Green Creek Ruritan Club celebrates 50 years of community service
Published 10:38 am Friday, November 30, 2012
Part of a national organization, the Ruritan Club celebrated 50 years of community service on Oct. 20 with a barbecue meal catered by Harry Denton. Entertainment was presented by Phil and Gaye Johnson.
In attendance were several from the national office, including the national president Phyllis Lewter and her husband, Bill.
Other guests were the national director Bob Reese and his wife, Lorene; district governor Dale Milling and zone governor Rachel Burnette.
The Green Creek Ruritan’s are best known for operating the Ruritan ball park for approximately 30 years.
They also provide assistance for needy families, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, scholarship help for high school students and many other community projects.
The Green Creek Ruritan Club was chartered on Oct. 16, 1962.
– article submitted by Paul Stacy