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Grant money will go toward the purchase of additional kits used to construct the robots. The club gives students the opportunity to learn computer programming or engineering at Bret Harte High School. There have been no engineeringclasses offered at the school since 2013. Club organizer Ken Baldwin has headed up Bret Harte's Engineering and Architecture program for the past 12 years. During that time, the number of courses offered in that program has dropped from seven to one. Baldwin now teaches a single architecture and d r afting

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HEALTH • HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH: Tuolumne, Calaveras counties top list in 'excessive' drinking survey.B1 • SCREENING:Film showings will benefit Alzheimer's Association.B1

SPORTS • LETTER OF INTENT: Multi-sport star Henington signs with Azuza Pacific for volleyball.C1 • MLL BASEBALL: Wildcats, Bears play for first place today.C1 • BARRY BONDS: Obstruction conviction thrown out.C1

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PassesclosedCaltrans Wednesday reclosed Ebbetts and Sonora passes over the Sierra, just a week after opening them. According to Caltrans officials, the closure is weather related. The mountain passes on Highway 4 and 108, respectively, have seen some snowfall with a weak storm systemthathas moved over the mountains the past few days.

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Tuolumne County' s best prepares for the worst By ALEX MacLEAN The Union Democrat

Tuolumne County public safety officials received high praise from a federal disaster-responseteam during a countywide disaster training exercise Wednesday morning. About 100 federal,state and local officials participated in Wednesday's "Operation Urgent Thirst," a simulated scenario involving a "threat" at Hetch Hetchy's Moccasin Powerhouse, which is part of the city and county of San Francisco's water and power system.

The California Army ¹ tional Guard 95th Civil Support Team sponsored and organized the drill, in coordination with county officials. 'Tuolumne County is on it!" said Sgt. Justin Flood, ex-

ercisedirector with the 95th Civil Support Team. 'They're some ofthe bestprofessionals I've worked with, and they're all concerned with public safety." The drill started about 7:30 a.m. at Kennedy Meadows after the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office received information about a "suspect" believed to be making explosive devices in one of the cabins, according to Sheriff Jim Mele. Mele said that Sheriff's officials contacted the FBI to relay the information and were told the mock suspect was a person of interest with known "anti-government and antilaw enforcement" views. The Sheriff's SWAT team searched the Kennedy Meadows residence and found evi-

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"It is important kids have an idea of what engineering really is — critical thinking," said Baldwin. "Engineering has immediate feedback," he said. "When kids are building something and find it doesn't work, they then haveto go back and fi x it." The club is also part of the school's push to increase science, technology, engineering and math curriculum. The grouping of these subjects and a move to increase stu-

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Jim Opie, of Sonora, stands with his horse, Ricochet. Opie, captain of the Tuolumne County Sheriff 's Posse, has ancestors who came to the Mother Lode 150 years ago.

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CORRECTION A proposed Wal-Mart expansion would add 30,000 square-feet to the Sonora store. A story in Wednesday's Union Democrat incorrectly listed the size of the addition.

High School campus thanks to a nearly $10,000 grant awardedtothe school'srobotics club. The grant was awarded by the Calaveras Community Foundation. The dub members — called the "CybuIlfrogsn — build computer-operatedrobots that

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hope my grandkids go to." The Roundup and its celebration of Western heritage is entering its 58th year. His father was Roundup parade chairman for most of Opie's childhood. "Under his and Chris Robinson's tenure is when it became known as the second largest parade in California," Opie said. "It peaked during the 1970s at 300 entries, more than 30 bands. The paradelasted up tofourhours.W e still run about 170 entries with eight or nine bands." Opiewas born in Sonora in 1959

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and he graduated from Sonora High in 1977. Like his ancestors, Opie has been riding horses nearly all his life. He's close to his 17-year-old quarterhorse, Ricochet. He started

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Levi Lowe, county and state Poetry Out Loud champion, will compete Tuesday and Wednesday in the national championship in Washington D.C. The competition will be aired online at arts.gov/partnerships/poetry-out-loud-national-semifinals-and-6nals. The semi-6nal competition will air at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The top threescorers from each of three regional areas will

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Samantha Kleam and Carl Sjostrand clean acorns at Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground in the Stanislaus National Forest in July 2014.

