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GM Loewen gets award, salary bonus Sel Richard Staff writer

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Mark S. Allen, front right, couldn’t resist getting selfie with recently drafted NFL quarterback Ian Book at last month’s El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce Installation & Business Awards Dinner. Book and fellow Oak Ridge High School alum Bryce Mefford, who’s headed to the Tokyo Olympics later this month and appeared at the event via Zoom, received special recognition and a lot of applause.

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he El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce held its 33rd annual Installation & Business Awards Dinner June 30 at Serrano Country Club to a soldout crowd of 180 attendees. ABC 10’s Mark S. Allen was the emcee and A & A Music Events helped to make the evening festive.

The event included a special presentation by District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl, chairman of the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, who presented a proclamation to Olympic swimmer Bryce Mefford and New Orleans Saints draft-pick Ian Book. Both athletes are 2016 graduates of Oak Ridge High School. Book was able to attend ■

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El Dorado Hills Community Services District General Manager Kevin Loewen was recently recognized as California Special District Association’s General Manager of the Year, an award that was followed up with a one-time merit pay increase of $13,458 by KEVIN LOEWEN the EDHCSD Board of Directors last Thursday evening.

Loewen said he was shocked to receive the award, as the CSDA application was submitted without his knowledge. “I’m honored and humbled by all the kind acknowledgements related to achievements over the past year(s),” he said. “Now I feel like I need to work even harder and get more done.”

During a June 10 closed session meeting the board reviewed Loewen’s performance and determined that an increase for up to $15,000 could be considered during an upcoming open session. Originally slated for a July 1 special meeting, the decision and timing was protested by community members and subsequently rescheduled to last week’s regular meeting.

Resident Andy Nevis asked for a more comprehensive analysis behind the compensation. “If a bonus is to be given, there should be clear justification for how the bonus benefits not only the recipient but the taxpayers and residents of the district,” he wrote in an email to ■

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Kiley running for governor Kevin Nagle thanks the chamber and the crowd after receiving the 2020 Excellence in Business of the Year award at the dinner.

AdsUp! owner and EDH Chamber board member Cathey Cort, left, has some fun with Keely Hersh, owner of Right at Home Interiors, after Hersh won the Home-Based Business of the Year award.

EDH Chamber President/CEO Debbie Manning, left, gets a hug from El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce CEO Laurel Brent-Bumb in celebration of Manning’s 20th year leading the chamber.

Eric Jaramishian Staff writer Assemblyman Kevin Kiley has announced a bid for the office of governor in the election to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom.

This announcement follows the publication of an open letter by Orrin Heatlie, lead proponent of the Newsom recall, asking 36-year-old Kiley to enter KEVIN KILEY the race.

“I’ve said I’m ready to play whatever role will do the most to get our movement across the finish line,” Kiley said. “After hearing from tens of thousands of Californians, I’m convinced that role is to replace Gavin Newsom as governor.”

Kiley, whose district includes the western end of El Dorado County, was first elected to the state Assembly in 2016. In his last reelection he received the most votes ■

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Shop a market Now: Farmers markets are in full swing. The El Dorado County Certified Farmers Markets Association markets are as follows: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays in the Regal Cinema parking lot in Placerville; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays at El Dorado Hills Town Center; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the American Legion Hall parking lot in South Lake Tahoe; and 8 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at Burke Junction in Cameron Park. The Hangtown Farmers Market is held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays at 345 Placerville Drive. The El Dorado County Farm Trails Farmers Markets are held 4-7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays near the Bell Tower in downtown Placerville and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays at Marshall Hospital.

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“My worst summer vacation was 2020.”

Dog food drive Now: Pet Food Express, including the new El Dorado Hills Town Center location, hosts its annual Fill the Food Bank campaign through Aug. 1 to help struggling Californians care for their beloved dogs. This campaign is even more critical this year due to COVID-19’s unprecedented impact on Californians. Learn more at petfood.express/ community-outreach.

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The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports:

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June 22 12:53 p.m. A purse was found on Post Street and turned over to authorities for safekeeping.

June 23 2:39 p.m. Deputies arrested a 30-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man on suspicion of possession of illegal drugs for sale after a K-9 deputy reportedly alerted during a traffic stop on Bass Lake Road.

Town Center concerts Thursdays: El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts Live on the Boulevard, 7-9 p.m.: Skid Rose (July 15), Briefcase Blues Brothers (July 22) and Swift Country (July 29).

