Ray Stephens had served on the local hospital board for just short of 23 years when he resigned this past January to devote more time to his family and accounting business. He was recognized for that service – which included 17 years as chairman of the board – at the outset of this past Thursday’s meeting of the directors of the Dawson County Hospital District. “I don’t think you can find a better person who serves as a volunteer in a small town,” current board Chairman Cris Norris said before presenting Stephens with an award made of limestone and wood. “He always has ...