Fergason named 2023 el Dorado Rose

Noel Stack

Managing editor

AHarley-riding veteran has won the title of 2023 El Dorado Rose.

Jane Fergason received the trophy and sash at the pageant Thursday evening at the El Dorado County Fair. Over the next year she and members of her Rose Court will serve as ambassadors for the community, making appearances at public events and social gatherings while dressed in period clothes.

Fergason, sponsored by American Legion Post 119 and American Legion Auxiliary Post 119, was an active-duty registered nurse with the U.S. Navy during the Granada/ Lebanon era and went on to work and volunteer in the healthcare field during her civilian years.

She and her husband moved to El Dorado County in 1997, settling on acreage in the Diamond Springs area. Combining her love of motorcycles with her desire to give back, Fergason became active in organizations hosting charitable events: Folsom HOG, Sierra Riders and the Placerville American Legion and its Riders chapter.

Ready for spectacular fun?

This is the Cameron Park Community Services District’s largest event and festivities will begin at 4:30 p.m.

This year attendees will have a variety of delicious food trucks to choose from, including Holy Grail BBQ, Kiki’s and Authentic Street Taco. Live bands will perform throughout the afternoon and evening and the kids’ zone returns with inflatable fun. Adults can quench their thirst in the beer garden hosted by Moonraker Brewing. The night wouldn’t be complete without a spectacular fireworks show, which lights up the lake when the n See spectaculaR page B6

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