June 24 7:21 p.m. Deputies discovered a vehicle burglary on Town Center Boulevard.

June 25

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2:46 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Villagio Drive.

July 14: The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts a free Park Party at Valley View Sports Park, 1661 Blackstone Parkway in El Dorado Hills. Play yard Jenga, Connect Four and recreation staff-led games, 5-8 p.m.

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June 26 12:38 a.m. Deputies responded to a report of a verbal assault in El Dorado Hills (street not listed).

June 27 Photo courtesy of the EDH Fire Department

Congratulations to the newest firefighters joining the El Dorado Hills Fire Department. EDH Fire Chief Maurice Johnson recently welcomed firefighter/paramedic Eric Alsaker, firefighter/paramedic Michael Franzen, firefighter/paramedic Kyle Lewis, firefighter/paramedic Ryan Purves and firefighter/ paramedic John Thorne to the family. The new firefighters officially started their jobs serving the community this week.

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30, 2021. Also, during this time in the Community Gallery, artwork from the faculty art instructors at the Folsom Art Center will be on display.

Holmes’ sculpture is studied from a live model that conveys the body in motion. Some of the life-sized forms are often suspended to move kinetically and catch the light, creating dancing shadows that become

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Jeremy Barkhurst, above left, heads up to the podium to receive the EDH Chamber’s 2020 Small Business of the Year award for his State Farm Insurance Agency office. Above right, Angela Nicholson with the EDH Chamber poses with 2020 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Kevin Duewel, a local attorney with his own practice.

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There was also a surprise presentation, marking the 20th year at the chamber for the President/CEO Debbie Manning. Guests and her staff shared stories, quips and a slideshow to mark the milestone.

The chamber recognized its Premier Partners, Government Relations Committee, foundation and supporters.

The 2020 Business of the Year Award Winners were announced, celebrated and received Certificates of Recognition from the offices of all local, elected officials. Congratulations to: • Excellence in Business of the Year: Dr. Kevin Nagle, The Nagle Company

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The chamber has 12 directors; Kevin Barri, region bank president for Wells Fargo, is the chairman of the board.

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The program concluded with the silent auction, raising $4,175 for chamber programs, including the scholarship fund for local, graduating high schoolers.

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In his five years in the Legislature he has authored new laws on freedom of speech, artificial intelligence, privacy, criminal justice reform, school safety and protections for sexual assault victims.

Kiley penned the book “Recall Newsom: The Case Against America’s Most Corrupt Governor,” which was published in January. His cam-

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The recall election is set for Sept. 14.

Administering the election will cost taxpayers $276 million, according to a cost estimate by the Department of Finance.

The filing deadline for candidates is July 16. As of July 6, 58 individuals had filed to replace Newsom (if the governor is recalled). If a new governor is elected their term would end Jan. 2, 2023.

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the board. “That justification is lacking ment of any district projects. Further, in your agenda packet.” the one-time increase would not be El Dorado County Auditorapplied to base pay and therefore does Controller Joe Harn also expressed not go toward the final compensation concern and asked that the decision amount for purposes of calculating penbe postponed. “It would be helpful for sion benefits. members of the public monitoring your “General Manager Loewen has done actions if the HR manager’s memo and continues to do an exceptional job included the general manager’s current for the district and its residents both on salary, recent salary history and other the clock and on his own time,” said benefits provided to the general manMattock. “Frankly, I am not aware of ager,” he asserted. another GM who during a global panHarn referenced legal documents demic doubled the park acreage for their such as Government Code Section community and immediately provided 54593, which warns that fringe benaccess, all while improving the district’s efits offered to local agency executives financial position, and adapting to the deserve particular scrutiny by the pubnew virtual workplace and ... helping to lic. He then cited meet the needs of the California struggling parents “I can confidently state that Constitution trying to balance Article XI, work and school we would not be able to do Section 10(a), for their chilwhat we do without the help, dren.”

