December 7, 1966 (20 pages)

2.The Nugget. .December 7, 2 Meade Rotarians of Nevada City heard an interesting talkby Mrs, Mary Lou Steger, a Director of the Community Workshopin Grass Valley, Thursday noon. Mrs. Steger showed some 40 members and visitors beautiful wreaths and novelties made from Pine Cones gathered in this area. . She explained that "clients" of the workshop are trained tocreate these items and are assisted by supervisors in their completion. The items are then sold through commercial outlets and by mail to regular customers. They now have a backlog of orders for the unique Christmas wreaths which will tax the ability of her workers to complete in time for delivery before Christmas. The age group of the handicapped and retarded at the workshop ranges in age from 17 to 54. There are 13 now in the group who work in the building at the Fair gro:mds. ‘ine need for funds to construct a badly needed building is actue and it is hoped that funds will be raised during the coming year, she told the group. Profits from the Golden Gala Ball held at the Elks Club Saturday evening will be allocated to the workshop, which is supported by charities and from State Federal funds under strict regulations concerning the employment of the mentally retarded and physically handicapped who live in the area. * *e ke * Percy, thats our cat, has reached the age where he enjoys and appreciates the finner things in life. Of course he doesn't realize he is a cat. The fact is he thinks he is people. No matter where people are he will insist on joining in the discussion or sitting in their lap. None of that outdoor life forhim. Thatkind of life is for those furry creatures who are alwasy howling and making a nuisance of themselves. At any rate he moved into town last evening right in the midst of our big rainstorm, He took one look out of the car and informed all present that he was not getting out of that nice warm car to go into anybody's old cold house. Know what we had to do? We had towrap him in a blanket and take him bodily and place him in front of a nice warm fireplace where we left him all night. This morning he tooka lcok around the room and promptly lay down again. Says that hé will look the new home over when the rain stops. There is plenty of time. ; * Ke Ok * In the custody of our good wife, we attended the Golden Gala Ball Saturday at the Elk's Club, for the benefit of the Community workshop. Never have we seen so many people having such a good time. Itwas a high mark in our new life in Nevada City, Grass Valley and Nevada County. To the Sponsors of this event, we extend congratulations for a job well planned and carried out. We will bet that next year it will be "Bigger and grander than ever!" * * * *, To the lady who complained in her paper about our being interviewed by the Chronicle about the Nevada County Christmas Tree that went to Washington we say; How was the gentleman reporter to know that we had only recently arrived in the county. We looked like and talked like a native tohim. Matter of fact we have studied our County well, done our home work and except for being fresh and new on the job we apologize to no one. After allitis our privilege to talk to many people every day about the attractive life available here for people who are interested. , x * OK * Facts that are worth knowing; On September 9th 1776, the Continental Congress changed this country's official name from "United Colonies" to "United States"; Manufacturers of paper in the United States use more than two trillion gallons of water a year in producing their product and just think we use it all up in writing those letters, newspapers and making kleenex and such things. ie C 2 i rf te —_ 2 ae HISTORY, Cc ‘AT THE TOP is a picture of a rugged 4th., of July celebration held Pictures of Nevada City From the Past E NUGGET THANKS AN ANONYMOUS CORRESPONDANT FOR E PICTURES OF EARLY NEVADA CITY. THEY ADD TO OUR in 1908. A cooling water fight under .igh pressure must have scattered fhe recipients all over the place. : , James Brian Haley is among the 37 Harvard College freshmen from California who have been named to the Dean's list on the basis of their grades for the entire year PICTURE NO, 21S a very enlighting Mine located on Deer Créek, as of 1908. James B. Haley Harvard Dean’s List of 1965-66. In order to be placed on the Dean's List at Harvard College, a student must maintain an average of "B" or better for the year, MiIN@® WEWADA Ci photo of the Famed Mountaineer Students whose names are on the List will.ve given greater responsibility and discretion in the matter of attending classes, as far as this does not interfere with the collective interests or the classes to which they belong. James is the son of Mrs. Charles Scott Haley of 304 Nevada St. Nevada City. Published Every Wednesday By NUGGET PUBLISHING Co., INC. 318 Broad Street, Nevada City California 95959 George R. Kane, Publisher ! John L. Clark, Editor and General Manager George O. Brooks, Adv. Manager Second class postage paid at Nevada City, California. Adjudicated a legal newspaper of general circulation by the Nevada County Superior Court, June 3, 1960, Decree No. 12,406 f Subscription rates: one year, $3; Two years, $5. AWARD WINNING fj NEWSPAPER .

