February 26, 1975 (8 pages)

4 The Nevada County Nugget Wed., Feb. 26,1975 Approval gained for hospital proposal A use permit application for a home occupation (artist), private school and room and board: for not to exceed four persons in the old Jones Hospital was granted to Howard Levine of San Francisco Monday by the Grass Valley .Planning Commission. The action concludes a lengthly public hearing which saw neighbors in the South Church, South School Street area at first opposed to the plan but when they became more acquainted with the applicant they appeared to have a change of heart. The permit carries with it eight conditions which include recommendations from the fire chief, city engineer and planning consultant. They specify that Levine will comply with all requirements of the city building code, shall have a minimum of seven off-street parking spaces, shall meet all criteria for a home occupation, will use only hand operated printing equipment and do no commercial printing. It will be limited to the Levine’s. while they are the sole owners of the property, activities shall be scheduled to avoid conflict with Bell Hill School traffic, the school is located across the street, no rooms shall -be let except to persons attending the school and the building shall be used as one single-family dwelling and not divided into separate apartments. Mrs. Vernon Padgett of 314 South Church said she objected to the proposal atthe February 3 public hearing because she didn’t know enough about the Levine’s and what they are planning but that she is now in favor of it. A letter was read from Erma Winter, another neighbor at 311 South Church Street saying she welcomes the Levine’s to the neighborhood and that she is sure they will be a cultural asset to the community. Planning Consultant Bill Roberts did his homework since the Feb. 3 meeting and gave commissioners a_ detailed outline of answers to their previous questions. The commissioners themselves had very few questions except that Tim Kays wanted to see a time limit put on the permit in order that the commission could check on Levine’s progress but Roberts said he saw no need for this because City Engineer Tom Leland would be checking closely. Levine told the council that he ~ believes it will probably take about two years to make the necessary repairs before the school can be opened. A number of alterations are being required, many dealing with fire safety. When the vote was taken the commission thanked both Levine and the neighbors for their interest and cooperation. In other action: -Three public hearings were held regarding applications for signs in the historical district on Mill Street and each application was approved. One was for Mark Sports at 148 Mill Street, a second was for Brust Engineering at 122% Mill and the third for Collier Shoes at 113 with the application also . including exterior remodelling. ~ -Roberts reported that the Ellsworth Annexation on Spring Hill has been withdrawn because it was denied by LAFCO because it creates an “island.” -A request by Maury Pontius that the age restriction in Rockwood Townhomes and the recreation area ownership be changed so that he-can receive FHA financing was approved. Other changes will be discussed and decided upon at a later date. -March 3 at 7:35 p.m. was set as the time for a public hearing on Hans Arnold’s request to use the old ARCO Station at Mohawk and South Auburn Streets for a commercial automobile repair shop specializing in imported cars. -The commission will recommend to the city council that Clay Caldwell be reappointed to a four year term. His present term expires April 15. GOLD and SILVER Have been pie up in price as your Paper money goes down! For quotes Security Gold Exchange Phone 272-1810 We Buy & Sell 212 W. Main St. (Suite 9) Holbrooke Building Grass Valley, Calif. 95945 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Mervyn Dymally displays the plaque presented to him following his announcement of California's participation in National FFA Week February 15-22. Presentation was made by State FFA President _Ighn Weiszbrod of Chino (left) in recognition of Dymally’'s long-time support of the vocational youth organization. Also attending the brief ceremonies in the lieutenant governor's capitol office was Assistant State FFA Advisor Jerry Davis of Grass Valley (second from left). Lieutenant Governor Mervyn Dymally officially announced California’s participation in National FFA Week, designated February 15-22 to spotlight the Future Farmers of America organization and its contribution to California’s agricultural leadership. The announcement launched a‘ week long program of activities involving more than 20,000 members in 300 California high schools, designed to generate greater public awareness of the 47-year-old vocational youth organization. World-wide attention was focused on FFA last October when President Ford made a major policy address at the National FFA convention in Kansas City. In brief ceremonies attended by State FFA President John Weiszbrod of Chino and California FFA Foundation Chairman Robert Boster of Santa Maria, Lieutenant Governor Dymally announced at his* capitol office: “The State of California is proud to join in observance of National FFA Week honoring the Future Farmers of America. ‘We would be hard-put to find an investment with greater growth and dividend potential than our responsible, productive youth. We today salute FFA as a major contributor to producing this caliber of young people. “California has the nation’s fastest growing Future Farmers organization. More