To Do
Oct. 4
The Rescue Community Center will hold its monthly Friday Night Out dinner from 5-9 p.m. For tickets and more information visit rescuecommunitycenter.com.
Oct. 5
The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 512 invites the public to its famous pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m. at the Placerville Airport, 3501 Airport Road. Enjoy airplanes on display, old cars, old friends and more. Proceeds go to the Sunny Atkin Scholarship Fund for students of aeronautical related studies.
The El Dorado County Fair and Event Center Swap Meet takes place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting, at 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville. Admission is free.
The Stage at Burke Junction presents the West Coast premiere of “Rogues” Oct. 5 through Nov. 3. All show dates will have 1 and 5 p.m. showtimes. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com.
AMA Flat Track Motorcycle races will be held at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds; grandstand opens at 3 p.m. and practice beings 30 minutes later. For more information, go to eldoradocountyfair.org.
Oct. 6
El Dorado Western Railroad offers excursion rides with trains running on the hour, 10 a.m. through 1 p.m., weather permitting, at the El Dorado Station. For more information visit facebook. com/ElDoradoWesternRailroad.
Oct. 8
The Harris Center presents an evening with Herb Alpert and Lani Hall performing an eclectic mix of American standards, Brazilian jazz, some Beatles, some classic
Tijuana Brass & Brazil ‘66 songs, as well as many surprises starting at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.
Broadway At Music Circus presents Mrs. Doubtfire at the UC Davis Health pavilion in Sacramento Oct. 8-13. For tickets and more information call (916) 557-1999 or visit broadwaysacramento.com.
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Oct. 10
Arts and Culture El Dorado’s Switchboard Gallery presents Sugar Skull Art Walk, a community project that engages local artist-designers in creating Day of the Dead “ofrendas” on Main Street. The opening event will be held Oct. 10, while the offends will be on display through Nov. 3.
Oct. 12
The Hands4Hope Fall Festival will be held at the El Dorado Hills Town Center Oct. 12 & 13. Held in the Steven Young Amphitheater, this two day farm-themed festival highlights the diverse agricultural community of El Dorado County, offering a range of activities for all ages. Experience the joy of games, pumpkin decorating, tractor hayrides, a dessert walk, and the 4-H Animal Exploration area from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Oct. 18
The Cameron Park CSD will hold a Halloween Monster Mash featuring trunk or treating and a costume contest at the CSD campus from 5:30-8 p.m. First 50 registrants will also be able to participate in the pumpkin plunge. For more information visit cameronpark.org.
SPOTLIGHT Business
Alicia Davidson and Jeremy King left behind traditional jobs and opened Alicia’s Leash at the Placerville Dog House in 2018, housing countless dogs over the years.
“We were both unhappy and decided to take our lives by the horns,” Davidson said.
Davidson has always had a deep connection and love for animals. In her younger days she worked as a dog walker and at pet-friendly restaurants.
Having 10 or more dogs in and around the house at once may seem hectic, but the duo has mastered a way of keeping them all calm.
“It has a lot to do with the environment you create,” Davidson said. “We have a lot of space indoors and outdoors
so we are able to separate dogs when we need to.”
King and Davidson believe what makes them different from a typical kennel is their professionalism and devotion to treating all their pet guests like their own. Whether it’s a play date for the day or a weekend getaway, they want to make sure you know your pet is loved and cared for.
Davidson has kept the business rolling behind the love for animals and the potential of having her family being surrounded by a kennel full of dogs. The Dog House is accepting new dogs and will take in all dogs as long as they are up to date on shots. Davidson said even challenging dogs are welcome, as she and King work together to work out any difficulties.
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Alicia Davidson has a deep love for dogs. She houses dogs
Lake Forest Elementary School
2024
National
Blue Ribbon School
2024 National Blue Ribbon School
Lake Forest Elementary, part of the Rescue Union School District, has been named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. This prestigious honor, awarded to only 356 schools nationwide and 33 in California, recognizes schools for exceptional academic performance or notable progress in closing achievement gaps. Lake Forest Elementary excelled in both areas.
The school was recognized in two categories: Exemplary High Performing Schools, which honors top performers based on state assessments, and Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools, acknowledging efforts to reduce disparities in academic performance among different student groups.
Lake Forest Elementary Principal Dr. Renee Mallot praised the school’s staff and community. “This award reflects our commitment to creating a positive learning environment where every student thrives,” she said.
Rescue Union School District Board President Michael Gordon echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the school’s dedication to providing quality education for all students.
Superintendent Jim Shoemake, whose own children attended Lake Forest Elementary, noted the school’s impact, “This recognition affirms the incredible work being done every day to ensure students are well-prepared for the future.”
For more information visit rescueusd.org.
MATIAS (A160118)
This handsome boy is quietly waiting for an adopter at the shelter. Crunched paper soccer anyone? Gray, DMH, adult
LOUISE (A160290)
We are not sure if she is of royal lineage but she will be happy to rule your household. Gray Pit Bull Terrier 10 years.
