The Copper Gazette Welcomes John Howsden, contributing reporter

John Howsden grew up in Hayward, California. After graduating from college he joined the Fremont Police Department. For thirty years he worked to protect and serve the community of Fremont, retiring as a Sergeant. Upon retirement, he and his wife Diana moved to Copperopolis to "enjoy country living."

To keep busy John volunteers his time planting shade trees at Black Creek Park, growing his own fruit trees and cruising the country roads on his Harley.

His hobbies also include RC Airplanes, but he has yet to find and open area or hill large enough in Copper to let them go.

Writing is also on John's list of hobbies as he is working on and off on a memoir of his life as a policeman, the stories both tragic and enlightening are sure to make a strong book.

John says, "We like Copperopolis for its friendly people, warm climate and relaxed pace."

Welcome aboard John, and thank you so very much for your contributions.

John Howsden has also written for the Copper View, a publication produced and distributed by the Copperopolis Area Business Association. His latest works include an indepth interview with Sheriff Gary Kuntz for the Copper View and coverage of our local 4-H for the Copper Gazette.