July 19, 1972 (12 pages)

From the files of The Nugget 1965 JANUARY: "Leaks, slides, clogged drains, washouts, flooding, car troubles and frayed tempers tell the story of the physical toll which has been exacted in Western Nevada County during ‘the past three weeks, due to an unflagging series of storms," So read the lead on the weather story in the January 7 issue of the Nugget. The season's total rainfall for the Nevada City-Grass Valley area was more than 50 inches at that time. * * KKK FEBRUARY: The plan to unify all of the school districts in the NUHS District was defeated by an overwhelming majority. Opponents numbered 2384, proponents 806, Tiny Cherokee district was the only one to approve the measure the vote there was 12 for unification and 11 against the proposal. * KOK KOK K MARCH: Nevada City's pride and long-time joy the more than century old "Christmas Tree" was felled to make room for the freeway cutting thru the Plaza. Many residents appeared on the scene of the tree's removal to mourn the passing of one of the community's beloved traditions and noted landmarks. * KK OK OK * APRIL: The board of directors of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital purchased the building, real estate, equipment and supplies of the Miners Hospital in Nevada City. Miners was built in 1940 by the Empire Mine Company. Sierra Nevada Memorial was opened in 1958. * OK OK OK K The first dramatic production of the Nevada County Liberal Arts Commission was staged in the National Hotel Lobby. The show, ‘one hour long, was written by Elaine McPherson of Nevada City and consisted of three sketches based on old time humor and songs of the Northern Mines area. : ** KKK * MAY: The Chicago Park Townsite was sold at auction by Nevada County to Frank Amaral of Nevada City for a reported $35,000. The only other bidder was California Leisure Lands Corporation, whose bid was $30,000. x KK KE * JUNE: Land acquisition at the site of the proposed Malakoff State Park was well underway with firm arrangements about to be sealed covering major portions of the 7,000 acres involved. * * * KK JULY: Nevada City joined the State Employees Retirement System to cover the Police Department. The action was the culmination of a many weeks discussion of the proposal. * KK KK * AUGUST: NID's $59 million Yuba-Bear River hydroelectric project was 90 percent complete, according to the latest progress report released by project management, Ebasco Services Inc. Project completion date was set for December 31, BS a *R KKK OK : William Ghidotti purchased the famous Sixteen To One Mine gold collection at auction in San Francisco for a reported $24,000, It went on display at the Nevada County District Fair for the first time; and was to eventually be permanently displayed at the Bank of America in Nevada City. * KOK KOK * SEPTEMBER: Historic Ott's Assay Office, site of the first assay of the fabulously rich Comstock Lode ore from Nevada, seemed destined for preservation and another use, The Nevada City Council approved a resolution indicating the city's intent to purchase the building from the State and make it available for conversion into a new post office facility. * OK OK KOK * OCTOBER: Plaques commenmorating two churches 100 years old were dedicated at the edifices by Laurel Parlor No. 6, NDGW and Hydraulic Parlor No. 56, NSGW. The St: Canice Catholic Church, at the corner of Coyote and Washington Streets, and the Nevada City Methodist Church on Upper Broad Street, were the churches so honored. The former was built at the close of 1864, the latter was dedicated during 1864, * eK KK * NOVEMBER: Jennie Zellerback, 93, widow of Isadore Zellerbach, died in San Francisco. She was born in the old family home at 516 Main Street in Nevada City, the daughter of the late Theresa and Aaron Baruh. At the age of 18, she was married and moved to San Francisco, She was noted as a generous donor to the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. %*OK KOK OK ok DECEMBER: The Purity Store in Nevada City was sold to Dick Choy Yock, 25, of San Francisco, Yock, a native of Hong Kong and former Marysville resident, had only recently been discharged from the U.S, Air Force, The local store was his first venture in the grocery business. * KKK KOK Clifford Wiley, 92, and his wife Hazel, of Nevada City, celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary at a family dinner party held in the Victorian Room of the National Hotel. The Nevada County Nugget Wednesday, JULY 19, 1972 3 Chamber made Nevada City trustees money on 4th adopt $755,958 det, celebration Nevada City Chamber of Commerce directors Tuesday heard reports revealing that the Fourth of July Celebration made money and The Fathers Day Becycle Race cost money. An estimated Fourth of July financial statement showed a $1,272 profit, Gene Rial reported. The bike race had a $340 deficit, Tom Owens said. However, he claimed the race was a real success and that 144 riders, more than ever before, participated in the event. Directors officially thanked Owens for handling the bike aces, They voted to operate concession stands during activities like the race and celebration to help swell the chamber treasury. Directors discussed at len gth a letter protesting the clothes line decorations for the Independence Day event. I was decided to continue the lines in future