June 14, 1972 (12 pages)

Department of Parks & Recreation SACRAMENTG—If this past Memorial Day weekend wasn't a record breaker as far as camping in state park campgrounds is concerned, says State Parks Director William Penn Mott, Jr., it isn't because people weren't trying. And, the way things look now, Fourth of July weekend will be the same. "Already many state park campgrounds are spoken for, especially those along the southern and central coast," he reports. "From the way the reservations are coming in, it looks like many campers are taking the Monday before the Fourth of July off and stretching the weekend into a four-day holiday." Whether you are planning a long weekend or a short weekend, cautions Mott, you had better be getting your reservations in right away. Reservations for state park campgrounds may be made up to 90 days in advance, or as late as a Monday for the following weekend, at any of the 160 Ticketron terminals in stores and businessis throughout the state. To learn the location of the terminal nearest you, call (213) 878-2211 in Los Angeles; (714) 427-5133 in San Diego; Sips 692-2921 in San Francisco; or (916) 445-8828 in Sacramento. SACRAMENTO--The California State Park And Recreation Commission will hold its June meeting at Newport Beach, Orange County, convening at 9 a.m. June 9inthe City Council Chambers. Agenda items include a public hearing on formal classification of the new Silverwood Lake unit ofthe State Park System as a State Recreation Area. Fecreational facilities are being developed at this new State Water Project Reservoir in San Bernardino County under the 1970 Recreation and Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Bond Fund, The Commission will also be asked to approve in principle the acquisition of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company property at Bodega Head in Sonoma County, and the transfer to the City and County of San Francisco of the Palace of Fine Arts State Historic Park, as authorized by the Legislature. The Commission will hear a report from its Recreation and Park Use Committee on the proposed acquisition of surplus lands at Camp San Luis Obispo, and a discussion of the Irvine Company's development plans for their coastal properties in Orange County. A report is also scheduled on a proposal for development and operation of all facilities at Gaviota State Park in Santa Barbara County under a contract with a private concessioner. The Save-the-Redwoods lLeague will present three gifts for formal acceptance by the Commission. The Richard S, and Margaret L. Robertson, Jr. Grove and the Zone V Garden Club of America Grove are at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park and the Walter W. Boardman Memorial Grove is at Big Basin Redwoods State Park. ae SACRAMENTO—Did you know that in the early days of logging, it took a two-man team six 12-hour days to cut down a redwood tree (today it can be done inless than four hours).. or that the Indians occasionally "logged" one in order to get a the acorns stuffed. into the trund by woodpeckers’? They aca fire to burn through the tree's huge base. The history of the redwoods and many other interesting facts about California's most famous tree can be found ina fascination new 32-page booklet, The Redwood State Parks, published by the State Department of Parks and Recreation. The booklet, which describes state parks in the redwood country and gives their facilities, may be purchased for $1 including tax and handling costs at many state parks or by mail from the Department of Parks and Recreation, P.O. Box 2390, Sacramento, California 95811. Amply illustrated with dozens of photographs and sketches, the colorful booklet traces the history of these giants from prehistoric times--fossil remains as old as 100 million years have been found--to their present protected status in 30 state parks. The booklet tells about their discovery by European explorers; even for those who had seen them, it was hard to believe that there could be trees so big. The reaction of one person when he saw his first redwood log was: "The man who cut that tree was a damned liar!" The industry that sprang up to log redwoods is discussed, as are the stil! continuing efforts to preserve them. Today, thanks to these efforts, over a hundred thousand acres of first and second growth redwood trees are preserved in state parks, and 58,000 acres will ultimately be preserved in the Redwood. National Park. But, even this seemingly massive preserve of redwoods is only a fraction of the great forests of these magnificient giants that once covered vast areas of what is now Europe, Asia, and North America. The —— County nugget North San Juan News By Idabel Covert Here I sit with a blank page staring me in the face, and a blank mind behind said face. I have lost my notes, This is indeed atragedy, because they contained various and delightful items I wished to convey to one and all. As you know, I spent four days in Stockton at the United Methodist Annual Conference with my friend Isabelle Whittlesey, and the notes I took there I have, but they are not, repeat not, North San Juannews, However, I made many astute observations while there, and