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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.
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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.
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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.
He has also started to volunteer with the local lung association and
wants to increase awareness of organ donation. _
"There are a lot of people on waiting lists and many die became there
are no donors," he said.
Many people are scared or uncomfortable about giving away parts of
their body, he said. "That's why there are shortages.
"And people die waiting."
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