TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB
Located at the Tollesboro Lions Club Fairgrounds and Community Park, KY 10, KY 9 ("AA" Hwy), and the Lions Club Road, Tollesboro, Lewis County, Kentucky.
2025 Events/Projects/Meeting Reports
JANUARY MEETING - THE TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB JAN. 13TH MEETING CANCELED DUE TO SNOWFALL, ICE ACCUMULATION, COLD TEMPERATURES. RESCHEDULED FOR JAN. 20TH
JANUARY 20TH MEETING OF TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB RESULTS IN DONATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
The Tollesboro Lions Club met Monday, January 20th, at 7 pm., to go over some business that the group did not get to go over January 13th due to snow/cold/weather conditions (which caused the meeting to be canceled).
President Craig Stanfield called the meeting to order, with Jim Meadows offering prayer and Daymond Thomas leading the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Continued cold weather and the remaining snow cover led to only a small group of members being present (8). The meeting was called to discuss a few items of business and to report to members in attendance some items of note.
President Stanfield informed those in attendance that WoodmanLife had once again donated a 5' x 8' US flag and a 3' x 5' Kentucky state flag to the Club.
Next, Craig had contacted Michael Carter (Forest Ranger of the KY Division of Forestry), Suzy Knott of the Morgan County Nursery, and Sheri Crabtree (MSc, Horticulture Research and Extension Associate Academic Affairs of Kentucky State University) to obtain donations of trees to give away to the public for Arbor Day. This year's event would be bigger and better Arbor Day Tree Giveway in April. This year, the fifth year the Club has participated in the event, with this year with the Club giving away more trees than in year's past and with the Club offering a larger variety. This year the Club will be giving away nearly twice as many trees as last year (600 tree seedlings plus potted trees) and offering 5 different tree varieties, all FREE to the PUBLIC! (trees will be offered to anyone wanting to plant them, regardless of where they reside). This year the public may choose from White Pine, White Oak, Chinese Chestnut, Paw-Paw, and Wild Plum. There will be 200 White Pine seedings, 100 White Oak (think timber growth and bourbon barrels as well as whitetail deer winter forage) seedlings; 100 Chinese Chestnut (just like the 1,000s of trees being grown in Mason County, also a whitetail deer draw), 100 Paw-Paw seedlings (plus likely an additional dozen or two potted Paw-Paw trees), and 100 Wild Plum seedlings. These trees will be available “first-come/ first-serve” and open to local residents as well as in adjoining counties, and are offered as a part of Lions Club International's initiative to IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT.
Under New Business, the Club was informed about the Lewis County Middle School Cheerleading Competition. For the first time, the Middle School Cheerleaders have been invited to participate in a competition in Florida at Disney World and is in need of additional funding. The Club voted to donate $500 towards the competition/trip.
Next, member Tyler Stamper approached the Club about a desire to start a Garden Tractor Pulling League. He wanted the Club to permit the League to conduct garden tractor pulls at the Fairgrounds during the year, desiring to host 2 pulls each month from April through October (with the exception of July when one of the two pulls would be a part of the Tollesboro Lions Club Fair). The League – consisting of members of the Tollesboro Lions Club with the events hosted by the Club --- would be responsible for collecting the gate, operation of the event, arranging for Concessions, with no additional burden placed upon the general membership. He asked the Club to offer the League to retain the profits from the Event to allow for the League to grow and expand, and asked the Club to offer financial incentives to permit for the League to improve the pulling sled, in exchange of which the League would offer repayment from the pull profits (the League desired to purchase a GPS unity to instantly measure the length of each pull. This electronic device cost $5,240). The Club responded offering to permit the group to hold official Tollesboro Lions Club events on the Fairgrounds, with the League to put on a pull in July as part of the Tollesboro Lions Club Fair (with monies from this pull to go exclusively to the Lions Club) to permit the League to retain gate and concessions monies, agreed to donate ½ of the cost of the Sled improvement ($2,620) and loan ½ of the cost ($2,620) of the sled improvement to the League for a period of 2 years, said loan to be paid back from the pull profits. In exchange, the Club would own the GPS device and would revisit the arrangement in 2 years. In addition, the League is to encourage members to join the Tollesboro Lions Club and to be active members thereof.
Shane Wallingford reported that the ballfield bases had been ordered and should be in soon (although a pitcher's mound had yet to be ordered). The 8' fence would be installed in the upcoming weeks (weather permitting). The taller fence would be installed at a later date.
