Haxtun Lions Club to celebrate 71 years of community service

There are a few things that most all Haxtun community events have in common and one of those is the help and support from the local Lions Club. The Club's members, who adorn a purple and gold vest, are most often seen in front or behind the scenes making things happen, something that's been for the past seven decades. Next month, the Haxtun Lions Club will celebrate the birth of its Charter and 71 years of service.

The Haxtun Lions Club was chartered on Feb. 18, 1954 with 57 members. While none of those founding members are still alive today, many of them are common community names, well-known...