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smart and innovative people who retiredhere,aswellasa poolofstudents are working on at the lab, which is who are interested in science and Ever wonder what kind of cool stuff housed on the third floor of the former technology." is being created at the InnovationLab Tuolumne General Hospital at 101 The InnovationLab, which is conin Sonora? Hospital Road. nected with the University of Cali''We want this to grow," Lundin said. fornia,Merced, is an idea of the Richard Lundin, of the nonprofit Wondjina Research Institute, will host "We have a tremendous pool of very Tuolumne County Economic Devel-

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opment Authority to provide a do-ityourself workshop where makers and tinkerers in the community can collaborate on innovative projects. Members pay between $35 and $65 for access to the facility's multiple See INNOVATION / Back Page

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Give a doga bOne —Abandoned dog needs hip surgery; procedure could cost about $6,000.A2

Photo contestLocal photographers have until Feb. 29 to submit up to 10 photos each for a wildlife photo contest sponsored by the Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center.A2

Crime -Four Modesto men arrested after marijuana plants found in truck.A3

Mentoring award — The Calaveras County Office of Education has received the Lozano Smith Foundation Mentoring Program Award. A3

Vital StatS — A list of births, marriages and deaths recorded in Tuolumne County.A3

News NotesUpcoming events in the Mother Lode.A3

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A tree downed by gusty winds Wednesday morning took out power lines on North Washington Street in Sonora, knocking out power to more than 1,400 PGBLE customers.

Gusts knock down trees, cause outages

for more than 1,400 customers in areas around Sonora, according to Pacific Gas & Electric. More outages were reported Wednesday evening in Columbia and west of the Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge area. By JASON COWAN, TORI THOMAS Wind gusts of 35 miles per hour in Columbia and GUY McCARTHY and greater than 45 mph near Twain Harte were The Uni on Democrat recorded just after 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Shortly after 7:30 p.m., gusts Winds gusting to greater than 45 mph raked the greater than 40 mph were recorded southwest of Mother Lode on Wednesday evening as the first sig- Tuolumne and east of Jamestown. nificant storm of February moved into the Central The Sonoraoutage was reported at10:32 a.m. afSierra Nevada, knocking out power in areas near ter powerful wind gusts felled a tree off Shepherd Sonora,Columbia and Cedar Ridge. and Lytton streets and tore a conductor from a powWinds on Wednesday morning knocked out power er pole.

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Lindsay Brewer, director of marketing for the Sonora Regional Medical Center, said the power went out 10:32a.m.Wednesday and backup generators kicked in. Brewer said areas of the center, including surgical generators still worked. "Computers were down, but our WiFi was working,n she said, adding that nurses were still able to use laptops. Power was fully restored at 11:18 a.m., Brewer said.

Patient care was not a6ected, she said. Sam Smith, who lives on the lot the tree fell onto, See WINDS / Back Page

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Abandoned dog needs hip surgery Procedure could cost about $6K

Besides his hip problem, Peter is healthy and weighs about 70 pounds. He's got a goodpersonality,isn'taggressive and gets along with people, other pets and even cats, Hamm said. "He's sweet as pie," Hamm

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It's been a rough couple of months for Peter, the border

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He was abandoned two months ago at Sonora Veterinary Group, along with his cat sibling, said Rianna Eveleth, who is a veterinary assistant there. Eveleth, of Sonora, and her friend, Amy Hamm, also of Sonora, are working with Friends of Animal Control (FOAC) rescue group to raise

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Larry Lew, of Ceres, won the Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center's wildlife photo contest in 2014, for a photo of a tule elk taken at a Central Valley wildlife refuge.

Entries sought for wildlife photo contest By GUY McCARTHY The Union Democrat

Local photographers have until Feb. 29 to submit up to 10 photoseach fora wildlife photo contestsponsored by the Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center in Twain Harte.

The contest awards cash prizes up to $150 for adults and up to$100 foryouth up to age 18. In previous contests, CSERC received as many as 300 photosentries,contest organizers said.Photos that don't win a prize may still be used in the center's slide shows to raise awareness about local wildlife. Photographers retain all commercial rights to their photos. Since 1990, CSERC has shared free slide presentations with more 137,000 students and community groups across the foothills of Calaveras and Tuolumne counties and in the Central Valley. Wildlife photo contest rules include: Photo entries must be emailed as JPEG files to meganl cserc.org. Organizers say photos submitted for previous wildlife photo contests will not be considered, only new entries qualify. Only photos of native wildlife of the Sierra Nevada and Central Valley are eligible for prizes. Photos should be taken by the person who submits the entry. Winners will be announced March 3 on the CSERC website and in a press release that identifies the winning photographers. For more about contest rules, visit www.cserc.org/news/ wildlife-photo-contest offers-cash-prizes online. Contact Guy McCarthy at gmccarthy@uniondemocrat. cornor (209) 588-4585. Follow him on Zai,tter @ GuyMcCarthy. WHERE DO YOU FIND THE BEST? In our service directory.

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essary hip replacement surgery for his hip dysplasia. In dogs, hip dysplasia is an abnormal formation of the hip socket that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause crippling lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is a genetic trait and is one of the most common skeletal diseasesin dogs,according to PetMD.corn. Peter had a rough start to life. His first owner contacted Hamm, who volunteers with

manners, but he's still just a puppy, she said. Hamm and Eveleth take Peter out of the kennel when they can and work with him. So now, FOAC is working ,/'-c:L/ with Dr. Wes Wittman, of Mono Way Veterinary Hospital in East Sonora, who can coordinate the surgery with an out-of-town orthopedic surgeon, if the funding can be raised. r The rescue group needs between $3,000 and $6,000 for Peter's surgery. There are two options available to Peter, the most recommended beinga totalhip replacement on one side with an femoral head ostectomy (FHO) on the Lacey Peterson /Union Democrat other, which would cost about Peter, a 1-year-old a border collie mix, needs hip-replace- $6,000. ment surgery or he will be euthanized. He was abanThe less expensive procedoned two months ago at Sonora Veterinary Group and dure, a bilateral femoral head needs a foster home. Rianna Eveleth (below, at left) and ostectomy would cost about Amy Hamm, who fostered Peter when he was a puppy $3,000. The total hip replaceand take him out for walks while he awaits surgery. ment would need to be done out of town but the FHO could possibly be done here in town by a traveling orthopedic surgeon. sva The group is looking for tl grants, but they are also seeking community donations for Peter, Hamm said. The group is setting up a GoFundMe page for Peter. gI "Our last resort would be to put him down," Hamm said. "He can't stay like this." If untreated, Peter's hips would continue to deteriorate and he would have to remain / on pain medication the rest of his life, Eveleth said. The rescue group needs 4

FOAC, when he was a few weeks old, asking for help caring for him and his siblings. FOAC took custody of him when he was about nine weeks old in early February 2015. Hamm fostered him and Eveleth was her backup foster mom. When Hamm got Peter and his siblings they were stained yellow from urine and were "sickly," coming down with one afIliction after another. Peter was adopted in March 2015 to a young woman, who "really cared about him," but ended up not being able to afford his medication, Hamm and Eveleth said. h Peter was about six months old when hip dysplasia was lhagnosed. He has needed about $90 worth of medication a month. Lt,r y He takes medication for pain 1 caused by hisdeteriorating hips. )I A couple months ago, his i' y adoptive mom took him into the vet for a broken toenail (and she took the cat in as and couldn'tkeep him any- at SonoraVeterinary Gmup unwell) and never came back. more, Hamm said. der the care of Dr. Tara Hodson Apparently, she lost her home Since then, he's been living and Dr. Charlie Bennett. \

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Four Modesto men arrested after Calaveras mentoring program marijuana plants found in truck recipient of statewide award By TORI THOMAS The Union Democrat

By JASON COWAN The Union Democrat

Four Modesto men were arrestedWednesday morning aAer authorities found hundreds of marijuana plants near a broken-down pickup in Jamestown, the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office reported. According to a sheriff's officepress release, a report came in about 6:45 a.m. of a suspicious Chevrolet pickup truck parked on the side of Jamestown Road near the MotherLode Gun Club. Two men were reportedly

The CalaverasCounty Offic e of Education has received the Lozano Smith Foundation Mentoring Program Award. The statewide award — given to five other programs in addition to the CCOErecognized the county's Friday Night Live Mentoring Program, which pairs 30 high school students with 30 middle schoolers in a program that addresses issues teens may face,like peer pressure,drugs, alcohol and body issues among others. "(The FNL Mentoring Program) was a program that was designed to create opportunities for kids to have fun and have fun without getting loaded," said Kathryn Eustis, director of Youth Development and ers."

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While speaking to the men, deputies located hundreds of small marijuana plants inside foam cups in nearby brush, the p ress release stated. Deputies determined 'j the plants had been removed from the pickup and placed in the brush to avoid suspicion. Lorenzo Alanis Jr., 42, Gregorio Jamie, 38, G aTuolumne County Sheriff's Office/Courtesy photo maliel Rios, 27 and Victor Four men were arrested on suspicion of drug-related Urena, 34, all were arrested charges after hundreds of marijuana plants were found on suspicion of conspiracy Wednesday morning in a vehicle in Jamestown.

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Moss said she did not have information on how much money the marijuana is estimated to be worth.

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The SonoraPolice Department reported the following: TUESDAY 8:02 a.m., vandalism/property damage —Rotary Park restrooms were graffitied. 11:39 p.m., suspicious circumstance — Several people built "moving items" on the side of Stockton Road.

Death notices Death Notices in The Union Democrat are published free of charge. They include the name, age and town of residence of the deceased, the date of death; service information; and memorial contribution information. The deadline is noon the day before publication.

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becca Leigh Hahn Feb. 3, Kaylyn Margaret Feb. 8 through Feb. 12 Jeffery, a girl, born to Jason (uredding date given): Robert Jeffery and Jamilyn Feb. 10, David Lee Bahten Danielle Wenberg and Katelin Nicole Harris Feb. 4, Barrett Matthew Feb. 10, Daniel Alexander Blume, a boy, born to AnBuckingham and Annadine drew Knight Blume and Marie Matheny Hayley Brianna Banks Feb. 5, Winter Sunshine B irths r ecorded i n Hessels, a girl, born to Ryan Tuolumne County f Thomas Hessels and Amy Feb. 8 through Feb. 12 Elizabeth Lanning Feb. 6, Jaylah Guadalupe (mother's maiden name Tuolumne County fry/rm

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Jan. 31, Jordan Michael Bonneville, a boy, born to Michael James Bonneville and Jennifer Marie Aragon Feb. 1, Waylon Stanley Hartle, a boy, born to Brant William Hartle and Kellie Marie Whitear Feb. 1, Zoey Skye Silva, a girl, born to Scott Loren Silva and Krystal Starr Hurtado Feb. 2, Nayetzi Romero, a girl, born to Jorge Romero and Claudia Cecilia Alvarez Feb. 2, Samuel Mason Smith, a boy, born to Anthony Dewayne Smithand Andrea Nicole Gurich Feb. 3, Newt Tripption Barnum, a boy, born to John Mathew Barnum and Re-

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TUESDAY 1:38 a.m., Sonora — A man attempted to pay for food with a fake $20 bill at a Mono Way business. 9:27 a.m., Jamestown —Four cows were in the road off Old Don Pedro and La Grange roads. 10:42 a.m., Sonora —A woman was "out of control" at a Chukar Circle residence. She acted "very strange" and took her clothes off. 11:18 a.m., Tuolumne —Items were stolen on Canyon Drive. 4:19 p.m., Tuolumne —A Tuolumne Roadman yells ata woman every day from his residence. 4:36p.m.,Sonora — A m ail box on Wards Ferry Road was vandalIzed.

