March 26, 1964 (28 pages)

tit i +i} i Pines Are Planted — By USFS (See pictures page 5) The Nevada City District of the Tahoe National Forest has started planting young ponderosa and sugar pine seedlings ina 194-acre piece of property near North Columbia, it was revealed by Dis~trict Ranger Frank Sodolski. A U.S. Forest Service crew under the supervision of Forester Don Beardsley is planting in the Holden Springs area. The land was cleared of manzanita, scruboak, and other bush species last year, and the slash was burned in the fall, Sodolski said. The forester said it is important that the young seedlings be planted as early in the spring as possible after snow banks melt so they will benefit from the spring rains before they face the long summer drought. On this project, more than 80, 000 seedlings were rem oved from the U.S. Forest Service nursery at Placerville while still in the dormant stage. They were shippedin crates to local cold storage until planting time. The seedlings must be carefully handled so that roots do not getachanceto dry out. The roots of each seedling must be kept moist and covered at all times until each seedling is planted, Sodolski said. The Nevada City District has a program to clear and plant ap~ proximately. 200 acres of brushfields each year until all brushfields of the district are in timber production. Growing trees is like growing almost any other farming crop, Sodolski claimed, except the length of time necessary to ma~ture the crop is longer. Seedling trees require about 100 years of growing time before they can be harvested. During the periodthey are young trees, they must be protected from the natural enemies---insects, rodents, disease and fire. Sodolski said the soil in which the seedlings are being planted is excellent and after they become established, the trees should have rapid growth. $263,789 Low Bid A low bid of $263,789 was received last week by the California Division of Highways for construction of 1 1/2 miles of two-lane expressway on Highway 20 in Marysville from Sampson St, to the east city limit. Baun Construction Co., Inc. of Clovis waslowest of four bidders, according to officials at the Marysville district office. Blood Bank April 2 The semi-annual visit of the Sacramento Mobile Blood Bank to Grass Valley has been scheduled for April 2 at the Veterans Memorial Building. The Grass Valley visit is sponsored by the Grass Valley Jaycees. HEADQUARTERS FOR ei POWER EQUIPMENT Gress Valley ee ALPHA features PRECISION mowers QUALITY engineered for SUPERIOR performance makes mowing EASIER than ever before.. Take it easy—let LAWN-BOY work. Fingertip ease makes LAWN-BOY easiest to start, lightest to push, easiest to handle and adjust. Vacuum action sweeps clippings, leaves and debris into catcher bag—grooms your lawn to show-place beauty. See it—try it today. FINGER-TIP HANDLING Lightest weight—perfectly balanced—easiest to handle. Magnesium alloy housing is 33% lighter than aluminum—yet stronger and free of vibration. Hi-Lo adjustable handle. FINGER-TIP BAG ATTACHMENT Big grass/leaf catcher bag snaps on and off—no tools needed: Opens at back for easy emptying. MODEL 7253, 21" cut FINGER-TIP STARTING Instant, effortless! A light lift of the starter knob, a quick flip of your fingers, and the engine starts instantly. No choking, no cranking, no yanking a rope. It's the world's easiest starting, and only LAWN-BOY has it. FINGER-TIP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT No tools needed. Adjustable for 6 cutting levels —1 to 3 inches. Two cutting speeds at your finger-tips provide extra power for heavy grass. ONLY *114” a Other Lawn-Boys from *6995 CONVERTIBLE! Just snap off catcher chute, snap on converter plate, and clippings are CR = ODELS FOR EVERY SIZE LAWN! EASY TERMS! BIG TRADE-IN! EASY TERMS ALPHA Also Specializes In Tillers, Hand Reels, Riders All Quality Power Equipment For Easy Gardening FREE HOME TRIAL ASK FOR A DEMONSTRATION Gress Valley 204 W. Mein 273-8461 Nevada City 210 Broad St. 265-4503 “V96T ‘9S YoIReW °° *10338nN auL***9 a8eg 9g oBeg°’

