December 16, 1959 (8 pages)

Page 2 NEVADA COUNTY CITIZEN AND CITIZEN ADVERTISER Published every Wednesday, 132 MainSt., Nevada City, California, by Nevada County Citizen, Inc. Phone Grass Valley or Nevada City 126 Alfred E. Heller « -.4% «6 ‘Sys e * R. Dean Thompson.. % Don Fairclough’. .++ + ««-. Clarice Mc Whinney..-.+-+-+.Margaret Abrahamson.. + Printing by Berliner & McGinnis, Nevada City . Single copy price, 10 cents. Subscription prices: One year, $2.50: twoyears, $4.50; three years, $6.00. Postal regulations require that all subscriptions be paid in advance. . . . Editor-Manager Circulation Manager Publisher . . Art Editor . Society Editor EDITORIAL Needed: Scenic Resourse Survey State Senator Ron Cameron, represening Nevada, Placer and Sierra counties, recently emphasized the need for studies aimedtoward a long-range survey of the recreational needs and potential of the district. Cameron, as we understand it, would approach sucha survey much as the California Public Outdoor Recreation Plan Committee, a study group commissioned by the legislature in 1967, is now approaching the overall recreational need of the state. In our opinion, Cameron deserves praise for his intention to meet a large problem inanoriginal andreasonable way. We willbe greatly interested in the progress he makes inthe months to come. In the face of California's-and Nevada County's-burgeoning growth, we would be unwise toregardrecreational development as a piecemeal phenomenon. Nevada County in particular, which is beginning to see the recreation dollar as potentially a prime source of income, must begin now to take a large view of its scenic resources. Many factors must be accounted for in assessing the county's--orthe district's --recreation potential. First, we must know exactly what we have in the way of scenicresources. Astudy ofthe map will tell you much. But a professional survey willtell you more, in terms that can be translated into action. But besides learning the potential, we mustassess ourrecreational needs. What will be our local needs, ten years from now or in the year 2000? What will be the pressure on our recreational lands form out-of-county visitors? What patential recreation areas properly belong under local jurisdiction, county jurisdiction, state jurisdiction, national jurisdiction? What percentage of our scenic resources should be left undeveloped, in a wilderness condition? How can we properly control. commercial developments--resorts, hot-dog stands--so that they serve recreation areas, rather than degrade the areas through over-exploitation? And how can we express our needs in terms of responsible local, state and . federal tax programs? These are a fewofthe many questions which should be answered--soon-in studies such as those proposed by Senator Cameron. City Action Would Help a Last week we suggested chamber of commerce action inaneffort to get Greyhound bus service direct to Squaw Valley via Highway 20 during the Winter Olympics. We think activity along that line should not be limited to the chambers of commerce . It appears to us that the city councils in both Grass Valley and Nevada City have the responsibility to join the cry for adequate public transportation. Highway 20 will be open. Ir is a main route to the Olympics. Let's make use of it. Letters To The Editor Dear Editor: It was the eleventh hour but with an aroused public we have seen the hisotirc Pelton wheel saved. Now the question is--can we dig in our heels and save Grass Valley? Our coming the charm and character of our.city and increase our traffic snarl just as the Embarcadero elevated freeway has ruined San Francisco's waterfront without solving her traffic problem. The Chronicle has gone so far as to demand that it be removed. We still have time to act. New residents and many older ones are unaware that the touted freeway will be on towering stilts of concrete and steel. It will come off the rock pile at the Golden Center dump and continue across the rooftops at an elevated height. The one modern and adequate grammar school wild nestle in the shadow of it's ugliness and suffer it’s noise and fumes. The off ramp will disgorge traffic at Pacific Street opposite the school. If you suggest that this might have an element of danger you will be called hysterical. Progress