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The speaker at the May 15 Rotary Club of Kirksville meeting was Red Cross Disaster Program Specialist and fellow member John Dungan. He said the important elements in preparing for disasters involve having food and water (one gallon/person/day) plus a kit with other essentials, a plan for where you will meet in case of separation, and a radio for staying informed. Visit www.redcross.org/prepare for details. Dungan is pictured with Club President Melissa Stuart (left).

The Thousand Hills Rotary Club held their 10th Annual Reverse Raffle and silent auction at the Moose Lodge on Saturday night, April 27. The benefit is an annual fundraiser for the Thousand Hills Rotary Club and provides support to a couple dozen local organizations. Melissa Stuart was the winner of the grand prize of $3,500

The speaker at the April 24 Rotary Club of Kirksville meeting was Hannibal Regional Foundation Director of Development Carolyn Chrisman. Through her husband, Jason, and his role with the Hannibal Regional Healthcare System, Chrisman heard the result of a community health needs survey for Kirksville, which showed a need for more cancer care in the area. Of 600 responses, 90.3 percent listed cancer care. In 2020, Kirksville lost access to radiation therapy. The Inspire Hope Campaign has a long term goal of having radiation oncology return to the local area. In the meantime, funds are being provi...

At the April 24 Rotary Club of Kirksville meeting, Club President Melissa Stuart presented a $200 check to ATSU-KCOM Student Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons “SAMOPS.” It is for their dog walk fundraiser for Retrieving Freedom, Inc.’s purchase of service dogs for veterans with disabilities. Pictured from left are SAMOPS Members Bryce Tarno, Bryce Dickerson and Megan Woods with President Stuart.

At the Jan. 24 Rotary Club of Kirksville meeting, Marie Murphree provided an update on the Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce, an organization in which she has served as executive director for the past nine months. She is pictured with Rotary club President Melissa Stuart (right).