celebrations. Formal letters of thank you will be sent to individuals and groups who aided in the successful celebration events, Rial past president, also was saluted for "a job well don." Trustees of the Nevada City School District adopted a publication budget of $755,958, approximately $9,000 more than the tentative budget adopted at the end of June. Additional: state funds will be available, Supt. Dan Woodard told the trustees Wednesday, which is reflected in the larger budget. A public hearing was scheduled for Aug. 2, required before the final budget may be approved. The additional funds allows approximately a five and onehalf percent salary increase for all employes: plus a number of additional items not listed in the tentative budget. The trustees had voted in June to add funds to various categories if more money became available. The increases include building a structure to house supplies, both custodial and school supplies, a workroom for the custodians and ateachers' room; landscaping at Seven Hills, anew elementary teacher and halftime teacher at Seven Hills, more money for utilities and painting and other increased amounts on budgeted items. The tax rate for the 197172 school year was $1.82 with the estimated tax rate for the 1972-73 year set at $1.94. The average daily attendance 190. 1971-72 year was 890% Woodard estimated the ADA 1 the new year at 880, a The board was reorgs Be with Carl Early reelected president, Bob Johnston the clerk and Ken Dolan representative. Meeting dates and times:.remain the same, 7:30 p.m: “the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, and the Seven Hills library remains the meeting site. The trustees also signed a contract with Woodard at $75 a month for use of his personal car on district business. The previous contract called for $70 a month for use of the personal car. Woodard announced that Golden Center Construction Co., awarded the contract in June for paving the playground at Nevada City Elementary School, reported they were subcontracting the job to Hansen Bros. Trustee Larry Mayworm said he had heard Golden Center was going out of business locally. Woodard was asked to have the paving done, by Hansen Bros, as subcontractor, if county counsel approves. Freeze soups and sauces in ice cube trays, then eo: e the cubes in plasti bags. _ How to Freeze leftovers in Me foil to provide If you need extra ice for special occasions, fill plastic bags with cubes a few days ahead and store in freezer compartment: More consumer service tips get t the most out of a refrigerator-freezer: Cover or wrapN butter, margarine and cheese so they . won’t absorb flavors in Stock up \on food sale specials and \ save money.

From the files of The Nugget 1965 JANUARY: "Leaks, slides, clogged drains, washouts, flooding, car troubles and frayed tempers tell the story of the physical toll which has been exacted in Western Nevada County during ‘the past three weeks, due to an unflagging series of storms," So read the lead on the weather story in the January 7 issue of the Nugget. The season's total rainfall for the Nevada City-Grass Valley area was more than 50 inches at that time. * * KKK FEBRUARY: The plan to unify all of the school districts in the NUHS District was defeated by an overwhelming majority. Opponents numbered 2384, proponents 806, Tiny Cherokee district was the only one to approve the measure the vote there was 12 for unification and 11 against the proposal. * KOK KOK K MARCH: Nevada City's pride and long-time joy the more than century old "Christmas Tree" was felled to make room for the freeway cutting thru the Plaza. Many residents appeared on the scene of the tree's removal to mourn the passing of one of the community's beloved traditions and noted landmarks. * KK OK OK * APRIL: The board of directors of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital purchased the building, real estate, equipment and supplies of the Miners Hospital in Nevada City. Miners was built in 1940 by the Empire Mine Company. Sierra Nevada Memorial was opened in 1958. * OK OK OK K The first dramatic production of the Nevada County Liberal Arts Commission was staged in the National Hotel Lobby. The show, ‘one hour long, was written by Elaine McPherson of Nevada City and consisted of three sketches based on old time humor and songs of the Northern Mines area. : ** KKK * MAY: The Chicago Park Townsite was sold at auction by Nevada County to Frank Amaral of Nevada City for a reported $35,000. The only other bidder was California Leisure Lands Corporation, whose bid was $30,000. x KK KE * JUNE: Land acquisition at the site of the proposed Malakoff State Park was well underway with firm arrangements about to be sealed covering major portions of the 7,000 acres involved. * * * KK JULY: Nevada City joined the State Employees Retirement System to cover the Police Department. The action was the culmination of a many weeks discussion of the proposal. * KK KK * AUGUST: NID's $59 million Yuba-Bear River hydroelectric project was 90 percent complete, according to the latest progress report released by project management, Ebasco Services Inc. Project completion date was set for December 31, BS a *R KKK OK : William Ghidotti purchased the famous Sixteen To One Mine gold collection at auction in San Francisco for a reported $24,000, It went on display at the Nevada County