July 26, 1967 (20 pages)

12 = The Nugget.. . July 26, 1967 Camping Novices Swarm Outdoors Swarms of camping novices now take to the woods. With so much talk about the great outdoor life, they too want their share. So they pitch tent near some cool stream, fishing and swimming in its sparkling water by day, awed by the silvery moon shimmering on it at night. Not far off, the . dim woods beckon them. Not able to resist, they hike or ride along for hours until a ravenous appetite drives them back to camp. Enjoyable in themselves, horseback rides, according to the National Automobile Club, also offer newcomers an excellent opportunity to learn the area. As time goes by, beginners find the key to a relaxing and accidentfree vacation. Preparation. Before you leave home, hold a test run, checking if you have all the necessary equipment, checking if it all works. And by all means, know how to use it. Another good idea hits the wise beginner. Why not try a camping weekend before the real vacation? This prepares you against the pitfalls of an extended camping experience. One such pitfall comes about through turning the first camping trip into a driving marathon. Sure, wanderlust hits many, with so many places available for camping. But a long-distance drive on very humid days shows you nothing in the way of charm. You just miss out on those rewarding extra hours in the rustic, refreshing atmosphere of a campground or campsite. For the average vacation of several weeks, ‘plan on about one or two sites. Too many moves turn a relaxing, worthwhile vacation into a tiring, time-wasting one. If you enjoy a place, then it’s right for you. Stay there! If you don’t, then maybe the next one will be right. It helps to know the difference between campsites and campgrounds. Campgrounds contain improvement such as piped water, sanitary facilities, and wooden floors for tents. On the other hand, a campsite is any place suitable for setting up a. tent, either in a campground or in an undeveloped section. Where to camp? What it all boils down to is land as nearly level as possible, as far away from dead trees as pos~ sible. Desirable is a wellventilated clearing on fairly high ground, which drives away insects. Once camping in such an area, never forget to practice that good citizenship. Rules based on common sense, reports NAC,. mean so much to everyone whoenjoys “roughing it.” TAKE AIM .. On the Amador County Fair August 10 through 13 and set your sights on the town of Plymouth. The theme of the fair this year is ‘Roaring Carm.p’’, a phrase reminiscent of the exciting ‘49’er era. Above, Beth Towsley of Jackson stands before the U. S. Marshall’s office in the authentically reconstructed Gold Rush Days village right on the fairgrounds. She will relinquish that gun she’s toting and also her crown to another ‘beauty Thursday evening, August 10. Other highlights of the fair include Kiddies Days Thursday and Friday; Teen Fair, Destruction ~ Derby and Teen Dance Friday night; RCA Rodeo, ore-mucking contest, dance, and an antique fire truck exhibition and water fight on Saturday: Shetland pony chariot races, rodeo, an old-time thrashing bee and the Mother Lode Championship Logging Contest on Sunday. Mee ALO Li a oct lip oe. Ke —BS~ LETTERS Mr. Editor: I have been asked by a friend if I remember the big snow in 1890. I was nearly 4 years old but Iwill never forget it. My father was a miner and we landed in Nevada City the last week of school. My mother, father and I went up to Derbick where my father went to work in the mine. It started to snow heavy and I remember riding on the shoulder of a miner down the hill to North Bloomfield. You bet I remember the big snow when even snow shoes were used on the stages. One thing that will help me remember about the deep snow was when. I took my dad’s pipe and went behind the house and lit it I sure’ was sick. That is one time. I did not get a licking. That was my first and last smoke for several years. There was no pavement on the streets and the snow lasted a long time. And us kids sure had a ball. Most of the horses then was sent down in the Valleys for the winter on pasture so we did not have to duck too many people with our sleds, of course there was hundreds of Chinese here and they stopped a good many snowballs. . They called me the meanest kid in town. But one thing I will say we did not destroy anybody’s property, We. just had a lot of fun. I don’t want to brag I don’t believe in loose talk but I was the kid who came home but I did not make good because I never cared too much for money. I made quit a good.deal in the ring and I spent : faster than I made t. I love this old town, although the Freeway ripped so much of it. I hardly know it any more. I wish I was a little younger there is a lot this little old. mining camp needs. The main thing is my first love I am thinking of the old Nevada Theatre. Many a time I sneaked in twice. I won’t forget when Emma Nevada came back to Nevada City. She sang the Last Rose of Summer., At times I imagine I hear her voice. I better quit now. JACK BASSETT National Hotel Nevada City

