LIONS CLUB TO HOST BENEFIT MUD SLING FOR ILL 12 YEAR OLD
The Tollesboro Lions Club will host a Mud Sling at their Fairgrounds in Tollesboro, Sat., March 26, 2022 to benefit Mackenzie Forman, a 12 year old diagnosed with Leukemia.
Gates will open at noon and the event will begin at 2:00 PM. The Tollesboro Lions Club has agreed to donate all gate money and food sales (including the cost of food) to the family to provide for her care. Family and other involved persons are promoting the event and obtaining donations and sponsorships so that guaranteed payouts for each class can be provided. There will be a number of raffles conducted as well.
Classes will include the Pro Street, Hot Stock, Pure Stock, 4/6 Cylinder, and County Only. The Tollesboro Lions Club request your support for this worthy event!
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB MAKES AWARD PRESENTATION
The Tollesboro Lions Club presented Glenn Cole with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award at their monthly meeting February 14th, 2022. Glenn has provided service to the Tollesboro Lions Club for in excess of 40 years. The Melvin Jones Fellowship Award is named for the founder of Lionism and is the highest level award available to Lions. The award was presented to Mr.Cole by Tollesboro Lions Club President Craig Stanfield. There were 11 members and 3 guests present.
Tollesboro Lions Club President Craig A. Stanfield presents the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award to Glenn Cole at the Tollesboro Lions Club February, 2022 meeting.
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB RECIPIENT OF FLAG
Woodmen Life, by and through member Larry Tucker, presented the Tollesboro Lions Club with a 5' x 8' American Flag at their regular monthly meeting February 14th, 2022. The flag has embroidered stars and sewn stripes and is made in the USA by Annin. The flag will be placed on the flagpole located on the Tollesboro Lions Club Fairgrounds at the intersection of KY 9 (the "AA" Hwy) and Lions Club Lane once weather improves. In the photo, Lion Larry Tucker, assisted by Lions Club member Charles Kendall, presents the Flag to the Club. Larry is the longest serving active member of the Tollesboro Lions Club and the Tollesboro Volunteer Fire Department.
Tollesboro Lions Club member and Woodmen Life member Larry Tucker and Lions Club member Charles Kendall display the new flag presented to the Tollesboro Lions Club at their February, 2022 meeting.
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB APPROVES GROUNDS IMPROVEMENTS
AND USE AT MARCH MEETING
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB TO BE TRAINING SITE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS TRAINING FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS
At the March 14, 2022 meeting of the Tollesboro Lions Club approved the use of the Tollesboro Lions Club Community Park Walking Track for use as a training center for Special Needs Adults training for the Special Olympics. Special needs adults will be utilizing the blacktop walking track for training. The group will led by Lighthouse Farms and plans to train on Mondays and Thursdays at the Fairgrounds to compete in future scheduled Special Olympics events.
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB APPROVES ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS TO PLAYGROUND
At the March 22, 2022 meeting of the Tollesboro Lions Club, the Club approved the erection of a 4' black chainlink fence to be placed around the new Playground at a cost of $5,526.62 to improve the safety of children utilizing the playground as well as making it easier for parents to watch over their young children. The majority of the cost of this improvement is from donations specifically towards the Playground.
ARBOR DAY IS APRIL 1ST! TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB PARTICIPATES IN A TREE-GIVEAWAY
Above, Center: Tollesboro Lions Club Treasurer Steve Pedersen receiving trees from Michael Carter Lewis Co. Forest Ranger for a Tollesboro Lions Club Arbor Day Tree GiveAway in 2019. Flanking the center photo are various oak leaves and acorn images.
While National Arbor Day is April 29th, in Kentucky Arbor Day for 2022 is April 1st (Arbor Day is celebrated in all 50 states, however many states establish different dates in order to coincide with the best tree planting weather). The Lewis County Fiscal Court will be giving away oak trees (Willow Oak, a variety of Red Oak) AND Paw Paw trees (while they last; only 12 trees were acquired and as they require a pollinator, only 6 persons will be able to obtain Paw Paw trees) at the County Judge's Office at the Lewis County Courthouse the week ending April 1st (April 1st is a Friday). In addition, the Tollesboro Lions Club will be offering 100 oak trees as well, also available to pick up at the Judge's office in the Lewis County Courthouse (this means that 200 oak trees will be available as well as 12 Paw Paw trees). These will be 2-year-old trees ready to transplant.
NOTE: Any trees not claimed/left over from the County Judge's office, will be made available for pickup at the Tollesboro Lions Club Meet The Candidates/Fish Fry/Cake Auction Event, Saturday, April 2nd.
