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MERRY QUARANTINE CHRISTMAS! (YES, I SAID IT!) Kelli Morgan-Langley WRITER

and just spend time together reminiscing about Christmases in Christmas 2020…..what a new the past; to watch the young kids and novel experience this will revel in the gifts and the lights on be! Will we be quarantined? Will the tree; and to remember those there be civil unrest? Will we be who came before us. able to go to the mall on ChristWith the way things are now, mas Eve for that last minute gift, we’re not going to be able to go or will Uncle Charlie just do withto church, or anywhere else, on out? One thing is for sure, this Christmas this year. If you have will be a Christmas like no other a large family, someone’s going anyone in our era has ever seen. to have to miss out, because the But in one way, it may turn out all powers that be are restricting us right for everyone. Looking back to no more than ten people in the through the past generations, home. Sorry Dave, but you and people didn’t always gather in your family will have to miss out, huge extended groups to cele- your two older brothers RSVP’ed brate. In the 1800’s, many fami- first…. lies were in the processes of immigrating west, or south, so often it was just immediate family who gathered for the holiday. There were no airplanes, or busses, and very few trains, which put a big damper on traveling for the holiday. If you couldn’t get there in your buckboard, you just didn’t go. But on the other hand…. Where you DID go was to church….no matter what church you attended, how much snow was on the ground, everyone went to church on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Dressed in your Sunday best, (and Sunday was the only day you wore those clothes other than special occasions), everyone piled into the wagon, or later the family sedan or truck, and headed for services, to see young people act out the Nativity scene, listen to the preacher (or minister, or priest, or whatever they called themselves) tell about the night our Savior came into the world, and enjoy fellowship with our friends, family and neighbors. There was often some kind of meal or at least snacks, and a gift-giveaway for the children. It was a time to come together as a community, to communicate with your neighbors, to gossip and see how much all the neighborhood kids have grown; in other words, to promote good will and fellowship in the community. Afterward the entire family would gather to open gifts, cook and eat a huge meal, play games,

While small shops who usually turn their profit for the year at this time are shut down or severely limited, mega-corporations such as Wal-Mart, Target, Lowes, etc. are raking in the profits from both in-store sales and on-line purchases. Amazon has seen its profits skyrocket during this time. But in the meantime, Judy’s Boutique and other small shops will be shut down, as will the corner bar where we gathered for drinks after a shopping trip and the local diner who does not have access to an outdoor facility for its diners. These small mom and pop businesses will be forced to take out loans in order to survive, or shut down completely. Ho ho ho and Merry Christmas to them, right?

visitors. So if we do go see them, it’s through an outside window, and we’re not allowed to hold their hands or hug them. Calling this is a “lock-down” is wrong; it should be called a “lock-up”…Shouldn’t we be going to see them now? Especially on Christmas? When there are so many memories to be made? I remember my Grandma’s silver Christmas tree, trimmed with red balls and red lights; all five of my mom’s siblings and their families, 20 cousins in all, plus in-laws, out-laws, friends, and anyone who needed a place to go on Christmas Eve used to stop by throughout the day: some with gifts they brought (Grandpa’s friends’ “gifts” often came in a bottle in a brown paper bag), some just to say hello and hope for an invitation to dinner. And what a dinner! Turkey, ham, the best home-made cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, fresh cranberry sauce, and dinner rolls that were just perfect for throwing at the kids at the “little” kids table by us who sat at the “big” kids table. Gifts from Grandma were often homemade, and the rest of all had all drawn names at Thanksgiving to see who we had to buy for, because there was no way we could get everyone a gift. Gifts were bought in brick and mortar stores; no Amazon or FedEx trucks bringing presents. Grandma crocheted a stocking for everyone in the family, and they all hung on the mantle. I remember worrying that, if we spent the night, if Santa would find us? He always did!

