My name is Bill Foltmer, I am a long-time resident of Hidden Valley Lake and I proudly support Helen Owen for District 1 supervisor.

She is a good woman and a fantastic community member. Helen, coming from a family with deep generational roots in Lake County, knows our communities. Helen is a lifetime Middletown resident and local business owner. Helen is well known and respected in the South County area.

The Owen family hosts youth rodeo events on their ranch and Helen volunteers her time in numerous ways supporting our communities’ county wide.

One of the ways that she supports our county is that during emergency situations she helps to evacuate, transport and board animals at her ranch.

One of my favorite things about Mrs. Owen is what she does for the Middletown High School Football Program. She established over 20 years ago the presentation of the United States and California Flags on horseback by our equestrian youth at our annual Homecoming Football game. Year after year ever since she has organized and choreographed this highly anticipated tradition that is patriotic and well attended.

I have no doubt in my mind that if elected, Helen Owen will represent District 1 well and absolutely listen to the people.

I am proud to call Helen Owen my friend and I strongly endorse her for District 1 supervisor.

Bill Foltmer lives in Middletown, California.