Deaths record in Tuolumne County fiem Feb.8 through Feb. 12t Feb. 4, Arnold Francis Roach Feb. 4, Annelies Johanna Stuwe Feb. 5, Mary Ann Barnett Feb. 5, Katherine MaeEnllls

Feb. 5, Darrel Lee Stroup Feb. 8, Geraldine Cunningham Feb. 8, David Richard West Feb. 9, Edieth Victorina Betanini Feb. 10, William Ellis Beesley

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2016000043 Date: 2/4/2016 01:19P DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER

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Street address of principal place of business: 11281 Highway 49 Sonora, CA 95370 Name of Registrant: A) Dean, MicheHe 20227 Gibbs Dr Sonora, CA 95370 B) Davidson, Valerie 121 Howard Ct Avery, CA 95224 The registrants commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/08/2015 This Business is conducted by: co-partners. I declare that aH 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/ Michene Dean s/ Valerie Davidson 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 8 Auditor-Controller, By: Karen Gray, Deputy Publication Dates: February 11, 18, 25 & March 3, 2016 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370 Oh No/ Fluffy Or Rover Missing? Be sure to check The Lost section in our classifieds. 588-4515

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2016000037 Date: 2/1/2016 03:02P DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK 8 AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): GET IT DONE HOME MAINTENANCE AND HAULING Street address of principal place of business: 20983 Flume Drive Sonora, CA 95370 Name of Registrant: Johnson, Johnathan 20983 Flume Drive Sonora, CA 95370 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or 02/01/2016 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/ Johnathan Johnson 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 4, 11, 18, & 25, 2016 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

on: 10/01/2015 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/ Joshua Frey 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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2016000034 Date: 1/29/2016 11:43A DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK 8 AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): JFBLADES Street address of principal place of business: 16491 Isom Lane Sonora, CA 95370 Name of Registrant: Frey, Joshua Thomas Residence Address: 16491 Isom Lane Sonora, CA 95370 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Title Order No.: 150019187 Trustee Sale No.: 81149 Loan No.: 399069816APN: 044-121-060-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/4/2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 3/1 0/2016 at 3:30 PM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on 09/18/2013 as Instrument No. 2013014147 in book N/A, page N/A of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Tuolumne County, California, executed by: MICHAEL MENZIES AND PAMELA MENZIES, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor THE RAMA FUND, LLC, as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by 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). At: At the front entrance to the Administration Building, at the County Courthouse Complex, 2 South Green Street, Sonora, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT 3 BLOCK 3 OF AMENDED MAP OF MEYER HILLS SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON AMENDED PLAT, THEREOF FILED INTHE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, TUOLUMNE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ON AUGUST 10, 1946 IN VOLUME 8 OF PLATS,AT PAGE 42. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 843 EAST BALD MOUNTAIN ROAD, SONORA CA 95370. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $147,876A8 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Date: 2/11/2016 CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, as Trustee 8190 EAST KAISER BLVD.,ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808 Phone: 714-283-2180 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.usa-foreclosure.corn CALL: (714) 277-4845. PATRICIO S. INCE', VICE PRESIDENT CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS ISA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. "NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If 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 on 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 the outstanding lien 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 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) 277-4845, or visit this internet Web site www.usa-foreclosure.corn, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.¹ 81149. 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." FEI ¹ 1077.00390 02/1 8/2016, 02/25/2016, 03/03/2016 Publication Dates: Feb. 18, 25 & March 3, 2016 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

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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: February 11, 18, 25 & March 3, 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. 2016000049 Date: 2/8/2016 01:41P DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business

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Name (s): PATTY KAKES KIDZ Street address of principal place of business: 600 Woods Creek Drive Sonora, CA 95370 Name of Registrant: Kurdi, Patty Residence Address: 600 Woods Creek Drive Sonora, CA 95370 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above 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/ Patty Kurdi 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 8 Auditor-Controller, By: Karen Gray, Deputy Publication Dates: January 11, 18, 25 & March 3, 2016 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

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T.S. No. 14-31560 APN: 066-181-78-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/7/2007.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 drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or 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, 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: SHANE R MORRISON AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE Deed of Trust recorded 12/1 7/2007 as Instrument No. 2007020256 in book, page And further modified by that certain Modification Agreement recorded on 5/3/2011, as Instrument ¹ 2011004949, And further modified by that certain Modification and Supplement to Deed of Trust and Partial Reconveyance recorded on 5/24/2012, as Instrument ¹ 2012006849 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Tuolumne County, California, Date of Sale:3/4/2016 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 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $911,131.04 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 19191 OLD STATE HIGHWAY 120 GROVELAND, California 95321 Described as follows: see attached exhibit A A.P.N ¹.: 066-181-78-00 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If 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: Thesaledate shown on this notice ofsale 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) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elite ostand ub.corn, using the file number assigned to this case 14-31560. 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. Dated: 2/8/2016 Law Offices of Les Zieve, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 www.elite ostand ub.corn Rick Mroczek, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM ISATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 16038 2/1 1, 2/1 8, 2/25/1 6 i EXHIBIT A '.LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED INTHE COUN1Y OF TUOLUMNE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA" ISDESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL ONE /BEGINNING THE SOUTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 21, THENCE N. 00'34'29"E.,ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH CENTER DIVIDING LINE OF SAID SECTION 21, 1344.32FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 21, THENCE N. 86'35'00"E.,ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OFSAID SECTION 21, 298.42 FEET TO THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF THAT CERTAIN 13.508ACRE PARCEL OF LAND SHOWN IN VOLUME 4 OF RECORDS OF SURVEY AT PAGE 78 ON FILEINTHE OFFICE OF THE TUOLUMNE COUNTY RECORDER, THENCE S.OO'19'45"E., ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID 13.508 ACRE PARCEL, 371.37 FEET,THENCE 5.34'23'20" E.,ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID 13.508 ACRE PARCEL, 303.10 FEET, THENCE N.86'40'15" E.,ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID 13.508ACRE PARCEL,730.00 FEET, THENCE N.OO'19'45"W., ALONG THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID 13.508ACRE PARCEL,513.11 FEET, THENCE N.69'30'00"W.,ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID 13.508ACRE PARCEL, 294.67 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OFTHE SOUTHEAST 1/4OF SAID SECTION 21, THENCE N. 86'35'00" E.,ALONG SAID NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OFSAID SECTION 21,143.57 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF STATE HIGHWAY 120 AS SHOWN IN VOLUME 29 OF RECORDS OF SURVEY AT PAGE 15,ON FILEINTHE OFFICE OF THE TUOLUMNE COUNTY RECORDER, THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF STATE HIGHWAY 120 AS SHOWN IN VOLUME 29 OF RECORDS OF SURVEY AT PAGE 15,ON FILE INTHE OFFICE OF THE TUOLUMNE COUNTY RECORDER THE FOLLOWING FIVE(5)COURSES: (1.)S.57'30'40"E.,7.35 FEET, (2.) S.68'48'30" E.,189.66 FEET, (3.) S.76'57'34" E.,173.64 FEET, (4.) S.84'00'00" E.,739.21 FEET, (5,) ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1275.00FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 19'29'38",AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 433.79 FEET, THENCE S.32'01'OO" E.,498.90 FEET, THENCE S.66'18'22"W.,374.19 FEET, THENCE 5.21'31'23"W„384.43FEET, THENCE S.OO'33'55"W.,166.56 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 21, THENCE S.86'23'55"W.,ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID SECTION 21,2379.83FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL ONE CONTAINS 60.55 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, PARCEL TWO BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OFTHE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OFSAID SECTION 22, THENCE S.89'37'58" E.,ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OFSAID SECTION 22,234.77 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF STATE HIGHWAY 120 AS SHOWN IN VOLUME 29 OF RECORDS OF SURVEY AT PAGE 15,ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TUOLUMNE COUNTY RECORDER, 3 THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF STATE HIGHWAY 120 AS SHOWN IN VOLUME 29 OF RECORDS OF SURVEY AT PAGE 15,ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TUOLUMNE COUNTY RECORDER THE FOLLOWING TWO (2)COURSES: (1.)FROM TANGENT WHICH BEARS S.61'37'06"W., ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 1125.00FEET,A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 34'22'54",AND AN ARC LENGTH OF 675.08 FEET, (2.) N.84'00'00"W.,644.49 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OFSAID SECTION 21, THENCE N.86'35'00" E.,ALONG SAID NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4.OF SAID SECTION 21,1060.43 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL TWO CONTAINS 2.16ACRES, MORE OR LESS, TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR ROAD PURPOSES ONLY OVER AND UPON A STRIP OF LAND 25 FEET INWIDTH, AS SHOWN IN VOLUME 4 OF RECORDS OF SURVEY AT PAGE 78 ON FILEIN THE OFFICE OF THE TUOLUMNE COUNTY RECORDER, SAID STRIP OF LAND BEING ADJACENT AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE:BEGININNING AT A POINT WHICH BEARS N.12'51 '34" E.,1401.28 FEET FROM THE SOUTH 1/4CORNER OF SAID SECTION 21,THENCE N.55'40'00" E.,379.73 FEET, AND BEING FURTHER SHOWN AND DELINEATED ON RECORD OF SURVEY FILEJUNE 8,1966 IN VOLUME 4 OF RECORDS OF SURVEY AT PAGE 78,TUOLUMNE COUNTY RECORDS AND AS CONTAINED IN ADEED RECORDED JUNE 17,1967 INVOLUME 225 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 574,TUOLUMNE COUNTY RECORDS.

