December 4, 1975 (12 pages)

(Continued from Page 2) against heat. Inner walls are finished with lath and plaster. The Schaars have recreated the interior atmosphere of the 1960’s using period antique furniture, fixtures and decor. A stand-up desk, which originally belonged to Squire Williams adorns the foyer of the fourth floor. Schaar, who is presently art director for Sdcramento’s Lifestyle Magazine, had spent some time during his childhood years in rural Graniteville. Later, while attending San Jose State, he developed an interest in the stately Victorian homes surrounding the campus. Following a family visit to Graniteville, to which Schaar had not returned in 25 years, he and his family found time to stop and visit Nevada City. “We picked up a map of the town at the firehouse museum,” he says, “and the Red Castle was our first and only stop.” “As we walked down the drive, a sign on one side read: The Red Castle, 1860, and a sign on the other side read: For Sale. I said to my sister, a do you know, it’s for e,’”” “Entering the Red Castle was overwhelming. I had never experienced anything like it. I just had to own it, that was all there was to it.” “In my imagination all the damage and dirt were swept aside and I could visualize the house bright and sparkling, with the gardens restored, perhaps trying to recpature my boyhood feelings of Graniteville.” “People often comment on THE NEVADA COUNTY NUGGET — Thursday, December 4, 1975 — 7 the courage it must have taken to restore a place like this,” Schaar continues, ‘‘and my. usual answer is that courage had nothing to do with it; it was blind faith and ignoran— ce,” Mrs. Schaar estimates that at the time they purchased the castle no work had been done to it for more than fifty years. The Red Castle has been designated official Nevada county landmark number 002. And, for sure, the Schaar’s efforts bring a literal meaning to the old saying, ‘‘A man’s home is his castle.” Nugget news briefs JUNIOR MISS Debbie Daniels, 17, cf Nevada City, has been named the local Junior Miss for’1976. A Nevada Union High School senior, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Daniels. Debbie received a $350 scholarship from the Grass Valley Jaycees, sponsors of the event, and through donations of local merchants and businessmen. FACELIFT FOR DEL ORO The Del Oro Theatre is now closed for a three-week remodeling. Opening Dec. 18, the’ new movie house will feature three separate theatres; one seating 440 persons, another, 240 and the third, 220. Theatre officials say a wider variety of films will be available to audiences as a result of the renovation. JOHNSON URGES CONSERVATION CORPS The establishment of a Young Adult Conservation Corps, much like the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930’s, is being urged by Congressman Harold T. (Bizz) Johnson of Roseville. The program, in putting young people to work in the forests, would do for the 19-24 age group what the Youth Conservation Corps is doing for the 15-18 age group. CORNISH CHRISTMAS IN GV Grass Valley’s Cornish Christmas celebration began Friday, Nov. 28, and will run each Friday evening through Christmas with additional festivities Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 22-23. GRASS VALLEY OFFICIALS OPPOSE “K’’ HOUSING City councilmen have gone on record as being opposed to the current “K” housing bill. The council has asked City Engineer Tom Leland to attend the second public hearing on the bill Dec. 10 in Sacramento. Leland has said that “‘K” standards would open the door for lower quality of building within the city.. NEW PARKING FOR GV Standard Oil Co. of California has accepted the City of Grass Valley’s offer of $55,000 for purchase of their vacant lot at East Main and South Auburn Streets. The city plans to improve the lot for parking. ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER Joe Griffin, acting poundmaster since summer, has been named Director of Animal Control for Grass Valley. Grass Valley Councilmen approved the personnel commission’s recommendation of Griffin. He was the only applicant to pass both the written and oral portions of the examination. NEW SCHOOL FOR NORTH SAN JUAN The new Columbia Hill School is presently under construction in North San Juan. With much of the work being done by local craftsmen, the school will be unique and = original. “The possibilities are there for the school to become one of the most unusual schools in the state, both in design and in the program which the design will encourage and permit,” said John G. MacDonald, field representative for the California Department of Education. TNF STUDIES AMERICAN RIVER Tahoe National Forest, the Bureau of Land Management and the state department of Fish and Game = beginning a study of the north fork of the American ver. They will attempt to determine whether the area should be included in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Youth Self Help Rummage Sale POINTING TO PORTRAIT of Loring Williams, one of the Red Castle's original occupants, is Mrs. James Schaar. The photo is an original tintype. Also pictured is the desk which belonged to Williams' father, “Squire” John Williams, castle builder, mine operator and civic leader in early Nevada City. The Youth Self Help Center in Nevada City will hold a rummage sale this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday with hours for Sunday set for 1 to 5 p.m. A large selection of items will be available including clothing, furniture, appliances, books, tools and “funky”’ stuff. An auction will be held each day at 2 p.m. The center is accepting donations of merchandise for the sale. Proceeds will be used to fund Youth Self Help programs. Youth Self Help is located in the Old Seven Hills School at 633 Zion Street.

