May 14, 1975 (8 pages)

May 14, 1975 Wed., The Nevada County Nugget 7 Grass Valley Chief of Police Joseph Vincent Seck has been selected to attend the 102nd session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy at Quantico, Vir., according to special agent in charge Paul Young of the Sacramento office. The 102nd session begins July 13, 1975 and is an 11-week program designed for career law enforcement officers who have exhibited outstanding leadership capabilities. Among the courses ofFBI visit slated fered to Seck will be subjects in American budgeting, psychology, sociology and police community relations. Chief Seck has been employed in the law enforcement field for 15 years, 12 of these on the Grass Valley Police Department. He was appointed chief in August 1973 and lives in Grass Valley with his wife, Janet, and their four children, Mike, Leta, Cheryl and Aaron. constitutional law, Petroglyphs found in Tahoe National Forest What have we found in your Forest? Petroglyphs. Indian writings covering two acres and possibly more have been found in the Tahoe National Forest. Last fall a road designer, Lee Jordan, was surveying. a possible quarry .site for a timber sale in the Downieville Ranger District when he discovered the rocks had definite picture patterns chipped in them. Forest Archeological Coordinator Susan Lindstrom, looked at them before the snows fell and confirmed Jordan’s findings. She said plans are currently underway for an archeological reconnaissance or survey of the surrounding area for more writings as soon as the snow melts. Petroglyphs were made by early native Americans, theoldest of which probably date back in this area a few thousand years. Many varied theories have resulted from attempts to find the meaning of these picture writings. Elmer Stoon 7 — es YK gio MAMI / _bg Bes gala or Sf ee © AIS Sierra Features —_—_—_s —_— —_— ae ss Belz ind i -“S'LL. BET YOU. FOLKS MISG. WORKING AROUND CP show planned. _ “This Lana I Love” is the theme for the eighth annual Flower Show to be presented May 17 and 18 by the Chicago Park Garden Club_ in cooperation with the Nevada County Flower Arrangers and Exhibitors. The standard flower show will be held in the floriculture building at the fairgrounds from 1 to 5 p.m. and admission is free. Co-chairmen for the event are Margaret Good and Janet Penny. Other activities include an educational exhibit, plant sale and silver tea. The public is invited to participate by entering in divisions for ‘artistic design” and “horticuicure”’ as listed in the schedule. The entries for arrangements and potted plants should be mailed before May 12 to the Chicago Park Garden Club, Box 1, Chicago Park, 95712; specimen entries , must be made by May 16. Public reception for Jim Sinnott A public reception for James Sinnott, author and historian of Sierra county, will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. May 18 at Kenton Mine Lodge _ in Alleghany. The reception is being held to celebrate the publication of -Sinnott’s newest book, “Alleghany and Forest City, Treasure Towns.” Eight years ago, Sinnott began a research preparatory to writing a series of books on the history of Sierra county. As of this time Sinnott has completed three books of a projected six-volume set. They are entitled, ‘‘Downieville, Gold Town of the Yuba” “Histories of Sierra City and Goodyears Bar” and his latest volume about Alleghany and Forest City. Work on the manuscript for volume four, whichis a history of Sierra Valley, is almost complete and work is being done on volumes five and six, history of Northern Sierra county and a general history of ‘Sierra county. Sinnott was born in Downieville in the home in which he now lives — an i854 dwelling which has been the continuous home of members of his family since 1864. He ‘was a member of. the first graduating class from Downieville High School and from St. Mary’s College of California. He did gradu: te work at the University of California, Berkeley and received his .general secondary teaching