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APN: 088-170-060-0 TS No: CA08000534-15-1 TO No: 95307294 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 8, 2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IFYOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 1, 2016 at 03:30 PM, at the front entrance to the Administration Building, at the County Courthouse Complex, 2 South Green Street, Sonora, CA 95370, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on October 11, 2012, as Instrument No. 2012014011, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Tuolumne County, California, executedby JAMES R D'AMOUR AND STEPHANIE ALICIASTONE D'AMOUR, HUSBAND AND WIFE, ASJOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.as nominee for MEGASTAR FINANCIAL CORP. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED INSAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 20811 TOMIRA MEADOW ROAD, (TUOLUMNE AREA) SONORA, CA 95370 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee's Sale is estimated to be $294,843.15 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary's bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier's check 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee's Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. Notice to Potential Bidders If 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 The sale 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 In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000534-15-1. 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: January 27, 2016 MTC Financial inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000534-15-1 17100 Gillette Ave lrvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE ATwww.in~sourcelo ic.corn FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766MTC FinancialInc.dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA15-003805-2 Publication Dates: February 4, 11, 18, 2016 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

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contaminants are to blame for the effect is "speculative," since the study's authors had no measure of the persistent organic pollutants in the fish the women ate. In July 2014, the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency recommended that pregnant women eat two to three servings (8-12 ounces) of fish per week. The agencies' advisory recommended that preg-

that when I puppy train a dog, and put papers down, when I see acrossword puzzle,Igrab it so thedog doesn't tinkle on it." Betty White certainly believes in thebrain-protective power of puzzles and games, even though lately researchers have been saying, "Not so much." U.K. scientists tested braintraining on about 11,000 folks and found that, while they did betterat the tasks they were training on, they didn't get sharper at unrelated cognitive tasks. A Harvard study found no relationship between frequent mental activity and avoiding development of brain markers for Alzheimer's disease. But now, an in-depth brain study from the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at UT-Dallas has determined that new learning and cognitive challenges are brain-protective as you age. In a group of older

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taminated with mercury (tilefish from the Gulf of Mexico, shark, swordfish and king mackerel, for example) and choose instead salmon, shrimp, pollock, light canned tuna, tilapia, catfish and cod. The authors of the new study, published Monday in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, said their findings "are in line with" the EPA and FDA advisory. The studytracked 26,184 pregnant women and their children, born between 1996 and 2011 in the United States and across Europe. They observed the growth patterns and weight statusofthe children up to theage of6 yearsold. At 4 and 6 years old, children born to women with the highest level of fish consumption during pregnancy were 14 percent and 22 percent more likelyto beoverweight orobese than were babies born to women who ate the least fish.

folks who spent 15 hours a week over 14 weeks learning progressively more complicated skills in digital photography or quilting, researchers found that brain regions associated with attention and semantic processing began to modulate brain activity more efficiently. "This," said the lead researcher,"is some ofthe

tory of the Irish music charts. ommended medications, leadWe hope that A Woman's Heart ing to worse outcomes. Cardiac Attack, the American Heart As- rehabilitation is prescribed less sociation's first scientific state- frequently. ment on myocardial infarction • Because women live longer, in women, gets at least that they have more complications much attention. The paper, pub- following a heart attack than lished in the journal Circulation, men. If you' re female and are overpoints out: • High blood pressure is more weight, have elevated LDL chofirst experimental evidence that strongly associated with heart lesterol, diabetes, high blood mentally-challenging l e i sure attacks in women than in men. pressure or smoke, see your doc • Young women with diabetes to develop a heart-healthy plan activities can actually change brain function and that it is pos- are at four to five times the risk that includes stopping smoksible that such interventions can for heart disease as young men. ing, weight management, nutri• Compared to white women, tional counseling and physical restorelevelsofbrain activity to a more youth-like state." black women have a higher in- training. If you' re a heart-attack So be like Betty and protect cidence ofheart attacks and patient, insist on medications your aging brain by spending young black women have higher outlined in treatment guidetime with friends, taking a class, in-hospital death rates. Hispanic lines, if appropriate, and get the walking 10,000 steps a day, med- and black women also are more support you need to join and itating and doing a crossword likely to have multiple risk fac- stick with cardiac rehab. daily. tors, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. MehmetOz,M.D. is host of • Women are more likely to "The Dr.Oz Show," and Mike A woman'sheart have atypical symptoms (along Roizen, MD. is Chief Wellness and heart attack with chest pain), like shortness Officer and Chair of Wellness "A Woman's Heart" is a 1992 of breath, nausea or vomiting, Institute at Cleveland Clinic. To album featuring six legendary and back or jaw pain. live your healthiest, tuneinto • Post-heart-attack, women "The Dr. Oz Show" or visit www. female Irish artists; it sold more than any other album in the his- are consistently NOT given rec- sharecare.corn.

Wife fed up with hubby's 'boorish behavior' DEAR ANNIE: After more than 30 years, my husband has turned into one disgusting human being. He retired on usability some time ago, and has slowly ~one from a very intelligent man to a human cesspool. He burps loudly and thinks his flatulence is amusing, and he believes that I "hould just put up with both. After years >ftryingtobe asupportivespouse,this is the thanks I get. It's not funny to me my longer, but I don't have the nerve I;o tell him that I' ve lost all respect for tiim. I cannot bring friends to the house because of his boorish behavior, which I

inspect is just what he wants. I used to admire my husband. Now I ~ouldn't care if something happened to him, if you know what I mean. If I had >ne wish, it would be not to have him in Iny life any longer. Do you have any suggestions? —FRAT BOYS WIFE DEAR WIFE: We have a few. If you IIon't communicate clearly with your husband, he will not know liow you feel. Tell him you have lost

Annie's Mailbox all respect for him. Insist he see his doctor to find out why he cannot control his bodily functions, since this change in his previous behavior could indicate a small stroke or dementia. (That might get his attention.) Tell him you are ready to walk out the door, because that is an easy way not to have him in your life. And if you truly mean it, you ought to do it. Otherwise, absent yourself as much as possible. Go out to dinner with friends and leave him at home. Find a hobby that gets you out of the house.Take long vacations to see the relatives. Book a trip with a tour group.Many couples find a modicum of contentment living independent lives when too much

closeness becomes suffocating. DEAR ANNIE: I'm writing about "Crying Mother," who wondered why her once loving daughter-in-law now seemscold and distant.Icould be that daughter-in-law. It's possible that it' s not apersonal issueatall.Itmay be a life-stage issue. When my children were young, I regularly saw my mother, as sheprovided care for them when I was at work part time. We regularly had dinners with my in-laws and visits with my parents as the kids enjoyed it and I had plenty of time. In thepastfew years,I'vegoneback to work full time. My children are older and are involved with music, sports, church, scouts and other activities. I see my family twice a month and on holidays. I see my in-laws roughly the same amount.

This is not distance or estrangement. It's time management. There are only so many hours to go around. We still make time for family, but it is definitely different than when the kids were little and had no activities.

My parents, in-laws and I communicate well most of the time, but with less communication, there may be less un-

derstanding.— JUGGLING IT ALL DEAR JUGGLING: You have made some excellent points. Grandparents often don't understand (and can resent) the time kids spend in various activities and with their friends. Kids tend to become increasingly busy the older they get, and although they love theirgrandparents,they prefer to be with their classmates. Divorced parents often have similar issues. Open communication is important so that there are fewer negative assumptions. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to annr'esmailNcreatoracom, or write to: Annie's boxC

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Tom meniscus does not always require surgery DEAR DR. ROACK I was diagnosed with a tora meniscus in my knee. I do not want an operation. I have read that physitherapyisaseffectiveas surgery,but I don't know what exercises to do. I had a

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cortisoneshot, and that helped. I felt that my doctor was too quick (two minutes) to iaythatIneed surgery.Iam 80yearsold, m not overweight and am healthy. This teemed to start with some trauma to my knee. — D.C. ANSWER:The menisci are cartilage structuresthat provide shock-absorbing support in the knee. Tears are quite xmmon, and treatment is based on the symptoms. Both physical therapy and surgery are used, but unless symptoms are really debilitating, it almost always is worth a trial of physical therapy. The goalsof physical therapy are to help stabilize the knee through strengthening the muscles. I can'ttellyou what exercises to do, since it depends entirely on your specific lype of tear and how it's afecting you. My elleagues in physical therapy have different training froin mine, and are very skilled at what they do. Only an experi-

Keith Roach, M.D. enced therapist can tell you the appropriate therapies after a taking a history and performing a physical exam. It sounds to me as though you may wish to bypass your doctor and try to treatyourself.I'd recommend against this. As the patient, you have the say on what you want your treatment to be, and I think your doctor certainly would understand that you want to avoid surgery. I don't see why your doctor isn' t recommending the usual course of PT. If it doesn't work, and you really do need surgery, then at leastyou would feel comfortable knowing you did what youcouldtoavoidit.Butm yexperience is that most people with mild/moderate symptoms of a meniscal tear do very

well with PT, and most avoid the need for surgery. Tell your doctor that you want to try physical therapy first. DEAR DR ROACH: I read with greatinterest your recent newspaper column about ibuprofen helping to reduce nocturia.

I recently started having intermittentboutsofsix ormoretripsa nightto the bathroom, with a now norm of three to fourtrips.The urologist diagnosed it as benign prostatic hyperplasia and prescribed Flomax. However, I could not tolerate it, and he has put me on finasteride, which I understand may take a long time for full effectiveness. After reading the correspondenceabout ibuprofen, Idecidedtotryone200-mgtablet. I was amazedthat I woke up only once to uri nate!Itried 325 mg ofaspirin the Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to next night, but it didn't work. Third night, answer individual letters, but will inI went back to the ibuprofen, with similar corporatethem in the column whenever success as before. possible. Readersmay email questions to I am concerned about long-term use of ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu or

NSAIDs since I have had a bleeding ulcer in the past and regularly take Zantac at night for GERD.Your thoughts? —Z.F. ANSWER: Ibuprofen increases the

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risk of bleeding ulcers, and two major riskfactorsarebeingover65 andhistory of previous bleeding ulcer, so I think you are right to be concerned. However, the very low dose of 200 mg once nightly is not likely to trigger a large increase in risk, so it's really a question of balancing a low risk of a serious problem (bleeding ulcer) against the benefit (relief from getting up so often). Zantac, and other medicines like it, do little to prevent stomach bleeding &om anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen. Omeprazole (Prilosec) and medicines like it do reduce risk, as doesmisoprostol. Given the expected modest risk from a low dose, I don't recommend taking a medicine to reduce your risk, but it' s appropriate todiscusswith yourdoctor.

