Mountain Democrat, Friday, May 3, 2024

Noel Stack Managing editor

Not keen to hit the brakes on two highly anticipated projects, the El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors awarded professional services contracts for the Powerline Park Bike Trails and Silver Dove Bike Park.

Directors approved a $73,255 contract with HELIX Environmental Planning for environmental analysis related to the Powerline trails and pursuing a

conditional use permit from El Dorado County to start construction. The board also agreed to a contract with Stantec for construction drawings to supplement the Silver Dove Bike Park design being provided by Hilride. The combined total of Hilride and Stantec’s proposals is $391,780, according to a CSD sta report. Funding for all contracts comes from the district’s Park Impact Fees.

Powerline Park Bike Trails cover 1.46 miles of bike and multiuse trails and trail improvements on the utility transmission corridor adjacent to El Dorado Hills Boulevard.

The project includes a rotary connection to four bike trails, which includes three flow trails with cross-over connections (beginning, intermediate and advanced) and a cross country trail (with optional skills features) that connects to a pump track to the east and a loop trail to the west, viewing areas and necessary signage, according to the CSD’s project description.

The district has

scheduled a community clean-up event at the trail site, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11. Volunteers 12 and older are welcome. Sign up at edhcsd.volunteerhub. com/vv2.

Silver Dove Bike Park is proposed on Bass Lake Road adjacent to El Dorado Hills Fire Station. No. 86. The proposal includes approximately 3 acres of freeride area, 1 acre of pump track, 1 acre of community area, 2.3 acres of nature trails with a community orchard, and a .25-mile firefighter fitness loop across 9.79 acres of the project area. The park’s entrance road would lead to parking areas for approximately 80 vehicles and hook-ups for food vendors. A restroom and shade canopies are also included in the design.

“I’ve heard from number of (people in the bike community) on a regular basis,” Director Mike Martinelli shared. “They’re all excited and happy that it to see that it’s progressing and advancing and moving forward.”

Both contracts were unanimously approved.

Odin Rasco

Marshall rethinks mental health emergency care

In light of the continuing rise in mental health cases across the nation, leaders at Marshall are working to implement a new, needs-focused approach to how mental health-related visits to the emergency room are handled.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, health professionals have witnessed an uptick in mental health emergencies and individuals reporting mental illness. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates mental healthrelated emergency room visits for adolescents aged 12-17 jumped by 31% between 2019 and 2021.

Though the data comes from a point in time when the pandemic was at a peak and lockdowns, distance learning and other issues likely played roles in the rise in reported mental crises, statistics show the nation is still struggling, with one in five U.S. adults experiencing mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

“There’s concerns across the nation for our mental health crisis,” Nicole Lamm, a registered nurse at Marshall Hospital, explained. “More people are going to the ER for mental health, looking for help and support. As we all know, the ■ See MARSHALL, page A8

Photo by Laurie Edwards

Photo courtesy of Wendy Thorne

Pollock Pines resident Wendy Thorne shared this photo with the Mountain Democrat that she captured Friday evening in downtown Placerville as a double rainbow appeared

ESSENTIALS

Denton Alfred Beam

May 15, 1939 – March 5, 2024

Denton Alfred Beam, 84, passed away at his home in Georgetown, CA, on March 5, 2024. He was born May 15, 1939 in Northern California, to Raymond Beam and Viola Garber Beam. He was one of 7 children. He had 4 brothersDouglas, Ronnie, Delbert, and Gary; and he had 2 sisters, Rae and Kay. He was a long time resident of Georgetown, CA and the Kern River Valley. He married Jeannie Warner in 1957, together, they had 3 children, Greg, John, and Christine; leading to 16 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren (to date). In the 1970s, he met, and then spent 25 years with Dawn Robidoux. They married in 1995, 2 months before she passed away of cancer, preceding him in death. He remained close to his stepdaughter, Monique.He married Carolyn Gravelle in 1997. They were married for 16 years, but decided to remain just friends, which they did, helping each other out, until his death. He had a long career, over 50 years, as a logger. He was an avid outdoorsman. He traveled the country enjoying his love of hunting and fishing. He also spent as much time as he could in his beloved Canyon Creek. He was a man who did not mince words. He was also kind, with a quick wit, and a great sense of humor. He is survived by his 2 sisters; 2 of his brothers, Ronnie and Gary; his 2 sons and their wives, Greg and Pamela Beam of Caliente, CA, and John and Alita Beam of Lake Isabella, CA; his stepdaughter and her husband, Monique and Gary Alvidrez of Bakersfield, CA; his grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Denton will be greatly missed. Graveside service is Friday, May 17, at 1:00 pm, at Kern River Valley Cemetery, 8441 Burlando Road, Wo ord Heights. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Georgetown Divide Rotary Club. A Celebration of Life is immediately following at Ewings on the Kern. Please note: No glass or ceramic vases are allowed at the cemetery.

Helen Ruth Willey

June 5, 1932 – March 24, 2024

Helen Ruth Willey was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on June 5, 1932 to Wm Ernest and Dovie Pearl Kilby. She moved from Sacramento to live in Placerville in 1985. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Lawrence Willey. Survived by her children; Laurie Jo Allee (Larry) of Aurora, Co, David Willey (Sandi) of Lewiston, Id, and Bu y Zorn (Jack) of Rescue, Ca. Her precious Grandchildren; Charlene and Sheena Allee, Jacob (Jamie) and Joseph (Eliza) Zorn, Sarah and Dovie Jo Willey. Great Grandchildren, Faith Maus, Alexis, Kelsey, Jack, Isaac, Luke, Alina and Micah. We rejoice in the knowledge that Mom has joined our Dad in their heavenly home in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ where they will live in joy and happiness for eternity.

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Ann Cuming

Dec. 14, 1931– March 17, 2024

Ann Davis Cuming passed away in Cameron Park on March 17, 2024 at the age of 92 from complications from a hip fracture.

Ann is survived by her son

David Gray and daughter-in-law Deb Gray, her daughter Betsy Grant and son-in-law Ney Grant, her stepdaughter Sadie Cuming and her husband Mike Timms and her step-daughter Shena Cuming and her husband Alan Taylor. She is survived by 7 grandchildren, Belyn Grant, Ney J Grant, Matt Eddy, Seth Eddy and Nick Eddy, Morgaine Timms and Braeden Timms.

Ann grew up in Berkeley, California and attended UC Berkeley (Cal) where she received her Bachelors in English. She went on to marry her first husband Glenn Gray and had two children. They lived o and on in Monterey, Carmel and Southern California. In the seventies she moved back to Monterey where she lived and taught kindergarten in Monterey California for decades until she retired. In her forties, she married her second husband Michael Cuming who was the love of her life. When she and Michael married she added two stepchildren to her family.

Ann found great joy in all her relationships with her family and felt very lucky to have so many wonderful people in her life. It made no di erence to her how those family members joined her circle.

Ann and Michael had an adventurous joyous marriage and loved the years they spent on their houseboat on Lake Powell. They also traveled extensively through Europe and Mexico. Ann frequently mentioned how grateful she was to have met Michael and had a second chance at a happy fulfilling marriage.

Ann loved art, especially folk art and was a talented artist herself. She drew, painted watercolors and did beautiful imaginative acrylics. She often said if she could go back and do it all over again she would have been an art major in college. However she always derived great joy from her time as a teacher.

Ann will be greatly missed by her family and friends but it is a comfort to all of us to know she had a long and happy life.

Jonathan Warren Lehrman

May 10, 1946 – Oct. 26, 2023

Dr. Jonathan Warren Lehrman, beloved husband, cherished father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, friend, and family physician, was born on May 10, 1946 and died unexpectedly at home on October 26, 2023.

For 35 years, Dr. Jon practiced a unique style of family medicine in Placerville, CA, alongside Penny, a registered nurse and his devoted wife.

Dr. Jon’s dedication to the local community is deeply appreciated by four generations of families, whom he tirelessly cared for from birth to death. He never wavered in his quest to provide care for the underserved population of El Dorado County, which was truly inspiring.

When necessary, Dr. Jon would stop after work to visit patients at home or in nursing homes. He made sure that every patient received a callback or an appointment for the next day.

Dr. Jon successfully brought disparate groups together for the purpose of improving communication and patient care, which was a true gift to our community. His public health project, ACCEL (Access El Dorado), is one example of his commitment to serving those in need.

Despite long days at the o ce, Dr. Jon spent his free time coaching his children’s basketball teams, attending their sporting events, and providing sports physicals for local athletes.

Dr. Jon is survived by his wife of 46 years, Penny, and their three children— Evan, Alex, and Julia. Dr. Jon is also survived by his four grandchildren (Misha, Maxwell, Ezra, and Dylan), two sisters (Linda Elman and Abby Lehrman), and his nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Cameron Park Country Club in Cameron Park, CA. Family, close friends, and colleagues of Dr. Jon are welcome to attend in person.

Due to limited space at the venue, we ask that you please visit the link provided below to view the livestream of the event starting at 2:30pm: https://youtube.com/live/9mqspG0Z_ sc?feature=share

In lieu of flowers, we invite you to donate to the Marshall Foundation for Community Health in Placerville, CA in Dr. Jon’s name.

Arlene Iverson Bethell

May 9, 1936 – Oct. 10, 2023

Arlene Iverson Bethell, 87, was born May 9, 1936 to George and Glena Iverson in Paso Robles, California. She came from a family of working farmers and was proud of her long heritage in the Paso Robles area. Her family homesteaded in Paso in the 1870’s. They grew barley and had lots of animals on the farm. She grew up with three sisters and one brother. Arlene (Arlie to her friends and family) moved to El Dorado county in 1966. She worked as a teacher in the area and especially loved teaching the little ones. For years she taught a transition class of kindergarten/first graders.

Settling in Camino with her former husband, Noble Sprunger, she enjoyed living in the mountains and had fun exploring the rivers, waterfalls, pine trees, dog woods and the baby blue eyes that would bloom in the spring. She was also a gifted artist specializing in watercolors.

