December 15, 1971 (12 pages)

Geraldine Olson title of Junior Miss Tears of bappiness trickled. on the cheeks of Geraldine Olson as she made the walk as Grass Valley's ideal 1971 high school girl, . A standing room audience at Lyman Gilmore School gave the newly crowned winner of the Grass Valley Junior Miss Pageant a standing ovation. The crowning of Miss Olson climaxed an excellent evening of entertainment. Miss OJson is a senior at Nevada Union Eigh School. Her favorite subjects are music and psychology. She.is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Wallace Olson of Grass Valley. Runner-up inthe Junior Miss Pageant was Sharon Law, Miss Law was the winner of the creative and performing award. Karen Hill was the second runnerup and the youth fitness winner, Jennifer Jackson was named Miss Congeniality. . After the excitement of being named Junior Miss her family and friends congratulated her back stage. All she could say was "I'm so excited."" In January Miss Olson will represent Grass Valley in the state Junior Miss Pageant, This year's pageant was titled "The Impossible Dream," Sue Sefton, the 1971 Grass Valley Junior Miss opened the ceremony by singing "The Impossible Dream." She was accompanied on the piano by John Kartozain. After the youth fitness route, Master of Ceremonies Nave Darin introduced each contestant and their talent portion ‘of the program. Miss Olson sang "Come Saturday Morning" Karen Hill displayed her emotions of art, in ballet form; Jennifer Jackson did impressions of "Geraldine" from the Flip Wilson Show; Eileen Rose sang "Why"; Penni Fletcher did a sketch entitled "I'm Five"; Linda Huntly played an organ solo, the 'Musetta Waltz from Puccinis La Boheme"; Sharon Law danced a ballet to the music of Oklahoma; and Debbie LaBianco sang a song titled "My Favorite Things." The purpose of the Junior Miss Pageant is to find the ideal high school girl, I is not a beauty contest, Girls are judged on poise and appearance, 15 per cent; youth fitness, 15 per cent; scholastic achievement, 15 per cent; judges' interview, 35 per cent and creative and performing arts, 20 per cent. . The judges for this year's pageant were Walt Sady, Malcolm Hammill, Mayor John Rankin, Jessica Waracka and Hattie Rodrigues. Grass Valley Jaycees sponsor the annual event. This year's chairmen were John Kart and Larry Thomson. $171,127 grant WASHINGTON, C.C. California will receive $171,127 in federal funds for preservation of historic properties. Congressman Harold T, (Bizz) Johnson, in announcing the federal allocation said the money will be used on a matching basis for planning of historic preservation The Nevada County Nugget. Wednesday, December 15, 19713 A comment on the weather is surely in order at this point, so here it is: UGH. For the benefit of many ex-Ridge residents who read this, that means that we have been the recipients of all kinds of wintry indignities this last week, and much too early in the season, : Z too. Rain we expect. But snow Ay, in French Corral, and hail and thunder and lightning along with it, this early in December, is pretty much, Of course, the snow didn't stay on long down this way, but North San Juan had more, and there'll be traces at least for several days, Santa Claus flew in on the wings of the storm Friday-night, sponsored by the local VFW organization, as every Christmas he is, and showered toys and goodies on about 150 happy kids. So the Christmas season is officially opened hereabouts, and many other groups are planning festivities. Both schools will have programs next Friday, Dec. 17, featuring songs, presents, etc. The one in North San Juan is ' being. sponsored by the Parents' Club, while North Columbia, not being blessed by a Parents' Club, is being taken care of by the teachers, Next Sunday evening the North San Juan Methodist Church and St. John's Catholic Church will join in a musical service, to be held in the Methodist Church, _All attending are asked to bring -a donation of food for the needy. ‘Featured in the program will be Priscilla West, Leilani Greenlee, and Gene Covert, the children's and adult choirs of the Methodist Church, and Edith the Grass Valley Junior Miss Haverty, choir director and piPageant Saturday was Geralanist, A candlelighting service dine Clson (center) who had _ will end the program. The Ridge Rider's Horsemen's Club is planning a New ° ° ® . Year's Ball this year, with Nixon signs small projects Dill, music vy 2 t0cai group. ‘There will _be more details on this WASHINGTON, D. C. Presvengyeseinan pina hg been jater, I believe. ident Nixon has signed into law Closely assoc. w e oper= LOST DOG: Here are excerpts THE CENTER of attraction at legislation authored by Congressman Harold T. (Bizz) Johnson to extend and improve the Small