Attending
the rededication of the Eureka City Hall cornerstone on May 19 reminded me of
the many reasons I enjoy living here. History takes a whole new meaning when
you know the people involved.
Kudos goes to Billy Lenhoff, owner of
Cornerstone Construction, Eureka Main Street Executive Director Charlotte
McDonald and the board and staff, the Eureka Heritage Society, and the Masons
who preserved this stone when the building was demolished.
I know Billy and Charlotte, and the city and
county officials that attended and this is just one of the many every day
events and efforts that they participate in that make living here in Humboldt a
joy. I am proud to call them friends. I got to meet the other people involved
that day. There have been media releases and reports and photos of the event
you can read.
For me, sitting at the corner of 3rd
and G, watching the ceremony was emotional. In a small community like ours, the
city, the businesses, the civic organizations came together and showed what is
possible when we work together for the benefit of all.
Through their personal stories, they bought
alive for me memories that I did not experience, since I did not grow up here.
The Honor Guard marching with the flags, the Masons and their sharing of traditions
and the entire event exemplified all that is good in fraternal brotherhood,
patriotism, good honest work and most of all Faith in God.
It could have been just another sunny day in
Eureka but I left the event that day feeling hope and pride that the values that
sustain me are still alive.
I started this blog as a way to showcase
examples of my work and to feature businesses I have promoted. It is evolving
into a place for me to also share my opinions and an opportunity to write about
the best of Humboldt.