SPOTLIGHT Business
Thai House
Located on Cameron Park Drive near the airpark, Thai House has been a staple of the community since January 2017. Whether you’ve passed it a thousand times on your way to work or you’re a regular customer, owner Robert Adorjan will welcome you with open arms and a steaming plate of delicious Pad Thai. Seeing the astounding following this small restaurant boasts is impressive when taking into account the challenges Adorjan and his crew faced along the way.
For most of his life, Adorjan was a general contractor working construction in the Tahoe area. He came to grow quite fond of a Thai restaurant there and was eventually asked if he wanted to purchase the restaurant. While he wasn’t able to get a space in Tahoe, he suggested setting up a new restaurant closer to Rescue. With no small effort, he and two other
workers created the Thai house that happily serves the community today.
When COVID-19 hit and America went on lockdown, Adorjan considered closing the restaurant and going back to construction. A call from a friend convincing him to stay open changed his trajectory for the better. The influx of people ordering takeout and “to go” dramatically increased his business, leading Thai House to thrive. One taste of their food and you’ll see why.
Adorjan keeps this authentic Thai restaurant one-of-a-kind. And while it might take all his time, keeping him and his staff extremely busy, it’s clear to anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting him that he loves his work and, even more so, the community it benefits. So next time you’re hungry for some truly delicious Thai food, stop by the one and only Thai House.
Courtesy photos
Thai House in Cameron Park serves delicious creations made with only the freshest and finest ingredients.
Arts and Culture El Dorado presents High Side, Whitewater El Dorado through Aug. 17 at the Switchboard Gallery in Placerville. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org.
The Olde Coloma Theatre presents “The Best Little Tea House in the West” ... Or ... “When a Deed is Done!” through Aug. 24. *Note the show is rated R for sexual innuendo and language, age restrictions apply. For tickets and more information go to oldecolomatheatre.com.
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STARS AT SCHOOL
Marshall School of Medical Assisting
Brittany Page & Sydney Gruber
The El Dorado County Office of Education, in partnership with Marshall Medical, recently celebrated the latest graduating class from the Marshall School of Medical Assisting. This intensive program prepares students for entry-level positions in hospitals, clinics and physician offices, and qualifies graduates to take the CACMA and national certification exams.
At the July 22 graduation ceremony, two students were honored for their outstanding performance. Brittany Page received the Academic Excellence Award, which recognizes not only top academic achievement, but also a student’s dedication to supporting their peers.
“I loved learning alongside my peers,” Brittany shared. “I wanted all my classmates to succeed and helping them also helped me retain the information better, as well.”
Sydney Gruber received the Clinical Excellence Award for her passion, precision and growth in hands-on skills. The award honors students who embody the values and responsibilities of real-world clinical work.
To stay focused and push through challenges, Sydney said, “I reminded myself why I was there and held on to that motivation to improve throughout the program.”
Congratulations to Brittany and Sydney for their well-earned recognition.
Aug. 8
Imagination Theatre at the El Dorado Fairgrounds presents the Storytellers and Scripts production of “The Outsiders” Aug. 8-17. For tickets and more information visit itplacerville.org.
Aug. 10
The Aloha Initiative and CASA El Dorado host Hula for Hope: a luau-themed fundraiser, 2-5 p.m. at The Boardwalk in Orangevale. This festive evening will feature authentic Hawaiian food, cocktails, live hula performances and an interactive hula lesson plus raffles, entertainment and a meaningful program — all in support of children and youth in El Dorado County’s foster care and juvenile justice systems. For tickets and more information visit rocktheboardwalk.com/events.
Aug. 14
Apple Z will perform at the Live on the Boulevard Summer Concert Series at the El Dorado Hills Town Center from 7-9 p.m. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com.
Aug. 15
The Sierra Renaissance Society presents “American Inspirations: Where Music and Art Meet” by Keith Atwater, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Mother Lode Lions Hall, 4701 Missouri Flat Road. Admission is 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.
Aug. 16
Join American River Conservancy for live music with Red Dirt Ruckus, beverages and tasty food featuring Wani’s Tacos at historic Wakamatsu Farm in Placerville, 6-9 p.m.
This concert series supports ARC’s Resilience Reserve helping to manage, repair and restore its protected properties. For more information visit bit.ly/ARCc4c2025.
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Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and may also lead to serious balance problems.
