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The Citizen, 2004-08-12, Page 9By Margaret Fraser Call 526-1112 Back in time The opening of the time capsule at Auburn United Church during the hamlet's 150th anniversary celebration on the Civic Holiday weekend was a nostalgic trip for some, a history lesson for others. (Vicky Bremner photo) PAUL STECKLE, M.P. 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Auburn says, "Hats goes off to the weatherman" for the nice weather they had for their Auburn 150th Celebration July 31 to Aug. 2. You could not ask for better weather to see the five girls in their lovely dresses in the Homecoming Ambassador contest which were Katie McClinchey, Andrea Sturzenegger, Lisa Carter, Erika Sturzenegger and Eva Thomson. The speeches were great. The winner was Katie McClinchey. It was estimated that between 8,000 - 10,000 people attended the celebration. Auburn was seen at its best with beautified homes and ribbons and banners hanging in support of the celebration activities. It would be a grave error if I did not mention the Auburn Horticulture Society for the large amount of work done by its volunteers and especially Maxine and Bill Seers who had arranged for all the beautiful flowers and flags around the town. Several activities were held and , there was something for everyone. The antiques at Jim and Dorothy Schneiders' were greatly enjoyed. These included an Auburn- manufactured threshing machine from 1873 by W. Downs, an antique tractor, kitchen tools, tools to make old barns, egg incubator, and even a few mystery items. Friday night activities included the beard growing contest, the teen dance and the karaoke and dance. Saturday activities started off with the Lions Club Breakfast with 450 people served. A successful car show included entrants from the local area and as far away as Barrie. There was 75 cars in attendance. Best Restored Car trophy was awarded to M.J. Horbanuik with his 1979 Camaro. Bill McWhinney won the prize for oldest vehicle with his 1901 car, Murray Hall was the winner of the 1935 Auburn Relica Car award. The people's choice award winner was Murray McLeod with his 1951 Ford pickup. Bud and Laura May Chamney had an excellent display of their old cars and trucks, a fire siren, as well as a large number of memorabilia in their building. Saturday morning was also a stroll down memory lane as the Auburn Knox United Church opened a time capsule. The contents included a pair of posters, one from the cornerstone laying of the new church (May 30. 1904) and one advertising supper and concert by the Goderich Quartette in the Temperance Hall. Also in the capsule was a tin pillbox with 1903 coins and the May 26, 1904 issue of a Goderich paper. With a record attendance for the parade for both onlookers and participants, the 150th Celebration committee set a goal of 98 entrants in the parade (the _number of entrants for the 125th celebration in 1979) and their goal was exceeded with 138 entrants. Bernice Anderson was grand marshall of the parade. There were also-the OPP band from Collingwood, the-_ Shriner's Club, the pipe bands, steam engines, firefighters, the local dart players, local families and.. old cars, businesses, clowns, llamas and horses. After the parade .the opening ceremonies were held which included a speech delivered by Jim McKay, a descendant of one-time Auburn Doctor J.C. Weir who delivered over 1,000 babies in the Auburn area with at least a few of those babies in attendance for the speech 'and the celebrations. The 150th celebration was then kick- started with the cutting and serving of approximately 300 pieces of cake made and decorated by Carol McDowell and served by the Auburn Women's Institute. There were four teams that participated in the road hockey games on Saturday. The day continued with teen co-ed volleyball, the band tattoo and the steamer corn roast hosted by Bob Oliver. The Shriners hosted the fish fry dinner on Saturday with over 400 people in attendance. During the day a chainsaw carving of the bear with a fish in its mouth was done and was auctioned off Saturday night with the successful bidder being Leo Horbanuik of Londesborough. Also on Saturday night there was standing room only for the jam session held at the Auburn Missionary Church with Tom Melady as master of ceremonies. Several musicians attended including 12-year-old Devan of Crediton, the Durnin Brothers from Auburn, John Zettler from Staffa, Gladys Van Egmond from Clinton, and several more that are too numerous to mention but greatly enjoyed. Saturday activities closed with the dance at the beer gardens with music provided by the band 10 lb. Sledge. Sunday started with a Lions Club breakfast that surpassed the Saturday's breakfast for attendance with 525 people being served. There was an open-air non-denominational church service. A very well-attended and competitive horseshoe tournament was held on Sunday with 20 teams in attendance. The successful winners were Barney Stewart and John Stewart winning a very close game (right down to the last .horseshoe