June 21, 1972 (12 pages)

$400,000 bond election set for Ridge water By IDABEL COVERT A $400,000 bond election will be sought from the voters of the North San Juan area for the first phase of a treated water supply system, The Board of Directors of the San Juan Ridge County Water District voted unanimously Monday to call for a bond election on Sept, 19. The meeting was held in the North San Juan Fire Hall. The bond passage of $400,000 would be preparatory to applying for a federal grant of $1.8 million, the amount necessary for the first phase of a water supply project for the San Juan Ridge area. The $400,000 represents the 20 per cent share of the Economic Development Administration grant which must : be paid by the local beneficiaries of the project. The remaining 80 per cent would be a federal grant. In attendance at the meeting at the meeting were Robert Murphy, attorney for the water district; financial consultant Carl Kadie; bonding attorney Carlo ‘ Fowler; and Elizabeth George, executive director of SEDD, plus the board of directors of the water district, and a handful of concerned citizens. The meeting was noteworthy for its calm atmosphere, in contrast to previous gatherings on the subject where much opposition had been voiced. Questions concerning the effect on the ecology of the Ridge” were asked by Evan Prosser, which Murphy answered by stating "before any federal money can be spent a full environmental impact study must be made." In answer to Prosser's question concerning an influx of new residents, Murphy replied that it is no longer financially profitable for real estate developers to come in, due to new environmental impact rules and county ordinances. The only other questions asked had to do with cost of the water to the users, and stand-by fees YUBA RIVER IS Come in for: Doors & Windows Paint & Varnish Wallboard Paneling Brushes & Supplies OPEN 7 A.M. for non-users. Elizabeth George said EDA had granted No. 1 priority to the application by the water district. When asked how the San Juan Ridge Water District had been so lucky, she said it had not been a matter of luck, that it was the tenacity of the board of directors over a period of 20 years in their struggle to hold on to their water rights that had impressed EDA, plus the fact that "the basic philosophy of SEDD is prophylaxis; their concern is to retain the pristine quality of the water, in the interest of ecology." John De Horn, representative of Cranmer neering, gave a resume of the history of the water district, which was formed in 1958 from the old Cherokee Water Company, created in 1952. Because of the small size of the district in former years, previous applications for a loan had been turned down as economically unfeasible. In 1971 the French Corral Water District voted to join the existing district in North San Juan, thus increasing the size of the district, and making it economically sound for the granting of EDA money. It was pointed out in the course of the meeting that the State Board of Water Resources has the power to revoke water rights which are not being used, and only the actions of the water district in attempting to procure the EDA grant prevented their seizure. The first phase of the project will include diversion dams at Bloody Run and Grizzly Creeks, a storage dam at North Columbia, and a treated supply of domestic water for the town of North San Juan, which at this time uses wells, some of which have been found extremely contaminated. Classified Ads, the little fellows with the; big pulling power. _ ALWAYS READY.. READY WITH WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE CUSTOMER IN A HURRY: “THAT'S THE WAY WE WANT IT AROUND HERE.” YUBA RIVER LUMBER COMPANY cass vauey 12391 NEVADA CITY HWY. ™v004 cry __ CALL 265-4521 8 The Nevada County Nugget Wednesday, June 21, 1972 THE LATE John J. Nolan, master mechanic for the well remembered Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad created this minature model of Engine No. 1 from coffee cans, scrap wood and metal. He also was a collector of lore of the NCNG and is displaying a scrap book of narrow gauge photos and clippings. As was his wish his total collection now is in the Nevada City historical museum. Nevada City Historical Museum has new look The Nevada County Historical Society Museum in Nevada City had a brand new look when it launched its summer season last Sunday. The John J. Nolan Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Collection and a comely Colorado coed as curator are among the added attractions. Museum hours for this summer are ll a.m, to 5 p.m. daily. More than a hundred visitors. with addresses seattered throughout California and further away are already logged in the guest book for this season, Amanda Priest is the college student on hand to welcome guests and history buffs. She is a senior student at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Her major is art history, a subject closely related to museum work. . The curator came as part of a program sponsored by Western Interstate Commission For Higher Education. The commission is partially federally funded and provides work experience and jobs for students. And the work must be associated with planned future careers. Isabel Hefelfinger, museum chairman, is Miss Friest's sponsor. She explained that the historical society negotiated with Western Interestate Commission for the student curator to spend her summer vacation at the museum. The society shares the expense. When the museum closes Aug, 30 the student must have prepared a report. relating to her summer's work. g The late John Nolan was master mechanic and relief engineer for the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad. He