August 22, 1962 (24 pages)

again ord of arty is ler at on the ‘ecent ent on -conféred, Parth = clear te in2pub= st adingent n the ertain 'e the par~ constory. , tace arroll i, sts in on as on is’ >om-= $ oc1em= stand Rep, . deCarl-idful The who procontical Rep. Opfrom omr the irch port lecbepolsad= rest till, uth, may Se Oe ee Planning and Progress: they are closely bound together, whether you are talking about your family, your business, or your community. The focus of this third annual Progress Edition of the Nugget is planning--how our people and their organizations and businesses andtheir governments are planning today to meet the needs and realities of tomorrow , During the last two or three years, we have: seen remarkable examples of constructive change in Western Nevada County ~~allthe result, in one way or another, of carefully laid plans and hard work. And today's evidence of progress, pleasing in itself, can also help point the way to the future; and cause us to ask and attempt toanswer those basic questions: how can we improve the already high quality of this areaas a place to live and work and have fun? Probably the most notable and undeniable example of progress inthe recent past is the passage by the voters of the Nevada Irrigation District of the $65 million YubaBear water development project, which will serve to increase the District 's water storage capacity and insure this area's ability to grow and prosper for many years to come. The completion of the project will also provide major new reservoir recreation areas both in the high country and down close to Grass Valley and Nevada City. The steady if unspectacular increase in the county's population has brought with it a rash of building and construction, and handsome new homes are appearing all over the landscape, in scenic areas from Lake Vera to South of Grass Valley, from the western fringe of Tahoe Forest to Penn Valley, An indication of building activity is the fact that in the first six months of 1962, county building permits with a valuation of $2,036,980 were issued, as against $1,567,350 for the same period last year, For May and June alone, this year’s permits were valued at $1,305, 834, last year's at $465, 400. Along with the home building, there has been much remodeling of old business establishments and construction of new ones, and modern shopping centers have sprung up or arg developing at the Purity Store in Grass Valley, the Safeway lot, Pioneer Villiage, SPD in Nevada City, and most recently on highway 49 near the new Holiday Motel. Simultaneously, a spirit of renewal seems to have struck both downtown Grass Valley and downtown Nevada City. Many buildings display new coats of paint, remodeled exteriors and interiors, handsome and appropriate new,signs, In both towns, merchants seem more interested than ever in preserving the genuine historical character of the buildings and streets, for this not only attracts tourists, but creates a satisfying shopping atmosphere for the everyday shopper, Major construction projects in Grass Valley at the present time include the extensive remodeling of the Bret Harte Hotel, and the installation of a new parking lot on Church St. In Nevada City a modern garden apartment house will be built on Spring St. Civic projects in Grass Valley worthy of note are the slow but steady improvement of Condon Park, and the improvement ‘of the swimming pool area at Memorial Park, An established mainstay of this community, Alpha Hardware, has extended its industrial supply division with great success, while recently established electronics industries seem to have enjoyed steady growth, A discussion of the vital lumber industry appears elsewhere in this edition. Small family-type industries, usually employing less than a dozen workers, are increasingly attracted to this beautiful county. A federal grant of over $142,000 will allow extension of Loma Rica Airport's runway, and other improvements, and these are bound to increase the attraction of Loma Rica Industrial Park, the county's only planned industrial facility, Forest Service borate operations will be facilitated, and general airport traffic is expected to increase with safety, ; Tahoe National Forest's new headquarters building in Nevada City is already bulging at the seams, and may be in for an expansion. The post office at Nevada City is hopelessly overcrowded, and may soon be looking for more spacious quarters. Among the most progressive events of recent years are assuredly the building of the new Nevada Union High School plant, andthe completion and early accreditation of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. The county building program to add courthouse facilities in Nevada City and Truckee; gives promise of moving beyond the talking stage during the coming year, as does the subdivision ordinance project, completed by: the planning commission and now under consideration by the supervisors. The county economic survey, initiated by the supervisors, will soon get underway, conducted by citizen volunteers. The results of this survey will undoubtedly help provide a sound basis for future planning for the county's development, The voluntary efforts of Nevada County citizens have already resulted, in the recent past, in the creation of three new fire districts, the SierraJr. College annexation, the virtually unanimous endorsement of Malakoff-North Bloomfield State Park,: and supervisorial redistricting, to name a few progressive events, As time goes on, it -isbe4 coming clear that the successful redistricting campaign, spearheaded by the Grass Valley Jaycees, enormous benefit to Nevada County. But these and many other solid signs of progress ate but a hint of things to come; as our county gears to meet the great challenges of the future. Talk to the business and civic leaders in the area and you will hear many opinions about planning and action programs that are needed. . Among the most prominently discussed is the need for a realistic, concerted, adequately financed program of promotion to attract new