The Gold Mine, Friday, May 3, 2024

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Imagination Theater presents “Winnie the Pooh” through May 12 at the theater on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. For tickets and more information visit itplacerville.org/winnie-the-pooh.

Arts & Culture El Dorado celebrates the symbiosis of art and agriculture with Arts Vinifera, an exhibition that showcases original artworks that grace the labels of El Dorado County’s world-class wines at Switchboard Gallery, 525 Main St. in downtown Placerville, through May 19.

Community Art Gallery, art from

The Gallery at 48 Natoma presents Things with Wings, artwork with birds, bugs and butterflies, through June 20. In the adjacent Community Art Gallery, art from the El Dorado Hills Arts Association is on display through June 6. For more information call call (916) 461-6601 or visit folsom.ca.us.

May 3

Olde Coloma Theatre presents “She’s in His Line of Fire” or “The Biggest Shot in Coloma,” May 3 through June 9. For tickets and more information visit oldecolomatheatre. com.

May 4

Join the Mental Health Awareness Walkathon in honor of the Jenna Sue Souza First Memorial Scholarship Fund. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the Placerville walkathon begins at 9 a.m. going from the El Dorado County Government Center on Fair Lane to the Smith Flat House on Smith Flat Road. For more information call (530) 388-5280 or email jennaswalkathon@gmail. com.

Amani Spring Fest 24 at The Amani Center in Cameron Park features 30 craft vendors, bounce house and kids play zone as well as live music, face painting and cotton candy sales for the kiddos plus Wani’s Taco food booth to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Don’t miss the free photo booth with Star Wars characters/props to celebrate “May The 4th Be With You.” The festival runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2558 Greenwood Lane.

2BGlass, 4191 Business Drive in Cameron Park, hosts a Mother’s Day event, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring live glassblowing demonstrations, flower bouquet building and shopping in the beautiful showroom.

May 9

The third annual Shakespeare production under the stars at David Girard Vineyards takes place May 9-12. This year’s show is “Much Ado About Nothing” presented

by Folsom Lake College and Falcon’s Eye Theater. The performance will be accompanied by live music from Jillian Secor and her ensemble. Boxed dinners from Allez! are available with ticket purchase. Limited quantity. For tickets and more information visit falconseyetheatre.com/ much-ado.

May 10

The Sierra Renaissance Society presents El Dorado County Planning Manager Report by Bret Sampson 1-2:30 p.m. at the Mother Lode Lions Hall, 4701 Missouri Flat Road. Admission free for members; public invited to attend two meetings for free. The Sierra Renaissance Society of El Dorado County is dedicated to lifelong learning and hosts presentations and workshops throughout the year. For more information visit srsedc.org.

Marina Village Middle School in El Dorado Hills hosts a STEM Fair, 5-7 p.m. The public is invited to explore the projects of local middle and high school students.

May

11

Save the Graves hosts the Women of Placerville Union Cemetery Walking Tour, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 650 Bee St. in Placerville. Sign up in advance by emailing info@ savethegraveseldorado.org.

May

12

El Dorado Western Railroad offers excursion rides with trains running on the hour, 10 a.m. through 1 p.m., weather permitting, at the Shingle Springs Station. For more information visit facebook.com/ElDoradoWesternRailroad.

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INCENTIVE PROGRAM STEP BY STEP:

Purchase a new cordless electric lawn equipment device from a store or order online.

Apply for the CLIP program at: EDCCleanAir.org

Receive your approved CLIP application via email. Print approved CLIP application.

INCENTIVE AMOUNTS:

• Leaf Blower - up to $100 *

• Walk-Behind Lawnmower - up to $200 *

• Chainsaw, Trimmer, Edger, Brush Cutter, “Weed-eater” - up to $200 *

• Ride-On Lawnmower - up to $2,000*

*incentive amount cannot exceed price of lawn equipment

Within 30 days of the purchase of the new lawn equipment, take the old gas powered lawn equipment and the approved application to an approved disposal site. Disposal site will sign application and return to you.

Deliver complete application and copy of receipt for new equipment to EDC AQMD in person or via email. (edcaqmd@edcgov.us)

In 4 to 6 weeks, receive a check from El Dorado County AQMD for your incentive!

Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements:

• Reside in El Dorado County.

• Currently own and operate working gasoline or diesel powered lawn equipment.

