February 2, 1972 (12 pages)

t 4 The Nevada County Nugget, February 2, 1972 “Notes off By P. L. Smith Several of us carefully checked every nook and cranny of the big luxury liner "Oriana", at her pier in San Francisco, in search of a good place to stow away — on the afternoon of January 22, We kept running into the handsomest ship's officers — some of whom resembled "Sebastian Cabot" -all of whom had lots of very official-looking braid and other insigne on their smartly tailored uniforms. . . .veddy, veddy British, old top. Made one feel they might be mind-readers also! There's nothing so frustrating to the travel bungry, is there? Anyhow, one of my co-workers here in Nevada City — Margaret Trivelpiece of The . Union was among the. fortunate aboard that dreamboat; and about to head for the Virgin Islands on a long-planned vacation cruise. Pier 35, the P & O British Lines berth which housed the Oriana until her 4 p.m. departure southward, was the scene of some feverish, movie-like activity. After the many champagne bashes aboard — all visitors had to leave the ship at 3 p.m. — hundreds lined the ways to watch the multi-detailed sailing procedures — to the tunes played by an excellent band. There may have been some misty-eyed ones in that crowd. . . .but \my eyes were just pure, plain and simply green from envy! Do have a wonderful time, Margaret — I wish I were there! * KK * There's nothing more frightening — when driving on iceslick mountain roads up here than to have a following vehicle ride right up on your tail lights, with the headlights on high beam. (Many fatal accidents, and many other resulting in permanently maimed victims, have been cause by just such moronic driving tactics.) I often wonder how drivers like that ever get a license to pilot anything on wheels. They need "keepers"! : Recently, I've encountered just such idiots on Highway 49 and Highway 20. pass even when given every -when the, following driver was afraid to’ the Cuff’ . opportunity on the straight stretches; ‘and minus whatever brains it takes to lower his beams, Some rather violent thoughts have passed thru my mind over those miles, * kK OK Our pixilated pussies, Mix and Match, are growing astoundingly fast in every way. They have devised a new game, most. likely called "Watch the Doggie Run!" It goes something like this. . .and is fun to watch. . . .let a stray dog wander onto the property and they start silent stalking, from wide-flank positions. . . .and just as silently ‘pounce from the rear. At that point they scratch wildly and emit loud meows of victory. So, if numerous stray dogs show up in surrounding counties. . . .worn to a frazzle and shuddering at the sight of any house cat. you may surmise they have encountered our "Calico Kids". the fastest pouncers in the West! * kK OK He'd lost his rear license plate, but the driver of a small foreign car did a good deed the other day that must not go unmentioned — even if we cannot supply his name. As he neared the. junction of Highways 49 and 20 he pulled carefully off the side of the roadway and picked up two large paper sacks of tin cans and other garbage. Finding no garbage caontainer nearby, this young man stowed the mess in the trunk of his car and took it to a service station on Coyote street — and deposited it in a waste barrel there. Then he quietly drove off about his business, BUSINESS BILLBOARD Rotary clubs seek youths for grants Howard Swearingen, president of the Rotary Club of Grass Valley, has annouced that the club is seeking young men and women in the Grass Valley area as candidates for Rotary Foundation educational awards for study abroad in 1973-74, Four types of educational awards are offered by the Foundation: Graduate Fellowships, for those between the ages of 20 and 28, with a bachelor's degree or equivalent; Undergraduate Scholarships, for those 18 to: 24 with a minimum of two years of university level work; Technical Training Awards, for those 21 to 35 with a secondary education and at least two years’ working experience; and, Awardsto Teachers of the Hndicapped, for those 21 to 35 who have been engaged as fulltime teachers of the mentally, physically or educationally handicapped for at least two years at the time of