 Itasca State Park's longest state employee is finally walking away after almost half a century of service. Haiti Cotter has that story in this week's Community Spotlight. A storybook career that spans almost five decades is in its final chapter. Lorena Dora-Voyac is at her retirement party after working at Itasca State Park in Park Rapids for 47 years. I lost my husband many years ago and so I decided to just stay working. During her tenure, Voyac wore many hats, spending her time as a cook and even a waitress. She vividly remembers her first day on the job. I was cleaning cabins at Deccas Lodge area. It's no surprise they're in a room filled with family and friends to give Voyac a proper send-off. Lorena's son Ronald couldn't be more proud of his mother. She's always been one of service and she works very hard and really has been as her son I've been blessed to have her as a mother. A cake and card shows just how much Voyac will be missed. The feeling is mutual. Well I'm going to miss everybody, miss this place but I will be back to visit. How do you recognize 47 years at Itasca State Park with the plaque and retirement jacket to match? Over the years Park Manager Robert Chance has gotten to know Voyac very well. Dedicated, very consistent, very loyal to the Park. Chance says nowadays people don't stay but a couple of years at a job and seeing Voyac reach this milestone is something worth celebrating. We appreciate what her service and appreciate what she's done for the Park and it's also important for us to say goodbye to Lorena. Although Voyac says she'll miss working with and meeting nice people the most, life after retirement will be simple. Well I live on a farm so I've got lots of things to do and when you work for so many years there's things you've got to catch up on. In her mind I'm always going to be her 10-year-old little boy so we're going to have a lot of time together. For this week's Community Spotlight in Park Rapids, Haiti Clotter, Lakeland News. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.