Recondition and Reuse of Prescription Bottles
Once people finish their prescriptions they either throw the prescription plastic pill bottles in the trash or recycle them along with other plastics. But there is another alternative. That is to recondition and reuse those pill bottles.
Hazelhurst Lions Club member Peter Fons brought before the Hazelhurst Lions Club the idea of collecting, cleaning and recycling used pill bottles. He pointed out that in many parts of the undeveloped world pill bottles are either scarce or entirely unavailable. Patients given pills may lose the pills or spill and get them dirty thus risking contamination of the medicine. In addition, medicine regimen instructions are frequently given verbally or on a separate piece of paper. By providing pill bottles the pills are secured and there is the added benefit that the instructions for taking the medicine can be printed on the bottle label.
The Hazelhurst Lions club embraced the project wholeheartedly and many members volunteered to remove labels and wash the bottles. They have established numerous bottle collection sites throughout the Lakeland Area- The Minocqua Police Station and Library, Save More, Trigs, Ace hardware, the Senior Center and several assisted care facilities. On a regular basis, Peter collects the bottles from the sites and they are reconditioned by Club members, sorted and packaged and forwarded along with other medical supplies to third world nations, war torn countries, refugee camps and Doctors without Borders. There they are put to good use and are considered invaluable replacing carrying pills in rags, tin foil, paper scraps and in some cases leafs.
Peter’s initiative, to date, has resulted in 4,003 bottles being processed by the Hazelhurst Lions Club.
For more info about this project or about the Hazelhurst Lions Club itself, call Peter Fons at 715-356-4816 or email him at thefonsp72@gmail.com
Hazelhurst Club member Peter Fons ships reconditioned pill bottles.
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The Hazlehurst Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner held this past April in conjunction with the Minocqua Chamber of Commerce "Only Fools Run at Midnight” event was deemed a success. Profits from that dinner fundraising event along with designated Lions Club supplemental funds were recently distributed between two local community organizations.
The first donation went to Ministry Home Care - Dr. Kate Hospice which received a check for $$912.71 ($312.71 from the Spaghetti Dinner proceeds and an additional Hazelhurst Lions Club local organization endowment budget donation of $600.00). Club Treasurer Sue Remley presents the check to Randi Danner (L) Hospice Outreach Coordinator.
The second presentation went to the Hazlehurst Volunteer Fire Department which received a check for $1,512 ($312.71 from the Spaghetti Dinner proceeds plus an additional $1200 from the Hazelhurst Lions Club local organization endowment budget). Club Treasurer Sue Remley presents the check to Pat Winger (R) Hazelhurst Fire Chief.
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This past year, MHLT 8th grade student Mia Case, took part in the local “Lions International Peace Poster” contest sponsored by the Hazelhurst Lions and had won 1st place which qualified her for advancement to the Wisconsin District level of competition. The Hazelhurst Lions are proud to announce that Mia succeeded in placing First in the Wisconsin District competition and wish to recognize her achievement and congratulate her.
Pictured is Cindy Carney, Club President (l) with Mia Case (r) and
Mia’s Wisconsin District award winning poster
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On Thursday, May 11th the Hazelhurst Lions Club, held their 2017-2018 officer’s installation dinner at the Norwood Pines Supper Club. The incoming officers are President, Cindy Carney; Vice President, James Strasburg; Secretary, Marcia Norsen; Treasurer, Sue Remley; Tail Twister, Ron Semrau and Lion Tamers, Jon & Judy Cassady. Also Lion members Ron Sill and James Strasburg were awarded with 15 year membership pins.
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On Friday, May 5th, members of the Hazelhurst Lions Club came together and met at the Marathon/ICO gas station to help clean up road side trash from a section of Highway 51 which passes through the town of Hazelhurst. The Lions Club have volunteered for this responsibility and intend to make this a yearly Spring/Fall community project. On this particularly beautiful Spring morning a total of 22 bags of garbage and recyclables was collected, and the grand sum of $43 was found (which will be donated to a local charity). The bags were collected and dropped off at the designated drop-off point after which the volunteers made their way to Whitmans for lunch.