to decide the game) over their opponents Paul Cook and Mike Ryan. -The horseshoe tournament was followed by the bed race, which was won by the Falconer. Poultry Farm. Ball Cemetery memorial service saw an extremely large turnout. The activities continued with the arm wrestling contest. In the light- weight division Zeb Irving was the successful winner with Justin Collison in second place. In the middle-weight division Jason Collison was the successful winner with Steve Freeman in second place. In the heavy-weight division Mark Kerr was the successful winner with Wayne Scott in second place. Bill Andrews hosted the Sunday evening corn roast. The Sunday steak supper was sponsored by the Blyth Minor Hockey and was successfully attended. Sunday night was the kids' teddy bear parade with a large turnout of local kids from a few months old and on up. Every child in attendance received a ribbon. And of course you cannot forget the big kids at heart, all the adults who participated in and watched the shirttail parade Sunday night. Also Sunday night there were two chainsaw wood carvings auctioned off, the first, a small bear carving that raised $325 and then a fish carving that raised $170. The Celebration activities were completed with a pajama social and lip sync contest. Food over the course of the weekend was supplied by the Auburn United Church with beef on the bun, sausage on the bun was sponsored by the Dungannon Agriculture Society, New Orleans Pizza, Pete's Chip Wagon and a concession booth sponsored by the Big Sisters of North Huron. There were several draws over the course of the weekend and unfortunately did not get all the winners but if anyone does know of someone who did win please contact me and I will mention them in next week's paper. Denise Caza won the souvenir draw, the garden tractor draw was won by Ron McPhee, the game table was won by Marie Millian and Erin Brinley, won the 150th Celebration Lone Star Quilt. - The weatherman co-operated for the full weekend by producing sunshine and a low level of humidity and no rain! A local couple commented that "we thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. It was well organized and well planned and great weather." Hats off to the 150th Committee on a job well done. Souvenir videos of the celebration Weekend can be purchased for $25 by order through Cathy Carter, Auburn Post Office 526-7217 or Karen Redmond 526-7633. There were people in attendance from Hong Kong, Australia, United States and from the east coast to the west coast of Canada. It is a wonder how a small village could know and attract so many people and have a fun time together. Happy Birthday, Auburn! Auburn's Beautification Awards in honour of the 150th Celebration were sponsored by the Auburn 150th Celebration Committee and the Auburn Horticultural Society. The prize winners were Richard Roetcisoender, Daryl and Sharon Baynton, Serena McPherson, Brian and Juanita Hamp, Katie and Doug Hogg and George Mills and family. Congratulations go out to all the winners for a job well done. Weekend visitors with Bernice Anderson and Nancy and Greg Park were Asef and Donna Lynne Hasson from Oakville, Kim and Ilona Hassan, Kerry Hassan and Mathew Stokes, Saira Hassan from Toronto, J.D. and Marcia Hassan and children, Xicira, Rio, Xander from Hong Kong, Mary Mallow from Kircaldy, Alberta, Ruth Shackleton from Kitchener, Dorothy Hall from Calgary, Alberta and daughters Carmin and Rhonda Catherine, Bill and Maxine Hill and daughter Gail from Waterloo, Betty and Robert Cook from Glencoe, John and Lucille Gow from Sunset Beach, Goderich, Margaret Yotingblut from Kitchener, Marion (Youngblut) Warren from London, Cathy Beyersbergen, Norman and Lila McClinchey and Bob McClinchey from Blyth, Ruth Jardin and Vivian Pentland from North Bay and William Anderson from Newmarket. Auburn United Church has resumed services again. Rev. Pat Cook's message Sunday was Living Our Faith, The spiritual readings were Hebrews 11: 1-3 and 8-16; Psalm 33. Happy birthday to Steve Bakelaar, Rob Hoffman, Terry Cranston, Sharon Ferrier, Eldon Chamney, Ken Campbell, Sharina MacPherson, Jeffrey Mailloux, Pat Cronin, Melissa Wilson, Jim Taylor, Jed Jefferson, Geraldine Upthegrove, Doris Taylor, Nathan Plunkett, William Clarke-Robinson, Barbara Steele, Grace Datema, Amanda Thompson, Heather Thompson, John Armstrong, Bill Jefferson, Shelley Glousher, Daryl Ball, Taylor Mali, Will Korporaal. John Wain, Roy Hardy, Kerr) Beyersbergen, Gerald DeGraa I Faye Hildebrand, Sandy Kronti. Mallory Denomy, Todd Walker, Adam Coulthard, Jessica Nethery. and Lara Garriock. Happy anniversary to Sandy, _and jaaa% Shirley Andrews, Kim and Shawn Woods, Ian and Sarah Caldwell, S. and C. Plunkett, Lynn and Doug Chamney, Gerald and Cheryl DeGraaf, Karen and Shawn Verwey, Jim and Angela Pratt, Clint and Janice Bryant, David and Lois Gross, Allen and Kim Walker, Teresa and Bob Watkins, Scott and Susan MacPhee, Michael and Naomi Kruhlak, John and Margaret Hildebrand, Jack and Anne Vincent, Steven and Sandra Popp and Dave and Patty Clynick.