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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1993-05-12, Page 14Page 14 Times -Advocate, May 12,1993 CC)MMUN!TY Former E eter resident Rcipieat gets breath of life SARINA - A second chance at life was given to Exeter -born Brad Pen - hale who is recovering from a double lung transplant. The operation would not have been possible if not for the thoughtfulness of a stranger and the support of friends. On Dec 4, 1992, Penhale woke from an eight how double -lung trans- plant operation at London's University Hospital. And five months later, he's at home recovering at a steady pace. Born with the respiratory illness bronchiectasis, the 35 -year-old has battled infections, colds and pneumonia since a youngster living in Exet- er. But in the last few years his lungs had been deteriorating quickly, said his mother, Mildred Penhale. He had to quit the auto body shop he worked at in Sarnia because of the dust particles, she said. For the next three months, while Penhale waited for a suitable donor, family and friends rallied behind him. A benefit dance was held in November 1992. More than 300 people at- tended including some 30 relatives from the Exeter area. They raisexf`-' $12,000 for travelling expenses and additional medication or equipment that might be needed. Shortly after the benefit, Penhale's condition took a rapid tum for the worst and he was admitted into St. Joseph's Hospital in Sarnia. "For the last couple of weeks before the surgery I was in intensive care," he said. Although the surgery was only expected to have a 75 per cent success rate it was his only chance at survival. Doctors later told Penhale, they did not expect him to live long into the new year if he didn't have the Daily exercise is a part of Brad Penhale's regular routine. He must exercise to keep his weight down and strength up. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Observer UCW program is all about "wafts" GRANTON - Several Granton members attended the Kirkton Horticultural Society's spring meeting at the community centre on Tuesday evening, May 4. The guest speaker was Shirley Bellows of Arva on growing African vio- lets. Some from Granton enjoyed "South Pacific" presented by the St. Marys Community Players at the town hall on Friday evening. Fifty-nine ladies attended the Mother and Daughter luncheon sponsored by Unit one at the Unit- ed Church on Saturday when four generations were present from one family. Pastor Normalie Voakes officiat- ed at the marriage of Stewart Goud and Margaret Dannt at the Granton United Church on Saturday after- noon. The Anglican parish Bible Study group met at Nadine Bedell's home on Thursday when they continued with the blessings book. Marion Thomson, Florence McRobert and Dorothy Hern visit- ed Marion and Florence's uncle Walter Jones at the Mitchell Nurs- ing Home on Saturday afternoon. A.C.W. Irene Roloson was the hostess for the St '. Thomas' A.C.W. meet- ing on Thursday evening. Marga- ret Oakley gave the Bible reading from, Psalm 23, and also read a, Mother's Day poem as did Olive P. Hodgins. Marlene French accom- panied a singalong. As co-ordinator Irene led the business when letters were read about the children of Chernobyl and Huron Church Camp and the lawn cutting was discussed. Re- freshments were served by the hostess and Marlene provided a Mother's Day treat. At the St. Thomas' Anglican Church on Sunday, the Rev. Ste- phen Emery celebrated the Euchar- ist and spoke about being in a trust relationship with God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. At the Granton United Church on Christian Family Sunday, Pastor Normalie Voakes entitled her ser- -Mon Pebbles, Rocks, and Living Stones based on the lessons from Isaiah 26 and 28, and 1st Peter 2. The .Ministry of Music was an anthem by the choir "Invite Him In" and a vocal duet "it is no Se- cret" by Madeline Hardie and Rtnh Cook. The minister baptized Rachel Marie Campbell, daughter of Rob- ert and Sue (Gricken) Campbell. Blue Water Rest Home ZURICH - Tuesday evening the Home Auxiliary made their month- ly visit to Blue Water Rest Home to entertain the residents. Doreen Oesch welcomed the residents and Amy and Chantelle Gelinas provid- ed the music with the help of Dad, Mozart Jr. Ann Flaxbard read a Mother's Day poem and Doreen Oesch and Helen Gingerich saeg a duet. Dorothy Bapty, a resident, read , a poem on the subject of "Grandmothers" and squares were served for the luncheon after. Wednesday afternoon tea was served by Verda Baechler and Ina Noeb in the auditorium to the resi- dents and their guests. Friday afternoon Glen Thiel took Catherine Riehl, Lloyd Makins, Margaret Snell, Hazel Stebbins, Emily Hardie and Alma Prance on a bus trip to Grand Bend to view the beach and all the lovely tulips and daffodils along the way through Ailsa Craig, West McGil- livray and Dashwood. Three days during the week Catherine Riehl, Lawrence (Paddy) Bedard, Matilda (Tillie) Bassow, Vera Thiel, Percy Campbell, Rosc Merrier, Scleda Stecklc, Nelson Howe, Joe Kendra Sr., Adeline Dc- nomy, Ted Steinback, Harvey Keys, Mary Martin and Jim Parkins