also was a real railroad fan and a collector of rail lore--particularly of the narrow gauge. The master mechanic and relief engineer built his own railroad line in the yard of his Grass Valley home. Although the Nolan line was in miniature those with imagination believed they smelled smoke and heard the distant whistle of the NCNG, Interested visitors often were invited inside the Nolan home to view more railroad memorablia, It was Johnny Nolan's wish that his collection be given to the historical society and that it be displayed. He confided that wish to his wife Florence, who shared his enthusiasm for railroading, When he died she made his wish come true. Although all or parts of the collection could have been sold for substantial sums Mrs. Nolan gave it all to the historical society, Mrs, Hefelfinger said. The American Flag which flew from Engine No. 1 when it made its first run on the first trip over the narrow gauge road is in the museum. Steam whistles which once shrieked between Colfax and Grass Valley are silent now--but they are on display. John Kidder's lantern is there as well as a picture file and other rememberances of a romantic era which has passed, There are other new additions to the museum collection. Those who recall the days of castor oil and mustard plasters will enjoy the pioneer medicine display. Dr, R.M, Hunt in 1864 was the first medical director of the county hospital (now Nevada General), Dr. Hunt's first aid case as well as his appointment and perscription books are to be viewed. The Ladies Handiwork exhibit is new too. Here intricate patterns of tatting mingle with embroidery done the "shade silk" way. Many other examples of art almost forgotten may be seen here, There is silver polished to a high sheen and gowns which were in fashion when formal balls were the dream of every "eentile" lady. A pump organ in excellent condition may be the source of an organ concert for the Nevada City Fourth of July Celebration, Mrs, Hefelfinger said, She hopes to put it out on the museum balcony for evening concerts. A visit to the museum is the only way to discover many joys of the past that a younger generation has never known, eS eee tai

$400,000 bond election set for Ridge water By IDABEL COVERT A $400,000 bond election will be sought from the voters of the North San Juan area for the first phase of a treated water supply system, The Board of Directors of the San Juan Ridge County Water District voted unanimously Monday to call for a bond election on Sept, 19. The meeting was held in the North San Juan Fire Hall. The bond passage of $400,000 would be preparatory to applying for a federal grant of $1.8 million, the amount necessary for the first phase of a water supply project for the San Juan Ridge area. The $400,000 represents the 20 per cent share of the Economic Development Administration grant which must : be paid by the local beneficiaries of the project. The remaining 80 per cent would be a federal grant. In attendance at the meeting at the meeting were Robert Murphy, attorney for the water district; financial consultant Carl Kadie; bonding attorney Carlo ‘ Fowler; and Elizabeth George, executive director of SEDD, plus the board of directors of the water district, and a handful of concerned citizens. The meeting was noteworthy for its calm atmosphere, in contrast to previous gatherings on the subject where much opposition had been voiced. Questions concerning the effect on the ecology of the Ridge” were asked by Evan Prosser, which Murphy answered by stating "before any federal money can be spent a full environmental impact study must be made." In answer to Prosser's question concerning an influx of new residents, Murphy replied that it is no longer financially profitable for real estate developers to come in, due to new environmental impact rules and county ordinances. The only other questions asked had to do with cost of the water to the users, and stand-by fees YUBA RIVER IS Come in for: Doors & Windows Paint & Varnish Wallboard Paneling Brushes & Supplies OPEN 7 A.M. for non-users. Elizabeth George said EDA had granted No. 1 priority to the application by the water district. When asked how the San Juan Ridge Water District had been so lucky, she said it had not been a matter of luck, that it was the tenacity of the board of directors over a period of 20 years in their struggle to hold on to their water rights that had impressed EDA, plus the fact that "the basic philosophy of SEDD is prophylaxis; their concern is to retain the pristine quality of the water, in the interest of ecology." John De Horn, representative of Cranmer neering, gave a resume of the history of the water district, which was formed in 1958 from the old Cherokee Water Company, created in 1952. Because of the small size of the district in former years, previous applications for a loan had been turned down as economically unfeasible. In 1971 the French Corral Water District voted to join the existing district in North San Juan, thus increasing the size of the district, and making it economically sound for the granting of EDA money. It was pointed out in the course of the meeting that the State Board of Water Resources has the power to revoke water rights which are not being used, and only the actions of the water district in attempting to procure the EDA grant prevented their seizure. The first phase of the project will include diversion dams at Bloody Run and Grizzly Creeks, a storage dam at North Columbia, and a treated supply of domestic water for the town of North San Juan, which at this time uses wells, some of which have been found extremely contaminated. Classified Ads, the little fellows with the; big pulling power. _ ALWAYS READY...