someday I may write a book about my reactions. The behavior of men of the cloth and their spouses in the chow line will take up one chapter, Ipromise you. But enough of that. For the last time, the old historic school districts of North San Juan and North Columbia (or Cherokee, take your pick), held graduation exercises for their eighth graders. As of July 1, the districts are no more, San Juan Ridge Union taking their place. The old buildings will be used for a time, until the new school is opened. Ed Fellerson addressed the assemblage~ at Cherokee, outlining the history of that district. The Parents Club of North San Juan hosted a dance for their graduates Saturday night at the Fire Hall. A large crowd of all ages enjoyed dancing and refreshments there from 8 to ll p.m. The buffet spread was made possible by the pupils of North San Juan, who had fundraising events during the past year for this purpose, including several bake sales. Music was donated by "Gene, Frank, and Mickey", a local dance band. So an era has come to an end. I keep on saying that the school house at North San Juan would make a fitting and proper place tohouse the many relics of the old days. A museum, no less. It would take a prodigious community effort to make it go, but it could be done. INVEST IN rc Come in for: Fiberglas Roofing & Asphalt Flooring & Coverings Sheetrock & Insulation Material OPEN 7 A.M. OUR NEW SHOW ROOM . Wednesday, June 14, 1972 9 Penn Valley News By ELSIE DILLBERG No more school, no more books, that seemed to be the theme of things this week as the local youngsters looked forward to the closing of school for the summer. The much needed rain of Friday night was not appreciated, though by the youth as I know it dampened their spirits as far as going swimming right away. * OK OK The last game of volleyball was played last week at the Fire House parking lot with some of the gals going over to Shirley Montgomery's for a swim afterward. Those who enjoyed the swim were Nancy Cranmer, Lennis Foster, Janet Adams, Mary Murphy, Bobbie Luce, Jane Walter, Carolyn Walter and Matthew Adams. Volleyball will resume in the fall with the start of school. * OK OK Richard and Martha Prattand children Kathi and Richie returned in the middle of the week from a trip to Seattle, Washington. They had driven to Seattle to pick up Martha's nephew, Dennis Burleson who had flown to Seattle from Fairbanks, Alaska, While in Washington, they visited the Carnation Farms and the Space Needle. They took the four hour ferry ride from Anacortes, Washington to Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia and they also visited Vancouver City on the mainland of British Columbia. They saw the Butchart Flower Gardens, the Wax Museum and the Provincial Museum. Dick and Martha drove the Coast route home and report that the weather was beautiful. Nephew Dennis will be a Penn Valley visitor for the summer. Dick and Martha drove to San Francisco Airport on Monday to bring Dennis's motner, Bonnie Burleson from Fairbanks, Alaska home for a two weeks visit. Martha and Bonnie are sisters. Another sister Jaunita Barnard and her husband Howard and daughter Shea arrive Wednesday from Monticello, Arkansas. On the home front the Pratts are in the process of building a new chicken house. * OK Graduation exercises were held on the patio in front of the school Thursday evening, Reverend Clyde Stowell of the Penn Valley Community Church gave CHOOSE YOUR HARDWARE! EVERY HOME IMPROVEMENT NOW ON DISPLAY IN . WHERE YOU CAN CHOOSE YUBA LUMBER COMPANY crass vauey 12391 NEVADA CITY HWY. ivana city CALL 265-4521 ee SS ae the Invocation and the Benediction. Patrica Kirby and Alan Campbell were the student speakers, William Heafy, Chief Probation Officer of Nevada County gave the graduation address. Diplomas were presented by Mr. Everett Burkard, Mr. Ken Harper and Mr. John McLaughlin, members of the Board of Trustees. Members of the graduation class were Theresa Beck, Alan Campbell, Tamara Chetney, Lee Cline, David Collum, Dana DePello, Daniel Elliot, Lorraine Foster, Donna Gibson, Mark Godwin, Rusty Godwin, Brian Hatfield, Joe Hill, Tom Johnson, Pat Kirby, Jim Lewis, Rick Luce, John Montgomery, Fred Peine, Kim Pharis, Bill Plachon, Ben Pulsifer, Dan Roberson, Steve Sears, Janette Shultz, Jan Silva, Marsha Swanson, Glen Thomas, Theresa Vaars, Dennis Waring, Donna Williams, Kathy Wilson and Brent Zufelt. * OK OK Neighbor boy Ron Cox made a special point of calling me last Friday evening to have me look at the beautiful double rainbow. The one was quite bright while the other was of a lighter hue but both spectacular as rain= bows always are. These two were stretched completely across the sky. * * * Sim, a neutered male Siamese cat belonging to the Bob Nix family has wandered away from home. If anyone has seen Sim or knows of ‘his whereabouts, Barbara would certainly appreciate being notified. Sim has been a family pet for a good many years. * * * I neglected to get in touch with Mary Dutra to find out about their vacation trip. By the time I realized I hadn't contacted her it was too late for this weeks column. lt promise to get in touch with Mary and have the information for next week. RIVER SSS va

