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The Stage at Burke Junction presents the West Coast premiere of “Rogues” through Nov. 3. All show dates will have 1 and 5 p.m. showtimes. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com.
Oct. 18
The Sierra Renaissance Society presents Sierra Wildlife with Ambassadors by Judy Monestier of Sierra Wildlife Rescue, 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.
Sutter Street Theatre presents “Evil Dead the Musical” and “R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps,” a family-friendly spooky play, both through Nov. 3.For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.
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. For more information visit cameronpark.org. hold
Oct. 19
Save the Graves hosts Law and Order reenactments with some of Placerville Union Cemetery’s famous residents, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 650 Bee St. Cost is $15 for adults; kids 17 and younger get in free. Funds raised support the restoration, protection and celebration of El Dorado County’s rich legacy of historical cemeteries. For more information visit savethegraveseldorado.org.
The second annual El Dorado Hills Fine Art Festival will be held at the El Dorado Hills Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists from the El Dorado Hills Arts Association, Folsom Arts Association and Placerville Arts Association will present their creations for viewing and for sale in the Community Room of the library and in the parking lot in front of the library.
The Placerville Lions Club will host the Hangtown Car Show at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in celebration of their 100th year as an organization. Admission is free.
The Pumpkin Splash Patch will be held at the El Dorado Hills CSD Pool 1-3 p.m. Participants 1 to 12 years of age will hunt for their perfect pumpkin in a heated pool. Pre-registration is required. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.
CARMEL • MONTEREY
Carmel, Sunset on Ocean Ave | 1999
Thom has turned back the clock and brought us back to a simpler day in Carmel by the Sea, complete with vintage automobiles and bicycles. He was sure to include every member from his immediate family. Thomas' romantic vision of Carmel is also enlivened by several dogs, a Clint Eastwood sighting, and charming buildings of this seaside town.
While our gallery in Placerville has closed, Thomas Kinkade's artistic legacy thrives in our Carmel and Monterey locations, where visitors can still experience the light and joy his artwork brings. We hold Placerville dear to our hearts and cherish the support and memories created with this wonderful community. We invite you to join us in celebrating Kinkade's enduring impact at our remaining galleries.
Cannery Row Sunset | 2007
Thomas Kinkade's "Cannery Row Sunset" masterfully showcases the idyllic charm of California's coastal towns, particularly Cannery Row, while paying homage to its history in the sardine canning industry. Through his distinctive "Painter of Light" style, Kinkade creates an enchanting atmosphere by skillfully blending vibrant colors with luminous light to evoke a sense of nostalgia and tranquility, capturing the serene beauty of the waterfront and its quaint buildings against the backdrop of a glowing sunset.
Thomas Kinkade of Monterey 381 Cannery Row Suite Q Monterey, CA 93940
831-747-2834
Thomas Kinkade Studio In The Garden Ocean Ave. Between Lincoln & Dolores Carmel, CA 93921 831-624-3363
THE EL DORADO COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OFFERS INCENTIVE PROGRAMS TO RESIDENTS OF EL DORADO COUNTY TO IMPROVE LOCAL AIR QUALITY.
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 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 zero -emission cordless electric version. Now includes mowers, leaf blowers, weedeaters and more!
The new CHar ge At your Residence 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 Drive Clean! incentive program offers El Dorado County residents a $599 incentive towards the purchase or lease of an eligible electric, plug-in hybrid, or hydrogen vehicle.
SPOTLIGHT Business
Refuge Jiu Jitsu
Anew kicking business has opened in Cameron Park. Refuge Jiu Jitsu — a sanctuary where the timeless art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu brings people together — offers more than physical skills; the lessons are driven by morals and ethics.
Jeremiah Loser and associates teach a mix of martial arts, starting with jiu jitsu and expanding into realms of muay thai. Instructors have also incorporated self-defense into their general curriculum and the refuge offers classes for youth and adults.
“We are a family-oriented, safe environment with a lot of experience between all the instructors,” Loser said. “We can cater to a lot of styles of teaching.”
