Mountain Democrat, Friday, June 30, 2023

Schmid ‘right person’ for CAO position

Eric Jaramishian

Staff writer

The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors appointed Tiffany Schmid as the new county chief administrative officer June 27.

Schmid, who is replacing former CAO Don Ashton, filled the role as interim CAO in March after becoming assistant CAO in November 2021. As CAO Schmid has the responsibility of setting the county’s budget and overseeing all county operations. The appointment goes into effect July 1.

“I am honored and delighted to take on this challenge,” Schmid states in a press release. “My professional background of public service and my years with the county in so many different roles provides me with unique experience to successfully work with the board and

all employees to do the business of the county on behalf of its residents.”

Schmid began her career with the county in 2014 as a principal planner for the Community Development Agency before becoming a principal management analyst for the Chief Administrative Office in 2016. She would go on to serve as the director of the Planning and Building Department in 2018 before returning to

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County’s first cannabis farm TAKING ROOT

Eric Jaramishian Staff writer

Inside the office at cannabis farm Cybele Holdings is a framed image of hashish evangelist Frenchy Cannoli holding a chunk of hash in his

hand.

Cannoli, who spent more than 20 years of his life living a nomadic lifestyle, learned techniques of hash making in Morocco, Mexico, Pakistan and India. Cannoli is an influence for cannabis grower Lee

Tannenbaum, owner of Cybele Holdings in south El Dorado County, who has done his own research and experimenting to master the science of how to create hash, even taking classes

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High country thawing out along Highway 88

Krysten Kellum

Editor

After a winter that saw record snowfall, the white stuff is still sticking around at higher elevations in El Dorado County.

El Dorado Irrigation District park ranger Denny Radford reported it was snowing in the Caples/ Silver Lake area off Highway 88 Wednesday afternoon. But the historic snowpack — 237% above statewide averages, according to the California Department of Water Resources — has melted away for the most part with EID’s recreation managers announcing Caples Lake was “finally free of ice and snow” Friday, June 23. The boat launch and day-use area are

now open for the season.

At Silver Lake the boat launch opened Monday. When the storm-battered Silver Lake West Campground might be able to open is “a good few weeks out,” Radford said, as workers are “diligently cleaning up hazard trees.” Redford added there are still small snow drifts in the back of the campground.

Eldorado National Forest officials announced June 26 Mormon Emigrant Trail is open all the way to Highway 88. The route in recent previous summers has been clear of snow by early-to mid-June. With nighttime temperatures in the mid40s and daytime highs in the 60s at

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Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian

Cybele Holdings cannabis farm manager Bob Worrelo, a Somerset resident, tends to a cannabis plant on the south county farm May 30. Cybele Holdings is the first cannabis farm in El Dorado County approved for commercial cultivation.

TIFFANY SCHMID

OBITUARIES

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Eugene Phillip Mummy

Eugene Phillip Mummy of Placerville, CA, passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Gene was born on April 24, 1933, to parents Catherine (McLaughlan) and Arlie Mummy in Laguna Beach, California, the 3rd of 4 children. In 1937, the family moved to Elsinore, CA, where he met his future wife and soulmate, Frances Ambriola, in the 8th grade. They married soon after Frances graduated from high school in 1953 and began their 63-year marriage together in Anchorage, Alaska, where Gene was stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base. He served during the Korean War as a Radio Operator, Foreign Code Communications Reviewer, and Morse Code Operator. After his Air Force service, he worked for 35 years for Pacific Telephone in microwave toll transmission, ending his career in Placerville. Gene and Frances raised six children, as well as a nephew. In 1977, Gene and Frances and the youngest three children moved from Banning, CA to Pine Grove, where Gene built the home that he and Frances lived in for 40 years until her death in 2017. In 2021, Gene moved to Placerville to be closer to family. Gene is survived by his brother Arlie G. Jr. (Gordy), his children Greg, Mark (Beverly), Marie (Vaughn), Chris (Tami), Kathleen (John), Patrick (Lee Anne), 12 grandchildren, and 15 greatgrandchildren. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Frances, his brother Raymond and his sister Ann, his nephew Joe, and his daughtersin-law Pam (Greg) and Lauren (Patrick). Gene was a faithful member of the Catholic Church. For many years, Gene and Frances volunteered with the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Gene was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. He was deeply devoted to Frances and was profoundly a ected by her passing. Gene was an outstanding four-sport high school athlete in football, basketball, baseball, and track. After high school, he was an excellent fast-pitch softball pitcher with a wicked rising fastball and multiple no-hitters over his softball career. Gene was an avid baseball fan and had a deep understanding of the game. He coached at the Pony League, Colt League, and American Legion levels, as well as volunteered at the high school level. Gene and Frances loved the outdoors and had a special fondness for the Virginia Lakes area, where the family camped for many summers. He loved birds and birdwatching and was thrilled when bluebirds nested in one of the many birdhouses on the Pine Grove property. Gene loved to garden, was an excellent mechanic, and could fix almost anything. He was most comfortable in bib overalls! He had a great sense of humor, loved to laugh, and had a great love for his family. He leaves an empty place in our hearts, but we are comforted by good memories and the knowledge that he and Frances are together again. Services were held at St Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish on June 29, 2023. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting http://www. danerimortuary.com and signing the guest book.

Stuart Allen Samson

Aug. 6, 1929 - May 12, 2023

Stuart Allen (Al) Samson, 93, of Placerville CA. left for heaven May 12, 2023 after having had Parkinson’s disease for 20 years.

Al was born August 6, 1929 to Stuart and Gladys Samson in Hermosa Beach, California. In 1940, Stuart moved his family to McArthur, CA. In McArthur, Al attended grade school through high school. He graduated as Salutatorian of his class of 20 from Fall River High School in 1948. He went on to study Business as University of California Berkeley. While attending CAL, he joined the CAL rowing team. His varsity 8 man team went all the way to the Olympic trails in 1952 where they were beaten by the Navy team by only 18 inches.

In 1952 Al enlisted in the Army where he was a Corporal E-4. He was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1960. He received an Army Occupation of Germany medal.

In 1956 Al met Suzanne (Sue) on a fixed up blind date in Berkeley. They were married in 1957. In 1966 they purchases their first home in Pinole, CA. where they lived for 20 years. Al and Sue have 4 children, Kimberly, Karen, Gregory, and Je rey.

In 1965, with a degree in Business, Al became a financial planner and eventually started his own business, Financial Planning Associates, being in the industry for more than 40 years.

Al enjoyed camping with his family. His goal was to drive to and visit as many national parks as they could. They visited a lot in their VW van. Al and Sue were also blessed to be able to have adventures traveling around the world. After retirement, Al and Sue enjoyed taking their 7 grandchildren (Jessica, Je rey, Melanie, Andrew, Sarah, Ryan, and Christopher) to CAL Camp Oski, a summer family camp. Al always enjoyed being active in service clubs such as the Kiwanis Club and the Placerville Rotary Club.

In 1998, Al and Sue purchased property in Placerville where they had their dream retirement home built. It checked o everything on their list. As a bonus, there’s always something happening in the Wild Kingdom that surrounds their house.

Al was predeceased by his parents Stuart and Gladys, and siblings Mary and David. He is survived by his wife Sue, children Kimberly,, Karen, Gregory and Je rey and grandchildren Jessica, Je rey, Melanie, Andres, Sarah, Ryam and Christopher.

A memorial service celebrating Al’s life will be held at Green Valley Community Church 3500 Missouri Flat Rd. Placerville on Thursday July 27, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.. There will be a military ceremony with a flag and bugle. He will be interred in Dixons Veterans Cemetery. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

Thomas David Sloan

Sept. 1, 1948 - May 1, 2023

Thomas David Sloan was born in Sacramento on September 1, 1948, and passed away on May 1, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Virginia Larue Sloan, Aunt Virginia Mae (Vicki) Sloan, and brother Gary Sloan. Tom is survived by his wife Valerie Buell, daughters Lisa Sloan Brownell and Kimberly Sloan, grandchildren Quintten and Clarity Brownell, siblings Bradley Sloan and Theresa Sloan Kersey, and Cousin Robert John (Bobby) Sloan.

Tom was hardworking, determined, and multitalented. He loved sports, the outdoors, and his childhood spent on the family pear ranch in Camino, California. At thirteen his family moved to Carmichael. Tom graduated from CSU, Sacramento with a degree in Business Administration. He earned a master’s degree in IT Engineering. He served 22 proud years in the Coast Guard retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Commander, was CEO of the Yolo County YMCA, and for 29 years worked for the State of California.

In retirement, Tom became a USDA-CCOF organic farmer on his 4th generation family ranch— Sloan Winters Mountain Orchard and Garden. He was an active member of the Apple Hill Growers Association. He was known for leading educational farm tours—describing the challenges and science of farming, his love for the area, its history, and culinary tips using locally grown food.

Tom renovated his childhood home built by his great-grandfather (John Winters) in the early 1900s.

In 2017, he shared the Apple Hill and Camino experience with visitors by becoming a Superhost of the Airbnb farm home. Also, Tom bought and flipped a home in Pollock Pines.

Traveling near and far was another passion. Especially meaningful to Tom were mission trips with Fair Oaks Church.

Tom’s family and friends miss him. To celebrate Tom’s tenacity, you can donate in Tom’s name to the Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition or the Food Bank of El Dorado County.

Garrett Lee Marier

August 1988 – May 28, 2023

Garrett Lee Marier was born in August of 1988. Sadly he passed away on May 27, 2023. Garrett loved all things outdoors. He was known as one that would give you the shirt o his back, his last dollar, or lend a hand to help someone in need.

