April 29, 1970 (12 pages)

4 The Nevada County Nugget, Wednesday, April 29, 1970 DELTON FHARIS Delton Pharis is candidate for supervisor A state health opinion that could stall future development in much of western Nevada county was received by the board of supervisors Tuesday. : The state expressed concern in a letter that there is "limited dilution" at times for Nevada City sewage discharge into Deer Creek and Grass Valley sewage discharge into Wolf Creek. The letter, written by George B, Gantry, senior sanitary engineer, warned. that "with growth in the two cities producing an increased sewage flow, the dilution ratio in both creeks will decrease." The letter adds that "our bureau will not recommend favorable permit action on water systems proposing to use sewage contaminated streams such as Deer Creek and Wolf Creek for domestic purposes. This decision is base on the State Health Department's position that newly proposed public water systems must meet all domestic water standards, The older substandard systems are to be upgraded as soon as practicable," Nevada County Health Officer Peter Keenan explained the seriousness of the state's comments in a cover letter: "This letter advises the health officer that they consider the water in both Wolf Creek and Deer Creek to be so contaminated with sewage that they cannot be used as a source for domestic water." . Dr. Keenan warned the board that "it might be necessary Delton Pharis announced to“t) declare a moratorium on land development within this day that he has submitted his resignation as principal and director of special services ofthe Grass Valley School District to announce his candidacy for Nevada county supervisor from the fourth district. He will run as a write-in candidate. Pharis, 42, has been in education for 23 years, He moved to Nevada county in 1958, taking a position with the county superintendent of schools. He served as supervisor and assistant county superintendent for six years before going to the Ready Springs School as principal-superintendent for four years. He has worked in his present position for two year in the Grass Valley District. His resignation becomes effective June 30th. In his announcement, Pharis said: "I-am leaving the education field after 23 years of inspirational and extremely rewarding service. Since I came to Nevada county 12 years ago, I have developed a deep interest in neighbors and all the people of Nevada county. "I made a decision to run for the 4th district but seg 7eee tht Ha li Fay; d ~seee ewes ad ‘member of Grass Valley Rotary. . area, since the health department is of the opinion that there is insufficient in ground water for any high density development." The Union learned from Public Works Director V. Harry Hider that Wolf Creek drainage starts in Glenbrook Basin, goes through Grass Valley and on to the south end of the county. Deer Creek drainage goes westerly through Nevada City and the _ sources and water quality control departments. Nevada Genera rate boost asked A 17 per cent increase in existing rates in the area," he room rates at Nevada General added. Hospital was submitted to the The new rates would be $51 board of supervisors Tuesday a day for a private room with to keep pace with increasing bath, $45 for extended care and costs, $35 for chronic long term care. The increases wererequested The supervisors instructed by Hospital Administrator the county counsel's staff to Robert Costley, who cited such draft a resolution to establish cost increases as manufacturthese rates. ing and retail prices, freight, . cost of living expenses and morial and Miners hospitals various state and insurance rewere increased in January to quirements. The room rates were last beds; the most common situaraised six months ago, but costs tion at those hospitals. ‘and ‘his wife, Irene, have six. serves to the hospital's enter; the Nevada County Community Workshop for the Handicapped. bégan a remodeling and renoHe has served on various fund vation program for the hospital. William Thomas moved for a member of the Nevada Union the transfer of the $6,000, saying. Booster Club, member of Grass ing he-'would "like to see the Valley Sportsmen, and is a kitchen done right." "I sure wouldn't want to go State health concern with — » sewage in creeks expressed western end of the county. ou ee ‘Thus, most of the area around the Gold Cities could be affected. : i A construction moratorium was imposed on GlenbrookBasin a few years ago because of lack of sewers, Now that area is sewered through a federal Economic Development Administration grant. However, Glenbrook's sewage is processed through the Grass Valley treatment plant, adding additional effluent into Wolf Creek. : : Grass Valley's treatment plant is to be updated with another EDA grant, and Nevada City is trying to get a similar grant to improve its system. A few months ago, Boise Cascade, which is developing ‘Lake Wildwood in Pleasant Valley, tried to obtain permission to use water for its subdivision. However, the problem that Nevada City sewage comes in upstream was encountered. Both the letter from the state and Dr. Keenan mentioned the need to master-plan sewerage systems here for “orderly development." Dr. Keenan said a master plan is "urgently needed," and any action you (the supervisors) might take to expedite its funding and completion will be appreciated. — The county is seeking another federal grant to make a sewerage study, and the supervisors. decided to write Congressman Harold Johnson and ask that action be expedited on this master plan grant. before the county planning commission to discuss. the effect of this state position on land development in the drainage basins of the two streams, . : Hider said the county faces a dilemma in that three state agencies provide conflicting criteria on adequate effluent for water use downstream. These are the state health, water ree Masonic contest at :. Seven Hills completed Winners have been announced Brian Greenly, Cherokee; secin the poster contest sponsored ond place Trudie Nordberg, by Madison Lodge, F & AM. Cherokee; third place Jim ‘They are as follows: Purcell, Pleasant Valley. First grade: first place [Eighth grade: first placeKathy Day, Union Hill School; Terry Hood, Pleasant Valley; Third grade: first placeHill; second place” Leon Neer S@Weral Gwards “ed af if i i