As the website notes: “More than just a physical discipline, the essence of Brazilian jiu-jitsu lies in concepts like mutual respect, diligent training and the perpetual pursuit of knowledge. On
the mats, a spirit of camaraderie blossoms as you flow through choreographed drills and free-rolling sessions with training partners.”
Loser runs extensive background checks on anybody he brings into the establishment to help teach because, he stressed, safety is a large part of what his refuge is about. He spent over two decades in the services between the Coast Guard and the Air Force, and his cohorts are military trained as well.
“We have a lot of experience with military and special operations, so we can cater to different atmospheres with teaching,” Loser said.
As for doing business in his chosen community, Loser explained, “Location, clientele and having the ability to develop our classes with people who want to be there and learn are ... my favorite things about being in El Dorado County.”
Courtesy photo
Jeremiah Loser, owner of Refuge Jiu Jitsu, with some help from his dog, teaches more than martial arts at his Cameron Park studio.
STARS AT SCHOOL
El Dorado Smiles Dental Van
The El Dorado Smiles Dental Van, administered by the El Dorado Community Health Centers, is a mobile unit that provides essential dental services to local communities. In collaboration with First 5 of El Dorado, the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Department and the El Dorado County Office of Education, the dental van visits school sites across the county, offering care to children who might otherwise have difficulty accessing a dentist.
For many families in El Dorado County, finding a dental office that accepts Medi-Cal is a significant challenge. Few clinics are available and parents’ busy work schedules often make getting children to a dental appointment unfeasible. This lack of access to dental care has serious consequences, as cavities remain the most common chronic childhood disease, five to eight times more prevalent than asthma. Without timely care, children are more likely to miss school due to dental pain or complications.
The El Dorado Smiles Dental Van emphasizes prevention by providing cleanings and transmitting X-rays and photos back to the dental clinic for further evaluation. For many children, this service marks the first time they’ve seen a dentist and the experience is often met with gratitude from families. By bringing dental care directly to schools and communities, the program breaks down barriers to access and helps ensure that all children have the opportunity to maintain a healthy smile, reducing school absences and promoting overall well-being.
A book singing with Julie Nielsen Tully, author of “Dispatched from the Cowgirl,” takes place 3-5 p.m. at the Placerville News Company in Dowtown Placerville. For more information visit julietullywriter. com.
The Harris Center presents Nick Carter, former member of the Backstreet Boys. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.
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Music on the Divide presents Richard Smith at the Georgetown School Amphitheatre. For tickets and more information, go to musiconthedivide.org.
Oct.
22
The Harris Center presents “Come From Away,” the Tony-winning musical from Oct. 22-27. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.
Oct.
25
El Dorado Hills Bowmen is hosting its annual free family archery event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at El Dorado Hills Bowman Archery Range, 3321 El Dorado Hills Blvd. There will be Halloween themed targets, treats and a youth costume contest and hot dogs and chips after the shoot for all participants. For more information go to ElDoradoHillsBowmen. com.
Enjoy Trick or Treating at Burke Junction is from 4-7 p.m.
Wear a costume and get lots of candy at this free family event. There will be free kids crafts. Join the costume parade at 6:30 p.m.
Trunk-or-Treat and a Scarecrow Contest will be held 4:307 p.m. in the El Dorado Hills CSD parking lot; music and food trucks will also be present. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.
Oct. 31
El Dorado Hills Town Center will transform into a Halloween haven from 3-6 p.m. for trick-or-treating and a costume contest during its Halloween Spooktacular.
Trick or Treat on Main Street Placerville at 6 p.m. Local businesses will provide goodies to trick-or-treaters (while supplies last) in a safe and convenient environment. Activities will include a costume contest and carnival sponsored by Placerville Parks & Recreation, Placerville 20/30 Club and Placerville Lions Club. For more information call (530) 672-3436.
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5) Parting words
9) Errand runner
14) Common cosmetics ingredient
15) Prefix for "dynamic"
16) Caterpillar, initially
17) Turkish currency
18) Car wash supply
19) Had a home-cooked meal
20) Wild fights
23) Forest denizen
24) Breakfast staple
25) "_ I care!"
