The Smoky Mountain Lions Club held a free Vision Van clinic on Saturday, May 10, at Union County High School. Seventy-eight adults and children received vision services. Participants were to return to the high school to pick up their new glasses.

The 24 volunteers providing all services from registration, health screening, testing and assisting each person to choose his/her frames were from Union, Karns, Knoxville East, Halls, Sevier and West Knox Lions Clubs. They provided their time and expertise, and the Union County Lions Club would like to thank all the folks who came to Maynardville to help. Kudos to Dr. Tommy Louthan (of the Halls Vision Clinic), Dr. Larry Zubal and Dr. Amy Combs for volunteering.

To make that day extra special for the Vision Van volunteers, UCHS culinary arts instructor Chef Zack Hodges came in very early to prepare breakfast and lunch for them. Very much appreciated and we all thank him for the delicious food. Union County Lions members and community volunteers worked hard to pull this together for our citizens, including UCHS seniors Kelsie Holt and Reece Moore. None worked harder than Lion Debbie Sylvia-Gardner. Thank you, Debbie, our Energizer Bunny!

The Smoky Mountain Lions Club holds a free vision clinic in Fountain City every month. For an application and appointment, contact any Union County Lions Club member. And if you like helping people out, think about joining the Lions Club. All are welcome.