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Negaunee Lions Club member Gary Perala, left, shakes hands with Lions Club of Michigan District Governor Bruce LaBelle at a past event. Perala was awarded the Lions Club International Presidential Medal for his work as the local project chair for the clubÕs Defense Against Diabetes initiative. The Lions Club of Michigan worked to raise awareness of the complications associated with diabetes as well as screening, prevention and education. (Photo courtesy of Gary Perala)
NEGAUNEE A Negaunee business owner has been honored on the international level for his work.
Gary Perala was awarded the Lions Club International Presidential Medal for his work as the chair for the Michigan Defense Against Diabetes Grant Program.