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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2016-02-03, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, February 3, 2016 erer filen f frdor{KA'r rikra�fD? rea+alt Lim arrn41P Laura Overholt hugs Lin Steffler. Shaun Gregory Laura Overholt wipes the tears off her face during her surprise party at the Seaforth Legion on January 28. The harps played to celebrate Laura Overholt's decade of employment with HealthKick Huron. HealthKick manager recognized for role in organization Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor It's been a decade for Laura Overholt in her dedication to the HealthKick Huron pro- gram, that chapter in her life has come to an end, resulting in tears and hugs. The event was meant to cel- ebrate her role in the program, which was slyly put together by her husband and co-work- ers. They managed to con- vince Overholt to go out for a drink without spilling the beans of the surprise party that waited for her at the Sea - forth Legion. While tears of joy rolled down her face she said, "I absolutely had no idea." She being the project man- ager, Overholt was completing i ..11141 the final stages of closing the organization for good. A shortage in funds ultimately led to the end of the organiza- tion last December. First opening in 2005 under the Huron Business Development Corporation with the main focus of all medical graduates to work in the county. During the ten-year stretch, with the partnership of Georgian Col- lege, HealthKick's has become well known for providing edu- cation to more than 5000 students. Overholt said this specific health care opportunity was split into four different areas: -Engage the youth in health care. - Localize training. -Maintain workplace pro- grams that are from the area and provide the students with summer jobs. - And work with the local health care sector. "She is truly an individual that made this program extremely successful," stated Gwen Devereaux, the recruit- ment officer of HealthKick Huron. Holding a bouquet of flowers for Overholt, Devereaux said the county and the community of Sea - forth should be proud of the number of nurses who have graduated under Overholt's direction. complimentary QUALI7'�t G OHth PoR NEN -BEARD TRIMS -HOT SHAVES -BARBERING SERVICES -CLASSIC CUTS -LATEST TRENDS 59 MAIN ST. S., SEAFORTH 519-527-0780 ea orthhuronex s ositor.co Several years back, Devereaux came up with the idea to launch the Health - Kick program because of the decreasing number of health care jobs due to the aging population. "It isn't that many years ago that we had our emer- gency department in Sea - forth close because a short- age of nurses," she said. "We are on the fringe of a big wave of RNs retiring and we only attract 12-18 per cent of graduating physicians to rural communities. It's not any different for the nurses." The number one objective of graduating these students was for them to find employ- ment. Devereaux mentioned to the Expositor in a recent interview January 28 at the Seaforth Legion, it was also meant to keep the graduates in the area and attract new- comers from the young to the old. "People will move into your area when you are guaranteeing them a good health care. And if they feel insecure or uncertain that our hospitals and long-term care faculties are insuffi- ciently resourced, then they are going to look for a com- munity that is." As the harps played in the military veteran establish- ment in commemoration of Overholt's service, the closing of HealthKick's can be considered a loss, but this night was meant to rejoice, what's next? Overholt said she isn't sure at this moment. "I'll look and see what the future holds for me. There would have to be an awful high potential because this has been a dream of a life type of job," she said. JOJRC'HDp�01 In RY J` You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN 21 Jarvis St., Seaforth Church Office 519-527-1522 holyspirit@tcc.on.ca The Rev. Lynn Mitchell Interim Priest Sunday, February 7 Worship at 9:30am Annual Vestry meeting following worship Everyone Welcome Shrove Tuesday Feb. 9, 4:30-6:30pm All you can eat Pancakes & Sausages Feb. 10 Ash Wednesday at 7pm EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Pastor Steve Hildebrand Pastor Steve's last Sunday as our Pastor Worship February 7th 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Lunch after Worship Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10 For more information view our website WI www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Interim Pastor: Rev. Laurie Morris & Barry Hawkins Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. TUESDAY EVENINGS: Youth Groups Junior & Senior High 6:30 - 9 p.m. Boys & Girls Club 7 p.m. Wednesdays 7 p.m. Mens & Womens Bible Study & EVERYONE WELCOME FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Lorrie Mann -Organist Sunday Worship February 7, 11:00 am Guest Minister: Rev. Carol Hamilton Sunday School Nursery Provided as Needed Lx. ALL WELCOME i ..11141 the final stages of closing the organization for good. A shortage in funds ultimately led to the end of the organiza- tion last December. First opening in 2005 under the Huron Business Development Corporation with the main focus of all medical graduates to work in the county. During the ten-year stretch, with the partnership of Georgian Col- lege, HealthKick's has become well known for providing edu- cation to more than 5000 students. Overholt said this specific health care opportunity was split into four different areas: -Engage the youth in health care. - Localize training. -Maintain workplace pro- grams that are from the area and provide the students with summer jobs. - And work with the local health care sector. "She is truly an individual that made this program extremely successful," stated Gwen Devereaux, the recruit- ment officer of HealthKick Huron. Holding a bouquet of flowers for Overholt, Devereaux said the county and the community of Sea - forth should be proud of the number of nurses who have graduated under Overholt's direction. complimentary QUALI7'�t G OHth PoR NEN -BEARD TRIMS -HOT SHAVES -BARBERING SERVICES -CLASSIC CUTS -LATEST TRENDS 59 MAIN ST. S., SEAFORTH 519-527-0780 ea orthhuronex s ositor.co Several years back, Devereaux came up with the idea to launch the Health - Kick program because of the decreasing number of health care jobs due to the aging population. "It isn't that many years ago that we had our emer- gency department in Sea - forth close because a short- age of nurses," she said. "We are on the fringe of a big wave of RNs retiring and we only attract 12-18 per cent of graduating physicians to rural communities. It's not any different for the nurses." The number one objective of graduating these students was for them to find employ- ment. Devereaux mentioned to the Expositor in a recent interview January 28 at the Seaforth Legion, it was also meant to keep the graduates in the area and attract new- comers from the young to the old. "People will move into your area when you are guaranteeing them a good health care. And if they feel insecure or uncertain that our hospitals and long-term care faculties are insuffi- ciently resourced, then they are going to look for a com- munity that is." As the harps played in the military veteran establish- ment in commemoration of Overholt's service, the closing of HealthKick's can be considered a loss, but this night was meant to rejoice, what's next? Overholt said she isn't sure at this moment. "I'll look and see what the future holds for me. There would have to be an awful high potential because this has been a dream of a life type of job," she said.