27) Do more origami work
30) Visible blight
33) Geller with the spoons
34) Bear that's not really a bear
37) Indication of police action
38) Fail to see
40) Flounder in water
42) Easy dupes
43) Group of eight
45) Place for a barbecue
47) Romanian currency
48) Parents and some poker players
50) Car front
52) "Big Brother" host
53) Very pale
55) Brain of a PC
57) Feature of a disorderly fight
62) Certain shooting iron
64) Aquarium growth
65) Doing nothing
66) Like Santa's workers
67) Department store section
68) Exciting star
69) Some bridge seats
70) Young winged god of the Greeks
71) Happy and appreciative
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1) With no need to part?
2) Miscellaneous assortment
3) No longer new, as clothing
4) Primitive shelter
5) Bridgetown's place
6) Decade makeup
7) Grain bane
8) "Eh"
9) Spectacles
10) Horse's nibble
11) Wild melee
12) There is no good in it
13) Captain or general, e.g.
21) Egg part
22) Mary_ cosmetics
26) Egyptian goddess
27) Bit of gossip
28) Longtime "All My Children" character
29) Brawl ingredients
30) Point to the right?
31) Drive away
32) Follow, as a consequence
35) High mountains
36) Hawaii's Mauna _
39) Window frame
41) Elaborate Catholic ritual
44) Intensifies
46) Black-and-white cookie
49) Biochemistry abbr.
51) What six outs constitute
53) Freud contemporary
54) Music-score sign
55) Ship workers
56) Carpet feature
58) Everyone has one
59) Heroic person, to some
60) Edible seaweed
61) Honey-based drink
63) On, as a candle
THow To Stop MEALTIME TANTRUMS
Mealtime can cause an uproar in a barn full of horses. Try these tips for some bring peace and quiet.
he nickers of an eager horse at feeding time can warm your heart, but the incessant clatter of a horse kicking his stall door demanding dinner can wear on your patience and be hard on your stall door, walls and oors.
Your rst instinct may to be yell at a horse to knock it o , but the behavior is a manifestation of food-related anxiety that’s better addressed with management changes than with reprimands. One solution is to divide the horse’s ration into several smaller meals delivered throughout the day; four or more is ideal. Such a schedule limits any hunger and anticipation that may build up between bigger, less frequent meals.
If you can’t space out your horse’s meals, try feeding the loudest horse rst. Don’t worry: is isn’t reinforcing the behavior. He’s not going to learn to be quiet if he’s the last one fed, only that he has to bang his door longer to get food to appear. Try feeding him rst, before the banging begins, even if it’s just a quick handful until you deliver the rest of the ration. If two horses in adjacent stalls regularly paw and squeal at each other, try separating them for a few meals or even isolating them. Some horses feel more secure when they can dine privately.
Bring the taste of takeout home
Family Features
Some nights, especially when schedules are jam packed, the allure of grabbing takeout or swinging through a drive-thru between activities may sound more appealing than spending time in the kitchen. You can skip the to-go boxes, however, with these tasty Asian-inspired dishes that come together almost as fast as delivery while allowing you to get creative at mealtime.
Packed with fresh shrimp and crispy veggies, this Crab and Shrimp Sushi Burrito fuses some favorite takeout dishes together to satisfy cravings in half an hour. Using Success Boil-in-Bag Jasmine Rice, which cooks up soft and fluffy, provides a fl avorful and aromatic base. This combination of seafood, homemade sauces and fl avorful veggies makes for an unforgettable taste experience comparable to your favorite
quick-serve restaurant.
Or let your kitchen appliances help create a satisfying, soothing take on a Thai classic. A quick and easy bowl of deliciousness that’s sure to comfort the whole family, this Thai Red Curry Chicken and Rice Soup features chicken, lime juice, Thai red curry and coconut milk mixed with basmati rice.
