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Redistricting maps out for public review Thomas Frey Staff writer

With the redistricting process under way in El Dorado County, maps under consideration for new supervisorial PROOF O.K. BY: __ ______________districts are for public viewing. ________ __now __ available O.ce K.created WITHfour COmaps, PLEASE READ CARE RRECeach The Surveyor’s Offi ofSwhich TION BY: ________ FULLY • SUBMIT CO RREC TIONS meet the requirements for equal population distribution, ON LINE GC-72649_1 (100%) geographic contiguity, integrity of local communities and consideration of natural and man-made barriers and comADVERTISER: DOO DOO SQUAD pactness. PROOF CREATED AT SALES PERSON: GC : 1/8/2021 10:20:36 AM 0132 These maps can be viewed on the county’s redistrictNEXT RUN DATE: 01/ SIZE: 2X3 14/21 ing website at edcgov.us/Government/Elections/Pages/ Village Life photos by Sel Richard PROOF DUE: 01/12/21 County-of-El-Dorado-Redistricting.aspx under “Draft PUBLICA 12:59:55 N: GCevent -FOLS Austin Reininger celebrates with the crowd at the first Walk with Austin TRYathlon — TIO a special for children OM TELEwith GRAPH Maps.” special needs. Joining Team Austin at the El Dorado Hills event Saturday are Marina Village seventh-graders Roman The public may also access and download data and the McFarland running beside and Jonah Anderson pushing Austin. census files to create their own maps for consideration. All maps and map revisions must be submitted to the redistricting team before an Oct. 14 public meeting where the maps will be provided to the public. ■

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SARATOGA AT FINDERS

Aggressive driving alarms neighbors Sel Richard Staff writer Shine Arslanian, 4, above left, takes on the TRYathlon’s swimming challenge with help from dad Adam Arslanian. Above right, Elias Vavak, 5, is ready to ride with dad Eathan Vavak during the bike challenge.

The lack of a left turn lane on eastbound Saratoga Way at Finders Way continues to be a main sticking point for neighbors who say they regularly witness motorists dangerously veering into the narrow bike lane to pass cars waiting to turn left. “Coming down the hill, there are multiple skid marks from people trying not to rear-end those turning left onto Finders,” shared one resident at the September EDH Area Planning Advisory Committee meeting where county Department of Transportation officials were on hand to discuss safety and traffic issues. “Some of them “There’s no sidewalk go up over the curb and the only thing stopping and a steep ravine them from going onto the freeway is a chainlink next to the bike lane. fence.” It creates a very Other concerns centered around the school dangerous condition.” bus stop’s proximity to the intersection and — Resident Brooke Washburn the lack of pedestrian access or crosswalks to the nearby school, baseball field and neighborhood park. “There’s no sidewalk and a steep ravine next to the bike lane,” noted resident Brooke Washburn, who called for the installation of stop signs. “It creates a very dangerous condition … My son is 7 and walks this area quite frequently.” County Traffic Superintendent Darryl Brown explained that although an April 13 county traffic study measured Saratoga Way traffic volume at 12,000 to 14,000 vehicles per day, Finders Way volume was only approximately 1,500 vehicles a day, which doesn’t meet the threshold for a signal or an all-way stop sign. “You need 5,000 to 6,000 vehicles a day to trigger an all-way stop,” he said.

GM Kevin Loewen snags statewide honor News release El Dorado Hills Community Services District General Manager Kevin A. Loewen recently picked up his 2021 General Manager of the Year award granted by the California Special Districts Association during the association’s annual Conference and Exhibitor Showcase. When reviewing nominees, CSDA looks for general managers who have exhibited exceptional experience, effectiveness and leadership in their district. Loewen, a Certified Special District Manager, received recognition from the Special District Leadership Foundation for demonstrating his public agency experience and knowledge as ■

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EDHCSD General Manager Kevin Loewen, holding his award, poses with EDHCSD staff and board members after receiving the CSDA honor.

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What is your favorite fall activity?