application. Each award covers roundtrip transportation, educational and living expenses for one academic year, and, if necessary, funds for intensive language training. The Rotary Foundation is a non-profit organization supported by contributions from Rotarians and Rotary clubs in 149 different countries. Since 1947, the Foundation has awarded more than US $12 million for its various programs, and more than 4,700 young men and women have gone to countries other than their own for a year of study. Past Rotary Foundation awards in this area have been granted to Mr. Allan Haley, formerly of Nevada City, who studied in 1967 at the University in Freiburg, Breslau, Germany. Further information about these awards is available from Dr. Elbridge J. Best, phone 273-4369. The application deadline date is March 15, 1972, Annual waffle sale Feb. 15 The Emmanuel Episcopal Churchwomen are planning their annual Shrove Tuesday Waffle Sale. The event will be held on February 15th at the Frank Buck Hall on Church Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the brunchlunch-bunch and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Grass Valley, Ca. Ph. 265-6166 . ne THE GIPSON'S Len Gilbert ie FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP’ SPECIALTY CAKES & DONUTS HEFFREN INSURANCE AGENCY 111 W. Main P.O. Box 1034 LUTTLE OLD GARE SHOP Rd., Grass Valley r OFFICE MACHINES New & Used SERVICE RENTALS SUPPLIES OFFICE FURNITURE STATIONERY SUPPLIES 120 W. Main Grass Valley 273-4288 EST. 1946 RG SALES and SERVICE Television—Radio— Stereo We Service All Makes KNEE’S TY PHONE 265-4610 748 ZION ST., NEVADA CITY Gcod Drinks & Good Food American and Chinese Menus Oe Everybody’s Favorite 1 ™e OLD Brewery On the PLAZA in Nevada City Cedar Ridge News By Santa Fe Ryan The Monday morning citizen's action meeting was well attended. Discussion centered around --what we can do on a personal and local level. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss environmental problems and recycling. Don Hoagland, Senator Teale's associate, sent a letter of commendation, which was read. He enclosed an article entitled, "Recycling begins in the Kitchen," This was read. Some of the suggestions were: Have separate containers for glass, aluminum, steel cans and paper. Remove ends of steel . . cans and smash, flat. Tie papers in stacks 12" high. Use recycled paper products. Dorilynn and Cynthia Moler and Kristlin Now were out this weekend in their "operation: clean-sweep."" Next weekend several of their friends have promised to join them picking up litter. City Manager Beryl Robinson, of Nevada City, and his children have a section of road which they clean up systematically. The youngsters have earned their spending money on this project. * Ok Ok * We were saddened to hear of the death of Harold Raub of Burma Rd. He had been ina rest home in San Jose for the past three months. * * * * Florence and Leonard Lutz tell us the thoroughly enjoyed visiting their daughter Sharron and her husband Larry West in Spring Valley, Calif. Romping with their grandchildren, Susie, 13 1/2, Steve, 11, Clay, eight, and Lance, seven, was a special treat. * KOK * Slim and Mary Jenkins, of Canary Castle on Cedar Ridge Dr. spent a winter vacation in Mexicalli, They drove to a little fishing village 130 miles south of the border, on the gulf side * San Felipe, in Baja. It is the town at the end of the road. The--Paytons, --Gerry and Brenda and their two children were in the next campsite. While the men were fishing, Prenda, Mary and the children lolled in the sand in the sun. The catch was trigger fish and bass. The corvina, sportfish well-known in the area, is pale, silver-white-slim, like trout. . * * OK * Bouquets to Dave Holt. He ran the grader all night Thursday, to keep the road clear. Thanks from everyone, Dave. You really did a good job. * OK OK Last Tuesday Mrs. wv \) Frank George and Jean Goodhue . . Your Hosts -the Swasey was injured in a headon collision at Union Hill, Paula was taken to the Sierra Nevada Hospital with a badly dislocated knee-cap, Surgery was performed and she is doing well. Also in Sierra Nevada is her brother-in-law Coug Swasey, of Cedar Ridge Dr. He had surgery last week; and expects to be home