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2010 Citizen of the
Year: Ronnie Friedman
Ronnie
Friedman, director of Westminster Cares since 2001, was named
Westminster Citizen of the Year by the select board at
Westminster's Town Meeting.
“We greatly appreciate the many years of dedicated service that
Ronnie has given to Westminster Cares and to the senior citizens
in town,” said Paul Harlow, chairman of the select board.
Before Friedman began working for Westminster Cares, she was
nutrition director at the Council on Aging for Southeastern
Vermont for more than 25 years. In 1974, she moved from
New York City to Westminster West, where she lives with her
family.
“The award is actually for all the volunteers who spend lots of
hours working for Westminster Cares – they are the ones who
really make me look good,” Friedman said.
This is the fourth year that the Citizen of the Year Award
as been given out. Previous honorees were Sam Streeter,
Hank Anderson and Walt Jennison.
The select board asks for nominees for the award in the
fall. Award winners receive a plaque, a clock and
their names are engraved on a large plaque in the town hall.
Westminster Cares is a local organization that creates
opportunities for seniors and disabled adults to live with
independence and dignity in the community. Some of its programs
are Meals on Wheels, Strong Living classes and visiting elderly
and shut-in residents. Volunteers are always welcome. Contact
Friedman 722-3607 or by email at
wecares@sover.net.
-- taken from a press release
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