Several members of the Ararat Ruritans were honored at the club’s Oct. 7 meeting.
(Left to right), Bradley Slate, Sergeant of Arms, received Golden Key Award for recruiting two members. Kevin Smith, Treasurer, received the Golden Key Award for recruiting three members. Pamela Smith, Secretary, received Golden Key Award for recruiting three members. A Tom Downing Award was presented to Merlin Scales, President. It is the highest award by the National Ruritans. All awards were presented by Charlie Bowman, Dan River District Ruritan Governor. (By Mary Dellenback Hill)