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The Sierra Club wants to change the name of LeConte Memorial Lodge, a 111-yearold granite-and-wood, peakedroof building below massive elias in Yosemite Valley, because the man it's intended to honor is now viewed as a racist and white supremacist. Joseph LeConte, a prominent scientist and founding member of the Sierra Club in 1892, died in Yosemite in 1901. He was born in Georgia in 1823and came &om aplantation family of slave owners who supported the Confederacy.

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Growing marijuana for medical purposes is s t ill banned in the City of Sonora, but people who use the drug to treata range of illnesses said that's better than the proposedalternative. An ordinance that would have allowed medical marijuana p r escription-holders who live in the city limits to grow up to six plants at their home was sent back to city staff by the Sonora City Council at Tuesday night' s meeting. "I was under the impression that I was trying to help people.... Instead,it'sturned out kind of just the opposite," said Councilman George Segarini. aWe're creating more problems than we' re fixing. I hope we can get this thing revised in a reasonable way." The city's proposal would have allowed medical marij uana users to grow t he plants inside a fully-enclosed, o paque structure o n

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TuolumneTuolumne County Administration Center, 2 S. Green St., Sonora, CA 95370. Phone: 533-5521. Fax: 533-6549.

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Memorial Hall at 18375 Fir Drive. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4748 in A local veterans group is moving Tuolumne is sponsoring the project. "As an Iraq veteran myself with 12 forward with plans for the first memorial in Tuolumne County to honor yearsin the service,it's a greathonor Sept. 11 victims and those who served to presentthis proposal to use this in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. land to honor our nation and our serThe Tuolumne County Board of vice members," said Post 4748 ComSupervisors on Tuesday approved the mander Aaron Rasmussen. locationfor the proposed memorial on Rasmussen recruited Vietnam vet-

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Classroom upgrades on Sonora El docket modernize classroom buildings A, B and C. It will be funded &om the general obligation bond approved by voters in 2010. The roofs will be replaced, as well as the heating and air-conditioning units, Union Democrat stag carpets, flooring, ceilings, inThe Sonora Elementary sulation and wall units. The School Board of Trustees will electrical in each building will meet tonight to consider a also be upgraded. bidforthe modernization of The finished product will three classroom buildings. be like the already completed The board will consider a D, E and F buildings, Leigh $1.8 million bid &om Har- Shampain, district superinris Building Construction to tendent, said. PUBLICMEETING: Sonora Elementary School Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, school library, 830 Greenley Road, Sonora.

If the bid is approved, construction is to start this summer. Trustees will also considerapproving the creation of a60-percent position (0.6 full-time-equivalent) so the school can bring on another physicaleducation teacher for the sixth- through eighthgrades. In other business, the board will consider amending its absence and excuse policy to be in line with new state requirements. The

staterequires schools report when a student has five unexcused absences. The recommendation &om Tuolumne County's School Attendance Review Board is that the school now ask parents fora doctor's note once

a child reaches five absences due to illness. In the event of an "epidemic" this requirement will be waived. The previous policy was to ask for adoctor' s note once the child had 14 sick days accumulated.

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Crystal Falls Association, TODAY noon, Crystal Falls Clubhouse, Tuolumne Talkers, Toast- 21725 Crystal Falls Drive, (209) masters, 6:45 a.m., Papa's New Roost, 20049 Highway 108, East Sonora, (209) 5864705.

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Administration Center, supervisors' chambers, 2 S. Green St., Sonora, (209) 533-5633.

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Mark Campbell, superintendent of the Calaveras Unified School District, said Tuesday that a committee has been formed in response to Assembly Bill 30, the California Racial Mascots Act. "The committee is comprised of alumni, community mem-

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Thus far, the committee has allowed those concerned within the community to submit ideas for the next mascot. In March or April, Campbell said the committee will put out a survey of the most popular responses for the public to vote on. "They (the committee) will narrow it down and make a recommendation for approval," Campbell said. The plan is to have a new mascot in place by the start of the 2016-17 school year in July. Campbell does not believe the schoolwillchange colors and does not foresee a need to replace athletic uniforms. "We knew this was coming at some point. We really got away &om the uniforms bearing the Redskins term," Campbell said. "Our uniforms will not be a monumental issue." Though nothing is official at this point, Campbell said he has heard names such as the Reds and the Redhawks mentioned on multiple occasions. He added that the "no mascot" option could be a possibility. "(We would be) just Calaveras," said Campbell of the "no m ascot" option Three other schools — Gustine High School in Merced County, Chowchilla Union High School in Madera County and TulareUnion High School in Tulare County — are affected by AB-30, requiring a replacement of the "Redskins" mascot by Jan. 1, 2017. Last week, Gustine, became the first to choose a new mascot when the board voted to rebrand to the Reds.

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Calaveras High School Superintendent Mark Campbell said a committee has been formed to generate ideas for a new mascot, since AB 30 banned the term Redskins. Calaveras High School opened in 1905. By the 1940s, Campbell said the Redskins name caught on. Campbell added the change has prompted a sentimental response &om the community and that there was a tremendous amount of support

of the mascot by stakeholders. "There was a lot of &ustration that the state was directing us to make the change," Campbell said. "Our perception is, we will do what we can to make it positive and productive." Campbell believes the new mascot will have a huge impact on a community comprised of many Calaveras High alumni. He wants to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to ex-

press perspective. "The school is the hub of our community," Campbell said. "(This is) just the process to make sure everyone has a voice. We can feel good about the new mascot and make connections to our school and our community."

children to age 2, 10:30 a.m., Storytime, 11 a.m., Calaveras Tuolumne County Library, 480 Central Library, 891 Mountain Greenley Road, Sonora, (209) 533- Ranch Road, San Andreas. 5507. Republicans of Ebbetts Pass Food Resource Coalition, (REP),11:30 a.m., Lion's Hut, Murnoon to 1 p.m., 10059 Victoria phys, (209) 795-5309, (209) 728Way, Jamestown. 2567.

Twain Harte School District San Andreas Sanitary DisBoard of Education,4 p.m., district, 5 p.m., 152 St. Charles St., trict office, 18995 Twain Harte Drive, (209) 586-3772.

San Andreas, (209) 754-3281.

Vallecito Union School DisSonora Elementary School trict Board of Trustees, 5:30 Board of Trustees,5:30p.m., li- p.m., M ichelson Elementary brary, school, 830 Greenley Road, School, (209) 795-8500. Sonora. Habitat for Humanity Calav-

Tuolumne County Resource eras Board of Directors, 6 p.m., Conservation District, 5:30 Calaveras County Senior Center in p.m.,77 N.W ashington St.,Sono- San Andreas, (209)754-5331 ra. American Legion, Ebbetts Central Sierra Audubon So- Pass Post No. 290, 7 p.m., Lions ciety,7 p.m.,Tuolumne County Clubhouse,School St. , M urphys, Library, 480 Greenley Road, So- (209) 795-6859, (209) 728-2283. nora, (209) 532-0570. Union Public Utility District, Tuolumne County Veterans 7 p.m.,339 Main St., Murphys, Committee,7 p.m., Veterans Me- (209) 728-3651. morial Hall, 9 N. Washington St., Sonora, (209) 984-4719. THURSDAY

Calaveras County Senior Network, 9 a .m., CalWORKS building, 509 East St. Charles St., San Andreas,728-0602. Story time, 11 to 11:40 a.m., Calaveras County Library, Copperopolis branch, Lake Tulloch Plaza.

Mokelumne Hill Fire Protection District, 5:30 p.m., fire station, 8160 Church St., Mokelumne Hill, (209) 286-1389.

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worked at the Sierra Laundry Obituaries, including photos, & Cleaners for 25 years that are published at a pre-paid fee was locatedacross from Sobasedon size.Thedeadline is5 nora High School. p.m. two business days prior to Edith belonged to the Cathpublication. Call (209) 532-7151, olic Federation, the Busy Bee fax (209) 532-5139 or send to Club, and volunteered at InobitsI uniondemocrat.corn. terfaith. She enjoyed crochetMemorial ads are published ing, knitting afghans and doiat a pre-paid fee based on size. lies, and working in her yard. The deadline is noon two busiShe had many good &iends ness days prior to publication. and neighbors that she spent Please call 588-4555 for complete time visiting with. information. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Bettanini; her nephews, Donald Justin Hurt Cavalieri and Gary Cavalieri; March 3, 1973 —Feb. 6, 2016 and her sister in-law, Edith Neil. Edith is survived by her sister, Genevieve Cavalieri, who celebratedher 94th birthday in November; her nephew, Richard Cavalieri; her niece in-law, Cindy Cavalieri; her great-nieces and their husbands, Kara an d R obert Lunde and son Austin, Joanna and James Dolan and children Brett, Alexis, and Sydney; her great-nephews, David Cavalieri and daughter Morgan Cavalieri and Greg Cavalieri; and her sister in-laws, Enis Crabtee, Mary Roberts, and Yolanda BettaniJustin Hurt w a s b o rn ni; all residents of Tuolumne March 3, 1973, and passed County. away on Feb. 6, 2016, at the Services will be held at age of 42 atDoctorsMemorial 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, Hospital in Modesto. 2016, at St. Patrick's Catholic His family paid tribute to Church in Sonora, CA 95370. him: "Justin was one of the Heuton Memorial Chapel is funniest, friendliest, people handling arrangements. y ou could ever

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opened his heart to many and he will be severely missed. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life which included good times with good people." Justin is survived by his mother, Harriet Hurt; his sister, Rhonda Lawton; his significant other, Melissa Torres; his daughter, Melia Hurt; and the entire Torres/Encinias family. Justin was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Hurt. Family, friends and others whose lives Justin touched are invited to the memorial which will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb.20,attheCommunity Assembly of God, 18785 Pine St., Tuolumne, CA 95379. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Edith V. Bettanini Jan. 5, 1912 —Feb. 9, 2016

Edith V. Bettanini was born in Milano, Italy, on Jan. 5, 1912, to Laugi and Margherita Tasca, and recentlycelebrated her 104th birthday. She came to the United States in 1921, where her family lived on a ranch, now San Clemente, then moved to Los Angeles in 1936. During that time Edith worked in a winery for 10 years during the war in a defensefactory.She relocated to Sonora in 1946, married Phillip Bettanini, and celebrated 51 years of marriage. She

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MOSLEY — A celebration of life for Peggy Anne Mosley, 82, ofGroveland, who died Feb. 10 at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Modesto, will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Groveland Hotel, 18767 Main St., Groveland. Private family graveside services will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Groveland. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

SCIALABBA — Jack F. Scialabba, 84, of Columbia, died Saturday at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. SILVER — A m emorial service for Gloria Silver, 87, of Cedar Ridge, who died Nov. 26, 2015, at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Modesto, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, 14892 Peaceful Valley Road in East Sonora. Heuton Memorial Chapel handled arrangements. TAYLOR — Dona Taylor, 82, diedSunday at home in Jamestown. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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SATURDAY 1:06 p.m., Sonora area — A The Sonora Police Depart- North Sunshine Road resident noticed suspicious activity on ment reported the following: their recently deceased mother' s bankaccount. MONDAY 1:52 p.m., Jamestown — A 8:18 a.m., vandalism — A Rawhide Road man met two trailer was vandalized on West women on a social media site Stockton Street. 12:21 p.m., trespass/unwant- and video chatted with them. The women posted videos of their ed person —A female transient interaction online and won't take trespassed on West Stockton them down unti lhe pays$4,000. Street property. 9:54 p.m., Sonora —A Eureka 1:23 p.m., suspicious circumDrive resident said squatters stance — Someone on South were living in a nearby abanWashington Street said a man doned home, having bonfires was drinking alcohol in the driver's seat of a parked vehicle. An and barbecues. When deputies contactedthe homeowner, she officer determined the man was explained it was her nephew. drinking tea. 3:34 p.m., vandalism — VeFelony bookings hicle tires were slashed on West Stockton Street. FRIDAY 3:52 p.m., theft — Mail was 6:58 p.m., Sonora — Patricia stolen on Tidwall Street. 4:09 p.m., hazardous situa- Christine Kelly, 44, of the 20000 Rawhide Road, was booked on tion — A 5-gallon bucket of oil suspicion of abusing or endanspilledoffM ono Way and Hospigering the health of a child, and tal Road. misdemeanor DUI and driving 7:10 p.m., suspicious circum- while license suspended for DUI stance —A woman at a Mono after an arrest on South WashingWay businesssaid someone was ton Street. stalking her.

4000 block of Hilo Street, Fre- under the influence of alcohol or mont, was booked after an arrest drugs: on Chicken Ranch Road. MONDAY SATURDAY 12:45 a.m., Angels Camp — Al9:14a.m.,Big Oa k Flat — Ted- exanderGonzales,40,ofthe 600 dy James Durland, 55, of 10000 block of Shadowview Court, Turblock of Merrell Road, Big Oak lock, was booked after an arrest Flat, was booked after an arrest on North Main Street. on Merrell Drive. 11:42 p.m., Valley SpringsJohn Michael Ghirardelli, 55, of CAlAVERAS COUNTY the 4000 block of Dunn Road, was booked after an arrest on The Sheriffs 0$ce reported Highway 26 at Gold Creek Drive. the following:

Feb. 16 MONDAY 1:30 a.m., Angels Camp — A person on South Main Street heard a gunshot. 7:35 a.m., Copperopolis Burglary was reported on Cosmic Court. 8:10 a.m., Arnold —Burglary was reported on Highway 4. 5:39 p.m., San Andreas — A High Country Road woman left her home and found her propane turned on upon her return. 8:53 p.m., Milton —A person drove a pickup with a light bar near the masonic hall burn site on Milton Road.

SATURDAY The Sherfff's Office reported 7:45 a.m., Jamestown —Danthe following: iel Douglas Broadway, 32, of the 18000 block of Wards Ferry Road, FRIDAY Sonora, was booked on suspicion 12:40 a.m., Columbia of being a felon in possession of a Someone on ColumbiaCollege controlled substance and felon in Drive reported underaged drink- possession of gas/pepper spray ing and "dope smoking." device after an arrest on Highway 12:52p.m.,Groveland — Gas 108 at Fifth Avenue. siphoning was reported on Butler Way. 6:33 p.m., La Grange — An Avenida Central residence was Cited on suspicion of driving burglarized. under the influence of alcohol or 7:49 p.m., Mi-Wuk Village drugs: — A Red Cedar Street woman claimedshe was scammed outof FRIDAY $3,000 over the phone by some2:52 a.m., Jamestown —Kenone selling virus protection for neth Daniel Dal Bianco, 35, of the her computer.

