The Gold Mine, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 by mcnaughtonmedia

To Do

Top activities in the region

Nov. 2

Shop gently used and new Christmas decorations for your home and an assortment of gifts 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Patrick Church Hall, 3109 Sacramento St. in Placerville. For more information call (530) 622-0373.

The Placerville Shakespeare Club invites the public to a dazzling murder mystery, Champagne Bubbles & Dangerous Dames at 2940 Bedford Ave. in Placerville. Doors open for socializing at 11:30 a.m. and an array of items in a silent auction will be available. The luncheon and show will begin at 12:30 p.m. Paid reservations must be made in advance by calling (916) 802-0186. For more information visit placerville-shakespeare.com.

Arts and Culture El Dorado’s Sugar Skull Art Walk and Community Celebration returns to Main Street Placerville with multiple groups set to perform traditional dances in celebration of our ancestors. The event will begin at the Switchboard Gallery at 5:30 p.m. and continue down Main Street, ending near City Hall at 8:30 p.m.

Placerville’s Gold Rush Chorus presents the annual Barbershop Cabaret Show featuring the chorus and multiple quartets, 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall Post 119, 4561 Greenstone Road, Placerville. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students. Call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or email howtekinc@gmail.com for info or to purchase tickets.

Nov. 3

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.

Join with others for a service of prayers and music for Healing and Hope for Our Nation 6:30 p.m. at Church of Our Saviour, 2979 Coloma St., Placerville. Service leaders represent a variety of faiths, including Jewish, Christian and Hindu. Music is by Rob Sabino with Gabriel Silva as cantor.

Nov. 7

El Dorado High School’s Studio 81 presents “You Can’t Take It With You,” running Nov. 7-16. Opening night starts at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information, go to studio81arts.com.

Ponderosa High School’s presentation of “Puffs,” which will run Nov. 7-16. The first show opens at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information, go to pondodrama.com.

Audiences are sure to delight at Falcon’s Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College’s hilarious performance of David Ives’ revision of Georges Feydeau’s masterpiece farce “A Flea in Her Ear.” The story of mistaken identity and misunderstandings opens Friday, Nov. 8, and runs through Nov. 24 with multiple show times. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

Nov. 9

Friends of the El Dorado Hills Library is thrilled to bring back its annual Bridge Tournament fundraiser, 12:30-5 p.m. at the El Dorado Hills Library, 7455 Silva Valley

Parkway. The event includes light lunch and door and cash prizes. The Friends of the El Dorado Hills Library is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that works to provide essential funding for the library. Cost is $70 per pair, advance registration required. Registration forms available at the library or online at friendsoftheedhlibrary. org/bridge-tournament For more details email Mcmnedh@pacbell. net or call (916) 849-0650.

The 19th Annual Crab & Chowder Gala will be held at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. For tickets and more information, go to eldoradocountyfair.org.

Nov. 10

Vets will also take place in the morning.

Nov. 15

Imagination Theater collaborates with the Placerville Friends of the Library to present a sneak peek of scenes from “Miracle on 34th Street” at the Placerville Library, 7-8 p.m. Children who attend will receive a free raffle ticket to win a “Miracle on 34th Street” book or two free tickets to the full production at Imagination Theater playing Nov. 29 through Dec. 22. While the sneak peek is free to families, donations will be greatly appreciated.

Sew4Vets hosts a fundraiser sale with beautiful quilts, handmade jewelry and more, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial building located at 130 Placerville Drive in Placerville. For more information call Karen Wilson at (530) 306-2814. Breakfast with the

El Dorado Musical Theatre’s production of “Seussical the Musical” hits the Harris Center Stage, running from Nov. 15-24 with multiple showtimes. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

SPOTLIGHT

Carter’s Carpet Restoration

Started in 1992, more than three decades of dedication and hard work has seen Carter’s Carpet Restoration grow from a one-man show to a close knit group that thrives itself on quality.

If you have a floor, Carter’s Carpet Restoration can make it sparkle and the company offers much more than carpet cleaning and repairs; experienced teams have the skills to provide pet stain and odor removal, tile cleaning, grout color sealing, upholstery cleaning and area rug cleaning.

From humble beginnings in the Pollock Pines community, Carter’s Carpet Restoration now offers services in Placerville, El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Granite Bay, Cameron Park and the surrounding areas.

Carter said he’s particular about his staff, sharing, “I won’t hire anyone I wouldn’t send into my own home.”

The quality cleaning and skilled technicians are what the Dean and his wife Karen said they believe separates them from other companies that offer the same services. They work together daily and when customers call the business, they are the ones heard on the other end of the phone to set appointments.

“We feel very blessed to be a part of this special community,” the Carters said, adding they are beyond proud of the team that chose to work with them day in and day out. Dean and Karen are constantly reminded that family and community are at the heart of their business.

