Lions Club

Warren Foster, left, receives recognition from Club President David Reed for 25 years of service with the Churchville Lions Club, an organization that aids visually-impaired and blind adults and children in the community.

The Jarrettsville Lions welcome new member Charles Lockridge was welcomed to the club by his sponsor, Dennis Hill, and Past District Governor Owen Landis. Lockridge, a Jarrettsville native, said he wants to serve his community.

The Hampstead Lions Club held its 45th charter celebration Oct. 17 at Piney Branch Golf and Country Club.District Governor David Smith congratulated the two remaining charter members, Harry Clagett and Richard Matthews, for organizing the Lions Club in Hampstead.Mr. Smith inducted three new members into the Lions, Seth Shipley, Bryant Mann and Mike Wheeler. Perfect-attendance pins were awarded and a 40-year pin was given to Joseph Murray.The Lions continue to recycle aluminum cans to help maintain the community park.

Warren Foster, left, receives recognition from Club President David Reed for 25 years of service with the Churchville Lions Club, an organization that aids visually-impaired and blind adults and children in the community.

Taylorsville-Winfield Lions Club welcomed new member Marge Dimond into the club at its August meeting. She was installed by past District Gov. Robert Miller, a member of Freedom Lions Club. Taylorsville-Winfield Lions Club will hold a meeting for prospective members Monday at the Winfield fire hall on West Old Liberty Road. Anyone interested in helping his community through the Lions Club is asked to call Membership Chairwoman Cindy Arndt, 410- 795-9463, or Lion Kent Eitemiller, 410-795-5115.

A CHANGING of the guard has occurred at Taneytown Lions Club. Ron Cain, a retired member of the Air Force, is the new president. He replaces Fred Martin, who became immediate past president. Cain said he hopes to make the club more visible to the public. "We're trying to raise public awareness of some of the things the club is doing," he said, including providing glasses and hearing aids to those in need. He said that the district, which includes Lions Clubs in Delaware and Washington, initially had set a fund-raising goal of $4 million for by December 2000.

Sulphur Springs Lions Club of New Windsor recently installed officers for 2001-2002. New officers are: Karen Franklin, president; Edie Pfoutz, past president; LaRue Sipes, first vice president; Mary Wilson, second vice president; Bonnie Seibel-Talbert, secretary; Fran Lowman, treasurer; Pat Benton, Betty Young, one-year directors; Mary Kroh, Inez Belt, two-year directors; Connie Bittman, membership committee; Cindy Bubel, tail twister; Miriam Burleson, lion...

The Hampstead Lions Club recently installed new officers for 1994-1995 at Piney Branch Golf Club.Larry Whitney was named president; Kenneth Kemp, first vice president; Richard Murray, second vice president; Aaron Macknew, third vice president; Vernon Tracey, secretary; and W. Michael Rhoten, treasurer.In the past year, the club has donated more than $3,000 to vision research and sight projects, including eye exams for the needy in Hampstead, and has sponsored more than 750 boys and girls in Little League programs.

SILVER RUN/Union Mills Lions Club has just 25 members, and according to John Hopkins, club president, "Most of the members are retired."Yet this tiny club raised $9,800 for charity during the past year through its annual fall festival, golf tournament, raffles for hams and shopping sprees, bake sales and other fund-raisers,"We had just 23 members until recently," Hopkins said. "We just got two new members."The money the club has raised has gone to many local and national charities. They include:Carroll County Food Sunday, Food Bank of Littlestown, Pa., Shepherd's Staff, Lions Club International Foundation, Special Olympics, Charles Carroll Recreation Council, North Carroll Recreation Council, Resurrection Farm, Union Mills Homestead, Pleasant Valley Fire Company, Littlestown (Pa.)

THE LIONS CLUB of Glenwood helps our community by raising money, donating it to local charities and organizations and having fun in the process.In the last fiscal year, the club gave more than $18,000 to groups, mostly in western Howard County. Among the recipients are the Boy Scout troops at Poplar Springs and West Friendship, girls baseball and basketball teams, the West County Senior Center, the Glenelg High School Band and several local 4-H clubs.In keeping with the tradition of Lions Club support for sight and hearing, the club gave more than $6,000 to Vision Assistance and Research.

