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| Chilton Lions Club Embodies Their Mission |
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| Written by Times-Journal |
| Thursday, 26 August 2010 12:43 |
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In 1925 Helen Keller addressed the Lions Club International and challenged them to be "Knights to the blind in the crusade against darkness." The clubs adopted this special undertaking as part of their overall mission to volunteer for the betterment of their communities. According to Steve Wehrle of Clear Vision Midwest an independent distributor of vision products, "The Chilton Lions Club is exceptional as they take their mission seriously."
A state wide rep, Wehrle was recently in Chilton for installation and instructional use of three ClearView Plus Desktop Video Magnifiers which the Chilton Lions Club funded. Two of the magnifiers were to be installed at private residences and a third was set up in the computer room of the Uptown Commons. ClearView magnifiers allow a person with vision problems opportunity to independently read and write again. Hand held magnifiers often create frustration amongst users since they restrict a person's field of view to as little as half words at a time and may cause physical discomfort since the individual must lean downward. ClearView Plus Video magnifiers provide a much larger field of view, adjustable magnification and greater comfort since one looks forward while viewing. Although intended for all visual impairments, the largest users of the machines are persons with macular degeneration a common eye disease affecting the aging which gradually destroys sharp, central vision. "A large number of people that are legally blind have some useable vision," said Wehrle. With the addition of these three machines, the Chilton Lions Club now has 10 serving the community – eight in private homes, one at Stanton House and now one at Uptown Commons. "Once they are installed and people are using them, they tell us they love it," said Rich Stoker, Chilton Lions Club member. Private home recipients have an agreement with the Lions to return the machine when it is no longer in use so the gift of visual independence may continue. The club further supports the emphasis on vision thru their eye glasses drop boxes located at the Eagles Hall or local eye care clinics. "Most of our machines are purchased by individuals but some Lions Clubs are extremely helpful. It is usually small town Lions Clubs that step up to the plate," said Wehrle. Chilton Lions Club derives their funds from their yearly Big Bucks Raffle, community birthday/anniversary calendar, and assistance at Beerfest. "We would like to thank the community for supporting our fundraisers. We wouldn't be able to do these projects without their support," said Stoker. For further information on the Chilton Lions Club, contact President Mike McFarland at 849-9551. 
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