5/18/13 - A well-known Hamburg Township man with a community spirit was honored with what officials say was a well-deserved award. Ron Murdock was named the 2013 Hamburg Kiwanis Citizen of the Year during a special ceremony held at a local tavern this past week. The award is bestowed upon individuals who have devoted time and energy volunteering but also helping those in need in the Hamburg community. Murdock had his leg was amputated after being diagnosed with a rare blood disease but continued on with his work and community involvement, which was noted in his nomination. He was named Chairman of the Hamburg Township Parks & Recreation Department for many years and worked on a number of projects during that time including the development of the Lakelands Trail. In earlier years, the father of two spent years coaching youth softball and baseball and served for more than a decade as president of the Pinckney Hamburg Baseball Softball Association. (JM)
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