New ambulance fund continues to grow

Published by admin on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 9:30am

Citizens State Bank in Monticello donated $3,000 toward the purchase of a new ambulance in town. Of that donation, $2,000 was raised by the employees “Jeans Fund.” From left are Kathy Bone with CSB, paramedic Shelly Searles, EMT Jenna Weih, and CSB President Audrey Savage. (Photo by Kim Brooks)
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Following the recent $3,000 donation from Citizens State Bank and the employees of the bank, the MEMT (Monticello Emergency Medical Team) has secured $30,000 toward the purchase of a new ambulance. 

Mandy Norton, MEMT treasurer, shared that the cost of a new ambulance is over $210,000. The cost continues to increase, and the overall cost will depend on when they can purchase the new ambulance. 

The City of Monticello has applied for a $110,000 USDA grant. The success of the grant has yet to be determined. 

MEMT has held several community fundraisers over the last year, and many community groups and businesses have supported the new ambulance fund. One of those fundraisers is the MEMT cookbook project. Norton said cookbooks are still available for $15. You can purchase them at local retailers. 

MEMT is still accepting donations as well for the new ambulance fund. 

“We continue to brainstorm more fundraising ideas,” said Norton. 

Despite raising $30,000 in less than a year, obviously MEMT has a long ways to go before they can actually purchase a new ambulance. 

“We want to thank all who have donated,” expressed Norton. “Without them, this wouldn’t be possible.” 

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