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Transplant Gives Couple a Second Chance at Life The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 13,1989 17 > Local students back to school tv.;, m •iV". -,v ■ h v:p; xf V Nestleton-Caesarea News by Mabel Cawker Merv and Donna English have been through a trough time this last ten years. But they both agree 'that the ordeal has brought them "closer than ever" {and they look forward to each day of their "second \ chance at life" with time Merv's double-lung transplant has given them. "Life is precious" is their motto now. gratitude and appreciation for the i-lui by Loma Miller | Merv and Donna English Jhave been given a second I chance at life after living S through one of life's more » devastating experiences, jj It began 10 years ago {when Merv, a three-pack-a- Iday smoker, was diagnosed j; as having bronchiectasis, f "I was so short of breath | just taking a shower was too ( much for me," Merv recalls. Î His condition eventually k reached the state where he required a double lung ^transplant. The operation [ took place just over one year rago at the Toronto General [«Hospital. £ "The kids, Shanna now ^17 and Jason now 18, and I ;had to do all the lifting, [•lawn cutting and heavy i work." remembers Donna. "I $ even had to warm up the car r 1 in winter, now he can do it." £'• Merv wore an oxygen r tank for a while to enable îhim to breathe. "I was glad £ to get rid of it." he- says. 4 The Blue Mop Comic Shop 623-7527 For all your comic needs. NEW STORE HOURS: (commenclno Wed., Sept. 20/89) Wed. 4-6p.m. Thurs. and Fri. 4-7 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. - S p.m. SALE: lO'/o Off Everything t. 23/89 "People come up to me now and ask if I'm the guy who used to wear that thing". Merv English is glad-to say that he once had to wear the portable oxygen supply but he doesn't need it any longer. longer. About five years ago, when Merv's condition became became critical, one of his doctors doctors proposed Merv's name to a board of physicians which assess potential transplant patients. Merv was seen by all of them. Finally, Finally, after exhaustive mental mental and physical examinations, examinations, Merv was deemed critical enough to warrant the operation, mentally stable enough to cope with it and physically strong enough to ' survive it. He went on the waiting list. "Merv had to exercise to keep his body in shape for the operation, " D'onna says. Merv began a program of walking and exercising while the whole family waited waited for that life-saving call, hoping it wouldn't be too late. Then the call came. The lungs of a 16-year-old boy from Connecticut were on their way to Toronto General General Hospital and so was Merv. On July 1, 1988, he underwent surgery. During the eight and one- half hour operation Donna. Jason and Shanna re-livea the life they'd shared with Merv. Looking at photos, the children realized for the first time that their father had been ill for so long. "It had become a way of life. They weren't sorry for -themselves, -themselves, they love their Dad. took it in stride," says Donna. Donna. Merv's operation for a double lung transport without without the heart is not being performed now. Then, they made a straight incision across the windpipe above the bronchial branch. Now they incise the bronchial tubes and remove each lung separately. This allows them to re-enter and replace one lung separately or both lungs together should rejection rejection occur. But, the main thing is, his operation has been a success. "Toronto General has a success rate of about 70 per cent. They have performed 20 single and 17 double lung transplants transplants since 1980 when Ann Harrison became the first patient to have the operation. operation. "I came out smiling," says Merv as he reaches for Donna's Donna's hand, they both have tears on their eyes They celebrated their 24th anniversary in April with a canoe cruise on Lake Ontario. Merv went back to work recently and, with the help of a support group at TGH every week and a lot of drugs to prevent rejection, he is enjoying life. "Every day I thank God that I'm a Canadian. I could never have afforded this if I were from another country. I'm glad I'm alive and thankful to all the people who supported me financially financially and morally," he says. "If there was anything I learned through this experience, experience, it's just that if vou want something, go for it!" "Life is too precious to waste." Every Ton of Paper Will Save 17 Trees pitching in to great about help. They Dear Editor: Each of us uses an incredible incredible amount of paper directly directly or indirectly. Newspapers, letters, magazines, business forms) packaging, etc., etc. How much or that paper is recycled? For every ton of recycled paper produced we save 17 trees. Trees which use up carbon gases and therefore produce a cleaner and more beautiful environment. Recycled paper requires 50% less energy to produce than virgin paper. Therefore, Therefore, not only do we save the 1 trees which provide us with clean air, we also produce less fumes and air emissions in the production of recycled paper than in the production of virgin paper. A double benefit! The production of recycled recycled paper results in 35% less water pollution and uses 60% less water than in the production of virgin paper. Recycled paper may be purchased from The Paper Source. Fallbrook, Ontario KOG 1AO. Perhaps those businesses who are interested interested in doing their part in the recycling move could contact .this company and obtain a price quote for their paper needs. Every bit helps. My order has gone in! 