Arlie completed her masters in Education and owned and operated her own tutoring agency in Placerville. Many children were helped with di culties in reading, spelling, and comprehension over the years.

Arlie married Dick Bethell and the two of them were a big part of Apple Hill. They had Motherlode Orchards and grew some amazing apples, always striving to perfect the best in red delicious, golden delicious, and many other varieties. Arlie also enjoyed the local vineyards. Many a sunset would find Dick and Arlie sitting on their deck overlooking the canyon and sipping a glass of wine.

Arlie is survived by her step son, Je (Cindi) Bethell, and her nieces, Debbie (Ron) Hamilton, Robin (Matt) Masia, Kim (David) Tuley, Tana (Jerry) Smith, and Pam (Dan) Reich. She also leaves many grand nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Arlene on May 9, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Boeger Winery in the Cellar.

Boeger Winery is located at 1709 Carson Road in Placerville, California.

Joyce Marie Carbine

March 19, 1937 – April 14, 2024

Joyce Marie Carbine, 87, of Placerville, CA, passed away in her Pleasant Valley home surrounded by family on April 14, 2024.

She was born March 19, 1937 in Gladewater, Texas to Sylvia Rea Cavins of Arkansas and Benjamin Franklin Kennedy of Mississippi.

She had two sisters, Mary Frances “Fran” and Audrey Mae.

At the age of nine, she and her family traveled West, eventually stopping in North Highlands, CA.

At the age of 18, she met her lifelong love, John Carbine, in Pleasant Valley, CA. They married a few months later on August 27, 1955 in Carson City, NV and settled in Placerville. They have six children, 19 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was a gifted baker and craftswoman, designing cakes, floral arrangements, quilts, and crochet and knit blankets for weddings, babies, and special occasions. She loved her garden and roses and was a collector of bells, animal figurines, guinea hens, strays, and had a generous heart for anyone in need. In December of 1974, she was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and kept the faith in the resurrection and living in an earthly paradise.

A memorial service will be held May 4, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, located at 3561 Cedar Ravine Rd; Placerville, CA.

Peter Messimore

July 17, 1961 – April 22, 2024

Peter Herman Ludwig Wilhelm Messimore passed away April 21, 2024, at the age of 62, in Rocky Point, Oregon. He was born July 17, 1961, in San Mateo, California, to Peter and Gloria (Menner) Dorbandt. He leaves behind sister Renee Pew. For a complete obituary, please visit ohairwards.com.

CORRECTION

The Murer House Foundation is celebrating its 11th Annual Italy on Wheels festival, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on a new date — Saturday, May 11 — at 1125 Joe Murer Court in historical Folsom. A variety of new as well as classic and vintage Italian cars, motorcycles, scooters and bicycles will be on exhibit.

EDC Chief Administrative Office News release

County website reworked El Dorado Transit to expand commuter route

After more than year in the making, the migration of more than 1,500 pages and public input, El Dorado County today unveiled its newly designed and intuitively functional website.

“Our website is the county’s primary communications tool, and we were overdue for bringing it up to a higher standard of functionality, both on the back end on the public facing side,” said Carla Hass, deputy chief administrator and communications director. “The new site is both aesthetically enhanced to match the County’s global reputation as a

beautiful destination and functionally streamlined to allow users to more intuitively and readily find the information that’s important to them.”

The update comes just as the county’s former web hosting platform had outlived its support capabilities, preventing it from receiving updates from Microsoft. To preserve the integrity and security of the website, a change in platform had to be made.

The former website had more than 4,000 pages, many of which contained outdated, expired and incorrect information and dead links.

The update e ort, managed by the county’s Information Technology

El Dorado Transit will be adding a route to its popular Sacramento commuter service and extend all routes to include a stop at the May Lee State O ce Complex (formerly known as the Richards Boulevard O ce Complex) at 651 Bannon St., near the intersection of Richards Boulevard and North 7th Street. A total of five trips will occur starting on May 6, in both the morning and in the afternoon.

Awesome anglers

Mingo Marty and Danny Hogan, 3, celebrate after Danny’s top-three finish for his age group.

The Sacramento commuter service originates at park and ride locations in western El Dorado County and ends in downtown Sacramento.

The May Lee State O ce Complex is the largest state government o ce project in California’s history. Located in Sacramento’s River District, the complex will house seven state agencies. For state workers living in El Dorado County, the Sacramento commuter service is the easy, stressfree way to commute to work. For complete route information or visit eldoradotransit.com.

El Dorado Transit News release

Mountain Democrat photos by Malachi Parker

The city of Placerville hosted its 37th annual Spring Fishing Derby Saturday, April 27, at Lumsden Park. Children from preschool through eighth grade hooked their lines with the biggest fish they could reel in. Two-year-old Esme Owens netted the largest catch of the day, a 23-inch trout. Pictured with her parents Sydney, left, and Garett, right, Esme found the fish a little bit too slimy, left photo. First place in the sixth- to eighth-grade division, fishing derby participant Harvey Tincher, 11, left, poses for a photo with his trophy and netter Mike Zurmuhlen, right photo. Tincher’s catch was 16-and-a-half inches long. Other first-place fishing derby winners were Kennedy Atkins with a fish that measured just over 17 inches in the kindergarten through second-grade group and Sylvia Dunbar, whose 16-and-a-half-inch catch was best out of third- through fifth-graders.

Two-year-old Elijah and Kyle Howell show off the four trout they brought in during the Spring Fishing Derby.

COMICS

■ SHOE by Jeff MacNelly

■ TUNDRA by Chad Carpenter

■ RUBES by Leigh Rubin

■ SPEED BUMP by Dave Coverly

Bruins, Grizzlies swim teams head to sectionals

Malachi Parker Sta writer

Ponderosa and Golden Sierra swim teams placed well in their leagues and this week headed to the CIF SacJoaquin Section Championships in Elk Grove for the next step in their season.

The Ponderosa boys and girls swim teams both finished undefeated in dual meets and captured Foothill Valley League titles for the fifth year in a row. Not only have they won five straight league titles, but they have done so without a blemish on their record.

Ponderosa took 34 swimmers from the junior varsity and varsity levels to compete in sectionals May 1-3 and they plan to return with more hardware for their program.

The Golden Sierra team is a small but mighty unit that took second place in the Sierra Delta League meet. The team consists of only nine swimmers, all girls.

With a team being so small, several of the girls swim multiple events to try to make up points throughout the meets.

Kaytie Watters took first place in both of her individual events, the 50 and 100 meter freestyle. Lily Erwin also placed first in both the 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly. Kaytie Watters, Celanire Christner, Madisin Strahan and Lily Erwin took first in the 200 freestyle and the 400 freestyle relays.

Erwin was named 2024 Girls League MVP and Coach Jeni Harvey won Girls League Coach of the Year.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). When there’s dissonance between your public self and the you inside, don’t be afraid or expect it to be di erent. Tension can be a source of beauty. For instance, the tension of a guitar string is necessary for melodious expression.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Believe in your abilities and embrace the journey ahead. You have the determination and perseverance to achieve anything you set your mind to. You’re as worthy as any to have your hard work pay o . With con dence, you’ll excel.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Just because you see the cleanest, most direct path to your goal doesn’t mean you’ll take it. Sometimes the short way doesn’t o er enough of a chance to connect with your fellow travelers.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll put yourself through the paces of a training process. These repetitions will serve you well in time. Simple actions will get you there. Keep going until the friction points wear smooth.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When people say the wrong thing, but the intention is sweet, does that make it easier to overlook the insensitivity? Your life is expanding to the point that it’s hard to nd the time to get bent out of shape.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Something great about the past is that it’s how you got here, and “here” is where everything happens. It may as well be the center of the universe. Claim it as so. Also, exercise your option to drop any part of the past you don’t want to carry.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Remember when you weren’t sure how you felt about someone? Now you know, and as feelings develop, you update your status with very little lag time. Give yourself credit for the greater self-awareness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have a choice of how to talk to yourself. Why not be warm? One way to overcome perceived shortcomings is to stop perceiving them as such. Instead, try a neutral statement like: This is the current state of things.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Love is a very real human need, but you can’t eat it. Today your focus will be on the practical and on tending to and feeding that which will fuel your projects and relationships.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll act as an advocate. You know rsthand how hard life can be without support, which makes you take this role seriously, and you’ll de nitely shine as you show up strong for the ones you care about.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The situation is complex. The

path is either obscured by

overgrowth or

is your guide. Rather

Photo courtesy of Lori McDonough

The Ponderosa girls and boys swim teams have gone undefeated in the Foothill Valley League five consecutive years.

Courtesy photo

The Golden Sierra girls swim team took the No. 2 spot in the Sierra Delta League this season.

COMMUNITY AT WORK

CRIME LOG

The following information was taken from PPD reports:

April 21

7:43 a.m. Burglary was reported at a church on Cold Springs Road.

April 22

9:01 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 60-year-old man suspected of disorderly conduct, possession of illegal drug paraphernalia and obstruction on Placerville Drive. He was released on $3,000 bail.

FOOD

7:16 a.m. Burglary was reported at a courtroom on Fair Lane.

8:16 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 53-year-old man suspected of

burglary, vandalism and a post-release violation on Fair Lane. He was listed in custody in lieu of $44,000 bail.

4:17 p.m. Burglary was reported on Pacific Street.

8:21 p.m. Burglary was reported on Mallard Lane.

8:29 p.m. Officers booked into jail a

26-year-old man suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of illegal drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance on Benham Street. He was later released.

8:43 p.m. Battery was reported at the navigation center on Fair Lane.

April 23

7:59 a.m. Battery was reported on Placerville Drive.

11:35 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 45-year-old man suspected of DUI on Forni Road. He was later released.

11:37 a.m. Battery was reported on Coleman Street.

3:48 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 28-year-old man suspected of a parole violation on Main Street. He was listed in custody.

5:43 p.m. Illegal dumping was reported on Cedar Ravine Road.

