SPOTLIGHT
Kana Co. in Shingle Springs continues to grow its footprint in El Dorado County, expanding services while maintaining a focus on wellness-oriented cannabis products.
The dispensary, located just off Highway 50, now offers delivery to Rescue, Cameron Park, Placerville, El Dorado Hills, Diamond Springs and Folsom, broadening access for customers across the foothills.
General Manager Susan Roehr said the location has always positioned the business to serve a wide geographic area.
“It’s a great location that’s right off the highway. You could actually see our dispensary design from the highway, which is really great,” Roehr said. “There are no dispensaries between here and Rancho Cordova, and then we kind of have a cluster of them right here. So we can serve a big part of the community this way.”
Kana Co. also continues to emphasize products geared toward wellness and therapeutic use. Roehr said the dis-
pensary has leaned into items such as topicals, creams and carefully formulated edibles designed for customers seeking relief without traditional smoking products.
“I think the thing that sets us apart is that that’s kind of what our focus is headed towards, is medicinal,” Roehr explained.
That approach aligns with the store’s customer base, which Roehr said often includes adults looking for approachable options.
“It seems like the average age of somebody in this particular area seems to be maybe 40 and above,” Roehr said. “People in that age range are really into gummies; they’re really into topicals, products that they can integrate in their life, and not feel like it’s something that’s so taboo or shady or in some sort of shadows.”
With delivery now available and a continued focus on education and wellness, Kana Co. aims to remain a convenient and welcoming option for customers throughout the region.
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The Kana Co. team helps customers find the right cannabis products and
STARS AT SCHOOL
Luz Mora
For Luz Mora, serving families in South Lake Tahoe isn’t just a job; it’s personal. A lifelong resident of the area, Mora returned home after spending eight years in San Diego for college, bringing with her a deep appreciation for her community and a passion for helping others. As a program secretary with El Dorado County Office of Education’s Child Development Programs, she has spent nearly eight years supporting local families.
Mora’s path to EDCOE began after the birth of her second son. As a mother of two boys, now ages 10 and 8, she found herself drawn to early childhood development and the opportunity to make a difference in young children’s lives. In her role, she guides families through the enrollment process for Head Start programs, often serving as one of their first points of connection.
Her impact is felt across the community. “Achieving full enrollment at the beginning of the year was a proud moment,” Mora said. “It means we’re reaching and supporting as many families as possible.”
Colleagues describe her as dependable, positive and deeply compassionate. Senior Director Jenny Pettit notes Mora’s “can-do attitude” and her ability to connect with families, especially as a former Head Start parent herself.
Outside of work, Mora enjoys reading, spending time outdoors and being with her close-knit family. Her commitment to both her work and her community continues to make a lasting difference in South Lake Tahoe.
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April 4
The El Dorado Hills Community Services District will host its Easter Egg Hunt & Pictures with the Easter Bunny event at Promontory Park at 9 a.m. sharp. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.
El Dorado Hills Town Center will host the Spring Flower Festival, Butterfly Release and Egg Hunt from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Town Center Amphitheater, 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills. Admission is free. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com.
Marshal Gold Discovery Park will host its Community Easter Egg Hunt in front of the saw mill at 11 am. For more information visit golddiscoveryparkassociation.org.
April 5
Mother Lode Lions Club will host its 27th annual Free Easter Egg Hunt for children 0-12 at Indian Creek School, 6701 Green Valley Road, at 1 p.m. sharp.
The Chimney Smoke RIP offers $599 to $2,000* to replace a non-EPA certified woodstove with a new efficient, cleaner burning, eligible EPA certified wood or gas device.
*$2,000 incentive available to low-income residents or residents of designated low-income communities
The expanded Clean Lawn equipment Incentive Pr ogr am (CLIP) offers $100 to $2,000 to replace a piece of gas powered lawn equipment with a cordless electric version. Now includes push and riding mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers/weedeaters, chainsaws, and more!
