By LAAH TUCKER
Natoma Lions Club
NATOMA — Natoma Lions Club President Terry Tucker welcomed Jim Huenergarde, Kansas Lions District Zone K Chair and Kansas Lions Sight Foundation, to the Jan. 31 meeting in Natoma. Guests included Kasey and Jonathan Ulrich, Four County Fire Relief team members.
The meeting’s emphasis was directed to the Four County Fire Relief for Osborne, Russell, Rooks and Ellis counties. Kasey Ulrich provided insight into the devastating wildfires fanned by 100 mph wind for 10 hours on Dec. 15 burning thousands of acres of pasture, thousands of cattle and horses, wildlife, ranches and farms. She emphasized the desperate need in transportation for 1,000 bales of donated hay from the Kansas City area. With pastures in ashes, the remaining herds of cattle and horses will need hay for the winter.
Following the Ulrichs’ reports, Jim Huenergarde presented a $500 donation to Kasey Ulrich, Four County Fire Relief, from the Hays Lions Club. Huenergarde also presented commemorative Lions Club gifts to each member. Membership awards were given to Ken Hachmeister, Terry Tucker, and Laah Tucker for 10 years of volunteering in the International Lions Club. The Natoma Lions Club will be hosting the Annual Community Pancake Supper, Saturday, February 26, 5:00-7:30 pm, Natoma Community Center. All proceeds will benefit the Four County Fire Relief.
For information contact Terry Tucker, president, 785-885-8075. Kasey Ulrich, Four County Fire Mitigation Team, 785-643-1951.
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