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THANKING OUR HEROES
Village Life photo by Thomas Frey
Eagle Scout Ian Roberts stands with EDH/Rescue Fire Chief Maurice Johnson after presenting the Rescue Fire Department with an official flag retirement box.
Scout shows his respect for the flag
Photo courtesy of the EDHCSD
El Dorado Hills Community Services District Adventure Zone youth, above, had a “hand” in making a banner, along with thank you notes, to share their gratitude for all the firefighters, first responders and community members who have jumped into action to help since the Caldor Fire broke out in southern El Dorado County. At right, El Dorado Hills firefighters pose with the free Peet’s Coffee and some of the thank you notes they’ve received. Read more about the Caldor Fire on page A4.
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t became a common occurrence for Ian Roberts of Placerville to find people who needed to retire their American flags. Roberts, 17, decided to devote his Eagle Scout project build and install flag collection boxes for American flags. “This project is important to me because I have always loved America and her flag,” Roberts said. “I’d hate to see one lying in a dumpster or on the side of the road when there are better ways for it to be laid to rest.” Roberts is a part of Boy Scout Troop 700 based in Rescue. For nearly a year he spent about 100 total hours building two flag collection boxes. On Aug. 11 he ■
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Town and Country Village in the works for Bass Lake Hills area Sel Richard Staff writer A Town and County Village is being proposed for an approximately 80-acre parcel east of Bass Lake Road at Country Club Drive and Highway 50, an area rich with nature and history. Representing the Mohanna family, Josh Pane presented an overview of the recently submitted pre-application for the resort village that would hold 503 townhomes, 134 creekside cottages, 245 senior housing units and 390 apartments in a mixed-used component. “Good planning principles of today is to have your dense housing and village center right next to your transportation hub and corridor so that’s what we’re proposing,” explained Pane. His enthusiasm for the recov-
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ery of an 1866 wagon trail, the former Lincoln Highway, seems to be central to the plans for the lore which the Mohannas hope to preserve. “The Lincoln Highway reminds me of the Silk Road back in Middle East where I come from,” said Moe Mohanna, a longtime resident. “We want to make this is a nice village.” “That history is what he fell in love with,” admitted Pane. “We want to preserve that whole Lincoln Highway.” Pane spoke of reigniting the old highway into a bike trail to link residential and commercial elements on the property while following the topography of the land. “We’re hopeful that we can run some wagons on that trail at some point.” A pedestrian-eques■
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PEOPLE TALK Photos and question by Sel Richard How do you think the state is handling the fire crisis?
Sept. 7: El Dorado County California Republican Assembly will meet at Denny’s in Cameron Park, 3446 Coach Lane. Socializing and ordering takes place at 6 p.m. the meeting starts at 7 p.m. EDC District Attorney Vern Pierson is the guest speaker and will talk about Prop. 47, Prop. 57 and AB 109.
Author visit Sept. 9: Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills Town Center presents Lisa Riddiough, author of “Elvis and the World as it Stands,” 4-6 p.m.The story is told by Elvis, an adopted kitten who wants nothing more than to rejoin his sister Etta back at the shelter. He’s curious, though, about his new 10-yearold person, a girl who builds LEGO skyscrapers in her room while navigating her parents’ separation. For more information call (916) 941-9401 or visit getyourfaceinabook.com.
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“There’s too much dry debris. The government should have the forestry department allow private companies to log. If we don’t log it, it burns.”
“It’s just not managed properly. It needs to be cleaned up.”
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“I think the state is doing everything they can do, honestly. I feel sorry for the firefighters. They’re completely exhausted.”
“I think it’s too late. They should have done stuff prior .. and don’t pay to have the forest thinned, generate revenue off lumber.”
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“They’re probably doing the best they can. It’s not an easy job.”
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The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports:
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Aug. 19 11 a.m. Cash was reported stolen from an assisted living resident’s room on Town Center West Way. 11:10 a.m. Items were reported stolen from an assisted living resident’s room on Town Center West Way. 11:43 p.m. Deputies arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of possession of narcotics on Town Center Boulevard.
