Faced with a deep budget deficit in the 2024-25 fiscal year the Cameron Park Community Services District Board of Directors has adopted a final budget that only lessens red ink.
The district’s preliminary budget deficit of $650,002 was cut to $578,132. Directors had the opportunity to shave an additional $141,514 o the deficit but as of now reject any sta reductions. Sta included in its report presented on Aug. 21 a proposed cut that would have eliminated the parks and facilities supervisor position and
replaced a maintenance worker II position with a maintenance worker I.
Cuts were proposed and approved in the areas of sta development, instructors, janitorial, fuel and fire turnout gear totaling about $27,000. The board also supported eliminating a planned $30,000 transfer to the CC&R budget and decided to start charging users who pay via credit card the merchant fees charged by credit card companies, saving the district an estimated $17,000.
The final budget also estimates $20,000 in additional revenue coming from pool rental fees.
CPCSD General Manager Alan Gardner said he also expects revenue increases with additional programs coming to the district for seniors and kids and the CSD will host two swim teams that will bring in money.
“I think the targets are a little aggressive, but I expect to hit those targets,” Gardener told the Mountain Democrat.
“Yes, I think it’s
Odin Rasco Senior sta writer
Eric Jaramishian Senior sta writer
Pony Express Trail gets safety upgrades
Pedestrian and bicycle improvements on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines, which include better signage and construction of a multiuse path, have been completed.
The Pony Express Trail Bicycle, Pedestrian and ADA Improvements Capital Improvement Project began in spring.
The stretch of Pony Express Trail from Sanders Drive and Sly Park Road now features approximately 1.7 miles of Class II bike lanes on both sides, improved painted crosswalk markings and pedestrian crosswalk signage with flashing beacons that warn drivers of people crossing. The project also improves ADA access and includes a sidewalk with a retaining wall and improved striping of the road.
Beaconed crosswalks have been installed at Sanders Drive, Cox Street, Forebay Road and one in front of 50
Grand Restaurant, the site where five preschool-aged children were struck by a van while in the crosswalk on a field trip to a nearby park.
The $4 million improvement project has been in the works for approximately five years, according to El Dorado County Department of Transportation sta .
“One of the main reasons we tackled this project was because the community reached out, who were maintaining that dirt trail and main pedestrian pathway; there is also a deep hill, not ADA accessible,” said Matt Smeltzer, DOT deputy director of engineering. “People with disabilities are using roadway so we came up with solution with a sidewalk as ADA compliant as possible.”
The 2023 accident on the community’s main thoroughfare was a tipping point for the community; many called on the county to make improvements that summer, even
n an e ort to better serve the community, the Shingle Springs Health & Wellness Center is following through on plans which will expand services o ered at the clinic in Placerville and bring new options for care to El Dorado Hills.
“Part of our mission statement is to expand with the needs of the community,” explained SSHWC Executive Director Kyle Nelson. “So, you look at where the gaps are, and we hear from schools, from other hospitals
and from the county and they say, ‘It’s really hard to find X or Y service for our clients.’”
During a strategic planning session held in 2023, SSHWC leadership identified a need for pediatric care in the region. The organization purchased a former o ce building on Hillsdale Circle in El Dorado Hills earlier this year, but had not announced what services are planned at of the location until now. The project is still in its early phases, with a request for proposals having recently gone out to project managers and construction management firms,
so there is no firm expected opening date at this point, according to Nelson.
The new El Dorado Hills location will be built out and opened in phases; the first floor, which is just about 9,600 square feet in size, will be devoted to pediatric care, including 16-19 exam rooms. A pediatrician, two advanced practitioners and necessary support sta are planned to sta the operation during the rollout period, with room to expand sta if the center sees ample
Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian
A pedestrian sign lights up at the crosswalk near 50 Grand Restaurant in Pollock Pines, one of many improvements made on Pony Express Trail to address pedestrian and bicycle safety concerns. This crosswalk, Forebay Road, Cox Street and Sanders Road all got safety upgrades, including new signage, striping and lighted crosswalks.
Mountain Democrat photo by Odin Rasco
This former office building in El Dorado Hills will soon provide pediatrics services and more as part of the Shingle Springs Health and Wellness Center’s plans to provide more services to community members across the county.
ESSENTIALS
Tom Skelton
Dec. 14, 1945 – Aug. 12, 2024
Thomas
Leigh He in Feb. 2, 1943 – Aug. 21, 2024
Tom Skelton passed away in his sleep on Monday, August 12, 2024. Tom was born on December 14, 1945 to Mildred and James Skelton. He graduated from Ponderosa High School in 1964. He was in the United States Air Force for 14 years, spending time in Turkey and Germany. He was also stationed in Great Falls, Montana and completed his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. He ended his service at the rank of Sergeant. He later worked for the Rescue School District for 17 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred, brothers James and Robert and his sister Shirley. He is survived by his brother Rod Enright (Beth), nieces and nephews, Tammy Danz, John Enright, Erick Mason, Kelly Bailey, and Troy Skelton. He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their appreciation to Tammy for taking care of her Uncle Tom for many years. He requested that there be no service.
Donald Everett Vandekar
April 26, 1940 – Aug. 8, 2024
Donald Everett Vanderkar was born on April 26, 1940, in Denair, California and passed away peacefully in his home in Placerville, California on August 8, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. His youth was spent in Modesto, where he graduated from Modesto High School and Modesto Jr. College. He earned a BS degree in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. As a civil engineer, Don’s lifetime interest was providing safe water. He initially worked for the City and County of San Francisco at Hetch Hetchy dam and reservoir in the Sierras. He next served at Contra Costa Water District providing both safe water and sewer services. Don then was drawn back to his beloved Sierras over 44 years ago when he joined the El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) in Placerville as General Manager. As GM Don provided leadership in addressing the growth in the district and related water services challenges. After EID, Don worked at Aerojet General Corp leading a clean water project in the Sacramento area followed by another environmental project in southern California. “Love your neighbor” was Don’s guiding light. He considered all people his neighbors. After retirement, Don followed his passion to serve his community and celebrate life with his family and friends. Don mentored church youth groups, which included going on mission trips to repair and build housing both abroad and at home. Don was also dedicated to helping disadvantaged youth and people enduring homelessness, two populations he empathized with and loved. A man of faith, Don was a believer in working to make life better for all. As well as serving in church leadership positions over decades, Don participated in the board of directors for New Morning Youth and Family Services for 25 years, was a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer for over 20 years, and was a catalyst for a ordable housing support with various non-profits including, most recently, Housing El Dorado. Don was a key part of previous e orts such as Hangtown Haven for Placerville residents and the rotating winter Nomadic Shelter providing overnight shelters at churches. Don adored and was adored by his family. Surviving him are wife Peg; children Cari, Paul (Alisa), Stephanie (Rich); grandchildren Rebecca (Angel), Jill, Luke, Noah, Nate and Lily; great-grandchildren; extended family; and five exchange children. Son Doug predeceased his father and brought beloved in-laws and step-grandchildren into the family. A lover of the outdoors, Don shared his enthusiasm for backpacking, camping, hiking, and environmental causes with family and friends. He was in awe just being in the presence of nature and sharing simple moments with loved ones. The ripple e ect of his serene, kind, and generous essence reverberates throughout his home, community, and every path he gently trod throughout his life journeys. A celebration of Don’s life will be held at El Dorado County Federated Church, 1031 Thompson Way, in Placerville on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 2:00 p.m. Reception following. Donations in his honor may be made to Housing El Dorado (https:// housingeldorado.org/donate), New Morning Youth and Family Services, Child Advocates of El Dorado County (CASA), or Federated Church for youth programs.
Thomas Leigh Heflin (Tom), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and respected community member, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on February 2, 1943, in Los Angeles, Tom was raised in Placerville and at Harris Family Farm in Pollock Pines, He spent most of his life in the beautiful surroundings of El Dorado County. He attended Placerville Grammar School, Pollock Pines Elementary School, and graduated in the class of 1960 from El Dorado High School. An alumni of San Jose state, Tom pursued his academic passion with dedication, earning a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Oregon. He shared his expertise as a professor at the University of Montana, Cal State Bakersfield, the University of Nevada, Reno, and Sacramento State University, where he inspired countless students with his knowledge and passion for finance. In his early years, Tom served in the Peace Corps, dedicating his time to community development projects in India. This experience shaped his worldview and instilled in him a deep commitment to service and helping others, values he carried throughout his life. Beyond his academic achievements, Tom pursued his other passion: farming. Tom was a successful agribusiness entrepreneur. In 1977 he founded and continued to own and operate Rainbow Orchards, a cherished local establishment known for its vibrant produce and community work. He is survived by his loving wife, Christa Campbell, who stood by his side through all of life’s ups and downs. Tom was a proud father to three sons and three daughtersin-law: West (Carolyn), Sage (Kacee) and Harrison (Lauren). His legacy also lives on through his seven grandchildren, who brought immense joy to his life. He had a deep and abiding love for his siblings Jane Harris, Pam Olivarez Harris, and Bill Harris. A gathering to celebrate Tom’s life will be held at Rainbow Orchards on September 6 at 4 p.m. All who knew Tom are welcome to attend and share in the memories of a life well-lived. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Tom’s name to Snowline Hospice.
Mark Wayne Haas
June 7, 1949 – Aug. 13, 2024
Rev. Mark Wayne Haas was born June 7, 1949, to Richard and Helen (nee Hime) Haas in Upland, CA. He attended and graduated from Faith Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran Grade Schools in Whittier, CA as well as California High School (CalHi), also in Whittier. He graduated from Concordia College in Seward, NE in 1971, and from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN in 1985. His vicarage year was at Peace Lutheran Church, Sacramento, CA. On June 14, 1969, he married Dee Anne (nee Shumard). The couple was blessed with three children: Melanie, Gregory, and Matthew. Mark served as a DCE at Our Redeemer Lutheran School in Marshall, MO, from 1971 – 1972. He served as a principal at Bethlehem Lutheran School in Berkeley, CA, from 1972 – 1978, and he also served as principal at Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Hayward, CA, from 1978 – 1983. After his ordination on March 16, 1986, Pastor Haas served at Peace Lutheran in Sacramento, CA, from 1986 - 2006, and First Lutheran in Placerville, CA, from 2006 - 2016. He retired in 2016. Pastor Haas was preceded in death by his wife, Dee, in 2009. He is survived by his three children: Melanie. Gregory, and Matthew; as well as his two brothers Craig and Keith along with his sister-in-law Sue Parsons. A memorial service is being planned for the 21st of September at Town & Country Lutheran Church in Sacramento.
Christine Ann (Duncan)
Bethards
Aug. 7, 1951 – July 28, 2024
Roberta Stratton Philipp Dec. 2, 1941 – Aug. 15, 2024
Roberta Stratton Philipp, aged 82, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 15th, 2024, surrounded by her children. She was predeceased by her parents, Ruth and Robert Stratton and her beloved husband, Christy Philipp. A graduate from Vallejo High School in 1960, Roberta went on to receive specialized training through IBM in San Francisco, California and was a computer programmer at Mare Island in Vallejo, California before she chose to devote herself completely to raising her children. She lived with her husband and children in Napa, California before relocating to Cameron Park, California in 1987. Roberta was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and actively participating in the Green Valley Ward of the Eldorado Stake. A gifted seamstress, Roberta had a passion for quilting. She enjoyed genealogy, and volunteered at the genealogy library to share her knowledge with others. Roberta was a social butterfly and loved to spend time with her family and friends. Her legacy is carried on by her children and their families: Chandra (Ron) Masciovecchio, Mark Philipp, Tara (Brad) Bolyard, Sim Philipp, Charise (Geno) Philipp-Martinez, her Grandchildren Jessica (Andrew) Apsley , Lisa Masciovecchio, Zach Philipp and Geno Martinez and her four great-grandchildren. Roberta was laid to rest on Friday, August 23rd, 2024, at Jayhawk Cemetery in Rescue, California. A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor at the LDS Church in Cameron Park on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, 4:00-7:00pm. Friends and family are invited to come together to celebrate Roberta’s life and share cherished memories. Donations to National MS Society (nationals society.org), in lieu of flowers is most appreciated. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Loralee Andrea Baxter
May 28, 1945 – Aug. 5, 2024
Loralee Andrea Baxter, a devoted mother and cherished community member, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2024, due to complications from surgery. Born on May 28, 1945, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, to Dorothy and Isadore Sturm, Loralee’s life was a testament to love, service, and dedication to her family and community. Loralee was the beloved wife of the late David Baxter and the proud mother of two sons, Stephen Baxter of Placerville, CA, and Je rey Baxter of San Jose, CA, three grandchildren, Lee Baxter, Madisen Peel, and Ryan Baxter, and three great-grandchildren. Her family was the center of her world, and she was known for her unwavering support. As a homemaker, Loralee dedicated her life to raising her children and creating a warm, welcoming home filled with love. Loralee was passionate about helping others and was deeply involved in serving at the Veterans Sunday Community Breakfasts at the Veterans Memorial Building in Placerville. Her kindness touched many lives as she was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. Private services were held by the family in California to honor Loralee’s life and legacy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor’s choice, reflecting Loralee’s lifelong commitment to giving and helping others.