Ready in just 10 minutes, Success Boil-in-Bag Basmati Rice is quick, easy and mess-free, and it’s guaranteed to always cook right - just place the bag in chicken broth to experience the long-grain rice’s subtle, nutty fl avor and unique texture. Plus, Success Rice is free from artificial additives and unprocessed ingredients, so you can feel good about serving it with a variety of dishes.
Find more recipe inspiration to tackle takeout cravings and more at SuccessRice.com.
Thai Red Curry Chicken and Rice Soup
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
6 cups chicken broth
2 bags Success Basmati Rice
1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 pound chicken breast tenders
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 green onions, thinly sliced
Directions: In pressure cooker on saute setting over high heat, bring broth and rice bags to boil. Boil, uncovered, 10 minutes. Remove bags with fork and set aside.
Add coconut milk, curry paste, soy sauce and brown sugar to pressure cooker. Turn off saute setting. Add chicken. Cover and lock to seal. Set to
pressure cook setting over high heat about 10 minutes, or until chicken is tender. Carefully, manually or naturally, release pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions before removing lid. Set pressure cooker to saute setting over medium heat. Remove chicken and shred with two forks; add to soup along with lime juice and green onions. Remove rice from bags and stir into soup. Simmer until rice is heated through.
Crab and Shrimp Sushi Burrito
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
1 bag Success Jasmine Rice
1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
4 sushi nori sheets
1/2 carrot, ribboned, divided
1/2 cucumber, ribboned, divided
6 crab sticks, shredded, divided
6 large shrimp, cooked, deveined, tails removed and butterflied, divided
Directions: Rinse rice bag under cold water to remove starch. Prepare rice according to package
directions. In small saucepan over medium-low heat, heat rice vinegar, sugar and salt until sugar and salt have dissolved, about 1 minute. Set aside. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
Transfer cooked rice onto large baking sheet. Drizzle half the vinegar mixture over rice, turning until all rice is fully coated. Taste and add more vinegar mixture, if desired. Spread rice into thin layer and cool to room temperature. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Lay down one sushi nori sheet. Spread layer of rice on it. Place half the carrots and cucumbers on rice. Place crab and shrimp on top. Place another sushi nori sheet just under first one and roll. Repeat with remaining sushi nori sheets, rice, carrots, cucumbers, crab and shrimp. Wrap both burritos in plastic wrap. Let rest 10 minutes. Slice burritos in half and serve with spicy mayo.
a hike Hope Valley
Hope Valley rests at 7,000 feet on the eastern side of Carson Pass. The valley has long been a favorite destination for fly fishermen, artists, photographers, day hikers, and a host of others who appreciate its beauty. Most famous for its fall colors, Hope Valley is a magnificent destination year-round. In winter its pristine snowfields attract cross country skiers, snowshoers, and snowmobilers. Its lack of development is one of its greatest features. Visitors scan the meadows and see almost nothing but unspoiled beauty, from its meandering West Carson River to its guardian peaks.
Crater Lake
Find the trailhead 1.3 miles west of the Blue Lakes Road turnoff. The trail is actually a 4-wheel road that leads up to a number of mining prospects on slopes of Stevens Peak. The 2.5-mile hike
from 7,400 feet to 8,650 feet
up the
Lake
Scotts Lake
The hike to Scotts Lake begins at the same place as the Crater Lake hike, but almost immediately veers to the right, traversing the mountain side for more than 2 miles. Then it climbs sharply up to the lake. Overall the trail is 3 miles, climbing from 7,400 feet to 8,050 feet. Much of the route is on 4-wheel dirt road. An alternate route begins one mile east of Blue Lake Road. Combined, the two trails make a nice loop trip.
This handsome white Great Pyrenees should be a contender for your love and affection. M, 4yr.
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
No room for a dog or cat? How about a cute little B&W Guinea Pig. Cuddle worthy F of unknown age.
JENSEN (A161263)
KITKAT (A161304)
ZOEY (A161181)
LUNA (A159702)
SPAGHETTI (A161349)
It’s ‘pasta’ time for you to adopt, so stop by the shelter & meet this sweet F Grey tabby & white DSH. 1 yr.