EDH Brewfest Sept. 11: The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Beers in Sac, is bringing back an inperson brewfest to El Dorado Hills. More than 40 breweries will be pouring, plus a handful of cideries, meaderies, wineries and sake. Enjoy unlimited tastings, food trucks, music, games and entertainment at the lush and scenic Serrano Visitor Center Village Green, 3-7 p.m. For tickets and more information visit eldoradohillsbrewfest.com and facebook.com/eldoradohillsbrewfest.
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Aug. 24 12:32 p.m. Grand theft was reported at an El Dorado Hills Town Center business.
NOTICE El Dorado Transit closed Labor Day Village Life photo by Eric Jaramishian
An assistance center to provide county and state services, information and resource referrals to individuals, families and businesses impacted by the Caldor Fire is now open at the Folsom Lake Community College – El Dorado campus’ fitness center building at 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville. It is scheduled to be in operation: 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3. Additional hours to be announced. Representatives from the county assessor, recorder-clerk, library, treasurer-tax collector, planning and building and elections departments will be on hand to answer questions. Other county offices will have fliers and other materials. Above, El Dorado County staff Elizabeth Sorg, left, helps a client who visited the center when it opened last week.
El Dorado Transit is scheduled to operate the Sacramento/South Lake Tahoe Connecting Bus Route for the Labor Day holiday on Sept. 6 as long as road closures are lifted. All other services will not operate that day and the business office and dispatch center will be closed. For the latest route information and updates visit El Dorado Transit’s at eldoradotransit.com or call El Dorado Transit at (530) 642-5383. Customers can sign up for email alerts on the website. El Dorado Transit is also on Facebook and Twitter.
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El Dorado Community Foundation has set up the Caldor Fire Fund. This hank you, Cameron Park resifund helps evacuees with immediate dents, for your overwhelming needs and also long-term needs to regenerosity, prayers and support establish housing. Please visit their webof the Caldor Fire evacuees and the site for more information, eldoradocf. Cameron Park Community Services org. The foundation is a well-respected, District’s efforts to provide services to nonprofit organization that provides serthose who are evacuated. Your immedivices exclusively in El Dorado County. ate response to those in need was simply The Cameron Park Community amazing. Center is one of three Red Cross evacuThe Shingle Springs Band of Miwok ation shelters. Our shelter is serving Indians provided dinners. Tumble Time 68 evacuees; a fraction of those disprovided their green space. Volunteers JILL RITZMAN placed. Several agencies work together brought needed sandwich bags and ice to provide services: Red Cross serves CPCSD General Manager to the kitchen on moment’s notice. the evacuees and coordinates volunThe Cameron Park Community teers; Salvation Army provides meal service; Humane Foundation brought wheelchairs and walkers. Foothills Society supports evacuees’ pets; and the CSD provides Church provide public meetings space for our disthe facility for all these good things to happen. The placed CPCSD Board of Directors. Camerado Springs assembly hall, kitchen, gymnasium, pool showers and Middle School provided gym space for our displaced classrooms are all in use. It is a busy place. basketball programs. Brighton Energy, the solar power system builder, Thank you also to the countless people who proreduced its construction footprint to support the evacvided laundry service and brought pet supplies, water uation shelter operations and continue the installation and donuts. of solar panels. The project will be completed next For those of you who left your name and phone week and the community center will reopen for comnumber to volunteer, this information was provided munity meetings and private gatherings in September. to Red Cross. There were so many of you; Red Cross was astonished. Look for a ribbon cutting event.
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The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports:
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12:20 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Hacienda Road.
2:09 p.m. An assault with a deadly weapon was reported on Cameron Park Drive. A suspect has been identified.
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Aug. 3
11 p.m. Counterfeit money was reportedly used at a Coach Lane store.
4:03 p.m. A passport was reported stolen in Cameron Park (street not listed).
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12:31 p.m. Deputies arrested a 31-year-old woman on suspicion of assault in Cameron Park (street not listed).
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Aug. 6
4:06 p.m. Shoplifting was reported at a Durock Road business. 10:02 p.m. A purse was reported stolen on Country Club Drive.
8:45 p.m. Deputies cited a 37-year-old man allegedly in possession of drug paraphernalia on Robin Lane.
