October 8, 1969 (12 pages)

4 The Nevada County Nirqget Wednesday, October 8, 1969 Gala Ball invitations mailedInvitations to the 1969 Golden Gala Ball were mailed Wednesday according to Mrs, Coy Miller, chairman of the Ball Committee. The names on the guest list have been carefully checked for accuracy and the invitations addressed by hand as the committee wants each detail in the planning and preparation of this elegant party to be ect, she said, he Gala Ball, scheduled for Nov. 15, will again be deakd-at tbe Guten Valley tks Hall which will be transformed by Mrs. , Richard Merritt and her committee into a setting reminiscent of the Greek Isles. Clyde Mitchell's Orchestra will play in the ballroom of the Elks‘ Hall; for a change of pace ball-goers may enjoy San Francisco's Red Garter Jazz Band which will play for dancing and entertainment in the lounge. Both bands were engaged by this year’s Gala Committee at the request of numbers of people who enjoyed Balls, Mrs, Miler them at past Gala said, Dole Catering Service of Sacramento is preparing the buffet supper which will be served during the latter part of the eve: ning in the downstairs dining room. The hot supper features stuffed breast of capon with choice accompanying dishes, This is a different catering service and menu than previous Gala Balls have featured. Mrs, Robert E. Gibson, treasurer of the Gala Committee, is taking reservaFunds tions for the Ball and will mail invitation recipients their tickets when she receives their donation. In addition, those who will be patrons of this year's Golden Gala Ball should call Mrs. Gibson, 273-8158, to reserve their table on the dance floor. raised through Golden Gala Ball aid the Nevada County Community Workshop in their program of rehabiliteing mentally and physically handicapped. Through ‘the workshop, many adults in the Gold Cities area have become more useful citizens and have acquired the selfrespect and pride that comes with being a part of the community. ADDRESSING INVITATIONS to the Golden Gala Ball are: Mrs, Coy Miller, Mrs. William C. Briggs, Mrs. James E, Chargin, Mrs, Michael Good, and Mrs, Stanley Halls. They are working under the guidance of Mrs. Robert Hocking who is chairman of the invitations committee. (Photo by Ted Kennedy) Keep up on current affairs the easy way Read the Pulitzer Prize winning Christian Science Monitor. Rarely more than 20 pages, this easy-toread daily newspaper gives ‘you a complete grasp of national and world affairs. Plus fashion, sports, business, and the arts. Read the newspaper that 91% of Congress reads. Please send me the Monitor for Olyear$26 [(]6mos. $13 0 3 mos. $6.50 ( Check or money order enclosed 0 Bill me street city. state. e zip THE PB 18 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Box 125, Astor Station Boston, Massachusetts 02123 Question on animal shelter action asked A question concerning _ the privileges of each party to the three-way contract by which the animal shelter is operated was raised at Tuesday's meeting of Nevada county's supervisors, The city of Grass Valley, which operates the shelter, sent hicle for $3,634, Acting Board Chairman Dean Lawrence, who also is active in consulting can they employ people without out that they have to consult the county and Nevada City," the However, Buchanan and Willie Curran remembered discussion previously about purchasing the vehicle . with. Curran . saying it was included in ‘this year’s budget for the shelter. "But they employed a fourth person without consulting," Mrs. Lawrence maintained, Buchanan wondered ''why they didn't buy the vehicle through the county purchasing office," intimating a lower price might have been obtained. Supervisor William Thomas agreed that the $3,634 price "seems high." Mrs, Lawrence added that four years have passed since the contract was approved and ore to it should be reminded “nicely” of its provisions, It was decided to send such a letter to Grass Valley. when the agreement was reached but refused to sign the contract because "I found some parts objectionable. But, it's worked out pretty well." Protest tabled ds supervisors issue subpoenas The Nevada County Board of Supervisors sitting as a board of equalization Tuesday heard assessment protests and in one case continued a hearing and issued subpoenas in proceedings which at times resembled courtroom activity. — The hearing which was continued concerned approximately 1,234 acres near the Spenceville Road which is owned by Gene Holmes. The continuance was given upon the recommendation of Deputy County Counsel Brian Bishop. The assessor's office valued the land at $336 per acre, but Don Newton, a private appraiser representing the owner, contended the value should be $240 per acre. Newton made the protest against the land assessment only, saying the owner believed the $26,000 appraisal of improvements and personal property too low. He claimed the owner would have preferred the valuation at $29,420 as listed in his own records, citing "no wish to argue with Uncle Sam" as the reason. Dep. County Counsel Brian Bishop pointed out that the "asking price" for the entire property had been $455,000. However, according to Newton, there is considerable difference between an asking price and anticipated sale price. Newton said the owner had told him that