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Published on: 11/19/2008
Last Visited: 12/24/2008
Andrea King
Staff Writer
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It was a celebration of residents, commissioners and dignitaries who helped commemorate the years, according to King.
"I have enjoyed my 16 years on township board," she said.
"It has been challenging, demanding, involving many hours away from home, but very rewarding.
"It has been rewarding to see residents enjoy the fruits of our collective labor when they are recreating at a township park, knowing they live in a clean and safe community," she added.
"As a lifelong resident and someone who has spent 26 years at township hall, beginning as a co-op student in 1978 when I was 17 years old, I have gotten to know many people who call Van Buren home, indeed township hall has been my home away from home.
"Not to sound trite, but our residents are our greatest asset," King added.
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King said her greatest contribution was the time and effort expended as township supervisor.
She has done her best to listen, communicate, manage tax dollars, deliver cost-effective service and develop a team of professionals, she said.
"I will miss serving on the board, but I'm looking forward to new opportunities," she said.