(Continued from Page 2) against heat. Inner walls are finished with lath and plaster. The Schaars have recreated the interior atmosphere of the 1960’s using period antique furniture, fixtures and decor. A stand-up desk, which originally belonged to Squire Williams adorns the foyer of the fourth floor. Schaar, who is presently art director for Sdcramento’s Lifestyle Magazine, had spent some time during his childhood years in rural Graniteville. Later, while attending San Jose State, he developed an interest in the stately Victorian homes surrounding the campus. Following a family visit to Graniteville, to which Schaar had not returned in 25 years, he and his family found time to stop and visit Nevada City. “We picked up a map of the town at the firehouse museum,” he says, “and the Red Castle was our first and only stop.” “As we walked down the drive, a sign on one side read: The Red Castle, 1860, and a sign on the other side read: For Sale. I said to my sister, a do you know, it’s for e,’”” “Entering the Red Castle was overwhelming. I had never experienced anything like it. I just had to own it, that was all there was to it.” “In my imagination all the damage and dirt were swept aside and I could visualize the house bright and sparkling, with the gardens restored, perhaps trying to recpature my boyhood feelings of Graniteville.” “People often comment on THE NEVADA COUNTY NUGGET — Thursday, December 4, 1975 — 7 the courage it must have taken to restore a place like this,” Schaar continues, ‘‘and my. usual answer is that courage had nothing to do with it; it was blind faith and ignoran— ce,” Mrs. Schaar estimates that at the time they purchased the castle no work had been done to it for more than fifty years. The Red Castle has been designated official Nevada county landmark number 002. And, for sure, the Schaar’s efforts bring a literal meaning to the old saying, ‘‘A man’s home is his castle.” Nugget news briefs JUNIOR MISS Debbie Daniels, 17, cf Nevada City, has been named the local Junior Miss for’1976. A Nevada Union High School senior, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Daniels. Debbie received a $350 scholarship from the Grass Valley Jaycees, sponsors of the event, and through donations of local merchants and businessmen. FACELIFT FOR DEL ORO The Del Oro Theatre is now closed for a three-week remodeling. Opening Dec. 18, the’ new movie house will

feature three separate theatres; one seating 440 persons, another, 240 and the third, 220. Theatre officials say a wider variety of films will be available to audiences as a result of the renovation. JOHNSON URGES CONSERVATION CORPS The establishment of a Young Adult Conservation Corps, much like the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930’s, is being urged by Congressman Harold T. (Bizz) Johnson of Roseville. The program, in putting young people to work in the forests, would do for the 19-24 age group what the Youth Conservation Corps is doing for the 15-18 age group. CORNISH CHRISTMAS IN GV Grass Valley’s Cornish Christmas celebration began Friday, Nov. 28, and will run each Friday evening through Christmas with additional festivities Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 22-23. GRASS VALLEY OFFICIALS OPPOSE “K’’ HOUSING City councilmen have gone on record as being opposed to the current “K” housing bill. The council has asked City Engineer Tom Leland to attend the second public hearing on the bill Dec. 10 in Sacramento. Leland has said that “‘K” standards would open the door for lower quality of building within the city... NEW PARKING FOR GV Standard Oil Co. of California has accepted the City of Grass Valley’s offer of $55,000 for purchase of their vacant lot at East Main and South Auburn Streets. The city plans to improve the lot for parking. ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER Joe Griffin, acting poundmaster since summer, has been named Director of Animal Control for Grass Valley. Grass Valley Councilmen approved the personnel commission’s recommendation of Griffin. He was the only applicant to pass both the written and oral portions of the examination. NEW SCHOOL FOR NORTH SAN JUAN The new Columbia Hill School is presently under construction in North San Juan. With much of the work being done by local craftsmen, the school will be unique and = original. “The possibilities are there for the school to become one of the most unusual schools in the state, both in design and in the program which the design will encourage and permit,” said John G. MacDonald, field representative for the California Department of Education. TNF STUDIES AMERICAN RIVER Tahoe National Forest, the Bureau of Land Management and the state department of Fish and Game = beginning a study of the north fork of the American ver. They will attempt to determine whether the area should be included in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Youth Self Help Rummage Sale POINTING TO PORTRAIT of Loring Williams, one of the Red Castle's original occupants, is Mrs. James Schaar. The photo is an original tintype. Also pictured is the desk which belonged to Williams' father, “Squire” John Williams, castle builder, mine operator and civic leader in early Nevada City. The Youth Self Help Center in Nevada City will hold a rummage sale this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday with hours for Sunday set for 1 to 5 p.m. A large selection of items will be available including clothing, furniture, appliances, books, tools and “funky”’ stuff. An auction will be held each day at 2 p.m. The center is accepting donations of merchandise for the sale. Proceeds will be used to fund Youth Self Help programs. Youth Self Help is located in the Old Seven Hills School at 633 Zion Street.