Zach Tully reported that the Predator Hunt check-in would be conducted on the grounds Sunday, January 26th (this an event whereby hunters would bring in coyotes and other predators to be checked-in). The group would be using a concession stand to provide food, however no food would be cooked on the grounds.
Lee Thomas reported that he and Steve Pedersen had attended the Kentucky Fair Convention in Louisville recently. They contracted with some events for the 2025 Tollesboro Lions Club Fair. It was discussed that a new event would be a truck rodeo, a timed-event with a turn and with earthen ramps much like ATV Rodeos.
Next, Lee indicated that the Club should invest in an additional bleacher set, however the Club should purchase a portable wheeled trailer version that could be moved from event to event. Jim Meadows reported that – while costly – the Club should consider investing in a 40' or 60' trailer/ bleacher portable/expandable system. This item was tabled to permit an investigation into costs.
Being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB FEBRUARY 10 MEETING VERY PRODUCTIVE
The Tollesboro Lions Club met Monday, February 10th at 7 pm at the Tollesboro Lions Club Clubhouse on the grounds of the Tollesboro Lions Club Fairgrounds/Community Park in Tollesboro for their regularly scheduled February meeting. There were 12 members in attendance. The meeting opened with President Craig Stanfield requesting Prayer by Treasurer Steve Pedersen, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Lion Charles Kendall. After Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, the group broke to have dinner served by Skeeter and Sonia Shaw.
Following dinner, President Stanfield read the minutes from the last meeting (as the Secretary was not present January 20th); the minutes were approved as read. The President then asked Secretary Phil Cropper to present the minutes from the November, 2024 meeting, which were approved as read. Next, Treasurer Steve Pedersen provided the group with a financial report.
Following the Treasurer's Report, Old Business was discussed. From the prior meeting minutes, two topics were discussed. First, the group discussed the purchase of a portable set of bleachers. Lion Lee Thomas had obtained quotes for a portable set of bleachers, 24' in length, 5 row in height, capable of seating 68 persons, with a chain link surround for safety. Two quotes were obtained, both within a few hundred dollars of each other, both including shipment to the Fairgrounds, with both requiring assembly, aluminum construction. Both were provided with removable wheels set upon on a system similar to that of a Reese hitch that could permit the systems to be jacked up, wheels put in place, and moved from one place to another. This would be easier to move than the stationary bleachers set up on the fairgrounds, and would last longer than the stationary bleachers as - when they are moved, invariably undue stress would be applied to braces whereas these portable bleacher systems were constructed with movement in mind. Both bids were just under $12,000. A motion was made and seconded to purchase a set of bleachers; the motion was unanimously approved.
Next, under Old Business: At the January 20th meeting, the Club approved to host the Tollesboro Lions Pulling Club to use the Fairgrounds for Garden Tractor Pulls. The group would hold two Garden Tractor Pulls each month from April through October, hosting one of the July pulls as part of the Tollesboro Lions Club Fair. The group had a sled that they could use, however needed to make improvements to the sled, with a cost estimate provided of $5,240. The Tollesboro Lions Club was asked to sponsor/cover the costs of these improvements, which the Club agreed to do, 1/2 as a donation and 1/2 in the form of a loan repayable over a 2 year term (with payments to come out of the group's profits) with no interest.; the Club would own the GPS system (which may be removed from the Sled). Since the January 20th meeting, a revised quote showed a slightly higher cost as a sprocket was left out of the estimate. The revised cost was $5,285. A motion was made to amend the funding to meet this slightly higher cost (the Club financing 100 percent of the initial investment, with 1/2 of the cost being a donation, with the remaining 1/2 to be repaid over a 2 year term with no interest). The motion was seconded and approved unanimously. Lion Tyler Stamper then provided a list of dates for when the Tollesboro Lions Pulling Club would use the Fairgrounds, with each event weigh-in will begin at 3 pm. and each pulling event will begin at 4 pm (with the exception of the Garden Tractor Pull Event held during the annual Tollesboro Lions Club Fair which will begin later in the evening). Garden Tractor Pulls will be held on the following dates: April 5th (a "Test and Tune Event" with no gate entry fee); April 26th; May 17th and May 31st; June 21st and June 28th; July 12th and July 23rd (the July 23rd Event will be a part of the annual Tollesboro Lions Club Fair and will be held in the evening); August 16th and 30th; September 13th and 27th; October 11th and 25th. Lion Stamper also reported that the Pulling Club will be creating a Facebook page. For additional information or to join the group, contact Tyler Stamper at 606-541-5425.