Garrett Lee Marier is survived by; his parents (Susan Kupihea & Rick Marier),his siblings(Kaiwa Kupihea & Lahela Kupihea) & his twin brother (Adam Marier), his family, friends and his faithful dog “Butters”.

Garrett is so loved and will be missed dearly.

Dee Miller

April 29, 1958 - May 11, 2023

Dee peacefully passed away at her home in Prescott Valley, AZ with her husband by her side on the early morning of May 11, 2023, after battling an illness for less than a year. She was born Dee Ann Encinas in 1958, of Oxnard, CA, the youngest of two brothers and one sister. The family moved to Sonoma County shortly afterwards, where they settled down in Sebastopol. Dee loved to ride her horse Queenie, on the back country roads with her dog Jeremy at her side. She was a high school graduate of El Molina High School in 1976 and the family relocated to Santa Rosa.

Dee went to work at Sonoma State Hospital after graduation where she worked as a hospital worker and a school bus driver. It is here that she met and started dating her future husband Terry. In 1987 Terry and Dee relocated to Garden Valley in the foothills of El Dorado County where they bought their first home. On a cold Saturday morning in January of 1989, they were joined together in marriage at the tiny St. John’s Church in the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma.

Dee enjoyed working with her husband on enlarging their home and was not afraid to climb a ladder and paint a ceiling or split and stack a cord of wood. She loved being outdoors working in her garden and her flower beds or putting around on her riding mower. During the winter months she would bake cinnamon rolls, make a quiche from scratch or spend time in her sewing room mending clothes or creating a new holiday decoration. Dee successfully home schooled their two children Jessica and David and at some point, decided to take on a part time job for the Kmart in Placerville, where she worked as a department manager in the children’s department. After leaving Kmart, she decided to take up horse back riding again and could be seen riding the trails of Pilot Hill or the back roads in Garden Valley, with her daughter or husband tagging along.

Dee and Terry sold their home at the end of 2020 and moved to Prescott Valley, AZ where they spent time traveling and making plans to live out their retirement years but tragically her life was cut short. Dee is survived by her husband Terry Miller of Prescott Valley, Arizona; daughter Jessica WallerMiller of El Dorado; son David and his family also of El Dorado; her brother James and his family of Ogden, Utah; her brother Michael and his family of Abilene, Texas; her two grandchildren Hollie and Jameson Miller of El Dorado; her niece Rachael Thomas and family of Boise, Idaho; her nephew Jim and niece Andrea of Ogden, Utah and several relations in the Oxnard and surrounding areas of southern California. Dee was preceded in death by her sister Donna Beckman of Nampa, Idaho. There are no plans for a memorial service at this time. Anyone who wishes to make a donation in her name, may do so to either The Arizona Oncology and Hematology Associates or the Arizona Kidney Disease, LLC both of Prescott Valley, AZ 86314.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Richard Liddell

Jan. 12, 1940 - June 21, 2023

Richard Liddell passed away June 21. He was born and raised in Placerville before moving to Orangevale. He leaves behind Jean Liddell and 5 sons, numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Services will be held Saturday, July 15, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 320 Montrose Dr., Folsom, CA.

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GOP kick-Off

County Garbage rates going up

Noel Stack

Managing editor

Many El Dorado County residents and businesses will see an increase on their garbage bills after July

1.

At Tuesday’s meeting the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved 4-0 a 5.21% rate increase for service areas A, B and C. District 2 Supervisor

Lori Parlin was absent.

Area A includes parts of Placerville outside the city limits as well as Shingle Springs, Rescue, Diamond Springs, El Dorado and Pollock Pines (billed every two months).

Area B covers Somerset,

Grizzly Flat, Fair Play, Amber Fields, Cothrin Ranch, Mt. Aukum and Outingdale (billed every three months).

Area C encompasses Georgetown, Pilot Hill, Lotus, Cool, Coloma, Garden Valley and Greenwood (billed every three months). This rate increase does not affect residential/commercial customers within the city limits of Placerville or within the boundaries of the El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park community services districts as those entities have separate agreements

NEUROPATHY IS A PROGRESSIVE CONDITION!

Snow still clinging to the mountains

reservoir completely.

EID water supplies, solar savings plentiful

Michael Raffety Mountain Democrat correspondent

As of the morning of the June 26 El Dorado Irrigation District board meeting Caples Lake was 87% full but expected to fill. The parking lot there recently had a foot-and-a-half of snow.

Silver Lake was 100% full June 26.

Echo Lake was 72% full but still covered in snow as was Lake Aloha in Desolation Wilderness at 56% full. Both of those lakes are expected to be 100% full once the snow melts near the end of July, reported EID hydrologist Jordan Baxter.

Jenkinson Lake is 100% full at 41,000 acre-feet and predicted to hold 32,000 acre-feet by Dec. 31, Baxter said.

The South Fork of the American River was flowing at 2,000 cubic feet per second June 26, fueling EID’s 21-megawatt powerhouse and helping fill up Folsom Lake, which that morning held 95% of its maximum of 977,000 acre-feet of water.

EID’s Weber Reservoir held 1,000 of its 1,006 acre-feet of water.

EID’s May snowpack was 212% of

crime loG

The following was taken from Placerville Police Department logs:

June 13

7:08 p.m. Officers cited a 55-yearold man and a 39-year-old woman allegedly found in possession of a controlled substance and illegal drug paraphernalia on Main Street.

9:12 p.m. Officers cited a 39-yearold man found in possession of illegal drug paraphernalia on Main Street.

10:23 p.m. Officers cited a 43-year-old man allegedly driving on a suspended license on Main Street.

1:34 p.m. Officers arrested a 37-year-old woman who had an outstanding warrant on Placerville Drive.

June 14

12:49 a.m. Officers cited a man allegedly trespassing on Broadway.

June 15

9:25 a.m. Officers arrested a 55-year-old man who had multiple warrants on Broadway.

7:05 p.m. Officers arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of

normal. Placerville precipitation will total out at the end of June above 53 inches.

With El Niño conditions El Dorado County generally receives high precipitation levels. Notable years have been 2016-17 with 66.8 inches, 1995-96 with 65.44 inches and the biggest El Niño of 1982-83 at 72.85 inches.

Solar savings

A report at the same meeting by engineer Jon Money showed EID saving $325,000 in 2022 from its solar array built at the El Dorado Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant in 2006. An additional solar field in the same location completed in 2021 saved $354,500 in 2022. The total savings from those two solar fields in 2022 was $679,800.

Two new solar fields at the Deer Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant produced a savings of $456,500 in electricity bills.

All together total savings was $1,195,200, Money reported.

The district also qualified for

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Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and may also lead to serious balance problems. This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood ow to the nerves in the hands and feet. If not properly treated this lack of blood ow may cause the nerves to degenerate.

As you can see in Figure 1, as the blood vessels surrounding the nerves become diseased they shrink and shrivel. This process hastens the ow of vital nutrients to the nerves required to remain healthy. When these nerves begin to “die” it could lead to balance problems, pain, numbness, tingling and burning symptoms in the hands and feet.

stealing a chain saw on Turner Street.

June 16

2:08 a.m. Officers arrested a 20-year-old man after he reportedly tried to flee a traffic stop on Placerville Drive.

7:04 a.m. Officers arrested a 36-year-old woman who had a warrant on Forni Road.

8:33 p.m. Officers arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance on Broadway.

June 17

12:08 a.m. Officers arrested a 42-year-old woman and a 32-yearold man, both of whom are accused of being intoxicated and starting fights on Placerville Drive.

6:35 p.m Officers arrested a 63-year-old man who had warrant on Broadway.

11:24 p.m. Officers cited a 35-year-old man reportedly found in possession of a controlled substance and illegal drug paraphernalia on Placerville Drive.

June 18

4:13 p.m. Two unidentified men

were reportedly seen shoplifting from a Placerville Drive business.

7:44 p.m. Officers arrested a 50-year-old man on Main Street who allegedly failed to register as a sex offender.

June 19

12:58 a.m. Vandalism to a fence was reported on Placerville Drive.

1:45 p.m. Officers arrested a 37-year-old woman on suspicion of brandishing a knife and prowling on Sean Drive.3:47 p.m. Theft of parts from a vehicle were reported on Spring Street.

9:06 p.m. Officers arrested a two women, ages 45 and 46, both of whom had a warrants on Glenwood Lane.

June 20

1:16 p.m. A woman reported being sprayed with bear mace on Monterey Road.

June 21

12:04 a.m. Officers arrested a 20-year-old man who had a warrant on Marshall Way.

1:34 p.m. Officers arrested a 55-year-old woman on suspicion of trespassing on Broadway.

The treatment to increase blood ow utilizes a specialized low-level light therapy (not to be confused with laser therapy) using light emitting diode technology. This technology was originally developed by NASA to assist in increasing blow ow.

The low level light therapy is like watering a tree. The light therapy will allow the blood vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerves and provide them with the proper nutrients to heal and repair. It’s like adding water to a tree and seeing the roots grow deeper and deeper. The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological and vascular evaluation.

“My feet hurt so bad after sitting I could barely take the rst few steps. I have had 11 treatments and no longer feel sharp or shooting pains and most of the tingling is gone. I now have full balance and can walk without pain. As Dr. Mooney explained the treatment is not painful, nothing uncomfortable, and is actually very relaxing.” – Neuropathy Pain Patient

Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian Congressman Tom McClintock gives a speech at the El Dorado County Republican Party headquarters during its re-opening event the evening of June 27. The local Republican Party headquarters is located at 3181 Cameron Park Drive in Cameron Park. McClintock, Congressman Kevin Kiley and other Grand Old Party members crowded the office to kick off campaigning for the 2024 elections. The headquarters will become a central location for measure and candidate campaigning, voter registration, signature gathering for petitions and will play host to the organization’s new podcast.

