LEWISBURG — Lions are the largest of all service clubs around the world. Shortly after Lions International was organized, Helen Keller challenged the Lions to become “Knights of the Blind” and to this day the blind is the unifying theme of the organization. That is also true with Lewisburg Lions.
The Lewisburg Lions have received tremendous support and more than half of those funds have been used in the local community. The by-laws of Lionism require that 100 percent of all donations from non-Lions be given to charitable causes. All costs of Lions club organization must be borne by members. Thus any Lion you see is contributing from his or her own time or pocket for the privilege of serving others — hence the motto “We Serve”.
During the past year, Lewisburg Lions contributed nearly $1,100 to people in the area needing help with eye glasses. Last year, over 600 pair of used eyeglasses were placed in the Lions collection box at Evangical Hospital. Many of those sunglasses were given to people in Guatamaula, and the remainder were presented to a regional Lions Eyeblank center and reconditioned and used throughout the world.
Additional dollars were contributed to: Boy Scout Troop 509, $100; the Lewisburg Shade Tree Commission, $450, plus the labor for planting; and Northeast Pa. Lions EyeBank, $100.
The NE Eyebank works with over 60 hospitals covering a 37 county area and is considered the fifth largest EyeBank by volume in the United States. When local people sign up to provide a cornea donation, this is where the information is recorded. Many people in the northeastern region of Pennsylvania receive donated corneas and the financial contributions from Lions throughout the region support that effort. Contact the Lewisburg Lions for an application to make a cornea donation.
Other donations were made to the Donald Heiter Community Center, $100; Leader Dog for the Blind, $200.
Leader Dogs for the Blind has over 1,500 people using Leader Dog for the Blind trained dogs. If you or a member of your family ever need a Leader Dog, they can receive a Leader Dog for free, because of Lions support from across the country.
Other donations went to Beacon Lodge for the Blind, $200, and Camp Victory near Millville, $200. An additional $1,700 was presented to the Lewisburg Community Fourth of July Parade.
For any man or women who would like to join this “We Serve” group and would like to have a membership application, call Lion President Matt Hepner at 524-0961.
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Relay For Life of the Lewisburg Area announces 2013 Honorary Chair
LEWISBURG — The 2013 Relay For Life of the Lewisburg Area has selected Robert “Bob” Harder to serve as the Honorary Chair for this year’s Relay For Life event.
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Union County Library System kicks off summer reading program
MIFFLINBURG — A summer reading kick-off celebration is planned for June 5 at the Mifflinburg Community Park.
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Bucknell to host programs and conferences June 8 through July 27
LEWISBURG — Bucknell University will host nearly 4,000 visitors participating in about 30 conferences beginning May 30 through July 27.
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Health 114 community service
Health 114 community service
NEW BERLIN -- The Health 114 class held a blanket drive to collect new and used blankets for Turkey Run Rescue local animal shelter located in Mifflinburg.
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American Red Cross Shreds for Disaster
From left, Karen Chianelli, Mindy Umstead, Kevin Hodrick, Chris Wallace, Karen Mertz, of Prudential Hodrick Realty Inc., and Tom Szulanczyk, chapter director for the American Red Cross NCPA chapter.
LEWISBURG — On a sunny Saturday at three locations in central and northern Pennsylvania, the real estate company of Prudential Hodrick along with the American Red Cross held an unusual event to raise money and awareness for the cause.
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Kelly Elementary School Participates in Fiber Arts Demonstration
LEWISBURG — The Susquehanna Valley Spinners and Weavers Guild and Shearer, Jack Smith provided a fiber arts demonstration for the second grade students at the Kelly Elementary School in Lewisburg on April 19.
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Union County’s 2nd Cemetery Tour Slated for Lewisburg Cemetery on Monday, May 27
LEWISBURG — A walking tour of Lewisburg Cemetery will be conducted by Diane Meixell and Nancy Neuman on May 27 at approximately 11:30 a.m., beginning at the cemetery chapel immediately following the Memorial Day parade and ceremony.
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Girls on the Run 5K spring race
More than 300 people participated in the Girls on the Run 5K spring race held recently at the MACC.
BEAVER SPRINGS — More than 300 people participated in the Girls on the Run 5K spring race recently at the Middlecreek Area Community Center in Beaver Springs.
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Cherry Alley will close two days for RR crossing work
LEWISBURG -- North Shore Railroad will fix a crossing on Cherry Alley between North Fifth Street and Bull Run Creek, closing down the road May 21 and 22, Buffalo Valley Regional Police announced Wednesday.
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Farm burning ban not essential for recycling grant
LEWISBURG — There will be no open burning ban for farmers in East Buffalo Township. Information from the state Department of Environmental Protection incorrectly included them in requirements for a recycling grant.
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Tuesday is last day to apply for absentee ballot
LEWISBURG -- Registered voters looking to cast their choices via absentee ballot in next week's primary election have until close of business Tuesday to get in their applications. Votes must be cast by close of business Friday.
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Burnham in marathon to support BILL
LEWISBURG — Ruth Burnham, coordinator with the Bucknell Institute for Lifelong Learning (BILL), is walking a marathon in Newport, Ore., on June 1 to raise money for BILL, a self-supporting affiliate of the University.
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Relay For Life of the Lewisburg Area announces 2013 Honorary Chair