U.C.W. Elizabeth presided and led the Unit one met at Madeline Har- business Lunch was served by die's home on Thursday afternoon. Joan, Elizabeth and the hostess. "Happy the Home when God is Unit five met at the home of there" was sung and the leader Do- Mary Jones in St. Marys on Tues- reen McRobert led the meditation day afternoon. The president Mar - on the theme "Decorating Deco, garet Spence opened the meeting rum" based on Ephesians 5:15 rind with a poem "A Mother's Love" 16 and Proverbs 3:7, closing with and led the devotional on self con - the Lord's Prayer. lidence. Two hymns were read and A report of the Easter breakfast for the roll call each one read a was given and plans finalized for piece on Mother's Day. Margaret the M. and D. luncheon. During the ,led the business discussion and program, Madeline Hardie read Florence Bryan continued with the about women of the lible andled a ,program, reading a poem on contest when answers were parts of `"Springtime" and an article "Who the body. A social time was en- ,;aid the sky was falling". There joyed over supper served by -the itelfas another poem "Be My hostess. Strength" . and .the Lord's Prayer. Unit 3 met at the home of Isabel' , .,, , may was sung to Mary Mardlin in St. Marys =on Tuesdil ► ' � g(t; *jibe grace and evening, May 4. Elizabeth Garrott wteh ilia hostess. ' and Joan Hayden presented a pro-' �� $1 Kirkton 41,1 Club gram on Mother. Elizabeth read a The Greasy Grinders ..met for meditation "Happiness through vitieir fnal.meetittg,at Jim andLyn- Thoughtfulness" and Joan had a da Hodgins' home on Monday eve - story which ended with the thought ning, May 3. They spent most of that "Mother's Day isn't just for the time working on their engines. Mothers, it's for everyone". The After they finished up, they had the group also recalled their best and pledge and roll call and decided to worst Mother's Days: Elizabeth have displays at St. Marys and concluded with a poem "Mother of Kirkton Fairs. The reporter was Jesus" and Joan with "Mothers Jeremy O'Shea. should have a good sense of hu- mor." Community breakfast spent transplanting strawflower and merrigold seedlings into pots for the home to use in the flower beds in the next month or so. Saturday afternoon everyone from near and far came for the home Auxiliary Mother's Day Bake arid Craft Sale and the lucky silent auction quilt winner was Barbara Shephard, the director of nursing at the home who bid $150 for the quilt. Vera Thiel, a resident won a butterfly cake prepared by Mary Lou Erb and shared it with other residents at tea that evening. Jerry Kane won the crib quilt submitted by Ina Nceb. There were many de- licious baked good items purchased along with beautiful dolls and craft items of all kinds. Also, to cele- brate Mother's Day. the Home Aux- iliary presented all 48 female resi- dents with a corsage for their big day. Sunday aftemoon many relatives and friends gathered in the auditori- um for ice cream and cake to cele- brate Eileen Consitt's 83rd birth- day. On Tuesday, Eileen's birthdate, she is joining other resi- dents on a bus shopping trip to Ma- sonvillc Plaza with her daughter Nancy Becker of Lucknow. Look out Masonvillc, here they come! Crime Stoppers EXETER - On May 8, 1993 a vehicle driven by James Rean of Goderich collided with a deer on Huron County Rd. *2, Stephen Twonship. There were no injuries sustained by the driver, however the vehicle received moderate damage. On May 9, unknown subject(s) stole golf flags from the greens at Ironwood golf course, in all 17 flags were stolen. Over the past week, officers at the detachment charged two persons with impaired driving. If you have any information pertaining to the above mentioned theft, or any other information pelase contact the Exeter Detachment at 235- 1300, or call Crimestoppers at 1-800-265-1777. 1 The Hull Kinette Club held a community breakfast Satur- day morning. Here Julie Ritchie and Sandra Consitt prepare the pancakes for the all -you -can -eat fundraiser aimed at buy- ing new playground equipment for the village park. The mom - events also included a bake sale. 4 transplant. "I was lucky they found a match, he said. "We didn't realize the importance of organ donation until this point," his mother said. It is something, she said, you don't give much thought to until you are personally affected. Recovery was rather quick for Penhale. He attributes this to his young age and strong heart. Since returning to his home in Sarnia on March 4, he has been busy with physiotherapy and daily exercise to build his strength up and keep his weight down. He will have to take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of his life, but Pen - hale sees this as a small price to pay for a second chance at a more active life. He is anxious to take part in activities such as golfing, baseball, football, biking and bowling which he hasn't had the strength to do in years. Penhale is also setting his sights on golfing and biking in the World Games for transplant patients. He hopes to be well enough in two years when the event will be held in England. 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