“A local government body may Mattock also support and leadership from not grant extra noted phone calls, compensation or care packages and Kevin Loewen.” extra allowance groceries that to a public officer, — EDH Soccer Club President Efrain Mercado Loewen delivered public employee to local seniors. or contractor after Cheryl Olson, service has been rendered or a contract former Rescue Union School District has been entered into and performed in Superintendent, offered a glowing teswhole or in part, or pay a claim under timonial of Loewen’s contributions. an agreement made without authority “Kevin is approachable and friendly and of law.” welcomes engagement from the comDistrict staff clarified that the general munity,” she said. “He is ready 100% manager’s salary is determined by the of the time to lend a helping hand board based on industry standards and wherever and however he can.” laid out criteria for exceptional perforAnd EDH Soccer Club President mance, including process improvement Efrain Mercado agreed. “I can confiideas resulting in deliverables exceeding dently state that we would not be able $50,000, the securing of outside fundto do what we do without the help, ing such that augments a district project support and leadership from Kevin by more than $50,000, a prestigious Loewen,” he shared in a statement subrecognition award for work performed mitted to the CSDA awards committee. for the district and other positive com“Without his visionary approach ... I munity impacts in the areas of public believe that our club would not be in confidence and district governance, the position it is today.” transparency, communications, com“Failure to adequately compensate munity involvement or recognition.

Mr. Loewen in the highly competi“The district has a policy that seeks to tive GM market given his proven track encourage highly effective performance record and when we have so many projthrough merit pay increases,” said board ects and a critical acquisition under way, President Noelle Mattock, explaining would be a detriment to the district and that an employee who has performed our community,” Mattock contended. exceptionally may be considered for an Loewen insists that the year’s accomincrease of up to 7.5%. Loewen was plishments were a team effort. “This awarded the maximum amount. past year was quite the test for everyIn qualifying the merit pay, CSD one,” he shared. “In looking back, Controller Teri Gotro listed financial I’m proud of what we did and accommilestones such as a boost in the displished.” trict’s net position by $5.6 million, a The general manager said he plans reduction of long-term liability debt by to donate 20% of his net merit pay, $658,000, as well as a CalPERS penapproximately $1,650, to establish a sion re-amortization that dropped the college scholarship fund for El Dorado district’s payment from $227,000 to Hills students. $18,924. In addition, she specified an Board director Heidi Hannaman 8% rise in revenue through innovative abstained from voting begging lack of programming during COVID-19 shutknowledge as her appointment followed downs, a Certificate of Achievement for the initial June discussion. All remainExcellence in Financial Reporting and a ing board members voted in favor of the clean financial audit. pay increase.

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Jason Alcazar and team were outstanding. We found our house knew it was going to be a bidding war when we put in our offer. I called Jason and let him know I offered to close in 21 days ! Surprise!! He calmly says “congratulations we got this.” Jason and his team worked tirelessly to ensure we…we met each and every deadline (I feel like we fought a war together) sure enough 21 days and were funded. My wife and I now live in our dream home and would proudly refer Jason to anyone out there that just wants a super straight shooter that delivers what he says. Thanks Jason!!

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four-burner stove, built-in microwave, double sink, dishwasher, pantry cabinet and large refrigerator.

The home has four bedrooms and four full bathrooms plus a half bath. The primary suite features a spacious walk-in closet, outside access, sitting area and a recently remodeled bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub.

On the lower level is a bonus room that could be a game room, home gym, hobby/craft space, a fifth bedroom — owner’s choice. Also downstairs are a potential wet bar area n

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DYNAMIC DOGS

Village Life photos by Eric Jaramishian

Bark Avenue in El Dorado Hills hosted a dock diving competition last week, giving talented pooches a chance to soar and wow the crowd. Above left, Border Collie/Jack Russell mix Delta flies above the refreshing pool in the Ultimate Jump test, catching an object thrown by partner and owner Michelle Largent. Michelle and Delta traveled from Hayward for a weekend of friendly canine competition. Above right, Bullett the Belgian Malinois paddles with great athleticism to retrieve his objective in the Hydro Dash. True to his name, the determined canine swam 60 feet in an impressive 14.9 seconds. Bullett traveled from Arizona with his companions Donna and Ray Mobilia.

Crime

Continued from A2

1:45 p.m. A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle on Village Center Drive.

7 p.m. A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle on Gardenia Circle.

Events

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presents free, live summer concerts at Community Park: Island of Black & White (July 16), Hip Service (Aug. 20) and the End of Summer Bash featuring Invincible, Cripple Creek and Rock Monster (Sept. 18).

Blood drive

June 29 5:36 p.m. Trespassing and vandalism was reported at a Green Valley Road property. The property owner signed a citizen’s arrest form, requesting prosecution of the 62-yearold man suspected of the crimes.

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July 19: Vitalant will host an El Dorado Hills community blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be located in the parking lot near the baseball fields at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills. To ensure social distancing practices donors will need to make an appointment by going to donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM019 or call Vitalant at (866) 822-5663. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows. For more information or eligibility questions call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825.