2..The Nugget. .December 7, 2 Meade Rotarians of Nevada City heard an interesting talkby Mrs, Mary Lou Steger, a Director of the Community Workshopin Grass Valley, Thursday noon. Mrs. Steger showed some 40 members and visitors beautiful wreaths and novelties made from Pine Cones gathered in this area. . She explained that "clients" of the workshop are trained tocreate these items and are assisted by supervisors in their completion. The items are then sold through commercial outlets and by mail to regular customers. They now have a backlog of orders for the unique Christmas wreaths which will tax the ability of her workers to complete in time for delivery before Christmas. The age group of the handicapped and retarded at the workshop ranges in age from 17 to 54. There are 13 now in the group who work in the building at the Fair gro:mds. ‘ine need for funds to construct a badly needed building is actue and it is hoped that funds will be raised during the coming year, she told the group. Profits from the Golden Gala Ball held at the Elks Club Saturday evening will be allocated to the workshop, which is supported by charities and from State Federal funds under strict regulations concerning the employment of the mentally retarded and physically handicapped who live in the area. * *e ke * Percy, thats our cat, has reached the age where he enjoys and appreciates the finner things in life. Of course he doesn't realize he is a cat. The fact is he thinks he is people. No matter where people are he will insist on joining in the discussion or sitting in their lap. None of that outdoor life forhim. Thatkind of life is for those furry creatures who are alwasy howling and making a nuisance of themselves. At any rate he moved into town last evening right in the midst of our big rainstorm, He took one look out of the car and informed all present that he was not getting out of that nice warm car to go into anybody's old cold house. Know what we had to do? We had towrap him in a blanket and take him bodily and place him in front of a nice warm fireplace where we left him all night. This morning he tooka lcok around the room and promptly lay down again. Says that hé will look the new home over when the rain stops. There is plenty of time. ; * Ke Ok * In the custody of our good wife, we attended the Golden Gala Ball Saturday at the Elk's Club, for the benefit of the Community workshop. Never have we seen so many people having such a good time. Itwas a high mark in our new life in Nevada City, Grass Valley and Nevada County. To the Sponsors of this event, we extend congratulations for a job well planned and carried out. We will bet that next year it will be "Bigger and grander than ever!" * * * *, To the lady who complained in her paper about our being interviewed by the Chronicle about the Nevada County Christmas Tree that went to Washington we say; How was the gentleman reporter to know that we had only recently arrived in the county. We looked like and talked like a native tohim. Matter of fact we have studied our County well, done our home work and except for being fresh and new on the job we apologize to no one. After allitis our privilege to talk to many people every day about the attractive life available here for people who are interested. , x * OK * Facts that are worth knowing; On September 9th

1776, the Continental Congress changed this country's official name from "United Colonies" to "United States"; Manufacturers of paper in the United States use more than two trillion gallons of water a year in producing their product and just think we use it all up in writing those letters, newspapers and making kleenex and such things. ie C 2 i rf te —_ 2 ae HISTORY, Cc ‘AT THE TOP is a picture of a rugged 4th., of July celebration held Pictures of Nevada City From the Past E NUGGET THANKS AN ANONYMOUS CORRESPONDANT FOR E PICTURES OF EARLY NEVADA CITY. THEY ADD TO OUR in 1908. A cooling water fight under .igh pressure must have scattered fhe recipients all over the place. : , James Brian Haley is among the 37 Harvard College freshmen from California who have been named to the Dean's list on the basis of their grades for the entire year PICTURE NO, 21S a very enlighting Mine located on Deer Créek, as of 1908. James B. Haley Harvard Dean’s List of 1965-66. In order to be placed on the Dean's List at Harvard College, a student must maintain an average of "B" or better for the year, MiIN@® WEWADA Ci photo of the Famed Mountaineer Students whose names are on the List will.ve given greater responsibility and discretion in the matter of attending classes, as far as this does not interfere with the collective interests or the classes to which they belong. James is the son of Mrs. Charles Scott Haley of 304 Nevada St. Nevada City. Published Every Wednesday By NUGGET PUBLISHING Co., INC. 318 Broad Street, Nevada City California 95959 George R. Kane, Publisher ! John L. Clark, Editor and General Manager George O. Brooks, Adv. Manager Second class postage paid at Nevada City, California. Adjudicated a legal newspaper of general circulation by the Nevada County Superior Court, June 3, 1960, Decree No. 12,406 f Subscription rates: one year, $3; Two years, $5. AWARD WINNING fj NEWSPAPER .