Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 September 1986 — Page 2

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Near [astride Center alcohol, drug program shares project with Purdue

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Prevention Intervention Treatment Service (PITS), specialists in alcohol and drug abuse programming exclusively for young people and families for the past seven years, has announced a new partnership with Purdue University. PITS, located at the Near Eastside Multi-Service Center, will be one of only a few sites in the Midwest to participate in a National Research Project through the Department of Child Development and Family Studies at Purdue University. The project, known as DARE (Drug and Alcohol Resources and Education), which is funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) is a five-year study of the effectiveness of two research models. One model, developed by Purdue University, is known as the Purdue Brief Family Therapy (PBFT). The second model is an adaptation of the Training in Parenting Skills (TIPS) developed by the New Connections Program in St. Paul, Minn. Also involved in the research project are the comprehensive outpatient services already available through PITS. PITS is known for its commit-

ment to the highest qualit/ of services at the lowest possible cost. Now, with the advent of the DARE program PITS will offer services to young people and families that are truly “state of the art ”. The DARE program is available to young people 13-20 years of age, their parents and siblings 7 years and older. PITS will continue to offer comprehensive services to young people ages 3 through 2S years including its Children of Alcoholics services. The DARE program involves comprehensive testing and on-going evaluation of drug use and behavior. Highly trained staff coordinate all facets of the program, which requires family involvement. Services are available in the late afternoon and during evenings at very minimal costs. As with all of the services available through PITS, the DARE staff will work closely with schools and other agencies. Client confidentiality will be rigorously protected. Referrals for the program can be made by schools, social workers, parents agencies or young people themselves. For more information call 633-8240.

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It very much saddened my heart to hear of the death of one of Indiana’s finest politicians. Dr. Benjamin Osborne, the Center Township trustee, was just that: the trustee. His credentials to the Democratic Party were as impeccable as the attention he Tima lor Talk By William Alawandwr demonstrated to the city’s poor. He served the community in such a distinguished manner as we will likely never see again. Dr. Osborne’s devotion to those he loved most was superb; he transcended all those who held the trustee’s office before him. So many good things must be said of him for his gallant stand in defense of the poor against all comers. Dr. Osborne withstood all the challenges from the prosecutor’s office, the attorney general’s office, even the federal government. They could find no wrong, but did find the goodness in Dr. Osborne’s great heart. I know he is on his way to heaven, and there he will also do good. Good-bye, “Doc.” *♦* I hate to bring this up at a time like this, but someone has to take over for the departed “Doc” in the trustee’s office. Three candidates immediately come to mind. Attorney Charles Walton has certainly paid his dues to the Democratic Party, and could exert a very forceful influence should he win the seat. There also is a young lady named Phyliss Carr, who also has done her share of work for the party, and who could do a creditable job in that office. And Attorney Haith has really come far. in the last few years, although the overall contributions to the party is not all that much. He might just be able to hold down a big responsibility like that. In any case, we will know the wishes of County Chairman Providence Benedict, who is highly intelligent, and whose decision ought to be respected by the Democrats, since her choice almost undoubtedly will be to the party’s benefit. 1 certainly enjoyed myself at the Avenue’s annual End-Of-Summer Picnic, held at Blosck’s Park on Stadium Drive this past Sunday. Games, fun and music, along with delicious food, was the order

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of the day. Leo Jackson, the picnic host, has really made this an event to be looked forward to. Everybody had fun, and they let me know. That’s why I’m letting you know, because some of you missed it. *** Jazz On The Avenue continues to roll right along at the newlyremodelled Walker Casino. Admission is a mere $2. Where else can you hear such top-notch, live music for such a low price? Already the wheels of justice are turning for newly-appointed Police Chief Paul Annee. His burglary squad made a big bust over the weekend. Here’s how it happened: Police Sgt. Elizabeth Robinson, a member of the burglary task force, said the arrests occurred at Darlene’s Place, 1409 E. Washington St. Arrested on charges of attempted theft were Darlene Ramsey, 52, and James P. Smith, 38. Darlene’s Place had been under surveillance following information developed by the task force indicating that the establishment’s owner was dealing in stolen merchandise. Undercover IPD officers sold Ramsey 25 cartons of cigarettes, a TV and a microwave oven. Officers say Ramsey believed these items were stolen at the time she purchased them. Officers also stated that at the time of the arrest they confiscated 29 tip boards, 89 cartons of cigarettes and the TV and microwave. Annee has praised his officers for a job well done. *** I don’t want you to forget the next week’s edition of your column, in which the Swami will make a few predictions for me to relate to you. In the meantime, here is a thought for you: Poverty in a life of faith is far better than plenty in a life of sin. Think about it. Rehabilitation Service moves westside office Indiana Rehabilitation Services Indianapolis West office, serving Hendricks, Boone and part of Marion county has moved to 3007 West 16th Street, Suite B-l. The office was previously located at 311 West Washington Street, Indianapolis. Indiana Rehabilitation Services is a state agency which provides vocational rehabilitation services for disabled Hoosiers. Disabled persons are offered a wide variety of services in counseling, diagnosis, therapy, training and placement, all aimed at the ultimate goal of reaching employability. Referrals are accepted from many sources and information may be obtained by calling any office of Indiana Rehabilitation Services or contacing the state office at 232-6500 or 1/800-545-7763.

