August 27, 1969 (12 pages)

Sa: Slash ordinance rejected at stormy board session Because supporters of a proposed slash ordinance refused to meet with loggers to compromise their differences, . the ordinance was rejected 3-2 by pee board of'supervisors Tueslay. "This action was greeted by a loud "boo" from one woman in the back echoed by another from a man, The ."boos" underlined the emotion-charged atmosphere, especially toward the end when the supervisors, © somewhat angry themselves, joined th arguing in which proponents an opponents had engaged vociferously during some five sessions on this subject over more than a year's time. : Board Chairman Lou Hartman recalled that the board had asked a few weeks ago that supporters of slash controls talk to opposing loggers and attempt to reach agreement. "We talked to them allthe way down the stairs after the last meeting," proclaimed William Lambert, spearhead of the proposed resolution, y Lambert contended it "is impossible" to compromise with the loggers, adding; "Trying to compromise with the loggers is like a mouse talking to’a cat. They've had their own way for 100 years." Earlier, Supervisor William Thomas noted that "nobody is out here from fire departments showing concern. If it (the ordinance) is for fire control, I want to hear from the fire departments. If it is for beautification, I want it to be labeled as such," "I met with the Nevada County Fire Prevention Associaestes to remodel / tion,” Lambert replied. "They are dominated by loggers and are slanted primarily to (fighting) structural fires." Hartman answered Lambert's objection to _meeting with the loggers by saying: "Tt has been the feeling of this board at previous-hearings that the heritage group (supporters of the proposal) should work with the loggers to come up with something both can live with. Without an attempt to meet by one side, you say you can never get together with them. "That is ridiculous. If you don't try, how can you find a solution?" The first motion, made by Supervisor Willie Curran, would have “taken the ordinance under study." Supervisor Dean Lawrence attempted to amend that by adding that the purpose of study would be to define more. closely the distances slash would have to be eliminated from around residences and roads and define the phrase public roads. However, her amendment died for lack of a second, Both of her suggestions had been requested by logging representatives. Then, Mrs, Lawrence said: "The board has to quit jumping away from this problem. I has to stand and be counted someday." With that, Curran withdrew his motion to table the ordin-ance and made one to deny the ordinance. Supervisor William Thomas seconded it, and they were joined in rejecting the proposal by Hartman. a Supervisors Ralph Buchanan and Lawrence voted against the rejection, ‘surgery room awarded A contract to remodel the surgery room at Nevada General Hospital was awarded Tuesday for just under $7,000. Steve M. Chileski of Grass Valley was awarded the work by the board of supervisors after he submitted a low bid of $6,982, This was almost $500 under the second bid of $7,461 from C, A, Hutson of Grass Valley. Frederick. J. Chappick of Sac*ramento bid $10,655, © Clare Hughes, who as county purchasing agent has made preparations for this work, told The Union later that the low bid was below the. amount he had expected, Hughes had estimated the’ work would cost $7,500. The remodeling: of the surgery is part of the overall program of upgrading Nevada General so it‘can remain a certificated hospital. wee The work will involve moving a wall four feet to enlarge the surgery room, Other items include installing an exhaust fan, replacing cracked plaster with sheet rock, eliminating windows and installing adequate lighting. Isolated electrical circuits will be installed so this unit won't: be without power during an operation if something happens to the rest of the hospital's electricity. The supervisors also discussed the problem of providing water to the hospital during severe winter storms. Two winters ago, the Nevada Irrigation District ditch serving that area froze twice, and 49er firemen had to extend a hose some 2,000 feet from the top of Nevada Street to insure that the hospital would not be without water, ‘ Al Garesio, representing the fire district, asked what is beingdone to correct the situation, Keith Sauers, NID engineer, reported that the state loan approved by voters last November will finance improvements on ‘the Snow Mountain Ditch which will correct this problem. The work is planned next summer, but the district has to obtain the state money first, which is in unsold bonds. Sauers said maintenance has been done on that ditch, lessening the problem of a freeze such as was experienced in the 1967-68 winter. However, he conceded that in extremely bad conditions the problem could repeat. considerable . Later, Thomas and Curran and Hartman indicated to The Union that a major reason for their .votes to reject the