James Sheerin, a founder of the North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps, remembers how the organization brought together the community. “The volunteers were from all walks of life—policemen, firefighters, storekeepers and farmers,” Sheerin said. Fifty years ago, with a donation of $1,500 from the Lions Club,
The snow was falling from the sky like powdered sugar and the roads were icing up, but mere bad weather couldn’t keep dozens of folks from attending a Valentine’s cookie bake-off in North Salem this past Sunday The event helped raise more than $2,500 for the
The North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps (NSVAC) answers approximately 450 calls a year. Do you know how many volunteers are involved? On Sept. 27, NSVAC Capt. Maria Hlushko and President Kurt Guldan told the Town Board there are currently 10 active volunteers. They explained that
The evening’s honoree was NSVAC President Kurt Guldan, currently serving his 20th year as a volunteer with the corps. See Pics! “Kurt’s entire life has revolved around our department,” said NSVAC Captain Maria Hlushko. “He joined as a senior in high school and a couple
Why is it important to give? While we have a very close working relationship with the Township and Fire Department, we are not affiliated with either and receive minimal financial support from tax dollars. Only a small portion of our budget comes from other areas,
Just a reminder on our monthly meeting. Please make every effort to attend! If you have gone off to college, Please send an e-mail (if you haven’t sent one yet), stating whether you will be taking a leave of absence or resigning from your position
Anyone looking to take the class must be 18 years old before May 19, 2016. The class will be free to those who qualify as a volunteer member of an EMS or fire department. If you are interested, please see me after the monthly meeting