After 18 years with the Dauphin & District Community Foundation, Linda Van Buekenhout has officially retired.

At the grant luncheon yesterday, the foundation acknowledged her long standing efforts.

Linda’s dedicated her time with the group because of the people.

“The people I met, the dedication to the community from those people that I met, and the good work that we were doing in the community; it was inspiring and very, very self-satisfying.”

She was also presented with this year’s Philanthropist of the Year Award for her efforts.