Department of Parks & Recreation SACRAMENTG—If this past Memorial Day weekend wasn't a record breaker as far as camping in state park campgrounds is concerned, says State Parks Director William Penn Mott, Jr., it isn't because people weren't trying. And, the way things look now, Fourth of July weekend will be the same. "Already many state park campgrounds are spoken for, especially those along the southern and central coast," he reports. "From the way the reservations are coming in, it looks like many campers are taking the Monday before the Fourth of July off and stretching the weekend into a four-day holiday." Whether you are planning a long weekend or a short weekend, cautions Mott, you had better be getting your reservations in right away. Reservations for state park campgrounds may be made up to 90 days in advance, or as late as a Monday for the following weekend, at any of the 160 Ticketron terminals in stores and businessis throughout the state. To learn the location of the terminal nearest you, call (213) 878-2211 in Los Angeles; (714) 427-5133 in San Diego; Sips 692-2921 in San Francisco; or (916) 445-8828 in Sacramento. SACRAMENTO--The California State Park And Recreation Commission will hold its June meeting at Newport Beach, Orange County, convening at 9 a.m. June 9inthe City Council Chambers. Agenda items include a public hearing on formal classification of the new Silverwood Lake unit ofthe State Park System as a State Recreation Area. Fecreational facilities are being developed at this new State Water Project Reservoir in San Bernardino County under the 1970 Recreation and Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Bond Fund, The Commission will also be asked to approve in principle the acquisition of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company property at Bodega Head in Sonoma County, and the transfer to the City and County of San Francisco of the Palace of Fine Arts State Historic Park, as authorized by the Legislature. The Commission will hear a report from its Recreation and Park Use Committee on the proposed acquisition of surplus lands at Camp San Luis Obispo, and a discussion of the Irvine Company's development plans for their coastal properties in Orange County. A report is also scheduled on a proposal for development and operation of all facilities at Gaviota State Park in Santa Barbara County under a contract with a private concessioner. The Save-the-Redwoods lLeague will present three gifts for formal acceptance by the Commission. The Richard S, and Margaret L. Robertson, Jr. Grove and the Zone V Garden Club of America Grove are at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park and the Walter W. Boardman Memorial Grove is at Big Basin Redwoods State Park. ae SACRAMENTO—Did you know that in the early days of logging, it took a two-man team six 12-hour days to cut down a redwood tree (today it can be done inless than four hours)... or that the Indians occasionally "logged" one in order to get a the acorns stuffed. into the trund by woodpeckers’? They aca fire to burn through the tree's huge base. The history of the redwoods and many other interesting facts about California's most famous tree can be found ina fascination new 32-page booklet, The Redwood State Parks, published by the State Department of Parks and Recreation. The booklet, which describes state parks in the redwood country and gives their facilities, may be purchased for $1 including tax and handling costs at many state parks or by mail from the Department of Parks and Recreation, P.O. Box 2390, Sacramento, California 95811. Amply illustrated with dozens of photographs and sketches, the colorful booklet traces the history of these giants from prehistoric times--fossil remains as old as 100 million years have been found--to their present protected status in 30 state parks. The booklet tells about their discovery by European explorers; even for those who had seen them, it was hard to believe that there could be trees so big. The reaction of one person when he saw his first redwood log was: "The man who cut that tree was a damned liar!" The industry that sprang up to log redwoods is discussed, as are the stil! continuing efforts to preserve them. Today, thanks to these efforts, over a hundred thousand acres of first and second growth redwood trees are preserved in state parks, and 58,000 acres will ultimately be preserved in the Redwood. National Park. But, even this seemingly massive preserve of redwoods is only a fraction of the great forests of these magnificient giants that once covered vast areas of what is now Europe, Asia, and North America. The —— County nugget North San Juan News By Idabel Covert Here I sit with a blank page staring me in the face, and a blank mind behind said face. I have lost my notes, This is indeed atragedy, because they contained various and delightful items I wished to convey to one and all. As you know, I spent four days in Stockton at the United Methodist Annual Conference with my friend Isabelle Whittlesey, and the notes I took there I have, but they are not, repeat not, North San Juannews, However, I made many astute observations while there, and someday I