Kenton Lions Club Discusses Lake of Lights, Christmas Parade and Community Projects at Recent Meeting

The Kenton Lions Club met at Kenton Elks Lodge 157 at 6:52 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Seventeen members attended the meeting.  Lion President Tracy Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance and the opening prayer.  The club approved the submitted secretary’s and treasurer’s reports. 

A Thank You card was received from Lion Jason Howe’s daughter Kiyah Howe for being awarded this year’s Carl Lotz Lions Scholarship.  Lion Jason Van Buskirk reported that he and Hardin County Commissioner Roger Crowe talked more about the banners, a possible upcoming date and timeframe for the change out for the Lions banners were talked about depending on equipment and if more repairs are needed. 

Lion Gary Whitmer reported on the upcoming “Lake of Lights” and requested volunteers. He provided the dates and times for setting up in November and for staffing the event in December.  Lion Rusty Bingham thanked the Lions Club for their participation during the event, there was a great turnout, and was well received from those that attended. 

Lion Judd Robinson talked to the club about the upcoming Christmas Parade on November 24^th.  So far there’s 27 entries, two high school marching bands that have agreed to participate in the parade, and other groups. 

If anyone is still interested, they can go online on Kenton Lion’s Facebook page or the Kenton Chamber page.  Lion Jack Eslsasser won the 50/50 drawing and donated the winnings back to the club. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m., followed by the singing of the Lions Roar.

Submitted by Alger Gibson