is fine and freeways are necessary--IN THE the streets of our pretty little city. This routing was rammed down our throat by a handful of people willing to believe that like sheep we might bleat a bit andthen apathetically accept this engineering monster. But several years have passed and people of culture and appreciation of our gemlike beauty are now living among us. When they know the facts, willthey allow the devastation of that which they came here to enjoy? We have been sheep too long. We need some militant goats. Hopeful Goat Dear Editor: Correction Donna. About this new modern equipment, as you call the wood stove.Let’s go back into history where we didn't have wood stoves-all wehad was dutch ovens. You've’ made statements about your wonderful cakes, etc., that you've cooked on your wood stove. Now, I challenge you, Donna, to the old dutch oven that was make way be fore your modem wood stove, to bake any pies, cakes, bread, beans. .or you mention deer meat in your article. Let'sseeif you can do this one, Donna I cook my deer meat waterless and greaseless but, before I can challenge you on this deal, you might have to furnish the deer meat asI haven't killeda legal deer in two years. Donna, my cakes and my bread and bisquits do not contain any baking powder or yeast My beans that I cook in my dutch oven! think should be better than yours. . . where undoubtly you use baking grease. Now, Donna, if you want to get a fire permit, which when I learned to cook, you didn't need one. Now, Donna, . think this isa challenge you or anyone else at what you call modern cooking on a wooden cook stove. Sincerely yours, The Dutch Oven Kid, to cook this way you have elevated freeway willdestory ~~ Mrs. Ruth Frantzis a teacher who is still smiling at 3 p.m. after a full day of educational chores. Her special students are smiling, too, when they board the buses to go home and tell of school achievements that day. ' , Mrs. Frantz isteaching principal at the two-room Twin Cities School overlooking the Grass ValleyNevada City highway. The school is mid-way between the two cities, The 22 students who attend the school come from all areas of Western Nevada County to benefit from the special education they nged, NEVADA COUNTY CITIZEN MRS. RUTH FRANTZ A Special Teacher For A Special Job THE CITIZEN OF THE WEEK tailored under the county school department to fit their individual needs. "It's a very challenging job," Mrs. Frantzadmits. "I won't say there areno frustrations, but it is fun." She has been at the jobnine years, seven of them at the Twin Cities School, the first two in Nevada City. Born and educated inSalem, Ore., Mrs. Frantz received herteaching degree at Willamette University and completed her graduate work at the University of Southern California. Her husband, Ed, is principal of Nevada Union Junior isnot a diagonal bridge across HGH SCHOOL AWARDS GIVEN TO TEAMS Awards for athletes of Nevada Union High School were issuedrecentlytoa school assembly. Varsity football blocks were given the following: Dave Willis, John Shadburne, John Hodge, Norman Paul, Harold Cox, Dick Kline, Dale Bagley, Arvis Roberts, Don Barringer, (captain); Alan Hutsinpiller, tain). First "A" letterin football --Bill Freitas, Rick Miller, John Paye, Wally Castles, Ken Crowder, Mike Peregrine, Art Manchester, Larry Hafelfinger, Ray Rankin, Ron Gullickson, Mike Lemich, Don Woods, Gary Mann, John Woods, Sam White, Frank Mellor, Gary Goerz, John Yates, King Lowe, Art Luper. Managers--Don Duncan, Victor Engstrom, Jay Snider, Allan Haley. Nugget coach Ursal Snapp distributed the following "B" letters: Tyler McHugh, David Pardini, Guy Do Cardova, Cops Hutchins, Perry Sonke, Jim Brown, Joe Homer, Erik Ingram, Dick berda, John Myers, Ron Sturgil, David Yages, John Woods, Brian Jamison, Clayton Feldman, Richard Smith, (captain), Ronnie Bertram, (captain), Jim Jenkins, (captain). Managers-Dick Kerr, Roy London, Gilbert Hayes. Cross country coach George Peavy made the following presentations: First "A" letter in cross country--Jerry Wetherall, Kirk Marshall, Chester Ramey, TomWhitney, Gary Anderson. Two year letterman --Mel Helier, (captain). First "B" letter--Jim Thomson, Richard Englefield, Dick Bertoncini, (captain), Don Bass, Bill Tanner, Lee Sage. Second "B" letter--Steve