are a big help over the next few days. Support each other through changes. Begin a partnership phase this month, with the Sun in Pisces. Share the load. Provide what's needed when you can. LIBRA(Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today is an 8 — Your work is in demand this month, under the Pisces Sun. Pay attention to your health. Monitor medications carefully. Get To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the rest and exercise. Don't take things personally. Parting is .asiest day, 0 the most challenging. sweet sorrow ... let bygones be bygones. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Today is a 6 — For the SCORPIO(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today is an 8 — Exiext four weeks, under the Pisces Sun, ponder big pand your territory. Pursue a passion where it takes questions. You' re especially sensitive to spiritual inqui- you this month, with the Sun in Pisces. Relax and ry. Review the road traveled for insight ahead. Focus play with people you love. Practice your skills to attain vn home and family. Rest and relax together. mastery. Romance feeds your spirit. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Today is a 7 — Get soSAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today is a 7 :ial this month, with the Sun in Pisces. Find what you — Collaborate to grow family finances. Monitor seed in your network. Get out and explore, especially expenses and income, especially regarding home imtoday and tomorrow. Study and practice your latest provements over the next month, with the Pisces Sun. obsession. Learn like a child. Anticipatechanges and pad the budget.Make a mess GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Today is a 9 — Advance for long-term benefit. n your career this month, with the Sun in Pisces. ToCAPRICORN(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today is an 83ay and tomorrow get especially profitable. You' re es- Writing, research and communications projects go oecially persuasive. Make a firm offer. Sign contracts well this month, with the Sun in Pisces. Words come and file papers. Amp up professional creativity. with greater ease. Study and practice. Challenge the CANCER(June 21-July 22): Today is a 9 — Higher generally held opinion. Get your partner's illuminating .ducation, studies, research and travel provide avenues view. Discuss plans. >f exploration over the next month under the Pisces Sun. AQUARIUS(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today is a 9 — Your =ollow a personal dream today and tomorrow. Make res- work is in demand. Concentrate on making money .rvations and set the itinerary for growth and expansion. during a peak month, with the Sun in Pisces. Take LEO(July 23-Aug. 22): Today is a 7 — This month advantage by expanding infrastructure. Strengthen :ould prove lucrative for shared accounts, with and build support. It's all for love and family. the Sun in Pisces. Collaborate to grow assets and PISCES(Feb. 19-March 20): Today is an 8 — Take reserves. Finish old projects today and tomorrow. time for love. Family comes first. Stay out of another' s Vlake long-term plans, and review budgets. Creative argument. You' re in your element this month with oossibilities abound. the Sun in your sign. Take advantage of power and VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today is a 7 — Friends confidence to advance personal dreams.

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Todayin history Today is Thursday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2016. There are 317 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 18, 1516, Mary Tudor, the Queen of England who came to be known as "Bloody Mary" for her persecution of Protestants, was born in Greenwich. On this date: ln 1861, Jefferson Davis was sworn in as provisional president of the Confederate States of America in Montgomery, Alabama. ln 1930, photographic evidence of Pluto (now designated a "dwarf planet" ) was discovered by Clyde W. Tombaugh at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. ln 1943,Madame Chiang Kai-shek, wife of the Chinese leader, addressed members of the Senate and then the House, becoming the first Chinese national to address both houses of the U.S. Cong ress. ln 1960, the 8th Winter Olympic Games were formally opened in Squaw Valley, California, by Vice President Richard M. Nixon. ln 1970, the "Chicago Seven" defendants were found not guilty of conspiring to incite riots at the 1968 Democratic national convention; five were convicted of violating the Anti-Riot Act of 1968 (those convictions were later reversed). ln 1984, italy and the Vatican signed an accord under which Roman Catholicism ceased to be the state religion of italy. ln 1995, the NAACP replaced veteran chairman William Gibson with Myrlie Evers-Williams, the widow of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers. ln 2001, auto racing star Dale Earnhardt Sr. died in a crash at the Daytona 500; he was 49.

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Aldous Huxley's book "Themes and Variations" was published in 1950. It included this VQ96 sentence:Most human beings have an almost 0 108 7 5 3 infinite capacity for taking things for granted. 4Q J94 Beginning bridge players soon learn not to South take much for granted. There are so many varia4 J964 tions on themes — this deal, for example. 0 KJ 4 Yesterday, I discussed the right play for J-9-6-4 opposite A-Q-10-7. In isolation, taking 1 Q J2 the finesse is correct. In theory, it will win 50 +AK6 percent of the time. A priori, the king will be singleton offside a little under one time in 33. Vulnerable: East-West But in yesterday's deal, taking the finesse was S outh W e s t No r t h Ea s t wrong, because the king was known to be offside from the bidding. That does not apply here, but why is it an error for South to take Opening lead:1 7 the spade finesse in three no-trump after West leads a fourth-highest heart seven to East's queen and declarer's king? If North had used Stayman, South would have been in four spades, a contract that would have normally required either the spade finesse to work or a good heart guess (or heart lead from West). In three no-trump, South has seven top tricks: one spade, one heart (trick one), three diamonds and two clubs. He will obviously play on spades for the extra winners, and if that finesse is working, he can gain an overtrick. However, if it loses and West led from a five- or six-card suit, the contract will fail. Declarer should fight to keep East off the lead. He should start with the spade jack, to encourage a cover by West, but then rise with dummy's ace. If the king drops, great; if the royal does not appear, South leads another spade and hopes for the best.

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With 16:48 r emaining Wednesday night, the Columbia Claim Jumpers had a 51-35 lead over the Merced Blue Devils at Oak Pavilion. T r evin W ilson hi t a 3-pointer by the Jumpers bench to cap a 7-0 run. Columbia was shooting the lights out. Literally. At 6:51 p.m., the lights inside the Claim Jumpers' gym began to flicker, and then, darkness. The lights slowly started to shine 1015 seconds later, and then ll off again. Every time th e l i ghts e would start to glow and look like the game might continue, there would be another blackout. "At first the lights got kind of dim and I was just looking around," said Columbia g u ard L e wayne Grant. "And then everything went pitch black and I got kind of frightened. I didn' t know what was going on. I thought it was some sort of Batman stuff. I was kind of scared." Columbia head coach Rob Hoyt, along with athletic director Nate Rien talked with officials and the Merced coaching staff and decided itwould be best to have the players leave the floor and relaxin theirrespective dressing rooms. With the Columbia players unsure when they would return to the court, they had to figure out a way to pass the time. A strong camaraderie was shown, as teammates joked Tami Wamock / Union Democrat with each other, talked about Columbia sophomore Michael Meserole (34) out jumps Merced's Jose Gonzalez (33) the game, and made light of Wednesday night during the Claim Jumpers 81-71 Central Valley Conference victory the darkenvironment. over the Blue Devils at Oak Pavilion. "In that situation, I would like to be more serious, but a good time for a while." Though Hoyt knew that handled it the right way," eYou just have to stay fo- the situation was complete- Hoyt said. today we were just having a "To start the secgood time during the delay," cused," sophomore Michael ly out of his hands, there ond half the way we did and Grant said. "We were just Meserole said. W h ether couldn't have been a worse to have it get cut like that, in here trying to kill time. it's talking with your team- time for the power to have it's like starting a whole new We were thinking about the mates about what w ent gone out with the way his game. But our guys battled game and hopefully getting right or wrong, or just think team was playing. and ended up doing well." "It's unfortunate, but I it over so we could go home. about it, that is a way to But we were in here having pass the time." think everyone involved See JUMPERS/Page C2

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her final day of competition at the 2016youth Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. The 16-year-old Strawberry native will vie for her first medal against 55 other competitors. The slalom is expected to begin at 10 a.m. local time, which was 1 a.m. this morning here. The second run is scheduled for 3:30 a.m. Cashman this week has finished 10th in the super-G and 14th in the giant slalom and did not finish the alpine combined, super-G and slalom.

Sacrament ofirn assistant Walberg SACRAMENTO (AP) — The Sacramento Kings have fired assistant coach Vance Walberg. General manager Vlade Divac announced the move Wednesday, calling it the best thing for the team moving forward. Divac thanked Walberg for his contributions. Walberg was added to the staff Feb. 23, 2015, less than a week after George Karl was hired as head coach to replace Tyrone Corbin. The Kings are in 10th place in the Western Conference with a 22-31 record. They are 4 1/2 games out ofa playoff spot.

DragoonGulch5K set for Feb. 28 The Foothill Leadership Academy will host the 2nd annual Dragoon Gulch 5k, Feb. 28, rain or shine. The 5K is a family event to benefit the city of Sonora with further expansion of the Dragoon Gulch trail. Runners will start

Former Golf Professional of the Year Dan Lippstreu scored a hole-in-one Monday during club play at Greenhorn Creek Resort in Angels Camp. The 1983 winner of the most prestigious award the Northern California Professional Golfers Dan A ssociaLipps t r eu tion has to ofFer a club pro, sank his tee shot on hole No. 3, using a 5-iron from 143 yards during competition in the Greenhorn Creek men's club. Lippstreu, now retired and afFectionately known by his &iends as "Lipper," told his playing partners was teeing the ball high so it would land softly. He smacked the perfect shot and his ball did not lip out, but went right in the hole. Lippstreu played golfat See LlPPSTREU/Page C2

Giants' manager Bochy on mend SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Madison Bumgarner approached Bruce Bochy and jokingly offered his manager a big hug after an offseason apart. On any other day, Bochy likely would have accepted the warm gesture from his ace pitcher, but two days after the skipper's left shoulder surgery there was no way that would be their first greeting of spring training. Good thing Bochy's healing left arm was safely tucked inside his shirt after the

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Kings' Casspi having breakout year TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — When Omri Casspi was 13, his family took him on a Bar Mitzvah trip to the United States, the highlight of which was a visit to New York City where the Israeli youngster stood in front of Madison Square Garden and boldly vowed he would one day play there. "It was more of an illusion. I'm sure thousands of other Israeli kids did the same thing," Casspi recalled, "but it's a dream that

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

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McIlroy begins his road to the Masters LOS ANGELES (AP) — The road to the Mastersstarts on the other side of the countryforRoryMc Ilroy. McIlroy has heard enough of Riviera that he decided to play the Northern Trust Open for the first time, and 27 holes over the last two days have left him convinced that it was a smart move and that it was worth it to add one more event to a busy schedule. He is playing five of the next six weeks, and every field will be among the strongest in golf for this time of the year. "I think the Masters at this point of the year is on pretty much everyone' s mind," McIlroy said Wednesday. 'You' re building up to it. You' ve got some great events between now and then, but obviously I'd love my game to be in peak

shape for Augusta in April." McIlroy has played twice this year, a tie for third in Abu Dhabi and a tie for sixth in Dubai, and typically waits until the Florida swing to get into gear. Instead, he tees it up Thursday ofF Sunset Boulevard with a field that has five of the top eight in the world, starting with Jordan Spieth at No. 1. The Honda Classic next week in Florida is expected to have a strong field, and then Doral will bring together the top three — Spieth, Jason Day and McIlroy — for the first time since September. Mcllroy also is scheduled to play at Bay Hill and then the Match Play for the top 64 in the world. "It'sgoing to be a great stretch of golf," he said. "I think the guys that are up at the top of the world rankin@ now,

we like to play quite a bit.... It's great to be able to play week in and week out againstsome of the best fields in the world. You want to challenge yourself, and you want to test yourself against

Match Play last year, he told about a ritual of going to the OfFicial World Golf Ranking website to see the size of his lead at No. 1. Now, he doesn't look at the ~ g as m uch. He knows he' s the best that's out here. not No. 1. "I think well see that happen here, "I will check them. I saw that Jason and then obviously as we move into overtook me last week,a he said. "Neck Florida." a cup of cofFee to perk me up after it." Even so, Augusta is on his mind. Given the strength of fields over the McIlroy had all the attention on him coming weeks, McIlroy has a chance to last year during the weeks leading to change that. "It's still a big deal," McIlroy said. the Masters as the undisputed No. 1 player in the world going after a third ''Look, even if you' re a player or a fan, straight major and a chance to com- anyone wants to know who the best golf is in the world. It's important to me. I'm plete the career Grand Slam. Now he's one of three battling for No. not really competitive in much other 1 in the world. things, but this Fm very competitive McIlroy slipped back to No. 3 this and want to try and get back there as week behind Day. When he won the fast I can."

