To Do
Sept. 20
The Sierra Renaissance Society presents Yosemite Then and Now by Cheryl Purgett, 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.
All In for MORE, a fun-filled poker tournament, takes place at 5 p.m. at 399 Placerville Drive in Placerville. For tickets and more information visit morerehab.org.
The Stage at Burke Junction will host an evening of HomeGrown Comedy with Chelsea Bearse headlining. The show starts at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com.
Sept. 21
BSA Scout Troop 46 hosts the Rummage Sale Spectacular 8 a.m. to dark Saturday, Sept. 21, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Mother Lode Lions Hall in Diamond Springs. For more information contact Sandra at (530) 295-3327.
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. Visit eldoradocountyfair.org/ swap.html. The meet is open to the public, free admission.
HomeGrown Comedy comes to the Smith Flat House, 2021 Smith Flat Road in Placerville, featuring Chelsea Bearce, Lourdes Ayon and Jilldo. For more information call (530) 621-1003.
Sept. 22
Sierra Symphony presents its Fall Pops Concert featuring Broadway hits at the Smith Flat House in Placerville. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, go to sierrasymphony.org.
Sept. 27
The Placerville Arts Association hosts its Artists Open Studio Tour Sept. 27-29. Meet some of the outstanding and award-winning artists who live and create in the beautiful Sierra foothills. This year 39 artists will participate at 11 locations. For more information visit paastudiotour.com.
The Olde Coloma Theatre presents “A Werewolf’s Tail, Or, Hilda’s Haunted Hilltop” Sept. 27 through Oct. 27. Doors open Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, go to oldecolomatheatre.com.
Sept. 28
Episcopal Church of Our Saviour hosts a dine and dance event. Start with a lasagna dinner at 5 p.m. Followed by music and dancing with the SwingMasters’ big band sound. Think Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, and Tommy Dorsey. n See TO DO, page 6
SPOTLIGHT Business
Ponderosa Auto Express
James Williams took over Ponderosa Auto Express in 2006 and has since expanded the company and built strong relationships with his clientele by providing excellent car maintenance and repair services.
“I’ve been in the automotive industry my whole life,” Williams said.
Williams started in paint and body shops when he was a teenager and worked at Shingle Springs Subaru for years before he purchased Ponderosa Auto Express.
Williams has strong ties to the community, having lived in El Dorado County since he was a teen. Now married with three kids, Williams said he has no intention of leaving as both his family and business thrive here.
“We have a growing and loyal clientele, and people seem to be coming in every week from the Bay Area,” Williams said. “My guys love to find the problem and fix it. It’s a passion, not
just a job.”
In 2016 Williams expanded Ponderosa Auto Express’ services to cover Tesla service and repairs.
“Tesla is a whole different ball game and when I asked around, other shops said they didn’t want to work on Tesla’s so I started gearing up for them when they came out of warranty,” he shared. “It has kept us busy.”
Williams said he thinks he and his team are set apart from other shops based on the attention and care they give to each vehicle that comes in. Being mindful of clients’ budgets (every penny counts these days), they expertly advise customers about repair/maintenance costs and will even offer advice on whether it’s worth it to fix a problem or cut losses and look for a new vehicle.
“If we wouldn’t do it to our cars, we wouldn’t do it to yours,” Williams shared.
Courtesy photo
Nathan Kohl, Lenny Lubinski, James Williams, Bryce Templeton and stand together in front of Ponderosa Auto Express, where they expertly repair and maintain customers’ vehicles.
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.
The church is located at 2979 Coloma St ., Placerville. Cost is $40 per person with children under 12 free. Reservations are highly advised; Call (530) 391-4588. Tickets will be available at the event if there is space.This fun extravaganza is a benefit for the Building Fund to repair and upgrade the historical church.
All About Equine Animal Rescue hosts its 11th annual Boots and Bling fundraising event in support of the horses. The public is invited to participate in event festivities, which include a catered barbecue dinner, live/silent auctions, DJ entertainment and dancing at the Forni Building on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. For more information or to purchase tickets visit allaboutequine.org/ events.
