On behalf of the MAC’s Safe Ride board I would like to thank Monique Masters for her service as our director. We are very excited for her and wish her well at her new adventure.
We are currently assessing the needs of MAC’s, and in the meantime ask that anyone wishing to contact us, call (315) 369-8121 or email: Macs369.8121@gmail.com.
Gisele Kress, Old Forge
MAC’s Safe Ride
Cary Howard grabs breakfast from Sue Lavigne, left, Nanci Russell, Leslie Beauchamp, Gisele Kress, Eileen McCann and Kelly Noonan at the MAC’s Safe Ride benefit breakfast on Friday, September 5th at the Old Forge Fire Department prior to The Adirondack Canoe Classic – The 90-Miler. Photo by Gina Greco
MAC’s Safe Ride will host a hot breakfast buffet at the Old Forge Fire Hall prior to the start of the 90-Miler Canoe Classic on Friday, September 5th.
The breakfast will be held from 6 to 8 a.m. and the cost is $10 per person.
All proceeds will benefit MAC’s Safe Ride, a free alternative night-time transportation service that serves the Old Forge area.
Anyone who would like to help with the breakfast can call (315) 369-5255.
MAC’s Safe Ride will host a Driver’s Safety Course at the Old Forge Fire Department on Saturday, May 31st from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The day-long event is open to the public and offers a great opportunity for motorists to refresh and improve their skills and driving habits. Continue reading
MAC’s Safe Ride and Town of Webb Patrol-man A.J. Silverman were among those honored at the 6th Annual Herkimer County STOP-DWI Law Enforcement Recog-nition Breakfast on Wednesday, March 26 for their efforts to curb drinking and driving in their communities.
Town of Webb Police Chief John Russell and Giselle Kress, representing MAC’s Safe Ride, and Vincent Bono (left), chairman of the Herkimer County Legislature.
Accepting the award on behalf of MAC’s was organization co-founder Gisele Kress who received the award from Town of Webb Police Chief John Russell, who also nominated Officer Silverman for the honor.
Kress, who helped launch the late-night transportation service following the death of her son Matt Girouard and his friend Craig Sears in a 2009 car accident, was one of the many presenters and recipients who had the opportunity to share their experiences of the consequences of DWI. Continue reading
Two local individuals will be honored at the upcoming 6th Annual Herkimer County STOP-DWI Law Enforcement Recognition Breakfast for their efforts in curbing drinking and driving in their community.
Giselle Kress of MAC’s Safe Ride
Webb Patrolman A.J. Silverman
On behalf of the MAC’s Safe Ride board of directors, I want to express my appreciation for the support and generosity that this town bestowed upon us.
We had back-to-back benefit nights with Billy’s Restaurant on Thursday, February 27 and Trails End Saloon on Friday. Both nights brought an overwhelming turnout. Continue reading