than 20,000 members are involved in 300 high school chapters, many in our big cities. ‘Agriculture is the Number 1 industry in California and these young people, the Future Farmers of America, are the ones who are going to make our industry strong and keep California as the Number 1 agricultural state in the United States. Nearly one-third of California jobs are agriculture related. It is fitting, then, that we encourage our young people to pursue careers in agriculture and its many related fields. “The FFA is dedicated to this goal. It is also the purpose of the California FFA Foundation, established to make possible tax-deductible contributions to augment this essential vocational program. ‘In the past two years, I have driven thousands of miles up and down California and met with thousands of its young California honors FFA people. I know firsthand the value of FFA involvement in the future of California. It is important for all of us to see that these young people continue to participate in what is probably the most wholesome activity in California,’ the lieutenant governor concluded. Dymally’s announcement also ‘signalled the start of an intensive membership campaign by the California FFA Foundation, legally constituted to receive grants, bequests, corporate and individual financial support in any amount, all taxdeductible. Five membership categories have been established based on annual financial support: Participating $10-$24; Contributing $25-$49; Sustaining $50-$99; Sponsor $100-§499; and Patron $500 or more. Contributors receive certificates or plaques specifying type of membership, with special recognition as ‘‘Founding”’ members accorded all contributors through June 30, 1975. Foundation policy and fund use are determined by a 15-member non-salaried board of directors comprised of representatives of business and agriculture, high school vocational ag instructors and former state FFA officers. Foundation officers are Chairman Robert W. Boster, vocational ag director ‘at Santa Maria High School, Santa Maria; Vice Chairman Dick McMillan, account executive of Trans World Airlines at Sacramento; Secretary-Treasurer Mark Parreira, Los Banos rancher and former state FFA officer; Information Director Walt Shaw, agribusiness director of Sacramento’s Radio KRAK; and Public Relations Director D. Ross Sullivan, head of Santa Fe Railway public relations at San Francisco. “With demands on the agricultural industry growing daily, California’s leadership in this essential industry must be maintained,” Foundation Chairman Boster asserted. “A major factor in accomplishing this is to further encourage California youth to pursue careers in this industry.” Complete informatiox on the Foundation may be secured from California FFA Foundation, P.O. Box 389, Los Banos, Calif. 93635.

4 The Nevada County Nugget Wed., Feb. 26,1975 Approval gained for hospital proposal A use permit application for a home occupation (artist), private school and room and board: for not to exceed four persons in the old Jones Hospital was granted to Howard Levine of San Francisco Monday by the Grass Valley .Planning Commission. The action concludes a lengthly public hearing which saw neighbors in the South Church, South School Street area at first opposed to the plan but when they became more acquainted with the applicant they appeared to have a change of heart. The permit carries with it eight conditions which include recommendations from the fire chief, city engineer and planning consultant. They specify that Levine will comply with all requirements of the city building code, shall have a minimum of seven off-street parking spaces, shall meet all criteria for a home occupation, will use only hand operated printing equipment and do no commercial printing. It will be limited to the Levine’s. while they are the sole owners of the property, activities shall be scheduled to avoid conflict with Bell Hill School traffic, the school is located across the street, no rooms shall -be let except to persons attending the school and the building shall be used as one single-family dwelling and not divided into separate apartments. Mrs. Vernon Padgett of 314 South Church said she objected to the proposal atthe February 3 public hearing because she didn’t know enough about the Levine’s and what they are planning but that she is now in favor of it. A letter was read from Erma Winter, another neighbor at 311 South Church Street saying she welcomes the Levine’s to the neighborhood and that she is sure they will be a cultural asset to the community. Planning Consultant Bill Roberts did his homework since the Feb. 3 meeting and gave commissioners a_ detailed outline of answers to their previous questions. The commissioners themselves had very few questions except that Tim Kays wanted to see a time limit put on the permit in order that the commission could check on Levine’s progress but Roberts said he saw no need for this because City Engineer Tom Leland would be checking closely. Levine told the council that he ~ believes it will probably take about two years to make the necessary repairs before the school can be opened. A number of alterations are being required, many dealing with fire safety. When the vote was taken the commission thanked both Levine and the neighbors for their interest and cooperation. In other action: -Three public hearings were held regarding applications for signs in the historical district on Mill Street and each application was approved. One was for Mark Sports at 148 Mill Street, a second was for Brust Engineering at 122% Mill and the third