The Drive Clean! incentive program offers El Dorado County residents a $599 incentive towards the purchase or lease of an eligible new electric, plug-in hybrid, or hydrogen vehicle.
The new CHar ge At your Resid ence and Go Electric (CHARGE) incentive program offers plug -in car owners and lessees a $300 incentive to purchase and install a home EV charger.
The Driving Clean Assist ance Pr ogr am (DCAP) offers lowerincome residents up to a $10,000 incentive towards the purchase of an eligible new or used clean air vehicle in addition to a $2,000 incentive to help cover the cost of charging. DCAP also provides financial advice and counseling and their select group of financial partners offer financing at a rate of 8% or less.
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Mix Up the Everyday
New Ways to Elevate At-Home Cooking
Most families know and love their triedand-true family traditions, especially when it comes to the secret sauces, timetested techniques and recipes that deserve to be passed down from generation to generation. No matter how legendary the home cooks, though, there’s always room for new tricks, whether it’s a fresh spin on a classic dish or a smarter tool that makes the after-dinner cleanup effortless.
Incorporating new techniques and fresh ideas can invigorate your everyday cooking in unexpected ways. Consider these grandma-approved twists on tradition from the experts at Finish, who offer winning ways to enhance cleanup no matter what techniques you turn to in the kitchen.
Plan Ahead
If you’re used to throwing together dinner at the last minute, learning to meal prep can help with trying new recipes. Take a look at what you have on hand before scouring a few cookbooks (or cooking websites) for appetizing dishes to try then head to the store to fill in the missing ingredients. Meal planning may save you time, money and, perhaps, a little sanity – and potentially help you branch out your menu, too.
Club It Up
Joining a cookbook club allows you to flex your social muscles and sample new recipes and techniques from different cultures with fellow foodies. For example, this savory, meat-free Lubiyeh recipe just may become a new household favorite. Featuring stewed green beans simmered in a vegan broth with the added kick of Aleppo pepper and sweet red pepper paste, it’s both bright and rich, and pairs well with rice, lavash or thin pita with a smattering of raw onions for a little extra punch.
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Simplify Cleanup
Once the cookbooks have been shelved and the plates have been cleared, tackle the cleaning jobs with an option like the new Finish Ultimate Quantum – their breakthrough dishwashing detergent with Finish’s most advanced formula yet – offering an unbeatable clean even on tough stains in hard water (220 PPM). This grandma-approved technique can help you conquer clean dishes, so it makes sense to switch.
Veg Out
If meat is in constant rotation at your house, consider rotating in a Meatless Monday meal like pasta primavera, or celebrate your own version of Taco Tuesday with bean- or lentil-based tacos instead of chicken, pork or beef. Opting for vegetarian or vegan meals utilizing hearty veggies like squash, eggplant and potatoes can help you save money at the grocery store and nourish your body with heart-healthy nutrients.
Grow a Garden
Starting a garden may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. You can begin with a few herbs growing on a windowsill before embarking on a bigger outdoor gardening project, where transforming a small patch of earth for growing vegetables, herbs or berry bushes can be just the thing to elevate eating at home.
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Lubiyeh
(Lebanese Green Beans Stewed with Tomatoes and Garlic)
Recipe courtesy of Jeanette Chawki and the League of Kitchens on behalf of Finish Servings: 4-6
2 pounds string beans or flat green beans
1/8 pound garlic (about 18 medium cloves)
7 1/2 cups water, divided
1 1/4 pounds plum tomatoes (about 5)
1 tablespoon sweet red pepper paste
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1/2-1 teaspoon crushed Aleppo pepper flakes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt, or to taste
1 large white or yellow onion, for serving thin pita, lavash or another flatbread, for serving (optional)
paste, white sugar, crushed Aleppo pepper flakes and 1/2 cup water until paste is dissolved into liquid; set aside.
