Ann Deitrich Honored

Ann Deitrich of Chilmark was named volunteer of the year at the 39th annual meeting of Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands.

She has been a Meals on Wheels volunteer for as long as anyone at the Vineyard office can remember (and they have long memories). It has been more than 20 years. She has experienced all the joys and sorrows inherent in delivering meals to elders, responding to the eventful and uneventful with compassion.

Mrs. Deitrich is known on the Vineyard as a good friend to have. Active in the Chilmark community and her church, serving on many boards and committees, she is most frequently seen escorting a friend to an appointment or event, running an errand, assisting her Island neighbors and friends.