May 17, 1967 (40 pages)

pie ah Nahe oS \g . i" ig ae ie ae ORM DHS OE gees iS ’ Faiowe, Cedar Ridge, Union i J [o1 ,e i Segetvilte, Gold Bar, Lowell Hill, Bourbon Hill, Scotch Hill, North Columbia, Columbia Hill, uf Flat, Remington Hill, Anthony House, Delirium Tremens. ° ; Published Wednesdays Flat, Sweetland, Al, Peardale, Summit re W alloupa, Gouge Eye, Lime Ki Omega, French Corral, Rough and Ready, Graniteville, North Fiat, Sebasto; Hilt? Chicago Park, Wolf, Christmas pol, Quaker Hill. To Land In Nevada City A Cal-Nat helicopter will land a mystery passenger right in the heart of Nevada City -at. 11:00 a, m, on Saturday to help kick off the first of seven free auctions during Bonanza Days, The site 6f the exciting put-down by the daring helicopter : pilot will be right at Ott’s Assay Office on e narrow strip of blacktop that is all that is left ee block of Main Berarsen , Mystery passenger step out of the helicopter, say a few words, and auetion off nated “Nevada City Merchants,All you have to do to bid on these items:is take along your is ¢ligible to join in the fun so plan to be at the Assay Office Saturday ‘morning at 11:00 to see the Cal<-Nat helicopter land and then take home an armful of ffee merchandise, New Beal. Command BEALE AFB--Lt, General Wm, K, Martin, Fifteenth Air Force eee: announced ‘this week the selectionof Colonel Jack T. Templin, 456th Strategic Aerospace’ Wing vice commander, for the position of Base Commander, Beale AFB. Colonel Templin will assume command ofthe base in a ceremony scheduled for May 27, He will replace the present Base Commander, Colonel J, J. Adleman, who is slated to become Base Commander, Da Nang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, Want a Car ? No Cash No Credit We Finance You! Work Cars And ‘Trucks Our Specialty. Also Cash For Your Car. Call Mr. Littler * 273-0243 After HoutsCall 3-4991 SIERRA MOTORS Between Sierra Mufflers And Dept. of Motor Vehicles. rs ? pe nt enn AR EWS TN iS ORI the first' ina long list of free items do2 Annual Pony pai? etedetgsealte gests gsi Due fi The Neyada County ar) Horsemen, Inc., will. .Spons.or their First Annual Pony Express Relay Race on June II, 1967. The race will start at. Round Mountain Road and‘end at the Malakoff State Park neaf NatthBloon. field for.a total of 10 “willess <q.) Each team will consist of 10 riders and 10 horses . The winning team will receive a trophy anda purse. Shown in the picture above, from left to right, Malcolm Graham and Elton “Bub” Tobiassen, two members of the Horsemen's team, passing the saddle bag With the message to be delivered. Several teams are expected to enter for this event. The Horsemenwill also sponsor other activities in North Bloomfield on this same day and invite the public to attend. “Water District No. “District Attorney Harold Berliner tossef B*bertibatiell into the usually quiet and smogth proceedings of the weekly Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday by reading @ statement that cast doubt on the legality of the Nevada County Waterworks District District Attatney Batliger’s statement follows: -, “This morning Ihave come to givé-Yomsame brief but very h important: infosmation regarding Nevada Cousdty Waterworks Dis. . . trict Number 1 add, ‘Lake P . “Our office received a ¢ th #tyhe approving the formation of the District and the $950, 660'contract with Western Lake Properties, a County Officer was personally interested in the project. _ “Preliminary investigation by the Disttieh Attorney 's Office shows that there is some basis for that conmpfaint. “The matter witl be in the hands of the Grand Jury of Nevada County, and I expect they will examine it closely and take proper action as soon as their investigation is ete: . "In the meantime, because of the clouded situation, . have two requests to make: ; "The Aree is to you as a Board of Supervisers, I eamestly ask you to n afeasibiliry report from an independent engineering firm, By:independent I. mean one which is notselected by Western Lake Properties, and one which willbe completely free to tell you what the findings are, With such a report you will know the practicality obime Pleats: you created andbe ableto eximate fs Waterwork Di: : Number 1:. I suggest you order that‘all action be withheld*in going