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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-06-30, Page 10Special night for Grade 8 students that occurred the everyday student and PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2005. Opening Children from Hullett Central Public School are present as the new playground equipment at Londesborough is officially opened by, from left: Lions club member Al Bosman, Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle, Huron-Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell, Lion Keith Allen, Karen Dolmage, Doug Dolmage, Central Huron councillor Marg Anderson, Kathleen Pietsch of the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Central Huron recreation director Steve Campbell. In front is Lion Ron Nesbitt. (Jim Brown photo) New playground for community By Jim Brown Citizen staff With students from Hullett Central Public School on the equipment, the new playground equipment at the Londesborough Park was officially opened on Monday afternoon. On hand for the occasion were Huron-Bruce MP Paul Steckle, Huron-Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell and Central Huron councillor Marg Anderson. Master of ceremonies for the event was Lions Club member Keith Allen. He indicated the new equipment replaces the old equipment which was in place for 28 years. The new equipment has several safety features including a tarpaulin, which not only serves as protection from the weather, but also from foulballs. The project was spearheaded by Doug and Karen Dolmage, with the Trillium grant application being done through the Londesborough Lions Club. Also helping out with some fundraising were the Londesborough Angels ball team, the Hullett Recreation Association and other service organizations. The project received $20,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Mitchell said it is through the efforts of the Lions Club and other organizations that the children are able to use facilities such as these. She added they are helping in Remember that day when you sent your child off on his/her first day of kindergarten, the tug at the heart strings, the lump in your throat and the tear in the corner of your eye? You realized that suddenly that child’s world had widened and he/she had taken, figuratively speaking, a first step away from you. And, yet, there was a sense of pride in the child’s growth. Those same emotions were being experienced all over again by the parents attending the Grade 8 graduation at Hullett Central Public School last Friday evening. They realized once again that their child’s world will now be ever wider making the community strong and she encouraged the children in attendance to enjoy the park. Steckle noted that it took a lot of hard work by a lot of volunteers to complete this project. Huron County Family Health Team Orphan Patient Registration Are you a patient without a family physician in Huron County? If you or a family member does not have a family physician, the Huron County Family Health Team is beginning to register orphan patients. At this point in development the information requested includes: name, address, phone number, email address (if applicable), and date of birth. What is a Family Health Team? A Family Health Team is an approach to primary health care that brings together different health care providers to co-ordinate the highest possible quality of care for you — the patient. It will be designed to complement professionals such as doctors, pharmacists, nurses, nurse practitioners, and more. The Huron County Family Health Team has a mandate to make primary health care available to orphan patients. Why register early? This registration does not guarantee immediate service, but will create an orphan patient database for the implementation of the Huron County Family Health Team. Early registration is an excellent idea to help in the development and organization of a comprehensive health care program. Geography and local health concerns will help us tailor our services for you. Please register yourself and family now! To Voluntarily Register: Phone: (519) 527-1618 In-Person: Seaforth Medical Centre Fax: (519)527-2076 28 Centennial Drive Email: huronFHTone@bellnet.ca Seaforth, ON N0K 1W0 one more step away from them was being taken. As their child came through the trellis, there was that same tug at the heart strings, lump in the throat and tear in the eye. Pride for the achievements of the graduate was felt again. Emotions were front and centre for the graduates as well. For, as the class valedictorian, Janessa Dalton, noted in her address they recognize the sadness they have closed one door and yet anticipate with excitement the opening of another door/adventure. That excitement was almost palpable that evening. Such a transformation between Dennis Drennan or Lois Tebbutt offered a or two about dach that, serious or humourous, those who arrived for the ceremonies. Were those young ladies in their long dresses and fancy hairdos the same ones who attended classes every other day? And who were those young gents in their ties and suitcoats? The auditorium was decorated with black, gold and burgundy balloons and streamers. Each graduate had put together a pictorial poster of him/herself as a wall display. Between the meal and the awards ceremonies the fourteen graduates loosed skyward a number of the coloured balloons. Cameras recorded many smiles and memories and groups of friends. As each graduate went forward to receive their diploma, Grade 8 teacher. Principal comment whether touched off more than one of those aforementioned emotions for their parents. Editor and well-known actor, world traveller and writer, Rob Bundy, gave a humourous, energetic and thought-provoking address to the graduates. He stated that graduation is a moving forward, a transition. Although the students are leaving Hullett, the years spent here will always be a major part of their lives. The foundations built here with the help of parents and teachers are important things for each student’s shoebox of life. He encouraged each of them to continue to learn and savour the experiences of life and fill up their shoebox with the things that interest • and challenge them. The friends made at Hullett will always be there for love and support throughout life. He noted that this graduation night is the last day of the first part of their life and they should use Hullett memories, to And, he was sure the children had something to do with making the project a success. After all, jt is the children of the community that the project is all about. Bryan and Chr.stina Gross (nee Van Poucke) were united in marriage one year ago on July 3, 2004.The bride is the daughter of Carry and Lillian Van Poucke of Seaforth. The groom is the son of Gordon and Bernice Gross of Auburn. Wedding attendants included: Heather Horne (maid of honour and friend of the couple), Jacqueline Van Poucke (sister of the bride), Anita Gross (sister of the groom), April Gross (sister of the groom), Grant Bergsma (best man and friend of the couple), Scott Allen (brother-in-law of the groom), Rob Foster (friend of the couple), and Mike Ready (friend of the couple). Ring bearer was Jared Bergsma. Reverend Patricia Cook officiated the service at Londesborough United Church and the reception was held at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. The happy couple honeymooned on the «(' Mayan Riviera, Mexico and now reside near Auburn, Ontario. meet the challenges of the wide world ahead of them. The slide show, which is a staple of Hullett graduations, with its then and now pictures tugged at the heart strings, too. Then the adults dispersed and the young folk ended their time at Hullett with a dance.. 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