Photo courtesy of EID

surrounding Caples Lake is expected to melt and fill the

Taking care of the best things first

Iasked people on the street, “If you could spend $30 billion trying to solve the world’s problems, how would you spend it?”

“Build houses ... address homelessness,” said a few. “Spend on health care,” “redistribution.”

The most common answer was “fight climate change.”

Really? Climate change is the world’s most important problem?

“It’s not surprising if you live in the rich world,” says Bjorn Lomborg, president of the Copenhagen Consensus Center.

Lomborg has spent the last 20 years consulting with experts from the United Nations, nongovernmental organizations and 60 teams of economists, seeking consensus on how to address the world’s biggest problems.

“The point is not that climate change is not an issue,” says Lomborg, “but we just need to have a sense of proportion.”

He says that while climate change may cause problems someday, “If you live most other places on the planet, you’re worried that your kids might die from easily curable diseases tonight.”

That’s why, he says, it’s important to ask ourselves, “Where can we spend dollars and do a lot of good versus ... just a little good?”

Twenty years ago the United Nations issued development goals. Surprisingly, Lomberg says they actually helped people.

“They basically said, let’s get people out of poverty, out of hunger, get kids into school, stop moms and kids from dying.”

That e ort, plus global capitalism, lifted millions out of poverty.

Unfortunately, now the UN pushes “sustainable” goals that promise everything to everyone.

“Get rid of poverty, hunger, disease, fix war, corruption, climate change,” says an exasperated Lomborg.

But a Bank of America report estimates that fighting climate change alone would cost trillions. Even that might not a ect the climate very much.

“If we spend way too much money ine ectively on climate,” Lomborg points out, “not only are we not fixing climate, but we’re also wasting an enormous amount of money that could have been spent on other things.” Better things.

Lomborg’s new book, “Best Things First,” says “$35 billion could save 4.2 million lives in the poor part of the world each and every year.”

For example, screening people for tuberculosis, giving medicine to people who have it and making sure they complete their treatment would save up to a million lives a year.

“Nobody in rich world countries die from

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Message from EID

Letters to the Editor

Pave

over paradise (not)

EDITOR:

We came up to the old armory in Placerville last year when our own oaks failed to produce acorns for the wildlife and found a bumper crop. My husband once took courses from Cosumnes River College there. Right now it lacks people, the 3 acres with two large empty buildings and some outbuildings. There are pleasant walkways and plenty of parking. Mike named the plants for me. You wish someone would move in here and care for it without more paving. But who? There are ghosts — the ghosts of Korean War veterans who needed a place to come home to and came here. And now? Some people in the great tradition of saving lives need a place to come home to. They wouldn’t pave over paradise.

How about it?

Transgender youth

EDITOR:

June is LGBTQ pride month, a time when the LGBTQ community celebrates the political gains it has made in the last 50-plus years. Tragically, those gains are under attack as laws are passed across red states to limit LGBTQ rights. Transgender youth have been a special target with red states passing laws that ban gender-a rming care for people younger than 18. The right’s rationale for passing such laws is that they are protecting children. If the Republican Party really wanted to protect America’s children, it would do something about gun violence, which is now the leading cause of death for children and teens. Being transgender means one’s gender identity does not match his/her sex at birth. It is known in medical terminology as gender dysphoria. This is not a new phenomenon but one that has been known throughout human history with individuals dressing and taking on roles and social norms of the opposite sex. In some cultures, transgender people are believed to have enhanced spiritual awareness and are even revered. In the U.S. children and adults who don’t conform to traditional sex roles and norms are teased, bullied, attacked, discriminated against and

even killed. Because of this, transgender people su er from very high rates of depression, anxiety and suicide, especially among transgender youth. Denying transgender youth gender-a rming care will only make this situation much worse.

Here are some common misconceptions regarding gender-a rming care.

1. Anyone can request sex reassignment surgery. Transitioning is a years-long process that includes counseling and evaluations by a medical team before hormonal treatment and surgeries. Hormonal treatments and surgery are only done on individuals who express true signs of gender dysphoria.

2. Children are undergoing sex reassignment surgery. Guidelines have been established by transgender specialists as to the appropriate age for transitional care to begin — established at 15. However, surgeries for those younger than 18 are very rare and mostly cosmetic in nature. Sex reassignment surgery is a serious decision left almost exclusively to adults.

3. People regret having had transitional surgery. In a recent review of 27 studies mostly done in the U.S., Canada and Europe, only about 1% regret having had the surgery. Studies also found, in general, people with gender dysphoria are happier, less depressed and have drastically lower rates of suicide after having transitioned.

4. Gender-a rming care is not real medicine. Gender-a rming care is a recognized branch of medicine and is as valid and science-based as any other branch of medicine.

5. Children and teens do not need parental consent to receive gender-a rming care. The law in California is very clear. No one under 18 can receive gender-a rming care without parental/guardian consent.

Denying children and teens gender-a rming care for gender dysphoria is not protecting these children. It is another ugly example of the right scapegoating a marginalized group to rouse their base for political gain. It is unconscionable politicians would use children who already face di cult obstacles in their lives as pawns by spreading misinformation and passing laws that discriminate against them in their quest to win elections.

SCOTT TAYLOR Placerville

Reinvesting in your community’s vital services

After a remarkably mild spring, summer is here and in full swing.

Significant winter and spring storms created a snowpack that melted slowly — just as we want it. From a water supply point of view, things are looking strong not only for 2023 but also for carryover supplies into 2024.

JIM ABERCROMBIE

As I contemplate the many projects the El Dorado Irrigation District undertakes every year to maintain and rehabilitate an aging and costly system, I think about the complexity of the system that ensures our customers receive reliable and safe drinking water, wastewater treatment or recycled water irrigation services.

A water system as large and complex as EID’s with more than 1,300 miles of pipeline, 36 storage reservoirs, 250 pressure reducing stations and 38 pump stations requires regular rehabilitation and repair. Those pump

stations, tanks and corresponding pressurereducing stations are key to moving water up and down the beautiful Sierra foothills.

All those facilities — including the equally complex network of infrastructure that our wastewater treatment and recycled water services rely on, as well as our federally licensed hydroelectric project with five dams and 22 miles of canal, flumes, tunnels and siphons —require regular and sustained reinvestment so our services can remain safe, secure and reliable.

In recent years the infrastructure of our water and wastewater systems has been under considerable strain.

We have been diligently working to address these challenges, implementing operating budget cuts, deferring some preventative maintenance and reducing the cost of planned infrastructure replacement projects by $23 million in the recent five-year capital improvement

Our commitment is that every dollar you invest in us will be stewarded with the utmost care, discretion and transparency. This principle isn’t something new. It has guided us since our formation as a special district …

program. Unfortunately, these shortterm savings can result in long-term costs so each cut is evaluated carefully to ensure we carefully manage risk — both in terms of operational reliability and eventual replacement costs.

Yet, even with these proactive measures, it has become necessary to adjust rates for water, recycled water and wastewater in the coming years. The current cost-of-service e ort is identifying exactly what those needs are and what five-year schedule of rate adjustments will be necessary to adequately fund EID’s vital operations for each of its services. The cost-ofservice analysis will also help us map out how to manage these rising costs and boost funds for the crucial task of capital replacement.

Rate increases are not an arbitrary decision. They are a vital step to ensure the reliable and safe

operations of our water, wastewater and recycled water systems as well as implement the necessary replacement of aging infrastructure and maintain or improve service levels. Without additional rate funds — your investment in your community infrastructure — EID will fall short of its financial targets: funding daily operations, meeting bond obligations and maintaining adequate cash reserves. These increases, while di cult, are essential for the continued safety and reliability of our services. The increases will be in line with the cost of providing our services and no more. That is a legal requirement of the Proposition 218 process. This additional rate revenue will be put on the ground immediately.

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ELIZABETH CAFFREY Placerville

Casting call — to fish

california Department of fish and Wildlife

Have you ever felt the excitement of watching your bobber suddenly jiggle, then dive out of sight? Or feeling the tap-tap-tap of a bass as it tastes the worm on the end of your line? Or having a salmon practically tear the rod out of your hands? What’s that? You say you never learned to fish? For those new to the sport of fishing opportunity awaits.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers two Free Fishing Days each year. In 2023 those dates are Saturday, July

NEW

1, and Saturday, Sept.

2.

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For example, over the next five years there are plans for more than $35 million to be invested in water service line and water line replacement replacements.

On these days, anyone can fish without a sport fishing license. Free Fishing Days provide a low-cost way to give fishing a try.

In El Dorado County trout were planted in Jenkinson Lake and Forebay Reservoir the week of June 18, according to CDFW’s fish planting schedule. All fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect on Free Fishing Days.

TIMES CROSSWORD

In addition to the required investment to replace aging infrastructure, the Caldor Fire’s devastation in 2021 highlighted the urgency of our ongoing program of replacing wooden flumes in the district’s 22-mile canal and flume system with resilient concrete structures.

Wastewater facilities will also see needed investment, with $10 million in planned upgrades to wastewater lift stations and more than $22 million for pipeline replacements. Continued work like this is critical to our community sewage conveyance and treatment system, ensuring wastewater can be effectively transported, treated and disposed of at our wastewater treatment plants.

Undoubtedly these decisions and financial adjustments will not be easy. However, they are essential for the future of our water and wastewater services. We owe it to ourselves and the generations to come to support and understand these necessary changes. In the coming weeks the cost-of-service analysis will review in more detail these needed changes transparently and openly. I encourage you to visit our dedicated page on the district website to view some of this information.

EID’s connection to the community it serves is personal, not just professional. As employees

of the district, we are your neighbors, your friends and your family. We live and work in our community, experiencing first-hand the impact of rate adjustments and we do not take these changes lightly.

