Civic Center Board Honors Retiring General Manager Malmberg

IRONWOOD, MI - Saturday, March 28, 2008 - At yesterday's Pat O'Donnell Civic Center Board meeting, Chairman Scott Stevens read Linda Malmberg's letter of resignation.

The letter read, "Please accept my resignation as the general manager of the Civic Center effective immediately. I have both enjoyed and have been challenged by the years I have spent here. Under the guidance of the current board, I feel confident positive changes are on the way. Each and every board member seems truly dedicated to the future of the `Pat.'

I have agree to stay on as a part-time, as-needed employee until May 2^nd to help Jim through his transition to manager. After that date, Jim knows I'm only a phone call away. Thank you all, so very much. Sincerely, Linda Malmberg."

After the Board voted to accept her resignation, Chairman Stevens presented Ms. Malmberg with a special plaque.

Inscribed on the plaque were the words, "A special thank-you for your fourteen years of service. We regretfully bid you farewell. Good luck with your future endeavors."

With a quiver in her throat and a tear in her eye, Linda responded, "Thank-you all so much, thank-you!"

Jim Sain is the new General Manager. He can be reached at (906) 932-0602 (office); (906) 364-1957 (cell); or by e-mail at civiccentermgr@yahoo.com

The Chronicle will post a full report of the Civic Center Board meeting tomorrow.

Jim Albert