This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet. If not properly treated this lack of blood flow may cause the nerves to degenerate.
As you can see in Figure 1, as the blood vessels surrounding the nerves become diseased they shrink and shrivel. This process hastens the flow of vital nutrients to the nerves required to remain healthy. When these nerves begin to “die” it could lead to balance problems, pain, numbness, tingling and burning symptoms in the hands and feet.
In order to effectively treat your neuropathy 3 factors must be determined.
Placerville, CA – Currently the most common method most doctor’s recommend to treat neuropathy is with the use of prescription drugs. Although these drugs may temporarily reduce your symptoms they may cause a feeling of discomfort and in some cases lead to a variety of terrible unwanted side effects. We have a different method!
The treatment to increase blood flow utilizes a specialized low-level light therapy (not to be confused with laser therapy) using light emitting diode technology. This technology was originally developed by NASA to assist in increasing blow flow.
The low level light therapy is like watering a tree. The light therapy will allow the blood vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerves and provide them with the proper nutrients to heal and repair. It’s like adding water to a tree and seeing the roots grow deeper and deeper. The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological and vascular evaluation.
“My feet hurt so bad after sitting I could barely take the first few steps. I have had 11 treatments and no longer feel sharp or shooting pains and most of the tingling is gone. I now have full balance and can walk without pain. As Dr. Mooney explained the treatment is not painful, nothing uncomfortable, and is actually very relaxing.” – Neuropathy Pain Patient
Aug. 21
Summer Night City – The ABBA Tribute will perform at the Live on the Boulevard Summer Concert Series at the El Dorado Hills Town Center, 7-9 p.m. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com.
Aug. 22
The El Dorado Hills Community Services District will host a free Concert in the Park with Island of Black & White, 7-9:30 p.m. at Community Park. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org
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Much quieter than your average house elf. House rabbits make great pets. F black shorthaired rabbit 1 yr.
Second-Chance Animals Make First-Class Pets!
ZENDAYA (A165897)
rights Lake faces the majestic rocky peaks of the Sierra Nevadas and Desolation Wilderness. The area is well-known for its hiking, wildflowers and birding. There are several trailheads from this area that access the Desolation Wilderness and the trailhead for the popular Barrett Lake Jeep Trail is also nearby.
No motorboats are allowed on Wrights Lake. There is a day use fee. Other recreation opportunities include swimming and picnicking.
Wrights Lake is located 8 miles north of Highway 50 on Wrights Lake Road near Kyburz.
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 push and riding mowers, leaf blowers, weedeaters, and more!
The new CHar ge At your Residence and Go Electric (CHARGE) incentive program offers plugin 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.
Reservation enhancements coming to California State Parks
SACRAMENTO — Californians and visitors from all over the world can now access campground availability on Parks. ca.gov and book their perfect campsite in just a few clicks as part of customer-focused reservation upgrades recently announced by California State Parks.
Previously, campground availability and reservations were only available on ReserveCalifornia.com, State Parks’ official reservation service, and were not accessible on the main State Parks website. While reservations will still be made through ReserveCalifornia, visitors to Parks.ca.gov will now experience improved integration and convenience to book their campsite while accessing a trove of helpful information — including almost real-time campsite status and availability at other nearby campgrounds — to plan their state parks getaway.
“California’s state parks are home to some of the world’s best campgrounds, and we want to make it as easy as possible to find your perfect campsite,” said State Parks Director Armando Quintero. “Whether you prefer camping among the redwoods, steps away from the ocean or high up in the mountains, your next state parks adventure is just a few clicks away.”
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Along with improved web integration with ReserveCalifornia, State Parks also is expanding reservation drawings to three more popular state park campgrounds.
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Following a successful pilot at Mount Tamalpais State Park, reservation drawings will now be offered for popular campgrounds at Malibu Creek State Park starting this month and Morro Bay State Park and McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park later this summer.
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Drawings are free to enter on ReserveCalifornia and give more visitors a chance to stay at some of the state’s most coveted campsites.
Cameron Park, CA 95682 530-676-9422
Joshua Fournier
3439 Robin Lane #120 Cameron Park, CA 95682 530-676-9422
Simple Recipe Swaps for a Healthier You
If the idea of overhauling your family’s menu is stopping you from making healthier choices in the kitchen, you might find relief in knowing simple swaps are all it takes. Instead of sweeping changes that require all new recipes, just changing an ingredient or two in your favorite dishes can put you on a path toward better nutrition.
