June - Lakeside Historical Society
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June - Lakeside Historical Society
Vol. XXXVI; No. 6 Gary E. Mitrovich, Editor www.lakesidehistory.org June 2016 Richard S. White, Editor Emeritus The Official Publication of the Lakeside Historical Society (619)561-1886 NEW MURAL IN TOWN 51ST ANNUAL WESTERN DAYS PARADE By Betty McMillen, President (See photograph on page 4) The 2016 Lakeside Historical Society float in the 51st Annual Western Days parade. This year’s float was designed by LHS Vice President Steve Miller (who pulled the float with his truck) and longtime LHS member John Swink (pictured above, riding on the float). The centerpiece of the entry was the vintage calliope, donated to the Society by Dolores Gruner. 2016 Calendar of Events GENERAL MEETING: Sat, May 21 @ High Noon Hot Dogs ($5) Presentation: Captain Mark Cedrun, USN RE: “Captain Phillips” Rescue Operation LIVING HISTORY DAYS: June 7,8,9 (See Page 3) *NO GENERAL MEETING: JUNE—JULY—AUGUST* GENERAL MEETING: Mon, Sep 26 @ 6pm Spaghetti Dinner Night Presentation: Lakeside Montessori School History & Tour of remodeled facility HERITAGE DAY LUNCHEON: Sat, Oct 22 *NO GENERAL MEETING IN OCTOBER* (Presentations subject to change) LHS Board Meetings 2nd Friday of each month at 10 AM MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! Lakeside artist, David Ybarra, has created another slice of Lakeside history with his latest mural, a cattle drive during the Mexican era in California. It took more than a month to complete because Ybarra had to work in blistering bright sun on some days and had to wait for the rain to let up on other days. He even worked at night with lights shining on this project. Ybarra said he came up with the artwork concept when Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse opened at 9927 Maine Avenue in 2014. He presented the idea to the owner and she thought it would be a good fit. He pitched his idea to the Maine Avenue Revitalization Association (MARA) and they set about raising money. It took a couple of years for the funds to be raised, but they finally they gave Ybarra the green light. Unfortunately the restaurant had closed down by then. The owner of the building, Steve Clapp, liked the mural idea and wanted the project to continue, even though a different type of restaurant might eventually open there. Clapp is very happy with the mural. MARA asked the artist to create the mural with Lakeside landmarks and that’s what he did – with El Cap Mountain looming in the background, trees marking the San Diego River meandering through the area, Lindo Lake in the distance, Mexican cowboys driving a herd of cattle, and the Estudillo adobe house in ruins. Ybarra said he got a real Bovine education on the anatomy of cows, since he included hundreds of them in his painting. Ybarra considers himself a sign painter and got his first job on Maine Avenue back in 1975. Looking up and down the street, his signs and murals are on at least 12 buildings, a fact to be proud of. He said his idea has always been to create old fashioned signs in Lakeside’s Historic District. For his next project, Ybarra is envisioning a stagecoach and a train coming through Lakeside, highlighting old fashioned and outdated transportation, perhaps on the Agriculture Pest Control building across the parking lot from his latest project. 1 WESTERN DAYS BREAKFAST SPONSORS 2016 JUNE 2016 Birthdays Anniversaries 5 Yolanda Leyvas 7 Jean Mitchell 8 Carol Dew 8 Robert Dart 9 Gene Anderson 12 Charlotte Kingston 12 Stan "Sandy" Anderson 13 Dede Smith 15 EDNA KOUNS (102!) 15 Florence Woods 15 Dorine Campbell 15 Lowell Burnett 15 Marilyn Owens 15 Peggy Woods 16 Henry Herms, Jr. 17 Richard Held 17 Terence Sanford 20 Virginia "Ginger" Miller 21 Judith Abel 21 Doris Griffith 22 Lisa Smith 23 Jill Fleming 24 William "Bill" Markle 25 Leon Herzog 26 JOHN SLATER (98) 29 Anne Van Atta Winnie & Floyd "Art" Wilkinson 67 years Hilliker's Egg Ranch 61 years Velmalynn & Art Magill 63 years Alice & Lane Johnson 60 years Dee & Tom Prendergast 60 years Nancy & Russell Kanady 59 years Dee & Dick Besancon 58 years Lynda & "Korky" Campbell 57 years Karen & Errol Bratley 53 years "Buffy" & Kenneth Daignault 46 years Virginia & Alfred Adams 46 years Ann & Paul Rios 31 years Patricia & Richard Barnes 26 years Claudia & George Taylor 24 years Elizabeth & Robert Harding Jr. 20 years Antoinette & Shay Smith 15 years Wendy & Ronald Conley 14 years Kathleen & Joseph Voss In the March 2016 of HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS, we asked members to help support the fund raising efforts of our volunteers by sponsoring the cost of food for the Annual Western Days Breakfast. The response was beyond generous! We send our heartfelt thanks to: Sponsorship Item One half of Ham One half of Ham Eggs Biscuits Gravy Potato Patties Orange Juice Sponsor Rod McMillen Irene Morales Hilliker's Ranch Fresh Eggs Joan & Harry Buckel Donna & Leslie Kephart Dixie Lansdowne Sam & Peggy Woods Cocoa, Milk & Condiments Caprice Sander Event Sponsors In Memory of Bob Conley Butler Brothers Mark and Rhonda Turvey Dorothy Wood Paul Rosenberger Montessori East County Pre-School LAKESIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2016 BOARD MEMBERS Co Presidents EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Susan Brown 449-6496 Betty McMillen 443-1133 Steve Miller 443-5948 Vice President Recording Secretary MEMORIALS Generous donations from family and friends have been made in the loving memory of: Chuck Bixby Mildred Digenan Nita Finder (760)505-2933 561-6323 Dixie Lansdowne Chris Herzog 443-2817 561-2264 Treasurer Gordon Shackelford Corresponding Secretary Parliamentarian In Remembrance HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS William David “Billy” Moon 1937-2016 (From the San Diego Union-Tribune) Published monthly by the Lakeside Historical Society Gary E. Mitrovich, Editor (619) 749-3630 Email: [email protected] Articles and photographs welcome! Contributors to this issue: Cathy Hansen Chris Herzog Barbara Hogue Dixie Lansdowne Betty McMillen Gordon Shackelford Billy Ortiz (photographs) "Billy" Moon pursued a career in country music right out of college. He formed his own band, Billy Moon & The Moonshiners and played with names like Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard. Billy's family always came first and he continued to sing all through his life. Billy was a member of the Lakeside Historical Society since 1962. 2 3RD GRADE LIVING HISTORY DAYS JUNE 7, 8, & 9, 2016 By Chris Herzog Hey Old Timers! Once again, the Lakeside Historical Society will sponsor this local history program for the 3rd grade students of the Lakeside Union School District. The Museum committee and volunteers help the students participate with hands-on activities of chores, pastimes and traditions reminiscent of the 1900’s, and a little bit of Lakeside history geared for this age group A few more volunteers are needed to help with the activities of “cow milking,” button sewing, and braiding. Volunteer for one, two, or all three days and any amount of time you can give us. Dressing in period costume really adds to the fun. The dates are: Tuesday, June 7 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. — Lemon Crest School 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon — Lakeside Farms School Wednesday, June 8 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. — Lindo Park School Thursday, June 9 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon — Lakeview School Activities include: button-on-a-string game; “cow milking”; braiding; button sewing; olde time school room; wash tub laundry; needle craft/handwork; antique gas engines. Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. is open to the public to see the antique engines and talk to the guys who run them. We also need buttons for the button sewing activity: size of a nickel, four holes, any color or material. If you can donate buttons call me or please drop them off at the History Center with my name attached. Sure hope you will join us—this will be our 11th season. Refreshments are provided for the volunteers. Please call Chris Herzog at (619) 561-0372 to be part of the show. On Wednesday, June 8, at 10:45 a.m., come see the Early Days Gas Engine & Tractor Association, Branch #22, give us a live demonstration! The EDGE&TA was formed in 1957 and is a national organization whose purpose is to stimulate interest in collecting, restoring, preserving, and exhibiting gasoline and oil engines, gas/diesel and steam tractors, power driven farm machinery and any other equipment of historical value. These gentlemen come every year to take part in our Living History Days. The event will take place in our courtyard. All interested adults are welcome. The 2016 Living History Days will be held from June 7 through 9 at the Lakeside Historical Society, 9906 Maine Avenue. This annual event is sponsored by the Historical Society and tailored for the 3rd graders of the Lakeside School District as part of their local history program. YOU ARE INVITED June 11, 2016– 10am to 2 pm Lakeside Museum—FREE ADMISSION 12418 Parkside Avenue—Front Porch Come to the museum front porch and view the very rare typewriter that prints on paper on the underside of the roller. You do not know when you key an error. This very rarely seen typewriter was donated by Grace Parrott. When you make a purchase at OFFICE DEPOT, give them the Lakeside Historical Society telephone number at checkout (619-561-1886). A donation will be made to our historical society. It all adds up! 3 TOP LAKESIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 9906 Maine Avenue Lakeside, CA 92040 (619) 561-1886 Non-Profit ORG U.S. Postage Paid El Cajon, CA Permit No. 119 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED JUNE 2016 Place mailing label here LAKESIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016 □ $20.00 Per Person □ $35.00 Per Family □$50.00 Business/Organization □$200.00 Individual Life Name______________________________Phone_______________E-Mail_____________________________ Address _____________________________________________City/State/Zip_________________________ Spouse’s Name & Birthday____________________Wedding Date__________Your Birthday_______________ Mail to: Lakeside Historical Society, 9906 Maine Ave., Lakeside, CA 92040 4
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