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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-05-24, Page 28If you're getting your wisdom teeth out, don't read the following article A friend and I were talking re- cently about general anesthetics and their effects. 1 had my first one about eleven years ago, when I had my wisdom teeth out. Now, let me assure you, all the horror stories you hear about the extraction of wisdom teeth are ab- solutely ... true. Just repeat that word "extrac- tion" to yourself a few times. Sounds awful, doesn't it? The ap- prehension I felt about the proce- dure, coupled with it being the first time to have a general anesthetic, was not a good com- bination. During the time 1 worked as a veterinary technician, 1 had seen many animals undergo surgery and come through it just fine. 1 also saw a few have complica- tions and not come through it at all. It must have been those un- fortunate few l was thinking about as 1 lay on the guerney in the hall of St. Joseph's hospital. My sur• geon spotted me and must have recognized the look of fear on my face. He came over and asked if I was OK. "Yes," I lied, quite shak- ily. "It's only natural to be a little nervous," he said. "A little nerv- ous?" I thought to myself. I was way beyond "a little nervous". Petrified would have been a bet- ter description. As I was wheeled into the op- erating room, my heart was pounding so loudly it sounded like a bass drum inside my head. When the heart monitor was hooked up, one of the nurses asked if I had a rabbit jumping around in my chest. "Is this the first time you've had a general?" one of them asked. 1 nod- ded, too scared now to even form any words. "Just try to relax," they told me. How anyone can relax on a stain- less steel table with your head on something that resembles a catcher's mitt made out of rock, I'll never know. The IV was hooked up and it was time for the anesthetic to be admin- istered. They said to try counting backwards from ten but I wasn't thinking about numbers. I was think- ing, "Lord, please let me wake up again." I did try counting and got as far as eight. The last thing 1 remem- ber was an awful taste in my mouth, a sensation like I was floating, then that was it. The next thing 1 remember was wondering if I had died or not. could hear muffled sounds and see a figure in white. Could it be ... ? No, this figure was wearing glasses.An- gels don't wear glasses, do th y? I could hear a voice now. Mrs. Thomson? Mrs. Thomson, what's the matter? Why are you crying?" didn't realize I was crying and 1 didn't know why really, but think- ing I had died and feeling like 1'd been thrown off the roof of the hos- pital may have had something to do with if. My eyes then focused un mime - thing that made me realize my earthly course was not done It was a clock. I was glad to be alive, but boy, did 1 feel lousy. the corners of my mouth were torn, my jaw throbbed, and my throat felt like sandpaper. 1 can safely say now that 1 felt better after giving birth than I did after that operation. Once I was a little more awake, a nurse started asking some questions. "There were some irregularities in your heart rate as you were being put under," she commented, "were you a little anxious?" "Scared out of my wits," 1 replied. She nodded, smiled and wrote something on the chart. I was taken from the recovery room to another room to wait un- til 1 felt like going home. Cliff had returned and waited with me. A nurse came and asked if I felt nau- seated and 1 said no, so she turned to go out, taking the "sick tray" with her. She got as far as the door when a wave ofhlausea hit me. She made it back in time ... mostly. Nurses sure have to put up with a lot, don't they? I felt as if 1 should be admitted instead of discharged, but the time came when 1 had to leave. Cliff helped me into the car and then hopped in to start it up. It started, but it wouldn't stay going. he tried again; no luck. I couldn't believe this was happening. "Must he the fuel filter," he said, "l'lI have to walk to a garage. Will you be OK here?" I certainly wasn't going to try going anywhere. It was too cold and I felt too awful. "I'll he all right," I moaned. I'm not sure how long he was gone, but it seemed like ages. He finally returned, got the car going, and away we went. 1 had survived my first general anesthetic. I've had two more since then and I wasn't nearly the coward was the first time. It makes a world of difference when you know what to expect. Having an anesthetic isn't frightening anymore but if never have to have another one, that will suit me just fine. Annual community yard sale successful in Varna The community is planning another yard sale for Labour Day weekend. Joan Beierling VARNA - The Annual Varna Community Yard Sale was quite successful with many items sold and many lucky customers. The next annual community yard sale will be held Labour Day week- end. Stan Lee Club will meet Wednesday, May 31 at 8 p.m. at the Complex. The Teens Youth Group will meet Thursday, May 25 for Movie night. The Trends will meet Thursday, June 1. The bible study topic will he "Love or Hate". Anyone wishing to go with Varna U.C.W. to Grand Bend Theatre on August 30 to see "My-Fai' rLady", please see and pay Eleanor McAsh. There are still a few truck tickets left for the Stanley Township Rec Committee's Elimination Draw and Dance. See any rec committee member or Stanley Township Councillor or staff member for a ticket. Personals Joanne Consitt, daughter of Jim and Marion Consitt, was the recipi- ent of many gifts at a community bridal shower held in her honour last Wednesday evening. Sandra Turner welcomed every- one and the skit went on. The skit is always the highlight of the eve - We To reach the correspondent in your area: Centralia Mary Peterson 228-6992 Granton Muriel Lewis 225-2578 Saintsbury H. Davis 227-4153 Staffa Roberta Templeman 345-2346 Thames Road Rhoda Rohde 235-0327 Varna Joan Beierling 233-7443 Zurich Carmel Sweeney 236-4702 Hensall Liz Sangster 262-2715 424 Main St. Exeter 235-1331 Coming events MEAT DRAWS every Saturday afternoon between 4 and 6 p.m. at the Exeter Legion. Everyone welcome. Proceeds to the Huron -Middlesex Army Cadet Corps. 