The Montgomery Ruritan Club used the occasion of its recent Annual Club and Turkey Trot Festival Appreciation night to present its “Distinguished Community Service Awards” to two longtime club members, the honored memory of Everett Harrawood (1926-2002) and Darrell “Cap” Knepp.
Everett Harrawood
Presenting the award (left) is club president Stewart Blake, and receiving posthumously in the honored memory of their father are Steve and Dean Harrawood and grandson Jeffrey. Everett Harrawood, a decorated World War II veteran, and long time club member and community volunteer, served as Turkey Trot co-chairman in 1989, and as club director for a number of years. His untimely passing in 2002 has uninten- tionally denied consideration to him and his family for this club honor.
Cap Knepp
Club president Stewart Blake (left) made the presentation of the Service Award to Darrell “Cap” Knepp who likewise has been a long time contributing club member and community volunteer, serving nearly three terms as a club director, a club shooting match chairman for many years, and is still a contributing club member, especially at festival time serving as the on-sight electrician.
Cannelburg Fire Department
Accepting Check from Stewart Blake On Behalf of the Cannelburg Fire Department was Marv Graber and Norman Knepp
Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department
Pictured here is the presentation of a check from Montgomery Ruritan Club President Stewart Blake (left) to the Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department, (L-R): Tim Showalter, (fire chief), Trey Showalter, Kraig Knepp, Jeff Divine and Terry O’Brian. A favorite pledge of the firemen was repeated, “While we wish our services were never needed, we know they will be and we are ready to serve our community and its members in any situation” – the stark reality and danger of that pledge was realized on the night of Nov. 10, 2017, when one of their own, Kendall J. Murphy, gave his life responding to what was a minor auto accident as a first responder.
Cops and Kids Christmas program
Club President Stewart Blake presents check to the Cops and Kids Christmas program sponsored by local Fraternal Order of Police. Accepting on behalf of the F.O.P. is John “Peanut” Knepp.
Southwestern Indiana Jr. Achievement Program of Daviess County
Club President Stewart Blake presents a check to Jeff Norris, local attorney and associate of Southwestern Indiana Jr. Achievement Program of Daviess County.
Daviess County 4-H
Club President Stewart Blake presents a check to Daviess County 4-H. Accepting check on behalf of Daviess County 4-H programs was Shad Truelove.
Alice Robbins
Turkey Trot Chairman Dewayne Shake as he make a presentation to Turkey Trot Secretary Alice Robbins for her many years of service to the Turkey Trot Festival.
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