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The Lebanon Star Episode 4 – Chad Blanton and the Lebanon Rotary Bicentennial Park and the John and Nelda Lane Stage


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🎙️ The Lebanon Star – Episode 4
Bicentennial Park’s New Stage Honors Community Legacy with a Grand Opening Celebration

In this special episode of The Lebanon Star, host John Bissman sits down with fellow Rotarian and community leader Chad Blanton to highlight one of Lebanon’s most exciting civic updates: the brand-new Lane Family Stage at Bicentennial Park.

The episode celebrates the vision, generosity, and legacy of beloved residents John and Nelda Lane, whose contributions—both personal and financial—helped bring this permanent stage to life. It’s a story of service, remembrance, and how community leadership leaves a lasting mark.

💬 In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • The backstory of how the new stage came to be
  • Rotary’s ongoing role in Lebanon’s community development
  • How the Lane family’s legacy is being honored
  • What this new stage means for local events and nonprofits
  • A preview of the grand opening celebration on May 17, featuring Parrots of the Caribbean (a Jimmy Buffett tribute band)
  • 📍 Dedication: 5:45 PM

    🎶 Concert: 6:00 PM
    📅 Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
    📌 Location: Bicentennial Park, 135 E Mulberry Street, Lebanon, OH

    Enjoy a “cheeseburger in paradise” from your favorite local restaurant or bring a picnic and a blanket for a relaxing evening under the stars. The new stage is not just a venue—it’s a symbol of service above self, and a tribute to the power of giving back.

    🌟 About the Lane Family Stage

    Named in honor of John and Nelda Lane, longtime Rotarians and civic leaders, the Lane Family Stage represents a lasting gift to the community. Thanks to their legacy, local organizations like Rotary can save thousands in event costs—reinvesting those savings into scholarships, youth programs, and charitable causes throughout Lebanon.

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