Aug. 20
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Aug. 8 1:24 a.m. Deputies arrested 33-year-old man who allegedly crashed his vehicle and then attacked a man near the scene of the crash on Cimmarron Road.
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Aug. 24
2:44 a.m.A 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of DUI on Cameron Park Drive.
12:38 a.m. Deputies cited a driver after reportedly finding narcotics in a vehicle during a traffic stop on Cambridge Road. 7:34 p.m. Deputies arrested a 71-year-old man on suspicion of public intoxication on Coach Lane.
Aug. 10 10:13 p.m. A firearm was reported stolen from a Kimberly Road residence.
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Red Cross, EDH church continue to assist evacuees Jana Rossi Staff writer Rolling Hills Church in El Dorado Hills opened its doors to assist Caldor Fire evacuees on Aug. 19. The slow stream of evacuees trickling in has become more steady and the indoor evacuation center was almost half full as of press time. Several families in trailers have set up their temporary homes in the church’s parking lot. “Nobody that has recently come, has left,” explained Red Cross volunteer Tom Fargnowski. “Evacuation orders have not been lifted.” More than 25,000 people in El Dorado and Amador county have been asked to leave their homes. Fargnowski traveled from Columbus, Ohio, to assist in the Caldor Fire. Fellow volunteer Chris Schwartzkopf came down from Portland, Ore., and another Red Cross volunteer traveled from Alaska. “The call went out and we responded,” Schwartzkopf explained. Inside the center evacuees who arrive first have the opportunity to get “a wall,” which offers a little more breathing room between groups and is especially coveted for having electrical outlets. Showers and additional portable restroom facilities have been added since the shelter opened. There is also a kitchen available to heat up food. The Salvation Army is preparing all food for the evacuation sites out of the Cameron Park Community Center.
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RVs have taken over parts of the Rolling Hills Church parking lot in El Dorado Hills. Officials warn that it could be weeks before Caldor Fire evacuees are allowed to return to their properties. Charlene Emlay, her husband and their rescue pal Chili had recently rolled their RV into the church parking lot, coming straight from their vacation in Fort Bragg just the week before and traveling through Grants Pass when the
Developer gives big to Caldor Fire Fund News release Angelo Tsakopoulos of AKT Development has presented Joe Harn with a $250,000 check to help families displaced by the Caldor Fire and help replenish the bank accounts of local organizations continuing to assist local residents. ANGELO TSAKOPOULOS “It has been heartbreaking for my family to witness the destruction caused by the Caldor Fire and the suffering of so many residents,” Tsakopoulos said. “El Dorado County has been very good to the Tsakopoulos family and we are giving some back to the community. We trust and know that Joe Harn will make sure that this money gets to where it will do the most good.” “When Angelo called and offered this gift to our community I was stunned. Further, Angelo told me that he will call his friends and business partners and ask them to help. The generosity of Angelo and his family is awe-inspiring” said Harn, El Dorado County’s auditor-controller. Harn delivered the $250,000 check to the El Dorado Community Foundation. Harn said he knows the community foundation, Bill Roby, and Roby’s team will quickly get this money in the hands of evacuees, individuals whose homes were destroyed by the fire and some of the community’s nonprofits helping evacuees. “The community foundation does a lot of great things during ordinary times, but when we have a disaster of this magnitude the foundation does spectacular things,” Harn said. “The foundation has already disbursed hundreds of thousands dollars in grants helping evacuees,” he continued. “Thanks to Angelo’s big check, Bill Roby and the El Dorado Community Foundation will be able to help more people whose lives have been turned upside down by this disaster.” PURCHASE • REFINANCE
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fire broke out and they realized they could not make it back to their home in Pollock Pines due to road closures. Still there are her nine feral cats, but Charlene said her son and animal groups are feeding them.