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Barack Obama's last budget is nothing if not is a grandiose visionary document. No one — least of all, Congress — paid much attention to it, because no one cares where this lame-duck president wants the country to go fiscally. B ut t h e $ 4 . 1 t rillion Ob a m a manifestodeserves some inspection, if only because it is crammed with so many awful ideas. Americans should be very clear about what the progressive left wants to do next if they retain the White House, and Obama has proudly shown his hand. I should say at the outset that Republicans have been no fiscal bargain themselves. In two years, the GOP has worked with Obama to ram through budget caps by some $150 billion above levels promised in earlier budget agreements. The maddening spending spree, alas,hasbeen bipartisan. But Obama and the left see this spree as just the beginning. This 2017 budget would spend $4 trillion for the first time ever, and outlays hit $5 trillion four years after that. And then we head to $6 trillion in the following four years. Mercifully, they don't publish the numbers after that, but one expects Buzz Lightyear to appear and shout: "to infinity and beyond." The trillions would be pipelined to such "critical

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education, job training, climate change research, mass transit, Medicaid funding for Puerto Rico, Obamacare funding and other goodies that would be gobbled up by the greens, the unions, the welfare industry and the Washington spending lobby. Almost laughably, Obama touts this smorgasbord feast as "fiscally responsible." It all sounds like an instant replay of the failed 2009 stimulus program with its hollow promise of shovelready jobs. What is more amazing is the catalog of new taxes Obama wants to beat down the economy with to pay for the fiscal jailbreak. The budget calls for $2.8 trill ion ofnew taxesand feesovera decade. Start with the oil tax of $10 per barrel. This equates to about 20-25 cents more per gallon consumers will pay at the pump. Amazing: Obama was just bragging about $2-a-gallon gasoline in his State of the Union message. This also comes at a time when the oil-andgas industry is pretty much Rat on its back. Twelve major oil companies are expecting losses in 2016, with Chesapeake nearbankruptcy. Now Obama wants to put a new tax on them? Insane. Then there is the capital-gains tax. When Obama came into o%ce, the tax was 15 per-

cent.He raised itto 20 percent,then to 23.8 percent (as part of Obamacare) and now he wants to raise it to 28percent.That' sa 90 percent increase in the tax from the Bush years. This dunderheaded idea will only lower business investment at a time when the fourth-quarter GDP report showed business investment flat and, for some industries, negative. There is also a $110 billion bank tax for financial institutions that get too large and profitable. So, Washington bails out the banks if they are failing but then taxes them if they get too successful. If Obama wants to stop bank consolidation, he should work to repeal the Dodd-Frank bill, which has encouraged record bank mergers. Then he wants new taxes on 40(k) retirement plans and Roth IRA disbursements. I have always said that putting afier-tax dollars into IRA retirement plans was a sucker's bet, because the politicians would simply tax the money again when you start taking it out. And that's what is starting to happen. The White House would also raise the estate taxand nearly triple the number of middle-class estates that must pay the tax. Obama wants to raise the

deathtaxto 45 percent from 40 percent and provide only a $1 million exemption. So those who want to leavetheirlife savings — already taxed when itwas earned — to their kids and grandkids would have the government take half of it first. There are more extractions, but the point is that it used to be that liberals, like Michael Dukakis, said that they would only raise taxes "as a last resort." Now it is the first resort, and their politics of envy has morphed them into tax-and-spend cartoon characters. Raisingtax ratesas high as possible is now a badge of honor, and Hillary Clinton is in a political life-anddeath struggle to keep up with Bernie Sanders. The rich will pay for it all, Sanders pledged to his fans on victory night in New Hampshire. All that was missing was the Howard Dean primal scream of 2004. What a sad, even pitiful, party the Democrats have become. They are on a crusade to tear down the productive and innovative classes in America in pursuit of economic justice. Instead of a growth agenda that strives to make all of America look like Beverly Hills, they won't stop with the class warfare until all of America looks like Detroit.

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Nominations: Why we do it this way Who in the world, one of my friends asked, could ever have come up with such a ridiculous way to nominate a

president? I looked to my left. I looked to my right. I looked in the mirror. Mea culpa. I used to be a "rules junkie" along wi th such well-known fellow addicts as Tom Donilon, Harold Ickes, Elaine Kamarck and Tad Devine. I was on commissions and drafting committees and even the Democratic

National Committee, talking windows and thresholds. I coined the phrase "superdelegate," in my efforts to defeat the idea. The truth, though, is that no one person or commission came up with this system. It evolved, with help from the Supreme Court,which ruled that th e n a tional parties,

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Torchia (" State of Jefferson a hoax"), from Columbia. In his statement he calls those involved in the State of Jefferson movement "Teabaggers." That term is slang for a disgustingly lewd sexual act. He claims to know that the Jefferson folks are an armed insurrection or militia threatening to kill people. s i m pl e I n t e r net s e arch

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in the general. I remember when some folks decided it wa s h i gh time to force Iowa and New Hampshire to hold their cont ests within t h e "window" that appliesto everyone else. At that DNC meeting, we were visited by the governors of both states who managed to secure from all the candi-

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nationalparty chose to recognize the contests. So much for that. Super Tuesday was supposed to ensure that moderate Southern Democrats not state governments, have had a say in a process they controlover the process of se- thought was controlled by lectingdelegates. That case the caucus-crazed party acinvolved Wisconsin's "open" tivists. Problem is that most primary, which violated the Southern Democrats aren' t Democratic Party's r u l es. conservative or even moderWisconsin had its primary ate (even if the swing votanyway. The Supreme Court ers in the general may be); then ruled that Wisconsin they' re A f r i can-American, was bound by the party rules. and the big winner of the The net effect: nothing. What first Super Tuesday was Rev. were we going to do, refuse Jesse Jackson. to seat the Wisconsin deleThe rule o f u n i ntended gates? That would really help consequences is a bible entry

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for rules junkies. The rationale for the process, to the extent there is one,isthe mirror ofthe criticism. By beginning the process with small states that turn as much (or more, in the old days) on retail campaigning as television ads and news clips, the candidates get checked out up close and personal by real voters — before they enter the bubble from which the successful never emerge. Yes, Iowa and New Hampshire are pretty much all white; meanwhile, Democratic victories depend on a coalition that includes Hispanics, African-Americansand organized labor more than family farmers, but that's pretty much how Nevada and South Carolina slip in. The skills tested in retail campaigning in these states pretty much have nothing to do with ultimately winning the presidency. What's worse, the voterpool bears little or no relationship to those who

because it is a swing state in the general, with a diverse demographic. But South Carolina? Every time someone talks about Democratic

"firewalls" in South Carolina I want to laugh. What are the chances of a Democrat carrying South Carolina in November? The answer is that if a Democrat is carrying South Carolina, we' re all going to be done with election returns at 8:01. When I was younger, I was determined to ensure that insurgent candidates had a chance to get their messages out and see if they could light a fire rather than be squashed at the outset in regional primaries that would inevitably be dominated by well-funded e stablishment candidates. Aftera few losing campaigns, I came to believe that maybe being able to win in November should have m ore to d o

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taken over a federal wildlife center in e astern Oregon, these Jeffersonactivists are petitioning their government in a thoughtful and peaceful

that the people involved in what terrorism is and does the Jefferson movement come first hand. from all ranges of the politiThe Jefferson movement cal spectrum. Left and right, does not have haters and Libertarianand Green, gay does not condone those wishmanner." and lesbian rights supporting to start a fight with their The finances for the Jeffer- ers and, yes, even the Demo- neighbors. I suppose this is son movement have been re- crats that Mr. Torchia claims why Mr. Torchia is not inviewed by the Legislative An- to represent elsewhere. volved in it, and I am. alysts Office, and the findings I am a c ombat veteran were that Jefferson would be with 17 years of combined Joe Bick a solvent entity. California military service. I have seen Sonora currently enjoys about $420 billion in insolvency. He concludes his statement by calling the Jefferson folksdomestic terrorists. The Union Democrat welcomes letters for publication on any subject as long as This is a legal term that de- they are tasteful and responsible and are signed with the full name of the writer a phone number and address, for verification purposes only). Letters fines a class of enemy of the (including not exceed 300 words. A maximum of one letter per writer can be United States, and defines should published every two weeks. The newspaper reserves the right to edit for a specifi c set of deadly force brevity, clarity, taste and style. Please, no business thank-yous, business countermeasures that may endorsements or poetry. We will not publish consumer complaints against be employed against those businesses or personal attacks. Letters may be emailed to lettersl who meet that definition. uniondemocrat.corn; mailed to 84 S.Washington St., Sonora 95370; faxed to Simple r esearch shows 209-532-6451; or delivered in person.

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"Especially troubling

Jamestown

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to have LeContes name associated with

owned the building. The lodge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. The Park Service and the Sierra Club have been discussing the name change and management of the lodge since late October 2015, when Aaron Mair, Sierra Club board president, and Michael Brune, Sierra Club executive director , sent a letter to National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis with the subject line "Request to Re-Name LeConte Memorial Lodge, Yosemite National Park." The proposed name is Yosemite Valley Educational

a building whose very function is to welcome

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LeConte include p ublic roads in Berkeley and Los Angeles, buildings on college campuses in South Carolina and Berkeley, and public schools in California. According to the Daily Californian, the independent, student-run newspaper that covers the UC Berkeley campus and the city of Berkeley, administrators with Berkeley Unified School District considered changing the name of LeConte Elementary School in October, in response to criticism from residents. The news website Berkeleyside.corn quoted School Board Member Ty Alper in August, 'When I did some research on LeConte and found out that he was an unabashed, devout racist, it made me really uncomfortable that we have a school named after him." In addition,according to the Sierra Club, members of the UC Berkeley Black Student Union are pushing to rename a campus building named for LeConte. "As LeConte's racist publications continue to become more widelyknown through publicity about these highprofile controversies, and the public becomes more aware of the issue, those who visit the LeConte Memorial Lodge in Yosemite Valley are more likely to be horrified and offended to learn that this public building is named in honor of Mr. LeConte," Mair and Brune said in their letter to Jarvis. It is "especially troubling

LEGONTE

Mair and Brune could not be reached to comment Tuesday, but The Union Democrat obtained a copy of their letter.

Born in Georgia L e Conte was born i n Georgia in 1823.His father owned Woodmanston Plantation. With more than

3,000acres,itwasthe largest plantation in St. John' s Parish, now Liberty County, which is just south of Savannah. More than 200 African Americans were enslaved there, according to managers of LeConte-Woodmanston, which is now a plantation and botanical garden national historic site.

LeConte attended the University of Georgia and the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, which later became the medical school for Columbia University, receiving his M.D. degree in 1845. He then returned to Georgia and set up practice as a physician in Macon. LeConte was professor of

chemistry and geology at the University of Georgia from 1852 to 1856, then moved to the University of South Carolina. After the Civil War, he went west in 1869 to the University of California, Berkeley. He was a geology professor at the University of Californiafrom 1869 to 1901, author of several books including "Elements of Geology," a member of the National Academy of Sciences, a president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and of the Geological Society of America, and an early teacher of biological evolution, according to the University of Georgia Geology Depart-

visitors ,and to educate

and inspire them." — Aaron Mair and Michael Brune, Sierra Club representatives

Sierra National Forest and LeConte Falls in Yosemite National Park.

'Visitors likely to be horrified' S tructures n a me d

to have Le Conte's name associated with a building w hose very function is t o

welcome visitors, and to educate and inspire them," Mair and Brune said.

'Ongoing dialogue' Scott Gediman, a lead spokesman for Yosemite ¹

'Racial politics'

tional Park, said the Park Service is in ongoing discussions with Sierra Club lead-

whose racist v i ews w ere

widely published after the Civil War," Mair and Brune said in their letter to Jarvis. They cited a book by LeConte titled 'The Race Problem in the South," published in 1892. In his introduction to the book, LeConte writes, "Until approaching manhood, I lived surrounded by at least two hundred blacks. In early life, therefore, I knew no oth-

er relation between whites and blacks than that of master and slave.... I have never known a laboring class more orderly, contented, and happy." Contemporary views of LeConte have evolved with recent research and protests

from people who study at schools where buildings are named after LeConte, according to the Sierra Club. The public is beginning to learn more about LeConte's racial politics, and public pressure is mounting to changethename ofa number of placesthatwereoriginally named in his honor," Mair and Brune said in their lettertoJarvis. LeConte's name is con-

The Unr'on Democrat

On anyotherday,in the neighborhood of homes on Fifth, Sierra and Preston in Jamestown, residents would be quietly going about their business. But on Tuesday, they were talking about a tire slasher who breezed through the neighborhood in the early morning hours Monday. Steffanie Kaiser, who lives on Fifth Avenue not far from Jamestown Elementary School and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, said she was awakened around 4 a.m. Monday when a law enforcement official knocked on her

were in driveways, others in the street.

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ment.

According to the Sierra Club, LeConte was a respected physician and scientistand a co-founder oftheir organization. But he was also "an unabashed white supremacist,

Willhite found out about 3:30 a.m. She said damages are estimated to be more than $1,000, not including towing. "It's ridiculous," Willhite said. "I can't even fathom what would be going through their minds." Some of the vehicles vandalized

By TORI THOMAS

ers.

"Over thelast 60 to 70 years it's been a place where the Sierra Club and Park Service people have done lectures and programs in summer months," Gediman said. "It's very popular. They have programs on astrono-

my, geology, natural history and wildlife." Gediman said it remains to be seen what changes will happen beforethe lodge opens in May. Gediman e m p hasized that sending a letter is differentfrom a formal request for a name change, and the Park Service is working with the Sierra Club to find a resolution. LeConte Memorial Lodge draws about16,000 visitors a year,according to the Sierra Club. A National Park Service plan to rename several historic landmarks in Yosemite National Park by March 1 has alreadystirred controversy and backlash this year. The Park Service plan to change names of places including The Ahwahnee Hotel and Curry Village is viewed as astrategic move

to undercut outgoing concessioner Delaware North's claim to intellectual property, including landmark names, which the corporation values at more than $50 million. nected to numerous natuGediman said Tuesday ral places and man-made that plan r emains u nstructures, including Mount changed, with up to $1 million earmarked for changing LeConte in the Sierra ¹ vada range, LeConte Glacier signs, maps, brochures apps in Alaska, LeConte Canyon and websites to refiect new in Kings Canyon National names for multiple facilities Park, LeConte Divide in the in Yosemite National Park.