ordinance was Lambert's refusal to meet with loggers as requested. Earlier, Dep. County Counsel Brian Bishop had emphasized that_ the county by law can enact a fire control ordiance only, not . one dealing with esthetics or forest practices. That is preempted by the state, he said. This caused some misunderstanding as Dorothy Sanders, a planning commissioner who appeared as a private citizen favoring the ordinance, chastised Bishop after the hearing ended. She thought he had ruled the proposed ordinance illegal. In fact, however, the county legal staff drafted the ordinance according to terms requested by the Guardians of Natural Heritage but with caution to make fire control its purpose, The ordinance was even termed "fire hazard reduction ordinance." Its principale features would be to require disposal within eight months of all slash under four inches from any areas within 500 feet of residences and 100 feet of public roads. It was learned from Forester Ted Waddell that state rules for this region require now that slash be lopped and scattered within 100 feet of primary county roads or state highways. Lambert was critical of the lop and scatter procedure, and his ordinance proposed different methods--chipping, or piling and burning or compacting and burying. “ ‘ New printing of Golden Chain The new printing of the popular Golden Chain map of Mother Lode Highway 49 has recently been completed, according to the Golden Chain Council. The association reprints the map of the historic California gold country yearly, and updates the map each printing to show any changes in geographic features. A text on the back gives the address where one may write for information on specific areas shown on the map, The Council has printed more than 2,000,000 maps to date. Residents of the Mother Lode may, obtain the map from their chambers of commerce or members of the council, Individuals outside the area may r sta free copy by sending a long, stamped self-addressed envelope (the folded map is 8 1/2 inches long) to the Golden Chain Council, P. O, Box 427, Murphys, Calif. 95247, Cancer’s Seven Danger Signals can be your safety signals. Learn what they are. Call your local office of American Cancer Society Wednesday, August 27, 1969 The Nevada County Nugget 5. Commemorative sign placed THE COMMEMORATIVE sign, at the south end of the South Pine Street bridge, was a gift to Nevada City by the Nevada City Women's Civic Club, It will be dedicated soon by members of the club. Fish and Gam news, calendar The California Department of Fish and Game is planning’ to stock catchable-sized silver salmon in Shasta and Trinity lakes next year in an experimental attempt to improve fishing. Tentative plans call for planting 40,000 fish in Trinity Lake and 10,000 in Shasta, with part of the Shasta plant to be tagged for comparison with other species. Experimental plants of ‘silvers already have been made in two other Northern California reservoirs -Lake Almanor and Oroville-and intial returns from the plants indicate greater growth and better return to the angler than rainbow trout planted at the same time. Each of the lakes received 50,000 of the fish this spring. The silvers to be used in Shasta and Trinity are ncw fingerlings at the Trinity Hatchery and are from eggs obtained from Oregon, As soon as space becomes available, about 55,000 silver salmon fingerlings will be transferred to Darrah Springs Hatchery for rearing to catchable size, : "We believe thes experimental plants will be worthwhile in view of the known abundance of threadfin shad in Shasta Lake, and the possibility of silvers utilizing the abundant small kokanee in Trinity Lake," said Ray Arnett, DFG director. Arnett said DFG fisheries biologists also are evaluating several additional high elevation roadside trout reservoirs for experimental plants of silver salmon, FIRST-TIME HUNTERS SHOULD QUALIFY NOW Time is growing shor for young, first-time hunters to qualify for a California hunting license for the fall hunting seasons, the Department fo Fish and Game reports. ge State law requires that persons under 18 complete a prescribed, state-sponsored hunter safety training course before they can obtain their first hunting license. Hunter safety classes are conPd ducted by certified volunteer instructors under the sponsorship and guidance of the Department of Fish and Game. "Every year we have a number of parents and youngsters seeking hunter safety courses at the last minute," said Hilton Bergstrom, DFG hunter safety training officer. And every year many disappointed youngsters and their parents have to cancel or postpone planned hunting trips because they put off hunter safety training for too long." Parents of youngster seeking their initial licenses are advised to contact their nearest hunting licens agent for information regarding hunter safety classes in their local areas. DFG regional offices also will assist in locating classes. Eee se isn't half so MECUG.. When it is followed by a Welcome Wagon call! 273-8954 Phone

