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4 1 1 yv IKTtfff Hi BUSHED MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY VOL. 104 NO. 67 PHONE: 885-5656 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1 977 10C PER COPY 46 PAGES Briefing, Tour Thursday Delegation Will Battle For Auburn Dam By Helen Bale and Mike Durant Concerted efforts were getting underway in California this week to lend serious support to efforts to obtain new funding for the Auburn Dam-Folsom South Canal project which was axed from the federal budget by President Jimmy Carter. Approximately 60 members of the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce Sacramento, then proceed to Auburn for an orientation session at the Auburn Construction Office on Maidu Drive, scheduled to begin about 10:45 a jn. This will include a slide presentation on construction to date as well as a briefing on earthquake safety.

At noon they will meet with members of the Auburn Dam Committee at a no-host luncheon at Lou LaBonte's restaurant, at which they are expected to hear a report from representatives of Congressman Harold T. (Bizz) Johnson on the funding. The Auburn Dam Committee, headed by B.W. Cassidy, is a group of Placer County residents who played a major role in obtaining authorization for the project in 1965. Meanwhile, signup procedures for all those who wish to speak for or are due in Auburn Thursday for a day-long briefing and tour of the project in preparation for a trip to Washington, D.C.

where they will lobby for restoration of funds at a hearing set March 25 from 8 a.m. to noon. The group will meet at 9 am. Thursday at the United States Bureau of Reclamation's Mid-Pacific Regional Office on Cottage Way, Streets, N.W., Washington 20240 no later than March 16. Opponents also will be allowed two hours to testify.

Andrus said in a press release that persons unable to attend the hearing may submit written comments to the Water Projects Review Office before April 1. The Interior Secretary explained the signup procedure: "I am asking proponents of projects to coordinate their appearances with governors and congressional delegations because I do not I Continued on Page A-12 against continued funding for the Auburn Dam-Folsom South Canal project were announced by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Cecil D. An-drus. Those in favor of the project have been allotted two hours to present their arguments.

The proponents will have to sign up with Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. or Congressman Harold T. (Bizz) Johnson. Those against continued funding will sign up with the Water Projects Review Office, U.S.

Department of the Interior, Room 6616, 19th and Rocklin Adopts Tough Water Use Ordinance I I If', By Mike Durant Beginning Tuesday Rocklin residents caught watering their lawns after they've been warned once could be fined $50. The Rocklin City Council Monday night voted to put teeth into mandatory water conservation measures imposed by the Placer County Water Agency for Zone 1 water customers. The city ordinance outlaws lawn watering, hosing down sidewalks and other hard surfaces, washing cars with a hose, filling or refilling swimming pools and using water from public hydrants for construction purposes. The council on a 4-1 vote passed the emergency ordinance which also prohibits the installation of any swimming pool within the city limits until the drought is declared over by PCWA. City Councilman Roger Barkhurst opposed the ordinance because he felt it was up to PCWA to enforce The city does not supply its residents with water; property owners buy it from PCWA Zone 1.

But PCWA has no power to enforce mandatory water conservation except to cut water service to offenders. PCWA asked the city (and other political entities throughout the county) to adopt an ordinance that would allow city police to enforce the water conservation measures. The new law makes it an infraction to: water grass and lawns, park lawns, recreation areas, cemetery lawns except where allowed by PCWA. wash sidewalks, walkways, patios, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts directly from faucets or other outlets except where required by the county health department. wash cars, trailers, airplanes or boats from a faucet.

fill or refill indoor or outdoor swimming pools, spas, therapy pools, decorative or ornamental ponds or fountains. use water for scenic and recreational ponds and lakes except Continued on Page A-12 forced to spend the night. Members of the Placer County mandatory water conservation not Search, arid Jsjgue Team, under the direction of Captain the city. Marvin 'Jacinto' with Corporal Hay Arnold coordinating "1 don't think the city should get involved in this ordinance," Barkhurst said. Reunited Riders Rhonda Campbell, 15, left, and Alice Savage, 14, rejoined their families and friends Monday afternoon 'after an irrtefisive'search "for them southeast of Colfax.

Also missing with the two girls was Mark Nadeau, 15, who was riding double with Miss Campbell. The three became stranded in the North Fork American River canyon Sunday evening as the sun went down and were the effort at the scene, searched the area for more than four hours. (Photo by Steve Capps. Additional photos on Page A-2) Investigation Pressed Reward Mounts In Murders Happy Ending Searchers Find Teenagers Safe make it through some of the rough terrain. Nadeau had been riding double with the Campbell girl.

After a tearful reunion in downtown Colfax Monday, Pat Campbell, Rhonda's mother, praised the work of the deputies and volunteers, under the direction of Captain Marvin Jacinto, for the search effort. "They're the best," Mrs. Campbell said while hugging her daughter. "You just can't beat them." Volunteer members of the team who participated were from the Sheriffs Mounted Patrol and the four-wheel drive group. They searched and tracked the horses until the youths were found making their way back home from the deep canyon.

