The momentum behind some of those changes to revitalize parts of this East County town are thanks to a local group called the 'Maine Avenue Revitalization Association,' or MARA.
LAKESIDE, Calif. — Neighbors in Lakeside are taking matters into their own hands to help improve the community's image.
"Betty just inspired people when she was alive," said Barbara Channell."You just wanted to help her and help the town." "We have one that specializes in our trash pick up, another on fundraisers. We all have our little things, and we're doing it for the town, but so much for Betty," she said.Channell told 10News that McMillan, who died in 2022, left her mark and impact on the community."We need to make it special. There's just so much here that you need to know about and the kids need to know about. They need to appreciate it," Channell said.
"They just find the little projects that'll kind of spotlight our community," said Joel Scalzitti, the owner of Mary's Donuts."MARA's heart is into just keeping it historical and beautiful," said Scalzitti."And making everyone feel friendly and positive here and that's what Lakeside is about."
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