The oak trees were provided and delivered by Michael Carter, Lewis County Forest Ranger through the Northeast Region Division of Forestry. Tree planting is a project recommended by the Lewis County Judge/Fiscal Court and by Lions Club International's Initiative to Improve The Environment. Lewis County Judge Executive Craig Stanfield (who is also the current President of the Tollesboro Lions Club) made arrangements through Michael Carter of the Division of Forestry to provide these trees free to the public. The Paw Paw trees were provided by Kentucky State University of Frankfort and were picked up by the County Judge who met Sheri Crabtree, Sheri Crabtree, MSc, Horticulture Research and Extension Associate Academic Affairs, Kentucky State University College of Agriculture.
NOTE: The Paw Paw trees have proven to be extremely popular with all 12 of the Paw Paw trees claimed by persons calling in to Judge Stanfield, going to 6 individuals prior to Judge Stanfield's return from Frankfort with the trees!!!
While trees provide natural beauty to the areas in which they are planted, it is not just their inherent beauty that improves the environment. Oaks produce acorns, one of the most beneficial nuts for providing energy to deer, squirrels, and other wildlife, especially during the winter months. Oaks become large trees (each can grow in excess of 50 feet in height, with the Shumard Oak capable of reaching heights greater than 100 feet) that provide shady canopies in which many birds nest and as necessary to the survival of many other plants and animals. The shade created by trees also acts to cool the earth, providing an important defense against global warming. And of course, once trees mature, they sometimes become homes for different wildlife and also produce timber which we use for a variety of purposes (fuel, building materials, furniture, manufacture of paper, etc. Shumard Oaks - as well as other varieties of oaks - are hardwood trees, with lumber well suited to a variety of uses). However, the most important benefit to the environment is that trees act to clean air, taking in carbon dioxide from the air that we exhale and converting it through the process of photosynthesis to oxygen which we inhale.
Many thanks to Michael Carter, Lewis County Forest Ranger through the Northeast Region Division of Forestry and Sheri Crabtree, Sheri Crabtree, MSc, Horticulture Research and Extension Associate Academic Affairs, Kentucky State University College of Agriculture for providing the trees!!!
MACKENZIE FORMAN BENEFIT MUD SLING
The Tollesboro Lions Club hosted a Mud Sling at their Fairgrounds in Tollesboro, Sat., March 26, 2022 to benefit Mackenzie Forman, a 12 year old diagnosed with Leukemia.
The Tollesboro Lions Club agreed to donate all gate money and food sales (including the cost of food) to the family to provide for her care.
Gates opened at noon and the event began at 2:00 PM. The Tollesboro Lions Club donated the proceeds from all food sales and gate money towards the benefit.
Family and other involved persons were successful in obtaining donations and sponsorships so that guaranteed payouts for each class could be provided, ultimately permitting the addition of two additional classes (MRA Super Stock Class and a Side-By-Side Class). In addition to the event, gate, and food sales, there were a number of raffles conducted as well.
Classes held included the MRA Super Stock, Pro Street, Hot Stock, Pure Stock, 4/6 Cylinder, and County Only. There were 46 entries in the various classes, and drivers came from West Virginia, Indiana, and Michigan (as well as Kentucky and Ohio) show up to compete.
While rains and cold weather hampered the crowd participation (and likely impacted the number of competitors as well), the event was successful in raising nearly $8,000 for the Forman Family.
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB AND LEWIS COUNTY FARM BUREAU
SPONSOR MEET THE CANDIDATES FISH FRY & CAKE AUCTION EVENT
The Tollesboro Lions Club will host a Meet the Candidates Fundraiser, Fish Fry and Cake Auction Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 to be conducted at the Tollesboro Lions Club Fairgrounds in Tollesboro. This event is co-sponsored by the Lewis County Farm Bureau. The fish fry will begin being served at 6:00 pm. All 43 candidates on the Lewis County ballot for office in May -- including four statewide candidates for US Congress Representative, ten 4th Congressional District US Senate candidates, and 29 candidates for local office -- have been sent postcards informing them of the event and encouraging their participation (regardless of whether opposed or unopposed, regardless of party affiliation). Candidates wishing to place signage on the fence are encouraged to contact Tollesboro Lions Club Treasurer Steve Pedersen (606-301-1904) prior to the event to make arrangements. Neither the Tollesboro Lions Club nor the Lewis County Farm Bureau endorses any political candidate, political party, or political ideology/agenda and this event is sponsored solely as a fundraiser and to permit the public at large to meet the candidates.