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Christine Ann (Duncan) Bethards passed away July 28, 2024 due to complications from surgery to treat a brain tumor. She was surrounded by her husband and children who miss her tremendously. Chris was born August 7, 1951 to Dan Duncan and Helen (Thomas) Duncan and leaves behind two brothers: Dan Duncan and Steve Duncan. She married Blake Bethards on September 23, 1972 and has four children: Matthew (Joy) Bethards, Jonnalee (Shayne) Black, Laura (Michael) Bouck, and Thomas (Aria) Bethards who all survived her. She has 22 grandchildren who adore their Nana and was preceded in death by two granddaughters. Chris loved quilting and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and friends and did everything with her husband of almost 52 years. She had a soft spot in her heart for teenagers and loved being the host for her kids’ friends. She hosted several foreign exchange students and welcomed Sergey as part of the family. After her children grew up and moved out she became a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and a Big Sister for kids who were facing tough circumstances. Her faith was very important to her. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints for 50 years. Her family will be holding services in remembrance of her life on Saturday, September 7th at 11:00am at the LDS chapel at 3431 Hacienda Road, Cameron Park, CA, followed by a celebration of life for those who wish to share memories with each other. Please consider making a donation to Child Advocates of El Dorado County in lieu of flowers.
Larry Pfost
Nov. 22, 1938 – Aug. 1, 2024
Larry Pfost passed away August 1, 2024 in Diamond Springs Ca. at the age of 85. He was born in Whittier, CA on November 22, 1938 to parents Herbert and Jessie (Madden) Pfost. Larry grew up in Southern California, he graduated from Mark Keppel High School in Alhambra, CA. His first job was working in a welding shop. Larry’s next job was working as a police o cer for Monterey Park and then he went on to attend the California Highway Patrol academy in West Sacramento where he graduated and became an o cer. He loved working as a motorcycle o cer but had to work as a patrol o cer when he transferred to El Dorado County as they did not have motorcycle o cers at that time in this county. He was also an El Dorado County Commercial O cer working with logging trucks and big rigs for several years. He retired in May 1993, after retirement, he went to Sierra College where he learned woodworking. Larry made beautiful furniture. He also worked at Kinetico Water Company for six years. Larry
Paul George Dean
Jan. 21, 1939 – July 22, 2024
loved racing his super stock cars and held the track record for a couple of years at Placerville Speedway. He loved Nascar and attended many races. Larry and his wife Pat, and usually a dog or two, loved traveling in their motorhome, they were members of the CHP Northern California travel club and spent many enjoyable years traveling with them. They also enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and cruising to Alaska and Mexico. Larry was an active member of the Pleasant Valley Grange and known for his custom pancakes and working on the annual crab feed. In his later life he enjoyed reading, watching all Nascar events and family get togethers. Larry is survived by his wife Patricia, son’s Michael and Mark Pfost (Tina), Step daughters Debbie Lightfoot (Mike Sr.), Laurie Worthey, Sherri Francis (Wil), 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. We would like to thank Snowline Hospice for their outstanding care and compassion. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at a later date.
Paul was born in the family home on Buck’s Bar Rd. With the exception of his military service, he was a lifelong resident of El Dorado County. He attended grammar school at the old Summit School on Springer Rd. During high school Paul began his military service in the National Guard. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army including one tour in Viet Nam. On return he was employed by Mountain Motors, where he developed his love for Studebakers as well as a life-long friendship with the family of one of the owners, Jim Varozza. Upon returning he also married long-time friend Eileen Ritchie. Paul later worked many years for
local contractor, Gordon Stangland. During that time he also developed a close friendship with co-worker Tom Felts. His last job was with El Dorado County Road Dept. Paul is survived by his wife Eileen, sons Gordon, Farren Cooper and daughter, Carmen Burnett. Paul’s folks George and Mildred Dean, (deceased) raised Clara Gemmet (nee Dean), Rose (Pomeroy, nee Dean, deceased), Fred Dean (married to Theresa), Betty Linville (nee Dean), Harry Dean (Married to Judy). Paul and Eileen have five grand children and one great grand child. There will be a celebration of Paul’s life where he worshipped, Pleasant Oak Baptist Church, 1731 Pleasant Valley Road, Sept. 7, 11:00 AM.
It was a laborious weekend for firefighters
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Small fires kept El Dorado County fire crews busy over the Labor Day weekend.
Friday, Aug. 30, El Dorado County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to a residential structure fire on Mace Road in Camino at 1:47 p.m. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire and keep it from spreading. No injuries were reported. CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit and Diamond Springs El Dorado Fire Protection District assisted. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Saturday, Aug. 31, crews from the El Dorado Hills Fire Department knocked down a mid-afternoon, fully involved vehicle fire on Hawk View Road near in the Bass Lake Road. The
flames were contained to the vehicle and a small patch of grass.
Sunday, Sept. 1, EDH Fire crews responded to a house fire on the 6100 block of Western Sierra Way in Serrano. Crews arrived to find two air conditioning units, a small fence and some groundcover burning. Quick action by neighbors contributed to keeping this fire from extending into the residence, according to an EDH Fire social media post. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2 EDCFPD firefighters responded to a mobile home on fire on Hamblen Court in Cool at 4:22 a.m. Just under an acre of vegetation was also involved. It took just 22 minutes
Kim K stops by Growlersburg camp
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Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit’s Growlersburg Conservation Camp welcomed Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and a film crew Aug. 29, where the celebrities met with Crew 3, Crew 5 and Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp members and learned more about the program.
during pregnancy is linked to low birth weights and
early deliveries. Introducing children to dental care at an early age sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy dental hygiene. It all starts with proper brushing and flossing and a tooth-friendly diet. It continues with regular professional care and cleanings, all leading to a for a sparkling smile that will last a lifetime. For more information on how to get your child’s dental experience off to a good start, we welcome your call. We see both children and adults as patients because we believe everyone, regardless of age, deserves a winning smile. P.S. Early deliveries often put babies at higher risk for oral health issues because their teeth have not had sufficient time to mineralize in the womb.
Growlersburg Camp is jointly operated by the California Department of Corrections and Cal Fire, with the primary mission of the camp to support local, state, and federal agencies as they respond to emergencies like wildfires and floods. Growlersburg hand crews also complete community service and conservation projects year-round. This program also provides the opportunity for incarcerated individuals to rebuild their lives by serving as firefighters and pursuing careers in firefighting upon release.
“These incredible men are incarcerated firefighters saving our
Photos courtesy of El Dorado County Fire Protection District A residential structure fire on Mace Road in Camino damages part of a home Friday afternoon.
Photo courtesy of Cal Fire
Kim Kardashian, holding phone, and Kendall Jenner pose for a selfie with some of the young men incarcerated at Growlersburg.
InLoving Memory
Our beloved Shari Sue Fairweather was born December14, 1948, and passed away June 5, 2024. Her 75 years started at the U.S. Naval Dispensary in Seattle, WA with parents Donald Fairweather and Earlene Crouse Fairweather (our Gada). Donald was transferred to Mo t Naval Airbase in Mountain View, CA, and Shari became a Californian forever. She graduated Fremont High School in Sunnyvale in 1966. By then, she had already developed friendships that would last her lifetime. In 1971, Shari married William Gogue. From that marriage, Kimberlee Lynn Gogue and Brian Kenneth Gogue were born. In 1983, she married Charles Pace and she determinedly added Doug Pace (Shirlene) and Roger Pace (Cyndi) to her family. With the very unfortunate early passing of her sister, her only sibling, Shari openly welcomed nephews Scott and Jason (now deceased) as her own. So the family grew. Adding grandchildren was a Shari delight: Stephanie (Devin), Emily (Cortland), Ti any (Rhys), Savannah, Dillon (Maggie), Sierra, Kaitlin, and Kendall. Other favorite and loving survivors are cousin Wendy Picinich (Dave). Somewhere in the family growth, Shari became Mimi Shari. With all their love, Roger and Cyndi share:
Shari Sue (Mimi) meant so much to so many and was loved by all. She was the light that shined bright for all of us… always supportive and giving, sharing laughter, love and infectious smile, her quick wit, positive attitude and caring spirit. She was magnetic, whether it be family, friends, or folks she just met, she brought us together to create new and wonderful memories. Our beacon on shore no longer shines bright, but will always guide our path home.
Shari began her highly successful 48-year telecommunications career at the Western Electric (AT&T) Regional Operations and Engineering Center in Sunnyvale 1966. Before her retirement in 2014, she had managed signi cant projects to provide cell telephone coverage throughout the S.F. Bay Area, Reno/Tahoe, Southern CA, and Minnesota.
Shari was always on the move! And, she loved to shop! She often just got in her car to roam. This adventurous spirit led to travel. Initially her travels were mostly to Mexico and Canada with husband Charlie and friends. Following were an African Safari in Botswana and Zimbabwe and a cruise of the Baltic featuring the State Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia, with dear friends Jim and Pam. Following were an Alaskan cruise highlighted with a helicopter landing on the Mendenhall glacier and a cruise from Rome to Venice and a cross-country tour of Italy.
Writes Pam:
Shari was a giver and collector of people. When rst meeting Shari, you fell in love with her generous spirit and great humor. She loved connecting with people and she did this through her many talents and crafts. She was a gifted artisan. To have the honor of her friendship included being the recipient of beautiful quilts, engraved towels, food and a myriad of other items. This is how her love for others was expressed. Shari was a giver to all. When looking at her beautiful crafts is to look at the love of Shari expressed to all she encountered. She is greatly missed!
As a craftsperson for decades, in the early days, everyone wanted a Shari Santa. More recently, her focus was in quilting. Now, everyone wanted a Shari Quilt. Through that interest, she developed a specialty in embroidery. Now everyone wanted Shari’s towels, apparel, quilt-personalization labels, and more! She loved her hub of friends and customers at Debbie Cagnata’s High Sierra Quilters in Placerville.
Shari was very proud of her Osage ancestry and worked extensively to assure appropriate tribal registration for her family members. She traveled to the Osage Reservation centered by Pawhuska, OK, to personally see the collection of her ancestral memorabilia.
In remembrance of our very special Shari, donations may be sent online to Susan G. Komen.
Shari’s family and friends will gather to celebrate her life in the fashion Shari would --in ip- ops! Come tell your favorite memory of her at the open mic.
Celebration of Life – Shari Sue Fairweather Pace
September 14, 2024 1 – 5 pm 4031 Blackhawk Lane, Placerville Food, music, pictorial memories, residence tour
Please RSVP: Sharipacememorial@gmail.com
Email your name and number of guests in your group (photos and memories may be sent as well)
The following information was taken from Placerville police reports:
Aug. 4
3:17 p.m. Vandalism reported on Forni Road.
7:04 p.m. Trespassing reported on Placerville Drive.