Way back in 2019 and beyond we used to go see Grandma, Grandpa, or other relatives who were in retirement homes on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day….no more of that! The people who gave us life, who taught us what the sea- Christmas Day found us waking son is supposed to be all about, up before dawn to see if Santa are locked up tight, allowed no had arrived, and playing with the

toys that he had brought. It had to be Santa, because there was no way Mom and Dad could have afforded the things he brought! When the grown-ups got up we had a huge breakfast, and then had to get dressed for church. No one opened any gifts until we got home, which made for some very long services! When we finally did get back home, each person sat patiently, waiting until whatever dad or older boy cousin who was passing out gifts was ready to begin. Then the wrapping paper would fly! No gift bags like now, these bad boys were wrapped in that thin Christmas wrapping but tied up with a ton of curling ribbon. We threw the paper in the fireplace, and every year, at least once, Grandma would yell because she said the fire was so big it was coming out the top of the chimney. We would all preen and show off what we got, and there was always that one cousin who didn’t get what they wanted and would start crying…it never failed! At the end of the day, we’d all pack up the gifts and left-overs and head for home, knowing we’d all be back together on Easter.

This year will be uncharted territory for many families, with all of the lock-downs and quarantine measures in place. No more than 10 people, you have to wear a mask, must be outside, must let the government know who was with you so they can establish contact tracing….Big Brother is watching us for sure. Kids who are away at college will more than likely not be able to come home due to travel restrictions, Grandma will be eating a turkey TV dinner at the rest home, and small business owners will be scrambling to figure out how they Merry Quarantine Christmas Continued on page 3


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FRONT PAGE MERRY QUARANTINE CHRISTMAS! (YES, I SAID IT!) By Kelli Morgan-Langley PAGE 2 Alano Club Toy Run By Ghost Writer Love Thy Neighbor Turkey Giveaway By Richard Tilley PAGE 3 CC Biker Events and Entertainment CONTINUED Turkey Giveaway/ Merry Quarantine Christmas

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It was a cold morning on Saturday, November 14th when we showed up to take some pictures and live video to help show how most folks have a wrong impression about Bikers. We had a prior engagement we had to attend, but least wanted to slide by and catch the opening of the Alano Club Toy Run for 2020. These good folks came together to raise toys and funds to help kids in the local community. The Fresno, Ca. I arrived around 9 Toy Run was held at Alano Club am and there was not that many located at 1350 N. 11th street in Bikers and others there just yet. There were several vendors working on getting their booths setup and the kitchen was open serving food. The Registration table had a steady flow of folks signing up and before you knew it there was about 70-75 Bikes parking in the parking lot.

ers to enjoy when they got back from their Ride. This was our first time at the Alano Club Toy Run and will try and keep next years schedule free to be able to enjoy the day with them next year.

They had Music, Food , Vendors and Raffle lined up for the Bik-

Love Thy Neighbor Turkey Giveaway Richard Tilley Owner/editor

house, it put a smile on our faces to see about 30 people already Savage Assassins MC put on an- lined up to get a turkey and the other great event to kick off the line did not stop. Folks just kept Holiday Season. On the 21st of coming and coming, leaving with November they gave away 300 a huge smile on their faces and turkeys to those in need. We expressing gratitude. Savage were Honored to be a small part Assassins MC had put flyers up of the Turkey Giveaway. around the immediate neighborAs we approached the Club- hood to notify the residents that

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the event was coming up and it was a huge success. The club members worked hard keeping the turkeys going and everyone seemed to enjoy the event. A big turkey dinner was served to the Savage Assassins MC, family Turkey Giveaway Continued on page 3


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Hells Angels Fresno 22nd Annual Toy Run Intimo Cocktail Lounge 605 N. Thorne Ave Fresno, Ca 93726 9-11am Signups, KSU 11:15am $20 Donation + 1 unwrapped Gift

CC Biker Annual Holiday Party & Holiday Boutique Yosemite Hemp Co. 17304 N. Friant Ave Friant, Ca We are going to hold our Annual Holiday Party and do a Holiday Boutique event as well. We are gonna do a Potluck Saturday, December 5th Dinner. Come out and enjoy good company, food, music and Coffee & Cars games and you can also shop Yosemite Hemp Co. local vendors booths for holiday 17304 N. Friant Ave gift for your love ones. Friant, Ca We will be Starting the Holiday 9am till Noon Boutique Shopping part at Featuring: 10am. We will have several Stokeroast Coffee & vendors for you to shop with. All Baked Goods are local companies. Yosemite Hemp CBD & CBG Products The Holiday Potluck Party will “Garage Father” & the Jeepers start at Noon. We will be having Creepers Truck opportunity drawings, Door Lots of classic & late model Prize and White Elephant Gift show cars, trucks & motorcycles Exchange.