Becky Antonio was walking her Newfoundland Cannoli around the Rolling Hills parking lot, making the best of their situation. The Antonios packed their RV and left their Pleasant Valley property Aug. 22 when the fire was four miles away. Becky, who is asthmatic, reached out to her children to drive up from Clovis to bring her N-95 masks. The smoke in the El Dorado Hills area has been quite heavy over the last week and that unhealthy air isn’t expected to blow away any time soon. Evacuees were told by the sheriff at a recent briefing to “get cozy with one another” and to “try not to get on each others nerves,” as they will be there for a while, she shared. The Antonios said they are grateful to the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and the community — all groups going above and beyond. “The Red Cross has been very hospitable, very caring,” said Becky. “The church have people come out and check on us and I am thankful to the Salvation Army for making all the food for us.” “I recognize the first responders for all they do, but the volunteers here are true heroes,” added Victor Antonio. “They are encouraging and check on us. They’ve been welcoming and supportive. I am also grateful for the community’s support for the evacuees. I am amazed at how giving people in our community are.” To make a donation to the Red Cross visit redcross.org or rollhill.church.
EID begins to assess flume damage Jesse Saich El Dorado Irrigation District Last week, with fire officials’ authorization, El Dorado Irrigation District personnel began initial damage assessments to limited portions of its flume and canal system where safe access is possible. That assessment confirmed at least three flumes have suffered significant damage and multiple others still remain at risk. A full damage assessment and restoration plan will be ongoing after fire officials determine the fire threat in the area has been fully mitigated. These sections of EID’s canal and flume system are located 24 miles east of Placerville, perched on steep, hard-to-access terrain along the south side of Highway 50. EID’s 22-mile-long Project 184 system has a mixture of above ground flumes and in-ground concrete canals. Some flume sections, especially those rebuilt in recent years as part of the District’s ongoing capital improvement program, are made of concrete. Many older flumes, however, are made of wood. The flume sections that burned include the 400-foot-long Flume 4, the 179-foot-long Flume 5 and the 146-foot-long Flume 6. “The loss of these flume sections represent a heavy impact that we are moving immediately to address,” said EID General Manager Jim Abercrombie. “I want our customers and community to understand that we will not run out of water. EID’s water system is an integrated, interconnected system that allows us to make operational changes to continue to serve water from other sources, such as Sly Park Reservoir, even with the loss of the flumes.” Every fall season under normal
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Among the three El Dorado Irrigation District flumes that have so far been identified as damaged by the Caldor Fire is Flume 4. operations, the flumes are shut down for about 3-months to perform important annual repairs. With the damage to these flumes, that shut down period comes a month early. “When the Caldor Fire broke out, district personnel immediately began optimizing emergency water storage levels in its Forebay Reservoir in Pollock Pines in the event the canal and flume system was damaged,” said EID Director of Operations Dan Corcoran. “In fact, because of the recently completed raising of the Forebay dam by 10 feet, the district has an enhanced bank of water to meet customer demands while we begin the hard work of rebuilding flumes to get the water flowing again. If needed, we will implement temporary measures to ensure our service remains uninterrupted.”
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The district is currently under a voluntary call for a 15% reduction in customer water use compared to 2020. With this reduction, EID estimates that water supply will be adequate to meet customer demands when evacuation orders near the fire are lifted and our customers can return home. Until then, the district continues to deliver key firefighting water supplies to help suppress the fire. “The fire is still dynamic and active,” said Abercrombie. “I want to express gratitude to the ongoing efforts of fire protection services, as well as EID teams who acted quickly to protect infrastructure as best they could. They have done all they can to protect the infrastructure, while always ensuring staff and public safety. That will always remain our top priority.”
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trian bridge across Bass Lake Road is proposed and also mentioned was a memorial grove where people could dedicate a tree or a bench. The proposal outlines a resort hotel, conferencing and wedding center as the first development phase. The residential cottages along the creek side will be dedicated staff housing for resort workers. And Pane described the townhomes as a high quality but more affordable option for the area. “There’s a lack of this in El Dorado Hills,” he insisted. Pane points out that the area currently has an expanse of residential dwellings planned. “What was lacking in the Bass Lake Hills Specific Plan was the idea of a village center,” he said, indicating uses for
both Serrano and Cameron Park due to the location of the site. Shops underneath apartments could possibly house medical or chiropractic services, massage shops or restaurants. The resort will be styled after Yosemite’s Ahwahnee Hotel with stone, timber and some poured-in-place concrete. A porte cochère for cars and two restaurants will comprise the first floor. A reception facility is planned for the second floor and the top floor will house an open vaulted that can hold up to 350-400 in a seated dinner style. Pane assures that the El Dorado Irrigation District has water to serve these properties and environmental analysis will be conducted.
