Former Terre Haute resident Debbie Zlomek, RN, CDE, CPT, now of Pottstown Pa., and the certified diabetes educator for Pottstown Medical Specialists Inc., was named the 2012 Northeast U.S. recipient of the Exceptional Certified Pump Trainer Award presented by Medtronic Inc., a global manufacturer of medical technology equipment.
Medtronic makes insulin pumps and other equipment and therapies to address the needs of patients suffering from diabetes, a potentially life-threatening disease that degrades the body’s ability to regulate sugar in the blood.
The award acknowledges Zlomek’s hard work and dedication in providing the highest level of patient education and training.
Zlomek is a certified pump trainer for equipment from several manufacturers, including Medtronic.
Zlomek, who was chosen for the honor from a large field of candidates, is one of only 18,000 nurses, dietitians and other licensed professionals across the country whose knowledge, experience and expertise in educating patients afflicted with diabetes is recognized by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators. She also is one of few CDEs working in the greater Philadelphia region solely for family medical practice offices like those of PMSI.
PMSI is a physician-owned multi-specialty group practice with offices in Pennsylvania’s Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties. PMSI’s diabetes education program, which Zlomek helped establish in 2010, is itself accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators.
Zlomek has been a registered nurse for eight years. In September 2011 she was named by PMSI as the first recipient of its Quality Award. She is a cum laude graduate with an associate’s degree in applied science from Montgomery County Community College, and earlier attended Muhlenberg College, the State University of New York at Oswego and Indiana Business College.
Separately, Zlomek also is a professional in human resources certified by the national Society for Human Resources and a Pennsylvania public notary. She is a member of both AADE and SHRM. Additionally, she is recognized by the American Heart Association as an instructor of its Basic Life Support and Heartsaver education programs for individuals, health care providers and emergency first responders.
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Nine members of Rockville Correctional Facility staff participated in the 11th annual Jason M. Baker Beyond the Badge 5K Run and Walk at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, on Sept. 23. The annual event raises money for the Jason M. Baker Scholarship Fund, which provides assistance to Indiana high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in public safety at an Indiana college or university. Baker’s father, Jerry Baker, a veteran law enforcement officer, established the run and scholarship fund in memory of his son’s sacrifice and to honor all those who work in public safety at a local, state and national level.
The 5K Run and Walk offers a competitive team and individual race as well as a noncompetitive run and walk. This year, there were nine public safety teams, 19 civilian teams and approximately 700 total registrants. Rockville was well represented by Unit Team Manager Gini McCullough, who finished the race with a time of 27:55, placing 158 out of 398 competitors.
Jason Baker, an officer for the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, was en route to a disturbance on Sept. 17, 2001, when his attention was diverted to a vehicle that refused to stop. The pursuit of this vehicle became a high-speed chase, at which time the suspects began shooting at Baker with high-powered assault rifles. Upon rounding a corner, Baker was met with an ambush when the suspects, armed with AK-47s and body armor, exited their vehicle and opened fire. Baker was fatally wounded. More information on the 5K Run/Walk can be found at www.heroesofpublicsafety.org.
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Longtime Parke County Extension Director Mark Spelbring retired Sept. 30 after more than 27 years of service with Purdue Extension in Parke and Vermillion counties. He was responsible for the agriculture and natural resources program area and the community development program area. Spelbring also helped with 4-H youth program activities and county fairs in both counties.
Spelbring joined Purdue Extension in 1985 as Vermillion County Extension director. He served in that role for 10 years, helping guide the program through a statewide downsizing and adjustment of staffing. He accepted a dual county Extension educator position in 1995, picking up half-time responsibilities in Parke County for several years. He also served as a statewide land use specialist at the Purdue campus in 2000-01. Spelbring became full time in Parke County in 2002, and assumed the County Extension director role in 2003.
Spelbring is a native of Clay County, having been raised on the family farm near Poland. He earned two degrees from Purdue University, and served his first eight years in the Cooperative Extension Service as an Extension livestock agent in Pasco County, Fla.