this week. * * Ke * Mrs. Newfield's 4-H sewing group meets every Thursday after school. She has been a leader for seven years. This year there are five members. . Debbie Woods, Jeri Bell, Rhonda Stofle, Susan Stofle and Eddie Newfield. They work on sewing techniques and each has a personalproject. * * OK * Rubella shots were given to students at Union Hill school, Friday, Jan. 21. Youngsters who were unable to be vaccinated may go to the Veteran's Memorial Fall, February 9, between 1 and 2 p.m. * * Kk A microscope is the center of attraction in Mrs. Perrin's second-third grade classroom. Before class Friday, an entranced group of children surrounded it. Each took a turn to view "what's in a drop of water." The class has completed a unit on the solar system. Mrs. Perrin is introducing microbes, friend and foe. Her eager group is compiling a list of suggestions in regard to pollution. The basketball season is in full swing. Mr. Pauley coaches the girls' teams. Mr. Murphy coaches the boys. Members of the girls team, fifth and sixth grade are: Susan Tillotson, Teresa _ Allen, Jeanenc Armstrong, Carrie Woods, Rose Hess, Rene Del Gado and Virginia Collins, Boys on the fifth and sixth grade team are: Peter Phelan, David Phillips, Rowdy Collins, Kelley Fletcher, Mark Johnson, Don: Barnes,. Doug Cooke, Kenny Buck and Alan Wheatley. Peter Phelan reports that Mr. Murphy's and Mr. Pauley's classes enjoyed a film about the pony express on Tuesday. * kK OK *K ; Kimberly Von Seeth had a birthday and celebrated with her friends on Sunday. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper of Meadow Dr. The festivities included a movie. * OK Ok * The Promenading Pups joined other young square dancers at the Cal Expo on Saturday evening. They were taken to Sacramento by Mr. and Mrs, Doug Wastings and Pat Seghezzy. *OK Ok James and Ruth Phelan and their family are eagerly awaiting the return of their son James Phelan III, He has been in the Ski Patrol in the Army, stationed in Frankfort, Germany. They expect him about the February 8th. James Sr. teaches science and coaches football at the Nevada Union High School.

t 4 The Nevada County Nugget, February 2, 1972 “Notes off By P. L. Smith Several of us carefully checked every nook and cranny of the big luxury liner "Oriana", at her pier in San Francisco, in search of a good place to stow away — on the afternoon of January 22, We kept running into the handsomest ship's officers — some of whom resembled "Sebastian Cabot" -all of whom had lots of very official-looking braid and other insigne on their smartly tailored uniforms. . . .veddy, veddy British, old top. Made one feel they might be mind-readers also! There's nothing so frustrating to the travel bungry, is there? Anyhow, one of my co-workers here in Nevada City — Margaret Trivelpiece of The . Union was among the. fortunate aboard that dreamboat; and about to head for the Virgin Islands on a long-planned vacation cruise. Pier 35, the P & O British Lines berth which housed the Oriana until her 4 p.m. departure southward, was the scene of some feverish, movie-like activity. After the many champagne bashes aboard — all visitors had to leave the ship at 3 p.m. — hundreds lined the ways to watch the multi-detailed sailing procedures — to the tunes played by an excellent band. There may have been some misty-eyed ones in that crowd. . . .but \my eyes were just pure, plain and simply green from envy! Do have a wonderful time, Margaret — I wish I were there! * KK * There's nothing more frightening — when driving on iceslick mountain roads up here than to have a following vehicle ride right up on your tail lights, with the headlights on high beam. (Many fatal accidents, and many other resulting in permanently maimed victims, have been cause by just such moronic driving tactics.) I often wonder how drivers like that ever get a license to pilot anything on wheels. They need "keepers"! : Recently, I've encountered just such idiots on Highway 49 and Highway 20.. pass even when given every -when the, following driver was afraid to’ the Cuff’ . opportunity on the straight stretches; ‘and minus whatever brains it takes to lower his beams, Some rather violent thoughts have passed thru my mind over those