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Students honored at HHS

HONESDALE — The Wayne Highlands School District Board of Education honored three Honesdale High School seniors on April 23. Each senior ranked in the top 15 percent of their class and are National Honor Society members. Pictured from left, Zachary Stuart-Pontier, son of Glenn Pontier and Laurie Stuart, has been involved in baseball, chorus, and drama and is the editor of the Hornet Highlights. He has been accepted at the New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, as a film major. Aasma Dibble, daughter of Edward and Rita Dibble, has been involved in chorus, vocal ensemble and drama. Dibble will attend Hampshire College in Massachusetts to major in art with a focus on painting, textiles and restoration. Sarah Schweighofer, daughter of Joseph and Andrea Schweighofer, plans to attend Kutztown University and major in Special/Elementary Education; she has been a band member, chorus member and is the tennis team co-captain.

Third annual ‘Jump Rope for Heart’ raises $3,400

WHITE LAKE —Students at the Duggan Elementary School participated in the Third Annual “Jump Rope for Heart” fundraiser to fight against heart disease and stroke on Thursday, March 14. Overall, 70 students raised almost $3,400 for the American Heart Association.

Top fundraisers included Amanda Tejada with $229, ToniAnn Perry with $200, Marina Lombardi with $200, Briana Sofia with $150, Kyle Raymond with $125, Amanda Ihlefeldt with $105 and Mike Nastro with $100.

The event was a record-breaking year for the Duggan Elementary School. The students trained in physical education classes to perform in such a strenuous activity. They participated in class relays, partner/individual tricks and a jump rope competition.

Winners of the jump rope competition included Anthony Gray and Lori Copeland, second grade; Bobby Wagner and Claire Pavlak, third grade; Chris Bolduc and Briana Slutsky, fourth grade; and Mike Nastro and Jordan Martin, fifth grade. Claire Pavlak was the overall winner of the competition.

How to get a business loan

LOCH SHELDRAKE – Sullivan County Community College continues its Business Seminar Series 2002 with “How to Increase Your Chances of Getting a Business Loan.” The seminar will be held on Wednesday, May 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the college’s Monticello Center at 196 Broadway.

John Riley, the executive vice president of the First National Bank of Jeffersonville, will be the guest speaker. Riley will discuss the value of credit scores, what you need before applying for a loan and the loan application.

The fee for the seminar is $10 and the registration deadline is May 3. To register or for further information, contact the SCCC Monticello Center at 845/791-1438.

	Contributed photo Board members, left to right, are Jennifer Welsh, tuition secretary; Marta Pingel, vice president; Diane Bailey, president; Kelly Birmelin, secretary and Judy Hume, treasurer (Click for larger image)

Come celebrate children!

HONESDALE — The Bethany Children’s House Inc. Montessori Preschool is the host of the Children’s Fest 2002. This community event will take place on Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Wayne County Fairgrounds.

The Children’s Fest fundraiser supports this non-profit, parent-run school. This year, part of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Honesdale and Bethany Wayne County Public Libraries.

The Children’s Fest 2002 committee is now seeking anyone interested in having a booth. It is a perfect opportunity to introduce yourself, or services, to a growing market. Exhibitors are asked to provide an activity or project for children that encourages learning and creativity.

Any business or non-profit group interested in participating may contact Bethany Children’s House at 570/253-6359, or Diane Bailey at 448-2055, for a registration form or additional information.

Summer courses offered

HONESDALE — Luzerne County Community College will offer courses during the summer in Honesdale. Registration for courses in Honesdale will be held at Wayne Highlands High School on Wednesday, May 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Courses scheduled to be offered in Honesdale include Algebra, English, General Microbiology, Psychology, Literature, History, Speech and others.

Off-campus day classes for the summer session will begin on Monday, June 3. Off-campus evening summer classes will begin on Tuesday, May 28.

For more information call 570/740-0479 or 800/377-LCCC, extension 419 or contact Lisa Nelson, director of college relations, 740-0732.

Want to travel and study at the same time?

EAST STROUDSBURG — Students can choose from five exciting international summer study locations this year through the study abroad program offered at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.

Classes may be taken for college credit and are open to all students 18 or older, including community members who wish to take the courses either for credit or as audit.

Participants will travel to Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, England and Ghana as well as Europe, according to Bo Keppel, ESU’s director of international programs. For more information call Susan O’Hearn at 570/422-3885 or email SO’Hearn@pobox.esu.edu.