Lion and Fair Chairman Lee Thomas presented a tentative Fair Schedule. This year, the Tollesboro Lions Club Fair will run from July 18th through July 26th. The Fair will be full of events and will include the Tollesboro Lions Club Fair Parade (Sunday, July 20th), the Special Needs Carnival Event (Thursday July 24th from 11 am until 1 pm); the $20 Carload Night (including Carnival) Wednesday, July 23rd); Horse Shows (July 18th and July 19th), Speed Pulls (July 25th and 26th), a Mud Sling, Demolition Derby, and ATV and other vehicular events, Archery Competition, Livestock Shows; Run/Walk, as well as numerous pageants (including the Queen Pageant!), as well as the Mechanical Bull ride and Challenge. A new event planned for this year (provided that the proposed improvements to the Fairgrounds will be completed in time) will include a Pickleball Tournament (the Lions Club is in the process of converting the Tennis Court into a Pickleball Court). Additional improvements are planned to be made to the basketball court to permit the 3-on-3 Tournament to continue, ane a Cornhole Tournament will be a part of the Fair again as well.
From the November meeting, Treasurer Pedersen reminded the Club of the need to replace the Cooler in the Concession Stand. A motion was made to purchase a new 3 door cooler for the Concession Booth, which was seconded and approved unanimously.
Under New Business, President Stanfield informed the Club of a number of events either upcoming or proposed (some of which had been previously approved, others brought to the Club for approval), all of which would be Lions Club Events, all of which would be conducted upon the Fairgrounds, some of which would benefit the Tollesboro Lions Club, others which the Tollesboro Lions Club would permit to aid other entitles. Upcoming events and projected dates are as follows: Auntie Anne's Pretzels to setup on the Fairgrounds as a fund-raiser for the Tollesboro PTO March 26th to support the Tollesboro Elementary School Boys Basketball Team. April 4th: The Arbor Day Tree Giveaway (600 trees offered to the public at large for free to improve the environment and to acknowledge Arbor Day, said trees to be picked up at the Craig Stanfield Real Estate Office located at the corner of KY 10 and KY 57, a Tollesboro Lions Club project in partnership with the Kentucky Division of Forestry and Kentucky State University) April 4th (call Craig to reserve your trees, 606-301-3350). On April 5th, a FULL DAY of events at the Tollesboro Lions Club Fairgrounds including a Community Easter Egg Hunt, a Garden Tractor Pull (the first Garden Tractor Pull of the newly organized Tollesboro Lions Pulling Club, this event to be a "Test and Tune Event" with no gate entry fee), a Poker Run and Food Truck Event (this to benefit the Tollesboro PTO), and whatever trees remain from the April 4th Arbor Day Tree Giveaway will be available at the Fairgrounds. Additional Garden Tractor Pulls were scheduled and authorized for April 26th; May 17th and May 31st; June 21st and June 28th; July 12th and July 23rd (the July 23rd Event will be a part of the annual Tollesboro Lions Club Fair and will be held in the evening); August 16th and 30th; September 13th and 27th; October 11th and 25th. The Tollesboro Lions Club Trade Days Event schedule was presented with the projected dates as follows: Spring Trade Days May 1 through May 3; Summer Trade Days June 19 through 21st; and Fall Trade Days Sept. 4 through 6th. The Club has agreed to act to host the Eastern Kentucky Walking and Racking Horse Association Annual Horse Show on June 7th. This organization conducted their annual event at the Tollesboro Lions Club Fairgrounds last year as well. A motion was made and seconded to approve all these events. A motion was made to accept all these events/dates, seconded, and approved unanimously.