10:06 p.m. Officers booked into jail n See CRIME LOG, page A7

Sweet Solutions to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Family Features

From fajitas and tacos to everything in between, fueling your Cinco de Mayo fiesta starts with delicious food that brings everyone to the table. Traditional dishes and new twists on classics can be equally satisfying whether you’re feeding your nearest and dearest or hosting the entire neighborhood.

Start with these Vegan Apple and Black Bean Fajitas for a plant-forward spin on a popular dish that features sauteed apples, peppers, zucchini, jicama, onion and jalapeno. The craveable texture and crunch of Envy Apples - a leading apple variety available at Whole Foods and other major grocery stores - shine both in the mixture of sauteed produce and sliced raw into sticks for a crunchy finish with added sweetness. Plus, their flesh remains whiter longer, even after slicing, so this dish looks as good as it tastes.

For those seeking some added protein, turn to Crisp Apple Tacos featuring pork tenderloin topped with cabbage, apples, carrots and a honey-infused homemade dressing. Ideal for a crowd, you can split the sauteed tenderloin, sliced produce, dressing and other favorite toppings among serving bowls to let guests create their own Cinco-inspired masterpieces.

These moments among friends and family can be uplifted with the aroma and flavor of Envy Apples that offer an invitation to savor special occasions. Their balanced sweetness provides the ultimate apple experience from holidays and family gatherings to quiet evenings at home.

To find more recipes for family meals and beyond, visit EnvyApple.com.

Crisp Apple Tacos

1/2 pound pork tenderloin

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste, divided

1 teaspoon pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided

2 Envy Apples, divided

3 sprigs rosemary

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/2 cup shredded red cabbage

1 cup shredded green cabbage

4 tablespoons honey

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon mustard 1 tablespoon white vinegar 12 soft taco shells 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 lime, cut into wedges Cut pork crosswise into 1-inch medallions. Coat pork medallions with olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper then add to saucepan over medium heat. Slice half of one apple into thick wedges and add to saucepan. Slice remaining half into thin wedges and set aside. Add rosemary to saucepan and heat 2-3 minutes. Flip pork and heat 2-3 minutes until pork is slightly golden and cooked through. Let pork rest 3 minutes then slice into strips.

Vegan Apple and Black Bean Fajitas

1 bell pepper, sliced, seeds removed 1 zucchini, sliced 1 small jicama, sliced

3 Envy Apples, sliced 1 yellow onion, sliced 1 jalapeno, sliced, seeds removed

Thinly slice half of remaining apple into thin sticks around same size of shredded cabbage. Reserve remaining half. In serving bowl, toss apple sticks, carrots, red cabbage and green cabbage. In bowl, mix honey, mayonnaise, mustard and vinegar into dressing. Add additional salt and pepper, to taste. Mix dressing and cabbage; refrigerate at least 1 hour prior to serving. Cut remaining apple half into thin wedges. Top taco shells with pork, slaw, sour cream and squeeze of lime juice. Top with apple wedges.

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Source: Envy Apples

teaspoon garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 sprigs fresh oregano 1 teaspoon chili pepper (optional) salt, to taste (optional) pepper, to taste (optional) 1 cup cooked black beans 1 lime 3 sprigs fresh cilantro 4 small flour tortillas

In skillet over high heat, saute bell pepper, zucchini, jicama and half the apple slices. Set aside. In same hot skillet, saute onions, jalapenos and garlic until lightly caramelized. Combine with sauteed apple mixture. Season with cumin and oregano. Add chili powder and salt and pepper, to taste, if desired.

Photos by Laurie Edwards

Mickey Killion, left photo, along with other members of the Placerville Adult Softball Committee, gave the bathrooms at Lions Park a fresh coat of paint as part of Placerville’s April 27 Rise and Shine Community Day of Service. Placerville resident Pam Grant, right photo, takes the initiative to gather trash from the El Dorado Trail’s edge and the bank of Hangtown Creek. Observing litter during her walks along the creek, she offered to assist in its cleanup efforts.

Joe Brehm of Placerville, left photo, works with his five-year old son Jasper to move rocks along the bank bordering the playground at Lions Park. Doug Hus of Coloma, right photo, takes on the task of clearing vegetation and debris from the sidewalks of the Clay Street underpass to make it safer for pedestrians. He was also busy removing cobwebs from the concrete walls and lights. Doug is familiar with this area as he walks this route regularly, having a friend who lives nearby.

OPINION

Richard B. Esposito Publisher

President Joe Biden says, “I know how to make government work!”

You’d think he’d know. He’s worked in government for 51 years.

But the truth is, no one can make government work.

Biden hasn’t.

Look at the chaos at the border, our military’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, the rising cost of living, our unsustainable recordhigh debt ...

Economist Ed Stringham argues that no government can ever work well, because “even the best person can’t implement change. ... The massive bureaucracy gets bigger and slower.”

I learned that as a consumer reporter watching bureaucrats regulate business.

Their rules usually made life worse for consumers.

Yet politicians want government to do more!

Remember the unveiling of Obamacare’s website? Millions tried to sign up. The first day, only six got it to work.

Vice President Joe Biden made excuses, saying, “Neither (Obama) and I are technology geeks.”

Stringham points out, “If they can’t design a basic simple website, how are they going to manage half the economy?”

While bureaucrats struggled with the Obamacare site, the private sector successfully created Uber and Lyft, platforms like iCloud, apps like Waze, smartwatches, etc.

In the private sector, workers must strive to make things better. If they don’t, competitors will, and you might lose your job. Governments never go out of business.

The private sector creates things that work because it has to. If businesses don’t serve customers well, they go out of business.

But government is a monopoly. It never goes out of business. With no competition, there’s less pressure to improve.

Often good people join government. Some work as hard as workers in the private sector.

But not for long. Because the bureaucracy’s incentives kill initiative.

If a government worker works hard, he might get a small raise. But he sits near others who earn the same pay and, thanks to archaic civil service rules, are unlikely to get fired even if they’re late, lazy or stupid.

Over time, that’s demoralizing. Eventually government workers conclude, “Why try?” In the private sector, workers must strive to make things better. If they don’t, competitors will,

Letters to the Editor

Parking problem

EDITOR:

I’m writing to address a major issue at our school, the shortage of parking. Every day students struggle to find parking, leading to stress and tardiness.

With our school growing, the current parking area is way too small. Students often get to school late or park illegally; students face long walks to their classrooms. This situation also creates safety hazards.

We need to expand our parking to fix these problems. This would improve safety, make less students late and make campus experience better. Other solutions like o -site parking or shuttle services should also be explored.

Let’s solve this issue to ensure a better environment for everyone at our school.

MAXIMO ARROYOS Camino

Preserve our historical assets

EDITOR:

The Clay Street Bridge has been under attack for years. Recently I saw an old picture of the church, Cedar Ravine and the Ivy House plus the Druid Monument location. The city of Placerville has not given up the idea that this intersection must be changed and the Clay Street bridge replaced with a new bridge.

They have revised the plan to put in another idea of moving the monument and aligning Clay Street through the parking lot to line up with Cedar Ravine. Again, removal of the bridge is a part. The question is why? That bridge has been here longer than all of us have been alive, survived floods, etc.

There is developable land behind the bridge and money in pockets may be the reason. Well, unfortunately, I may be right. There is a housing project that has houses or will have houses for sale that start around $799,870 (so much for a ordable housing), according to a recent Home Source section of the Mountain Democrat. Pictured is the home of the week at Sutter’s Ridge (suttersridge@williamshomes.com). There are or will be, by the plans, 10-plus homes, probably more coming soon.

If you did not know where Constellation

Avenue was located, it would just slip by.

However, it is located o Clay Street near Poverty Hill. Main access would be over Clay Street and the bridge or onto Mosquito Road near the El Dorado Irrigation District o ce. This creates more tra c over the bridge and on Main Street. The construction work would be at our expense apparently.

I still do not know why the city of Placerville does not help the merchants of historical downtown Hangtown by preserving the historical atmosphere to bring in tourists and appeal to their interest in how this town may have looked back during the Gold Rush.

We have a major tourist attraction in this county in general and Hangtown as well. So much could be done to promote tourism with some creativity and work, and this would help the merchants in this town. Use money to refurbish the look of Main Street, instead of splitting it in two. Maybe give it a spring cleaning and fresh paint showing parking spaces and centerline of Main Street; install signs or plaques for tourists to read about building history and local history as well.

Maybe the old courthouse should become a museum of the history of Hangtown and the Gold Rush. Add to that some horse-drawn wagons for people to ride and hear about the history of Hangtown like the old names of Dry Diggings — maybe some action skits to add some entertainment to the mix. Even help merchants with the appearance of their buildings, if needed and accepted.

I have never found out where the COVID government grant to help Hangtown was spent. I believe the intention was to o set the loss of revenue.

Remodeling this intersection will only divide historical Hangtown forever.

You can’t make government work’ ... really Most Americans are facing some level of financial stress

The average house payment in America today is $2,883 on a 30-year mortgage. The average payment on a fixedrate mortgage is about $3,759. (January stats from businessfinder. com).

The average car payment in America is $732 a month for new cars and $532 a month for used cars. (Nerdwallet.com)

The average American household spends more than $1,000 a month on groceries according to a report on gitnux.org. A family of four may spend up to $1,300 per month. Nationwide, Americans spend an average of $429.33 per month on utilities. Hawaii has the highest monthly energy bill at $177.78 and Utah has the lowest at $80.87. California has the highest average monthly water bill at $77. Wisconsin and Vermont are tied for the lowest

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monthly water bills at $18. (Forbes.com)

A January 2023 statistic estimated Americans spend $150 to $200 a month on gasoline. (JDPower. com). This is hard to know because prices are always changing. Regions of the country have to drive more than others but we all know we spend a lot to fuel our automobiles.

Electric car costs are adding $100 to $200 a month to the average electric bill according to information found on Quora.com.

The average national monthly health insurance cost for one person on an A ordable Care Act plan without premium tax credits in 2024 is $477. (Healthmarkets.com)

Of course, to obtain an average some Americans are paying more and some are paying less.

