April 5, 1972 (12 pages)

Serving the communities of Nevada City, Grass Valley, Red Dog, Town Talk, G San Juan, North Bloomfield, Humbug, Relief Hill, Washington, Blue Tent, LaBarr Meadows, Cedar Ridge, Union Hi Hill, Liberty Hill, Sailor Flat, Lake City, Selby Flat, Grizzly Hill, Gold Flat, Soggsville, Gold Bar, Lowell Hill, Bourb CAL. SACTO. CAL. nevapa counsy NET EQ lenbrook. Little York, Cherokee, Mooney Flat, Sweetland, Alpha, Omega, French Corral, Rough and Ready, Graniteville, North li, Peardale, Summit City, W alloupa, Gouge Eye, Lime Kiln, Chicago Park, Wolf, Christmas on Hill, Scotch Hill, North Columbia, Columbia Hill, Brandy Flat, Sebastopol, Quaker Hill, Spex fovicaLs sBCTLON 5/16/78 LIBRARY 95814 ST. Willow Valley, Newtown, Indian Flat, Bridgeport, Birchville, Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat, Remington Hill, Anthony House, Delirium Tremens. aed titi sieciiianiinabteniapinaal NUMBER 63 VOLUME 49 10 Cents A Copy Published Wednesdays, Nevada City WEDNESDAY , APRIL 5, 1972 $157,815 Busy motorcycle and mini-bike business grant for air park The announcement that a $157,815 federal aviation grant has been approved for the Nevada County Air Park is amilestone in continuing efforts to upgrade the facility. United States Congressman Harold T. Johnson announced approval of the grant through telegrams to The Union and agencies involved with the operation of the airport. Harry Hider, county director of public works, said the grant money will be used to acquire 28 acres of land adjacent to the park and to construct a new taxi-way system and tie-down area. He anticipates that work will begin in July. LeRoy Geist is chairman of the board of supervisors appointed airport advisory committee. Randy Bullock is manager of the Golden Empire Fixed Base Operation. TAKE A DEMONSTRATION RIDE AND RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY TICKET ON THE GIANT WEEKEND Sponsored by Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Auxiliary at MEIER Chev.-Olds NEW and USED CARS Hiway 49 ot Brunswick Rd. Grass Valley — 273-9535 MON. thru SAT. —8 to 6 CLOSED SUNDAYS a Cobb equipment located on N.C. highway Back in the days when "mother was a girl'’ very few members of her sex either rode or owned one! Today, women by the hundreds are buying and ridingmotorcycles! In Western Nevada County one of the busiest motorcycle and mini-bike agencies is Cobb Equipment, owned and operated by Joe and Betty Cobb at 12121 Nevada City Highway. They are the area agents for the famous Hondas and Hodakas. . . .both products of Japan; and both filling a growing need for economical transportation and recreational vehicles. Joe Cobb had been in the logging contracting business for a number of years when, suddenly, he felt he'd had all he . wanted of that type of thing. And, in 1966, just as suddenlyhe learned that the Honda agency at SPD was for sale. . . .so he bought it! Larry Mayworm owned a garage and service station at Cobb's present location, and wanted to sellso Joe bought him out, too. Thus, the now rapidly expanding Cobb Equipment was born. A complete line of both makes, ‘Honda and Hodaka, is available for immediate delivery in regularly equipped models: Special orders would, of course, require a bit more time to fill.. .but that's expected nowadays in any line of vehicles. The price range for Hondas starts at $189 and ends with a big, heavy-duty type of motorcycle selling for $1695, all plus tax and license, etc. In the Hodaka line the prices range from a modest $420 to $495 for the three models available. Optional "extra equipment" for these popular vehicles includes such items as luggage racks, "Sissy Bars," pads, safety bars and windshields or farrings. And it is the buyer's prerogative to add whatever his or her pocketbook will permit to the base price. The Cobbs are doing a great JOE AND BETTY COBB display some of the merchandise which is available at their business on the Nevada City Highway. business with area residents who appreciate the motorcycle as a transportation and/or recreational vehicle. . . .and they sell an impressive number to transient customers. . . .Vacationists who suddenly succumb to the thrill of ownership for the excitement of trail riding in our fabulous foothill country. Whole families are investing in motorcycles now.. a new form of "togetherness" and wholesome outdoor recreation, all in one "package." The Cobbs are quite typical in this regard. . . .Joe enjoys telling about one trip in particular that he and Betty took not too long ago. They spent four days and nights on State Highway #1. .Wonderful One" as it is often called, Their wheels took them from the Oregon border all the way down the coast to Monterey. . . .with a dog-leg jaunt thru Mt. Lassen National Park for good measure! Their enthusiasm is boundless .. and is easily transferred to the potential or repeat customer. Two mechanics and a parts manager are "behind the scenes" in the service and repair area . . a guarantee of good customer relations with Cobb Equipment. Furthermore. . . .the business now requires immediate expansion. . . .construction is almost completed on the new shop at the rear of the property. This will provide for more efficient service and display areas. . . .plus the bonus of a larger parking area for a customers, The manufacturers of the Honda refer to their mini-bikes in rather affectionate terms.. quoting from one of their beautifully illustrated booklets. .. "Where can mini-bikes go? Just about anywhere. That's the beauty of them. . they're little escape machines." So, whether it is economy in transportation or some form of "'escape" you're seeking. . . .visit Cobb's soon, . . .they'll have a very good solution to your problem close to home. And. . . .when you do visit the display rooms and shop area, don't step on Sam! Sam is a beautiful lady dog. . . .a shepherd-collie mix, who was born on the premises and: regards it as her own.