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Girl Scout Kaitlin Davey spent months cataloging birds and plants found in Bass Lake Regional Park. tion and reached out for direction when needed; this was 100% a girl-led project.” “I was super impressed with the result,” said Kernen. “I’m excited to put it out there on our website and incorporate this idea for other things besides just Bass Lake.” Although Davey admitted the research was challenging, she said meeting people at the park was easily her favorite part of the project. “I had no idea there would be so many people out there like bird watchers, educators and people who have connections with the environment who wanted to get involved in the project and were excited about it,” she said. “I couldn’t get pictures of all the birds so I have a couple of volunteers who are giving me their really good photos of birds.” Having joined Girl Scouts in the first grade, Davey credits the organization’s focus on the outdoors as a key component of her love for environmental science. “It’s been cool getting to go on camping trips and learning about different ways we affect our environment,” she said. “I like
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presented the first box to the Rescue Fire Department and the Rescue Post Office, which sit side by side. The second flag retirement box will be placed at El Dorado Hills Fire Station 86. “I am choosing to place this box at the Rescue Volunteer Fire Department because they help our Boy Scout Troop and we wouldn’t exist without them,” Roberts said. El Dorado Hills/Rescue Fire Chief Maurice Johnson came out to congratu-
late and thank Roberts for his service to the community, saying the box was greatly needed. Roberts then handed Johnson a flag ready for retirement and he placed it inside the box. The flag that Roberts handed Johnson came from Robert’s grandfather’s home in Florida. During a storm the flag was displaced and Roberts went into the water to bring the flag to safety and back to California for its special retirement ceremony.
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Continued from A2 presents Wine at Town Center in El Dorado Hills, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy award-winning wines paired with some of the area’s best restaurant offerings plus live music and a silent auction. For tickets and more information visit wineattowncenter.com.
Niello Concours Oct. 3: The 17th annual Niello Concours on the green at the Serrano Visitors Center El Dorado Hills will feature the Shelby Cobra and celebrate the history of Sacramento auto racing. The event will also include a fashion show, beer garden, luxury car test drives and entertainment. For tickets and more information visit theconcours.net.
Sept. 25: UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County present Gardening with Native Plants with Master Gardener Alice Cantelow, 9-10:30 a.m. online. Do you love wildlife, pollinators, and birds, and would like to enjoy their activities in your landscape? Are you ready to lower your water bill, and spend less on fertilizers and pesticides as well? Cantelow will teach you how to choose and add colorful, easy care native plants to your garden. Register at ucanr.edu/survey/survey. cfm?surveynumber=35348.
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Oct. 3: The Ponderosa High School Class of 1970 missed its reunion last year due to COVID-19. Organizers rescheduled to this year at Smith Flat House. Any classmates who have not heard from the committee are urged to reach out. On Sunday, Oct. 3, a picnic will be held for all Ponderosa graduates at Cameron Park Lake, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be food trucks, games, a band and a bunch of talking. For details call Peggy (Ward) Riha at (530) 621-2203.
Now: Because of potential hardships caused by the Caldor Fire, Arts and Culture El Dorado has extended the deadline for entry submissions for the fall exhibit to Tuesday, Sep. 7. A Room of Their Own: Women Artists of the Sierra carves out dedicated space for women creators across El Dorado County. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org.
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17 acre property is set up for a boarding facility or your own horses. Complete with 150’x75’ arena, 60’ round pen, both with sprinklers. 2 covered 18’x18’ & 1 uncovered 18’x22’ wash rack, private tack lockers, 6 24’x50’ paddocks with shelter, 4 80’x32’ paddocks, 12 stall shedrow barn and 6 16’x20’ stall breezeway barn both with misters. Solar lighting at barn. State of the art drainage system. Trailer parking, 2 seasonal ponds, RC car track, riding trails on property, plenty of Oak trees several outbuildings. Well with 2500 gal storage tank, garden, fruit tree orchard, chicken coop with fridge & sink. Views of Folsom Lake.