miles, * kK OK Our pixilated pussies, Mix and Match, are growing astoundingly fast in every way. They have devised a new game, most. likely called "Watch the Doggie Run!" It goes something like this. . .and is fun to watch. . . .let a stray dog wander onto the property and they start silent stalking, from wide-flank positions. . . .and just as silently ‘pounce from the rear. At that point they scratch wildly and emit loud meows of victory. So, if numerous stray dogs show up in surrounding counties. . . .worn to a frazzle and shuddering at the sight of any house cat.. you may surmise they have encountered our "Calico Kids".. the fastest pouncers in the West! * kK OK He'd lost his rear license plate, but the driver of a small foreign car did a good deed the other day that must not go unmentioned — even if we cannot supply his name. As he neared the. junction of Highways 49 and 20 he pulled carefully off the side of the roadway and picked up two large paper sacks of tin cans and other garbage. Finding no garbage caontainer nearby, this young man stowed the mess in the trunk of his car and took it to a service station on Coyote street — and deposited it in a waste barrel there. Then he quietly drove off about his business, BUSINESS BILLBOARD Rotary clubs seek youths for grants Howard Swearingen, president of the Rotary Club of Grass Valley, has annouced that the club is seeking young men and women in the Grass Valley area as candidates for Rotary Foundation educational awards for study abroad in 1973-74, Four types of educational awards are offered by the Foundation: Graduate Fellowships, for those between the ages of 20 and 28, with a bachelor's degree or equivalent; Undergraduate Scholarships, for those 18 to: 24 with a minimum of two years of university level work; Technical Training Awards, for those 21 to 35 with a secondary education and at least two years’ working experience; and, Awardsto Teachers of the Hndicapped, for those 21 to 35 who have been engaged as fulltime teachers of the mentally, physically or educationally handicapped for at least two years at the time of application. Each award covers roundtrip transportation, educational and living expenses for one academic year, and, if necessary, funds for intensive language training. The Rotary Foundation is a non-profit organization supported by contributions from Rotarians and Rotary clubs in 149 different countries. Since 1947, the Foundation has awarded more than US $12 million for its various programs, and more than 4,700 young men and women have gone to countries other than their own for a year of study. Past Rotary Foundation awards in this area have been granted to Mr. Allan Haley, formerly of Nevada City, who studied in 1967 at the University in Freiburg, Breslau, Germany. Further information about these awards is available from Dr. Elbridge J. Best, phone 273-4369. The application deadline date is March 15, 1972, Annual waffle sale Feb. 15 The Emmanuel Episcopal Churchwomen are planning their annual Shrove Tuesday Waffle Sale. The event will be held on February 15th at the Frank Buck Hall on Church Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the brunchlunch-bunch and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Grass Valley, Ca. Ph. 265-6166 . ne THE GIPSON'S Len Gilbert ie FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP’ SPECIALTY CAKES & DONUTS HEFFREN INSURANCE AGENCY 111 W. Main P.O. Box 1034 LUTTLE OLD GARE SHOP Rd., Grass Valley r OFFICE MACHINES New & Used SERVICE RENTALS SUPPLIES OFFICE FURNITURE STATIONERY SUPPLIES 120 W. Main Grass Valley 273-4288 EST. 1946