ahead with your contract of May 9, 1967, so far as islegally possible, until the feasibility report is obtained, and that-you take: whatever steps are necessary to properly postpone such action until you know all the circumstances under which. this District was formed and this contract approved, "I ask that you.give this your immediate:and most careful at~< tention, and assure. you that I will do everything I can in the County 's interest to help find the facts you wili need," Board Takes No Action The board took no action onthe District Attorney’s recommendations, The matter was discussed and it was decided to wait for the Grand Jury's report, -“i , ‘The law is specific as to the charges in the District Attorney's statement. If the charges are proven to be true, thé contract * between the County, Western Lake Properties and the N.I.D. could become void. The State law concerning the District Attorney's charge reads as follows; ; ",.A public office is a public trust created in the interest and for the benefit of the people, (4) Public officers are obligated to discharge their responsibilities with: integrity and fidelity, (5) Since the officers of a governmental body are trustees of the public, they may not exploit their official position for their private benefits. When public officials are influenced in the performance of their public duties by considerations of personal advantage, they violate their oath of office and the public is injured by being deprived of their loyal and honest services, (6) It is therefore the general policy of this state that public officers shall not have a personal interest in any contract made in cs ir official capacity.(7) A transaction in whi e interest of a public officer appears is held yoid both as to the public policy expressed in the statutes and because the interest of the officer interferes with the unfe ttered discharge of his duty to the public, " Onorato Replies To Charge Robert C; Onorato, president of Western Lake Properties, conferred with County Attorney Leo Todd for a few moments in the county supervisors’ chambers and later made this statement to the NUGGET: "I am shocked and disturbed by the accusations made by the District Attorney, We stand ready to have the Grand Jury investigate every aspect of our organization, If the accusations are proven unfounded and Western Lakes incur any damages from these accusations, and I'm sure we will, you. can be assured that Western Lakes will seek to recover damages from the governmental agency responsible, " When asked if he knew who the county officer alluded to in the attorney's statement was, Mr. Onorato replied, "I have no idea.“ PEKRIOOICALS SECTIO “CAL ST LIBRARY © On Way — Hippies continue to filter throngh NevedaCity, on their way to the Hippie sinus. camp near the Malakoff dig“ gings, Not many of the Hippies stay long, but there is-defi-. nitely interest in our mountains among their members. One Hippie girl. decided to take a nap outside the Mérriti RealEstate office while her companions were The interest local residents have in the Hippies is reflected by the number of comments and letters directed to thé NUGGET, There hasn‘t been as much pro: and con shown over any other sabject since the Preeway . Steam Club Convenes Here The Steam Power Club will “have its first meet at the National Hotel in Nevada City California, June 23, 24, 25, This is a club formed for the purpose of providing steam ‘ enthusiasts a meeting place to share. in: the enjoyment of . steam powered vehicles; cars, ' ¢+'\4" boats and. machinery —: both modern and antique, In the vintage division Stanteys Locomobiles, Whites, ‘Mo+ biles, Toledos and Dobles will be reptesented. ,Some cars will be trailered in and’ some will come under their own power, On display will be engines, boilers, burners, etc, Members from California, Washington, Montana, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and perhaps from some of the Eastern States will be at this meet, Enjoy 11 CHANNELS Cable TV ‘4.95 per month Call for 10 day — FREE Trial— LO rey 839 Nevada City Highway . Holiday Center 273-6111 "SN $e y ete — wm ‘More Hippies” wi qe 5 +p te RY bleh’ eat iyi Sa ite 9 tga ay a se Sait Semi ed ait HP, a's ee 2s Ri sea ai hm ANE EOE SO ROI TL NGOS Rit IB NR AR IE RM ane ea A Ni a Bly