Lion Pedersen then mentioned that he was in the process of obtaining bids for paving to be performed before the next Fair, as well as some paving projects that he would recommend the Club to consider in the not too distant future. Among these: Resurfacing the basketball court. Resurfacing the tennis court to provide for the proposed Pickleball Court (these improvements would also involve painting the respective courts, both basketball and pickleball). The gate entrance which was widened and re-fenced along Fairgrounds Road. Potentially resurfacing the entrance along Fairgrounds Road closest to the AA Hwy. There is a break in the pavement of the walking track that was cut in order to extend utility lines onto the Fairgrounds. This needs to be repaired. It was brought to Steve's attention that the Club had discussed placement of a culvert and pavement directly across from the Rip's Feed Mill to accommodate foot traffic when the Feed Mill was utilized for overflow parking (typically Wednesday, Friday and Saturday during the Fair). Steve also reported that he had been in contact with a person who could arrange for the Tennis Court to be converted into a Pickleball Court (he was hoping that he would have the bid before the meeting, but it did not arrive in time). Steve indicated that he would report back to the Club next meeting.
While still under New Business, President Stanfield read a letter requested that the organization invest in a sign placement to support the Lewis County Girls Softball team. The cost was $250 which included creation of the signage. A motion was made in favor, seconded, and approved.
While under New Business, Craig reminded those in attendance of a Valentine's Day Dinner Event hosted by the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce and the Vanceburg Lions Club. The dinner consists of Prime Rib (or Grilled Chicken); dinner for two was $60 (single tickets available for $35). Several members mentioned regret for other commitments, but Craig indicated that he had his tickets and could provide tickets to anyone else wishing to reserve dinner accommodations for the event, and that several persons from the Tollesboro community had responded by obtaining tickets already whom Craig had notified via email or text.
Craig informed the Club that Woodmen Life had made an informal presentation to the Club of a 5' x 8' US Flag and a 3' x 5' Kentucky State Flag for the use of the Club.
Being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn, seconded, and after being approved, the meeting dismissed.
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB INVESTS IN ENCLOSED TRAILER
The Tollesboro Lions Club has invested in the purchase of an enclosed trailer. The Club has made several trips to weather-disaster areas (Eastern Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee) to deliver emergency relief materials and has utilized U-Haul and other services. This purchase will permit the Club to make trips using a large enclosed trailer that should assist in less handling of materials, lower deck heights, and other positives (in some areas, the trailer will be easier to back-in, permit it to be unhooked/parked, offer alternatives to loading/unloading, etc.). The Club had the trailer customized with the Lions Club logo.
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB MARCH MEETING
The Tollesboro Lions Club met Monday, March 14th, for their only scheduled March meeting, at 7 pm. at the Tollesboro Lions Club Clubhouse. With President Craig Stanfield absent, First Vice President Shane Wallingford presided over the meeting. There were 17 persons in attendance (a mix of members and prospective members who joined the Club) in attendance. Treasurer Steven Pedersen offered the blessing and Lion Charlie Kendall led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The group then ate dinner.
Following dinner, as Secretary Phil Cropper was absent, the press release about the last meeting was presented in lieu of the minutes, which was approved as read.
Corey Kirk, Keith Kirk, and Jim Moore were introduced, all of whom were interested in joining the Club. All three were accepted into membership. Tyler Stamper sponsored Keith Kirk and Jim Moore, members of the recently established Garden Tractor Pulling Association. Craig Stanfield sponsored Korey Kirk.
The group was notified of upcoming events. A visit by Auntie Anne's pretzels scheduled for March 26th as a fund-raiser for the Tollesboro Elementary School Boy's Basketball Team; April 4 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway, and with several events (Easter Egg Hunt, Garden Tractor Pull, a Poker Run, and a continuation of the Arbor Day Tree Giveaway) scheduled for April 5th. The Eastern Kentucky Walking and Racking Horse Association had planned to host their annual horse show at the Fairgrounds on June 7th; however a scheduling conflict may cause them to move their event to May 31st (their meeting to determine the date was to be the following day, Tuesday, March 15th). Spring Trade Days will be held at the Fairgrounds May 1st through May 3rd. While there is a Garden Tractor Pull also scheduled for May 31st, the two events would not interfere with each other as Garden Tractor Pullers could enter at the first gate on Lions Club Lane, and Horse Show attendees could enter from the second gate. On June 14th, the Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of KY Grand Master's Picnic was to be held at the Fairgrounds, and the group was requested to consider a later day event on the same day, sid request made by Julie Gillespie as a fund-raiser for the Treasure Paws of Lewis County, an organization of local persons working in cooperation with the Lewis County Animal Shelter to temporarily house and care for dogs and find permanent homes for these animals; the use of the grounds was approved for this event (the event will include a Gospel Concert, bouncy houses/inflatables, face-painting, and other items). The Log Jam Bluegrass Concert will be conducted at the Fairgrounds August 16th. The 67th Annual Lions Club Fair will be July 18th through 26th. There are a number of Garden Tractor Pulls scheduled, two per month through November, and three Trade Days Event weekends scheduled.
