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January 12, 2019
Serving Addison, Rutland & Chittenden Counties
Middlebury Fire Dept. presents awards
MIDDLEBURY | The Middlebury Fire Department and Battell Hose Company held a joint annual awards dinner on Dec. 1 at the American Legion Post 27 in Middlebury. The dinner was attended by current, former and life members of the Middlebury Fire Department, as well as by the members of the board of directors of the Battell Hose Company and guests. New Haven Fire Department Assistant Chief Dean Gilmore served as the master of ceremonies. Middlebury Chief David Shaw presided over the annual presentation of awards, which recognizes the contributions and efforts of the members of the Middlebury Fire Department. Service awards were presented to the following members: • Firefighter Blake Harrison for 5 years of service • Associate member Barbara Pratt for 5 years of service • Firefighter Keegan Sullivan for 10 years of service • Firefighter Mike Mayone for 25 years of service • Firefighter Ronald Warner for 30 years of service » F.D. awards Cont. on pg. 2
BURGLARIES PROMPT HOME SECURITY MEASURES
Recent holiday-time burglaries in Middlebury and Rutland have been reported in local newspapers including The Eagle. Thefts have included silverware, personal electronics, as well as package deliveries left outdoors on doorsteps that are visible (and tempting) by passersby. Photo provided by Terms of Services/General Services
By Lou Varricchio EDITOR
MIDDLEBURY | Recent, holiday season burglaries reported around Addison and Rutland counties prompted a Vermont insurance organization to issue some welcome, free advice. “Insurance is usually the last thing on
people’s minds, especially right after the holidays. You’ve already spent so much on gifts, the last thing you probably want to do is spend more money,” according to Katherine Morra, director of communication, of the Montpelier-based Professional Insurance Agents of Vermont (PIAVT). PIAVT is a trade association representing professional, independent insurance agencies, brokerages and their
employees throughout the state. Morra noted that typical homeowners, renters and condominium policies include coverage of personal property theft. “Loss due to theft is generally included as part of the personal property protection,” she said. “Burglars are unpredictable, but there are several ways you can protect yourself and your home.” » Burglaries Cont. on pg. 2
Olender named Girl Scout Volunteer of the Month From News Reports
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE GREEN & W HITE MOUNTA INS
New Haven resident Ursula Olender, a local Girl Scout volunteer and troop leader, stands with Della Connor, her co-leader’s daughter. Photo provided
NEW HAVEN | Ursula Olender, of New Haven, has dedicated her life to helping others be the best they can be, not just through her career as an advisor to college students on their own career paths, but also to dozens of Girl Scouts as their troop leader and to adult Girl Scout volunteers just learning their way through the Girl Scout experience. Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains (GSGWM) has named Olender as the Volunteer of the Month in recognition of all she does. Olender, who moved to New Haven in 2016, is the internship and career advisor at Middlebury College, and has done similar work for Champlain College, Dartmouth College, Colgate University and Amherst College. Working with middle-school and high-school girls and those who are economically disadvantaged
is where she feels most energized. She does what she can to make sure that the Girl Scout program is available to every girl who wants to participate. “I’d love to see more people who don’t have kids, or whose kids have grown up, do this,” Olender said. “You don’t have to be a mom to be a Girl Scout leader.” “She’s been a great asset to the Addison County community,” said Sarah Reilly, lead community and member support specialist for GSGWM, noting that Olender has been a volunteer support coordinator for less than a year. “Girl Scouting is near and dear to her heart and her dedication to the girls and adults in her community is inspiring.” Amanda Powell, also a troop support specialist for GSGWM, agrees. “She’s been working hard to bring Girl Scouts back to her service unit by increasing their visibility and the leaders’ connections with each other. She really goes the extra mile,” Powell said, and “provides one-on-one support and guidance for leaders.” » Scouts Cont. on pg. 5
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