July 16, 1969 (12 pages)

KATHLEEN BROOKS AND BLAIR VAN VLIET, Nevada Union High School representatives to Girls‘ and Boys' State, told of their experiences at a recent meeting of the Grass Valley Kiwanis Club, Students describe The food was better at Girls' State than at Boys' State, the two representatives from Nevada Union High School reported to the Kiwanis Club of Grass Valley last week. Kathleen Brooks attended Girls' State on the campus of the University of California at Davis June 23 to 30. Blair Van Vliet was at Boys' State, held on the old state fair grounds June 21 = 28, Both completed their junior year in June and will be high school seniors in the fall. Sponsors are the American Legion, the men's organization. choosing a boy who meets all qualifications of grades, leadership and community activities, and the Legion Auxiliary choosing a girl meeting the same standards. Van Vliet told the Kiwanians how the two were chosen, what they did upon arrival at their Boys’, Girls’ State separate headquarters and of the boys’ visit to the state capitol. Miss Brooks continued a recitation of the week's activities which was filled with city, then countyand on the penultimate day, a state election; the recreation facilities and of the lectures the girls heard. Once lecturer, former Miss America Marily Van Derbur, talked about goals and dreams, of great interest to the 16 and 17-year-olds, Miss Brooks said. Another speaker talked about government, starting on the city level and explaining all phases of government including that of the state. The annual Whigs and Tories election for state officers at Girls' State was held with the Whigs winning for the 13th straight year, Miss Brooks reThe girls also visited the state Capitol, but not while the legislature was in session, i ee Wednesday, July 16, 1969 The Nevada County Nugget 5 Youths learning about mentally ill SACRAMENTO — More than 700 California youths are learning about mental illness and mental retardation in a very real way this summer. They are being employed in a variety of programs at the state's 14 hospitals for the mentally disordered. ’ Funds for the programs come from a number of sources including the state and federal governments and _the private sector. In all, the youths come into contact with almost every aspect of the mental hospital. Some work in professional disciplines such as rehabilitation, social work, psychology, teaching, nursing and medicine, Others serve in such areas as clerical, personnel, maintenance, food services, laundry, automiotive garage, print shop. ‘ The youths themselves represent a cross-section of backgrounds and interests. Some are college students ‘working for academic credits. Others are disadvantaged youth earning money for schooling. Still others are medical, nursing, and seminary students. The largest single program segment is the Neighborhood Youth Corps. Over 170 youths are employed in this federallyfinanced program, Its aim is to acquaint the young people with good work habits and with work on a regular basis. ..LOST YOUR CREDIT Other large programs include: -Youth summer aids -Almost 150 economically disadvataged youths working. These aids must be referred from the State Department of Employment and have shown economic need. The program is financed by the state. ; -Student professional assistant -Aimed at providing experience for-.college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who have .chosen careers in mental health related fields. The program is funded by the state. -WICHE -This program is sponsored under the auspices of the Western Intercollegiate Commission on Higher Education. It involves top-rated college students in a program of study and work. The students . receive credits through eitherSan Diego State College or the University of the Pacific, and a small stipend, About 70 of the WICHE students are working in state hospitals, The program is funded by both the federal and state governments. Besides providing job opportunities the summer programs also aim at interesting the students in being employes in the mental health related fields. Hoepfully, the state looks toward some of these returning to take on full-time work when they receive their degrees. CARDS? ~, NOW WHAT? “HOT-LINE”’ THAT’S WHAT! Hot-Line is a new MLB service that protects you from charges made on your Master Charge and other credit cards if they are lost or stolen. Within seconds after notification, Hot-Line computers assemble information about your cards and account number. Telegrams go out to each Sierra JC to l credit card company involved — immediately. Your liability ends . and you're in the clear as soon as the telegrams are received. participate in Complete Supply Even if you have credit card insurance you'll need Hot-Line. work project OF Insurance companies don’t send out notification of missing cards ae UILDING — that’s still your job. ’ __ Fourteen students at Sierra & The cost for Hot-Line service? Only $5 per year. Think of the College will receive a portion MATERIALS dollars . . -and headaches it could save you! of $3,591 for the fall semester trom-the federally financed college work-study program, Congressman Harold (Bizz) JohnMore than 225 students in the Second Congressional District will share inthe allocation which covers eight campuses in Con-~ é gressman Johnson's district. + Other colleges whose students ‘received work study funds. are Butte Junior College, Chico State Check with your closest MLB office for an application today. You won't be sorry! YUBA RIVER LUMBER CO. TOWN TALK, GRASS VALLEY Motuen Lope Bang MEMBER F.D.I.C. G VALLEY © NEVADA CITY Cellege, Columbia Junior Col265-4521 RASS 4 v lege, College’ of the Siskiyous, DOWNIEVILLE YARD TWAIN HARTE © ALTAVILLE Lassen College, Shasta College and Tahoe-Paradise College. — a . . “ ss = se ee eee es Pe ae