industries, new residents, and tourists, There is considerable local support for the formation of a unified county promotional agency. Alsoin the realm of county activity, there is increasing recognition of the need for revision of the almost unworkable county zoning ordinance, and establishment of new zoning according to a general plan. There has also been serious talk of forming some kind of county recreation areas while protecting and improving the tax base. Still under consideration, and brought to the fore by the state's recently-proposed Scenic Highway Program, is some form of billboard control legislation for our beautiful roads, Many inthe Western County area have expressed a desire to see long -range plans laid out for a community center, possibly in conjunction with the high school, a comfortable common evening meeting place for youth and adults alike, where cultural, athletic, artistic, mechanical, educational, and other skills may flourish. Civic needs in Grass Valley and Nevada City have grown to the point where it may be necessary to create and adopt general development plans to guide growth and conserve capital expenditures. Nevada City, for example, operating on a relatively small annual budget of $247,000, must take major steps to increase its water supply; extend sewage lines; provide off-street parking which will be urgently needed when the courthouse addition and the freeway are complete, Many believe the city zoning ordinance should be revised and adhered to more closely by the planning commission, that a building code should be established, that a better painting and repair program with due aesthetic regard forthe city buildings is needed, that the city must develop additional public picnicking facilities, that the city could institute a program to encourage appropriate restoration of historic buildings, that a waterwheel park and historic walking trail along Deer Creek should be established instead of talked about, that the city should offer genuine support and encouragement to historic, artistic and theatrical events which draw visitors and dollars by the hundreds to this unique small town. Grass Valley has similar problems which are in many ways more pronounced, a needed capital expenditure of some $250,000 for an improved water system probably topping the list, Among the planning suggestions heard most often in Grass Valley is that a pedestrian mall be created on Mill St. Both Grass Valley and Nevada City suffer seriously from uninspiring library facilities and almost scandalously inadequate library budgets. If a democracy depends on an informed public, then libraries should be in the forefront instead ‘of the backwash of civic accomplishment. An article about progress in Nevada County would not be complete without some mention of the gold industry, the original support and precursor of all good things in this area. The current increased turnover of gold properties and the activation of a few mines may be the prelude toa new era of mining, The real key, of course, to the feasibility of mining in this-area lies in Washington, The national administration's policy regarding the price will prove to p * COUNTY’S PROGRESS IS NOT AN A . é erations, isinturn dependent on its analysis of U.S. balance of payments and international economic conditions. In spite of the increased interest in gold in Nevada Nevada County NUGGET . Section A Wednesday, August 22, 1962 CCIDENT ae a a County, it is not realistic to assume at this point that a meaningful revival in the gold industry will take place. But that does't stop any body from hoping, ¥ AS AMDERSO® ae arian PATHWAY TO THE FUTURE..More and more visitors are using this Highway 49 entrance to Nevada County, and many of them stay or come back to put up rural mailboxes with their name attached. Each of them has his individual plan for the future life in Nevada County. And the governmental and private agencies and businesses that will serve his needs are developing plans for the future, too. Photo Courtesy California Division of Highways By Bill Roberts Director of Planning Nevada County Nevada County is a sleeping giant. Our growth rate-a net increase of only 1, 850 people since 1852--is unique ina state and a metropolitan region where population has doubled every twenty years for the last century. Gold has had a profound effect on county develop‘ment. When gold was worth mining and the mines were operating full blast, everyone connected with the mines was prosperous, but of gold, and regarding proposals to subsidize mining opthere was little opportunity foremployment in other.industries because there were no other industries and, consequently therewas little growth, The mines shut down in 1956, and since then the county has begun to experience what appears to be its greatest population explosion since the discovery of gold in quartz, From 1852 to 1956, mining interests held most-of the developable private land for future mineral exploration or production of timber for the mines. During this goldenera, there was little land available or needed for expansion. Now these private lands are being made available for new real estate development as the mining interests seek new financing for more profitable investments, Capitalizing on a rich history, clean air, good water, a large undeveloped scenic private land reserve, rapid advances in communication and transportation, and increased retirement and disposible personal incomes, Nevada County has begun to market a premium product in a growing state--an uncrowded good place to live Nevada County Is A ‘Sleeping Giant’ in one of the most pleasant teadily accessible areas of the Sierra Nevada Region. The popularity of the county as a living area is demonstrated by the fact that approximately one-third of the employed labor force commute to jobs outside the county, according to the 1960 U. S. Census, There are signs that new industries bringing new payrolls to the _ area are willing to locate here with some encourage~ ment. The social structure of the. county is changing, too, The’ (Continued on Page B-2)