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Southerness Drive tures dual sinks, a relaxing soaking tub, spacious walk-in shower, vanity and dual closets. A second oversized bedroom has a sitting/living area, built-in desk and full bathroom shared with the adjacent third bedroom. Other home amenities include a powder room, two attached garages (twocar and one-car), a laundry room with sink and cabinetry as well as a built-in desk in the hallway. The easy-care and thoughtfully designed backyard boasts a serrano room with ceiling fan and sunscreen, stained concrete patios for entertaining family and friends, a pergola-covered
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built-in barbecue with granite tile counters and bar seating, dual fountains, outdoor lighting and a raised corner sitting area from which to enjoy an evening aperitif. In addition to the amenities within Serrano, this home is minutes away from highly rated schools, community parks and events, El Dorado Hills Town Center, great restaurants and shopping. Interested in a private tour of this beautiful Southerness Drive property in El Dorado Hills — now with a new price? Contact Realtor Pat Seide at (916) 712-1617 or patricia.seide@cbnorcal.com.
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CA Kids Fire Relief supports fire-impacted schools Dina Gentry EDC Office of Education Wildfires are ravaging California’s rural communities, displacing countless families and affecting dozens of small schools and school districts. The fires have destroyed schools, forced campuses to close and rendered many families homeless — just as students were returning for in-person learning. On Aug. 25 education leaders
announced the launch of CA Kids Fire Relief. The two-week, statewide effort is encouraging students and school communities across California to provide financial and emotional support to students, families and schools impacted by the catastrophic wildfires across the greater Sacramento region. “Our school communities throughout the El Dorado County are experiencing intense and extreme challenges,” said El Dorado County Superintendent of
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Schools Dr. Ed Manansala at the press Ashley Slovak conference. “This outpouring of coorC/O Sacramento County Office of dinated support will provide a sense of Education care and hope for many.” P.O. Box 269003 In El Dorado County, six school disSacramento 95826-9003 tricts have been evacuated, displacing CA Kids Fire Relief is a collaboramany students and educators from their tion between the Small School Districts school sites. Association, the California County “The Pioneer community is devSuperintendents Educational Services astated by this fire,” shared Annette Association and the Sacramento County Lane, Pioneer Union School District Office of Education. superintendent/principal. “As you all SCOE will receive the donated gift know by now our cards and distribute elementary school them to the affected in Grizzly Flat, Walt school districts. “This outpouring of Tyler Elementary, Districts, in turn, will coordinated support will distribute cards to stuwas destroyed in the fire along with many provide a sense of care dents and families as of our students’ and soon as possible. staff’s homes.” “So many stuand hope for many.” The effort is urging dents throughout our the education com— Ed Manansala, EDC state are displaced, munity to contribute superintendent of schools devastated, and traugift cards for food, matized,” said Tim clothing, gasoline, as Taylor, SSDA execuwell as credit card-style gift cards (Visa, tive director. “We are calling on stuMastercard, AmEx). Online donadents and families who have not been tions are also being accepted via PayPal. affected by these tragic wildfires to help (Cash, checks, clothing and household the kids and families who are just reelitems are not being collected.) ing right now.” Students are also encouraged to make “Connecting children with other cards and write positive letters of supchildren is very powerful,” said David port, which will be hand-delivered to W. Gordon, Sacramento County superstudents and schools in the fire regions. intendent of schools. “Young people After she spoke, Superintendent Lane throughout our state have urgent needs was presented with a box of gift cards and we know there are other compasand support letters that will benefit her sionate young people who are looking families and community. for ways to help.” Mail gift cards and letters to: Additional information is available at CA Kids Fire Relief ssda.org.
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A dentistry that aims to be a home away from home
Jessica Cyphers Staff writer
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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.