Reclamation Projects Act of 1956, Originally designed to encourage state and local participation in the development of projects under federal reclamation laws, the small projects program has resulted. in the completion of 35 irrigation developments, with 24 others in various stages of construction or design. Many of these are located in California, As chairman of the House of Representatives Irrigation and Reclamation Subcommittee, ation of the program, which he described as highly successful. As extended, the new program adds drainage projects tothe list of those eligible for federal.assistance. The limits of individual projects were increased to $15 million, with federal loan and grant participation limits boosted to $10 million, Feflecting these changes and the increased cost of construction generally, the total program authorization was increased to $300 million. Other provisions provide broader benefits for fish and wildlife development. Everybody’s Favorite ™ OLD Brewery On the PLAZA in Good Drinks & Sid Food American and Chinese Menus Nevada Cy: George and Jean Goodhue . . Your Hosts from a letter I receive last week from Anna L, Zurilgen, of Richmond, concerning her lost pet: "This is a shot in the dark, but I have left no stone unturned to find my dog I lost YES! IT’S TRUE THE RUMOR THAT . ‘i — has new owners But your TV SET will never know the difference. TED, YOUR REGULAR TV SERVICE MAN is still here to give you the same friendly & efficient service. KNEE’S TV Phone 265-4610 748 Zion St., Nevada City North San Juan News By Idabel Covert up there Nov. 7. He is a small all black terrier. His name is Lucky. He has a scar inside the flap of one ear near the point of the ear. . .I sure miss him badly as I lost my other dog Buster, 14 years old in May. . . .1 would sure love to have him back." The dog was lost in the vicinity of North Columbia, and Mrs, Zurilgen asked if’ I would please print something about him in hopes someone had~found him and has been caring for him, I am happy to do so, and may be called at 292-3288, By the way, Mrs. Zurilgen is apparently an old-— timer from this area, She says she was a Holland. \ \ \ oniy . @ @ 99.99% ‘oui’ e Never needs winding © Date changes automatically e Water resistant e Shock resistant © Swiss movement E. M. DALPEZ, JEWELER 310 BROAD ST. Ph. 265-4501 is : : Ss an a a ee ae —e— wee = SW NEVADA CITY, ae bee ee ae ——

Geraldine Olson title of Junior Miss Tears of bappiness trickled. on the cheeks of Geraldine Olson as she made the walk as Grass Valley's ideal 1971 high school girl, . A standing room audience at Lyman Gilmore School gave the newly crowned winner of the Grass Valley Junior Miss Pageant a standing ovation. The crowning of Miss Olson climaxed an excellent evening of entertainment. Miss OJson is a senior at Nevada Union Eigh School. Her favorite subjects are music and psychology. She.is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Wallace Olson of Grass Valley. Runner-up inthe Junior Miss Pageant was Sharon Law, Miss Law was the winner of the creative and performing award. Karen Hill was the second runnerup and the youth fitness winner, Jennifer Jackson was named Miss Congeniality. . After the excitement of being named Junior Miss her family and friends congratulated her back stage. All she could say was "I'm so excited."" In January Miss Olson will represent Grass Valley in the state Junior Miss Pageant, This year's pageant was titled "The Impossible Dream," Sue Sefton, the 1971 Grass Valley Junior Miss opened the ceremony by singing "The Impossible Dream." She was accompanied on the piano by John Kartozain. After the youth fitness route, Master of Ceremonies Nave Darin introduced each contestant and their talent portion ‘of the program. Miss Olson sang "Come Saturday Morning" Karen Hill displayed her emotions of art, in ballet form; Jennifer Jackson did impressions of "Geraldine" from the Flip Wilson Show; Eileen Rose sang "Why"; Penni Fletcher did a sketch entitled "I'm Five"; Linda Huntly played an organ solo, the 'Musetta Waltz from Puccinis La Boheme"; Sharon Law danced a ballet to the music of Oklahoma; and Debbie LaBianco sang a song titled "My Favorite Things." The purpose of the Junior Miss Pageant is to find the ideal high school girl, I is not a beauty contest, Girls are judged on poise and appearance, 15 per cent; youth fitness, 15 per cent; scholastic achievement, 15 per cent; judges' interview, 35 per cent and creative and performing arts, 20 per cent. . The judges for this year's pageant were Walt Sady, Malcolm Hammill, Mayor John Rankin, Jessica Waracka and Hattie Rodrigues. Grass Valley Jaycees sponsor the annual event. This year's chairmen were John Kart and Larry Thomson. $171,127 grant WASHINGTON, C.C. California