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Teen angler advocates for wild fish and mindful fishing By Kerin Gould

When Sam Christman, a high school student at Sacramento Waldorf School, saw the trailer for the documentary “Artifishal”, it really hit home. The film documents threats facing our waters and wild fish, so the avid catch-and-release fisherman excitedly showed it to a friend, but his friend didn’t understand why it mattered. Sam realized that he had to bring this video to Sacramento. He coordinated the event with his favorite teachers, Dr. Gruhn and Mr. Pugh, reached out to local businesses for support and raffle prizes, and set up a screening in the auditorium of his school, which notso-coincidentally borders the American River. One of the themes of the film is man’s attempts to im-

prove fish populations by controlling the wild, rather than working with nature. But that isn’t Sam’s approach to fishing. He recalls that as a child in Strawberry, “I had

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one of those little toy plastic fishing rods…and (I’d) just sit by this little stream and dip it in the water and pretend I was fishing. It wasn’t about me catching anything. It was about being there, hearing the water and the wind in the trees. It wasn’t man vs wild. It was always man with wild.” Sam would love to see dams removed and hatcheries and fish farms shut down, but he points out, as the documentary does, that even wild fish raised in captivity are genetically weakened, which will affect generations of fish to come.

Sam says that the folks who came up with hatcheries were basically agriculture people focused on increased yields in a process akin to feedlot cows or factory-farmed chickens. The fish “are just supposed to sit there and eat from a bowl,” he says. He worries that future salmon will just be sitting around in lakes or the ocean and not spawning. “ This whole eco-system, we’ve messed with it, and not too many people realize that…They think we’re not messing with the fish as long as we do it our way and do a hatchery that will keep

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the fish [population] going so we can catch them…We have to realize it’s not about us having fish. It’s about us living along side of them.” What can his generation do to make a change? “We’ve just got to keep fighting… There is that little bit of gene left in the wild salmon. There’s still that urge to go upstream.” Sam has worked with Trout Unlimited to clean up the creek just behind his school to allow Steelhead to come upstream to spawn. Since then he’s seen wild steelhead and salmon in the creek, as many as he has seen in his whole lifetime. Still, he says he has only caught a few wild fish in the last few years, and he notes that keeping the wild ones is prohibited. “I like that rule.” Sam guides other anglers to fishing locations on the American river, and tries to teach them about the fish, for instance telling them to avoid catching fish when they are spawning, though some people will try to take advantage of the fish’s weakness, hooking fish in the back. “ They don’t understand that when they are eating that fish, they are eating thousands of fish.” Sam feels strongly that we need to educate and show people the vast numbers of fish that are dying, in order to get people to help the fish. He encourages people to buy conscientiously. “Watch out where your fish are coming from.” Sam encourages other young people to work with their schools to educate more people, and he is hoping to organize additional events where he can show this documentary around our region in the near future. Keep and eye out for Sam as wild-fish advocate and educator. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

New partnership nurtures young scientists to care for the American River Elana, a first grader at Elder Creek Elementary School in Sacramento, dipped the litmus paper into the river as her classmate, Jason, held a thermometer in the water. The other children watching closely along the water’s edge, the young scientists learned how to test the river’s PH and temperature, both of which are critical to supporting salmon and steelhead that rely on the lower American River. The lesson is part of a new partnership between the Sacramento Water Forum and Effie Yeaw Nature Center in Carmichael to enhance environmental education for underserved elementary schools in the Sacramento region. A favorite location for teachers throughout the greater Sacramento area, the Nature Center provides education programs to

kids from kindergarten through 8th grade and takes care of the 77-acre nature preserve located in Ancil Hoffman Park. The Water Forum represents a diverse group of water providers, local governments and environmentalists focused on safeguarding the Lower American River for both drinking water and wildlife. “Many students may not realize how important water is in our ecosystem and that it sustains all forms of life,” said Effie Yeaw Nature Center Executive Director Torey Byington.“Our partnership with the Water Forum allows students to receive a one-of-a-kind nature experience that exposes them to the scientific principles and understanding that are keys to forming a relationship with our natural community—both to protect it and share it with others.”