12 = The Nugget... . July 26, 1967 Camping Novices Swarm Outdoors Swarms of camping novices now take to the woods. With so much talk about the great outdoor life, they too want their share. So they pitch tent near some cool stream, fishing and swimming in its sparkling water by day, awed by the silvery moon shimmering on it at night. Not far off, the . dim woods beckon them. Not able to resist, they hike or ride along for hours until a ravenous appetite drives them back to camp. Enjoyable in themselves, horseback rides, according to the National Automobile Club, also offer newcomers an excellent opportunity to learn the area. As time goes by, beginners find the key to a relaxing and accidentfree vacation. Preparation. Before you leave home, hold a test run, checking if you have all the necessary equipment, checking if it all works. And by all means, know how to use it. Another good idea hits the wise beginner. Why not try a camping weekend before the real vacation? This prepares you against the pitfalls of an extended camping experience. One such pitfall comes about through turning the first camping trip into a driving marathon. Sure, wanderlust hits many, with so many places available for camping. But a long-distance drive on very humid days shows you nothing in the way of charm. You just miss out on those rewarding extra hours in the rustic, refreshing atmosphere of a campground or campsite. For the average vacation of several weeks, ‘plan on about one or two sites. Too many moves turn a relaxing, worthwhile vacation into a tiring, time-wasting one. If you enjoy a place, then it’s right for you. Stay there! If you don’t, then maybe the next one will be right. It helps to know the difference between campsites and campgrounds. Campgrounds contain improvement such as piped water, sanitary facilities, and wooden floors for tents. On the other hand, a campsite is any place suitable for setting up a. tent, either in a campground or in an undeveloped section. Where to camp? What it all boils down to is land as nearly level as possible, as far away from dead trees as pos~ sible. Desirable is a wellventilated clearing on fairly high ground, which drives away insects. Once camping in such an area, never forget to practice that good citizenship. Rules based on common sense, reports NAC,. mean so much to everyone whoenjoys “roughing it.” TAKE AIM .... On the Amador County Fair August 10 through 13 and set your sights on the town of Plymouth. The theme of the fair this year is ‘Roaring Carm.p’’, a phrase reminiscent of the exciting ‘49’er era. Above, Beth Towsley of Jackson stands before the U. S. Marshall’s office in the

authentically reconstructed Gold Rush Days village right on the fairgrounds. She will relinquish that gun she’s toting and also her crown to another ‘beauty Thursday evening, August 10. Other highlights of the fair include Kiddies Days Thursday and Friday; Teen Fair, Destruction ~ Derby and Teen Dance Friday night; RCA Rodeo, ore-mucking contest, dance, and an antique fire truck exhibition and water fight on Saturday: Shetland pony chariot races, rodeo, an old-time thrashing bee and the Mother Lode Championship Logging Contest on Sunday. Mee ALO Li a oct lip oe. Ke —BS~ LETTERS Mr. Editor: I have been asked by a friend if I remember the big snow in 1890. I was nearly 4 years old but Iwill never forget it. My father was a miner and we landed in Nevada City the last week of school. My mother, father and I went up to Derbick where my father went to work in the mine. It started to snow heavy and I remember riding on the shoulder of a miner down the hill to North Bloomfield. You bet I remember the big snow when even snow shoes were used on the stages. One thing that will help me remember about the deep snow was when. I took my dad’s pipe and went behind the house and lit it I sure’ was sick. That is one time. I did not get a licking. That was my first and last smoke for several years. There was no pavement on the streets and the snow lasted a long time. And us kids sure had a ball. Most of the horses then was sent down in the Valleys for the winter on pasture so we did not have to duck too many people with our sleds, of course there was hundreds of Chinese here and they stopped a good many snowballs. . They called me the meanest kid in town. But one thing I will say we did not destroy anybody’s property, We. just had a lot of fun. I don’t want to brag I don’t believe in loose talk but I was the kid who came home but I did not make good because I never cared too much for money. I made quit a good.deal in the ring and I spent : faster than I made t. I love this old town, although the Freeway ripped so much of it. I hardly know it any more. I wish I was a little younger there is a lot this little old. mining camp needs. The main thing is my first love I am thinking of the old Nevada Theatre. Many a time I sneaked in twice. I won’t forget when Emma Nevada came back to Nevada City. She sang the Last Rose of Summer., At times I imagine I hear her voice. I better quit now. JACK BASSETT National Hotel Nevada City