The bottom line is regardless of who you are, you have financial

Many Americans are trying to stay above water by working more or depending on two incomes. More than half of America’s households are dual income …

stress in your life to some degree. According to Lendingtree.com, the average American credit card debt in the last quarter of 2023 was $6,864.

If you are also carrying a big credit card debt then financial pressure is weighing heavily on you.

It’s di cult to dodge all the above except for creating credit card debit. Typically, we only use a credit card when we don’t have the money. Most Americans today are using debit cards to some degree. It’s not a bad thing to have a credit card. There are some upsides to it but the downside is when you put more on the card than what you can pay for within the due date cycle.

The cost of life’s basics such as housing, food, utilities and a car are making life for most Americans, stressful to say the least. The answers

may lie in downsizing. Living in cheaper housing, driving a cheaper car and freezing more in the winter and being warm in the summer to save a few dollars. Many Americans are trying to stay above water by working more or depending on two incomes. More than half of America’s households are dual income, according to magnifymoney.com. The point is, be aware that you are not alone in the pressure you are feeling. Be aware that your neighbor next door, the other drivers on the highway and your fellow workers at the job are all experiencing some of what you are feeling. We should all be aware and try to respect and understand each other a little more. Glenn Mollette is an author and national columnist. Learn more at GlennMollette.com.

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and you might lose your job.

Governments never go out of business.

“Companies can only stay in business if they always keep their customer happy,” Stringham points out. “Competition pushes us to be better. Government has no competition.”

I push back.

“Politicians say, ‘Voters can vote us out.’”

“With a free market,” Stringham replies, “the consumer votes every single day with the dollar. Under politics, we have to wait four years.”

It’s another reason why, over time, government never works as well as the private sector.

Year after year, the Pentagon fails audits. If a private company repeatedly does that, they get shut down. But government never gets shut down.

A Pentagon spokeswoman makes excuses: “We’re working on improving our process. We certainly are learning each time.”

They don’t learn much. They still fail audits.

“It’s like we’re living in Groundhog Day,” Stringham jokes.

When COVID hit, politicians handed out almost $2 trillion in “rescue” funds. The Government Accountability Office says more than $100 billion was stolen.

“One woman bought a Bentley,” laughs Stringham. “A father and son bought a luxury home.”

At least Biden noticed the fraud. He announced, “We’re going to make you pay back what you stole!” No. They will not. Biden’s Fraud Enforcement

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Task Force has recovered only 1% of what was stolen.

Even without fraud, government makes money vanish. I’ve reported on my town’s $2 million toilet in a park. When I confronted the parks commissioner, he said, “$2 million was a bargain! Today it would cost $3 million.”

That’s government work.

More recently, Biden proudly announced that government would create “500,000 (EV) charging stations.”

After two years, they’ve built ... seven. Not 7,000. Just seven.

Over the same time, greedy, profit-seeking Amazon built 17,000.

“Privatize!” says Stringham. “Whenever we think something’s important, question whether government should do it.”

In Britain, government-owned Jaguar lost money year after year. Only when Britain sold the company to private investors did Jaguar start turning a profit selling cars people actually like.

When Sweden sold Absolut Vodka, the company increased its profits sixfold.

It’s ridiculous for Biden to say, “I know how to make government work.”

No one does.

Next week, this column takes on Donald Trump’s promise: “We’ll drain the Washington swamp!”

Every Tuesday at JohnStossel.com, Stossel posts a new video about the battle between government and freedom.

Edited by Joel Fagliano

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Department, included review and input from over 150 staff composed of every department and elected official’s office. The overhaul resulted in approximately 1,500 newly updated pages. The county also engaged in a robust outreach effort, surveying the public on issues such as menu structure, website access methods, virtual service preferences and usage difficulties within the prior site.

“Because our website is often the first point of contact for many, we want to put our best foot forward for residents, business owners and visitors who reach our site,” Hass said. “We took great strides to scrub each page for current, relevant information and display it in a way that prioritizes the public’s experience.”

The new website is based on a “service-driven” philosophy rather than a “department-driven” one. All pages will be located under one of the following categories: County Government, Land Use, Health & Well Being, Public Safety & Justice or Services.

“People know what they’re trying to find, but don’t always know where to look or which department or elected office provides the service they want,” Hass said. “The service-driven navigation style and enhanced search bar capabilities will help solve that issue.”

After April 30, visitors who attempt to reach pages on the former site (edcgov.us) will be seamlessly re-routed to the new site at ElDoradoCounty.ca.gov homepage. Bookmarking the new site and pages within the site are recommended.

The redesign was fully funded through a $510,065.00 grant to the county’s Public Health Division.

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a 38-year-old woman suspected of disorderly conduct and obstruction on Broadway. She was released on $23,000 bail.

April 24

9:09 a.m. Petty theft was reported on Tunnel Street.

10:28 p.m. A prowler was reported on New Morning Court.

April 25

7:32 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 32-year-old man suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of illegal drug paraphernalia on Pacific Street. He was listed in custody.

7:53 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a church on Cold Springs Road.

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AL-ANON is here for you if you are bothered by someone else’s drinking. Call for meeting times. (916) 3342970. https://sacal-anon.blogspot.com

AMERICAN ASSOC. OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN Foothills of EDC Branch. Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science and Math Camp Scholarships, programs & interest groups. Leave voicemail for Laurel (530) 417-7737 or Sara (530) 4177138 eldorado-ca.aauw.net

AMERICAN LEGION POST 119 welcomes Veterans and guests to attend our monthly membership dinner and meeting the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM. Legionpost119.org

El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR

RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month at the El Dorado Sheriff’s office, 200 Industrial Drive, Placerville, 6:30 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net

LEARN & PLAY CRIBBAGE

Cribbage is a fun, fast paced game that will surely keep you on your toes! **All skill levels **Learn to play by ACC Rules (American Cribbage Congress) **Beginner instruction available **Compete in weekly Cribbage tournaments. Call 916-7684452 for more information. Gold Country Cribbers play Wednesday afternoon 4:30 pm at Moni Gilmore Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA. 95762

Struggling with life? CELEBRATE RECOVERY is for any Hurt, Habit or Hang-up. We are a faith-based recovery program for life’s issues and struggles. Join us Thursday nights at 6:30pm at Green Valley Church, 3500 Green Valley Rd, Placerville. Doors open at 6:15pm. Children’s programs are available for ages 3 months to 18 years old. Email: celebrate@greenvalley.church. Find us on Facebook: https://m.facebook. com/crgvcc/ DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Round Table Pizza–Missouri Flat Rd. in Placerville at noon on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems.org for more information.

GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style. To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575 HANGTOWN WOMEN’S TENNIS CLUB. Come play tennis for fun and friendship. Meet at El Dorado High School, Acacia Street, Placerville, Wed 9 AM – 11 AM. (June - Aug 8 AM –10 AM). Social activities, lessons. Minimal cost. Not a beginners group. Some tennis experience/ability required. Call Cindy 805-540-8654. MONDAY CLUB BRIDGE seeks more players. The club is a very informal, friendly group and invites interested men and women party bridge players to join. The club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at Denny’s Restaurant on Fair Lane in Placerville at 10:00 am. For more information, call (530) 622-1180. Addiction or Relationship problem? Call 530 231-7728 our free counseling can help you. Positive Realism, 3430 Robin Ln., Cameron Park. Meet first and third Wednesday of every month, 7pm. Come and have a paid lunch with the Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA) for CalPERS retirees and spouses. The meetings are held at 11:30AM on May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18,2024 at Denny’s (3446 Coach Lane) Cameron Park. Call 530 919 7515 for programs and information. SENIOR PEER COUNSELING Seniors 55 and over who are grieving, depressed or having issues related to aging can meet one-on-one with a caring senior, professionally supervised and trained to listen and encourage. Call (530)621-6304 to leave a message and get started.

TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION OF EL DORADO COUNTY Our mission is to educate the public on tax issues that affect them. Our meetings are held every Monday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 at Denny’s Restaurant, Fair Lane Drive, Placerville. Meetings are open to the public. For more information call Louis (530) 622-6763. We are a non-partisan organization.

Rescue educators host unified basketball tourney

Rescue Union School District

News release

Rescue Union School District and Lake Forest Elementary proudly hosted the 2024 Rescue USD Unified Basketball Tournament, a pioneering event, on April 25 that brought together general education and special education students in a celebration of educational differences and sportsmanship.

The basketball tournament aimed to showcase the abilities and talents of all students, promoting an environment of equality, respect and camaraderie. This event is a testament to the community’s commitment to embracing differences and encouraging every student to reach their full potential both on and off the court. Teams were comprised of a balanced mix of general education and special education students to ensure a competitive yet supportive atmosphere that valued participation over winning. The tournament consisted of multiple games, leading to a final championship match that was both exciting and inspirational.

“This tournament is more than just basketball games; it’s a celebration of unity, showcasing how our differences make us stronger,” said Sunshine Handley, RUSD director of Special Education and a fervent advocate for inclusive education. “We were thrilled to host an event that highlights the talents and capabilities of all students, fostering a sense of belonging and achievement.”

Tahoe boating season begins with ‘clean, drain, and dry’

• New region-wide protocols in place to prevent the spread of New Zealand mudsnails

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency News release

Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection stations are open for the season to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and boaters can now book an appointment for this summer online, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Tahoe Resource Conservation District announced this week. With the discovery last year of invasive New Zealand mudsnails in

Lake Tahoe, the agencies are urging boaters, paddlers, beachgoers and anglers to learn how to prevent the spread of this new threat. Inspections are available without an appointment any time of the year, according to TRPA and Tahoe RCD officials, who have managed the inspection program since its launch in 2008. During the peak season, an optional appointment can be scheduled online for a $15 convenience fee any day between May 15 and Sept. 30, depending on

availability. Book online at tahoeboatinspections. com/appt.

As of May 1, the Meyers and Spooner Summit regional watercraft inspection stations will be open from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. The Alpine Meadows inspection station opens May 15 with the same operating hours.

“Boaters can help keep the waters of the Tahoe Region safe from aquatic invasive species by arriving clean, drained and dry,” said Tom Boos, senior

environmental specialist at TRPA. “This is the No. 1 way to reduce the risk of invasive species and it helps boaters get on the water faster.”

