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ROCK THE VOTE Grand jury
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Voter Ron Suchan of Placerville, right, prepares to place his ballot in a box as elections volunteer Sheri Miller of Diamond Springs, left, looks on at the Placerville branch of the El Dorado County Library shortly after 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. Five volunteers were present at this location to help voters register to vote, use touch screen voting or place their mail-in ballots in the ballot box on Election Day. Find election results on MtDemocrat.com.
On Oct. 30 an El Dorado County Criminal Grand Jury issued an indictment against former El Dorado Hills Community Services District General Manager Kevin Anthony Loewen on two felony perjury counts, one felony KEVIN LOEWEN count of participating in a government contract while having a financial interest, and three misdemeanor counts of participating in a government decision while having a conflict of interest. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. As of press time, Loewen had not yet been taken into custody or turned himself in. ■ See LOEWEN, page A4
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Welder Mike Heidt welds metal caps onto posts to make a chain barrier near the new sidewalk on Placerville Drive on Tuesday.
Placerville Drive project advances Andrew Vonderschmitt Features editor
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Connectivity Project is progressing, according to City Engineer Melissa Savage. “Based on the number of contract working days, the project is about 40% complete and should be finished in January,” Savage said. “I would say the biggest challenge has been uncertainties in the weather. Assuming we keep getting enough sunshine to dry out between the rainy days, the project will remain on track.” The new curb, gutter and sidewalk on the west side of Placerville Drive from Highway 50 to the gas station is nearing completion. Traffic lanes will shift Thursday morning from ■ See PROJECT, page A4
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Trick-or-Treaters make their way down Main Street in Placerville on Halloween. Businesses in the historical downtown handed out candy to ghouls, princesses and cartoon characters alike on Halloween. Below left, George, almost 2, is ready to do some construction work in downtown Placerville (Old City Hall behind him could use some help). But first, he trick-or-treats with dad Marcus Land of Camino. Below right, The Linkul family members of Shingle Springs wear costumes handmade by grandmother Janine Caldwell of Placerville at the Halloween Spooktacular hosted by El Dorado Hills Town Center.
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