Dale III, Dr. Stanec, Luis, and Elena Stanec
“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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President’s Corner Rebecca Endres
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his month is an exciting month for the Chamber, as we have many exciting activities planned! If you own a small business, we cordially invite you to attend our monthly breakfast engagements, which are developed with the local business owner in mind. If you are not a current Chamber member, we warmly welcome you to attend our networking breakfast to gain business insights and begin networking your business. Unfortunately, due to the Caldor Fire, we are cancelling this month’s breakfast. With so many of our members’ businesses and families in evacuation zones, the Chamber would like to focus on getting vital resources and information to our local communities. We are excited to announce that things are also ramping up for the Chamber’s annual Thunder in the Park Car Show, being held on October 2nd at Cameron Park Lake. Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting event, featuring classic cars and trucks, live music, raffle prizes, food trucks and vendor booths. Do you have a pre-1974 vehicle that you would like to show off to our Cameron Park Community? Do you have a small business and are looking for community events at which to bring exposure to your business? Then this is the event for you! To register your vehicle or to sign up as a booth vendor, please visit us here: https:// bit.ly/ThunderinthePark. This is a family-friendly event with fun activities for all! For more information on the event, please visit our Facebook event page: https://bit.ly/3B7KU1A. And, just when you think our region cannot handle any more challenges, the Caldor Fire shows up in our backyard. The Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce would like to extend their heartfelt thoughts and prayers to all the families, businesses and communities adversely affected by this tragic fire. We will
continue to coordinate with the Cameron Park Community Services District, the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, and local food banks in getting vital resources to the communities affected. If you need more information about the Caldor fire, please visit Cal Fire’s website: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2021/8/14/caldor-fire/. Currently, there are several evacuation centers in our area: • Green Valley Community Church - 3500 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville • Evelynn Bishop Hall — 701 Hwy 124, Ione • Rolling Hills Church — 800 White Rock Road, El Dorado Hills • Douglas County Community Center — 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV • Shelter Full — Cameron Park CSD, 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park, CA • Temporary Evacuation Point — Amador County Fairgrounds — 18621 Sherwood Street, Plymouth As I have mentioned in previous messages, our Chamber continues its efforts to restructure and rebuild. As a 501(c)6 organization, we have not been eligible for any grants or loans ourselves; everything our Chamber does to support local business is only made possible by our membership. We truly appreciate the Chamber members who have remained loyal and continued to support the Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce. Our future and the resilience of our region and the success of its local businesses depend on our “We Will!” mentality. Together, we are strong. Together, we will endeavor. Together we will succeed. Sincerely, Rebecca Endres, President Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce Email: rebeccae@kniesels.com
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September – El Dorado September 18 – September Hills Town Center Third Saturday, (Fridays to Sundays) Farmer’s Market Placerville Art Walk – CP Rotary Club Historic Downtown Observatory Sundays, 6:00-11:00
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 14inch 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.
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.
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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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September 22 – SS/CP Chamber Breakfast This month’s breakfast had to be canceled due to the Caldor Fire. If you have any questions, please call the Chamber office at (530) 677-8000.
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Hands4Hope prepares local youth to lead Madisen Berry Hands4Hope Even though this year has been tough, Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference pulled through with amazing leadership camps for both middle and high school youth. The camp, themed A World of Possibilities, was a COVID-safe, in-person camp. This year both camps were held at serene and shady property, The Davies Family Inn at Shadowridge Ranch in Placerville. This site is a beautiful event destination with many amenities that helped to successfully conduct a safe outdoor camp. The camps were designed to welcome new and catch up with returning leaders through a series of workshops and team-building activities. Together, the Hands4Hope – Youth Making a Difference Youth Board Executive Committee and the education program staff helped create these camps with team builds, breakout sessions and other fun activities. A total of 56 leaders were in attendance, representing 14 local schools from Folsom to Placerville. Camp is held once a year and is a time for leaders to get to know their leadership team, learn how to be an effective leader and get to know their own leader-