LIONS CLUB ZONE MEETING SCHEDULED AT ORANGEBURG LIONS CLUB
Tollesboro Lions Club member/Lions Club Zone Chairman Clinton Applegate has scheduled a ZONE MEETING for Monday, April 4th, 6:30 PM at the Orangeburg Lions Club Clubhouse. All Lions Clubs within the Zone (Orangeburg, Maysville, Washington, Lewisburg/Mill Creek, Mays Lick, Tollesboro, and Vanceburg) are encouraged to attend. A meal will be served. To ensure adequate food for the attendees, representatives from each Club are encouraged to contact Lion Clinton by April 1st by contacting him at 606-782-2884.
ARBOR DAY TREE GIVEAWAY WELL RECEIVED
The Tollesboro Lions Club and the Office of the Lewis County Judge Executive gave away 212 trees to the citizens of Lewis County for planting in recognition of Arbor Day. While National Arbor Day is April 29th, in Kentucky Arbor Day for 2022 is April 1st (Arbor Day is celebrated in all 50 states, however many states establish different dates in order to coincide with the best tree planting weather). Lewis County Judge Executive Craig A. Stanfield, who is also the President of the Tollesboro Lions Club, made arrangements for 200 oak trees (100 on behalf of the Tollesboro Lions Club and 100 on behalf of the Lewis County Judge Executive's Office) through Michael Carter, Lewis County Forest Ranger through the Northeast Region Division of Forestry, to giveaway to the public for transplant throughout the county. Due to specific requests, Craig also made arrangements for the provision of 12 Paw Paw trees through Sheri Crabtree, MSc, Horticulture Research and Extension Associate Academic Affairs, Kentucky State University College of Agriculture. All of the trees were 2-year old trees ready to transplant. The trees were well-received by the public, with many persons taking advantage by stopping by the Judge's office to pick up the trees, some of which exceeded 4 feet in height and with many having quite large/advanced root systems.
Tree planting is a project recommended by the Lewis County Judge Executive and the Lewis County Fiscal Court --- as well as by the Tollesboro Lions Club and Lions Club International's Initiative to Improve The Environment, for just that very purpose: Improving the Environment.
The oak trees were Willow Oak (a variety of Red Oak), a hardwood capable of reaching heights greater than 100 feet.
Paw Paw trees, while considerably smaller in stature, produce a wonderful fruit, the largest edible fruit indigenous to the United States (excluding gourds), with a flavor described as resembling that of a sweet banana custard; it can be eaten raw, or processed into jam/jelly or even ice cream and other desserts. Paw Paw trees require a pollinator so as to produce fruit; therefore only 6 persons received Paw Paw trees. Surprisingly, the Paw Paw trees proved to be extremely popular with all 12 of the Paw Paw trees claimed by persons calling in to Judge Stanfield, going to 6 individuals prior even to Judge Stanfield's return from Frankfort with the trees!!!
While trees provide natural beauty to the areas in which they are planted, it is not just their inherent beauty that improves the environment. Trees provide shade canopies in which birds nest, and are necessary to the survival of many plants and animals. Flowering trees provide nectar for bees to produce honey; fruit and nut trees provide food sources utilized for human consumption as well as for deer, squirrels and other wildlife; and the bark of trees can provide for homes for insects which in turn become food sources for other animals (such as the woodpecker). Further, the shade created by trees acts to cool the earth, an important defense against global warming. Once trees mature, some varieties produce timber which we use for a variety of purposes (fuel, building materials, furniture, manufacture of paper, etc.). However the most important benefit to the environment is that trees act to clean air, taking in carbon dioxide from the air that we exhale and converting it through the process of photosynthesis to oxygen which we inhale.
County Judge Executive Craig Stanfield offers many thanks to Michael Carter, Lewis County Forest Ranger through the Northeast Region Division of Forestry and Sheri Crabtree, MSc, Horticulture Research and Extension Associate Academic Affairs, Kentucky State University College of Agriculture for providing the trees and also extends his thanks to the citizens of Lewis County for their assistance in improving the environment and making this project an overwhelming success!!!
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB/LEWIS COUNTY FARM BUREAU EVENT A SUCCESS!!!
Despite cold weather that turned colder as the evening progressed, the Tollesboro Lions Club/Lewis County Farm Bureau "Fish Fry/Meet the Candidates/Cake Auction" fundraising event April 2nd was overall a wonderful success. While the temperatures hovered in the low to mid-50s with a sunny outlook for most of the afternoon, by the time the event started at 6 pm the temperatures had already began to drop and by the end of the event the temperatures had dropped down into the 30s with a fairly brisk wind showing up as well. The weather conditions did impact the number of candidates who participated and undoubtedly hampered the number of persons in the crowd as well. However in the face of adversity, the event went on and was overall a great success, with the Tollesboro Lions Club raising funds to make further improvements to the playground (funds raised from the event were earmarked to provide for a chainlink fence to be constructed around the new playground).