for Collier Shoes at 113 with the application also . including exterior remodelling. ~ -Roberts reported that the Ellsworth Annexation on Spring Hill has been withdrawn because it was denied by LAFCO because it creates an “island.” -A request by Maury Pontius that the age restriction in Rockwood Townhomes and the recreation area ownership be changed so that he-can receive FHA financing was approved. Other changes will be discussed and decided upon at a later date. -March 3 at 7:35 p.m. was set as the time for a public hearing on Hans Arnold’s request to use the old ARCO Station at Mohawk and South Auburn Streets for a commercial automobile repair shop specializing in imported cars. -The commission will recommend to the city council that Clay Caldwell be reappointed to a four year term. His present term expires April 15. GOLD and SILVER

Have been pie up in price as your Paper money goes down! For quotes Security Gold Exchange Phone 272-1810 We Buy & Sell 212 W. Main St. (Suite 9) Holbrooke Building Grass Valley, Calif. 95945 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Mervyn Dymally displays the plaque presented to him following his announcement of California's participation in National FFA Week February 15-22. Presentation was made by State FFA President _Ighn Weiszbrod of Chino (left) in recognition of Dymally’'s long-time support of the vocational youth organization. Also attending the brief ceremonies in the lieutenant governor's capitol office was Assistant State FFA Advisor Jerry Davis of Grass Valley (second from left). Lieutenant Governor Mervyn Dymally officially announced California’s participation in National FFA Week, designated February 15-22 to spotlight the Future Farmers of America organization and its contribution to California’s agricultural leadership. The announcement launched a‘ week long program of activities involving more than 20,000 members in 300 California high schools, designed to generate greater public awareness of the 47-year-old vocational youth organization. World-wide attention was focused on FFA last October when President Ford made a major policy address at the National FFA convention in Kansas City. In brief ceremonies attended by State FFA President John Weiszbrod of Chino and California FFA Foundation Chairman Robert Boster of Santa Maria, Lieutenant Governor Dymally announced at his* capitol office: “The State of California is proud to join in observance of National FFA Week honoring the Future Farmers of America. ‘We would be hard-put to find an investment with greater growth and dividend potential than our responsible, productive youth. We today salute FFA as a major contributor to producing this caliber of young people. “California has the nation’s fastest growing Future Farmers organization. More than 20,000 members are involved in 300 high school chapters, many in our big cities. ‘Agriculture is the Number 1 industry in California and these young people, the Future Farmers of America, are the ones who are going to make our industry strong and keep California as the Number 1 agricultural state in the United States. Nearly one-third of California jobs are agriculture related. It is fitting, then, that we encourage our young people to pursue careers in agriculture and its many related fields. “The FFA is dedicated to this goal. It is also the purpose of the California FFA Foundation, established to make possible tax-deductible contributions to augment this essential vocational program. ‘In the past two years, I have driven thousands of miles up and down California and met with thousands of its young California honors FFA people. I know firsthand the value of FFA involvement in the future of California. It is important for all of us to see that these young people continue to participate in what is probably the most wholesome activity in California,’ the lieutenant governor concluded. Dymally’s announcement also ‘signalled the start of an intensive membership campaign by the California FFA Foundation, legally constituted to receive grants, bequests, corporate and individual financial support in any amount, all taxdeductible. Five membership categories have been established based on annual financial support: Participating $10-$24; Contributing $25-$49; Sustaining $50-$99; Sponsor $100-§499; and Patron $500 or more. Contributors receive certificates or plaques specifying type of membership, with special recognition as ‘‘Founding”’ members accorded all contributors through June 30, 1975. Foundation policy and fund use are determined by a 15-member non-salaried board of directors comprised of representatives of business and agriculture, high school vocational ag instructors and former state FFA officers. Foundation officers are Chairman Robert W. Boster, vocational ag director ‘at Santa Maria High School, Santa Maria; Vice Chairman Dick McMillan, account executive of Trans World Airlines at Sacramento; Secretary-Treasurer Mark Parreira, Los Banos rancher and former state FFA officer; Information Director Walt Shaw, agribusiness director of Sacramento’s Radio KRAK; and Public Relations Director D. Ross Sullivan, head of Santa Fe Railway public relations at San Francisco. “With demands on the agricultural industry growing daily, California’s leadership in this essential industry must be maintained,” Foundation Chairman Boster asserted. “A major factor in accomplishing this is to further encourage California youth to pursue careers in this industry.” Complete informatiox on the Foundation may be secured from California FFA Foundation, P.O. Box 389, Los Banos, Calif. 93635.