LEWISBURG — Lionism is made up of members throughout the world. It is the largest of all service clubs. Shortly after Lions International was organized, Helen Keller challenged the Lions to become “Knights of the Blind”, and today service to the blind is the unifying theme of the organization. That is also true with Lewisubrg Lions.
Yet more than half the money raised is used in the local community. Lions seek community spirited men and women to their ranks to advance these goals. The by-laws of Lionism require that 100 percent of all donations from non-Lions be given to charitable causes. All costs of operation must be borne by members. Thus any Lion your see is contributing from his or her own pocket for the privilage 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 glasses. Community members contributed over 600 used eyeglasses to the Lions collection box at The Evangelical Hospital. Many of the sun glasses were given to people in Guatamaula, and the remainder were presented to a regional Lions Eyebank center and reconditioned and used throughout the world. Additional amounts were contributed to Boy Scout Troop 509 ($100); to the Lewisburg Shade Tree Commission ($450), plus the labor for planting; Northeast Pa. Lions Eye Bank ($100). The Eye Bank works with over 60 hospitals covering a 37 coutny wide area, and is considered the fifth largest Eye Bank by volume in the United States.
Other donations were made to the Donald Heiter Community Center ($100), and Leader Dog for the Blind ($200). Leader Dogs for the Blind has over 1,500 people using leader dogs. Some might be in your community. Or, you might have a community member who will need a leader dog in the future and because of the Lions support they can receive a leader dog free of charge.
Other donations went to Beacon Lodge for the Blind ($200), and Camp Victory ($200). An additional $1,700 was presented to the Lewisburg Community 4th of July Parade.
For any men 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 524-4877.
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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
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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.
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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