Serving the communities of Nevada City, Grass Valley, Red Dog, Town Talk, G San Juan, North Bloomfield, Humbug, Relief Hill, Washington, Blue Tent, LaBarr Meadows, Cedar Ridge, Union Hi Hill, Liberty Hill, Sailor Flat, Lake City, Selby Flat, Grizzly Hill, Gold Flat, Soggsville, Gold Bar, Lowell Hill, Bourb CAL. SACTO. CAL. nevapa counsy NET EQ lenbrook. Little York, Cherokee, Mooney Flat, Sweetland, Alpha, Omega, French Corral, Rough and Ready, Graniteville, North li, Peardale, Summit City, W alloupa, Gouge Eye, Lime Kiln, Chicago Park, Wolf, Christmas on Hill, Scotch Hill, North Columbia, Columbia Hill, Brandy Flat, Sebastopol, Quaker Hill, Spex fovicaLs sBCTLON 5/16/78 LIBRARY 95814 ST. Willow Valley, Newtown, Indian Flat, Bridgeport, Birchville, Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat, Remington Hill, Anthony House, Delirium Tremens. aed titi sieciiianiinabteniapinaal NUMBER 63 VOLUME 49 10 Cents A Copy Published Wednesdays, Nevada City WEDNESDAY , APRIL 5, 1972 $157,815 Busy motorcycle and mini-bike business grant for air park The announcement that a $157,815 federal aviation grant has been approved for the Nevada County Air Park is amilestone in continuing efforts to upgrade the facility. United States Congressman Harold T. Johnson announced approval of the grant through telegrams to The Union and agencies involved with the operation of the airport. Harry Hider, county director of public works, said the grant money will be used to acquire 28 acres of land adjacent to the park and to construct a new taxi-way system and tie-down area. He anticipates that work will begin in July. LeRoy Geist is chairman of the board of supervisors appointed airport advisory committee. Randy Bullock is manager of the Golden Empire Fixed Base Operation. TAKE A DEMONSTRATION RIDE AND RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY TICKET ON THE GIANT WEEKEND Sponsored by Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Auxiliary at MEIER Chev.-Olds NEW and USED CARS Hiway 49 ot Brunswick Rd. Grass Valley — 273-9535 MON. thru SAT. —8 to 6 CLOSED SUNDAYS a Cobb equipment located on N.C. highway Back in the days when "mother was a girl'’ very few members of her sex either rode or owned one! Today, women by the hundreds are buying and ridingmotorcycles! In Western Nevada County one of the busiest motorcycle and mini-bike agencies is Cobb Equipment, owned and operated by Joe and Betty Cobb at 12121 Nevada City Highway. They are the area agents for the famous Hondas and Hodakas. . . .both products of Japan; and both filling a growing need for economical transportation and recreational vehicles. Joe Cobb had been in the logging contracting business for a number of years when, suddenly, he felt he'd had all he . wanted of that type of thing. And, in 1966, just as suddenlyhe learned that the Honda agency at SPD was for sale. . . .so he bought it! Larry Mayworm owned a garage and service

station at Cobb's present location, and wanted to sellso Joe bought him out, too. Thus, the now rapidly expanding Cobb Equipment was born. A complete line of both makes, ‘Honda and Hodaka, is available for immediate delivery in regularly equipped models: Special orders would, of course, require a bit more time to fill... .but that's expected nowadays in any line of vehicles. The price range for Hondas starts at $189 and ends with a big, heavy-duty type of motorcycle selling for $1695, all plus tax and license, etc. In the Hodaka line the prices range from a modest $420 to $495 for the three models available. Optional "extra equipment" for these popular vehicles includes such items as luggage racks, "Sissy Bars," pads, safety bars and windshields or farrings. And it is the buyer's prerogative to add whatever his or her pocketbook will permit to the base price. The Cobbs are doing a great JOE AND BETTY COBB display some of the merchandise which is available at their business on the Nevada City Highway. business with area residents who appreciate the motorcycle as a transportation and/or recreational vehicle. . . .and they sell an impressive number to transient customers. . . .Vacationists who suddenly succumb to the thrill of ownership for the excitement of trail riding in our fabulous foothill country. Whole families are investing in motorcycles now... a new form of "togetherness" and wholesome outdoor recreation, all in one "package." The Cobbs are quite typical in this regard. . . .Joe enjoys telling about one trip in particular that he and Betty took not too long ago. They spent four days and nights on State Highway #1. .Wonderful One" as it is often called, Their wheels took them from the Oregon border all the way down the coast to Monterey. . . .with a dog-leg jaunt thru Mt. Lassen National Park for good measure! Their enthusiasm is boundless ... and is easily transferred to the potential or repeat customer. Two mechanics and a parts manager are "behind the scenes" in the service and repair area . . a guarantee of good customer relations with Cobb Equipment. Furthermore. . . .the business now requires immediate expansion. . . .construction is almost completed on the new shop at the rear of the property. This will provide for more efficient service and display areas. . . .plus the bonus of a larger parking area for a customers, The manufacturers of the Honda refer to their mini-bikes in rather affectionate terms... quoting from one of their beautifully illustrated booklets. ... "Where can mini-bikes go? Just about anywhere. That's the beauty of them. . they're little escape machines." So, whether it is economy in transportation or some form of "'escape" you're seeking. . . .visit Cobb's soon, . . .they'll have a very good solution to your problem close to home. And. . . .when you do visit the display rooms and shop area, don't step on Sam! Sam is a beautiful lady dog. . . .a shepherd-collie mix, who was born on the premises and: regards it as her own.