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Classes start For More Information CALL NOW 623-6957 Bowmanville Mall 243 King St. E. The 1989 version of the Port Perry Fair is now history and organizers must feel elated with the fine attendance for the three day event on the Labour Day Weekend i Students Back To The Grind Those attending from this area are as follows: Paul Dearborn - Trent University, Peterborough, second year, majoring in 1st English - 2nd History. Ken Weir - Durham College, 2nd year majoring majoring in Graphic Design. Matthew Matthew Hill - Carlton University, Ottawa, Ottawa, 1st year majoring in Geography. Arlene Davis - Wilfred Laurier University, majoring majoring in Anthropology and History in her 3rd year. Dwight Davis - Mohawk College, Hamilton, 1st year, majoring in Electronics. Claire MacKenzie - Wilfred Laurier University, 2nd year Honours Business Course. Tammie McMillen - University of Guelph, majoring in Science - 2nd year. Jay Priebe - Queen's University, Kingston, 4th year in Engineering. Our very best wishes for success success to all these fine young students! (If I have missed any students names, please let me know) Nestleton Presbyterian Church On September 3rd, at 11 a.m. services were resumed again after two months holidays. Rev. Fred Swann was in the pulpit, with Joyce Taylor attending at the organ. Psalm 46 was read responsively, responsively, and Scripture was I Samuel, Ch. 7, read by Susan Swann (Barbe) who also, delivered a worthwhile sermon re - this chapter. Sunday School pupils met in the Sunday School room with teacher Dorothy Lee. Rev. Swann reported on a busy summer - he has graduated in the "Studies on Aging" course, and received his degree from the University in Sarasota, U.S.A.. His daughter Susan has also graduated in her pre-University Studies, and now is enrolled in University of Toronto. The 144 anniversary Sunday will be Sent. 17th at 11 a.m.. Dr. Matthew Dymond will be the speaker, and the Port Perry Seniors Choir are to provide the music. Everyone welcome to attend attend this special service. Following the Church Service, the Board of Managers met briefly, briefly, with Joyce Taylor presiding and Dorothy McCabe the Sec- Treasurer. Weekend guest of Lawrence and Gwen Malcolm were Dennis and Laina Malcolm, Jove, Leta and Aric.of Simcoe,,and Arlene Malcolm and,daughters Alison and Erin of Nestleton. Arthur and Carroll Cawker of Sudbury, daughter Dr: Cheryl Cawker of Peterborough, and son Bryan Cawker of Kitchener were Monday luncheon guests with Sam and Mabel Cawker, Scugog Pt. Rd.. A delightful birthday celebration celebration was held for Robert Mairs and Julie Slute this past weekend, hosted by Diane Slute at her home in Prince Albert. Guests were Norm and Bernice Mairs of Janetville, Carol Mairs, Steven and Katie and Allan Mairs of Uxbridge. Uxbridge. Very best wishes to the celebrants! The Sam Cawkers, Scugog Point Rd., were guests at the annual annual corn and weiner roast...held at the home of Alan and Eleanor Cawker of Oshawa, on Sunday evening. The whole family were on hand for the enjoyable event...26 in all...held on the spacious back lawn, and the host and hostess, Alan and Eleanor, were most gracious as usual! Nestleton United Church On Sunday morning Neta Fish welcomed a fair congregation at the door for the'll:15 a.m. worship worship service. Rev. Dale Davis was in the pulpit and read Scripture from Ezekiel and Luke. His sermon sermon theme "Your Heritage Your Legacy" with a splended message for the congregation to take home. A lovely duet "Ivory Palaces" was well harmonized by Kathy Tromans and Janice MacKenzie with organist Gwen Malcolm at the organ. Offering was received by Chuck and Matthew Hill. The Nestleton S. School commences next Sunday, Sept. 10. Service closed with the fine hymn "God who gives to Life its Goodness," Benediction and Three Fold Amen. Thinking of You Our thoughts and prayers are with May Dysart in Port Perry Hospital, Frank Hoskin in Oshawa, and Neil Malcolm in Wellesley Hospital in Toronto. Trust for good news soon! Sympathy Yours truly has lost a dear friend in the person of the late Doris MacPherson, Port Perry, who passed away during the week after a lengthy sojourn in hospital. She was greatly loved and respected by many and had a wide circle ot friends. She oc-~f cupied herself making her home < a warm and beautiful place to live j - she was a highly principled lady , of character and style, with a > heart of gold. She will be greatly ' missed by sister Marjorie, her family and hosts of friends. 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