tit i +i} i Pines Are Planted — By USFS (See pictures page 5) The Nevada City District of the Tahoe National Forest has started planting young ponderosa and sugar pine seedlings ina 194-acre piece of property near North Columbia, it was revealed by Dis~trict Ranger Frank Sodolski. A U.S. Forest Service crew under the supervision of Forester Don Beardsley is planting in the Holden Springs area. The land was cleared of manzanita, scruboak, and other bush species last year, and the slash was burned in the fall, Sodolski said. The forester said it is important that the young seedlings be planted as early in the spring as possible after snow banks melt so they will benefit from the spring rains before they face the long summer drought. On this project, more than 80, 000 seedlings were rem oved from the U.S. Forest Service nursery at Placerville while still in the dormant stage. They were shippedin crates to local cold storage until planting time. The seedlings must be carefully handled so that roots do not getachanceto dry out. The roots of each seedling must be kept moist and covered at all times until each seedling is planted, Sodolski said. The Nevada City District has a program to clear and plant ap~ proximately. 200 acres of brushfields each year until all brushfields of the district are in timber production. Growing trees is like growing almost any other farming crop, Sodolski claimed, except the length of time necessary to ma~ture the crop is longer. Seedling trees require about 100 years of growing time before they can be harvested. During the periodthey are young trees, they must be protected from the natural enemies---insects, rodents, disease and fire. Sodolski said the soil in which the seedlings are being planted is excellent and after they become established, the trees should have rapid growth. $263,789 Low Bid A low bid of $263,789 was received last week by the California Division of Highways for construction of 1 1/2 miles of two-lane expressway on Highway 20 in Marysville from Sampson St, to the east city limit. Baun Construction Co., Inc. of

Clovis waslowest of four bidders, according to officials at the Marysville district office. Blood Bank April 2 The semi-annual visit of the Sacramento Mobile Blood Bank to Grass Valley has been scheduled for April 2 at the Veterans Memorial Building. The Grass Valley visit is sponsored by the Grass Valley Jaycees. HEADQUARTERS FOR ei POWER EQUIPMENT Gress Valley ee ALPHA features PRECISION mowers QUALITY engineered for SUPERIOR performance makes mowing EASIER than ever before... Take it easy—let LAWN-BOY work. Fingertip ease makes LAWN-BOY easiest to start, lightest to push, easiest to handle and adjust. Vacuum action sweeps clippings, leaves and debris into catcher bag—grooms your lawn to show-place beauty. See it—try it today. FINGER-TIP HANDLING Lightest weight—perfectly balanced—easiest to handle. Magnesium alloy housing is 33% lighter than aluminum—yet stronger and free of vibration. Hi-Lo adjustable handle. FINGER-TIP BAG ATTACHMENT Big grass/leaf catcher bag snaps on and off—no tools needed: Opens at back for easy emptying. MODEL 7253, 21" cut FINGER-TIP STARTING Instant, effortless! A light lift of the starter knob, a quick flip of your fingers, and the engine starts instantly. No choking, no cranking, no yanking a rope. It's the world's easiest starting, and only LAWN-BOY has it. FINGER-TIP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT No tools needed. Adjustable for 6 cutting levels —1 to 3 inches. Two cutting speeds at your finger-tips provide extra power for heavy grass. ONLY *114” a Other Lawn-Boys from *6995 CONVERTIBLE! Just snap off catcher chute, snap on converter plate, and clippings are CR = ODELS FOR EVERY SIZE LAWN! EASY TERMS! BIG TRADE-IN! EASY TERMS ALPHA Also Specializes In Tillers, Hand Reels, Riders All Quality Power Equipment For Easy Gardening FREE HOME TRIAL ASK FOR A DEMONSTRATION Gress Valley 204 W. Mein 273-8461 Nevada City 210 Broad St. 265-4503 “V96T ‘9S YoIReW °° *10338nN auL***9 a8eg 9g oBeg°’