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WATERING HOLE MUSINGS – Pete Aroz, Sr., owner of Pistol Pete’s and the
Liquor Outlet, had a mighty fine set up at last Friday evening’s Cruise
Nite in Downtown Auburn. With a margarita in hand, he told me to speak
to his son (that would be the younger Pete up at Pistol Pete’s) to find
out about the Sublime tribute show going on this Friday evening.
Fulfilling my duty, I worked my way up to the bar and got the scoop.
Apparently, there is a loose affiliation between the band Sublime and
the tribute band (and plenty of legal documents have been filed by both
parties). To witness the carnage and mayhem (and a great show, from
what I hear), head over to Pistol Pete’s Brew and Cue on Friday night.
Admission is $10 per person. If you happened by and saw lovely
green-clad ladies in front of the Liquor Outlet, they were part of the
official Bacardi Rum Mojito folks (complete with a giant green van).
The Mojito girls could stop traffic, let me tell you. ... I see that
Sarah and Marcello Nolivo (the couple who own the Club Car) have
returned from Italy, looking well rested. Their place was packed Friday
night (not a night I’m usually out and about, but with a free pass from
the wife, I was in). Debbie, our server, was in great form, as usual.
Debbie is also serving up cocktails at Lou La Bonte’s, so stop by some
evening and say “howdy.”
PICTURE THIS – Say hello to Lisa Whittet (shown in this courtesy
photo), the new owner of Auburn Needleworks located inside the Gold
Country Mall. June Zeri, the previous owner, retired after 18 years.
The shop offers supplies and classes for knitting, crochet and
needlepoint. There are also regular free gatherings at the shop for
those interested in knitting (Friday Knitters) and needlepoint (Tuesday
Stitchers). For more information on her shop (1039 High Street, Suite
15 in Auburn), visit www.auburnneedleworks.com or call 530-888-0202.
AROUND TOWN – The corner across from the Clock Tower with the
unfortunate nickname was the site for the photo of the Auburn Family
4th of July parade winners. Members of Lions clubs from all over the
area showed up to present certificates and checks for the winners (see
photo on A1 for the list). While we all hear so many negative comments
regarding today’s teenagers, Miss Teen Auburn Ashley Abba’s parents
will be proud to know that she was polite, gracious and very friendly.
My 9-year-old son Cian (who was trailing his old man that day) told me,
“She sure was nice.” ... Lincoln’s boys in blue are sporting new
shoulder patches on their uniforms. “During the latter part of 2006,
members of the Lincoln Police Department met with community leaders to
design a new uniform shoulder patch that would encompass the elements
that would best represent our All-America City pride and the heritage
of community policing in the City of Lincoln,” said Police Chief Brian
Vizzusi in a press release. “The newly designed patch is a symbol of
pride and dedication in providing professional law enforcement services
to the citizens of Lincoln.” According to the press release, the
previous shoulder patch was designed in 1943 by former Chief of Police
Robert Jimenez, who incorporated the Lincoln High School colors of blue
and gold with the red lightning bolt of the U.S. Army’s 4th Armored
Division. The officers started wearing the new patches this month. ...
Despite posting obvious signs around the area warning attendees that
dogs were not allowed at Cruise Nite in Auburn, I eyed plenty of Man’s
Best Friends at the festivities (as well as few prohibited “for sale”
signs and glass containers). The Downtown Business Association, the
Auburn Cruise Nite Committee and the Auburn Police Department all did a
fine job of making sure the rules (which have always been in effect,
but not necessarily enforced) got into the hands of those showing their
vehicles. I also hear that many car owners showed up at 2:30 p.m.
(that’s 2.5 hours early), took up valuable customer parking, and then
planted lawn chairs on the sidewalks in front of their vehicles,
blocking merchant display windows (with merchants still open for
business.). Talk about rude! Aside from the blatant disregard for the
rules, I also bumped into Dave Rosenthal, Nancey Holland, the lovely Kristine Coman, Debi Lawrence and her sister Darci, Steve Conklin,
Vance Sauter, Eric Erickson (of the Open Door Cafe in Downtown Auburn),
Dave and Gail Mackenroth, John Moise (of Meritage Motors), Don and Jai
Baker (of Awful Annie’s restaurants in Old Town Auburn and Lincoln),
Ben Furtado, Kim Wright (of AvantGarden), Jack and Gail Remington,
Jenna Nielson and plenty of others. But, I didn’t see my friend,
banking beauty Monique “Mo” Krafft. This event usually gives me my
once-per-month Mo fix during the summer. ... Cheers to the Monkey Cat
Restaurant and watering hole for their creative ideas to draw in
customers. Last Friday, Jim Bril’s top-notch eatery was hosting a cigar
night on the patio and pairing it with spirits (cognac, I believe) and
for those less daring, beer specials in the Palapa Bar were offered.
... Becky Martin, that lovely lass who is a mainstay at Luigi’s Little
Italy in Downtown Auburn, recently returned from a trip to Montana. Becky has also served up grub and brew in other establishments like Monkey Cat and Club Car.
WISHING WELL – Wish a belated happy birthday to Shari Smith (July 11).
She owns Casablanca Salon and Spa. ... Wish a happy anniversary to
Ralph and Helen Roper. They celebrated 60 years of wedded bliss on
Tuesday, July 16.
Don Chaddock is the executive editor of the Sentinel. His column,
“Biscuits and Gravy,” publishes every Friday. He may be reached at
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or by calling 530-823-2463.
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