Shelton resident honored for service - Westfair Communications

The Milford branch of insurance company Bankers Life honored Shelton resident Rita Miko with its Golden Beacon award. The award casts the spotlight on individuals age 50 and older who are making a meaningful impact in their hometowns through volunteerism. In addition to the recognition, Bankers Life is donating $500 in Miko”™s name to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission, a
cause she supports.

Miko, 86, volunteers regularly at the Bridgeport Rescue Mission”™s donation center and serves dinner to people who might otherwise go hungry at the mission”™s main campus every Thursday night. She also volunteers at the Bridgeport Hospital gift shop and the Baldwin Senior Center, assisting with special events for the senior services community. When she is not volunteering, Miko enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

In addition to being at least 50 years old, Golden Beacon award nominees are required to have completed volunteer work within the past 12 months that directly benefited the local community.

Dan Slattery, regional director and branch sales manager of the
Milford office of Bankers Life, said, “Her dedication to volunteerism is inspiring and we”™re proud to have this opportunity to recognize her great work for the causes she supports.”