Ryan Yates, appointed director of Murray-Calloway County Parks and Recreation in April, was the guest speaker at the recent meeting of the Lions Club held at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. Ryan, who came to Murray following a two-year stint with Owensboro’s park system, talked about his plans for expanding facilities and activities offered by the parks. Shown with Yates (left) are Calloway County Judge Executive Larry Elkins (right) and Lions Club President Jim Gray (center).