Community Action Council looking for additional members

News release

The El Dorado County Community Action Council has several member vacancies, including those within the Low-Income and Community Sector Membership categories. The Community Action Council is seeking to ll the member vacancies with individuals who can represent the interests and con-

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the Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom will host a special juried exhibit of plein air artwork by The Granite Group — one of the premier plein air groups in California.

The Granite Group

The art group began as an o -shoot of the prestigious California Art Club. Artist friends Paul Kratter and Bill Cone loosely formed it over a phone call in 2004.

Kratter called Cone and asked if he would like to camp and paint big granite vistas in the Eastern Sierra. What did he think of that?

Cone had some ideas on how to approach such an undertaking. He wanted to invite artists only and be able to paint from sunup to sundown. No cooking or cleaning for the artists to worry about.

Cone also wanted the gear portered up to one location and not have to move because the shing was bad or move every day to another location.

“I’m in!” said Kratter. And so it began.

Since that time, nearly 50 artists have joined them from all parts of the United States.

“It is amazing to paint and enjoy the camaraderie one only gets from camping side-by-side for nearly a week in some of the best mountain scenery anywhere,” Kratter said. “To stand where Edgar Payne once stood and painted is extraordinary.”

There will be more than 60 amazing landscape paintings to view in oils, acrylics and pastels. Many are by nationally recognized artists, including Suzie Baker, Kevin Courter, Aimee Erickson, Philippe Gandiol, Scott Hamill, Carolyn Hesse-Low, Je Horn, Paul Kratter, Sergio Lopez, Kim Lordier, Joe Mancuso, Terry Miura, Lori Putnam and Jim Wodark.

Other regional artists include Charity Anderson, Gary Blackwell, Bill Cone, Susan D’Arcy, Michele DeBraganca, Mark Fehlman, Tia Kratter, Richard Lindenberg, Ernesto Nemesio, Erika Perlo , Jeanne Sofen, Randall Stauss and Carol Tarzier.

But wait — there’s more cerns of people and families with low incomes living in El Dorado County, with a special focus on housing, nutrition and low-income program needs.

In the Community Gallery at the Gallery at 48 Natoma, June 16 to Aug. 29, the annual Folsom Art Center Adult Art Classes Student/Faculty Art Show will be on display.

Selections will include art from classes in Chinese brush painting, ceramics, drawing, acrylics, watercolor and more.

An opening reception for both exhibits is planned 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 23. Entrance is free and open to the public with complimentary refreshments and live guitar music by Daniel Roest.

Priority will be given to individuals or representatives of community organizations who demonstrate a commitment to advancing the purposes and activities of the council.

The deadline to submit a member application for the

There’s even more

That same evening, June 23, is a free Summer of Music Concert at Folsom City Lions Park (located down the sidewalk from the gallery), 7-9 p.m. The featured classic rock band is Wasted Space. Consider this a great, free night out in Folsom. See more details at Facebook.com/FolsomParksandRec.

Community Action Council is July 14.

Representatives of community agencies that serve El Dorado County’s low-income residents are encouraged to apply. These are volunteer, unpaid positions. Meetings are held in Placerville.

To receive a member application for the Community Action Council contact Star Walker at (530) 621-6255 or send an email to star.walker@edcgov.us.

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The Gallery at 48 Natoma is located at 48 Natoma St. in Folsom. Admission is free. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with evening hours 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (916) 4616601 or visit folsom.ca.us for more information.

Send your event for consideration in Susan’s column to slaird@handywriting.com.

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El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking:

Administrative Technician

Salary: $29.73 – $36.14 per hour

FFD: Open until filled.

First review of applications on May 15, 2023.

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Administrative Technician in the Engineering Department.

Under general supervision performs a variety of highly responsible, complex and confidential administrative support functions for an assigned department; provides technical and administrative support in the preparation of correspondence, reports and other documentation; and assists with day-to-day administrative functions.