• Purchase replacement new, cordless, electric lawn equipment.

• Application MUST be approved by AQMD before you dispose of old equipment.

• You must dispose of the old lawn equipment within 30 days of purchase of new lawn equipment

• Surrender old lawn equipment to:

• El Dorado Disposal MRF - Placerville;

• Radius Recycling (formerly Schnitzer Steel) - Rancho Cordova; <or>

• South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling Services - South Lake Tahoe

To apply, visit (530) 621-7501 or call

STARS AT SCHOOL

School administrators, El Dorado County

On the evening of March 15 a distinguished gathering occurred in Lincoln, where the Association of California School Administrators – Region 2 celebrated its Administrators of the Year event.

“Tonight’s El Dorado County honorees lead with integrity, empathy and a deep sense of purpose,” El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Ed Manansala shared. “We thank them for their unwavering commitment to the success and well-being of our school community.”

Awards were presented to the following El Dorado County administrators:

Category: Central Office Administrator — Karen Goldberg, director of the Multilingual Equity, Education Center, Lake Tahoe Unified School District

Category: Classified Leader — Julianne Pereira, administrative assistant of Educational Services, El Dorado Union High School District

Category: Elementary Principal — Karin Holmes, Sierra House Elementary School, Lake Tahoe Unified School District

Category: Middle Grades Principal — Levi Cambridge, Marina Village Middle School, Rescue Union School District

Category: Secondary Co-Administrator — Justin Gatling, El Dorado High School, El Dorado Union High School District

Category: Superintendent — Curtis Wilson, Mother Lode Union School District. Category: Superintendent/Principal — Kerri Phillips, Gold Trail Union School District

Category: Technology Administrator — Rene Buenrostro, IT District Office, Rescue Union School District

SPOTLIGHT Business

With more than 50 years of experience, the No. 1 goal of Edwards A-1 Appliance, a family-owned and operated business, is customer satisfaction.

The expanded Placerville showroom has many options for those shopping for quality appliances. Edwards A-1 carries everything from ranges and cooktops to washers and dryers. Need a new microwave or thinking about adding a warming drawer to your kitchen?

Edwards A-1 has that too. The local business boasts top brands like Whirlpool, GE, Monogram and Amana and carries a large selection of parts and accessories.

And installation is no problem for the crew, even if there are some challenges, said co-owner Katie Stabler, who operates the business with David Bannister. The pair took over in 2022 when the previous owners, Katie’s aunt and uncle Pam and Tom Stabler, retired after 35 years in the business.

“We do things other stores won’t do … for the most part,” Katie explained. “We’ve been doing this a long time (and have) seen a lot of changes over the years, and can accommodate. There’s a good knowledge base here.”

Edwards also offers service and repairs should that beloved refrigerator suddenly lose its cool.

When it’s time to replace and upgrade, Katie said she really enjoys helping customers design their new kitchens with the perfect appliances that suit their tastes and needs. Many models are in stock and the Edwards team is happy to order.

And customers are happy to keep coming back to Edwards A-1, something Katie said the team is grateful for.

“We wouldn’t be here without the customers, the referrals,” she shared. “We appreciate the support El Dorado County has given us over the last 37 years.”

Photo by Noel Stack

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Sweet solutions to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Family Features

From fajitas and tacos to everything in between, fueling your Cinco de Mayo fiesta starts with delicious food that brings everyone to the table. Traditional dishes and new twists on classics can be equally satisfying whether you’re feeding your nearest and dearest or hosting the entire neighborhood.

Start with these Vegan Apple and Black Bean Fajitas for a plant-forward spin on a popular dish that features sauteed apples, peppers, zucchini, jicama, onion and jalapeno. The craveable texture and crunch of Envy Apples — a leading apple variety available at Whole Foods and other major grocery stores — shine both in the mixture of sauteed produce and sliced raw into sticks for a crunchy finish with added sweetness. Plus, their flesh remains

whiter longer, even after slicing, so this dish looks as good as it tastes.

For those seeking some added protein, turn to Crisp Apple Tacos featuring pork tenderloin topped with cabbage, apples, carrots and a honey-infused homemade dressing. Ideal for a crowd, you can split the sauteed tenderloin, sliced produce, dressing and other favorite toppings among serving bowls to let guests create their own Cinco-inspired masterpieces.