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With support from the Water Forum and a Sacramento County grant, the center’s Urban Nature Program was enriched to include more hands-on discussions about where water comes from, where it goes and why rivers are important; water quality and its effects on salmon; and ways to protect the lower American River from pollution. The ultimate goal is to help students understand the importance of water to our community and environment, nurture a deeper connection to the river and inspire budding young scientists, said Water Forum Executive Director Tom Gohring. “Part of the Water Forum mission is to care for the lower American River and the American River Parkway,” Gohring said. “This partnership is helping us instill the value

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of the natural world, and specifically the American River, into our next generation of citizens, educators and civic leaders.” To learn more about the Urban Nature Partnership Program or other educational programs offered at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, visit sacnaturecenter.net. The Sacramento Water Forum is a diverse group of business and agricultural leaders, citizen groups, environmentalists, water managers and local governments working together to balance two co-equal objectives: to provide a reliable and safe water supply for the Sacramento region’s long-term growth and economic health; and to preserve the fishery, wildlife, recreational, and aesthetic values of the lower American River. Learn more at waterforum.org.

The Effie Yeaw Nature Center (a community service of the American River Natural History Association) provides nature education programs to kids from kindergarten through 8th grade, as well as evening classes for adults, and takes care of the 77acre nature preserve located in Ancil Hoffman Park in Carmichael. Built in 1976, the Nature Center honors the work done by Effie Yeaw (1900-1970) who connected thousands of children with nature at the location now protected as a nature preserve. Each year nearly 100,000 residents, including many families with young children, walk the nature center trails and enjoy the quiet natural area, which extends from the oak woodland to the lower American River. Learn more at sacnaturecenter.net.

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Arden woman to celebrate rise from homelessness

Katie Hodge had been homeless for four years – and sober for just one year – when she found help at Women’s Empowerment in Sacramento in fall 2018. By December when she graduated from the program, the Arden resident said the program had changed her life in just nine weeks. On June 20, Hodge will be one of 75 program graduates wearing evening gowns and being celebrated by the community at Women’s Empowerment’s 18th Annual Celebration of Independence Gala. The event, which raises funds for the local nonprofit job training and empowerment program for women who are home-

less and honors the group’s nearly 1,600 graduates, will take place 5:30-8:45 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento on L Street. Guests will mingle with program graduates and enjoy a formal dinner, live and silent auctions, live music and graduate presentations. Hodge will speak about her experience being homeless and share how Women’s Empowerment helped changed her life as well as her baby girl’s. When Hodge entered Women’s Empowerment’s nine-week job-readiness program as a single mother with her 1-year-old daughter, she took the bus to her classes every day or cobbled together rides. Women’s Empowerment’s onsite child development center provided her with free child care, child development assessments and resources as Hodge worked to turn her life around. “Women’s Empowerment taught me things I had never learned, like my selfworth and value, how to carry myself, how to dress professionally, how to talk and act, and how to behave for interviews and once I was employed,” Hodge said. “It gave me hope and some-

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thing to look forward to each day when I was stuck in life, not knowing where to go or what to do next. It taught me that I am strong, I am a woman of worth and I can achieve anything I want in life.” While in the program, Hodge became certified in the Microsoft Suite and learned how to create resumes, cover letters and interview thank you notes. She received a complete professional wardrobe, learned how to budget and participated in extracurricular classes, including domestic violence and recovery support groups, parenting and yoga classes. She also learned how to share her struggles with other women. “ Talking intimately with other women about our pasts, our stories and where we struggled really taught me that my past has helped mold me, but it doesn’t define me,” Hodge said. “It also taught me that being in a group with other strong women is very rewarding.” Today, Hodge has full custody of her almost 2-yearold daughter and will become employed at Home Depot as soon as she has finalized childcare. She has

been clean and sober since October 2018 and now has her own car. “ Today I am in love with my life,” Hodge said. “It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it. I am a huge inspiration and support to a lot of women in my life today, and I also have many strong supportive women who I look up to. Women’s Empowerment changed my life in more ways than I could ever have imagined.” Community members can hear Hodge speak at the Women’s Empowerment Gala, where Women’s Empowerment also will announce the winner of the 2019 To Heal the World Award, created in honor of founding social worker, Erie Shockey. The award, which was first given to Mayor Darrell Steinberg, recognizes a local hero who inspires others to engage in social change and makes the Sacramento community a better place for all. “Joy and laughter fill the room every year at this beautiful event where donors, volunteers and community members have the chance to connect with women who were once homeless and invisible and are now wearing evening gowns and being