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Under supervision performs field service activities related to reading, collecting, and recording water meter consumption data; interacts with customers and responds to customer concerns in the field; and tests, repairs, and upgrades/replaces water meters.

For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking:

Limited Term – Utility Worker- Hydro

Salary: $25.10 per hour

FFD: Open until filled.

First review of applications on May 12, 2023.

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for several Limited Term Utility Worker positions within the Hydroelectric Division of Operations. These are limited term positions; incumbents are temporary employees and are employed for a period not-to-exceed six months from date of appointment.

Under direct supervision performs a variety of manual labor assisting District staff with maintenance and construction activities of tasks associated with the installation, repair and maintenance of water distribution and collection systems, canals and water conveyance systems used for the operation of the hydroelectric power plant, irrigation ditches, and lakes; and operates light and moderately heavy power driven equipment.

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Financial Focus

Should you consider 401(k) loans or withdrawals?

At some point, you may have more money in your 401(k) than in any other investment. And even though your 401(k) is intended for your retirement, you may one day think you have to tap into your account early — but should you? And if you do, how should you go about it?

SUZY O’NEAL Financial columnist

If it’s possible to avoid taking money from your 401(k) before you retire, you probably should do so. You could spend 25 or more years in retirement, and you’ll need to pay for those years, so you may want to look for alternatives to your 401(k). If you’ve built an emergency fund containing several months’ worth of living expenses in cash or cash equivalents, you could use some of this money. If you have a Health Savings Account (HSA), you could use it to pay for quali ed medical expenses. Or you could sell some of your taxable investments, rather than going into your taxdeferred 401(k).

But if you have determined that you must look at your 401(k) plan to meet a short-term funding need, you’ll want to carefully consider how to go about it. You typically have two main choices: loans or withdrawals.

For plans that allow loans, employees can generally borrow up to 50% of the vested amount of their 401(k)s, up to a maximum of $50,000 within a 12-month period. Administrative fees may apply and interest will be charged, but it will be added back to the 401(k) account as part of the loan repayments.

Except when they’re used for a home purchase, loans must be repaid within ve years, with equal payments made at least quarterly, unless payments are allowed to be paused temporarily. If you leave the company or don’t repay the loan according to the agreement, the loan balance will likely be treated as a taxable distribution.

Now, let’s consider withdrawals. For 401(k) plans that allow current employees to make withdrawals, the withdrawal requests are usually considered either hardship or non-hardship. To qualify for a hardship withdrawal, you must demonstrate an immediate and heavy nancial need to pay for certain expenses, including a home purchase, college, a medical issue or other speci ed costs, and your withdrawal is limited to the amount necessary to meet the need. Non-hardship withdrawals can typically be taken for any purpose but usually are not granted until you’re 59½ or older.

Unlike with a loan, a hardship withdrawal can’t be repaid, while a nonhardship withdrawal can usually only be repaid by rolling over the amount to an IRA within 60 days. But the bigger issue may be taxes. If you withdraw funds from your 401(k), any previously untaxed money is generally taxed as ordinary income and a 10% penalty will apply if you’re younger than 59½, unless you qualify for an exception. Plus, your 401(k) plan typically must withhold 20% of the withdrawal for taxes, so you’d have to take an even larger withdrawal to meet your needs.

Before embarking on a 401(k) loan or withdrawal, you may want to consult with a nancial professional and your tax advisor. Taking money from your 401(k) is a big move, so make sure you know everything that’s involved.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Suzy O’Neal, (530) 676-5402. Edward Jones, member SIPC.

Museums offer military perk

News release

SACRAMENTO — Six Sacramento area museums are participating in Blue Star Museums (a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America) to o er free admission to the nation’s activeduty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, through Labor Day. The local museums are: Aerospace Museum of California, California Automobile Museum, California Museum, Crocker Art Museum, Fairytale Town and the Sacramento History Museum.

The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the U.S.