You can boost the nutritional value of meals and support your heart health by making smart substitutions – like using whole grains, healthy oils and lower-sodium options – to reduce saturated fat, added sugars and sodium while adding beneficial nutrients like fiber, protein and healthy fats.
Another nutrition-conscious swap you can make easily is opting for fat-free or low-fat plain Greek yogurt in place of full-fat sour cream and other dairy products. A single serving typically provides 10 or more grams of protein and roughly 13% of the daily recommended value of calcium. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, a balanced diet that includes regular consumption of unsweetened, nonfat, plain yogurt for individuals with hypertension may help improve blood pressure outcomes.
Start doing your heart a favor with these favorites that replace full-fat ingredients with low-fat or nonfat Greek yogurt, helping you reduce calorie intake and fat content without compromising flavor.
Mango and Pineapple Tropical Parfaits capture the flavors of ripe fruit, silky yogurt and crunchy granola in every spoonful of paradise while ruby-red pomegranate and coconut top off this island treasure.
Fruity Oatmeal Yogurt Parfaits provide a proteinpacked breakfast to start busy days while Frozen Yogurt Bark – a chilled delight with less than 100 calories per serving – helps you indulge without overdoing it.
A diet that involves smart swaps like these may contribute to heart health, per the American Heart Association, by providing essential nutrients and supporting healthy blood pressure levels – meaning you’re just a few ingredient substitutions away from enjoying a more nutritious, yet still delicious menu.
These yogurt-inspired recipes were developed as part of the American Heart Association’s Healthy for Good Eat Smart initiative, which is nationally supported by Danone.
Discover more easy, flavor-packed ways to make your favorite recipes healthier for your heart at heart.org/eatsmart.
Mango and Pineapple Tropical Parfaits
Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association
Servings: 4 (1 parfait per serving)
1 medium mango, peeled and chopped
2 cups nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup low-fat, no-added-sugar granola
1/2 cup diced pineapple
1 medium banana, sliced
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds or arils
2 tablespoons unsweetened flaked coconut
In each parfait glass, layer 1/4 mango, 1/4 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon granola, 2 tablespoons pineapple, 1/4 banana slices and 1/4 cup yogurt. Top with remaining granola. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and coconut.
Serve immediately for peak flavor and texture.
Nutritional information per serving: 230 calories: 6 g total fat; 82 mg sodium; 33 g carbohydrates; 5 g fiber; 24 g total sugars; 13 g protein.
Fruity Oatmeal Yogurt Parfaits
Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 4 (1 parfait per serving)
2 cups fresh or frozen sliced, hulled straw berries, thawed and patted dry if frozen
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, halved blackberries or both, thawed and patted dry if frozen
1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon, honey
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked rolled oats
2 cups nonfat plain Greek yogurt
In medium bowl, gently stir strawberries, blueberries, honey and cinnamon.
In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water and oats to boil. Boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In each parfait glass, layer 1/4 cup oatmeal, 1/4 cup fruit mixture, 1/4 cup yogurt and 1/4 cup fruit mixture. Repeat layers.
Nutritional information per serving: 238 calories; 2 g total fat; 6 mg cholesterol; 47 mg sodium; 42 mg carbohydrates; 6 g fiber; 21 g total sugars; 16 g protein.
Frozen Yogurt Bark
Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 8
1 1/2 cups low-fat, no-sugar-added vanilla Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons chopped unsalted almonds
1/2 cup finely chopped mango
1/2 cup blueberries
1/4 cup blackberries or raspberries, chopped if large
In medium bowl, whisk yogurt and honey until combined.
Line 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Using spatula or knife, spread yogurt mixture over paper as thinly as possible.
Sprinkle almonds over yogurt mixture. Using fingertips, gently press almonds into yogurt mixture.
Sprinkle with mango, blueberries and raspberries. Using fingertips, gently press fruit into yogurt mixture.
Cover dish with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Freeze overnight.
For serving, remove baking dish from freezer. Gently lift parchment paper from dish and transfer to cutting board. Using hands, break bark into pieces or hit lightly on surface of cutting board. Serve immediately as bark begins to melt 15 minutes after removing from freezer.
