CHS football coach speaks to Lions...
Centerville High School football coach Matt Holeva told Centerville Lions Monday evening, November 23, that "progress
is not only measured in wins and losses" although the Bulldogs are 9 and 2 for the third consecutive year. They shared
the TEC championship with Winchester. Holeva, a graduate of Wabash College, said "winning the conference is an expectation
and not a goal."
He said when he came to Centerville in 2004 his long term goal was to play three schedules (programs) and now has 60
kids participating.
Holeva gave credit to parents and fans for working on a program to secure new uniforms for the team.
He said the Tri Eastern Conference (TEC) day at Ball State University was a big plus for the players and hopes it will
continue.
11/23/09
Halloween Party a hit with Trick or Treaters...
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| Lion Jim Howell oversees the popular cakewalk (click on picture to enlarge) |
After making their rounds trick or treating youngsters and adults alike poured into the Centerville Elementary Gym for
Halloween Partying. Sponsored by the Centerville Lions Club for many years, the party gives the Goblins a place to go
to meet their friends, play games and have a lot of fun as well as win prizes.
Costume judging went well with members of the Leos Club selecting the winners. They received a dollar bill and
ribbons. About 125 attended.
Fifteen Lions helped out running the games, assisted by five members of the Leos Club.
The cake walk was again a popular activity.
Missing this year were donut holes, cider and and treat bags. Many were disappointed.
10/31/09
Lions Christmas Dinner set for December 14...
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The annual Lions Club Christmas Dinner and the Club's 65th Anniversary Celebration will take place on Monday, Dec. 14th
at the High School Cafetorium. The Social Hour will begin at 6:00 pm. Dinner, served by Pork Chop Charlie and
staff will begin at 6:30 pm. This will be Pork Chop Charlie's last dinner served to the Lions since he is retiring
at the end of this year. Cost is $13.00 each Entertainment will include the New Richmond Community Orchestra
directed by Jay Conrad and several members are from Wayne County or CHS graduates. You will not want to miss this outstanding
musical event for the Holiday. The Club will also be celebrating it's 65th Anniversary year. The Club was
organized in 1944 and sponsored by the Richmond Lions Club. Area Lions Clubs have been invited to attend also. For
reservations, please call Chairman Lion Jim Resh at 935-2481 or email at reshja@yahoo.com. December 8 is the deadline to secure reservations. 10/24/09
Lions learn about Civic Theatre...
David Cobine of Richmond Civic Theatre talked to Centerville Lions Monday evening, October 12. Cobine spoke about
improvements made recently to the building such as new seating and painting. Restrooms are also on the schedule for
rehab.
The mission of the theatre is to produce "high quality theatrical productions that will engage, entertain, educate, and
inspire the people of Richmond and the surrounding area, participants and audiences alike.”
22 attended the meeting. It was reported that Lion Mike Poynter remains at Arbor Trace undergoing therapy.
Members also discussed the upcoming Community Halloween Party.
10/16/09
Richmond club observes 85th...
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Several Centerville Lions attended the 85th Anniversary Dinner for the Richmond Lions Club Saturday evening, October
3. 56 persons attended the event held at Lingle Hall at Reid Hospital.
Attending from the Centerville club were Tom Barker, Jim Resh and Bob Blue. Resh extended congratulations from
the Centerville club, which was sponsored by the Richmond club in 1944.
Past International Director David Fiandt from Ft. Wayne was the featured speaker. Also saying a few words was District
Governor John Scott. Don Bates sang for entertainment.
10/3/09
Young Adult Cancer Survivor Program...
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| Lions Cancer Control Trustee Paul Shane |
Centerville Lions learned of a new Indiana Lions program at its meeting Monday evening, September 28. Lions District
25F Cancer Control Trustee Paul Shane said the the Indiana Lions Cancer Control Fund has created a $750,000 endowed professorship
in cancer survivorship. It would allow for the hiring of a new Indiana University doctor to serve as the program's leader.
Shane said the program would allow the IU Simon Cancer Center to address the needs of young people - specifically those
18-25 - who, as a whole, are in need of continuing care. It would also be available for other ages. He said many
survivors have ongoing symptoms that are a result of their treatments and must be addressed in order for a good quality of
life to be restored.
$90,000 have been raised so far.
(For more information, contact: Amber Kleopfer Senseny, Senior Associate Director, Major Gifts; Indiana
University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, Office of Gift Development; 317-278-4510 or 800-643-6975; akleopfe@iupui.edu)
9/28/09
Steak Fry opens new Lions Club year...
The new Lions Club year began with the annual Steak Fry Monday evening, September 14. It was held again at the
old Log Cabin Courthouse behind the Mansion House on East Main Street. In the absence of President Kevin Sharp, Lion
Phil Benedict presided with around 24 Lions and guests attending.