Over his career, Spelbring has taught and led numerous programs in many aspects of agriculture and natural resources. He served on the Bi-State Ag Program Group his entire Purdue career, working with other Purdue and University of Illinois Extension staff. He started the Parke/Vermillion Master Gardener program, helping train more than 100 volunteers over 15 years.
Spelbring helped create and taught leadership development programs in both counties. He taught workshops on local government to audiences in his counties and around the state. Spelbring helped create the Vermillion County Economic Development Commission and the Parke County Learning Center. He served on area or county plan commissions in both counties, including several years as president of each one, and helped lead the comprehensive planning process in Parke County.
Spelbring lives in Rockville.
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With its three-year occupational injury and illness rate nearly 40 percent below the national average for its industry, Cintas’ Terre Haute facility is leading the charge toward occupational safety and health excellence.
The Indiana Department of Labor welcomed Cintas Terre Haute into Indiana’s Voluntary Protection Program as a Star site. VPP Star is the highest level of occupational safety and health recognition an organization can achieve.
To participate in VPP, a company must develop, implement and maintain an effective worker safety and health management system. In addition, the facility’s worker injury and illness rates must be below the national average for their industry. Fewer than 60 Hoosier workplaces have achieved VPP certification.
“Cintas has been successful in its efforts to foster a culture of workplace safety and health,” said IDOL Commissioner Lori Torres. “The Indiana Department of Labor is proud to work with Cintas to advance this culture.”
The Cintas facility in Terre Haute supplies rental uniforms, floor mats, restroom and hygiene supplies as well as promotional products for businesses in west-central Indiana and east-central Illinois. Rental material and other products are delivered to customers by a fleet of service vehicles. The Terre Haute site employs approximately 40 workers.
The facility will celebrate its VPP certification at a ceremony on Nov. 13.
To learn more about VPP visit www.in.gov/dol/vpp.htm.
Business
NEWSMAKERS: Oct. 14. 2012
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Naysayers should treat good news as good news
I like to complain as much as anybody else. In truth, I may do more than my share of finding fault and wagging a finger in warning. Nonetheless, I’m tired of commentators (including many economists) who find nothing good and only the darkest clouds for the past few months.
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All mothers appreciate extra help
Think of all the times and ways that your mom has helped you over the years — when you were a child, and after you became an adult. With Mother’s Day upon us, now is a good time to pay mom back with a little Extra Help — with her Medicare prescription drug costs.
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Upcoming meetings
The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce is hosting a health care reform seminar for businesses from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Old National Insurance at 925 Wabash Ave., suite 200.
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Indiana ranked best place to do business in Midwest
Indiana was ranked as the best place to do business in the Midwest and the fifth best nationwide in a survey of more than 500 chief executives by Chief Executive magazine.
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First Farmers rated among top 100 community banks
First Farmers Bank & Trust of Converse was named one of the 100 top-performing community banks for 2012 by SNL Financial.
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Newsmakers: May 12, 2013
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve has recognized John Thompson, president of Thompson Thrift Construction, and Paul Thrift, president of Thompson Thrift Development, as “Patriotic Employers.”
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On the Move: May 12, 2013
Stacey Joseph, a realtor in Terre Haute, has earned the Certified Residential Specialist designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.
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Chamber lauds four with Business Recognition Awards
Congratulations to our Business Recognition Awards winners! Our Awards Luncheon at the Meadows Banquet and Conference Center was a great event to wrap up Business Recognition Week, sponsored by Union Hospital. At the Luncheon we recognized four local businesses as the 2012 Business Recognition Award winners:
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ISU students provide detailed grocery analysis
As the National Cooperative Grocers Association makes business decisions in the coming years, the organization likely will take into account an analysis of some of its competitors – about 4,000 of them.
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Construction firm holding grand opening in Marshall on Friday
Construction, H&H LLC is holding a grand opening and Marshall Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday at 812 N. Second St. in Marshall, Ill.
