3 cheers for board

From Marge Sawruk, White Lake Township:

Kudos to the White Lake Township Board (of Trustees). “Wow” is all I could say when I saw the old town hall (now White Lake Community Hall) freshly painted a few weeks ago.

It is unique and holds a very special place in the history of White Lake Township. Over the years it has undergone many changes and if only the walls could talk. I am sure it saw everything from early political wranglings to weddings and other social gatherings. And don’t forget it served as our first library in 1981. It even survived a floor collapse in 1931, prompting the basement addition. And they say that today’s population is overweight!

I, for one, am very thankful that the board had the foresight to take care of one of its own. It certainly improved what was becoming quite an eyesore along our business corridor and a personal embarrassment as I often will recommend to people that they rent it when looking for a location to have an event. Hopefully the facade improvement will increase its revenue.

As funds or grants become available, I would suggest refinishing the floor, adding historic lighting and perhaps some window shades as you definitely get blinded by the sun setting at evening events.

Again, three cheers to the board for stepping up to the plate choosing to refresh and reuse over letting it decay and seeing its demise.