The El Dorado Hills 4th Annual Try-athlon will be held at the Community Park and Pool. The event begins at 8 a.m. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.
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Imagination Theatre at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds presents “The 39 Steps” through Sept. 29. For tickets and more information go to itplacerville.org.
Arts and Culture El Dorado, in collaboration with the El Dorado County Historical Museum and Placerville News Company, hosts Specters on Glass: Studio Portraiture in Early 20th Century Placerville at the Switchboard Gallery through Oct. 6. The collection is a broad sampling of local citizenry captured on glass dry plate negatives, and sits firmly at the intersection of histories of place and histories of technology. To Do Continued from 4
STARS AT SCHOOL
Nancy Jurd
Nancy Jurd brings creativity, passion and a love for community to her role as an Extended Day instructor at the El Dorado County Office of Education. Originally from the small farming town of Dixon, Nancy’s journey to EDCOE began after she and her husband retired and moved to El Dorado Hills. It wasn’t long before she picked up her neighbors’ children from the Extended Day program and an idea struck — why not join the team? Within a day, she was hired and for the past eight years she has been enriching the lives of young students.
Nancy works primarily at Oak Meadow, where she collaborates with teachers to create a nurturing environment for children from transitional kindergarten to fifth grade. Her creative energy is the driving force behind activities such as workout days, yoga and art projects that keep children engaged and active. Whether she’s introducing children to sports like tennis and volleyball or guiding them through week-long art projects, her goal is to foster their imagination and help them thrive.
The support of her team is something Nancy deeply values, especially from colleague Joy Zakem, who has been a source of inspiration and guidance. Her proudest moments often revolve around witnessing the impact she has on students, whether it’s sparking a love for music or encouraging children to pursue new interests, like the two boys she introduced to tennis.
In her spare time, Nancy enjoys gardening, painting, hiking and spending time with her family, including her husband Thomas, daughter Kayla and their sweet dog Daisy.
El Dorado County offers free flu shots
The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division is conducting no-cost community flu vaccination clinics during the months of September through November. Seasonal influenza vaccine will be administered in flu shot form only.
“Vaccination is an important step for everyone in preventing the flu. It can be lifesaving for those who might be considered at increased or high-risk from illness, such as seniors, pregnant persons, children and anyone with chronic medical conditions,” said El Dorado County Public Health Officer Dr. Matthew Minson.
In addition to the flu vaccine, the county will offer the trivalent recombinant flu vaccine (recommended for people ages 65 and older). The county is also hoping to offer the updated COVID-19 vaccine at
“According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, both the flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine can be given at the same time,” said Minson.
West Slope community flu shot clinics:
• Sept. 24, 10-11:30 a.m. at Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St., Placerville
• Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to noon at Gilmore Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills
• Oct.3, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Placerville Library, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville
• Oct. 10, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Fire Station 49, 501 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs
• Oct. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pioneer Park, 6740 FairPlay Road, Somerset
• Oct. 22, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at El Dorado Hills Library, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway, El Dorado Hills
• Oct. 24, 4-6 p.m. at Pinewood Elementary 6181 Pine St., Pollock Pines
• Oct. 29, 1-3:30 p.m. at El Dorado Community Health Center, 4212 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville
• Nov. 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Cameron Park Community Services District, 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park
• Nov 12, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Georgetown Library, 6680 Orleans St., Georgetown
• Nov. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pioneer Park, 6740 FairPlay Road, Somerset
South Lake Tahoe community flu shot clinics
• Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Senior Center 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
• Oct. 14, 4-6 p.m. at South Lake Tahoe Public Health Office, 1360 Johnson Blvd., Suite 103, South Lake Tahoe
• Oct 17, 3-6 p.m. at Barton Health Fair, 3501 Spruce Ave., South Lake Tahoe
• Oct. 21, 4-6 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College (Aspen Room), 1 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe
• Oct.28, 4-6 p.m. at South Lake Tahoe Public Health Office, 1360 Johnson Blvd., Suite 103, South Lake Tahoe
Residents are advised that flu vaccination clinic dates and times are subject to change. Updated information on flu clinics will be on the County Flu Hotline at (530) 621-6188 and posted on the County Flu Webpage a tinyurl.com/ EDCFluClinics.
