The Citizen, 1991-07-10, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 10,1991.
New faces behind the counter at Maxine*s Lunch
Seeing things from the other side
Maxine and Bill Seers, seated, take a look at business from the other side of the counter. The
owners of Maxine’s Lunch in Auburn have recently sold the business that they began 30
years ago. New owners are Helen and Jerry Sabo, from Georgetown.
BY BONNIE GROPP
They literally built it from the
ground up, but now after 30 years,
Bill and Maxine Seers have sold
Their Auburn business.
It was 1956 when Bill Seers
began to build his body shop, at the
easterly edge of the hamlet on
County Road 25 using blocks he
made himself. "We even cut trees
out of my dad's bush to use for the
roof," his wife Maxine remembers.
In 1958, Seers Body Shop
opened and according to Bill it
seemed like every year they started
building something new until final
ly in 1960, Maxine's Lunch was
added. They were novices al run
ning such an establishment, but did
it successfully, building up a faith
ful and constant patronage. Maxine
has customers that have been com-
Auburn
Compiled by Mrs. Mildred Lawlor. Phone 526-7589
Community honours bride
A delightful shower was held at
the Auburn Community Hall on
Thursday, June 27 at 8 p.m. for the
two bridcs-to-be Miss Lorraine
McClinchey and Miss Anita Van
Massenhoven. The hall had been
appropriately decorated by Mrs. B.
McClinchey and Mrs. L. Archam
bault.
The M.C. Mrs. E. Lapp wel
comed everyone and the program
opened with sing-song led by Mrs.
G. Gross with Mrs. E. Daer the
pianist. Miss Denise Gross then
gave a matrimonial contest. This
was followed by contests by Mrs.
L. Johnston and a very thought-pro
voking contest by Mrs. H. Boon-
stoppel. The group then relaxed and
enjoyed listening to a piano solo.
The brides, their mothers and
mother-in-laws-to-be were called to
their special chairs. Corsages were
pinned on them by Mrs. L.
People
Sympathy is extended to Jewel
Plunkett and family on the death of
Alvin (Andy) Plunkett last week.
ing since day one when a cup of
coffee cost five cents and a sand
wich was 15 cents. "When we first
started here if we went home with
$10 to $15 in a cigar box we had a
good day. You can't run a success
ful business without customers and
I want to make sure they know how
much they are appreciated over the
years," she said.
Over the years the Seers' three
children were a big help to them in
the business, they said, but now
with them all married the couple
began to think about taking life a
little easier. Bill had gradually
phased out the Body Shop and they
eventually decided to sell the busi
ness.
Jerry and Helen Sabo of George
town had been visiting the area for
the past four summers, attending
B’.yth Festival, and had fallen in
Archambault, Mrs. Ball, Mrs. J.
Verwey and Mrs. D. Collins. Mrs.
H. Gross read an address to Miss
McClinchey and Mrs. Keith Lapp
read one to Miss Van Massen
hoven. Gifts were brought to them
by Cheryl and Christine Lapp,
Samantha Funston and Becky
Archambault. Lovely ribboned
bonnets were made by Julie and
Leona Cunningham.
Miss McClinchey and Miss Van
Massenhoven thanked everyone for
their lovely gifts and for their pres
ence at the shower. The evening
closed with lunch served by ladies
of the Walkerbum Club.
Photo contest
The Auburn Horticultural Society
is having a photo contest at the
November meeting. Photos are to
be handed in by Nov. 1 to the presi
dent or secretary. The categories
are: single bloom, spring scene,
summer scene, fall scene, winter
scene, flower gardens, nature, and
flower arrangements.
love. "We like the atmosphere. It's
very special around here," said
Helen. So when the couple saw the
"For Sale" sign at Seers establish
ment, they began to consider a
lifestyle change as well.
The Sabos previous careers were
considerably different from the
restaurant/ gas bar business. Jerry
was the local manager of Ontario
for Saguenay Shipping Ltd., an
import/export company. He was
employed with them for 37 years.
Helen was office manager for an
importer of copper and brass for the
past two years.
The recession and the fact that
their three children were now
grown and attending university
helped the couple make up their
minds regarding the move.
"We checked it out and it seemed
Quartet to
perform at
Huron Chapel
Helen Baumbach rendered a
beautiful solo at Auburn Mission
ary Church on Sunday, July 7. It
was entitled, "There is power in the
name of Jesus".
Doran Rolston, saxaphone; and
John Baumbach euphonium played
a duct, "Search me, O God" for the
offertory.
Pastor Carne's message, from
Genesis 32, was "A New Name and
a New Nature". A person who is
not in Christ is walking in dark
ness. Unless you transfer to Christ
you are at the end. Jacob was an up
and out loser, not a down and out
loser. When Jacob met God the
marvellous outcome was that Jacob
had peace because God gave him a
new nature. We, too, can have a
new nature when we stop rebelling
against God and walk in His light.
Pastor Carne conducted a bap
tismal service Sunday afternoon in
the river beside Frank and Anna
Ewald's home. May God's blessing
rest upon those who were baptized
as Jesus was baptized.
Next Sunday, July 14 a mixed
quartette from Atwood will be
guest singers at Huron Chapel.
Daily Vacation Bible School will
be held July 15 to 19 with the Blyth
Puppeteers. There are classes for
children of all ages. Time is from
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. July 15 to 19. All
are welcome.
feasible," said Helen. "The econo
my in Toronto for companies like
ours is making it touch and go."
So this past spring both couples
"struck the same chord" Jerry says
and the Sabos took over the opera
tion on July 2.
"This is an absolutely new ven
ture. We arc so green and fresh,"
says Helen.
Maxine remarks that Helen is
doing very well, despite her mis
givings. "There were many days
when I saw so many people coming
in the door that I thought I might
just go straight out the back," she
said, laughing, then added that
Helen is "going along just right ".
"We have always been busy.
Customers have been great and it's
been lots of fun," says Maxine,
who, along with Bill, admits they
are going to miss the place and the
two plan on dropping in frequently
to lend a hand if needed.
"I had a lot of good hired help,"
said Maxine, including Shirley
Andrews, who is remaining and
Tina Empey, who has agreed to
stay and help the Sabos for a while.
Evidently Maxine was a great lady
to work for, as the number of peo
ple in her employ since the begin
ning, she says she could count on
one hand.
Other than changing the name to
Sabos, Jerry and Helen have no
intention of making any other
(A Public Notice)
Are You Concerned With The
Future of Your Community?
Residents of the Townships of Grey, Howlck, Morris,
Turnberry, East Wawanosh, West Wawanosh, the Village of
Brussels, and the Town of Wingham are Invited to the
second discussion on NORTH HURON COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT; there will also be a presentation on similar
initiatives in other areas.
THURSDAY, JULY 18,1991
7:30 P.M.
BRUSSELS, MORRIS AND GREY
COMMUNITY CENTRE
(located in the south-east side of Brussels)
If you are unable to attend the July 18 meeting, please come
to the meeting on
Wednesday, July 31,1991
7:30 p.m.
Belgrave Institute Hall
‘Enaaacment
PIPE - PARKER
Stuart & Karen Parker are pleased to announce the engagement of
their daughter, Lori Marie to Gary Edward, son of John and Edith
Pipe of Brussels. The wedding is on July 13th at the Melville
Presbyterian Church. Open reception to follow at the B.M.&G.
Community Centre.
changes. "We are going to maintain
the business as it is," said Helen.
"If it works why change it.
Jerry added, "It's exactly as they
say. If it’s not broken, don't fix it.
The business is running well and
we are making lots of friends. We
are just going to enjoy it."
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