The Club approved a $300 donation to assist in sending kids to 4-H Camp.
Under New Business, the group discussed several improvements that are on the Club's radar: 1). The Club had previously voted to convert the tennis court to a pickleball court so as to permit the Club to offer a Pickleball Tournament during the annual Fair. The bids came in substantially higher than expected. 2) In addition to the conversion of the tennis court, and as part of the Tennis Court conversion, paving projects were discussed (repaving the tennis court for the pickleball court conversion, paving the basketball court, and several scattered paving projects throughout the grounds, most notably at the main entrance on the Lions Club Lane where the paving was interrupted due to a widening improvement last year (as well as potentially a pedestrian walkway over the ditch in front of Rip's Farm Center for when it is used for Fair overflow parking), also a significant expenditure. 3). The Club was also asked to consider by Lions Club District 43-Y to construct a large storage building to provide a warehouse as a hub for disaster relief service efforts (the Tollesboro Lions Club has been a major part of disaster relief representing Kentucky and District 43-Y, making several trips to Eastern Kentucky, as well as trips to Tennessee and North Carolina delivering disaster relief support to communities affected by recent natural disasters, and two which the Tollesboro Lions Club had recently purchased an enclosed trailer to assist with delivery transportation). Due to the total cost estimates of these proposed improvements, a motion was made, seconded and approved to look into obtaining financing so that the Club could further consider what improvements the Club would consider/perform.
Being no further business, the meeting adjourned, although members met after the meeting to remove the cooler from the concession stand (which had quit working and which the Club had voted at a previous meeting to purchase and replace with a new unit).
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Past Projects & Successes
FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF THE 2018 THROUGH 2022 TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB PROJECTS AND SUCCESSES, feel free to review or download the stories by clicking on the appropriate buttons below. NOTE: Although small in numbers, our club is a very busy organization. The 2018 stories are 31 pages in Legal Size; the 2019 stories are 71 pages in Letter Size; the 2020 stories are 36 Letter Size pages (and this in a year where our organization -- like all other organizations -- were impacted by the CoronaVirus and the restrictions placed on meetings and gatherings during most of the year), and the 2021 stories consist of 86 pages. Please keep these factors in mind if you decide to print the stories (you might want to print two-sided?). If you want to forward the stories to others by e-mail, they are also quite large - the smallest file download is in excess of 2.3 MB even after being compressed - so it may be wise to submit links to their download locations). NOTE: If you are interested in our Club's History since it's 1954 chartering, a comprehensive history of our organization is available to review or download from our "HISTORY" page. It is VERY LARGE, in excess of 250 pages and with a file size (compressed) exceeding 20 MB and to date ONLY includes the history through June of 2020 (however you may download the histories of each year from 2020 on in their entirety below so as to make the History "complete"). NOTE ALSO: From our "HISTORY" page, lots of other files are available to review or download about our organization. Check them out!.
The Tollesboro Lions Club conducted NUMEROUS Events/Projects in 2024. To check out the 2024 Events/Projects, click on the following button:
UPCOMING EVENTS/PROJECTS
THE TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB TO HOST SEVERAL EVENTS IN THE UPCOMING WEEKS/MONTHS.
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW
The Tollesboro Lions Club is now accepting Scholarship Applications for their annual Scholarships. The amount of the scholarship and the number of scholarships has not been determined. Scholarship applications MUST BE RECEIVED (not postmarked) by 5:00 PM, May 9th, 2025, to permit the Scholarship Committee to review and then make recommendations to the Club at their May 12th meeting. Applications may be submitted via email to col.johnredmond@yahoo.com or by mail to Philip N. Cropper, 1758 Burtonville Road, Tollesboro, KY 41189. The scholarship appplication may be downloaded by clicking on the following button:
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB EASTER EGG HUNT RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 19TH
Due to adverse weather conditions, the Tollesboro Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt had to be rescheduled. The date is now to be April 19th!
2025 TRADE DAY EVENTS AT THE TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB
The 2025 Tollesboro Lions Club Trade Days Event schedule has been determined (this will be the 7th Annual Trade Days Event offering) and will be as follows: SPRING TRADE DAYS EVENT MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 3; SUMMER TRADE DAYS JUNE 19 THRU JUNE 21; FALL TRADE DAYS EVENT SEPTEMBER 4 THROUGH 6.
