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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
NY Honors for senior volunteers from Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler Counties
The New York State Office for the Aging is recognizing senior volunteers around New York on May 28, which is 'Older Workers Day' in the state. Among those are Nancy Doutt, and Mary Jamison from Steuben County, Dale Bryant, and Catherine Westlake from Chemung County, and Nancy Dawson and Augustus Haeffner from Schuyler County. Why are more older Americans staying in the workforce? Here is the way the Office for the Aging describes each honoree in a document it distributed on Wednesday, May 28, 2025: Dale Bryant, Chemung County: Dale Bryant dedicated 27 years to volunteering for numerous local organizations, significantly enhancing Chemung County. It is estimated that his volunteer efforts have impacted hundreds of thousands of lives, preserving Chemung County's history and culture for future has been a vital member of the Friends of Woodlawn Cemetery, aiding in facility updates and signage, and is an original member of the Popcorn Preservation Society, maintaining the historic truck at Wisner president and founding board member of the Chemung County Farmers Museum, he has helped preserve local history, organized events, and donated family heirlooms. He also contributed to the Twin Tiers Vintage Chevrolet Club and played an instrumental role in restoring and maintaining attractions at Eldridge Park, such as the Jasper boat and Kiddie Land was a lifelong resident of Elmira, New York, who raised three children with his wife of 56 years. He retired in 1998 after 34 years in the Elmira City School advises New Yorkers to get involved in their communities, emphasizing the importance of preserving local history and traditions. He says: 'Volunteering enriches both the individual and the community, fostering connections and creating lasting, meaningful change.' He encouraged everyone to find a cause they're passionate about and contribute. Mr. Bryant recently passed away, but his spirit of volunteerism lives on. Catherine Westlake, Chemung County Cathy Westlake's dedication to the community is remarkable, particularly her work with Meals on Wheels (MOW). Volunteering twice a week, she helps prepare, package, and deliver meals to vulnerable older adults in Chemung County, providing essential nutrition to help them remain in their homes. Her efforts at times contribute to nearly 700 meals a week, totaling 36,400 meals annually. She volunteers ten hours per week, or 520 hours a year, and saves MOW over $8,600 annually in payroll costs. With her husband, David, also volunteering alongside her, their combined volunteer economic impact saves MOW over $15,000 addition to her own volunteer work, Westlake has been instrumental in recruiting four other family members to volunteer regularly. She always has a smile and kind words for everyone she encounters, is willing to do any task asked of her, and volunteers for all of MOW's special fundraising events. Her compassion, knowledge, kindness, and dedication make her an invaluable asset to the grew up in Elmira, New York, where she currently lives. She graduated from Elmira Free Academy in 1977. She earned a bachelor's degree in speech and language pathology from the State University of New York at Geneseo and spent 35 years as a speech and language therapist and special-education teacher before retiring in 2015. After retirement, she continued her passion for education by working as a special-education teacher for preschoolers. More older Americans not confident Social Security will be there for them: Survey Nancy Doutt has dedicated over 40 years to community service. She has volunteered with Corning Meals on Wheels, starting with meal deliveries before serving as treasurer and board member, and she still delivers every other was among the first trained hospice volunteers with CareFirst and now assistsin the organization's administrative office. At the Rockwell Museum, she established a library on the history of the American West and Native Americans. There, she continues supporting programs and greeting visitors. Doutt also remains active with Christ Episcopal a key role at the Southeast Steuben County Library, Doutt has contributed to local history and genealogy projects while also co-chairing book sales, which raise over $40,000 believes that volunteering is about passion and growth. 'Find what sparks your interest,' she says. 'Volunteering isn't just about giving—it's about learning, adapting, and leaving something better than you found it.' Mary Jamison has worked with the hospice and palliative care unit at the Bath VA Medical Center, offering support to veterans and their families. 