Aug. 5
7:08 a.m. O cers booked into jail a 48-year-old woman on suspicion of arson and possession of unlawful paraphernalia on Forni Road. She was listed in custody in lieu of $50,000 bail.
7:37 a.m. Trespassing reported on Fair Lane.
8:25 p.m. Grand theft reported on
The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheri ’s reports: Aug. 4
1:53 a.m. Deputies booked into jail
a 32-year-old man on suspicion of possession of controlled substance on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. He was listed in custody in lieu of $10,000 bail.
3:43 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 43-year-old man on suspicion of disorderly conduct on Red Berry Hill Lane in Placerville. He was later released.
8:57 a.m. California Highway Patrol
o cers booked into jail a 26-year-old woman on suspicion of hit-and-run on Forni Road in Placerville. She was later released.
1:53 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 20-year-old man on suspicion of exhibiting A deadly weapon other than a rearm and threaten crime with intent to terrorize on Sterling Way in Cameron Park. He was listed in custody in lieu of $80,000 bail.
2:47 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 43-year-old man on suspicion of violation of post release community supervision on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines. He was listed in custody.
6:14 p.m. Grand theft reported on Pleasant Valley Road in El Dorado.
7:31 p.m. California Highway Patrol o cers booked into jail a 27-year-old man on suspicion of DUI on Highway
Placerville Drive.
Aug. 6
12:01 p.m. Harassment reported on Point View Drive.
6:13 p.m. Assault with deadly weapon reported on Placerville Drive.
7:37
50 at El Dorado Hills Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. He was later released.
8:52 p.m. California Highway Patrol
o cers booked into jail a 28-year-old man on suspicion of DUI on Highway 49 and Marshall Way in Placerville. He was later released.
9:17 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 33-year-old woman on suspicion of two counts of possession of controlled
Aug.
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El Dorado County jurors to see bump in pay
Shelby Wineinger El Dorado County Court Executive O cer
Residents called into jury service in El Dorado County will receive $100 per day, starting on the second day of service — up from the current amount of $15 per day. In addition, the juror mileage reimbursement rate will increase from $0.34 to $0.67 per mile roundtrip.
Why are pay rates going up?
A pilot program funded by Assembly Bill 1981 and administered by the Judicial Council of California will explore whether increases in juror compensation and mileage reimbursement rates improve juror diversity and participation.
“Jurors play a critical role in our justice system by ensuring everyone can take advantage of the fundamental right to a jury of their peers,” said California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero. “Jurors help deliver that fundamental right and the promise of fair and equal access to justice for all Californians.”
Presiding Judge Vicki Ashworth commented, “El Dorado County is
excited to participate in this pilot program to help relieve some of the financial concerns our citizens face when called to serve on a jury. We believe this increase will greatly improve participation in jury service thereby maintaining an individual’s constitutional right to a jury of his/ her peers.”
Which counties are participating?
Funding for the pilot program is provided for the following seven superior courts: Alameda, El Dorado, Fresno, Imperial, Monterey, San Bernardino and Shasta. The pilot will end by early 2026 or when the funding is exhausted, whichever comes first.
At the conclusion of the pilot, the Judicial Council will provide a report to the California State Legislature describing the findings of the pilot program and information for promoting juror diversity.
For more information, contact (530) 621-7469 for west slope or (530) 5733078 for South Lake Tahoe.
For general information on jury service, visit eldorado.courts.ca.gov/ divisions/jury or courts.ca.gov/ juryservice.htm.
ADU discussion planned on Zoom
Have you recently built an accessory dwelling unit in El Dorado County? Are you curious about the process?
Housing El Dorado is hosting a roundtable discussion for homeowners who have recently built or begun the building process for an ADU El Dorado County and that can share their experiences. Join the Sept. 12 Zoom meeting, 6-7 p.m., for a solutions-oriented discussion of the challenges and barriers to building ADUs in El Dorado County. To register visit tinyurl.com/
Housing El Dorado will use the information gathered to tailor its work toward the areas that need the most improvement, in collaboration with El Dorado County. The organization is working with county sta to streamline the ADU public information, planning, permitting, funding and construction process. Housing El Dorado is a nonprofit organization and a fund of the El Dorado Community Foundation. For more information on the Jumpstart ADU project, or any of the programs, visit housingeldorado.org or email housingeldorado@gmail.com.
Union Mine hit by Truck(ee)
Malachi Parker
Staff writer
The Union Mine Diamondbacks suffered a 42-0 shutout loss at the hands of the Truckee Wolverines
Friday, Aug. 30.
From the opening kickoff, the Wolverines had it rolling as senior running back Joseph Birnbaum returned the kick for a touchdown just seconds into the game. Birnbaum led the way for the Wolverines with two more touchdowns on the ground for three in the game.
The Union Mine ground-andpound offense failed to get going as the Wolverines loaded their defense at the line of scrimmage and were quick to tackle no matter what the Diamondbacks did.
“You find out a lot about your team, but the big thing is no excuses,” Union Mine head coach Brandon Pacheco said.
The way the Diamondbacks offense runs, it is not built to come back from deficits. A lack of aerial attack forces the Diamondbacks to start the game quick so they are able to run
the ball the way they like and chew clock.
“We talk about it as part of the winning formula and nobody wants to play from behind,” Pacheco sahred.
The Diamondbacks look to bounce back next week when they play their first road game at Colfax.
Football roundup
Ponderosa 40, Natomas 8 —
The Ponderosa Bruins squashed the Natomas Nighthawks to improve to 2-0. The Bruins had everything going their way as their offense totaled more than 300 all-purpose yards through a balanced attack through the air and on the ground. The Bruins are on the road again next week at the Foothill Mustangs as they look to improve to 3-0.
Oak Ridge 23, San Clemente 30 — The Oak Ridge Trojans dropped their second game of the season on the road in Southern California. The Trojans did something not normally seen in
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to victory on opening night
on Saturday.
Willie Croft strikes for victory on night one of Nor*Cal Posse Shootout
Gary Thomas
Placerville Speedway
Making the final Placerville Speedway starts of his career this past weekend, Colfax driver Willie Croft proceeded to make it count by racing to victory on opening night of the Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco Redwood. Sharing victory lane on Saturday during the High Sierra West Coast Wingless Shootout portion of the night was Placerville’s own Shane Hopkins.
The 30-lap Winged 360 Sprint Car finale began with Roseville’s Colby Copeland putting the Van Lare Steering Repair No. 5v out front.
Dash winner Croft stalked his every move however, as close battles were seen all throughout the field.
The complexion of the race then changed on lap 11, as the yellow flag waved for a car slowing down the back stretch. Unfortunately for Copeland, heartbreak city occurred
when he got upside down in turn three along with Ryan Rocha while avoiding the slowing car. Both drivers were OK but done for the night.
Croft now found himself out front with Modesto’s Tony Gomes moving into the runner up spot. Several movers and shakers were seen in the main event, including Hopkins, who charged from 16th to third by lap 12.
Gomes kept leader Croft within his sights and, at one point, made the move to slide in front of him entering turn three. The veteran driver stayed poised though and sliced back to his inside, maintaining the point.
A final caution then occurred with three circuits remaining. On the restart Croft blasted away from the pack to accept the Ron Stahl checkered flag aboard his Grinders Automotive/ Rudeen Racing No. 29.
It marked his fifth career Winged 360 Sprint Car triumph at Placerville Speedway, ironically tying him with n See SPEEDWAY, page A8
Photo courtesy of Tim Holland
Willie Croft raced
of the Nor*Cal Posse Shootout at Placerville Speedway
OPINION
Guest Column
Let’s stop negotiating with terrorists
MRichard B. Esposito Publisher
y organization, CURE, Center for Urban Renewal and Education, organized a delegation of 20 prominent pastors to travel to Israel to host a press conference on Oct. 7 as a show of support for and solidarity with Israelis on the one-year anniversary of the horrendous, savage terrorist attack that took place.
A few days ago we were notified by Delta Airlines that our flight was canceled.
Airlines are canceling flights in light of the ongoing hostilities and instability in security in the region.
How can this not be seen as an achievement for the terrorist group Hamas and the nation that finances its existence, Iran?
Hamas continues to hold more than 100 hostages taken during their attack Oct. 7, 2023, eight of whom are Americans.
The parents of one of these American hostages spoke at the Democratic convention, appealing for a deal that would lead to a release of hostages.
But we must ask how it is we got to where terrorists and murders have become our negotiating partners? How do you win good will from unrepentant murderers?
Clearly, economic development of their own country, and prosperity and wellbeing of the Iranian population, is not a priority for the Iranian regime. Terrorism and murder are.
In 2011, Israel agreed to release 1,027 Palestinians being held prisoner in exchange for one Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit, held hostage by Hamas. Among those released then by Israel was Yahya Sinwar, who has now become leader of Hamas and the mastermind behind the Oct. 7, 2023, atrocities. Sinwar was being held under four life sentences tied to murders of Israelis and Palestinian collaborators.
Estimates of the annual support that Iran has provided to Hamas are in the range of $200 million to $300 million. Estimates of Iran’s support of Hezbollah in Lebanon are in a similar range. Overall, Iran’s support of terror over the years has been tens of billions of dollars.
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, now U.S. Ambassador to Israel, noted in testimony last year to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, “When you’re dealing with Iran, you’re not dealing with a rational economic player. You’re dealing with an evil, malign government that funds its evil and malign activities first.”
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The Balancing Act
Letters to the Editor
Same ugly letters
EDITOR:
I’ve been a loyal reader for years. I thoroughly enjoy your paper. I’ve noticed the same four or five people submit the vast majority of Letters to the Editor.
That’s OK, but what surprises me is their letters are always filled with complaints, vitriol and pessimism. Are their lives so miserable that they never have anything nice to say? I truly pity them and their unpleasantness.
As the editor, I ask you to please better screen letter submissions. It would be better to print no editorials than to week after week print the same old ugliness.
STEVEN WHARTON Placerville
PG&E excuses instead of action
EDITOR:
PG&E has neglected its infrastructure for about 20 years and paid millions in bonuses to o ce executives who put this insane “deferred maintenance” policy in place. Meanwhile, the company has been found liable for more than burning Paradise down. The Camp fire that took Paradise o the map was purely preventable if PG&E had adequately maintained its equipment.
Now PG&E is getting even with customers by shutting down the same ill-maintained equipment whenever there is a possibility of that equipment starting another fire. It would be a far better policy to get out there and maintain the equipment, in other words do their job.
Putting the pain on the ratepayers and all the money into advertising that power shuto s are necessary while still giving top executives obscene bonuses is pure B.S. The proof is that SMUD, which runs power lines through the same types of vegetation, is not shutting o power and, to my knowledge, SMUD has never been guilty of starting massive wildfires.
If PG&E cleared its lines and maintained its equipment, its management would not need to shut o power. If they did their job, the lines could
handle wind. Wind is not a new feature of our environment; heat and wind have been part of California ecology for thousands of years.
Come on, PG&E, not all of the public is buying your advertising that you cannot do your job to maintain your system and deliver electricity safely to your customers just because there is a red flag warning. Red flag conditions are designed to tell people to be careful, that a spark could be catastrophic, not to give public utilities permission to shut down over wide areas because they are incompetent to do their jobs.
SUSAN RODMAN
Placerville
Don’t play us
EDITOR:
Iwill make this succinct.
I am sure President Trump is surrounded by smart people who are advising him.
He is smart.
I am sure they are reminding him of the message he needs to convey to the electorate in order to garner their support.
Yet, he refuses to change his rhetoric.
I, and many of my friends and acquaintances, are vacillating between anticipation and trepidation upon hearing his messages.
I am genuinely beginning to wonder if he truly wants to win this. It is almost as if he is purposely sabotaging his chances.
If so, please get out of the way and leave room for another candidate.
We are serious. Don’t play us.
