February 12, 1975 (8 pages)

& 4 The Nevada County Nugget Wed., Feb. 12, 1975 : Despite a general statewide. reached, that figure wouldindicate a ‘population is placed at 45,000 and ~ population since 1970. : == slowdown in the home construction 25.3 per ‘cent increase since the 1970 predicted to reach 45,400. Colusa county’s population is : BS industry, the population of western census, PG&E said. The increases will occur despite expected to remain stable at the : *= Nevada county, which has shown a In neighboring Yuba and Sutter a general slowdown in the home 12,600 mark this year, according to 3 = dramatic population rise since the counties, only a moderate construction field which will result _ the survey. Colusa’s population has BS 1970 census, is expected to show an population increase is reported, with _ in about 8,000 fewer housing units increased by only 1.4 per cent since nn . SOS SSS SS SUS Seay (Population increase of 1,300 is expected increase next year of 1,300 persons, according to an estimate by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The PG&E survey places the current population of the county at. 31,700 and predicts a 4.1 per cent increase by Jan. 1, 1976, to 33,000. If Yuba county gaining about 100 residents and Sutter picking up about 400. The survey places the population of Yuba county at 44,200 as of Jan. 1 this year and predicts 44,300 will live in the county by Jan. 1 Sutter next year. county’s sae ee aN Sos being built throughout PG&E’s 48 northern California counties this year than last, the survey predicts. Butte county’s current estimated population of 116,000 ms will increase to 118,600 a jump of 16.3 per cent in that county’s the 1970 census. The survey shows that people are continuing to move into the foothills. Only Amador county showed the projected growth increase as high as Nevada county in areas served by the PG&E. PSSST SETS TS SS Planning bicentennial You and the organizations you belong to in Nevada county can play important roles in celebrating the nation’s 200th anniversary in 1976. Plan now for the exciting part you can play to make 1976 a year of gala events and meaningful projects in your community. Besides the fun of celebrati the nation’s 200th birthday through special events, parades, ‘picnics and pageantry, you can do things of lasting value. You can organize and carry out in your community the important national objectives of the American Revolution Bicentennial. 1. To make 1976 a year of festivity and fun. 2. To build a greater’ appreciation and patriotic pride in the heritage of your community, Nevada county and the nation. 3. To preserve and enhance the beauty, the historical landmarks, and the unique Bill’s Better Buys "Brake Adjustment *1.88 * WIDE OVAL TIRES 13”’ RAISED WHITE LETTERS AVAILABLE NOW. RECAPPING SERVICE: PLAZA TIRE-CO., INC. BEHIND SPD 265-4642 ‘character of your community. 4. To build something permanent or make some lasting improvement, no matter how small, for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations. How can you do this? Here are some suggestions on what you can do to commemorate the ing 200th birthday of the United States: A. Speak up at meetings of the organizations you belong to. Make sure that each organization sponsors at least one special event, program or project commemorating the Bicentennial. If your group has an annual event, dedicate it to the Bicentennial in 1976. B. Contact your Chamber of Commerce, City council, or other agency to form an official Bicentennial Committee in your locality if one has not already been organized. C. Volunteer your services and leadership to the Bicentennial Committee that is -formed in your community. Suggest worthwhile practical programs and projects for 1976 . things that need doing in your area. Then help to do them! D. Whether or not you belong to an organization, here are other things you can do, as an individual, for the 1976 Bicentennial Celebration: 1, Pledge that you will display ’ the American Flag at your home and place of business during 1976. 2. Plan now to plant beds of red, white, and blue flowers and golden colored flowers representing our gold rush heritage. Consult your nurseryman and prepare for colorful Bicentennial gardens in 1976. 3. If you. are employed in Nevada county, get the: boss to okay the wearing of oldfashioned costumes during 1976. If you’re .the boss, encourage costumes at work where feasible. Agree on basic styles and theme. (Remember, costumes can save you money on your regular wardrobe.) 4. Again, if you work in Nevada cofinty, encourage your employer to display historical photos, artifacts, etc. portraying the heritage of your area. These could-be displayed in store windows, public buildings, etc. Cities and towns in the county could feature historical displays in store windows up and down the street. These could be publicized as part of ‘“‘‘Nevada county” which residents and visitegs alike could follow to relive“our history. 5. If you possess historical photos, artifacts, etc., offer them for display with a credit line, to a merchant wishing to participate. 6. If you are an employer in the county, ask your chamber of commerce or _ merchants’ association to promote the above displays, or go it alone. You will attract much favorable attention to your place of business. 7. If. possible, plant a tree on your property. Stage a ‘family dedication ceremony,’’ identifying the tree as a. permanent reminder of the 1976 Bicentennial. 8. Encourage the youngsters to join in at their schools, and with youth organizations, to launch clean-up programs, ‘ landscaping projects, etc., to improve your community’ Ss appearances. 