'It was heartbreaking at times,' she admits, 'but I knew I was making a difference. I have such respect for the nurses there.'When the pandemic halted VA volunteer work, Jamison turned to the Office for the Aging (OFA), becoming an invaluable team member. With vaccine appointments primarily administered online, many older adults struggled to schedule them. She joined a group of volunteers who called individuals, gathered their information, and registered them on the New York State Department of Health portal, ensuring they secured appointments. Her work removed a critical barrier to vaccination for older joining the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) as an AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer in 2007, Jamison has contributed over 3,500 lifetime service hours. She is OFA's 'go-to' volunteer, assisting with reception, Medicare enrollment, and client satisfaction surveys. Her outreach efforts have significantly increased survey response rates, helping OFA improve services for older says, 'Volunteering is my way of giving back. It gives me pride and a sense of accomplishment. The Office for the Aging is a blessing, and I'm proud to be part of their team.' A nurse by training, Nancy Dawson donates her time and talents as an instructor for a program, 'Dare to Discipline,' where she teaches childbirth and parenting classes at a local hospital. She has also taught CPR classes for the American Heart Association and has been a moderator and facilitator for a local Lyme disease support group. She is also a volunteer insurance counselor for the Office for the Aging and is an accomplished volunteer tax preparer with was born and raised in Beaver Dams, New York where she continues to reside with her husband. In addition to raising her own family, Dawson and her husband were foster parents for several area youth. She pursued a career in nursing, focusing on women's health and intensive care nursing. Dawson and her husband also own and operate Twin Maples Farms, where they once raised Christmas trees but now focus on producing and selling maple syrup and maple she has worked in many areas and 'worn many different hats,' Dawson's favorite job has been volunteering. 'I feel it is the highest-paying and most rewarding profession of any,' she says. 'People are very appreciative for the help received.' In the early 2000s, Augustus C. Haeffner created an online news site that fills a vital role, keeping his community informed and connected. Haeffner is a reporter, editor and publisher of The Odessa File: News of Schuyler County, an important voice for news about businesses, sports, government, schools, public service, and, most importantly, people in the community. He currently lives in Odessa, New York, operating the news site from his home, often with help from his son, was raised north of Detroit, Michigan. Early in his career, he was the sports editor of the Elmira Star Gazette in the 1980s and later assistant managing editor at The Leader in Corning. While at The Leader, Haeffner won the 1997 Associated Press award for the best columns among small-town newspapers in New York. He also ran a sports card shop in Odessa and traveled selling sports cards and believes that volunteering is the 'lifeblood' of any community, filling gaps where needed. In his words, 'if you can volunteer, go out and do it.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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Daily Tribune
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Muharraq STP - Opening Event Presentation Film
This film was for the opening ceremony event of The Bahrain Ministry of Works' (MOW) Muharraq Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project, located in Hidd.
Hans India
23-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Google Abandons Plans to Eliminate Third-Party Cookies in Chrome
Google has officially scrapped its long-standing plan to phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, signalling a major shift in its privacy strategy. In an update released Tuesday, Anthony Chavez, Vice President of Google's Privacy Sandbox, stated that the company has chosen 'to maintain our current approach to offering users third-party cookie choice in Chrome.' This decision effectively ends Google's Privacy Sandbox initiative, which was first introduced in 2020. The project aimed to develop alternatives to third-party cookies while enhancing user privacy, including features like the Topics API, which proposed assigning interests based on browsing behaviour to serve relevant ads. However, the initiative faced ongoing delays and mounting criticism from privacy advocates, advertisers, and global regulators. Opponents of the Privacy Sandbox, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), argued that it still enabled behavioural tracking, urging users to opt out. The backlash intensified recently when a U.S. judge found that Google 'willfully engaged in a series of anticompetitive acts' in the digital advertising sector. In the UK, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has also been investigating whether Google's proposals might unfairly tip the balance in its favour. Despite Google's earlier promise to let users opt into a cookie-less Chrome, the company has now confirmed that it won't roll out a new standalone prompt for cookie controls. 'As we've engaged with the ecosystem, including publishers, developers, regulators, and the ads industry, it remains clear that there are divergent perspectives on making changes that could impact the availability of third-party cookies,' Chavez explained. Critics of the initiative see this as a major win. The Movement for an Open Web (MOW), which lodged a complaint with the CMA in 2020, called the move an 'admission' of defeat. 'Google's intention was to remove open and interoperable communications standards to bring digital advertising traffic under their sole control and, with this announcement, that aim is now over,' said MOW co-founder James Rosewell in a statement to a famous publication. 'They've recognised that the regulatory obstacles to their monopolistic project are insurmountable and have given up.' Google's decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over privacy, data control, and competition in the digital advertising world.