Ayala, (captain), Mike Reilly, Don Kennedy. First "C" letter--Dennis Heller, Dave Ayala, Second "C" letter--Jim Al Jaynes Brown, Reg Jones. (captain); Roger Mock (cap© Managers--Don Remington, Toni Threlkeld. TimKays, coach of the C and D basketball teams, issued the following letters: -C team awards: Second year letters--Dave Fickle, (captain); Fred Hahn and Dick Bertoncini; first year letters--Norman Clay, Ron Pierce, Bob Tamblyn, Gerry Peregrin, Dalton Collier, Reg Jones and Jeff Haynes. Manager Ken Wilson. D team awards-second year letter to Lewis Perrin (captain); first year letters to DaveRenfree, Dennis Hillier, Dave George, Dave Ayala, Larry Phelps and Ed Kneebone. Other letters and awards were made to the drill team: Sue White, Donna Buchanan, Carol Bryan, Judy Frink, Jan Hilpert, Nancy Barron, Barbara Lindsey, Doris Rose, Betty Clark, Joe Ann Locatelli, Judy Barnes, Karen Frye, Sharon Rodehammel, Arlene Ottoson, Winifred Renfrow, Bonnie Heather, Gloria Palmer, Maggie Gallino, Rosie Abas, Daren McLaughlen, Penny Dillingham, Marggaret Barron, PatSeapy, Pauline Brumley, Sue Millegan, Judy Jones, Mary Jean Seapy, Carol Foot, Charlene Gomes, Martha Fry, Linda Smith Sarah Hicks, Mariellen Wetherall, Ann Hathaway, Margaret Lystrup, Donna Hooker, Leslie Gould, Wanda Drivold, Patty Graham, Kay Brumley. Majorettes awards were given: Carol Boundy , Gresham, Jolene Mace, Donna Smith, Joan Valdez, Elaine Hutsinpillar, Carolyn Cleveland, Vicki Danniels. Drum Corps awards went to: Sue A. Hansen, Mike Reily, Dick Bertoncini, Dennis Mahaffey, Rich Briggs. The Rough and Ready Post Office will remain open weekdays including Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. during the pre-Christmas mailing season, it has been announced by Postmaster Etta Rough And Ready PO jB, \ a High School, They have two children, Bob, 18, a freshman at the University of California, and John 14, in 9 grade in the junior high school. Students at the school range in age from 8 to 14, after which they attend special classes in the junior high school. The curriculum em phasizes reading. It also covers writing and spelling, as well as a multitude of special areas to help develop the children in practical fields. "If you can read fourth or fifth grade level, you can function very well in our society," Mrs. Frantz said in explaining emphasis on reading. She told of the thrill experienced by her students when they read well. Her smiling blue eyes told that she shared that thrill. Mrs. Frantz said her responsibility was to find the level at which her students can do well, then to nurture their enthusiasm with success into a quest for further knowledge at a rate which the students can master. This type of teaching requires reevaluation of the curriculum with each new class, she pointed out. That is the challenge. The students are taught it is their job to listen, to follow directions, to work carefullyandto finish the job. This training is meant to carry over beyond school age, Mrs. Frantz explained. Good grooming and getting along with others is also stressed. Physical education and music both play an important part in the Twin Cities program. Physical education teaches coordination, cooperation anda spectator interest in sports through an understanding of them. Music's importance to the program is usually inversely proportionate to the educational capabilities of the youngsters, and is most important asa means of relaxation. The school is unique for its type inthat it hasa Type A lunch program. The children under direction prepare and serve the meals---and cleanup afterwards. "They loveit, and they do areal good job," the cheerful teacher commented. A craft program within the school is especially popular with the students. Three sewing machines are kept busy. Wood work (with a power jig saw), leather work, copper work and ceramic jewelry are also favorites of the children. turnsto books or her garden. "It's the hardest work I've ever done," Mrs. Frantz admitted. She winked, then added: “I'm still enjoying it.": Wednesday, December 16, 1959. For relaxation, Mrs. Frantz . Ettleman. Fool’s Gold Oy Dean Thompson Do you remember those two prisoners who walked off the fire line, made their way to Nevada City, rode off in a Jeep and were aprehended near Sacramento