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Huron Expositor, 2006-05-24, Page 21News . 1 1 The Huron Expositor • 4y r24, t20b6, 1.666 First- ever MedQUEST camp fills up quickly High demand for week-long camp results in waiting list for students Jeff Heuchert Being the first year the MedQUEST camp is being held in Seaforth, this July, organizers were hoping for a strong show of interest from students, and they weren't dis- appointed. All of the positions available to Grade 10 and 11 students from Huron and Perth Counties were quickly filled, according to Laura Overholt, project manager with Healthkick Huron, which is helping organize the week-long camp. "We've got 25 students that are registered and ready to go. There is also a short waiting list of four peo- ple," says Overholt. "We were very pleased with the amount of applicants, especially considering this is its first year in Seaforth," she adds. The MedQUEST camp will give students realistic experience in medical situations through simulat- ed training, peer workshops and watching medical professionals at work. As for what is next on the agen- da, Overholt says "We're kind of at the cusp right now," and that within the next two weeks organizers will be meeting to begin planning and finalizing the camp's activities. Much of waiting is due to the fact that many of the medical students who will help teach during the camp are still finishing u p their schooling for the year. "As far as I know information packages are being sent out this week (May15.19) by - the MedQUEST office in London that includes medical information they (the students) need to fill out and a list of what materials they will need 'The medical students really excited. They can't barely for the camp," says Overholt. Most of the camp's activities will be held inside Seaforth Public School, although students will visit Goderich where a mock disaster is being planned at the airport. The camp,vwhich is organized by the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, ran a pilot project last summer in Sarnia that was extremely successful. As a result, this year the camp is being offered in six locations, including Seaforth July 10-14. Overholt says there's still some time to go before everything is orga- nized but that it's not just the 25 students who are looking forward to the camp. "The medical students are really excited. They can't barely wait." -0 rl'IIO` PEON URETHANE SP1{1Y�t FIBREGLASS INSULATION 1 I& ( , Call Ron At 519-293-2319 SCHOONDERWOERD BROS. CONCRETE LTD. Mitchell, Ontario All Kinds of Concrete Work + Circular Manure Tanks 4 Complete Foundations ♦ Dry Manure Storage ♦ House Foundations + Bunker Silos ♦ Floors, Floating Slabs r• Driveways, Patios ♦ Complete Excavation and Gravel Supply Phone: (519) 348-0530 Fax: (519) 348-4819 Cell: (519) 949-1177 at • YM „Alit" SVO"I"liC JANSEN MASONRY • Pete 440-0021 Harry 527-2117 prick * Block ' Stonet RESTORATIOn WORK Serving The Ares Por Over 35 Mees Seaforth Ontario M 41 r a t ir Plumbing & Heathi Inc. SEAFORTH 522-0493 Larry McGrath Ucenced Plumber & Ucenced Gas Fitter Cell Today! Installation Service Repairs • This Spot Available Call the Huron Expositor 527-024U SIL S HOME HARDWARE SUPPLIES FOR THE HANDYMAN Bottled Water Refill Station • Plumbing • Heating • Electrical • Paint CARPET CLEANER RENTAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER Service & Re -Charge Depot GLASS & SCREEN REPAIR For All Your Hardware Needs Main St., SEAFORTH 527-1620 Visa, MC, Homs Canard, AM Etat, Interact Wit; • - Residential and Agricultural Building Design - Certified Building Plans - Realistic 3 -Dimensional computer generated models to help see exactly what your new building or renovation will look like from all angles CHRIS BLAKE (519) 887-8102 I •1 ••. 2343 Seaforth Agricultural Society Office Hours Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12 - 5 pm FACILITIES FOR RENT • Modem Kitchen Facilities • Wheel Chair Accessible • Over 10,000 Square Feet of Indoor Show Area FUNCTIONS FOR WHICH THESE FACILITIES MAY BE USED • BANQUETS • ANNIVERSARIES • MEETINGS • WEDDINGS • BUCK & DOES For Rental Information Call (519) 527-1321 Fax (519) 527-0983 www.c4thagsociety.on.ca h Elli sen ELECTRIC LIMITED FARM • NOME • COMMERCIAL • POLE LINES • STANDBY SYSTlfIS (519)349-2447 R.R#4 WALTON, ONT irP4A V411 Call Bernie or Tom at the Huron Expositor to book your space on the wall. Phone 519-527-0:44k