EDH Rotary fundraiser Oct. 2: The Rotary Club of El Dorado Hills hosts the Caldor Fire Relief Drive-thru Pasta Dinner featuring a dinner of spaghetti and meatballs, Caesar salad, garlic bread and dessert. Wine and drinks are available from the Wheel of Wine or Plinko for a Drinko games (cash only please). The event begins at 5 p.m. and dinners will be served curbside at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District campus, 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills. Advanced sales only. Visit facebook. com/events/4732453166 788821/?ref=newsfeed.

Class reunion Oct. 2: The Ponderosa High School Class of 1970 missed its reunion last year due to COVID19. Organizers rescheduled to this year on Oct. 2 at Smith Flat House. Any classmates who have not heard from the committee are urged to reach out. On Sunday, Oct. 3, a picnic will be held for all Ponderosa graduates at Cameron Park Lake, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be food trucks, games, a band ■

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“Walking and seeing all the changing leaves.”

“Going to the pumpkin patch with the kids. They love it.”

“Decorating for Halloween. I once hit up all the garage sales in the area and it was like I had thrown up Halloween decorations all over my house.”

“Playing at the park. I like playing with new friends.”

“Longboarding —just skating around the neighborhood.”

Low-cost community flu shot clinics announced News release The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division, will begin conducting low-cost community flu vaccination clinics starting on Sept. 30 with additional clinics offered until Nov. 6. Seasonal influenza vaccine will be available in flu shot form at the clinics; a limited supply of FluMist will be available for children. The best protection against the flu for residents 6 months of age or older is the flu vaccine. It is especially important to vaccinate high-risk people, such as children younger than 5, people 65 years and older, pregnant women and people with chronic diseases like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease. It’s also critical for health care workers and people taking care of high-risk persons to be immunized. Flu vaccination will be even more important this year during the COVID-19 pandemic. The cost per vaccine is $10, but no one will be denied service due to inability to pay; cash or check is accepted. Parents should bring their child’s immunization records. Face coverings and physical

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Find comic books, games and more at Snug Spot, the new El Dorado Hills Town Center business. novels on accident one evening when she and her fiancé missed a movie and wandered into a bookstore. “It’s always amazing to do something that you love — to be able to talk to customers about something you really enjoy.” Wu hopes to soon be the primary source for imported Japanese goods in El Dorado Hills, anime merchandise in particular, and even Japanese snacks. Silva admits to being a reluctant convert when his brother first introduced him to Magic the Gathering. “I wasn’t a huge game person,” he said, sharing that at the time he was a high school dropout and on the streets. “I thought that I could turn my life around and get into something more positive.” Since then, Silva saved enough working in construction and invest-

ing his earnings to pay off his house and partner with Wu to open Snug Spot. Although some of Silva’s investments were through stocks, he contends that Magic cards can be a lucrative enterprise as well. “Magic cards can range from a couple cents to thousands of dollars for a single card,” he said, revealing that some collectors don’t even play the game. “There’s a Black Lotus card that is now going for over $100,000.” Wu chimed in to also laud the intellectual virtues of the game. “The way you have to read the cards, there’s a lot of math and logic involved,” said Wu, noting that play combinations can be fairly subtle. “I actually find it to be quite an educational game and sometimes it hurts my brain.”

Silva, who is now married and expecting his first child, said he hopes to offer encouragement to others who may be living through difficulties like his past ones. “I want to be able to relate to them,” he said, mentioning that he enjoys the social and artistic aspects of the game. “Playing the game could lead to wanting to become an artist or create something else — like becoming a game store owner.” Ultimately, Wu and Silva just want to bring joy to the community. “Especially with the state of the world,” Wu insisted. “Our industry sells fun and that’s so important right now.” Snug Spot, open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week, will host a grand opening Friday, Oct. 1. For more information visit snugspotcomics. com.