Boats and trailers are one of the largest potential sources of spread of aquatic invasive species in the Western U.S. Under Lake Tahoe’s program, every motorized watercraft is inspected or decontaminated before launch and paddle craft can opt for free inspection and decontamination at any regional inspection station. Since 2008 staff have inspected 113,000 boats for aquatic invasive species, which can have devastating environmental and economic impacts.

A new invasive species in Lake Tahoe

In September 2023 the agencies confirmed

the presence of a new aquatic invasive species in Lake Tahoe, the New Zealand mudsnail. It was the first detection of a new invasive in the region since mandatory inspections began in 2008.

“Now that Lake Tahoe is a higher risk to other water bodies, it’s up to every boater, paddler, angler and beachgoer to ensure they’re doing their part to limit its spread, within Lake Tahoe and throughout the region,” Boos said.

TRPA and Tahoe RCD immediately responded to the New Zealand mudsnail detection last year with updated watercraft inspection protocols and public education on the location of the mudsnails and how to limit their spread. Diver surveys showed the invasive species had infested a 3-mile area of Lake Tahoe’s south shore.

Unrelated to the devastating quagga and zebra mussel, New Zealand mudsnails are about the size of a grain of rice (2-6-mm) and can rapidly reproduce. Densities of up to 10,000 snails per square meter were measured in the lake last year. First discovered in Idaho in 1987, they are currently found in 22 states including California and Nevada, and as close as the Lower Truckee River near Reno, Nev.

How to protect Lake Tahoe

Heed special instructions for boaters, anglers and non-motorized users and paddlers at tahoeboatinspections. com. Paddlers can learn how to self-inspect

ER is very chaotic and noisy and, with limited inpatient space, we can take a long time finding a place to send people in a crisis. So we have to be innovative and ask: what sort of space will be conducive for these people?”

The answer Lamm and others at Marshall have settled on is the creation of a separate space in the ER devoted to serving people going through a mental health crisis. Most ERs are effectively catch-alls for a wide range of issues, but that one-size-fits-all approach can leave much to be desired for someone in the throes of a mental health emergency.

“We need to have security posted nearby and a room with no ligatures or really anything at all,” Lamm said describing the current experience of mental health patients. “It can feel like a prison cell. Everyone is doing what they can, but it can be not as conducive to their needs.”

Marshall staff has begun to lay the groundwork to create a better space in the ER for patients experiencing a mental health crisis. The area would be painted in calmer shades, lights could be turned off in evenings to allow patients the chance to sleep and the space would be kept quieter than the hustle and bustle in the main ER.

“Historically, if you look across the country, there’s not a space carved out in a majority of ERs to provide a lot of therapy. It’s there to evaluate patients quickly,” Marshall ER Dr. Rubeal Mann said. “Then there’s a waiting game to determine what psychiatric facility might potentially accept a patient for inpatient care. But there’s a gap there. We’re uniquely positioned to close that gap. Emergency providers and nursing staff all think we can do better and this is how we can set an example for others.”

UC Davis has established a similar separate space for mental health emergencies, but Mann and Lamm believe Marshall can take the concept

further and become a model for others to follow by establishing a more comprehensive approach to helping patients navigate a crisis.

“UC Davis has done a great job and our team wants to take that to the next level,” Lamm explained. “We want to bring in programming and best practices to make it not just a holding space, but actively engaging in the care.” Therapy, classes and other resources could be made available to provide guidance and a strong footing for patients who do not transfer to inpatient care, Mann told the Mountain Democrat.

The expansion and redesign of the ER to bring this vision to life is expected to cost around $1.6 million, according to Marshall Executive Director of Philanthropy Mindy Danovaro. This year’s budgeting for the hospital has already been planned out, but, fundraising permitting, the space may be ready by 2026.

“It is a lofty target for us, but I know we can do it,” Danovaro remarked. “Any chance to be there for our staff is really truly important for us. We want to provide this space. The Marshall Foundation believes in right care in the right space at the right time, and this initiative can help us accomplish that goal.”

Architects have already consulted on the design and fundraising efforts are underway. Grant applications were recently submitted with letters of support from El Dorado County Supervisor Wendy Thomas, the Placerville City Council and California Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil. Additionally, proceeds from this year’s annual Drive For Marshall Golf Tournament will go toward funding the mental health ER project. Those interested in participating in the tournament can sign up at marshallfound.org/golfregistration.

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The April 25 Rescue Unified Basketball Tournament aimed to showcase the abilities and talents of all students, promoting an environment of equality, respect and camaraderie.

Make it, grow it, sew it, show it at the El Dorado County Fair.

• Baked goods • Herbs • Flowers & plants & more

* Most entries (excluding livestock) for teen and youth are free.

*Go to eldoradocountyfair.org for more information.

• Entry forms due May 22, 2024

*For most items

• Workshop how to enter the fair May, 21 2024

You can pickup 2024 Fair Entry Guide at the Fair of ce, EDC Library, and Mountain Democrat. Also available at eldoradocountyfair.org

and become a Tahoe Keeper at tahoekeepers.org. Download the free Tahoe Boating App at tahoeboating.org for an interactive map that shows location relative to the New Zealand mudsnail infestation, as well as no-wake zones, area attractions, bathrooms and more. Look for mobile, solar-powered cleaning stations for kayaks, paddleboards and canoes at popular

recreation sites around the Tahoe Basin provided by the League to Save Lake Tahoe and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. Look for and support roving inspectors at popular beaches and launch ramps this summer provided by funding from the Tahoe Fund and TRPA. Learn more about these programs and more at tahoeboatinspections.com.

French Toast with Fresh Fruit

Blueberry and Ricotta Cheese Pancakes

Lobster Crepes

Florentine Crepes

Prime Ribeye Center-Cut Steak and Eggs

Country Omelette

California Benedict

Croissant Sandwich

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IN THE KNOW

May 3

The Placerville Shakespeare Club’s 2024 Giant Spring Rummage Sale will be held 9 a.m. to

4 p.m. Friday, May 3, as well as 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the clubhouse, 2940 Bedford Ave. This year’s sale will feature a large selection of jewelry, lots of clothing, housewares, linens, decorative items, a wide variety of garage items, dolls, toys and many other treasures. New items will be put out every day. There will be something for everyone. Come early and bring a really big shopping bag.

Plant lovers should also stop by the annual Spring Plant Sale to be held in front of the clubhouse, 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, For more information visit placervilleshakespeare.com.

Sherwood Demonstration Garden on the Folsom Lake College – El Dorado Center campus in Placerville is open 9 a.m. every Friday and Saturday for open garden days. Take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on site to answer questions. Garden may be closed for inclement weather or poor air quality. Check before visiting: ucanr.edu/sites/ EDC_Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden.

Parking permits required; purchase a $2 permit at any kiosk.

The Placerville Home & Garden Show takes place May 3-5 on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive. Event includes exhibits, vendors and plenty of home improvement ideas. For more information visit placervillehomeshow.

com.

Smith Flat House in Placerville hosts live music in the courtyard with Ti any Shiro. For more information call (530) 621-1003.

Jax Hammer will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/ live-music.

Olde Coloma Theatre presents “She’s in His Line of Fire” or “The Biggest Shot in Coloma,” May 3 through June 9. For tickets and more information visit oldecolomatheatre.com.

Sons of Rock will perform at The Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 8 p.m. to midnight. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

Achilles Wheel will perform at 8 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

May 4

Join the Mental Health Awareness Walkathon in honor of the Jenna Sue Souza First Memorial Scholarship Fund. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the Placerville walkathon begins at 9 a.m. going from the El Dorado County Government Center on Fair Lane to the Smith Flat House on Smith Flat Road. For more information call (530) 388-5280 or email jennaswalkathon@gmail. com.

The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 512 invites you to the famous pancake breakfast on the rst Saturday of each month, 8-11 a.m. through October at the Placerville Airport, 3501 Airport Road. Enjoy the airplanes on display, old cars,

Artist Lisa Goodner

takes her creative cues from nature

Art on the Divide Cooperative Gallery invites the community to welcome May’s guest artist Lisa Goodner. Her show, Nature is My Palette, will run through May 31.

The community is invited to view her artwork at a reception, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Light refreshments will be available and there will be music by Mary Beth Dowd. Goodner and her husband have been residents of Cool for the past four years. In addition to creating art, Goodner, a retired registered nurse, enjoys horseback riding, gardening and yoga. Her first experience with art was about 50 years ago when she touched up photography portraits with color. She also took art classes in high school. About four years ago she began taking watercolor classes at the Gables in Ojai. Goodner studied with three exceptional artists at the Gables — Marta Nelson, Patty Van Dyke and Gayle Childress.

After a short time of watercolor instruction, Goodner “heard her voice” and developed her own unique style. She is inspired by nature and enjoys painting flowers and birds. She also gets inspiration from her friend, artist Adrienne Juaregui. Even though they no longer live near one another, they get together over the phone for a weekly painting session. Goodner said she also admires and enjoys the work of artist Claude Monet.

The gallery, located at 6295 Main St. in historical Georgetown, is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Additional information can be found at artonthedivide.com.

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See beautiful works like “Monet’s Garden,” oil on canvas, by Lori Anderson on the EDHAA Studio Tour this weekend at several stops throughout the county’s western end.

“Sweet Pea” by Lisa Goodner

“Butterfly” by Lisa Goodner

“Iris”by Lisa Goodner

Courtesy photo Lisa Goodner found her artistic voice after studying watercolors techniques. See her work in Georgetown this month

‘Cher Show’ will dazzle, thrill at the Harris Center

Ed Sengstack Harris Center for the Arts

FOLSOM — Harris Center for The Arts presents “The Cher Show,” performing five times, May 9-12.

Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, one unstoppable force has dominated popular culture — breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. “The Cher Show” is the Tony Award-winning musical depiction of her story and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the bright-eyed kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon.

As Cher says, “All of us invent ourselves. Some of us have more imagination than others.”