on Highway 40? Now there was a strange pair. Both were due for parole ina few weeks or months. Both were sent to San Quinten for multiple offenses . Both were good . behavior prisoners---good enough to be assigned to the Marsh Mill fire line. But oncehaving walked off, both were considered dangerous. That was logical, for the men had given up much to "make a break for it." They were not the only prisoners whotalked of escape, but they were the only ones who dared to try it. On their way to Nevada City, this pair entered the Duncan cabin near Graniteville. Some clothes, food anda forestry map was reported missing. They didn't take either of two guns. Still walking, they apparently also entered the Daniels place near North San Juan. Missing was a jar of peanut butter, tin dishes, oldest of a pair of sleeping bags, some old denim work clothes and a carton of cigaretts. Left behind wasa new sleeping bag and a loaded rifle. Yes, they were a strange pair. We wonder if they were placed in solitary confinement when returned to San Quinten as a means of punishment or as a means of psychiatric observation? When the California Highway Patrol picked up the men, three patrol cars were were sent toaidthe officer who made the# initial stop—-just in case. ++ett+et Publicity nowadays is hard to get. Or at least that's the opinion of the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce. Members were trying to figure a wa.y either to get publicity about the city's Christmas Tree, or ifthat failed, to pacify residents of the city who are literally demanding such publicity. It seems the tree has been well publicized in past years. But that's past. One member came up with the idea it might work to claim the 118 foot sequoia is the biggest Christmas tree in the U.S. Another suggested it might be the oldest. Athird said they should claim it was planted 15 years ago. Everyone present agreet the latterwould draw the most attention. A 118 foot tree grown in 15 years---that would draw attention. But that would hardly jibe with facts. So the matter was dropped. No publicity. Actually, the tree is still as interesting as it is beautiful. For example: Electrical bill forthe lighting is footed by Paul Bergemann, on whose property the tree grows. Lights and wiring for the tree are furnished by a fund set aside for that use only. The fund was collected, deposited and managed by Elza Kilroy. Bergemann and Kilroy have special cause to be proud of the tree, as are all Nevada City residents. The tree was planted in 1865 in front of a hotel where Adams Street meets Sacramento Street. The hotel flourished throughout Nevada City's mining days. Bergemand's Mortuary is that hotel, with new layers of paint and modernization changing the structure little. ++t++4++ Air Force men are accustomed to emergencies .They also are used tothe jetage. But Beale AFB Airman Third Class Eugene N. Jarmanwas har. ly prepared to cope witha "jet age" domestic emergency at his home recently.His wife, Shirley, presented hin with a three pound daughter---tow months early and about two minutes too early for the ambulance to arrive. The proud parents rode in the ambulance with their newborn infant toa Yuba City hospital, where the child will double her wieght befoare coming home Mana's home with one-year-old Eugene Jr. Airman Jarman is back at the base, if not accustomed to, at leastusedto a new type of domestic duty. ~ Wednesday, Dece ve OUT OF NOW} ing, the cold wé you stick it outt like they were on car buzzing along way, mostly col beginning. .the and by now it cold again. THE SALVATIO ner, earnestly the minutes away must be tired, bu lessly in hopes money in the p manity that is no Iii, The littl leaning on his d along, but witha for everyone he a little brighter The sun so your back, and } you step intoa of the moth—ba cleaners lend t wise crisp morn for Christmas, place, each mer¢ other. . /The bea silver and whi the imported dec stores, such smelling of spic well, but perha THE BIG logs timber areas. as they slowtoa corner.the a brakes fills the The stores fi grandma's and 4 they search fo planning a big children. wat inimotion,. a such things wa day. .thetraint inthe rocker w rocks, the cat and the puppy 4 . the rickshaw enger.all an ized world inwh hurry, hurry of -. .going to bed it's no use.t discover that t! riet or Uncle Er to buck the cro something that and so they ar agam. THE SCHOOL days ‘until vaca until Easter.t up (?) hearts for was deeper then bones didn't ac our work or whe THE NICEST The evening befo down through mother. .to ope and shout a me the neighbors fo with a cheerful would be the me these nice peor more .but there take their place. Our Towns.th