The fish fry (which included hot dogs, pork tenderloin, and other foods as well) was sponsored by the Lewis County Farm Bureau. Opening prayer was offered by Tollesboro Lions Club Treasurer Steve Pedersen. Donations only were accepted for those who attended who ate, and all persons that expressed opinions about the food were complimentary about the taste (especially complimentary of the fried cod!!!!).
The Meet The Candidates event began promptly at 7 pm. Lions Club President Craig Stanfield was the Master of Ceremonies in addition to wearing other hats as he is also the (appointed) current Lewis County Judge Executive, the Auctioneer of the cakes and other desserts, and is a candidate for County Judge Executive. He thanked those in attendance for showing up and supporting the Tollesboro Lions Club and made the introductions of the candidates. Each candidate was provided up to 5 minutes to introduce themselves to those in attendance and to make their appeal to the crowd for their voting consideration. A draw of a card determined the order of speakers. Due to the number of candidates in attendance and the cool temperatures (and as the cake auction was to take place at the end of the candidate's appeals), questions from the audience were not accepted, and no time was provided for rebuttals by any candidates (however all candidates were friendly to those in opposition and there was no need for any rebuttals as no candidates attempted to smear or "sling mud" at their opposition).
The event drew two candidates for US Senate, Tami L. Stainfield and Joshua Wesley Blanton, Sr. who were first introduced the crowd. Both were provided an opportunity to address the crowd, and Ms. Stainfield further provided handouts to those in attendance.
Next, those elected officials who were not opposed were provided an opportunity to address the crowd. The first to speak was Lewis County Sheriff Johnny Bivens. He was followed by Lewis County Attorney Ben Harrison. Lewis County Property Valuation Administrator Kenny Ruckel next addressed the crowd. It should be noted that Lewis County Coroner Tony Gaydos was in attendance but chose not to speak, and unopposed candidate for Jailer Bryon Walker was present early but had to leave before the Meet the Candidates event began.
Next, all 6 candidates for Lewis County Judge Executive were introduced and addressed the attendees. The candidates for Lewis County Judge Executive included 5 candidates for the May Primary and one candidate for the General Election in November. The candidates for Lewis County Judge Executive included: George Sparks, Tony Palarie, Carey Highfield, David Iery, Steve Applegate and Craig Stanfield.
Next, the two candidates for Lewis County Court Clerk were introduced and addressed those in attendance. The candidates for Lewis County Court Clerk were (appointed County Clerk) Stephanie Story and Leslie Collier.
Next, the three candidates for Magistrate District 1 (which includes Tollesboro, the site of the event) were introduced. The candidates for Lewis County Magistrate District 1 include (incumbent) Terri Thomas, Johnny Osborne, and Mike Grayson who each took an opportunity to appeal for votes.
Next, Cindy Applegate, one of two candidates for Magistrate District 2 was introduced and she took the opportunity to appeal to those members of the crowd eligible to vote for her to consider electing her to the position.
Two of the four candidates for Magistrate District 4 were then introduced. The candidates for Magistrate District 4 present included Mark A. Horsley and Mitchell Wilson and they both appealed to the crowd for their aid.
Following the Meet the Candidates Event, the Cake Auction took place. Craig Stanfield donated his time and talents to conduct the auction, selling all the cakes and desserts while his wife Beverly clerked the sale and collected the funds following the auction. There were several homemade cakes and desserts available for purchase including Red Velvet Cake, Jam Cake, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Apple Pie, Peanut Butter Pies, Cinnamon Rolls, Strawberry Dessert, and more, in addition to some store-bought desserts. All sold very well, with most (but not all) going to the various candidates who were still present, but with others purchased by Lions Club members and supporters and with some supporters purchasing a cake or dessert and then donating it back to be resold!
Overall the event was a huge success and the Tollesboro Lions Club would like to thank the LEWIS COUNTY FARM BUREAU, Jim Meadows and crew who did the cooking, those who served the meal, all of the candidates (opposed and unopposed), and the public in general for their attendance and continued support!!!
LIONS CLUB ZONE MEETING WELL ATTENDED
The Orangeburg Lions Club hosted a Zone meeting Monday, April 4th, 2022, 6:30 pm, at their Clubhouse located at the intersection of the AA Hwy and Day Pike, with 22 members present representing 5 local Lions Clubs. Orangeburg Lions Club President Donald Toller called the meeting to order and asked District 43Y First Vice District Governor to ask the blessing, before breaking for dinner. Following dinner, Orangeburg President Toller led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and then introduced Zone Chairman Clinton Applegate and District 43Y First Vice District Governor Steve Pedersen (both of whom are members of the Tollesboro Lions Club) and yielded the floor to begin the Zone meeting.