9. Paint up, clean-up, and fix up your own property and neighborhood where _ possible. Organize for action. Help put your community’s best foot forward by 1976. 10. Participate personally in the special Bicentennial events sponsored ‘throughout the county. Attend the_parades, the fairs, and the cues. Enter the festivities 4nd make them the best ever. 11. Be sure that’ the organizations you work with notify the Nevada _ county American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of the programs they sponsor. In this way, your programs can be included in a county-wide “Calendar of Events”’ which__will be given wide distribution and publicity. ‘Rumors not true’. Sierra Mental Health head says Citizens Wednesday recommended their final priorities for the proposed Sierra View Mental Health county plan and the mental health director denied rumors concerning Sierra View’s present program. “There is absolutely no truth to a couple of rumors that hit us,”’ Dr. Bob Smith said. He told the group a Sacramento newspaper reporter had queried him concerning allegations that Sierra View encouraged sex and pornographic literature in working with some of -the mentally ill and retarded. He said he advised the reporter the rumors had no foundation. He suggested implementation of a “rumor control center’ would be in order. The meeting held in the mental health conference room in. the Health, Education and Welfare Building was a follow up of last month’s community meeting when individual groups selected priorities to be considered at the final session. The Substance Abuse group agreed the top need in its area is continuation of Sierra View’s existing contract with the Nevada County Council on Alcoholism. Other recommendations high on the list were establishment of a medical detoxification center in cooperation with local medical personnel and peace officers; continue antabuse and other medicine for alcoholics. A day treatment care center at Sierra View was top recommendation for the General. Mental Disability Program. Others included increased services to the elderly and more emphasis on public relations for dissemination of information concerning programs offered. Increased cooperation between Sierra View and the Nevada County Workshop and Youth Self Help was the first priority for Continuing Care. ~Other. Recommendations included the psychiatrist making home visits on an ongoing basis to those unable to come to the clinic. The Children and Youth Committee emphasized a need for all pay ay dealing with children to cooperate and coordinate efforts. More community education to strengthen families was another recommendation. All concurred that more volunteers are needed in all programs and ideas were advanced on methods to create a volunteer center. Fineings of the community group will be incorporated in a plan which will go to the Mental Health Advisory before it reaches county supervisors for approval.

& 4 The Nevada County Nugget Wed., Feb. 12, 1975 : Despite a general statewide. reached, that figure wouldindicate a ‘population is placed at 45,000 and ~ population since 1970. : == slowdown in the home construction 25.3 per ‘cent increase since the 1970 predicted to reach 45,400. Colusa county’s population is : BS industry, the population of western census, PG&E said. The increases will occur despite expected to remain stable at the : *= Nevada county, which has shown a In neighboring Yuba and Sutter a general slowdown in the home 12,600 mark this year, according to 3 = dramatic population rise since the counties, only a moderate construction field which will result _ the survey. Colusa’s population has BS 1970 census, is expected to show an population increase is reported, with _ in about 8,000 fewer housing units increased by only 1.4 per cent since nn . SOS SSS SS SUS Seay (Population increase of 1,300 is expected increase next year of 1,300 persons, according to an estimate by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The PG&E survey places the current population of the county at. 31,700 and predicts a 4.1 per cent increase by Jan. 1, 1976, to 33,000. If Yuba county gaining about 100 residents and Sutter picking up about 400. The survey places the population of Yuba county at 44,200 as of Jan. 1 this year and predicts 44,300 will live in the county by Jan. 1 Sutter next year. county’s sae ee aN Sos being built throughout PG&E’s 48 northern California counties this year than last, the survey predicts. Butte county’s current estimated population of 116,000 ms will increase to 118,600 a jump of 16.3 per cent in that county’s the 1970 census. The survey shows that people are continuing to move into the foothills. Only Amador county showed the projected growth increase as high as Nevada county in areas served by the PG&E. PSSST SETS TS SS Planning bicentennial You and the organizations you belong to in Nevada county can play important roles in celebrating the nation’s 200th anniversary in 1976. Plan now for the exciting part you can play to make 1976 a year of gala events and meaningful projects in your community. Besides the fun of celebrati the nation’s 200th birthday through special events, parades, ‘picnics and pageantry, you can do things of lasting value. You can organize and carry out in your community the important national objectives of the American Revolution Bicentennial. 1. To make 1976 a year of festivity and fun. 2. To build a greater’ appreciation and patriotic pride in the heritage of your community, Nevada county and the nation. 3. To preserve and enhance the beauty, the historical landmarks, and the unique Bill’s Better Buys "Brake Adjustment *1.88 * WIDE OVAL TIRES 13”’ RAISED WHITE LETTERS AVAILABLE NOW. RECAPPING SERVICE: PLAZA TIRE-CO., INC. BEHIND SPD 265-4642 ‘character of your community. 