audrey O'Rourke and Stanley and Edna Craig. Singles HALLOWE'EN DANCE SATURDAY OCT. 5 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. CLINTON LEGION D.J. M.C.L. Sound PRIZES • LUNCH 'For information 482-3976 JUDY MAHAFFY DAN ELLIOTT SATURDAY SEPT. 28196 *Age of Majority* FOR TICKETS CALL 345-2785 or 348-4445 Happy 64t1'Z Birthday Sept 24 John Coleman .*•ftfwif.fr1,..A.A.A.,wts.ft-fr M.C.L. SOUND f FULLD.J. SERVICE r' Book Your Receptions, •fr .Buck & Does early! For more info. call 482-9984 ., evenings .R ..ft .* ., ...P.f.,.f.r.I...r.fr.r.r.•,f.r:If BUCK&DOE for Jim Shortreed Valerie Laverty Friday, September 27th, 1996 9:00 p.m: -1:00 a.m. Age of Majority Tickets $5.00 each For info and tickets phone 527-1247 or 527-0933 Neil, Joan, Brad, Randy and Josh Beuermann would like to show their appreciation for all that you, our family, friends and community, have done for us in the past 3 years by Inviting you to a "Thank You" Barbecue: When: Sat. Sept. 28. 1996 Where: Super's Shop • 11/2 miles south of Brussels 2 miles west shop is first building on the south side of road Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m PLEASE CONSIDER THIS YOUR PERSONAL INVITATION Happy► ZOth' Birthday Ron Bennett ENGAGEMENT REIDY CORRIE Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Reidy of Brucefield are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Debra Lyn to Michael Scott son of David Corrie and Lorraine Corrie of Clinton. The wedding will take place on Saturday, October 5, 1996 at 3:00 p.m. in St. James Catholic Church, Seaforth.