The Clubs were asked to introduce themselves and announce which Clubs they represent and then what projects they had either recently conducted or had planned for the near future.
The Mill Creek/Lewisburg Lions Club was represented by two members, Mike Merrill and Debbie Merrill. They indicated that they had held a Pancake Breakfast and a Fish Fry recently and that their next event was their annual Horse Show, their main fund-raiser.
The Mays Lick Lions Club was represented by two members, Charles Thomas and Richard Newberry. They indicated that they were hosting a Pancake Breakfast Saturday, April 9th and invited/encouraged those present to attend and support their Club at this Event. They further indicated that their membership meets to play Euchre and that they have been taking advantage of a Mason County program picking up litter and trash from roadways to earn additional funds. They had raffled off a processed hog recently.
The Vanceburg Lions Club was represented by two members, Treasurer Roger Brown and Secretary Michael Edington. They were currently without a President as their elected president had relocated and rather than elect amember to a short term, were going to wait until the next election to elect new officers. They had recently hosted a Basketball Tournament, provided three $300 scholarships, planned a gun raffle during the upcoming First Annual MayFest to be held in Vanceburg May 21st (an event hosted by the City of Vanceburg and the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce which would include the travelling Viet Nam War Memorial/Monument), would likely have an additional gun raffle during the City of Vanceburg Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks Show, and then would host a Heritage Festival in October.
The Tollesboro Lions Club was represented by three members, President Craig Stanfield, Treasurer Steve Pedersen (First Vice District Governor) and First Vice President Clinton Applegate (Zone Chairman). President Stanfield informed those in attendance of the Tollesboro Club's recent and upcoming events/projects (the Meet the Candidates/Fish Fry/Cake Auction conducted last weekend, the upcoming Trade Days Events scheduled throughout 2022, the use of the Fairgrounds for an upcoming Lewis County Cattlemen's Association dinner, improvements to Playground, the recent Mud Sling Benefit Event, the production of Historic Videos, the use of the Walking Track by Special Needs Adults for future Special Olympics participation, and the upcoming 65th Annual Tollesboro Lions Club Fair (July 15th through 23rd). Lion Stanfield also encouraged the other Clubs to host a Meet the Candidates Event and Cake Auction as a fund-raiser prior to the May Primary election.
The Orangeburg Lions Club, the hosts, were represented by 12 members: President Donald Toller and Mary Toller, Wilda Frye and John Frye, Eric Crawford and Michelle Crawford, Mary Dixon, Sarah McKibben, Brittany and Mark Robbins, Garnett Trimble, and Debbie Newberry. They had hosted a Pancake Breakfast the past weekend which was a great success. They planned a Fall Festival and a Fall Pancake Breakfast. They were going to try to take Craig's advice and attempt a Cake Auction event.
With no further business, Lion Pedersen asked Lion Craig Stanfield to deliver a prayer for safe travels home after which the meeting adjourned.
WOODMEN LIFE TOLLESBORO CHAPTER 890 SUPPORTS THE TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB IN HONOR OF ARBOR DAY
In honor of the 150th Anniversary of Arbor Day (and the 50th Anniversary of the Arbor Day Foundation), members of Woodmen Life Tollesboro Chapter 890 donated 4 shrubs to the Tollesboro Lions Club for placement at the Tollesboro Lions Club Fairgrounds at the Horse Show Ring. Members of the two organizations met Friday, April 23rd, 2022 at the Tollesboro Lions Club Fairgrounds. The shrubs donated to the Club were Boxwood and it was decided to place them at the sign within the Horse Show Ring.
Representing the Tollesboro Lions Club were President Craig Stanfield with fellow Tollesboro Lions Club members Larry Tucker (currently the longest serving member of the Tollesboro Lions Club, maintaining membership since joining the Club in 1967; Larry is also a member of Woodmen Life Chapter 890), Charles Kendall, and Paul Hampton. Craig Stanfield and Charles Kendall, assisted by volunteer Mitchell Clemons, dug holes for placement of the plants under the direction of Tollesboro Lions Club Horse Show coordinator Paul Hampton and his wife Betty (Paul and Betty were not included in the photo as they left prior to the planting being completed), and then planted the shrubs. Woodmen Life Chapter 890 was represented by members Shirley Williams (local representative), Brenda Tucker (Immediate Past President) and Mary Jane Baldwin (Woodmen Life Chapter 890 Secretary).