again ord of arty is ler at on the ‘ecent ent on -conféred, Parth = clear te in2pub= st adingent n the ertain 'e the par~ constory. , tace arroll i, sts in on as on is’ >om-= $ oc1em= stand Rep, . deCarl-idful The who procontical Rep. Opfrom omr the irch port lecbepolsad= rest till, uth, may Se Oe ee Planning and Progress: they are closely bound together, whether you are talking about your family, your business, or your community. The focus of this third annual Progress Edition of the Nugget is planning--how our people and their organizations and businesses andtheir governments are planning today to meet the needs and realities of tomorrow , During the last two or three years, we have: seen remarkable examples of constructive change in Western Nevada County ~~allthe result, in one way or another, of carefully laid plans and hard work. And today's evidence of progress, pleasing in itself, can also help point the way to the future; and cause us to ask and attempt toanswer those basic questions: how can we improve the already high quality of this areaas a place to live and work and have fun? Probably the most notable and undeniable example of progress inthe recent past is the passage by the voters of the Nevada Irrigation District of the $65 million YubaBear water development project, which will serve to increase the District 's water storage capacity and insure this area's ability to grow and prosper for many years to come. The completion of the project will also provide major new reservoir recreation areas both in the high country and down close to Grass Valley and Nevada City. The steady if unspectacular increase in the county's population has brought with it a rash of building and construction, and handsome new homes are appearing all over the landscape, in scenic areas from Lake Vera to South of Grass Valley, from the western fringe of Tahoe Forest to Penn Valley, An indication of building activity is the fact that in the first six months of 1962, county building permits with a valuation of $2,036,980 were issued, as against $1,567,350 for the same period last year, For May and June alone, this year’s permits were valued at $1,305, 834, last year's at $465, 400. Along with the home building, there has been much remodeling of old business establishments and construction of new ones, and modern shopping centers have sprung up or arg developing at the Purity Store in Grass Valley, the Safeway lot, Pioneer Villiage, SPD in Nevada City, and most recently on highway 49 near the new Holiday Motel. Simultaneously, a spirit of renewal seems to have struck both downtown Grass Valley and downtown Nevada City. Many buildings display new coats of paint, remodeled exteriors and interiors, handsome and appropriate new,signs, In both towns, merchants seem more interested than ever in preserving the genuine historical character of the buildings and streets, for this not only attracts tourists, but creates a satisfying shopping atmosphere for the everyday shopper, Major construction projects in Grass Valley at the present time include the extensive remodeling of the Bret Harte Hotel, and the installation of a new parking lot on Church St. In Nevada City a modern garden apartment house will be built on Spring St. Civic projects in Grass Valley worthy of note are the slow but steady improvement of Condon Park, and the improvement ‘of the swimming pool area at Memorial Park, An established mainstay of this community, Alpha Hardware, has extended its industrial supply division with great success, while recently established electronics industries seem to have enjoyed steady growth, A discussion of the vital lumber industry appears elsewhere in this edition. Small family-type industries, usually employing less than a dozen workers, are increasingly attracted to this beautiful county. A federal grant of over $142,000 will allow extension of Loma Rica Airport's runway, and other improvements, and these are bound to increase the attraction of Loma Rica Industrial Park, the county's only planned industrial facility, Forest Service borate operations will be facilitated, and general airport traffic is expected to increase with safety, ; Tahoe National Forest's new headquarters building in Nevada City is already bulging at the seams, and may be in for an expansion. The post office at Nevada City is hopelessly overcrowded, and may soon be looking for more spacious quarters. Among the most progressive events of recent years are assuredly the building of the new Nevada Union High School plant, andthe completion and early accreditation of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. The county building program to add courthouse facilities in Nevada City and Truckee; gives promise of moving beyond the talking stage during the coming year, as does the subdivision ordinance project, completed by: the planning commission and now under consideration by the supervisors. The county economic survey, initiated by the supervisors, will soon get underway, conducted by citizen volunteers. The results of this survey will undoubtedly help provide a sound basis for future planning for the county's development, The voluntary efforts of Nevada County citizens have already resulted, in the recent past, in the creation of three new fire districts, the SierraJr. College annexation, the virtually unanimous endorsement of Malakoff-North Bloomfield State Park,: and supervisorial redistricting, to name a few progressive events, As time goes on, it -isbe4 coming clear that the successful redistricting campaign, spearheaded by the Grass Valley Jaycees, enormous benefit to Nevada County. But these and many other solid signs of progress ate but