With the treasury at a near all-time low, the club voted to discontinue the Community Awards program next spring and
hold it every two years beginning in 2011. The club also decided to discontinue handing out candy bags at the Halloween
Party in October. The Club also may vote later to present only one $400 scholarship next year.
Secretary Wendy Kornman handed out attendance awards and presented outgoing President Mark Robbins with a clock.
It was announced that the Richmond Lions Club will celebrate it's 85 anniversary with a dinner and program on October
3rd at Lingle Hall in Reid Hospital at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are requested and should be in by September
20th.
9/15/09
Lion John Sperling dies...
John Frederick Sperling, 85, of Richmond, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, at Friends Fellowship Community. He was born
in Richmond, Ind., on Aug. 20, 1924, to parents the former Wayne County Sheriff Carl and Ruth M. Heitbrink Sperling.
John retired from the Richmond Police Department on Jan. 1, 1968, with 22 years of loyal and distinguished service. He began
his duties as a police officer Dec. 1, 1946. He spent 10 years as a radio operator. His radio service was followed by regular
patrolman duties. He then served as records clerk and city court bailiff. John went to work at Richmond State Hospital
in Jan. 1969, and retired on Feb. 3, 1984.
John was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a Corporal serving as a clerk in the 3rd Reinforcement Battalion in
the European Theatre. He earned a Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal. John was a lifetime member of the
Fraternal Order of Police. He was a 53-year member of the Richmond Lodge F. & A.M. of Indiana 196. He was a long time
member of the Order of Eastern Star Loyal Chapter 49, Centerville Lion's Club and Harry Ray American Legion Post 65. He was
a 54-year member of the Central United Methodist Church.
John was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edith Gross Sperling; infant twin sons, Robert and Roger Sperling; and
daughter, Anne E. Sperling. John leaves behind several cousins; extended family and friends.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home in Richmond.
Burial was in Earlham Cemetery with military rites by the Wayne County Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial donations may
be made to the following: Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond, IN 47374, or the Reid Hospital Foundation
where the need is greatest, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond, IN 47374.
8/28/09
New officers installed...
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| DG Goldman with 1st V.P. Anne Allen and 2nd V.P. Mike Flanagan |
Officers for 2009-2010 were installed by District Governor Merle Goldman at the Senior Center, Monday, June 8.
Incoming president Kevin Sparks was on vacation and unable to attend.
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President Mark Robbins presented Lion Jill Moore a plaque of thanks for serving as advisor to the Leos Club at Centerville
High School.
The Club approved a $100 donation to Archway Days.
It was also noted that two $350 scholarships were presented to Heather Moore and Josh Messer during the Honors Program
at the high school on May 30.
Lion Phil Benedict updated members on the Fish Fry coming up June 19 and 20.
The club also thanked Darlene Robbins and Linda Erk for serving our meals for the past couple of years. The club
will be seeking a replacement for the next year.
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December 14 - Christmas Banquet - Celebrating 65 years plus - dinner by Pork Chop Charley - Entertainment
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Other scheduled programs coming up:
January 11 - TBA
January 25 - TBA
February 8 - TBA
February 22 - TBA
March 8 - TBA
March 22 - TBA
June 12 & 13 - Fish Fry
June 21 - Family picnic
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Former club president dies...
86 year old Arthur R. "Pete" Blansett of Richmond died Saturday (Dec. 5) at Reid Hospital. He had been a member
of the Centerville Lions Club for many years serving as president in 1990-91.
Blansett is survived by a daughter and two sons, five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a sister.
His wife, Betty, died in August of 2008.
Services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the Mills Funeral Home in Centerville, where friends may call Thursday from 5-8
p.m. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery in Centerville with military honors.
12/6/09
Exchange student speaks before Lions Club...
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| Lion Jim Howell, Katy Temple and Lions Club president Kevin Sparks |
Katy Temple, a Spanish student and a senior at CHS, she attended a 7 week student visit with a family in Valencia,
Spain. She also attended a school while there and visited several important places, including Cathedrals
and Roman Ruins. She travels with about 20 other Indiana spanish students.
The Lions Club helped to support her trip. 10/9/09
Hope House explained to Lions...
Pastor David Layman, a member of the board of directors of the Hope House Adiction Recovery Center, spoke to members
of the Centerville Lions Club Monday evening, October 26. Layman said Hope House was begun in 2001 and continues to
provide innovative recovery and rehabilitation to homeless, needy or alcoholic dependent persons.
Layman is also pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Richmond. John Prall was program chairman.
President Kevin Sparks conducted the business meeting. The annual Halloween party was discussed and set up will
begin at 3 pm on Saturday. The party is from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the elementary gym.
Jim Resh announced about the Lions Christmas Banquet set for Dec. 14th at 6 pm in the Centerville High School Cafetorium.
The Richmond Community Orchestra will entertain. Dinner will be served by Pork Chop Charlie and cost is $13.00 each.