The TRADE DAYS Events are Flea Market/Court Day type events, offering arts and crafts, baked and home-made goods, new items, antiques, guns, knives and more! Weekend rate is just $30 without electric connections, or $45 with electric connections. Admission and parking are free. Events are open Thursday 10 am and until dark, with Friday and Saturday events beginning at 8 am until dark, with Sunday beginning at 9 am through 4 pm. To reserve vendor space, contact Richard "Skeeter" Shaw 606-798-6134 or 606-356-8043.
GARDEN TRACTOR PULLS AT THE TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB FAIRGROUNDS
The Tollesboro Lions Pulling Club will be hosting regular garden tractor pulls at the Tollesboro Lions Club Fairgrounds. The Group plans on hosting two events each month from April through October (one of the July events will be a part of and held during the Tollesboro Lions Club Fair). Each event weigh-in will begin at 3 pm. and each pulling event will begin at 4 pm (with the exception of the Garden Tractor Pull Event held during the annual Tollesboro Lions Club Fair which will begin later in the evening).
Garden Tractor Pulls will be held on the following dates: April 5th (a "Test and Tune Event" with no gate entry fee); April 26th; May 17th and May 31st; June 21st and June 28th; July 12th and July 23rd (the July 23rd Event will be a part of the annual Tollesboro Lions Club Fair and will be held in the evening); August 16th and 30th; September 13th and 27th; October 11th and 25th.
The Pulling Club will be creating a Facebook page. For additional information or to join the group, contact Tyler Stamper at 606-541-5425.
THE EASTERN KENTUCKY
WALKING AND RACKING HORSE ASSOCIATION HORSE SHOW
The Tollesboro Lions Club will host the Eastern Kentucky Walking & Racking Horse Association Annual Horse Show. The Eastern Kentucky Walking and Racking Horse Association Annual Horse Show will be held at the Tollesboro Lions Club Fairgrounds on May 31st. This is the second time that the Eastern Kentucky Walking and Racking Horse Association has held their annual event at the Tollesboro Lions Club, having held their last year's event at the Fairgrounds. Last year, the Show consisted of 32 classes. This year's schedule has yet to be compiled and will be shared with the public when made available.
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB TO HOST
ODD FELLOWS GRAND MASTER PICNIC JUNE 14TH
The Tollesboro Lions Club Fairgrounds will be the site of the Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Independent Order Of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Picnic, to be conducted at the Fairgrounds June 14th in the First Guarantee Bank Pavillion. Tollesboro resident/Tollesboro Lions Club President Craig A Stanfield is the current Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, IOOF, representing Ringgold Lodge IOOF of Maysville (he is also a member of Dekalb Lodge IOOF of Maysville). This will be the first time that the Grand Master's Picnic has been held in Tollesboro, although Tollesboro resident Randy Harrison currently serves as the Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and may host his Grand Master s Picnic at the Fairgrounds next year.
TREASURE PAWS OF LEWIS COUNTY FUNDRAISER JUNE 14TH
Treasure Paws of Lewis County, an organization of local persons working in cooperation with the Lewis County Animal Shelter to temporarily house and care for dogs and find permanent homes for these animals, will hold a fund-raiser to raise monies for the care of these animals (food, veterinary costs, etc.). The event will include a Gospel Concert, bouncy houses/inflatables, face-painting, and other items.
THERE WILL BE NUMEROUS ADDITIONAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT 2025 AND
THE 2025 TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB FAIR WILL BE JULY 18TH THROUGH JULY 26TH!
WE WILL HAVE A HUGE LINEUP OF EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE FAIR AND HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
2024 ELITE SPONSORS
Great weather supported huge crowds! We could not do all that we do without our Elite Sponsors!!! The Tollesboro Lions Club would like to offer a huge THANK YOU for all the support you have provided and we urge the public at large to support the businesses that support us! The following is a list of ALL of our GENEROUS 2024 SPONSORS who we want to acknowledge until we replace them with the 2025 Elite Sponsors as we approach our Annual Fair (the 2025 Tollesboro Lions Club Fair will be from July 18th through July 26th.
