October 22, 1998

Ervin Hawk, president of the Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, accepted a plaque during the 50th anniversary dinner, honoring him for his service to the hospital.The award was presented by Carl Merluzzi.Serving as master of ceremonies was Corrine Miller, auxiliary secretary. Speakers included Robert Clark, president and CEO of the hospital, Terry Purcell, vice president of human resources; Diane Pennington and Diane Chalker, who held department directorships at the hospital; and Mary Ellen Poe, auxiliary vice president.