There was a time
EDITOR:
IGARY ROSS Placerville
had an email account by the late 1990s and enjoyed it for years. If the phone rang then, it was a friend. I hear from the Washington Post now. For a newspaper, they have little to say, at least to me. Other messages remind me of
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Vice President Kamala Harris is an admitted Marxist
In an interview with Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, under which the Bureau of Labor Statistics resides, about the July jobs report annual revision, it was reported new jobs for the last year were overstated by the BLS by 818,000 jobs, or 30%.
Jobs allegedly created fell from 2.9 million to 2.1 million.
Raimondo’s comments when questioned about this horrific, intentional “error” were, “I personally don’t believe that.” (She implied she heard about it from a Donald Trump North Carolina speech earlier that day).
Actually, those negative numbers were reported at about 7 a.m. PDT that morning by every business news program in the nation. When the reporter told Raimondo the numbers were directly from the BLS, an agency directly under her command and control, she said she didn’t know. How could she not be aware?
The BLS is one of the largest
reporting agencies in her own Department of Commerce. Raimondo is just another liar in the Biden/Harris administration. Of course she knew; the negative data economic data was reported all over the news for the prior six hours and sourced from her own department
The Biden/Harris administration has been and is continuing to be an overall failure. “Bidenomics” is a big failure. Yet the administration is gaslighting the American people by telling everyone how wonderful the economy is. Most Americans feel the lie everyday as they go to the store to buy groceries, the car dealer to buy a car and pay their utilities, their insurance or rent.
Want more proof of the Bidenomics failure. When President Trump left o ce personal savings of all Americans was at its highest level ever. After 3.5 years of Bidenomics, which including $7 trillion in deficit spending and another $1.4 trillion of additional
Most Americans feel the lie everyday as they go to the store to buy groceries, the car dealer to buy a car and pay their utilities, their insurance or rent.
regulatory expense on business, raising the cost of goods, consumer savings are at their lowest level in at least 50 years and consumer debt (personal loans, credit cards, auto loans and so on) are at their highest level ever. All because of Bidenomics and Kamala Harris.
It’s the worst economic administration in the last 80 years. And it all started with strangling the energy industry, wanting to abolish 80% of our energy production and slashing supply through government regulation, which caused rising prices on everything that required energy to function.
The jobs numbers are even worse when you examine the jobs created. More than half are direct government jobs paid for from your taxes and healthcare/social work jobs paid for directly by the government. So, the actual jobs created are less than a million of producer jobs — manufacturing, construction, etc.
Don’t believe me? Here are the BLS
results of June 2024 job report and the BLS report of a typical downgrading of April and May Jobs report. Real jobs created were reduced by 57,000 (April) and 54,000 (May) jobs and not part of the 818,000 jobs that never were as reported above. None of those “never” jobs are related to healthcare and government jobs, they were all private sector producer jobs. The June jobs report showed 70,000 new government jobs, 49,000 healthcare jobs, 34,000 social assistance jobs, a negative 8,000 manufacturing jobs, 27,000 new construction jobs, a negative 9,000 retail jobs and a negative 17,000 professional/business services jobs. That report mirrors the reports for the last 12 months without the negative revisions of about 50,000 jobs every month, meaning there is little, if any, growth in the private sector that drives the American economy. Big government has grown
■ See WEITZMAN, page A7
LARRY WEITZMAN
STAR PARKER
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Despite being among the top 10 oil producers in the world, per capita GDP in Iran, per the World Bank, is $4,500. Clearly, economic development of their own country, and prosperity and well-being of the Iranian population, is not a priority for the Iranian regime. Terrorism and murder are. And the same is true of their terrorist clients.
The hundreds of millions annually funneled to Hamas has been directed to fund infrastructure to attack Israel, not to improve the quality of life of the Palestinian population in Gaza.
In her remarks at the Democratic Party’s convention, Vice President Kamala Harris said, “I will always stand up for Israel’s right to defend itself” and then continued, “At the same time, what has happened in Gaza over the past 10 months is devastating.”
Terrorists will always murder as long as they see hope in achieving their deadly objectives. The vice president may have said nice words at the convention about recognizing Israel’s right to defend itself, but
what message did she send to the Hamas murderers, who precipitated all of this, by boycotting the Israeli prime minister’s speech to Congress several weeks ago?
The message that our pastors wanted to bring to Israel this October was their adherence to the words in the Book of Deuteronomy: “I have placed life and death before you, blessing and curse, and you shall choose life.”
Israel, since its founding in the ashes of the Holocaust 76 years ago, has been about choosing life.
The Abraham Accords, signed by the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco along with Israel, were about Arab nations joining with Israel to choose life and prosperity in the Middle East and worldwide.
But the terrorists want death.
The USA must stop giving them credibility. It’s the only way to a better world for all.
Star Parker is president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education and host of the weekly television show “Cure America with Star Parker.” Her recent book, “What Is the CURE for America?” is available.
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at its highest rate under Biden/Harris in American history.
The reality: we are heading toward a recession or are already in one as I have said before.
And the job report is even worse than the numbers show. In the last year, when the revised numbers show a job reduction of 818,000 jobs, it did not include another 500,000 jobs that were overstated in 10 of the last 12 months. The overstatement of job growth over the last 12 months is 1.3 million jobs; almost half the jobs allegedly created were a lie. If Harris is elected, the country will be in a failing recession in six months, with shortages of everything from food to housing.
The reality: that is their goal.
It’s all stated in communist/ Democrats’ goal of the Marxist’s motto, “From each according to their ability, to each according to their needs.”
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appointments or ask me to write a report about the appointments. I do very much appreciate the messages from the
Michelle Obama said in her DNC speech almost those exact words as she said her father said to her he was suspicious of folks who take more than they need. What communists don’t understand is that their utopian philosophy violates human nature. Communism is stealing. It takes from those who have, takes a big cut of that for themselves and then gives away the meager leftovers. Under communism there are no property rights; the government owns everything.
And as to Michelle and Barack Obama taking more than they need, everyone would say their $20 million, 7,000-square-foot, 30-acre Martha’s Vineyard mansion is certainly more than they need. Communists are never communists when it comes to themselves.
Larry Weitzman is a former El Dorado County resident.
pharmacy when my prescriptions are ready to be picked up, though. The phone. We get a lot of calls, usually when we are eating, from people who have nothing to say. Before email, I was of the high school generation that was said to talk on the phone a lot. Not me. If you wore a uniform with saddle shoes, emphasis on saddle, and the boys were in a building a
block away, what was there to talk about that couldn’t wait until the next day? Anyway, I liked to be present when I had something to say. Then and now. I can’t always do that, can I? Marion, my best friend in high school, lives in Liechtenstein. I am dialing her as I write. Darn. She must be playing pickleball.
ELIZABETH CAFFREY Placerville
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CDFW wildlife areas welcome dove hunters
California Department of Fish and Wildlife News release
With select fields plowed, planted, mowed or otherwise primed, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife will host dove hunters at many of its wildlife areas. The season opened Sept. 1.
“Doves key in on bare ground with seeds because 99% of their diet is seeds,” said Ian Dwight, an environmental scientist with CDFW’s Upland / Small Game Unit. “This is something our wildlife areas know very well and will often (conduct) mowing practices and grow food plots so that there are ample opportunities in the beginning of the season for dove.”
Safflower, sunflower, wheat, milo and millet are the most common grain crops planted at CDFW wildlife areas in preparation for the dove opener. The crop fields benefit many other wildlife species throughout the fall and winter.
“In September, after fields have been harvested in August by a lot of farmers, doves will be attracted to safflower and sunflower first before they feed out on the winter-planted cereal grains,” Dwight said.
Migratory mourning dove and white-winged dove populations concentrate in California’s agricultural areas in the late summer where seed crops are farmed and harvested in abundance. This makes CDFW wildlife areas in the Sacramento Valley, San Joaquin Valley, Imperial Valley and the Palo Verde Valley prime destinations for p ublic land dove hunters.
Wildlife areas where habitat has been prepared to attract doves in
Dove season is open in California. State officials have banded about
as the birds seen here, and any hunter who bags one is asked to
U.S. Geological Survey to help with further dove research.
2024 include, but are not limited to, the Upper Butte Basin, Gray Lodge, Yolo Bypass, Oroville and Spenceville wildlife areas in the Sacramento Valley and the North Grasslands, Mendota and Los Banos wildlife areas in the San Joaquin Valley.
Southern California offers some of the best dove hunting anywhere in the nation. The top public land spots with prepared crop fields include CDFW’s Imperial Wildlife Area, the San Jacinto Wildlife Area, the Palo Verde Ecological Reserve with additional opportunities provided by CDFW and partners at the Imperial County Upland Game Fields.
Entry procedures can vary as do crop plantings from year to year. Hunters are advised to call ahead in preparing for their public land hunt. Not all CDFW wildlife areas are open to dove hunting. Many CDFW
ecological reserves are closed to hunting altogether. To locate wildlife areas to hunt throughout the state, visit CDFW’s Places to Visit web page or Public Lands Viewer.
Hunters can target mourning dove and white-winged dove through Sept. 15. Spotted doves and ringed turtle doves also become legal game. Mourning dove and white-winged dove have a daily bag limit of 15, up to 10 of which may be white-winged doves. The possession limit is triple the daily bag limit. There are no limits on spotted dove and ringed-turtle dove. The invasive Eurasian collareddove is open year-round with no bag limits. Hunting of Eurasian collareddoves on CDFW Type A wildlife areas is limited to the mourning dove season. A dove identification guide (PDF) is available at CDFW’s website. Hunters are strongly encouraged to
review the dove hunting regulations and those governing CDFW lands available online: 2024-2025 California Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use of Department Lands Regulations.
The second half of California’s dove season begins Nov. 9 and runs through Dec. 23. Many CDFW wildlife areas are open to dove hunting in the second half of the season on designated waterfowl shoot days when a Type A wildlife area pass will be required to enter.
Additional late-season dove hunts are offered through CDFW’s SHARE program, which provides public hunting opportunities on private farms and ranches throughout the state.
Minimum dove hunting requirements are a valid hunting license and upland game bird validation (validation not required for Junior Hunting License holders), good footwear, a shotgun of almost any gauge, nonlead shotgun shells, a cooler with ice to store birds and plenty of water for the typically hot weather. Sunscreen and insect repellant are other must-have items for dove hunters.
For more information and resources on dove hunting, CDFW’s Advanced Hunter Education program has videos to help hunters. CDFW’s R3 program has additional resources and videos as well for newcomers to dove hunting. Dove hunters may also encounter a banded dove. As of Aug. 27, CDFW staff and volunteers throughout the state had banded about 2,700 mourning doves and 127 whitewinged doves. Hunters are asked to report their banded birds to the U.S. Geological Survey to help with further dove research.
Volunteers sought for backcountry preservation project
STANISLAUS N.F. — HistoriCorps and the Stanislaus National Forest are seeking adventurous volunteers of all skill levels to help rehabilitate the Cooper Cabin Historic Landmark, about 50 miles south of Lake Tahoe, with a short volunteering hitch Sept. 15-20, and a longer hitch Sept. 23 through Oct. 8. Those interested in either volunteering session can visit historicorps.org to register for the project and learn more about other HistoriCorps volunteer opportunities.
HistoriCorps is a national nonprofit dedicated to engaging volunteer workforces to preserve historic places and provide free mentorship in the preservation trades. The first HistoriCorps session at Cooper Cabin Historic Landmark is in collaboration with members of the American Conservation Experience and general volunteers. The second session will only be general volunteers and HistoriCorps staff. Each session of this volunteer opportunity involves a moderate 4 plus mile hike from the parking area to the campsite. Cooper Cabin, built in 1875, was built by California
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Gomes and fellow veteran Jimmy Trulli, who also wraps up his driving career this season.
Gomes crossed the stripe in second, with Hopkins finishing off a stellar run from row eight to round out the podium.
Hanford’s Michael Faccinto arguably had the run
Courtesy photo
Cooper Cabin in the Stanislaus National Forest is in need of a little TLC. Volunteer opportunities are coming up later this month.
miner, newspaper owner and eventual rancher William F. Cooper. The cabin has touched many lives, as evidenced by the names and initials carved into the cabin’s walls. The earliest known signatures
of the night though. After winning the B-main, the driver of the F&F Racing x1 rocketed through the field in aggressive fashion to finish in fourth place after starting from 21st. Redding’s Max Mittry also capped a solid night by rounding out the top five.
