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Ihad a nice Christmas treat today, compliments of a woman in the Hospice ri Store in Stuart. I had just come from an appointment at a shared parking lot from the store, and decided to meander in to see what goodies I might need. e thri store has three adjoining rooms, each open to the other, so it was quite easy to overhear conversation in the second room even though I was in the room before. It was apparent that one of the workers addressed a woman she knew very well, because she called out her rst name. e shopper, who I will call “Jenn” replied to the greeting very loudly, and at rst, I thought she might have either been inebriated or hard of hearing, but as the conversation progressed, I realized this was a woman with some sort of handicap, who must o en shop in this store, and seemed so delighted that she had the opportunity to be part of the conversation. I had to know who she was, and what her story was. I waited until the store clerk exited, and quietly walked into the second room.

She was perfect, in a sort of imperfect way, but I instantly wanted to speak to her. She was dressed nicely, but not necessarily fashionably, and her blonde hair was coi ed in a style le over from another era. Her posture was stooped, her neck jutting forward, her pocketbook clutched

carefully to her side with one hand, while she picked up each object on the shelf with the other. She was completely engrossed in her happiness, and had no idea I was wandering the aisles just to get a glimpse of this woman who immediately stole my heart. She might have been thirty, or y, or older. She was timeless. Her delight in shopping was written all over her face. Her hand gracefully caressed each object, until it was put back carefully in its place. It became apparent when I caught a glimpse of her face, that she was a child in a grown up body. She had Down’s Syndrome, but apparently was quite capable of wandering around the shop alone. She was independent but innocent, adult but childlike. I loved her.

I couldn’t help myself. I came up next to her and said hello. She was delighted to make a new friend and show me all the items on the shelves. She said she was hoping that she might get one or two of the items for Christmas, if she wished really hard. She seemed especially fond of a little ceramic brown and white dog gurine, and explained that she had always wanted a dog, but the home in which she lived didn’t allow one. She spoke clearly, but hesitantly, choosing each word carefully. Her smile lit up her entire face. When she moved on to the third room, I quickly picked up the ceramic dog and took it

to the cashier, asking her to wrap it up as a Christmas gi from a new friend. She knew exactly who I was speaking about, and said this girl/woman comes almost every day, just to spend a few hours. She said most people don’t take the time to get to know her, but those who do, remember her by her beautiful smile and open heart.

For What it’s Worth she is the best Christmas present I will get this year, and I am thankful I was able to meet this angel. I rarely go into the Hospice ri Store, but I am going to make it my stop every time I’m in the area. I hope she has a wonderful holiday, because she certainly made mine. Happy holidays everyone!

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By Gabby Gregory

The words “honest’ and “insurance agency” are not often used together. After all, it’s already difficult to find ethical people, so entrusting the precious things in your life – your home, jewelry, car, motorcycle, boat, etc. – to another person, or to an agency in general, can be particularly unsettling. How do you know if you’ve made the right choice, if you’ve found a trustworthy person (or people) to handle the financial protection of your treasured items?

Well, if you’re a client at Renée Allen Insurance, then you can be assured that you have found the best people to manage your home, automotive, or commercial insurance! Just ask Google, Facebook, and your neighbor… they all agree, Renée Allen Insurance is a 5-star agency operating with the utmost integrity, honesty, and dedication.

Renée Allen is the founder, owner, and operator of the independent insurance agency, which first opened its doors in 2017. Since then, Renée has had a customer-first mindset,

explaining, “It’s about what’s best for the customer. Not me.”

Evidently, that approach has been successful, because since opening, Renée has expanded her agency to include another licensed insurance agent, Samantha Leininger, and a licensed insurance support specialist, Brenda Vaccaro. The three women, who have a combined total of 26 years working in the insurance industry, are committed to providing the best care and service to their clients, going above and beyond to write the most comprehensive insurance policies for their specific wants and needs.

Even Renée, as the agency owner, is involved in the office’s day-to-day business, communicating with clients, writing policies, and taking payments. Samantha says that Renée’s level of engagement as an agency owner is “unheard of” in the insurance world, explaining,

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“I’ve worked at other independent agencies for a number of years, and there is no owner out there who is more involved than Renée. She is 100% involved!

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She knows her clients’ names. She touches every file. At other places, you deal with whoever sold you a policy and then never hear from them again unless you want to buy a new one.”

At Renée Allen Insurance, you are way more than a number. When you call the office, you will always be greeted by a real person – Renée, Samantha, or Brenda –and there is absolutely no automation. Samantha says, “You can always talk to the person who sold you your policy. You can talk to any of us at any time about anything!” Are you concerned that you’re paying too much for your insurance? Or, maybe you have a quick question about how certain coverage works. Whatever the case may be, Renée, Samantha, and Brenda will help.

For now, remember to be wary of claims about insurance savings because Renée explains, “Someone can ALWAYS beat a policy… they just take some of your coverage away!” She laments, “Why do that to somebody?” Again, Renée’s unwavering commitment to honesty reigns supreme at the agency. Samantha says, “We’re going to do what’s best for you, even if that means we don’t write your policy. I would rather that you have the right policy and the best policy.” Brenda agrees, adding, “We just want to make sure that you and your assets are adequately and properly protected.”

Find out if your insurance policy is really the best fit for you – call or stop by to meet the experts at Renée Allen Insurance. It’s free to have peace of mind.

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