2024 DIAMOND SPONSORS
FIRST GUARANTY BANK;
LEWIS COUNTY FARM BUREAU;
FANNIN TRUCKING/FANNIN TRUCK REPAIR;
RIP'S FARM CENTER;
PEOPLES BANK OF KENTUCKY;
RIBOLT FABRICATION;
MEADOWS EXCAVATING;
SOUTHERN OHIO MEDICAL CENTER
2024 GOLD SPONSOR
PRIMARY PLUS (ALL LOCATIONS)
2024 ELITE SPONSORS
IN MEMORY OF BUD & JEWEL SCHULTZ; IN MEMORY OF CLINTON APPLEGATE;
IN MEMORY OF DARREL DIXON, DELMAR & WADE HORD;
IN MEMORY OF JOHNNY WALLINGFORD; IN MEMORY OF LARRY TUCKER;
IN MEMORY OF MACK & LOIS WRIGHT;
IN MEMORY OF PAT & JEREE RUARK;
JOHNNY OSBORNE, DISTRICT 1 MAGISTRATE;
MAYSVILLE NURSING & REHABILITATION FACILITY;
BRUNER LAND COMPANY (www.brunerland.com);
CRAIG A. STANFIELD REAL ESTATE & AUCTION SERVICES;
FAMILY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF FLEMINGSBURG, PSC;
PETERSVILLE CHURCH OF GOD – MILT STANFIELD PASTOR;
NAPA OF MAYSVILLE & FLEMINGSBURG;
TONY SWEENEY APPRAISALS & STORAGE PLUS;
QUALITY CARPET – STEVE & SHERRY McROBERTS;
TOP NOTCH SPRAY FOAM, ZANE POPE;
VALOR OIL; TURNER TRACTOR SALES;
WINCHESTER WHOLESALE; WOODMEN LIFE CHAPTER 890;
SIMS DAIRY QUEEN OF FLEMINGSBURG;
TULLY TRANSPORT; TRAM CONSTRUCTION – TERRY LEMASTER; TULLY LOGGING;
TRI-COUNTY VET, DR. DARIN STANFIELD, DVM;
STANDARD QUICK PRINT & OFFICE SUPPLIES;
TERESA CALLAHAN, LEWIS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK;
JOHNNY BIVENS LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF;
BANE-WELKER CASE/IH GEORGETOWN, OH; FIRST STOP (1ST STOP);
COLLIER DISTRIBUTING; 606 REAL ESTATE & AUCTION;
A & B FARMS (LINDA BREEZE); A. W. GRAHAM LUMBER;
ADVANCED DIESEL PERFORMANCE;
BENJAMIN HARRISON, LEWIS COUNTY ATTORNEY; BEST-1 STORAGE;
TIRE WORLD; TNT LOGGING – TOM FETTERS; AG-PRO EQUIPMENT; BANE FARMS; BIG A TIRE SERVICE; BIG BLUE OUTDOOR; BLACK'S WELDING;
MIKE BRADFORD & SON; PEOPLES BANK OF KENTUCKY;
PEOPLES BANK (OF OHIO): PRIMARY PLUS; R & J FARMING;
JACKIE'S DEER LURES' BOONE-NICKELL FUNERAL HOME;
MARK HORSLEY, MAGISTRATE DISTRICT 4; 4-C FARMS;
DWIGHT MALONE ELECTRIC; MEADOWS USED CARS;
CHARLIE THOMPSON INDEPENDENT EXCAVATING;
BUFFALO TRACE SURVEYING – TRAVIS McGLONE; CAPRONI'S ON THE RIVER; CARMEUSE LIME; STOBER DRIVES; BROWN COUNTY RENTAL;
BROWN COUNTY CONSTRUCTION; FARMERS STOCKYARDS;
CENTRAL FARM SUPPLY; MUDLICK VALLEY CATTLE COMPANY;
MEADOWS EXCAVATING; MEADOWS USED CARS;
TULLY'S BACKHOE & ROCK HAULING; TUMBLEWEED TEX-MEX RESTAURANT;
R & H SURVEYS, RICK HICKLE; DOUBLE AA TRUCKING; BRYAN & HILARY FETTERS; BUCK'S GRILL; BURTON FENCING; HARRIS FARMS; FIRST GUARANTY BANK;
GINN'S SEALING & STRIPING; HARMON'S CONCESSIONS;
GEORGE SPARKS LEWIS COUNTY JUDGE EXECUTIVE;
FLEMINGSBURG MACHINING; HOWINGTON'S DIXIE CAFE; HINTON MILLS;
H & S EXCAVATING & TRUCKING, INC.; KENTON MEADOWS EXCAVATING; FLEMING-MASON ENERGY; YODER'S DINNER BELL; STOBER DRIVES;
YOUNG'S MACHINERY, INC.; SNOWY TURTLE; SKEETER & SONIA SHAW; RON'S IGA; ROSE FARM SUPPLY, LLC; LEWIS COUNTY FARM BUREAU;
MARSHALL HAULING; MARK & KIM RIPATO; TINY SEXTON; WADE'S WASHING;
McKENLEY'S MANE STYLES; ROGER & GLENDA FERGUSON;
MEADOWS EXCAVATING; RIP'S FARM CENTER;
LEWIS COUNTY CATTLEMANS ASSOCIATION;
