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Rotary on the Ridge honored Lake Wales resident Drew Truitt as the club's 2018-19 Rotarian of the Year.

The award was presented Monday, July 1 at the club's annual celebration and installation banquet. In presenting the award, 2017-18 Rotarian of the Year Sandra Wolf said he rarely misses a meeting and shows up for every service opportunity and all the fun club events.

"Our Rotarian of the Year serves as an ambassador for our club and has sponsored several new members," Wolf said in leading up to the surprise announcement. "This Rotarian gathered prizes and sold treasure maps, helped presen...