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5) Kind of thermometer
9) Comedian Silverman
14) Dueling sword
15) Off-limits double negative
16) "All My Children" vixen
17) Count calories
20) Instant
21) When most people work
22) Clambake item
25) Part ofTGIF
26) Sleeveless garments
28) Dance bit
32) Potent pepper
37) Omit a vowel in speech
38) Microwave feature
41) Alpaca relative
42) Military equipment
43) Harp's old cousin
44) Antique shop item
46)Dadaist pioneer
47) Type of horse bit
53) City in Florida
58) Farm machine
59) Reason for an NBA video review
62) Blazing
63) Brown bag tippler, in stereotypes
64) Endings for East or West
65) Used a 58-Across
66) Traditional Indian bread
67) "Let it stand" in editorial circles
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2) Eyeball-twisting drawings
3) Catch up with again
4) Place of pilgrimage
5) Lennon's bride
6) First name in the "Happy Days" cast
7) From the beginning
8) Become unglued
9) Hunts
10) Extremely dry, as land
11) Capital ofLatvia
12) In need of a massage
13) Lids
18) Skirt's edge
19) Dampens
23) "Be it_ so humble "
24) You'll get a deal there
27) Navigational aid
28) Like some margins or chances
29) It marches on
30) First habitat
31) Bold and sassy
32) Become cohesive
33) Comrade in arms
34) Type ofjet
35) As high as one can get
36) Bake sale org.
37) Flight guess (abbr.)
39) State flower ofTennessee
40) "Follow me!"
44) Gator's cousin
45) Like Billy Joel's girl
46) Posed a question
48) Early school lesson
49) Fearsome threesome of destiny
50) Bat an eye toward?
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52) Artist Max
53) Striker's enemy
54)_ Romeo (sports car)
55) Muddy up
56) Farmland measure
57) Highlight for opera goers
60) Genetic material
61) Long, long time
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KITTEN-O-RAMA
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Nourish family connections with every bite
Egg Ravioli with Sage and Almonds
Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association
Servings: 4
8 cups water
1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh, chopped thyme
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
water. Bring water to gentle boil over medium-high heat.
In medium bowl, stir ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, thyme, orange zest and pepper.
8 gyoza wrappers, shumai wrappers or wonton wrappers
4 large egg yolks, unbroken
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup sliced almonds, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped, fresh sage
1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper (optional)
Directions: Fill large pot with
Place four wrappers flour sides down on cutting board. Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese mixture onto center of each wrapper. Using back of spoon, press down on cheese mixture to create well about 1 1/2 inches across (width of large egg yolk), leaving at least 1/2 inch space around edges of wrapper. Without breaking it, carefully place one egg yolk in center of each well.
Using pastry brush, brush edges of wrappers with egg white. Place one top wrapper with flour side up on each bottom wrapper. Using thumbs and forefingers, firmly press edges together to tightly seal each ravioli. Set aside.
n Boost social, emotional and physical health with egg-inspired recipes
Family Features
Dine together, shine together. Weekly sit-down meals with family can reduce stress, boost self-esteem and make everyone feel more connected — all while sharing delicious, healthy and easy-to-prepare food.
Whether it’s 10 people or two, research shows that those who enjoy frequent meals with others, particularly parents with their children, have better social and emotional well-being, according to the American Heart Association.
Enjoying great conversation and camaraderie is at the heart of every meal, and with the right dishes, you can make every bite as delicious as it is nourishing. Ingredients like eggs are affordable, easy to use and versatile, making them the perfect choice in the kitchen to help you cook up conversation.
These egg-inspired recipes and more are part of the American Heart Association’s Together Tuesdays and Healthy for Good Eat Smart initiative, nationally supported by Eggland’s Best. For more ideas visit heart.org/together.
Using slotted spoon or spatula, carefully drop each ravioli into boiling water. Cook 21/2-3 minutes, or until wrappers are al dente (cooked not too soft but not overdone). Using slotted spoon, gently remove raviolis from pot, draining well. Transfer to plates. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with almonds, sage and bell pepper, if desired.
