June 9, 2008 -- Hartville -- New Melvin Jones Fellowships Awarded
The Hartville Lions Club announced that the latest recipients of the Melvin Jones Fellowship are Lions Wayne Erb and David Krause, pictured above. The fellowship, named in honor of Lions Clubs International founder Melvin Jones, are awarded to Lions who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to Lionism over the years. The Hartville Lions Club currently has four other active members who have received this honor: Al Hupp, Mel Harding, Russell Koch, and Don Green.
Above: Lions' Past District Governor Dwayne Hawkins (left) presents award plaque to Lion Dave Krause, as Krause's wife, Lion June, looks on.
Below: Catherine Erb, wife of Lion Wayne Erb, affixes Melvin Jones Fellowship pin on her happy husband's shirt collar.
May 12, 2008 -- Hartville
Above: Lion and Scout Leader Dennis Middleton (left) accepts Hartville Lions Club mug from Lion Dave Lawson, given in appreciation for his update on Hartville Boy Scout Troop 45. Under Lion Middleton's leadership, the troop has made a resurgence from four scouts in 2005 to a current membership of nineteen scouts. Hartville Troop 45 will soon be celebrating its 75th anniversary. The leaders want to invite any former Troop 45 members to help them celebrate the occasion. They should contact Dennis Middleton, or they also can get in touch through the Hartville Lions website's "Contact Us."
April 14, 2008 -- Hartville
Above: Mr. Peter McDonald, a forensics expert dubbed the "Tire Detective" by newscaster Leon Bibb, shows truck tire tracks from the bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal Building. An architect/designer by training, and former director of tire design at Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., Pete told the Hartville Lions Club how he got started working on criminal investigations, and about several fascinating cases he has had. He showed that even small pieces of evidence are very informative, and that "footprints" from tires can be as useful as fingerprints in solving crimes.
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March 10, 2008 -- Hartville
Above, left: Grady Sizemore, Cleveland Indians Gold Glove center field phenomenon, gets ready on deck.
Above, right: Nate Hershman (left), newest member of the Hartville Lions, greets guest speaker John Bowers of the Cleveland Indians' front office. Mr. Bowers who is also a member of the Creston Lions Club, gave us a re-cap of the Tribe's outstanding 2007 season and a look at the team for 2008. He talked about new features at the newly-renamed Progressive Field and several new promotions. One of them is Ohio Lions Night on July 26. Door prizes were awarded: Nate Hershman and Sue Rennels received autographed players photos. ____________________________________________________
February 25, 2008 -- Hartville
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Mr. Pete Price of the Canton office of the Social Security Administration spoke to the Hartville Lions Club at the Hartville Kitchen about “Your Investment in Social Security.” He explained the programs that Social Security offers, including retirement, disability, widows & widowers, and health, and answered many questions from Club members. Additional copies of pamphlets from the talk are available. To request one, send an e-mail through the Hartville Lions website ("Contact Us") or contact the Canton office of the Social Security Administration at (330) 489-4457, or toll-free (800)772-1213. ___________________________________________
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