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Critically ( 111 and high-risk newborns need, beside sophisticated medical treatment, the safety of a loving family. But the strain on unprepared parents and other family members can lead to less than ideal conditions for the health of the infant and the entire family’s stability. These and many other vital topics will be the focus of the third international conference for parents and professional caretakers of high-risk newborns and their families, “Parent Carle...Making the Difference,” which will take place Sept. 10-13 here. The conference will bring together parents of special infants with sup-port-group representatives, nurses, social workers; physicians and other health professionals in workshops and presentations by experts in the field. i. The conference is sponsored by Parent Care, ah international volunteer organization based in Utah, and hosted by localparent support group Neo-Fight and the Indiana University School of Medicine departments of pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology. “This is an opportunity for parents and professionals to learn and share from ei|h other,’’ said Sarah W. Killion, cotfchairman of the conference planning committee and Neo-Fight .listening director. “Everyone wHl be working to improve the plight of infants and families.” t In addition to family stability, the expected 400 to 500 participants will look at ethic^) dilemmas, Financial concerns, grief, the latest medical techniques, and other aspects of caring for a seriously ill or high-risk newborns. Specific presentations include, among others; “Parents as Lobbyists: Parents and Professionals Ef-

fecting the Legislation that Affects our Children;” “Prenatal Diagnosis: The State of the Art and the Impact on Families;” "Government Regulations: Where Do We Go From Here?;” "Support for the Grieving Family,” and “The Vulnerable Child Syndrome.” More than 100 individual workshops will consider topics such as “Training Sitters for Children with Special Needs,” “Fathers Need Support Too,” and “Home Care and Hospital Follow-Up of the Dying Child.” The keynote address of an evening banquet Sept. 12 will be “Children and the Loss of Dreams: Grieving and Growth,” presented by Kenneth L. Moses, a psychologist from Evanston, III. who has earned a national reputation for his work with families of impaired children. The banquet, as well as the other presentations and workshops, will be at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Indianapolis. Besides many noted physicians and health professionals from around the nation, presenters include Chicago Tribune feature writer Jeffrey R. Lyon, who is the author of Playing God in the Nursery, an examination of the bioethical issues involved in the treatment of premature and handicapped newborns. Presenters from Indiana include I.U. medical school faculty members, staffand physicians from Riley Hospital for Children, University Hospital, Community Hospital, Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, and other local experts in various fields affecting special newborns and their families. Persons interested in attending any workshop or session may register at the conference site Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Sept. 11 from 7 to 8:30a.m. For more information, call 872-2420or 353-0316.

Retirees should keep an eye on retaining quality vision

Although some join the “leisure Class” reluctantly, most men and women look forward to their retirement years as the best times of their lives. And indeed they are—for some. But sobering facts about eye health give (is pause to wonder about the visual quality of life for

many peopleafter 65.

The aging eye is the experienced eye. It’s done a lot, seen a lot. But often, just when men and women are tooling up to gather the rewards of their lifetime in the workplace, eye problems can sideline them. Sadly, for many, they’ve concentrated on diet and exercise to remain active and fit but they’ve neglected their eyes, which are no exception to

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And of the hew cases of blindness that occur eacf) year, 55 percent are also from this 1 age category. From all evidence, nging plays a major role in one of the nation’s leading causes of blindness, glaucoma; in the formatioj) bf cataract(s); and in two other ‘major sight-stealing diseases: diathetic retinopathy, affecting long-lprm diabetics, and age-

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