credential. At that time he became a teaching principal in Sierra county high schools working in that capacity for 33 years. In 1941 he was appointed Sierra County Superintendent of Schools, a position he held until 1947. The public is invited to attend the reception and meet Sinnott; refreshments will be served. Among the organizations participating in honoring him are the Sierra County Chamber of Commerce and the _ county NUHS class of ’60 15-year reunion The NUHS class of 1960 are planning their 15-year reunion. If anyone has any information on the following classmates please call Sandy Woods at 273-6632 or Lynne Perry, 273-0318. Fred Haseltine, Roger Anderson, Carol Ruiz, Don Myers, David Knutson, Richard Lambson, David Lang, Bob Noone, Deanna Brooks Tuel, Lillian Harrison Bagley, Robert Hantke, Gil Thornally, Steve Ayala, Gary Swinney, Kay Doxey Orzalli, Carl Roderick, Mike Hines, JoAnn Gliko Hill, Carl Trueblood: : Richard Boehme, Mike Rielly,, Carl Rasmussen, Charolotte Lyter Mankins, George Peat, Ruth Turner, Barbara Paulson Humphreys, Coleen Harrison Clendenin, Mike Perrigrin, Anne Perrigrin; Ron Gon, Andy Stoll Stenger, Mark Stenger, Don Woods, Timothy Edwards, Charlene Jones Long, Bob Baker, Karl Bader, Allan ( BUSINESS — BILLBOARD Carl North. Beech, Ken Clar, Rodger A. Green, Lynda Roth Ward, Stanley Franson, Brian McVictor, Becky Cushman, Clifford Porter, Helen Hayes, CLASSIFIED ADS Re RSE actin 10. Crafts and Services ROBERT L. ROSS, JR. OPTOMETRIST 147 Mill St., Ph. 273-6246 40. Miscellaneous for Sale FOR SALE: Unique wood burning old style water heating device. Can be seen at Camp Gold Hollow, N.C. May 23-26. Reasonable. Lake Vera ‘Rd., 273-2561. BAKE SHOP “429 E. Ridge Rd., Grass Valley Sam THE GIPSON’S] 1h. W. Main Len Gilbert © FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP 265-6166 HEEFREN. INSURANCE AGENCY . P.O Box.1034) .} Grass Valley.Ca. PY cari . 5 WILL Rotate, Inflate _ and Inspect All 5 Tires for $1.88 RECAPPING SERVICE PLAZA BEHIND SPD 26: 47 ae TIRE CO. ING] >

May 14, 1975 Wed., The Nevada County Nugget 7 Grass Valley Chief of Police Joseph Vincent Seck has been selected to attend the 102nd session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy at Quantico, Vir., according to special agent in charge Paul Young of the Sacramento office. The 102nd session begins July 13, 1975 and is an 11-week program designed for career law enforcement officers who have exhibited outstanding leadership capabilities. Among the courses ofFBI visit slated fered to Seck will be subjects in American budgeting, psychology, sociology and police community relations. Chief Seck has been employed in the law enforcement field for 15 years, 12 of these on the Grass Valley Police Department. He was appointed chief in August 1973 and lives in Grass Valley with his wife, Janet, and their four children, Mike, Leta, Cheryl and Aaron. constitutional law, Petroglyphs found in Tahoe National Forest What have we found in your Forest? Petroglyphs. Indian writings covering two acres and possibly more have been found in the Tahoe National Forest. Last fall a road designer, Lee Jordan, was surveying. a possible quarry .site for a timber sale in the Downieville Ranger District when he discovered the rocks had definite picture patterns chipped in them. Forest Archeological Coordinator Susan Lindstrom, looked at them before the snows fell and confirmed Jordan’s findings. She said plans are currently underway for an archeological reconnaissance or survey of the surrounding area for more writings as soon as the snow melts. Petroglyphs were made by early native Americans, theoldest of which probably date back in this area a few thousand years. Many varied theories have resulted from attempts to find the meaning of these picture writings. Elmer Stoon 7 — es YK gio MAMI / _bg Bes gala or Sf ee © AIS Sierra Features —_—_—_s —_— —_— ae ss Belz ind i -“S'LL. BET YOU. FOLKS MISG. WORKING AROUND CP show planned. _ “This Lana I Love” is the theme for the eighth annual Flower Show