Sa: Slash ordinance rejected at stormy board session Because supporters of a proposed slash ordinance refused to meet with loggers to compromise their differences, . the ordinance was rejected 3-2 by pee board of'supervisors Tueslay. "This action was greeted by a loud "boo" from one woman in the back echoed by another from a man, The ."boos" underlined the emotion-charged atmosphere, especially toward the end when the supervisors, © somewhat angry themselves, joined th arguing in which proponents an opponents had engaged vociferously during some five sessions on this subject over more than a year's time. : Board Chairman Lou Hartman recalled that the board had asked a few weeks ago that supporters of slash controls talk to opposing loggers and attempt to reach agreement. "We talked to them allthe way down the stairs after the last meeting," proclaimed William Lambert, spearhead of the proposed resolution, y Lambert contended it "is impossible" to compromise with the loggers, adding; "Trying to compromise with the loggers is like a mouse talking to’a cat. They've had their own way for 100 years." Earlier, Supervisor William Thomas noted that "nobody is out here from fire departments showing concern. If it (the ordinance) is for fire control, I want to hear from the fire departments. If it is for beautification, I want it to be labeled as such," "I met with the Nevada County Fire Prevention Associaestes to remodel / tion,” Lambert replied. "They are dominated by loggers and are slanted primarily to (fighting) structural fires." Hartman answered Lambert's objection to _meeting with the loggers by saying: "Tt has been the feeling of this board at previous-hearings that the heritage group (supporters of the proposal) should work with the loggers to come up with something both can live with. Without an attempt to meet by one side, you say you can never get together with them. "That is ridiculous. If you don't try, how can you find a solution?" The first motion, made by Supervisor Willie Curran, would have “taken the ordinance under study." Supervisor Dean Lawrence attempted to amend that by adding that the purpose of study would be to define more. closely the distances slash would have to be eliminated from around residences and roads and define the phrase public roads. However, her amendment died for lack of a second, Both of her suggestions had been requested by logging representatives. Then, Mrs, Lawrence said: "The board has to quit jumping away from this problem. I has to stand and be counted someday." With that, Curran withdrew his motion to table the ordin-ance and made one to deny the ordinance. Supervisor William Thomas seconded it, and they were joined in rejecting the proposal by Hartman. a Supervisors Ralph Buchanan and Lawrence voted against the rejection, ‘surgery room awarded A contract to remodel the surgery room at Nevada General Hospital was awarded Tuesday for just under $7,000. Steve M. Chileski of Grass Valley was awarded the work by the board of supervisors after he submitted a low bid of $6,982, This was almost $500 under the second bid of $7,461 from C, A, Hutson of Grass Valley. Frederick. J. Chappick of Sac*ramento bid $10,655, © Clare Hughes, who as county purchasing agent has made preparations for this work, told The Union later that the low bid was below the. amount he had expected, Hughes had estimated the’ work would cost $7,500. The remodeling: of the surgery is part of the overall program of upgrading Nevada General so it‘can remain a certificated hospital. wee The work will involve moving a wall four feet to enlarge the surgery room, Other items include installing an exhaust fan, replacing cracked plaster with sheet rock, eliminating windows and installing adequate lighting. Isolated electrical circuits will be installed so this unit won't: be without power during an operation if something happens to the rest of the hospital's electricity. The supervisors also discussed the problem of providing water to the hospital during severe winter storms. Two winters ago, the Nevada Irrigation District ditch serving that area froze twice, and 49er firemen had to extend a hose some 2,000 feet from the top of Nevada Street to insure that the hospital would not be without water, ‘ Al Garesio, representing the fire district, asked what is beingdone to correct the situation, Keith Sauers, NID engineer, reported that the state loan approved by voters last November will finance improvements on ‘the Snow Mountain Ditch which will correct this problem. The work is planned next summer, but the district has to obtain the state money first, which is in unsold bonds. Sauers said maintenance has been done on that ditch, lessening the problem of a freeze such as was experienced in the 1967-68 winter. However, he conceded that in extremely bad conditions the problem could repeat. considerable . Later, Thomas and Curran and Hartman indicated to The Union that a major reason for their .votes to reject the ordinance was Lambert's refusal to