These moments among friends and family can be uplifted with the aroma and flavor of Envy Apples that offer an invitation to savor special occasions. Their balanced sweetness provides the ultimate apple experience from holidays and family gatherings to quiet evenings at home.

To find more recipes visit EnvyApple.com.

Vegan Apple and Black Bean Fajitas

1 bell pepper, sliced, seeds removed

1 zucchini, sliced

1 small jicama, sliced

3 Envy Apples, sliced

1 yellow onion, sliced

1 jalapeno, sliced, seeds removed

1 teaspoon garlic

1teaspoon ground cumin

2 sprigs fresh oregano

1 teaspoon chili pepper (optional) salt, to taste (optional) pepper, to taste (optional)

Crisp Apple

Tacos

1/2 pound pork tenderloin

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste, divided

1 teaspoon pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided

2 Envy Apples, divided

3 sprigs rosemary

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/2 cup shredded red cabbage

1 cup shredded green cabbage

4 tablespoons honey

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon mustard

1 cup cooked black beans

1 lime

3 sprigs fresh cilantro

4 small flour tortillas

Directions: In skillet over high heat, saute bell pepper, zucchini, jicama and half the apple slices. Set aside. In same hot skillet, saute onions, jalapenos and garlic until lightly caramelized. Combine with sauteed apple mixture. Season with cumin and oregano. Add chili powder and salt and pepper, to taste, if desired.

Add cooked black beans to saute mixture. Top with squeeze of lime. Garnish with cilantro and remaining raw apple slices. Serve with tortillas.

through.

Let pork rest 3 minutes then slice into strips.

1 tablespoon white vinegar

12 soft taco shells

2 tablespoons sour cream

1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions: Cut pork crosswise into 1-inch medallions.

Coat pork medallions with olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper then add to saucepan over medium heat.

Slice half of one apple into thick wedges and add to saucepan. Slice remaining half into thin wedges and set aside.

Add rosemary to saucepan and heat 2-3 minutes. Flip pork and heat 2-3 minutes until pork is slightly golden and cooked

Thinly slice half of remaining apple into thin sticks around same size of shredded cabbage. Reserve remaining half.

In serving bowl, toss apple sticks, carrots, red cabbage and green cabbage.

In bowl, mix honey, mayonnaise, mustard and vinegar into dressing. Add additional salt and pepper, to taste.

Mix dressing and cabbage; refrigerate at least 1 hour prior to serving.

Cut remaining apple half into thin wedges.

Top taco shells with pork, slaw, sour cream and squeeze of lime juice. Top with apple wedges.

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40) "I, Claudius" role

9) Raced down an icy chute 41) NYC hub

14) Pile set afire

44) Singer-songwriter Tori

15) _ fide 45) Develop

16) Atmosphere protector 47) Not in the dark

17) Footwear item for Inspector 49) Sound from a toddler's toy Gadget? horn?

19) "Chicago" actor Taye 51) Actor Brody

20) Necessitate 52) Highchair wear

21) Chillax 53) Put-_ (hoaxes)

23) Milne young 'un 54) Twinkling

24) _ d' 55) Ferengi, e.g.

25) Ernie's roommate, after 57) Stuck-together mass of gaining lots of weight? towel fabric?

27) About to go under the knife 60) "Angie" star Davis

28) Neighbor of a Malaysian 61) Latin "Lo!"

29) K'Nex alternative 62) Classic Welles role

30) Altitudes (Abbr.) 63) Famous car flop

31) RoHing rock 64) Gift for a lover

33) Chophouse choices 65) Venue

35) Blow up a citadel?

1) Android extra

2) From memory

3) Chums

4) Posted for 5) Activist Hoffman

6) Sheep's clothing?

7) Singer on "Double Fantasy"

8) Land on the Baltic Sea

9) Rustic retreat

10) Commando gun

11) Begin recycling, say

12) Fill with blood

13) Antique Chrysler makes

18) Noise blocker

22) Periodical figure

24) Speed abbr.

25) Stuff like that

26) Ink spill result

28) LG products

32) Spanish region

34) For the most part

35) Not at all idle

36) Handful

37) Computing pioneer Charles

38) Wrote to, without a writing implement

39) Hotel areas

41) Game with cestas

42) San Francisco Bay area city

43) Mattel man

46) List of players

48) Pileups, e.g.

