September 17, 1964 (28 pages)

NORTHERN MINES & CALIFORNIA REPORTS BNE eRe egy HEI st Et AED 4 EE EE Ht HED Rogers Jury Reaches Verdict Slayer Found Guilty Of 2nd Degree Murder Ronald Rogers of Grass Valley, convicted last week of the second degree murder of his friend Ronald Modar, will be sentenced by Nevada County Superior Court Judge Vernon Stoll tomorrow afternoon. The jury of 12, six men and six women brought in the second degree verdict at 4:45 p.m. last Friday, Rogers was found not guilty of the charge of raping Modar's wife, Linda. The trial of the 21-year-old Grass Valley man took seven full court days although the proceedings covered a 12 day span due to holidays and weekends, Rogers was accused by the RONALD ROGERS, the 21-year-old accused murderer, sat impassively. people of luring his friend Modar from his home on the night of July 8 on the pretext of helping with his car, Modar's bullet ridden body was found by sheriff's deputies near the Loma Rica Ranch, The prosecution also contended that the same night Rogers returned from the murder and took Modar's wife, Linda,to Banner Mountain and committed forcible rape. District Attorney Harold A, Berlinerwas the prosecutor. Defense Attorney Harry Wolters of Grass Valley contended that Rogers shot his friend in self defense when Modar attacked him with a knife. While the assault on Mrs. Modar by Rogers ata lonely Banner Mountain Road was freely admitted, Wolters tried to discredit Mrs. Modar's testimony about the rape. The jury was charged Friday morning and deliberated approximately four and a half hours before returning the second degree murder verdict and the acquittal on the rape charge. The penalty for second degree murdercan range from five years to life. Court Reporter Miles Coughlin District Attorney Harold Berliner A JURY of six men and six women heard the murder andrape trialinseven days of testimony. Nevada City artist Bob Waldon made these -sketches of some of the courtroom participants during the trial. County Gets $59,000 As Its Share Of Forest Funds California received $5,190, 348,93 as its share of National Forest receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1964, according to Regional Forester Chas. A. Connaughton. Thisis an increase . of $1,370,795. 06 over last year's receipts of $3,819,553, 87. This is the State's portion of gross payments tothe U.S, Treasury from the sale of National Forest timber, fees for grazing permits and land uses, and charges made forthe use of recreation areas, Twenty-five percent of gross receipts collected by each National Forest is apportioned to the counties according to the amount of National Forest lands in each county. These funds must, by law, be spent for roads and schools, There are 19, 946,622 acres of National Forest in California. These are spread over 39 of the State's 58 counties, Nevada County received a total apportionment of $59, 657.51. Of this $59,642.70 was for uses in the Tahoe National Forest which has 138,400 acres in the county and $14.81 for the Toiyabe National Forest which has 2,385 acres in the county. Placer County received-a total of $123,892.96. This was broken down with $98, 184,64 coming from the Tahoe National Forest and $25,708. 32 from the El Dorado National Forest. Sierra County, which is virtually surrounded by federal land, receiveda total of $151,727.54. Of this total $129,154.03 came from the Tahoe National Forest, $22,419. 94 from the Plumas National Forest and $153.57 from the Toiyabe. August Apportionment Of Highway Monies Bring County $28,000 Nevada County received $28, 261.72 as its share of the August apportionment of highway users taxes, State Controller Alan Cranston announced today. Cranston said the monthly apportionment among the State, counties and cities totalled $44, 036,317. It was apportioned as follows: $9, 139,402 to counties; $4,078, 276 to the state highway fund for cities; $5, 906, 840 to the state highway fund for counties and cities, and $24,911,799 to the state highway fund for expenpenditure on highways, Sierra College Enrollment ‘Reaches Peak Proportions Sierra College had a record daytime enrollment of 1464 students this year, but the enrollment fell short of the 1600 daytime total predicted. President Harold Weaver today explained why the college estimates were off. “We had more than 1800 applications for enrollment, yet more than 300 of those students failed to notify us that they had either enrolled at other colleges or had decided not to attend this fall. So we were caught in a guessing game, “ Inthe future, Weaver expressed hope that those who apply, but decide to goelsewhere, will notify the college. Each applicant is given an appointment with counselors, who in many cases must waste their time waiting for students who fail to appear. In addition to the day enrollment, there was a sharp increase in the number enrolled in night classes,” From 750 students last spring, evening class enrollment went to 1400, with 600 of those enrolled considered "day" students since they also took day courses, There were 766 exclusively “night” students, Actual enrollment at night was 1,000 different students, but some students took more than one class, so that total enrollment in all night classes was 1,400, according to Director Frank Van Vliet. Forest Rules Are Outlined For Campers H.E, Branagh, Superv.sor of the Tahoe National Forest states that all campgrounds on the Tahoe National Forest have a camping limit of 14 days, Campgrounds are receiving more use each year and many people have to be turned away, As much as we would like to take care of construction