WEAVER ROOFING SERVICE – STEVEN WEAVER;
JOHNNY BREEZE & SONS FARMS; COMMUNITY TRUST BANK;
BANK OF MAYSVILLE; JSB INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS;
KENNY RUCKEL, LEWIS COUNTY PVA; R & J FARMING; R & S PALLET;
R & W DUMPSTER SERVICE; POLLIT TRUCKING, INC.;
RELENTLESS TRANSPORT; KY BOW SHOP; RESURRECTION SERVICES;
LESLIE COLLIER LEWIS COUNTY COURT CLERK;
WESTWAY FEED PRODUCTS – TODD CONWAY;
C & D ELECTRONICS – THE SHACK; C. K. APPLEGATE FARMS;
CHEAP'S CHEVROLET; D & A WHOLESALE & DISTRIBUTION;
FAMILY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF FLEMINGSBURG, PSC.;
FANNIN TRUCKING & FANNIN TRUCK REPAIR;
FARM CREDIT MID-AMERICA & RURAL 1ST;
FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE OF MASON COUNTY;
FIRST GUARANTY BANK; HENDERSON STATION; HUNT FOR THE GOSPEL;
JIM'S CAR WASH; HAWK PREDATOR & WILDLIFE CONTROL; RGM CONSTRUCTION; RIBOLT FABRICATION, LLC; RON & LENA STAMPER; ROSE FARM SUPPLY, LLC;
RICK BUTLER & SON LOGGING; MAYSVILLE SOUTHERN STATES;
SOUTHERN STATES OF FLEMINGSBURG; TEMPERATURE SOLUTIONS;
THE BARN AT 4C FARM; TIM PUGH LAND SURVEYING;
TOLLESBORO FUNERAL HOME; TOLLESBORO CHRISTIAN CHURCH;
TOTAL CARE PHARMACY; TRACE CREEK CONSTRUCTION
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB PARTNERS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES TO PRODUCE HISTORICAL VIDEOS
The Tollesboro Lions Club recently partnered with a number of local business to produce videos about several historic sites in Lewis and Fleming Counties, Kentucky. Three videos were produced, featuring "The Cabin Creek Covered Bridge" in Tollesboro, KY, "The Goddard Covered Bridge" in Fleming County, KY, and "Tollesboro and It's Connection To Horse-Racing's Lucille Markey".
The videos were produced by "History In Your Own Backyard", produced by Satolli Glassmyer with Susie Celek conducting the interviews. Craig Stanfield, President of the Tollesboro Lions Club led the organization of the production and contacted local businesses to arrange for the financial requirements to create the videos, and is a co-sponsor as well as narrator of two of the videos. Businesses that sponsored the project include PrimaryPlus (all locations); Hinton Mills (all locations); A. W. Graham Lumber, LLC of Fleming County; Craig A. Stanfield Real Estate & Auction Services; Rip's Farm Center, Inc.; L & L Auto Center; Bruner Land Company; Jackie's Deer Lures; and JSB Industrial Solutions.
The videos are posted on YouTube and available for the public at large to view (they will also be available to view from the Tollesboro Lions Club website, www.tollesborolions.com). To view the videos, type in the following URLs into your web-browser:
Local Historic Videos
Cabin Creek Covered Bridge, Tollesboro, KY - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTEEh2ShgLk
Tollesboro, KY and It's Connection to Horse-Racing Royalty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IbtwrfHe_w
Goddard Covered Bridge, Fleming Co., KY - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QolHPiwzAZ4
SERVING THE TOLLESBORO COMMUNITY SINCE 1954