celebrated for all they have accomplished,” said Lisa Culp, executive director, Women’s Empowerment. “ This gala not only celebrates the amazing women who break the cycle of homelessness each year, it also is our largest fundraiser of the year and ensures we can continue to meet the needs of homeless women in our community as Sacramento battles housing and homeless crises. This is a chance to come together and tackle these issues in a positive way.” Tickets are $150. Those who cannot attend, or wish to contribute, can sponsor graduates to attend the event. For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, call (916) 669-2307 or visit www.womens-empowerment.org. Women’s Empowerment was featured on NBC’s The TODAY Show in 2015 for offering the most comprehensive job-readiness program in the Sacramento area designed specifically for women who are homeless and their children. The award-winning organization has graduated nearly 1,600 homeless women and their 3,627 children. Last year, 82 percent of graduates found homes and 76 percent found jobs or enrolled in school or training. The program combines self-esteem courses, job training, health classes and support services to help homeless women across diverse ages, races and cultures. Women’s Empowerment is funded through private donations from the community and receives no government funding except for in-kind rent from the County of Sacramento. To make a donation: www.womens-empowerment.org. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

What’s not to light?: Get the most bang for your fireworks buck By David Dickstein

This fireworks season, bugs are in and sea serpents are out. The California fireworks industry’s equivalent of Fashion Week is almost here, bringing with it an exciting 2019 summer collection of fountains, novelties, smoke items and spinners. Starting June 28, The Sacramento region’s consumer fireworks distributors – TNT Fireworks, Phantom Fireworks and Discount Fireworks Superstore – will partner with fundraising non-profits hoping to make green out of red, white and blue. Leading up to America’s 243rd birthday, volunteers will brave the summer heat to sell products of all shapes, sizes, colors and prices to the area’s philanthropic and patriotic – everything from Crazy Bug and Crickets to Iron Master and Laser Master. If you’re wondering what will look good in your driveway or street this Fourth of July, let us be your personal shopper. Our annual fireworks buyers guide has reviews of the new items and the best of the returning rest. What’s cool? What’s loud? What’s different? How long does it last? What gives me the most bang for my buck? We’ve got the unbiased answers. Market leader TNT is debuting six fountains this season in California, while formidable competitor Phantom has either three or one, depending on how you do the math; a trio of fountains is being bundled as a single purchase. The remaining rookies belong to Discount Fireworks Superstore, which, now under TNT ownership, is rolling out a line of new and reissued fireworks bearing the Freedom brand – an exciting first sighting of the eagle-mascoted label in over a decade. Making room for the newbies were several items discontinued during the off-season. Among the fountains kicking the waterfilled bucket were the two highest-rated rookies of 2016: Phantom’s Sea Serpent and TNT’s Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

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Faces and Places: Mira Loma annual “Pleasantville” event Photos by Stephen Crowley

On Friday, May 17, students at Mira Loma High School traveled back to the 1950s at the annual “Pleasantville” event. Combining research, innovation and visitor interaction, 11th graders created an interactive experience for visitors. Dressed in 1950s attire, students recreated important historical events in the 1950s, including: live music and dance (American Bandstand and The Nat King Cole Show), the Civil Rights Movement and the Cold War. see PLEASANTVILLE page 7

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SATURDAY, JUNE 22 YOGA CLASS – Come to the library for a free yoga lesson and experience its grounding, calming effects, while increasing your strength, flexibility and balance. All skill levels, beginner to advanced, are welcome. Please wear loose clothing and bring a yoga mat. Instructor Joan Howell has been teaching yoga for 20 years. Open to adults. Saturdays, June 8 and 22 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

