STARS AT SCHOOL
Chris Resha
Latrobe School District
At Latrobe School District, nestled in the hills of South Shingle Springs, there’s a classroom that stands out from the rest. It’s not just the colorful walls or the rows of desks, it’s the vibrant energy — a testament to Chris Resha’s innovative approach. But how did Chris find himself at the helm of a third-grade classroom in Latrobe? His journey is as inspiring as his methods. Chris’ path to teaching wasn’t traditional. It began with a simple act of dedication to his daughter, who has special needs. Spending time volunteering in her classroom opened his eyes to the world of education and it wasn’t long before his exceptional patience and natural aptitude for teaching caught the attention of her teacher, who fondly referred to him as a “saint.” It was then Chris decided to pursue a career in education. Fast forward to today and Chris has found his calling as a third-grade teacher at Latrobe Elementary School. But what sets his classroom apart? It’s the implementation of the “Building a Thinking Classroom,” a methodology that prioritizes critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and inquiry-based learning. Rather than spoon-feeding information to students, Chris creates an environment where the student becomes the teacher.
In Chris’ classroom, students drive their learning through student-led activities, promoting independence and collaboration. They solve problems via discussions and projects, prioritizing comprehension over correct answers. Throughout the day, excitement and curiosity abound, highlighting Chris and his students’ dedication to fostering critical thinking for a brighter future.
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Eastern Sierra trout opener
Q: Is this year’s trout opener in the eastern Sierra Nevada likely to be impacted by weather, like it was last year?
A: The California Department of Fish & Wildlife is not expecting the same weather conditions that made the 2023 opener virtually impossible to experience. A year ago it was a record snowpack that made many lakes and streams inaccessible.
Though the Sierra Nevada mountains still received plenty of snow in 2024, the snow isn’t nearly as dense and temperatures in the valley have been warmer. Crowley Lake, which is known for excellent trout fishing at nearly 7,000 feet, never completely froze in 2024. That milder
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By the way, the trout opener is always the last Saturday in April, which this year is April 27.
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The 2024 trout opener kicks off the Eastern Sierra fishing season on April 27.
Wild turkey taste and texture
Q: How different is the taste and texture of wild turkey compared to storebought turkey?
A: This is an excellent time to explore this question, with the popular spring wild turkey hunts beginning. One recent national survey showed wild turkey as the third most popular wild game species, following deer and other small game.
It’s probably not surprising to learn that the taste and texture of a wild turkey compared to a domestic (storebought) turkey is quite different. That’s due to wild turkeys having more developed muscles than turkeys raised on a farm where physical activity is limited. A wild turkey also has less fat and will end up drier after cooking. It’s
important to prepare the wild turkey properly and understand when the cooking is finished.
Dan Skalos isn’t just a 10-year employee at CDFW who currently oversees the department’s upland game and waterfowl programs, which include turkey, he’s a serious cooking hobbyist who is happy to share his best tips for successful wild turkey preparation.
Because wild turkey can be tougher at the time of consumption, a good brine is necessary, according to Skalos. Brine is a mixture of water and salt, which helps with flavoring and increasing moisture. Skalos suggests a brine treatment of at least two days and a basic mixture that includes 1 gallon of water and 1 cup of salt. But his
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Few things go together quite like fresh spring air, warm sunshine and a menu made up of delicious brunch bites. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or simply gathering your loved ones around the family table for quality time together, a menu of morning favorites can appease appetites of all kinds.
From sweet to savory and back again, you can turn your mid-morning meal into a full-blown feast with a menu made up of pleasing dishes such as this French Toast Casserole, which can serve as a make-ahead twist on the breakfast classic; customizable Breakfast Burritos that pack a protein punch; and a bitesized treat like Double Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins for a sweet finishing touch to any brunch occasion. Find more recipes to inspire your next brunch menu at Culinary.net.
French Toast Casserole
1 loaf French bread (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
5 large eggs
1 1/2 cups unsweetened milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon sea salt maple syrup, for serving
Topping: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup frozen strawberries; 1 cup frozen blueberries; confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Directions: Grease 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Place bread cubes in baking
dish. In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Pour evenly over bread cubes. If making casserole ahead, cover baking dish and refrigerate overnight. If baking immediately, let stand 30 minutes at room temperature to allow bread to soak up egg mixture.
Preheat oven to 350 F.
To make topping: Drizzle casserole with melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans. Top with strawberries and blueberries.
Cover and bake 35 minutes then uncover and bake 10-20 minutes, or until topping is browned and egg mixture has mostly set. Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil and let stand 10 minutes. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Serve with maple syrup.
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Breakfast Burritos
Servings: 4
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 small red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 eggs
4 egg whites
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
nonstick cooking spray
4 flour tortillas
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup salsa
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
1 avocado, sliced hot sauce (optional)
Directions: In large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add red onion and red bell pepper; cook 8 minutes. Add black beans and red pepper flakes; cook 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to dish.
In medium bowl, whisk eggs and egg
whites. Stir in cheese until combined. Heat large skillet over low heat, add egg mixture and scramble 3 minutes, or until cooked through.
Spread sour cream over tortilla. Spread salsa over sour cream. Spoon
Double Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
Muffin Batter:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 ounces) mini semisweet chocolate chips
2 large eggs
1/2 cup C&H Light Brown Sugar, packed
1/2 cup C&H Granulated Sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon instant espresso (optional)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons flaked sea salt (optional)
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 F. Line mini muffin pan with mini cupcake liners.