“The Cher Show” features 35 smash hits including “If I Could Turn Back Time,” “I Got You Babe,” “The Shoop Shoop Song” and “Believe.” Throw in six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy, an Oscar, an Emmy, and enough Tony Award-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all culminating in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have audiences dancing in the aisles!

Get ready to “Turn Back Time” in the musical hailed by Rolling Stone as “an explosion of fabulous excess.” The New York Times raves, “The Cher Show gets me, babe. Inspiration can arise from seeing how a famous American came defiantly into their power.”

Debuting on Broadway in 2018, “The Cher Show” was nominated for two Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards. Written by Tony Award-

winning Rick Elice, Big League Productions Inc.’s sparkling brand-new production is directed by Casey Hushion, with choreography by Antoinette DiPietropolo and costume design by Bob Mackie. Performances are scheduled May 9-12 with shows

at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday plus 2 p.m. matinées Saturday and Sunday at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. For tickets and more information call (916) 608-6888 or visit HarrisCenter.net.

Tahoe filmed ‘Weak Layers’ seeks to resurrect ski comedies

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L— If Alibi Ale Works beer and Shane McConkey stickers don’t give it away, scenes incorporating River Ranch Lodge, Le Chamois, West Shore Market and PlumpJack Inn, as well as ski action off the namesake Palisades and other well known features will.

Crews filmed the recent ski comedy “Weak Layers” entirely in Lake Tahoe.

“We wanted it to feel like it was inspired or an ode to those original ski comedies from our youth, but” said “Weak Layers” director/ actor Katie Burrell.

“We wanted to bring it back in a way that had perhaps a little bit more depth.”

The cast and crew added a bit more satire and sought to portray authentic ski town living — from housing struggles to dating — creating relatable central characters.

“Weak Layers” is a progressive throwback of cult classics like “Aspen Extreme” or “Hot Dog …The Movie,” Burrell explained. Those older films typically followed male-centered stories where women were always accessories to the plot.

“In this case, they are at the center of the plot,” the director shared.

leave out the great music one would expect from a ski movie or the ski action, complete with ’80s ski moves that pay tribute to the muse films.

In addition to making something authentic to ski culture, Burrell shared, “We also wanted to make something that felt very rowdy and fun, but also had a lot of heart.”

with hyper-slow motion, showcasing beautiful cinematography. “I think it came as a result of some of the new technology with cameras,” Burrell added, “excitement around that new technology.

“Being able to bring that playfulness and joy and laughing at itself back into an industry that was taking itself a little bit too seriously for bit there has been my contribution with my team,” she continued. “Skiing is ultimately a recreational activity.”

call 530-622-1255 today.

The story revolves around three friends living in a small ski town with main character Cleo Brown, played by Burrell. It’s a narrative the director, actor and comedian is familiar with after moving to a ski town with friends after college.

Burrell knows first hand the ski town archetypes and stereotypes, having skied since she was 2 years old. The movie explores these throughout the trio’s complex dynamics, Cleo’s personal growth story, a love story and villain story. “Having all those pieces of any good movie, frankly,” said Burrell, “but doing them in way that felt really authentic to life in a ski town.”

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The storyline involves similar struggles Burrell has faced in the film industry. “There’s an element of, as a woman, feeling like an outsider or an underdog in a lot of these male dominated spaces,” she said.

As Cleo navigates outsider and underdog intricacies on her personal journey, she ends up celebrating the unsung heroes of today’s ski towns, some of them Tahoe locals, playing caricatures of themselves.

The depth to the comical storyline is a fresh take on ski comedies. Filmmakers hope this movie resurrects the genre that Hollywood has largely been void of for the last couple of decades.

Burrell said she saw a major shift in ski movie trends in the 2000s as they moved away from the silly, playful, “goofing off on trails and handrails” and became drama and high action ski movies

“Weak Layers” is also a celebration of the outdoor action and sport film making in the world. The movie is reflective of the industry and those who have inspired Burrell, including Scott Gaffney (who has a cameo on the film), Murry Wais and Eric Crosland. “The people that forged their own path,” she said.

Appearances by professional skiers weave throughout the movie and a shot of a framed photo pays tribute to ski legend, Shane McConkey.

Burrell said she didn’t want the film to come across as if Hollywood made a movie about skiing, but “skiing had really made a Hollywood movie.”

Weak Layers is available on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube and other platforms.

Photo by Meredith Mashburn Photography

Catherine Ariale as Lady, Morgan Scott as Star, Ella Perez as Babe perform with the rest of the cast of “The Cher Show,” coming to Folsom May 9-12.

Welsh Tahoe Daily Tribune

Country legend Dalton will croon on historical stage

News release

UTTER CREEK

S— Lacy J. Dalton, accompanied by Dale Poune providing supporting vocals plus guitar and mandolin music, takes the stage at Sutter Creek Theatre on May 4.

Dalton is a Grammynominated singer/songwriter from Bloomsburg, Penn., who was inducted into the North American Country Music Association International Hall of Fame in 2017. She’s one of the most instantly recognizable voices in music — the woman People Magazine called “Country’s Bonnie Raitt.”

Dalton was awarded Top New Female Vocalist of the Year in 1979 by the Academy of Country Music, and quickly rose to national prominence with her hit single “Crazy Blue Eyes,” a song that raced to No. 7 on the Billboard Country Charts. Her collaboration with Willie Nelson on his “Half Nelson” CD was a high spot for her. Dalton was the only woman featured on that recording (which included singing legends Ray Charles, Neil Diamond, Merle Haggard, Julio Iglesias, George Jones, Leon Russell, Carlos Santana,

Mel Tillis, Hank Williams Sr. and Neil Young) and was awarded a platinum record for it. She also received a gold record from Hank Williams Jr. in 1985 for her support performances throughout his Five-0 Tour. She quickly became one of the few women who could successfully share the stage with the likes of Hank Williams Jr., Glen Campbell, Charlie Daniels, Nelson, Jones and Haggard. Her hit records are legendary million-airplay cuts: “Hard Times,” “Crazy Blue Eyes,” “Hillbilly Girl with the Blues,” “Takin’ it Easy,” “Everybody Makes Mistakes,” the worldwide hit “Black Coffee,” and her signature song “16th Avenue,” the anthem for Nashville songwriters voted one of Country’s Top 100 songs ever by Billboard Magazine. Dalton’s career includes accomplishments in music, film and radio. As an independent artist with her own label called Song Dog Records, she has released three albums, “Wild Horse Crossing” in 1999, a tribute to Hank Williams Sr. entitled “Here’s To Hank” in 2010 and her first Americana album “The Last Wild Place Anthology” in 2006. In

2019 that CD won the Pete Huttlinger Award for Music Excellence from boards of Strictly Country Magazine and the Spirit Awards. She recently recorded some electrifying new music for an EP that was released in January 2019. When

hearing the signature song “Scarecrow,” her good friend Rev. Barbara Ann Fletcher remarked, “That song makes you a whole new you, and it makes me a whole new me.” That’s exactly the response Dalton hoped for.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main St. in Sutter Creek. Open seating, beer and wine are available. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheater.com.

Journey through one of the most influential decades in American music

Leila Srouji

The Center for the Arts

RASS VALLEY

G— The Center for the Arts presents Live from Laurel Canyon – Songs & Stories of American Folk Rock in the Marisa Funk Theater on May 9. This evening of live music features narrated stories of some of the most influential songwriters who lived in Laurel Canyon in the mid-1960s and ‘70s. Similar to other legendary rock-nroll neighborhoods of the same era like Haight Ashbury in San Francisco or Greenwich Village in NYC, Laurel Canyon was a community of artists who would forge a new genre of music (folk rock) and forever change the look, sound, and attitude of American pop music. Laurel Canyon originates from its intersection with Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and slices its way through the Hollywood Hills. It winds and twists its way high above the city where we find Laurel Canyon residents: The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Carole King, James Taylor, the Mamas & the Papas, Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills & Nash, The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Brown, Jim Morrison, Neil Young and the host of other legendary talent who resided there, 1965-

76. Live from Laurel Canyon celebrates all of these iconic artists with their own unique interpretations of some of the most iconic songs of the era. Much more than a tribute act, Live from Laurel Canyon not only performs the music audiences love in a new and unique way but also shares the stories that inspired them. Live from Laurel Canyon is a journey through a special time in American pop music ... a time when an entire generation of youth felt abandoned by their own culture and searched for a sound that helped define them. This sound shared the protest and awareness of folk music and the attitude and look of rock music.

The players

Brian Chartrand (vocalist/acoustic guitarist/creator of Live from Laurel Canyon) grew up in rural Massachusetts and made his way to Phoenix in 2003. Chartrand’s main focus is Live from Laurel Canyon and his original music with his bands The Sweet Remains and The Project. A longtime fan of ’60s and ’70s music and a rock and roll history fanatic, Chartrand came up with the idea for Live from Laurel Canyon while working as an entertainer on a luxury cruise ship in the Summer of 2012. Since its inception, the show tours all over the country and in Europe.

Holly Pyle (vocalist)

was voted best vocalist of 2019 by Phoenix New Times. Pyle channels her “liquidlike voice” and intense presence into a variety of local and traveling music projects, most frequently as the frontwoman of progressive soul outfit House of Stairs. Holly completed studies in jazz, opera and psychology at Northern Arizona University in 2010, and since then has given nearly 1,500 performances, released three albums and gives lectures about loop station technology and arranging.

David Freeman (vocalist) grew up in a musical family and started singing at a young age. He went to college at Missouri State University

where he majored in vocal performance. He currently resides in Phoenix with his family and is involved in a plethora of musical endeavors but says what he enjoys most about his life today is getting to be with and bring his kids to school everyday, date nights with his wife, Ashlee, and taking their German shepherd (Jack the Dog) on walks at night.

Todd Chuba (drums) is originally from rural Michigan but moved to Arizona to study music at ASU. He has been a professional drummer and percussionist, specializing in a variety of musical genres and styles, for over 35 years.

Lamar Gaines (keys) is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up immersed in music that turned into a lifelong passion. Apart from playing music professionally, he runs his own production company with his brother called Jeemusic.

