Employees honored for service

Five Independence Township Parks and Recreation employees were recently recognized for their years of service.
Larry Hess and Jeff Morris have been with Independence Twp Parks and Recreation since 2002. Larry Hess oversees’s maintenance at Clintonwood Park and Jeff Morris administers the summer youth baseball/softball youth leagues, some recreation classes and special events.
Denise King has been with the Parks and Recreation Department since 1998. Denise started her career with the Senior Center as a Van Driver and now works in the Recreation office, as Clerk Tech.
Brian Doyle started with the Parks Department in 1987 and is now Superintendent of Clintonwood Park.
George Thompson just celebrated his 30th anniversary with Independence Township. Previously, he was with the Department of Public Works and now is with the Parks and Recreation Department and is Superintendent of Sashabaw Plains Park.