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Oak Ridge High School Hands4Hope Club leaders JB Diei, Mahee Haswani, Jasmine Schwartz and Ashley Newton, left to right, work on answering their questions during the camp’s the service-learning breakout session. They had to work as a team to get all of the answers correct. ship skills. Before the pandemic, camps took place at Coloma Resort and Outdoor Discovery School. In 2020 camp was a hybrid of in-person and online. The A World of Possibilities theme was the perfect way to inspire and motivate leaders for the transition to in-person meetings and activities. Together, leaders from each school
learned how to work together, lead meetings, start a club and create an efficient work plan for their upcoming servicelearning projects. One leader even stated that “My favorite part (of camp) was being able to connect with my table group and other Hands4Hope participants through the games and icebreaker activities,” shared one participant. Being able to work
well with your team and communicate effectively is crucial to being a Hands4Hope leader. A few activities, like the Invisible Maze and the Spaghetti Marshmallow Team Build, helped leaders learn how to use their communication skills to achieve a goal. The communication breakout session also helped leaders learn how to communicate professionally, whether it be email, text, Zoom or in-person. Breakout sessions on service learning and leading peers were used to help new and experienced leaders learn how to plan and conduct a meeting and each leader group held a mock meeting to practice. “I liked the mock leadership meeting
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... because as leaders we are learning how to work with our team,” said one breakout session participant. They were able to be creative while practicing their leadership skills in a hands-on way. An additional objective of high school leaders for camp is to participate in an activity that requires self-reflection and getting out of their comfort zone. The last day of camp was spent at Quarry Adventure Park in Rocklin. This provided a great learning experience for individual leaders, as well as school teams. They were able to work through obstacles and face fears together. “At Quarry Park I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and I had a lot of fun,” shared one leader. “This is a great way to make bonds that will last throughout the year and it’s fun.” This camp was made possible by the efforts of the Hands4Hope – Youth Making a Difference Education Program staff and the Executive Youth Board. The four adults and nine youth worked hard to plan all of the activities and workshops for both the middle school and high school camps. It was also important to the leaders that locally owned restaurants, Gularte’s Deli, Paco’s Mexican
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Helen Ventura, Davin Metcalf, Madison Pote, Jordan Plumb and Griffin Schatz, left to right, bring “Into the Woods” characters to life in the upcoming production in Folsom. the audience meets Little Red trying to visit her grandmother, the Wolf who loves tasty little girls, the Witch’s daughter Rapunzel and princes chasing after their loves. By the end of Act I, everyone has gotten their wish and will seemingly live happily ever after. But in Act II, when Jack’s beanstalk brings them a visit from an angry giant, the consequences of their actions haunt them in disastrous ways. The
community must come together to save each other and their kingdom, but sacrifices must be made. Sutter Street Theatre is located at 717 Sutter St., Folsom. Theater performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 17 through Oct. 3. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit SutterStreetTheatre. com.
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This work, now well known in the repertoire, was written for Beethoven’s friend, the violin virtuoso Franz Clement, in 1806. Clement is not well known today, but in the early 19th century, he was a superstar. Like a 20th century heavy metal rock star, Clement could do amazing things with a violin — even play it upside down. Audiences were wowed by his carnival-like moves with the instrument. A child savant and virtuoso, audiences found him entertaining as well as talented. The October performance by the FLS hearkens back to Beethoven’s original intent for the work. Violinist Sandy Cameron will perform the solo with the symphony. Cameron is known as one of the “most strikingly unique artists of her generation,” according to her bio. Her colorful costumes, elaborate hair styles and action on stage make her performances memorable. Cameron’s talent with the violin is without dispute since her debut at Eindhoven, the Netherlands, at age 12. Fate was a topic Beethoven explored in his music. Listen in the first movement for a theme of five notes. In the second movement, a new theme is introduced. The violin solo reconciles both themes, with the orchestra joining in for the denouement. If you close your eyes at this concert you will miss half of the entertainment.
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Violinist Sandy Cameron is known as one of the “most strikingly unique artists of her generation,” complete with colorful costumes, elaborate hair styles and exceptional talent. phant conclusion is one of the best in the repertoire of symphony music.
Winning attitude Anson Wong, FLS violinist and president of the FLS Board of Directors, said he looks forward to getting things back to “normal.” “We are thrilled to be back playing live music and reconnecting our community,” he said. The community welcomes the opportunity to enjoy beautiful music, too. It will be a triumph. Victory takes the stage at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10. The Harris Center is located on the main campus of Folsom Lake College. Individual concert tickets are available. For more information visit folsomlakesymphony.com. Send your event for consideration in Susan’s column to slaird@handywriting.com.
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