Page 2 NEVADA COUNTY CITIZEN AND CITIZEN ADVERTISER Published every Wednesday, 132 MainSt., Nevada City, California, by Nevada County Citizen, Inc. Phone Grass Valley or Nevada City 126 Alfred E. Heller « -.4% «6 ‘Sys e * R. Dean Thompson.... % Don Fairclough’. ..++ + ««-. Clarice Mc Whinney...-.+-+-+.Margaret Abrahamson... + Printing by Berliner & McGinnis, Nevada City . Single copy price, 10 cents. Subscription prices: One year, $2.50: twoyears, $4.50; three years, $6.00. Postal regulations require that all subscriptions be paid in advance. . . . Editor-Manager Circulation Manager Publisher . . Art Editor . Society Editor EDITORIAL Needed: Scenic Resourse Survey State Senator Ron Cameron, represening Nevada, Placer and Sierra counties, recently emphasized the need for studies aimedtoward a long-range survey of the recreational needs and potential of the district. Cameron, as we understand it, would approach sucha survey much as the California Public Outdoor Recreation Plan Committee, a study group commissioned by the legislature in 1967, is now approaching the overall recreational need of the state. In our opinion, Cameron deserves praise for his intention to meet a large problem inanoriginal andreasonable way. We willbe greatly interested in the progress he makes inthe months to come. In the face of California's-and Nevada County's-burgeoning growth, we would be unwise toregardrecreational development as a piecemeal phenomenon. Nevada County in particular, which is beginning to see the recreation dollar as potentially a prime source of income, must begin now to take a large view of its scenic resources. Many factors must be accounted for in assessing the county's--orthe district's --recreation potential. First, we must know exactly what we have in the way of scenicresources. Astudy ofthe map will tell you much. But a professional survey willtell you more, in terms that can be translated into action. But besides learning the potential, we mustassess ourrecreational needs. What will be our local needs, ten years from now or in the year 2000? What will be the pressure on our recreational lands form out-of-county visitors? What patential recreation areas properly belong under local jurisdiction, county jurisdiction, state jurisdiction, national jurisdiction? What percentage of our scenic resources should be left undeveloped, in a wilderness condition? How can we properly control. commercial developments--resorts, hot-dog stands--so that they serve recreation areas, rather than degrade the areas through over-exploitation? And how can we express our needs in terms of responsible local, state and . federal tax programs? These are a fewofthe many questions which should be answered--soon-in studies such as those proposed by Senator Cameron. City Action Would Help a Last week we suggested chamber of commerce action inaneffort to get Greyhound bus service direct to Squaw Valley via Highway 20 during the Winter Olympics. We think activity along that line should not be limited to the chambers of commerce . It appears to us that the city councils in both Grass Valley and Nevada City have the responsibility to join the cry for adequate public transportation. Highway 20 will be open. Ir is a main route to the Olympics. Let's make use of it. Letters To The Editor Dear Editor: It was the eleventh hour but with an aroused public we have seen the hisotirc Pelton wheel saved. Now the question is--can we dig in our heels and save Grass Valley? Our coming the charm and character of our.city and increase our traffic snarl just as the Embarcadero elevated freeway has ruined San Francisco's waterfront without solving her traffic problem. The Chronicle has gone so far as to demand that it be removed. We still have time to act. New residents and many older ones are unaware that the touted freeway will be on towering stilts of concrete and steel. It will come off the