| May 20, 2017 -- On Monday night the 24th of April, Bethlehem Grange #121 held an Open House and Awards Night. There were seventy five in attendance to witness Vera Rosa being presented the 2017 Grange Community Citizen Award for all her volunteer work. In addition to members of Bethlehem Grange, there were representatives from the Connecticut State Grange and other local town Granges, members of the Bethlehem Ambulance Association, and the Soroptimist Club of Greater Waterbury. Vera’s volunteerism includes past work with the PTO, and Girl Scouts. She volunteers at The Church of the Nativity, St. Vincent de Paul Homeless Shelter, as well as working with the Bethlehem Land Trust, Democratic Town Committee, Soroptimists of Greater Waterbury, Empty Bowls Food Bank, Bethlehem Ambulance Association, and the Bethlehem Fair.
Several membership awards were also passed out to longtime members of the Grange. Those in attendance to receive their awards were: Edwin Whitehead, John Roden,and Andy Roden for 60 years each, and Fred Fairchild for 30 years.
Joe Shupenis of the Old Bethlehem Historical Society and Town Historian gave an interesting talk on the history of Long Meadow Pond over the years. The evening concluded with a social hour and refreshments provided by Grangers and guests. |