pie ah Nahe oS \g . i" ig ae ie ae ORM DHS OE gees iS ’ Faiowe, Cedar Ridge, Union i J [o1 ,e i Segetvilte, Gold Bar, Lowell Hill, Bourbon Hill, Scotch Hill, North Columbia, Columbia Hill, uf Flat, Remington Hill, Anthony House, Delirium Tremens. ° ; Published Wednesdays Flat, Sweetland, Al, Peardale, Summit re W alloupa, Gouge Eye, Lime Ki Omega, French Corral, Rough and Ready, Graniteville, North Fiat, Sebasto; Hilt? Chicago Park, Wolf, Christmas pol, Quaker Hill. To Land In Nevada City A Cal-Nat helicopter will land a mystery passenger right in the heart of Nevada City -at. 11:00 a, m, on Saturday to help kick off the first of seven free auctions during Bonanza Days, The site 6f the exciting put-down by the daring helicopter : pilot will be right at Ott’s Assay Office on e narrow strip of blacktop that is all that is left ee block of Main Berarsen , Mystery passenger step out of the helicopter, say a few words, and auetion off nated “Nevada City Merchants,All you have to do to bid on these items:is take along your is ¢ligible to join in the fun so plan to be at the Assay Office Saturday ‘morning at 11:00 to see the Cal<-Nat helicopter land and then take home an armful of ffee merchandise, New Beal. Command BEALE AFB--Lt, General Wm, K, Martin, Fifteenth Air Force eee: announced ‘this week the selectionof Colonel Jack T. Templin, 456th Strategic Aerospace’ Wing vice commander, for the position of Base Commander, Beale AFB. Colonel Templin will assume command ofthe base in a ceremony scheduled for May 27, He will replace the present Base Commander, Colonel J, J. Adleman, who is slated to become Base Commander, Da Nang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, Want a Car ? No Cash No Credit We Finance You! Work Cars And ‘Trucks Our Specialty. Also Cash For Your Car. Call Mr. Littler * 273-0243 After HoutsCall 3-4991 SIERRA MOTORS Between Sierra Mufflers And Dept. of Motor Vehicles. rs ? pe nt enn AR EWS TN iS ORI the first' ina long list of free items do2 Annual Pony pai? etedetgsealte gests gsi Due fi The Neyada County ar) Horsemen, Inc., will. .Spons.or their First Annual Pony Express Relay Race on June II, 1967. The race will start at. Round Mountain Road and‘end at the Malakoff State Park neaf NatthBloon. field for.a total of 10 “willess <q.) Each team will consist of 10 riders and 10 horses . The winning team will receive a trophy anda purse. Shown in the picture above, from left to right, Malcolm Graham and Elton “Bub” Tobiassen, two members of the Horsemen's team, passing the saddle bag With the message to be delivered. Several teams are expected to enter for this event. The Horsemenwill also sponsor other activities in North Bloomfield on this same day and invite the public to attend. “Water District No. “District Attorney Harold Berliner tossef B*bertibatiell into the usually quiet and smogth proceedings of the weekly Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday by reading @ statement that cast doubt on the legality of the Nevada County Waterworks District District Attatney Batliger’s statement follows: -, “This morning Ihave come to givé-Yomsame brief but very h important: infosmation regarding Nevada Cousdty Waterworks Dis. . . trict Number 1 add, ‘Lake P . “Our office received a ¢ th #tyhe approving the formation of the District and the $950, 660'contract with Western

Lake Properties, a County Officer was personally interested in the project. _ “Preliminary investigation by the Disttieh Attorney 's Office shows that there is some basis for that conmpfaint. “The matter witl be in the hands of the Grand Jury of Nevada County, and I expect they will examine it closely and take proper action as soon as their investigation is ete: . "In the meantime, because of the clouded situation, . have two requests to make: ; "The Aree is to you as a Board of Supervisers, I eamestly ask you to n afeasibiliry report from an independent engineering firm, By:independent I. mean one which is notselected by Western Lake Properties, and one which willbe completely free to tell you what the findings are, With such a report you will know the practicality obime Pleats: you created andbe ableto eximate fs Waterwork Di: : Number 1:. I suggest you order that‘all action be withheld*in going ahead with