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AP Source: Subaru to expand Indiana plant
Subaru plans to expand its Indiana factory and add workers to build the Impreza small car in 2016, a person briefed on the matter says.
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Transit proposals can prove to be game changers
After baseball, my favorite TV watching is the government channel. Here I can see the local government in action or local government inaction.
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On the Move: May 5, 2013
Melissa Schollaert, RDH, HHP, has been added as a counselor of holistic health and nutrition at The Maple Center for Integrative Health.
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ISU set to offer financial planning program in 2014
When Indiana State University junior Jennifer Groth began scheduling classes last semester, she planned them out by thinking of an academic program the university does not yet offer. Groth will be one of the inaugural students in the financial planning program that ISU will begin to offer in spring 2014.
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Newsmaker: May 5, 2013
Gov. Mike Pence announced the appointment of Jessica Robertson to commissioner of the Indiana Department of Administration, a role she will begin on Wednesday.
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U.S. Postal Service opens village office in Worthington
The U.S. Postal Service officially opened the 40th Village Post Office in the Greater Indiana District on Monday in Worthington.
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How consistent is your business?
There are six areas in which consistency is critical in the majority of companies. Too often, business owners feel as they are “chasing down” rather than “leading it along.” If you can get a high level of consistency with your standards and practices, then your company will benefit.
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Good time to try Spanish online service
Cinco de Mayo is May 5 — a time to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride. Why not join the celebration by visiting Social Security’s Spanish website, where you’ll find a number of useful services and a wealth of information in Spanish.
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First Financial’s net income up 3 percent
First Financial Corp. has announced results for its quarter that ended March 31. The Corp.’s net income increased 3.4 percent to $7.7 million, compared to $7.4 million for the same period of 2012.
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Curtain goes up on new theater owner
The Indiana Theatre in downtown Terre Haute is under new ownership with a new purpose.
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Indiana Theatre SOLD!
The Indiana Theatre at 683 Ohio St. is sold.
Rob Lundstrom, who owns the Copper Bar and Louise’s, took possession of the historic downtown theatre on April 25. -
Higher education completion rates questioned
Spring is really here. Baseball is being played, the Cubs are already tragic and Faye of the Forest reappeared on the back deck. She was parked on the railing as I sat down to write this column.
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Vectren Corp. awards $2.3 million in grants
Vectren Corp. has announced that it awarded more than $2.3 million in 2012 through the Vectren Foundation and corporate contributions.
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Hard work, good attitude produces success
Like clockwork, Indiana State University graduate Joe Evelo regularly provides monthly updates to the first client he signed up when he started his financial investment career more than 35 years ago.
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On the move: April 28, 2013
Old National Bank has promoted Howard Mills to vice president, mortgage loan originator.
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Newsmakers: April 28, 2013
Lenise Kohlway of Spencer was presented with the WorkOne Achievement Award last week for overcoming several employment barriers and pursuing a better life for herself.
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Ivy Tech offers free business counseling
The Ivy Tech Business and Entrepreneurial Services Center and the Terre Haute chapter of SCORE are offering free, confidential business counseling and low-cost high-impact training workshops to aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small business owners.
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Social Security: Try this word puzzle challenge
In 1938 — only a couple of years after Social Security was signed into law — a depression-era, unemployed architect named Alfred Mosher Butts studied the front page of The New York Times to figure out how often each of the 26 letters was used. The result was a game he called Criss Cross Words, renamed 10 years later as Scrabble. In honor of Scrabble’s 75th anniversary, we’d like to challenge you to a word puzzle.
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Knox/Crawford United Way seeks executive director
The United Way of Knox County, Ind., and Crawford County, Ill., is in search of a new executive director.
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Rockville Correctional Facility wins Champion Award
The Rockville Correctional Facility was recognized as a Champion Award recipient at the Indiana State Employee Community Campaign awards ceremony in Indianapolis.
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