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“There’s just not enough side street volume.” Brown did admit to seeing aggressive driving, crossing over double yellow, passing on the right, and other risky behavior. Regarding the eastbound approach to Finders Way, he measured the sight distance at 525 feet, which he cited safe for speeds up to 55 mph. “There’s not always just one vehicle that’s waiting to make a left hand turn,” countered resident Brian Haversack. “The distance that you’re measuring from the crest of that hill is dramatically reduced when you have multiple cars that want to make a left hand turn.” DOT Director Rafael Martinez pointed out that according to the California Highway Safety Manual, approximately one collision per year is predicted for that intersection, a statistic calculated from speeds and traffic volume. “There are no collisions at the intersection yet,” he said, indicating that it often takes time for drivers to get used to a new road configuration. “The first year, we typically have a lot of accidents and this one we don’t.” As to possible sidewalks, Martinez blamed a lack of funds. “We force the developers to incorporate [sidewalks] in as they are modifying,” he said, adding that he would ask the CHP to monitor the intersection to address speeding. In the meantime, the county has modified some street striping as well as installed intersection and cross traffic warning signs both eastbound and westbound along Saratoga Way. In response to suspicions that reported volumes were skewed due to pandemic shutdowns and the nearby Saratoga

Estates being unoccupied at the time, Martinez guaranteed another traffic count in either January or April of 2022, months that he assured would yield the highest volume. He invited the public to attend and comment at the December Traffic Advisory Committee meeting when additional speed limit signs will be reviewed and, if approved, installed in January 2022. As to questions regarding the Saratoga Way/Wilson Boulevard intersection, Martinez indicated that the four lanes, signal and nearby stop signs were all funded by Elliott Homes as part of a build out for future traffic volumes. “If a development comes in directly to the east of Finders, we can condition those developments to make improvements at that location,” he said. “We are aware that there is a huge impact.” Saratoga Way extension phase 2 is part of the county’s Capital Improvement Program as an identified need for funding from future development projects. Phase 2 will widen the existing two-lane road to four lanes from the Sacramento County line to El Dorado Hills Boulevard with full curb, gutter and sidewalk on the north side only. “We talk as residents about EDH as being a rural community,” opined APAC Chair John Davey, noting that there was a time when no one in the area wanted sidewalks. “The reality is that EDH stopped being a rural community in 1988 when we started approving 4,000 home specific plans … The philosophy and the approach of how development projects are approved and conditioned, it’s an evolving thing over the years.”

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Four options Alternative 1: City based alternative This alternative was derived by allocating census blocks starting on the west end of the county and moving east considering city boundaries as the priority. It also uses rural centers and public drawn communities of interest as secondary considerations. This alternative maintains the city of Placerville in District 3 and the city of South Lake Tahoe in District 5, and it takes into account the proposed El Dorado Hills city boundary from a 2005 proposal. It also keeps the El Dorado Hills business park within a single district, whereas it has been split between two districts in the past. Lastly, it keeps the Tahoe Basin and much of the Eldorado National Forest together. Alternative 2: Community services district based alternative This alternative was derived by working along the Highway 50 corridor from the west to east end of county considering community services districts first and city boundaries and rural centers second. While it is not feasible to prevent CSDs such as El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park from being partially split due to the high population density in those areas, the majority of CSD boundaries were kept within a

single district. Alternative 3: Community of interest based alternative For this alternative, public drawn communities of interest were the primary consideration for district boundaries. A total of four COIs were submitted for consideration by the public. These included communities in the Shingle Springs, Cameron Park, Rescue and Pollock Pines areas. Specific plans, rural centers and cities were also considered in an attempt to prevent heavily populated areas and neighborhoods from being split into separate districts. Alternative 4: Community region based alternative In this alternative, community regions, as defined in the county’s general plan, were the primary consideration for district boundaries. In addition rural centers, community services districts, Caldor Fire victims, cities and the proposed El Dorado Hills city boundary were included as secondary considerations. This alternative uniquely considers the victims of the Caldor Fire by putting a majority of the affected population within a southern district that stretches from the western edge east to the Tahoe Basin. Lastly, this alternative combines many of the major historic areas such as Placerville, Coloma and Georgetown into a common district.

