July 17, 1973 (12 pages)

* ar { @ Plan Commission undecided 10 The Nevada County Nugget Wed., Jan. 17,1973 Chicago Park trustees turn thumbs down on foster home Chicago Park School District trustees and some of the residents of the area have turned thumbs down on an_ initial proposal to launch a foster home for children in thier school district. ‘Because of opposition expressed to the proposal at Thursday’s county planning commissien meeting the public hearing concerning a use permit to operate the group home was continued until Feb. 8. Mr. and Mrs. Blickenstaff applied for the permit for a group home for a maximum six boys and girls in the 10 to 18 year age bracket. The proposed location is an existing five bedroom, two and a half, bath house on 10 acres located on a private road south of Mount Olive Road and west of the Colfax Highway at Chicago Park. : Blickenstaff described the project and plans for operation. The group home would cater to children who have had problems in their own home. They would. be children of ‘‘delinquent parents’’ rather than delinquent children. The young residents of the home would not be those who had been cenvicted for serious violations,.but rather those who r mt . ; i Cf ti 1m Ail a m . HY Harold: are out of parental control for various reasons. Some would be those who have run away fromhome, he’ said. Blickenstaff added ‘‘A child who can’t cope with home may resort to running away.’’ The couple would chose the type of childreen they believe they could work with. Ed Sylvester was official spokesman for the Chicago Park School trustees and said he was . reflecting their attitude in his presentation. A special meeting was called to discuss the foster home — and had ‘‘the largest turnout in four years.” Opposition was based on the board’s concern of the potential social and economical impact on‘ the small school, with three grades in on&.class room. Also he said ‘‘we are not in a position to provide special training in problemi areas.” He called the area a small family oriented community, with the majority of children being well disciplined. “It’s what America is all about,”’ he told commissioners. The trustees main concern is “our own children.”’ He said the impact on county welfare also “was questioned. “It’s primarily a matter of doubt — we want a better look at it,’ said a Chicago park Ai) wi i eal 5) 80 =—") 1 10 ae etm es) "0 resident, who said he agreed with Sylvester’s presentation. In rebuttal Blickenstaff said he understood the reasonable concern. Because of the age variations he anticipated more than likely the children would be divided between the elem and high school. Because he has a teaching credential he plans to teach children who the school might find difficult on the premises. He ‘‘wished’’ Chicago Park residents might visit the Sacramento group home where he is working and ‘“‘have their fears dispelled.’’ He said William Heafey, chief probation officer, has expressed interest in the program. And that the facility will be available to Nevada County as well as other counties. Wayne Robinson, the real estate agent working with the Blickenstaffs on the sale of the property, which is contingent upon the use permit, spoke in favor. of the permit. ‘“‘They (the Blickenstaffs) do not wish to move into an area where they are not wanted. They feel they will have the same type of children who can go to school with their own children. Those in their home would have closer supervision than normal. Camptonville News CAMPTONVILLE, Jan. 9. Joe Del Porto returned recently from Nevada General Hospital, where he was confined with illness and is recuperating at his home on Spring Street. Wendy Bennett of San Diego was a recent visitor in town. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bagby and daughters have returned from a vacation at Death Valley and other Southern points. T.A. Force and Sue Pulford, of Portland, Oregon, were in town recently. Miss Cheryle Rist, a junior college student at Sierra College at Rocklin, spent the holidays with her parents here. Mr. and Mrs.Vincent Lekto and Lisa are enjoying a new ‘station wagon which © arrived during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. James Tavernetti, of Davis, spent some time at their summer home here during the holidays. Miss Melinda Leinicke, of Fallbrook, California was in town for a brief visit last week. Vernon Kissig has returned to his home in Los Angeles after spending his holiday vacation wit his brother BNNed Kissig. CAMPTONVILLE, Jan. 14 — John D. Noble. of Sacramento, was in town on business Wednesday. Betty W. Cain, of Pocatello, Idaho and Betty Wilke Cain, of Deer Lake, Orwingsburg, Pennsylvania, were visitors in town last week. Adam Gevis who spent the past few weeks in Arizona has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson of Ketchikan, Alaska, were visitors here Thursday. _ YOUR SAVINGS STILL EARN 41h AT MOTHER LODE BANK! Mother Lode Bank is the only area wide bank in the = Mother Lode region still paying 442% on regular savings accounts without minimum balance. Since this means valuable extra dollars to you, shouldn't your hard earned savings be on deposit at MLB? All deposits made by the 10th earn interest from the Ist. And as a plus. you share in all the