Me-Wuk culture event set said Kathy Strain, Forest Heritage Resource and TribThe seventh annual al Relations Program ManThe Stanislaus National Sierra Footsteps Passport ager. "Through the s k illed Forest is touting a four-day in Time event is schedevent in July for people who uled in July. The event is hands of native basket weavwant to learn more about free. People who want to ers, participants will experiMe-Wuk Indian culture. volunteer must register ence the richness of tradiThe seventh annual Siby May 3. tional ways in a spectacular erra FootstepsPassport in outdoor setting," Strain said. Time event is scheduled July P articipants wil l a l so 9 through 12 at Wakaluu ers say there's room for 10 learn to process acorn, craft Hepyoo Campground in the applicantsage 18 or older to soaproot brushes and make Calaveras Ranger District, participate, and each volun- digging sticks. The overall accordingto a ForestService teer must commit to attend goal ofthe event is share a statement. allfour days. The registra- deeperappreciation for tra"Volunteers, local education deadline is May 3. ditional and contemporary "For four days and three ways ofMe-Wuk peopleand tors and Me-Wuk cultural practitioners will all j o in nights, everyone will gather their culture, Strain said. together for this annual cul- to camp, weave, tell stories People taking part will turalevent,"organizerssaid. and cook Me-Wuk cultural need to be at Wakaluu HeThe event is free. Organiz- foods in the traditional way," pyoo Campground by noon July 9 to get set up and checked in, organizers said. Participants will have to take care of lunch that day on their own. Thereafter all Sndior Lirygng Coyygyyggydity materials and food, startIndependent LivingQ rrsnsred Living Q Memory Care ing with dinner Thursday night, will be provided. 'Volunteers should be ComeAboard the SSFoothill Village Experience aware that Sierran weather An Exciting Event to Meet our Nev/Management Team! is fickle, so plan for rain and chilly nights when preparing your gear," organizers Performing -Jill Warren, By GUY McCARTHY

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which will be aired at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Levi, a sophomore at Sonora High School, won the county championship on Feb. 11 andthe state competition on March 16 in Sacramento. If Lowe wins the National Poetry Out Loud Competition, he has a chance to bring home up to $20,000 in awards and school stipends used to purchase poetry books.

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Sonora High School student Levi Lowe won the state Poetry Out Loud Competition in March. He will compete nationally next week. Poetry Out Loud is part of the National Poetry Foundation and National Endowment for the Arts and began in 2006 "to encourage the nation's youth to learn about

great poetry through memorizationand recitation,"according to its website. The competition is organized locally by the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance.

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Wakaluu Hepyoo Campground is about 10 miles from Arnold, 20 miles from Murphys, and 30 m iles from AngelsCamp. To register, go online to www.passportintime.com.

The Tuolumne County Arts Alliance will hold its annual Summer ARTS Camp June 15 through 19 at Columbia State Historic Park. Twelve professional artists will be on hand to instruct

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For more i n f ormation, call the alliance at 532ARTS/2787, or go online to www. TuolumneCountyArts. org.

This camp will run from 8:45 a.m. to noon each day. Advanced registration is required and ends on April

Library to host half-price booksale Friends of the Tuolumne County Library will host a weekly half-price book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April in the Community Room at theli brary,480 Greenley Road, Sonora. The sale will feature many different book genres. Today will have miscellaneous non-fiction books; and April 29 will feature hardback

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a.m. to 2 p.m. May 2. For more information, call Ric Mannix at 694-0288.

