December 23, 1970 (12 pages)

One of the great lakes of the west is located just 33 miles . north of Reno, in the Nevada desert. It is the largest natural body of water in the state mea—suring 32 miles: in length and 12 miles in width, The lake was named by Captain John C, Fremont who, seeing it for the first time in 1844, noticed a e large rock rising from the water COREE OE ONG) NGI Pag te God weed bod hep or ep og ground for more than 10,000 huge white pelicans, ‘Scattered around the lake are numerous tufa rock formations, interesting geological formations that add unusual dimension to the otherwise flat shores of the lake, : : The road from Reno (Nevada State Highway 33) is a good, asphalt surface that whisks you that reminded him of the great there in about a half hour, says pyramids of Egypt. This deep blue inland sea is remnant of -Lake ~Lhontan, a great body of water that once occupied much of the Great Basin region. The lake probably has not changed much since Fremont saw it over a hundred years ago. it is still one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the west and is the home of the Paiute Indians who live within the boundaries of the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation. : The lake is popular for cutthroat trout fishing and is stocked with this variety of fish. Other varieties include the Sacramento perch and the cui-ui, the latter is a sucker that is found ‘only in Pyramid. . Near the south end of the lake is a large flat island named Anaho -Island. Rh is-a federal bird sanctuary and a breeding the California State Automobile Association. You can drive up the western side of the lake about 12 miles north of Sutcliffe where the road swings further west away from the water. Going south the highway takes you to Nixon, a small town’ which is headquarters for the Indian families living on the reservation. Ae Pyramid Lake was called by Fremont, "... .a@ gem in the mountains," Part of its fascination comes from the fact that its deep blue surface is. such a contrast to the surrounding sand and sagebrush and treeless peaks of the Nevada desert, Whether you are a fisherman who wants to try your luck for the cutthroats, 2 rock-hound looking for new hills to explore, or just a sightseer out for an afternoon's drive---Pyramid, Lake is well worth the trip. Raphael Polk to get 50-year Masonic pin RAPHAEL J. POLK Joe Krumholz new head of Boosters Club Joe Krumholz has been elected president of the Nevada Union High School Boosters ‘Club for the 197] year. Krumholz has been active with the Boosters Club for .the past year: The Grass Valley businessman hopes to increase the small membership of the club. Vice president-elect is John Gilman. Tom Crosswhite has been re-elected treasurer. The new treasurer is Anita Hodkins. H Wally ‘Miller, Woody Heisey and Robert Vessey. Functions of the Boosters Club are to support all activities at the high school. Raphael (Ray) J. Polk will receive his 50-year pinas a Mason Wednesday, Dec. 9, at a ceremony held at the Nevada City Masonic Hall. Ed Farley will present the pin as Haven Martin, worshipful ' master of=the lodge, conducts the business meeting. Polk became a master Mason in 1920, when he was 30, and was a member of Excelsior Lodge of San Francisco, He went through the degrees of the Scottish Rite in Oakland and became a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason in 1925. He was master of. the Lodge of Perfection, wise master of Knights of Kadosh and advisor to the DeMolay of Oakland, He was elected a knight commander of the court of honor of the Oakland bodies in 1935. He was elected to the 33rd degree of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America and inspector general honorary, privileged to wear the 33rd degree ring and white cap, He. became a member of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in 1926 and 10 years later became potentate of Aahmes Temple in Oakland. Polk is a native of Grass Valley, and he and his wife, Rofena, returned to the Golden Empire to make their home, having spent 54 years outside the county. The Polks established their permanent home at 504 Nursery I7th wedding anniversary. Polk became affiliated with larged his Masonic brotherhood with membership in the Golden Hills Scottish Rite Association and the Gold Unit pf the Ben Ali Shrine. : xg ‘\ Wednesday, December 23, 1970 The Nevada County Nugget, — 3 To Gerlach To. Sacramento o C_// to everyone.. from all of us ~~