Beginning Saturday, Dec. 1, the Laurel Lions Club's Christmas trees sales lot will be open in the parking lot of Laurel Shopping Center, Route 1 at Montrose Avenue. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. The club's Christmas tree lot moved from its usual spot in the parking lot of Laurel Mall this year because of the ongoing demolition at the mall. The sales lot will be underneath the new, brown Laurel Shopping Center sign, near Route 1. Sales will continue until all trees are sold.

Check out the fine display of cars, trucks and motorcycles at the Endless Summer Car, Bike and Truck Show, Sat., Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road. Hosted by the Laurel Lions Club, the event includes trophies, dash plaques, goody bags, 50/50 raffle, music, food, vendors, flea market and games for kids. All proceeds go back to the Laurel community through the charitable works of the Laurel Lions Foundation. For information, go to laurelions.org .

Tibbi Kulwicki, of Abingdon, was the winner of the 2011-12 Bel Air Lions Club quilt raffle. Kulwicki accepted her prize at the April 17 meeting.

  Editor: On Oct. 25 the Aberdeen Lions Club held its annual spaghetti supper. Proceeds from this fund raiser benefits the Aberdeen Middle School. With budget cuts for field trips, as well as the need for additional technology, these proceeds will be put to good use by the school. I would like to thank the Aberdeen community for coming out to enjoy an evening of dining on spaghetti and visiting with friends within the local community. This year we served 600 dinners, of which dinners were delivered to Fairbrooke Senior Center, and Catholic Charities.   A big thank you to Sandy Keithley, Barbara Moxley and Pat Hale from AMS for assisting the Lions in the kitchen.

Share your good news and events with the community. Contact Laurel Leader editorial assistant Pat Farmer, paf1@patuxent.com , or phone and fax 410-332-6653. Blood drive - Sponsored by Laurel Lions Club, American Legion Post 60 and Medstar Health Blood Donor Services, Tue., Oct. 4, 2:30-7 p.m., American Legion Post 60, 2 Main St. For appointments, call Donald Danneman, 1-888-757-7040. Walk-ins welcome. National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association - Chapter 422 luncheon meeting, Wed., Oct. 5, 11:30 a.m., upstairs, Main Street Sports Grill, 531 Main St. Rebecca Miller, of Maryland Relay, explains telecommunications access of the Maryland Department of Information Technology and shows latest in audio aids for those with hearing disabilities.

Headlights swung into the parking lot outside the Lions Club until no more cars could fit. Latecomers pulled off along Petersville Road. The overflow crowd was almost unheard of in the sleepy village of Rosemont, population 325. But on this breezy night in southwest Frederick County, there was an air of urgency and disbelief, as dozens of residents trooped in to learn about the threat to drain their spigots dry. "It's like an alternate universe," is...

LINTHICUM'S LIONS Club, a group of caring people dedicated to serving those in need, held a special program during its regular meeting Monday at Our Place Restaurant to honor three recipients of "Linthicum's Best Business Person" award.The Lions felt there were people who should be recognized for their participation and dedication to community service. Of the many nominees, Walt Eger, John Gigliotti and Julius Tauber were selected.As the awards were presented, club President Evonne Theiz said: "This is an opportunity to say thank you. We want to let people know there are good and honest businessmen and women in the community.

Murray D. Ryan, a retired Johns Hopkins University public relations worker and active Lions Club member, died of heart failure Wednesday at Good Samaritan Transitional Care Unit in Lebanon, Pa. The former Parkville resident was 89. Mr. Ryan, the son of dairy farmers, was born and raised in Mount Airy. He was a 1938 graduate of Mount Airy High School. During World War II, he served as a radio technician with the Army in the Pacific. Mr. Ryan worked at Hopkins' Homewood campus for many years before retiring in the 1980s.