Rotary Club of Mineral Wells on Wednesday heard a program by Hank Gayler, president of the 50-Year-Club, on the club's efforts to preserve, renovate – and restore where possible – the historic Lillian Peek Home Economics Cottage and rock amphitheater on N.W. 5th Avenue behind the old Mineral Wells High School.
 
The club has so far spent about $80,000 on the project and needs about another $70,00 to complete its work.
 
The club is made up of Mineral Wells High School graduates who can join the club at the time of their class's 50th reunion. The 50-Year Club hosts an annual reunion.
 
The Lillian Peek Home Economics Cottage was the first free-standing school in Texas dedicated to home economics classes. Built in 1933, it taught students to cok, sew and other lessons related to maintaining and running a household.
 
Persons interested in helping the club with its renovation project can contact Gayler or the club at 215 N.W. 5th Ave., Mineral Wells, TX 76067. The phone number is 940-325-5600.
 
Gayler, left, is pictured with Mineral Wells Rotary Club president Mary Braddock. Rotary of MW meets every Wednesday at noon at Holiday Hills Country Club for lunch,  fellowship, discussions of upcoming projects and a program of local interest. Come join us.