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Michael Stewart, EMT and Eagle Scout, Reports to National Guard Basic Training

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CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY – Michael Stewart, an EMT with W.P Faist Ambulance Corp. and Eagle Scout, reports to Basic Training for the National Guard.

Stewart has a long history of service, he joined the ambulance corps as junior member and has been a member for over 3 years. During the time training to become a licensed EMT, he complete the arduous process of being an Eagle Scout. He is also a Michael is also a certified interior Firefighter with Hugh Gassner fire department (South Spring Valley FD). He recently recently graduated Spring Valley High School with honors.

Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouts. Since its inception in 1911, only four percent of Scouts have earned this rank after a lengthy review process.

Members of the W.P Faist Ambulance Corp. took to social media to wish Stewart well, “We wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you back in 21 weeks. Godspeed and thank you for serving our great country.”

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Diverse Abilities Job Fair at Palisades Mall March 26th

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West Nyack, NY – March 26 11AM-2PMΒ Diverse AbilitiesΒ Job FairΒ  at Palisades Center Mall, 4th Floor, Community Rooms

Β This FREE EVENTΒ provides an opportunity for our neighbors with disabilities to meet with locally hiring businesses and resource organizations to receive information, schedule 1-on-1 screening interviews with hiring representatives, visit the resume clinic, and more:

  • Open House with hiring businesses
  • Visit Resource RowΒ to speak with local resource agencies providing services and assistance to people with disabilities reach their goals
  • Participate in aΒ ResumeΒ Clinic with Rockland Works and Dominican University representatives offering suggestions to enhance or build a resume
  • Get a complimentaryΒ Professional HeadshotΒ taken
  • Pre-Interview WorkshopΒ available for registered participants with interview appointments

Questions? Contact Daniel Moldovan, Disability Resource Coordinator
[email protected] or call (845) 304-0467

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β€œSenior Boot Camp” is back on Thursday, March 21, 2024!

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The Senior Activity Center members have been drafted to compete in the 2024 Senior Boot Camp. This event initially began in 2012 and ran annually until 2019.Β  It is now making its triumphant post-covid return on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 10:00am-1:30pm at the Dominican University Hennessy Center in Blauvelt, NY.Β  120 Meals on Wheels Senior Activity Center participants are expected to attend the return of one of their favorite events.Β  These Seniors attend one of our four centers across the county, Clarkstown-Pearl River, Nyack, Orangetown and Ramapo.Β 

The Seniors will be participating in ten events, including cup stacking, duck memory game, soccer kicking, flickin’ chicken and a good old fashioned shell game.Β  Senior Boot Camp is a fun way for Senior Activity Center members to come together and stretch their bodies and minds. It encourages exercise and movement within our seniors, enjoy some friendly competition and definitely brings smiles!Β  At the end of the event, there will be a performance by an all-Senior musical group,Β The Music Makers.Β  We also have some fun surprises planned.Β Β  Additionally, there will be 28 vendors with services related to Senior needs.Β  We are grateful for our Platinum and Gold Sponsors, Jessica Kiely, PC, Estate Planning & Elder Law, The Esplanade at Palisades, Emerald Medicare, WellCare of New York Inc., Montefiore Nyack and The Willows at Ramapo Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, for making this event possible.

With our partners at Dominican University, our seniors will have fun participating in different challenges alongside university students and student athletes.Β  Intergenerational interactions are vital as they strengthen the community and can help prevent the feelings of isolation and loneliness that may come with age.Β  Meals on Wheels Senior Activity Centers is a program supported in part by the Rockland County Office for the Aging, the New York State Office for the Aging, the Administration on Aging and the County of Rockland.

For more information, to receive meals, volunteer or donate, visit our website:Β Β www.mowrockland.org

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