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PIC PICK – This year’s “Taste of Chocolate” was a swell affair, with lots of local folks turning out a few weeks ago to stroll the streets of Old Town Auburn. Crystal Kerzel, owner of Salon J Williams, handed out her chocolate confections to eager tasters. Her salon is located on Maple Street in one of the recently restored Victorian buildings. PLACER POLITICS – With the races for the June primary election underway, 4th Congressional District GOP hopeful Doug Ose landed the endorsement of the California Farm Bureau Federation. “Doug Ose is a proven champion for family farmers and ranchers,” Farm Bureau President Doug Mosebar said in a press release. “He shares our goals for lower taxes and reduced regulation on the farm, and for improved markets for California-grown products. He has been a key partner in our effort to secure private property rights for all Californians.” Ose’s campaign contributors, dating from the late 1990s through 2001, include plenty of agricultural interests. Other contributors included Wal-Mart, UPS and a certain jailed lobbyist by the name of Jack Abramoff (for $1,000). It should be noted that Mr. Abramoff contributed loads of cash to many campaigns, including Democrats, before he was thrown behind bars. ... Theodore Terbolizard, who is trying to secure the GOP nomination for the 4th Congressional District, opened his mouth and inserted his foot following his arrest for DUI in Nevada County. Trying to make light of the situation, he said his DUI bust would get him more name recognition with the voters and since he didn’t harm anyone or damage any property, it wasn’t that big of a deal. Well, he’s changed his tune in a recent statement sent to local media outlets. “I am asking for your forgiveness and understanding,” he wrote. He also expects to spend more time in jail. “Be reminded that I am the only victim in this matter; I did no damage to any other person or property.” Terbolizard vowed to continue his campaign and deal with the consequences of his actions. ... I hear Jimmy Carroll will seek re-election to the Auburn Recreation District Board of Directors. There is no word yet on Jim Gray or Gordon Ainsleigh.
BUSINESS BEAT – Slated to go before Auburn’s Historic Design Review
Commission on Tuesday night (after the Sentinel’s press deadline) was a
request for a new wall sign to promote A Taste of Auburn, the new wine
tasting establishment to go into part of the old rug store by the Clock
Tower in Downtown Auburn (at 897 Lincoln Way). Auburn’s Streetscape
redevelopment plans were also on the agenda. I expect this to sail
through the approval process since City Manager Robert Richardson has
spent so much time working with Old Town and Downtown merchants to
ensure that it suits their needs. ... Looking for 3000 sq. ft. of
commercial space in Downtown Auburn? The spot that previously housed
Cattail Flowers and Flowers by Footes is available at 896 High Street
(next to Bank of America). Cattail recently relocated a ways up the
street to the Livingston Building. For cost and more info on renting
the space, call 530-823-5988. THIS AND THAT – Pat Turner tells me
that Crafty Treasures will present A Spring Faire to be held Friday,
March 7 from 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
the VFW Memorial Hall located at 5945 Horseshoe Bar Road in Loomis.
Admission is free. For more info, visit www.craftytreasures.com. Don
Chaddock is the executive editor of the Sentinel and may be reached via
e-mail at
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His column, “Biscuits & Gravy,”
publishes every week.
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