meet with loggers as requested. Earlier, Dep. County Counsel Brian Bishop had emphasized that_ the county by law can enact a fire control ordiance only, not . one dealing with esthetics or forest practices. That is preempted by the state, he said. This caused some misunderstanding as Dorothy Sanders, a planning commissioner who appeared as a private citizen favoring the ordinance, chastised Bishop after the hearing ended. She thought he had ruled the proposed ordinance illegal. In fact, however, the county legal staff drafted the ordinance according to terms requested by the Guardians of Natural Heritage but with caution to make fire control its purpose, The ordinance was even termed "fire hazard reduction ordinance." Its principale features would be to require disposal within eight months of all slash under four inches from any areas within 500 feet of residences and 100 feet of public roads. It was learned from Forester Ted Waddell that state rules for this region require now that slash be lopped and scattered within 100 feet of primary county roads or state highways. Lambert was critical of the lop and scatter procedure, and his ordinance proposed different methods--chipping, or piling and burning or compacting and burying. “ ‘ New printing of Golden Chain The new printing of the popular Golden Chain map of Mother Lode Highway 49 has recently been completed, according to the Golden Chain Council. The association reprints the map of the historic California gold country yearly, and updates the map each printing to show any changes in geographic features. A text on the back gives the address where one may write for information on specific areas shown on the map, The Council has printed more than 2,000,000 maps to date. Residents of the Mother Lode may, obtain the map from their chambers of commerce or members of the council, Individuals outside the area may r sta free copy by sending a long, stamped self-addressed envelope (the folded map is 8 1/2 inches long) to the Golden Chain Council, P. O, Box 427, Murphys, Calif. 95247, Cancer’s Seven Danger Signals can be your safety signals. Learn what they are. Call your local office of American Cancer Society Wednesday, August 27, 1969 The Nevada County Nugget 5. Commemorative sign placed THE COMMEMORATIVE sign, at the south end of the South Pine Street bridge, was a gift to Nevada City by the Nevada City Women's Civic Club, It will be dedicated soon by members of the club. Fish and Gam news, calendar The California Department of Fish and Game is planning’ to stock catchable-sized silver salmon in Shasta and Trinity lakes next year in an experimental attempt to improve fishing. Tentative plans call for planting 40,000 fish in Trinity Lake and 10,000 in Shasta, with part of the Shasta plant to be tagged for comparison with other species. Experimental plants of ‘silvers already have been made in two other Northern California reservoirs -Lake Almanor and Oroville-and intial returns from the plants indicate greater growth and better return to the angler than rainbow trout planted at the same time. Each of the lakes received 50,000 of the fish this spring. The silvers to be used in Shasta and Trinity are ncw fingerlings at the Trinity Hatchery and are from eggs obtained from Oregon, As soon as space becomes available, about 55,000 silver salmon fingerlings will be transferred to Darrah Springs Hatchery for rearing to catchable size, : "We believe thes experimental plants will be worthwhile in view of the known abundance of threadfin shad in Shasta Lake, and the possibility of silvers utilizing the abundant small kokanee in Trinity Lake," said Ray Arnett, DFG director. Arnett said DFG fisheries biologists also are evaluating several additional high elevation roadside trout reservoirs for experimental plants of silver salmon, FIRST-TIME HUNTERS SHOULD QUALIFY NOW Time is growing shor for young, first-time hunters to qualify for a California hunting license for the fall hunting seasons, the Department fo Fish and Game reports. ge State law requires that persons under 18 complete a prescribed, state-sponsored hunter safety training course before they can obtain their first hunting license. Hunter safety classes are conPd ducted by certified volunteer instructors under the sponsorship and guidance of the Department of Fish and Game. "Every year we have a number of parents and youngsters seeking hunter safety courses at the last minute," said Hilton Bergstrom, DFG hunter safety training officer. And every year many disappointed youngsters and their parents have to cancel or postpone planned hunting trips because they put off hunter safety training for too long." Parents of youngster seeking their initial licenses are advised to contact their nearest hunting licens agent for information regarding hunter safety classes in their local areas. DFG regional offices also will assist in locating classes. Eee se isn't half so MECUG... When it is followed by a Welcome Wagon call! 273-8954 Phone