September 7, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 5 Area The Cranberry Stethoscope program was recently established in memory of Dr. Michael Lippe, former director of Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Department. The first cranberry-colored stethoscopes were presented to the late August graduates of the Rockland Community College’s paramedic class. Eleven graduates, including Kyle Black, Rory Brannigan, Edward Fox, Vito LaVilla, Ana Molina, Matthew Mulvany, Brandon Smith, Abraham Taub, Elyokem Ungar, Michael Will, and Tiffany Williams received their certification along with a distinctive stethoscope. Taub, who spoke on behalf of his class, thanked Suzanne Lippe, wife of Dr. Michael Lippe, for the precious gift. “I think it was a very good choice because the stethoscope is probably the one and only piece of equipment usually not provided by the company or shared from partner to partner, yet it is also one of the most important and most- Cranberry Stethoscope program pays tribute to doctor used diagnostic tools in the pre-hospital setting,” Taub said. The cranberry stethoscopes will be an annual gift to RCC graduation paramedics. Suzanne Lippe explained that her husband always carried a cranberrycolored stethoscope because he believed it was less likely to be stolen. Hudson Valley Paramedic Association PresiDr. Michael Lippe dent Walter Dusseldorp delivered the commencement speech. His message to the new graduates was to ensure that they are going to take each emergency response seriously, fight off complacency, and make a difference. “Dr. Mike S. Lippe has been a great friend to emergency services and even more instrumental in support of paramedics,” Dusseldorp added. “Mike’s passion for medicine both in pre-hospital and emergency room settings was event in ways that are rarely seen anymore. Mike always took his time explaining complex procedures to his patients or answer any question a paramedic might have had about a patient presenting condition.” HVPA is a not for profit association in support of professional development of fellow paramedics and students. Visit www.myhvpa.org for additional information. For That Special Event The Mahwah Elks, based at 1 Foxwood Lane in Mahwah, will host the 38th Annual Special Children’s Ball on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 6:30 to 11: 30 p.m. The event will include appetizers and dinner with music and dancing. The cost of this event is a $25 donation. Tickets must be Mahwah Elks host Special Children’s Ball obtained in advance. Call (201) 529-2906 or (201) 529-5545 for more information or special seating. For GPS directions to the Mahwah Elks, use 13 Foxwood Lane, Suffern, New York. ��������������� ��������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������� ��� ������ ���� �������������������������������� ��������������� ������������ See our website for coupons-������������������������ �������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������� ���������������������