Adopt Today! Second-Chance Animals Make First-Class Pets!
To Ask about these pets at the El Dorado County Animal Shelter (530) 621-7631 • 6435 Capitol Avenue, Diamond Springs
KITKAT (A161304)
No room for a dog or cat? How about a cute little B&W Guinea Pig. Cuddle worthy F of unknown age.
This Guinea Pig is white with caramel accents. He is cute, neat and tidy without any messy chocolate coating. Age unk.
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very fair lady would love to have breakfast with you each morning. Tan Pit Bull Terrier, age unk. AUDREY (A160226) TWIX (A161301)
1. Trick-Or-Treat
2. Don’t leave pets outside on Halloween.
3. Remember to chip or use ID tags!
4. Keep glow sticks away from pets.
5. Try costumes on early; don’t dress your pet unless you know they’ll love it.
ACROSS-----------�
1) Kind of arrest or step
6) Cricket sound
11) Emulating a fox
14) Scottish families
15) Vibes from people
16) Athletic supporter?
17) Entry on a tax form
19) Egg cells
20) Legendary actress Bette
21) Tile setter's time-saver
23) Chromosome container
26) Listen, old-style
27) Worshiper, essentially
28) Globetrotter's home?
29) PC linkup acronym
30) Portly
32) Hitches
35) Large copiers?
37) Throat ailment, for short
39) Arduous journey
40) Phonograph needles, e.g.
42) Some car parts
44) Popular pond fish
45) Hal of "Barney Miller"
47) Withdraw, as from a union
49) Man "for hire" in a '80s TV show
51) On top of the world
52) Crave
53) Slangy potato
55) Do a summer's work?
56) Balance provider, for short
61) "Adolescent" lead-in
62) Entanglement
63) Items on a busy one's list
64) "Always" poetically
65) Yukon carriers
66) SUV part?
DOWN
1) TV monitor?
2) In the fashion of
3) Something you stand to lose?
4) Baseball Hall-of-Farner Duke
5) Subjects of wills
6) Colombian city
7) "Kisses" partner
8) Bank offering
9) Aggressive poker player
10) Foreign correspondents?
11) It has its ups and downs
12) Riverside embankment
13) Be wistful
18) Heads off
22) "Looks _ everything"
23) Some grand opening events
24) Assimilate
25) Pawnbroker, e.g.
26) Abominates
28) Second largest of the Great Lakes
31) Word with "worldly" or "woman"
33) Crystal-lined rock
34) Did half a biathlon
36) Creep furtively
38) Former Spanish currency
41) Web victims?
43) Culls
46) Lose track?
48) Drive-in employee of old
49) Good thing to get into
50) Man with a mission
53) Sound of a fall
54) Intensifies (with "up")
57) Perceive
58) Ringing endorsement?
59) "Neither rain _ sleet ... "
60) Plus-or-minus fig.
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.
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
Homemade meals to tackle takeout cravings
Family Features
Many busy weeknights come down to one decision for frazzled families: cook at home or give in to takeout cravings. Instead of stressing over a decision, enjoy the best of both worlds and make Asian-inspired dishes from the comfort of your own kitchen.
Featuring a blend of chilled, freshly chopped vegetables; ready-to-eat, pre-cooked noodles; gourmet dressing sauce; and crispy toppings, Fresh Express Hot or Cold Salad and Noodle Meal Kits offer two meal options in every bag - hot or cold - so you can make your salad your way. Available in Teriyaki, Asian Sweet Ginger and Korean Sesame flavors, they’re the perfect inspiration for making takeout-style dishes at home.
Consider this Marinated Teriyaki Steak with Teriyaki Noodle Salad recipe, which combines juicy steak with crisp vegetables and pre-cooked Udon noodles for the ultimate at-home comfort food in an effortless meal. For a quick and delicious solution that may just become a family go-to, these Teriyaki Tofu Bowls are jam-packed with flavor, noodles and fresh veggies.
These homemade favorites feature a delicious blend of broccoli, red and green cabbage, kale, shredded carrots, radish and green onions in Fresh Express’s Hot or Cold Teriyaki Salad and Noodle Meal Kit. The vegetable blend is tossed with pre-cooked Udon noodles, white sesame seeds and crunchy wontons then finished with a gourmet teriyaki dressing sauce for familiar Asian flavor.
Visit freshexpress.com/hot-or-cold to discover more than 300 fresh recipes and find a store near you.
Marinated Teriyaki Steak with Teriyaki Noodle Salad
Prep time: 1 hour
Cook time: 24 minutes
Servings: 4
1/2 cup dark soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock
1 pound flank steak
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 bag (16.9 ounces) Fresh Express Hot or Cold Teriyaki Salad and Noodle Meal Kit
Directions: In saucepan, add soy sauce, brown sugar, Sriracha sauce and chicken stock; bring to simmer while whisking. Simmer 4 minutes.