unequalled personal services offered by MLB, a home owned, independent, area wide, full service bank. Ask your teller about other high interest rate accounts available at MLB: Why not open your account TODAY? Extended Banking Hours now available at all MLB branches through Drive-up / Walk-up windows: 9 AM-5 PM Mon. thru Thurs., 9 AM-6 PM, Friday Motuer Lope Bank MEMBER F.0.1.C. GRASS VALLEY © NEVADA CITY PLACERVILLE » SONORA e FOLSOMROSEVILLE © TWAIN HARTE ¢ ALTAVILLE Norman . Leslie Bagby went to Arizona last week to attend the funeral of his grandmother. . A delightful surprise birthday party was given for Mrs. Jeanie Stevens Tuesday evening, at the Camptonville Mercantile Company store and cafe, with a large number of friends in attendance. She was presented with a large bouquet of red roses and a number of other gifts. Tom R. Couetny, of San Francisco, was in town on Tuesday. Robert Fournier of San Diego, passed through town Wednesday enroute to Sierra Valley. Considerable rain has fallen during the past few days, bringing the total rainfall to 40.45 inches up to Friday night. Retired persons chapter formed © in Nevada ‘County . Foster Pratt, national president of the American . Association of Retired Persons, has announced the formation of the Nevada County Chapter No. 1307 in Grass Valley. Mr. Pratt offered congratulations from the 4.3 million member national organization to the new chapter and its president, Earl L. Covey. Chapters of the Association have public service as their their watch-word and exist to enable their members to help each other and their communities. They do effective work in legislationat the local, state and federal levels and volunteer their services to a variety of community projects in an effort to follow AARP’s guiding principle of dignity, ’ purpose and independence for older persons. AARP operates many incomestretching services for members. Included are recommended health, life and automobile . insurance programs, a world-wide travel service, pharmacies offering prescription medicines at reasonable prices on a walk-in and mail-order basis, a temporary employment service and a continuing education program. AARP also publishes magazines and other materials of special interest to older Americans and _ provides legislative representation on matters of concern to them. All persons 55 years of age or older, retired or not, are eligible for membership in aarP. Annual dues are $2. For additional information about the Association, write: AARP, 1225 Connecticut Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C., 20036. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds a» ‘s Sep

* ar { @ Plan Commission undecided 10 The Nevada County Nugget Wed., Jan. 17,1973 Chicago Park trustees turn thumbs down on foster home Chicago Park School District trustees and some of the residents of the area have turned thumbs down on an_ initial proposal to launch a foster home for children in thier school district. ‘Because of opposition expressed to the proposal at Thursday’s county planning commissien meeting the public hearing concerning a use permit to operate the group home was continued until Feb. 8. Mr. and Mrs. Blickenstaff applied for the permit for a group home for a maximum six boys and girls in the 10 to 18 year age bracket. The proposed location is an existing five bedroom, two and a half, bath house on 10 acres located on a private road south of Mount Olive Road and west of the Colfax Highway at Chicago Park. : Blickenstaff described the project and plans for operation. The group home would cater to children who have had problems in their own home. They would. be children of ‘‘delinquent parents’’ rather than delinquent children. The young residents of the home would not be those who had been cenvicted for serious violations,.but rather those who r mt . ; i Cf ti 1m Ail a m . HY Harold: are out of parental control for various reasons. Some would be those who have run away fromhome, he’ said. Blickenstaff added ‘‘A child who can’t cope with home may resort to running away.’’ The couple would chose the type of childreen they believe they could work with. Ed Sylvester was official spokesman for the Chicago Park School trustees and said he was . reflecting their attitude in his presentation. A special meeting was called to discuss the foster home — and had ‘‘the largest turnout in four years.” Opposition was based on the board’s concern of the potential social and economical impact on‘ the small school, with three grades in on&.class room. Also he said ‘‘we are not in a position to provide special training in problemi areas.” He called the area a small family oriented community, with the majority of children being well disciplined. “It’s what America is all about,”’ he told commissioners. The trustees main concern is “our own children.”’ He said the impact on county welfare also “was questioned. “It’s primarily a matter of doubt — we want a better look at it,’ said a Chicago park Ai) wi i eal 5) 80 =—") 1 10 ae etm es) "0 resident, who said he agreed with Sylvester’s presentation. In rebuttal Blickenstaff said he understood the reasonable concern. Because of the age variations he anticipated more than likely the children would be divided between the elem and high school. Because he has a teaching credential he plans to teach children who the school might find difficult on the premises. He ‘‘wished’’ Chicago Park residents might visit the Sacramento group home where he is working and ‘“‘have their fears dispelled.’’ He said William Heafey, chief probation officer, has expressed interest in the program. And that the facility will be available to Nevada County as well as other counties. Wayne Robinson, the real estate agent working with the Blickenstaffs on the sale of the property, which is contingent upon the use permit, spoke in favor. of the permit. ‘“‘They (the Blickenstaffs) do not wish to move into an area where they are not wanted. They feel they will have the same type of children who can go to school with their own children. Those in their home would have closer supervision than normal. Camptonville News CAMPTONVILLE, Jan. 9. Joe Del Porto returned recently from Nevada General Hospital, where he was confined with illness and is recuperating at his

home on Spring Street. Wendy Bennett of San Diego was a recent visitor in town. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bagby and daughters have returned from a vacation at Death Valley and other Southern points. T.A. Force and Sue Pulford, of Portland, Oregon, were in town recently. Miss Cheryle Rist, a junior college student at Sierra College at Rocklin, spent the holidays with her parents here. Mr. and Mrs.Vincent Lekto and Lisa are enjoying a new ‘station wagon which © arrived during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. James Tavernetti, of Davis, spent some time at their summer home here during the holidays. Miss Melinda Leinicke, of Fallbrook, California was in town for a brief visit last week. Vernon Kissig has returned to his home in Los Angeles after spending his holiday vacation wit his brother BNNed Kissig. CAMPTONVILLE, Jan. 14 — John D. Noble. of Sacramento, was in town on business Wednesday. Betty W. Cain, of Pocatello, Idaho and Betty Wilke Cain, of Deer Lake, Orwingsburg, Pennsylvania, were visitors in town last week. Adam Gevis who spent the past few weeks in Arizona has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson of Ketchikan, Alaska, were visitors here Thursday. _ YOUR SAVINGS STILL EARN 41h AT MOTHER LODE BANK! Mother Lode Bank is the only area wide bank in the = Mother Lode region still paying 442% on regular savings accounts without minimum balance. Since this means valuable extra dollars to you, shouldn't your hard earned savings be on deposit at MLB? All deposits made by the 10th earn interest from the Ist. And as a plus.. you share in all the unequalled personal services offered by MLB, a home owned, independent, area wide, full service bank. Ask your teller about other high interest rate accounts available at MLB: Why not open your account TODAY? Extended Banking Hours now available at all MLB branches through Drive-up / Walk-up windows: 9 AM-5 PM Mon. thru Thurs., 9 AM-6 PM, Friday Motuer Lope Bank MEMBER F.0.1.C. GRASS VALLEY © NEVADA CITY PLACERVILLE » SONORA e FOLSOMROSEVILLE © TWAIN HARTE ¢ ALTAVILLE Norman . Leslie Bagby went to Arizona last week to attend the funeral of his grandmother. . A delightful surprise birthday party was given for Mrs. Jeanie Stevens Tuesday evening, at the Camptonville Mercantile Company store and cafe, with a large number of friends in attendance. She was presented with a large bouquet of red roses and a number of other gifts. Tom R. Couetny, of San Francisco, was in town on Tuesday. Robert Fournier of San Diego, passed through town Wednesday enroute to Sierra Valley. Considerable rain has fallen during the past few days, bringing the total rainfall to 40.45 inches up to Friday night. Retired persons chapter formed © in Nevada ‘County . Foster Pratt, national president of the American . Association of Retired Persons, has announced the formation of the Nevada County Chapter No. 1307 in Grass Valley. Mr. Pratt offered congratulations from the 4.3 million member national organization to the new chapter and its president, Earl L. Covey. Chapters of the Association have public service as their their watch-word and exist to enable their members to help each other and their communities. They do effective work in legislationat the local, state and federal levels and volunteer their services to a variety of community projects in an effort to follow AARP’s guiding principle of dignity, ’ purpose and independence for older persons. AARP operates many incomestretching services for members. Included are recommended health, life and automobile . insurance programs, a world-wide travel service, pharmacies offering prescription medicines at reasonable prices on a walk-in and mail-order basis, a temporary employment service and a continuing education program. AARP also publishes magazines and other materials of special interest to older Americans and _ provides legislative representation on matters of concern to them. All persons 55 years of age or older, retired or not, are eligible for membership in aarP. Annual dues are $2. For additional information about the Association, write: AARP, 1225 Connecticut Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C., 20036. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds a» ‘s Sep