Tips: Gyoza wrappers (or shumai wrappers) are preferred because they’re thinner than wonton wraps. Look for gyoza wrappers in the dairy aisle, deli department or freezer section.
Use these guidelines to determine how you want eggs cooked: At 21/2 minutes, eggs are yellow and slightly thickened but not set around edges, similar to sunny-side up. At 3 minutes, eggs are deeper orange and slightly set around edges, similar to over-easy.
Poached Eggs with Pesto
Bulgur
Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association
Servings: 4
2/3 cup uncooked instant or fine-grain bulgur
1 1/3 cups, plus 2 tablespoons, fat-free, low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
1 cup tightly packed fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, dry roasted
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow or red bell pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
4 cups water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
4 large eggs
1 medium lemon, cut into 4 wedges
Directions: In medium saucepan, prepare bulgur according to package directions, omitting salt and substituting 1 1/3 cups broth for water. Fluff with fork.
In food processor or blender, process
basil, walnuts, garlic, salt, cayenne and remaining broth until smooth. Stir basil mixture, bell pepper and green onions into bulgur.
In large skillet, bring water and vinegar to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer. Break one egg into cup then carefully slip egg into simmering water. Repeat with remaining eggs,
Southwestern Quinoa and Egg Breakfast Bowls
Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association
Servings: 4
1/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes (about 2 cups), chopped
1 cup no-salt-added frozen corn, thawed
1/2 medium avocado, pitted and diced
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
nonstick cooking spray
4 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
red hot pepper sauce, to taste (optional)
Directions: Cook quinoa according to package directions. Remove from heat.
Spoon quinoa into four bowls. Top each with even amounts of tomatoes, corn, avocado, green onions and cilantro, if desired.
Lightly spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Crack eggs into skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes, or until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny. Using spatula, carefully transfer one egg, sunny side up, into each bowl. Sprinkle with hot sauce, to taste, if desired.
placing in water so they don’t touch. Simmer 3-5 minutes, or until whites are completely set and yolks are beginning to set but aren’t hard. Using slotted spoon, drain eggs well and place on bulgur mixture. Serve with lemon wedges. Note: White vinegar helps firm egg whites quickly, preventing them from spreading too much.
Volunteering Together
Building friendships and strengthening bonds
FAMILY FEATURES
Volunteering has always been a big part of Shelley Brosnan’s life, whether she was serving in her children’s school or in their Fairfax, Va., community. When Brosnan retired, increasing her volunteer efforts was a natural next step. Serving with Volunteer Fairfax, an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program, she spends about 10 hours a week teaching new volunteers about helping older adults age in place, providing food for those in need and extending the capacity of local nonprofits.
“There’s so much to love about volunteering,” Brosnan said. “Providing purpose and serving the community are obvious reasons, but the connections I make with others are one of the greatest benefits. I just really love helping people and I’ve made friends through volunteering.”
Brosnan’s experience with volunteering is backed by science. According to the Mayo Clinic, having a solid social network
improves both physical and mental health as it can boost happiness, increase your sense of belonging and improve self-confidence. As people age, many social avenues from earlier phases of life, such as school and work, no longer exist and making friends can be difficult. The Mayo Clinic suggests volunteering as a beneficial way to make friends and improve social well-being.
“Volunteering fosters more connected and less isolated older adults,” said Atalaya Sergi, director at AmeriCorps Seniors.
“Our research, focused on the impact of our programs, finds volunteering can provide positive health and well-being outcomes. In our study, 84% of participants reported stable or improving health and 88% had lower feelings of isolation within one year of volunteering. Each year, we match more than 143,000 Americans with volunteer opportunities, helping build connections and address societal issues, nurturing real relationships that help people become both happier and more fulfilled.”
Adults ages 55 and up, like Brosnan, can be matched with local volunteer organizations fitting their interests, skills and availability through AmeriCorps Seniors, the nation’s largest national service program for older adults, which offers three signature programs. Brosnan and other volunteers nationwide play crucial roles in community resilience and connectedness.
