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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-06-28, Page 38r PAGt 24 Lions Club still young The Auburn Lions Club was formed in June 1977. Though only a young club, the Lions have accomplished much in the way of service and entertainment in Auburn. This year, the club received a trophy for outstanding service awarded at the mini - convention in Port Elgin this spring. The Lions donate to different charities all year long, as well as lend wheelchairs, and crutchesto anyone in the community that needs them. The Lions supplied the labour to help paint the community hall. Presently, they are holding a lottery in order to raise money for lights in the athletic park. They also hold 50-50 draws throughout the year. The Lions Club also supplies much in the way of fun. The year started out with a succe-ssful Thanksgiving dance. There was a pork chop barbecue, a New Year's Eve dance and a Christmas party for the children. The Lions ended the year with a barbecue at Bill Robertson's cot- tage in mid-June. Bud Chamney was president this year. His first vice-president was Bill Robertson, second vice was Bill Crawford, third vice was Steve Campbell; treasurer was Jim Schneider, and Secretary was Robert Worsell. Past president was Fred Lawrence. Next year's- president will be Bill Robertson and his vices will be Bill Crawford, Steve Cam- pbell, and Mark Arthur. The secretary and treasurer will remain the same. Camp expands Auburn's tourist at- traction is the peaceful,. scenic Four Seasons Camp, located just north- west of Auburn. The campgrounds, on the Maitland River, were developed by Pete and Pauline Glenn five years ' ago. There are 85 acres altogether, but all of it is not fully developed yet. • There Lre about 100 Iots so far and almost half of those have hydro, water and sewers. Some campers come for the whale season, about 20 this year. The camp has had a swimming pool for • the past two years. Four Seasons Camp„, doe's not have th problem with rowdiness that some camps do. The Glenns only allow families to camp there. One camper, who has been visiting. Four - Seasons for five years, says he likes the• quiet, peaceful camping area. "And there's good fishing on the Maitland." • 1111.11N Do you recognize anyone PAGE 23 If you do, send the namesto the Signal -Star The Auburn Lions Club is from left, front row, Mark Arthur, Donald Haines, Bill Robertson, Bud Chamney, Fred Lawrence, Jim Schneider; back row, from left,,Ken Scott, Eldon Cham7/9 Doug Chamney, Bill Sproul, Tom Cunningham, Randy Machan, Gordon Daer and Maiinus Baker. Society keeps Auburn green The Auburn Hor- flowers every year. ticultural Society was • The Horticultural formed in 1950 by 'M,r. Society has about 60 A.J. Jackman and Mr. Roseborough of Owen Sound, who were sent by the Ontario Horticultural Department in Toronto. One of the first projects undertaken by the society in 1952 was the con- struction and placement of the •`Auburn' cement letters at the east 'and west ends of the village. During the years, the society has planted several trees. In 1953, a coronation maple tree was planted in honor of Queen Elizabeth II. In 1961, two low junipers and a spruce were planted at the west end Auburn letters, and in 1966 a centennial flowering crab was put on the lawn of the county yard at the corner of Goderich Street and Mill Road. A flowering crab was planted in the Ethelwyn bed in 1967. Recently the society planted a new maple tree. The society's biggest bed is the Manchester garden, where the Forester's hall used to be. The members maintain the garden and plant new members this year. Mrs. ' Dorothy Grange is president, and her vice presidents are Mrs. Ross Robinson and Mrs. Ross Andrews. Secretary is Mrs. Tom Haggit, and Mrs. Eleanor•Bradnock is the .treasurer a The Horticultural SOcie t y erected those letters in 1952 1854-1979 )6)-48-72Liti 4e,tAdonec! FROM AIKEN'S LUGGAGE -CLOTHING -FOOTWEAR trServing Auburn, Clinton 8 area since 1923 ALBERT ST., CLINTON " 482-9352 Willard 8 Art Aiken Best r Wishes AUBURN ON YOUR "125th Birthday" f � DGA'R(Sl i. rs.sY „ r-Varri --”( • z l • r. From your Credit Union, Local Initiative..., ocal Management.... bring cu ent assets to over 21 milli dollars, current membership • to over 7,300. :1. • o ▪ Saluting the Village of Auburn from the management and staff of MANNING'S BUILDING SUPPLIES HAMILTON ST, • BLYTH 70 Ontario Street CLINTON - • 482-3467 Old Town Hall Building EXETER ' 235-0640 You know we've been here 26 years ourselves! Yes for 26 years Clore Vu Auto Wreckers, hate been in the sable location and under the same management. We offer what hbs drown to be Huron County's most complete line of used parts for cars, trucks and tractors. We also operate a complete Tire Service for -cars, trucks and tractors, featuring DUNLOP, B.F. GOODRICH, GOODYEAR, ROAD KING quality brands of tires. Our class "A" mechanics provide the best in.imalor and minor "repairs and we service our customers with quality SUNOCO gasolines and motor products. SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITIZENS OF AUBURN from: GLEN & 11AABEL PRICE, BILL HOGGARTH AND HAROLD JANTZI AT CLERE-VU AUTO <SUNOCO>WRECKERSSJI N o10> 524-4251 M kj