Berlin Ruritan announces officers for 2013

Berlin Ruritan Club met for its annual Christmas party Dec. 10 at A La Cart Catering in Canfield. Members and guests were served a buffet dinner and entertainment was Christmas music by Robert Batcha and the Western Reserve Music Class. Officers were announced for 2013 and they are Jeff Craig, president; Dwain VanAuker, secretary; and Denny Furman, sergeant of arms. Board of directors are Furman, Kenny Bennett and Larry Truitt. Awards for perfect attendance were given to those pictured including: Walt Overly, left, one year; Joe Capasso, two years; Fred Mayorga, four years; Haven Grittie, five years; Furman, seven years; Alan Anderson, eight years; Craig, 10 years; John Bates, 16 years; Ray Schafer, 20 years; Bennett, 21 years; VanAuker, 27 years; and Ivan Hoyle, 34 years. Not pictured is Chuck Ratie, 10 years.