George & Helen Renner

George Renner

Town: Pownal, Vt.

Age: 86

Birth date: March 27, 1916

Birthplace: Rochester, N.Y.

Occupation: Accountant

How I would describe myself: Proud of being a fireman.

Current volunteerism, board memberships, etc.: Fire chief, library finances, tax aide for the elderly committee.

Family: Wife, Helen; two brothers, one in Rochester and one in Tennessee; nephews and nieces.

Education: Rochester (N.Y.) grade schools; St. Aquinas High School, Rochester, N.Y.; Syracuse (N.Y.) University College of Forestry.

Personal achievement(s) of which you are most proud: Being a fireman, being a good accountant, tax aide for the elderly.

Personal quote/trademark expression: “Why didn’t you get that done sooner?”

The best advice you can give someone: Lead by example.

Most recent book read and author’s name: “The Short Forever,” by Stuart Woods.

Favorite TV show: Sports

Hobbies/interests: Being at the firehouse.

Helen N. Renner

Town: Pownal, Vt.

Age: 87

Birth date: October 24, 1915

Birthplace: Williamstown

Occupation: Retired librarian, Transcript correspondent.

How I would describe myself: A local yokel.

Current volunteerism, board memberships, etc.: Solomon Wright Library board chairwoman, Pownal elections clerk.

Family: Husband, George M. Renner

Education: Oak Hill School, Pownal, Vt.; liberal arts, library science degree, Syracuse (N.Y.) University.

Personal achievement(s) of which you are most proud: A career as a librarian, my family home.

Personal quote/trademark expression: “Tomorrow!”

The best advice you can give someone: Do what makes you happy.

Most recent book read and author’s name: “Hammer Heads,” by Dale Brown.

Favorite TV show: Watching Syracuse sports teams.

Pet peeves: Nothing bothers me

Hobbies/interests: Gardening, my home, horses.