4 The Nevada County Nugget, Wednesday, April 29, 1970 DELTON FHARIS Delton Pharis is candidate for supervisor A state health opinion that could stall future development in much of western Nevada county was received by the board of supervisors Tuesday. : The state expressed concern in a letter that there is "limited dilution" at times for Nevada City sewage discharge into Deer Creek and Grass Valley sewage discharge into Wolf Creek. The letter, written by George B, Gantry, senior sanitary engineer, warned. that "with growth in the two cities producing an increased sewage flow, the dilution ratio in both creeks will decrease." The letter adds that "our bureau will not recommend favorable permit action on water systems proposing to use sewage contaminated streams such as Deer Creek and Wolf Creek for domestic purposes. This decision is base on the State Health Department's position that newly proposed public water systems must meet all domestic water standards, The older substandard systems are to be upgraded as soon as practicable," Nevada County Health Officer Peter Keenan explained the seriousness of the state's comments in a cover letter: "This letter advises the health officer that they consider the water in both Wolf Creek and Deer Creek to be so contaminated with sewage that they cannot be used as a source for domestic water." . Dr. Keenan warned the board that "it might be necessary Delton Pharis announced to“t) declare a moratorium on land development within this day that he has submitted his resignation as principal and director of special services ofthe Grass Valley School District to announce his candidacy for Nevada county supervisor from the fourth district. He will run as a write-in candidate. Pharis, 42, has been in education for 23 years, He moved to Nevada county in 1958, taking a position with the county superintendent of schools. He served as supervisor and assistant county superintendent for six years before going to the Ready Springs School as principal-superintendent for four years. He has worked in his present position for two year in the Grass Valley District. His resignation becomes effective June 30th. In his announcement, Pharis said: "I-am leaving the education field after 23 years of inspirational and extremely rewarding service. Since I came to Nevada county 12 years ago, I have developed a deep interest in neighbors and all the people of Nevada county. "I made a decision to run for the 4th district but seg 7eee tht Ha li Fay; d ~seee ewes ad ‘member of Grass Valley Rotary. . area, since the health department is of the opinion that there is insufficient in ground water for any high density development." The Union learned from Public Works Director V. Harry Hider that Wolf Creek drainage starts in Glenbrook Basin, goes through Grass Valley and on to the south end of the county. Deer Creek drainage goes westerly through Nevada City and the _ sources and water quality control departments. Nevada Genera rate boost asked

A 17 per cent increase in existing rates in the area," he room rates at Nevada General added. Hospital was submitted to the The new rates would be $51 board of supervisors Tuesday a day for a private room with to keep pace with increasing bath, $45 for extended care and costs, $35 for chronic long term care. The increases wererequested The supervisors instructed by Hospital Administrator the county counsel's staff to Robert Costley, who cited such draft a resolution to establish cost increases as manufacturthese rates. ing and retail prices, freight, . cost of living expenses and morial and Miners hospitals various state and insurance rewere increased in January to quirements. The room rates were last beds; the most common situaraised six months ago, but costs tion at those hospitals. ‘and ‘his wife, Irene, have six. serves to the hospital's enter; the Nevada County Community Workshop for the Handicapped. bégan a remodeling and renoHe has served on various fund vation program for the hospital. William Thomas moved for a member of the Nevada Union the transfer of the $6,000, saying. Booster Club, member of Grass ing he-'would "like to see the Valley Sportsmen, and is a kitchen done right." "I sure wouldn't want to go State health concern with — » sewage in creeks expressed western end of the county. ou ee ‘Thus, most of the area around the Gold Cities could be affected. : i A construction moratorium was imposed on GlenbrookBasin a few years ago because of lack of sewers, Now that area is sewered through a federal Economic Development Administration grant. However, Glenbrook's sewage is processed through the Grass Valley treatment plant, adding additional effluent into Wolf Creek. : : Grass Valley's treatment plant is to be updated with another EDA grant, and Nevada City is trying to get a similar grant to improve its system. A few months ago, Boise Cascade, which is developing ‘Lake Wildwood in Pleasant Valley, tried to obtain permission to use water for its subdivision. However, the problem that Nevada City sewage comes in upstream was encountered. Both the letter from the state and Dr. Keenan mentioned the need to master-plan sewerage systems here for “orderly development." Dr. Keenan said a master plan is "urgently needed," and any action you (the supervisors) might take to expedite its funding and completion will be appreciated. — The county is seeking another federal grant to make a sewerage study, and the supervisors. decided to write Congressman Harold Johnson and ask that action be expedited on this master plan grant. before the county planning commission to discuss. the effect of this state position on land development in the drainage basins of the two streams, . : Hider said the county faces a dilemma in that three state agencies provide conflicting criteria on adequate effluent for water use downstream. These are the state health, water ree Masonic contest at :. Seven Hills completed Winners have been announced Brian Greenly, Cherokee; secin the poster contest sponsored ond place Trudie Nordberg, by Madison Lodge, F & AM. Cherokee; third place Jim ‘They are as follows: Purcell, Pleasant Valley. First grade: first place [Eighth grade: first placeKathy Day, Union Hill School; Terry Hood, Pleasant Valley; Third grade: first placeHill; second place” Leon Neer S@Weral Gwards “ed af if i i