Nutritional information per serving: 70 calories; 2 g total fat; 3 mg cholesterol; 15 mg sodium; 10 g carbohydrates; 1 g fiber; 9 g total sugars; 4 g protein.
CDFW completes waterfowl breeding population survey
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has completed its 2025 waterfowl breeding population survey. The results of the survey show both mallard and total duck species have increased this year.
The breeding population of mallards increased from 177,828 to 265,640 (a 49% increase) and total ducks (all species combined) increased from 373,864 to 474,495 (a 27% increase). Mallards remain below the long-term average by 16%.
“The survey indicated an increase in mallard abundance, and habitat conditions were good in Northern California so we expect average to above-average production for all waterfowl species,” said CDFW Waterfowl Program biologist Melanie Weaver.
Since 1948, CDFW biologists and warden-pilots have conducted this survey annually using fixed-wing aircraft. The population estimates are for those areas where the vast majority of waterfowl nesting occurs in California, including wetland and agricultural areas in northeastern California, throughout the Central Valley, the Suisun Marsh and some coastal valleys.
The complete 2025 California Waterfowl Breeding Population Survey Report is available at the CDFW website.
The majority of California’s wintering duck population originates from breeding areas surveyed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Alaska and Canada, and these results should be available by late August. CDFW survey information, along with similar data from other Pacific Flyway states, is used by the USFWS and the Pacific Flyway Council when setting hunting regulations for the Pacific Flyway states, including California.
Photo by Travis VanZant / CDFW Duck populations are on the rise, according to a new report.
Melanie Weaver & Peter Tira CDFW
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49) Pet _ (grievance)
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51) Ancient Peruvians
52) "Well, lah-di-_"
54) Divided U.S. terr.
55) Bombards with junk email
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59) Unit measuring loudness
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CANTALOUPE (A166402)
This sweet F brown tabby is ready for adoption. Stop by and check her out this week. DSH 1yr.
LIMA & FAVA (A166295 & 297)
Do you need a quiet pet?
Consider a pocket pet like a rat - 2 Rats available.
Precious Pawprints
Adopt Today! Second-Chance Animals Make First-Class Pets!
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Will plant herself on your couch and thrive in any climate. F Black Malinois mix 9mo.
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Family Features
Heading back to school means stocking up on pencils, notebook paper and the like, but there’s more to getting ready to ace a new school year than basic school supplies. Gearing up for a great year means having the right tools to take you from a refreshing slumber, through lunch and all day long. Find more helpful tips to get ready to make the grade this school year at eLivingToday.com.
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Dual-Purpose Devices
If you’re strapped for cash or simply want the convenience of a smaller screen, a tablet can be a terrific alternative to a fullsize laptop. Using Bluetooth, you can even connect to a keyboard if you want to use it to take notes in class. Download apps designed to help you study and look up information using the built-in web browser. A tablet isn’t just a learning tool, however; it can be a source of entertainment, too. Add games and social apps, and you’ll have an instant option for passing time between classes or taking a well-deserved break from hitting the books.
Dress Up Your Dorm Room
A dorm room is a drab room until you add your own personal touches. Bedding is a practical necessity that gives you lots of latitude for self-expression. Before you begin shopping, note whether your dorm mattresses are standard length or extra-long. Then it’s time to explore your options. While you don’t want to overspend on dorm gear that might get damaged, it’s also a good idea to invest in at least moderate quality. Look for a matching set for ultimate coordination or pull together your own look that includes a comforter, pillowcases and sheets.
Hydrate for Healthier Days
Staying well hydrated is essential for students of all ages. Maintaining appropriate hydration helps keep you at the top of your academic game by supporting your body’s energy needs, helping you focus and promoting cognitive function. Look for a reusable water bottle with a sturdy seal that will stand up to bumps and bruises in your backpack. You may also want to think about how much you drink in a day and how often you’ll be able to refill; that can help you determine the best size bottle for you.
A Better Boxed Lunch
A busy class schedule may keep you on your toes, but skipping meals is a fast track toward a crash and burn. Keep your body and mind fueled with good nutrition by carrying a bento box filled with your favorite snacks. The compartments make it easy to keep your favorite treats fresh and tasty, and with multiple wells to fill, you can challenge yourself to create well-rounded meals in every box. Bento boxes are available in a variety of sizes and materials, so you can customize your box to fit your personal needs.
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