Lions Club presents awards at banquet

Buddy Harris (right) was named Lion of the Year during the recent annual awards banquet of the Blytheville Lions Club. He is pictured with Lions President Tommy Abbott. The club celebrated 88 years of serves during the event.

Rick (left) and Connie (center) Ash were named Citizens of the Year during the recent annual awards banquet of the Blytheville Lions Club. They are pictured with Lions President Tommy Abbott. The banquet was held at Blytheville Primary School.

Several Lions Club members were presented service awards during the recent annual awards banquet of the Blytheville Lions Club. Those recognized included Dr. Barry Penny (second from left) for 15 years, Ben Hubbard (second from right) for 30 years and Mike Huffman (far right) for 40 years. They are pictured with Lions President Tommy Abbott (far left).

Bill Kenner (back) presents the "Tail Twister" award to Ellen Basemore during the recent annual awards banquet of the Blytheville Lions Club.