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omen artists take the lead in Arts and Culture El Dorado’s newest exhibition at Confidence Firehouse Gallery, opening Sept. 30. The exhibition features artworks by local artists working in a diverse array of mediums. Photographs, watercolor paintings, mixed media works, ceramics, block prints and plant-based sculpture are all counted among the works on display. A Room of Their Own: Women Artists of the Sierra is inspired by the 101st anniversary of women’s suffrage in the U.S., which passed on Aug. 26. The anniversary of this momentous date was an occasion to reflect on the long journey and hard work of women and the continued work toward equality in all sectors. The title of the show, A Room of Their Own, is a reference to the essay, “A Room of One’s Own” (1929) by writer Virginia Woolf, which draws a link between the social, political and financial limitations placed on women and the equally tight restrictions to their creative work and prospects for commercial success. Although the essay was written nearly 100 years ago, women artists of all mediums still

struggle to gain recognition and validation for their artistic achievements. “There are so many incredible women artists in this area; we really wanted to get as many together as we could in one place,” said exhibition curator and Placerville resident Marya Osucha. “And though the idea for the show was inspired by women winning the right to vote 100 years ago, the show is really about bringing together this creative community of women, celebrating who we are and looking at where we want to go from here.” An opening reception will be held at Confidence Firehouse Gallery, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30. Guests at the reception, which is free and open to the public, are invited to enjoy light refreshments and locally sourced wine. The exhibit runs through Nov. 28, at the gallery, 487 Main St. in Placerville. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Arts and Culture El Dorado’s mission to promote, connect and empower arts and culture throughout the county is achieved by targeted programs and services, a vibrant gallery exhibition series and a focus on initiatives which support and sustain the cultural life of the region. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org.

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Blues master coming to Folsom stage for “Walk A Mile In My Blues” from “The Beautiful Lowdown.” In total, he has won 10 Blues Music Awards, including the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year. DownBeat calls his Award-winning vocalist, instrumentalist songwriting skills “an impressive gift.” Billboard and songwriter Curtis Salgado, the man NPR says Salgado’s music is “inspired and powerful.” calls “an icon” with “a huge voice,” will perWith “Damage Control,” Salgado has created form with his band at the Powerhouse Pub in what he calls “a rock ’n’ roll Folsom on Saturday, Oct. record with lyrics that hit.” 2. Salgado’s new album, The album was produced “Damage Control,” is being “On ‘Damage Control’ by Salgado and recorded in hailed as the best of his long Salgado’s playing at the studios in Tennessee and career. Produced by Salgado, “Damage Control” is packed top of his game. His songs California with three different groups of world-class, with soul-searching, streetroad-tested blues and roots ignite a raucous energy smart, vividly detailed, Salgado’s vocals instantly memorable songs. in us, and his music grabs musicians. weave, bob and soar, at times With a career spanning jabbing with nuance, and more than three decades, us and shakes us and strike with unlimited power. Salgado, a six-time winner of leaves us breathless.” Of the title track, he said, the Blues Music Award for “Life is all about damage Contemporary Soul Blues — Living Blue control ... trouble and then Male Artist of the Year (most some. It’s about dealing with recently in 2021), is a one-ofwhat gets thrown at you and a-kind talent whose music is as compelling as his saying, ‘I ain’t finished yet.’” story. From co-fronting The Robert Cray Band Born in Eugene, Ore., Salgado found his callto leading his own band (and recording nine solo ing early on. By his 20s he was already making a albums) to helping transform John Belushi into name for himself in Eugene’s bar scene with his “Joliet” Jake Blues to touring the country with band The Nighthawks and later as co-leader of Steve Miller and Santana, he is a true musical The Robert Cray Band, where he found himself giant. Concert information is as follows: sharing stages with many of his heroes, includSalgado is revered worldwide for his abiling Muddy Waters, Bobby Bland, Albert Collins ity to wring every ounce of soul out of every and Bonnie Raitt. After Salgado and Cray song he performs. He is famed not only for his parted ways in 1982, Curtis fronted Roomful Of powerhouse live shows and 10 previous albums, but also for his songwriting. In 2018 he won ■ See SALGADO, page 7 the Blues Music Award for Song Of The Year Alligator Records News release

