May 12, 2008 01:28 am
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Preschool now enrolling
Clay Pots Preschool & Child Care Ministry, First Christian Church Summitville, 712 E. Walnut St., Summitville, is enrolling full- and part-time child care.
Day care (full and part-time for 1- to 6-year-olds) is available Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Little Sprouts Preschool (ages 3 & 4), Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 10:30 a.m. or noon to 2:30 p.m.; Pre-K (must be 4 by Aug. 1), Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 to 10:30 a.m. or noon to 2:30 p.m.; and Summer Camp (kindergarten through fourth grade), May 28-Aug. 8, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For rates and more information, call (765) 536-2123 or (765) 536-2473.
Scholarships available for training
Through a grant received from the Indiana State Department of Health, the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter will be awarding 400 Web-based training scholarships to certified nursing assistants who work in a state licensed facility in Indiana.
The online dementia care training for direct care workers is a state-of-the-art, Internet-based multimedia program with six hours of continuing education available. The program is divided into six modules, covering a variety of topics. The program is easy to stop and start again and is available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The scholarship applications must be received by June 1.
Additional information on the scholarship and an application can be found by visiting www.alz.org/indiana or by calling 800-272-3900.
Crime investigation workshop offered
With more than 18 million viewers each week, “CSI” is a television hit. The Pendleton Community Public Library also has a hit on its hands with a program on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the community room.
Two of the top investigators and crime novelists of the United States will share the ins and outs of Real CSI. Iowa’s Lt. Chris Kaufman is one of the few certified latent print examiners in the United States and has worked as a detective and crime scene investigator on hundreds of cases. Kaufman will describe how crime scene investigations are conducted. Chicago’s Matthew Clemens, president of Robin Vincent Publishing LLC, will focus on the science of forensics and how it can fit within the confines of fiction writing. Clemens is also the uncredited co-author and researcher for Max Allan Collins’ series of books based on the “CSI” television series.
The daylong workshop is free and open to the public. The program is co-sponsored by Writer’s Ink of Central Indiana.
Registration is required. Call the library at (765) 778-7527 if you plan to attend.
Neurosurgeon to speak to group
Dr. Aaron Cohen, a neurosurgeon from the Indianapolis Neurosurgical Group, will speak to the Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group of Central Indiana on Saturday
The topic of his presentation will be “The Surgical Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia: Microvascular Decompression.” A microvacular decompression, (mvd) is a type of brain surgery in which the aim is to lift a compressiing blood vessel off the trigeminal nerve and insulate the two with a small cushion.
Trigeminal Neuralgia is a facial nerve disorder often due to a compression on the trigeminal nerve, which causes sudden shock-like facial pain. It is said to be the most excruciatingly painful human condition in the world, and is referred to as the “suicide disease” by many. Something as simple as brushing the teeth, putting on makeup, eating, or even a light breeze can trigger the pain.
The May 17 meeting will be held at the Trinity Life Center at 10 a.m. The address is 5900 Indiana 13, Pendleton. For more information, call Kathy Hays, at (765) 534-5053 or e-mail her at teacherhays50@aol.com.
UAW retirees to meet
The United Auto Workers Local 663 Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the UAW Hall at 29th Street and Madison Avenue.
Neighborhood Watch to meet
The Brentwood/Nichol Avenue Neighborhood Crime Watch meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Head Start, 2010 Brentwood Drive.
Assistant Chief Stan Young and Chris Fraizer will be there to answer any questions, and also to share some important information with those in attendance.
For more information, call Vickie Nave at (765) 621-1900 or Stan Young at (765) 648-6700.
Mayor to speak to human services group
Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon will address the Community Services Council of Madison County at noon Wednesday in the gymnasium at the Salvation Army, 1615 Meridian St.
The public is invited to hear Ockomon share his plans for the city of Anderson and collaborating with the human services sector. Lunch will be provided for $5 with a reservation; call Kristina Emigh at kemigh@unitedfaithhousing.org or (765) 642-7600.
Crime Watch meeting for downtown area
Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon and Police Chief Darron Sparks have announced a Neighborhood Crime Watch meeting, which will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Salvation Army Citadel, 1615 Meridian St., downtown Anderson.
If anyone would like additional information or is interested in being a member, block captain or coordinator, call Officer Chad Boynton at (765) 648-6674.
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