CROWLEY LIONS CLUB

THE POST-SIGNAL / Steve Bandy
William Thibodeaux tells members of the Crowley Lions Club of the efforts of J.G. Medlenka to establish Crowley as a “Gateway to the Gulf” in the early 1900s. The story of the Medlenka River is one of more than 20 stories included in Thibodeaux’s book, “Hidden History of Acadiana.”

Crowley a river port?

Mon, 09/23/2019 - 11:58am

A one-man crusade to make his home town an inland port was mounted in 1904 by a Crowley attorney and civic leader, J.G. Mendlenka.
And it almost worked.

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Kim Gielen Gattle told members of the Crowley Lions Club she is “extremely excited” about the upcoming 12th season of performances at The Grand Opera House.

12th season opening

Thu, 09/05/2019 - 10:42am

The 12th season of performances at The Grand Opera House kicks off Friday and Kim Gielen Gattle, director, was at the Tuesday meeting of the Crowley Lions Club to tell them all about it.

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Walter Peat, right, CubSight Program coordinator for Louisiana, was the keynote speaker for the Tuesday meeting of the Crowley Lions Club. Peat, accompanied by his wife Melinda, former state director for hearing, speech and vision, recognized the local club for its efforts in child eye screening. Welcoming the couple to the meeting is Lions Club President Keith Frederick.

Crowley Lions recognized by state CubSight official

Wed, 08/21/2019 - 5:15pm

The Crowley Lions Club was cited for its efforts in conducting eye screening for youth through the statewide CubSight program.

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Elise LeBeouf, center, is welcomed to Tuesday’s meeting of the Crowley Lions Club by President Keith Frederick, left, and her grandfather Stephen Lambousy. LeBeouf recounted her experiences as a member of the Oklahoma State University softball team which went to the Women’s College World Series this year.