 Bruce Buxton is this year's Brainerd citizen of the year. Buxton is being recognized for his time in volunteer work with various organizations. Buxton got to examine the roof of the center this morning with another engineer. He did not know that he was going to be honored for his involvement in the community. Before he retired, Buxton was an engineer for Widseth Smith-Nolting. He's also known for investing his time among the Chamber of Commerce, the Center, the Arboretum, and more. Nominations came from these places and also CLC, Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development and Stuart Mills. You don't remember what you volunteered to do. You just do it. So, I mean, I've been on the board here at the center for, I don't know, eight, nine years. I've been on the Bladik board for, I don't know, 10, 12 years. I had two stints with the Chamber and the Arboretum board for a while on the Planning Commission, East Goh Lake. We just do stuff. My wife's into everything and when I'm not into she is and I help her and she helps me. Buxton giving credit for the honor to his wife there. Buxton said he was shocked to be named for the award, said there are several other people who also deserve it. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.