Photo by Carrie Ayn Calligan

Dean and Karen Carter take pride

STARS AT SCHOOL

Jenn Beard

Jenn Beard’s student-centered focus and collaborative spirit shine as an instructional assistant – autism within the El Dorado County Oﬃce of Education Special Services Department. Growing up in El Dorado County as the oldest of six children, Jenn’s natural inclination for nurturing others has shaped her career path.

Jenn’s role allows her to do what she loves — work closely with both students and staff. While she supports students academically and emotionally, Jenn finds the most fulfillment in helping them develop social skills that foster independence and build relationships with peers. Watching students surpass their goals is what brings her the greatest pride.

At home, Jenn’s nurturing spirit is just as present. With a husband of 30 years, two daughters and two grandchildren, she stays active in family life — often cheering on her grandkids at the soccer ﬁeld, golf course or cross-country race.

Jenn’s colleagues value her “whatever it takes” attitude. “With a wealth of knowledge and experience, she plays a pivotal role in providing daily support to students with extensive needs,” said Becca Kaldunski, director of Special Services. “She is a champion for students and an invaluable team member.”

When asked what she appreciates most about her team, Jenn highlights the exchange of ideas, where she feels heard and knows that everyone is focused on supporting students.

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14) Obviously shocked

15) Woman from uncle?

16) A wee hour

17) They make waves

19) Noshed

20) A Great Lake

21) Kind of campus protest

23) Primary color, to a printer

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32) Thing to shift

33) Negative vote

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37) Castle ditches

38) Eye with desire

39) "The Lord of the Rings" creature

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42) Raspy

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47) Snitches

48) Some court hearings

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2) Long time follower?

3) Ewe can say that again?

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5) Takes the advice of a sidewalk preacher

6) Home of the Taj Mahal

7) It may be before one's time?

8) Electric fish

9) Star pitcher

10) Underlying theme

11) Things in many closets

12) Loosen, as laces

13) Adults-to-be

18) Partner of crafts

22) "Liberal" attachment

23) _ Man Randy Savage

24) Dislike, and then some

25) Some dairy products

26) Winged god of love

27) Pesky little biters

28) Steals, old-style

30) Fill with happiness

32) Likely to make stem orders

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37) A soil fertilizer

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KITTEN FOSTERING

is fun and rewarding. Sign up at the shelter now to get ready for next year’s kitten season.

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

ROOSTER ROGER (A161607)

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Portable alarm clock with a red comb over? Adopt a Wyandottes rooster this week. No winding needed. 15 mo.

Two grass and weed mowers are available this week. One male and one female, both are suitable for flat or steep slopes. 1 yr.

DARLA (A158704)

match. Be a ‘rocky star’ and adopt. 2 yr. 10 mo.

ROCKY (A159242)

SHEEP (A161939 & A161940)

PAPRIKA (A161452)

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.

Tasty Twists on a Traditional Holiday Treat 3 red velvet variations of seasonal sweets

FAMILY FEATURES

Embrace the color and flavor of tradition this holiday season with new twists on red velvet desserts. These variations on the classic cake can take your celebrations to new heights by throwing it back to childhood with a little bite of the past.

Take a trip down memory lane with “Cookin’ Savvy” and her delicious takes on tradition: Red Velvet Bundt Cake, Red Velvet Cake Balls and Red Velvet Cookie Cutouts, all of which make it easy for the entire family to join together for some fun (and rich homemade flavor) in the kitchen.

Find more “Cookin’ Savvy” recipes at Culinary.net.

Red Velvet Cookie Cutouts

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”

1 red velvet cake mix

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 heaping tablespoon cocoa powder

1 cup sugar

1 cup milk

3 eggs

1 stick melted butter

Frosting:

1 stick softened butter

1 package (8 ounces) softened cream cheese

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

5 cups powdered sugar white sanding sugar (optional)

Heat oven to 350 F.

In mixing bowl, mix cake mix, flour, cocoa powder and sugar. Blend in milk, eggs and butter.

Cover two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Pour half the mixture onto each sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes.

Let cookies cool then freeze 1 hour. Use cookie cutters to make desired shapes.

To make frosting: In bowl, mix butter, cream cheese and whipping cream. Slowly blend in powdered sugar.

Using knife or piping bag, frost cookies. Sprinkle with sanding sugar for sparkly snow appearance, if desired.

Red Velvet Cookie Cutouts

Velvet Cake Balls

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”

1 red velvet cake mix

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 heaping tablespoon cocoa powder

1 cup sugar

1 cup milk

3 eggs

1 stick melted butter

Frosting:

1/2 stick softened butter

4 ounces softened cream cheese

1/8 cup heavy whipping cream

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, plus additional for rolling, divided

Heat oven to 350 F.

In mixing bowl, mix cake mix, flour, cocoa powder and sugar. Blend in milk, eggs and butter. Grease 9-by-13-inch pan and pour in batter. Bake 45 minutes. Remove from oven and use fork to crumble cake then place in large bowl.

To make frosting: In bowl, mix butter, cream cheese and whipping cream. Slowly blend in powdered sugar. Mix frosting into bowl with cake.

