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Low vision services now available at Indiana Eye Clinic
Millions of Americans lose some of their vision every year, and irreversible vision loss is most common among people over age 65. The Indiana Eye Clinic (IEC) now provides low vision examinations and recommendations for low vision aids. IEC will also direct low vision patients to local vision rehabilitation services and other resources available.
“I’m excited about offering this service to our patients. We are now able to include full demonstrations and discussion of low vision aids to enhance remaining functional vision,” stated Dr. Thomas Funk, optometrist at the Indiana Eye Clinic.
IEC is located at 30 N. Emerson Ave., Greenwood. The Indianapolis office is located at 6423 S. East St. (US 31 and Banta). For more information, or for a free Low Vision brochure, call (317) 881-3937 Ext. 15 or visit indianaeyeclinic.com.
Military 06.17.10
Army National Guard Pfc. Pamela K. Asher has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. Asher earned distinction as an honor graduate. She is the daughter of Carolyn Penney of Meadow Drive, Greenwood. She graduated in 1989 from Greenwood High School, and received an associate degree in 2004 from Indiana University-Purdue University.
Air Force Airman Seth A. Callahan graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Jeff Callahan of Major Drive, Connersville, and Tonya Henderson of Kentland Way. Callahan is a 2009 graduate of Franklin Central High School.
Air Force Airman John D. Moody graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of John Moody of Indianapolis. Moody is a 2010 graduate of Perry Meridian High School.
Army Pfc. William L. Pennington III has graduated from the Basic Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Pennington is the son of Kathryn A. and William L. Pennington of North Harvey Road, Greenwood. He is a 2007 graduate of Whiteland Community High School.
Brian D. Taylor has graduated from Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Taylor has served in the military for four years. He is the son of Marilee Taylor of Pilgrim Court, Greenwood. The lieutenant graduated in 1999 from Greenwood Community High School, and earned a bachelor’s degree in 2004 from Indiana University, Bloomington.
U.S. Navy Ensign Frederick R. Tolle, son of Fred and Paula Tolle, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He was a 2006 graduate of Roncalli High School. He was commissioned as Officer in the U.S. Navy. Ens. Tolle completed four years of intensive academic, physical, and professional training, resulting in a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in physics.
Army National Guard Pvt. James P. Wood has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. He is the son of James Wood of Crosser Circle, Indianapolis and brother of Elizabeth Wood of North 8th Ave., Beech Grove. Wood is a 2008 graduate of Roncalli High School.
Scholar athletes selected
Alison Durbin, the daughter of Steve and Lori Durbin, was selected
as the Beech Grove High School Edward Jones Investments
Scholar Athlete of the Month for May. Alison is a member of the
softball team. Alison led the 15-7 Hornets in both battling averages
and on-base percentage. She was also named the outstanding visual
arts student at BGHS and plans to continue her art studies at the
collegiate level.
Indiana Fever’s Katie Douglas to appear at Indiana Members Credit Union
Through a new partnership with the Indiana Fever, Indiana
Members Credit Union (IMCU) will host a special appearance by
Indiana Fever guard, Katie Douglas, for the public on Friday, July
2 at its Southside Branch located at 5047 Madison Ave., Indianapolis.
The IMCU staff invites you to join them on Friday from
4 – 5 p.m. for games and prizes and the opportunity to meet
Katie Douglas. During the event, IMCU will have special
product offerings and staff available to answer questions.
For more information about the event, please contact
Branch Manager, Mandy Emery, at (317) 788-4693.
Bye Award Winners
Assistant Athletic Director Kevin Banks has announced that
Kayla Brown and Jarad Holmes, of Beech Grove High School, have
been named the 2009-10 winners of the Bye Family Scholar Athlete
Awards. The award recognizes athletic success combined with
academic achievement and provides scholarships to the recipients.
Kayla is the daughter of Kyle Brown and Allyson Brown. She
earned 11 letters as a member of the crosscounty, golf, softball and
basketball teams. She was also named as the BGHS nominee for the
Marion County Female Athlete of the Year. She ranks third in her
class and plans to attend Belmont University.
Jarad ranks eleventh in the Class of 2010 and plans to attend
Purdue University. He was a member of the basketball, tennis, and
baseball teams. He was also extremely involved in the music program,
being named the outstanding student in instrumental music.
He is the son of Mike and Kendra Holmes.
Fundraiser a success for Holy Name Catholic School
The Holy Name Catholic Alumni Association held a successful fundraiser on April 10th called, “That ‘70s Dinner/Dance”. The event brought in nearly 300 alumni, parishioners, parish and school staff, school parents, friends and guests to the campus. There were many businesses and Holy Name supporters that contributed to such an extent that around $8,000 was given to the Holy Name Catholic School technology fund for upgrades and enhancements in classrooms. The 2011 fundraising event will take place on April 9, 2011 with a ‘80s theme. The details will be released later this year.
Beech Grove Valedictorian receives gift from local jeweler
Steve Cox, Principal at Beech Grove High School presented the Valedictorian of the Class of 2010, Brittany Teipen with an engraved watch. The traditional presentation was made at the school’s Academic Honors Night Program. The watch is donated to the valedictorian annually by Spalding Jewelers in downtown Beech Grove.
Davis awarded Retired Educators Scholarship
Andrew Davis, son of Phillip and Julie Davis, was awarded the Hayes Fairchild Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is given to Beech Grove Seniors who are in the upper third of their class and plan to major in education in college. It is named for the late Hayes Fairchild who taught for many years at the high school and started the scholarship fund. Davis will be attending Indiana University and will be majoring in math. His goal is to teach advanced math courses at the high school level.
Locals honored as graduates of innovative nursing support program
American Senior Communities (ASC) is responding to the shortage of nurses in Indiana by developing the Opportunity to Nursing Excellence Program (O2NE). It is designed to help Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) have the opportunity to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). The most striking part of the program is that ASC does not ask for an employment commitment after the schooling is complete.
Dan Benson, COO of ASC states, “ This effort is meant to breathe life into our industry as a whole and to benefit everyone it touches, not just our company. We’re helping to fulfill the need for more licensed nurses in the field, and that can only be good for everyone.”
Candidates are given the chance to return to school, fully paid by ASC. They are given a 30-hour work schedule with the pay of a 40-hour work schedule to enable them to have additional time for classes and study without being penalized financially. ASC also provides assistance for childcare to alleviate another common stress point for adults returning to school.
This year’s candidates selected by south side ASC locations are Melissa Wright of Beech Grove Meadows, Lori Parker, of Franklin Meadows, Aimee Ramey and Amber Mahoney both of Rosegate. All received their LPN diploma and were honored at a special graduate luncheon.
Bohannon is named 2010 Teacher of the Year
Glen Bohannon, teacher and alumni of Beech Grove, has been named as the 2010 Teacher of the Year by the Beech Grove High School Alumni Association. He will be honored with the award on June 12 during the Celebration Reunion Dinner at the Atrium. Tickets can be obtained by calling Barbara J. O’Neill Simmerman at (317) 881-1537.
Bohannon has taught in the Beech Grove elementary schools for a total of 39 years. He has served as the Chairman of the Curriculum Committee at South Grove and helped to write the 3rd Grade Curriculum of the Modern Red School House Project.
Bohannon has also received the Jon Holden DeHaan Foundation Teaching Award, in recognition of his success in teaching.