Our commitment is that every dollar you invest in us will be stewarded with the utmost care, discretion and transparency. This principle isn’t something new. It has guided us since our formation as a special district nearly a century ago and will continue to lead our way into the future.

As we navigate these necessary rate adjustments, we aim to maintain a balance between providing high-quality services and respecting your hardearned investments through rate payments. Together, as your community agency, we will build a future that supports a resilient and sustainable future for another 100 years and beyond.

Jim Abercrombie

is general manager of EID.

Stossel Continued from A4 tuberculosis, but in poor countries they still do,” says Lomborg. “Spend about $5.5 billion, you could save most of those people.”

Hundreds of thousands more die from malaria. Buying bed nets with insecticides that kill mosquitoes would save lots of lives. So would spending on basic vaccines for kids.

These ideas are common sense. They cost much less than what we spend now pretending to manage the climate.

“You want to help people,” I say to Lomborg, “yet people hate you.”

“Well, some people hate me,” he laughs.

One shoved a pie in his face. Others call him “the devil incarnate,” a “traitor” who “needs to be taken down.” All because he points out that the world has bigger problems than climate change.

“Climate change might kill poor people, too,” I point out.

“It certainly will. And climate change is more damaging for poor people!” Lomborg replies. “But remember, everything is worse for poor people — because they’re poor.”

“Unmitigated scaremongering leads to ineffective political action,” says Lomborg. “We need to have a conversation about where we spend money well, compared to where we just spend money to feel virtuous about ourselves.”

John Stossel is the author of “Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal Media.”

Announcements

AL-ANON is here for you if you are bothered by someone else’s drinking. Call for meeting times. (916) 334-2970. https://sacal-anon.blogspot. comt

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Ready for real change?

ceLeBrAte recOvery meets Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm at Bayside Church of Placerville, 4602 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. We are a Christ centered recovery program to find healing and recovery from our hurts, habits, and hangups. Email elebratercovery@ baysideplacerville. com. Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/ CRBaysidePlacerville.

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 fourpart 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. Join fun-loving women Wednesdays 8am-10am at El Dorado High School. Lessons, social events, only $50/year. Call Cindy 805-540-8654. mArsHALL HOsPitAL AUxiLiAry is looking for volunteers. It is a rewarding opportunity to do something for the community. We will be holding interviews on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Please contact Linda Grimoldi at 530-6202240 or call the Auxiliary Office at 530-626-2643.

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.

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)6216304 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 except the first Monday of each month. For more information call Louis (530) 622-6763. We are a nonpartisan organization.

Kalib Henry in his No. 17 winged sprint car crosses

flag Saturday.

Kalib Henry captures 8th win in Placerville

Gary Thomas Placerville Speedway

Mather’s Kalib Henry cruised to his eighth career Placerville Speedway winged 360 sprint car victory in front of a capacity crowd Saturday night.

Fan Appreciation Night brought out a full pit area of 80 cars and a packed grandstand. Joining Henry in victory lane were Shane Hopkins with the wingless sprints, Dylan Shrum with the dwarf cars and Mike Miller with the mini trucks.

The 25-lap winged sprint car feature ended up being a non-stop affair with action all over the racetrack. Henry shot to the lead at the waving of the green flag and had his way with things out front. The driver of the No. 17 held a sizable lead over the course of the contest but did have to hit his marks wisely during the later stages as Auburn’s Andy Forsberg closed the gap.

Forsberg got to within a few car lengths and looked to find a way past but Henry was too strong on

this night and crossed under the checkered flag. With his eighth career triumph he matches Glen Boune for 22nd on the all-time Placerville Speedway winged 360 win list.

The runner up result capped off a strong run in the main event for Forsberg, who captured the B-main and started from ninth aboard the No. 92 mount. Modesto’s Tony Gomes also looked stout in the feature and drove his way to third by the finish, followed by point leader Michael Faccinto of Hanford and Lincoln’s Tanner Carrick rounding out the top five.

Wilton’s Ashlyn Rodriguez ran second over the first half of the race and ended up sixth at the stripe, with Roseville’s Sean Becker, Fair Oak’s Stephen Ingraham, Glendale, Arizona’s Ashton Torgerson and Jake Haulot in the top-10. Heat race wins were pocketed by Tanner Carrick, Sean Becker, Tony Gomes and Michael Faccinto.

Ashton Torgerson earned the Fast

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feet of snow

remains on trails in the Carson Pass

Photo courtesy of Tim Holland

under the Placerville Speedway checkered

from Cannoli’s wife Kimberly Hooks in the Bay Area.

Though not yet approved to make concentrates like hash, Tannenbaum is hopeful that is one thing he can do with his county-permitted cannabis crop after doing extensive hash research and learning of Cannoli who passed away in 2021.

“Making hashish is a thousands-ofyears-old tradition which I want to be a part of carrying on,” Tannenbaum said. “I want to pass this onto my team to learn and for consumers to enjoy.”

Tannenbaum has spent more than two years getting through the weeds of a county background check process and nearly four years total in the county permitting process to become the county’s first cannabis cultivation farm approved to harvest and sell its crop. Having spent millions of dollars to set up the cannabis farm and maneuver through the politics of local cannabis cultivation following county voters’ 2018 approval of ballot measures to create a commercial cannabis program, Tannenbaum’s business is ripe for harvest this year.

With three full-time and one parttime employee, Tannenbaum has around 2 acres of land he can grow on out of his 206-acre property. This year he is growing on 1 acre — all protected by security measures such as fencing and security cameras.

His farm also contains a greenhouse and processing buildings where his crop will get weighed, dried and packaged to sell to local cannabis retailers.

Strains he is cultivating include

Moroccan Peaches, Molotov Cocktail, Mango Mentality, Gush Mints and several more. Cybele Holdings is growing around 1,300 plants.

“We are very excited to be finally growing this year,” Tannenbaum said, observing his maturing crop as he explained the process of growing cannabis to the Mountain Democrat.

Tannenbaum predicts his farm will produce 1,000-2,000 pounds of crop but said a variety of factors could impact crop figures, including insects, rain, extended cold weather and fire.

The plants come to his farm from a state-licensed nursery in little cubes of rockwool and are put in a 1-gallon pots. Those pots go into the farm’s greenhouse for 30 days to be “hardened off” before they are ready to be planted outside. The pots are prewatered, mycorrhizae is applied to promote root growth and the plants are placed inside a tomato cage. Each plant gets a cup of water a day for about two weeks in late May to help the roots grow down in the soil before Tannenbaum and his team use a Dosatron injector system to feed the cannabis with nutrients and water. Depending on the strain of cannabis, the plants could grow around 6 inches a day, according to Tannenbaum, and could get to 7-12 feet in height. The plants do not produce flowers until mid-August.

Growers like Tannenbaum look for tiny crystal-like sparkly hairs called trichome heads that contain all the THC and will wait until they appear milky with an amber hue. During harvest 3-foot lengths of branches are

cut off each plant and hung on racks for a few days in the processing building until the buds on the branches are ready to be cut. The buds are cured for a month until ready for processing and distribution.

The plants are weighed throughout the harvest and drying process, per state regulation.

Tannenbaum will also look to surrounding dispensaries and manufacturers outside of the county to sell his crop.

Tannenbaum’s plants are sourced from Purple City Genetics, an Oaklandbased cultivator.

“I equate what we do to a winegrower.

I grow plants, take my plants at harvest and process them into something that is consumable. Then I sell,” Tannenbaum said.

As a grower, Tannenbaum said he has heard all sorts of stigmas about cannabis use, including a peculiar one where people think those who smoke marijuana will resort to cannibalism or a familiar one that cannabis is considered a gateway drug.

“I’ve had many discussions with people who think that manufacturing cannabis is like the old honey oil labs

where you get someone stoned out of their mind making butane honey oil, which is extremely dangerous,” Tannenbaum said. “In today’s legal market with all of the regulations you can’t do that.”

As a businessman and farmer, Tannenbaum hopes to end negative stigmas surrounding cannabis.

“It’s an outdated, old-fashioned mentality I have been working very hard to help and share knowledge so that people do not have the misconceptions that have been around since the 1970s, and I can see that it is working, which gives me satisfaction.”

In addition to growing cannabis, Tannenbaum is hoping to showcase his crop at a cannabis exhibit at the California State Fair in Sacramento.

“We’re not drug lords and not the cartel,” Tannenbaum continued. “We just happen to be growing a crop, like any other farmer, and all we want to do is grow our crop and have our business, make some money and help people.”

As of now, Cybele Holdings is the only commercial cannabis farm allowed to grow and harvest, according to county communications director Carla Hass.

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Cannabis plants are organized by strain at Cybele Holdings cannabis farm in south El Dorado County. Around 1,300 plants have been planted.

Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian

CHP:

Speed leading cause of car crashes statewide

California Highway Patrol

While the holidays are a time of celebration for the public, they can also be a time of concern for the California Highway Patrol and the California Office of Traffic Safety. The CHP and its public safety partner, the OTS, are working together ahead of Independence Day to address the crisis on California’s roadways by encouraging safe driving behaviors through education and enforcement.

“Reckless driving is a serious concern on California’s roadways and it is the responsibility of CHP and OTS to help keep the public safe,” states CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee in a news release. “Every year speed is the leading cause of roadway crashes in our state, resulting in thousands of injuries and hundreds of deaths. Slow down and help us make our roads safer for everyone.”

The CHP will implement a statewide maximum enforcement period beginning at 6:01 p.m. Friday, June 30, and continuing through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Throughout the extended holiday weekend, all available uniformed members of the department will be on patrol to enhance public safety, deter unsafe driving behavior and take appropriate enforcement action when necessary.