Pictured are some of the Lion volunteers (back row l-r) Skip Tosch, Ron Semrau, Jim Norsen, Gary Sobek, and (front) Judy & Jon Cassady.
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2012
2012-2013 Peace Poster Contest Winners
As in years past, the kids of MHLT, our local school, were asked to take part in this competition. This year’s theme for the 2012-2013 Peace Poster Contest was "Imagine Peace." The works created were unique and expressed the young artists' life experiences and culture. Each poster was judged on originality, artistic merit and expression of the theme. Posters will advance through several judging levels: local, district, multiple district and international. At the international level, judges from the art, peace, youth, education and media communities select one grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners.
At our local level, the Hazelhurst Lions provided a monetary award to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place local winners. The Hazelhurst Lions are proud to announce the winners of the 2012 "Imagine Peace" contest. First Place with an award of $50 went to MHLT 8th grade student Kayla Coverston. Her poster will now be eligible for district competition. Kayla tried to convey the "Imagine Peace" theme by depicting a dove holding a banner representing the flags of the world's countries hoping that through unity the world can work together to achieve peace. The Second Place winner with an award of $35 went to 6th grade student, Tate Olson and Third Place an award of $25 went to 7th grade student Mackenzie Lech.
Back row (l-r) - MHLT Principle, Rob Way; Art Teacher, Salena White; Lions Club President, Gary Sobek and front row - (l-r) 1st place winner, Kayla Coverston; 2nd place winner, Tate Olson; 3rd place winner, MacKenzie Lech.
2012 NORTHWOODS GOLF SCRAMBLE
On June 14, 2012, the Hazelhurst Lions held their 5th Annual “Northwoods Golf Scramble” at the Trout Lake Golf Club in Arbor Vitae. The proceeds derived from this fund raising event go to many worthwhile community needs such as donations to various charitable organizations (Food Pantry, Lakeland Sharing Foundation, etc), scholarships, sponsoring children to the Lions Camp and support of other Lion Projects involving sight and hearing impaired children in the Lakeland area.
One hundred and twelve golfers participated this year making the Hazelhurst Lions Northwoods Golf Scramble one of the premier golfing events of the Northwoods. Event sponsors included 6 local Lions Clubs and 150 area retail supporters who donated cash prizes, merchandise and discount coupons for the silent auction. And, as what is becoming a habit, the traditional District 27-C2 Lions Club challenge, (put forth to other North Central Wisconsin Lions Clubs to field teams for “Best Lions Golf Team” bragging rights) was again won by the Medford Lions for the fourth consecutive year.
2012 ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR - NEW PAVILION
On June 16th, the Hazelhurst Lions held their annual Arts & Craft Fair at the Hazelhurst Baseball Field. While this is an annual Hazelhurst Lions fund raising event with all proceeds being donated to various local charitable organizations, this year it is memorable in one aspect. This was the first event to make use of the newly constructed Lions Pavilion.
In early April of this year, ground was broken for the new Hazelhurst Ballpark pavilion. Work on the pavilion progressed on schedule so that on June 15th, with all but a portion of the ceiling to be completed; it was thought to be ready for use. The new pavilion, with approximately 1400 square feet under roof, easily accommodates 8 large picnic tables and provides ample room for other activities.
This represents phase one of a two part community project undertaken by the Hazelhurst Lions. The Hazelhurst Lions have provided the greater part of funding, and along with the help of volunteers, all of the labor for this project. Local businesses have contributed building materials and a number of donors have given financial support. After the pavilion phase is fully completed, the existing concession stand structure will be renovated in phase two.
2012 ANNUAL CAR SHOW AND FLEA MARKET
The Hazelhurst Lions held their traditional annual Flea Market/Classic Car Show. This much anticipated Lakeland event was held at the Hazelhurst ball field and brought together a variety of vendors, a Flea Market, Silent Auction and Car show. This year, because of the increased participation the Hazelhurst Lions had undertaken the task of building a new pavilion which saw full utilization of the increased seating capacity for food and drink and the presentation of car trophies.
The Hazelhurst Lions Club wishes to thank all those who participated in making this event a success. All proceeds from the Annual Flea Market and Classic Car show will help fund sight preservation, blindness prevention, Lions Camp for sight impaired and hearing impaired children as well as many community projects.
