Ray Klinginsmith, a Kirksville legend who once served as the Rotary International president (2010-11), passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at the age of 86. Klinginsmith, who stressed service to others, was a mentor to many in the community a list of people far too long to mention.
A closing reception was held at the Sue Ross Arts Center in Kirksville on Thursday, Aug. 24 for the Kirksville Arts Association s “Thank You For Your Service” photo exhibit that honored local area men and women who served in the military. The reception included a presentation of five quilts to local veterans by the Hands of Friendship Quilt Guild. The exhibit included 40 former military members from Adair, Macon, Schuyler, Sullivan and Putnam counties. The exhibit included photographs of the veterans holding a photograph of when they were in the service. Quilt recipients were: Ralph Capelli, Dale Motter, Jim “Doc” Gardner, Myra Baiotto and Ruth Bowers.