MONDAY, JUNE 24 BILINGUAL STORYTIME – Enjoy 30 minutes of fun stories, songs, rhymes, and movement in English and Spanish. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Mondays, June 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 WILD THINGS: ANIMALS AROUND THE WORLD – What? Wild animals in the library? Yes, Miss Angela is funny like that. Come meet these wild animals and hear their amazing stories! Wild Things, Inc. provides a fun, exciting and educational show. For animal lovers of all ages. Wednesday, June 26 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento. CAPITOL POPS CONCERT BAND CELEBRATES AMERICA WITH INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEK CONCERTS IN FAIR OAKS, ROSEVILLE: The Capitol Pops Concert Band will celebrate America’s 243rd birthday and continue its 23nd season with a pair of free and open to the public, family-friendly concerts during Independence Day week. The band will get things going with a spirited “Celebrate America” concert from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at Fair Oaks Village Park, 4238 Main St., in Fair Oaks. On Thursday, July 4, the Capitol Pops once again will perform its outdoor Fourth of July concert, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royer Park, 190 Park Drive, in Roseville. The band’s annual performance is part of a full day of red, white and blue festivities, including a morning parade in Roseville. This concert is sponsored by Performing Arts of Roseville as part of its 2019 Roseville Music in the Park series. Under the baton of Director Judith Steinle, both Capitol Pops concerts will include a mix of fresh pops tunes, some of the band’s traditional American popular standards and familiar patriotic selections celebrating the nation’s founding in 1776. The concerts also will include music recognizing service veterans and branches of the U.S. military. Both shows will include intermissions of about 15 minutes. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and refreshments to enjoy the performances on the grounds of both venues. Various vendors will be at both sites. Started in 1997, the Capitol Pops Concert Band has performed a diverse portfolio of highquality, well-prepared music heard by thousands of concert-goers throughout North-

ern California. Based in Citrus Heights, the self-supporting, nonprofit community band of about 50 musicians represents a wide cross-section of the Sacramento area. For more details on the Capitol Pops Concert Band, visit its Facebook page or www.capitolpops.org.

ONGOING NEW SACRAMENTO AREA ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Great news for those who live relatively close to central Sacramento! The Sacramento Country Dance Society is adding a second monthly English Country Dance, on the third Sunday afternoon of each month beginning October 21. Lovely hall and floor, easy parking, and on the American River Bike Trail. Come join to Camp Pollock, just 5 minutes from downtown/midtown Sacramento, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Each dance is preceded at 1:30 pm by an Introductory Workshop for newcomers. This is in addition to our longrunning dance in Roseville that continues on the first Sunday afternoon of each month. Beginners welcome, no partners necessary, always live music. Details about both dances, including callers, music, locations, and date changes, can be found on our Web site: sactocds.org/englishcountry-dance/ LITERACY LITTLE LEAGUE IN NEED OF READING TUTORS: Reading tutors are needed for 40 minutes per week on either Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays from 1:55 to 2:35 p.m. starting in mid-September, continuing through May, 2019 (with the same child for the entire academic year, if you wish ). Training/ scheduling coffee occurs in late August. Literacy Little League, an award winning tutoring program, lets you get to know a third grade student in need of help with reading comprehension. Tutors work together in the Resource Room with a credentialed teacher present and all materials provided. Substitutes are available if you can’t make it, or you can sign up as a substitute. Tutoring takes place at the Edison Language Institute (at the site of the former Jonas Salk Middle School) at 2950 Hurley Way near Morse Avenue. Contact Dorothy Marshall, retired psychologist, San Juan Unified School District, at 916-488-2578., dorothymarshall@comcast.net for date/time of training session. FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP: Every first Monday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m. Location: Sacramento. Call 916-428-3271 for exact location. Description: Is your friend or family member in a domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking situation? This free, drop-in group is for you. Learn how to support your loved one, and receive some support yourself among people who are in the same situation. Feel free to call My Sister’s House for more information: 916-428-3271. #METOO SUPPORT GROUP: Every third Monday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m. Location: Sacramento. Call 916-428-3271 for exact location. Description: This drop-in support group is free, confidential, open to all genders, and available to sexual assault survivors at any