workers who work inside the forest on construction jobs this cannot be done, statesBranagh. Campgrounds are only for the-use of the transient vacationing public and not those who would like to take over a camping unit for the entire summer, During the past summer two construction workers refused to move out of Jackson Creek Campground when asked to do so by the Forest Service and monopolized part of the campgrounds for two months, It was necessary to have aU.S, Marshalltake Donald Wilson of Roseville and Charles Karkling, Cedar Ridge in custody and have them appear before the U.S. Commissioner in Sacramento, Each were fined$100 and ordered to vacate the campground, Final night enrollment figures will be announced next week, with enrollment expected to increase on the first night of each course. Many classes held their first ffleetings early this week, The night program will grow at Sierra just as fast as “we let it grow", administrators said. More than 50 per cent of all classes offered at Sierra this year had maximum enrollments, every seat filled, according to Dean of Instruction Marion Akers. Twelve additional sections of classes were added, five in physical education (including one at night), Others added weré in psychology, biology, zoology, chemistry, English . 1A and English A, and business, Cranston Appoints Advisor State Controller Alan Cranston today.announced the appointment of WilburW. Wells of Grass Valley to the Controller's Advisory Committee on financial reports of local agencies. W ells is chief accountant for the Nevada Irrigation District. He has been employed by the district since 1953. Prior to that he served a term in the army, w orked for the State Franchise TaxBoard, the State Department of Employment and the federal government. Cranston said the committee, created by the legislature, is charged with approving uniform accounting procedures developed by the Controller's Office for special districts before the procedures can be incorporated into state law. Paasch Family Again Sweeps To Victory In Fair Sheep Judging Bob and Margie Paasch ot Chicago Park again swept the Suffolk sheep judging at the State fair this year with awards in every category except one, The Paasch sheep, which have become famous for their high quality, brought the Nevada County couple the following awards in State Fair judging: champion ewe; premier breeder; ram, one year and under two; first and third place; ram, under one year: first; ewe, one year and under two: first and third; ewe, under one year, first; flock: first; y Oung flock: first; pen of three ram lambs: first; pen of three yearling ewes: first; pen of three ewe lambs: first; get of sire: first and produce of dam: first and third. *1983nN AilunoD epeaon’ ** 00 P96T ‘LT Joquiaidag** September 17, 1964..Nevada County Nugget.. ©

NORTHERN MINES & CALIFORNIA REPORTS BNE eRe egy HEI st Et AED 4 EE EE Ht HED Rogers Jury Reaches Verdict Slayer Found Guilty Of 2nd Degree Murder Ronald Rogers of Grass Valley, convicted last week of the second degree murder of his friend Ronald Modar, will be sentenced by Nevada County Superior Court Judge Vernon Stoll tomorrow afternoon. The jury of 12, six men and six women brought in the second degree verdict at 4:45 p.m. last Friday, Rogers was found not guilty of the charge of raping Modar's wife, Linda. The trial of the 21-year-old Grass Valley man took seven full court days although the proceedings covered a 12 day span due to holidays and weekends, Rogers was accused by the RONALD ROGERS, the 21-year-old accused murderer, sat impassively. people of luring his friend Modar from his home on the night of July 8 on the pretext of helping with his car, Modar's bullet ridden body was found by sheriff's deputies near the Loma Rica Ranch, The prosecution also contended that the same night Rogers returned from the murder and took Modar's wife, Linda,to Banner Mountain and committed forcible rape. District Attorney Harold A, Berlinerwas the prosecutor. Defense Attorney Harry Wolters of Grass Valley contended that Rogers shot his friend in self defense when Modar attacked him with a knife. While the assault on Mrs. Modar by Rogers ata lonely Banner Mountain Road was freely admitted, Wolters tried to discredit Mrs. Modar's testimony about the rape. The jury was charged Friday morning and deliberated approximately four and a half hours before returning the second degree murder verdict and the acquittal on the rape charge. The penalty for second degree murdercan range from five years to life. Court Reporter Miles Coughlin District Attorney Harold Berliner A JURY of six men and six women heard the murder andrape trialinseven days of testimony. Nevada City artist Bob Waldon made these -sketches of some of the courtroom participants during the trial. County Gets $59,000 As Its Share Of Forest Funds California received $5,190, 348,93 as its share of National Forest receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1964, according to Regional Forester Chas. A. Connaughton. Thisis an increase . of $1,370,795. 06 over last year's receipts of $3,819,553, 87. This is the State's portion of gross payments tothe U.S, Treasury from the sale of National Forest timber, fees for grazing permits and land uses, and charges made forthe use of recreation areas, Twenty-five percent of gross receipts collected by each National Forest is apportioned to the counties according to the amount of National Forest lands in each county. These funds must, by law, be spent for roads and schools, There are 19, 946,622 acres of National Forest in California. These are spread over 39 of the State's 58 counties, Nevada County received a total apportionment of $59, 657.51. Of this $59,642.70 was for uses in the Tahoe National Forest which has 138,400 acres in the county and $14.81 for the Toiyabe National Forest which has 2,385 acres in the county. Placer County received-a total of $123,892.96. This was broken down with $98, 184,64 coming from the Tahoe National Forest and $25,708. 