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Five residents were put in the spotlight during the Lintjesrain in Oldebroek

OLDEBROEK – Every year it rains ribbons on the last working day before King’s Day. Today, 5 residents of the municipality of Oldebroek received a Royal decoration. They have been exceptionally committed to society for a long time. Mayor Tanja Haseloop-Amsing presented the awards during a festive meeting in the council chamber of the town hall.

Photo report Alida Bosma

The five residents were lured to the town hall with an excuse. Family and friends were waiting there. On behalf of the King, Mayor Haseloop was allowed to congratulate them and pin on the awards. In a personal speech, the mayor expressed her appreciation for them. Three residents were appointed Members of the Order of Orange-Nassau. And two to Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau.

Mayor Haseloop: “The Ribbon Rain is a celebration every year, with which we can thank socially involved residents for their long-term and valuable efforts. The ribbons really belong to these five people. It was already special last year that I was able to appoint one Knight. This this year there are even two. Being able to appoint someone is a great honor every time.”

Wilma Duijst-Heesters (Wezep)
Mrs. Duijst-Heesters (60 years old) works tirelessly for the legal system, forensic medicine and academia. For example, she was one of the founders of the current three-year Forensic Medicine course. In addition, Mrs. Duijst-Heesters volunteers a lot, especially with the Forensic Medical Society and the Ars Cogniscendi foundation, which is committed to scientific research in forensic medicine.

Frits van der Velde (Wezep)

Frits van der Velde (Wezep)
Mr. Van der Velde (65 years old) is committed with heart and soul to the elderly, sick and those in need, but also as an informal caregiver for his loved ones. He worked to establish a stable partnership for palliative care; co-founded the Knowledge Network CVA Netherlands and had a major influence on working methods in healthcare nationally and regionally. Mr. van der Velde also worked for the Morgensterkerk in Wezep and the missionary work of the Home Front for a long time.

Jan Bredewout (Wezep)

Jan Bredewout (Wezep)
Mr. Bredewout (76 years old) likes to work very broadly. For elderly well-being, village cohesion and neighbors to recreational users. He plays important roles in our community, especially in Wezep. At, among others, the Boerderijmuseum, IJsselvliedt, Villa ExpertCare, PCOB, clog paths, Pauluskerk, Heikamp Veste and Oldebroek voor Mekaar. Saying no is difficult: You ask, Jan turns.

Carla Compagner (Wezep)

Carla Compagner (Wezep)
Mrs. Compagner (71 years old) is reliable, meticulous and cares a lot about the people around her. Especially people up close, at the Pauluskerk, De Brinkhof, ZorgSaam Oldebroek, the motorcycle club, at the polling station and as a municipal councilor. And also in Assen for young people, both at the Youth Advice Center and Youth for Christ, for refugees and at the PKN holiday agency for seniors and people with care needs.

Ans Schreurs-Knol (Oldebroek)

Ans Schreurs-Knol (Oldebroek)
Mrs. Schreurs-Knol (71 years old) is someone who focuses on ‘caring for’. She has been committed to local society since the 1980s. Her voluntary efforts by collecting, on the local radio, for those in need of care in the neighborhood and at the Noorderlicht church in Wezep is heart-warming. Mrs. Schreurs-Knol is modest and very involved in her environment.