a hint of things to come; as our county gears to meet the great challenges of the future. Talk to the business and civic leaders in the area and you will hear many opinions about planning and action programs that are needed. . Among the most prominently discussed is the need for a realistic, concerted, adequately financed program of promotion to attract new industries, new residents, and tourists, There is considerable local support for the formation of a unified county promotional agency. Alsoin the realm of county activity, there is increasing recognition of the need for revision of the almost unworkable county zoning ordinance, and establishment of new zoning according to a general plan. There has also been serious talk of forming some kind of county recreation areas while protecting and improving the tax base. Still under consideration, and brought to the fore by the state's recently-proposed Scenic Highway Program, is some form of billboard control legislation for our beautiful roads, Many inthe Western County area have expressed a desire to see long -range plans laid out for a community center, possibly in conjunction with the high school, a comfortable common evening meeting place for youth and adults alike, where cultural, athletic, artistic, mechanical, educational, and other skills may flourish. Civic needs in Grass Valley and Nevada City have grown to the point where it may be necessary to create and adopt general development plans to guide growth and conserve capital expenditures. Nevada City, for example, operating on a relatively small annual budget of $247,000, must take major steps to increase its water supply; extend sewage lines; provide off-street parking which will be urgently needed when the courthouse addition and the freeway are complete, Many believe the city zoning ordinance should be revised and adhered to more closely by the planning commission, that a building code should be established, that a better painting and repair program with due aesthetic regard forthe city buildings is needed, that the city must develop additional public picnicking facilities, that the city could institute a program to encourage appropriate restoration of historic buildings, that a waterwheel park and historic walking trail along Deer Creek should be established instead of talked about, that the city should offer genuine support and encouragement to historic, artistic and theatrical events which draw visitors and dollars by the hundreds to this unique small town. Grass Valley has similar problems which are in many ways more pronounced, a needed capital expenditure of some $250,000 for an improved water system probably topping the list, Among the planning suggestions heard most often in Grass Valley is that a pedestrian mall be created on Mill St. Both Grass Valley and Nevada City suffer seriously from uninspiring library facilities and almost scandalously inadequate library budgets. If a democracy depends on an informed public, then libraries should be in the forefront instead ‘of the backwash of civic accomplishment. An article about progress in Nevada County would not be complete without some mention of the gold industry, the original support and precursor of all good things in this area. The current increased turnover of gold properties and the activation of a few mines may be the prelude toa new era of mining, The real key, of course, to the feasibility of mining in this-area lies in Washington, The national administration's policy regarding the price will prove to p * COUNTY’S PROGRESS IS NOT AN A . é erations, isinturn dependent on its analysis of U.S. balance of payments and international economic conditions. In spite of the increased interest in gold in Nevada Nevada County NUGGET . Section A Wednesday, August 22, 1962 CCIDENT ae a a County, it is not realistic to assume at this point that a meaningful revival in the gold industry will take place. But that does't stop any body from hoping, ¥ AS AMDERSO® ae arian PATHWAY TO THE FUTURE...More and more visitors are using this Highway 49 entrance to Nevada County, and many of them stay or come back to put up rural mailboxes with their name attached. Each of them has his individual plan for the future life in Nevada County. And the governmental and private agencies and businesses that will serve his needs are developing plans for the future, too. Photo Courtesy California Division of Highways By Bill Roberts Director of Planning Nevada County Nevada County is a sleeping giant. Our growth rate-a net increase of only 1, 850 people since 1852--is unique ina state and a metropolitan region where population has doubled every twenty years for the last century. Gold has had a profound effect on county develop‘ment. When gold was worth mining and the mines were operating full blast, everyone connected with the mines was prosperous, but of gold, and regarding proposals to subsidize mining opthere was little opportunity foremployment in other.industries because there were no other industries and, consequently therewas little growth, The mines shut down in 1956, and since then the county has begun to experience what appears to be its greatest population explosion since the discovery of gold in quartz, From 1852 to 1956, mining interests held most-of the developable private land for future mineral exploration or production of timber for the mines. During this goldenera, there was little land available or needed for expansion. Now these private lands are being made available for new real estate development as the mining interests seek new financing for more profitable investments, Capitalizing on a rich history, clean air, good water, a large undeveloped scenic private land reserve, rapid advances in communication and transportation, and increased retirement and disposible personal incomes, Nevada County has begun to market a premium product in a growing state--an uncrowded good place to live Nevada County Is A ‘Sleeping Giant’ in one of the most pleasant teadily accessible areas of the Sierra Nevada Region. The popularity of the county as a living area is demonstrated by the fact that approximately one-third of the employed labor force commute to jobs outside the county, according to the 1960 U. S. Census, There are signs that new industries bringing new payrolls to the _ area are willing to locate here with some encourage~ ment. The social structure of the. county is changing, too, The’ (Continued on Page B-2)