One of the great lakes of the west is located just 33 miles . north of Reno, in the Nevada desert. It is the largest natural body of water in the state mea—suring 32 miles: in length and 12 miles in width, The lake was named by Captain John C, Fremont who, seeing it for the first time in 1844, noticed a e large rock rising from the water COREE OE ONG) NGI Pag te God weed bod hep or ep og ground for more than 10,000 huge white pelicans, ‘Scattered around the lake are numerous tufa rock formations, interesting geological formations that add unusual dimension to the otherwise flat shores of the lake, : : The road from Reno (Nevada State Highway 33) is a good, asphalt surface that whisks you that reminded him of the great there in about a half hour, says pyramids of Egypt. This deep blue inland sea is remnant of -Lake ~Lhontan, a great body of water that once occupied much of the Great Basin region. The lake probably has not changed much since Fremont saw it over a hundred years ago. it is still one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the west and is the home of the Paiute Indians who live within the boundaries of the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation. : The lake is popular for cutthroat trout fishing and is stocked with this variety of fish. Other varieties include the Sacramento perch and the cui-ui, the latter is a sucker that is found ‘only in Pyramid. . Near the south end of the lake is a large flat island named Anaho -Island. Rh is-a federal bird sanctuary and a breeding the California State Automobile Association. You can drive up the western side of the lake about 12 miles north of Sutcliffe where the road swings further west away from the water. Going south the highway takes you to Nixon, a small town’ which is headquarters for the Indian families living on the reservation. Ae Pyramid Lake was called by Fremont, "..... .a@ gem in the mountains," Part of its fascination comes from the fact that its deep blue surface is. such a contrast to the surrounding sand and sagebrush and treeless peaks of the Nevada desert, Whether you are a fisherman who wants to try your luck for the cutthroats, 2 rock-hound looking for new hills to explore, or just a sightseer out for an afternoon's drive---Pyramid, Lake is well worth the trip. Raphael Polk to get 50-year Masonic pin RAPHAEL J. POLK Joe Krumholz new head of Boosters Club

Joe Krumholz has been elected president of the Nevada Union High School Boosters ‘Club for the 197] year. Krumholz has been active with the Boosters Club for .the past year: The Grass Valley businessman hopes to increase the small membership of the club. Vice president-elect is John Gilman. Tom Crosswhite has been re-elected treasurer. The new treasurer is Anita Hodkins. H Wally ‘Miller, Woody Heisey and Robert Vessey. Functions of the Boosters Club are to support all activities at the high school. Raphael (Ray) J. Polk will receive his 50-year pinas a Mason Wednesday, Dec. 9, at a ceremony held at the Nevada City Masonic Hall. Ed Farley will present the pin as Haven Martin, worshipful ' master of=the lodge, conducts the business meeting. Polk became a master Mason in 1920, when he was 30, and was a member of Excelsior Lodge of San Francisco, He went through the degrees of the Scottish Rite in Oakland and became a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason in 1925. He was master of. the Lodge of Perfection, wise master of Knights of Kadosh and advisor to the DeMolay of Oakland, He was elected a knight commander of the court of honor of the Oakland bodies in 1935. He was elected to the 33rd degree of the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America and inspector general honorary, privileged to wear the 33rd degree ring and white cap, He. became a member of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in 1926 and 10 years later became potentate of Aahmes Temple in Oakland. Polk is a native of Grass Valley, and he and his wife, Rofena, returned to the Golden Empire to make their home, having spent 54 years outside the county. The Polks established their permanent home at 504 Nursery I7th wedding anniversary. Polk became affiliated with larged his Masonic brotherhood with membership in the Golden Hills Scottish Rite Association and the Gold Unit pf the Ben Ali Shrine. : xg ‘\ Wednesday, December 23, 1970 The Nevada County Nugget, — 3 To Gerlach To. Sacramento o C_// to everyone... from all of us ~~