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News release SACRAMENTO — “Crazy Betty,” the darkly humorous play written by award-winning El Dorado County playwright Charlotte Higgins and directed by the acclaimed Maggie Upton, will see its California premiere at the California Stage in Sacramento, opening Oct 1. The play features the talents of local actors Georgann Wallace, Savannah Nettel, Eason Donner, Frank Swaringen and Devin Machado. “Crazy Betty” is the story of Betty and Annie, a generation apart, who are bound together by the death of someone they loved. Reunited after 10 years, they try to forge a friendship and help each other beat a system stacked against them. All Betty wants from her dollar store job is a decent shift and health insurance. Annie, fresh out of prison, can’t get work any place but the local strip club. The two women try to outrun their past but find it’s been lying in wait all along. Playwright Higgins is a member of The Dramatists Guild of America, The International Centre for Women Playwrights and

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Annie (Vannah Nettel), left, and Crazy Betty (Georgann Wallace) try to navigate their lives in “Crazy Betty,” opening Oct. 1 in Sacramento. Honor Roll, an advocacy group for women playwrights older than 40. Her work has been presented in New York and throughout California and other parts of the United States and has received recognition from various national theater festivals and competitions. Director Upton has been well known in the regional theatre community for many years as a director, actor and teacher. Upton appeared in “Leading Ladies” (Best Supporting Actor, Ellies) and directed “Juno” and the Paycock for CalStage as well as Higgins’ “Birmingham Blues.”

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Blues, singing and touring with them from 1984 through 1986. In 1995 he spent the summer touring as vocalist for Santana. He released the first of his 11 solo albums in 1991. Salgado’s Alligator Records debut, “Soul Shot,” was released in 2012 to widespread critical acclaim. Blues Revue said Salgado’s music is “triumphant, joyful, blues-soaked R&B” and declared him to be “one of the most soulful, honest singers ever.” He followed up with “The Beautiful Lowdown” in 2016 and “Rough Cut,” the stripped-down acoustic album (with guitarist Alan Hager) in 2018. Salgado has always lived life to the fullest, but he’s also faced adversity,

overcoming multiple health challenges. Both of these things inform “Damage Control.” He battled back from liver cancer in 2006 and lung cancer in 2008 and 2012. In March 2017 he underwent quadruple bypass surgery. He’s not only come back stronger each time, he’s also become a prolific songwriter, going from writing a few songs per album to writing or co-writing full albums of original songs. “You can dance to them,” Salgado said of his songs, “but the words have to carry the weight.” Powerhouse Pub, 614 Sutter St. in Folsom, hosts Salgado at 3 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 355-8586 or visit powerhousepub.com.

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Employment Highland Hills getting connected El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking:

Construction & Maintenance Worker I – Drinking Water Salary: I: $24.90-$30.26 Date Opened: September 9, 2021 Filing Deadline: September 30, 2021 The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Construction & Maintenance Worker I for an eligibility list to fill current positions in Drinking Water Division of Operations. Under supervision performs a variety of maintenance and construction tasks associated with the installation, repair and maintenance of District’s drinking water transmission and distribution systems; provides technical and administrative support to assigned lead or supervisory staff. For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

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Finance Assistant I- Utility Billing Salary: $21.24-$25.82/hour FFD: Open until filled. First review of applications on October 5, 2021 The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Finance Assistant I for an eligibility list to fill current and future positions in the Utility Billing Section of Customer Service in the Finance Division. Under supervision performs responsible clerical work involving financial record keeping and customer service; reviews, researches and reconciles utility bills, accounts receivable, receives and reconciles revenues and disbursements, and provides customer service in person and over the telephone. For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

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Limited Term Administrative Technician- Finance Salary: $26.71-$32.47 per hour FFD: Open until Filled, First Review of Applications on October 8, 2021 The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for a Limited Term Administrative Technician in the Customer Service Division of Finance. Under general supervision performs a variety of highly responsible, complex and confidential administrative support functions for the department; provides technical and administrative support in the preparation of correspondence, reports and other documentation; and assists with day-to-day administrative functions. For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