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the Chief Administrative Office.

Before her time at the county Schmid worked 10 years as a California Department of Water Resources and Department of General Services planner. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and graduated magna cum laude from California State University, Sacramento, where she also earned a master’s degree in anthropology.

The county has been looking to replace Ashton since July 2022 after he announced his retirement. The board appointed Schmid unanimously.

EID Continued from A3 no-cost Tesla battery backups that provide electricity after the sun goes down. The district saved $155,500 in the first year with an estimate of $300,000 for a headquarters’ Tesla battery array.

lives and protects everyone on our roads by holding drivers accountable for dangerous, unlawful behaviors like speeding and impaired driving,” adds OTS Director Barbara Rooney in the news release. “Whether you are traveling near or far, make a plan to go safely before heading to your destination. We want you and your loved ones to enjoy a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend.”

Forty-four people were killed in crashes in California during last year’s Independence Day weekend. CHP made nearly 1,000 arrests for driving under the influence throughout the 78-hour holiday enforcement effort.

CHP officials urge people to designate a sober driver, use public transit or hire a ride-share service. Anyone who sees or suspects an impaired driver should call 911 immediately. Callers should prepared to provide the dispatcher a description of the vehicle, the license plate number, location and direction of travel. A phone call may save someone’s life.

“We encourage you to safely enjoy your holiday weekend,” continues Duryee. “Travel at a safe speed, avoid distraction behind the wheel, buckle up and drive sober. Rest assured, CHP officers will be working diligently to protect those who are traveling on California’s roadways.”

In the press release Board Chair Wendy Thomas praises Schmid, an El Dorado County resident almost her entire life and touts her experience and commitment to serving residents.

“This was an appointment that we took with the utmost solemn responsibility and we had a lot of good people to choose from. Yet, in digging into it, Tiffany has surfaced as the right person for the job at this time,” Thomas added during Tuesday’s board meeting. Schmid’s annual salary is $279,406.44.

Electricity bills for the district, even with the solar and Tesla batteries, was $5.6 million in 2022.

Staff is analyzing other solar locations, such as the EID headquarters on Mosquito Road.

ARIES

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Adventure for pleasure and excitement, not to chase something you think you’re missing. Since everything fulfilling is either right in front of you or just within you, external pursuits intended for anything but sheer fun will only be a waste of gasoline.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ve been known to hide your talent from those who wouldn’t understand. It’s risky to show people that you can do things they can’t, unless there’s something in it for them. You’ll consider all angles and make a plan.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Don’t assume what the limits are. If you ask yourself, you’ll produce your best guess, but it could be way off. If you ask other people, they’ll come up with an answer, but they don’t really know. The only way to really know the limit is to cross it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Family will be a complex source of joy and challenge. You’ll be reminded that the thread of connection that weaves you together is in many ways unbreakable, for better or worse — an enduring bond of shared blood, history and love.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Ideally, you would strike a balance between ambition and self-care to ensure your overall well-being. But life doesn’t always provide that option. Opportunities must be seized in the moment. When you go for it, you’ll surprise yourself at how strong you are.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are inherently curious and driven to explore. Results vary when you turn that curiosity to a particular person. Your subject may feel flattered, guarded, excited to share or keen to perform. You’ll learn by making people feel it’s safe to be honest.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Everyone needs to be seen. We are social creatures who crave an understanding of ourselves that exists in the mirror of other people. Guided by this principle, you will uncover hidden gems, which will lead to extraordinary collaborations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You know what you want, but you don’t know if it’s reasonable to have it, which depends entirely on the context of the moment. Learn more. Feel things out before making your ask, then go slightly high.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Disharmony isn’t inherently bad, but it’s something to move through instead of prolonging or perpetuating intentionally. Neither should you avoid or ignore the tension. Instead, allow it to motivate you to solve, forgive and adjust into accordance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The thrill of a purchase will be short-lived. Think it over first, reminding yourself how stuff deteriorates, goes out of style and becomes obsolete. Seek the timeless thing that can only be won through heart-rooted values like love, compassion and integrity.

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n TUNDRA by Chad Carpenter

n RUBES by Leigh Rubin

n SPEED BUMP by Dave Coverly

Speedway Continued from A7 Time Award to begin the show with a lap of 11.047. A total of 27 sprint cars competed at Fan Appreciation Night.

The 20-lap main event for the wingless sprint cars was all about Placerville’s Shane Hopkins, who led for the entire distance. The surface had become bottom dominant for the wingless warriors, but Stockton’s DJ Johnson did keep Hopkins honest up front.

The defending Nor-Cal Posse Shootout winner was mistake free however, and drove the No. 21 to his second wingless win of the season at Placerville Speedway. Johnson, Jacob Tuttle, Anthony Snow and Heath Holdsclaw comprised the top five. Ethan Lanfri and Hopkins won the two heats, while Tuttle set fast time in qualifying.

After scoring his initial Placerville Speedway win earlier this month, Lincoln’s Dylan Shrum returned on Fan Appreciation Night to snag his second straight Nor-Cal Dwarf Car Association triumph. The 20-lapper was plagued by cautions but showcased some exciting action throughout the contest. Behind the leader things were hot and heavy with Mike Grenert, Cody Shrum, Ben Wiesz and others battling it out on the bullring. Grenert eventually finished in the runner-up

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with El Dorado Disposal, a Waste Connections company.

“Bad situation that we have to have these kinds of rate increases but well documented as to why,” noted District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl before he made the motion to approve new rates.

The actual allowable rate increase is 85% of the percent change in the applicable Consumer Price Index related to garbage collection. Per the franchise agreement’s rate manual with the county, El Dorado Disposal is allowed as much as a 6% rate increase.

“Staff have reviewed the application analysis and we found no deficiencies,” EDC Environmental Management Director Jeff Warren told supervisors, further explaining an independent analysis of the request had also been completed.

spot, followed by C. Shrum, Wiesz and Mike Reeder in the top five.

Rounding out the top 10 were Kevin Bender, Brenden Shrum, Corey Eaton, Gage Meyers and Tim Dodson. The night’s B-main went to Aron Mosier, while heat race victories were claimed by Wiesz, Bender, Meyers and Grenert. A healthy field of 26 dwarf cars competed on Saturday.

The 20-lap main event for the mini trucks was a wild show with several movers and shakers. A record turnout of 15 trucks signed in and at the end it was veteran and former track champ Mike Miller picking up the win. Pure stock regular Kevin Jinkerson battled up front in his first mini truck start and came home second over a fastclosing Michael Murphy, Howard Miller and Paige Miller.

Wyatt Lakin charged forward to challenge for the lead late but encountered issues on the final circuit and finished 11th. Austin Struthers and Mike Miller pocketed heat race wins.

Placerville Speedway returns to action with the annual Freedom Fireworks event on Independence Day. winged sprint cars, late models and pure stocks will tackle the track on Tuesday, July 4. It’s the start to a huge week on the red clay as that Saturday will also see another championship point race July 8.

New residential rates

Area A

35-gallon can — $36.21 per month

64-gallon can — $45.67 per month

96-gallon can — $48.63 per month

Area B

35-gallon can — $31.15 per month

64-gallon can — $42.44 per month

96-gallon can — $51.15 per month

Area C

35-gallon can — $31.39 per month

64-gallon can — $44.76 per month

96-gallon can — $50.82 per month

The 10% senior discount for customers older that 65 remains in effect. Rates also increased 5.21% for El Dorado Disposal’s extra services like extra trash collection on a non pick-up day as well as service fees like hazardous waste handling. Material Recovery Facility rate increases were also approved.

IN THE KNOW

June 30

Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open every Friday and Saturday for open garden days, 9 a.m. to noon. Take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on site to assist with any gardening questions.

Check the website before visiting at ucanr.edu/sites/ EDC_Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden.

An antique evaluation event will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the California Welcome Center in El Dorado Hills. For more information call (916) 933-1335 or visit eldoradohillschamber.org.

Don Gato Latin Band with Tacos Pacos will perform at The Green Room Social Club in Placerville, 8-11 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Gotcha Covered performs at Red Hawk Casino’s Stage Bar, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

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Vineyards in Fair Play hosts a Bottle Your Own event, June 30 through July 3. For more information call (530) 620-3467.

The Olde Coloma Theatre presents “Pirates Too: The Captain’s Triangle” or “No Time for Lowtide,” June 30 through Aug. 6 at the Coloma theater. For tickets and more information call (530) 626-5282 or visit oldecolomatheatre.com.

A schedule of superstar headliners will perform at the Harveys Outdoor Arena during the Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series. Acts featured: Old Dominion (June 30 and July 1), Sammy Hagar & The Circle (July 14), Dierks Bentley (Aug. 4), Foo Fighters (Aug. 10), Sam Hunt (Aug. 13), Darius Rucker (Aug. 19) and Kane Brown (Aug. 31 and Sept. 1). For tickets and more information visit visitlaketahoe.com.

Bally’s Lake Tahoe presents Piff the Magic Dragon (June 30), Zoso Led Zeppelin Tribute (July 1), Clay Walker (July 7), Michael Franti & Spearhead (Aug. 13) and Boz Scaggs (Aug. 17). For tickets and more information visit ballys.com.

July 1 Apple Hill Growers are celebrating at Lavender Blue Harvest Days July 1 & 2. The lavender harvest should be on full display at Bluestone Meadow Farm. And more Apple Hill Growers (wineries, brewery, farm stands, B & B and more) will be sharing the Lavender Blue love at their farms with special activities and products. For

Spirit

of freedom soars as El Dorado County celebrates Independence Day

Mountain Democrat staff

Fabulous fireworks take to the night sky and parade participants and spectators line streets below for annual El Dorado County 4th of July celebrations.