DARLA (A158704)
Vampire slayer? Maybe not; she is a sweet but shy fawn Staffordshire Terrier mix waiting for you at the shelter. 3yr.
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
ROLO (A161300)
Are you low on space? Quiet and compact; Guinea Pigs are perfect for this. M, white & caramel & cuddly, age unk.
MAYA (A093624)
This older, talkative, kitty is looking for an urban or suburban jungle home. No pyramid required. orange tiger 10 yr. DSH
CLYDE (A161381)
New arrival! He is a large kitty with short fur and an outgoing personality. B&W, 2yr.
PRINCETON (A161339)
He is ready to learn. Bachelors/ bachelorettes & masters/mistresses are all welcome adopters. tan TerrierX 14mo.
HALLOWEEN PET SAFETY
1. Trick-Or-Treat candies are not for pets.
3. Remember to chip or use ID tags!
2. Don’t leave pets outside on Halloween.
4. Keep glow sticks away from pets.
5. Try costumes on early; don’t dress your pet unless you know they’ll love it.
Artists sought for upland game bird stamp art
News release
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is conducting its annual art contest to select the design for the state’s 2024-25 upland game bird stamp. The California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest is open to all U.S. residents ages 18 and older, excluding current and former CDFW employees. The 2024-25 stamp will feature the white-winged dove. Entries will be accepted Oct. 28 through Dec. 6.
The white-winged dove is slightly larger and a bit more plump than the mourning dove. These brown-gray doves have a white edge to their folded wing and a dark cheek line. The iris of an adult is red and is set off by a brilliant blue “eyeshadow.” In flight, this dove surprises with white-tipped outer tail feathers, while the white coverts become a flashy mid-wing stripe standing boldly against its dark primary feathers.
White-winged doves now commonly breed in the arid southern desert region of the state between April and August. Though they are regular visitors in agricultural communities, their occurrence here is thought to be recent and in part supported by the filling of the Salton Sea. White-winged doves mostly overwinter in Mexico and Central America and play an important ecological role in aiding the pollination of the giant saguaro cactus. While the doves utilize the fruit and nectar of the cactus, they also aid the cactus in distributing its seeds.
Entries must include at least one white-winged dove, preferably in a habitat or setting representative of California. Entries will be judged on originality, artistic composition, anatomical accuracy and suitability for reproduction as a stamp and print.
The contest will be judged by a panel of experts in the fields of ornithology, conservation, art and printing. The
winning artist will be selected during a judging event in December.
An upland game bird validation is required for hunting migratory and resident upland game birds in California. The money generated from stamp sales is dedicated to upland game bird-related conservation projects, education, hunting opportunities and outreach. CDFW sells more than 150,000 upland game bird validations annually.
Any individual who purchases an upland game bird validation may request their free collectible stamp by visiting wildlife.ca.gov/licensing/ collector-stamps. For collectors who do not purchase a hunting license or upland game bird validation, or for hunters who wish to purchase additional collectible stamps, an order form is also available on the website.
For contest information and entry forms visit wildlife.ca.gov/uplandgame-bird-stamp.
Courtesy photo Artists are invited to submit their work for the 2024-25 upland game bird stamp featuring the white-winged dove.
Learn about Medicare options at virtual workshop
A virtual workshop scheduled Oct. 25 will help local seniors learn about Medicare options. There are watch parties planned at several public locations for those who don’t have computer access.
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News release
A free, one-hour virtual workshop to help Medicare recipients understand drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans available in El Dorado County in 2025 is scheduled 9:3010:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25. The workshop is open to the public and will be held via Zoom. A onehour question and answer period will follow the workshop. The workshop is presented by the El Dorado County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program.
“This important workshop focuses on
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Medicare options available to El Dorado County residents in 2025 and prepares individuals for Medicare’s open enrollment period, Oct . 15 through Dec. 7, 2024,” said Rhoda Slagle, regional coordinator for HICAP. “Research shows that people who review their plan choices each year can reduce prescription drug costs by switching to a different Part D drug plan.