She said she was shocked when the deputytoldher a tire had been slit on her family's SUV. "I think I was frustrated the most because that's income that I didn't plan on spending," she said. Tires were slit on more than 20 vehicles, the Tuolumne County SherifFs Office reported. Reports started coming in at 3:20 a.m. Monday and continued into the morning, the sherifFs office reported.

MEMORIAL Conti nued from Page Al the hall from Fir Drive. After hearing the concerns, Smart and Rasmussen retooled the proposed design to eliminate the roofed pavilion and push the memorial further east on th e property's

northwest lawn. The commission voted 4-2 in January to approvethe revised plan, with commissioners Lisa DeHart and Dorm Marinovich dissenting. They didn't run into any oppositionfrom the board, but onemember of the public thought the proposed location for the project should be reconsidered because the veterans do not own the memorial hall land. The county owns the land and contracts with Tuolumne Park and Recreation District for maintenance. Smart said in response that the memorial is intended to add tothe tradition ofhonoring veterans at the hall, specifically for the most recent generation.

There's still much work to be done on the final design and gettingthe necessary approvalsfrom the county tobegin construction. As currently proposed,it would feature a brick walkway leading to an elevated platform with a flagpole and three stone plaques honoring those who died in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Sept. 11 attacks.

Hague and Committee Member and Designer Brian Kermeen presented the plan to the board. 'c rh Also at Tuesday's meeting, ss r the board: s • Honored three recently v '. retired members of the Tuolumne County SherifFs Office: Sgt. Rolland Demartini, Sgt. John "JP" Jones and Deputy Will Healy, who together have a combined 95 years of law enforcement service. • Sent a letter to Gov. Jerry Brown thanking him for the state's support in the National Disaster Resilience CompeCourtesy tition that resulted in a $70 The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors approved million grant for projects in the location for a revamped design of a memorial proTuolumne County related posed for construction in front of the Tuolumne Veterans to Rim Fire recovery, forest Memorial Hall, which eliminates the roofed pavilion and health and wildfire prevensets the monument farther east of the initial design. tion. • Unanimously approved Smart said the memorial thisbeing a really good venue sending a letter to Delaware could be used by the public (for events)," he said. "I think North Companies and Yosemfor events such as weddings, the location, which is what ite National Park Superintenconcerts and c ommunity we' re considering today, is ap- dent Don Neubacher opposgatherings. He added that propriate." ing the changes to names of the final project would be Another community-driv- iconic sites in the park. The wired for lighting, sound and en project unanimously ap- National Park Service ansecurity. proved by the board Tuesday nounced Jan. 14 that it would Much of the funding is was a master plan for im- change the names to several planned to come through sell- provements to Rocca Park in historic lodging and recreing commemorative bricks Jamestown. ational facilities in response that will be installed at the A committee of citizens to a lawsuit filed by DNC last memorial. Smart previously helped develop the plan that year claiming ownership of helped raise $40,000 by sell- outlines a number of objec- the original names. ing bricks to fund the All- tives, including flattening out • Approved aesthetic deVeterans Memorial at the VA some ofthe park area, revis- signs for a bridge replaceclinic on Mono Way. ing the play area to make the ment on Hardin Flat Road. District 3 Supervisor Evan back of the park look more The bridge was significantly Royce, who represents Tu- visible and adding a bike rack damaged in the 2013 Rim olumne, offered his full sup- and benches. Fire and the county later acportforthe project. Rocca Par k Co m mit- quired federal funding for the "I could see a facility like tee Chairwoman Charlotte replacement. tsr/ ' rr'fig.~t.""

"What they were suggesting is so cost prohibitive, especiallyfor people who are disabled or sick."

Conti nued from Page A1 ply for a permit and pay a fee to cultivate legally. Citystaffdrafted the ordinance in response tothe council's desire for some regulations that would allow people to cultivate a limited amount of plants if they have a valid medical marijuana prescription. All cultivation is currently banned underthe city's land-use regulations. Part of the reason for developing the ordinance was in response to new state

regulations on the medical marijuana that originally set a March 1 deadline for counties and cities to adopt their own rules. However, the deadline was recently eliminated through legislation signed earlier this month by Gov. Jerry Brown. The council voted 3-2 to introduce the ordinance at a Feb. 1 meeting, with council members Bill Canning and Jim Garaventa in dissent. "Last time I voted on this, I was concerned about that deadline and that' s why I voted the way I did," Segarini said of supporting the ordinance at the previous meeting. Several medical marijuana advocates and patientsspoke at Tuesday's meeting to voice their concerns that the city' s proposedruleswould be too costly foran average person to benefit. City officials have said the ordinance was intended to prevent the cultivation from becoming a nuisance. Tom Richardson, who lives in the city,

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Tires on more than 20 vehicles were slashed early Monday morning on Fifth Avenue, Sierra and Preston lanes in Jamestown.

Trucks, small cars and SUVs were targeted. It seemed whatever was easily available was damaged. And apparently no one saw anyone. SherifFs Sgt. Deborah Moss said investigators do not know whether it was one or more vandals. She asked owners of damaged vehicles to contactthesherifFs office. "Sometimes it's hard to find all the victims when it's widespread like that," Moss said. M oss said no suspector suspectshad been identified as of Tuesday night. "We are following all leads," she added. Anyone with information regarding the incidents is asked to call the sherifFs office at (209l 533-5815.

ing marijuana through delivery services is typically far more expensive than growing it. She told the council that she has a prescription to use marijuana for pain from fibromyalgia, which she was unable — Esperanza Phoenix, speaking about the City to treatwith pharmaceuticaldrugs. "What they were suggesting is so cost of Senora's proposed medical marijuana plan prohibitive, especially for people who are disabled or sick," she said in an interview after the meeting. said his girlfriend uses medical marijuaKira Tucker, of Tuolumne Cannabis na totreat symptoms of multiple sclero- Advocates, a pro-marijuana group,said sis, and he uses it for pain from a spinal the council should also use caution when cord injury he suffered in 1989. allowing medical-marijuana dispensaries Richardson said he was hopeful at first from outside of the area to deliver within about the ordinance, until he read the the city. "They are not paying taxes and they fine print. ''We were looking to hopefully grow are notbeing regulated here,"she said. it for ourselves, but looking at this we "My organization is very pro-regulation wouldn't be able to do it," he said, adding because we want to come out of the shadthat he doesn't have room on his properly ows. We want to be legitimized." to build a shed. 'The only way we would Also at Tuesday's meeting, the council: be able to do it would be indoors." • Heard a report on the budget that A potential rift could be forming be- showed expenditures are currently extween council members on how to proceeding revenues by $456,370. A small ceed in revising the ordinance. surplus is still projected by the end of the Segarini said he was concerned about fiscal year on June 30, thanks to one-time the provision that would require plants to funds from the state and higher-thanbe grown in a detached structure. Gara- budgeted sales tax revenues. venta added that he was also concerned • Approved a 2-percent raise for City about people not being allowed to use a Administrator Tim Miller as a cost-ofliving adjustment, which the council regreenhouse for growing. However, Councilwoman Connie Wil- cently approved for other city employees liams expressed her desire to see all cul- during labor negotiations. tivation banned and only allow people • Handed outannual awards tom emto purchase marijuana through delivery bers of the Sonora Police Department and services. Delivery is currently allowed in Sonora Fire Department. the city, though dispensaries are banned. Esperanza Phoenix, who lives in SonoContact Alex il/IacLean at amaclean@ ra outside the city limits, said that order- uniondemocrat.corn or(209) 588-4530.

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Sonora Cyclery adds co-owner Brent Carkeet, of Twain Haite, is a new co-owner of Sonora Cyclery in East Sonora. Carkeet will run the shop alongside previous co-owner Merritt Lovejoy in place of David Frediani, who is retiring. Frediani and Merritt had co-owned the shop for 15 years. The eventual plan is for Carkeet to take over completely when Lovejoy retires, Carkeet said. Carkeet joined the ownership team in November after moving back to Tuolumne County from the Bay Area. The shop sells Trek authorized bikes, and Carkeet and Merritt plan to expand inventory with new brands including BMX bikes. The store also will carry Fox brand apparel. In addition to new merchandise sales, the shop offers bicycle repairs. The shop is at 13867 Mono Way in East Sonora. For more information, call (209) 532-6800.

Business Expo set for March 1 A New-to-Business Expo will be held March 1 at the Sonora Opera Hall. The free event, 8 a.m. to noon, will offer information on topics including bookkeeping basics, insurance, minimizing taxes, websites, marketing and social media. A "Funding Your Business" panel discussion will include information on microlending, small business loans and local bank lending. A light breakfast will be served. To register, go online to tinyurl.corn/jgoxagx. For more information, call (209) 567-4910 or go online to www.alliancesbdc.corn/sonora-newto-business-expo. The event is cosponsored by the City of Sonora, America' s SBDC California, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Stanislaus Business Alliance, SCORE, and the Tuolumne County EconomicDevelopment Authority. The Opera Hall is at 250 S. Washington St., in Sonora.

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Handmade, high quailty the goal at Sonora couple's new toy store Sonora residents Ken (above) and Kristen Hedges (right, holding 16-month-old Aspen), initially talked of opening a toy store only jokingly, but have made their dream a reality in downtown Sonora. Little Roots Toy Shop will open for business Feb. 27 and will offer high-quailty and handcrafted toys, clothing and other items (inset).

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Continued from Page Bl "We' re really excited," Kristen Hedges said. The two plan to supply well-made, long-lasting, durable, handmade and locally craftedtoys for children ages newborn through 12. Postpartum products and a mineral makeup line will be availableforwomen, and organic clothing and booties for newborns will also be offered. "We' re not quite sure how it'sgoing to develop yet, but we' re sure it's going to change a lot over time," Kristen Hedges said. The couple has lined up both local artisans and crafters all the way from Maine, and will work with suppliers to either consign or purchase products outright. Wooden unfinished toys will be available for sale, along with Natural Earth Paintfordo-it-yourselfprojects.

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Kristen and Ken Hedges, with daughter Aspen, stand last week inside their new toy shop in downtown Sonora. The couple plans to open Little Roots Toy Shop on Feb. 27. would like to host family game nights and gatherings for mothers. "We are hoping this is going to be more than just a store," Ken Hedges said. The couple also plans to participate i n d o wntown Sonora's Second Saturday Art Nights. The shop has 1,000 square feetofretailspace.Floor-to-

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ceiling built-in shelves line the walls, which the Hedges plan to use to display their best handmade toys. The couple has mainly used Instagram and Facebook to develop the idea of their toy store and gain an interestedaudience. "We wouldn't have been able to do it without the help of social media," Kris-

ten Hedges said. The store is at 106 S. Washington St. in Sonora and will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p .m. Tuesdays through Sundays. For more information, call (209) 7430284. Contact Lydia Browning at lbrou/ningtuniondemocrat.

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science degree in business administration. Continued from Page Bl Instructors initially had to develop their own content commercial textbooks. to fill large gaps, professor "It's seeing the costsgoup Linda S. Williams said, but everysemester and almost the amount of quality mafeeling powerless," Neth said. terial has since grown draUniversities and state matically as U S. federal governments are lining up agencies and private foundabehind the cause as a way tionshave required grant reto make college more afFord- cipients to make their work able. The open textbooks, available for broad usage. produced wit h p u b licly The open-source approach available material, are is- can make more work for facsued tostudents for free or ulty members, who are cona small fraction of the hun- stantly revising content and dredsofdollarsthey typical- updating courses, Williams ly spend annually on books. said, but it also has been T he m ovement h a s easier to align reading matemade rapid gains over the rial with areas of instruction. past year, often driven by And students have deeply students, such as U Conn appreciatedtheeff ort. 'The student reaction has activists who sparked a campaign that led to state been really overwhelming," legislation last year endors- she said. ing open-source materials. David Anderson, execuBut commercial texts tivedirector forhigher eduwon't go the way of chalk- cationat the Association of boards anytime soon. Pro- American Publishers, said ponents say hurdles include the industry is already shift awareness among faculty ing from print to digital in a members and the still-lim- change that will bring down ited availability of material student costs. for courses that go beyond Open textbooks will cointroductorylevels. exist with, but not replace, The driving concern has commercial textbooks, he been costs so high that said, noting that instructors' many students report skip- demands vary widely and ping some book purchases. developing open-source maThe annual cost of books terials involve costs, too. "A big issue for the open and supplies for a college student is about $1,200, source movement has been according to the College its sustainability. And that' s Board, and a survey re- one of the reasons you' re leased this month by the seeing a lot of legislation Student PIRGs (Public In- about itbecause they are terest Research Groups) looking basically to the taxadvocacy group found 30 payer," he said. "It goes back percent of respondents used to professors and what they financial aid to buy books. see asbeing important." The open textbooks are As they transition to digia ssembled wit h ma t e - tal, Anderson said, commerrial that is available in the cial publishers will appeal public domain or through a to professorsas they develCreative Commons license, op learningplatforms that which allows for the use of a include quizzes, tests and billion works that are other- games that give students wise copyrighted. real-timefeedback. Oluwatoyin Akinnusotu, More than a dozen states a UConn senior and PIRG have pursued legislation member involved in the cam- related to open textbooks, paign to promote open text- and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, books, said it grew out of stu- an Illinois Democrat, has dent frustrations with costs. proposed a federal grant "Students always were program to expand the use complaining about it," he of open textbooks. The laws said. passedby statesinclude unTidewater Community funded mandates to study College in Norfolk, Virginia, and promote open texts, set outin fall 2013 to be- as in Connecticut, and a come the first school to of- California law creating an fer a degree program built incentive fund to reward entirely on open-source ma- efforts to adopt open educaterials, for an associate of tional resources.

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ATCAA EARLY/HEAD START is hiring for Maintenance Workers to maintain classrooms and grounds as well as minor plumbing, landscaping, weed eating, painting, sanding and other routine maintenance. Must be min of 21 yrs old to apply. PT (4 days a week, 7 hrs/ day). $12.54-$13.83/hr. D.O.E. Apps & job announcements avail. at: ATCAA Head Start, 427 N. Hwy 49, Suite 202 Sonora (open 8am&pm and closed on Fridays), or w~ww.arose.or FFD: 02/1 8/1 6 O 4 pm. EOE.