KATHLEEN BROOKS AND BLAIR VAN VLIET, Nevada Union High School representatives to Girls‘ and Boys' State, told of their experiences at a recent meeting of the Grass Valley Kiwanis Club, Students describe The food was better at Girls' State than at Boys' State, the two representatives from Nevada Union High School reported to the Kiwanis Club of Grass Valley last week. Kathleen Brooks attended Girls' State on the campus of the University of California at Davis June 23 to 30. Blair Van Vliet was at Boys' State, held on the old state fair grounds June 21 = 28, Both completed their junior year in June and will be high school seniors in the fall. Sponsors are the American Legion, the men's organization. choosing a boy who meets all qualifications of grades, leadership and community activities, and the Legion Auxiliary choosing a girl meeting the same standards. Van Vliet told the Kiwanians how the two were chosen, what they did upon arrival at their Boys’, Girls’ State separate headquarters and of the boys’ visit to the state capitol. Miss Brooks continued a recitation of the week's activities which was filled with city, then countyand on the penultimate day, a state election; the recreation facilities and of the lectures the girls heard. Once lecturer, former Miss America Marily Van Derbur, talked about goals and dreams, of great interest to the 16 and 17-year-olds, Miss Brooks said. Another speaker talked about government, starting on the city level and explaining all phases of government including that of the state. The annual Whigs and Tories election for state officers at Girls' State was held with the Whigs winning for the 13th straight year, Miss Brooks reThe girls also visited the state Capitol, but not while the legislature was in session, i ee Wednesday, July 16, 1969 The Nevada County Nugget 5 Youths learning about mentally ill SACRAMENTO — More than 700 California youths are learning about mental illness and mental retardation in a very real way this summer. They are being employed in a variety of programs at the state's 14 hospitals for the mentally disordered. ’ Funds for the programs come from a number of sources including the state and federal governments and _the private sector.. In all, the youths come into contact with almost every aspect of the mental hospital. Some work in professional disciplines such as rehabilitation, social work, psychology, teaching, nursing and medicine, Others serve in such areas as clerical, personnel, maintenance, food services, laundry, automiotive garage, print shop. ‘ The youths themselves represent a cross-section of backgrounds and interests. Some are college students ‘working for academic credits. Others are disadvantaged youth earning money for schooling. Still others are medical, nursing, and seminary students. The largest single program

segment is the Neighborhood Youth Corps. Over 170 youths are employed in this federallyfinanced program, Its aim is to acquaint the young people with good work habits and with work on a regular basis. ...LOST YOUR CREDIT Other large programs include: -Youth summer aids -Almost 150 economically disadvataged youths working. These aids must be referred from the State Department of Employment and have shown economic need. The program is financed by the state. ; -Student professional assistant -Aimed at providing experience for-.college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who have .chosen careers in mental health related fields. The program is funded by the state. -WICHE -This program is sponsored under the auspices of the Western Intercollegiate Commission on Higher Education. It involves top-rated college students in a program of study and work. The students . receive credits through eitherSan Diego State College or the University of the Pacific, and a small stipend, About 70 of the WICHE students are working in state hospitals, The program is funded by both the federal and state governments. Besides providing job opportunities the summer programs also aim at interesting the students in being employes in the mental health related fields. Hoepfully, the state looks toward some of these returning to take on full-time work when they receive their degrees. CARDS? ~, NOW WHAT? “HOT-LINE”’ THAT’S WHAT! Hot-Line is a new MLB service that protects you from charges made on your Master Charge and other credit cards if they are lost or stolen. Within seconds after notification, Hot-Line computers assemble information about your cards and account number. Telegrams go out to each Sierra JC to l credit card company involved — immediately. Your liability ends . and you're in the clear as soon as the telegrams are received. participate in Complete Supply Even if you have credit card insurance you'll need Hot-Line. work project OF Insurance companies don’t send out notification of missing cards ae UILDING — that’s still your job. ’ __ Fourteen students at Sierra & The cost for Hot-Line service? Only $5 per year. Think of the College will receive a portion MATERIALS dollars . . -and headaches it could save you! of $3,591 for the fall semester trom-the federally financed college work-study program, Congressman Harold (Bizz) JohnMore than 225 students in the Second Congressional District will share inthe allocation which covers eight campuses in Con-~ é gressman Johnson's district. + Other colleges whose students ‘received work study funds. are Butte Junior College, Chico State Check with your closest MLB office for an application today. You won't be sorry! YUBA RIVER LUMBER CO. TOWN TALK, GRASS VALLEY Motuen Lope Bang MEMBER F.D.I.C. G VALLEY © NEVADA CITY Cellege, Columbia Junior Col265-4521 RASS 4 v lege, College’ of the Siskiyous, DOWNIEVILLE YARD TWAIN HARTE © ALTAVILLE Lassen College, Shasta College and Tahoe-Paradise College. — a . . “ ss = se ee eee es Pe ae