Form cake mixture into balls then roll in powdered sugar.

Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”

1 red velvet cake mix

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 heaping tablespoon cocoa powder

1 cup sugar

1 cup milk

3 eggs

1 stick melted butter

Frosting:

1 stick softened butter

1 package (8 ounces) softened cream cheese

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

5 cups powdered sugar white sanding sugar (optional)

In mixing bowl, mix cake mix, flour, cocoa powder and sugar. Blend in milk, eggs and butter. Grease bundt pan with butter and pour in batter. Bake according to package instructions for bundt cakes then add 10-15 minutes. Let cool before icing.

To make frosting: In bowl, mix butter, cream cheese and whipping cream. Slowly blend in powdered sugar.

Ice entire bundt cake or place frosting in piping bag and pipe with back and forth “drip” motion. Sprinkle sanding sugar for sparkly snow appearance, if desired.

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Red Velvet Bundt Cake

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when you replace your old gas powered l lawn equipment with zero emission cordless electric lawn e 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

Perfect for warming both of your hands simultaneously; while you pet him. Lionhead mix, uffy grey, 4mo.

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

at the shelter to walk dogs or just hang out with the cats to help them. Forms available at the shelter. Some training required.

He is ready to learn. Bachelors/bachelorettes & masters/mistresses are all welcome adopters. tan TerrierX 15mo.

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

(A160900)

This handsome white Great Pyrenees should be a contender for your love and affection. M, 4yr.

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Prime wetland conditions await waterfowl hunters

News release

California’s statewide waterfowl season has opened and waterfowl hunters headed to public hunting areas this season will encounter some of the best habitat and wetland conditions in years.

“Overall, it should be a great year to get out and enjoy your public wildlife areas and refuges,” said Jeff Kohl, Wetland Conservation Program Habitat Coordinator for the California

Department of Fish and Wildlife. “The majority of wetlands in California received close to a full water allocation this year, so hunters should generally expect habitat conditions across the state to be in pretty good shape for this fall.”

Opening and closing dates of waterfowl seasons vary by zone. Waterfowl season

for the Balance of the State, Southern San Joaquin Valley and Southern California zones all opened Oct. 26 and extend through Jan. 31, 2025. The Colorado River Zone

Courtesy photo

Many wetlands in California received close to a full water allocation this year, creating great conditions for waterfowl hunters.

opened Oct. 23 while the Northeastern Zone kicked off on Oct. 5.

CDFW waterfowl biologists and habitat specialists offered the following highlights of wetland conditions at some of California’s most popular waterfowl hunting areas throughout the state:

Sacramento Valley

Thanks to significant upgrades and improvements to the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area’s water conveyance infrastructure in recent years, CDFW was able to irrigate close to 2,000 acres of seasonal wetlands this summer, particularly on the east side.

At the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex, the Sacramento, Delevan and Colusa refuges received 100% of their base water allocations, which allowed staff to irrigate close to 6,000 acres. Flooding wetlands seasonally, particularly in the spring and summer months, can stimulate food growth and provide habitat for waterfowl broods.

Suisun Marsh/Delta

Hunters will notice significant improvements at the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area in the Suisun Marsh, starting with a long-overdue sprucing up and facelift of the hunter check station. Several habitat projects have been completed over the past couple of years, including the complete rebuild of Pond 12, several levee and water infrastructure improvements and a new water lift station that will be able to flood acres in the hunting zones that haven’t seen water in over two decades. Grizzly Island should be close to fully flooded for the opener.

At the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, staff were able to flood up the landscape much earlier than normal, which should allow for more hunter opportunity earlier in the season than in the past. Staff were able to irrigate close to 1,000 acres this spring and summer.

San Joaquin Valley/Southern California

Habitat conditions in the San Joaquin Valley have recovered nicely after a multiyear drought and last year’s flooding events. Having received 100% of their water allocations, the North Grasslands, Los Banos and Mendota wildlife areas were able to irrigate several thousand acres of seasonal wetlands collectively. Favorite duck foods such as watergrass and smartweed responded well. Habitat conditions at the San Luis and Merced national wildlife refuges are mostly positive with n See WATERFOWL, page 23

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!

advanced treatment method has 3 main goals

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

Blood Vessels

Treatment Method

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significant food growth in units that were disced recently.

Farther south, CDFW staff and California Waterfowl have been working together on a major overhaul of wetland units at the Imperial Wildlife Area in Imperial County to produce more wetland acreage and improve habitat quality overall.

California waterfowl hunters are reminded to obtain a HIP Validation, California Duck Validation and a signed Federal Duck Stamp along with a valid hunting license before entering the field or visiting a state-operated wildlife area to hunt.

A wildlife area pass is often required to hunt many of these state-operated lands. Licenses, validations and passes are not sold at wildlife areas or federal refuges so hunters must purchase these items in advance.

Waterfowl hunting and public land regulations are available within CDFW’s 2024-25 California Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use of Department Lands Regulations digital booklet.

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