DENTAL RECEPTIONISTFrontDesk Receptionist needed for busy orthodontic practice. Approx. 30 hrs/week. Candidate must be self motivating, dependable and energetic. Duties: greet patients, answer phones, schedule appts. & verify insurance. Pls email or fax resume to Sierraorthodonticso m ail.corn Fax: 532-2242

GENERAL PLUMBING Supply Co. is seeking an inside sales/will call counter sales person (purchasing/shipping/receiving a plus) w/knowledge of both plumbing/water works. This position provides info., answers questions, and sells merchandise over the counter. The qualified candidate must have at least 1/yr. of exp. & willing to work TuesSat. Communication skills & attention to detail a plus. College 8 computer background is a plus. Mail resume to P.O. Box 3304, Sonora, CA 95370.

LEGAL SECRETARY for Sonora law firm. Litigation experience preferred. Pay DOE. Send cover letter and resume to: UD Box ¹90395807 c/o The Union Democrat, 84 S. Washington St., Sonora, CA 95370 MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ TECHNICIAN needed for Ophthalmology and optometry office. Fax resume to 209-532-1687 or email to: BenLODonald-

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AUTO PARTS SALES INTERMEDIATE EXP. Contact Zak's Auto Shack in Twain Harte. BRET HARTE U.H.S.D. accepting apps. for: • HS Registrar, $19.19$21.11/hr. DOE. Closes 2/22/1 6. Apply online: 215 www.bhuhsd-ca.schooll oo Rooms to Rent ~ .corn or call: (209) 736-8340. An EOE. SONORA ROOM BRET HARTE U.H.S.D. Share home. $475/mo. accepting apps for Two incl's utilities & cable; Avail now.209-206-1270 Special Ed Teachers (one for Structured TUOLUMNE Class), Salary: $50,861Close to town$83,174; Intern-$42,265 Utilities/Wi-Fi included. Closing Date: Open $600/mo. Ph. 928-3271 Until filled. Apply online: www.bhuhsd-ca.schooll TWAIN HARTE ROOM oo .corn -or- Callus for rent w/kitchen privi- ~ (209) 736-8340 EOE. leges & Laundry facility $500/mo 586-9307 CABINET & GRANITE fabrication and installa230 tion start at $13/hr. Storage 588-8600 or evenings till 8 pm 533-4484 QUAIL HOLLOW MINI STORAGE CALAVERAS CO Open 7 days, 8am-6pm Visit us on the web: Greenley Road to www.co.calaveras.ca.us Cabezut across from CAREGIVER NEEDED Quail Hollow Apts., ln Tuolumne for a young Sonora. 533-2214 man, Thurs. through Sat. Call 209/352-5757 NEED QUICK CASH?

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DRIVERS NEEDED: Previous exp preferred but not req'd. Will train. Must have clean driving record. Apply in person at Vic's Towing, 1230 HwyA9 w/DMV Report. No Phone Calls!

Sell your Car, Truck, RV or boat for $1.00 per day! 4-lines/20 days. If it doesn't sell, call us and we will run your ad for another 20 days at no charge. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR;Looking to make adiff erence? Lead Habitat for Humanity in providing affordable housing opps. in Calavaras Co. For details and application instructions go to www.habitatcalaveras.or

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MIA'S IS NOW HIRING: Dishwashers, Bussers & Servers F/T & P/T. GOLF COURSE Apply at: 30040 Hwy. Grounds Maintenance Worker-seasonal-hourly 108 in Cold Springs. Must have valid CA D.L. (209) 965-4591 and decent driving Ml-WUK SUGAR PINE record. Mechanical Fire District: SITE abilities a plus! Apply in person: 21448 Paseo SUPERVISOR- $25.00 per Hour. Must be18 de Los Portales Rd., Sonora or call 532-0111 years of age, CA D.L., independent worker, Closes: 2/25/2016 know PRC 4291. Apply HANDYMAN NEEDED at 24247 St. Hwy. 108 Need truck, some skills, in Sugar Pine. Position tools, heavy lifting req'd. Closes: 2/24/2016. Part-Time. 532-5857 PERKOS CAFE IS HIRING CAREGIVERS! Looking for aCook. Men and women; must Exc. pay, F/T, busy enbe a compassionate, Apply in perloving person that per- vironment. haps has taken care of son M-F 11 am -1 p.m. a family member/friend. Experience req'd. Must have transportation and SADDLEWCREEK insurance. All shifts R E S O R T available. 209.772.2157 SADDLE CREEK GOLF INSTRUCTOR RESORT Position available in Copperopolis is now 9am-3pm. Mon. - Fri. accepting apps. forwait The Community Compass. staff, bussers and a 209-588-1364 line cookfor March employment. This Top 10 Golf Resort is a very Wrifea best seller... exciting place to be Place an ad in The employed at with many events such as wedUnion Democrat dings, golf tournaments, Classified Section dinner parties etc. 588-4515 Please apply in person Mon.— Fri., 9a.m.— 3p.m. 209-588-4515

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Today's Newest! CAREGIVER NEEDED In Tuolumne for a young man, Thurs. through Sat. Call 209/352-5757 DENTAL RECEPTIONISTFrontDesk Receptionist needed for busy orthodontic practice. Approx. 30 hrs/week. Candidate must be self motivating, dependable and energetic. Duties: greet patients, answer phones, schedule appts. & verify insurance. Pls email or fax resume to

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RECREATIONAL 801 - Motorcyctes 805 - RV's/Travel Trailers 810 - Boats 815 - Camper Shells 820 - Utility Trailers 825 - Leasing/Rentals 830 - Heavy Equipment 835 - Parts/Accessories 840 - Airplanes

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK JAYCO '02 EAGLE 2 S. GREEN ST. 5th Wheel, 31 ft. SONORA, CA 95370 2-slideouts. Central (209) 533-5573 Heat & Air. Sleeps 4, FILE NO. 2016000033 Queen bed, Irg. tub & Date: 1/28/2016 03:06P shower. Microwave, DEBORAH BAUTISTA, 3-way fridge/freezer. CLERK & AUDITORGood condition! CONTROLLER $11,500 obo The following Person(s) (209) 770-5287 is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): Find your Future Home in The Union Democrat SONORA FOOTHILLS PROPERTY Classifieds MANAGEMENT Street address of principal place of MONTANA '13 BIG business: SKY 3402 RL 20616 North Sunshine Road Sonora, CA 95370 Name of Registrant: Scully, Jane Residence Address: 480 SouthWashington 4 slides, 6 pt. auto Street leveling, 4-season Sonora, CA 95370 rating, dual a/c, The registrant double refrigerator, commenced to transact low mileage 8 business under the great condition! fictitious business name $58,000. or names listed above (209) 694-3982 on: not applicable This Business is conducted by: If It's Not Here an individual. It May Not Exist! I declare that all information in this The Union Democrat statement is true and C/assi//ed Section. correct. (A registrant who declares as true 588-4515 any material matter pursuant to Section SPARTAN '55 TRAILER 17913 of the Business 42 ft. move in ready. and Professions Code $20K at Dillon beach. that the registrant must be moved. knows to be false is 916-725-4281 guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand 810 dollars ($1,000).) Boats s/ Jane A. Scully NOTICE: This statement expires five CHAPARRAL H20 years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new FBN statement must be filed no more than 40 days from expiration. This filing does not of '12 SPORT 19FT itself authorize the use Merc 4.3 Ltr V6 Max of this name in violation HP 220-Immaculate! of the rights of another Only 31 hrs! Incl's under federal, state or Bimini cvr, built-in ice common law. (B 8 P chest, ski locker, Code 14411 et seq.) sound sys, new in CERTIFICATION: 2013. $25,000. Call I hereby certify that the or text 770-2387 foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in my office. DEBORAH BAUTISTA, County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By: Karen Gray, Deputy Publication Dates: GLASTRON '74 14 FT. February 10, 17, 24 & Fishing Boat; tags gd 4 March 2, 2016 2017,45 Chrysler outbd. The Union Democrat, $750. Ph. 768-8976 Sonora, CA 95370

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2016000029 Date: 1/26/2016 01:57P DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): KEENANS CREATIONS Street address of principal place of business: 24332 Jeanita Lane Mi Wuk Village, CA 95346 Name of Registrant: Warren, Keenan Lee Residence Address: 24332 Jeanita Lane Mi Wuk Village, CA 95346 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: not applicable This Business is conducted by: an individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) s/ Keenan Warren NOTICE: This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new FBN statement must be filed no more than 40 days from expiration. This filing does not of itself authorize the use of this name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law. (B & P Code 14411 et seq.) CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in my office. DEBORAH BAUTISTA, County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By: Theresa K. Badgett, Deputy Publication Dates: February 10, 17, 24 & March 2, 2016 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2016000027 Date: 1/22/2016 03:03P DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business

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Name: C & W SUPPLY Street address of principal place of business: 19870 Grace Way Sonora, CA 95370 Name of Registrant: El Dorado Septic Service, Inc. Residence Address: 21119 Longeway Rd Sonora, CA 95370 Articles of Incorporation ¹ 2207260 CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/25/2016 This Business is conducted by: a corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) El Dorado Septic Services, lnc. s/ Shawn Darr President NOTICE: This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new

FBN statement must be filed no more than 40 days from expiration. This filing does not of itself authorize the use of this name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law. (B & P Code 14411 et seq.) CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in my office. DEBORAH BAUTISTA, County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By:Karen Gray, Deputy Publication Dates: January 27 & February 3, 10, 17, 2016 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2016000021 Date: 1/1 9/2016 10:17A DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): LITTLE ROOTS TOY SHOP Street address of principal place of business: 106 S Washington St. Sonora, CA 95370

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Name of Registrant: statement expires five A) Hedges, Kenneth years from the date it 115 Bradford St. Apt. B was filed in the office of Sonora, CA 95370 the County Clerk. A new B) Hedges, Kristen FBN statement must be 115 Bradford St. Apt. B filed no more than 40 Sonora, CA 95370 days from expiration. The registrant This filing does not of commenced to transact itself authorize the use business under the of this name in violation fictitious business name of the rights of another or names listed above under federal, state or on: not applicable common law. (B & P This Business is Code 14411 et seq.) conducted by: CERTIFICATION: a married couple. I hereby certify that the I declare that all foregoing is a correct information in this copy of the original on statement is true and file in my office. correct. (A registrant DEBORAH BAUTISTA, who declares as true County Clerk & any material matter Auditor-Controller, By: pursuant to Section Theresa K. Badgett, 17913 of the Business Deputy and Professions Code Publication Dates: that the registrant January 27 & February knows to be false is 3, 10, 17, 2016 guilty of a misdemeanor The Union Democrat, punishable by a fine not Sonora, CA 95370 to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Ask your classified s/ Kenneth Hedges representative about s/ Kristen Hedges ATTENTION GETTERS NOTICE: This PUBLIC NOTICE

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This Pre-Bid Conference is only mandatory for bidders who were not represented at the first Pre-Bid Conference held on January 28, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 14-21420-SP-CA Title No. 140204738-CA-MAI A.P.N. 090-150-73-00 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVILCODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE ISA SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/1 7/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an "as is" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: William G Wrighton and Charlene A Wrighton, husband and wife, as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 05/01/2006 as Instrument No. 2006007714 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Tuolumne County, California. Date of Sale: 03/03/2016 at 3:30 PM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Administration Building, at the County Courthouse Complex, 2 South Green Street, Sonora, CA 95370 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $540,520.63 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 20245 Pleasant View Drive, Groveland, CA 95321 A.P.N.: 090-150-73-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: lf you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Thesale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscor .corn/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 14-21420-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 02/08/2016 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscor .corn/sales Zahara Joyner A-4561669

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PROJECT: Sonora Elementary School - 2015 Modernization - REBID - Sonora School District Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Sonora School District of Sonora, California, at 3:00 PM on March 3, 2016, at the District Office located at 830 GreenleyRoad, Sonora, CA 95370. All inquiries concerning this bid shall be directed to Shane Trump at (916) 446-2466 or strum Oca-dw.corn Bidders may obtain a set of plans and specifications, and contract documents from: California Design West Architects 2100 19th Street Sacramento, CA 95818 916-446-2466 Bidders may also review bid documents at local Builders Exchanges; for a list, please contact Anne Perkins (a erkins©ca-dw.corn). A refundable deposit of $120 per hard copy set is required for this bid package. A nonrefundable fee of $30 per digital set is required, if desired. Checks are to be made payable to Sonora School District for the hard copy, and to be made payable to California Design West Architects for the digital sets. Both checks are to be mailed to California Design West Architects. The deposit for the hard copy is refundable only if drawings and specifications are returned in excellent, usable condition within 15 days of the bid opening. The work of this bid package is described as follows: A General Contract for the Modernization of select Buildings on the Sonora Elementary Schoolcampus as shown inthe plans, including interior architectural work, roofing, interior and exterior finishes, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other work as necessary or indicated to construct The Project. Bidders shall be licensed California contractors, and shall comply with the State Labor Code. Prevailing wage rates are required. A 10% bid bond will be required. All contractors must be registered with the D.I.R. (Department of Industrial Relations).

Bidders shall enter into a contract ten (10) days after receipt of "Notice of Award". The cost of all bonds shall be included in the bid and paid for by the Contractor. Contractors shall be a licensed California contractor and shall comply with the State Labor Code which requires setting forth in this document the following sections: SECTION 1735 - DISCRIMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, ETC.

