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Bryce Mefford fans crowd around the television as the Tokyo Olympics 200-meter backstroke final begins Thursday night. El Dorado Saloon in El Dorado Hills hosted the near-capacity watch party.

Local Olympian makes the community proud Thomas Frey Staff writer

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As Bryce Mefford and Luke Greenbank sped through the final lap of the 200-meter Olympic backstroke final in Tokyo Thursday, it was clear they were in a race of their own. Russian Evgeny Rylov and American Ryan Murphy were ahead. Mefford, a 2017 graduate of Oak Ridge High School, and Greenbank,

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The new training tower in Cameron Park stands tall. The tower will soon open to help train local and regional firefighters.

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a 23-year-old Englishman, were fighting for the final spot on the Olympic podium. Mefford, 22, swam nearly a full second faster than he did in the semifinals the day before, but it wasn’t enough and Greenbank picked up the bronze medal by finishing .77 seconds ahead. Murphy, the 2016 gold medal■

Jana Rossi Staff writer The newly erected training tower situated east of Fire Station 89 on Country Club Drive in Cameron Park is near completion. Fire Impact Fees collected by the Cameron Park Community Services District, which contracts with Cal Fire for fire services in the community, paid for the roughly $450,000 facility. The three-and-a-half story tower will broaden the scope of firefighters’ training,

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Parking restrictions OK’d for park of Beatty Drive Eric Jaramishian Staff writer The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors voted to establish parking restrictions on Beatty Drive in El Dorado Hills, authorizing a “No Parking” area 215 feet north of the Powers Drive intersection to 250 feet south of Powers Drive, on both the east and west sides of the road. They are known in the community as “Heaven,” a private property plagued with trespassing issues over the years, has endured fights, DUIs, traffic and noise disturbances — the source of many complaints for those who live in

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the Promontory community. At one point in time, El Dorado County sheriff’s deputies would kick out people by the dozens on weekend nights. Property owner MJM Properties placed fencing around the land to curb trespassing and activities but the problems have not completely stopped. A Beatty Drive No Parking Survey, which recommended the “No Parking” signs, was reviewed by the Traffic Advisory Committee May 19 and forwarded to the supervisors for final approval. The survey’s findings concluded that the placement of the signs ■

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“No Parking” signs will soon pop up along a portion of Beatty Drive in El Dorado Hills — a safety measure recently approved by the county.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Ribbon cutting Aug. 5: Join the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce at the ribbon cutting of Golden Bear Physical Therapy, 2222 Francisco Drive, Suite 120, El Dorado Hills. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. RSVP at eldoradhillschamber.org.

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PEOPLE TALK Photos and question by Sel Richard What’s the best excuse you’ve used to get out of work?

Town Center concerts Aug. 5: El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts Live on the Boulevard, 7-9 p.m.: Big Crush (Aug. 5), Life in the Fastlane (Aug. 12), Forejour (Aug. 19), CCSegeR (Aug. 25), Folsom Lake Symphony (Sept. 2) and House of Floyd (Sept. 9).

Ag in the Class fundraiser Aug. 7: El Dorado County Ag in the Classroom presents the 20 Mile Taste Farm to Table fundraiser at Rainbow Orchards. Pick up a meal and take it home or stay and picnic on the orchard’s beautiful grounds. Purchase tickets online at agintheclass-edc.org.

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“The best excuse has always been my kids.”

“My wife has a job where she can’t watch the kids so sometimes I’m the only one that can do it.”

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The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports:

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July 18 3:50 a.m. Deputies responded to a suspicious circumstance on Lassen Lane and spotted an unidentified man running from a shed upon their arrival. 3:50 a.m. Deputies arrested a 33-year-old man who had outstanding felony warrants. The suspect was identified during a traffic stop on El Dorado Hills Boulevard.

Aug. 10: Gold Country Woodcrafters open meeting is held at 7 p.m. at Park Community Church. Face mask requested if guests do not have shots. Visitors welcome. The group is open to all levels and disciplines of woodworking. For more information visit goldcountrywoodcrafters.com.

July 19 1:20 p.m. An unidentified suspect reportedly damaged a vehicle on Park Drive.

Survivors workshops Aug. 11: Marshall Medical Center hosts Life After Cancer Treatment, a threepart survivorship series: Understanding Survivorship: An Introduction (Aug. 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m.), Feeding Your Body (Sept. 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m.) and Moving Your Body (Oct. 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m.). This seminar series will be offered online and in person in Placerville. Space is limited. To register or for more ■

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July 20 12:53 p.m. Deputies confiscated a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia from a 29-year-old man on Town Center Boulevard. 10:22 p.m. Deputies arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance on Francisco Drive. The suspect also had outstanding warrants.