AAE comedy show July 22: Laughs Unlimited in Old Sacramento is hosting a comedy show fundraiser for All About Equine with headliner Mike Paramore. The show begins at 8 p.m. at the club, 1207 Front St. in Sacramento. All tickets must be prepurchased online at laughsunlimited.com.

Lasagna fundraiser July 23: The Heritage Foundation hosts a lasagna dinner fundraiser, 4-7 p.m. in the Marshall Building at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville. In addition to the homemade lasagna, there will be a raffle, desserts for sale and a no-host bar. Attendees may eat inside or on the grounds. Drive-thru pickup is also available. Buy tickets at eldoradocountyfair.org.

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Now is an even better time for teen jobs

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y teenage son wants to buy a car to take back to college for his second year. He’s had his eye on that prize since last winter. In February he announced he’d been recruited with some other college students to sell home security systems door to door this summer in Texas. By the time the school semester ended in early May, my son was the only one who ended up flying to Texas. To be fair, he may not have asked for enough details. He thought room and board would be included for working entirely on commission — they weren’t.

He immediately shelled out money for basics like a set of sheets and a beach towel. He bought four food staples: chicken, rice, bread and peanut butter. He called more than he had while at school, asking those real-world questions kids need to realize they need before they hear them unsolicited. How do you cook rice? What are

a few simple ways to prepare chicken (with, as I learned, only one saucepan and no dish soap)?

Six days a week he was dropped off in the mornings to walk door to door, logging up to nine miles a day, with a bottle of water and a lunch of boiled chicken and/ or peanut butter sandwich he’d packed in paper towels. He was picked up again after dark. By day three, his energy and spirits waning, my son learned he needed more calories and began to pack both chicken and a peanut butter sandwich. What he took most from the experience was the people he met, like a 102-yearold retired school teacher who declined home security, but offered him sage advice and even prayed for him.

“Guess who was the nicest person I met today?” he asked after another long day. “This man who didn’t speak English, but he let me sit on his porch to rest and he offered me some water.”

Some of his situations were scary, like when a man flashed a gun from the doorway while saying he “had enough security already.”

Within three weeks my son hadn’t made the thousands in easy cash he was anticipating, only a few hundred minus rent for two weeks, which left him with practically nothing. He was humbled and sounded dejected when he called, worried he was squandering his summer. He had given up seeing friends and family for the opportunity to work and wondered was it worth it and whether he should change course. He already knew the answer.

I reminded him of the worker shortage across the nation. “It’s a great time to get a job,” I told him.

“Some places can’t stay open because they don’t have enough employees.”

From Texas he posted on Indeed and within a day was contacted by several restaurants in our area. “I told everyone I want to work a lot,” he explained.

Within a week he was back home and working in El Dorado County as a server with only Subway and Door Dash on his résumé.

Watching him this past month has reminded me ■

See SAMRICK, page A9

GUEST COLUMN by Ted Gaines

Let’s help businesses thrive in a post-COVID world

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s California’s economy recovering from COVID-19?

Recent jobs numbers don’t help answer that question.

In May California added nearly 105,000 jobs, the fourth straight month adding more than 100,000.

That is certainly strong job growth by historic state standards. But California has gained back only about 52% of the jobs lost since the start of the pandemic, far below the national average of 66%.

What is clear, though, is that jobs themselves, more than the stock market or trade deficits or interest rates, are the primary measure of a healthy economy to most people. A surging NASDAQ stock exchange means little to those who can’t afford to put food on the table. As that 52% number indicates, California needs more jobs urgently and we should celebrate and support the entrepreneurs who will make that happen.

The Golden State has around 3.5 million businesses,

many of them small, single-person operations. Our labor force comprises more than 15 million people. Almost everyone in the state depends on someone else for a job.

In the private sector that someone is an entrepreneur.

California has been blessed with some of the most creative and successful entrepreneurs in the nation, most notably in Silicon Valley, which is the unquestioned global leader in technology and has long been the source of high-paying jobs. Their stories are legendary and we owe much of our prosperity to these world-changers.

But the magic of entrepreneurship doesn’t depend on innovation.

You don’t need to build a better mousetrap, or a better search engine, to succeed in business. It doesn’t take a new idea; it takes courage, determination and hard work. You can find donut shops and dry cleaners in strip mall after strip mall.

There are nail salons and real estate offices everywhere.

They are not providing anything new, but are providing something valuable. And by doing that they survive, then grow, then hire, providing employment for others, too. I respect their efforts and congratulate their successes.