Woodmen Life Tollesboro Chapter 890 presented the Tollesboro Lions Club with a 5' x 8' flag at their February meeting for placement on their flagpole located at the intersection of the "AA Hwy" and Lions Club Lane. They also support the Tollesboro Lions Club during the annual Tollesboro Lions Club Fair as both an Elite Sponsor and Horse Show Class Sponsor each year. The Tollesboro Lions Club appreciates Woodmen Life for their dedication to the community and continued support of the Tollesboro Lions Club.
Woodmen Life Tollesboro Chapter 890 plans to host American Flag Retirement Ceremonies in the near future, possibly one during the Vanceburg MayFest Celebration May 21st, as well as at the Black Oak Fire Department.
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB RETURNS TO TWO MEETINGS A MONTH, SECOND APRIL MEETING
The Tollesboro Lions Club met Monday, April 25th, the second monthly meeting in April (the Club meets twice monthly, the second and fourth Monday of each month, except from November through March, during which time they only meet once a month, the second Monday of each month) with 13 members in attendance.
President Craig Stanfield opened the meeting and welcomed those in attendance. Lion Phil Cropper led the group in prayer, Lion Charles Kendall led the Pledge of Allegiance, then the group broke for dinner.
Following dinner, Lion Club Secretary Phil Cropper read the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved as read.
As Lion Club Treasurer Steve Pedersen was not in attendance, no Treasurer's report was presented.
Under Old Business: It was mentioned that there was damage to the Floral Hall as recent winds had dislodged a piece of the guttering. While discussing needs for fairgrounds improvements, it was mentioned that the State Highway sign from KY 10 showing the location of the Fairgrounds had been pulled out of the ground with the post destroyed (likely an automobile mishap). President Stanfield indicated that he would contact the State Highway Department to see about a replacement. It was also mentioned that a flagpole had been donated to the Club for placement at the Mud Sling/Demolition Derby Track by Jeff Barbour of Jackie's Deer Lures, and that a flag had been donated by Woodman Life for placement on said flagpole, and that the flagpole needed to be installed prior to the Annual Lions Club Fair. Still under fairgrounds improvements, the members were informed that the chain-link fence had been installed around the Playground, and that Woodmen Life had recently donated 4 shrubs for placement at the sign at the Horse Show Ring, said plants installed last week.
While discussing fairgrounds improvements, President Stanfield informed the group that he had obtained the bid to place garage doors along the south side of the Pavillion that would allow for the Pavillion to be partially enclosed (at least to the point of eliminating heavy winds and rains from entering from the south when events were held in the structure), the bid being $18,772. As the Treasurer was not present and as there were only a limited number of persons in attendance, no action was taken or attempted, the Club only being informed as to the cost of such an improvement.
Still under Old Business: The Club was reminded that the Spring Trade Days Event was fast approaching, Derby Weekend, Mays 5th through 7th. They were also reminded that the Summer Trade Days Event would be the weekend of June 16th through 18th and that the Fall Trade Days the weekend of Sept. 8th through 10th. Skeeter Shaw has done a great job building this event up, with last year's event being well attended both by vendors as well as patrons.
Under New Business: President Stanfield informed the Club that the County had been providing mowing services on the fairgrounds and that he (as County Judge) had been asked if the Club would contribute $75 for fuel every other mowing (the Club currently provided meals for those providing mowing services every time that the mowing is performed. The County also mows on behalf of the Food Pantry, and as Craig owns the real estate on which the Food Pantry operates --- so as to not cause the Food Pantry to be out any monies --- had already offered the County 10 gallons of weedkiller at his cost even though he and his wife Beverly donate the use of the real estate in which the Food Pantry operates and receive no funds from the Food Pantry for the use of the building/real estate). A motion was made by Clinton Applegate and seconded by Clarles Kendall to authorize this contribution, and motion passed unanimously.
It was mentioned that the Maysville Community and Technical Center (MCTC) Nursing Program has qualified for a grant to permit the College to provide transportation services to and from homes within the area to an authorized provider of Covid-19 vaccines for vaccinations and/or boosters.
Lion Larry Tucker then informed the group that he had been in touch with Treasurer Steve Pedersen as a representative of Woodmen Life and that Woodmen Life Chapter 890 would contribute to the cost of feeding Special Needs individuals during the Annual Tollesboro LIons Club Fair's Event whereby Special Needs individuals would be permitted an opportunity to ride rides free of charge during Thursday afternoon prior to the Fair's opening that evening. This event has been a success with Special Needs individuals being able to participate in the fair without the overwhelming crowds that exist during the evening, with the Club providing lunch for those individuals.