rock pile at the Golden Center dump and continue across the rooftops at an elevated height. The one modern and adequate grammar school wild nestle in the shadow of it's ugliness and suffer it’s noise and fumes. The off ramp will disgorge traffic at Pacific Street opposite the school. If you suggest that this might have an element of danger you will be called hysterical. Progress is fine and freeways are necessary--IN THE the streets of our pretty little city. This routing was rammed down our throat by a handful of people willing to believe that like sheep we might bleat a bit andthen apathetically accept this engineering monster. But several years have passed and people of culture and appreciation of our gemlike beauty are now living among us. When they know the facts, willthey allow the devastation of that which they came here to enjoy? We have been sheep too long. We need some militant goats. Hopeful Goat Dear Editor: Correction Donna.. About this new modern equipment, as you call the wood stove..Let’s go back into history where we didn't have wood stoves-all wehad was dutch ovens. You've’ made statements about your wonderful cakes, etc., that you've cooked on your wood stove. Now, I challenge you, Donna, to the old dutch oven that was make way be fore your modem wood stove, to bake any pies, cakes, bread, beans. .or you mention deer meat in your article. Let'sseeif you can do this one, Donna I cook my deer meat waterless and greaseless but, before I can challenge you on this deal, you might have to furnish the deer meat asI haven't killeda legal deer in two years. Donna, my cakes and my bread and bisquits do not contain any baking powder or yeast My beans that I cook in my dutch oven! think should be better than yours. . . where undoubtly you use baking grease. Now, Donna, if you want to get a fire permit, which when I learned to cook, you didn't need one. Now, Donna, . think this isa challenge you or anyone else at what you call modern cooking on a wooden cook stove. Sincerely yours, The Dutch Oven Kid, to cook this way you have elevated freeway willdestory ~~ Mrs. Ruth Frantzis a teacher who is still smiling at 3 p.m. after a full day of educational chores. Her special students are smiling, too, when they board the buses to go home and tell of school achievements that day. ' , Mrs. Frantz isteaching principal at the two-room Twin Cities School overlooking the Grass ValleyNevada City highway. The school is mid-way between the two cities, The 22 students who attend the school come from all areas of Western Nevada County to benefit from the special education they nged, NEVADA COUNTY CITIZEN MRS. RUTH FRANTZ A Special Teacher For A Special Job THE CITIZEN OF THE WEEK tailored under the county school department to fit their individual needs. "It's a very challenging job," Mrs. Frantzadmits. "I won't say there areno frustrations, but it is fun." She has been at the jobnine years, seven of them at the Twin Cities School, the first two in Nevada City. Born and educated inSalem, Ore., Mrs. Frantz received herteaching degree at Willamette University and completed her graduate work at the University of Southern California. Her husband, Ed, is principal of Nevada Union Junior isnot a diagonal bridge across HGH SCHOOL AWARDS GIVEN TO TEAMS Awards for athletes of Nevada Union High School were issuedrecentlytoa school assembly. Varsity football blocks were given the following: Dave Willis, John Shadburne, John Hodge, Norman Paul, Harold Cox, Dick Kline, Dale Bagley, Arvis Roberts, Don Barringer, (captain); Alan Hutsinpiller, tain). First "A" letterin football --Bill Freitas, Rick Miller, John Paye, Wally Castles, Ken Crowder, Mike Peregrine, Art Manchester, Larry Hafelfinger, Ray Rankin, Ron Gullickson, Mike Lemich, Don Woods, Gary Mann, John Woods, Sam White, Frank Mellor, Gary Goerz, John Yates, King Lowe, Art Luper. Managers--Don Duncan, Victor Engstrom, Jay Snider, Allan Haley. Nugget coach Ursal Snapp distributed the following "B" letters: Tyler McHugh, David Pardini, Guy Do Cardova, Cops Hutchins, Perry Sonke, Jim Brown, Joe Homer, Erik Ingram, Dick berda, John Myers, Ron Sturgil, David Yages, John Woods, Brian Jamison, Clayton Feldman, Richard Smith, (captain), Ronnie Bertram, (captain), Jim Jenkins, (captain). Managers-Dick Kerr, Roy