RG SALES and SERVICE Television—Radio— Stereo We Service All Makes KNEE’S TY PHONE 265-4610 748 ZION ST., NEVADA CITY Gcod Drinks & Good Food American and Chinese Menus Oe Everybody’s Favorite 1 ™e OLD Brewery On the PLAZA in Nevada City Cedar Ridge News By Santa Fe Ryan The Monday morning citizen's action meeting was well attended. Discussion centered around --what we can do on a personal and local level. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss environmental problems and recycling. Don Hoagland, Senator Teale's associate, sent a letter of commendation, which was read. He enclosed an article entitled, "Recycling begins in the Kitchen," This was read. Some of the suggestions were: Have separate containers for glass, aluminum, steel cans and paper. Remove ends of steel . . cans and smash, flat. Tie papers in stacks 12" high. Use recycled paper products. Dorilynn and Cynthia Moler and Kristlin Now were out this weekend in their "operation: clean-sweep."" Next weekend several of their friends have promised to join them picking up litter. City Manager Beryl Robinson, of Nevada City, and his children have a section of road which they clean up systematically. The youngsters have earned their spending money on this project. * Ok Ok * We were saddened to hear of the death of Harold Raub of Burma Rd. He had been ina rest home in San Jose for the past three months. * * * * Florence and Leonard Lutz tell us the thoroughly enjoyed visiting their daughter Sharron and her husband Larry West in Spring Valley, Calif. Romping with their grandchildren, Susie, 13 1/2, Steve, 11, Clay, eight, and Lance, seven, was a special treat. * KOK * Slim and Mary Jenkins, of Canary Castle on Cedar Ridge Dr. spent a winter vacation in Mexicalli, They drove to a little fishing village 130 miles south of the border, on the gulf side * San Felipe, in Baja. It is the town at the end of the road. The--Paytons, --Gerry and Brenda and their two children were in the next campsite. While the men were fishing, Prenda, Mary and the children lolled in the sand in the sun. The catch was trigger fish and bass. The corvina, sportfish well-known in the area, is pale, silver-white-slim, like trout. . * * OK * Bouquets to Dave Holt. He ran the grader all night Thursday, to keep the road clear. Thanks from everyone, Dave. You really did a good job. * OK OK Last Tuesday Mrs. wv \) Frank George and Jean Goodhue . . Your Hosts -the Swasey was injured in a headon collision at Union Hill, Paula was taken to the Sierra Nevada Hospital with a badly dislocated knee-cap, Surgery was performed and she is doing well. Also in Sierra Nevada is her brother-in-law Coug Swasey, of Cedar Ridge Dr. He had surgery last week; and expects to be home this week. * * Ke * Mrs. Newfield's 4-H sewing group meets every Thursday after school. She has been a leader for seven years. This year there are five members. . Debbie Woods, Jeri Bell, Rhonda Stofle, Susan Stofle and Eddie Newfield. They work on sewing techniques and each has a personalproject. * * OK * Rubella shots were given to students at Union Hill school, Friday, Jan. 21. Youngsters who were unable to be vaccinated may go to the Veteran's Memorial Fall, February 9, between 1 and 2 p.m. * * Kk A microscope is the center of attraction in Mrs. Perrin's second-third grade classroom. Before class Friday, an entranced group of children surrounded it. Each took a turn to view "what's in a drop of water." The class has completed a unit on the solar system. Mrs. Perrin is introducing microbes, friend and foe. Her eager group is compiling a list of suggestions in regard to pollution. The basketball season is in full swing. Mr. Pauley coaches the girls' teams. Mr. Murphy coaches the boys. Members of the girls team, fifth and sixth grade are: Susan Tillotson, Teresa _ Allen, Jeanenc Armstrong, Carrie Woods, Rose Hess, Rene Del Gado and Virginia Collins, Boys on the fifth and sixth grade team are: Peter Phelan, David Phillips, Rowdy Collins, Kelley Fletcher, Mark Johnson, Don: Barnes,. Doug Cooke, Kenny Buck and Alan Wheatley. Peter Phelan reports that Mr. Murphy's and Mr. Pauley's classes enjoyed a film about the pony express on Tuesday. * kK OK *K ; Kimberly Von Seeth had a birthday and celebrated with her friends on Sunday. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper of Meadow Dr. The festivities included a movie. * OK Ok * The Promenading Pups joined other young square dancers at the Cal Expo on Saturday evening. They were taken to Sacramento by Mr. and Mrs, Doug Wastings and Pat Seghezzy. *OK Ok James and Ruth Phelan and their family are eagerly awaiting the return of their son James Phelan III, He has been in the Ski Patrol in the Army, stationed in Frankfort, Germany. They expect him about the February 8th. James Sr. teaches science and coaches football at the Nevada Union High School.