AN EDITORIAL

AN EDITORIAL ...

RON THOMAS on..

A  Great Community Strength at LVH

Yesterday we came again into what we consider the greatest strength of our little community. Working together for the common good. It took four people 5 hours to put up the Christmas Decorations. It took 25 people 15 minutes to take them down, pack them away and store them.

Awhile back it took 1 person, then the next day 2, then the next day 5 to clean a yard of a neighbor down on their luck. This started an avalanche of yard work to help those less fortunate with cash to pay for upkeep.. Until it culminated in the cleaning of a lakeside yard with about 35 people coming together to help on a day. Those 35 did in a couple of hours what would have taken weeks by one person.. Think of it only 2 hours!

A time ago 1 person started the numbers on the post lamps program.. soon it was two then 6 then a dozen.. Some wanted to beautify the project so the lamp posts were painted in addition to the numbers Then the project picked up speed extending throughout the community. Fees collected were deposited in the LVH treasury and we were prosperous because we came together for the common good of all.

There was a day that a neighbor painted her home trim a color offensive to some person who complained to management. The community in general gathered at her home when they learned she had spent most of her savings to make her home beautiful. She bought paint that was cleared through the manager but could not afford to hire help to paint because she was disabled. The community showed up again maybe 25 strong. The house was repainted in an hour and a half.

On another occasion.. The treasury at LVH was worrisomely depleting itself. The community came together and individuals and groups found ways they could make money from raffles to Casino Nights and house paintings. They were all successful. We now enjoy a splendid treasury to create the environment we want.

A three year project to gain computer literacy for our people has now begun to bear fruit and soon the efforts of many people will make that a reality.

The common thread that runs through all of these deeds is the coming together of residents for common good of all. Now we know that there are those that might feel guilty that they are not helping. Those people need to look at what they do. There are quite a few that have served as officers of the Social Club and are taking a well deserved rest. There are those that are an intracle  part of the Neighborhood Watch and patrol. News writers, computer helpers, commenters, Librarians, Sunshine committees, paper printer, birthday keepers, all give to the community. All gain from their efforts. All are enriched and blessed. If you don’t see yourself here come along and join our happy village. It takes but a minute to join a club, to come to a potluck and break bread with new friends.. Let us hear your ideas or just vote what you think at the Social Club.

We want you. To us your life experience is valuable. Join us in a celebration of life here at LVH.. We are looking forward to meeting you.