According to Mark Nadeau, the trio became stranded Sunday evening as the sun went down. He said they tried to lead the two horses out of the area but that they would not walk along the steep canyon. Nadeau said after he and his two companions decided to spend the By Steve Capps Three Colfax teenagers missing in a rugged area of the American River Canyon west of the Iowa Hill Bridge were found safe Monday afternoon after a five-hour search by members of the Placer County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team. The three Colfax High School students Rhonda Campbell, 15, Alice Savage, 14, and Mark Nadeau, 15 riding two horses apparently became stranded in the area Sunday night when their horses could not Sheriffs Captain Arthur C. (Pete) Abies said that there have been no new leads in the case.

has offered a $10,000 reward for the capture and conviction of the murderer(s) and the Sacramento Bee newspaper's Secret Witness Program has offered an additional $10,000. A spokesman at the Bee said anyone can provide the information for the arrest and conviction of the murderer(s) may do so anonymously not even the person handling the program will know his name. The spokesman said all rewards are paid in cash and therefore no (Continued on Page A-12) WEATHER TEMPERATURES Maximum 67 Minimum 37 PRECIPITATION Season (July 1,1976) 9.67, This time last year 13.62 Long term annual ave 33.66 Normal season this date 28.18 The Placer County Sheriff's investigation into the murder of two Pacific Gas Electric Company workers is continuing this week and the reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible stands at $20,000. Carla Burkart, 28, of Citrus Heights, and William Harrington, 55 of Auburn were shot to death last Wednesday as they delivered a notice of planned electrical service interruption to the home of Wesley Williams off Auburn-Folsom Road near the Walden Woods development. Williams and his wife were visiting their son at the hospital when the murder occurred.

The door knob on the front door of the home had been torn off and it appeared that a burglary had been in progress when the two employees arrived. It is suspected that the burglars the sheriffs department believes there were more than one shot the two employees because they had seen something at the home that could identify the offenders. night, he attempted to start a fire but could not find any kindling. Instead, he said, "I had to burn two of my own dollars!" Directing the search from the scene was Corporal Ray Arnold. A California National Guard helicopter from Mather Air Force Base arrived at the scene just as the youths were found about 12:15 p.m.

After reuniting with her mother, Alice commented that "We didn't know for sure that we would get out but we tried our hardest." Members of the youths' family searched on foot throughout most of the night but were unsuccessful. They alerted the Sheriff's Department which began its search about 8 a.m. Other Sheriff's officers participating were Paul Martin, Keven Besana, Bruce Packard and Pat Jacinto. The entire search team numbered about 20. Quarry Victim? Man Sought After Loomis Brawl Loomis man at the party.

The Loomis man was treated at Roseville Community Hospital for a blow to the head, reportedly from a lead pipe. Witnesses at the party said that Ray had hit the Loomis man and after doing so, was allegedly attacked by several others in attendance at the party. They reportedly chased him through a wooded area to a rock ledge along a rock quarry, believed to contain more than 60 feet of water. Witnesses said that at that point, Ray was given the ultimatum of either continuing to fight or jumping into the water. He reportedly jumped.

Another witness said that he heard Ray calling for help but the people who had chased him there threw rocks, beer cans and other debris at him as he swam about in the water. Sheriff Scott said conflicting reports have confused investigators as to whether Ray was able to exit the sheer rock cliff quarry. Officers have contacted Ray's family who reported that they have not seen him since Friday. Sheriffs department divers, led by Norm Karde, searched the quarry Monday but were unable to find a body. A sheriffs spokesman said that perhaps Ray has not returned home because he feared prosecution for the attack on the Loomis man.

The injured man has said, however, that he will not press charges against Ray. The sheriffs department has asked anyone with information to the whereabouts of Ray to call 823-4321. By Steve Capps Placer County Sheriff's Officers are searching for an Orangevale man who was reported to have been forced to jump into a steep, water-filled quarry in the Loomis area last Friday night after a fight. Sheriff William A. Scott identified the man as Billy Gene Ray, 34.

Scott described him as six feet tall, 185 pounds, with blond hair and hazel eyes. He reportedly has numerous tatoos on his chest and arms. Ray was last seen at a party Friday night about one mile south of Loomis along Taylor Road. Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a disturbance at the location where an outdoor birthday party had apparently gotten out of control. A fight had reportedly ensued between Ray and an unidentified Meadow Vista Fire Station: Penny Pinching Pays Off department with funds.

After four years of saving, the board was able to collect $17,000. Last week they borrowed $30,000 from the Bank of California in Auburn, which gave the directors enough capital to award the contract for the construction of the new station. According to Plunkett the loan was taken out against anticipated tax revenues for the next ten years and, be emphasizes, with no tax increase to Meadow Vista citizens. The Meadow Vista fire department (Continued on Page A-12) Vistans are hoping the new fire station will be completed in time for the June 6 28th Pioneer Day anniversary celebration of the fire department. Fire Board Director Patrick Plunkett says the struggle to find funding for the new fire station was a long and often frustrating battle.

Twice the board of directors applied for federal revenue sharing monies, and twice they were turned down. The board then took their project to the Placer County Board of Supervisors who also refused to help tt By Wendee Wieking It took four years of penny pinching and scrupulous planning, but the Meadow Vista Fire Department board of directors saw the first evidence of their labors this past With a' $30,000 loan and $17,000 in savings, Meadow Vista volunteers and members of the fire board Sunday took part in groundbreaking ceremonies for a new firehcuse. The new station, with a $43,500 price tag, will house three fire trucks and a work-tool room. Meadow Cairns, Ted Zeller and Patrick Plunkett, fire board members, witness the signing of the papers. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Sunday.

(Photo by Merv DooA little) It's All Final Meadow Vista Fire Department directors Friday signed papers at the Bank of California for a $30,000 loan to finance the construction of a new fire stationAbove, from left, Gary A. Riebe, Bank of California loan officer; Don 'fmm III,.