Society to open when things are to be displayed!). The museum, located in the park, is off the beaten track and so not too many people even know it's there. Whenever there is something special going on at the park, we have the building open for the public. Even though we have begun to form a larger and more conveniently located museum in the old manse (minister's home) next to the Olde Church, we plan to keep the museum in the park for the display of larger things, such as pieces of old farm equipment, or?
  A formidable job was to write Legends of Lakeside at a considerable effort on the part of the volunteers. There were 19 on the committee, but the load, at the end, was carried by Olga Puhn and Marcella Williams. To them belongs the final credit for this tough, formidable job. It was published in 1986, Lakeside's Centennial. Information on Lakeside's history plus information on our many early families was written and compiled. It was a very ambitious project that turned out well and is a most interesting book. Imagine the sheer logistics of that effort. Finding the names of our early residents, contacting them for an update, writing out the articles for early Lakeside events, tracking down information and then the work of verification of each piece, was formidable indeed.
  In the late 1990's we established an historic district in the town. It is bounded by River Street, Sycamore Street, Vine Street and Woodside Avenue. San Diego County has given recognition to this area as an official historical district.
  We have always supported the Western Days Parade in Lakeside and we have always had an entry. This year it was President Richard White and members Olga Puhn, and Pat Ellwood who rode in a beautiful carriage provided by San Diego Carriages and pulled by an old, but willing (just like our Board of Directors!) horse named Prince. It was fun to see all the Lakesiders (many sitting comfortably in chairs brought from home), waving, smiling, and offering encouragement as we rolled past. Not too many towns have parades anymore . . . we're glad we do.
  We have established a store in the building at the rear of the Olde Church which provides part of the income needed for month-to-month operations. Your patronage there is always much appreciated. We have many things for sale which would make great gifts. Shirley Anderson manned the store one day a week for quite some years. Also, Marcella Williams, Edna Kouns, Betty Head, Marguerite Sherman and Nancy Nowka served one day a week for quite some time. Presently, each manning the store for one day a week are: Gertrude Davis, Billie Bernal, Peg Steward (in over-all charge of the store) and Marcella Williams.
  As a further means to raise money we wrote a cookbook using old and trusted recipes and called it Cookin' in the Back Country. There are copies available in our store. I bought the cookbook and have adopted many of the recipes which have since become favorites of my family. Shirley Anderson had the original idea and she, Gertrude Davis, Marguerite Sherman, Doug McClain, Frank Claly

comb and Barbara Whitlock gathered the recipes and organized the layout.
  We have mounted plaques on many of our buildings such as the Olde Community Church; Lakeside's second school (the first one burned) which is located at Channel Road and Woodside Avenue; the old LaMadrid Blacksmith Shop at the corner of Maine and Laurel (where stagecoaches were built and horses shod), Harrison's Garage (one of the oldest gas stations in the County) located on Maine near Burger King, and the old railroad station on Laurel to give only a partial list. The Castle has a plaque, as do eight or ten private homes of historical significance to the area including Edna Kouns' home on Winter Gardens Blvd., which is built of granite quarried right here in Lakeside. They are all of historical significance to Lakeside.
  Even our telephone number, 561-1886, is significant -- 1886 was the year that Lakeside became a town.
  One of our most important jobs is the preservation of Lakeside's history - "the archives." The work on the archives is carefully overseen by Marcella Williams and has been for some time. Some, who have worked long, hard, and diligently, are Marcella herself, Edna Kouns, Olga Puhn, Roberta Calloway, Elaine Brack, Jean Rosenberger, and Florence Prashaw.
  Now, to usher in the 21^st century, we have a web site.  It was created by Richard White.  He puts in many long hours adding more articles and restored historic photographs for the world to enjoy.  The site's address is www.lakesidehistory.org

  We have some members who worked so hard and have been so enduring that their names should be mentioned. Their successful efforts have held this organization together and their names deserve recognition. If I have left anyone out, the fault is mine alone.
  The work goes on. There are so many things to do, both physical and mental. We always appreciate the help many of you can provide. Consider this an invitation! Please call 561-1886 Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and someone will call you to tell you what is needed so that you can work on a project, which will be of interest to you.