London, Gilbert Hayes. Cross country coach George Peavy made the following presentations: First "A" letter in cross country--Jerry Wetherall, Kirk Marshall, Chester Ramey, TomWhitney, Gary Anderson. Two year letterman --Mel Helier, (captain). First "B" letter--Jim Thomson, Richard Englefield, Dick Bertoncini, (captain), Don Bass, Bill Tanner, Lee Sage. Second "B" letter--Steve Ayala, (captain), Mike Reilly, Don Kennedy. First "C" letter--Dennis Heller, Dave Ayala, Second "C" letter--Jim Al Jaynes Brown, Reg Jones. (captain); Roger Mock (cap© Managers--Don Remington, Toni Threlkeld. TimKays, coach of the C and D basketball teams, issued the following letters: -C team awards: Second year letters--Dave Fickle, (captain); Fred Hahn and Dick Bertoncini; first year letters--Norman Clay,

Ron Pierce, Bob Tamblyn, Gerry Peregrin, Dalton Collier, Reg Jones and Jeff Haynes. Manager Ken Wilson. D team awards-second year letter to Lewis Perrin (captain); first year letters to DaveRenfree, Dennis Hillier, Dave George, Dave Ayala, Larry Phelps and Ed Kneebone. Other letters and awards were made to the drill team: Sue White, Donna Buchanan, Carol Bryan, Judy Frink, Jan Hilpert, Nancy Barron, Barbara Lindsey, Doris Rose, Betty Clark, Joe Ann Locatelli, Judy Barnes, Karen Frye, Sharon Rodehammel, Arlene Ottoson, Winifred Renfrow, Bonnie Heather, Gloria Palmer, Maggie Gallino, Rosie Abas, Daren McLaughlen, Penny Dillingham, Marggaret Barron, PatSeapy, Pauline Brumley, Sue Millegan, Judy Jones, Mary Jean Seapy, Carol Foot, Charlene Gomes, Martha Fry, Linda Smith Sarah Hicks, Mariellen Wetherall, Ann Hathaway, Margaret Lystrup, Donna Hooker, Leslie Gould, Wanda Drivold, Patty Graham, Kay Brumley. Majorettes awards were given: Carol Boundy , Gresham, Jolene Mace, Donna Smith, Joan Valdez, Elaine Hutsinpillar, Carolyn Cleveland, Vicki Danniels. Drum Corps awards went to: Sue A. Hansen, Mike Reily, Dick Bertoncini, Dennis Mahaffey, Rich Briggs. The Rough and Ready Post Office will remain open weekdays including Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. during the pre-Christmas mailing season, it has been announced by Postmaster Etta Rough And Ready PO jB, \ a High School, They have two children, Bob, 18, a freshman at the University of California, and John 14, in 9 grade in the junior high school. Students at the school range in age from 8 to 14, after which they attend special classes in the junior high school. The curriculum em phasizes reading. It also covers writing and spelling, as well as a multitude of special areas to help develop the children in practical fields. "If you can read fourth or fifth grade level, you can function very well in our society," Mrs. Frantz said in explaining emphasis on reading. She told of the thrill experienced by her students when they read well. Her smiling blue eyes told that she shared that thrill. Mrs. Frantz said her responsibility was to find the level at which her students can do well, then to nurture their enthusiasm with success into a quest for further knowledge at a rate which the students can master. This type of teaching requires reevaluation of the curriculum with each new class, she pointed out. That is the challenge. The students are taught it is their job to listen, to follow directions, to work carefullyandto finish the job. This training is meant to carry over beyond school age, Mrs. Frantz explained. Good grooming and getting along with others is also stressed. Physical education and music both play an important part in the Twin Cities program. Physical education teaches coordination, cooperation anda spectator interest in sports through an understanding of them. Music's importance to the program is usually inversely proportionate to the educational capabilities of the youngsters, and is most important asa means of relaxation. The school is unique for its type inthat it hasa Type A lunch program. The children under direction prepare and serve the meals---and cleanup afterwards. "They loveit, and they do areal good job," the cheerful teacher commented. A craft program within the school is especially popular with the students. Three sewing machines are kept busy. Wood work (with a power jig saw), leather work, copper work and ceramic jewelry are also favorites of the children. turnsto books