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Lady Redsdefeat Summerville, 60-40 The C slaver as Lady Reds finished their Mother Lode League hoops season Tuesday with a 60-40 victory over the Summerville Bears at Mike Flock Gym in San Andreas. Brookelyn Larkin scored 19 points and grabbed six rebounds and Emily Jasper added 17 points and five boards tolead the Lady Reds to their 21st victory in 25 games on the season. They finished 10-2 in the MLL. Calaveras jumped out to a 19-3 first quarter lead and never looked back. "This was a great way to end a great regular season," said Redskins coach Jeremy Malamed. "We had a nice ceremony prior to the game to honor our two seniors, Maddie Lambert and Laney Evans, and the girls did a good job of gettingrefocused aflerthe ceremony and came out playing well and took control of the game early." Dana Jump added six points and five rebounds for Calaveras and Maddie Lambert scored five points and hauled in five boards and Kelsey Boriolo netted five points. "I can't say enough how proud I am of the growth ofthisteam since lastseason," Malamed said. "To post a 20-win season and win 10 games in league play are great accomplishments and direct reflections of the dedication this group of girls has shown."

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we didn't go to the playoffs and we had a better start last year than we did this year," Meserole said. "I didn't want to have a sequel to what happened last year. I'm glad we got this win, but it's not a for sure lock. We just need to finish up the season strong. It' s great to have something to keep playing for."

Thirty-five minutes aker the first flicker of the lights, the players were back on the court and play resumed. Perhaps the delay took some of the hitch out of the Jumpers giddy-up, because Merced m arched down the fl oor and drained a 3-pointer in front of a Columbia defense that had yet to be woken up. "They came outand hit a 3 and we were kind of sluggish," Grant said. "Coach called a timeout and he gave us some motivation to get back out there and try to pick it up." Columbia had more to play for than just another regular season win. With a win, the Jumpers had a chance to possibly clinch a playofF berth as the fourth place team in the

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ing in the game, Grant made back-to-back baskets to give Columbia a 60-45 lead. But Merced cut the Jumpers leadto eight after going on a 7-0 run. With 6:12 remaining, the Blue Devils scored their 15th point in under 5 minutes, as part of a 15-6 run. The Jumpers led only 66-60. Hoyt called a timeout and made an adjustment to his ofFense and put freshman De-

Andre Stallings back in the game. Following th e t i m eout, Stallings hit a 3 from the corner in front of the Jumpers bench. Afier a Merced miss, Meserole found Stallings in the same corner for the same result. Stallings hit back-to-back 3-pointers to push the Jumpers lead to 72-60. "They started running a 1-3-1 and we weren't really moving the ball very well," Meserole said. "We subbed in DeAndre and we saw the corners were open. So we found him the first time and once he hit the first one you just have to keep looking for him." Merced battled back, but Columbia's Aaron May converted an and-1 to give Columbia an 11 point, 75-64 lead with 3:45 remaining in the game. The Blue Devils cut the

Jumpers lead to 79-71, but Grant put the nail in the coffin with two free throws to give Columbia the 81-71 win. Meserolescored a teamhigh 20 points, followed by Stallings and Bosten Van Der Veur with 18, Grant with 15, May with seven and Wilson with three. Though Columbia will not know their postseason outcome until later today, the fact that the playoffs are even a discussion is a large step forwardfor a program that continues to improve.

To get the program into the playoffs from year one to year three would be a big step. The college has never gone since they changed the format from 32 teams to 18 teams. So if we were to make it, it would be well deserved for our guys." Columbia caps off its regular season Saturday night at home against West Hills. TipofF is at 6 p.m.

arthroscopic surgery, performed by team orthopedist Dr. Ken Akizuki, and Bochy was on a plane to the Arizona deserttwo hours later. After missing last weekend's FanFest at AT&T Park becauseof slow travel crosscountry, Bumgarner showed ofF a new short haircut and now he's ready to get going leading a new-look rotation featuring big-money additions Jeff Samardzija and Johnny Cueto. Not that the 2014 World Series MVP is making bold statements about how good

whether we' re considered the favorites, the underdogs or whatever. We don't care about that," said Bumgarner, who drove from North Carolina with at least one horse

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CENTRAL VALLEY CONFERENCE COLUMBIA 81, MERGED 71 a We had tw o goals t h i s Merced: Anthony Nolen 23; Lee year,and to make the play- McNeal 12; Jonathan Chairez 11; Paul Clark 10; Byron Brumel 8; ofFs was one of them," Hoyt Jose Gonzalez 7. said."Itw ould be nice to ac- Columbia: Michael Meserole 20; complish one of them. As a DeAndre Stallings 18; Bosten Van coach and as a supporter Der Veur 18; Lewayne Grant 15; of all these guys, they have Aaron May 7; Trevin Wilson 3. Halftime: C o lumbia 4 0 -30. worked so hard since Au- 3-pointers: Merced 9 (Chavez 3, gust. It would be a feather in Nolen 2, Clark 2, McNeil, Gonzaeverybody's cap. It would be lez); Columbia 6 (Stallings 4, Menice, but it's out of our hands. serole, Wilson).

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the t otal c o ntribution made by the professional and the respect shown by his colleagues," according the NCPGA. 'The award encompasses excellence in allaspects ofthe game and business." Lippstreu in 1982 and 1983 won the NCPGA's Youth Player D evelop-

Monday procedure to repair a tom labrum, remove painful bone spurs and reattach a biceps tendon that was approximately half tom. "Bum sees me and he goes, 'Give me a hug,' " Bochy said Wednesday, noting the pain medication is helping relieve some discomfort. "It was greatto see him, it really was. He looks good. It' s such a great time of year. It' s a family that at the end of

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lence. In 1983, Lippstreu was named the National Junior Golf Promoter of the Year, one of only four NCPGA pros who have been recognized nationally since the award was established. Lippstreu was also the NCPGA's 1982 Merchandiser of the Year. F ollowing th e L i p pstreu's hole-in-one Monday, club president Mark Weinheimer ofFered thanks for th e age-old tradition of the ace-sinker buying a round of drinks for all the members.

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field. I hadn't seen Bum since the end of last year so it was greattoseehim." The 60-year-old Bochy had been experiencing pain in his leR shoulder since last year that made it difficult to pull on a jacket. He said he had several cortisone injections last season. "It would kill me," he said of the pain, sitting in his officechair at Scottsdale Stadium. His pitchers and catchers hold their first workout Thursday in the unseasonable desert heat. When he couldn't fully swing at last week's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Bochy was advised to undergo an MRI. He then had the

Columbia 81, Merced 71 Fresno 114, Porterville 95 Sequoias 58, Reedley 44 Saturday's games West Hills at Columbia Sequoias at Fresno Merced at Porterville PREPS FINAL STANDINGS BOYS' BASKETBALL MOTHER LODE LEAGUE Team League Overall

somewhere in there." Bumgarner's ha i r style change - "I was tired of fooling with it" — is already drawing attention. "It's different. It' ll be an adjustment, just like it was an adjustment seeing him with long hair," said shortstop Brandon Crawford, whose own shaggy 'do was pulled

pion Giants can be in a tal- knowledged he is in dire need ented NL West. of a haircut but has been too " It don't matter t o u s busy since the recent birth of

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Notes:RHP Matt Cain underwent corrective surgery on both eyes during the offseason aRer he had trouble reading street signs in the distance. "Maybe that's why I didn't hit very good last year," Cain said with a grin of his 0-for-16 from the plate in an injury-shortened 2015. ... Cueto was scheduled to arrive in the desert Wednesday night. LHP reliever Javier Lopez has had a cold and flubug for a couple of days but was scheduled to throw Thursday if he feels up to it. ... RHP Santiago Casilla, who has had visa issues in the past,reported on time.

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BRIEFS Former university football coach supports medical marijuana SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah senator pushing to legalize medical marijuana has brought in former University of Utah head football Coach Ron McBride to speak in support of the proposal. McBride said his grandson has autism and would benefit greatly &om medical marijuana. He said this proposal is needed in Utah. "It's just stupidity if you don't pass this bill," McBride said. The planby Republican Sen.Mark Madsen of Eagle Mountain would allow those with chronic conditions to consume edible pot prodUcts.

It will come up for a vote on Friday, but it couldface a steep challenge given that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opposes the plan. Most Utah lawmakers are members of the church.

Utah should join more than 20 other states that have passed medical marijuana programs and give its citizens the &eedom to alleviate their pain, Madsen said. He introduced a similar proposal last year that ultimately died. A dueling proposal is also expected to come up for a vote on Friday. It would not allow THC consumption and would restrict patients' applicable ailments. The Mormon Church has not to the competing bill.

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Commissioner Bettmanupholds W ideman's 20-game suspension NEW YORK (AP) — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman upheld Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman's 20-game suspension for cross-checking a linesman. The NHL announced the appeal decision Wednesday, and the NHL Players'Association said later that it would further appeal to neutral arbitrator James Oldham. Wideman met with Bettman at a hearing in New York last week after the player appealed the suspension handed down Feb. 3 by NHL Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell. Wideman knocked down linesman Don Henderson during the scend period of the Flames' game against Nashville on Jan. 27. Wideman was chMed hard into the boards by Predators winger Miikka Salomaki. Wideman banged his stick on the ice, then knocked down Henderson in font of the Nashville bench. Wideman said he was in pain and was just trying to get off the ice, adding that he couldn' t avoid Henderson. "I donot see a basis for a lesser penalty, particularly given the severity of the conduct involved," Bettman wrote in the decision. "On the other hand, I have the authority to impose a more substantial suspension, and I am troubled by Mr. Wideman's total failure to accept any responsibility for his actions."

