SILENT SEVEN — California City residents honored last Thursday by the
CalCity Economic Development Corporation as the city’s 2007 Silent Seven
for their quiet efforts to improve the quality of life in the city and
Southeast Kern are, from left, Maryann LeBlanc, Chuck Flores, Larry and
Julie Phelps, Mike Strong, Bob Dacey, and Larry Grimshaw. BILL DEAVER/Desert
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CalCity’s ‘Silent Seven’ honored by EDC
Businesses of the Year recognized
BY BILL DEAVER
CALIFORNIA CITY — Eight California City residents that work quietly
behind the scenes to improve the quality of life in California City were
recognized for their efforts by the California City Economic Development
Corporation with its annual “Silent Seven” awards last Thursday.
Former California City Mayor Larry Adams, who was installed as the
EDC’s new president, presented the awards to the following community volunteers:
CHUCK FLORES of the city’s Parks and Recreation Dept. for his efforts
to improve Central Park.
JULIE AND LARRY PHELPS, who serve in a variety of roles with the Optimist
Club, Mojave Unified School District, CalCity Forward, and other activities.
LARRY ADAMS, for his years of service to the city as mayor and behind-the-scenes
efforts to promote the city and its residents and businesses.
MIKE STRONG, “one of those people you can always go to” to help support
community activities,” Adams said.
BOB DACEY, who operates Tierra del Sol golf course and is busy with
numerous community activities.
LARRY GRIMSHAW, a local builder and property owner for his work with
Youth Rodeo and other eforts.
MARYANN LEBLANC, the EDC’s hard-working manager. Retiring EDC President
Jim Quiggle said LeBlanc was “indispensable” during his five years as president.
Businesses of the Year
The EDC also honored two local businesses as “Businesses of the Year”
for the contributions to the community.
Al and Katyy Gagnon of California City Real Estate were honored along
with Service Rock Company.