Fireworks and Freedom Concert

July 3: The award-winning Fireworks & Freedom Concert returns for its 12th year at El Dorado Hills Town Center, 6-11 p.m. Guests of all ages can precelebrate Independence Day with musical entertainment from Apple Z in the Steven Young Amphitheater, 8-11 p.m., and Funk Shui in the Theater Plaza, 6-9:30 p.m.

Entertain the kids in the fun filled Kids Zone complete with bounce houses, face painting, balloon artists, a DJ leading fun games and giving away prizes. Fun festival treats available for purchase. Presales for Kids Zone wristbands are available now at the California Welcome Center in Town Center. Proceeds will

benefit Hands4Hope, a locally youth-run nonprofit. There’s plenty to eat and drink with Town Center’s 25 great eateries. Food vendors will set up on the boulevard and beer and wine will be available as well, hosted by and

benefiting 3 Strands Global Foundation, a local nonprofit combating human tra cking. No outside alcohol will be allowed at the event. El Dorado Hills Rotary and Boy Scouts of America will be on site selling water and American flags. The evening will conclude with a brand-new, fourlocation firework display designed by Pyro Spectacular choreographed to music. The four locations will be on the north and south side of ponds, on top of the Element 79 car garage and on the Regal Cinemas rooftop. Celebrate with your family and be served and entertained by some great local nonprofits. In addition to Hands4Hope and 3Strands Global, El Dorado Hills Rotary and Boy Scouts of America will be on site. Extra parking will be available at Hills Christian Church.

Public set up time is 5 p.m. See website, edhtowncenter. com, for special set up instructions for Steven Young Amphitheater and Sandra’s Rose Garden. Do not bring personal alcohol, tables or personal barbecues. No blocking or roping o areas allowed. Road closures and a

special event exit plan will be utilized.

Community parades

July 4: The Garden Valley Fourth of July Parade begins at 10 a.m. at the Garden Valley Fire Station and ends at Garden Valley Road. There will be a large ra e with three $100 cash prizes and one $250 grand cash prize. There will be live music, food booths, a kids zone and lots of fun.

July 4: The Pollock PinesCamino Rotary Club celebrates with an Independence Day Parade, noon to 1 p.m. July 4 on Pony Express Trail from Sly Park Road to Sanders Drive. The parade ends at the community center. Residents are invited to line the parade route and cheer for the groups and decorated vehicles as they pass by.

July 4: The Pleasant Valley Community Grange and Scout Troop No. 460 sponsor the Pleasant Valley 4th of July celebration beginning with a pancake breakfast, 8-10 a.m. at the grange, 4765 Pleasant Valley Grange Road. Enjoy eggs, bacon, sausage and

Sisterhood of the Synchronized Rolling Pins in Pleasant Valley.

Fireworks and Freedom Concert at El Dorado Hills Town Center. Garden Valley Fourth of July Parade.

Courtesy photos

The 2023-24 El Dorado County Community Concert Association season opens Oct. 24 with Rastrelli Cello Quartet. Season tickets are now on sale.

EDC Community Concerts kicks off membership drive

News release

The El Dorado County Community Concert Association, the oldest performing arts organization in El Dorado County, is thrilled to return with an exceptional line up of quality live entertainment to be held at Union Mine High School.

The association relies on memberships to present the concerts and now is the time to renew a membership or join for the first time.

The first concert of

the upcoming 202324 season is Tuesday, Oct. 24, with Rastrelli Cello Quartet — accomplished Russian musicians who perform glorious chamber music, orchestral classics, as well as popular music, jazz, klezmer, tango and more.

The second concert of the season on Wednesday, Nov. 8, will feature Judy Carmichael. Grammy nominated pianist/ vocalist Carmichael is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride piano and swing.

The third concert in

the series is Empire Trio on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. The Empire Trio takes concert halls by storm with the mesmerizing voices of soprano Erin Shields and baritone Michael Kelly, and virtuosic David Shenton on piano and violin.

The fourth concert in the series, on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, will be Fire & Grace & Ash.

The dynamic trio brings a stunningly contemporary sound to classical string music.

The fifth concert of the season on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, features Sons of Serendip. Finalists on season 9 of “America’s Got Talent,” Sons of Serendip continues to create beautiful music with harp, piano, cello, and voice.

The sixth and last concert of the season is Cheng2 Duo (pronounced Cheng Squared Duo) on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. This brother-and-sister

duo captivate audiences with uncompromising musical integrity, undeniable chemistry and unparalleled communication with piano and cello.

Poem of the Month

The 2023-24 season’s prices are $80 per adult membership and $20 per student membership for the six-concert

the watchful eye of a great horned owl, This shoebox silently stores secrets sequestered seventy years, Walled away to protect a solivagant soul.

Hear the marsh wren’s song, the killdeer’s warning cry, As fireflies and full moon illuminate the night sky.

Sons of Serendip will perform at Union Mine High School’s theater March 19, 2024.

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‘Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny’

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The first 20 minutes of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” are better than the entirety of 2008’s “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” which should be a relief to longtime Indy fans like myself. That film committed the cardinal sin of being an uninspired bore. “Dial of Destiny” may drag a bit in the second act but it is never a bore. Thank goodness.

In the new adventure, opening today, archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary artifact that can change the course of history. Harrison Ford (who turns 81 next month) returns to arguably his most famous role one last time to don the hat and whip. This time, Dr. Henry Jones Jr. is a 70-year-old professor about to retire. He is a cranky, depressed man who sits in his New York apartment shrouded in loneliness and sadness about the state of his life. Frankly, I loved where we found the character in 1969. It gives him a character arc not usually found in these movies other than perhaps “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” where Indy learned to relate and bond with his father. Speaking of

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“Last Crusade,” that film is probably closest in tone to “Dial of Destiny,” which isn’t a bad thing. It’s not as funny (it doesn’t have Sean Connery anchoring the comedy, after all) or as good, but they share several similarities.

One of the biggest changes audiences will realize right off the bat is that this is the first film in the franchise not directed by Steven Spielberg. James Mangold (“Logan,”

“Ford v Ferrari,” “Walk the Line”) takes the reins and does a pretty darned good job. The film looks fantastic, with cinematographer Phedon Papamichael doing a great job of capturing the look and style of the original Indiana Jones films better than longtime Spielberg cameraman Janusz Kaminski (who did not photograph the original three films) did in 2008. If I’m being honest, as brilliant as Mr. Kaminki (“Schindler’s List,” “Minority Report”) is, when I watch “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’’ I see an overly photographed and artificial look that has nothing in common with the original three

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Shadow Ranch Vineyard in Fair Play hosts an Independence Day food and wine pairing, noon to 4 p.m. To make a reservation visit shadowranch.com/Events.

Mastroserio Winery in the Fair Play area hosts a birthday celebration for Rugerro, 1-4 p.m. Have Italian wood-fired pizza paired with a favorite wine and celebrate. To RSVP text (530) 417-4321.

Musician Ed Wilson will perform 5-8 p.m. at Red Rooster Burgers & Brew in Garden Valley.

Hattie Craven and Alex Jordan perform at The Green Room Social Club in Placerville, 8-11 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Thunder Cover performs at Red Hawk Casino’s Stage Bar, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom presents “Seussical Kids,” July 1-23. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.

Amador City hosts Dancin’ in the Streets parties, 6-9 p.m, with Route 88 scheduled as the next act. For more information visit the website, VisitAmacorCity.com.

Music in the Mountains presents “Toy Story” in concert, 6 p.m. at Western Gateway Park, Penn Valley. For tickets and more information visit musicinthemountains.org.

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El Dorado Western Railroad offers train rides at the El Dorado Station, 4650 Oriental St., beginning at 10 a.m. the first and third Sundays of each month. Trains leave on the hour 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting. Call ahead to ensure trains are running at (530) 663-3581.

Sierra Vista Winery hosts a food and wine pairing featuring its reserve Tiger Lily wines, noon to 3 p.m. For more information call (530) 622-7221 or visit sierravistawinery.com.

movies. This new film doesn’t have that problem. It’s beautifully shot and looks great. It indeed looks like an Indy film.

The cast is very good as well, with Mads Mikkelsen (“Hannibal”) playing the big Nazi bad, Dr. Voller.

Mikkelsen continues to harness a quiet power in his performances that is well suited for this world. Toby Jones (“Captain America: The First Avenger”) plays Indy’s friend Basil Shaw, who is featured in the flashback sequences of the film. Like most in this cast he is a new character but a welcome one.

Speaking of the flashback sequences, in which the film opens with, there has been a lot of talk about the “de-aging” of star Harrison Ford to give him the look of younger Indy during the end of World War II for that opening sequence.

I’ve seen other critics compare it to the characters on “The Polar Express.” This doesn’t look creepy like that at all. It’s well done, if not a bit artificial. The technology, while not perfect by any means, has come a long way in the last 10 years. We may be looking at an effect but we also feel like we are watching a 40-something year old Indy punch Nazis.

The biggest addition to the cast is the wonderful Phoebe WallerBridge (“Fleabag”) as goddaughter and archaeology graduate Helena Shaw. I recall years ago that Frank Darabont (“The Shawshank Redemption”) wrote a draft of the Indy 4 script in which Indy had to travel around the globe with his daughter. Steven Spielberg called the script the best he’d read since “Raider of the Lost Ark.” Unfortunately, for several reasons, that script wasn’t produced and instead we got “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” with

Terra D’Oro in Plymouth hosts the 13th annual Cru-Zin in the Vineyard, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For tickets and more information email info@ terradorowinery.com.

July 3

The Rancho Cordova Fourth of July celebration takes place July 3 & 4 at Hagan Park with concerts, a drone show, fireworks, a parade and more. For more information visit ranchocordovajuly4th.com.