Recently, super-entrepreneur Elon Musk announced he was leaving for Texas and one California legislator publicly told him, in so many words, “good riddance.” That’s a heartless statement considering the hundreds of thousands of people looking for work in our state and Mr. Musk’s proven ability to create enterprises that provide tens of thousands of jobs. It shows a complete misunderstanding of the economy. It shows an unwarranted hostility toward businesses and the people who build them.

If we want to speed up our ascent from the depths of COVID-induced economic devastation, we should take this moment in time to recognize the vital importance the brave men and women who take the risks needed to start a new venture. Simply put, entrepreneurs are heroes and government should treat them as such.

California must look right now to remove barriers to ■

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Ralph Drive

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with cabinetry, a full bathroom and the laundry room.

Other home features include laminate wood flooring in the main living spaces and carpet in the bedrooms, a Hydronic heating system with a thermostat for each room, heated garages (two-car and one-car), a newly replaced 75-gallon water heater and recently upgraded low-e windows.

Step outside onto the back patio in the fenced backyard and enjoy your

morning coffee while breathing in the fresh, mountain air. The neat backyard has room for a barbecue, fire pit and patio seating. Sit back and relax as the breeze weaves through the trees towering above. The two-tiered front yard also features mature trees and cleared space for fire safety.

Interested in a tour of this Ralph Drive property in South Lake Tahoe?

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Samrick

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of what has been reinforced to be true time and again: that when teenagers hold a job they learn things they never could from a textbook or even in a classroom. My son is working with people he wouldn’t normally cross paths with — older people, people who don’t live in the same town, people with different interests, basically people from outside his normal bubble and this is more valuable than the money he is

earning.

As long as teens are safe, which my son was teetering on earlier (as my new gray hairs will attest), the only way to build self-esteem is to earn it and we earn it by doing things that make us proud of ourselves, by doing those hard things that make us grow.

Julie Samrick is an El Dorado Hills mother and writer. Connect with her at juliesamrick. com.

Gaines

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entrepreneurs and small business owners in mind.

Let’s put these heroes in a position to flourish — someone looking for a job right now is depending on their success.

Sen. Ted Gaines (Ret.) was elected to represent the Board of Equalization’s 1st District. He is a leading taxpayer advocate, defender of Prop. 13 and is committed to providing trustworthy and transparent representation for nearly ten million constituents in 30 counties of northern, eastern and southern California. For more information visit boe. ca.gov/Gaines.

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COVID-19 presented special challenges that call for special responses.

The state that CEO Magazine rates the worst place to do business for more than a decade straight needs to look in the mirror and realize it can help its unemployed most by helping its employers.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, himself a private business owner, should call a special session this fall on jobs and economic development, specifically with our

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tography professionally but said he feels somehow the universe guided him down this wonderful path. “What started as a class in college became a hobby, that eventually turned into a full-fledged business where I photograph anything involving people. I am most passionate about photographing weddings, high school seniors and especially dancers,” said Nguyen.

Being a professional dancer himself, Nguyen is able to capture exactly the essence of the body in motion.

He has taught dance to hundreds of youth at the Hawkins School of Performing Arts in Folsom for more than 13 years, specializing in modern dance. He established the Hawkins School of Performing Arts modern dance troupe, MODt, and is the director of Twopoint4 Dance Theatre in Sacramento, where the company was awarded the adjudicators’ award from sjDANCEco’s ChoreoProject in San Jose.

He has traveled the world performing as a member of the exciting Bandaloop vertical dance company and was awarded an Award of Excellence from the California State Fair for his beautiful dance photography. This is his first professional gallery exhibit.

Through Sept. 23, 2021, in the adjacent Community Gallery at 48 Natoma,

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The Gallery at 48 Natoma is located at 48 Natoma St. in Folsom. It is managed by the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department and displays art by regional and national professional artists, area museum collections and traveling exhibitions, offering high quality, original art exhibits to the community that otherwise may not be experienced in this area. The gallery is free and open to the public and art is available for purchase.

The Folsom Art Center and Gallery at 48 Natoma are open to the public 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and, beginning July 19, will add evening hours from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; call (916) 461-6601 for current hours or to reserve a free tour appointment time. More information is available at folsom.ca.us, the Gallery at 48 Natoma.

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Eskaton Village Placerville A Multi-Level Community: Patio-Home Ownership with HOA Services, Independent Living Cottages with Services, Assisted Living and Memory Care 3380 Blairs Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 License #097005046

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