Sunday, December 13th 37th Annual Bakersfield Toy Run and Canned Food Drive Bakersfield Harley-Davidson 35089 Merle haggard Drive Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 7 am to 7 pm Due to the current restrictions on public gatherings this year’s Bakersfield Toy Run will be a drive through / drop off event taking place at Bakersfield Harley-Davidson on Merle Haggard Drive and Highway 99. Donations will be accepted on Friday December 11, 2020 and Saturday December 12, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday December 13, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Donations enter participants in a drawing from three gift cards (one $500 card and two $250 cards) and 15% off merchandise (other than

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and friends after the successful giveaway, a great time had by all in attendance and with a warm heart I am looking forward to next year.

But there is one thing that will never change: this season is a season for children. There’s nothing like the look of awe on a baby’s face when he sees the lights on a tree for the first time; the squeal of delight when that pre-teen opens up a present and finds her very first cell phone; the look in their eyes when they finally look at the Nativity Scene and actually understand what the season is all about; the noise and laughter that accompanies baking cookies or wrapping gifts; picking out the

motorcycles) at Bakersfield Harley-Davidson. We will have t-shirts available for purchase but under current health restrictions we are not able to commit to food and beverages. Even though we cannot have our usual event, the needs of Kern County’s families is even more acute than ever. We hope everyone will be able to make this event and do what they can to help, bring your friends, help out as you can and help us look forward to a return to normal in 2021.

perfect tree; and the anticipation you can feel coming off of them as they climb into bed on Christmas Eve, sure they’ll never fall asleep because they can’t wait to see what Santa brought. These are the important things, the things that no government mandate can take from us. And if you want to gather, do so! If you want to wear a mask, feel free to do that also. Life is too short to not make memories!!! Whatever this holiday brings, follow your heart, have fun, and please be safe! MERRY CHRISTMAS, Y’ALL!!!! Merry Christmas from CC Biker and Motorsports newspaper!!!!!!

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CC Biker Holiday Party and Holiday Boutique Richard Tilley Owner/editor The holiday season is upon us and folks want something to do. I received lots of messages asking if I was going to put together our Holiday Party this year. Well, I went ahead and got it setup. On December 12th at 10 am we will be starting our Holiday Boutique show. We have over 16 vendors who plan to be setup and ready to serve you. These are local businesses who are trying to survive and keep their businesses open. I hope a lot of you will come out and join us at Yosemite Hemp Co at 17304 N. Friant ave, Friant, Ca.

join us and support local businesses. A Huge Thank You to our Sponsors: Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, Yosemite Hemp Co., Lamona Towing and Clawson Motorsports Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from CC Biker and Motorsports Newspaper Here are a few pictures from last year’s holiday party.

We will have a door prize, opportunity drawings, music, a potluck dinner, white elephant gift exchange and lots of fun. So. Clear your schedule and come out and

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Coffee & Cars II Ghost Writer WRITER So, I took a ride up to Yosemite Hemp in Friant on Saturday morning because I heard there was a car show going on and WOW was there ever a car show going on. From about a quarter mile away, I could see several cars parked on both sides of the road. The closer I got I was able to see that the Yosemite Hemp Co. parking lot was jammed packed with cars and trucks for the show. There were even a few cars across the street already for there was not enough room in the parking lot for everyone to show off their car or truck. For the next hour I continued to watch even more folks showing up to enjoy the show and more coming to show off their cars and trucks. By

the time I left there was about 70 cars and trucks in the show. I was told they are going to try and put one on the first Saturday of each month. I think this will be good for our community. Lots of folks are looking for something fun to do. Well from what I seen, They Found it… It was good to see folks out enjoying themselves. Staying at home is not so good for our mental health. I will be going out to more of the Coffee and Cars Show in the future and by the way. These are open to Cars, Trucks and Bikes. So, make some plans to attend one and show off your ride and have some fun.

