Fox awarded senior scholarship

SYRACUSE — Meghan Fox of White Lake, a senior in the School of Management at Syracuse University, received the Dallas and Novella Woodrum Scholarship.

The Senior Scholarship Program at Syracuse University recognizes outstanding students in their final academic year. To be eligible, students must consistently attain Dean’s List status during their first three years at Syracuse.

Got alumni news?

ELDRED — The Eldred Central School District (ECS) newsletter will include alumni news in the next edition. Send information about yourself (include the year you graduated) to: Eldred District Newsletter, in care of Mrs. Campbell/ Mr. Bidwell, ECS, 600 Route 55, Eldred, NY 12732 Parents can send information regarding ECS alumni children.

Learn to teach literacy

MONTICELLO — Literacy Volunteers of America-Sullivan County, Inc. will hold a Basic Reading training session to train volunteers to work with adult students who read below a fifth grade reading level and need to better their reading, writing and comprehension skills.

The workshop will take place on March 17, 24 and 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Monticello high school. There is a $5 registration fee per workshop.

Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc., is a national organization that has dedicated itself to improving adult reading, writing and comprehension skills as well as improving English-speaking through volunteer efforts.

For more information call 845/794-0017, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Learn to prevent sports injuries

HARRIS — To most students, memories of going back to school include new friends, clothes and books. But for approximately 775,000 children under the age of 15 in the United States, those memories may also include a trip to the emergency room for a sports-related injury. School-aged athletes, whether participants in organized sports programs, physical education classes or community intramural activities, have special physical needs that require different coaching methods, conditioning systems and medical care than most mature athletes need. Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians are the specialists when it comes to the medical care of these young athletes.

PM&R physicians are experienced in diagnosing and treating sports injuries and helping to restore function to their patients. “There are marked differences between children and adults in coordination, strength and stamina,” said Dr. Barry Scheinfeld, a PM&R physician and director of the Upstate Rehabilitation Medical Center at Community General Hospital (CGH).

Scheinfeld stresses that many sports-related injuries are preventable. “It’s critical that anyone participating in a sport have an appropriate warm-up period that includes a few minutes of stretching before he or she engages in an athletic activity.”

Tendonitis is a common sports-related injury that Scheinfeld sees in school-aged athletes. This injury, an inflammation of the tendon, is caused by overuse of a joint. It is commonly found in knees (runners and cyclists), shoulders (golfers, swimmers, baseball and softball players);,and elbows (tennis and baseball players).

School-aged athletes also often experience pulled hamstrings and shin splints, according to Scheinfeld. “When a sharp or sudden pain persists during athletic activity the athlete should stop and get treatment,” he said. “A mild injury can become serious if ignored.”

Many common sports injuries can be prevented by understanding what muscle groups will be used during athletic activity. Appropriate conditioning of muscles can be determined through consultation with a physician. Muscles and joints need to be stretched and warmed up before strenuous activity. They also need a cooling down period after excessive stresses and strains. Use of the proper equipment will provide support and protection.

Scheinfeld can be reached at 845/794-0209.

The untold legacy of help

MONGAUP VALLEY — The Sullivan County Chapter of the American Red Cross in Greater New York is offering free screenings of “The Untold Legacy: An History of Black Involvement in the American Red Cross” to community organizations and schools throughout Sullivan County during February, Black History Month. The 28-minute documentary, narrated by Blair Underwood, is a tribute to the important role that black American leaders have played in the American Red Cross since the 19th century.

The documentary describes the contributions of such black leaders as Henry O. Tanner, Jesse O. Thomas, Charles R. Drew, Mary McLeod and Berthune and Frances E. R. Davis.

For information on how to arrange for a free screening, call 845/583-8340.

All about kindergarten

GLEN SPEY — George Ross Mackenzie elementary school will hold an informational meeting, “Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Kindergarten,” for parents of children entering kindergarten in September. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 6 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. (snow date is March 7) in the Mackenzie School cafeteria. To register or for more information, call 845/856-9723.

Kindergarten screening, for children born between December 2, 1993 and December 1, 1996 will be held March 29 and 30, and April 3 and 4.