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Sel Richard Staff writer Relief is in sight to the tune of $100,000 for internet challenged Highland Hills residents who have had a particularly rough time during COVID-19 shutdowns. El Dorado Hills Community Services District board members recently voted to approve installation of a Comcast broadband infrastructure in the area. Resident Tim White reported that Comcast hopes to begin work by Nov. 30 with an expected completion date of Dec. 15. “We all, in Highland Hills, look forward to the day we have good reliable high speed internet,” he said. “It’s been a big struggle for all of us,” insisted resident Dr. Seth Thomas. “The only way that we could reach out to patients was via telemedicine. And unfortunately with technology that was based in the ’90s

with 6-megabit connections that are unreliable at best, it is really difficult to care for people with good advice or to intervene with a condition that is potentially life threatening.” “I’m extremely grateful that this is going through,” said resident Jill Kaplan whose says her internet speed usually pegs at around 4 megabits. “It’s been 18 long months.” Board member Sean Hansen requested that reports on the status of the project be a standing agenda item, blaming delays on historical requirements by the El Dorado County Department of Transportation. “The DOT wants Comcast to resurface the entire roadway any time you make improvements, which is ridiculous,” he noted. “It should have happened 18 months ago, five years ago. It’s ridiculous that with high speed here in El Dorado Hills, you guys are living in a third world country regarding connectivity.”

Fall classes still open at Los Rios colleges News release It’s not too late to add a fall class with the Los Rios colleges as there are a variety of offerings beginning in mid-October. Since many of the classes are online, there are convenient choices for just about everyone. The majority of classes begin the week of Oct. 14 and are offered by American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake and Sacramento City colleges. Classes last eight weeks and there is a mix of class modes: fully online, partially online (those classes that have regular Zoom meetings) and in person, which meet on campus. Students are registering now for these classes so residents of the region should

explore their options while openings remain. Classes are featured in a diverse range of subjects, from aeronautics to work experience. Here are a few highlights: • Boost your tech skills with a variety of business technology classes, as well as a full lineup of computer information science classes in several disciplines — applications, core, network, programming, security and web • Get your body moving with a full selection of fitness classes — from walking to pilates to yoga — offered online • Plan for your future with human career development classes To see the full schedule of fall 2021 classes visit bit.ly/

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a leader. “Kevin has consistently displayed innovative thinking and outstanding creative leadership. In this ever-changing pandemic, his tireless work to adapt and deliver major projects, innovative events, and programs to engage every age group in the community was remarkable,” said Neil McCormick, Chief Executive Officer for CSDA. Examples submitted of Loewen’s leadership were echoed by community leaders, staff and past and current board members. Efrain Mercado, El Dorado Hills resident and president of El Dorado Hills Soccer Club, said, “Kevin has ensured that the sport user groups have been brought in early for projects ranging from resurfacing the synthetic turf field at Promontory Park to the design and brainstorming for the Bass Lake Regional Park. This has allowed our soccer club to be a pivotal voice on the decision-making process and to help us advocate for the field requirements that help us serve the players.” Aaron Palm, El Dorado Hills resident and Oak Ridge High School principal, added, “In my 21 years of education and working with community leaders, Kevin Loewen is the gold standard. He is collaborative and solutionoriented. He is a people person and kind-hearted. He always has a smile and stays positive. He is a bridge-builder who knows how to create community partnerships. El Dorado Hills is very fortunate to have Mr. Loewen as the general manager of our community service district.” “Kevin started with the EDHCSD seven years ago as the director of Parks and Planning and quickly made himself an invaluable member of our team. And, when we needed to hire a new GM, we knew we needed to look no further than Kevin,” EDHCSD Board President Noelle Mattock shared.

“Kevin has taken our district to new heights. And, while keeping the doors open and employees safe and adjusting to the ever-changing rules, he stepped up, even more, to ensure we were meeting the needs of all our residents, from the youngest to the eldest.” Teri Gotro, EDHCSD Director of Administration and Finance, also shared another achievement of General Manager Loewen’s: an 8% rise in revenue through innovative programming during the pandemic shutdown plus boost in net position by $5.6 million, a reduction of long-term liability debt by $658,000 and a CalPERS pension re-amortization, which dropped the CSD’d payment from $227,000 to $18,924, as well as the district’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting with a clean financial audit. “With there being several thousand special districts in California, I’m quite honored to be recognized as the state CSDA General Manager of the Year,” Loewen said. “However, everyone should know that it doesn’t happen alone — it takes a highly effective team that is passionate about what we do, and who we do it for. El Dorado Hills, I’m so proud to serve you.”