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Oak Ridge High School alum Lonni Alameda (class of 1988), far left, helped Team Canada’s softball players win bronze in the Tokyo Olympics late last month. Alameda served as Team Canada’s pitching coach and is currently the Florida State softball head coach.

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July 21 3:23 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Alexandria Drive. 3:25 p.m. A phone was found on Serrano Parkway and turned over to the sheriff’s office.

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6:22 p.m. Deputies arrested a 57-year-old man on suspicion of public intoxication on Town Center Boulevard.

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a surplus of funds; therefore, the board lowered the LLAD assessment to $0 until the fund balance is lower. Some LLADs were approved many years ago and do not have built-in increase for assessments. While the PG&E electric bill for street lights increase, the tax assessment does not increase and those LLADs are running out of funds. The good news is the district is hopeful to replace street light fixtures and bulbs to LEDs, which will lower operational costs to within the current assessments. Look for changes on your tax bill regarding your LLAD assessment. Mark Friday evening, Aug. 13, for the Cameron Park Family Festival at Rasmussen Park. This is the district’s first special event since 2018. The recreation team is planning food trucks, picnicking, an outdoor movie and kids activities. We hope you will join us at this upcoming event. It will be so nice to see everyone in person again. The solar project will be in full swing in August. This project will be of great benefit to the district, providing some much-needed shade over portions of the pool and a $1.7 million savings over the next 25 years in utility bills. Access and parking at the Cameron Park Community Center will be restricted. We recommend accessing the community center from Greenwood Lane and Meadow Lane. As soon as the solar project is completed in August or September, the community center will open for rental groups and the district will resume in-person

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July 2 5:31 p.m. An unidentified woman was reportedly spotted stealing from a Coach Lane business.

July 3 2:24 a.m. An assault was reported on Cameron Park Drive. ■

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Chamber breakfast Aug. 25: Join the Shingle Springs-Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce for breakfast, 7-8:30 a.m. at the Cameron Park Country Club, 3201 Royal Drive in Cameron Park. TO RSVP call (530) 677-8000.

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Aug. 14: Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts a celebratory event for the publication of “Black Label” by James L’Etoile, 4-6 p.m. For more information call (916) 941-9401.

Now: Farmers markets are in full swing. Get fresh fruits, veggies and more. The El Dorado County Certified Farmers Markets Association markets are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays at El Dorado Hills Town Center and 8 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at Burke Junction in Cameron Park.

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1:56 p.m. Two men reportedly got into a fight on Covello Circle. Neither desired prosecution.

9:31 a.m. A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a motorhome on Cameron Park Drive.

4:55 p.m. Deputies cited a 29-year-old man suspected of possession of a controlled substance on Knollwood Drive. 10:12 p.m. Deputies cited a 26-year-old man suspected of possession of a controlled substance and driving on a suspended license on Coach Lane.

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July 13 9:49 p.m. A fight between three people was reported at a Cameron Park Drive gas station.

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CPCSD Board of Directors and committee meetings. If your group used the center in the past, please call our office to schedule your upcoming meetings. Our board members are also looking forward to a return to in-person meetings and hope residents will join the meetings as well.

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setting up more realistic conditions for multiple fire/rescue scenarios. “This training facility/tower will allow firefighters to experience the phases of fire and its development, the physical changes of a solid fuel brought about by increased heating, the build-up of combustible gases at the ceiling and the rapid expansion and subsequent ignition of fire gases as they roll across the ceiling in what is referred to as flame-over or rollover,” a CPCSD staff memo notes. “During these exercises firefighters will also work with the various types of nozzle patterns and their effect on

thermal layering, and how visibility can be changed by upsetting the thermal layer.” Former Cal Fire Battalion Chief Jed Gaines, who oversaw Cameron Park operations, called the tower a versatile tool. “The tower will allow us to hone … training skills,” Gaines told Cameron Park Life when

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the CPCSD Board of Directors approved the project last year. “We have a lot of new firefighters and we can get training in on a more routine basis. With the growth of Cameron Park it has grown harder to leave the area for training and business owners don’t want ladders up for our training during business hours.”

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or patients of Dale Stanec, Jr., DDS, going to the dentist feels a little like going home.

“We know all of our patients. They’re our friends,” said Dr. Stanec, who works alongside his wife and office manager, Elena, in his Cameron Park office. “The experience in our office is very personal. We’re very small and greet each patient by name when they walk in. It’s a comfortable, homey place to have dental work done, and we like it that way.” Dr. Stanec has been in dentistry in the Cameron Park area since 2002. As a kid, he was “always into science and math” and loved the idea of owning his own business. “I ran a lawn-mowing business as a kid — always had some kind of business going — so becoming a dentist and owning my own practice just made sense,” said Dr. Stanec. Dr. Stanec did his undergraduate work at Cal Poly,

San Luis Obispo and then attended dental school at Northwestern University in Chicago. He graduated from Northwestern in 2001 and says that, although he was born and raised in San Jose, it was a natural draw to open his practice in the foothills. “Elena and I love this area. We had a lot of family and friends here and thought it would be a great place to raise our kids.”