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The Angels Camp Business Association will present the ninth annual Taste of Calaverasfood, wine and art event from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at CAMPS Restaurants at Greenhorn Creek in novels. Angels Camp. The Book Nook is open Tickets cost $40 in adfrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues- vance or $50 at the door and day through Saturday, and include a c ommemorative now offers gift certificates. wine glass, food, wine and Also, the twice a year "Spe- art, music an d e n t ertaincial Giant Book Sale" will be ment, demonstrations and a held in May in the library's silent auction. Community Room. Tickets can be purchased A Friends of the Library online a t w w w .tasteofcamembers-only preview sale laveras.com or at CAMPS will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Restaurant, Middleton's, the Friday,May 1,followed by a Calaveras Visitors Bureau or general public sale from 10 by calling 736-1333.

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fully passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015, at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California, and was a longtime resident of Angels Camp, California. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol; his children, Rick and Lori Churchill, Joellen Churchill, and Annetteand Wayne Anderson; eightgrandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Beverly and Gene Kirkpatrick, Jo andHarry Price,Clara Short,Carolyn Vavra and Leland Blake. Dennis ClarenceChurchill Two memorial services will be heldApril 19, 2015 one in Desert Hot Springs, California, on May 16, 2015, at Community United Dennis Clarence Churchill, 78, peace- Methodist Church, and one in Angels

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Camp, California, on July 18, 2015, at the United Congregational Church.

Lucero murder trial set for 3une Defenseattorney

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.

JANSSEN — Shirley Janssen, 91, of Sonora,diedTuesday atSonora Regional Medical Center. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Emergency crews work on one of the victim's of a crash Tuesday on Highway 108/120 that killed an Escalon man.

on the morning of Feb. 16 in an auto shop he rented near hishome on Mono Way near Barretta Street. He was found lying on the ground by a person he was By ABBY DIVINE scheduled to meet about The Union Democrat renting space in the building, Sonora police said. A Twain Harte woman Police arrested Lucero accused of murdering So- June 18 after she allegedly nora's Ricky Roberts sits in confessed to the murder jail while her defense team during a police interview. gathers more evidence they She recanted the confession say pointsto other possible last December. suspects. Among the items Bedford Cheryl Lynn requested are any written Lucero, 45, on or oral reports Roberts may Wednesday have made to local law en-

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b eing he l d on $1 million Luc ero bail a t the Tuolumne County Jail. She has been in custody since her arrest last June in Sonora on suspicion of murder, according to jail ofBcials. Lucero's trial is now set for June 10 in front of Judge James Boscoe in Depart-

someone stalking him, according to court documents. Bedford also requested Modesto Police reports regarding a burglary that occurred "a short time af-

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County Superior Court. Clay Bedford, of the county's public defenders oKce, on April 2 was granted another trial continuance. Bedford Wednesday afternoon said he was awaiting a few more items he requested from police and other agencies. "As I'vesaid before, this is a complex case with evidence pointing in many different directions, but not Lucero's," Bedford said. If found guilty of both charges, Lucero faces 50 years to life in prison. Roberts was shot to death

in a search warrant of Lucero's home after her arrest, including two cell phones, a disposable camera and a computer memory card, according to court documents. Roberts was well known in the community, both as a Sonora Police Department volunteer and as a regular competitor in area demolition derbies. Roberts' slaying was the city's flrst homicide in a decade. OKcials wi t h the Tuolumne County District Attorney's Of5ce could not be reached for comment.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP)Frail and tired of leading a secretlife for four decades, 66-year-old Clarence David Moore called police this week to surrender. The deputy who answered thought

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Woman faces possible manslaughter, 4 decades as fugitive, DUI charges after fatal car accident After ailing man turns himself in

By ABBY DIVINE The Union Democrat

A woman arrested Tuesday following a fatal auto accident near Jamestown could face charges including driving while intoxicated and vehicular manslaughter, according to law enforcement records.