Being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB PARK IMPROVEMENTS
The Tollesboro Lions Club Playground has been a welcomed improvement to the community. The Tollesboro Lions Club recently put a chainlink fence around the park for security purposes and to aid parents in keeping watch over their children while their children used the playground equipment. Funds to pay for the fence were acquired by means of local donations made specifically to the Playground coupled with the funds raised at the recent "Meet The Candidates/Fish Fry/Cake Auction Event" hosted earlier in the month (April 2nd), co-sponsored by Lewis County Farm Bureau!
On a recent semi-warm evening, nine kids were playing on the swings and other playground equipment (as shown in photo), while other children were making use of the basketball court and the baseball diamond!
The Tollesboro Lions Club would also like to thank the Kentucky Department of Highways District 9 for replacing the "Fairgrounds Entrance" sign on KY 10 which was recently heavily damaged. The Club President called them on Tuesday and the sign was up on Wednesday! How's that for service! Thanks KDOT9!!!
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB SPRING TRADE DAYS: OFF TO A GREAT START, WEATHER FORECAST IMPACTS EVENT, FINISHES WELL!
The Tollesboro Lions Club Spring Trade Days Event scheduled for May 5th through 7th started off great with approximately 80 vendors located on the Fairgrounds to market their wares. However with the forecast of heavy rains and inclement weather, nearly 50 of those vendors opted to move out Thursday evening. HOWEVER, those vendors that braved it out on Friday and Saturday (some of which stayed over until Sunday) were able to continue with moderate to fair success (especially Sunday with pretty sunny skies!!).
The Summer and Fall Trade Days Events are still scheduled (Summer Trade Days scheduled for June 16th through 18th; Fall Trade Days scheduled for September 8th through 10th) and hopefully better weather and sunny days will prevail! Last year's event was the best showing that had transpired, with significant vendors and buyers participating. To reserve your space, contact Richard "Skeeter" Shaw at (606) 798-6134.
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB FIRST MAY MEETING A BUSY ONE.
ELECTION OF 2022-2023 OFFICERS, SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS & MORE!!
The Tollesboro Lions Club met Monday evening, May 9th, for their regular scheduled meeting, the first meeting in May, with sixteen members in attendance. Lions Club President opened the meeting, giving the blessing and leading the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The members then broke for dinner, a fine meal provided by Skeeter and Sonia Shaw.
Following the meal, in the absence of Secretary Phil Cropper, in lieu of the minutes, the President read the article relative to the actions of the Club last meeting from the website. This was accepted as the minutes as read.
Treasurer Steve Pedersen provided the Club with the Treasurer's Report which was approved as read.
Based upon the Treasurer's recommendation, a motion was made and approved to purchase two $250 Visa cards (one to be presented to the Tollesboro Christian Church, the other to the Tollesboro Volunteer Fire Department) to be provided to families that require lodging and meals in the event of a fire or other disaster.
Next, Lions Club President Craig Stanfield presented new member John Redmond with his membership packet, certificate of membership, and official Lions Club pin. John was sponsored by Craig Stanfield who also received a Sponsorship pin from Lions International.
The President then informed the group that he was contacted by Sam Moore who requested the use of the Clubhouse on June 25th for the 90th Birthday of his mother, Betty. Although the Lions Club had not been permitting the use of the Clubhouse, with the understanding that use of the Pavilion would not be ideal for the celebration of a 90th birthday, a motion was made and approved permitting the use of the Clubhouse for this event with the understanding that a lease fee of $150 would be due and payable, $100 of which would be refundable, with the users to be responsible for cleanup and trash removal. The Club also wished to wish Betty a Happy 90th Birthday!
Treasurer Steve Pedersen (who is also the 2nd Vice District Governor) informed the Club that Giving Day for the Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation was fast approaching and encouraged the Club to make a donation at this time as donations made during Giving Day were typically matched. A motion was made and approved for a donation of $200 to be made to the KLEF.
It was mentioned that this past weekend was the Spring Trade Days and that $740 had been collected from vendors which was more than enough to reimburse the Club for the cost of the expenses of hosting the Event (mostly related to portapotty rentals, signage, and promotion). Hopefully better weather would prevail for the Summer and Fall Trade Days Events. NOTE: THE SUMMER TRADE DAY EVENT will be June 16th through 18th, 2022. The FALL TRADE DAY EVENT will be September 8th through 10th. To reserve your space, contact For additional information regarding upcoming dates and to arrange setting up your merchandise, contact Richard "Skeeter" Shaw at (606)798-6134.
