August 22, 1962 (24 pages)

Pp Irrigation District voters in Nevada and Placer counties recently gave overwhelming approvalto the NID’s YubaBear River hydro-electric development and the directors of the district are now looking forward to what other steps must be taken before actual construction can begin. Final plans and specifications for construction bids are being prepared by Ebasco Services, Inc. , of New York. Plans and specifica tions for turbines, generators and other electrical equipment needed for the two new power plants proposed under the project were recently approved by the directors and bids will be called for soon, TheNID holds permits for needed project water on Bear River and the State Water Rights Board this month granted permits for the district to divert and store Middle and South Yuba River water for its mountain project sites. The district must now pursue to a conclusion its applications for licenses for the tw o new power plants. The district has been assured that the Federal Power Commis-~ sion will complete action on this as soon as possible. NID Staff members will soon start final negotiations with Pacific Gas and Electric Company to hammer out final terms of a new contract for the purchase of hydroelectric power to be generated by the two new plants and for water to run through the new drum plant to be built by PG&E in conjunction with the NID works. Sale of hydro-electric power and w ater for power generation to PG&E will finance construction of the project works, The directors have set up a schedule to call for construction bids by early next year, Bids for the sale of the revenue bond issue to finance the projects will be sought next, “It is the*hope of the board that construction can start by the spring of 1963, It will take approximately two years to complete construction of all of the project works. As-part of the multi-purpose project, the directors have already made application to the State Department of Water Resources for a determination of eligibility for Davis-Grunsky recreation funds for the four project sites, UCLA medical scientists are studying the mysterious world of the unborn baby without disturbing the normal course of pregnancy. OF G9eD BUS WESS SENSE TO INSURE WITseH CURNOW HALLS INSURANCE 316 Broad St. Dial 265-4586 —r GRASS VALLEY---Nevada “Cutting Mr. Sherwood's Cherry Tree” By LeAtha Welker Age 9 Mrs. Pearson's Third Grade Nevada City Elementary School SWISH, SWISH---Gothe skirts of these young square dancers as they dance tothe calls of Ober Johnson at the recent Swinging 4-H'ers dance party at Seaman's Lodge in Nevada City. GRASS VALLEY ---The city council opened bids on three construction projects last week, Included in the bidding were the projectsof Parking District No. 1, paving of Washington Street, and paving of South Church Street from the top of the hill to the Catholic Church, The first bids opened concermed the Parking District. Hanson Bros, bid was $16 ,857, Baldwin and Sons were low at $16,422, and Teichert was high at $20,837. City engineer Carlos McGuire recommended that the low bid be accepted, however the council tabled the matter until the city attorney could be consulted. The bidding was very close to the engineer's estimate with the low bid 3 per cent under and the high bid 7 per cent over, Funds alloted for the job amounted to$20,000. The city clerk reported that over $12,000 of the assessed paymentsin the special dis. trict have already been paid. Most of the people paid their full assessment instead of _ WASHINGTON HOTEL _,. Washington, Calif.----ph. 265-4364 _._ BISHERMAN’S BREAKFAST . ‘S AM Saturdays & Sundays3 ROOM OPEN FOR FINE MEALS chosing periodic payments. Twobids were received on the South Church St. and W ashington paving jobs. Baldwin and Sons bid high with Church St. , $4035, and Washington St., $1700, or. GV Council Opens Bids On Projects « both at $5735. The Teichert bid: S. Church St., $3115, and Washington St. , $1529, or both at $4644, The council awarded the contract to Teichert. i ~ + tY T Ty ITS JUST WILMAR -verous ‘ Le TOO MARVELOUS ‘tH? FOR WORDS LIKE BEDROOM MODELS : MULTIPLE UNITS mitt fl 8188) taf 4 GLORIOUS. ‘ii LAMOROUS iil! 2,384 HH a & ALL NEW DRIVE OUT TODAY 100% FINANCING fifi ON YOUR LOT. * Model Home Tastefully Furnished by BONDS Grass Valley & Nevada City. eee I eet WHITE LEVIS by McGregor & Brentwood CONTINENTAL ~ MUNSING UNDERWEAR SPORT SHIRTS f. Short & Long Sleeves ‘Gin JUST ARRIVED!! 