“RSVP volunteers, such as Shelley, take on diverse activities based on community need such as delivering meals, supporting veterans and military families, cleaning parks or helping with tax prep and financial literacy,” Sergi said. “Our Foster Grandparent Program pairs volunteers with youth, in mentoring and tutoring relationships. Lastly, the Senior Companion Program is a way to give a helping hand to other older adults and those with disabilities, assisting them with day-to-day tasks, such as grocery shopping and transportation to appointments. They also support caregivers through respite services.”
The time commitment for all programs is flexible, ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week.
Research studies like the Harvard University Study of Adult Development, found that older adults who invest in, care for and develop the next generation are three times as likely to be happy as those who did not. Volunteers Francois Mwabi and Jerome
Menyo, based in Kentwood, Mich., are two more examples of the difference it can make to serve.
Mwabi and Menyo attest to the joy of impacting youth by passing on their wisdom and sharing their culture and language with students, many of whom are refugees from different parts of Africa just as Mwabi and Menyo themselves were several years ago. The two volunteers are so popular among the students and staff that teachers had to work out a schedule for all their students to be able to spend time with them.
One of the reasons the program has such a positive impact is the intergenerational connections it helps establish. Benefits abound not only for the young, but particularly for the volunteers.
“We love being here because of the environment and the students who study here,” Menyo said. “The teachers like us. I help students who speak my language. I enjoy it and they enjoy it, too.”
Intragenerational pairings are fruitful and fulfilling, as well.
Masa Hunley of Philadelphia eagerly anticipates the time she spends with Deborah Washington, a Senior Companion Program volunteer. Washington, a retired mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service, was active before retirement and saw no reason to slow down after leaving full-time work. She was paired with Hunley three years ago.
Washington thinks of Hunley warmly, “almost as a grandma.” She spends a few hours twice a week with Hunley, helping her with meal prep, getting to appointments, watching television or playing cards together.
Serving as a companion to Hunley is “just something that I enjoy doing, as if it was my mom or my grandmom, who have both passed,” Washington said. “It’s like serving them and praying that, if it was my mom or my grandmom, someone would be doing the same thing. It has to be in your heart.”
Washington is also thankful for the opportunity Hunley provides for “loving up on her” and feels fortunate to be able to soak up the wisdom that Hunley has learned and earned.
To be matched to rewarding volunteer opportunities near you, visit AmeriCorps.gov/YourMoment.
Thaw Water Troughs With or Without a Heater
1. Locate your trough for sun exposure. Place your trough in a way that it receives as much full sun as possible. Many northern areas might not see much winter sun, but placing the tank in a south-facing area will increase the odds of as much sunlight as possible during daylight hours. Also, consider whether a shaded area is a good idea. While some shade, for example the overhang of a building, might o er some protection from cold overnight, it likely means less sun exposure during the day. If you live in an area where the trough will freeze whether it is under some kind of shade or not, place it where it will get the most daytime sunlight.
2. Insulate your trough.
Obviously this helps keep the exterior cold out and the interior warmth of the water in. Styrofoam board and/or foil covered insulation works well and can be wrapped around the outside of the trough. What works even better is putting one trough inside another, with a gap of a couple of inches all the way around. en, place insulation on the bottom between the two troughs and around the outside of the interior trough. Finally, ll any gaps with spray insulation that sets hard. You can also build a plywood box, line it with insulation, and put your trough inside it.
Ideally, the top of the trough also needs to be insulated with just enough surface exposed for the horses to drink. A plywood lid with the underside covered in insulation works well.
3. Place a oat in the trough.
kota who used a fence post auger to dig a 12-inch hole several feet deep under their water trough. Apparently the heat rising from deep within the earth helped prevent the trough from freezing.
5. Heat your trough.
Floating something in the trough helps in a couple of ways. First, it keeps the surface of the water moving as it bobs about, making it more di cult to freeze. Second, if the horses learn to depress the oating object, it will expose an open area in the ice so they can drink. Another tactic is to ll an empty two-liter soda bottle two-thirds full with water and 1 to 2 cups of salt dissolved and seal tightly. ere is enough air in the bottle for it to oat, and salt water freezes at a lower temperature than the water in the trough, so the water keeps moving. ese methods receive mixed reviews. Some people swear by them, while others nd they don’t work at all.