point in their healing. Feel free to call My Sister’s House for more information: 916-4283271. FAMILIES LEARN ENGLISH – ESL students and their children are welcome at this weekly program. Designed for beginning learners. Tuesdays from 9 a.m. 11 a.m. at Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento. CAMP POLLOCK VOLUNTEER DAY: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays help improve Camp Pollock! Join the Sacramento Valley Nature Conservancy at the 11-acre, former Boy Scout Camp, located on the American River in the American River Parkway. Every Saturday volunteers team up with SVC staff to accomplish tasks including: painting, planting, weed eradication, construction, fence building, outreach, native plant garden maintenance and more. Volunteer days are held every Saturday from 9am-1pm at Camp Pollock. Please wear sturdy, closed toe shoes, hat, dress in layers and bring a water bottle, snack and liability form. All youth must be accompanied by their guardian. Please register below, so we can plan our volunteer projects accordingly. Volunteers will be notified by email if the event is canceled. Rainy conditions will also cancel Service Project. Important Documents: Directions to Camp Pollock Liability form - please print and bring (http:// www.sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/admin/upload/Adult%20Release%20of%20Liability.pdf ) Additional information about SVC’s events, outings and volunteer opportunities. If you would like to coordinate a group service day or have questions, please contact us at camppollock@sacramentovalleyconservancy.org FARMERS MARKET: Carmichael Recreation and Park District hosts a weekly farmers market where you can buy farm fresh goods to take to your table. The market is operated by, Living Smart Foundation, a local nonprofit training organization specializing in financial and business education for youth in our community. Each week the market features certified Farmers locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, specialty gourmet foods, spices, sauces, nuts, dried fruits and honey. Local entertainment is provided for your enjoyment! 9 a.m to 2 p.m. at 5330 Gibbons Drive. SACRAMENTO CAPITOLAIRES BARBERSHOP CHAPTER meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Christ Community Church, 5025 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608. Men who like to sing are always welcome; www. capitolaires.org; 888-877-9806. The group is members of the Barbershop Harmony Society. AFTER SCHOOL RETRO GAMING – Retro video games after school. Hang out, make friends, and have fun. Recommended for 3rd through 6th grade. Crafts will be available for younger children. 2 p.m., every Thursday at the Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento. Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

Daddy Dave’s Diaper Drive at Leatherby’s Family Creamery locations to benefit Sacramento Life Center Donate unopened pack of diapers and get free scoop of ice cream at any Leatherby’s Local residents who bring an unopened pack of diapers to any Leatherby’s Family Creamery location on July 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. will receive a free scoop of ice cream as part of Daddy Dave’s Dia-

per Drive, benefiting the Sacramento Life Center. The drive, which takes place during National Ice Cream Month, will provide diapers for low-income new moms in the Sacramento area and honor the life of the ice cream shop’s founder Dave Leatherby Sr. who passed away earlier this year and supported

the Sacramento Life Center for decades. The Sacramento Life Center’s mission is to offer compassion, support, resources and free medical care to women and couples facing an unplanned or unsupported pregnancy. The Sacramento Life Center’s licensed Sac Valley Pregnan-

cy Clinic includes a primary clinic and two Mobile Medical Clinics that provide all services for free, including pregnancy tests, STD tests, ultrasounds, peer counseling for men and women, education and resource referrals. The nonprofit also offers a school-based teen education program, a 24-

hour hotline and a program for women experiencing reproductive grief. For more information about the Sacramento Life Center’s Sac Valley Pregnancy Clinic, visit www.svpclinic.com. For more information about the Sacramento Life Center or to make a donation, visit www. saclife.org.

Fireworks:

Best of the Rest

ner of this loaded second-year fountain. 106 seconds. Brew Haha (Phantom), $39.99 for two – Beer steinshaped fountain has IPA (Incredible Pryo Action) with its vibrant colors and loud opening whistle. Cheers to this being a mix and match item. 145 seconds. Quiet Riot (DFS), $37.99: Size is often deceiving with fireworks, but not with this giant from Showtime. A rainbow of colors, crackles and a boisterous finish rock this 500-gram brut. 180 seconds. Electrolytes (TNT), $29.99 for two – Goes from meh to OMG at the 50-second mark thanks to a final half-minute of intense crackling sparks. Gets an extra star for being a buy-oneget-one deal. 81 seconds. Funky Monkey (Phantom), $29.99 – Pyrotechnic primate produces pretty prismatic pearls plus pleasing performance. 90 seconds. Miss Liberty (TNT), $29.99 – Beautiful multi-color stars with silver rain and intense crackles. Love the $10 price drop from a year ago. 100 seconds. Red White & Blue Jubilee (Phantom), $25.99 – The advertised blue is more like purple, which is often the case due to the high cost of blue-producing copper compounds. Still delights with white chrysanthemums, and red and bluish fish and pearls. 110 seconds. Moondance Premier (Phantom), $24.99 for two – A pair of this highly rated super-