Enjoying a snack in the new pavilion
Brian Jopek receiving the 1st place Stock Truck trophy for his son’s truck
(Note: He entered the truck to honor his son, who died while serving in Iraq).
Brian Jopek standing with his trophy by his son’s flag bedecked truck.
Ken Perry receiving his best of show trophy for his Mustang convertible.
Ken Perry standing by his Mustang with his Best of Show and 2nd Place Pony class trophy.
Lion Treasurer, Sue Remley (L) presenting the Grand Prize raffle check of $1,000 to the surprised winner Donna Zickert (C) with Lion Mary Strosin (R).
RECENT DONATIONS:
The Hazelhurst Lions recently presented a check to the Hazelhurst volunteer fire department. This money was derived from the Hazelhurst Lions community fund raising activities during the past year. The check, in the amount of $1,750, was presented by Jim Norsen (L), President of the Hazelhurst Lions to Fire Chief, to Jerry Ryden of the Hazelhurst Volunteer Fire Department. This is an annual donation made by the Hazelhurst Lions and it will be used to help defray the costs of protective gear and equipment. In this case it will be used to help outfit two new fire department volunteers. This donation helps the Hazelhurst volunteer fire department in its efforts to serve the firefighting needs of the Hazelhurst area.
2011 Annual Car Show and Flea Market
This past weekend the Hazelhurst Lions held their annual Flea Market/Car Show. This much anticipated Lakeland event is held at the Hazelhurst ball field and brings together a variety of vendors, a Flea Market, Silent Auction and Car show. This year, as last, the Flea Market was expanded to encompass the ball field, basket ball court and the Hazelhurst Town Hall because of an increase in the number of rummage sale items.
The Hazelhurst Lions Club thanks all who participated in making this event a success with special thanks to Steven Urback, owner of the “Twisted Widdlin Fool” for the unique wood creation and Clarence Lenzen for the hand carved distinctive scale model wood Hook-n-Ladder fire truck they donated to the Silent Auction.
Congratulations to the high bidders of the Silent Auction, all winners of the Raffle, but especially the 1st place winner of $1,000, Alice Reese and the Car Show winners particularly Best of Show Bob Albano for his 1948 customized Fiat street rod.
Hazelhurst Lion Dwight Logan vigilantly oversees the Lions Silent Auction Tent.
Hazelhurst Lion Car Show Director, Bruce Kleuver (R) presents Best Of Show Trophy to Bob Albano (L) for his 1948 customized Fiat street rod.
George Scholz with his "Tin Lizzie" (a work in progress) displaying his third place trophy for 1900-1944 stock auto class.
2011 Annual Peace Poster Contest
Each year, Lions Clubs International sponsors a peace poster contest for middle school children 11-13 years of age. Typically, local Lions Clubs sponsor this contest in a school within their district. The Hazelhurst Lions, Wisconsin District 27-C2, have sponsored the contest at MHLT for a number of years. The winning entry receives $50 from the Hazelhurst Lions club and the winner then moves through several levels of judging, which starts at the local level, district, state and may subsequently be passed all the way up to the international stage.
This year the Lions Club encouraged youngsters to submit their poster art on the theme “Children Know Peace”. Entrant’s posters were judged on originality, artistic merit and expression of the theme. One international grand prize winner will receive a trip to a special award ceremony with the sponsoring club president and two family members at Lions Day with the United Nations. During the ceremony, the winning artist will receive an engraved plaque and a cash prize of US$5,000.Each of the 23 merit award winners will receive a cash award of US$500 and a certificate of achievement.
The Hazelhurst Lions are proud to announce the winners of the 2011 “Children Know Peace” contest. First Place with an award of $50 went to MHLT 8th grade student Ryan Condon. Her poster will now be eligible for district competition. Ryan tried to convey the “Children Know Peace” theme by portraying the children of the world releasing the dove of peace from its cage so it could bring friendship and peace to all the countries of the world. The Second Place winner with an award of $35 went to 8th grade student, Laura Oldenburg and Third Place with an award of $25 went to 6th grade student Bobbi Jo Steines.
