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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — On Sunday, Dec. 11, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 08-08 of Lake County held its annual “change of watch” for the new year at Riviera Hills Restaurant.
Officiating at the ceremony was District Captain Wayne Farnholtz.
Kevin Kealey accepted the office as flotilla commander again for 2023.
Arthur Martinez took the oath of vice-commander for 2023 and was awarded new shoulder boards indicating his new command.
Receiving the Award for Auxiliarist of the Year was Dorothy “Bunny” De Lope, public affairs officer.
Among the invited guests were Elizabeth Larson, editor and publisher of Lake County News, and guest speaker William Fox, program coordinator of Lake County Water Resources.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Auxiliary consists of over 30,000 volunteer members throughout our country who provide operational support to the USCG and are dedicated to promoting recreational boating safety.
For more information about the group, visit its website.
Dorothy De Lope is public affairs officer for Flotilla 08-08.