TexasAetM,NFL'sColts settle'12th Man' tidemark suit COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M University says it has reached a settlement agreement with the Indianapolis Colts in the school's federal lawsuit it says was meant to protect its "12th Man" trademark &om in&ingement. In a statement issued Wednesday, A&M officials said the lawsuit "has been settled amicably and with good will." A&M spokesman Shane Knckley said school officials would have no other comment and no details were available on the terms of the agreement. A

Colts spokesman didn't return a message seeking comment. When the lawsuit was filed last November in federal court in Houston, A&M System Chancellor John Sharp said the intent was to protect the phrase 'Home of the 12th Man" and variations of it that the university contends have brought its fan base "national renown."

A&M previously sued the Seattle Seahawks

for in&inging on the trademark and the two sidesreached a settlement. The university says the 12th Man phrase was federally trademarked in 1990.

Nike drops NannyPacquiao in wake of anti-gay statements (AP) — Manny Pacquiao's latest disparaging comments about gays have cost him a con-

tract with Nike. It may not be the only endorsement Pacquiao loses, even as he and promoter Bob Arum scramble to contain the damage done by a television interview in the Philippines in which the boxer said gay people "are worse than animals." ''What he's saying is diametrically opposed to what I believe," said Arum, who is promoting Pacquiao's upcoming fight with Timothy Bradley. 'Tm in favor of gay rights and same sex marriage. I'm apologetic personally to the gay movement in the United States." Nike issued a brief statement Wednesday saying it was severing its ties with the boxer over his comments about gays. The company said it no longer will have any business dealings with the boxer. ''We find Manny Pacquiao's comments abhorrent," the statement said. Pacquiao, a congressman who is now running for Senate in the Philippines, made the comments to a television station that was asking candidates about their views on same sex

marriage. "It's just common sense," Pacquiao said in the remarks posted online by the TV5 network. 'Have you seenany animal having male-to-male or female-to-female relations'" Animals, he said, were better because they recognize gender differences, and "if you have male-to-male or female-to-female (relationships), then people are worse than animals."

NAS CAR Rising to the occasion: Daytona's overhaul ready for Sunday debut DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The project was such a massive undertalDng that architects had toaccount forthe curvature ofthe Earth. It included 31 million pounds of steel, 101,000new seats,40 escalators,17 elevators and stretched nearly a mile. It took 2V2 years to complete and even had its own nickname: Daytona Rising. It was a mammoth, $400 million makeover to NASCAR's most famous track, a groundup restoration that turned some old, rickety grandstands into the world's finest motorsports stadium. The Daytona International Speedway renovation is complete and ready for its official debut — at the season-opening Daytona 500 on Sunday. ''We want people to be blown away when they come to this property," track president Joie Chitwood III said. 'You think about the history and the heritage, the legends of our sport made their name here, and now this propertyreally matches that." Daytona Rising has turned heads and left visitors in awe since its completion last month. Itboastsvibrant colors,grandiosedisplays and unique exhibits — and that's just outside the stadium walls. Inside, the finished product is home to more than 100,000 square feet of fan engagement space. "It's like a football stadium, but taken to the next level and magnified 20 times," former

Daytona 500 champion Jamie McMurray said. Daytona Rising was designed to meet the ever-increasing demand to improve the fan experience. Twenty-year-old stadiums are consideredoutdated. Burgers, hot dogs,pretzels and beer are no longer enough at sporting events. High-definition televisions have made it even tougher to convince people to get off their couches and pay for expensive tickets. International Speedway Corp., NASCAR's sister company that owns a dozen tracks including Daytona, took all of those factors into account when it started planning the redesign. "It doesn't make sense in this day and age to sell a subpar experience. And if you sell a subpar experience, you would expect the fan to not come back," Chitwood said. "When you look at what it takes for a customer tocome to Daytona — airfare,hotel,gas — they' re making a big investment. I think we have a property now that justifies that investment. I think you can make a case we probably weren't making a good case for that investment in years past." The centerpieces of the redesign are the injectors, five fan entrances that showcase sponsors and include more than 20,000 square feet of educational and entertainment space. The injectors also include bigger and more bathroom locations and countless dining choices. Throw in more than 1,200 televisions, and fans can leave their seats without missing any ontrack action.

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a game. But then his production steadily began to drop Sunland Parkhopes to resume Continued from PageCl and his NBA future came racing depending onherpestests into question as he strugALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Officials ber.For the 6-foot-9 forward gled through tough times in with Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino are averaging career highs of 12.3 Cleveland and Houston. The hoping to resume live racing later this month points and 6.4 rebounds a turnaround began when he as longas testskeep t~ up negative for game, it's the culmination of a returned to Sacramento last any signs of a quick-spreading virus that has lifelong basketball journey. season and found a perma"There are a lot of com- nent place in veteran coach infected dozens of horses and prompted quarantines at tracks in southern New Mexico and ponents (to success), it's not George Karl's rotation. Arizona. something that h appened ''He understands the phiSunland Park officials traveled to Albuquerovernight.It's a process of losophy probably better than que on Wednesday to meet with the New Mexyears of work, of dedication, most of the guys," Karl said. ico Racing Commission, horsemen and veteriof learning," he said. "When I "For me, he's come back with narians who are all working to get a handle was younger I was very raw. I such agreat attitude toward on the equine herpes outbreak that has spread had the potential but I hadn' t the defensive end of the court. fears through the state's multimillion-dollar worked on it all yet ... my He's been a pleasure to coach racing industry. game is a lot different now." this year." Karl noted how Casspi, Ideas about establishing protocols for evCasspi's renowned work e~ fro m track security to limiting hand- ethic has been a common whose reputation used to be shakes and hugs along with other biosecurity theme throughout his career. primarily as a slasher, has measure were debated. But the commission He wasn't a blue chip pros- seen his biggest improvement has yet to come up with anything formal. pect like former University of as a 3-point shooter. "He's worked at it to the Commissioners requested track owners and Connecticut standout Doron others come to consensus on steps that can be Sheffer or Euroleague star point where he' s, I think, taken quickly. Oded Katash, a pair of local shocked himself to be honprodigies who most predicted est with you. I don't think he would be the first Israelis in could have thought he could Thornton's block helpsNo. 20Duke the NBA but couldn't break be a 40, 40-something (peredge No. 5North Carolina74-73 through. Casspi was more of cent)3-pointshooter,"hesaid. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — On a night a natural athlete whose skills Goodes creditsKarl for when Duke trailed most of the way, the young needed work before he rose to shifting Casspi &om small to and short-handed Blue Devils ~ ou t h ow stardom at Maccabi Tel Aviv, power forward. "Playing him at the four to push ahead at the end against their rival. Israel's most prominent club. ''What characterizes Omri gives him a lot more options Grayson Allen scored 23 points and freshman Derryck Thornton came up with the clinching is perseverance and dedi- to shoot the 3-pointer and put block on the final play to help No. 20 Duke edge cation. Even when he goes the ball on the floor and that No. 5 North Carolina 74-73 on Wednesday. through difficult stretches he is doing wonders for him," Allen hit a pair of &ee throws with 1:09 left just doesn't give up," said Guy Goodes said. "He's got a coach for the lead. Then Duke (20-6, 9-4 Atlantic Goodes, who coached Casspi and a team that believe in Coast Conference) came up with a pair of stops at Maccabi. "When everyone him and he's playing with a in the final minute, first on a shot attempt inelse is hanging out at the lot of confidence." side in tra%c by Kennedy Meeks. beach, he is working on his While Casspi remains a Then, on UNC's final possession, Thornton game andimproving." role player in Sacramento, blocked Joel Berry Irs shot in the lane. Allen reAfter the Kings drafted him he's a star in Israel. in the first round of the 2009 Others have been drafted bounded the ball and Rung it into the air to let the final seconds expire, and then the players draft, he had a solid rookie and guardGal Mekel played raced to the bench to celebrate. season, averaging 10.3 points very briefly for the Dallas

Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans, but Casspi has remained the only one to truly

fulfil a national obsession of reaching the NBA. The sports channel broadcasts almost all his team's games and many Israelis stay up late, or wake up early, to watch. The newspapers have a daily recap of his performance and the radio morning shows often include his stat line in the headlines. He captains t h e

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team, appears on breakfast cereal boxes and TV ads and is generally considered the country's most adored athlete. Casspi also relishes being one of its most prominent ambassadors. His nonprofit foundation aims to show Israel in a positive light and last summer brought a group of his NBA buddies to Israel for a weeklong visit. Teammates DeMarcus Cousins, Rudy Gay and Caron Butler were joined by Iman Shumpert,Tyreke Evans, Chandler Parsons and others. Another trip is planned this summer, after Casspi's June wedding. "It was amazing to show the guys the country and also that we will have goodwill ambassadors who enjoyed our country and will speak warmly about it all over the world with the platform that they have," he said. "I represent the country and I do it proudly and happily. I am an ambassador for Israel and I am proud of where I came &om and who I am."

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Tennis WTA Dubsi Duty F~ Fimt Rounds Wednesday, At Dubai Tennis Stadium Dubai, United Arab Emirstes Purse: $1.73 million (Premier) Surface: HanMutdoor Singles — Second Round Barbora Strycova, Czech Republic, def. Julia Goerges, Germany, 2-6, 6-3, 6-1.

Caroline Garcia, France, def. Carla Suarez Navarro (3), Spain, 4-6, 64, 6-3. Sara Errani, Italy, def. Yaroslava Shvedova, Kazakhstan, 6-3, 6-0. Ana Ivanovic, serbia, def. simona Halepu),

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AndreaPelkavic,Germany, def.JelenaJankavic, Serbia, 6-3, 6-2. Madison Brengle, United States, def. Petra

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Kvitova (4), czech Republic, 06, 7 6 u ), 6 3.

Elina Svitolina, Ukraine, def. Garbine Muguruza (2), Spain, 7-6 (3), 6-3. CoCo Vandeweghe, United States, def. Kristina Mladenovic, France, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. ATP World Tour Open 13Pnwence ResuHs Wednesday, At Palais des Sporls, Mameille, France Purse: 4671~ ~ t Surface: HaWlndoor Singles — Rmt Round Vincent Millot, France, def. Nicolas Mahut, France, 6-7 (16-z j, 6-3. Quentin Halys, France, def. David Guez, France,

6-7 (5), 6z 6-3.

Second Round David Goffin (6), Belgium, def. Mischa Zverev, Germany, 6-1, 2-0, retired.

stan wawsnka u), switzerland, def. sergiy Stakhovsky, Ukraine, 64, 4-6, 7-6 (8). Marin Cilic (4), Croatia, def. Robin Haase, Netherlands, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5.

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Wednesday, At Delray Beach Stadium Sr Tennis Center, Delrsy Beach, Ra. Purse: @14,065 5VTKO) S urface: Hsrd~oo r Singles — Second Round Benjamin seeker, Germany, def. Steve John-

son (6), United states, 57, 76 u ), 63. Adman Mannarino (8), France, def. Tatsuma Ito, Japan, 7-6 (6), 6-7 (4), 6-3.