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Kelli Langley WRITER By The weather is turning cooler, little hobgoblins are roaming the street, pumpkin spice everything is on the shelves of every grocery store….This time of year people start thinking of the holidays: Turkey and dressing on Thanksgiving, Christmas lights and music, epic New Year’s parties, and the joy of spending time with friends and family. But before we stuff the turkey or hang the bright lights, we celebrate Veteran’s Day. This is the day that we, as Americans, should all stop and remember those who chose to sacrifice their lives and freedoms so that we may continue to live in a nation where we are free speak our minds, to worship as we please, and to celebrate the holidays that make us uniquely American.

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returned home and married his wife, Betty, on July 14, 1953. He remained in the military, and he and his family, which would eventually include two daughters and four sons, moved all over the world, wherever the Army took him. As a young enlisted man, he went wherever his services were needed, and over the years made his

way up through the ranks. When the Viet Nam conflict broke out, Sergeant First Class Tilley went over as a member of the exclusive Special Forces Green Beret. He put his life in danger virtually every day as a platoon member on combat patrols. He helped lead his men through some of the roughest terrain on Earth, in a country where you couldn’t be sure if the person approaching you was an ally or an enemy. His calm demeanor and extreme courage made it possible for him to lead young men into dangerous situations, knowing they could depend on him to get them out. On February 7, 1967, Tilley’s bravery was at its most apparent. During a routine patrol, he and his platoon were attacked by a much larger group of Viet Cong soldiers. While the platoon leader ordered a retreat, Tilley covered them so they could reach an area where they could set up a defensive perimeter. During the battle the platoon leader was killed, and Tilley took over. He directed his men in battle and called in for air support, all the time firing his weapon and tending to those men who were wounded. As the men prepared to be picked up by helicopter, Sergeant Tilley single-handedly attacked the enemy with a vengeance, firing his weapon and throwing grenades, while his men safely reached the evacuation site. He then returned to the site of battle to ensure the wounded men were carried out and the bodies of those killed recovered before he climbed aboard the helicopter himself.

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And if MC when he take theWe full coopand Fresnothe Gang eration by the That is Sheriff’s. informed Savage Tilley’s actions that day saved the they want towalked tell you about their time the search In my Opinion County MC and everyone Assassins me that by Savage in and weretime until being handle warrant lives of numerous young soldiers, and in the service, to take the greeted Property be sure inside, Warrant we were was show Assassin is issued for and they MC Day he was awarded the Silver Star and to sit bers and listen. Veteran’s downmaking mem- I asked was under a Freeze the BBQ was fun and no reason. The to come were invited us their in, but instead what that you wanted the Distinguished Service Cross for is more work, a peaceful off ofwelcome just a day feel than brand-new told that meant and Law. and if all treated as someone his efforts. These were just two of the timeawesome beer….it’s a to to BBQ and drinkClubhouse. until search criminals. we were was you not come why would held outside looking It is served warrant numerous medals this hero received timethan have who to those of all to honor inside, no one can someone in plastic We were I had expected. was erty without larger That handcuffs during his long and distinguished ca- putaonbig the required prop- secured on extra a weappicked upThey the uniform, once they enter or leave. Warrant? spread have Warrant, tight. I Search I got bruising had a reer, and he certainly deserved many on,enjoy, by shedding of food and provided us, know Search we on my for they the freedom when I As we to background would all be more. He put his life on the line many their that all own blood,had wrists and been BBQing said something, hours ID’s and and the evening already don’t forget check thatfor and times, to protect the freedom that have today. more police went on more told to bad just since we be allowed ran, searched getting Please I was were sit there. there. Day! many of us take for granted. To listen on this Veteran’s ing up around started There were late started at about to leave. So, from and Belmont 10:30 pm of folks. showThis Christmas to him speak of it, however, it was were made They until 3 am looked and listening were playing a lot all the rest we 6:15 pm, so I like time to sit there like we with all flashing just waiting pool them to on the hard to music the lights concrete all cuffed by a local get one from started everywhere. DJ. Everyone provided with the while we The police have done nothing up when turning to be having we cars to seemed people BBQ. Of course, went on property a blast. face the this Right or Fair wrong. How is with old as it we a Socializing Treatment? friends and were not happy about lot of with their lights was getting and Then to ones as dark asking that BBQ blearing make matters well. Jodi making new when area. into the when we how cool we could questions as was telling worse, to of us kept Very Rude!!!!!!!! the place leave. and I was were finally much fun As was and me After the asking leaving, taking my going to when are lot ee she was 45 minutes how went get home. I having. went out to After a few of us who this warrant so you and turned on new trainhours we again how the gate and by, I those have numerous my phone want to asked do just that. were ready go wait and much longer we messages Answer home can asking me if I was told must back the takes. I same it kept coming Local Broadcastwas alright. The reiterated as long as it That doesn’t is in process. views that I was with Police Stations intersound with long does were calling it take to right. How situation a Standoff, warrant the if you had get a search true. A Standoff which is nally, 4 not is a Deadlock, hours later just cause. Fi- there was no pm they around finally came 10:30 Police had to deadlock. All saying the do was to the gate legal warrant they had come with Front gate their warrant. come required a by law and and middle on opened gates were like the in. They made without it sound Motorcycle from the any problems cooperative Club was inside for in and look unand them to come They just asked that is not true. around. things That is started when to be Honored for their Rights to me. As under the they gates get scary for Some will say Law. a SWAT truck camewere opened to hide let themif you have nothing the corner from around say if in, but others and you want to the property, pulled in will come in front of look around guns drawn and you and warrant to invade better have our property. a