"No discrimination shall be made in the employment of persons upon public works because of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or sex of such persons, except as provided in Section 12940 of the Government Code, and every contractor for public works violating this section is subject to all the penalties imposed for a violation of this chapter." SECTION 1773.2 - SPECIFICATIONS OF GENERAL WAGES

In lieu of specifying the rate of wages in the call for bids, in the bid specifications and the contract, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at the office of the District and are available to any interested party on request. Copies shall be posted at the construction site. The work required in the bidding documents are subject to liquidated damages as outlined in the General Conditions.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on February 25, 2016 at 3:OOPM at: Sonora Elementary School 830 Greenley Road Sonora, CA 95370

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HELEN JENNETTE BEHRBAUM CASE NUMBER PR-11287 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both, of: HELEN JENNETTE BEHRBAUM aka HELEN BEHRBAUM, HELEN J. LA SAN and HELEN LA SAN A Petition for Probate has been filed by: LORI BEHRBAUM-NORIEGA in the Superior Court of California, County of: Tuolumne. The Petition for Probate requests that LORI BEHRBAUM-NORIEGA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to

administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 4, 2016 Time: 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 3, at 60 N. Washington St., Sonora, CA 95370 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your

appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of thedecedent,you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: TIMOTHY T. TRUJILLO DAMBACHER TRUJILLO &

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ASSOCIATES, a Professional Law Corporation 32 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370 209-533-1883 Filed: Feb 02, 2016 By: Vicki F. Boone, Clerk Publication Dates: Feb. 10, 13, 17, 2016

The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RAYMOND CHARLES BEHRBAUM CASE NUMBER PR-11286 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both, of: RAYMOND CHARLES BEHRBAUM aka RAYMOND C. BEHRBAUM, RAYMOND BERHBAUM, and RAYMOND BEHRBAUM A Petition for Probate has been filed by: LORI BEHRBAUM-NORIEGA in the Superior Court of California, County of: Tuolumne. The Petition for Probate

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requests that LORI BEHRBAUM-NORIEGA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate underthe Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 4, 2016 Time: 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 3, at 60 N. Washington St., Sonora, CA 95370 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of thedecedent,you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form

DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: TIMOTHY T. TRUJILLO DAMBACHER TRUJILLO & ASSOCIATES, a Professional Law Corporation 32 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370

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DEARANNIE: My wife of 44 years and I have two adopted children. Our son wasperfect— no trouble,a college diploma, a good job, etc. We bought him a car at 16, and another when he graduated college. We helped with the furniture for his first apartment. We loaned him the down payment on his house and he paid us back. Our daughter, however, was a challenge. She abused drugs, had no interest in school, ran away, had multiple out-of-wedlock pregnancies, couldn' t hold a job and ended up in jail for shoplifting. Over the years, we spent thousands of dollars on counseling, purchased multiple apartments of furniture when she was trying to get re-established, and have given her a dozen cars so that she could get to her job interviews. Fortunately, she seems to have ftnally turned the corner and has been married several years to a guy who treats her and her children well. In an efFort to equalize the dis-

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To Your Good Health Keith Roach, M.D. to bring bone density back up. The osteoclastsand osteoblasts need to be balanced so that the bone is constantly reformed,with the osteoclasts breaking down potentially weakened areas of boneand allowing the osteoblasts to refill the holes left behind with new, healthy bone. Of all the medicines that treat osteoporosis, the strongest evi-

dence for preventing hactures is with alendronate and medicines like it. They do have side effects, including damage to the esophagus, if they are not taken with great care, and bone pain, especially if there isn't enough dietary calcium. However, they are well tolerated by most people. Other medication treatment options

include teripartide (Forleo), an analog of PYH, which increases bone formation. It usually is used for men and women with severe osteoporosis. Estrogenand estrogenlike drugs are still used, but have side effects I have often written about. Denosumab (Prolia) prevents bone resorption, but is seldom used as first-line treatment. Calcitonin and strontium ranelate are relatively weak agents. There are non-medication options as well, which can be used alone if the disease is mild or in combination with medication. Weight-bearing exercise, smoking cessation and adequate dietary calcium are very important and often overlooked. DEAR DR. ROACH:Some years ago, my psychiatrist, a psychiatry resident and I went into a small room. Thepsychiatrist asked me why I was speaking so fast, and I replied that I wasn' t. I asked the resident if he heard me speaking quickly, and he said yes. Why couldn't I hear myself speaking fast? —P.R.V. ANSWER: We use the term "pressured speech"to describe the rapid

HORO SCOPE Birthday for February 17. Take action for the common good this year. Lucrative opportunities (after 3/8) provide new travel and study destinations (after 3/23). Launch a two-year educational adventure after 9/9. Rising family assets (after 9/1) impact your personal finances (after 9/16). Collaborate for the future. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES(March 21-April 19): Today is a 7 — Stick close to home today and tomorrow, with a project. Gather plans and research potential solutions. Get everyone involved with personal incentive and reduce risk of mutiny. Let someone teach you a new trick. TAURUS(April 20-May 20): Today is a 9 — Get out of the house today and tomorrow. Study, practice and explore. Assume authority, especially over the next month with Venus in Aquarius. Keep long-term objectives in mind. An unexpected bonus appears. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Today is a 9 — More income is possible today and tomorrow. Grab potential profits. Stick to your budget. It's easier to venture forth now that Venus is in Aquarius. Study what you love. Explore and discover uncharted terrain. CANCER(June 21-July 22): Today is an 8 — You' re more confident today and tomorrow. Personal matters need attention. Put love into your work for rising income over the next month, with Venus in Aquarius. Follow your heart and your passion is contagious. LEO (July23-Aug.22):Today isa 6 — Slow down and contemplate over the next two days. Review the big picture. Rely on a supportive partner. Collaborative efforts thrive this next month, with Venus in Aquarius. Practice a common passion. VIRGO(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today is an 8 — Teamwork wins over the next two days. Group efforts can

talking that people with some psychiatric disorders,especially thosewhoare bipolar, have during the manic phase of their illness. During these times, the brain works extraordinarily quickly, so your speech comesout sounding normal to you, but it can be hard for others to catch up to how fast your thoughts are communicated. I wonder if everybody else's speech sounded slow to you. In mild forms of bipolar disorder, people can becomewhat we term "hypomanic," where they are capable of enormous amounts of productive work in a short period of time. A classic descrtption is a person who cleans the house at 2 in the morning. In fully developed mania, the thoughts move so quickly that peopleare rarely capable of actually getting things done; I have seen people with 6ve difFerent pens in their hands but unable to write anything down. There are many efFective treatments forbipolardisorder. Readers may wr7'te Dr. Roach, M.D.,

at 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 or email ToYourGoodHealthOned.cor-

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Today in history Today is Wednesday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2016. There are 318 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 17, 1996, world chess champion Garry Kasparov beat IBM super-

co m p uter "Deep Blue," winning a six-game match in Philadelphia (however, Kasparov lost to Deep Blue in a rematch in 1997). On this date: In 1815, the United States and Britain exchanged the instruments of ratification for the Treaty of Ghent, ending the War of 1812. ln 1865, during the Civil War, Columbia, South Carolina, burned as the Confederates evacuated and Union forces moved in. In 1904, the original two-act version of Giacomo Puccini'sopera "Madama Butterfly" received a poor reception at its premiere at La Scala in Milan, Italy. In 1944, during World War II, U.S. forces invaded Eniwetok Atoll, encountering little initial resistance from Imperial Japanese troops. (The Americans secured the atoll less than a week later.) In 1959, the United States launched Vanguard 2, a satellite which carried meteorological equipment. In 1964, the Supreme Court, in Wesberry v. Sanders, ruled that congressional districts within each state had to be roughly equal in population. ln 1972, President Richard M. Nixon departed the White House with his wife, Pat, on a historic trip to China. In 1986, Johnson 8t Johnson announced it would no longer sell overthe-counter medications in capsule form, following the death ofa woman who had taken a cyanide-laced Tylenol capsule.

BRIDGE expand rapidly. Put your love and talents into your work to rising demand this next month, with Venus in Aquarius. Play and get creative. LIBRA(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today is an 8 — Expect two days in the spotlight. A rise in status is possible. Keep your promises. The game gets fun over the next month, with Venus in Aquarius. Play and create. Give in to romance. SCORPIO(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today is a 7 — The next two days are good for expanding your territory. Adventure and discovery call to you. Travel and explore. Still, your heart is at home over the next month, with Venus in Aquarius. SAGITTARIUS(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today is an 8 — Manage finances over the next few days. A lack of funds would threaten plans. Communication practices and creativity pay off over the next month, with Venus in Aquarius. Remain open to shifting circumstances. CAPRICORN(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today is a 9Partnership produces results over the next two days. Begin a potentially profitable month, with Venus in Aquarius. Negotiate terms to find a win-win situation. Collaborate to manage responsibilities while taking advantage of opportunities. AQUARIUS(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today is an 8Focus on work for the next two days. The pace is picking up. Upgrade your image this month, with Venus in your sign. Pamper yourself with personal attention. This restores and recharges you. PISCES(Feb. 19-March 20): Today is a 6 — There' s more time for love today and tomorrow. Share peaceful activities with your inner circle. Tranquil contemplation soothes over the next month, with Venus in Aquarius. Plan the road ahead. Rest and

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Leonard Susskind, a renowned theoretical physicist at Stanford University, said, "Unfore+9742 %63 seen surprises are the rule in science, not the I 1 097 I Q85 exception.Remember: Stuffhappens." 48 7 4 2 Atthebridgetable,exceptionskeepthegame +A K J 10 9 South alive. Forexample,you have J-9-6-4 inthe dummy 4 AQ107 opposite A-0-10-7 in your hand. To play that suit 1 A85 for four tricks, you should finesse through your t J6 4 3 right-hand opponent. It gives you a 50-50 shot at avoiding a loser. Instead, to lead the jack and kqs then to put up the ace wins only when lefty has a singleton king, which has an a priori probability Vulnerable: Both of just under three percent. Mathematically, it is a crazy play. But can you think of any reasons why it 14 Dbl. Pass would be the right play? 24 Pass 2V Pass Now look at the North-South hands in t oday's diagram. South is in four spades. West 2 4 Pass 44 All Pas s cashes the club ace and club king before shifting to a heart. How should South continue? Opening lead:4 A ln the bidding, South's two-club cue-bid was totally artificial, indicating at least 12 points. The rest of the auction was natural. I can think of three reasons not to finesse in that suit. The first is fanciful: if you know righty will always cover an honor with an honor, regardless of its stupidity. The second will be the theme of tornorro's column. This deal exhibits the third. Dummy has 14 points and declarer has 13. That leaves only 13 for the opponents, but West opened — he must have the spade king. So, there is no point in taking a losing finesse; you never know, you might get lucky and drop a singleton king.

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ties were on hand, and Wildcat players got to mingle with some of the biggest names. Being only feet away kom some of the Vaughn Taylor may have walked away with world's bestgolfers allowed the playersto see the win from the AT&T Pebble Beach the subtle nuances that separate them Pro-Am this past weekend, but for Sofiom the rest of the pack The Sonora nora High golfers, they won with the players took the little things and hope to memories that will last a lifetime. employ such techniques into their own Members of the Wildcat golf team game. "It was really interesting," said Sonora sophworked as scoreboard holders for the 23rd straight year, Thursday through Sunday, at omore Cole Francis."I got to see a whole bunch

Sonora Wildcat golfer Caleb Farwell displays his golf glove Tuesday he had autographed at

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out of 58c omp etitors with a two-run time of 2 minutes, 40.71 seconds, about 75 seconds behind the gold medal winner. If the race was for 16 year olds, Cashman would have earned a bronze medal for a third-place finish. Cashman finished 10th, the fastest 16-year old, Saturday in the super-G in her first day of competition. She was 10th Sunday after the super-G in the alpine combined, but did not finish the slalom course. Cashman will have a day off today before her final day of competition Thursday in slalom.

SHS alumni baseball game on Feb.27 Sonora High student Matthew Grossi is planning an alumni baseball game for his senior project, which will take place Feb 27. Sonora alumni will playthe 2016 varsity at Bev Barron Field. The field will open for batting practice at1 p.m. and first pitch will be at 3. Tshirts will be given to all alumni players. For more information on the game or how to sign up, email mgrossil sonorahigh.net.

Picking Olympic hoops roster is a tough task TORONTO (AP) —In another Olympic sport, the U.S. might be dreaming of a gold-silverbronze medals sweep. Butin basketball, countries only get one. "We could send over three teams, I think we' d be successf ul,"Golden State' sKlayThompson

said. The Americans are so loaded with talent that their biggest challenge this summer might not be thegames themselves, but rather determining which 12 players get seats on the plane to Rio de Janeiro. USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo said the selection of this team will "absolutely" be the toughest yet. The Americans list 31 Olympic finalists in their pool, including MVP winners Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James. Many of the players were in Toronto for the All-Star Game, yet Colangelo said he isn't looking for an All-Star team.

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The Summerville High student body (above) celebrates the Bears victory, and Mother Lode League title, Tuesday over the Calaveras Redskins in Tuolumne. Bear senior Braden Anderson (below) breaks upcouit.

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OAKLAND (AP) — Manager Bob Melvin has been forced to recall all those demoralizing one-run losses by the Oakland Athletics last season, yet now he is able to envision far more favorable scenarios for 2016. He believes his g's, club is far better equipped to take close games in the late innings thanks to a revamped bullpen featuri ng depth and experience. Oakland went a dismal 1935 in one-run games, leading the majors in one-run defeats. 'You look at the onerun games and you look at how we did in the bullpen late in games and you look at what we acquired this year," Melvin said. 'You win a good share of those games insteadof lose them now we' re in a completely different position. I think the offense got better as we went along, certainly toward the end of the year when Danny (Valencia) came in so I think allthose partscombined, we're looking forward to having a

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It wasn't necessarily pretty. But at the end of Tuesday night, the Summerville Bears were able to celebrate with the hometown fans following a 39-33 Mother Lode League championship clinching win over the Calaveras Redskins. "Did we expect this thing to be easy?" said Summerville head coach Ben Watson from his office following 4giga the win. "Did we really expect this game to be enjoyable? Was it a game where everybody gets a rose and goes home happy, or did we expect a dogfight? Because we expected a dogfight, we had to play and live in the moment." 'Yeah, this game was ugly," said Summerville senior Braden Anderson. "It was one of our worst night's offensively, but we played much better defense than we did Friday night against Sonora. And that is something that you need in order to win games against good teams like Calaveras." The Redskins had a chance to claim They cut the lead to 33-31 with 3:43 re- was as close as it would get. a share of the MLL championship had maining in the game following two free they been able to knock off the Bears. throws from senior Dylan Byrd, but that See CROWN/ Page C2

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gratulated them on a perfect league day whatseed they getforpostseason. "I feelpretty good about playoffs, season and they went, 'Woo hoot" said The Sonora Wildcat girls finished W ildcats head coach Amy Emerald. you never know what's going to hapoff their perfect Mother Lode League "And that's them. But we' re not so fo- pen," Emerald said. "But I feel like basketball season Tuesday night with c used on the future that we can't take this team is still making progress, and a 62-42victory over theAmador care of business." we continue to grow." Buffaloes in Sutter Creek. Elyse Quenneville scored Delaney Ditler scored 13 ROUNDUP eight points for the Wildcats Wildcat boys suffer 2nd straight (20-3, 12-0 MLL) and teampoints and Adrianna Albanez added 10 points, five steals and four m ates Makenna Poole added seven loss, still headed to playoffs rebounds to help the Wildcats finish p oints, six rebounds and three steals, The Sonora Wildcats suffered their 12-0 and claim their second consecu- Haylie Santos scored six points and second straight Mother Lode League tive league title since moving into the made five steals and riley Henington loss Tuesday night to end the regular league. and Carley Copello each netted five season. "The girls, in their typical fashion, in points. the locker room after the game I conTh e Wildcats likely will find out toSee ROUNDUP / Page C2

Sharks top Lightning; continue to win on road TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks just keep winning away from home. Matt Nieto and Joel Ward both had a goal and an assist as the Sharks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Tuesday night. The Sharks improved to 19-8-2 on the road after opening a five-game trip with victory.

