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Home My WebLink AboutTimes-Advocate, 1987-05-20, Page 7New executive is selected biolysis What happens when one's kidneys stop working? Gerald Gackstetter graphically answered that question at the annual meeting of the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary as he described to an attentive audience the Herculean efforts of medical science to counter the ravages of his" sugar diabetes, and what he has had to en- dure as the disease progressed. Gasketter's inherited illness was diagnosed in 1967 when he was 24. By 1973 he was warned by his doctors to prepare for dialysis in the near future, as he was facing total renal failure. Two years later his left arm was medically equipped for the dialysis machine by enlarging the main artery with a fistula to facilitate needle insertion. procedure outlined at SHH Gackstetter prepared for each ses- sion by washing his arm thoroughly, wrapping it in a clean towel, and heading for the hospital in London. The needle was inserted, the machine started up, and he was given his in- sulin and his breakfast. As his blood circulated through an artificial kidney which removed tox- ic wastes and excess fluids before returning to his body, Gackstetter passed the required five to six hours reading, watching TV, or playing cards and other games with the nurses. His blood pressure was check- ed hourly, as it could drop with alar- ming suddeness; As smaller, more efficient dialysers became available, the thrice -weekly sessions were shortened by 1980 to four hours each time. Gackstetter has received two kidney transplants. The one in 1976 lasted only 10 days, and a second in 1984 worked well for almost three weeks before slowing down and caus- ing serious infection. The diabetes has also robbed Gackstetter of vision in both eyes, despite,everything modern science could do with delicate operations and 'laser treatment. Gackstetter is looking forward to being trained in a new type of dialysis he can do at home. He and his mother will both take a week's instruction in hospital. In the preitoneal method a bag of fluid which includes insulin enters the system and is removed through the abdomen. The procedure is performed three or four times dai- 11 INSTALLATION — The 1987-88 officers of the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary were installed cit the an- nual meeting. Shown (front left) are 2nd v/p Alma Langford; past president Vera Armstrong; president Verla Russell, treasurer Olive Harvey; 3rd v/p Gerry Gregus and (back) Cancer Society rep Marion Bissett and committee. heads Leone Brock - public relations: Mickey Bridges - gift shop; Iva Blair social and Audrey McRoberts - membership. Missing: 1st v p Hazel Miller and corresponding secretary Donna Paynter. N s<: , .; �'��u>.:,:r,:..>.:,.afir'..>.... fit ly, and takes about 30 minutes each time. One listener wanted to know why dialysis could not be done at the Ex- eter hospital. Gackstetter explained that two or three trained nurses would be needed to monitor each patient, the cost of dialysis is approximately 835,000 a year, and there were not enough needing this treatment in this area to warrant such a cost. All equipment, supplies and drugs Gackstetter will require for the home method will be supplied by OHIP at no cost to the patient. Gackstetter was thanked and ,presented with a basket of fruit by Times -Advocate, May 20, 1987 • Page -7-- • • . auxuliar y anneal out -going president Vera Armstrong. Annual reports showed that 820,641 was passed on to South Huron Hospital by the Auxiliary. The sum of 8498 went to books for the library, 898 was used for flags and a mirror, and the remainder was spent on kitchen renovations. Last year's spring rummage sale netted $7,196 and the fall sale brought in a further 86;911. Mrs. Armstrong attributed the 8500 decline to the prevalence of yard, sales in the in- terim. Gift shop profit was 83,500, and tag day revenue was 82,270. Officers for 1987-88 were installed by nominations chairman Lillian Campbell. The new board is compris- ed of president and board represen- tative Verla Russell, past president and recording secretary Vera Arm- strong, 1st v/p Hazel Miller, 2nd v/p Alma Langford, 3rd v/p Gerry Gregus, treasurer Olive Harvey and corresponding secretary Donna Paynter. Committee heads are: gift shop - Mickey Bridges; public relations - Leone Brock; social - Iva Blair, and membership- Audrey McRoberts. Marion Bissett is Cancer Society representative. :CO -444kil-b. .(eikl,. One Stop , Shopping for all your accessories 1 V, 1 4 1" • Hats. • Scarves • Cover Girl Pantyhose • Purses • Jewellery, over (1000 pieces) 383 Main St.. Exeter Sluts 14 - 44 SAYING THANKS — South Huron Hospital Auxiliary president Vera Armstrong.presents Gerald Gackstetter with a box of fruit. Gackstet- ter talked about diabetes at the Auxiliary's annual meeting. .:,ni .i..`i:s. �,r'"l..`..f';�r:..'s... , �. .: � �...: }:.9:��;'�i��%"'�C'[1!,�`�s: '�5'wsr.�i..'.�<r�. .�: ,a�%',�f Sorority chapter has a busy seliedule Alpha Pi Chapter has been busy as the end of the Sorority year approaches. An excellent chapter attendance was recorded at the 50th annual Founder's Day held at the Goderich township hall in Holmesville. We were pleased to welcome our new pledge for this year. 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A delicious dinner was en- joyed by all Once again this year. the chapter entertained Mothers with a Special Mother's Day outing. We enjoyed lunch at the Little Inn in Bayfield. Everyone was able to do some brows- ing and buying in the various shops along the way after lunch. Everyone had an enjoyable day. As the end of May marks the close of our year. the new executive was in - `stalled for 1987-88. President is Gail Ralph, vice-president Deb Heslinga, secretary Beth Anstett and treasurer is Bev Anstett. We wish them well in the upcoming year. As well, the chapter congratulates Janice Wehber on being chosen this year's Woman of the \'ear. She is a very deserving recipient as she has worked hard as president this year. Our year will wind up with a social night to exchange Secret Sister gifts and have an evening of socializing VILLA NEWS Hello from the Villa. We hope everyone enjoyed the holiday weekend. The weather really cooperated, to make it a lovely weekend. Thanks to the Legion ladies for sharing their time this month. for bingo. It is so good to see the ladies every month. Rev. Bob Matheson of Thames Road United Church con- ducted our Worship Service this week. We are sorry to report that Alma Rundle is in hospital. We wish her the best and hope she returns home soon. Birthday greetings last week to Lloyd Morgan. Lloyd was pleased to have this family share in his special day. Friday was our first barbecue of the season.,- Although the weather prevented us from eating outside, everyone enjoyed the hamburgers and hot dogs. The day also presented many surprises for our director of care. It was one birthday Kathy O'Reilly will never forget. Happy Bir- thday Kathy. We are looking forward to the Challenge on May 27. Come on Ex- eter. let's give Hanover and Walker- ton a run for their money! .6 RR 2 Crediton afk 234-6464 Greenhouse & Nursery Now expanded to serve you better Mon. Fri. 4 - 10 p.m. Sot., Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Annual - perennial box plants. Great for flowerbeds and rockgardens Indoor tropical and flowering plants Trees and shrubs Selection of hanging baskets SII Your Gardening Needs N Molar p'1S 414 • ri;#11 • 1/2 mils south of Cr.diton frOt P Jit V= 4r •4 '• 40 •• with the members. On June 2 we'll be celebrating Alpha Pi's 40th anniver- sary in Exeter and also Beta Theta's tenth anniversary. A dinner will be held at Oakwood and everyone is -look- ing forward to a night of fun and fellowship. It has been a fun year for Alpha Pi with the various interesting mixed socials being held. Great times were had at all of them and I'm sure everyone is looking forward to the coming year as some interesting plans are already in the making. 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