Twenty three members attended the meeting.
10/26/09
New Lion year begins with a new caterer...
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The 2009-2010 Lions year began Monday evening, September 28, with a new caterer. Jeri Childs of Jeri's Catering
Service in Richmond will be serving some of the meals this year. Child's is sharing the duties with Darlene Robbins
and Linda Erk, who have served meals for the past couple of years.
Pork Chop Charley will provide the Christmas Banquet dinner on December 14. He will be retiring following the dinner.
9/28/09
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| Lion Benedict stands beside the shadowbox he built in honor of Lion Killen |
Lion Charlie Killen died back in January. His son Gary gathered his dad's Lions Club pins and other memorabilia
and asked Lion Phil Benedict what he could do with them. Lion Phil constructed a shadowbox and put the items, dating
back through Killen's 50 year history with the club, in the box. Benedict will present the shadowbox to Killen's family
during the Christmas Banquet on December 14.
9/15/09
Father of Lion Golden dies...
John Paul Golden, 76, of Centerville, died Wednesday, September 9, at Reid Hospital. He was the father of Lion
Phil Golden.
John was founder and president of Golden Manufacturing.
He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters, eight grandchildren and five sisters.
Services will be Sunday at 4 p.m. Christ Presbyterian Church where friends may call beginning at 2 p.m. Burial
will be in Greens Fork South Cemetery. Mills Funeral Home in Centerville is in charge of arrangments.
9/11/09
Board plans for 2009-2010...
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| Pictured left to right: Lion Joe Elstro, President Kevin Sparks and Past President Mark Robbins |
The Centerville Lions Club board met August 10 at the Centerville-Abington Community Schools administration building for
its annual organizational meeting to put together plans for the 2009-2010 year. Lion president Kevin Sparks presided
over his first meeting.
Thanks to Lion Bob Blue's phone calls to nine food caterers, the board decided to ask Darlene Robbins to provide meals
once a month. Although she announced at the end of the year she was stepping down, she reconsidered to fix at least
one meal a month. Other caterers will fill in the other meetings with Pork Chop Charley doing the Christmas dinner.
Cost of the meals at the regular meetings will be $10 this year.
Since revenue was down from the Fish Fry in June, the board discussed other ways to enhance the treasury. Lion
Jeff Nickel talked about running concessons at Victory Field, Conseco Fieldhouse and the Verizon Center. He said, "You
can make a lot of money by working just several events." A sign up sheet will be available at the next meeting for those
who have yet to be trained in concessons.
The Fish Fry will be June 12 and 13 in 2010.
It was announced the Pork Chop Dinner at Camp Woodsmoke will be September 27, 2009. Cost is $8.00 in advance $9.00
at the door.
8/31/09
Lions end year with picnic...
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The Centerville Lions Club ended it year with a picnic at the home of Lion Phil Benedict and his wife, Toni. After
enjoying a meal, featuring left over baked beans from the Fish Fry, those attended either talked around the table or retired
to the back yard for a game of corn-hole or talk.
6/23/09
Leos elect officers...
The Centerville High School Leos Club has elected officers for next year. They are Natalia Liu, president; Sierra
Bunch, vice president; Austin VanBastelaer, treasurer; and Nicole Orsborn, secretary. They will be installed at an upcoming
Lions Club meeting.
The club, sponsored by the Centerville Lions Club, will meet on May 19th to discuss activities during the summer.
5/11/09
New officers elected...
Officers for 2009-2010 were elected by the Centerville Lions Club Monday evening, May 11. They will be installed
at the June 8 meeting. They are president, Kevin Sparks; vice president, Anne Allen; 2nd vice president, Mike Flanagan;
secretary, Wendy Kornman; assistant secretary, Courtney Amos; treasurer, Jeff Nickell; assistant treasurer, Tim McConaha;
tail twister, Paul Elstro; assistant tail twister, Phil Benedict; Lion tamer, Allan Spencer; assistant Lion tamer, Bob Blue.
Board of Directors, Mark Robbins and Bob Blue, two years; and Bill Felker and Mike Poynter, one year.
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Lion Jim Resh presented the program. He showed slides of the club's activities insce the early 1960s. He
stressed the various projects the club sponsored during the years.
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Lion President Mark Robbins presided over a board meeting following the regular May 11 Centerville Lions Club meeting.
The board approved a $75 expenditure for Basketball Camp. The also briefly discussed the upcoming Fish Fry on June 19
and 20.
5/11/09
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The 30th annual fish fry saw fewer eaters this year. The date (June 19-20) was moved a week later than
usual, following the change last year to July to accomodate the national Model T Party last year. The committee moved
the date due to members being unable to attend the second week of June. But some members said that could have been a
mistake, since the Wayne County Fair opened on Saturday.
The fish fry is the club's major fund raiser.
6/21/09
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