The Pipeline Newsletter, August 2025

NID team helps bring the Nevada County Fair to life

Six men standing in front of two CAT skid steer loaders, smiling and posing for the photo. — The 2025 NID volunteers get the job done. This year, the Nevada County Fair ran from Aug. 6-10, and the theme was “Gold Pans & Cattle Brands.”

As they have for many years, NID employees volunteered to help set up the Nevada County Fair. Their hard work behind the scenes is tough, invaluable, and deeply appreciated by the community.

Thanks to the NID volunteers (left to right): Ryan Pfile, Equipment Mechanic; Adam Custer, Utility Worker II; Tim Rowe, Maintenance Supervisor; Eric Lauer, Equipment Operator; Scott Davis, Equipment Operator-Placer; and Rob Graham, Cross Connection Control Technician II.

Featured this month IN THE PIPELINE:

HR Corner: work anniversaries, new hires and promotions
NID News: water flows again to Rollins and Scotts Flat reservoirs
NID celebrates its 104th year! Formed on Aug. 15, 1921
Safety Corner: School’s In & Safety’s On — watch for kids and drive with caution
Flash from the Past - Top headline in the August 2007 Pipeline Newsletter: “Historic Newspaper Section Sheds Light on Y-B Project,”
Annual NID Golf Tournament is Sept. 20. Sign up now!

HR CORNER

August Anniversaries

A woman with long brown hair and bangs, smiling, in a colorful floral top, against a textured wall background. — Tonia Tabucchi-Herrera

A person wearing a black cap with "NID" and a grey collared shirt, smiling against a light background. — Charlie Schlitzer

Tony Moscini, Senior Construction Inspector, 26 years, Aug. 16
Cameron Price, Maintenance Superintendent – Treated Water, 26 years, Aug. 23
Tonia Tabucchi-Herrera, Senior Engineer, 20 years, Aug. 29
Christopher Ribble, Maintenance Superintendent, 17 years, Aug. 4

A man wearing a hat and sunglasses on his head, smiling, with a textured wall in the background. — Zach Clark-Ware

A person with wavy hair wearing earrings and a pink top, set against a natural outdoor background. — Desiree Ince

Richard Dills, Electrical Systems Technician II, 11 years, Aug. 18
Kenneth Hugg, Water Treatment Operator II, 11 years, Aug. 25
Eric Lauer, Equipment Operator, 11 years, Aug. 18
Desiree Ince, Accountant II, 10 years, Aug. 17
Randall Pool, Utility Worker II, 9 years, Aug. 22
David Straub, Customer Service Technician II, 6 years, Aug. 26
Elizabeth Montejano, Payroll Technician, 3 yrs
Katherine Korsak, Controller, 2 years
Maurice Ledoyen, Hydrographer I, 1 year
Lucas Stevens, Water Distribution Operator I, 1 year

New Hires

Joseph Arnberg – Utility Worker I

Promotions

Zach Clark-Ware – from Utiliy Worker I to Utility Worker II
Charlie Schlitzer - from Water Treatment Plant Operator II to Water Treatment Plant Operator III
Dianna Traylor – from Accountant I to Accountant II

CalPERS Open Enrollment Begins

CalPERS Open Enrollment for plan year 2026 begins Monday, September 15, 2025, and ends Friday, October 10, 2025. During this time, employees and retirees are eligible to make changes to their health plans with CalPERS. All changes made during Open Enrollment will take effect on January 1, 2026. More Open Enrollment information to come in the next few weeks!

A paddleboard on the shore of a calm lake with surrounding forested hills and a clear blue sky. — Scotts Flat Lake on July 27, 2025

NID News: water deliveries resume after PG&E repairs

Water is once again flowing into NID’s Rollins and Scotts Flat reservoirs following the repair of key infrastructure at Lake Spaulding by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).

NID celebrates 104 years

A woman stands on rocky terrain near a waterfall with a large bridge in the background, surrounded by trees. — In 1926, a woman stands before the old Bowman Dam.

From Sierra streams to greener dreams

On August 5, 1921, voters in Nevada County made a historic decision that would reshape the future of their communities. With a vote of 636 to 163, residents approved the formation of a local irrigation district — a pivotal step toward bringing Sierra Nevada water to the parched farms and ranches of the foothills. Just ten days later, on August 15, NID was officially established.

To some, it may have seemed like just another election. But for the families working the land, it marked the dawn of a new era — one no longer driven by gold or timber, but by the life-sustaining promise of water.

Continue reading and see some fascinating 'Then&Now' photos ...

Safety Corner

Pedestrian and school crossing signs with arrows pointing left, set against a backdrop of trees and clear sky. — Do these look familiar? Signs at Lyman Gilmore Jr. High Scoll, in front of NID's main office

School's In: Safety's On

As the new school year begins, kids are heading back to class. This means more children walking, biking, and riding buses, especially during morning and afternoon commute hours. Please stay alert, slow down in school zones, and watch carefully for kids crossing streets. A little extra caution goes a long way in keeping everyone safe.

Flash from the Past

37th Annual NID Golf Tournament on Sep 20, 2025, at Alta Sierra Country Club. All skill levels welcome. Contact Andrew Chidley.

Meetings & Events

Board of Directors Meeting, Wednesday, August 27, 2025 NID Main Office, Grass Valley

Board of Directors Meeting, Wednesday, September 10, 2025 NID Main Office, Grass Valley

Board of Directors Meeting, Wednesday, September 24, 2025 NID Main Office, Grass Valley

Happy Labor Day!

We honor you, the workers who keep our water flowing and our communities running strong. Your skill, dedication, and effort drive progress and make a lasting impact every day.

Thank you for all you do. Labor Day is Sept. 1, 2025. Enjoy this holiday in recognition of your hard work!

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