Amador County – The Jackson Volunteer Fire Department held a rummage sale over the weekend as a way to generate additional funds to pay for firefighting supplies and equipment. The effort was coordinated by various wives and girlfriends of the firefighters as a way to supplement the meager funding the department receives. Genny Tremaine, an event volunteer who spoke with TSPN on Friday, said the amount of donations received was “better than expected.” All throughout Friday and Saturday, fire department supporters and walk-in customers made a steady stream of purchases. During our conversation, Tremaine was politely interrupted several times with price inquiries from potential customers. In a follow-up Monday, she said the total profit was $1,345 after subtracting the $140 spent on advertising. Considering the success of the event, Tremaine said they may organize another sale next June. “Please remember to save things you think we could sell during the event next year,” she said. The money from this latest sale was deposited in the Jackson Firefighters Association account. What the funds will be used for has yet to be determined. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tuesday, 21 September 2010 07:06
JVFD rummage sale raises much-needed funds
Amador County – The Jackson Volunteer Fire Department held a rummage sale over the weekend as a way to generate additional funds to pay for firefighting supplies and equipment. The effort was coordinated by various wives and girlfriends of the firefighters as a way to supplement the meager funding the department receives. Genny Tremaine, an event volunteer who spoke with TSPN on Friday, said the amount of donations received was “better than expected.” All throughout Friday and Saturday, fire department supporters and walk-in customers made a steady stream of purchases. During our conversation, Tremaine was politely interrupted several times with price inquiries from potential customers. In a follow-up Monday, she said the total profit was $1,345 after subtracting the $140 spent on advertising. Considering the success of the event, Tremaine said they may organize another sale next June. “Please remember to save things you think we could sell during the event next year,” she said. The money from this latest sale was deposited in the Jackson Firefighters Association account. What the funds will be used for has yet to be determined. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Latest from
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