After many weeks and long hours of work, the inside restoration of the Manse is almost complete.  The walls are shinning with fresh paint, new crown molding is in place, and even a plate rail is installed in the dinning room.  The floor is gleaming bright with their two coats of polyurethane, and new light fixtures sparkle from the ceiling.  Even though we've spent over $30,000 dollars and the museum is now 95% finished, we still need your help.
  The kitchen counter, sink and under-counter cabinets need to be rebuilt.  And one bedroom door needs a second coat of paint.  The bathroom is beautifully wallpapered thanks to Betty McMillen, Barbara Whitlock and Chris Herzog.  But, the toilet and basin need to be reset in order for the room to be completed.
  We will start furnishing our "new" museum with donated items this month.  Soon we will need docents to interpret and help visitors understand the importance of Lakeside's history.
  Esther Croteau's daughter, visiting from Wisconsin, has generously volunteered to etch a design and reset the glass in the kitchen's cupboard doors . . . what a wonderful surprise for us!
  If you can volunteer your help in anyway -- such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, etc. - please call Cathy Hansen at 561-5859, or Barbara Whitlock at 561-2028.  Any help will be greatly appreciated.
  Please spread the word to friends and neighbors about the Lakeside Historical Society's beautiful new museum featuring our town's colorful history.

  The El Capitan High School class of 1964 is planning a reunion for this year and we need to spread the word. We have contacted over 50% of our class, but we are still looking for the rest and hope to get your help. Below is information about our reunion, and how classmates can get in touch with us.

Any donation to the Lakeside Historisal Society is tax deductable.  If you have any questions, please give me, Elaine, a call at (619) 443-0573.  Thanks!

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1911.  Maybe someone who is knowledgeable about electrical or carpentry or stage work . . . anything that someone has to offer us would be greatly appreciated.
  We plan to have a public meeting in February to get the community together to see what kind of plan we can come up with to preserve a little part of Lakeside's Historical District.  We have a good thing going with our old buildings that have been restored. Many folks say that Lakeside is like Mayberry . . . a quaint old town.
  Please forward this message to anyone you think would be interested in this plan to save the Lakeside Theater/Old Town Hall. They can call me for more details, or to give me suggestions and ideas.  Thanks for your help.   Betty McMillen  619-443-1133, or Sherry Reece 861-9933.