In his office, Dr. Stanec offers a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers and dental implants to crowns and bridges and more. Unlike many other dentists, Dr. Stanec doesn’t employ dental hygienists or other technicians but does all of his dental work himself. “I spend a lot of one-on-one time with my patients. It’s fun for me to do the work myself because I get to spend more time with my patients and hang out with them and really get to know them. It makes it fun to do what I do,” said Dr. Stanec.

Another advantage of keeping his practice small is that, because he sees every patient one at a time, Dr. Stanec can be very thorough and immediately answer any questions that come up. He is also able to really respect his patients’ time. “I am almost always early or on time,” said Dr. Stanec. “My patients know that, so they’re usually early or on time for their appointments, too. It’s a win win for everyone.” Dr. Stanec is located at 3955 Cameron Park Drive — in Cameron Park. His office is right near the Goldorado Shopping Center, directly across from the new Walgreens on Palmer Drive, and is very conveniently located for all of his patients. The move is just one more way Dr. Stanec shows his commitment to providing the best possible care for his patients.

“I look forward to going to work and getting to see who’s on the schedule every day,” said Dr. Stanec.

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“I love the work that I do and am proud to do really quality work. Originally I’d planned to be a little bigger, but then I realized I liked it this way. I really enjoy my patients and

this way I can get to know them well.” For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Stanec, visit drstanec.com or call 530-676-6500.

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AUGUST Events

Dog Days of Summer! August – El Dorado Hills Town Center Farmer’s Market Sundays, 6:00–11:00 a.m. at Town Center, 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills. Our region’s most popular Farmers Market returns with more produce and commodities than ever before, and runs every Sunday beginning May 16th through September 26th. Visitors will experience fresh fruits and vegetables from local area farms, as well as homemade honeys, jams, cheeses and other household favorites.

August (Fridays to Sundays) CP Rotary Club Observatory From 8:30pm to 10:30 pm, weather permitting, the observatory is open to the public on weekend evenings. Trained docents show the many celestial wonders of the universe through two 14-inch telescopes. Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center, Campus Drive (continue through the back parking lots to the left of the observatory gate). For info and closure updates, call (530) 642-5621, Ext. 9.

August – Shopping & Dining Check out the various shops and restaurants now open in Burke Junction, Town Center, and the Montano Center!

August – SS/CP Chamber Mixer Join us for our joint August Mixer, Thursday, August 26th, from 5:30-7:30pm., at Aborn Powers, 3161 Cameron Park Dr., Suite 205, Cameron Park. This will be a fun, networking evening with a raffle, food, and drinks for members of the El Dorado County and Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chambers. Let’s get out and mingle! For information, or to schedule your mixer event, call: (530) 677-8000.

August 28 – SS/CP Chamber Breakfast

We are excited to announce we’ve switched up the time and place of our monthly networking meetings! Please join us in person for our monthly breakfast meetings, the 4th Wednesday of the month, at the beautiful Cameron Park Country Club. Registration and networking starts at 7:00 AM and the breakfast meeting will begin at 7:30 AM. Need exposure for your business? Consider becoming a breakfast sponsor for an opportunity to market your business. We have an exciting line-up of speakers that you will not want to miss! Tickets are $20 pre-pay and $25 at the door. For more information visit our website at www. sscpchamber.org

August 21 – Third Saturday, Placerville Art Walk Historic Downtown Placerville. Main Street galleries and merchants host changing art shows and late night shopping every third Saturday of the month. Demonstrations, refreshments, music and more. Placerville Downtown Association, 376 Main St.., Placerville. Read more on EventCrazy.com.

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National Night Out fun comes to EDH Friday If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department, your chance to find out is near. The El Dorado Hills Community Services District has teamed up with the Sheriff’s Office to host a National Night Out Friday, Aug. 6. National Night Out provides an opportunity to bring law enforcement and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Although traditionally held on the first Tuesday in August across thousands of communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide, the CSD will host the event in Community Park on the following Friday. Participants will be treated to an unveiling of the new Mobile Command Unit used for SWAT calls, search and rescue, homicides, officer involved shootings, disasters or other types of large-scale incidents. “We use it as an area to work in, plan and coordinate the incident, conduct interviews, as well as dispatchers have a station inside to dispatch the incident out of,” said Lt. Troy Morton of the Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services, explaining that the previous 30-year-old unit was long overdue for replacement. “The trailer also carries computers,

