NEW BERLIN – In a continuing effort to reduce the debt incurred over a ten month period by the New Berlin Ambulance Service, the Friends of the NBAS held a fundraiser at the Deer Path Restaurant April 22.

According to Chief Operating Officer Kenneth Wiggins, $1,039.35 was raised at the event to help offset the deficit.

“We were very happy with the outcome,” said Wiggins. “People were dancing and having a great time.”

Cost of admission to the fundraiser was a $25 donation and included dinner, one beverage and a dessert. Live music was provided by RPM and there was a cash bar.

“It was a lot of fun and everyone who went enjoyed themselves,” said Diann Davison of the 63 attendees.

The deficit was reported by ambulance officials to be approximately $72,000 as of the April advisory board meeting, which is currently made up of two representatives from the village and town of New Berlin and the town Columbus.

Wiggins reported that the deficit resulted from poor scheduling strategies and a lack of a profitable payment plan.