Adam Armijo (electric guitar) is an in-demand session musician currently residing in the Phoenix area. Growing up in an art and music-loving home, Adam took to guitar very early and began playing professionally at the age of 16. Adam

is known for his unique approach, musicality, and the ability to play many genres authentically. He has recorded and toured with a wide variety of Grammy award winners and Billboard chart toppers. Recently, Fender & Gretsch Guitars have featured Adam on dozens of YouTube product demos which have been extremely successful and have racked up over three million views.

Will Gaines (bass) was born the son of a jazz musician in Cleveland. He now resides in Denver where he works as an independent musician, singer/songwriter, producer, film scorer and international touring artist. More recently he started a music production company with his brother releasing three albums under the moniker Gaines Brothers. He is currently working on his fourth album.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at The Center for the Arts, 314 West Main St. in Grass Valley. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts.org or call (530) 274-8384.

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Lacy J. Dalton will entertain the crowd in Sutter Creek this Saturday evening.

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Live from Laurel Canyon explores the California music scene that ignited the folk rock movement last century.

Isaac et Nora in San Francisco @ 5pm Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

G. Love @ 6:30pm / $40-$65 Blue Note Napa, Napa

Stormie Leigh @ 7pm Harlow's, 2708 J St, Sacramento

Maul @ 7:30pm Cafe Colonial, 3520 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento

of Native American Art, 181 Old Davis Road, Davis. 530-752-6567

Private

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Villalobos Brothers @ 7pm The So�a, 2700 Capi‐tol Ave, Sacra‐mento Annie DiRusso @ 7pm Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St, Sacra‐mento

Tristan Bushman Music @ 7pm The Independent, 628 Divisadero St, San Francisco

Miranda Love @ McP's Taphouse @ 7pm McP's Taphouse Grill, 4125 Lake Tahoe Blvd A, South Lake Tahoe

Peach Pit

@ 7:30pm Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St, Sacra‐mento

verygently @ 8pm The Independent, 628 Divisadero St, San Francisco

The Mission @ 8pm Harlow's, 2708 J St, Sacramento

Surely Tempo @ 8pm The Starlet Room, 2708 J St, Sacramento

Craig David - 7 Days Commitment Tour 2024 @ 8pm / $35.50-$81 The Masonic, San Francisco

BIT @ 9:30pm DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco

Homework Helpers & Reading Buddies @ The Fair�eld Civic Center Library @ 4pm Kids get free homework help from our teen volunteers. 1150 Ken‐tucky St, 1150 Kentucky Street, Fair�eld

Friday May 3rd

An Evening at the Pops @ 7:30pm / $15-$20 Downtown Theatre, 1035 Texas Street, Fair�eld. director@solanowinds.org Join Solano Winds for an "Evening at the Pops," with music by Shostakovich and Beethoven, plus Leroy Anderson's "Irish Suite" and a musical retelling of the classic

Cat

From Photo Repatriation to Totem Pole Rematriation @ 3pm

Developments on a twenty-year research pro‐ject on images by Tsimshian photographer B.A. Haldane and the pos‐sible return of totem poles to the matrilineal commu‐nity. Gorman Museum of Native American Art, 181 Old Davis Road, Davis. cn gorman@ucdavis.edu, 530-752-6567

Felix Cartal: Concerts in the Park @ 5pm Cesar Chavez Plaza, 910 I St, Sacramento

2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery @ 6pm The Pence's next public art recep‐tion is on May 10! Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis. pencesocial media@gmail.com, 530-758-3370

Giancarlo @ 9pm Roccapulco, 3140 Mission St, San Francisco

Bokeh @ 9pm Monarch, 101 6th St, San Fran‐cisco COMMUNITY @ 9pm Monarch, 101 6th St, San Fran‐cisco

Guz @ 10pm Halcyon SF, 314 11th St, San Fran‐cisco

Colton Mountain: Lava Cap Members Release Party @ 11am Lava Cap Winery, 2221 Fruitridge Rd, Placerville 31st Annual

Tour @ 12pm / $30 Mark your calendars for this year's Garden Tour on May 5! Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis. penceso cialmedia@gmail.com, 530-758-3370

Riverside @ 4pm House Concert, Placerville

House @ 4pm Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th

The Riverside @ 7pm House Concert, Sacra‐mento Fly Anakin @ 7pm Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St, San Francisco

Amenra @ 7pm Great American Music Hall, 859 O'‐farrell St, San Francisco

Bbymutha @ 7pm Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St, San Francisco

Mae Powell @ 8pm Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, San Francisco

Everyone Is Dirty @ 8pm Bottom Of the Hill, 1233 17th St, San Francisco Soft Blue Shimmer @ 8pm Neck Of the Woods, 406 Clement St, San Francisco

Trembler @ 8pm Neck Of the Woods, 406 Clement St, San Francisco Keep @ 8pm

MTooray @ 10pm 1015 Folsom, 1015 Folsom St, San Francisco

Bianca Maieli @ 10pm 1015 Folsom, 1015 Folsom St, San Francisco

Afroman @ 11pm Bally's Lake Tahoe, 55 Highway 50, South Lake Tahoe

The Edible Garden @ 9am / $50 Enjoy a guided tour of our Herb and Vegetable Gardens to learn about edible herbs and �owers. Plus, a Chef’s demonstration, raf‐�e, and delectable nosh Il

Young musicians concert a delight

Lynn Schardt Music on the Divide

Those who were lucky enough to attend the 29th annual Music on the Divide Young Musicians Concert April 14 enjoyed a sweet respite from the ordinary Sunday afternoon routine. A roomful of appreciative music lovers were witness to the culmination of study, practice and discipline to which seven young talents applied themselves.

Master of ceremonies Sharon Dwight introduced each performer and each wowed the audience with their piano, violin or voice musicality.

The program began with Tommy Hoel, 8, playing “Scherzand” on violin. He was followed by Ari Lee, 8, playing “Swinging and Swaying” on piano.

Next up was 11-year-old Naomi Lee, who played “Maple Sugar” on fiddle. As a special treat, Naomi was accompanied by her younger brother Oliver on spoons

and her father Ross Lee on guitar.

Megan Gavin, 21, sang a moving piece, “Slipping Through My Fingers,” accompanied by her grandmother Mary Beth Dowd on piano.

Naomi, now on violin, then played “Gavotte in G Minor.”

Zooey DeCavia, 13, followed playing the theme from “Harry Potter” on violin.

Showing his mastery of the keyboard, 12-year-old Tanner Cole played two pieces, “Agility #1” and “Olympic Games.”

Naomi returned to the stage to play a piano piece, showing her multiinstrumental ability on “Sonatina in C Major.”

Finally, Megan returned to close the show singing John Denver’s “Country Roads.”

The Music on the Divide community applauds the efforts and courage of these young performers to share their musical talent with a live audience. Each received a certificate for their participation.

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Music on the Divide Young Musicians Concert participants Tommy Hoel, Ari Lee, Ellie Hoel, Zooey DeCavia, Tanner Cole, Oliver Lee, Naomi Lee and Megan Gavin, from left, took the Georgetown IOOF Hall stage April 14.

more information visit eldoradhillscsd.org.

Master Gardeners of El Dorado County hosts Grow Your Imagination, 9 a.m. to noon at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden in Placerville. Learn the basics of dish gardening while creating your own little space. Build a home for a Fairy, a dinosaur or make roads to explore in your own little trucks. Your imagination is your only limit. Register at ucanr. edu/grow-imagination24.

Amani Spring Fest 24 at The Amani Center in Cameron Park features 30 craft vendors, bounce house and kids play zone as well as live music, face painting and cotton candy sales for the kiddos plus Wani’s Taco food booth to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Don’t miss the free photo booth with Star Wars characters/props to celebrate “May The 4th Be With You.” The festival runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2558 Greenwood Lane. 2BGlass, 4191 Business Drive in Cameron Park, hosts a Mother’s Day event, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring live glassblowing demonstrations, flower bouquet building and shopping in the beautiful showroom.

The El Dorado Hills Arts Association presents the 2024 Spring Studio Tour, May 4 & 5. This year attendees will view artwork in many disciplines, including oil, acrylic and pastel painting, photography, watercolor, sculpture, ceramics, wood, jewelry and mixed media. The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom hosts the EDHAA members show as part of the tour. The tour runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Download the studio tour map at eldoradohillsarts.com.

Narrow Gate Vineyards in the Pleasant Valley area hosts a Budbreak Celebration, noon to 2:30 p.m. Experience the beginning of the 2024 wine growing season with a sampling of new spring release wines paired with a delicious lunch in the cellar or on the patio. Register

online at narrowgatevineyards.com/budbreak2024.

Join Mellowood Vineyard and Golden Leaves Winery in the Fair Play area celebrate Cinco do Mayo with a Fiesta on Omo Ranch Road noon to 5 p.m. For more information visit mellowoodvineyard.com. Enjoy a Kentucky Derby preshow with Tiff Shiro and Hugh Hoeger at 1 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. Island of Black and White follows with an album release party at 5 p.m. and a second event at 8:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Zola Moon Band will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.

Smith Flat House, 2021 Smith Flat Road, Placerville, hosts a Winemaker Dinner featuring Mica Raas from Myka Estates and a menu by Smith Flat House Chef Scott Tomblin at 6:30 p.m. For more information and tickets link to Myka Winemaker’s Dinner at Smith Flat House event tickets from TicketSource.

Cantare Chorale presents its Sea Shanties concert at 7 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in El Dorado Hills. For tickets and more information call (530) 957-4600 or visit cantarechorale.com.

Gotcha Covered will perform at The Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

The Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra performs Rodgers & Hammerstein hits at 3 p.m. at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 8085181.

The Pops Chorale and Orchestra presents American Pops May 4 & 5 at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

The California State Railroad Museum and Foundation welcome guests aboard the historical Sacramento Southern Railroad Enjoy a 50-minute historic scenic train ride along the Sacramento River and experience railroading as it was in the early part of the last century. Rides are offered Saturdays and Sundays. For tickets and more

information visit californiarailroad.museum.