sized version of Phantom’s little Moondance Fountain is a great deal. So is the fact that it’s a mix and match item. 100 seconds. Wild Side (TNT), $25.99 – It’s like watching the supercharged final half-minute of TNT’s Opening Show for a near full minute. There’s no climax because it’s all climax. 60 seconds. Power On (TNT), $21.99 – Packaged to look like a miniature power plant, the “Best New Fountain” of 2017 electrifies with towering crackling sparks and unique fusing that moves from end to end. Comparable to Whimsy (DFS). 85 seconds. O-Blivion (TNT), $19.99 – Unique ring-shaped fountain emits multi-colored chrysanthemums with pine and impressive titanium crackles. Sweet burn time. 125 seconds. Serenity (Phantom), $18.99 for two – Noiseless fountain opens with lovely lava lamplike lumps and peacefully pleases with seven colors and white chrysanthemums. Mix and match deal. 59 seconds. Phantom Dragon Slayer (Phantom), $10.99 for two – Solid pick with white, blue and lemon chrysanthemums, rowdy crackles and red stars. 66 seconds. Everglow (TNT), $9.99 for two – Last season’s rookie sensation scores with a quiet fish effect opening, titanium sparkle middle and boisterous crackle finale. This year it’s even better as a buy-one-get-one item. 61 seconds.

Luck of the Irish (TNT), $9.99 – Wowing revelers for 17 years with a performance of gold and silver spray, red and green balls, crackles and four super-loud whistles. 75 seconds. Purple Rain (TNT), $5.99 for two – Little dynamo emits loud crackles, purple pearls and glittering gold and white sparks. Lower-priced clone of Phantom’s Moondance ($3.99). 45 seconds. Cool Breeze (TNT), $4.99 – Non-stop crackle, vibrant color and a good price for the duration, even at a buck more than last year. 55 seconds. Crickets (DFS), $2.29 – Crackle, color and lots of it. 42 seconds. For stand locations and additional product information, visit the retailers’ websites: TNT, tntfireworks.com; Phantom, fireworks.com; and Discount Fireworks Superstore, dfsfireworks. com. Be sure to check local laws and take all safety measures before buying and lighting.

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ute in fountains ever. Crackling sparks push the state’s legal limit of 10 feet high and wide like never seen at this price. 58 seconds. 5 Stars Freedom (TNT), $19.99 – Patriotic and pleasing, this rookie spews red, white and bluish sparks and tall palms. Delights even with a sleepy 11-second shower of sparks between crackling barrages. 68 seconds. 3 1/2 Stars Hot Point (TNT), $14.99 – Rare whistle and crackle combo will delight fans of noisy fountains. Two of the four screeches come at the very start and end. 60 seconds. 4 Stars Main Squeeze (TNT), $14.99 – Good fountain, great price. Goes bonkers in the final third with wide-spreading crackling sparks. No relation to the Main Squeeze TNT debuted in 2011. 83 seconds. 4 1/2 Stars SUP (DFS), $13.49 – Solid performer with series of gentle crackles and strobes that go high and wide. 61 seconds. 3 1/2 Stars USA Rocket Fountain (TNT), $8.99 (for two) – State law keeps this rocket grounded, but its mission to nowhere at least has some serious g-force – as in great crackles. Kid-friendly packaging and cheap price give it an extra star. 26 seconds. 3 1/2 Stars Valley Community Newspapers, Inc.

Opening Show (TNT), $69.99 – Budget permitting, this instant classic of 2013 is a 500-gram must-have. You’ll forget the steep price at the 1:40 mark when shock and awe takes over. 130 seconds. Apache Firedance Premier (Phantom), $49.99 – Former “Best New Fountain” honoree has 500 grams worth of top-notch crackles, strobes and height. 140 seconds. Delirium (TNT), $49.99 – Still the benchmark among state-approved fan fountains after 14 years, this 500gram finale emits radiant colors and clamorous whistles and crackles. Phantom’s response is the nearly identical, same-priced Coral Reef. 105 seconds. New York Harbor (Phantom), $49.99 – Revered 500gram finale is distinguished by its stellar burn time and best-of-breed chrysanthemums. 252 seconds. Illuminati Triangle (Phantom), $39.99 for two – Long-lasting fountain features multi-color pearls, sprays, flying stars and titanium crackle. Buy-one-get-one deal allows for mixing and matching with Brew Haha or Dragon’s Tears. 184 seconds. Tasmanian Cyclone (TNT), $39.99 – Crackling sparks, lots of reds, greens, blues and yellows, fish effect, smokeless globs and a wide and wild finish make a win-

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