In large wok or skillet with deep sides over high heat, heat extra-virgin olive oil.
Add garlic and fry, shaking pot occasionally, until cloves lightly brown, about 90 seconds. Add green beans and stir with wooden spoon. Turn heat to medium-low and stir in kosher salt. Add 1 cup water and stir. Raise heat to high to bring water back to simmer then lower to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, just until beans are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Trim ends of string beans or flat green beans. Put beans in bowl. Use hands to break beans into 2-3 pieces about 1 1/2 inches long. Peel garlic. Trim rough or damaged root ends and cut large cloves in half lengthwise.
In medium saucepan, bring 6 cups water to boil. Once boiling, carefully add plum tomatoes and cook just until skins begin to break, 4-5 minutes. Turn off heat and drain. When tomatoes are cool enough to handle, remove and discard skin.
Cut tomatoes into rough 1/2-inch chunks, removing any white or green parts near stem. Put tomato chunks in bowl. In separate small bowl, stir sweet red pepper paste, tomato
Stir in tomatoes and pepper paste mixture, increase heat to high and cook until liquid boils. Cover pot, keeping lid slightly ajar, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until tomatoes are soft, sauce has thickened slightly and garlic is tender, about 20 minutes. Taste for salt and add if needed. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Put down clean dish towel and place onion on top. Smash onion with heavy cutting board 2-5 times then peel it.
Squeeze whole onion over sink between hands to remove some juices. Wash onion under cold running water, squeeze it between hands again then pull it apart into pieces, removing roots and any stem, and put it on small serving plate.
If using pita, separate circles into two thin pieces. Bake or toast thin pita, lavash or other flatbread until crispy or blackened in spots. For sandwiches, warm bread.
Serve stewed green beans and raw onion with pita, lavash or other flatbread, either open-faced or rolled into sandwich.
April 11
The El Dorado County Mineral and Gem Society presents its annual Rock and Gem Show Aprill 11 & 12 at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville. This is a great show for experienced rockhounds or new collectors. For more information about the event visit edcmgs.org.
April 12
The Spring Craft Fair takes place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive. Discover unique, one-of-akind items perfect for the season ahead.
April 17
Falcon’s Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College presents “Godspell” at Harris Center for the Arts through April 26. For tickets and more information call (916) 608-6888 or visit harriscenter.net.
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2 parmesan preparers (7)
3 lots of nothing (6)
4 “I” in chemistry (6)
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6 fabric for fancy gowns (7)
7 person narrating “Moby Dick” (7) Find the 7 words to match the 7 clues. The numbers in parentheses represent the number of letters in each solution. Each letter combination can be used only once, but all letter combinations will be necessary to complete the puzzle.
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Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and may also lead to serious balance problems.
This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood ow to the nerves in the hands and feet. If not properly treated this lack of blood ow may cause the nerves to degenerate.
As you can see in Figure 1, as the blood vessels surrounding the nerves become diseased they shrink and shrivel. This process hastens the ow of vital nutrients to the nerves required to remain healthy. When these nerves begin to “die” it could lead to balance problems, pain, numbness, tingling and burning symptoms in the hands and feet.
In order to effectively treat your neuropathy 3 factors must be determined.
Placerville, CA – Currently the most common method most doctor’s recommend to treat neuropathy is with the use of prescription drugs. Although these drugs may temporarily reduce your symptoms they may cause a feeling of discomfort and in some cases lead to a variety of terrible unwanted side effects. We have a different method!
The treatment to increase blood ow utilizes a specialized low-level light therapy (not to be confused with laser therapy) using light emitting diode technology. This technology was originally developed by NASA to assist in increasing blow ow.
The low level light therapy is like watering a tree. The light therapy will allow the blood vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerves and provide them with the proper nutrients to heal and repair. It’s like adding water to a tree and seeing the roots grow deeper and deeper.
The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological and vascular evaluation.
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