4. To build something permanent or make some lasting improvement, no matter how small, for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations. How can you do this? Here are some suggestions on what you can do to commemorate the ing 200th birthday of the United States: A. Speak up at meetings of the organizations you belong to. Make sure that each organization sponsors at least one special event, program or project commemorating the Bicentennial. If your group has an annual event, dedicate it to the Bicentennial in 1976. B. Contact your Chamber of Commerce, City council, or other agency to form an official Bicentennial Committee in your locality if one has not already been organized. C. Volunteer your services and leadership to the Bicentennial Committee that is -formed in your community. Suggest worthwhile practical programs and projects for 1976 .. things that need doing in your area. Then help to do them! D. Whether or not you belong to an organization, here are other things you can do, as an individual, for the 1976 Bicentennial Celebration: 1, Pledge that you will display ’ the American Flag at your home and place of business during 1976. 2. Plan now to plant beds of red, white, and blue flowers and golden colored flowers representing our gold rush heritage. Consult your nurseryman and prepare for colorful Bicentennial gardens in 1976. 3. If you. are employed in Nevada county, get the: boss to okay the wearing of oldfashioned costumes during 1976. If you’re .the boss, encourage costumes at work where feasible. Agree on basic styles and theme. (Remember, costumes can save you money on your regular wardrobe.) 4. Again, if you work in Nevada cofinty, encourage your employer to display historical

photos, artifacts, etc. portraying the heritage of your area. These could-be displayed in store windows, public buildings, etc. Cities and towns in the county could feature historical displays in store windows up and down the street. These could be publicized as part of ‘“‘‘Nevada county” which residents and visitegs alike could follow to relive“our history. 5. If you possess historical photos, artifacts, etc., offer them for display with a credit line, to a merchant wishing to participate. 6. If you are an employer in the county, ask your chamber of commerce or _ merchants’ association to promote the above displays, or go it alone. You will attract much favorable attention to your place of business. 7. If. possible, plant a tree on your property. Stage a ‘family dedication ceremony,’’ identifying the tree as a. permanent reminder of the 1976 Bicentennial. 8. Encourage the youngsters to join in at their schools, and with youth organizations, to launch clean-up programs, ‘ landscaping projects, etc., to improve your community’ Ss appearances. 9. Paint up, clean-up, and fix up your own property and neighborhood where _ possible. Organize for action. Help put your community’s best foot forward by 1976. 10. Participate personally in the special Bicentennial events sponsored ‘throughout the county. Attend the_parades, the fairs, and the cues. Enter the festivities 4nd make them the best ever. 11. Be sure that’ the organizations you work with notify the Nevada _ county American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of the programs they sponsor. In this way, your programs can be included in a county-wide “Calendar of Events”’ which__will be given wide distribution and publicity. ‘Rumors not true’. Sierra Mental Health head says Citizens Wednesday recommended their final priorities for the proposed Sierra View Mental Health county plan and the mental health director denied rumors concerning Sierra View’s present program. “There is absolutely no truth to a couple of rumors that hit us,”’ Dr. Bob Smith said. He told the group a Sacramento newspaper reporter had queried him concerning allegations that Sierra View encouraged sex and pornographic literature in working with some of -the mentally ill and retarded. He said he advised the reporter the rumors had no foundation. He suggested implementation of a “rumor control center’ would be in order. The meeting held in the mental health conference room in. the Health, Education and Welfare Building was a follow up of last month’s community meeting when individual groups selected priorities to be considered at the final session. The Substance Abuse group agreed the top need in its area is continuation of Sierra View’s existing contract with the Nevada County Council on Alcoholism. Other recommendations high on the list were establishment of a medical detoxification center in cooperation with local medical personnel and peace officers; continue antabuse and other medicine for alcoholics. A day treatment care center at Sierra View was top recommendation for the General. Mental Disability Program. Others included increased services to the elderly and more emphasis on public relations for dissemination of information concerning programs offered. Increased cooperation between Sierra View and the Nevada County Workshop and Youth Self Help was the first priority for Continuing Care. ~Other. Recommendations included the psychiatrist making home visits on an ongoing basis to those unable to come to the clinic. The Children and Youth Committee emphasized a need for all pay ay dealing with children to cooperate and coordinate efforts. More community education to strengthen families was another recommendation. All concurred that more volunteers are needed in all programs and ideas were advanced on methods to create a volunteer center. Fineings of the community group will be incorporated in a plan which will go to the Mental Health Advisory before it reaches county supervisors for approval.