Rajeev Ram, United States, def. Illya Marchenko, Ukraine, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4. Rio Open Wednesday, At Jockey Club Brasileiro, So de Janeiro Pume: Men, 41.33 million tWT500) Women, 0226,750 (Intl.) Surface: Qsy&utdoor Singles — Men —First Round Thiago Monteiro, Brazil, def. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (3), France, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. Second Round Daniel Gimeno-Traver, Spain, def. Fabio Fognini (7), Italy, 44, 3-1, retired. Dominic Thiem (5), Austria, def. Diego Schwa rtzman, Argentina, 7-5, 7-5. Women —Second Round Francesca Schiavone, Italy, def. Mariana Duque-Marino, Colombia, 64, 4-6, 7-5. Sorana Cirstea, Romania, def. Polona Hercog (5), Slovenia, 7-5, 7-6 (3). Cindy Burger, Netherlands, def. Elitsa Kostova, Bulgaria, 6-3, 6-0. Shelby Rogers, United States, def. Veronica cepede Royg, paraguay, 7-5, 6-4.

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National League CHICAGO CUBS — Assigned LHP Edgar COLORADO ROCKIES — Agreed to terms with 2B DJ LeMahieu on a two-year contract. NEW YORK METS — Named Billy Byrk Jr. pitching coach, Sean Ratliff hitting coach and Gavin Grosh trainer of Brooklyn tNY-P). SAN DIEGO PADRES — Agreed to terms w ith OF Nick Noonan and P Evan Powellon minor league contracts. American Association JOPLIN BLASTERS — Released INF Matt Padgett. LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Signed LHPJeff McKenzie. Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS — Signed RHP Raul Rivera. Frontier League NORMAL CORNBELTERS — Traded OF cameron Monger to sioux Falls (AA) for INF R.J. Perucki. SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS — Signed INF Kory Britton. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES— RecalledFJames Ennis from lowe (N BADE). SACRAMENTO KINGS — Fired assistant coach Vance Walberg. UTAH JAZZ — Announced president Randy Rigby will retire at the end of the season and will be replaced by Steve Sta rks. FOOTBALL National Football League CAROuNA PANTHERS — Signed LS J.J. Jansen to a five-year contract extension. GREEN BAY PACKERS —Namd Brian Angelichio tight ends coach, Ejiro Evero defensive quality control coach, Luke Getsy wide receivers coach, David Raih assistant offensive line coach and Ben Sirmans running backs coach. INDIANAPOuS COLTS — SignedTE Cameron Clear. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Named Brent Salazar strength and conditioning coach. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Released DB Leonard Johnson. NEW YORK GIANTS — Re-signedLS Zak

Deossie.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Named Kevin Carberry assistant offensive line coach and Shane Waldron offensive quality control coach. Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Signed DB Neil King. WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed OL Jermarcus Hardrick. HOCKEY National Hockey League

CAROLINA HURRICANES — Reassigned G Daniel Altshuller from charlotte (AHu to

Flosda (ECHu

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Assigned D Rob Scuderi to Rockford tAHL). EDMONTON OILERS —Assigned G Laurent Brossoit to Bakersfield (AHL). Recalled G Anders Nilsson from Bakersfield. NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Assigned F Gabriel Bourque to Milwaukee (AHL) on a long-term injury loan. NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Reassigned LW Ben Johnson from Adirondack (EGHu to

Albany (AHu.

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Jesse Graham from Missouri (EGHu to Bridgeport (AHu. American Hockey League ALBANY DEVILS — Recalled D Joe Faust from Adirondack (EGHu. BAKERSFIELD CONDORS — Recalled D Martin Gernat from Norfolk (EcHu. Returned F Kellen Jones to Missoun (EGHu. cHARLoTTE CHECKERS — Reassigned F Carter Sandlakto Florida (ECHL). LAKE ERIE MONSTERS — Returned G Mark owuya to Utah (EGHu. LEHIGH vALLEY PHANTOMS — Assigned F pavel padakin to Reading (EGHu. ROCKFORD ICEHOGS — Assigned D Sam Jardine to Indy (EGHu. SPRINGFIELDFALCONS —Returned G Alex vazzano to Elmira (ECHu. WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS — Assigned FTy Loney and D Clark Seymour

to wheeling (EcHu.

ECHL BRAMPTON BEAST — Signed G Kenny Reiter. EVANSVILLE ICEMEN — Loaned D Jonathan

carlsson to Rockford tAHu.

MANCHESTER MONARCHS — Released G Zac Guercia asemergency backup. Signed G Nick N|edert. MISSOURI MAVERICKS — Loaned F Tanner Fritz to Bsdgeport (AHu and G Josh Robinson to Springfield (AHL). SOUTH CAROuNA STINGRAYS — Signed F Kelly Zajac. WHEELING NAILERS —Released F Massimo Lamacchia. SOCCER Major League Soccer D.C.UNITED — Signed M Rob Vincent. United Soccer League SAN ANTONIO FC — Signed M Michael Reed. COLLEGE AUsTIN pEAY — Named carter crutchfield director of football operations and recruiting coordinator. BARTON — Named Tyler Zieglermen' s and women's swim coach. cLEMsoN — Announced wR Germone Hopper will transfer. ILLINOIS — Named Josh Whitman ath-

letic director. MEMPHIS — Named Mark Bonis director of football player personnel and Kenny Dillingham graduate assistant quarterbacks coach. MINNESOTA — Dismissed G/F Carlos Morris from the men's basketball team. ST. JOSEPH'S OF MAINE — Named Scott Hutchinson cross country and track and field coach. UTSA — Named Patrick Toney defensive backs coach.

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Sonora, California Q UE ST ION S A ATT IT U D E Compelling questions... and maybe a

few actual answers

One week with franchises, and the world didn't end?

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3 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM SPRINT UNLIMITED

A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves You have a possible dark-horse winner for the 500? GODSPEAK:You won't believe this, but rookie Brian Scott. KEN'S CALLMr. Hunch keeps w hispering Austin Dillon's

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Sure, car owner Joe Gibbs was happy Denny Hamlin won the Sprint Unlimited last weekend, but "Coach" wants to hold the Daytona 500 trophy over his head in Victory Lane.GETTYIMAGEs/PATRIGKsMITH

Ken Willis has been covering NASCAR for The Daytona Beach News-Journal for 27 years. Reach him at ken. willis®news-jrnl.corn

1. Gibbs wants 500

F EUD O F T H E W E E K

Before the last piece of confetti landed in Victory Lane, winning car owner Joe Gibbs was reminding race winner Denny Hamlin he has been waiting two decades for a 500 victory. "I said, 'It's the 500, OK, not the Shootout. Try and get us a 500, will you?'" Gibbs said with a chuckle.

Nnascardaytona Questions? Contact Godwin Kelly at godwin.kelly@newsjrnl.corn or Ken Willis at ken. willisgnews-jrnl.corn

2. Squirrelly cars

3. N o chicane

The 25 stock cars in the Daytona International Unlimited looked squirrelly Spee d w ay has a chicane from the first green flag to on thebackstretch for road the seventhyellow flag. No r acing. Unfortunately, that one really had an explanalitt l eelbow turn is brutal on tion, except to say it was hard s t o ck cars. The nose of Jimmie driving. "There's a lot of guys J o h nson's No. 48 Chevrolet

trying to take the spots, and

w a s tom off when his car

that's where we see the accima d e a detour off course dents,"driver Matt Kenseth a n d ran through the chicane said. rumble strips.

— Godwin K elly, godwin. kelly@news- jrnl. corn

W HAT'S ON T A P V SPRINT CUP:Daytona 500 SITE:Daytona International

Speedway TV SCHEDULE:Thursday, Can-Am Duel qualifying races (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.). Saturday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 12:15 p.m.) Sunday, race (Fox,

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green flag at 1:15 p.m.)

NASCAR's elite drivers to run G O D W IN ' S P I C K S F OR D A Y T O N A 5 0 0

every driver in the 40-car field

will be gunning for the win and that first golden ticket into the Chase playoffs. "Last

year's race was pretty aggressive at the end," said Joey Logano. "It was awesome."

Expect to see this kind of fender to fender action throughout Sunday's Daytona500.GETTY IMAGEs/JARED c.TILTON

2. Same old

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS: NextEra Energy Resources 250 SITE:Daytona International Speedway TV SCHEDULE:Thursday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 1:30 p.m.

and 4 p.m.). Friday, qualifying

The race teams that were very good in 2015 look like they are holding serve in 2016, based on the Sprint Unlimited and Daytona500 qualifying. Joe Gibbs Racing looked particularly powerful, with Denny Hamlin takingthe No. 11

(Fox Sports 1, 4:30 p.m.), race (Fox Sports 1, 7:30 p.m.)

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by various teams, those cars

a doubt the best and most experienced

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drafting race driver in NASCAR today.

outside pole honors for the

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WINNER:Dale Earnhardt Jr. REST OF TOP 5:Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, Matt Kenseth FIRST ONE OUT:Ricky Stenhouse Jr. DARK HORSE:Danica Patrick DON'T BE SURPRISED IF:Junior is without

Godwin Kelly is the Daytona Beach NewsJournal's motorsports editor and has covered NASCAR for 30 years. Reach him at godwin. kellygnews-jrnl.corn

— Godwin Kelly, godwin.kelly@news-jrnl.corn

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feelings. Moving forward.

for points on race day. Almost XFINITY:PowerShares QQQ 300 SITE:Daytona International Speedway TV SCHEDULE:Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 10:30 a.m and 1 p.m.). Saturday, qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 10 a.m.), race (Fox Sports 1, 3:30 p.m.)

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1. Go for it

coverage begins at noon,

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Such as ...? It mightturn out to be nothing, but I keep wondering how franchising will change the owner-driver dynamic in the future. Will superstar drivers want, and get, pieces of the franchise? Will the owners, now empowered by group strength, work together to lower salaries? Maybe it's nothing, but I anticipate issues,and not too far down the road.

name in my ear. Early review of Jeff Gordon's TV work? GODSPEAK:Soft-spoken, but he's freshly removed from the track, so you must pay attention. KEN'S CALLHe brought modern insight and sounded good; hopefully they don' t dumb him down.

First, lose that F-word. Yes, they' re franchises, but NASCAR officials must think using the word "charters" will keep a couple of men named Bill France from haunting them in their sleep. There were immediate issues with charters, but they' ll blow over. It's the unintended consequences that' lleventually bite.