the: property is not listed. "Are you aware of what happened yesterday?" Bishop asked. Newton said he was not. Bishop said, "We received information late Monday of a potential offer to sell the property." However, he qualified the statement by saying that he was not. stating such information. as fact, nor was he contending such information had_a direct bearing on the hearing. However, he did say, "I would want to issue five subpoenas to determine ifthis is true," and suggested the continuance, There were some sharp disag‘reements between Newton and Harry Slawson, county appraiser, as each attempted to justify valuation figures of $336 per acre versus $240 per acre. At one point Chairman Dean Lawrence called Slawson "to order." Slawson acknowledged the admonishment ‘and apologized, but continued his cross examination of Newton. Bishop had ruled cross examination proper proIn other action the board con‘ll cated in the "middle of Interstate 80." Supervisor Willie Curran wondered "how we can taxa piece of land in the middle ofthe highway." Miller didn't know, but said assessment records show : ; it as belonging to the estate, Assessor Elton Tobiassen, later suggested "it couldbeasliv_ er of land the state forgot to buy." The full cash value ofthe strip was set at $40. Upon the recommendation of the assessor's office the board reduced from $160 per acre to $100’ per acre the value of 17 acres of-land which reportedly are flooded a portion of the year. . The remainder of the acreage remained at $425 and $160 per acre as originally determined by the assessor's office. The Sierra Club, Jack and Darlene Simonitch, and Marguerite Hofer withdrew their protests, according tothe county . clerk, Hearings for some protestants with property along the Perimeter Road were continued until Oct, 25. The board allowed redaction! for property atDonner Lake) owned by George Papadakis. Papadakis complained that the! land is worthless because part of the frontage was taken for a road project, leaving the lot size too small for a legal buildin site. In addition, a drainage ditch was run through the property, he said, Nevertheless, the appraised value,” which’ was $1,700, was doubled, Papadakis contended, Because the lot is too small for a building site, the board set the full cash value at $400. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY NEVADA COUNTY PUBLISHING CO, ‘$01 Broad Street, Nevada City, Ca. Second class postage paid at Nevada City, California. Adjud. ieated a legal news. paper of general circu‘lation: by the Nevada County Superior Court , Juce 3, 1960. ‘ Decree No, 13, 406, on Rates: one year, $3.00; two years, $5.00.a penpens eee

4 The Nevada County Nirqget Wednesday, October 8, 1969 Gala Ball invitations mailedInvitations to the 1969 Golden Gala Ball were mailed Wednesday according to Mrs, Coy Miller, chairman of the Ball Committee. The names on the guest list have been carefully checked for accuracy and the invitations addressed by hand as the committee wants each detail in the planning and preparation of this elegant party to be ect, she said, he Gala Ball, scheduled for Nov. 15, will again be deakd-at tbe Guten Valley tks Hall which will be transformed by Mrs. , Richard Merritt and her committee into a setting reminiscent of the Greek Isles. Clyde Mitchell's Orchestra will play in the ballroom of the Elks‘ Hall; for a change of pace ball-goers may enjoy San Francisco's Red Garter Jazz Band which will play for dancing and entertainment in the lounge. Both bands were engaged by this year’s Gala Committee at the request of numbers of people who enjoyed Balls, Mrs, Miler them at past Gala said, Dole Catering Service of Sacramento is preparing the buffet supper which will be served during the latter part of the eve: ning in the downstairs dining room. The hot supper features stuffed breast of capon with choice accompanying dishes, This is a different catering service and menu than previous Gala Balls have featured. Mrs, Robert E. Gibson, treasurer of the Gala Committee, is taking reservaFunds tions for the Ball and will mail invitation recipients their tickets when she receives their donation. In addition, those who will be patrons of this year's Golden Gala Ball should call Mrs. Gibson, 273-8158, to reserve their table on the dance floor. raised through Golden Gala Ball aid the Nevada County Community Workshop in their program of rehabiliteing mentally and physically handicapped. Through ‘the workshop, many adults in the Gold Cities area have become more useful citizens and have acquired the selfrespect and pride that comes with being a part of the community. ADDRESSING INVITATIONS to the Golden Gala Ball are: Mrs, Coy Miller, Mrs. William C. Briggs, Mrs. James E, Chargin, Mrs, Michael Good, and Mrs, Stanley Halls. They are working under the guidance of Mrs. Robert Hocking who is chairman of the invitations committee. (Photo by Ted Kennedy) Keep up on current affairs the easy way Read the Pulitzer Prize winning Christian Science Monitor. Rarely more than 20 pages, this easy-toread daily newspaper gives ‘you a complete grasp of national and world affairs. Plus fashion, sports, business, and the arts. Read the newspaper that 91% of Congress reads. Please send me the Monitor for Olyear$26 [(]6mos. $13 0 3 mos. $6.50 ( Check or money order enclosed 