CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (Nov. 23, 2009) — The Churubusco Lions Club will be serving Christmas dinner to the senior citizens of Churubusco and surrounding area Wednesday, Dec. 2 at noon in the Fellowship Hall of the Churubusco United Methodist Church, 750 N. Main St.

The menu will include turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, rolls, ice cream and beverages. Santa Claus will join the festivities – which includes live entertainment – after dinner.

Although there is no charge and all area seniors are welcome to attend, reservations are needed. Call Bonnie at 260-693-3724 or Janice at 260-693-6125 by Wednesday, Nov. 25.

CHURUBUSCO, Ind. – The Churubusco Lion’s Club donated time and material to the Shepler family to build a ramp for Jonathan Shepler who was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in 2006.

DMD is one of nine types of muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic, degenerative diseases primarily affecting voluntary muscles. Caused by an absence of dystrophin, a protein that helps keep muscle cells intact, it is the most common form and affects only boys, with the onset commonly diagnosed at 2 to 6 years of age.

Many local people and businesses were also involved in the construction of the ramp, including J.R. Ford of Do It Best Eagle Lumber & Hardware. Cement screws were donated by Heartland Industrial Supply Corp of Elkhart and Adam Gump supplied the cement drill and auger to dig the holes for the post supports.

Jonathan is the son of Mark and Jodi Shepler of Churubusco and attends Churubusco Elementary School. He was the recipient of a CES Spotlight on Success award and was honored for his positive attitude at a school board meeting last fall.

Jonathan loves to watch his brother, Blake, play baseball. Other activities Jonathan enjoys include playing with his trains and cars, and watching the Chicago Cubs and the Fort Wayne Komets.

(front) Blake & Jonathan Shepler (back l to r) Sandy Gaff, Ron Davis, Mark Shepler, Jodi (Gump) Shepler, Herb Gaff

The finished ramp after Mark and Ron Davis spent 5-days and nearly 40 hours constructing the ramp

Janet and Doug Lockwood, Herb Gaff, Mike Pressler, Mike Sturgis and Shannon Johnson

Members of the Churubusco Lions Club served up barbecued chicken and ribs during their Port-A-Pit fundraiser July 5. The Lions Club traditionally holds this type of fundraiser three times a year – Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day. (photo by Viv Sade)

CHURUBUSCO – The Churubusco Lions Club hosted its annual July 4th Port-A-Pit chicken and rib barbecue on South Main Street in the parking lot of Mor For Less.

The Club holds this type of fundraiser on the weekends of Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day.

Watch for Lions Club members at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Picnic in the Park & Softball Game Aug. 23, when they will once again host the annual Busco Car/Truck Cruise-In at the Churubusco Community Park.

The Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Blue Lake Community building.

President is Tom Bice, vice president is Shannon Johnson, secretary is Herb Gaff and treasurer is Doug Lockwood. Call membership chairman, Norm Decker at 693-3752 for more information on the Lions Club.

For more information, check out the Lions Club Web site at http://www.lionwap.org/churubuscoin.