November 7, 1973 (8 pages)

PERLODICALS CAL. SACTO. evans cour NETL ETE Ser: ng the communities of Nevada City, Grass Valley, «ed Dog, Town Talk, G San Juan, North Bloomfield, Humbug, Relief Hill, Washington, Blue Tent, La Hill, Liberty Hill, Sailor Flat, Lake City, Selby Flat, Grizzly Hill, Gold Flat, Willow Valley, Newtown, Indian Flat, Bridgeport, Birchville, Moore's : wey BECTLION (5-16-74 ST. LIBRARY CAL. 95814 lenbrook. Little York, Cherokee, Mooney Flat, Sweetland, Al Barr Meadows, Cedar Ridge, Union Hill, Peardale, Summit ( Soggsville, Gold Bar, Lowell Hill, Bourbon Hill, Scotch Hil Flat, Orleans Flat, Remington Hill, Anthony House, Delirium Tremens. pha, Omega, French Corral, Rough and Ready, Graniteville, North ‘ity, BW alloupa, Gouge Eye, Lime Kiln, Chicago Park, Wolf, Christmas !, North Columbia, Columbia Hill, Brandy Flat, Sebastopol, Quaker Hill, VOLUME 49 10 Cents A Copy Published Wednesdays, Nevada City Wed., Nov. 7, 1973 CWC luncheon A California heritage Rock Creek nature study (ITT) November 15 The Christian Women’s Club will hold a luncheon with the theme ‘‘A Head of Fashion’’ at the Grass Valley Veteran’s Hall on Nov. 15 at noon. Turkey croquettes, cranberry salad, pumpkin bread, carrots and a dessert of gingerbread and whipped cream will be served at the catered luncheon. A special feature for the meeting will be a demonstration of hair styling by Mr. Antone’s Red Carpet Beauty Salon. Barbara Sidebottom, Cheryl Whittingham and Kathy Snodgrass will work on models Shirley Rockwell and Jackie Zerbal. Dr. C. Jackson Rayburn, .a speaker and physician, will address the group. Dr. Rayburn is a bible teacher and has worked with adults and children. Chuck Antone will play the piano and sing some Bill Gaither songs. The Christian Women’s Club is a national organization with over 1,000 clubs in the U. S., Canada and 15 foreign countries. THE 74’s Are Here! Stunning new models, CHEVROLETS OLDSMOBILES All on display . .. All ready for.. IMMEDIATTE DELIVERY! MEIER Chev.-Olds Hiway 49 at Brunswick Road Grass Va! ey 273-9535 Mon. Sat: 8 ‘o dark! By PHYLLIS L. SMITH In the two preceeding inSstallments of the Rock Creek Nature Study Area, we covered \20 of the 24 ‘‘Markers’’ on the self-guided trail tour of that remarkably interesting. bit of “‘wilderness’’ within the Tahoe National Forest. Continuing over that wellmarked, one-mile trail we will find a 20-vear old White Fir at the left of Marker 21. This tree grows well in a minimum of sunlight, frequently replacing the more commercially valuable trees that do not. And, directly in front of Marker 22 is a black oak stump riddled with parasitic-like organisms which speed up its disintegration thus making carbon dioxide available to surrounding green plants. Additional such stumps will be found around Marker 23. A small, 30-year-old Douglas a mav be viewed at Marker 4. The deeper one gets into the nature trail the more interesting are the specific items to be found..for instance, at Marker 29 there are some low, frillylooking plants known commonly as bear-clover. ‘Old timers” who walk ‘thru this fern-like growth call this sticky plant “mountain misery’ or ‘“tarweed”’. It has, on warm days, a resinous, fragrant odor. It protects the watershed from erosion but hinders reproduction of coniferous trees. On this warmer south slope the climatic conditions and plant life are changed due to the reduced influence of Rock Creek. At Markers 26 and 27 are Ponderosa -Pines. No. 26 is one marked for cutting because of its broken top, since room is needed there for healthier growth. At No. 27 the tree is 125 years old and has fine, straightgrained wood. Since this tree is healthy and in the prime of its life, it will not be harvested soon. The evergreen shrub at Marker 28 is a Green Manzanita and of a species most commonly found in dry, well-drained sites. It makes good browse for deer and its burls are sometimes cut and polished for decorative tain but the slushy stuff melted as q way 20 the snow lasted considerably longer. THE MORNING rain of Monday turned to snow for a short period on Banner Mounuickly as it hit the ground. Higher up on Highuses. A 20-year-old coniferous tree located directly in front of marker 29 is a sugar pine, a fiveneedled pine with long cones hanging gracefully from the tips of its spreading branches. Indians and early settlers chewed the hardened sugarytasting resin which seeped from its wounds, hence the name “sugar pine.’’ Its soft wood is most frequently used for boxes, crates, doors, blinds, trim, siding, panels and pattern stock. the ten year old three-needled Ponderosa pine at: Marker 30 is typical of that species and is most commonly found growing on dry, sandy or gravelly soils. The impressive black oak at Marker 31 is all of 200 years old and a large specimen. These trees are common to areas of minimum shade and sandy soil. Cavities such as the one in this tree are used as homes by squirrels; its.acorns also serve as food for these furry little animals and deer as well. Markers 32 and 33 have been removed by the Forest Service, so go on to Marker 34 where you’ll find the standing remains of a once healthy incense cedar which was destroyed by a fire of some years ago. It is now termed a ‘‘snag.”’ At Markers 35 and 36..last on the trail, are large white fir trees. No. .35. has. been designated for harvesting because of the mistletoe-caused bole swelling. Trees thus afflicted will probably not live until the next harvest period. The fir at Marker 36 succumbed to natural causes. It is 120 years old and more susceptible to attack by disease and insects. You may return to the parking lot from this point. The Forest Service says, in presenting this material: ‘“‘We hope that this self-guided trail will be of interest to you. Only a sampling of the vegetation and natural interest of the area has been shown by the markers. Further study and use as an outdoor laboratory is encouraged.”’

PERLODICALS CAL. SACTO. evans cour NETL ETE Ser: ng the communities of Nevada City, Grass Valley, «ed Dog, Town Talk, G San Juan, North Bloomfield, Humbug, Relief Hill, Washington, Blue Tent, La Hill, Liberty Hill, Sailor Flat, Lake City, Selby Flat, Grizzly Hill, Gold Flat, Willow Valley, Newtown, Indian Flat, Bridgeport, Birchville, Moore's : wey BECTLION (5-16-74 ST. LIBRARY CAL. 95814 lenbrook. Little York, Cherokee, Mooney Flat, Sweetland, Al Barr Meadows, Cedar Ridge, Union Hill, Peardale, Summit ( Soggsville, Gold Bar, Lowell Hill, Bourbon Hill, Scotch Hil Flat, Orleans Flat, Remington Hill, Anthony House, Delirium Tremens. pha, Omega, French Corral, Rough and Ready, Graniteville, North ‘ity, BW alloupa, Gouge Eye, Lime Kiln, Chicago Park, Wolf, Christmas !, North Columbia, Columbia Hill, Brandy Flat, Sebastopol, Quaker Hill, VOLUME 49 10 Cents A Copy Published Wednesdays, Nevada City Wed., Nov. 7, 1973 CWC luncheon A California heritage Rock Creek nature study (ITT) November 15 The Christian Women’s Club will hold a luncheon with the theme ‘‘A Head of Fashion’’ at the Grass Valley Veteran’s Hall on Nov. 15 at noon. Turkey croquettes, cranberry salad, pumpkin bread, carrots and a dessert of gingerbread and whipped cream will be served at the catered luncheon. A special feature for the meeting will be a demonstration of hair styling by Mr. Antone’s Red Carpet Beauty Salon. Barbara Sidebottom, Cheryl Whittingham and Kathy Snodgrass will work on models Shirley Rockwell and Jackie Zerbal. Dr. C. Jackson Rayburn, .a speaker and physician, will address the group. Dr. Rayburn is a bible teacher and has worked with adults and children. Chuck Antone will play the piano and sing some Bill Gaither songs. The Christian Women’s Club is a national organization with over 1,000 clubs in the U. S., Canada and 15 foreign countries. THE 74’s Are Here! Stunning new models, CHEVROLETS OLDSMOBILES All on display . ... All ready for... IMMEDIATTE DELIVERY! MEIER Chev.