HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-04-22, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010.Seaforth graduates20 practical nurses
Landfill deficit addressed
Twenty graduates of the PracticalNursing Program in Seaforth werehonoured during a graduationcelebration on Saturday April 10, at
the Royal Canadian Legion in
Seaforth.
This Practical Nursing Program
was a delivery partnership between
HealthKick and Georgian College.
The practical nurses, from across
Huron and Perth started their local
training in September of 2005 and
completed the program in December
2009.
The dedication of these students
was highlighted during the
valedictorians’ speech delivered by
Theresa Laporte and Tanya
Thompson. Pamela Stanley, past
president of the HBDC Board of
Directors, acted as the master of
ceremonies and the address to the
graduates was provided by Gwen
Devereaux which conveyed a
historical summary of the nursing
profession.
A welcome to the community was
extended by Mayor Joe Seili.
Greetings and congratulations were
extended by dignitaries including
Carol Mitchell, Minister ofAgriculture Food and Rural Affairsand Huron-Bruce MPP, Bill Strong(on behalf of Ben Lobb, MP –
Huron-Bruce) and Bert Dykstra
Warden for the County of Huron. On
behalf of the program supporters,
Joe Steffler (Huron East Seaforth
Community Development Trust),
Barb Carriere (Georgian College)
and Laura Overholt (HealthKick)
extended congratulations to the
graduates.
Graduates were called to the stage
by Dianne Walkom who taught a
number of courses during the
program. The presentations to the
graduates included nursing caps,
pins, flowers and certificates of
congratulations.
The event was attended by over
160 people including families and
the program instructors. Everyone
enjoyed refreshments and
conversation during the reception
that followed. Most of the graduates
have started jobs as Registered
Practical Nurses in hospitals, long
term care facilities and family health
teams in the area.
After a session that was closed to
the public, Huron East council
decided to endorse a motion of the
Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board to
approve the phasing effects to help
tackle its ever-growing deficit.
The motion, which authorized the
phasing of the effects of a deficit
projected for 2010 over several years
at the rate of 50 per cent of the
deficit, was approved by council
after a closed session at its April 6
meeting.
The deficit will continue to be
monitored in 2010 and in
subsequent years by council, the
board and municipal staff.
Midwestern Adult
Day Services,
Huron County
1-866-492-2205
www.mwads.org
Community Outreach,
Milverton
519-595-8755
www.knollcrestlodge.com
Mitchell & Area
Community Outreach
519-348-9765
www.ritzlutheranvilla.com
St. Marys & Area
Home Support Services
519-284-3272
www.townofstmarys.com
Stratford Meals on Wheels
& Neighbourly Services
519-271-2217
www.stratfordmowandns.ca
Town and Country
Support Services
Huron and Perth
1-877-502-8277
www.tcss.on.ca
This is an Aging at Home
program funded by the SW LHIN
Kind
deeds change lives.
Thank you
to our fantastic
volunteers!
I’m walking here
Nordic walking began in the area last week, with beginner clinics in Auburn, Blyth and Brussels.
In Brussels there will be a four-week instructional period with the group meeting every
Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre, the first of
which was attended by Monique Baan, right, and Chris TenPas. The course costs $20 with the
poles provided. Blyth’s clinics are at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday in front of the Blyth Community
Centre and Auburn’s clinics are at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Auburn ball diamond. For more
information call Town and Country Support Services at 1-877-502-8277. (Aislinn Bremner photo)
By Shawn Loughlin
The Citizen