Bob Powers: Cattleman and Accidental Historian

Fifth-generation Kern River Valley resident, Bob Powers, wrote nine books chronicling the history of the greater Kern River Valley. His books, numbering more than 46,000 in print, are well-known and loved throughout Kern County. The authors’ presentation will guide the audience through the highlights of how a simple cowboy from the small mountain community of Kernville became one of Kern County’s best-known historians. Their book will complete the circle in the public’s understanding of this fascinating man who became an accidental historian.
ABOUT THE GUEST AUTHORS OF NEW BOOK titled, Faith, Family, and Forestry: The Story of Bob Powers Cattleman and Accidental Historian:
Larry Holochwost retired after a 32-year career in education, including classroom teacher, school principal, and district superintendent/principal all in the Kern River Valley. He has also taught classes for both Cero Coso College and Point Loma University. Through an initial contact in the Forest Service in 1972, a life-long friendship with Bob Powers developed.
Gene Verbeet is a retired educator with 32 years of primary school experience. Gene has taught in the classroom and outdoor education realm, and served as a site administrator. Gene has offered living history programs to California schools for more than 20 years and is currently the Assistant Archivist and Finance Chairperson for the Kern River Valley Historical Society.

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