READY WITH WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE CUSTOMER IN A HURRY: “THAT'S THE WAY WE WANT IT AROUND HERE.” YUBA RIVER LUMBER COMPANY cass vauey 12391 NEVADA CITY HWY. ™v004 cry __ CALL 265-4521 8 The Nevada County Nugget Wednesday, June 21, 1972 THE LATE John J. Nolan, master mechanic for the well remembered Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad created this minature model of Engine No. 1 from coffee cans, scrap wood and metal. He also was a collector of lore of the NCNG and is displaying a scrap book of narrow gauge photos and clippings. As was his wish his total collection now is in the Nevada City historical museum. Nevada City Historical Museum has new look The Nevada County Historical Society Museum in Nevada City had a brand new look when it launched its summer season last Sunday. The John J. Nolan Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Collection and a comely Colorado coed as curator are among the added attractions. Museum hours for this summer are ll a.m, to 5 p.m. daily. More than a hundred visitors. with addresses seattered throughout California and further away are already logged in the guest book for this season, Amanda Priest is the college student on hand to welcome guests and history buffs. She is a senior student at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Her major is art history, a subject closely related to museum work. . The curator came as part of a program sponsored by Western Interstate Commission For Higher Education. The commission is partially federally funded and provides work experience and jobs for students. And the work must be associated with planned future careers. Isabel Hefelfinger, museum chairman, is Miss Friest's sponsor. She explained that the historical society negotiated with Western Interestate Commission for the student curator to spend her summer vacation at the museum. The society shares the expense. When the museum closes Aug, 30 the student must have prepared a report. relating to her summer's work. g The late John Nolan was master mechanic and relief engineer for the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad. He also was a real railroad fan and a collector of rail lore--particularly of the narrow gauge. The master mechanic and relief engineer built his own railroad line in the yard of his Grass Valley home. Although the Nolan line was in miniature those with imagination believed they smelled smoke and heard the distant whistle of the NCNG, Interested visitors often were invited inside the Nolan home to view more railroad memorablia, It was Johnny Nolan's wish that his collection be given to the historical society and that it be displayed. He confided that wish to his wife Florence, who shared his enthusiasm for railroading, When he died she made his wish come true. Although all or parts of the collection could have been sold for substantial sums Mrs. Nolan gave it all to the historical society, Mrs, Hefelfinger said. The American Flag which flew from Engine No. 1 when it made its first run on the first trip over the narrow gauge road is in the museum. Steam whistles which once shrieked between Colfax and Grass Valley are silent now--but they are on display. John Kidder's lantern is there as well as a picture file and other rememberances of a romantic era which has passed, There are other new additions to the museum collection. Those who recall the days of castor oil and mustard plasters will enjoy the pioneer medicine display. Dr, R.M, Hunt in 1864 was the first medical director of the county hospital (now Nevada General), Dr. Hunt's first aid case as well as his appointment and perscription books are to be viewed. The Ladies Handiwork exhibit is new too. Here intricate patterns of tatting mingle with embroidery done the "shade silk" way. Many other examples of art almost forgotten may be seen here, There is silver polished to a high sheen and gowns which were in fashion when formal balls were the dream of every "eentile" lady. A pump organ in excellent condition may be the source of an organ concert for the Nevada City Fourth of July Celebration, Mrs, Hefelfinger said, She hopes to put it out on the museum balcony for evening concerts. A visit to the museum is the only way to discover many joys of the past that a younger generation has never known, eS eee tai