Members of the Sanford Lions Club enjoyed two entertaining photographic exhibits presented by Jimmy Haire at their weekly meeting Thursday, May 20, at the Lions Club Fairgrounds. Local attorney Woody Seymour was program chairman and introduced the well-known photographer and local historian.
The first slide program featured outstanding photos taken at the 2008 Lee Regional Fair set to a medley of popular tunes. The second presentation consisted of a large number of old images of Sanford and Jonesboro, some as early as 1908. There were scores of past businesses and landmarks that today live only on the pages of books, files of photographs, and in the minds of those old enough to conjure up memories of the thirties, forties and fifties. And for those newcomers and too young to remember, Haire accompanied the presentation with rapid-fire descriptions of each scene.
Particularly of interest were major streets and intersections where narrow two-lane roads have given way to busy four-lane thoroughfares and large structures razed years ago. The changing face—as well as name—of Endor Street that is now Horner Blvd. was among the favorites. Haire was assisted in the program by daughter Allison Haire-Burris. Seymour presented Haire a Lions paperweight in appreciation for his program.
Next weekend will bring the 5th Annual Sanford Lions Club Golf Tournament at Quail Ridge Golf Club and it is expected there will be some spots left for golfers interested in taking part in the fun event. There will also be a truckload of outstanding prizes including new golf clubs and all accessories. And there will be not one, but two new cars as hole-in-one prizes this year thanks to Wilkinson GM dealership here and Crossroads Ford of Cary. Anyone interested in participating can contact chairman Jim Romine at 774-1173 or any Sanford Lion.
President Richard Hendley presided over the meeting. Bucky Phillips delivered the invocation and Charles Martin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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