0 Bill me street city. state. e zip THE PB 18 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Box 125, Astor Station Boston, Massachusetts 02123 Question on animal shelter action asked A question concerning _ the privileges of each party to the three-way contract by which the animal shelter is operated was raised at Tuesday's meeting of Nevada county's supervisors, The city of Grass Valley, which operates the shelter, sent hicle for $3,634, Acting Board Chairman Dean Lawrence, who also is active in consulting can they employ people without out that they have to consult the county and Nevada City," the However, Buchanan and Willie Curran remembered discussion previously about purchasing the vehicle . with. Curran . saying it was included in ‘this year’s budget for the shelter. "But they employed a fourth person without consulting," Mrs. Lawrence maintained, Buchanan wondered ''why they didn't buy the vehicle through the county purchasing office," intimating a lower price might have been obtained. Supervisor William Thomas agreed that the $3,634 price "seems high." Mrs, Lawrence added that four years have passed since the contract was approved and ore to it should be reminded “nicely” of its provisions, It was decided to send such a letter to Grass Valley. when the agreement was reached but refused to sign the contract because "I found some parts objectionable. But, it's worked out pretty well." Protest tabled ds supervisors issue subpoenas

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors sitting as a board of equalization Tuesday heard assessment protests and in one case continued a hearing and issued subpoenas in proceedings which at times resembled courtroom activity. — The hearing which was continued concerned approximately 1,234 acres near the Spenceville Road which is owned by Gene Holmes. The continuance was given upon the recommendation of Deputy County Counsel Brian Bishop. The assessor's office valued the land at $336 per acre, but Don Newton, a private appraiser representing the owner, contended the value should be $240 per acre. Newton made the protest against the land assessment only, saying the owner believed the $26,000 appraisal of improvements and personal property too low. He claimed the owner would have preferred the valuation at $29,420 as listed in his own records, citing "no wish to argue with Uncle Sam" as the reason. Dep. County Counsel Brian Bishop pointed out that the "asking price" for the entire property had been $455,000. However, according to Newton, there is considerable difference between an asking price and anticipated sale price. Newton said the owner had told him that the: property is not listed. "Are you aware of what happened yesterday?" Bishop asked. Newton said he was not. Bishop said, "We received information late Monday of a potential offer to sell the property." However, he qualified the statement by saying that he was not. stating such information. as fact, nor was he contending such information had_a direct bearing on the hearing. However, he did say, "I would want to issue five subpoenas to determine ifthis is true," and suggested the continuance, There were some sharp disag‘reements between Newton and Harry Slawson, county appraiser, as each attempted to justify valuation figures of $336 per acre versus $240 per acre. At one point Chairman Dean Lawrence called Slawson "to order." Slawson acknowledged the admonishment ‘and apologized, but continued his cross examination of Newton. Bishop had ruled cross examination proper proIn other action the board con‘ll cated in the "middle of Interstate 80." Supervisor Willie Curran wondered "how we can taxa piece of land in the middle ofthe highway." Miller didn't know, but said assessment records show : ; it as belonging to the estate, Assessor Elton Tobiassen, later suggested "it couldbeasliv_ er of land the state forgot to buy." The full cash value ofthe strip was set at $40. Upon the recommendation of the assessor's office the board reduced from $160 per acre to $100’ per acre the value of 17 acres of-land which reportedly are flooded a portion of the year. . The remainder of the acreage remained at $425 and $160 per acre as originally determined by the assessor's office. The Sierra Club, Jack and Darlene Simonitch, and Marguerite Hofer withdrew their protests, according tothe county . clerk, Hearings for some protestants with property along the Perimeter Road were continued until Oct, 25. The board allowed redaction! for property atDonner Lake) owned by George Papadakis. Papadakis complained that the! land is worthless because part of the frontage was taken for a road project, leaving the lot size too small for a legal buildin site. In addition, a drainage ditch was run through the property, he said, Nevertheless, the appraised value,” which’ was $1,700, was doubled, Papadakis contended, Because the lot is too small for a building site, the board set the full cash value at $400. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY NEVADA COUNTY PUBLISHING CO, ‘$01 Broad Street, Nevada City, Ca. Second class postage paid at Nevada City, California. Adjud. ieated a legal news. paper of general circu‘lation: by the Nevada County Superior Court , Juce 3, 1960. ‘ Decree No, 13, 406, on Rates: one year, $3.00; two years, $5.00.a penpens eee