In large mixing bowl, use whisk to combine flour, cocoa powder, baking
1/4 bean mixture over salsa. Spoon
1/4 scrambled eggs over bean mixture. Top with diced tomatoes and avocado. Drizzle with hot sauce, if desired. Rollup burrito. Repeat three times with remaining ingredients and serve.
soda and salt. Add chocolate chips and stir to ensure chocolate chips are coated in flour mixture.
In separate large mixing bowl, use wire whisk to whisk eggs and sugars until ingredients are combined and sugars are dissolved. Add sour cream, oil and milk. Whisk again to combine. If using espresso powder, add to vanilla then add to wet ingredients. Whisk vanilla espresso mixture into other liquid ingredients.
Pour liquid ingredients on top of dry ingredients. Using rubber spatula, mix until just combined, being careful to not overmix. Batter should be thick and shiny.
Using tablespoon or two spoons, spoon muffin batter into liners. Batter should be filled almost to top of each liner. Top each muffin with flaked sea salt before baking, if desired.
Bake muffins on center rack 6 minutes. Rotate pan and bake 6 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Once muffins finish baking, place muffin pan on cooling rack to cool completely.
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preferred recipe involves far more ingredients like brown sugar, vegetable stock and candied ginger, just to name a few items. After all that, his final tip involves time and temperature. Because an overcooked wild turkey can become too dry if it reaches 170 degrees Fahrenheit, Skalos said it’s important to have a meat thermometer in use and to make sure the bird is removed from the oven promptly when it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
For wild turkey and other wild game recipes visit California’s Wild Kitchen.
Wildlife rehabilitation facilities
Q: What role do wildlife rehabilitation facilities play in bringing care to injured animals?
A: Wildlife rehabilitation facilities serve an incredibly valuable role in the care of wildlife that are sick, injured or orphaned. Between 100,000 and 125,000 animals are treated annually at facilities that are licensed by CDFW. There are more than 80 permitted facilities and roughly 500 satellite facilities that are permitted under the primary permittee. Satellite facilities assist with neonate (less than
four weeks of age) care for round the clock feeding or preparing an animal for release.
Birds are the most common form of wildlife to be seen by rehabbers in California, followed by mammals and then reptiles and amphibians.
Rehabilitation facilities are a great help to CDFW when it comes to learning about disease outbreaks. They might see a large number of sick animals from a particular area, which can alert CDFW to a possible disease outbreak.
The CDFW website contains a county-by-county list of these wildlife rehabilitation facilities that includes information on which species they’re able to accept. If you come across a sick or injured animal do not drop it off at one of the locations without notifying an employee and given directions on what to do.
It can be costly operating a wildlife rehabilitation facility. For a single large bear, food alone can reach costs of more than $1,000 a month.
Information on how to make tax deductible donations to rehabilitation facilities is available at CDFW tax donation information.
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“Digging for Gold!” 23 APRIL 2024 To advertise in The Gold Mine call Ian Balentine (530) 344-5048 or email ibalentine@mtdemocrat.net for a chance to win a I found the three daffodils on page Advertiser Name Name Address City________________________________________ State______ Zip Phone Find the THREE DAFFODILS* $100 MARCH WINNER $100 Safeway Gift Card CHRISTINA JONES from El Dorado Hills *Must be these THREE DAFFODILS. No art used in any other ad will qualify. Safeway Gift Card Mountain Democrat The Gold Mine Coupon Contest c/o 2889 Ray Lawyer, Placerville, 95667 All entries must be received by FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024 Qualifying entries will be entered in a drawing for one Safeway gift card. Winner will be notified by phone on or around APRIL 30, 2024 Coin Giveaway! Name Address City________________________________________State______ Zip _________ Phone Email Mail entry forms to: c/o Mountain Democrat 2889 Ray Lawyer Dr., Placerville, 95667 or put in dropbox outside Mountain Democrat building. No purchase necessary. Employees and family members of the Mountain Democrat and The Gold Mine are exempt from participating. TheGold Mine Congratulations! PEGGY CECCHETTINI OF PLACERVILLE THIS WEEKS LUCKY WINNER OF! American Prospector This coin captures the spirit of the California Gold Rush of the 1880s
• Super Lawyers ‘Rising Star’ 2013–2018
• Super Lawyer 2019–2023
• 2016-2018 AVVO Clients’ Choice Award
• Reader's Choice, 2021-22 in Folsom & El Dorado Hills
• Best of the Best, Folsom Telegraph 2020, 2021& 2022
• 2020 Business Woman of the Year
The Only dual specialist practicing exclusively in the areas of family law and juvenile dependency law (Child Protective Services) in Northern California.
Services Available:
• Independent Agency & Adult Adoptions
• Divorce & Custody
• Legal Separation
• Prenuptial Agreements
• Post-nuptial Agreements
• Guardianships
• Name Changes
• Support Modi cation & Establishment
• Dependency
• De Facto Parent Representation
• Retirement Division
• Restraining Orders
• Civil Harassment Orders
• Step-Parent Adoptions
Family Law Options: Mediation, Self-Represented Assistance, Collaborative Law, Litigation
Tiffany L. Andrews is a military mom and an award-winning family law attorney with over 17 years experience. (916) 790-8440 •
CWLS*, CFLS**
* Child Welfare Specialist
Certi ed by National Association of Council for Children
Accredited by California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
**Certi ed Family Law Specialist
Certi ed by California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
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