October 23, 1968 (12 pages)

The South Yuba Little Folk The Bluff Creek area of Humboldt County has its Big Foot, a giant whose size ranges from eight to 12 feet in height and up to 800 pounds in weight, according to some people who claim to have seen him. Much has been written about this hairy creature, and expeditions have sought vainly to get more data about him or, in fact, to capture him. But now the gold country of Nevada County is beginning to leak stories about the Little Men who, according to old timers, have clandestinely inhabited the _ country for many long years, living off the land and town folks but never getting caught at it. Keen observers of society's foibles and weaknesses, these Leprechauns (for that is what they are) are heard laughing at night. while one of their clan relates his observances or tells how he watched from a hiding place while an old man looked high and low for his spectacles which the little one had taken. _That type of a theft is, of course, ‘just for fun, The Leprechaun had no earthly use of the glasses but just put them in another place, to watch the old fellow's consternation. One of the latest reports concerning these diminutive rascals comes from Tom Walsh, a burger of Washington and long the alcalde there. Walsh says that despite the scorn cast on those who say the wee ones are in the Yuba River area, he has seen them on a number of occasions. In fact, he says, they patronized his pub not too long ago, when the Clampers had their big doings at Nitth Bloomfield, Tory A debe The alcalde says Leprechauns’ have keen hearing and the Clampers' din is not to their liking. So the little guys took off during the celebrations, At that time, Walsh says, some of them visited the bar, showing a bit of an appetite for Irish whiskey, which he served to them in thimbles. _ Walsh is about the only resident who will allow use of his name when talking about Leprechauns, but a man who prefers to remain anonymous at this time, claims he saw an entire platoon. of the’ little fellows, dressed in leotards and wearing sombreros. He said they disappeared as if by magic into the brush along Canyon Creek when he called to them. Usually, according to reports, it is almost impossible to get within calling distance, But the man says the Leprechauns were busy looking for gold and those customarily _ stationed as outposts apparently joined the others in the creek. ’ There are other legends about these strange little fellows, They are said to have a community at Malakoff Diggins but may leave the place now that the State has taken such a great interest in it. The 80 or 90 men and women (and there must be some women) left Malakoff for the summer and convened near Washington, just to get away from the tourists. In addition tothe Leprechauns, there are the Tommyknockers of mining days’ fame. The two groups don't get along bécause of nationality differences. The Tommyknockers are _ living around Maybert, a mining camp that long ago faded into history. They still pan for gold and still have a lot of fun at it, as any resident of the gold country knows, But the Leprechauns are less The Nevada publicized .and have kept their activities under wraps pretty well, except for those times when a man or woman living in the Washington area wakes up in the middle of the night and hears them giggling and laughin, or monkeying around with a light switch or bedeviling the family cat. ; Gem Society sets special rock show A special rock show, given by members ofthe Nevada County Gem and Mineral Society, will take place Saturday, October 26, in the Nevada City Elementary School. From 1; until 10 p.m., interested persons may view the working of miscellaneous rock equipment, as well as specimens, rare and unusual, collected by the group. Many members will be exhibiting art objects, and jewelry they have made during a learning period of two and a half years since the club started, Refreshments will be served under the chairmanship of Pat Harvey. Floyd Fisher is in charge of the display arrangements, Hank Gerhart, club president, extends an invitation to every interested person. children. Louis De Pello in Whittier, Seven of the couple's. 16-childrei are: still 15 grandchildren, one of whom is Mrs, Vern (Jan) Scott ot-Nevada City County Nugget October 23,1968 « * ue aren MR. AND MRS, PAUL DI PILLO were honored earlier this momith on theit 63rd. wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the home of their son-and daughter~in-law; Mr.ahd:Mrs. ig They, have y aac ete ptede Grands wf ee ee oe eee I Pa oe te a ae . Ogg an” ge Se ee More Helpful Tips from PG&E: metal al s+ eS atv od ®& Pe te cer lm tet 7. ata PN, Se Nene ee eer et BID Weatherstrip. Change filters, Weatherstrip@ too. Most forced air furnaces have filping around doors and windows plugs heat leaks and keeps cold air outside. A doorjamb may require a metal strip to take the constant friction of opening and closing. Loose ters to trap dust, For maximum heat flow they should be replaced every six months. Clean dust and lint out of wall and floor heaters periodically, too. windows may need a thick felt Set your thermostripping. @ stat—andleaveit. Frequent changes in Have your heating system e checked now. room temperature settings mean a bigger heating bill. Agree on a healthy thermostat setting and leave it there. If Junior says he’s cold, put a sweater on him. 5. Don’t let the first cold snap catch you. unprepared for winter. Call your furnace man. He’ll make sure your furnace is in safe working order with your gas pilots operating. Insulate. Insulate floors and ceilings and you’ll cut heating costs up to 45%. Good insulation increases the value of your home—it often pays for itself in just a few seasons. { Avion SYOTGME + i iis ; = pe a Close dampers and drapes. @ When not using your fireplace, close the damper. If you leave it open, heat escapes. Also, 16% of your heat can be lost through windows with open drapes. Bigger bills, but lower rates. Your bigger winter bills are caused by more heating and lighting, more TV watching, more hot meals and more appliances in use. But there have been six reductions in PG&E gas and electric rates in the past five years. So summer and winter, your PG&E service is a bigger family bargain than ever. PGwE