to be presented May 17 and 18 by the Chicago Park Garden Club_ in cooperation with the Nevada County Flower Arrangers and Exhibitors. The standard flower show will be held in the floriculture building at the fairgrounds from 1 to 5 p.m. and admission is free. Co-chairmen for the event are Margaret Good and Janet Penny. Other activities include an educational exhibit, plant sale and silver tea. The public is invited to participate by entering in divisions for ‘artistic design” and “horticuicure”’ as listed in the schedule. The entries for arrangements and potted plants should be mailed before May 12 to the Chicago Park Garden Club, Box 1, Chicago Park, 95712; specimen entries , must be made by May 16. Public reception for Jim Sinnott A public reception for James Sinnott, author and historian of Sierra county, will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. May 18 at Kenton Mine Lodge _ in Alleghany. The reception is being held to celebrate the publication of -Sinnott’s newest book, “Alleghany and Forest City, Treasure Towns.” Eight years ago, Sinnott began a research preparatory to writing a series of books on the history of Sierra county. As of this time Sinnott has completed three books of a projected six-volume set. They

are entitled, ‘‘Downieville, Gold Town of the Yuba” “Histories of Sierra City and Goodyears Bar” and his latest volume about Alleghany and Forest City. Work on the manuscript for volume four, whichis a history of Sierra Valley, is almost complete and work is being done on volumes five and six, history of Northern Sierra county and a general history of ‘Sierra county. Sinnott was born in Downieville in the home in which he now lives — an i854 dwelling which has been the continuous home of members of his family since 1864. He ‘was a member of. the first graduating class from Downieville High School and from St. Mary’s College of California. He did gradu: te work at the University of California, Berkeley and received his .general secondary teaching credential. At that time he became a teaching principal in Sierra county high schools working in that capacity for 33 years. In 1941 he was appointed Sierra County Superintendent of Schools, a position he held until 1947. The public is invited to attend the reception and meet Sinnott; refreshments will be served. Among the organizations participating in honoring him are the Sierra County Chamber of Commerce and the _ county NUHS class of ’60 15-year reunion The NUHS class of 1960 are planning their 15-year reunion. If anyone has any information on the following classmates please call Sandy Woods at 273-6632 or Lynne Perry, 273-0318. Fred Haseltine, Roger Anderson, Carol Ruiz, Don Myers, David Knutson, Richard Lambson, David Lang, Bob Noone, Deanna Brooks Tuel, Lillian Harrison Bagley, Robert Hantke, Gil Thornally, Steve Ayala, Gary Swinney, Kay Doxey Orzalli, Carl Roderick, Mike Hines, JoAnn Gliko Hill, Carl Trueblood: : Richard Boehme, Mike Rielly,, Carl Rasmussen, Charolotte Lyter Mankins, George Peat, Ruth Turner, Barbara Paulson Humphreys, Coleen Harrison Clendenin, Mike Perrigrin, Anne Perrigrin; Ron Gon, Andy Stoll Stenger, Mark Stenger, Don Woods, Timothy Edwards, Charlene Jones Long, Bob Baker, Karl Bader, Allan ( BUSINESS — BILLBOARD Carl North. Beech, Ken Clar, Rodger A. Green, Lynda Roth Ward, Stanley Franson, Brian McVictor, Becky Cushman, Clifford Porter, Helen Hayes, CLASSIFIED ADS Re RSE actin 10. Crafts and Services ROBERT L. ROSS, JR. OPTOMETRIST 147 Mill St., Ph. 273-6246 40. Miscellaneous for Sale FOR SALE: Unique wood burning old style water heating device. Can be seen at Camp Gold Hollow, N.C. May 23-26. Reasonable. Lake Vera ‘Rd., 273-2561. BAKE SHOP “429 E. Ridge Rd., Grass Valley Sam THE GIPSON’S] 1h. W. Main Len Gilbert © FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP 265-6166 HEEFREN. INSURANCE AGENCY . P.O Box.1034) .} Grass Valley.Ca. PY cari . 5 WILL Rotate, Inflate _ and Inspect All 5 Tires for $1.88 RECAPPING SERVICE PLAZA BEHIND SPD 26: 47 ae TIRE CO. ING] >