Completing the top 10 on opening night of the Nor*Cal Posse Shootout presented by Berco Redwood were Lincoln’s Tanner Carrick, Australian Jock Goodyear, Suisun City’s Chance Grasty, Dunnigan’s Luke Hayes and El Cajon’s Braden Chiaramonte.
come from 1881, only six years after the cabin was built. In 1907 five Chinese visitors to the cabin carved their names into the walls, eternalizing a small part of the history of Chinese immigrant laborers in the area. Cooper Cabin was listed on the National Register for Historic Places in 2009, along with the other historic property nearby. Since 1912 the grazing permit has been held by the Sanguinetti family, who also work to maintain and discover more about the property’s history.
Volunteers will be constructing temporary framing to lift the cabin, removing and replacing rotted wall longs, hewing replacement logs by hand using a broadaxe and adze, carefully removing historic carvings from rotted logs for preservation and replacing clapboard siding on shed addition. Because this project is located within a National Wilderness Area, all work will be performed using hand tools. More volunteers are still needed to ensure the success of this project. HistoriCorps welcomes but does not require any experience in the trades; mentorship and all necessary tools are provided. Participants must bring their own tents and complete a 4-plus mile hike to the camping area. Volunteers can expect all meals to be provided by expert field staff.
A total of 37 Winged Sprint Cars competed on Saturday. Yuba City’s Seth Standley earned his first career Placerville fast time award to open the night with a lap of 10.650.
The 25-lap main event for the High Sierra West Coast Wingless Shootout started out with Roseville’s Josh Young climbing into the lead. Young had earlier set fast time and captured his heat as he worked on a clean sweep of the evening. Several stoppages were seen in the feature, which never allowed drivers to get into a constant flow. Hopkins though had found something through the middle of the speedway and began to march his way forward. The 30-year-old took over second on lap eight and then came after the leader.
After hounding Young for the top spot, Hopkins took command on lap 12 and never looked back.
The driver of the Clifton & Warren Feed/ MP Operations No. 21 pulled away for his fourth career Wingless Sprint Car win at Placerville Speedway.
Young, DJ Johnson, Brent Steck, Dylan Newberry, Eathon Lanfri, Peter Paulson, Tyler Cato, Shannon Newton and Josh Gillis rounded out the top 10.
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of Woodland Christian put up more than 400 total yards. The Cougars are back at home next week as they take on East Nicolaus still in search of their first win of the season.
CDFW photo by Travis VanZant
2,700 mourning doves, such
report their banded birds to the
HistoriCorps News release
Fires
COMICS
to bring the fire under control, fire officials noted in a social media post. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries were
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demand. Though the center is not yet open, Nelson explained many of the staff have already started work at the main clinic so they learn the ins and outs of how SSHWC operates. Dr. Nancy Warden has been selected to head the new pediatrics department, and is expected to begin working this month.
The second floor of the recentlyacquired building provides another 9,600 square feet for SSHWC to work with for phase 2. What services might ultimately be offered from the second floor have not been set in stone at this time, leaving wiggle room to find another niche to fill for the community.
“For however long we’ve been open, we’ve grown to fit the needs of the community and that growth has been right here at this facility,” Nelson explained. “Now, we’ve expanded as much as we can. We have a hard time finding an office for someone if we add a new position. So, when we think about how we’re going to accomplish our vision, the only alternative becomes finding space outside the main clinic.”
The pediatrics-clinic-to-be isn’t the only new service SSHWC is offering, as leaders also established Shingle Springs Children’s Behavioral Health
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state, homes and communities from fire,” Kardashian wrote on a social media post after her visit.
“This program is the first of its kind allowing 18- to 25-year-old incarcerated people to get out of prisons and into a fire camp to serve the community. Through this voluntary program they can fully expunge their felony records when they are released and now can go
achievable,” Board President Monique Scobey added.
The general fund budget did come with new expenses not included in the preliminary budget. For the November election, the district will spend approximately $18,000 as determined by county officials. District officials also project their
reported. Assisting agencies included Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit, Georgetown Fire Department and Garden Valley Fire Protection District.
earlier in 2024. The new facility located in Cameron Park opened its doors May 15 and has seen an immediate influx of patients.
“We started having to do a wait list (for behavioral health services), which is, I think, unacceptable to have to tell somebody in need, ‘We can’t see you and we’ll put you on a wait list and connect with you later,’” Nelson explained. “And so that was really the kind of the first phase of looking at operating outside of the clinic.”
Each clinician or psychiatric provider was hired because of their interest in helping younger patients, with the clinic currently staffed with two clinicians, one clinical supervisor and a psychiatric provider, with room to expand as the need arises. Though the target age for patients is 5-21, Nelson said they did not want to turn anyone away on the basis of age.
As the SSHWC continues to increase the services it offers and expand the area it hopes to serve, center leaders also want to bring attention to how many people are able to make use of their services. Though the health clinic is colloquially known as “tribal health,” the federally qualified health center accepts a vast range of insurance types and its doors are open to everyone.
into firefighting careers when they get out,” she continued. “Thank you so much CDCR and Cal Fire staff for everything you do to ... support these guys and thank you to everyone we met yesterday working so hard at fighting these California fires.”
Cal Fire officials thanked Kardashian for her support of the program and the visit.
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inquiring if the speed limit could be reduced to as low as 25 mph. That stretch of Pony Express Trail is designated at 35 mhp.
Jeanette Sage, a Pollock Pines resident since 2001, who mostly walks to her destinations, was one such resident. Though no children of her own live in Pollock Pines, she said her neighbors have expressed concern about their children walking in the area, “I’m glad they improved the crosswalk and added the sidewalk near it. It makes a lot of difference here,” Sage said, observing the new road and signage improvements last week. “I hope that everyone does not speed down this road. That’s one of the town’s pet peeves is when people speed down Pony Express.”
The Board of Supervisors approved
water bill to increase $15,000 more than expected as rates have gone up.
“District staff will continue to work together to identify cost savings opportunities and expand on revenue generating programming,” a staff report notes.
The final budget will be posted online at cameronpark.org/budgets.
the safety project in October 2023, though the traffic concerns have been going on for much longer, according to Sage.
“Everyone has to be on the look out and be safe,” she explained.
“Kids are riding bikes, scooters ... everyone just has to be safe down in this little town because a lot of people speed up.”
The project was partly funded by federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funds. The Single Springs Band of Miwok Indians Intergovernmental Agreement Fund pitched in $523,593 to help offset potential cost increases for the project.
“We are happy with how it turned out with ADA enhancements and for the community at large up there,” Smeltzer said.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll set a firm intention. While the outcome may not match your original plan, things will inevitably change because of what you set out to do. There’s power in your willingness to initiate, and there will be just rewards for following through.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Blame it on your excellence when more than one person gives you something to solve. Though you have many answers, you don’t have to have them all. It would be annoying if you did. “I don’t know” is often the perfect answer.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You love seeing the people around you thrive. Though you’re quite modest, the truth is that you’re part of their flourishing. Your support and guidance contribute significantly to the success of others, even if you don’t always realize it.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You feel like a jack-of-all-trades. It turns out the odd jobs and strange responsibilities you juggled were a sort of secret superhero training for the big responsibility ahead. Gear up mentally for the challenge that waits just around the corner.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re the ultimate do-gooder now. When you think you’ve messed up, you go all out to make things right. But don’t take the same approach for something that wasn’t your fault and was probably destined to fail before you got there. Let go and start anew.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re much more careful about what you take on, and you assess options thoroughly before deciding what’s worth diving into. Once in, you’ll hang on
longer than you used to as well, partly out of persistence and partly out of curiosity.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have wild ideas, but you’ll be judicious about acting on them. Of course, prudence can be overdone. Too much of it puts everyone to sleep, especially you, which is why you’ll add the spice that wakes up your scene.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ve an excellent read of the room today. Whether the room is homogenous, diverse, chaotic or catatonic, you’ll find a way to improve the vibe and be a part of creating more fruitful outcomes.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Like a theatrical set change that happens with the curtain open, the scenery is transforming before your eyes. Even though you’re seeing this happen, there are so many moving parts going at once, the effect is still magical.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The muses gift you. You’ll pay it forward, applying the
n SHOE by Jeff MacNelly
n TUNDRA by Chad Carpenter
n RUBES by Leigh Rubin
n SPEED BUMP by Dave Coverly
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Photo courtesy of the EDH Fire
Smoke rises from a vehicle that caught fire in El Dorado Hills on Aug. 31.
NEWS, IN THE KNOW
Sept. 4
Check out East Coast
Swing with instructor Je Freeman at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. Doors open at 6 p.m. and class begins at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
Sept. 5
Placerville FamilySearch Center, 3275 Cedar Ravine in Placerville, hosts Organize your Family History Paperwork at 1 p.m. Judy Keys will teach the Mary Hill Filing System. You’ll be amazed and motivated to do it. She will also have a follow-up class to actually put it together. For more information call (530) 6211378.
The Rescue Community Center hosts Friday Night Out featuring live music, a barbecue dinner and more, 5-9 p.m. For tickets and more information visit rescuecommunitycenter. com.
The Shingle SpringsCameron Park Chamber of Commerce hosts a mixer at Blissful Gardens, 4210 Product Drive in Cameron Park, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Crystal Basin Cellars in Camino hosts After Five, a barbecue trip tip dinner with wine and music by Tony Quinn, 5:30-8:30 p.m. RSVP required. Visit crystalbasin. com or email rsvp@ crystalbasin.com.
El Dorado Hills Town Center will be rockin’ with a free concert, 7-9 p.m., featuring Summer Night City. Visit EDHTownCenter.com for all the details.
Old Mule will perform at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. Doors open at 5 p.m., show at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
The Crocker Art Museum presents Fauxcents and Foodies. For tickets and more information visit crockerart. org.
Step. 6
Sherwood Demonstration Garden on the Folsom Lake College – El Dorado Center campus in Placerville is open 9 a.m. every Friday and Saturday for open garden days. Take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on site to answer questions. Garden may be closed for inclement weather or poor air quality. Check before visiting: ucanr.edu/sites/ EDC_Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden. Parking permits required; purchase a $2 permit at any kiosk.
Dog Park Justice will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic.
Hickory Wind will perform at Smith Flat House in Placerville, 6-8 p.m. For more information call (530) 621-1003.
American Mile will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 8 p.m. to
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September 4, 2024
School gardens partnership continues to BL M
THE ARTS
Rescue Union School District News release
Through a highly collaborative partnership between Project Green and the Rescue Union School District, and with the support of several generous grants, the seven RUSD school gardens are set to flourish even more this year.
This partnership has already yielded significant results, with Project Green successfully securing multiple grants to support the ongoing development and enhancement of the RUSD school gardens. Four schools — Lake Forest, Jackson, Rescue and Green Valley Elementary School — have each received grants from Raley’s. This funding will be used for garden supplies, tools, materials and other essentials.
In addition, Marina Village Middle School and Lakeview Elementary School have been awarded significant garden expansion grants from the El Dorado Community Foundation. These funds will help expand and enrich the gardening spaces, providing even more opportunities for hands-on learning and environmental stewardship.
This collaborative e ort extends beyond grant acquisition. In May, Project Green and RUSD worked together to fund a gazebo for Rescue’s garden and contributed funds toward the construction of a new greenhouse at Jackson. These additions are enhancing the educational experiences for RUSD students, providing them with enriched outdoor learning environments. Campus gardens o er benefits to students beyond the educational. Many choose to spend their time in the gardens during recess and lunch, enjoying the special, beautified areas they help create. The open grounds invite friends and individuals from all classes and programs to visit, socialize or do homework in a calm and quiet place.
The partnership engages students in various
Explore El Dorado County’s autumn arts & countryside
El Dorado County is blessed with amazing beauty, especially as summer transitions to fall.
