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North Salem native Kurt Guldan has been named Person of the Year by the North Salem Chamber of Commerce.
“One of the members mentioned his name when we were discussing candidates at the Chamber of Commerce meeting,” said chamber President Michael McAnaw, “and everyone immediately agreed that he was the perfect choice.”
“In fact, last year when Warren Lucas accepted his own award, he spent five minutes praising Kurt’s involvement in Hurricane Irene. As a planner and responder, Kurt’s the guy who runs the show.”
The Person of the Year Award was established by the Chamber of Commerce in 1993, said longtime member Tim Purdy, as a way for the business community to thank a person who has made a positive contribution to the town.
“The town is extraordinarily lucky to have him,” said North Salem Deputy Supervisor Peter Kamenstein. “He’s quiet and reserved, but he’s multi-faceted. A father, a businessman, coordinator of the Office of Emergency Management, and the glue that holds the Ambulance Corps together. He has great rapport with all the people in emergency situations, like the power company, the county government and Westchester Emergency Management. He’s a very dedicated individual and he doesn’t take his responsibilities lightly. He throws himself right in.”
Supervisor Warren Lucas pointed out that North Salem has more than its share of dedicated volunteers, but Guldan “has no qualms about telling me or Peter [Kamenstein] what we should be doing next. For me and Peter, who’ve never dealt with problems like Irene, Lee and Sandy, having Kurt there to lean on was very important. Running a town in a disaster was something none of us were good at, but Kurt loves it, and does it with a smile.”
Everyone is invited to the dinner to honor Guldan at Le Fontane Ristorante, 137 Somerstown Road (Route 100) in Somers on Jan. 29, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
The $39 prix fixe dinner includes an hors d’oeuvres buffet, salad, choice of pasta, pork, fish or steak entree, dessert and coffee. There will be a cash bar.
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When Umar Singh was introduced to basketball by his friends in seventh grade, he fell for the game quickly. Singh asked for a basketball hoop that Christmas and practiced all spring and summer, flourishing on his eighth-grade team before becoming a dominant force at North Salem.
Singh, a 6-foot-4 senior, can score inside and out. His versatile game and tenacity on the boards have led the Tigers to a 10-7 record this season, good for fourth in Section 1 Class B.
“It’s a big part of my game, rebounding and just outletting the pass,” said Singh, the Con Edison Athlete of the Week. “Because what we like to do is just get the rebound and run.”
Singh starred on the Hudson Valley BCNY All-Star team last summer and hit the game-winning field goal in the gold medal game of the state tournament. On Jan. 12, Singh joined the 1,000-point club. He is averaging 24 points and 17 rebounds this season.
Singh has volunteered at the Mount Lakes Camp for the past four years, teaching elementary and middle school children about basketball. His motivation for helping out comes from the help he received as a young student.
Originally from Guyana, Singh moved to the United States in fourth grade.
“It definitely took me out of my comfort zone,” Singh said. “I had to adapt very quickly. I had to learn the English language. I spoke English, but the kids didn’t understand what I was saying.”
Singh was also classified as a learning disabled student because of his difficulty in reading. Singh said he received one-on-one aide from North Salem Middle School, and within a year he was able to hold a conversation with his friends. Singh said he now volunteers to read out loud in class.
“I’m a person who is willing to go above and beyond to do what it takes to succeed,” Singh said. “Give 110 percent in schoolwork and in basketball.”
Singh is currently undecided on where he wants to attend college, but he is considering Long Island University, East Stroudsburg University, SUNY Potsdam and Manhattanville College, among others.
Singh, who is a member of the forensics club, said he enjoys finding clues and investigating. He said he would ultimately like to become a teacher.
“What my life has taught me is through the ups and downs, people are always there to help you,” Singh said. “That’s what I’ve gotten since I came to the States. And now it is my right to help the kids who need the help.”
The Con Edison Athlete of the Week recognizes students in Westchester and Putnam schools who excel athletically. Academic achievements, leadership, citizenship, school and community activities are also factors. The winner is selected each week by a panel of athletic directors and coaches who review ballots submitted by each athlete's athletic director or coach.
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