Liberty Lions Club

Edmond, Martinez, Jones honored by Liberty Lions Club as youth scholarship winners

By Beth Weaver

Liberty Lion's Club Member Greg Turner presents certificates and checks to LHS students who participated in the Lions' Club Youth Scholarship Contest. Mr. Lacefield and Mrs. Lusignolo were on hand to celebrate

Congratulations to the three LHS students who performed well in the Lions' Club Youth Scholarship Contest held on this campus in January and at a district meet last month. LHS senior Trey Edmond won first place in the school-wide competition for writing a researched essay on the topic: "Diabetes: the Epidemic is Here." He will receive a $100 prize awarded by the Liberty Lions' Club.

Angelica Martinez won first place on the Outstanding Youth Contest, which measured the personal achievements and community service work of the competing students. Along with receiving the $100 prize from Liberty Lions' Club, Angelica made an impressive showing at the District competition held in North Houston. Angelica represented Liberty well.

Honorable mention goes to Matthew Jones, who demonstrated skill, congeniality, and sportsmanlike conduct in competing in both categories. Matt will receive a $50 prize for second place.

Liberty Lions Club appreciates the participation of these dedicated students and hopes to collaborate with LHS again on this project in the coming years. Mrs. Beth Weaver sponsored the effort through her English classes.

February Lion of the Month

Lion President Greg Turner and Lion Sweetheart Morgan Webb

Lion Sweetheart Morgan Webb recieves "Lion of the Month" form Lion President Greg Turner. Morgan is a Trainer for LHS, at a recent event Morgan came to the aid of a fellow classmate when she was injured. Due to her training as a Trainer she was able to care for the individual until EMS arrived.

Liberty Lions honor hospital district and Stratton

Lions Club President Greg Turner honored the elected Lions Jody Regen and Greg Turner. Regen received a 10-year pin for service to the Liberty Lions Club. He has been a Lion for 16 years. members of the board for the Liberty County Hospital District (LCHD) Board Members, Bruce Stratton, Sissie Drake, Paul Henry and Charles Kaemmerling, as Organization of the Year, at the Mon., Feb. 2 Lions Club meeting.

Bruce Stratton, LCHD President was selected as the Liberty Lions Club Citizen of the Year recipient.

Stratton was awarded for his dedication to the community through his work with the hospital district and tireless efforts to keep Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center open.

Sandra Pickett, Chairman of Texas Library Archives Commission, gave a keynote address to guests, speaking on the importance of volunteerism.

Jody Regen received a 10-year pin for service in the Lions Club from President Greg Turner. Regen has served for a total of sixteen years.

(Reprinted from The Liberty Vindicator)

2009-10 Peace Poster Contest

2009-10 Liberty Lions Club Peace Poster Contest Winner Each year, Lions clubs around the world proudly sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups. This Contest encourages young people worldwide to artistically express their visions of peace.

The theme of the 2009-10 Peace Poster Contest was "The Power of Peace." This year, the Liberty Lions Club chose Kaithlynn as their winner. Her poster has been forwarded to the District Competition.

Promoting the Arts
Each year's contest consists of an original theme incorporating peace. Participants use a variety of mediums, including charcoal, crayon, pencil and paint, to express the theme. The works created are unique and express the young artists' life experiences and culture.

Spreading Peace and International Understanding
Twenty-four international finalists are selected each year, representing the work of more than 350,000 young participants worldwide. Posters are shared globally via the Internet, the media and exhibits around the world.

Kimber Taylor gets her brace through the kindness of many

Pictured left to right: Bruce Stratton, Gregg Turner, Paul Henry, Alvin Taylor, Kimber Taylor, Tammy Taylor, John Hebert, Judy Hickman and Vernon Poole. Through the generosity of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Liberty Lions Club, Liberty Elks Lodge, Gospel Temple United Pentecostal Church of Rye, Burr Ridge Fence Company, KSHN 99.9 Radio, and many kind and generous citizens of Liberty County, Kimber Taylor, 11 year old daughter of Alvin and Tammy Taylor, was able to get the back brace she so desperately needs to help her in her fight against her crippling scoliosis. Kimber and her parents want to express their gratitude for the prayers and the overwhelming support from every person, organization and club that so graciously offered their assistance.