A special guest presented awards at the Rice Lions’ recent annual banquet at the Lions Community Building in Rice. Past Lions District Gov. Everett Sobania (far right, front row) gave the awards to the following: (front row, left to right) Gerry Maleska, honored for the Can Do Canines program; Chuck Popp, honored with Melvin Jones and Catcher awards; Wayne Larson, Melvin Jones award; Steve Wollak, honored for the Leader Dog program; and special guest Sobania. In the second row (left to right) are Corey Vannurden, honored for the Hearing program; Duane Ott, Melvin Jones award; Tyler Nelson, Lion of the Year award; Scott Bierman, honored for the Leader Dog program; and Mike Gans, honored for the Hearing program.
