Longtime Hardtner Medical Center Physician Dr. K.P. Mauterer, Jr., (center) and his wife, Pam, talk to Lee Richardel, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners at HMC, before the start of a ceremony in Olla on Friday, June 4th, honoring the noted Olla Doctor for more than four decades of loyal and dedicated services to patients at HMC from around the area. The date – June 4, this year and in the future – was declared “Dr. K.P. Mauterer Day” in Olla by Mayor Rhonda Elliott. Following a parade in his honor where Dr. Mauterer served as Grand Marshal, a special celebration was held at LaSalle High School. (See story and related photos on pages 8-9A in this issue)