or her garden. "It's the hardest work I've ever done," Mrs. Frantz admitted. She winked, then added: “I'm still enjoying it.": Wednesday, December 16, 1959. For relaxation, Mrs. Frantz . Ettleman. Fool’s Gold Oy Dean Thompson Do you remember those two prisoners who walked off the fire line, made their way to Nevada City, rode off in a Jeep and were aprehended near Sacramento on Highway 40? Now there was a strange pair. Both were due for parole ina few weeks or months. Both were sent to San Quinten for multiple offenses . Both were good . behavior prisoners---good enough to be assigned to the Marsh Mill fire line. But oncehaving walked off, both were considered dangerous. That was logical, for the men had given up much to "make a break for it." They were not the only prisoners whotalked of escape, but they were the only ones who dared to try it. On their way to Nevada City, this pair entered the Duncan cabin near Graniteville. Some clothes, food anda forestry map was reported missing. They didn't take either of two guns. Still walking, they apparently also entered the Daniels place near North San Juan. Missing was a jar of peanut butter, tin dishes, oldest of a pair of sleeping bags, some old denim work clothes and a carton of cigaretts. Left behind wasa new sleeping bag and a loaded rifle. Yes, they were a strange pair. We wonder if they were placed in solitary confinement when returned to San Quinten as a means of punishment or as a means of psychiatric observation? When the California Highway Patrol picked up the men, three patrol cars were were sent toaidthe officer who made the# initial stop—-just in case. ++ett+et Publicity nowadays is hard to get. Or at least that's the opinion of the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce. Members were trying to figure a wa.y either to get publicity about the city's Christmas Tree, or ifthat failed, to pacify residents of the city who are literally demanding such publicity. It seems the tree has been well publicized in past years. But that's past. One member came up with the idea it might work to claim the 118 foot sequoia is the biggest Christmas tree in the U.S. Another suggested it might be the oldest. Athird said they should claim it was planted 15 years ago. Everyone present agreet the latterwould draw the most attention. A 118 foot tree grown in 15 years---that would draw attention. But that would hardly jibe with facts. So the matter was dropped. No publicity. Actually, the tree is still as interesting as it is beautiful. For example: Electrical bill forthe lighting is footed by Paul Bergemann, on whose property the tree grows. Lights and wiring for the tree are furnished by a fund set aside for that use only. The fund was collected, deposited and managed by Elza Kilroy. Bergemann and Kilroy have special cause to be proud of the tree, as are all Nevada City residents. The tree was planted in 1865 in front of a hotel where Adams Street meets Sacramento Street. The hotel flourished throughout Nevada City's mining days. Bergemand's Mortuary is that hotel, with new layers of paint and modernization changing the structure little. ++t++4++ Air Force men are accustomed to emergencies .They also are used tothe jetage. But Beale AFB Airman Third Class Eugene N. Jarmanwas har. ly prepared to cope witha "jet age" domestic emergency at his home recently.His wife, Shirley, presented hin with a three pound daughter---tow months early and about two minutes too early for the ambulance to arrive. The proud parents rode in the ambulance with their newborn infant toa Yuba City hospital, where the child will double her wieght befoare coming home Mana's home with one-year-old Eugene Jr. Airman Jarman is back at the base, if not accustomed to, at leastusedto a new type of domestic duty. ~ Wednesday, Dece ve OUT OF NOW} ing, the cold wé you stick it outt like they were on car buzzing along way, mostly col beginning.. .the and by now it cold again.. 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THE SCHOOL days ‘until vaca until Easter..t up (?) hearts for was deeper then bones didn't ac our work or whe THE NICEST The evening befo down through mother. .to ope and shout a me the neighbors fo with a cheerful would be the me these nice peor more ..but there take their place. Our Towns..th