Corbett Community Church on Mershon Road was built in 1987. James Hocking told me he and wife Sharon Vaughan were the SECOND ones to walk the aisle of the new building. Moving to Corbett from Rockwood in 1968, James was a young 7 year old. His only sibling, a sister 16 years older, was already married when the family made the move to the country. Their first home on Hurlburt was a rental while their new home on Gordon Creek Road was being built. James smiled broadly as he recalled his youth in Corbett. His daughters laughed as they encouraged him to tell me all about his escapades as a "rascal." James would only say that he loved sneaking out of the house at night to ride his motorcycle with "friends." Upon graduating from Corbett High, James said he went to Mt. Hood Community College for 2 weeks and realized it was not going to pan out. He worked a short while at the Corbett schools doing maintainence before bumping over to Menucha to do groundskeeping. This makes perfect sense to me now because I often run past his home and see him keeping his acreage looking manicured. (I didn't even think that was possible in Corbett!) Currently James and Sharon live on Loudon Road with their three daughters. Their home was built in 1991 by Sharon's father before he passed. It was recently remodeled and is spectacular with its views and decorating/design by Sharon, an interior designer. Both are very involved with their local church, and also contribute a great deal of time to school activities that their daughters have been involved with over the years. Sharon is currently the President of CHAMPS at the High School. James says that the July 4th event is the best gathering Corbett has, and he really enjoys seeing everyone that he may not see at any other event. When asked if he would ever leave the area, "Maybe. I want somewhere a little warmer."
