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| 22 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, October 20, 1992 Steffan Heinrich, (centre) an artist from Scugog Island, Is the featured artist at the Kent Farn- dale Gallery in the Scugog Memorial Public Library. Mr. Heinrich, who uses a wide array of col- ors and tones, says he paints what he sees. He was joined at the opening by (left) Uxbridge Mayor Gerri-Lynn O'Connor and Scugog Mayor Howard Hall. Artist paints what he sees By Scott Anderson Port Perry Star Steffan Heinrich says he paints as if he's "the eyes of the time." And to thatend Mr. Hein- rich paints what he interprets. "As seers we reflect not only the tangible, but also illusions from the heart and soul, from our hopes and fears, thus creat- ing avenues of escape, venues of wonderment, fantasies that can pull you away and encourage flight," he says. In Mr. Heinrich's work, cur- rently on display in the Kent Farndale Gallery at the Scugog Memorial Public Library, he uses a wide range of colors, both light and dark, to interpret what he sees around him. "I seem to work in a nice vi- brant way," he says. "Some of the things I do seem to need the vibrance." From the spiritual "Man's Path" to the eerie "He waits" which features the exposed face of the Grim Reaper dressed in red, he presents "what's hap- pening at the present time." Mr. Heinrich says his inspira- tion for his work comes from events which are happening around him. "Throughout history artists have always been the eyes of their times, recording pictorally daily life and current events," he says. Although he says he is not "on the green bandwagon" he ad- mits that a lot of his work is in- spired by man's destruction of the world. One piece on display depicts a man wearing a hard hat with his hand on the detonator, sur- rounded in a spiritual mist. In the background is a tranquil for- est setting, disturbed by the haunting presence of blood and ice. Although the exhibit is the first showing for the 36-year-old Scugog Island artist, he says he has been painting for most of his hfe. He says his father, Harry Heinrich, was the "pinnacle in his life." Mr. Heinrich says his father would push him to "do more, do it again," encouraging him to take different perspec- tives of the same subject. The artist's work is on display until November 6. "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Woman survives two years free of any insulin An Alberta woman with ties to Scugog Township is the world's first long-term diabetic patient to survive two years free ofinsulin. Marge Heayn has made medi- cal history. She is the wife of Ar- nold Heayn of Edmonton, and daughter-in-law of Orval and Ruth Heayn of British Colum- bia. The Heayn's lived on Scu- gog Island until about 1968. Mrs. Heayn, 37, was diag- nosed with diabetes at the age of 10. She suffered ill health and severe diabetes-related compli- cations including retinal and kidney damage throughout her adult life, a medical journal re- ports. Her kidney damage became severe In 1990 and specialists decided a transplant was need- o [oP After reviewing the situation, ateamofinvestigators at the Al- berta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research at the Uni- versity of Alberta concluded that Mrs. Heayn would also be a good candidate for islet cell transplantation -- an experi- mental procedure designed to provide diabetic patients with healthy, insulin-producing cells isolated from cadaver pancreas- es. Two other patients had previ- ously undergone the transplan- tation procedure. While the cells produced insulin in both patients initially, after several weeks the production declined and neither patient was able to go off insulin therapy. A team of doctors concluded that more cells were needed for the proce- dure to be completely success- ful. Mrs. Heayn received her new kidney in May, 1990. The next day, Dr. Garth Warnock trans- planted the insulin-producing cells -- three times the amount the previous patients had re- ceived. Insulin therapy was contin- ued for the next two months to ensure the cells were not over- burdened while they received their new blood supply. Mrs. Heayn was taken off insulin therapy in July and has been in- sulin-independent ever since. Researchers say islet cell transplantation offers hope for diabetic patients worldwide, but they caution it will never be suitable for all patients and it will be some years before the therapy is widely available. Residents hold a pub night By Margaret Cavill September ended at the nurs- ing home with bowling (Lionel Blaikie taking the honors of high score) and following bowl- ing the treat wagon was taken around for everyone's enjoy- ment. [Louise Barron and friends led the residents in a hymn sing on Sept. 29. Hymn sings are al- ways a big hit with the resi- dents of the home. [f you happen to be visiting the nursing home in October and you see any of the following residents be sure to wish them happy birthday. Mona Mero (5), Pearl Brethour (8), Betty Terrat (9), Helen Petty (17), Lorne Par- rott (17), Munel Garrison (9), Bill Richardson (10) and Mabel Lynn (22) October activities began with preparation for the bazaar Dec. 5, many are busy doing crafts such as silk scarves, woodwork - ing and Christmas ornaments. Apple pies (the residents claim they are the best apple pie mak- ers around) have been baked, Chnstmas puddings have been steamed. A sure sign summer is over came with the last sale of bana- na splits. These have been a big hit all summer sol am sure they will return next year. A new adventure at the nurs- ing home is a course in Commu- nicating with Confidence, a big change has been noticed in those participating. A tradition for many people in the fall of the year 1s a drive in the country and the residents are no exception, and so on Wednesday (7) they took a bus trip to Lindsay to enjoy the col- ors and stop for an ice cream along the way. As a thank you to the clergy who give their time and pasto- ral care the residents held a special breakfast on Thursday (6) that was well attended. The blueberry pancakes soon disappeared and the eggs, ba- con, home fries were enjoyed by all. A pub might was held on Fn- day with music being provided by Archie Walker this was well attended and many joined In singing and dancing. Other activities of the week included bingo this time Joan Tuck taking the top honors. Bible Care College and the making of table favors for the Thanksgiving meal were made by the residents. The week ended with an Oc- toberfest party at which time all the traditional items were enjoyed such as sausage, cauer- kraut and black forest cake. 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