The South Yuba Little Folk The Bluff Creek area of Humboldt County has its Big Foot, a giant whose size ranges from eight to 12 feet in height and up to 800 pounds in weight, according to some people who claim to have seen him. Much has been written about this hairy creature, and expeditions have sought vainly to get more data about him or, in fact, to capture him. But now the gold country of Nevada County is beginning to leak stories about the Little Men who, according to old timers, have clandestinely inhabited the _ country for many long years, living off the land and town folks but never getting caught at it. Keen observers of society's foibles and weaknesses, these Leprechauns (for that is what they are) are heard laughing at night. while one of their clan relates his observances or tells how he watched from a hiding place while an old man looked high and low for his spectacles which the little one had taken. _That type of a theft is, of course, ‘just for fun, The Leprechaun had no earthly use of the glasses but just put them in another place, to watch the old fellow's consternation. One of the latest reports concerning these diminutive rascals comes from Tom Walsh, a burger of Washington and long the alcalde there. Walsh says that despite the scorn cast on those who say the wee ones are in the Yuba River area, he has seen them on a number of occasions. In fact, he says, they patronized his pub not too long ago, when the Clampers had their big doings at Nitth Bloomfield, Tory A debe The alcalde says Leprechauns’ have keen hearing and the Clampers' din is not to their liking. So the little guys took off during the celebrations, At that time, Walsh says, some of them visited the bar, showing a bit of an appetite for Irish whiskey, which he served to them in thimbles. _ Walsh is about the only resident who will allow use of his name when talking about Leprechauns, but a man who prefers to remain anonymous at this time, claims he saw an entire platoon. of the’ little fellows, dressed in leotards and wearing sombreros. He said they disappeared as if by magic into the brush along Canyon Creek when he called to them. Usually, according to reports, it is almost impossible to get within calling distance, But the man says the Leprechauns were busy looking for gold and those customarily _ stationed as outposts apparently joined the others in the creek. ’ There are other legends about these strange little fellows, They are said to have a community at Malakoff Diggins but may leave the place now that the State has taken such a great interest in it. The 80 or 90 men and women (and there must be some women) left Malakoff for the summer and convened near Washington, just to get away from the tourists. In addition tothe Leprechauns, there are the Tommyknockers of mining days’ fame. The two groups don't get along bécause of nationality differences. The Tommyknockers are _ living around Maybert, a mining camp that long ago faded into history. They still pan for gold and still have a lot of fun at it, as any resident of the gold country knows, But the Leprechauns are less The Nevada publicized .and have kept their activities under wraps pretty well, except for those times when a man or woman living in the Washington area wakes up in the middle of the night and

hears them giggling and laughin, or monkeying around with a light switch or bedeviling the family cat. ; Gem Society sets special rock show A special rock show, given by members ofthe Nevada County Gem and Mineral Society, will take place Saturday, October 26, in the Nevada City Elementary School. From 1; until 10 p.m., interested persons may view the working of miscellaneous rock equipment, as well as specimens, rare and unusual, collected by the group. Many members will be exhibiting art objects, and jewelry they have made during a learning period of two and a half years since the club started, Refreshments will be served under the chairmanship of Pat Harvey. Floyd Fisher is in charge of the display arrangements, Hank Gerhart, club president, extends an invitation to every interested person. children. Louis De Pello in Whittier, Seven of the couple's. 16-childrei are: still 15 grandchildren, one of whom is Mrs, Vern (Jan) Scott ot-Nevada City County Nugget October 23,1968 « * ue aren MR. AND MRS, PAUL DI PILLO were honored earlier this momith on theit 63rd. wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the home of their son-and daughter~in-law; Mr.ahd:Mrs. ig They, have y aac ete ptede Grands wf ee ee oe eee I Pa oe te a ae . Ogg an” ge Se ee More Helpful Tips from PG&E: metal al s+ eS atv od ®& Pe te cer lm tet 7. ata PN, Se Nene ee eer et BID Weatherstrip. Change filters, Weatherstrip@ too. Most forced air furnaces have filping around doors and windows plugs heat leaks and keeps cold air outside. A doorjamb may require a metal strip to take the constant friction of opening and closing. Loose ters to trap dust, For maximum heat flow they should be replaced every six months. Clean dust and lint out of wall and floor heaters periodically, too. windows may need a thick felt Set your thermostripping. @ stat—andleaveit. Frequent changes in Have your heating system e checked now. room temperature settings mean a bigger heating bill. Agree on a healthy thermostat setting and leave it there. If Junior says he’s cold, put a sweater on him. 5. Don’t let the first cold snap catch you. unprepared for winter. Call your furnace man. He’ll make sure your furnace is in safe working order with your gas pilots operating. Insulate. Insulate floors and ceilings and you’ll cut heating costs up to 45%. Good insulation increases the value of your home—it often pays for itself in just a few seasons. { Avion SYOTGME + i iis ; = pe a Close dampers and drapes. @ When not using your fireplace, close the damper. If you leave it open, heat escapes. Also, 16% of your heat can be lost through windows with open drapes. Bigger bills, but lower rates. Your bigger winter bills are caused by more heating and lighting, more TV watching, more hot meals and more appliances in use. But there have been six reductions in PG&E gas and electric rates in the past five years. So summer and winter, your PG&E service is a bigger family bargain than ever. PGwE