September 23, 1965 (20 pages)

a A ee SPpeacn SS ee ee aAvwe OS IEE REA ET A Mi a tg 3 Saaiaetaaes TR GT 0 (eee ga MCP eit wER ES pat Serving the communities of Nevada City, Grass Valley, Red Dog, You Bet, Town Talk, Glenbrook, Litihi.) field, Humbug, Relief Hill, Washington, Blue Tent, LaBarr Meadows, Cedar Ridge, Uni i i ; y nue, » . ‘ , Union Hill, Peardale, S Hill, Gold Flat, Soggsville, Gold Bar, Lowell Hill, Bourbon Hill, Scotch Hill, North Columbia, ‘Columbia Hil Remington Hill, Anthony House, Delirium Tremens. NUGGET Wtland, Alpha, Omega, French Corral, Rough and Ready, Graniteville, North San Juan, North Bloom : ime Kiln, Chicago Park, Wolf, Christmas Hill, Liberty Hill, Sailor Flat, Lake City, Selby Flat, Grizzly Bt, Quaker, Hill, Willow Valley, Newtown, Indian Flat, Bridgeport, Birchville, Moore’s Flat, Orleans Flat, Volume 39 Number 36 10 Cents A Copy Published Thursdays, Nevada City September 23, 1965 A SUNNY SUNDAY IN NEVADA C OUNTY is what Arnette Stunkel (left) and Annette Dant enjoyed last weekend on Peanuts, and what Holly Alexander enjoyed on the pinto Thunder. The girls and their mounts were strolling down Ridge Rd. early in the afternoon, while people in cars whizzed by, almost oblivious of the bright rural scene. port.is still a very popular one in these parts. Koster Says Boat Ramps Will Be Built At Rollins And Scotts Flat This Fall Nevada Irrigation District manager Edwin Koster said today he expects the NID board of directors to approve a contract tomorrow withthe State of California which will result in state recreation grants of almost $4.7 million for the district. Koster was working this week with state officials and with the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. to put the finishing touches on the contract arrangements in time for tomorrow's meeting. He said he hoped the district would receive the first grant payments within 60 days. The signature of State Water Resources chief William Warne onthe contract is expected soon, following last week's public hearing on the project in Sacramento. The NID plans to use the new state funds to build new boat ramps at Rollins and Scotts Flat reservoirs this fall, according to built in NID’ shops this winter. Next fall, the entire group of planned recreational facilities should be completed and open to the public, Koster said. These include $2 million worth of facilities at Rollins, almost half that amount at Scotts Flat, and lesser six-figure developments at Jackson Meadows and Chamber Votes For Postal Plan The Nevada City chamber of commerce Tuesday voted its support and approval of the proposed» Nevada Company project to create a new post office in the Ott's Assay Office and on adjoining property. The vote came after Alfred Heller, representing the company, gave a description of the tentative plans at a National Hotel luncheon. Heller emphasizedthat the project was in —Koster,—and pienie tables-and—a—prelminary_feasibility stage, other moveable items will be and its completion would depend But the kids' mode of transFaucherie reservoirs in the mountainous areas of the district. Under present plans, the high mountain recreation areas will be administered by the U.S. Forest Service under contract withthe NID, while the Western Nevada County reservoirs may be operated by concessionaires under contract. on many factors still tobe worked out. He said the support of the chamber and the city council, which is already on record in favor of the project, was essential. Dick Knee made the motion of support, which was seconded by H. L. Childers, President Ralph Friedrich spoke strongly in favor of the proposal and the vote was unanimous. The new post office, Heller said, would help fulfill four needs in Nevada City. It would Paine Fills Council Oldsports records show that a golfer, many years ago, scored two holes-in-one during an afternoonroundand Robert Paine paralleledthe feat Monday night by being elected president of the Liberal Arts Commission and appointed member of the Nevada City Council. While the liberal arts was selecting Paine as its president at the elementary school the council meeting inthecity hall chose him as a successor to Dan O'Neill. Isabel Hefelfinger, charter and retiring president of the commission, was given a standing ovation for her leadership. Mrs. Hefelfinger outlined the past year's activities and struggles, which were climaxed by the successful production of Golden Days. The extravaganza netted the organization over $5,000, which is the beginning of a fund to purchase the 100 year old Nevada Theater for use as a community cultural center. H. James Ray, chairman of the theater fund raising committee, reported the drive will start next month with headquarters