4. Bury your trough.
If your ground is frozen it is likely too late this year, but digging a hole for your trough and sinking it into the ground might help by insulating it. Again, this is going to depend on where you live and how deep down your ground freezes. ere was a report from someone living in North Da-
Ultimately, you might need to break down and heat your trough. ere are several options, including battery, electric, or propane heaters. But before trying these you could try putting manure under your trough. Composting manure generates heat, and the thinking is that if you have a several-inches-thick layer of manure under your trough, as it breaks down it will help warm the trough.
If you decide to use a battery, electric, or propane water-heating element, be sure to install it safely. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions, be sure to keep all cables out of the way, and have no connections near water. De nitely consider having a lid on the trough, as it will not only help keep the heat in but also help prevent your horse from accessing the heating element
Regardless of what methods you decide to try, you should still work on the assumption that you will need to check water at least twice a day during this season to ensure availability during cold weather.
A comforting crumble to send off summer
Family Features
Don’t let hectic schedules and summer’s fade get you down; this warm Apple Crumble is perfect to put a smile back on your loved ones’ faces.
Visit Culinary.net for more comforting treats all year long.
Apple Crumble
1 can (20 ounces) apple pie filling
1 box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
1 1/2 butter sticks, melted
vanilla ice cream or whipped cream topping
Directions: Heat oven to 375 F.
In baking dish, spread apple pie filling across
bottom. Mix cake mix with pecans, if desired, then evenly cover apple pie filling.
Cover cake mix with melted butter. Do not mix. If butter pools in one spot, pick dish up and move from side to side until covered evenly.
Bake 30 minutes until crust is brown.
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream topping, if desired.
Take a hike
Silver Lake
COIN GIVEAWAY!!
“The Pony Express” Diamond Jubilee
coin is the Diamond Jubilee “Changing Ponies” Relay Station
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Silver Lake is located just o Highway 88 at an elevation of 7,200 feet in Amador County and is part of the El Dorado Irrigation District’s hydroelectric Project 184 system. ere is a boat launch, dayuse areas, and restrooms. EID also operates a Silver Lake West Campground located adjacent to the lake. Silver Lake provides an excellent destination for high alpine recreation activities. Surrounded by the Eldorado National Forest this is an exceptional location for picnicking, hiking, shing and boating. eid.org/recreation/silver-lake
One lucky reader of The Gold Mine will receive “The Pony Express” Diamond Jubilee coin.
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.
CLUES
1 knit or purl (6)
2 quote (4)
3 refreshing one’s memory (9)
4 sowers (8)
5 Renaissance scholar (7)
6 Alden of “Hail, Caesar!” (10)
7 fictional detective Wolfe (4)
SOLUTIONS
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Valley View Charter Montessori student Nevaeh Smith’s winning art is displayed on an El Dorado Transit bus after last year’s contest.
El Dorado Transit rolls out bus art contest
Submissions are now being accepted for the 2024-25 El Dorado Transit Design a Bus Wrap Contest. This exciting art contest is open to middle and high school students (grades six through 12) who attend a physical school or reside in El Dorado County.
The winning art design will be featured on an El Dorado Transit bus as a “wrap” and will be displayed at the winning student’s school in early 2025. Their artwork will also be featured in the Placerville Christmas Parade.
The submission deadline is Friday, Sept. 27.
Guidelines
Artwork must be an original piece of non-electronic art (no photography or computer generations).
This is the 50th-year anniversary of El Dorado Transit and the artwork should depict this year’s theme: Then and Now: 50 Years and Beyond for El Dorado Transit.
Size: 8.5 inches by x 11 inches
Submissions must be received by Friday, Sept. 27, at the El Dorado County Office of Education, 6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667, attn: Communications. On the back of each submission include the student’s name, grade and school (including public, charter, private, homeschool, etc.).
Need more info? Go to eldoradotransit.com or call (530) 642-5383.
DORADO
WEEKS LUCKY WINNER
Gold Panner in an Old Western Town
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