But sometimes we get so occupied with day-today living that we miss out on those beautiful views and unusual treasures.
It turns out, there’s an activity that combines both this weekend, another that runs throughout the season and yet another that o ers music beneath the sky’s great dome.
Barn Sale Trail
The Barn Sale Trail is a “barn crawl treasure hunt”
along Highway 49 hosted by six small business owners from Sept. 6–8.
Billed as an “annual meandering through barns, old buildings and other places along the Golden Chain Highway,” this is a fun opportunity to drive along Highway 49, explore these places and enjoy a little shopping for objets d’art. In addition to supporting local business, some items for sale support the community. For example, the sales of painted fence boards at Aunt Lucy’s Nest benefit the work of a local artist who takes her therapy dog to work with hundreds of seniors in care facilities. Another stop, Farmstead on Main, o ers cookies, breakfast treats, breads, confections and handmade greeting cards.
One can start the barn crawl at any point and there is no charge to participate. Just go for the fun of the adventure and the possibility of taking home a souvenir or two.
Here is the list of stops:
Lynell’s Art Barn 6300 Lofty View Road, Placerville artbarn.gallery/contact (415) 793-2134
The Shed @ Booker Farms 15440 Veira Ranch Road, Drytown From the Barn … to You 4888 South Shingle Road, Shingle Springs Farmstead on Main 4031 Main St., Greenwood lisasfarmhousecreations.com (707) 299-0046
Aunt Lucy’s Nest 5921 Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado Picker’s Paradise 4210 Greenwood Road, Garden Valley
Hours for the barn crawl are 3-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Visit tinyurl.com/EDCbarncrawl to learn more.
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Project Green founder Gina Johnston helps students work in one of the many Rescue Union School District school gardens.
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These painted fence boards from Melinda Paints are great to lean on your front porch as a greeting to guests. You can find them at Aunt Lucy’s Nest during the annual Barn Sale Trail, Sept. 6–8.
Susan Laird The Arts
Local author’s creative collection up for award
News release
Cameron Park author Beverly
Parayno’s debut short story collection “Wildflowers” has been nominated and shortlisted for the 43rd annual Northern California Book Awards in Fiction, as one of the best works by a Northern California author published in 2023. The Northern California Book Awards were established in 1981 to honor the work of Northern California writers and to recognize exceptional service in the field of literature. The awards are co-sponsored by the San Francisco Public Library, Poetry Flash: Literary Review and Calendar, Mechanics’ Institute and Women’s National Book Association-SF Chapter. A live in-person awards ceremony, hosted by the San Francisco Public Library, will take place Saturday, Sept. 7, in the Koret Auditorium of the Main San Francisco Library, 100 Larkin St.
Parayno was born in the Bay Area and raised in East San Jose by immigrant parents from the Philippines. Her work has been translated into Mandarin and published by World Literature, a journal of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Her debut short story collection “Wildflowers” is published by PAWA Press (2023).
Parayno earned a bachelor’s degree from San Jose State University, a master’s from University College Cork and a master’s in fine arts from Vermont College of Fine Arts, where she received a Lynda Hull scholarship.
Drink a shrub
While vinegar-based beverages may seem to be the current rage, humans have been drinking vinegar in various forms since antiquity, with records going back at least 4,000 years to the Babylonians. The sugarsweetened versions we know today as shrubs can be traced to Turkey (the word shrub derives from the Arabic word sharâb, meaning “to drink”). By the time that drink made its way to colonial America by the very early 1700s, it was in the modified form of a citrus and sugar syrup blended with either brandy or rum. Drinks known as fruit vinegar, consisting of fruit (especially raspberries), sugar and vinegar, became popular here about the same time and by the mid-1800s also became known as shrubs.
Another early vinegar drink known as switchel arose in the Caribbean sometime in the 16th or 17th century. Made with vinegar, ginger, water and likely molasses, switchel came to colonial New England by the late 1600s along with the molasses trade. Once there, honey and sometimes maple syrup — sweeteners readily available in New England — replaced the molasses. It was served to farmers, especially during hay-harvesting time, and thus switchel came to be known as “hay-maker’s punch.” For various reasons, by the end of Prohibition shrubs fell out of favor. Now, with the advent of the craft cocktail and food preservation/DIY movements, shrubs are finding a renaissance. Whether you’re interested in making refreshing non-alcoholic adult soft drinks or creating a hot
new cocktail, shrubs are versatile refrigerated beverages that are easy to make at home and that can help you preserve the bounty of fresh, local fruits and herbs. The recipe is slightly adapted from “Wild Drinks and Cocktails” by Emily Han.
Raspberry Shrub
2 cups raspberries
1 cup champagne vinegar
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 cups sugar
1. Lightly crush the berries with a potato masher or the back of a big spoon.
2. Transfer the crushed berries, including their juice, to a 1-quart clean, sterile mason jar.
3. Pour both vinegars over the fruit and stir to mix. Make sure the berries are completely submerged under the vinegar.
4. Label the jar with shrub name and date. Cover the jar and store in a cool, dark place for 1 week. Shake the jar daily and check to make sure that the berries stay submerged under the vinegar.
5. Strain the raspberry-vinegar mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into another 1-quart clean, sterile mason jar. Discard the solids.
6. Add the sugar to the vinegar and stir well.
7. Place the jar in the refrigerator for one week, stirring or shaking daily to dissolve the sugar.
8. Shrubs should be stored in the refrigerator, where they will keep for up to a year. Always check your shrub before consuming it, and if there are any signs of mold, or if the shrub starts to look bubbly, cloudy, or slimy, throw it away. When in doubt, throw it out.
The UC Master Food Preservers of El Dorado
Submissions of poetry and prose from El Dorado County writers now open
Arts and Culture El Dorado News release
Arts and Culture El Dorado is now accepting submissions for “Slope & Basin,” a new literary journal publishing poetry and prose from writers based in El Dorado County. The journal is named for the Western Slope of the Sierra Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin, reflecting Arts and Culture’s goal of creating cultural connectivity across the Sierra and representing its commitment to writers and readers throughout El Dorado County.
“As a professional, paying publication drawing work from every part of El Dorado County, we believe that this journal will be the first and only of its kind,” said Arts and Culture Program Manager Jordan HyattMiller. “We know that there are incredible writers in this county and we know that we are surrounded by natural wonders that inspire us and move us to write. But, until now, there has not been an outlet of this kind for our local writers. We couldn’t be more excited to launch this publication.”
The submission deadline for the inaugural issue of Slope & Basin is 11:59 p.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 1. Contributors of poems selected for publication will receive $50; contributors of longer-form prose pieces will receive $75.
Submission guidelines
• To submit, email your work to submissions@ artsandcultureeldorado.org.
• You may submit up to three pieces (poems, prose fiction and non-fiction, or both) for consideration.
• Poems should be no longer than three pages, single-spaced. Prose works should be no longer than 10 pages, single-spaced.
• Submissions should be
formatted as Word documents or as PDFs, with a 12-point font size.
• In your email, please indicate if your submission has been previously published and, if so, where.
• Please include your name and mailing address in your email. Your mailing address must be within El Dorado County.
Arts and Culture El Dorado is a catalyst for good works throughout the region, serving as the state-local partner to the California Arts Council and providing targeted programs and
are
County are a great resource for answers to food safety and preserving questions. Leave a message at (530) 621-5506 or email edmfp@ucanr.edu. For more information about the program, events and recipes visit ucanr.edu/sites/mfp_of_cs. Find the group on Facebook, too (UCCE Master Food Preservers of El Dorado County).
Art contest promotes importance of water
News release
El Dorado Water Agency and El Dorado County Ag in the Classroom have launched a Kids Art Contest. Water is crucial for agriculture and essential for life in El Dorado County. Let’s celebrate this precious resource with original designs.
Any El Dorado County student in third through eighth grades is welcome to participate. Contest categories are divided third through fifth grades and sixth through eighth grades.
Contest specs
• Paper Size: 8.5 x 11 inches
• Theme: Artwork must incorporate the theme “Water on the Farm” (Think about how water helps crops, flowers and animals. Be creative!)
• Medium: Any art medium (crayon, marker, paint, pencil, etc.)
• Submission: To the back of the artwork, attach the completed form available online at eldoradocounty.ca.gov/edwateragency. (Helpful tip: Affix with tape or glue stick before beginning the project.)
All entries must be submitted to a teacher/home school parent/group/co-op by Friday, Sept. 20, who must then mail or drop off the entires by Sept. 23 to: El Dorado Water Agency 1107 Investment Blvd., Suite 240, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
or El Dorado County Ag in the Classroom 2460 Headington Road, Placerville, CA 95667
Artwork will be judged on originality, creativity and theme relevance by the El Dorado Water
She serves on the board of PAWA, a nonprofit arts organization and independent publisher dedicated to supporting Filipinx and Filipinx American writers and artists and on the
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Laura Crowley UCCE Master Food Preserver of El Dorado County
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The inaugural “Slope & Basin” publication will showcase poems and prose written by El Dorado County residents.
DAY HIKER
Long Lake Loop Trail
Long Lake Loop Trail is a 4.7-mile loop trail on the Plumas National Forest just over the county line from Sierra into Plumas County. The loop does not circle Long Lake but meanders through several small lakes around the Lakes Basin off Highway 89. Parking is limited so get there early. No fees are collected. A restroom and water are available at the trailhead.
The well-maintained granite steps take you uphill quickly. In August the temperatures were in the low to mid-70s and wildflowers were in full bloom. Flutter-byes were everywhere, as were bees. Long Lake is the first stop along the trail. After you have taken in the view from the sturdy wooden chair, head back out on the trail to Silver Lake, Big and Little Bear lakes or hike the border between the Plumas and Tahoe National
Forest and over to Gold Lake, the largest of the lakes in the area. There is a shorter way to get to Gold Lake off Silver Lake Road in the area. It’s never too hot to hike; you just need to head uphill and enjoy higher elevation hikes that can easily take 20 degrees of foothill temperatures and even lower if you are coming up from the valley.
Mary West is author of the book series Day Hiker – Gold Country Trail Guide I, II and III (second edition available on Amazon). The books are a collection of the Day Hiker columns where West shares her longtime love of the outdoors, favorite hikes in Northern California’s Gold Country and beyond. West was the recipient of the 2017 and 2019 Craft Award for Best Outdoor Column and the 2020 Craft Award for her second book in the Day Hiker series by the Outdoor Writers of California. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram.
Foundation opens fall grants
Chris Ringnes
El Dorado Community Foundation
Nonprofit organizations and public school programs are now welcome to apply to the following grants so long as:
1. The nonprofit is in good standing with the IRS, SOS and DOJ (AG).
2. The nonprofit or school qualifies for the grant cycles (read grant guidelines carefully.)
3. The nonprofit or school directly serves El Dorado County residents in the specific areas that some of the individual grants require.
EDH Area Foundation Grant
The 2025 El Dorado Hills Area Foundation Grant application is open to all nonprofits and agencies providing services or programs that include El Dorado Hills. Proposals of up to $10,000 will be accepted. The grant does not have a specific focus, rather, the intention is on inspiring ideas or programs that respond to unmet community needs. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 26. Recipients will be announced and funds awarded in January 2025.
FEET Fund Grant for LTUSD Schools
At FEET Fund, the primary goal is to fulfill equitable educational trips by providing funds for any socioeconomically disadvantaged student in any fourth or fifth-grade level overnight field trip through a Lake Tahoe Unified School District school. Overnight, standards based field trips are an essential aspect in a child’s development and experience in becoming a well-rounded, contributing citizen. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 1.
Locher Agricultural Grant
This grant is made possible by the estate of Carl and Kathy Locher, who were passionate about agriculture and sharing this passion with children. The grant is available to all 4-H and FFA programs that serve El Dorado County. Grants of up to $4,500 will be accepted. Grant recipients will be notified and grant funding is available in early December. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 26.
n See GRANTS, page B8
$75k available for local nonprofits
News release
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority is inviting local nonprofit organizations to apply for $75,000 in funding as a result of one of the most successful American Century Championship tournaments in its 35-year history. Application must be completed by 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23. Visit ltva. org/american-century-championshipdonation-request-application.