(L-R) Harland Lee, Hazelhurst Lions contest director, 3rd place winner Bobbi Jo Steines and MHLT art teacher Salena White
(L-R) Harland Lee, Hazelhurst Lions contest director, 2nd place winner Laura Oldenburg and MHLT art teacher Salena White
(L-R) Harland Lee, Hazelhurst Lions contest director, 1st place winner Ryan Condon and MHLT art teacher Salena White
(L-R) 3rd place winner Bobbi Jo Steines, 1st place winner Ryan Condon and 2nd place winner Laura Oldenburg
2011 Pancake Breakfast
2011 Golf Scramble
2011 Arts and Crafts/Vision Screening:
Recently, the Hazelhurst Lions presented checks to the Hazelhust Volunteer Fire Department and the Lakeland Food Pantry. The money donated was derived from the Lions fundraising activities with in the last year.
A check, in the amount of $1750, was presented by Jim Norsen (L), President of the Hazelhurst Lions to Fire Cheif Jerry Ryden of the Volunteer Fire Department. This is an annual donation made by the Lions and will be used to help defray the costs of new protective gear and equipment. This donation helps the department in its efforst to serve the needs of the Hazelhurst area.
The second check, in the amount of $1000, presented by Jim Norsen (R), President of the Hazelhurst Lions to John Winkleman, Director of Pantry Operations, for the Lakeland Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is located in Arbor Vitae at 1/2 mile north of Highway 70E on Highway 51N. They serve the extended Lakeland community and have over 1200 registered families. cash contributions are the most effective means of donating. Every $10 buys $50-$70 worth of food. Donations at this time of year are appreciated and encouraged as contributions tend to go down after the holidays.
Lions Club Donations:
The Hazelhurst lions recently presented a check donation to two local area charitable organizations. All of the money donated was derived from the Hazelhurst Lions fund raising activities during the past year.The first was a check in the amount of $700 to the Lakeland Sharing Foundation to be used to provide books and toys to Lakeland area children. This is an annual donation made by the Hazelhurst Lions and it helps the Lakeland Sharing Foundation in its efforts to serve between 400-450 Lakeland families.The second was a check in the amount of $1,000 to the Lakeland Food Pantry. The Lakeland Food Pantry serves the extended Lakeland community of Minocqua, Harshaw, Lac du Flambeau, Arbor Vitae, Hazelhurst, Lake Tomahawk, Woodruff and recently added Park Falls. It has over 1200 registered families and distributes food to 350-400 families weekly. Cash contributions are the most cost effective means of donating because each $10 buys $50-$70 worth of food.
Pictured is Valarie Susor (L) vice-president of Park City Credit Union and Lakeland Sharing Foundation board member accepting a donation check from Skip Tosch (R) of the Hazelhurst Lions.
Pictured is (L-R) Gary Walbruck, John and Pam Winkelman of the Lakeland Food Pantry accepting a donation check from Skip Tosch (R) of the Hazelhurst Lions.
The Hazelhurst Lions are proud to announce the winners of the 2010 Vision of Peace MHLT poster contest. There was an all-time record of 97 entrants. First Place with an award of $50 went to MHLT student Taylor Allard. Her poster will now be eligible for district competition. Taylor tried to convey the Vision of Peace theme by portraying a common everyday tranquil beach scene with different types of sand castles symbolizing the people of the world. The Second Place winner with an award of $35, Madison Quamme, illustrated an easel and drawing with thoughts flowing freely as the artist tries to represent a Vision of Peace on the canvas. Third Place and an award of $25 went to T.J. Ullius, who drew on his Northwoods environment to exemplify his Vision of Peace.
Contest Coordinator, Hazelhurst Lion, Harland Lee presenting the 1st place award to Taylor Allard.
9th Annual Car Show and Flea Market:
Roy Melka (L) and Bruce Kluever (R) registering participants in the Lions Clasic Car Show Contest.
Among the many competitors, pictured here are a blue '57 Ford Fairlane and a red'56 Chevy Bel Air along with an unidentified cherry roadster.
Prospective buys perusing the Flea Market treasures.
Harland Lee (foreground), Mary Strosin and Gary Sobeck manning the concession stand.