may write a book about my reactions. The behavior of men of the cloth and their spouses in the chow line will take up one chapter, Ipromise you. But enough of that. For the last time, the old historic school districts of North San Juan and North Columbia (or Cherokee, take your pick), held graduation exercises for their eighth graders. As of July 1, the districts are no more, San Juan Ridge Union taking their place. The old buildings will be used for a time, until the new school is opened. Ed Fellerson addressed the assemblage~ at Cherokee, outlining the history of that district. The Parents Club of North San Juan hosted a dance for their graduates Saturday night at the Fire Hall. A large crowd of all ages enjoyed dancing and refreshments there from 8 to ll p.m. The buffet spread was made possible by the pupils of North San Juan, who had fundraising events during the past year for this purpose, including several bake sales. Music was donated by "Gene, Frank, and Mickey", a local dance band. So an era has come to an end. I keep on saying that the school house at

North San Juan would make a fitting and proper place tohouse the many relics of the old days. A museum, no less. It would take a prodigious community effort to make it go, but it could be done. INVEST IN rc Come in for: Fiberglas Roofing & Asphalt Flooring & Coverings Sheetrock & Insulation Material OPEN 7 A.M. OUR NEW SHOW ROOM . Wednesday, June 14, 1972 9 Penn Valley News By ELSIE DILLBERG No more school, no more books, that seemed to be the theme of things this week as the local youngsters looked forward to the closing of school for the summer. The much needed rain of Friday night was not appreciated, though by the youth as I know it dampened their spirits as far as going swimming right away. * OK OK The last game of volleyball was played last week at the Fire House parking lot with some of the gals going over to Shirley Montgomery's for a swim afterward. Those who enjoyed the swim were Nancy Cranmer, Lennis Foster, Janet Adams, Mary Murphy, Bobbie Luce, Jane Walter, Carolyn Walter and Matthew Adams. Volleyball will resume in the fall with the start of school. * OK OK Richard and Martha Prattand children Kathi and Richie returned in the middle of the week from a trip to Seattle, Washington. They had driven to Seattle to pick up Martha's nephew, Dennis Burleson who had flown to Seattle from Fairbanks, Alaska, While in Washington, they visited the Carnation Farms and the Space Needle. They took the four hour ferry ride from Anacortes, Washington to Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia and they also visited Vancouver City on the mainland of British Columbia. They saw the Butchart Flower Gardens, the Wax Museum and the Provincial Museum. Dick and Martha drove the Coast route home and report that the weather was beautiful. Nephew Dennis will be a Penn Valley visitor for the summer. Dick and Martha drove to San Francisco Airport on Monday to bring Dennis's motner, Bonnie Burleson from Fairbanks, Alaska home for a two weeks visit. Martha and Bonnie are sisters. Another sister Jaunita Barnard and her husband Howard and daughter Shea arrive Wednesday from Monticello, Arkansas. On the home front the Pratts are in the process of building a new chicken house. * OK Graduation exercises were held on the patio in front of the school Thursday evening, Reverend Clyde Stowell of the Penn Valley Community Church gave CHOOSE YOUR HARDWARE! EVERY HOME IMPROVEMENT NOW ON DISPLAY IN . WHERE YOU CAN CHOOSE YUBA LUMBER COMPANY crass vauey 12391 NEVADA CITY HWY. ivana city CALL 265-4521 ee SS ae the Invocation and the Benediction. Patrica Kirby and Alan Campbell were the student speakers, William Heafy, Chief Probation Officer of Nevada County gave the graduation address. Diplomas were presented by Mr. Everett Burkard, Mr. Ken Harper and Mr. John McLaughlin, members of the Board of Trustees. Members of the graduation class were Theresa Beck, Alan Campbell, Tamara Chetney, Lee Cline, David Collum, Dana DePello, Daniel Elliot, Lorraine Foster, Donna Gibson, Mark Godwin, Rusty Godwin, Brian Hatfield, Joe Hill, Tom Johnson, Pat Kirby, Jim Lewis, Rick Luce, John Montgomery, Fred Peine, Kim Pharis, Bill Plachon, Ben Pulsifer, Dan Roberson, Steve Sears, Janette Shultz, Jan Silva, Marsha Swanson, Glen Thomas, Theresa Vaars, Dennis Waring, Donna Williams, Kathy Wilson and Brent Zufelt. * OK OK Neighbor boy Ron Cox made a special point of calling me last Friday evening to have me look at the beautiful double rainbow. The one was quite bright while the other was of a lighter hue but both spectacular as rain= bows always are. These two were stretched completely across the sky. * * * Sim, a neutered male Siamese cat belonging to the Bob Nix family has wandered away from home. If anyone has seen Sim or knows of ‘his whereabouts, Barbara would certainly appreciate being notified. Sim has been a family pet for a good many years. * * * I neglected to get in touch with Mary Dutra to find out about their vacation trip. By the time I realized I hadn't contacted her it was too late for this weeks column. lt promise to get in touch with Mary and have the information for next week. RIVER SSS va