50) Pitch-related

51) Think similarly

54) Parabola parts

56) Chemical suffix

58) Author Umberto

59) Masters prop

See answers on page 21

California Outdoors Q&A

Habitat for waterfowl

Q: As a duck hunter, I’m curious how the California Waterfowl Habitat Program works?

A: Also known as the Presley Program, named for the state senator who established the program, the California Waterfowl Habitat Program encourages private landowners to manage their land in accordance with management plans that are cooperatively developed between CDFW biologists and landowners and designed to benefit waterfowl and other wetland-dependent species of wildlife. In turn, those landowners get a personal wetland consultant for 10 years and are paid $30 or $60 per acre per year for successfully managing habitat ($30 dollars for habitat that’s flooded during the fall and winter; $60 for habitat that’s flooded during the spring and summer). This program helps provide habitat for both birds that spend their winters in California, and birds and other wildlife that spend their entire life cycle in and around California’s wetlands.

“There’s a lot that goes into managing wetland habitat each year,” said CDFW Private Lands Biologist Andrew Greenawalt. “Spring and summer flooded wetlands require constant maintenance. In addition, fall and winter-flooded units need to be drawn down or dewatered at specific times and rates in the spring to provide habitat for staging migratory waterfowl and shorebirds. They also need to be irrigated in the spring and summer to boost the carrying capacity or number of birds those wetlands can support, and flooded up at the right time and depth during the winter to ensure those resources are available to birds when they need them. Presley

is designed to offset some of those management costs for landowners.”

It was the voter-approved Proposition 68 in 2018 that continued funding for the California Waterfowl Habitat (Presley) Program and it continues to be extremely popular with landowners. More than 70 properties are currently enrolled in the program throughout the state, and well over 100 more are on the waiting list to apply for the program the next time the department has a solicitation. Since 1987 the Presley Program has boosted habitat in the Central and Sacramento valleys by more than 50,000 acres.

More information on the California Waterfowl Habitat Program is available at Private Lands Incentive Programs.

Hunting blinds

Q: Is it legal to set up and hunt mule deer from a hunting blind in California?

A: Yes, it is lawful to hunt deer from

a blind. Setting up a hunting blind for deer hunting is a common strategy, whether a ground blind or a treestand. A hunting blind is a tent-like construction that camouflages the hunter and allows the animal to come into view and, eventually, within range for a clear shot.

Hunting blinds take many forms; some are permanent while others are portable. Some are on the ground, while more expensive blinds are elevated with legs and require a ladder to enter. Hunters are encouraged to be considerate of their surroundings and remove any blind that’s been built or brought to the area when their hunt is completed.

The full set of regulations for deer and all mammal hunting can be found at mammal hunting.

Muzzleloader hunting

Q: What’s the attraction of hunting with a muzzleloader?

Muzzleloaders are single shot

Photo courtesy John Gregory Mensik Successfully managing wetland habitat ensures a place for migratory birds and birds that live in California year-round.

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.

firearms where each round is manually loaded through the barrel. There are no rounds or casings, and instead primers, powder, a slug and wadding are used. The main attraction for many hunters using muzzleloaders is the challenge of the hunt, the experience of using a less common firearm and the potential of having additional hunting opportunities through the various muzzleloader tags available. Because the effective range of muzzleloaders is considerably less than modern rifles, this form of hunting requires a hunter to stalk closer to their quarry.

CDFW offered nearly a dozen specific muzzleloader deer hunts in 2023. Because of the challenge of this hunting technique, it’s often easier to draw muzzleloader tags than a similar rifle tag. The schedule for 2024 hunts is available at California Big Game Digest.

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.

“My feet hurt so bad after sitting I could barely take the rst few steps. I have had 11 treatments and no longer feel sharp or shooting pains and most of the tingling is gone. I now have full balance and can walk without pain. As Dr. Mooney explained the treatment is not painful, nothing uncomfortable, and is actually very relaxing.” – Neuropathy Pain Patient

CLUES

1 tenor and alto (6)

2 lady’s title (5)

3 on-the-job learner (6)

4 secret escape (8)

5 putting into law (8)

6 Roosevelt’s 1945 replacement (6)

7 ripped by Natalie Imbruglia (4)

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.

SOLUTIONS

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