DICK RAHDERT introduced fellow Rotarian GEORGE RAMSEY, a physician specializing in cancer treatment. The first cause of death for people younger than 85 years is cancer. Lung cancer is the biggest killer. Cancer cell characteristics (uncontrolled growth, invasion of normal tissue and metastasis to other organs) were described along with risk factors. Breast, lung, colon, prostate, skin and cervical cancers are most prevalent. GEORGE highly recommends screenings and tests to catch early signs. With proper treatment, many people are surviving cancer.

LIZ SOLBERG introduced Melissa Wood and Christopher Gaeta from Jefferson High School. Each received a certificate and a travel mug with the 4-Way Test to commemorate meeting with us.

Robert Jacko, guest of CHRISTA KECK; Patti Truitt, guest of MARIELLEN NEUDECK; Tim Schooler, guest of ELAINE TODD; Todd Rokita and Carl Heck, guests of BOB GRIFFITHS

TOM BUSCH, Daybreak; SUZANN SHACKLETON, Attica/Williamsport

Money Collectors: BILL HEATH and JOHN TROTT; Greeters: BETTY SUDDARTH and SCOTT RUMBLE; Invocation: STAN MITHOEFER; Piano: HARLEY FREY; Song Leader: CORKY MITCHELL; Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting: JO WADE and TOM MORAN; Help with Ripples: BILL FULLER.

LINK OF THE WEEK:

There are several things to observe with LINKS this week. First there's a link to cancer resource within the community. Then we look forward to Mother's Day in PowerPoint. Finally, we recall VE Day.

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