It is time to elect officers for the 2022-2023 year. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to keep the current slate of officers as it exists for a second term. Also included in the motion was that provided no additional nominations were made from the floor, that to consider this the first and second reading, and upon approval that the slate would be the official elected officers. A call was made for additional nominations from the floor and seeing none, this was approved. Thus the 2022-2023 officers are officially re-elected, and are as follows: President Craig A. Stanfield, First Vice President Clinton Applegate, Second Vice President Lee Thomas, Secretary Phil Cropper, Treasurer Steve Pedersen, Club Membership Chairperson Denny Hornback, Club LCIF Coordinator Lee Thomas, Club Service Chairperson Steve Pedersen, and Club Marketing Communications Chairperson Craig Stanfield.
Next, the President was asked to go over the Tollesboro Lions Club Fair Elite Sponsor list with each sponsor assigned a member to make contact to make arrangements for sponsorships for the 2022 Tollesboro Lions Club Fair (which will take place July 15th through 23rd). This is an involved process and is an important aspect of ensuring that the Tollesboro Lions Club can continue to operate in the event of a poor fair turnout due to adverse weather conditions.
Following this, the Tollesboro Lions Club Scholarship committee made a report to the members. There were 8 applications for scholarships. At a prior meeting, it was decided that the Club would provide three $500 scholarships for a total of $1500 (in the past, a total of $1000 to $1200 was provided to scholarship recipients). However the Scholarship Committee had dead-locked on four students to consider to receive scholarships. A motion was made to increase the amount of the scholarships to $1600, with the amount of each scholarship reduced to $400. Motion carried.
Being no further business, and as the meeting had been productive while lasting well over an hour, the meeting adjourned.
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB THE SITE OF 2022 LEWIS COUNTY CATTLEMAN ASSOCIATION ANNUAL DINNER
The Tollesboro Lions Club was the site of the 2022 Lewis County Cattleman's Association Annual Dinner May 12th, 2022.
TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS AT MAY MEETING
The Tollesboro Lions Club met Monday, May 23rd, 2022 for their regularly scheduled meeting, the second meeting in May. There were 16 members and one member's guest present, and also in attendance were 13 additional guests, these being the 2022 Scholarship recipients, their parents, and a sibling.
President Craig Stanfield opened the meeting by welcoming all guests and members present. Then Lion Larry Tucker gave the blessing, followed by Charlie Kendall leading the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The group then broke for dinner with the guests leading the line for the dinner that Skeeter and Sonia Shaw had provided.
Following dinner, President Stanfield opened the meeting beginning first with an introduction of this year's Scholarship recipients who each then stated to the members in attendance their plans for higher education and plans for future employment. They also introduced their parents and guests to the members of the Club. President Stanfield then asked all of the recipients and their parents to come forward and check presentations were made and photographs taken. This year's scholarship recipients were Jenna Wallingford, Hanna Thomas, Mallory Bane, and Blake Biddle. Each recipient was presented a check in the amount of $400. President Stanfield then invited all members of the Club to introduce themselves to the guests, before entering into the business session.
As Secretary Phil Cropper had been absent last meeting, President Stanfield read the actions taken at the last meeting of the Club from the newspaper press release posted on the Tollesboro Lions Club website, which was accepted in lieu of minutes, and approved as read.
Under Old Business, the upcoming Tollesboro Lions Club Fair (July 15th through July 23rd) was discussed, with members reminded to contact Elite Sponsors and to get all information to the Fair Committee for publication of the Fairbook.
Under New Business, it was mentioned that International Paper had donated metal poles to the club that had been used for rolling paper, that these poles could be welded to create light poles which would permit lights to be placed at the baseball field which has seen significant use this year. A motion was made, seconded, and approved for this improvement to the grounds be made.
Next, it was suggested that concrete parking curbs be acquired for placement by the fence near the playground as an individual had run into the fence the other day (luckily no damage was done). A motion was made and approved for purchase and delivery/placement of concrete curbing.
Being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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
2022 TRADE DAY EVENTS
There are three 2022 Trade Day Events (Trade Day Events are Flea Market/Court Day type events with vendors set up on the Tollesboro Lions Club Fairgrounds alongside the road frontage of KY 9, the "AA HWY"). The SPRING TRADE DAY EVENT will be May 5th through 7th, 2022. THE SUMMER TRADE DAY EVENT will be June 16th through 18th, 2022. The FALL TRADE DAY EVENT will be September 8th through 10th. To reserve your space, contact For additional information regarding upcoming dates and to arrange setting up your merchandise, contact Richard
"Skeeter" Shaw at (606)798-6134!
2022 TOLLESBORO LIONS CLUB FAIR
The Tollesboro Lions Club 2022 Fair will be July 15th through July 23rd, 2022.
Recent Projects and Successes!
FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF THE 2018 THROUGH 2021 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 2020 and 2021 histories in their entirety 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!.
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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.
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