Lions donate $5K to Crosslake Area Historical Society

CLAHS Lions Grant.jpg — The Crosslake Ideal Lions donated $5,000 to the Crosslake Area Historical Society. Shown from left are historical society president Mary Kate Williams; Donna Leagjeld and Jeremy Knippel. representing the Lions; and Dodo Fraser and Tom White, historical society board members.

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal

August 28, 2022 at 3:01 PM

CROSSLAKE — The Crosslake Area Historical Society received $5,000 from the Crosslake Ideal Lions Club.

These funds will be used to defray the costs of conservation of the buildings located at the Historic Log Village.

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These buildings are relics that require much upkeep and maintenance to preserve them for future generations. The donations from the Lions will be used specifically to repair the roof of the General Store that is pictured in the background of the photo. The Crosslake Area Historical Society appreciates this generous gift.

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Lions donate $5K to Crosslake Area Historical Society

Funds will contribute to building conservation in the Historic Log Village.