July 4

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts a 4th of July party at the community pool in El Dorado Hills, 1-4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon filled with games, music, snacks and swimming (regular pool admission).

July 5

Vitalant will hold an El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX Theater blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be parked near the movie theater on the north side on Vine Street. Make an appointment at donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM486 or call (877) 2584825 and mention blood drive code SMFM486. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

Celebrate Hump Day with Matt Rainey at The Green Room Social Club in Placerville, 6-9 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

B Street Theatre at The Sofia in Sacramento presents “Insertion,” July 5 through Aug. 13. For tickets and more information call (916) 4435300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

July 8

Enjoy live music and good food for a great cause benefitting American River Conservancy’s Resilience Reserve. In partnership with Marco’s Cafe, ARC hosts a series of outdoor concerts featuring local bands at the quaint farmhouse of Wakamatsu Farm in Placerville. The gate opens at 5:30

Indy fighting alongside his son, played by Shia LaBeouf. I always thought the dynamic of Dr. Jones partnering up with a daughter figure was a more intriguing possibility, however, and this is pretty much what we get here. Waller-Bridge fits into this world well and is a great foil to her aging godfather.

While there aren’t cringe worthy moments in the script like Indy being nuked and protected in a refrigerator during a nuclear bomb test in the last film (which inspired the phrase “nuking the fridge,” now used to describe the declining point of a film franchise as a result of its heavy reliance on special effects) or characters swinging with monkeys on vines in this film, the movie does take one, massive swing for the fences in the last 30 minutes of the film that might annoy longtime fans. Frankly, I quite liked it. When you watch through the franchise it’s not a long line to draw between this choice and ghosts flying out of religious relics and melting faces, stones that could give warmth and life but also be used for fiery destruction, cups that give everlasting life, the psychic properties of crystal skulls or anything found in the

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The MACC in Rancho Cordova hosts 20 Years Making Magic – Celebration 20 Years of Cityhood through July 1. The exhibit features an art reception and exhibit, workshops, concerts, artist talks and more. For more information visit rcmacc.org.

Big Idea Theatre in Sacramento presents “Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties” through July 1. For tickets and more information call (916) 960-3036 or visit bigideatheatre.org.

Broadway at Music Circus presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” through July 2. For tickets and more information visit broadwaysacramento.com.

Main Street Theatre Works presents “The Quest for Don Quixote” through July 15, at the Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre in Jackson. For tickets and more information visit mstw.org.

Watercolor Artists of Sacramento Horizons issues a call to artists for the 45th annual WASH open exhibit, Go with the Flow. Registration deadline is noon July 21. To enter visit smartentry.com/CallsForEntry.

Capital Stage in Sacramento presents “Predictor” through July 23. For tickets and more information call (916) 995-5464 or visit capstage.org.

The Salvation Army hosts its annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive through July 30. For information on how to donate to the campaign visit deloro.salvationarmy.org.

Arts and Culture El Dorado’s newest show, FIRE/ LAND: The Exhibition, runs through Aug. 6. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado. org/fire-land-the-exhibition.

Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents A Gathering, sculptural and functional ceramics from 35 Black American emerging and established artists living and working in the United States, through Aug. 20; Breaking the Rules, art of Paul Wonner and Theophilus Brown, through Aug. 27; and Estamans de la Raza, contemporary screenprints and lithographs by by Chicanx and Latinx artists living and working in the United States, through Oct. 1. For tickets and more information visit crocker.org.

El Dorado County Certified Farmers Markets have begun Saturdays at Placerville Cinema on Placerville Drive, 8

to noon; Wednesdays at Burke Junction on Coach Lane in Cameron Park, 8 a.m. to noon; and Sundays at El Dorado Hills Town Center, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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“Young Indiana Jones Chronicles.” I quite like this wild turn the film takes. It seems appropriate that our favorite archaeologist would get a chance to experience what he does.

While far from perfect, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” is more of the film that should have followed 1989’s “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” Instead, due to the underwhelming reception of “Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” we have a film that is both a course correction and a swan song and a pretty decent one at that. It drags a bit in the mid-section and may not be able to match the magic of “Raiders,” “Temple of Doom” or “Last Crusade,” but it’s a fun and respectable opportunity to see Ford crack that whip one more time, punch a Nazi in the face one more time and hear John Williams compose an iconic Indy score one more time.

Here’s me tipping my fedora to Ford and director Mangold for one last, quality ride!

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Museums offer must-see and must-do experiences

Traci Rockefeller Cusack Sacramento Area Museums

SACRAMENTO — The greater Sacramento region is rich with museums and popular destinations that offer plenty of must-see and must-do experiences to explore during the long and lazy days of summertime. The community is encouraged to show support for local museums by making plans to visit favorite locations (or discovering new ones).

As a starter list, a sampling of must-see and must-do experiences and special activations offered by local museums this summer includes:

Aerospace Museum of California: The community is encouraged to view a historical 56-foot mural highlighting the diversity of 2,000 years of aerospace history and titled The Hidden Heroes of Aerospace. New to the museum, the eye-catching and must-see mural features 51 inspiring and often hidden aerospace pioneers who defied the odds and pushed boundaries in aviation and aerospace. For more information visit aerospaceca.org.

California Museum: Now on special display, the Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West exhibit runs through Oct. 1. Museum guests can explore Black history in the West through a timeline of 50 original pictorial quilts. Dispelling the myth that Black people in the old West were mostly cowboys, the exhibit shows the rich diversity in African Americans’ occupations and achievements in society, religion, education and the arts from 1528 through the Civil Rights movement. The exhibit was organized by The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. For more information visit californiamuseum.org/black-pioneers.

California State Library: The community is invited for a free webinar and evening of awe on July 20 featuring NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the most complex and powerful astronomical space observatory ever built. The California State Library’s Information Services and Government Publications Sections are proud to welcome Dr. Thomas Greene, astrophysicist and exoplanet expert in the Space Science and Astrobiology Division of NASA’s Ames Research Center. Greene will present the history of the mission and discuss the science of the unique technologies utilized by the James Webb Space Telescope. The tour of space will include amazing images of stars being born, galaxies assembling and planetary systems. Open to everyone, preregistration is required via bit.ly/3NSr838.

California State Railroad Museum: Perfect for adventurers all of ages interested in self-guided tours, the museum presents We’ve Been Working ON, IN, and FOR The Railroad! — a new QR code video tour. From Chinese railroad workers to Pullman Porters, to Traqueros, Navajo track workers and women, many diverse groups of people helped to build and strengthen the country’s railroad system. Whether it is freight or people traveling for business or pleasure, the railroad keeps America moving. Visitors can explore these topics

through QR codes located throughout the museum and participation is free with paid admission. For more information visit californiarailroad.museum.

Sacramento Children’s Museum: Always a fun time, the museum offers a Summer Shimmy event for children with special and sensory needs, 5-6:30 July 29. Plus, the museum is deploying a not-to-be-missed Mission Imagination Challenge, a STEM challenge that helps foster creativity guided by principles that include freeing from perfection, encouraging thinking outside of the box, increasing critical thinking stamina and creating opportunities for innovation. Each participant is given a mystery box of supplies and given a prompt to challenge their creativity and building skills. For more information visit sackids.org.

Crocker Art Museum: A limited time exhibit will be on display this summer at the Crocker titled Estampas de la Raza: Contemporary Prints from the Romo Collection and Royal Chicano Air Force (through Oct. 1) that showcases contemporary screenprints and lithographs by Chicanx and Latinx artists living and working in the United States. On Aug. 27 the museum will present For the People/By the People, a printmaking festival and community takeover at Southside Park that will be jam-packed with art activities, music performances, artist talks, poetry readings and more. For more information visit crockerartmuseum.org.

Sacramento History Museum: In addition to the newly enhanced Meet May Woolsey exhibit on display — that recounts a treasured story about a young Sacramento girl who lived in 19th century Sacramento and left behind an extraordinary time

capsule full of toys, journals and mementos — the museum is proud to present Mark Twain on the River: A Conversation with History on Aug. 11. In partnership with the Sacramento Historical Society, and taking place inside the historical Eagle Theatre, this living history event will include an evening of conversation and Chautauqua-style lecture. For more information visit sachistorymuseum.org.

SMUD Museum of Science & Curiosity

(MOSAC): The museum has reinstalled a live bee colony in the popular Nature Detectives’ exhibit with special thanks to the Sacramento Area Beekeepers Association for helping to ensure the health and sustainability of the hives. Plus, MOSAC is excited to present its monthly MOSAC Mixer, 6-10 p.m. Thursday, July 6. Adult attendees can enjoy a glass of wine and a salmon run experience that includes an immersive presentation in the full-dome planetarium or a stage show curated by incredible Curiosity Collaborators. Advance RSVPs are requested and walk-ins are welcome. Advance tickets are available at visitmosac.org/explore/ community-events.

For more information about upcoming activities offered by Sacramento area museums, “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/SacMuseums, follow them on Instagram and Twitter @SacMuseums or visit the user friendly website at SacMuseums.org.

Museums welcome to military personnel and their families

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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 offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty 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. military — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, including reservists, National Guardsman (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card, DD Form 1173 ID card or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for complimentary entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum.

For more information visit arts.gov/initiatives/ blue-star-museums.

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series. A family membership option is also available for $180, including two adults and two K-12 students.

For those who cannot attend every concert, subscription prices still make the concert series very affordable.

All El Dorado County Community Concerts begin at 7 p.m. on a weeknight and will be performed at Union Mine High School, Theatre at the Mine, 6530 Koki Lane in El Dorado — a perfect venue for the intimate, live performances the membership enjoys.