As part of the July celebrity golf tournament, American Century Investments, in partnership with the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and NBC Sports, is committing funds to area nonprofits with priorities based on impact and need regarding youth, environment and community service. For financial support consideration, organizations must be in South Lake Tahoe or in Douglas County, Nevada, and meet 501(c)3 nonprofit
guidelines. Each group is required to provide an outline of its mission, describe specifically how the donation will be used, and indicate how community impact will be measured. Only online applications will be accepted.
Checks will be presented to recipients at the LTVA Board of Directors meeting, Oct. 10 at 3 p.m.
Since 2009, donations exceeding $2.25 million have been distributed to more than 90 Tahoe area nonprofits to assist 12,000-plus individuals.
During this year’s American Century Championship, NBC memorialized long time participant Tim Wakefield and his wife Stacy, who both passed from cancer within five months in late 2023 and early 2024, announcing an ongoing pledge of $10,000 in their names to support the South Tahoe Recreation & Aquatic Center.
n See ACC, page B5
Mary West Outdoor columnist
Photos by Mary West
trail is also full of beautiful flowers and butterflies as seen at right and below.
10pm Temple, 540 Howard St, San Fran‐cisco
Atlas Faithful Fools @ 2:30pm / Free Join Insight Chamber Players Leah Froyd and Paul Kim for an evening of classical music about the world. Filled to the brim with character, each short piece will sweep you away to a new destination. Faithful Fools, 234 Hyde Street, San Fran‐cisco. admin@insightchamber.com
Miranda Love Solo @ The Coachman Hotel @ 3pm The Coachman Hotel, 4100 Pine Blvd, South Lake Tahoe
Echo Beach Jazz Band: Jazz at the wine bar Waystone in North Beach @ 4pm Waystone, 1609 Powell St, San Francisco
Pence Gallery Art Auc‐tion 2024 @ 11:30am Sep 7thSep 21st Don't miss the chance to win fantastic artworks in this year's Art Auction at the Pence! Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis. pence socialmedia@gmail.com, 530-758-3370
Michelle Musial @ 12pm Terrene Restaurant at 1hotel San Francisco, 8 Mission St, San Fran‐cisco
Pocket Techno: Sound‐proof Records 1 year anniversary with GAWP @ 3pm The Endup, 401 6th St, San Fran‐cisco
LIKE PLANES: 4PM, Beer Garden, Whale's Tail, Golden Gate Park @ 4pm The Whale's Tail at JFK Prome‐nade, Golden Gate Park, 14th Av‐enue East Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Acapulco tropical @ 6pm CENTRE CONCORD BALLROOM, 5298 Clayton Rd, Concord La Migra @ 6pm CENTRE CONCORD BALLROOM, 5298 Clayton Rd, Concord Bay Area Rocks! Bene�t Concert @ 7pm / $55 September 7th at August Hall! Join us as we rock out to old-school classics, make incredible memo‐ries, and raise money to support our communities’ youth. August Hall, 420 Mason Street, San Fran‐cisco
Okan: SFJAZZ - 2024-25 Season Opening Week @ 7pm SFJAZZ
McWavy @ 11pm Harrah's Lake Tahoe, 15 Hwy 50, Stateline
Vice: Diplo's Run Club @ 9am Diplo's Run Club, Pier 30 & 32, San Francisco
Image Dance Company - Grand Reopen‐
Jonny
Adrian Bourgeois @ 8pm The Hotel Utah Saloon, 500 4th St, San Francisco
Gal Musette @ 8pm The Hotel Utah Saloon, 500 4th St, San Francisco
Lewdjaw @ 8pm The Starlet Room, 2708 J St, Sacramento
Rotary Club of Davis Weekly Lunch & Program @ 12pm See website for details. ro‐taryclubofdavis.com Davis Com‐munity Church, 421 D Street, Davis. teainsworth@gmail.com
EDH Library - Coloring and Tea @ 3:30pm Drink tea, color, and relax. El Do‐rado County Library | El Dorado Hills Branch, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway, El Dorado Hills. 916-3583500 San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 5 Candidate Forum (HYBRID) @ 6pm / Free Candidates for the Board of Su‐pervisors, District 5 will answer questions important to your com‐munity. Attend in person or online.
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (the Center/JCCCNC), 1840 Sutter Street, Issei Memorial Hall (1st Floor), San Francisco. forums@ lwvsf.org, 415-989-8683
The Midnight @ 7pm Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St, Sacra‐mento
Ruth Radelet @ 7pm Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St, Sacra‐mento
Chromeo
@ 7pm Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St, Sacra‐mento
Chromeo and The Midnight
@ 7pm Ace of Spades, 1417 R Street, Sacramento
Dead On A Sunday @ 7pm Thee Parkside, 1600 17th St, San Francisco
Joeyy with Laker Brady
@ 8pm / $30 Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco
Joeyy @ 8pm Cafe Du Nord, 2174 Market St, San Francisco
Moved To Cafe Du NordJoeyy, Laker Brady @ 8pm Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco
GamperDrums @ 6pm Boom Boom Room, 1601 Fillmore St, San Francisco
Vapor Thrash @ 6pm Harlow's, 2708 J St, Sacramento
J.P. Morgan Payments Presents: Acquired Live
@ 6pm / $42-$84 Chase Center, San Francisco
310babii
@ 7pm Ace Of Spades, 1417 R St, Sacra‐mento
Ha Vay @ 7:30pm The Independent, 628 Divisadero St, San Francisco
Peelander-Z @ 8pm
Lounge, 375 11th St, San Francisco
Friday Sep 13th
Live at The HIVE w/ Boca do Rio
@ 5pm The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen, 1221 Har‐ter Avenue, Woodland. thehive@zspecialty food.com, 530-668-0660
Come jive and jam alongside the Brazilian-American samba-funk explosion of Boca do Rio at The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen on Friday, Sept. 13.
500 Divisadero St, San Francisco
2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery @ 6pm You're invited to attend the opening reception of the Pence's Art Auction on September 13! Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis. pencesocialmedia@ gmail.com, 530-758-3370
Aaron Bennett: Lisa Mezzacappa Quartet @ 6pm Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio, 39 Fell St, San Francisco
Mike Massé: Epic Acoustic Classic Rock in Sacra‐mento feat. Bryce Bloom @ 7pm / $35 Mike Massé returns to Sacramento with Bryce Bloom to perform Epic Acoustic Classic Rock, as seen on his widely viewed YouTube chan‐nel. The So�a, Home of B Street Theatre, 2700 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento. tickets@bstreetthe atre.org, 916-443-5300
EG Phillips: Dark Folk Night at Bazaar @ 7pm Bazaar Café, 5927 California St, San Francisco
Melinda Kausek: Bazaar Cafe: Dark Folk Night @ 7pm Bazaar Café, 5927 California St, San Francisco
Title sponsor American Century Investments immediately matched the gift. Following the news, Harrah’s/Harveys Caesars Entertainment also made a $10,000 contribution, totaling $30,000 for this year. (For information regarding contributions visit SouthTahoeParksFoundation.org.)
The American Century Championship is conducted annually at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev. The area’s largest annual special event features more than 80 sports and entertainment celebrities in a 54-hole competition
The 36th annual American Century Championship is July 9-13, 2025. For more information visit AmericanCenturyChampionship. com or visitlaketahoe.com. ACC Continued from B3
Apple Hill is open
As the leaves start turning red and gold throughout the month, scope out the offerings in the Apple Hill area, starting in Placerville and traveling east along Carson Road.
In addition to fresh fruit, pies, apple cider donuts and other goodies, many farms offer vendors with items perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Visit applehill.com for more. Enjoy this opportunity to see fall vistas.
Sierra Symphony Orchestra
Finally, a late afternoon/early evening event for the whole family. The SSO is kicking off its 2024–25 season with its annual outdoor Pops Concert at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22. The theme this year is “BROADWAY!”
Tickets are $12 online, $10 cash at the door, students and children get in free. Visit sierrasymphony.org to purchase tickets. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
The outdoor concert will be held at Smith Flat House, located at 2021 Smith Flat Road in
aired on NBC Sports. American Century Investments, the event’s title sponsor since 1999, continues its role in partnership with NBC Sports, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course and the South Tahoe community. Since its inception in 1990, the ACC has donated nearly $8 million to local and national nonprofits.
Gardens Continued from B1
meaningful ways. This past spring, two Eagle Scout projects were completed in collaboration with RUSD, further enriching gardens at Jackson and Pleasant Grove.
Looking ahead, the district announced that its goal is to have all school gardens certified as Wildlife Habitats by this November. Marina Village and Pleasant Grove achieved this milestone last May.
Placerville. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Welcome, autumn
An unknown author wrote, “I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze. The sweet chill of pumpkin and crisp sunburnt leaves.”
Life is beautiful, Gentle Reader. Savor it and live it. Because … you deserve it.
Happy autumn!
Send your event for consideration in Susan’s column to slaird@handywriting.com.
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services. It also curates a vibrant gallery exhibition series and focuses on initiatives that support and sustain the region’s cultural life. Founded in 1984 as El Dorado Arts Council, the organization offers programs for veterans and students, families and young people, artists and arts organizations and residents and visitors to the region. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org.
“Our partnership with Rescue Union School District is a shining example of what can be achieved when a community comes together to invest in its future,” shared Gina Johnston, the RUSD garden coordinator and founder of Project Green. “These gardens are not just about growing plants; they’re about growing minds, fostering a love for the environment and creating spaces where students can learn and thrive. We are proud to be part of this journey, and we look forward to seeing the continued impact of these green spaces on our students and schools.”
For more information on the value of school gardens and this partnership contact Johnston at projectgreenedc.@gmail.com or visit projectgreencommunity.org.
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FOOD
Go Meatless on Mondays to Carry Family Nutrition Into Fall
Getting back into a routine during the fall can be a struggle. Consider a schedule that dedicates more nights to longterm wellness with easy, nutritious recipes.
Registered dietitian Alexis Joseph recommends Meatless Mondays, which help her family create fruit- and vegetableforward dishes with nutrient-dense ingredients. One ingredient to consider is California grown prunes from Sunsweet – a good source of vitamins and minerals that help maintain bone and heart health, keep you feeling full and are an all-natural source of fiber and healthy fat.
“Dedicating time each week to your overall nutrition with ‘Meatless Mondays’ will motivate you to add healthful staples like California grown prunes from Sunsweet to your diet and make getting back into a routine easier,” Joseph said. “It can also yield results. Research suggests eating 5-6 prunes each day may help prevent bone loss and improve risk factors for heart disease and inflammation.”
Consider Joseph’s Cauliflower Tacos with Peanut Sauce or Veggie Stir Fry for your next weeknight meal. Both spotlight California grown prunes as a substitute for unhealthy fats and sugars to reduce calories and increase health benefits without losing flavor.
Find more mealtime inspiration at sunsweet.com.
Cauliflower Tacos with Peanut Sauce
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
1 medium head cauliflower, chopped into florets (about 6-7 cups)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
8 tortillas chopped green onions, for garnish California grown prunes from Sunsweet, for serving peanuts, for garnish lime wedges, for serving
Cabbage Slaw:
3 cups shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Peanut Sauce:
4 California grown prunes from Sunsweet
1/2 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
1/3 cup natural salted peanut butter
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon sriracha
2 tablespoons water, plus additional for thinning (optional)
In medium saucepan over medium
Preheat oven to 425 F.
On large baking sheet, place cauliflower in single layer. Add olive oil and salt; toss well to combine. Roast 30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
To make cabbage slaw: In medium mixing bowl, add cabbage, carrots, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup and salt. Toss to combine; set aside to soften.
To make peanut sauce: In blender, blend prunes, milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, ginger, sriracha and water until smooth. Taste and add more water, if desired. Warm tortillas, fill with roasted cauliflower and top with slaw, peanut sauce, green onions, prunes and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.