District Fair for the first time; and was to eventually be permanently displayed at the Bank of America in Nevada City. * KOK KOK * SEPTEMBER: Historic Ott's Assay Office, site of the first assay of the fabulously rich Comstock Lode ore from Nevada, seemed destined for preservation and another use, The Nevada City Council approved a resolution indicating the city's intent to purchase the building from the State and make it available for conversion into a new post office facility. * OK OK KOK * OCTOBER: Plaques commenmorating two churches 100 years old were dedicated at the edifices by Laurel Parlor No. 6, NDGW and Hydraulic Parlor No. 56, NSGW. The St: Canice Catholic Church, at the corner of Coyote and Washington Streets, and the Nevada City Methodist Church on Upper Broad Street, were the churches so honored. The former was built at the close of 1864, the latter was dedicated during 1864, * eK KK * NOVEMBER: Jennie Zellerback, 93, widow of Isadore Zellerbach, died in San Francisco. She was born in the old family home at 516 Main Street in Nevada City, the daughter of the late Theresa and Aaron Baruh. At the age of 18, she was married and moved to San Francisco, She was noted as a generous donor to the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. %*OK KOK OK ok DECEMBER: The Purity Store in Nevada City was sold to Dick Choy Yock, 25, of San Francisco, Yock, a native of Hong Kong and former Marysville resident, had only recently been discharged from the U.S, Air Force, The local store was his first venture in the grocery business. * KKK KOK Clifford Wiley, 92, and his wife Hazel, of Nevada City, celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary at a family dinner party held in the Victorian Room of the National Hotel. The Nevada County Nugget Wednesday, JULY 19, 1972 3 Chamber made Nevada City trustees money on 4th adopt $755,958 det, celebration Nevada City Chamber of Commerce directors Tuesday heard reports revealing that the Fourth of July Celebration made money and The Fathers Day Becycle Race cost money. An estimated Fourth of July financial statement showed a $1,272 profit, Gene Rial reported. The bike race had a $340 deficit, Tom Owens said. However, he claimed the race was

a real success and that 144 riders, more than ever before, participated in the event. Directors officially thanked Owens for handling the bike aces, They voted to operate concession stands during activities like the race and celebration to help swell the chamber treasury. Directors discussed at len gth a letter protesting the clothes line decorations for the Independence Day event. I was decided to continue the lines in future celebrations. Formal letters of thank you will be sent to individuals and groups who aided in the successful celebration events, Rial past president, also was saluted for "a job well don." Trustees of the Nevada City School District adopted a publication budget of $755,958, approximately $9,000 more than the tentative budget adopted at the end of June. Additional: state funds will be available, Supt. Dan Woodard told the trustees Wednesday, which is reflected in the larger budget. A public hearing was scheduled for Aug. 2, required before the final budget may be approved. The additional funds allows approximately a five and onehalf percent salary increase for all employes: plus a number of additional items not listed in the tentative budget. The trustees had voted in June to add funds to various categories if more money became available. The increases include building a structure to house supplies, both custodial and school supplies, a workroom for the custodians and ateachers' room; landscaping at Seven Hills, anew elementary teacher and halftime teacher at Seven Hills, more money for utilities and painting and other increased amounts on budgeted items. The tax rate for the 197172 school year was $1.82 with the estimated tax rate for the 1972-73 year set at $1.94. The average daily attendance 190. 1971-72 year was 890% Woodard estimated the ADA 1 the new year at 880, a The board was reorgs Be with Carl Early reelected president, Bob Johnston the clerk and Ken Dolan representative. Meeting dates and times:.remain the same, 7:30 p.m: “the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, and the Seven Hills library remains the meeting site. The trustees also signed a contract with Woodard at $75 a month for use of his personal car on district business. The previous contract called for $70 a month for use of the personal car. Woodard announced that Golden Center Construction Co., awarded the contract in June for paving the playground at Nevada City Elementary School, reported they were subcontracting the job to Hansen Bros. Trustee Larry Mayworm said he had heard Golden Center was going out of business locally. Woodard was asked to have the paving done, by Hansen Bros, as subcontractor, if county counsel approves. Freeze soups and sauces in ice cube trays, then eo: e the cubes in plasti bags. _ How to Freeze leftovers in Me foil to provide If you need extra ice for special occasions, fill plastic bags with cubes a few days ahead and store in freezer compartment: More consumer service tips get t the most out of a refrigerator-freezer: Cover or wrapN butter, margarine and cheese so they . won’t absorb flavors in Stock up \on food sale specials and \ save money.