Government shutdown, slow economy, unemployment, etc. All these things we have heard again and again.
Always such bad news, depressing news. We all know it is out there and yet, the beauty and resiliency of the residents of Lake County comes shining through each and every time!
As a member of the Mountain Lions of Cobb (Lions International), I have personally witnessed how a community will pull together for the sake of others.
Even in these tough times, people who struggle are willing to share.
In September this year, Mountain Lions asked for help to raise funds to update the “Little Red Schoolhouse” on Bottle Rock Road, in Cobb. The Calpine Corporation agreed to match what we raised dollar for dollar up to $5,000, for a potential total of $10,000 to apply to the much needed upgrades.
Hammers for Hope was involved, as well. Several of the Calpine Corporation employees came out on their own time and helped our club work on the building. Hammers for Hope is a collaborative effort made possible by the work of community repair volunteers and local contractors with major funding provided by Calpine Corporation and assistance from Kelseyville Lumber.
Part of reaching our goal depended heavily on community involvement and support.
We had an overwhelming number of Lake County residents come to the fundraising events, not just from Cobb, but from all over the county. Local Cobb businesses cheerfully donated their time and money.
There were anonymous donors, too. In the end, our club was able to reach our goal of raising the $5,000. Again, because people were willing to reach deep inside their pockets and their hearts.
They have helped to maintain a historic building and a popular community center on Cobb.
We live in challenging times, that is certain. But as a resident of Lake County for 29-plus years, I am proud and honored to be among a county full of people who are diverse, resourceful, strong, proud, creative and caring, just to name a few attributes!
We are a community of people who do care about one another.
In the end, it isn”t the material things we have, it isn”t the size of the home we live in, the type of car we drive, but how we co-exist in our community. Many grateful and humble thanks to you all in Lake County!
Celia Hoberg
President Mountain Lions of Cobb