your contract of May 9, 1967, so far as islegally possible, until the feasibility report is obtained, and that-you take: whatever steps are necessary to properly postpone such action until you know all the circumstances under which. this District was formed and this contract approved, "I ask that you.give this your immediate:and most careful at~< tention, and assure. you that I will do everything I can in the County 's interest to help find the facts you wili need," Board Takes No Action The board took no action onthe District Attorney’s recommendations, The matter was discussed and it was decided to wait for the Grand Jury's report, -“i , ‘The law is specific as to the charges in the District Attorney's statement. If the charges are proven to be true, thé contract * between the County, Western Lake Properties and the N.I.D. could become void. The State law concerning the District Attorney's charge reads as follows; ; ",.A public office is a public trust created in the interest and for the benefit of the people, (4) Public officers are obligated to discharge their responsibilities with: integrity and fidelity, (5) Since the officers of a governmental body are trustees of the public, they may not exploit their official position for their private benefits. When public officials are influenced in the performance of their public duties by considerations of personal advantage, they violate their oath of office and the public is injured by being deprived of their loyal and honest services, (6) It is therefore the general policy of this state that public officers shall not have a personal interest in any contract made in cs ir official capacity.(7) A transaction in whi e interest of a public officer appears is held yoid both as to the public policy expressed in the statutes and because the interest of the officer interferes with the unfe ttered discharge of his duty to the public, " Onorato Replies To Charge Robert C; Onorato, president of Western Lake Properties, conferred with County Attorney Leo Todd for a few moments in the county supervisors’ chambers and later made this statement to the NUGGET: "I am shocked and disturbed by the accusations made by the District Attorney, We stand ready to have the Grand Jury investigate every aspect of our organization, If the accusations are proven unfounded and Western Lakes incur any damages from these accusations, and I'm sure we will, you. can be assured that Western Lakes will seek to recover damages from the governmental agency responsible, " When asked if he knew who the county officer alluded to in the attorney's statement was, Mr. Onorato replied, "I have no idea.“ PEKRIOOICALS SECTIO “CAL ST LIBRARY © On Way — Hippies continue to filter throngh NevedaCity, on their way to the Hippie sinus. camp near the Malakoff dig“ gings, Not many of the Hippies stay long, but there is-defi-. nitely interest in our mountains among their members. One Hippie girl. decided to take a nap outside the Mérriti RealEstate office while her companions were The interest local residents have in the Hippies is reflected by the number of comments and letters directed to thé NUGGET, There hasn‘t been as much pro: and con shown over any other sabject since the Preeway . Steam Club Convenes Here The Steam Power Club will “have its first meet at the National Hotel in Nevada City California, June 23, 24, 25, This is a club formed for the purpose of providing steam ‘ enthusiasts a meeting place to share. in: the enjoyment of . steam powered vehicles; cars, ' ¢+'\4" boats and. machinery —: both modern and antique, In the vintage division Stanteys Locomobiles, Whites, ‘Mo+ biles, Toledos and Dobles will be reptesented. ,Some cars will be trailered in and’ some will come under their own power, On display will be engines, boilers, burners, etc, Members from California, Washington, Montana, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and perhaps from some of the Eastern States will be at this meet, Enjoy 11 CHANNELS Cable TV ‘4.95 per month Call for 10 day — FREE Trial— LO rey 839 Nevada City Highway . Holiday Center 273-6111 "SN $e y ete — wm ‘More Hippies” wi qe 5 +p te RY bleh’ eat iyi Sa ite 9 tga ay a se Sait Semi ed ait HP, a's ee 2s Ri sea ai hm ANE EOE SO ROI TL NGOS Rit IB NR AR IE RM ane ea A Ni a Bly