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making decisions for the whole group such as when and if to One of the best parts about riding pass a vehicle, speed, when to motorcycles is getting to meet up change lanes safely, etc. The with friends and enjoy the roads leader should use hand signals together. Could be just a fun day to indicate to the group if you’re ride to lunch or a weekend road making a turn or when to slow trip. Bringing people together is down. If you are the lead ride it is what we are all about at Babes very important for you to set aside Ride out. We like to recommend your normal riding style and ride a few things when riding in a for the group. A strong leader group, especially if it is a group is made stronger when they are that you are maybe not so used supported by a good sweep rider. to riding with. The sweep rides in the back of The first thing to think about is the pack and helps to make sure if you are really the type of rider no one gets left behind. They that enjoys riding in a group. It is can also help the leader to make a very different experience than sure lane changes are smooth for riding solo and it is definitely everyone. If you have a communot for everyone. If you are the nication device that makes it so much easier so you can chat beby Anya Violet | Nov 6, 2020 For Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys

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overcommunicate here. All the • Keep some distance between info helps riders make the deciriders. Sometimes you see ridsion on if they want to stick with ing groups riding real close tothe group or not. Some important gether down the road. Good for things to remind people in the ridthem, they have probably been ers meeting are: riding together for decades. We recommend 2 bike lengths • Post your turns. Posting your between you and the next rider turn means that you stop and and staggered formation. You wait for the rider behind you to want to have plenty of room to see you make the turn before make a correction or come to a you make it. If you post your stop suddenly if need be. turns then no one gets lost and everyone can ride at a comfort- • No hot doggin’, please. Call able pace without the fear of us the “fun police” but when getting left behind or lost. people are busting wheelies or riding erratically in a group it • Ride your own ride. There are throws everyone off their game. zero reasons to ride above your Save it for the track. head ever. As long as everyone

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type of rider that gets frustrated riding a little slower than your normal pace or waiting up for other riders, you may just want to say “meet ya there” and take your own route. Everyone will be better off with this decision. If you can set aside your normal riding style a bit and ride for the group then let’s rip! Make sure there is a designated leader. The leader will set the pace of the ride and also must obviously know the route, so no one gets lost. This is such an important role because you are

tween leader and sweep. Make sure the sweep also knows the route in case a gap in the group forms. Before kickstands go up, it’s a good idea to have a Riders Meeting to let everyone know the details of the ride. Where you’re going, general pace, whether or not you plan on lane-splitting, etc. That way all the riders know what they’re getting into. Check-in with everyone to see what their riding ability is so you can organize the group with faster riders in the front. It is not really possible to

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posts their turns and the leader and sweep are established, everyone will get there. Worst case scenario you google map yourself to the location on your own. This is a much better scenario versus you riding outside of your comfort zone.

Being able to experience your favorite roads and destinations with a group will create fast friends and provide you with incredible memories that will last a lifetime. So, grab some friends and saddle up! All roads lead to Babes Ride Out!!!!

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