Laugh and live long at SCCC

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY – Sullivan County Community College continues the monthly workshops in its Sullivan County Direct Support Professionals Speakers Series on April 30 with the workshop, “A Fun Look at Health and Humor: The Mind-Body Relationship.” Michael Gaeta, Ed.D., the vice president of adult services at The Center for Discovery in Harris, NY, is the guest lecturer. The workshop will be held from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the College’s Seelig Theatre. It will be repeated from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. Admission is $30. Seating is limited and early registration is suggested.

For more information or to register, call the College’s Office of Workforce Development at 845/434-5750, ext. 4398.

Lumberland pianists win

GLEN SPEY, NY — Twelve local piano students of Lumberland teacher Frank Schwarz performed in the national piano playing auditions at the Lumberland Town Hall earlier this month.

Winners in 2003 auditions and members of the National Fraternity of Student Musicians for one year include Russell Amore, Kathleen O’Rourke and Clarissa Pflanz.

District winners include Alli Amore, Keegan Frey and Torin Frey.

Local winners were Michelle Krasinski, James Romaglio, Mary Setten, Dominique Grandfort, Dennis McCullough and Mariellen McCullough.

BOCES LPN students graduate

LIBERTY, NY — The 2003 LPN Class at Sullivan County BOCES was recognized at a Pinning Ceremony held at the Granite Associates Auditorium, Ferndale. Eight LPN students were presented with their pins and praised for their hard work and dedication. The LPN class of 2003 includes Diane Augustine, Margaret Cleary, Rachel Call, Edmundo Figueroa, Carmelita Figueroa, Dianne Murran, Ashlee Porter and Pamela Williams. A reception was held for family and friends following the ceremony.

Students interested in enrolling in the fall LPN Program should call 845/292-7900, ext. 143.

Kids care to understand the police

MONTICELLO, NY — Students involved in the Monticello Kids Care Program recently took an educational trip to the Monticello Police Department. Officer Corley, who introduced students to the policy and procedures of the Police Department, conducted the tour. The students gained a better understanding of the role police officers play in their school and community.

For more information on the Monticello Kids Care Program call 845/794-4405.

Attention poets and writers!

NARROWSBURG, NY — The River Reporter’s Literary Gazette is seeking submissions of poetry and prose based upon the theme, “Compassion... and Action.”

What is compassion and why is it important? What defines a compassionate act? What role does compassion play in our lives and relationships? What motivates an act of compassion? How do we experience either giving or receiving compassion?

Send submissions of short fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction and essays by Friday, May 16 to literarygazette@riverreporter.com or to The Literary Gazette, The River Reporter, PO Box 150, Narrowsburg, NY 12764. Include brief biographical information. If submitting by mail, include a SASE if you would like your work returned.