2021: Valley View Village Park design and contract-letting; Heritage Village Park initiation and development; Saratoga Village subdivision parkland dedication; and 50-plus-acre park land acquisition contract development

Innovation through the pandemic • Punt, Pass & Kick • Scarecrow contest • Virtual pumpkin carving contest • Trunk-or-Treat drive-thru • Community Key Hunt in 23 parks over six days • Virtual EDH voter candidate forum • The Quest for Joy • Drive-thru visits with Santa • Community holiday lights decorating contest • Bass Lake Regional Park soft opening • Mommy & Me Date Night / Daddy & Me Date Night • Share & Be Aware trail etiquette and safety awareness • District workshop: Community Coffee • Distance learning • Adventure Zone after-school care • Senior phone calls • Senior Valentine box delivery • Senior Christmas box delivery • Five location Easter egg hunt

EDHCSD achievements 2020: Acquisition of land for Bass Lake Regional Park; Bass Lake Regional Park fishing analysis; soft opening of Bass Lake Regional Park; veterans memorial rock installation; Adopt-A-Park program launch; community pool renovation; Kalithea restroom building capital improvement project; New York Creek Veterans Memorial; renovated Community Park playground; renovated community gym floor; improved investment strategy; and North Commercial phase 3 landscape renovation.

District awards March 2019: CPRS District 2 – Recreation & Community Program Award: April Pool’s Day July 2018 & 2019: Lifeguard Palooza Champions (five-time dynasty) September 2019: CSDA – Exceptional Public Outreach & Advocacy 2020: CPRS – Award of Excellence, Champion of the Community Rowland Gaal

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Guilty plea made in NorCal fraud, theft case ■ Sentencing for pair set for late October and November U.S. Attorney’s Office News release SACRAMENTO — Richard Beldon Waters III, 29, of Contra Costa County, recently pleaded guilty to bank fraud and possession of stolen U.S. mail, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, between April and August 2020, Waters and co-defendant Desiree Brianna Bello perpetrated a mail theft and bank fraud scheme throughout Northern California. The scheme involved stealing U.S. mail from residential mailboxes and harvesting bankcards, identification documents, financial information, checks and personally identifying information for use in fraudulent activity. Waters and Bello used the identification and personally identifying information of the mail theft victims to obtain money and property from banks

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and businesses. On several occasions, Waters and Bello used identification documents and financial instruments of mail theft victims to purchase and lease vehicles from car dealerships. For example, on June 25, 2020, Bello entered a Hyundai dealership in Stockton to lease a new Hyundai Genesis G80 using a stolen identity. She made an initial $7,000 payment with a check in the victim’s name and also submitted a lease application using the victim’s name, date of birth, California Driver’s License number and Social Security Number. The dealership ultimately approved the application. Bello was able to drive the new G80 off the lot, which was valued at approximately $55,490. Bello committed these acts with Waters’ knowledge and in furtherance of their bank fraud scheme, of which Waters was a knowing participant. Additionally, on two separate occasions in May 2020 Waters knowingly possessed stolen U.S. mail. On May 11, 2020, he was arrested in Folsom where he possessed more than 300 pieces of stolen mail. Similarly, on May 18, 2020, he was arrested in El Dorado Hills where he possessed five large trash bags

of mail that he and his co-schemers had just stolen minutes earlier from a residential complex. This case is the product of an investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Stockton Police Department, the Folsom Police Department, the Concord Police Department, the Pittsburg Police Department, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert J. Artuz is prosecuting the case. Waters is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on Nov. 29. Bello pleaded guilty in this case to the same charges and is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 25. Waters and Bello face a maximum statutory penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine for bank fraud and five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for possession of stolen U.S. mail. The actual sentence, however, will be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the federal sentencing guidelines, which consider a number of variables.

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