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Pp Irrigation District voters in Nevada and Placer counties recently gave overwhelming approvalto the NID’s YubaBear River hydro-electric development and the directors of the district are now looking forward to what other steps must be taken before actual construction can begin. Final plans and specifications for construction bids are being prepared by Ebasco Services, Inc. , of New York. Plans and specifica tions for turbines, generators and other electrical equipment needed for the two new power plants proposed under the project were recently approved by the directors and bids will be called for soon, TheNID holds permits for needed project water on Bear River and the State Water Rights Board this month granted permits for the district to divert and store Middle and South Yuba River water for its mountain project sites. The district must now pursue to a conclusion its applications for licenses for the tw o new power plants. The district has been assured that the Federal Power Commis-~ sion will complete action on this as soon as possible. NID Staff members will soon start final negotiations with Pacific Gas and Electric Company to hammer out final terms of a new contract for the purchase of hydroelectric power to be generated by the two new plants and for water to run through the new drum plant to be built by PG&E in conjunction with the NID works. Sale of hydro-electric power and w ater for power generation to PG&E will finance construction of the project works, The directors have set up a schedule to call for construction bids by early next year, Bids for the sale of the revenue bond issue to finance the projects will be sought next, “It is the*hope of the board that construction can start by the spring of 1963, It will take approximately two years to complete construction of all of the project works. As-part of the multi-purpose project, the directors have already made application to the State Department of Water Resources for a determination of eligibility for Davis-Grunsky recreation funds for the four project sites, UCLA medical scientists are studying the mysterious world of the unborn baby without disturbing the normal course of pregnancy. OF G9eD BUS WESS SENSE TO INSURE WITseH CURNOW HALLS INSURANCE 316 Broad St. Dial 265-4586 —r GRASS VALLEY---Nevada “Cutting Mr. Sherwood's Cherry Tree” By LeAtha Welker Age 9 Mrs. Pearson's Third Grade Nevada City Elementary School SWISH, SWISH---Gothe skirts of these young square dancers as they dance tothe calls of Ober Johnson at the recent Swinging 4-H'ers dance party at Seaman's Lodge in Nevada City. GRASS VALLEY ---The city council opened bids on three construction projects last week, Included in the bidding were the projectsof Parking District No. 1, paving of Washington Street, and paving of South Church Street from the top of the hill to the Catholic Church, The first bids opened concermed the Parking District. Hanson Bros, bid was $16 ,857, Baldwin and Sons were low at $16,422, and Teichert was high at $20,837. City engineer Carlos McGuire recommended that the low bid be accepted, however the council tabled the matter until the city attorney could be consulted. The bidding was very close to the engineer's estimate with the low bid 3 per cent under and the high bid 7 per cent over, Funds alloted for the job amounted to$20,000. The city clerk reported that over $12,000 of the assessed paymentsin the special dis. trict have already been paid. Most of the people paid their full assessment instead of _ WASHINGTON HOTEL _,. Washington, Calif.----ph. 265-4364 _._ BISHERMAN’S BREAKFAST .

‘S AM Saturdays & Sundays3 ROOM OPEN FOR FINE MEALS chosing periodic payments. Twobids were received on the South Church St. and W ashington paving jobs. Baldwin and Sons bid high with Church St. , $4035, and Washington St., $1700, or. GV Council Opens Bids On Projects « both at $5735. The Teichert bid: S. Church St., $3115, and Washington St. , $1529, or both at $4644, The council awarded the contract to Teichert. i ~ + tY T Ty ITS JUST WILMAR -verous ‘ Le TOO MARVELOUS ‘tH? FOR WORDS LIKE BEDROOM MODELS : MULTIPLE UNITS mitt fl 8188) taf 4 GLORIOUS. ‘ii LAMOROUS iil! 2,384 HH a & ALL NEW DRIVE OUT TODAY 100% FINANCING fifi ON YOUR LOT. * Model Home Tastefully Furnished by BONDS Grass Valley & Nevada City. eee I eet WHITE LEVIS by McGregor & Brentwood CONTINENTAL ~ MUNSING UNDERWEAR SPORT SHIRTS f. Short & Long Sleeves ‘Gin JUST ARRIVED!! MACHINE WASHABLE WOOL SHIRTS: GYMWEAR Socks . an Sweatshirts ‘Bénneths & Steel 128 MillSt., Grass Valley--Ph 273-2034 °. PRE LABOR DAY SALE In The Twin Cities SEE WASLEY BROS. = PLAZA TIRE SHOP co ay Located on Lower Grass Valley Road behind SPD Market We have i. Firestone Tires to Fit Every Car on the Road--Buy the Nylon Safety Champion.. Get A// These Advantages 1. Road gripping modern tread design 2. Safety-fortified Nylon Cord Body 3. Diene, the original tough synthetic rubber for extra long mileage —— —— . . y f yA f ) ae CL LLL Le CHECK THESE LOW PRICES ON TUBELESS TIRES TO FIT YOUR CAR.. There Are /O6 Sizes and Types of Firestone Passenger Tires.. STARTING AS LOW AS $9.69 6.70-15 Tube-Type NYLONAIRE caren een ae = ji ; sae O88 nes om . sweet” ® 289 RM & COMMERCIAL. S TRUCK TIRES size . pty . PRICE* 6.00x16 6 15.98 6.70215 6 17.95 7.Q0x15 6 23.95 6.50x16 6 19.95 [Plus tox FIRESTONE ROAD HAZARD ~ GUARANTEE Honored at over 60,900 locations in all 50 States ond Canade a YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GETTING WHEN YOU BUY FIRESTON =