July 2010, Pancake Breakfast:
Fred Morley Giving a check to Town Chairman Ted Cushing for the purchase of new chairs for the town hall.
2011 Annual Nursing Home Visits
On Saturday morning, December 10th, the Hazelhurst Lions continued a tradition of many years standing by visiting local Lakeland nursing homes to bring a little holiday cheer to the residents. Visited were Avanti (Hwy 70w), Inn Care (Packing Plant Rd), and Inn Care (Grant Rd). The Hazelhurst Lions entertained the residents with the singing of Christmas carols with the welcome assistance of a group of Campanile Chorus volunteers. Besides passing time visiting with the residents the Lions also gave out Christmas gifts that were purchased from Lakeland Variety and beautifully wrapped by the store manager Jenny.
Hazelhurst Lions and the Campanile Chorus volunteers singing to the residents at the Avanti facility.
Lion Tail Twister, Ron Semrau, handing out Christmas presents.
Lion Karen Kocovsky shown taking time to chat with an Inn Care resident.
Hazelhurst Lions and Inn Care staff singing carols.
2011 Donations
Recently, the Hazelhurst Lions presented checks to the Hazelhust Volunteer Fire Department and the Lakeland Food Pantry. The money donated was derived from the Lions fundraising activities with in the last year.
A check, in the amount of $1750, was presented by Jim Norsen (L), President of the Hazelhurst Lions to Fire Cheif Jerry Ryden of the Volunteer Fire Department. This is an annual donation made by the Lions and will be used to help defray the costs of new protective gear and equipment. This donation helps the department in its efforst to serve the needs of the Hazelhurst area.
The second check, in the amount of $1000, presented by Jim Norsen (R), President of the Hazelhurst Lions to John Winkleman, Director of Pantry Operations, for the Lakeland Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is located in Arbor Vitae at 1/2 mile north of Highway 70E on Highway 51N. They serve the extended Lakeland community and have over 1200 registered families. cash contributions are the most effective means of donating. Every $10 buys $50-$70 worth of food. Donations at this time of year are appreciated and encouraged as contributions tend to go down after the holidays.
2010 Christmas
Kohn Kocovsky with the 2010 Christmas center pieces made by John and his wife Karen.
John Kocovsky with Mary Strosin
Bryan Jennings, Hartland Lee and wife JoAnn Lee enjoying a drink at the bar.
Bryan and Bonnie Jennings, Gary Sobek and Dick Fuhrman admiring Gary's Christmas shirt.
Barb Logan, Theresa Strasburg, Skip Tosch, Dwight Logan and Jim Strasburg gathering for dinner.
2010 Annual Gift Exchange
2010 Annual Christmas Dinner Guests
2010 Lions Club Golf Scramble
Gene Smith, Scramble Coordinator (Standing), Bruce Kluever, Jack Strosin and Mary Strosin (left to right) set to start registration of golfers for the 2010 Hazelhurst Lions Golf Scramble.
(Left to Right) Jack Strosin, Mary Strosin, Bruce Kluever, and Fred Mosley comprize the Hazelhurst Lions foursome in friendly competition with other Wisconsin Lions Clubs for "Best Golfer" bragging rights.
The Medford Lions golf team, winners of the 27-2 Lions Club Challenge, holding their individual first place trophies and team plaque.
July 2010 Pancake Breakfast
Cindy serving coffee to our morning guests.
Sausage makers, Bryan Jennings and Bruce Kluever (Left to Right).
Lions Club 2010 Installation of Officers
(Back to camera) Judy Cassady, (Left to right) Skip Tosch, Lynn Tosch, Flo Melka, Roy Melka, Jon Cassady.
(Left to right) Fred Morley, Gary Sobeck, Sue Remley, Chris Bosocki. Gary sponsered Sue for new membership and Chris was sponsered by Fred Morely.
Jim Norsen (L) accepting the presidency of the Hazelhurst Lions for 2010-2011 from Bruce Kluever (R) outgoing president.
Bruce Kluever presenting Karen Kocovsky the Lion of the Year Award.
Bruce Kluever presenting Jack Strosin the President's Award.
On behalf of the club members Bruce Kluever presents Bruce Peterson the Birch/Sturm Award.