To learn more about the upcoming season, including a sampling of music, visit the website at ElDoradoCommunityConcerts.com.

The El Dorado County Community Concert Association is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization. Dedicated members donate many hours of their time and talents to keep administrative costs low. The association’s vision is to keep quality music alive for future generations in El Dorado County, accomplished through a variety of community and student outreach programs. Donations in excess of season memberships are gratefully accepted and are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

(916) 947-1010

For further information about membership or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities call (530) 556-9498.

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The SMUD Museum of Science & Curiosity has reinstalled a live bee colony in the popular Nature Detectives’ exhibit.

PAA awards several county fair ribbons

Sylvia Coleman PAA publicity co-chair

The El Dorado County Fair was especially delightful for Placerville Arts Association volunteers who “sat the show” during the Fine Arts and Photography Exhibits as they welcomed thousands of fairgoers to view and enjoy these two exhibits. This year, as always, many artists and photographers of all ages submitted their creations to be part of the large Fine Art and Photography shows. There was a wide variety of subject matter and art media. All entries in each exhibit were judged and many di erent awards were given.

This year, PAA sponsored The Spirit of the Sierra awards. The winners are:

• Youth Fine Arts –(untitled) by Jake Forest (Gold Trail School)

• Youth Photography –

“Rushing River” by Kylia Montesanti

• Adult Photography –

“Emerald Bay” by Terry Benton

• Adult Fine Arts

– “American River at Coloma” by Carolyn Cunningham

• Adult Fine Arts –

“The Medicine Wheel” by John Scha

Additionally, there is always a People’s Choice Award. This year’s award was the Lorna Dillon Memorial Award in remembrance of Dillon and all her

contributions as head of the Photography Exhibit at the fair. This award is selected by fairgoers who vote for their favorite entry after looking at the Fine Art exhibit. Whichever piece gets the most votes is awarded this coveted award.

This year’s people’s choice winner is Jeremy Wells for his drawing “Focus.” Wells received a $100 cash award from PAA’s outreach fund. The 18-year-old artist also won the Golden Johnny Award from fair o cials as best individual exhibitor for his four Fine Art Exhibit entries in pencil, ink and charcoal.

PAA welcomes new members all year long. Meetings are held the third Monday of the

month. Each meeting is designed to help artists expand and grow in their artistic skills. Members are encouraged to participate in two annual Member Shows at the EDC Government Center in Placerville and be a part of the annual Studio Art Tour. Members are also encouraged to enter the National Mother Lode Art juried show in November.

To view online the exclusive 2023 PAA Summer Members Show, The Artist’s Mind, at the Bank of America Gallery at the Harris Center in Folsom visit paa.gallery. For more information about PAA visit placervillearts.com and visit the nonprofit group on Facebook.

“American River” by Carolyn Cunningham

Ride Into The Music festival will rock Folsom

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FOLSOM — JMF Presents and Good Vibez Presents are teaming up to bring you an incredible evening of country music to Folsom. Taking place on June 30 at The Field at Lakeside, Ride Into The Music festival will feature top-notch performances by Chris Lane, Tyler Rich, Canaan Smith and more.

Timed to align with the start of the Folsom Pro Rodeo, this event aims to provide a fun-filled evening of music, family, friends, local food vendors and activities for all ages to enjoy.

“We’re excited to introduce this country music festival to Folsom and offer a unique experience to the community,” said Madelyn Sewell with JMF Presents. “With the support of Good Vibez Presents, we’re confident Ride Into The Music will be an experience to remember.”

Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Live music starts at 4 p.m. The Field at Lakeside, 755 Oak Avenue Parkway in Folsom. Tickets are on sale at: rideintothemusic.com.

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Introducing “a decidedly more country sound” (MusicRow), Lane is launching his next chapter with over 1.4 billion on-demand streams and

three No. 1s to date — platinum “Big, Big Plans,” double platinum “I Don’t Know About You” and platinum “Fix.”

After a spree of releases in 2021 and 2022, Lane’s catalog has expanded with hits like “Howdy,” “Stop Coming Over,” “Summer Job Money,” “Fill

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Them Boots,” “Ain’t Even Met You Yet,” HIXTAPE: Vol. 2 collaboration “Small Town On It” with Scotty McCreery and Dustin Lynch duet “Tequila On A Boat.”

The Kernersville, N.C. native has appeared on the Macy’s Thanksgiving

Day Parade, Today, The Bachelor, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers and Conan and was featured in People’s 2019 Sexiest Man Alive issue. He’s scored nominations at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, ACM Awards and Radio Disney Music Awards. Lane is headlining his Fill Them Boots Tour nationwide now after sharing the bill with A-list acts like Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Brad Paisley and Dan + Shay. Northern California-raised, Nashville-rooted Rich learned his love of music gathered around a Christmas tree alongside family singing holiday classics and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Fast forward to graduating college with a degree in economics, Rich moved to L.A. to pursue a different game of numbers — music — exploring various genres with songwriting and bands before taking the leap as a solo artist. Since, Rich has amassed nearly half a billion global streams to date and notched three No. 1 hits on SiriusXM’s The Highway with his debut album “Two Thousand Miles” (The Valory Music Co.), featuring Gold-certified “The Difference” plus subsequent releases “Better Than You’re Used To,” “A Little Bit of You” and “Trucks Don’t Lie.”

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Moonshine Crazy joins other country acts at the Ride Into The Music festival in Folsom Friday.

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In 2022 Rich joined forces with one of Canada’s most successful bilingual singer-songwriters, Marie-Mai, for a duet on “Thinkin’ We’re In Love,” which serviced as the name of his headline tour. With his newly released “I Know You Do” EP, Rich gives fans the best of both worlds fusing the spirit of youth with an easy-going buzz. Produced by The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston, the threetrack collection puts the many layers of the heartfelt singer/songwriter on full display.

Rich’s music embodies the feelings all people have in common — the need for acceptance, devotion and a place to call their own — and that empathetic spirit extends to animals too. With Rich Rescues, the musician visits local shelters while out on the road to raise awareness for pet adoption.

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Congratulations to El Dorado County residents Myra Lowder, above, and Cassidy Lowder, right, who earlier this year earned the prestigious titles of Mrs. Elite Agriculture America Spokesmodel and Teen Agriculture America

Spokesmodel. Cassidy Lowder was last year’s Miss Teen El Dorado County and gave up her title at the fair June 16. Crowns run in the family as Myra’s oldest daughter, Morgan Lowder, is the current Miss Sierra Mountains Agriculture America and the current Miss West Coast Petite USA and will be competing for Miss Petite USA in Wisconsin in August. The Miss Agriculture America Pageant serves local and global communities by promoting, educating and working for various Ag industries. Title holders attend a variety of events, volunteer and use their platform/background to preserve agriculture heritage.

Williamsburg, Va. native Smith is a country singer who recently shared one of his most personal tracks to date with the release of new single “Diamond on the Dresser,” featuring Grammy-winning songwriter and singer Emily Weisband.

Digging deep, Smith wrote the song with James McNair and he produced the track himself. Over his career to date, Smith has seen how his fans connect to his more stripped-back and personal songs, and “Diamond on the Dresser” is his most soul-baring since “Bronco,” the title track from his 2015 debut album. “Diamond on the Dresser” is Smith’s third release since embarking on his path as an independent artist in 2022. It’s the follow-up to last year’s “Heartbreak Heaven” and this year’s “Down in Flames,” which picked up support from Apple Music.

MoonShine Crazy was established summer 2015 and has become one of the hottest modern country bands based out of Sacramento. Its four members — Jessica Spaid (lead vocalist, rhythm guitar and mandolin), Mark Coudriet (drums

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and vocals), Ritch Shefke (bass and vocals) and Dave “Shoobie” Shafer (lead guitar and vocals) — have played every “honky tonk dive-bar” in Northern California, paying dues playing until dawn and honing their craft as live musicians together and as a band.

MoonShine Crazy wrote and released its first single “The American Way” on July 4, 2020, and it has become the band’s patriotic anthem.

4th of July

pancakes. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for kids. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. visitors to the Pleasant Valley Fire Station can nosh on hot dogs and nachos and sip cold drinks and iced cappuccinos while the little ones play games and try to dunk the Scout.

The annual Independence Day Parade along Pleasant Valley Road begins at 11 a.m. The Sisterhood of the Synchronized Rolling Pins will once again dazzle the crowd. Cheer or participate. Free sign-ups start at 9 a.m. at the fire station.

Family Blast

July 4: The El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville hosts its annual Family Blast. Gates open at 3 p.m. and the fireworks begin at dark after the Placerville Speedway races conclude, typically between 9:30 and 10 p.m .

Bring family and friends as well as propane barbecues, footballs, other games, coolers (no outside alcohol, please) and dancing shoes, but leave your pets, charcoal barbecues and glass containers at home.

Live music will be performed by Dream and the Dreamers, 6-10 p.m

Enjoy carnival rides — The American Wheel, Merry Go Round and Super Slide — as well as lawn games and axe throwing hosted by The Bearded Axe. Face painting by Kimberly will delight little ones.

Food vendors scheduled to be on site are Cool Kettle Corn, The Lemonade Yard, Bacondogge, Bubble Cone, Snowie Magic, Papis Kitchen, Richard’s Patty Wagon and Wing it on Wheels. Commercial vendors include Hansen Trading Co., Gold Leaf Botanicals, El Dorado Disposal and Bow by Bow.

For more information and to buy carnival wristbands in advance visit eldoradocountyfair.org/ blast.html.

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Family Blast at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

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Chris Lane, above, and Canaan Smith, below, headline the Ride Into The Music festival coinciding with the Folsom Pro Rodeo.

Photo by David Grenier