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Complete Website Design, SEO, and Graphic Design Services for Australian Tradies
Complete Website Design, SEO, and Graphic Design Services for Australian Tradies. MOW Technologies, a Perth-based digital agency, offers specialized Website Design, SEO, and Graphic Design services tailored for Australian tradies. Their all-in-one solutions help tradespeople build a strong, professional online presence that stands out in a competitive market and drives real results—especially on search engines, mobile devices, and with local customers. MOW Technologies, a forward-thinking digital solutions agency based in Perth, is proud to unveil its tailored suite of services designed specifically for Australian tradies. Offering expert Website Design, SEO, and Graphic Design under one roof, MOW Technologies is focused on helping tradies build a strong, professional digital presence that drives results. In a highly competitive market, tradespeople need more than just word-of-mouth to attract new business. MOW Technologies helps trademen and women deliver a streamlined, no-fuss digital solution that not only looks great but performs where it counts; on search engines, on mobile devices, and in the minds of local customers. 'At MOW Technologies, in addition to being a solution-first website development and design agency, we understand the importance of making a positive impression of your brand to your local market with high-quality optimized images and logos that build trust with those looking to engage your services,' said Sonu Daniels the Director of MOW Technologies. A Complete Digital Toolkit for Tradies MOW Technologies' service offerings have been developed with the unique needs of trades-based businesses in mind, ensuring every element helps build visibility, credibility, and customer engagement: Built for Busy Tradies MOW Technologies understands the time pressures tradies face. That's why the agency focuses on delivering easy, end-to-end digital solutions so clients can spend less time worrying about marketing and more time doing what they do best; running their businesses. Listen to the Wonderful and Useful Info podcast to learn more about MOW Technologies. About MOW Technologies MOW Technologies is a Perth-based web design and digital marketing agency committed to helping tradespeople and small businesses across Australia thrive online. With a hands-on, client-focused approach, MOW delivers modern, results-driven digital services that elevate businesses and build lasting trust with their customers. For media inquiries or to learn more, visit Media Contact Company Name: MOW Technologies Contact Person: Sonu Daniels Email: Send Email City: Perth State: Western Australia Country: Australia Website: Press Release Distributed by To view the original version on ABNewswire visit: Complete Website Design, SEO, and Graphic Design Services for Australian Tradies
Zawya
17-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bahrain receives 7 bids for Riffa Avenue widening consultancy tender
Bahrain's Ministry of Works (MOW) has received seven bids for its Request for Proposals (RFP) tender seeking pre-contract engineering consultancy services for widening of Riffa Avenue. The project involves widening of existing two-lane dual carriageway of Riffa Avenue (from Riffa Clock Tower roundabout to Muasker Highway) to minimum four lanes through traffic in both directions. The project scope also involves design of grade separator at the Junction of Riffa Avenue and Al Muaskar Highway, grade separated U-turns at two junctions including four footbridges. The scope of the consultancy contract includes feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed design for road, storm drainage and structures, street lighting, road marking, utility coordination and tender assistance services to MOW for the project The bidders and bid amounts are as follows: Euro Group for Engineering Consultancy 456,940 Bahraini dinars ($1.2 million) Pan Arab Consulting Engineers BHD 862,572.942 ($2.3 million) Parsons Global Services BHD 792,825 ($2.1 million) Saudi Tech. For Engineering Consultants BHD 426,838.500 ($1.1 million) DAR SSH International Engineering Consultants BHD 660,000 ($1.8 million) AECOM Middle East Limited BHD 998,112.500 ($2.5 million) Egis International BHD 763,490.090 ($2 million) The tender was opened on 13 March 2025. (Writing by Deva Palanisamy; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
