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GOP RACE – Having met and listened to all the candidates for the GOP race for the 4th Congressional District seat being vacated by John T. Doolittle, Doug Ose is the one who will be getting my vote on June 3. Ose is simply the best choice for our district. He has six years of experience in Congress, has fought to close the border and understands the needs of Placer County. He’s also no carpet bagger as he hails from Northern California. The Mountain Democrat recently endorsed Ose, citing Tom McClintock’s lack of familiarity with the district as one of the many reasons they were throwing their support behind his opponent. I agree. I attended both announcements and can report that Ose’s was well attended, with so many local leaders supporting him, there wasn’t enough room on the courthouse steps in Old Town Auburn to get everyone behind him for a group photo. In contrast, McClintock had fewer than a dozen local leaders by his side. Many of those supporting Ose are men and women I know and respect. Sheriff Ed Bonner, the entire Placer County Board of Supervisors, Auburn City Councilmembers Mike Holmes and Bob Snyder, and former Auburn Mayor Cheryl Maki are just a few of the 100 local leaders supporting Ose. I believe Ose will listen to the residents, which will be a welcome change. He has attended mixers, breakfasts and gatherings large and small across the district. I believe it’s something he will keep up even after he’s elected. For what it’s worth, Doug Ose has my vote.
REAL WORLD RULE – I have a personal rule I follow while out in the real
world – if you want good service, treat your wait staff and bartenders
well. There is simply no place in a civilized world for snapping your
fingers at, or making rude comments to, the person responsible for
ensuring you have a nice dining (or imbibing) experience. You would be
wise to follow this rule on May 30 at Buonaratti Restaurant in Lincoln
as your server could turn out to be the chief of police or the county
sheriff. For $75 per napkin, you can dine in style and have “celebrity
waiters” bring food and drinks to your table. Expect to be served by
Placer County Sheriff Ed Bonner, Lincoln Police Chief Brian Vizzusi,
Placer County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jim Holmes, Lincoln Mayor
Primo Santini, Supervisor Robert Weygandt, Lincoln City Manager James
Estep, Placer County Water Agency Director Mike Lee, and Lincoln City
Council members Kent Nakata, Tom Cosgrove and Spencer Short. I’m told
that brothers Alex and Joe Ferreira will serve as “honorary waiters.”
To reserve your spot, call 916-408-7672. Proceeds benefit the
Lighthouse Counseling and Family Resource Center. Have fun and remember
to tip (and be nice to) your waiter.
WISHING WELL – Gordon Ainsleigh, the bearded chiropractor who is
credited as the first man to run the 100-mile Western States Trail
(essentially establishing the now popular 100-Mile Endurance Run), will
turn 61 on June 4. Happy birthday, Gordy. ... Auburn resident LaVerne
Baker is home recuperating after spending a week in Sutter Auburn Faith
Hospital. That hasn’t stopped her from playing the Sentinel’s “Where Am
I?” game (see page 3 for game rules). Get well soon, LaVerne.
COW PALACE – The Southwest Regional Junior Hereford Show & Field
will be held at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn on June 14 and
15. This year’s judge is B.J. MacFarlane of Los Molinos. Exhibitors
range in age from 7 to 21. According to organizers, the event will
feature “cows, kids, contents and just plain family fun.” There will
also be a silent auction and dessert auction as a fundraiser held
during the Saturday night banquet. All proceeds will benefit the
Calfironia/Nevada Junior Hereford Association and the show.
Registration for those participating will be Friday after 2 p.m., or
Saturday at 8 a.m. The show begins at 9 a.m. For more information,
contact Karl or Gail Blagg at 530-265-9395. ... The annual Placer
County Fair Junior Livestock Auction will be held on Sunday, June 22 at
10 a.m. in the Amlin Livestock Pavilion at the Placer County
Fairgrounds, 800 All America City Boulevard, in Roseville. For more
info, call 916-786-2023.
ODDS & ENDS – The Better Breathers Club will meet on Thursday, June
5 at 11 a.m. in room 205 of the Auburn Sierra Building at 11795
Education Street in Auburn. Reena from Seniors First will discuss the
services offered by her organization. As always, those with respiratory
problems are encouraged to attend.
Don Chaddock is the executive editor of the Sentinel. His column,
“Biscuits & Gravy,” publishes weekly. He may be reached at
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