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The Seaforth Lions Club Carnival on Aug. 14 in 1959.
Lions Park, started in 1925, is club's
largest contribution to Seaforth
From Page 1
which began around 1925.
According to Elliott, one
of their biggest contributions
to the town has been the
Lion's Park, located on the
edge of town on Highway 8.
In 1925, the Lions started
the development of Seaforth
Park when they purchased
two acres of land, which
incorporated an abandoned
limestone quarry.
The club worked to clean
silt from the bottom and
added a raft and diving
board to the park.
The pool began to be
difficult to dredge the silt
out of so in 1935, the Lions
erected a cement retaining
wall on the south side of the
pool.
A cement retaining wall
was built on the south side
of the pool and a stone wall
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lined the north side. As well,
a cement floor was laid so
the pool had two levels.
The pool,
which
measured 80 by
100 feet, also
had a drainage
hole to allow
for drainage
and cleaning.
In late
August of
1935, the club
hosted the
pool's grand
opening. which
began the
annual Seaforth
Lions Carnival,
which
ongoing," said Elliott.
"It's certainly something
that if the town had to
provide it
and maintain
it on their
own, I think
could be a
challenke
financially,"
said Elliott.
Turnbull
said he was
glad that the
pool is
around for
the kids
because it
"keeps a lot
of the kids
occupied
Quoted
'It's (Lions Park
is) probably the
most enduring
physical thing
we've done
and it's
ongoing,' --
Cathy Elliott
continued until 1981.
Then in 1956. the pool
was moved from Silver
Creek to a cement pool
(which measured 45 by 100
feet) with a filtration system.
The money was raised by
the sale of car raffle tickets.
"As the years went on. the
contamination in the creek
water wasn't considered too
safe," said Turnbull.
According to Elliott. the
Lions have raised over
$200,000 to help expand the
park.
"It's probably the most
enduring physical thing
we've done and it's
during the summer holidays.
(It's) Someplace to go,
something to do," said
Turnbull.
Around 1970, the Seaforth
Lions added a flood control
dam to the park, Centennial
Gates at the park's
enterance. a wading pool
and a picnic pavilion.
Then in 1980. the club
raised almost 575,000,
which along with
government grants. helped
upgrade the pool. As well
the Lions added new
lighting to the improved hall
diamond at a cost of
$140.000.
Elliott said that the pool's
filter is "living on borrowed
time."
"We know that in a few
years we're going to need
major, major pool repairs,"
said Elliott.
Turnbull said the decline
in membership is the biggest
issue facing the club is the
decline in membership.
Currently, the club has 16
members, which Turnbull
said is "not enough."
"The younger people,
they're busy I guess," he
said.
The Lions are hoping to
have a membership drive in
the fall to help increase their
membership.
"It's a great organization
and group of people to
belong to on a personal
level. The work they do for
the community is really
fulfilling," said Elliott.
The 80th anniversary
party will feature music by
Dave Hoy, Princess Karma's
magic show, hotdogs and
pop at 1924 prices and free
swimming at the Lion's
Pool.
The anniversary party will
take place at Lion's Park on
Sunday from 1:30 to 5:30
p.m.
Swimmers in 1938 swim in the lions Park pool built in Silver Creek before the river became too
comtaminated to swim in and was replaced by the current pool at lions Park.
Corrections
A story in a recent edition of the Huron
Expositor about Papple's Garden Centre
incorrectly quoted Tyler Papple. The
correct quotation should have read "No
one wants to sec an established and well -
liked business forced off Main Street
without a good reason."
Another recent story in the Huron
Expositor misidentified Samantha Soper
as the granddaughter of Dianna
Wcirmicr. The two are not related by
blood.
The end of summer doesn't mean the
end of mosquitoes.
We think of Labour Day as the end of summer. But mosquitoes can pose a threat well into
September. So it's important to protect yourself and your children as we all resume normal
work and school schedules. Many 'doctors' offices, clinics, pharmacies and grocery stores
have pamphlets explaining steps you can take to protect yourself and your children.
You can also call 1-877-234-4343 (TTY 1-800-387-5559) or visit HealthyOntarlo.com.
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