In response to the articles (Record-Bee, March 26, 27, 28) surrounding Lakeside Lane”s financial troubles, I am very frustrated. As a teenager born and raised in Lake County, it seems as though we lose some sort of recreation each year, and now we are down to the final dwindling few.
The bowling alley represents one of the last places where our community can come together and all enjoy the same activity. Many teens (and their families, too) from around the lake make trips every Saturday night specifically for Rock”N”Bowl, along with others who bowl on Friday nights, days off, weekends, or school breaks. It is sad to say that we may have to travel to places like Santa Rosa for fun activities like this
I truly love living in Lake County, but it is because of situations like this that most of my peers disagree. I constantly hear local adults gripe about how our young population is always getting in to trouble, but they fail to mention our very limited recreational options. Allowing Lakeside Lanes to close will only add to the problem that these adults often complain about. Without venues such as the bowling alley available, what”s to stop them from getting into more trouble?
I would like to know why the community is not rallying together in an effort to preserve one of our last “fun” places. Is it too much to ask for a donation, a fundraiser? I understand everyone to pitch in, especially during these financially strapping times, but there are many who can help. Lets look at this from a realistic standpoint: If the bowling alley closes, where can our teenagers go? Truthfully, the only place left is the cinemas, and you can only see a movie so many times.
So most importantly, we as a community should consider taking some form of action. And if we can”t keep the bowling alley from closing, maybe we can at least come up with some alternative form of entertainment that will keep our community connected and our teenagers safe.
Jamie Dawson
Lower Lake
