Check presented to Searcy Lions Club

Wal-Mart representative Dennis May recently presented a check to James Johnson, Searcy Lions club representative, to assist the Lions. 100% of the funds raised by the Lions goes to help the blind and visually impaired in and around Searcy. The Lions are gearing up for their annual auction to take place August 20, 21, and 22 on My Town TV, KTWN 18. Members are currently soliciting items to be donated to the auction.

SightFirst II

Jeff Boone, Arkansas' State Coordinator and Council Chair of Campaign Sight First II speaks to the Searcy Lion's Club. Boone spoke of a special Lion's International program to deliver sight saving programs to third world countries. The program entitled "Campaign Sight First II" specializes in restorative sight medications and surgeries for only six-dollars per patient. The program goal is to raise $240,000 which translates to 40,000 men, women and children who will be given the gift of sight.

White County Judge Michael Lincoln Speaks to Lions

Featured Lion's Club speaker, County Judge Michael Lincoln, discussed the "best of times, worst of times" scenario unfolding in White County due to the increasing gas and oil activity in the county. Judge Lincoln suggested that community leaders need to be educated about and prepared to deal with the issues that commonly accompany large amounts of money and business. He spoke of possible challenges that will come about as the road systems in the county become more stressed because of the increased large vehicle traffic. The judge was upbeat and enthusiastic about the potential for good that could come to White County, but cautioned those in attendance to beware of the tendency to "love money" rather than use it wisely. "These indeed are the best of times... and the worst of times," he said.

Norine Westerbeck Speaks to the Lions

Dan Rightmire is presenting a check from the Lion's Club to Norine Westerbeck, Coordinator of Yorktown Bay, Arkansas's Camp for Blind Children. The Lion's Club through individual contributions and fundraisers supports National Camps for Blind Children and other programs for the visual impaired. Additionally, several members of the Searcy Lion's Club actively participate at the camp by serving as counselors and workers.