Betty Robinson Shelter
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Perched on the ridge overlooking Lake Jinelle, Betty Robinson Shelter commands a sweeping view of the Kirby estate. Constructed in 1974 from memorial donations, it was dubbed “Freckles’ Place”
There is no fire circle, no grill, no outhouse. The two picnic tables beneath the shelter simply offer a quiet spot to rest and to watch.
Perched on the ridge overlooking Lake Jinelle, Betty Robinson Shelter commands a sweeping view of the Kirby estate. Constructed in 1974 from memorial donations, it was dubbed “Freckles’ Place”
There is no fire circle, no grill, no outhouse. The two picnic tables beneath the shelter simply offer a quiet spot to rest and to watch.
The view from the path near Betty Robinson Shelter
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Photos by Chris Naizer 2018
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History
From the May/ June 1967 issue of The Millwheel:
Mrs. William ( Betty ) Robinson of Lakewood was awarded the “Thanks Badge” posthumously at our third annual recognition dinner on May 9th. Betty died of a stroke about three weeks before she was to have been given Scouting’s highest honor.
In her fifteen years in Scouting, she had such influence on the girls in her troop that a number of them went on to become enthusiastic leaders and camp staff members. She was also a day camp director and outdoor skills trainer, and was helping to plan the Cadette Encampment scheduled for this Summer.
Her family and friends in Scouting ask that memorial contributions be made to the Lake Erie Girl Scout Council.
The April - May 1974 issue of the Millwheel, announced the dedication of the shelter:
The [ May 19 ] open house will include dedication ceremonies for the new Betty Robinson Memorial Shelter at Camp Julia Crowell. The shelter was erected with gifts donated by the many friends and relatives of Mrs. Robinson, who was a leader, trainer, and dedicated council volunteer for many years. The memorial fund was started shortly after her death in 1967.
The [ May 19 ] open house will include dedication ceremonies for the new Betty Robinson Memorial Shelter at Camp Julia Crowell. The shelter was erected with gifts donated by the many friends and relatives of Mrs. Robinson, who was a leader, trainer, and dedicated council volunteer for many years. The memorial fund was started shortly after her death in 1967.