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Bohnett steps down after 30 years
Local officials and volunteers recognized for years of service
By Sue G. Collins, Staff Writer
PUBLISHED: November 13, 2008
Neil Bohnett led the Pledge of Allegiance Monday night, seconded the motion to accept the agenda and motioned to close the meeting, his last on the Saline Township Board after 31 years.
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The Township Hall on Braun Road was brightly lit, full of 40 friends, family and neighbors who listened to 30 minutes of business before joining an impromptu roast of Bohnett.
Township Supervisor Jim Marion set the stage by sharing his personal heartfelt appreciation for Bohnett's years of volunteer service.
Bohnett remembered when he first got involved in township politics, compliments of former clerk, Marilyn Gordon.
"I was out milking cows one day and Marilyn called to ask if I'd come down to a meeting. The rest is history," Bohnett said.
He also thanked his wife, Connie, for always helping him organize his paperwork.
"Everyone has been supportive all these years. I have worked with some good people," he said.
Bohnett has spent nearly 1,000 hours in meetings and will retain two seats, continuing on the Saline Township Planning Commission and on the newly formed steering committee with the city of Saline to discuss annexing and joint development.
"While we didn't always agree on things during every meeting, he sure has done an excellent job," Trustee Robert Marion said.
Clerk Lois Baldus is also finishing her service to the township and is looking forward to spending more time with her four young children. Teary-eyed after accepting a gift, thanking the township for the valuable experiences and saying farewell, she turned her comments to Bohnett, laughing about his prowess as an artist.
"He's a heck of a doodler and draws great cats," she said.
Jim Marion also recognized the dedication of Township Hall manager Ed Jeziorski, who was stepping down after five years maintaining the interior and exterior of the meeting house.
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