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May 21:Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte, 7 p.m., FS1 May 29:Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte, 6 p.m., Fox

Sept. 4:Southern 500 at Darlington, 6 p.m., NBC

Feb. 28:Folds of Honor 500 at Atlanta, 1 p.m., Fox March 6: Kobalt400 at Las Vegas, 3:30 p.m .,Fox

June 5:Axalta 400 at Pocono, 1 p.m., FS1 June12:FireKeepers Casino 400 at M ichigan, 1p.m .,FS1

NBCSN Sept. 18:Chicago 400, 2:30 p.m., N BCSN

March 13: Good Sam 500k at Phoenix, 3:30 p.m .,Fox March 20: Auto Club 400 at Fontana, 3:30 p.m .,Fox

June26:Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma, 3 p.m.,FS1 July2:Co ke Zero 400 at Daytona, 7:45 p.m.,NBC

Sept. 25: Ne w England 300 at New Hampshire, 2p.m ., NBCSN

April 3:STP 500 at Martinsville, 1 p.m., Fox Sports 1

July 9:Quaker State 400 at Kentucky, 7:30 p.m., NBC Sports

Oct.2: AAA400 at Dover, 2 p.m., NBCSN

April 9:Duck Commander 500 at Texas, 7:30 p.m .,Fox April 17:Food City 500 at Bristol, 1 p.m., Fox

Network July 17:New Hampshire 301, 1:30 p.m., NBCSN

Oct.S: Bank of America 500 at Charlotte,7 p.m., NBC Oct.16:Holl ywood Casino 400 at Kansas, 2:15 p.m .,N BC

April 24:Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond, 1 p.m., Fox May 1: Geico 500 at Talladega, 1 p.m., Fox

July 24:Crown Royal 400 at Indianapolis, 3 p.m., NBCSN July 31:Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono, 1:30 p.m., NBCSN

Oct. 23:Alabama 500 at Tal I ad ega, 2p.m., NBCSN

May 7:GoBowling.corn 400 at Kansas, 7:30 p.m .,FS1 May 15:Dover 400, 1 p.m., FS1

Aug.?:Cheez-It 355 at Watkins Glen, 2:30 p.m., USA Aug. 20:Night Race at Bristol, 8 p.m., NBCSN

Nov. 6:AAA 500 at Texas, 2 p.m., N BC Nov.13:Ca n-Am 500k at Phoenix, 2:30 p.m .,NBC

May 20:Sprint Showdown at Charlotte, 7 p.m., FS1

Aug.28:Pure M ichigan 400, 2 p.m .,NBCSN

Nov.20:Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami, 2:30 p.m.,NBC

Sept,10: Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond, 7:30 p.m.,

Oct. 30:Goody's 500 at Martinsville, 1 p.m., NBCSN

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Sonora, California

THE VMS DEMoohT

Central Sierra Foothills Weather Five-Day Forecast ~g,g for Sonora TODAY

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Local:A couple of showers today, mainly early in the day. High 55. Partly cloudy tonight. Low 37. Some sunshine giving way to clouds tomorrow.

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63, -31 Partly sunny

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Sonora —Extremes for this date — High: 78 (1977). Lovr. 22 (2006). Precipitation: 1.8 inches (1999). Average rainfall through February since 1907: 22.93 inches.Asof6p.m .W ednesday, seasonal rainfall to date: 24.67 inches.

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Reservoir Levels Dorm ella:

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Capacity (62,655), storage (17,391), outflow (310), inflow (N/A) Bee rdsley:

California Cities Today Hi/Lo/W 68/46/sh 61/46/sh 63/42/sh

Antioch Bakersfield Barstow Bishop China Lake Crescent City Death Valley Eureka Fresno

69/41/pc 57/24/c 55/30/sh 54/48/r

76/43/pc 55/50/sh 62/41/sh

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 68/45/s 60/43/r 66/42/pc 72/41/s 61/31/pc 60/34/s 56/41/r 75/43/s 56/39/r 64/41/pc

City Hollywood Los Angeles Modesto Monterey Morro Bay Mount Shasta Napa Oakland Palm Springs Pasadena Pismo Beach Redding

Today Fri. Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W 66/45/pc 67/45/s 68/50/pc 69/50/s 62/43/sh 64/44/pc 62/47/c 63/46/pc 60/46/pc 61/48/pc 44/36/sh 43/27/sn 60/47/sh 63/50/sh 76/52/pc

City Riverside Sacramento San Diego San Francisco Stockton Tahoe Tracy Truckee Ukiah Vallejo Woodland Yuba City

57/41/r 62/46/r 79/53/pc 66/45/s

65/44/pc 61/43/pc 59/48/sh

61/48/pc 56/41/r

Today Hi/Lo/W

Capacity (97,800), storage (31,582), oufflow (505), inflow (N/A) Tullcch: Capacity (67,000) storage (54,705), outflow (209), inflow (438) New Melones: Capacity (2,420,000), storage (429,655), outflow (426), inflow (1,316) Don Pedro: Capx:ity (2,030,000), storage (887,01 6), outflow (182), inflow (2,296)

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 66/37/s 61/42/r 68/52/pc 61/48/r 63/41/c 40/19/c 63/43/pc 40/18/c 55/35/r 58/43/r 59/42/r 58/43/r

66/38/sh 61/45/c 69/54/sh 62/51/sh 61/41/sh 35/26/sn 62/43/sh 37/25/an 57/46/sh 59/49/sh 60/47/sh 59/47/sh

Mcclure:

Capacity (1,032,000), storage (1 63,118), oufflow (234), inflow (942) Camanche: Capacity (417,120), storage (95,520), outflow

(161 ), inflow (521) Pardee: Capacity (210,000), storage (172,325), outflow (625), inflow (1,038) Total storage:1,851,339 AF

National Cities City Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta

Baltimore Billings Boise Boston Charlotte, NC Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Denver Des Moines Detroit El Paso

Fairbanks Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Juneau Kansas City Las Vegas Louisville Memphis Miami

World Cities 38/32/c 72/55/pc 93/73/s 46/25/s 41/28/c 90/70/pc 88/69/pc

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BarometerAtmospheric pressure Wednesday was 29.63 inches andfalling at Twain Harte and 29.39 inches and steady at CedarRidge. Special thanks to our Weather Watchers:Tuolumne Utilities District, Anne Mendenhall, Kathy Burton, Tom Kimura, Debby Hunter, Grove(andCommunity Services District, David Bolles, Moccasin Power House, David Hobbs, Gerry Niswonger andDon and Patricia Car(son.

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MINIMUMS and MAXIMUMS recorded during the 24-hour period ending at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Since Last Season Temp. Snow Rain July 1 t his Date Sonora 0.00 2 4.67 14.8 5 38-75 0.00 Angels Camp 41-69 0.00 20.03 0.00 Big Hill 1 6.95 13. 0 0 Cedar Ridge 55-57 T 2 9.94 21.6 7 0.00 Columbia T 2 5.30 17. 4 0 48-66 0.00 Copperopolis 54-71 0.00 1 7.14 12. 7 0 0.00 Groveland 0.00 2 0.56 14.5 9 40-61 0.00 Jamestown 54-69 0.00 2 1.05 12. 9 5 0.00 Murphys 0.00 23.71 38-67 0.00 Phoenix Lake 44-65 T 3 2.25 18.5 0 0.00 Pin ecrest 0.19 2 6.63 20. 2 6 41-53 0.00 San Andreas 43-69 0.00 15.38 0.00 Sonora Meadows 0.00 2 3.68 17.6 4 39-66 0.00 Standard 62-N/A 0.00 18.19 0.00 Tuolumne 19.19 39-64 0.00 0.00 Twain Harte 51-58 T 3 3.65 21.5 9 0.00

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StanislausNational Forest, call 532-3671 for forest road information. Yosemite National Park as of 6 p.m. Wednesday: Wawona, Big Oak Flat, El Portal and Hetch Hetchy roads areopen. Glacier Point RoadandTioga Roadare closrxl for theseason.MariposaGrove Roadis closed until spring 2017. For road conditions or updates in Yosemite, call372-0200 orvisit www.nps.gov/yose/. Passes asof6p.m .W ednesday:SonoraPass(Highway 108) is closed from 7.2 miles east of Strawberry tothe Junctionof US395fortheseason. TiogaPass (Highway 120) is closed from CraneFlat to 3 miles west of the junction of US 395for the season. Ebbetts Pass (Highway 4) is closed from 0.5 miles east of the junction of Highway 207/Mt. Rebaturnoff to the junction of Highway 89 for the season. Goonline to www.uniondemocrat.corn, www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/ roads.cgi orcall Ca(transat 800427-7623for highway updates andcurrent chain restrictions.

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Extended:Partly sunny Saturday. High 63. Sunny Sunday. High 65. Monday and Tuesday: partly sunny and warm. High Monday 69. High Tuesday 74. Wednesday:warm witha chance of rain. High 72. Thursday: remaining warm with sunshine. High 73.

Full

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Road Conditions 3/25

A couple of showers

FRIDAY

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Today Fri. Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W 74/41/s 70/42/pc 28/19/pc 29/21/s 60/39/s 38/20/s 61/39/sh 52/40/c

64/47/s 42/34/pc 59/36/pc 55/34/c

34/21/pc 53/30/s

38/30/pc 55/42/s 56/39/pc 61/47/pc 53/44/c 78/60/c

40/37/c 43/36/pc 34/27/pc 75/59/s 72/38/s 56/48/c 32/29/pc 84/52/s 3/-13/s 81/7'I/pc 77/60/s 43/37/pc 34/20/c 70/54/s 69/47/sh

New York City Oklahoma City Omaha Orlando Pendleton Philadelphia

69/57/c 74/65/pc

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Fri. Hi/Lo/W

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90/77/t

51/39/pc 51/35/c

Pittsburgh Portland, OR Reno St. Louis Salt Lake City Seattle

66/54/pc 76/57/s 40/37/pc 76/54/pc 64/37/s 72/52/pc

Tampa Tucson Washington, Dc

55/35/sh 43/35/c

Today Fri. Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W 82/58/s 84/57/c 31/1 9/s 53/43/pc 53/45/sh 52/40/r 49/30/c

51/28/c 72/47/s 53/35/pc 50/40/r 73/54/pc 85/51/c 43/38/pc

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016

62/35/s 63/40/s 53/40/sh 81/51/pc 11/-5/s 81/68/pc 79/61/c 63/43/pc 33/28/pc 71/42/s 74/47/pc

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Fri. Hi/Lo/W 92/71/s 45/39/pc 69/52/s 94/76/pc 43/22/pc 41/31/c 83/58/t 81/57/s

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Today Hi/Lo/W 81/68/pc 44/34/s 65/58/pc 73/58/pc

London Madrid Mexico City Moscow

45/31/r 48/29/sh 74/36/s 28/'l4/s

Fri. Hi/Lo/W 81/69/s 49/43/sh 67/56/pc

City Rio de Janeiro Rome Seoul Singapore Sydney Tijuana Tokyo Toronto

75/51/s 49/46/sh 51/29/s 77/40/s 26/21/c

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59/45/pc 42/21/pc 87/78/pc

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