to be located in the chamber of commerce office in Nevada City. Other officers seated at Monday's meetingare Fielding Tapp, first vice president; Retha Downey, second vice president: Jeanne Koese, secretary; Sharon Farcclough, corresponding secretary; Bill Briggs, treasurer and Mrs. Hefelfinger, director at large. Chairmen appointed by Paine are Tom Schugren, finance; Sally Lewis, ways and means; Mary Jane Tapp, membership; Mike Runyon, building; Neita Demsey, publicity and John Larue, legal. The meeting date was set for the third Monday of each month. provide a much-needed new post office, put a major new facility on the tax rolls, provide about 30 new parking spaces, and preserve the historic Ott's building. Mrs. Lucile Sheffel asked what would happen to the interior equipment in the Assay Office. Heller said the equipment was not owned by the Nevada Company, but that he hoped the character and possibly some of the equipment could be retained (Cont. On Page 3) Seat And Receives Liberal Arts Post City Appoints Native To Vacancy Left By O’Neill’s Resignation Robert Paine was appointed by the Nevada City council Monday night to fill the council seat left vacantby Dan O'Neill, who moved away. The vote for Paine was 3-l, with Ben Barry voting no. Anative of Nevada City, Paine has been tax representative for for the State Board of Equalization for 19 years. He covers Nevada and Sierra counties’ and the North Tahoe area, and he is also the state board's representative in Reno, Nev. Paine's family history in this area dates back to 1857. Before World War II, Paine Bob Paine served for 12 years as General Freight and Passenger Agent for the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad. His record of civic leadership includes membership for six years‘on the Nevada Union High School board, during planning andconstruction of the new $1.5 million school; three years as a member of the county airport; ‘commission; andrecently he has served as general chairman of the 134 member citizens advisory committee for the county general plan. On the same night that he received his council appointnent, he was elected president of the Nevada City Liberal Arts Commission at its annual meeting. Paine writes the popular "Bob Paine's Fool's Gold" column for the Nugget. He and his wife Ruth live at 900 Zion St. He is 57 years old. ¥ re 2 28.20 t © y ‘ Aaeagy

a A ee SPpeacn SS ee ee aAvwe OS IEE REA ET A Mi a tg 3 Saaiaetaaes TR GT 0 (eee ga MCP eit wER ES pat Serving the communities of Nevada City, Grass Valley, Red Dog, You Bet, Town Talk, Glenbrook, Litihi.) field, Humbug, Relief Hill, Washington, Blue Tent, LaBarr Meadows, Cedar Ridge, Uni i i ; y nue, » . ‘ , Union Hill, Peardale, S Hill, Gold Flat, Soggsville, Gold Bar, Lowell Hill, Bourbon Hill, Scotch Hill, North Columbia, ‘Columbia Hil Remington Hill, Anthony House, Delirium Tremens. NUGGET Wtland, Alpha, Omega, French Corral, Rough and Ready, Graniteville, North San Juan, North Bloom : ime Kiln, Chicago Park, Wolf, Christmas Hill, Liberty Hill, Sailor Flat, Lake City, Selby Flat, Grizzly Bt, Quaker, Hill, Willow Valley, Newtown, Indian Flat, Bridgeport, Birchville, Moore’s Flat, Orleans Flat, Volume 39 Number 36 10 Cents A Copy Published Thursdays, Nevada City September 23, 1965 A SUNNY SUNDAY IN NEVADA C OUNTY is what Arnette Stunkel (left) and Annette Dant enjoyed last weekend on Peanuts, and what Holly Alexander enjoyed on the pinto Thunder. The girls and their mounts were strolling down Ridge Rd. early in the afternoon, while people in cars whizzed by, almost oblivious of the bright rural scene. port.is still a very popular one in these parts. Koster Says Boat Ramps Will Be Built At Rollins And Scotts Flat This Fall Nevada Irrigation District manager Edwin Koster said today he expects the NID board of directors to approve a contract tomorrow withthe State of California which will result in state recreation grants of almost $4.7 million for the district. Koster was working this week with state officials and with the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. to put the finishing touches on the contract arrangements in time for tomorrow's meeting. He said he hoped the district would receive the first grant payments within 60 days. The signature of State Water Resources chief William Warne onthe contract is expected soon, following last week's public hearing on the project in Sacramento. The NID plans to use the new state funds to build new boat ramps at Rollins and Scotts Flat reservoirs this fall, according to built in NID’ shops this winter. Next fall, the entire group of planned recreational facilities should be completed and open to the public, Koster said. These include $2 million worth of