32 from the El Dorado National Forest. Sierra County, which is virtually surrounded by federal land, receiveda total of $151,727.54. Of this total $129,154.03 came from the Tahoe National Forest, $22,419. 94 from the Plumas National Forest and $153.57 from the Toiyabe. August Apportionment Of Highway Monies Bring County $28,000 Nevada County received $28, 261.72 as its share of the August apportionment of highway users taxes, State Controller Alan Cranston announced today. Cranston said the monthly apportionment among the State, counties and cities totalled $44, 036,317. It was apportioned as follows: $9, 139,402 to counties; $4,078, 276 to the state highway fund for cities; $5, 906, 840 to the state highway fund for counties and cities, and $24,911,799 to the state highway fund for expenpenditure on highways, Sierra College Enrollment ‘Reaches Peak Proportions Sierra College had a record daytime enrollment of 1464 students this year, but the enrollment fell short of the 1600 daytime total predicted. President Harold Weaver today explained

why the college estimates were off. “We had more than 1800 applications for enrollment, yet more than 300 of those students failed to notify us that they had either enrolled at other colleges or had decided not to attend this fall. So we were caught in a guessing game, “ Inthe future, Weaver expressed hope that those who apply, but decide to goelsewhere, will notify the college. Each applicant is given an appointment with counselors, who in many cases must waste their time waiting for students who fail to appear. In addition to the day enrollment, there was a sharp increase in the number enrolled in night classes,” From 750 students last spring, evening class enrollment went to 1400, with 600 of those enrolled considered "day" students since they also took day courses, There were 766 exclusively “night” students, Actual enrollment at night was 1,000 different students, but some students took more than one class, so that total enrollment in all night classes was 1,400, according to Director Frank Van Vliet. Forest Rules Are Outlined For Campers H.E, Branagh, Superv.sor of the Tahoe National Forest states that all campgrounds on the Tahoe National Forest have a camping limit of 14 days, Campgrounds are receiving more use each year and many people have to be turned away, As much as we would like to take care of construction workers who work inside the forest on construction jobs this cannot be done, statesBranagh. Campgrounds are only for the-use of the transient vacationing public and not those who would like to take over a camping unit for the entire summer, During the past summer two construction workers refused to move out of Jackson Creek Campground when asked to do so by the Forest Service and monopolized part of the campgrounds for two months, It was necessary to have aU.S, Marshalltake Donald Wilson of Roseville and Charles Karkling, Cedar Ridge in custody and have them appear before the U.S. Commissioner in Sacramento, Each were fined$100 and ordered to vacate the campground, Final night enrollment figures will be announced next week, with enrollment expected to increase on the first night of each course. Many classes held their first ffleetings early this week, The night program will grow at Sierra just as fast as “we let it grow", administrators said. More than 50 per cent of all classes offered at Sierra this year had maximum enrollments, every seat filled, according to Dean of Instruction Marion Akers. Twelve additional sections of classes were added, five in physical education (including one at night), Others added weré in psychology, biology, zoology, chemistry, English . 1A and English A, and business, Cranston Appoints Advisor State Controller Alan Cranston today.announced the appointment of WilburW. Wells of Grass Valley to the Controller's Advisory Committee on financial reports of local agencies. W ells is chief accountant for the Nevada Irrigation District. He has been employed by the district since 1953. Prior to that he served a term in the army, w orked for the State Franchise TaxBoard, the State Department of Employment and the federal government. Cranston said the committee, created by the legislature, is charged with approving uniform accounting procedures developed by the Controller's Office for special districts before the procedures can be incorporated into state law. Paasch Family Again Sweeps To Victory In Fair Sheep Judging Bob and Margie Paasch ot Chicago Park again swept the Suffolk sheep judging at the State fair this year with awards in every category except one, The Paasch sheep, which have become famous for their high quality, brought the Nevada County couple the following awards in State Fair judging: champion ewe; premier breeder; ram, one year and under two; first and third place; ram, under one year: first; ewe, one year and under two: first and third; ewe, under one year, first; flock: first; y Oung flock: first; pen of three ram lambs: first; pen of three yearling ewes: first; pen of three ewe lambs: first; get of sire: first and produce of dam: first and third. *1983nN AilunoD epeaon’ ** 00 P96T ‘LT Joquiaidag** September 17, 1964...Nevada County Nugget... ©