Joe Fernandez before the IOOF building in Upper Lake, Calif., with its new paint job which he raised funds to complete. Courtesy photo.

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The Upper Lake IOOF building has a bright new coat of paint thanks to the efforts of community member Joe Fernandez.

Fernandez – aka Hippie Joe and The Egg Man – worked with Wilder & Son's Painting to complete this community project.

Mostly he paid out of his own pocket, but many community members have contributed to the cost, including a contribution from the Upper Lake Community Council and town residents.

Wilder & Sons contributed a reduced cost of labor and added trim colors at no additional cost to bring the building back to a distinguished look.

Joe has been a Upper Lake community member for more than 30 years. This was a way for him to show how much he loves and supports the community.

The IOOF building in Upper Lake, Calif., before its new paint job, with Joe Fernandez in front. Courtesy photo.