"It's a good start," said San Jose center Joe Thornton, who had two assists. Joe Pavelski and Melker Karlssonalso scored for the Sharks, who are 7-2-2 over their last 11 games overall. Martin Jones improved to 112-1 in his last 14 decisions after making 28 saves. The Lightning, losers in four of their last five games, got goals &om Ryan Callahan and Cedric Paquette. The loss dropped the 2015 Stanley Cup finalist into ninth place in the Eastern Conference. "When you keep losing, you' re not climbing the standings," Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said. "You' re going the wrong way." Guys are trying," Cooper added. "We' re just cheating a See SHARKS/page C3

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"It stinks to not win league," Byrd said, while sitting alone on a bench in the visiting locker room. "That was our goal going into the season. But, you can't change anything now and we just have to move on." The beginningofthe game didn't feel as if it would be a low-scoring night. The Bears jumped out to an 8-0 lead with six points coming &om senior center Cameron Saunders. Saunders scored 10 points in the first half. "He came out attacking and that's exactly what we needed," Anderson said. "He was not scared at all and he took itright tothem. Itwasa great

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COLLEGE Today Mens — Basketball: Columbia vs. Merced, 6 p.m., Oak Pavilion Saturday Mens — Basketball:(Regular season finale) Columbia vs. West Hills, 6 p.m., Oak Pavilion.

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but that was as far as he got. The 3-year-old CJ bested 2,751other entries in 199 breeds and varieties to win the nation's most prestigiousdog competition.

"I don't let my opponent get in my head," Saunders said of beingguarded by 6-foot-8 Brandon Cline. "I'm there to play mygame and whatever I do o6ensively or defensively, I just let it happen." Midway through the first quarter, Summerville led 12-3 following a basket &om Will Hodge. Calaveras' Jake Land tried to get the 'Skins back into the game and attempted a 3-pointer. The ball missed the rim by a few inches, but the shot sparked a fiame in the Summerville student section that burned all night. "AIR BALL ... AIR BALL ... AIR BALL," the students chanted. However, the Bears' student body took it one step further. Any time the ball was in Land's hands the rest of the night, they chanted air ball. Land, who prior to the game was diagnosed with walking pneumonia, admitted that he could hear the fans, but his illnessplayed a bigger factorin his performance, rather than what the Bears' fans were saying. "It was a little &ustrating,

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Summerville's Ben Richardon (24 above) looks to pass in front of the Bears student body Tuesday in Tuolumne. Calaveras' Dylan Byrd (below) is guarded by Summerville's Ethan McLaurin during the Bears 39-33 victory.

wasn't myself. I felt like a zombie walking around out there." Summerville led 14-5 after the first quarter and Land only scored two points. The Redskins scored backto-back buckets &om Byrd and Cline to cut the Bears lead to 14-9 in the second quarter, but Summerville answered with a 6-0 run, capped by a steal and basket by Anderson to take a 20-9 lead. Summerville's Ben Richardson scored the final points of the half with a steal and basket and the Bears led 2212 heading into the locker

defense," Byrd said. "Yeah, it was a low-scoring game, but we were running our offense and we were where we needed to be, as were they. We just couldn't get any momentum going DQensively." room. Calaveras found its touch The 34 combined points in the third quarter and outwas something that had fans scored Summerville 17-7. The scratching their heads, but for final three points of the quarCalaveras' high-powered of- ter came off the hands of Land. but it wasn't the fans that fense toonly score 12 points With enough time to take were really getting to me," in 16 minutes sparked some one final shot, Land got open, Land said. "It was more my halftime concern. and caught a pass with 5 sec"We are bothgood teams, onds left. And as they had body and my illness that was holding me back. I felt like I and good teams play good been doing all game, the Sum-

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Oakland's relievers owned the worst ERA in the American League last season at 4.63 and third-highest in baseball. Ace Sonny Gray is likely to be followed in the rotation by new lefly Rich Hill, signed to a $6 million, one-year contract. "I think we like where we are in the depth that we have," Melvin said.cWe feel like if all these guys are healthy, not only do we have a rotation that we feel is goingto be productive,but we also have some depth." The A's fi nished 68-94in 2015forlast place in the AL West, missing the play-

ROUNDUP Continued from PageCl T he W ildcats w e r e beaten 81-69 by the Amador Buffaloes at Bud Castle Gym. Sonora started on fire and jumpedoutto a27-13 lead afterthe firstperiod and maintained a42-32 advantage at halftime. But t h e Buff a loes stormed outof the gates in the third period and reeled offa 28-8 run to grab controlof the game and lead 60-50 heading into the final frame. The Wildcats have surrendered 243 points over the last three games, an 81-point per game average, far above their season average of 64. The Wildcats (14-10, 6-6 MLL) finished third in the MLL, tied with Argonaut ( 19-7, 6 -6), but will advance to the playoffs as the league's No. 3 seed due to Sonora beating the M u stangs twice.

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MEMORIES Continued from PageC1 ofprosand Ilearned alotmore about my golf game. It makes m e want to be a better golfer and be like one of them." "I learned to not swing so hard," senior Eli McClintock said. "The pros just swing so gingerly, and it goes tw ice as faras Icould everhitit.Itwas amazing to see how far they can actually drive the ball. We watch oursel ves drive all the time, and they can hit it twice as far. And the sound it makes

merville fans chanted "AIR BALL" Land took a shot &om behind the arc, hit nothing but net and silenced every Summerville student who had been heckling him all night. The shot not only quieted the packed gym, but it also tied the game 29-29 heading into the final period. "I thought we got pretty good pressure on him, and he did a good job to hide behind the screen," Watson said. "You' ve got to give him a lot of credit. He didn't over ro-

since his rookie season of 2002 with Cleveland — because of injuries that included a lingering neck problem that kept him &om being his usual catalyst atthetop oftheorder. cHe's worked hard this spring, and Butler bounce back?:Designated hitter Billy Butler tends to hit better in I know he started hitting a lot sooner the season's ~nd half, yet in 2015 he than he did in years past, just to come couldn't make up for his lack of produc- in feeling like he's healthy," Melvin said. tion out of the gates to get fully on track "It's going to be all about how it works in his first season with the A' s. when he plays." It didn't help he was hampered by wrist injuries early in spring training Able infielthOakland brought back that limited his swing. Jed Lowrie, who will join shortstop Butlerbatted a career-worst .251 Mare+ Semien and third baseman with 15 homers and 65 RBIs. Valencia, who is eager for a full season "I had minor issues last year when to settle in with the A's following his camp started, I couldn't swing right August trade &om Toronto. Add Eric away," he said. "My progress is a lot bet- Sogard to the mix and Melvin can get ter than it was last year. I'm 100 per- creative.

seal the deal. ''We felt that if we could hold Summerville under 40 points that we should win," said Calaveras interim head coach Dale Clifion. "But their defense was a little bit better." For Summerville, clinching the MLL title at home and celebrating with the home fans was something that many didn't think would happen at the beginning of the season. ''We were the underdogs of the MLL this year," Saunders said. "We wanted to prove everyone wrong and we just played like a team." Saunders led Summerville (21-6, 11-1 MLL) with 12 points, followed by Richardson with 10 and Eli McLaurin with nine. Land scored a Calaveras team-high 11 points, followed by Dillon Autrey with nine, and Byrd, Cline and Jeb Boyetteeach had fourpoints. Both teams likely will find out this afternoon where they will be seeded and who they will be playing in the playoffs. But for now, the Bears can enjoy being the 2015 Mother Lode League champions. "At this point, why we' re here is that the kids truly bought into the philosophy that we were going to play this thing one possession at a time," Watson said. "I don' t think the kids think ahead. You can't help to think towards the end of the season that you might win a championship because everyone thinks that. But in reality, when we started league, the goal was to play one possession at a time and you can see that in the way they play."

going 1-0 with a 3.95 ERA and four saves.

'Tm ready to go, excited to get into spring training with no restrictions, feeling good," he said. Vogt recovers: Catcher Stephen Vogt had looked forward to working with all the new relievers early in spring training, but now he wiH have to push back that timeline. Vogt had arthmscopic surgery on his right elbow Jan. 29 and is expected to be healthy by opening day. A first-time All-Star last season, Vogt hit. 261 with 18 home runs and 71 RBIs in 136 games.

Offense: Oakland ranked 18th in baseball for hitting, but now has Valencent with eve~ on t h a t now." cia &om Day 1. He batted a combined Doolittle's healtL Do olittle is .290 between the Blue Jays and A' s The Crisp factor: The A's don' t ready for a full season afier a strain in with 18 home runs and 66 RBIs. "Offensively we' re going to have know yet whether Coco Crisp can be his left shoulder derailed his year. their everyday left fielder. He played The 29-year-old Icky was limited to some great parts," Melvin said."We like only 44 games last season — fewest 12 outings and 13 2-3 innings in 2015, our team as we sit here right now."

is a very distinct sound." movies. He's just a really cool "I realized their grips, they guy and he's really nice. He rehave the type of grip that our membered my name the whole coaches want us to have," said time." sophomore Caleb Farwell. "It' s A lthough walking w i th Wahlberg felt like a surreal exhard to getthatgrip." Farwell scored a hole-in-one perience, it still had its downwhen it came to the celebri- side. "It was hard to just watch ties he followed around. He spent time with comehan Ray what they were doing, esRomano, NFL receiver Larry pecially being around Mark Fitzgerald and actor Mark Wahlberg because he had Wahlberg. such a big crowd following He was most impressed him around the whole time," with Wahlberg. Farwell said. "There were a "Mark Wahlberg was for lot of people trying to get his sure my favorite," Farwell said. autograph, which was really cHe was just like he is in the crazy to see."

While Farwell was palling around with Marky Mark, McClintock was able to "Git Er Done" with one of the most recognizable comedians in the world. "I got to be with Larry the Cable Guy," McClintock said. "He was funny and he sounded exactly like you think he would sound. He's got the

with the G-shaped with a fish hook. While Francis got to walk with Davis Love III and Farwell was paired with Bubba Watson, McClintock did not have the luck of his teammates. "All the pros that I was with were guys that were not memorable," McClintock said. same amount of twang in his The Wildcats r eceived voice. He was with Gary Mule signed hats, balls, monetary Deer and they just joked back tips for their services, but and forth with each other. It perhaps the most important was very entertaiinng." thing that was taken away McClintock was given a golf was a new appreciation for the ball that reads "Git Er Done" game ofgolf.

STANDINGS & Sv COLLEGE MENS' BASKETBALL CENTRAL VALLEY CONFERENCE Team League Overall Fresno City 9 -1 2 3 - 6 West Hills 6-3 1 5-10 Sequoias 7-3 1 7-10 Columbia 5-5 1 5-10 5 -5 9 - 1 5 Porterville 2 -9 8 - 1 8 Reedley Merced 0 -10 3 - 2 0 Today's games Merced at Columbia Portsrville at Fresno Reedley at Sequoias

Argonaut 6 -6 1 7 - 7 Bret Harte 6-6 12-12 3 -9 9 - 1 6 Amador Linden 1 -10 7 - 1 6 Tuesday's games Amador 81, Sonora 69 Summerville 39, Cslavsrss 33 Bret Harte 63, Linden 45

MOUNTAIN VALLEY LEAGUE Team League Stockton Christian 13-1 Langston Hughes Academy 12-2 9-4 Bsn Holt Academy Tioga 6-6 6-7 Lodi Academy PREPS Delta Charter 5-6 BOYS' BASKETBALL Able Charter 2-12 MOTHER LODE LEAGUE Don Pedro 0-13 Team League Overall Tuesday's games Summerville 11-1 21-6 Delta Charter at Tioga Cslavsrss 9 -3 1 8 - 6 Lsngston 62, Able Charter 19 Sonora L6 1 4 -10 Ben Holt68,LodiAcademy 69

GIRLS'BASKETBALL MOTHER LODE LEAGUE Team League Overall Sonora 1 2-0 20 - 3 Calavsras 1 0-2 21- 4 Argonaut 64 17-9 4 -7 9-1 3 Bret Hsrte 3 -6 7-1 4 Linden Summerville 2-10 3-20 Amador 2-10 1 1 - 13 Tuesday's games Sonora 62, Amador 42 Calavsras 60, Summerville 40 Bret Harte at Linden MOUNTAIN VALLEY LEAGUE Team League Stockton Christian 11-1 Ben Holt Academy 11-1 8-5 Delta Charter Lodi Academy 3-6 Lsngston Hughes Academy 3-7 Tioga 3-9

0-9 Abls Charter Tuesday's games Delta Charter 47, Tioga 29 Langston Hughes at Able Charter Ben Holt 63, Lodi Academy 12

BOYS' BASKETBALL MOTHER LODE LEAGUE SUMMERVILLE 39, CALAVERAS 33 Cslaveras 6 7 17 4 — 33 Summerville 1 4 8 7 1 0 — 39 Cslsverss: Jake Land 11, Brandon Cline 4, Dylan Byrd 4, Dillon Autrey 9, Wyatt Ames 1, Jeb Boyette 4. Summerville: Braden Anderson 2, Eli McLsurin 9, Ethan McLaurin 4, Camsron Saunders 12, Ben Richardson 10, Cole elkins 2.

