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SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 THE FRIDAY FLYER A-3

EVMWD Board selects new general manager

At a recent board meeting, the Elsinore cy of the Year honor.
Valley Municipal Water District (EVM- Thomas spent 22 years with the U.S.
WD) Board of Directors selected Greg Marine Corps, leading several civil and
Thomas as the general manager. water-related projects. His final position
In his new role as general manager, was as the facility maintenance officer
Thomas will carry out board directives, for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendle-
assuring compliance with EVMWD poli- ton, responsible for all buildings, roads,
cies, overseeing projects to ensure water water, sewer, gas and electric. After his
security and reliability and developing retirement, he served as an engineering
and implementing EVMWD’s business and construction consultant in the private
plan. sector.
“We are pleased to have Greg as part Thomas earned a bachelor’s degree in
of the EVMWD team,” Andy Morris, mechanical engineering technology from
president of the board of directors, said. Purdue University and a master’s de-
“His many years of experience, knowl- gree in business and management from
edge and proven leadership will enhance Webster University. He also instructs a
the district’s commitment to innovative leadership in water management course
approaches to sustaining water resources at California State University San Mar-
and providing excellent service.” cos and serves on the school’s advisory
Thomas joins EVMWD as a seasoned board of the Certificate in Water Man-
leader specializing in engineering, con- agement and Leadership Program.
struction, operations and maintenance. EVMWD provides service to over
He most recently served as the general 155,000 water and wastewater customers
manager for the Rincon Del Diablo Mu- in a 97-square mile service area in West-
nicipal Water District, which serves parts ern Riverside County. It is a sub-agency
of the City of Escondido, unincorporated of the Western Municipal Water District PHOTO PROVIDED BY EVMWD
Escondido and portions of San Mar- and a member agency of the Metropoli-
cos and Vista. Under his leadership, the tan Water District of Southern California.
Rincon Del Diablo District received the For more information, visit evmwd.
prestigious 2014 Recycled Water Agen- com. EVMWD Board of Directors selected Greg Thomas as the new general manager.

Canyon Lakers
Michael and
Angie Bazaldua
present Sports
Stop owner
Ria Riley with
an American
flag made out
of retired fire
hoses.

PHOTO BY DONNA RITCHIE

Couple donates fire hose flag to Sports Stop

In honor of the victims of 9/11, Can- man Ryan Chagonjian, who made it out Ryan. “Each flag takes about seven to “The Sports Stop is a staple in our com-
yon Lakers Michael and Angie Bazald- of retired fire hoses that were used to eight hours to make.” munity and the owner is amazing,” said
ua donated an American flag made out fight the October 2017 Northern Cali- The flags have raised more than Michael.
of fire hoses to the Sports Stop in the fornia wildfires. Ryan spent nine days $70,000 for charities, some raising as Ria said she is honored to receive
Towne Center. The couple presented the fighting the fires. much as $11,000 at auction. such a generous gift. “It hangs proudly
flag to Sports Stop owner Ria Riley on Ryan has been making the flags to Michael and Angie donated the flag on the wall where it will be enjoyed for
Sept. 11. raise money for charity since 2014. “I to the Sports Stop because it’s one of years to come,” she said. “It’s our most
The flag was handmade by Napa fire- make the flags on my days off,” said their favorite places in the community. prized possession.”

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