Troop 150 participates in annual First-Aid-O-Ree

SPARTA — On Saturday, Feb. 23 Troop 150 participated in the second annual First Aid-O-Ree at Wallkill Valley Regional High School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Seven teams from different area Boy Scout troops competed against each other. There were seven scenarios where each team had to perform first aid in five minutes and then were scored.

Scouts performed skills like CPR, bandaging, splinting, Heimlich, applying a tourniquet and transporting victims. Each team had to present a complete first aid kit that was checked as part of the competition. Troop 150 had two teams participating.

Team 1 came in sixth and Team 2 came in third.

Sparta Troop 150 proudly serves Sparta and surrounding communities meeting 7 p.m. on Monday nights at the Sparta United Methodist Church. All interested boys between the ages of 11 and 18 are welcome. For more information, visit www.spartatroop150.org

This press release was written by 12 year boy scout Hunter Roggero as part of his troop position of responsibility. As troop journalist, Hunter is responsible for publicizing the activities and efforts of Troop 150 and communicating with local newspapers and media outlets.