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Biscuits & Gravy - Placer’s Political Season Getting Underway |
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Written by Don Chaddock
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TRAIL MOVE –Starting this week, you’ll see “Notes from the Trail” has grown into its own column and will no longer be a topic within “Biscuits & Gravy.” Eric Peach, of Protect American River Canyons, tells me he’s enjoyed reading the exploits of the Chaddock clan as we explore the trails in our town’s collective backyard. The trail maps produced by PARC are available at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce office and at the Placer County California Welcome Center on upper Lincoln Way.
AROUND TOWN – The Leadership Auburn Class of 2008 celebrated in fine style at the Headquarter House at Raspberry Hill last Friday. While I couldn’t attend (hey, I was busy consoling myself with cold beer after the cancellation of the Western States Run), my wife Rachel attended with the lovely Peggy Seitzinger. Rachel went through the program in 2006 while Peggy and I were classmates the following year. District Attorney Brad R. Fenocchio presented the graduation honors for Scott Owens, who works in the D.A.’s office. Other grads included Leslie Maita and Curt Smith (shown in this week’s photo courtesy of Rachel), Bill Kirby, Linda Maeding, Stevie Rea, Beth O’Brien, Greg Hegwer, Garry Hopping, Michael Garlock, Tad Berkebile, Larry Au, Dave Horsey, William Johnston, Cedric Lee, Carolyn Metzker, Michael Otten, Susan Teixeira, Darrin Van Dyke, Cindy Wharton, Laura Whitton and Sue Yassu. ... Linda Lareau, of Courthouse Coffee, is planning a Fourth of July bash on the lawn of the historic courthouse in Old Town Auburn. Expect grilled hot dogs and the like. She advises people show up at 6 p.m. and bring lawn chairs and blankets. Courthouse Coffee will also serve beer, wine and sodas. For more info, call 530-889-1373.
SUMMER FUN – Natalie Pohley’s Make a Difference Camp is
returning for another year to Auburn. Most of next week, the camp will
hold a drama workshop from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the State Theater on
Lincoln Way. The camp is open to kids ages 8 to 18 and costs $5 per
day. Camp size is limited, so reserve a spot by calling 530-368-4455.
PLACER POLITICS – Placer County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Chief Jim McCauley is holding a series of Candidate Workshops throughout the county. The first was held in Auburn at The Domes on June 21. Speakers included Auburn City Councilman, and former Congressional candidate, Mike Holmes, District 1 Supervisor Kirk Uhler, AJ columnist and longtime newsman Jim Ruffalo and yours truly. There are two workshops remaining, slated for July 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the McBean Park Pavilion in Lincoln and July 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Roseville City Council chambers at 311 Vernon Street in Roseville (panelists vary depending on the location). The workshops give insights into running a campaign, how to deal with the press and procedures for filing candidacy papers. Admission is free and is open to anyone who is interested in running for one of the many offices coming open in November. Candidate filings open July 14 and close Aug. 8. Seats are up for election on the Sierra College Board of Trustees, school districts throughout the Sentinel’s coverage area, special districts such as parks, fire protection, water and others, as well as city council seats in Auburn, Colfax, Lincoln, Loomis, Rocklin and Roseville. ... In Auburn, City Councilman Bob Snyder is not seeking re-election. Mayor Keith Nesbitt’s seat will be on the ballot, but he has yet to announce his intentions. Dr. Bill Kirby, former Auburn Recreation District board member, has formed a campaign committee that boasts some Auburn heavy hitters like Ron Lichau, Wayne Manning and Bud Richardson. He’s already listing the support of District 3 Supervisor Jim Holmes and his big brother Mike (himself a City Council member), former Supervisor Harriet White, former city manager and retired Police Chief Nick Willick, Steve Snyder, Tom Jones, Don Yamasaki, Paul and Sherry Gilbert, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital CEO Mitch Hannah, and ARD board members Curt Smith and Scott Holbrook. Another rumored candidate for Auburn City Council is Auburn Office Products owner Tony Ferrari, who also attended the candidate workshop. ... In Colfax, two council seats as well as the treasurer post will be on the ballot this November. Seats held by City Councilmember Sharon Gieras, who has served as mayor more than once, and Vice Mayor Sherrie Blackmun, are up for re-election.
WATER WOES – Residents of Colfax were planning a protest of proposed sewage rate hikes at a meeting that was held Tuesday evening at the Sierra View Community Center (well after our press time). Check back next week for coverage.
Don Chaddock is the executive editor of the Sentinel and he may be reached via e-mail at
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