-Olds Hiway 49 at Brunswick Road Grass Va! ey 273-9535 Mon. Sat: 8 ‘o dark! By PHYLLIS L. SMITH In the two preceeding inSstallments of the Rock Creek Nature Study Area, we covered \20 of the 24 ‘‘Markers’’ on the self-guided trail tour of that remarkably interesting. bit of “‘wilderness’’ within the Tahoe National Forest. Continuing over that wellmarked, one-mile trail we will find a 20-vear old White Fir at the left of Marker 21. This tree grows well in a minimum of sunlight, frequently replacing the more commercially valuable trees that do not. And, directly in front of Marker 22 is a black oak stump riddled with parasitic-like organisms which speed up its disintegration thus making carbon dioxide available to surrounding green plants. Additional such stumps will be found around Marker 23. A small, 30-year-old Douglas a mav be viewed at Marker

4. The deeper one gets into the nature trail the more interesting are the specific items to be found....for instance, at Marker 29 there are some low, frillylooking plants known commonly as bear-clover. ‘Old timers” who walk ‘thru this fern-like growth call this sticky plant “mountain misery’ or ‘“tarweed”’. It has, on warm days, a resinous, fragrant odor. It protects the watershed from erosion but hinders reproduction of coniferous trees. On this warmer south slope the climatic conditions and plant life are changed due to the reduced influence of Rock Creek. At Markers 26 and 27 are Ponderosa -Pines. No. 26 is one marked for cutting because of its broken top, since room is needed there for healthier growth. At No. 27 the tree is 125 years old and has fine, straightgrained wood. Since this tree is healthy and in the prime of its life, it will not be harvested soon. The evergreen shrub at Marker 28 is a Green Manzanita and of a species most commonly found in dry, well-drained sites. It makes good browse for deer and its burls are sometimes cut and polished for decorative tain but the slushy stuff melted as q way 20 the snow lasted considerably longer. THE MORNING rain of Monday turned to snow for a short period on Banner Mounuickly as it hit the ground. Higher up on Highuses. A 20-year-old coniferous tree located directly in front of marker 29 is a sugar pine, a fiveneedled pine with long cones hanging gracefully from the tips of its spreading branches. Indians and early settlers chewed the hardened sugarytasting resin which seeped from its wounds, hence the name “sugar pine.’’ Its soft wood is most frequently used for boxes, crates, doors, blinds, trim, siding, panels and pattern stock. the ten year old three-needled Ponderosa pine at: Marker 30 is typical of that species and is most commonly found growing on dry, sandy or gravelly soils. The impressive black oak at Marker 31 is all of 200 years old and a large specimen. These trees are common to areas of minimum shade and sandy soil. Cavities such as the one in this tree are used as homes by squirrels; its.acorns also serve as food for these furry little animals and deer as well. Markers 32 and 33 have been removed by the Forest Service, so go on to Marker 34 where you’ll find the standing remains of a once healthy incense cedar which was destroyed by a fire of some years ago. It is now termed a ‘‘snag.”’ At Markers 35 and 36....last on the trail, are large white fir trees. No. .35.. has. been designated for harvesting because of the mistletoe-caused bole swelling. Trees thus afflicted will probably not live until the next harvest period. The fir at Marker 36 succumbed to natural causes. It is 120 years old and more susceptible to attack by disease and insects. You may return to the parking lot from this point. The Forest Service says, in presenting this material: ‘“‘We hope that this self-guided trail will be of interest to you. Only a sampling of the vegetation and natural interest of the area has been shown by the markers. Further study and use as an outdoor laboratory is encouraged.”’