will receive $171,127 in federal funds for preservation of historic properties. Congressman Harold T, (Bizz) Johnson, in announcing the federal allocation said the money will be used on a matching basis for planning of historic preservation The Nevada County Nugget. Wednesday, December 15, 19713 A comment on the weather is surely in order at this point, so here it is: UGH. For the benefit of many ex-Ridge residents who read this, that means that we have been the recipients of all kinds of wintry indignities this last week, and much too early in the season, : Z too. Rain we expect. But snow Ay, in French Corral, and hail and thunder and lightning along with it, this early in December, is pretty much, Of course, the snow didn't stay on long down this way, but North San Juan had more, and there'll be traces at least for several days, Santa Claus flew in on the wings of the storm Friday-night, sponsored by the local VFW organization, as every Christmas he is, and showered toys and goodies on about 150 happy kids. So the Christmas season is officially opened hereabouts, and many other groups are planning festivities. Both schools will have programs next Friday, Dec. 17, featuring songs, presents, etc. The one in North San Juan is ' being. sponsored by the Parents' Club, while North Columbia, not being blessed by a Parents' Club, is being taken care of by the teachers, Next Sunday evening the North San Juan Methodist Church and St. John's Catholic Church will join in a musical service, to be held in the Methodist Church, _All attending are asked to bring -a donation of food for the needy. ‘Featured in the program will be Priscilla West, Leilani Greenlee, and Gene Covert, the children's and adult choirs of the Methodist Church, and Edith the Grass Valley Junior Miss Haverty, choir director and piPageant Saturday was Geralanist, A candlelighting service dine Clson (center) who had _ will end the program. The Ridge Rider's Horsemen's Club is planning a New ° ° ® . Year's Ball this year, with Nixon signs small projects Dill, music vy 2 t0cai group. ‘There

will _be more details on this WASHINGTON, D. C. Presvengyeseinan pina hg been jater, I believe. ident Nixon has signed into law Closely assoc. w e oper= LOST DOG: Here are excerpts THE CENTER of attraction at legislation authored by Congressman Harold T. (Bizz) Johnson to extend and improve the Small Reclamation Projects Act of 1956, Originally designed to encourage state and local participation in the development of projects under federal reclamation laws, the small projects program has resulted. in the completion of 35 irrigation developments, with 24 others in various stages of construction or design. Many of these are located in California, As chairman of the House of Representatives Irrigation and Reclamation Subcommittee, ation of the program, which he described as highly successful. As extended, the new program adds drainage projects tothe list of those eligible for federal.assistance. The limits of individual projects were increased to $15 million, with federal loan and grant participation limits boosted to $10 million, Feflecting these changes and the increased cost of construction generally, the total program authorization was increased to $300 million. Other provisions provide broader benefits for fish and wildlife development. Everybody’s Favorite ™ OLD Brewery On the PLAZA in Good Drinks & Sid Food American and Chinese Menus Nevada Cy: George and Jean Goodhue . . Your Hosts from a letter I receive last week from Anna L, Zurilgen, of Richmond, concerning her lost pet: "This is a shot in the dark, but I have left no stone unturned to find my dog I lost YES! IT’S TRUE THE RUMOR THAT . ‘i — has new owners But your TV SET will never know the difference. TED, YOUR REGULAR TV SERVICE MAN is still here to give you the same friendly & efficient service.. KNEE’S TV Phone 265-4610 748 Zion St., Nevada City North San Juan News By Idabel Covert up there Nov. 7. He is a small all black terrier. His name is Lucky. He has a scar inside the flap of one ear near the point of the ear.. . .I sure miss him badly as I lost my other dog Buster, 14 years old in May. . . .1 would sure love to have him back." The dog was lost in the vicinity of North Columbia, and Mrs, Zurilgen asked if’ I would please print something about him in hopes someone had~found him and has been caring for him, I am happy to do so, and may be called at 292-3288, By the way, Mrs. Zurilgen is apparently an old-— timer from this area, She says she was a Holland. \ \ \ oniy . @ @ 99.99% ‘oui’ e Never needs winding © Date changes automatically e Water resistant e Shock resistant © Swiss movement E. M. DALPEZ, JEWELER 310 BROAD ST. Ph. 265-4501 is : : Ss an a a ee ae —e— wee = SW NEVADA CITY, ae bee ee ae ——