“Each year Medicare drug plans can and do change the list of covered drugs or the price of drugs. A major change in 2025 will be a new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket Medicare drug costs. Drug plans can accommodate this change in various ways such as higher annual premium costs, higher deductibles and/or higher copays for some drugs,” she continued.
The Medicare enrollment period is one of the few times Medicare beneficiaries can change, enroll into, or disenroll from a Medicare Part D drug plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (such as an HMO). If changing plans, enrollment in the new plan will take effect Jan. 1, 2025.
The workshop is offered as a webinar with slides. No registration is required. Individuals may access the online workshop at HICAPservices.net/events. Those with limited computer access may attend on Oct. 25 via workshop-watch-parties at the Placerville Senior Center, Placerville Library, Georgetown Library or South Lake Tahoe Library. Individuals may also listen by telephone (audio only) (669) 900-6833, meeting code: 852 1209 9714 and passcode: 450253 (long distance rates might apply). After the workshop, a recording of it will be available at HICAPservices.net/events.
HICAP can help Medicare beneficiaries review either their Part D drug plan choices or their Medicare Advantage Plan choices for 2025. To receive assistance, El Dorado County residents can pick up and return to the Placerville Senior Center a completed HICAP/Medicare Worksheet for 2025. HICAP Medicare Worksheets are available at the El Dorado Hills Senior Center, the Placerville Senior Center and South Lake Tahoe Senior Center during open enrollment. Worksheets can also be requested at public libraries in El Dorado County or by calling El Dorado HICAP at (530) 621-6169.
HICAP provides free, unbiased, individual counseling about Medicare to residents of El Dorado County. HICAP is a nonprofit and is not affiliated with insurance carriers or products. The program works in partnership with Older Adult Programs of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency.
32) Follow, as a consequence
35) High mountains
36) Hawaii's Mauna _
CLUES
1 neighbor of a Kansan (9)
2 laborious (9)
3 some adopted pets (7)
4 alpha follower (4)
5 habeas corpus, for one (4)
6 “Swan Lake” composer (11)
7 barbecue flavorer (8)
39) Window frame
41) Elaborate Catholic ritual
44) Intensifies
46) Black-and-white cookie
49) Biochemistry abbr.
51) What six outs constitute
53) Freud contemporary
54) Music-score sign
55) Ship workers
56) Carpet feature
58) Everyone has one
59) Heroic person, to some
60) Edible seaweed
61) Honey-based drink
63) On, as a candle
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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General election ballots sent to registered voters
News release
Ballots for the Nov. 5 election have been mailed to all registered voters in El Dorado County. Voters will receive a combined county voter information and candidate statement guide along with their ballot. If a voter resides in a district where a local measure is being voted on, they will receive a separate combined measure guide. A state voter guide with statewide proposition information will be mailed to each household.
EL DORADO HILLS
“Voters have three options for how they can return their ballots,” said Registrar of Voters Bill O’Neill. “Voters can vote in person at our Elections office in Shingle Springs or at one of three Vote Centers, by mail or they can fill out their ballot and return it to any of our 16 official drop boxes.”
Voters can sign up for Where’s my Ballot, a system that allows voters to track their vote-by-mail ballot — when it’s mailed, received and counted — offered by the California Secretary of State by visiting ballottrax.net.
O’Neill reminds voters to sign and date their return ballot envelope for their vote to count and that no postage is needed if it is mailed.
Voters who prefer to vote at a Vote Center can do so beginning Oct. 26 daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Election Day 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
“Citizens are encouraged to come to our Elections office and watch the entire process, from the ballot sorting and signature verification process to the ballot extraction process and see how we protect the privacy of the voter, along with the manual audit, ballot tabulation and ballot adjudication where ballots are reviewed for write-in candidates and corrections,” said O’Neill. “We welcome voters to watch the process in person or via livestream, which (began) Oct. 9.”
For more information about voting in the November Presidential General Election visit Elections - El Dorado County (ca.gov) or call (530) 621-7480 or toll free at (800) 730-4322.
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