Fairytale Town in Sacramento celebrates Star Wars Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with activities, games and more. For more information visit fairytaletown.org.

Sutter Creek Theatre presents Lacy Dalton with Dale Poune at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheatre.com.

May 5

The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour celebrates Rogation Sunday. Meet downtown near Sweetie Pie’s in Placerville at 9 am. Then walk and pray through downtown, finishing at the church at 10 a.m. for a single service followed by the blessing of the new sanctuary doors. If you would like this year’s walkers to stop by your business contact revdebra.oursaviour@gmail.com. You do not have to be open on Sunday morning.

The El Dorado Hills Town Center Farmers Market takes place year round, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday, weather permitting. Wander behind Nibblers and Trek Bicycle to discover a cornucopia of delights, where local area farms showcase an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Explore stalls brimming with homemade treasures including jams and cheeses, as well many handmade creations. Renata and Suzie Bell, mother and daughter authors of the Honeybunny the Unipuppy travel books for kids, come to Face in a Book at El Dorado Hills Town Center, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate Children’s Day, a beloved holiday in both Japan and Hungary — and the authors have visited and written books on both of these countries. Join the celebration with food, stories and games.

Jesse Hendricks will perform at Shadow Ranch Vineyard in Fair Play, 1-4 p.m.

Cantare Chorale presents its Sea Shanties concert at 3 p.m. at Foothills United Methodist Church in Rescue. For tickets and more information call (530) 957-4600 or visit cantarechorale.com.

Ticket to Ride will perform at 3 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic.

Todd Gardner Band with guest Scott Guberma will perform at 4:20 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom. com.

The Sacramento Symphonic Winds presents Dances and Other Spring Things, 2:30 p.m. at the El Camino High School Center for the Arts. This concert features “Suite of Old American Dances” by Robert Russell Bennett, “Children’s March” by Percy Grainger, “Amparito Roca” by Jaime Texidor, “Easter Monday on the White House Lawn” by John Phillip Sousa and more. For more information visit sacwinds.org.

May 6

Villalobos Brothers will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

May 7

The purpose of the Widowed Persons Club is to provide a support group for widowed men and women of all ages and provide a wide range of social activities through which they have an opportunity to make new friends and find a new direction in their lives. Regular breakfasts are held every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at Denny’s in Placerville. For those interested in joining or reservations don’t hesitate to get in touch with Glenda at (530) 295-8374 or Nancy at (530) 919-8276.

Powell’s Steamer Company and Pub, 425 Main St., presents Eric Hill and Jonny Mojo for Taco Tuesday on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 4-7 p.m. Stop by for some good food and good tunes. For more information call (530) 626-1091.

National Alliance on Mental Illness El Dorado County offers free, in-person family support groups monthly: 6-7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in Placerville. For more information visit namieldoradocounty.org.

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts an LLAD Community Discussion, 6-8 p.m. at the Norm Rowett Pavilion, 1021 Harvard Way.

Drew Butts and Jonathan Punturo will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Music in the Mountains presents the MIM Youth Orchestra Spring Concert at 7 p.m. at the Sierra College Nevada County campus. For tickets and more information visit musicinthemountains.org.

May 8

Snowline Health hosts Living Well with Dementia: Staying Fit and Healthy with Diet & Exercise, 1:30-3 p.m. This class is for people with cognitive impairment/early dementia and their care partners/caregivers. It is essential to understand how eating well and getting the right amount of regular exercise will impact health in the future and support the well-being of those with dementia. It is known that nutrition and exercise are difficult to incorporate, but by starting with minor changes, a difference can be made to improve overall health. For more information call (530) 621-7820.

Vitalant will host a Shingle Springs community blood drive, 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Placerville Elks Lodge No. 1712, 3821 Quest Court in Shingle Springs. Make an appointment at donors.vitalant. org and use blood drive code SMFM551 or call (877) 258-4825 and mention the same code. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce and Window Screen Solutions & More host business builder blender, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 330 Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills. For more information visit eldoradohillschamber.org.

Matt Rainey will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

May 9

The third annual Shakespeare production under the stars at David Girard Vineyards takes place May 9-12. This year’s show is “Much Ado About Nothing” presented by Folsom Lake College and Falcon’s Eye Theater. The performance will be accompanied by live music from Jillian Secor and her ensemble. For tickets and more information visit falconseyetheatre.com/ much-ado.

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B Street Theatre presents “Robin Hood” through May 4 at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre. org.

The Sacramento Theatre Company presents Make Them Hear You: Uplifting Black Voices through May 5 on the Cabaret Stage in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-6722 or visit sactheatre.org.

Shiva Ahmadi: Strands of Resilience is an exhibition of 19 paintings at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis, on view through May 6.

City Theatre at Sacramento City College presents “Emilia” through May 11. For tickets and more information visit CityTheatre.net.

The Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael presents the NCA Membership Show through May 11. For more information visit sacfinearts.org.

Imagination Theater presents “Winnie the Pooh” through May 12 at the theater on the El Dorado County in Placerville. For tickets and more information visit itplacerville.org/winnie-thepooh.

Sutter Street Theatre presents “Anything Goes” through May 12. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.

Arts & Culture El Dorado celebrates the symbiosis of art and agriculture with Arts Vinifera, an exhibition that showcases original artworks that grace the labels of El Dorado County’s world-class wines at Switchboard Gallery, 525 Main St. in downtown Placerville, through May 19.

Sutter Street Theatre presents “The Sleeping Beauty” through May 19. For tickets and more information call (916) 3531001 or visit sutterstreettheatre. com.

Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents: Black Artists in America through May 19; and Joyce J. Scott: Messages through June 23; Denying Gravity

– Woods Davy and the Assembly of Stones through Aug 11; and Penetrating Expressions –Kifwebe Masks of the Songye and Luba People through Aug. 11. For tickets and more information visit crockerart.org.

Big Idea Theatre in Sacramento presents “TempOdyssey” through May 20. For tickets and more information visit bigideatheatre.org.

B Street Theatre presents “Wipeout” through May 26 at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

The Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael presents shows featuring the works of David Peterson and Karen Burns through May 31. For more information visit sacfinearts.org.

Capital Stage in Sacramento presents “Cry It Out” through June 2. For tickets and more information call (916) 995-5464 or visit capstage.org.

The Gallery at 48 Natoma presents Things with Wings, artwork with birds, bugs and butterflies, through June 20 and art from the El Dorado Hills Arts Association is on display through June 6. For more information call (916) 461-6601 or visit folsom. ca.us.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2680 in El Dorado County invites veterans of World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War as well as those seeing action in Afghanistan, Iraq and other countries during the war on terror plus those serving peacekeeping missions throughout the globe to become VFW members. Member benefits are plenty and there is no fee for the first year. For more information call (530) 499-2950.

Spring Studio Tour.

“The annual studio tour is a rare opportunity for the community to meet local artists in their personal space, to see their art and to learn their techniques and what inspires them,” said Judy Arrigotti, EDHAA president. “It’s a great way to spend a weekend with family and friends.”

The tour runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Download the studio tour map at eldoradohillsarts.com.

The El Dorado Hills Arts Association is a nonprofit organization with the exclusive purpose to provide education, promotion, exhibitions, networking settings, volunteer opportunities and public events for local artists,

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The Georgetown Divide Public Utility District invites applications for the position of: Distribution Operator I/II: I: $25.23- $30.67 II: $30.95-$37.62 per hour plus benefits, depending on qualifications. OPENING DATE: April 8, 2024 FINAL FILING DATE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. First review date for applications will be held on May 6, 2024. An application can be printed from the District website at www.gd-pud.org or request an application by emailing Stephanie Beck at slbeck@gd-pud.org. Return a completed application to the District office by mail, or email to: slbeck@gd-pud.org. Georgetown Divide Public Utility District P.O. Box 4240 Georgetown, CA. 95634 For further information call (530) 333-4356 or visit our website at www.gd-pud.org

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The studio tour features fine photography. Above is “Moroccan Stallion” by Eden Halbert, who is part of this weekend’s event.

Eileen Mello Miners Foundry Cultural Center

NEVADA CITY — More than 70 local crafters, designers and artisans will bring their hand-made creations to the 13th annual Nevada City Spring Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Miners Foundry Cultural Center in Nevada City.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Nevada City Craft Fair is a juried exhibition of makers curated in the aesthetics of a modern rustic lifestyle. Hip, sustainable, yet innovative and whimsical, the biennial event represents the best of the region.

For the cost of $7 admission, attendees can shop for one-of-a-kind handmade leather goods, earthfriendly body care, candles, jewelry, original arts, ceramics, beadwork, vintage, textiles, prints, woodworking, repurposed objects and more. It’s a collection of classic old time traditional techniques with a modern spin. Better than shopping on Etsy, participants can meet creatives face-to-face.

“You are going to be in awe of all the human ingenuity and creativity. There are so many clever designs,” said producer Naomi Cabral.

It all started when a group of local young crafters, artists and

social do-gooders first produced the Nevada City Craft Fair in the summer of 2010. Inspired by independent entrepreneurship and creative talents in their community, the event is modeled after the success of Renegade Craft Fairs across the U.S. and Europe.

“What’s so important about the Nevada City Craft Fair is that there really is an effort to be sustainable on every level. You really are getting heirloom quality items when you shop from our vendors,” said Cabral.

Nevada City Craft Fair continues to grow and to date has introduced over 10,000 attendees to more than 600 local and regional artists, designers and crafters.

Committed to presenting the voices of the local hand-made movement under one roof, Nevada City Craft Fair is a celebration of the regional creative community. Proceeds benefit Miners Foundry Cultural Center.

“To come in and see all of these handmade items, it’s really breathtaking. The items are quite lovely and colorful. If people want to do some Mother’s Day shopping, it’s going to be perfect for that,” said Cabral.

Miners Foundry is located at 325 Spring St. in Nevada City. For more information visit minersfoundry.org.

Photo by Penny P. Collins

Meet artists, jewelry makers and more at the May 5 Nevada City Spring Craft Fair.