2I -26c ('ARMEI. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hensall. Anniversary Service with Rev. Vern Tozer as guest speaker, Sunday, May 28 at 1 I a.m. 20,2Ic THE HURON COUNTY Federation of Agriculture is sponsoring an All -Candidates meeting for the upcoming provincial election, Goderich Township Hall, Ilolmesville, Tuesday. May 30, 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. 20,21c MAR(: AND HAROLD SAUNDERS invite you to meet Irene Malhyssen at their farm, Tuesday. May 30, 12 p.m . RSVP 666.0705. Authorized by Official Agent. 21c OPEN HOUSE Tinker Tots Co-operative Nursery School and Kid's Club, Hensall Public School Thursday, June 1, 9 10 11:30 a.m. and Saturday, June 3. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. 20,21,(22)c • ATTENTION S1NGLF, PARENTS. An information session will be held June 1 at 7:30 p.m., Exeter United Church, 42 James St., to discuss forming a group of Parents Without Partners in Exeter. All single parents welcome. Further information, 471-7280. 20-22c VON PALLIATIVE CARE Volunteer Program (Middlesex County) "Time to Touch" Dinner Auction tickets now availahk for $20.00 per person. Sunday, June 4, 1995 at the Bear Creek Golf and Country Club. Strathroy. Tickets available from Palliative Care Volunteers or the VON office, Strathroy, 245.3177. Don't delay - order today! 21c PARKHILL OPTIMIST presents Low Down on Saturday. lune 17. 1995. Parkhill Arena, 9:00. 1:00. Tickets $8.00 advance; $ 10.00 at the door. No minors please. Ticket information call Pat at 294-6360. I7.24c FISH FRY, June 25, 4 to 7 p.m., Exeter Masonic Hall. 248 McConnell St. Advance: Adults SI0, children $6.00. AI door: Adults $12. Sponsored by 0.E.S. 21-23c ning. The skit was on the prepara- tions on the day of the wedding and was funny as usual. • Mavis Turner read the address to Joanne and many useful gifts were opened. 25th wedding anniversaries were celebrated in the area this weekend. Marg and Gerald Hayter were surprised Saturday night when fam- ily and friends held a party in their honour. Brian and Joan McAsh's family held a party in their honour on Sun- day at the Complex. Happy 25th to these two couples from Varna and area. Baseball is in full swing. Go on to the Stanley Township ball dia- mond and cheer your favourite hall team on! . Ili sl\I ss 1)1I'Fl( CITIES? \i()\I1 PROIILE\IS? \( (1)1 \1 OVI RI)R.\\V\? lll.lil\I1 i\ 101 It P. V lE\rS? FOR FRI I (O\st I.T.\1'IO\ ( .111 PAUL J. PICKF,RING TRUSTEE I\ BANKRUPTCY :1\1) FI\A\(:IAL CONSULTING J. Patil Aitken, Manager 3 RATTE\BURY ST. E., CLINTON (519) 482-1241 or Toll Free 1.800.561.7451 Head Offtcc I 1 I \\atcrlcnr SIret.I, London (r-2 2 ell Lucan Community Centre Bingo Wed. May 24 Bingo starts 7:30 p.m. Regular Games $1000 Jackpot Game 54 calls or less $1500 bonus Total prizes $3000 Due to the licence regulations, no one under 18 allowed to play Licence #537495 Times -Advocate, May 24, 1995 Page 27 Throwing pies for charity Dave Sharpe, above, princi- pal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, received the last pie thrown by Grade one pupil Kieran Hunt. Mary Katherine Sta- pleton, a Grade seven teacher at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, right, gets a whipped cream pie in the face for charity. The other eager participant is Kelly Bowers, one of Stapleton's stu- dents. The event raised over $70.00 for the Save a Family Plan. [AT VVELLLIVE VVEIL Exeter LIONS TV BINGO Winners May 22/95 Game #1,Pat Dunlop $50; Game #2 Jean Parent $50. Game #3, Karen Gage $50.Game #4, Muriel Martin $75.Game #5,Anne Lawrence, Karen Foran $50. ea. Game #6, Jenny Macdonald $450. Next weeks jackpot $250. in 48 numbers ELECT CILIBERAL JOHN JEWITT YOUR PROVINCIAL LIBERAL CANDIDATE IN HURON • Farmed for 40 years in Hullett Township • Long-standing member of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture • Hullett Township Counselor from 1968 to 1980 • Hullett Township Reeve from 1974 and 1978 • Seaforth and District Community Centre Building Committee Rep. • Blyth and District Community Centre Building Committee Rep. • Life-long resident and supporter of small business in Huron County John Jewitt's life-long commitment to Huron has included the commit- ment to support local small business both in word and in deed. We need a strong voice for agriculture from Huron, the ma/or agricul- tural county In Ontario. John Jewitt should be sent to Toronto to speak for us." Bob and Pat Down, Usbome Rural Ontario has always made a positive contribution to the success of the Province as a whole. Huron County owes to itself to send some- body to Queen's Park who will continue to be a Rural Voice. For more information or a ride to the polls on June 8 call JOHN JEWITT CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS 23 VICTORIA STREET CLINTON 019) 482-1220 or Exeter Committee Room, 415 Main Street (519) 235-4451 Authorized by the C.F.O. for the John Jewitt Campaign tt. THE MOST SENSATIONAL MUSICAL OF YOUR LIFETIME! Based on a conception by Jerome Robbins Book by Arthur Laurents Music by Leonard Bernsleln Lyrics by Stephen Sondhelm JURE 13 — JULY 1 Sponsored by: Bp V Drug Stores DIRECrEC RNC C-C*EOORAP,IED ev Max REIMER BOX OFFICE: (519) 2384000 or 1-800-706-6665 St .SON MrOt• 5-7.30• rolftiordt •