Don Lyons, president of the Rotary Club of Tryon, presented a certificate to Otis Livingston at his recent induction into the Second Wind Hall of Fame. Livingston was congratulated by his wife, Nancy, and by Larry Poe, president of the Second Wind Hall of Fame.

Livingston was honored for his many years of volunteer services to organizations that help improve the quality of life in the Thermal Belt area. These include being a long-time member and past director of the Rotary Club, six years as a board member of the House of Flags Museum and seven years as a board member of the Polk County Transportation Association. Additionally, Livingston is past president of the WNC Chapter of the Military Officers Association.

Known as “Hoot” by his friends, Livingston is a native of Columbia, S.C., a graduate of Clemson University, pursued an Army career with commands in infantry, airborne and the Rangers, climbing to Colonel. Livingston experienced combat in both Korea and Vietnam. After his first retirement, he entered an 18-year career leading a public transportation authority in Florence, S.C.

Since 1999, Otis and Nancy have settled into real retirement life in the Thermal Belt. They have dedicated much time and effort to community service and have enjoyed their two Shih-Tzu’s and a German Shepherd.