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ACRES 0.31 0.29 0.07 0.16 0.20 0.09 0.22 0.35 0.14 0.30 0.34 0.25 0.28 0.48 0.20 0.27 0.21 0.19 0.28 0.21 5.00 0.10 0.22 0.25 0.18 0.20 0.19 0.16 0.29 0.22 0.20 0.88 0.33 0.23 0.22

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EL DORADO HILLS 3752 PARK DR 2080 VISTA MAR DR 650 CANYON OAK CT 1088 YUCCA DR 2017 AHOY CT 3867 MEADOW WOOD DR 2120 AMHERST WAY 2264 ASHFORD PL 2352 CARLISLE CT

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976 MERRILL CT 1315 CAMDEN PL 2392 BECKETT DR 3152 ORBETELLO WAY 3887 CALAIS WAY 3384 GREENVIEW DR 3400 BEATTY DR 3404 GREENVIEW DR 194 COSIMO CT 1106 CLEARVIEW DRIVE

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Support Snowline’s Link-Up campaign News release Healing All Together — Snowline Hospice’s Place for Grieving Children, Teens and Their Families — began as a pilot program in January 2009 as a place where children (and their families) could work through their feelings after the death of a loved one. This year marks year 12 of HAT. To date 268 children ages 5 to 18 have found a place of healing. It is a place where they, alongside peers who have suffered a similar loss, can convey through art, motion, music, or play what words alone cannot express. The program has been so well received in El Dorado County that Snowline began a new Healing All Together in Sacramento in September 2018, located at the Sacramento Children’s Museum. Snowline Hospice started the Link-Up campaign to help raise funds for the children’s program. This year the community once again has an opportunity to Link-Up with young people in grief by helping to provide the financial support needed to serve more boys and girls and their families this fall. Now through Sunday, Aug. 8, community members will

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need to limit his or her education to third-grade reading. You are free to purchase books at the child’s advanced reading level. Likewise, for mathematics and the other topics.

video home school very successfully during the 1990s and 2000s. You can, too. Also good to know: You can purchase any book to supplement your child’s public school education. No one said you can’t tutor them at home in American history.

Flexibility Kids aren’t stamped out like cookies from a cookie cutter. They have individual strengths and challenges. Home education can cater to the needs of each student. My child excelled above grade level in mathematics, but struggled in reading. This is not unusual, but schools aren’t set up to help struggling students the way they used to be decades ago. As a parent, I was able to pivot. It took a year of working with different curricula, but she eventually mastered learning to read … and began reading to learn. A public school administrator friend told me privately, “If your daughter had been in our district, she would have been held back and never would have reached grade level with her peers.” Lesson learned: Teaching is not easy all the time. But success is possible with creativity and work.

What about socialization? Home educators can pivot to meet educational needs, as well as physical and social educational needs. In the era of COVID, where the rules change on a monthly basis, this is important. The question I was asked most often was: What about socialization? Wouldn’t your daughter be happier at public school? My answer was: Why would I want to limit the number of her friends? She had dozens of social contacts throughout the region because of home education. Physical education, scouting and camp options abound. P.E. can be swimming for a local team, such

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as the EDH Taz or the Sierra Sharks recreation swim teams, during the spring and summer. Fall and winter swim clinics are offered by USA Swim teams, such as the Sierra Marlins. Another popular option with home education families is skating. Skatetown in Roseville offers lessons in figure skating and hockey. Other families participate in AYSO, basketball and other sports. Local community services districts offer day camps, classes and other activities. Plan to take advantage of these between potential outbreaks of lockdowns. Families can team up for “pod” educational experiences. The Sacramento Christian Organization of Parent Educators (scopehome. org) offers chat groups, events and field trips to its members. Groups like SCOPE often offer standardized testing (IOWA exams) once a year, too.

Art of options The key to education is to “work with the

wiggle.” There is a reason recess is the most popular subject in every school. Kids need to blow off steam. So do teachers. And you will be amazed how much a kid can learn making mud pies in the backyard. I taught my little brother how to count with a trowel, sand and a bucket. Does home education work? I think it can. George Washington, Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein were all educated at home. My own child went on to attend a well-known, private high school, then a private East Coast university. She is now a private tutor for multiple students in New Jersey. Even before COVID, the reality was that life is rarely stable. That remains true. Knowing that you have options in education puts the power back in your corner. And the kids will be all right. Bring on those art projects. Send your event for consideration in Susan’s column to slaird@handywriting.com.

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Parents on this path get to choose the textbooks their children will learn from. One advantage to this — you get to see what’s inside before you buy it. Does this text reflect your values? Does it contain the material you want your child to master? Two of the most popular curriculum providers are A Beka Book (abeka. com) and Bob Jones University (bjupresshomeschool.com). There are many others. You can find these online, at home school conferences and through networking groups. No time? Check out the video curricula offered by these two providers. These are not Zoom meetings. I used

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