Cool mixture down until cool to touch, about 20 minutes.
Slice steak into thin strips and place in bowl. Pour marinade over steak and marinate for 1 hour.
In large pan over medium-high heat, stir-fry steak 2 minutes.
Remove steak from pan and allow to rest.
In same pan used for steak, add oil and cook hot or cold kit according to instructions on bag.
Add steak back to pan and stir to incorporate.
Garnish with toppings from hot or cold kit and serve.
Teriyaki Tofu Bowls
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons white pepper
2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice
1/3 cup neutral oil
1 package (16 ounces) extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 bag (16.9 ounces) Fresh Express Teriyaki Hot or Cold Salad and Noodle Meal Kit
Directions: In bowl, whisk vinegar, dark soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, white pepper and Chinese five-spice until combined.
Slowly pour oil into mixture while whisking vigorously. Place cut tofu in mixture and allow to sit 15 minutes.
Bring large saute pan to medium-high heat and place tofu in, turning when crust forms.
When tofu is finished, set aside and prepare hot or cold salad and noodle meal kit.
Serve with tofu on top of hot or cold salad and noodle meal kit.
Precious Pawprints
Adopt Today! Second-Chance Animals Make First-Class Pets!
To Ask about these pets at the El Dorado County Animal Shelter (530) 621-7631 • 6435 Capitol Avenue, Diamond Springs
She is a shy adult cat not prone to horsing around. Couch surfing is more her style. DSH,
Perhaps “Scottish Cream” & white fur? Not sure what that would be, but she is a nice Border Collie mix. 2yr.
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Our Certified Instructors provide the best in firearm training and CCW qualifying. Click on our website to register..
Mr. T for terrier. He has short B&W fur and likes his toys. Pit Bull mix 7yr.
MISTER (A160102)
BAILEY (A161278)
This dude is, well, calm as his namesake. Stop by and adopt this lap size fluff ball. black DMH 4mo.
CUCUMBER (A161171)
brown tabby.
CHARLIE (A160086)
House rabbits make soft quiet pets. Small size clad in white fur with black accents. CUTE!
BUTTERFINGER (A161277)
HAVANA (A161102)
Adopting this outgoing M grey tabby DSH is a capital idea. Take action this week. 5mo.
LEARN BEFORE Y YOU BURN
With burn season approaching, the El Dorado County Air Quality
Your go to for safe and legal outdoor burning.
Get informed about the What, Why, Where, and How of open burning and keep your community safe.
What Can You Burn?
• Dry vegetation from your property only
• Add wood to pine needles or leaves to ensure the fire burns properly
• Cover piles if it’s going to rain, but don’t burn the cover
• You cannot burn trash or lumber
When Can You Burn?
• Only on designated Permissive Burn Days -call the Burn Line first!
• West Slope - (530) 621-5897
• South Lake Tahoe - (530) 621-5842
• With a valid AQMD Burn Permit for piles larger than 4 feet x 4 feet
• Get your AQMD Burn Permit at: ElDoradoBurnPermit.org
• A burn permit from your local fire protection district or CalFire may be required (the Burn Line will notify you if one is required)
Where Can You Burn?
• On your property, away from combustibles, with water and emergency access available.
Be Smoke Aware: Excessive smoke can cause complaints. While burning is allowed under certain conditions, you should avoid creating a nuisance for your neighbors.
The AQMD processes over 2,000 burn permits each year, with a significant portion handled in large batches during the fall. Please submit your burn permit at least 2 weeks before you plan to burn.
AMELIA (A160874)
when you replace your old gas powered l lawn equipment with zeero emissioon cordless electric lawn equipment.
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
Take a hike
Pine Hill Preserve
Located in Cameron Park, this 666-acre reserve combines unusual soils (Gabbro complex) and mediterranean climate to support three distinct biotic communities: chamise chaparral, foothill woodland, and Ponderosa pine forest. e unique soil type also supports a number of rare plant species such as the Pine Hill annel bush, Pine Hill ceanothus, Layne’s butterweed, El Dorado mule ears and El Dorado bedstraw. e property was designated as an ecological reserve by the Fish and Game Commission in 1979, and is managed under a cooperative agreement among nine agencies.
33) Crystal-lined
CLUES
1 more groan-worthy (7)
2 has importance (7)
3 Matt Damon or Ben Affleck (9)
4 with child, in slang (6)
5 changed keys, in music (9)
6 flax fiber (5)
7 English “rock group” (10)
34) Did half a biathlon
36) Creep furtively
38) Former Spanish currency
41) Web victims?
43) Culls
46) Lose track?
48) Drive-in employee of old
49) Good thing to get into
50) Man with a mission
53) Sound of a fall
54) Intensifies (with "up")
57) Perceive
58) Ringing endorsement?
59) "Neither rain _ sleet ... "
60) Plus-or-minus fig.
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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• Independent Agency & Adult Adoptions
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