facilities at Rollins, almost half that amount at Scotts Flat, and lesser six-figure developments at Jackson Meadows and Chamber Votes For Postal Plan The Nevada City chamber of commerce Tuesday voted its support and approval of the proposed» Nevada Company project to create a new post office in the Ott's Assay Office and on adjoining property. The vote came after Alfred Heller, representing the company, gave a description of the tentative plans at a National Hotel luncheon. Heller emphasizedthat the project was in —Koster,—and pienie tables-and—a—prelminary_feasibility stage, other moveable items will be and its completion would depend But the kids' mode of transFaucherie reservoirs in the mountainous areas of the district. Under present plans, the high mountain recreation areas will be administered by the U.S. Forest Service under contract withthe NID, while the Western Nevada County reservoirs may be operated by concessionaires under contract. on many factors still tobe worked out. He said the support of the chamber and the city council, which is already on record in favor of the project, was essential. Dick Knee made the motion of support, which was seconded by H. L. Childers, President Ralph Friedrich spoke strongly in favor of the proposal and the vote was unanimous. The new post office, Heller said, would help fulfill four needs in Nevada City. It would Paine Fills Council Oldsports records show that a golfer, many years ago, scored two holes-in-one during an afternoonroundand Robert Paine paralleledthe feat Monday night by being elected president of the Liberal Arts Commission and appointed member of the Nevada City Council. While the liberal arts was selecting Paine as its president

at the elementary school the council meeting inthecity hall chose him as a successor to Dan O'Neill. Isabel Hefelfinger, charter and retiring president of the commission, was given a standing ovation for her leadership. Mrs. Hefelfinger outlined the past year's activities and struggles, which were climaxed by the successful production of Golden Days. The extravaganza netted the organization over $5,000, which is the beginning of a fund to purchase the 100 year old Nevada Theater for use as a community cultural center. H. James Ray, chairman of the theater fund raising committee, reported the drive will start next month with headquarters to be located in the chamber of commerce office in Nevada City. Other officers seated at Monday's meetingare Fielding Tapp, first vice president; Retha Downey, second vice president: Jeanne Koese, secretary; Sharon Farcclough, corresponding secretary; Bill Briggs, treasurer and Mrs. Hefelfinger, director at large. Chairmen appointed by Paine are Tom Schugren, finance; Sally Lewis, ways and means; Mary Jane Tapp, membership; Mike Runyon, building; Neita Demsey, publicity and John Larue, legal. The meeting date was set for the third Monday of each month. provide a much-needed new post office, put a major new facility on the tax rolls, provide about 30 new parking spaces, and preserve the historic Ott's building. Mrs. Lucile Sheffel asked what would happen to the interior equipment in the Assay Office. Heller said the equipment was not owned by the Nevada Company, but that he hoped the character and possibly some of the equipment could be retained (Cont. On Page 3) Seat And Receives Liberal Arts Post City Appoints Native To Vacancy Left By O’Neill’s Resignation Robert Paine was appointed by the Nevada City council Monday night to fill the council seat left vacantby Dan O'Neill, who moved away. The vote for Paine was 3-l, with Ben Barry voting no. Anative of Nevada City, Paine has been tax representative for for the State Board of Equalization for 19 years. He covers Nevada and Sierra counties’ and the North Tahoe area, and he is also the state board's representative in Reno, Nev. Paine's family history in this area dates back to 1857. Before World War II, Paine Bob Paine served for 12 years as General Freight and Passenger Agent for the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad. His record of civic leadership includes membership for six years‘on the Nevada Union High School board, during planning andconstruction of the new $1.5 million school; three years as a member of the county airport; ‘commission; andrecently he has served as general chairman of the 134 member citizens advisory committee for the county general plan. On the same night that he received his council appointnent, he was elected president of the Nevada City Liberal Arts Commission at its annual meeting. Paine writes the popular "Bob Paine's Fool's Gold" column for the Nugget. He and his wife Ruth live at 900 Zion St. He is 57 years old. ¥ re 2 28.20 t © y ‘ Aaeagy