Veggie Stir Fry with Prune Teriyaki
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 large onion, diced salt, to taste, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 cups shredded carrots 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 medium zucchini, diced
8 ounces sugar snap peas pepper, to taste, divided 1/2 cup roasted salted cashews, plus additional for serving, divided 1 cup edamame
2-3 cups cooked jasmine rice, for serving 1/3 cup sliced green onions, for serving California grown prunes from Sunsweet, for serving
Sauce
Prune Teriyaki Sauce:
1 cup canned pineapple, plus 1/4 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup California grown prunes from Sunsweet (about 6 prunes)
6 tablespoons reducedsodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 garlic clove 1 teaspoon sriracha
In large skillet over medium heat, warm sesame oil. Once hot, add onion and pinch of salt; saute 5 minutes.
Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, snap peas and pinch of salt and pepper. Saute 10 minutes, stirring often, until veggies are crisp tender.
To make teriyaki sauce: In blender, blend pineapple, pineapple juice, prunes, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, garlic and sriracha until smooth.
Remove veggies from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cashews, edamame and teriyaki sauce to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve on bed of rice garnished with green onions, prunes and additional cashews.
Photos courtesy of Alexis Joseph
Community is Invited to celebrate California Admission Day
Traci Rockefeller Cusack News release
SACRAMENTO — Visitors to the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento on California Admission Day, Monday, Sept. 9, are in for a special treat. The California State Capitol Museum Volunteer Association invites the community to celebrate California’s 174th birthday, which is known as Admission Day. California entered the Union on Sept. 9, 1850, and became the 31st state.
The community is invited to commemorate this special date for the Golden State with free cake and ice cream (while supplies last), served by volunteers dressed in historical attire. Attendees will also enjoy entertaining live music performed by a youth choir singing rousing songs of the 1850s. The fun, free and family-friendly event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and takes place on the west steps of the State Capitol Building.
CSCMVA is a volunteer cooperating association partnering with the California State Parks to promote educational and interpretive activities at the California State Capitol Museum. Information about volunteering is available at capitolmuseum. ca.gov/about/volunteer. For more information about the California State Capitol Museum call (916) 3240333 or visit capitolmuseum.ca.gov.
Imagination Theatre at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds presents “The 39 Steps” Sept. 6-29. For tickets and more information go to itplacerville.org.
San Miguel Fraser will perform at The So a in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.
Big Idea Theatre in Sacramento presents “The Beauty of Queen Leenane” Sept. 6-28. For tickets and more information visit bigideatheatre. org.
Sept. 7
The Gold Country Run 5k, 10k and kids runs will begin and end at El Dorado Hills Town Center. Enjoy beautiful views, participant services and an exciting nisher’s event. For more information visit goldcountryrun.com.
The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 512 invites the public to its famous pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m. on the rst Saturday of each month, through October, at the Placerville Airport, 3501 Airport Road. Enjoy airplanes on display, old cars, old friends and more. Proceeds go to the Sunny Atkin Scholarship Fund for students of aeronautical related studies.
The Shingle Springs Community Center’s quarterly pancake breakfast will run from 8-11 a.m. In addition to a tasty breakfast, visitors are invited to also visit the artisan faire which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Shingle Springs Community Center is located at 4440 S. Shingle Road.
UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County hosts There’s a Plant for That, 9 a.m. to noon at the Blackstone Community Clubhouse in El Dorado Hills. Join Master Gardeners and California Native Plant Society members and discover how to evaluate your yard to establish a native landscape, how to select and maintain plants, how to group plants by water needs and, if you only have a small space, the best native plants for containers. Register online at https://surveys.ucanr.edu/ survey.cfm?surveynumber=43164.
UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County hosts Seed Collecting & Saving, 9 a.m. to noon at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden in Placerville. We will help you gather seeds from selected plants to take home and try in your own yard. Learn about tried-and-true seed saving techniques. Includes owers, native plants and vegetables. The class is suitable for beginner “seed curious” gardeners as well as more experienced seedsavers with technical questions. Parking permits are required, purchase a $2 permit at any kiosk. Register online at https://surveys.ucanr.edu/ survey.cfm?surveynumber=42880.
Mira ores Winery, 2120 Four Springs Trail in the Pleasant Valley area, is serving its acclaimed Pairings Lunches on the Vineyard Terrace on Saturdays and Sundays with seatings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2-4 p.m. Pairings 2024 combines a chef’s creativity with the beautifully crafted Mira ores wines. Diners will be able to talk to the chef du jour about the wine and food experience. On Sept. 7 & 8 chef Carl Williams is preparing a Thai paradise meal. Call (530) 647-8505 or email info@mira oreswinery.com to make a reservation. Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts James L’Etoile to celebrate his new thriller, “Served Cold,” 3-5 p.m. For more information call (916) 941-9401.
El Dorado Hills Brewfest returns for its sixth year, hosted once again at the Serrano Visitor Center Village Green from 3-7 p.m. Attendees can enjoy unlimited tasting privileges at 35-plus craft breweries, cideries, wineries and more! Get VIP, general admission and designated driver tickets at eldoradohillsbrewfest.org.
Stone Planet will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.
Historical downtown Placerville hosts Girls Night Out with a Mardi Gras theme, 5-9 p.m. featuring in-store events, a fashion show, live music, food trucks and more. Get a goodie bag in advance at Ambiance or Robinson’s Pharmacy.
Del no Farms in Camino presents Folk on the Farm, 6-10 p.m., with Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel. For more information visit del nofarms. com/folkonthefarm.
Mediterranean Vineyards in the Fair Play area hosts Music in the Vines with RxEmedy RSVP by calling (530) 240-8386 or email info@ medivineyards.com.
Acclaimed TV late-night show host and stand-up comedian Jay Leno will host a celebration of Folsom Lake College’s 20th anniversary at the Harris Center for the Arts starting at 7:30 p.m. Prior to Leno, a Sip and Stroll with food and wine vendors will begin at 5:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.
Proxy the Band will perform at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. Doors open at 5 p.m., show at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
Edge of the West will perform at Sutter Creek Theatre in Sutter Creek. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheatre.com.
Donnie and the Waywards will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.
The Crocker Art Museum presents In Conversation: Raúl Gonzo on Color Madness. For tickets and more information visit crockerart.org.
The Handblown Glass Pumpkin Patch is back, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 7 & 8 at Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave. in Clarksburg. Choose from more than 6,000 handblown glass creations and enjoy live music, wine tasting and food trucks.
Sept. 8
El Dorado Western Railroad o ers excursion rides with trains running on the hour, 10 a.m. through 1 p.m., weather permitting, at the El Dorado Station. For more information visit facebook.com/ElDoradoWesternRailroad.
Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts Dr. Nazzy Pakpour … with insects, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in honor of her new book “Please Don’t Bite Me: Insects that Buzz, Bite, and Sting.” For more information call (916) 941-9401.
Bachelors of Broadway, a trio of dashing men performing melodies from stage and screen, will perform at the Harris Center for the Arts beginning at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.
Sacramento Baroque Soloists present The Art of the Trio Sonata at the Harris Center for the Arts beginning at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.
Blueberry Jam will perform at 3 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.
Music on the Divide presents HipNosis at the Georgetown School Amphitheater. For tickets and more information, go to musiconthedivide.org.
Sunday Jazz Series takes place at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. The show begins at 5 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
Crocker Art Museum presents a classical concert featuring Jennifer Reason and Mike Nelson. For tickets and more information visit crockerart.org.
Sept. 10
Snowline Health Dementia Connection hosts Caregiver Support Group and Activity Enrichment Group for people with memory loss, 12:30-3 p.m. at Foothills Church, 2380 Merrychase Drive in Cameron Park.
Sept. 11
UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County hosts Putting Your Garden to Bed, 9 a.m. to noon at the Cameron Park Community Center. Master Gardeners will discuss preparing your garden beds for winter and spring planting, soil health, cool season planting, composting/mulching and pruning. Register online at https://surveys.ucanr. edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=42792.
Doug not Josh and the Shenanigans will perform at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. The show begins at 6 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
Now
The Master Gardener public o ce is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon at 311 Fair Lane, Placerville. Have a gardening question or problem? Come in and chat. Bring a cutting or insect in a baggie or a picture. Can’t come in person? Call (530) 621-5512 and leave a voicemail or email mgeldorado@ucanr. edu.
El Dorado County Certi ed Farmers Markets o er fresh fruit and vegetables and much more: Burke Junction in Cameron Park, 8 a.m. to noon Wednesdays; Placerville Cinema, 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays; and El Dorado Hills Town Center, 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Sundays. For more information visit eldoradofarmersmarket.com.
Sutter Street Theatre presents “The Secret Garden” through Sept. 8. Shows run Saturday and Sundays at 1 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.
Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento presents The Proland Vase – Mania and Muse through Sept. 8. For tickets and more information visit crockerart. org.
Sutter Street Theatre presents “The Producers” through Sept. 15. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre. com.
B Street Theatre in Sacramento presents “Pickleball” at The So a in Sacramento through Sept. 22. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.
Thursday Night Market at Burke Junction runs through Sept. 26 at the Cameron Park shopping center. Enjoy vendors, food and entertainment 5-8 p.m.
Capital Stage in Sacramento presents “Fairview” through Sept. 29 as it kicks o its 20th anniversary season. For tickets and more information call (916) 995-5464 or visit capstage.org.
Arts and Culture El Dorado, in collaboration with the El Dorado County Historical Museum and Placerville News Company, hosts Specters on Glass: Studio Portraiture in Early 20th Century Placerville at the Switchboard Gallery, 525 Main St. in downtown Placerville, through Oct. 6. The collection is a broad sampling of local citizenry captured on glass dry plate negatives, and sits rmly at the intersection of histories of place and histories of technology. Admission is free.
Photo courtesy of the California State Capitol Museum
Free cake and ice cream will be part of the Admission Day celebration on Monday, Sept. 9.
Speed and Endurance
The gold medal for long-distance running would have to go to the pronghorn antelope. It can maintain a steady speed of 35 mph (56 km/hr) for a distance of 3 miles (5 km). No other animal can run so far so fast.
Find the two identical pronghorn antelope.
Who would win the medals if Mother Nature held Olympic Games for the other animals on this planet?
The fastest animal can reach 200+ miles per hour in a dive to catch its prey.
Complete the maze to find out which animal wins each competition!
Fastest marine mammal swimming at more than 35 miles per hour!
Fastest land animal racing at 70 mph! Fastest fish reaches 68 mph!
Fastest insect zooms in at 36 mph!
Elephants are the only animals that can’t jump. They can smell water three miles away, though!
High Jump
The puma, a member of the cat family, holds the record for the highest-jumping mammal. It can leap up to18 feet (6 meters) in the air from a standing start.
The strongest animal, relative to body size, is the Rhinoceros beetle. It can support 850 times its own body weight on its back.
The common flea can cover 220 times the length of its body in one leap! If humans could do that, we would be able to complete the 800 meter race in just two leaps!
Traveling as fast as it can, without taking a rest, it would take a garden snail more than eight days to finish a 10,000 meter race!
Race through the newspaper and find and cut out letters that spell the names of each of the following Olympic events:
Equestrain • Javelin
Steeplechase
Swim
Quiz a friend or family member about the Olympics.
1. What do the five rings of the Olympics mean?
� Five Cities
� Five Countries
� Five Continents
2. What does the Olympic Motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius” mean?
� Harder, Stronger, Faster
� Faster, Higher, Stronger
� Better, Bigger, Bolder
3. According to the Olympic Creed, the most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but … � to play fair.
� to win big.
� to take part.
4. Where is the Olympic torch first lit?
� Athens � Greece � Olympia
5. Women were first allowed to compete in the Olympics in what year?
� 1800 � 1900 � 2000
… congratulates a winning opponent.
The verb compete means to try and win a game, contest or sporting event that others are also trying to win.
Athletes around the world will compete in the Olympics in Brazil.
Try to use the word compete in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.
