Van Buren Reminder & Owner Pam Harris saluted in retirement

A free ‘shopper’ publication that has been distributed in Van Buren County for decades is ringing down the curtain.  Owner Pam Harris announced her retirement, and with that, the end to the Van Buren Reminder.  The print piece has been a mainstay for small businesses across Van Buren County.

In the final issue Harris thanked her hundreds of customers and thousands of readers:

“The Van Buren County Advertiser (in Gobles) was proudly

purchased from Harold Burleson in 1991. Then I purchased

the Van Buren Reminder January 5th, 2014 from Rick Owen,

and from that moment forward, it became far more than just

a business. It became a place of connection, storytelling, trust,

and lifelong relationships. What started as a commitment to

serve the communities grew into decades of shared

milestones, conversations, laughter, challenges, and successes.

Over the last 34 years, I have had the privilege of work-

ing with incredible people – not just customers, but lasting

friends. Friendships were built across counters, over phone

calls, through deadlines, celebrations, and even difficult times

Those relationships are what truly defined the Van Buren

Reminder. The loyalty, support, and kindness shown to us

through the years is something I will always carry with me.”

” Van Buren Reminder has been a key partner for us and our business dating back to our beginning in 1995 and the days of Rick & Darlene Owen.
Pam and the others who have worked so hard to put out this trusted weekly shopping guide have been a blessing to us and to you their loyal readers who have also been our most valued customers.”