Tim Feltmeyer Makes Bail to Benefit the March of Dimes

EBC Medical Department Head Tim Feltmeyer spent an hour in jail recently, charged with "having a big heart for babies." Lucky for him, he was able to raise more than $400 in bail money, enough to spring himself from the slammer. And he did it with the help of EBC students, faculty and staff who generously contributed to the "Free Tim From Jail Fund" through donation cans located around the school. Monies from the Jail and Bail fundraiser are used by the March of Dimes for programs designed to give babies a healthier start in life. Thanks to all who helped bail Tim out!

EBC Student Leads Charge to Help Hurricane Victim

Jeanette Fedei, a student in the Medical Assistant program at EBC, wanted to do something that would contribute to hurricane relief efforts. So she did. She put together a bake sale, featuring delicious baked goods donated by EBC students, faculty and staff. She also arranged a raffle of a gift basket, donated by EBC and won by student Amanda Brown. In addition, she coordinated a can donation effort, which raised monies from students, faculty and staff. The funds Jeanette collected were then matched by EBC for a total gift of more than $600, which was presented in check form to the Erie Chapter of the American Red Cross recently. Here, John Fuhrman (center), CEO of the Red Cross' Erie Chapter, accepts the gift from Jeanette (at left) and Tara Skasik (right) of the EBC Admissions Department.

EBC Well-Represented at Annual GECAC Dinn

Students, staff and guests of EBC attended the 35th Annual Dinner of the Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC) held in early September. Attending were Jeanette Fedei, Jeremy Sivillo, Donna Perino, Carol Clapp, Carol Morgan, Barbara Heller, Edna Lingenfelter and their guests. The evening's program was highlighted by numerous awards acknowledging outstanding volunteerism in the community. Among the speakers were The Honorable Tom Ridge, U.S. Congressman Phil English and State Senator Jane Earll.

EBC "Celebrates Erie"

EBC sponsored R. David Pratte for this year's Chalk Walk, a part of CelebrateErie that provides an opportunity for local and emerging artists to "showcase" their artwork. The EBC drawing was a lagoon-like image with water lilies and reeds. Prints of all Chalk Walk drawings can be purchased at U-Frame It.

EBC's August Graduation

EBC continued its 2005 graduation at a commencement ceremony on Thursday, August 18. Valedictorian was Carli Wojtowicz and receiving outstanding student awards were: Susan Bailey (Office Careers), Gail Conners (Medical Assistant), Dale Davison (Computer Information Specialist), Susan Harvey (Accounting), Amanda Maphis (Paralegal), and Emily Przybyszewski (Travel and Tourism). Commencement speaker was Allen Bonace, Director of Nursing for Saint Mary's at Asbury Ridge.

The following students received ASB degrees: Accounting - Lanisha C. Chimenti, Susan C. Harvey, Robert J. Pfister; Marketing and Management - Kia M. Jacoway, Jon D. Johnson, Donna M. Rodriguez; Paralegal - Tammy Birchfield, Amy L. Chelton, Amanda L. Maphis, April L. Martin, J.W. McIntire, Carli Wojtowicz; Administrative Office Professional - Mary L. Hildreth; Medical Secretary - Susan L. Bailey, Jacqueline S. Brown, Ashley L. Farrell, LeAndra L. Lindsay-Walter. Receiving diplomas were: Tammy Williams-Keyes - Medical Transcription; Jennifer A. Adkins - Executive Secretary.