Sonors: Damian Kress 4, Nate Patterson 19, Jace Decker 15, lan Cicero 10, Rico Ssnchez 11, Max Walker 2, Jacob Storm 1, Kaden Sparks-Davis 7. 3-point goals — Sonora 7-20 (Patterson 2, Decker 2, Ssnchez 2, Sparks-Davis). Rebounds —Sonors 28 (Psttsrson 9). AssistsSonora 10 (Sparks-Davis 5). Free throws — Sonora 16-25.

GIRLS'BASKETBALL MOTHER LODE LEAGUE SONORA 62, AMADOR 42 Sonora 12 5 11 12 — 45 Amador 22 11 1 7 20 — 43 Sonora: Riley Henington 5, Mskenna Pools 7, Dslsney Ditler 13, Michelle Reis 4, Gabby Stewsrt 2, Haylie Santos 6, Elyse ANtADOR 81, SONORA 69 Queneville 8, Carley Copello 5, Amsdor 13 19 2 8 21 — 81 Megan Popovich2,Adrianns AlSonors 27 15 8 19 — 69 banez 10.

Sonora, California

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 — C3

THE UN' DEMO CRAT

SHARKS

BRIEFS Rousey thought about suicide after Holm loss

while. Harris signed a $64 million, four-year deal to stay with the Magic last summer, when he LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ron- was a restricted &ee agent. da Rousey says she had dark thoughts including suicide after lawyer in Title IX case says she lost her bantamweight title to focus is UT, not Manni n g Holly Holm in Australia last year, her first defeat since joining UFC. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP)"Honestly, my thought in the The lawyer for six women suing medical room, I was sitting in the the University of Tennessee on corner and was like, What am I its handling of sexual assault anymore if I'm not this?' " Rousey complaints by student-athletes is said Tuesday during an appear- focused on the school's systemic ance on 'The Ellen DeGeneres problems he believes exist and Show." 'Literally sitting there is surprised at the attention the thinkmg about killing myself. In complaint's brief mention of Peythat exact second, I'm like: Tm ton Manninggenerated. "It's certainly unanticipated," nothing. What do I do anymore?" Rousey told DeGeneres that attorney David Randolph Smith her relationship with UFC heavy- said. weight Travis Browne helped get Smith said he included events her through. &om the last two decades — one Rousey won her first 12 mixed involved Manning in 1996 — to martial arts fights — eight of show how Tennessee has handled them in less than a minute — be- reportsofm isconduct. ''We included one small parafore stepping into the cage against Holm in Melbourne last Novem- graph about the Manning situaber. Holm finished her off with a tion in the complaint, just as part of the overall background and hisdevastating kick to the head. Rousey told DeGeneres that tory," Smith said. "... Peyton Manshe wants to be the one to beat ning is not a party to our lawsuit. Holm, who will make her first All these reports that say he's in title defense against Miesha Tate the lawsuit, well he's reference, next month in Las Vegas. but it's part of the historical" backgrouild.

The lawsuit that was filed last Pistons acquire Harris week in federal court in Nashville for3ennings,Ilyasova states Tennessee has violat ed DETROIT (AP) — With a play- Title IX regulations and created off spot within reach this year, the a "hostile sexual environment" Detroit Pistons made a trade they through a policy of indifFerence hope will benefit them both now toward assaults by student-athand in the future. letes. The Pistons acquired forward The suit focuses on five cases Tobias Harris &om Orlando on thatwere reportedbetween 2013 Tuesday in a deal that sent guard and 2015,but it also references Brandon Jennings and forward incidents involving Tennessee Ersan IIyasova to the Magic. The student-athl etesdating to 1995. 23-year-ol d Harris gives Detroit One paragraph in the 64-page another athletic young player, and document refers to a sexual hahell be under team control for a rassment complaint made by a

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Tennessee trainer in 1996 involving an incident that occurred in a training room while she was treating Manning, the quarterback at Tennessee from 1994-97.

NFL commishGoodell earned $34M in2014 NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell earned just over $34 million for 2014, according to the league's tax filing released Tuesday. That total is actually down a bit &om 2013 ($35 million) and 2012, when Goodell collected $44.2 million, including $9 million in bonuses and deferred pension. The payments for 2014 — a difficult season for the league and the commissioner that involved

high-profile player misconduct cases and a revamping of the NFL conduct policy — included a $26.5 million bonus negotiated the previous year. While the public and the players' union questioned his ability to handle his duties, the 32 team owners have shown nothing but solid support for Goodell, who just finished his 10th season as commissioner.

Spurs do business — simply and effectively. "You try to do things that are logical," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "It's sort of what works for us." In a league that isn't shy about showing ofF glitz and glamour, the Spurs just show up, do their job and usually go home with the win. And the team wearing San Antonio's silver and black this season perhaps is the &anchise's best yet under Popovich, no small statement considering that he' s already won five NBA championships with the Spurs. At 45-8 so far, there's no doubt that this year's team is good enough to give him hope of winning ring No. 6. "All the guys love him," said Spurs All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge. 'They understand that he thinks differently, outside the box. And they understand that he's very strict. But he's a winner, and they love him." Around the league, there's no coach who commands the respect — &om players and coachesthan Popovich, who can speak eloquently on any number of topics but almoststeadfastly refuses to revealthesecretsofhisbasketball success.

Popovich 'the model of consistency' for coaches (AP) — A San Antonio shootaround practice is wmdmg down

in silence,exceptfortheoccasional sound of a dribble or the whooshing noise that accompanies the ball going through the net. Players are lined up along the sides of the foul lane, watching teammates take two &ee throws before moving on in orderly fashion. It's very orderly, no half-court shooting contests or wasting energy And it's a microcosm of how the

Maybe that's part ofhis genius. Or maybe, as Spurs forward David West suggests, there are no secrets to share after all. When West first joined the Spurs over the summer as a &ee agent, his initial order of business was to find that mystical something that obviouslyexists and separates Popovich &om other coaches. His quest turned up nothing. 'There's no big mystery or anything like that," West said. "It' s just the way that they do things. Find aformula that works, and stick with it."

little bit now. All the things on the defensive side of the puck we' ve done the past two and half years, we' re going through a stretch here where we' re not doing those things." Steven Stamkos was pointless with three shots and finished minus-1 in the Lightning' s first game since general manager Steve Yzerman announced Monday that the team captain won't be moved before this month's trade deadline. Stamkos, who has a no-trade clause in his contract, is in the final year of a deal that pays him about $5.5 million this season. He is eligibleto become an unrestricted free agent in July. San Jose took a 3-2 lead 1:17 into the third when Nieto beat Ben Bishop from in-close after taking a backhand pass from Patrick Marleau. Karlsson made it 4-2 with 1:43 to play. "We kind of eliminated the neutral zone with the turnovers and took away a little bit of their speed," Pavelski said. "Guys made some plays at the right time. We got the saves as well." After Pavelski gave San Jose a 2-1 advantage onhisteam-best 26th goal at6:34 ofthe second, Paquette got the equalizer 2:12 later with his first goal in 22 games. Callahan skated down the slot and scored ofF a pass &om Alex Killorn to open the scoring at 17:51 of the first. Callahan's sixth goal this season stopped an 18-game drought and was just his second in his last 42 games. Ward tied it at 1 1:43 into the second. MarcEdouard Vlasic assisted on the goal and extended his team defenseman consecutive game assist streak toeightgames. "We' re happy with the win," Vlasic said. Notes: Pavelski ended a six-game goal drought. ... Marleau played in his 1,384th NHL game, which ties him for 39th place with Larry Robinson. Thornton (1,340 games) and Dainius Zubrus (1,268 games) are in 51st and 72nd place, respectively....Thornton has a sixgame point streak (six assists, nine points). "For a passer, it's nice when the guys are finishing the way they are," said Thronton, who is 15th on the NHL all-time assist list. He has 26 assists and 42 points in 38 games against Tampa Bay... Lightning D Matt Carle played in his 700th NHL game and was minus-3.... Brent Burns had nine of San Jose's 31 shots.

ScoREs & MoRE Basketball National Basketball ssociathn EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Divhion W L Pct GB Toronto 35 17 673 582 4'/2 Boston 32 23 New York 23 32 418 13'/2 Brooklyn 14 40 2 59 2 2 Philadelphia 8 45 151 27'/2 SOlltll885t DMSIOn

Atlanta Miami Charlotte Washington

Orlando

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Pct GB 564 547 1 5 09 3 4 51 6 4 42 8/ 2

Pct GB 731

Cleveland 38 14 Indiana 28 25 528 10'/2 Chicago 27 25 5 19 11 Detroit 27 27 500 12 Milwaukee 22 32 4 07 1 7 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 45 8 849 Memphis 3 1 22 5 85 1 4 Dallas 29 26 5 27 1 7 Houston 27 28 4 91 1 9 New Orleans 20 33 3 77 2 5 Northwest Division W L Pet GB 14 27 27 26 26 22 32 17 37

741 5 00 5 00 4 07 3 15

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Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 48 4 923 LA. Clippers 3 5 18 660 13'/2 Sacramento 22 31 415 28/2 Phoenix 14 40 2 59 3 5 LA. Lakers 11 4 4 200 38'/2 Tuesday's Games No games scheduled Today's Games No games scheduled Thursday's Games Utah at Washington, 4 p.m. Chicago at Cleveland, 5 p.m. San Antonio at LA Clippers, 7:30 p.m.

Tennis WTA Dubai Duty Fme Fimt Rounds Tuesday, At Dubai Tennis Stadium Dubai, United Arab Emirates

purse: 41.73 million (premies

Surface: Hare&Outdoor Singles —First Round Elina Svitolina, Ukraine, def. Jana Cepelova, Slovakia, 6-3, 6-1. Barbora Strycova, Czech Republic, def. Tsvetsna Pironkova, Bulgaria, 6-4, 6-3. Ana Ivanovic, Serbia, def. Daria Gavrilova, Australia, 6-1, 64. Sara Errani, Italy, def. Zheng Saisai, China, 64, 6-3. Jelena Jankovic, Seh>ia, def. Belinda Bendc

(5), Switzerland,44,7-5, 6-4. Yaroslava Shvedova, Kazakhstan, def. Roberta Vinci (7), Italy, 64, 4-6, 6-3. ATP World Tour Open 13 Provence Results Tuesday, At Pahis des Sports, Mameilh, France Purse: $671500 SN1250j Surface: Hard-Indoor Singles-Rrst Round sergiy stakhovsky, Ukraine, def. Feliciano Lopez, spain, 63, 2 6, 7-6 (5). Mischa Zverev, Germany, def. Ramkumar Ramanathan, India,6-2,7-5. Andrey Kuznetsov, Russia, def. Lucas Pouille, France, 76 (1), 6-4. Emests Gulbis, Latvia, def. Kenny de Schepper, France, 6-4, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (2). Teymuraz Gabashvili, Russia, def. Gilies Simon (5), France, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7). Nick Kyrgios, Australia, def. Vasek Pospisil, Canada, 64, 6-4. Alexander Zverev, Germany, def. Julien Benneteau, France, 7-6 (4), 7~.

ATP World Tour Del~ Beach International

Tuesday, At Delray Beach Radium 5 Tennis Center, Delrsy Beach, Ra. Purse: $514~ (WF250) S urface: Hard~ o o r Singles — Rmt Round Noah Rubin, United States, def. Sam Groth, Australia, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (6). Jeremy Chardy (5), France, def. Matthew Ebden, Australia, 6-2, 6-1. Benjamin Seeker, Germany, def. Radu Albot, Moldova, 6-4, 6-1. Austin Krajicek, United States, def. Kevin Anderson (1), South Afiica, 7-6 (3), retired. oamir Dzumhur, Bosnia-Herzegovina, def. Rica rdas Sera nkis, Lithuania, 6-4, 6-2. Steve Johnson (6), United States, def. John Millman, United States, 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (8). lllya Marchenko, Ukraine, def. Marcel Granollers, Spain, 6-3, 64. Rajeev Ram, United States, def. Bernard Tomic (2), Australia, 7-6 (3), 6-1. Tatsuma Ito, Japan, def. Dennis Novikov, United States, 6-2, 64 Donald Young (7), United States, def. Mikhail Kukushkin, Kazakhstan, 7-6 (3), 3-0, retired. Tim smyczek, United states, def. Taylor Fritz, United States, 6-3, 6-3. Sam Querrey, United States, def. Thiemo de Bakker, Netherlands, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Juan Martin del Potro, Argentina, def. Denis Kudla, United States, 6-1, 64. Rio Open Tuesday, At Jockey Club Brasileiro, So de Janeiro Pume: Men, 01.33 million (WT500) Women, 4226,750 (Intl.) Surface: Clsy&utdoor Singles-Men-Fimt Round Santiago Giraldo, Colombia, def. Gastao Elias, Portugal, 6-4, 7-6 (5). Inigo Cervantes, Spain, def. Taro Daniel, Japan, 3-6, 74, 6-2. Diego Schwartzman, Argentina, def. Joao Souza, Brazil, 6-3, 6-2. Federico Delbonis, Argentina, def. Jack Sock (6), United States, 7-5, 6-1. Albert Ramos-Vinolas, Spain, def. Dusan Lajovic, Serbia, 3-4, retired. Fabio Fognini (7), Italy, def. Aljaz Bedene, Britaim,7-5, 6-3. Dominic Thiem (5), Aushia, def. Pabio Andujar,

Anaheim 5, Edmonton 3 Todef s Games Philadelphia at New Jersey, 4 p.m. Los AngelesatW ashington,4 p m . Winnipeg at Carolina, 4 p.m. BostonatColumbus, 4p.m . Buffalo at Ottawa, 4:30 p.m.

Can-Am League OTTAWA CHAMPIONS — Signed RHP Daniel Cordero and INF Robert Garm. ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Signed RHP Luis Sanz. SUSSEX COUNTY MINERS — Released INF Ty Forney and RHP BJ Hyatt Frontier League EVANSVILLEOTTERS — Signed LHP Dylan Badura and RHP Max Duval. GATEWAY GRIZZLIES — Signed Cs Max Ayoub and Derek Hasenbeck. LAKE ERIE CRUSHERS — Signed 1B Sam Eberle to a contract extension. signed QF Marcus Bradley.

Dallas at St. Louis, 5 p.m. Anaheim at Edmonton, 6 p.m.

Matt Burns. WASHINGTON WILD THINGS — Signed 16

Spain, 6-3, 6-4. Paolo Lorenzi, Italy, def. Marco Cecchinato,

Tuesday's Games ottawa 2, Buffalo 1, so

Italy, 64, 3-6, 6-1.

Philadelphia 6, New Jersey 3 Washington 3, Los Angeles 1 Carolina 2, Winnipeg 1 Boston2,columbus 1,OT San Jose 4, Tampa Bay 2

David Ferrer (2), Spain, def. Nicolas Jany, Chile, 6-3, 7-6 (3). Daniel Gimeno-Traver, Spain, def. Juan Monaco, Argentina, 5-2, retired. Pablo Cuevas, Uruguay, def. Facundo Bagnis, Argentina, 6-2, 6-0. Alexandr Dolgopolov, Ukraine, def. Thomaz Bellucci (8), Brazil, 6-7 (3), 7-5, 6-2. Nicolas Almagro, Spain, def. Daniel Munoz-de la Nava, Spain, 6-1, 3$, 6-4. Rafael Nadal (1), Spain, def. Pablo Carreno Busta, Spain, 6-1, 6-4. Women — First Round Paula Cristina Goncalves, Brazil, def. Julia Glushko, Israel, 6-3, 6-1. hara Arruabarrena (6), spain, def. Rebecca Peterson, Sweden, 64, 6-3.

silvia soler-Espinosa, spain, def. Romina oprandi, switzerland, 6-1, 6-2.

Johanna Larsson (2), Sweden, def. Lourdes Dominguez uno, spain, 7-5, 64. Petra Martic, Croatia, def. Teliana Pereira (1), Brazil, 6-3, 7-5. Marina Erakovic, New Zealand, def. MariaTeresa Torro-Flor, spain, 7-6 (8), 6-7 (5), 6-z

Hockey National Hockey League EASTERN CONKRENCE Athntic Division GP W L O T PIsGF GA Florida 5 7 33 18 6 7 2 160 134 Boston 5 7 31 20 6 6 8 174 158 Detroit 5 7 29 19 9 6 7 146 147 Tampa Bay 5 6 30 22 4 6 4 149 139 Montreal 5 7 27 26 4 5 8 157 158 Ottawa 5 8 26 26 6 5 8 165 182 Buffalo 5 8 23 28 7 5 3 137 162 Toronto 5 5 20 26 9 4 9 134 163 Mebepolitan Division G P W L O T f t s GF GA Washington 55 4 1 1 0 4 8 6 184 126 N .Y.Rangers 5 6 3 2 1 8 6 7 0 163 143 N .Y. Islanders 55 3 0 1 9 6 6 6 161 141 NewJersey 58 29 2 2 7 65 130 136 Pittsburgh 55 28 1 9 8 64 142 141 Carolina 57 26 21 10 62 139 150 Philadelphia 5 6 2 5 2 1 10 60137 151 Columbus 58 23 2 8 7 5 3 149 180 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Divhion Gp w L O T p tsGF GA Dallas 5 8 37 15 6 8 0 188 156 Chicago 6 0 37 18 5 7 9 170 139 st. Louis 5 9 33 17 9 7 5 145 139 Nashville 57 26 21 10 62 151 152 Colorado 5 9 29 26 4 6 2 158 164 Minnesota 56 24 22 10 58 140 142 Winnipeg 5 6 25 28 3 5 3 143 162 Pacilic DMsion GP W L OT It s GF GA L osAngeles 5 6 3 3 2 0 3 6 9 154 134 Anaheim 56 29 1 9 8 66 136 137 San Jose 55 30 2 0 5 65 164 148 Arizona 5 6 26 24 6 5 8 151 171 Vancouver 56 22 2 2 1 2 56133 157 Calgary 5 5 25 27 3 5 3 150 168 Edmonton 58 22 3 0 6 50 146 176 NOTE: Two points for a win, onepoint for overtime loss.

st. Louis z Dallas 1, QT

TRAVERSECITY BEACHSUMS — Signed SS

san Jose at Tampa Bay, 4 30p.m.

SHARKS 4, UGHTNING 2 0 2 2— 4 San Jose Tampa Bay 1 1 0— 2 First Period — 1, Tampa Bay, Callahan 6 (Killom, Sustr), 17:51. Penalties — None. Second Period — 2, San Jose, Ward 16 (Vlasic, Nieto), 1:43. 3, San Jose, Pavelski 26 (Thornton, Hertl), 694. 4, Tampa Bay, a Pquette 3 (J.Brown), 8:46. Penalties — Coburn, TB (interference), 1599. Third pesod — 5,san Jose, Nieto 8 (Marleau, Ward), 1:17. 6,SanJose, Karlsson 7 (Thornton), 18:17. Penalties —Donskoi, SJ (tripping), 2:00; Marchessault, TB(boarding) 913 Filppula TB (tripping), 141 0;Hedman, TB, misconduct, 18:17; Ward, SJ (holding), 19:46. Shots on Goal —San Jose8-10-13 —31. Tampa Bay 9-1 2-9 — 30. Power-play opportunities —San Jose 0 of 3; Tampa Bay o of 2. Goa es li— SanJose,Jones27-15 3(30shots28 saves). Tampa Bay, Bishop 22-1 7-3 (31-27). A — 19p92o 9,092). T — 2:22. Referees — Gord Dwyer,Jon Mclsaac.u nesmen — DavidBrisebois,Bean Mach.

Transactions BASEBALL

coMMlssloNER's QFFIGE — suspended

Oakland LHP Brandon Mann (Nashville-PCL) 80 games and Atlanta RHP Richie Tate (CarolinaCarolina) 100 games following violations of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. American League BOSTON RED SOX — Agreed to terms with RHP Carlos Marmol on a minor league contract HQUsTQN AsTRos — Agreed to terms with DH Evan Gattis on a one-year contract. Nalional League

CHICAGOCUSS —Agreed to terms with RHP

Jake Ameta on a one-year contract and OF Matt MuNon on a minor league contract. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreedto

terms with OFTony campana on aminor l contract.

eague

American Association KANSAS CITY T-BONES — Signed OF Brian Joynt. LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Signed INF Rene Leveret and INF Kazuki Nezu.

Atlantic League

LONG ISLAND DUCKS — Signed INF Cody puckett, OFs Fehlandt Lentimi and Delta cleary Jr. and C Mike Blanke.

scott carcaise and OF Alex simone.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DETROIT PISTONS — Traded G Brandon Jennings and F Ersan llyasova to Orlando for F Tobias Harris. NBA Development League RIO GRANDE VALLEY VIPERS — Activated F Jordan Hamilton. Women's National Baskelhall ~ n SEATTLE STORM — SignedG Sue Birdto a multi-year contract. FOOTBAlL National Football League ARIZONA CARolNALS — Re-signed S Chris Clemonsto a one year contract. Signed CB Joel Wilkinson.

cHlcAGQ BEARs — Released OT Jermon

Bushrod. DETROIT LIONS — CB Rashean Mathis announced his retirement. Released RB Joique Bell. NEW YORKGIANTS — Promoted quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan to offensive coordinator. Frank Cignetti Jr. quarterbacks coach, Adam Henry wide receivers coach, Mike Sola ri offensive line coach, patsck Graham defensive line coach, Jeff Zgonima assistant defensive line coach, BillM cG ovem linebackerscoach,Dwsyne Stukes assistantspeciatleams coach and Aaron Wellman strength and conditioning coach. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS —Named John Spytek director of player personnel. Anna Football League ORLANDO PREDATORS — Agreed to terms with OL Nathan Isles. HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Recalled G Niklas Treutle from spsngheld (AHL). CAROLINA HURRICANES —Recalled G Daniel Altshuller from Charlotte (AHL). NEW JERSEY DEVILS —Realigned LW Ben Johnson from Albany (AHu to Adirondack

(ECHL).

American Hockey League ALBANY DEVILS — Returned D Joe Faust to Adirondack (ECHL). SAN DIEGOGULLS —Recalled G Ryan Faragher from Utah (EcHu. Released c Michael Pelech from his professional tryout contract. SPRINGFIELD FALCONS — Signed G Alex Vazzano to a professional tryout contract ECHL ELMIRA JACKALS — Announced D Nick Tuzzolino was assigned to the team by Bing-

SOCCER Major League Soccer VANCOUVER WHITECAPS — Acquired F Blas Perez from FC Dallas for M Mauro Rosales and to terms with Perez on a one-year conagreed tracL United Soccer League sAN AMTQNIQ Fc —signed F Jason Johnson. COLLEGE ARIZONA STATE — Named Joe Seumalo defensive line coach. AUBURN — Named Kodi Burns receivers coachand co-off ensivecoordinator.

FURMAN — NamedRamal Faunteroydefen-

sive line coach. LSU — Announced WRs Trey Quinn and Kelvin Spears have left the football team and will transfer. NOTRE DAME — Announced football G Steve Elmer will skip his final year of eligibility. SAM HOUSTON STATE —Named Brad Sherrod defensive coordinator, Rodsque wright defensivelinecoach andTroy Douglas secondary coach. SIENA — Named Mike Demos assi~nt athletic director for communications. SPRING HILL — Named Alex Greco women' s assistant soccer coach. WOFFORD — Named Shiel Wood safeties coach and recruiting coordinator.

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TV SPORTSPROGRAMS AUTO RACING Sunday 10:00 am (KTXL) 2016 Daytona 500 From Daytona International Speedway in Da ona Beach, Fla. N Live) '

BASKETBALL Thursday 4:00 pm (ESPN) College Basketball Tennessee at Kentucky. 5:00 pm (TNT) NBA Basketball Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers. 6:00 pm (ESPN) College Basketball Wisconsin at Michigan State. 7:00 pm (CSBA) College Basketball San Francisco at Pepperdine. 7:30 pm (CSN) College Basketball Pacific at Gonzaga. (Joined in Progress). (TNT) NBA Basketball San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Clippers. Friday 5:00 pm (ESPN) NBA Basketball Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder. 7:00 pm (CSBA) NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at Portland Trail Blazers. (CSN) NBA Basketball Denver Nuggets at Sacramento Kings. 7:30 pm (ESPN) NBA Basketball Boston Celtics at Utah Jazz. Saturday 9:00 am (CSN) College Basketball Elon at Towson.

(ESPN) College Basketball Duke at Louisville. (KTXL) College Basketball Xavier at Georgetown. 10:00 am (KOVR) (KPIX) College Basketball Miami at North Carolina. 11:00 am (CSBA) College Basketball Florida International at Rice. (ESPN) College Basketball Baylor at Texas. 11:30 am (KTXL) College Basketball Butler at Villanova. 1:00 pm (CSBA) College Basketball Delaware at James Madison. (CSN) College Basketball San Francisco at Loyola Marymount. (ESPN) College Basketball Oklahoma at West Virginia. 3:00 pm (CSBA) College Basketball UNC-Wilmington at College of Charleston. 3:30 pm (ESPN) College Basketball Kentucky at Texas A&M. 5:00 pm (CSN) College Basketball Santa Clara at Pepperdine. 5:30 pm (ESPN) College Basketball Purdue at Indiana. (KGO) (KXTV) NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Clippers. 7:00 pm (CSN) College Basketball Pacific at Portland. Sunday 10:00 am (KovR) (KPlx) college Basketball Michigan at Maryland.

12:30 pm (KGO) (KXTV) NBA Basketball Cleveland Cavaliers at Oklahoma City Thunder. 5:00 pm (ESPN) NBA Basketball Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls. Monday 4:00 pm (ESPN) College Basketball Virginia at Miami. 5:00 pm (CSBA) NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at Atlanta Hawks. 6:00 pm (ESPN) College Basketball iowa State at West Virginia. Tuesday 4:00 pm (ESPN) College Basketball Teams TBA. 6:00 pm (CSN) NBA Basketball Sacramento Kings at Denver Nuggets. (ESPN) College Basketball Michigan State at Ohio State. Wednesday 4:00 pm (CSN) College Basketball George Washington at Richmond. 4:30 pm (CSBA) NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at Miami Heat. 5:00 pm (ESPN) NBA Basketball Washington Wizards at Chicago Bulls. 7:30 pm (CSN) (ESPN) NBA Basketball San Antonio Spurs at Sacramento Kin s.

BOWLING Sunday 10:00 am (ESPN) PBA Bowling Players Championship. From Columbus, Ohio.

12:00 pm (ESPN) PBA Bowling World Tour Finals. a ed)

BOXING Friday 10:00pm (SHOW) Boxing ShoBox: The New Generation. Featuring super bantamweightAdam Lopez,super middleweight Ronald Ellis, welterweight Keenan Smith and super featherweight Lavisas Williams in separate bouts. (Same-day Tape) Sunday 9:00 pm (CSN) Boxing Premier Boxing Champions. Omar Figueroa Jr. takes on Antonio DeMarco in the main event. From AT&T Center in San Antonio. a ed

GOLF Saturday 12:00 pm (KOVR) (KPIX) PGA Tour Golf Northern Trust Open, Third Round. From Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades. Sunday 12:00 pm (KovR) (KPlx) PGA Tour Golf Northern Trust Open, Final Round. From Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades.

HOCKEY Thursday 4:30 pm (CSN) NHL Hockey San Jose Sharks at Florida Panthers. Saturday

1:00 am (CSN) NHL Hockey San Jose Sharks at Carolina Hurricanes. (Sameday Tape) Sunday 9:30 am (KCRA) (KSBW) NHL Hockey Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres. 12:30 pm (KCRA) (KSBW) NHL Hockey Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild.

RODEO Sunday 9:00 am (KOVR) (KPIX) Bull Riding PBR Built Ford Tough Kansas City Clash - 15/15 Bucking Battle. From Kansas Ci, Mo. a ed

SKATING Saturday 1:00 pm (KSBW) Figure Skating Four Continents Championships. From Tai ei, Taiwan. Ta ed

SOCCER Friday 4:00 pm (CSN) Italian Serie A Soccer Carpi FC 1909 vs AS Roma. From Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. (Taped)

WINTER SPORTS Saturday 12:00 pm (KCRA) (KSBW) FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup: Women's Downhill. From La Thuile, Aosta Valley, Italy. (Taped)

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