Brenda Estefania Barrera, 24, of the 600 block of Paradise Road, Sunnyvale, was booked at noon Tuesday into the Tuolumne County Jail on charges of felony DUI caus-

ing injury or death and gross vehicular manslaughter. The case has been forwarded to the District Attorney's OKce. She remained in custody W ednesday morning o n $100,000 bail. The accident was reported about 10 a.m. on Highway 108/120 near J59. Barrera, in a 2005 Mercedes Benz, was traveling west whenher car drifted into the eastbound lane and into the path of a 2005 Chevrolet sedan driven by Maxsimiano

Aldana, 78, of Escalon, according to a California Highway Patrol report. Both cars were traveling about 55 mph when they collided, according to the CHP report. Aldana's sedan landed on its roof on the south edge of the road afterthe impact caused it to spin and roll, the report said. Aldana died at the scene. Aldana's three passengers — Martha Aldana, 69, of Escalon, Vincente Cabrera, 85, and Sara Cabrera, 80, both

of Riverbank — all suffered major injuries and were all transportedto Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, accordingtothereport. Thacia Godinez, 21, of Sunnyvale, was Barrera's passenger. She was flown to Doctors Medical Center for treatment ofmajor injuries, the report said. Barrera was the only one to come out of the accident with only minor injuries. She was taken to Sonora Regional Medical Center and then to jail, according to the report.

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son on Carter Street harassed a 9:03a.m.,Mountain Ranchman. A person on South Rail Road Flat 2:32 p.m., Jamestown — A Road said their packages were TheSonora Police Department Shiloh shepherd dog with "sum- stolen and postal employees told reported the following: mer cut" hair was stolen from a him they received other reports of missing mail. home on Railbed Road. TUESDAY 10:46a.m.,Mountain Ranch3:52 p.m., Jamestown — A 8:33a.m.,school assists — A People on North Rodesino Road man on Chabroull i an Lane was student with fair skin and freckles argued and caused a disturbance. walked away without permission verbally abusive to his dad. 11:08 a.m., Valley Springs6:08 p.m., Tuolumne —A man from a South Washington Street on Tuolumne Road parked a car An air compressor in the back of school. a California Street building was 9:42a.m.,school assists — A on his neighbor's property. Depustolen. ties advised both neighbors to man on North Washington Street 4:23 p.m., Burson —A man on said his 15-year-old son with dirty contact their landlords to settle De Los Angeles Road saw suspithe boundary dispute. blonde shoulder-length hair left 6:36 p.m., Sonora area — A cious aircraft flying over his propschool campus without permisman on Covey Circle kicked his erty. sion. 5:02 p.m., Arnold — A perdog. 6:36 p.m., animal complaints son on Sierra Pine Way received 8:07 p.m., Twain Harte — A — A person on Cabezut Road said phone calls from scammers woman on Fal l en Lea f Lane wantthey saw a man repeatedly kicked a welfare check on her chil- claimingthey had won a sweeping his dog in the face. dren after her ex-husband cussed stakes and posing as Internal Revenue Service agents. The SherifPs Office reported her out on the phone. 5:33 p.m., Copperopolis — A the following: person on Iroquois Circle said CALAVERAS COUNTY someone stole their jewelry earTUESDAY lier this year. The Sheriff's Office reported 8:17 a.m., Jamestown — A 8:08 p.m., Copperopolis — A seventh-grade boy refused to go the following: person on Town Square Road to his Fifth Avenue school. saw kids running around and 10:33 a.m., Sonora area — A TUESDAY deputy on Tuolumne Road re4:57 a.m., Valley Springs — A moved a tarp from the road. man in a black "hoodie" on Gar11:06 a.m., Tuolumne — A ner Place looked suspicious. man on Pine Street rode his bike 8:21 a.m., Mokelumne Hillon the wrong side of the road. A person on Jojoba Lane said 11:08 a.m., Tuolumne —A per- someone stole their water.

jumping on a vehicle. 11:56 p.m., Murphys —People at a party on Williams Street were loud and caused a disturbance. Arrests Cited on suspicion of driving under theinfluence of alcohol or drugs:

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M oore escaped from police custody three times during the 1970s and eventually settled into a quiet life, living in Kentucky since at least 2009. His health is poor from a stroke late last year and he has difEculty speaking. When Franklin County Sheriff Pat Melton showed up at Moore's house to make

TUESDAY 9:06 p.m., Arnold — Kr is Charles Morris, 51, of the 2600 block of Ruth Lane, was booked after an arrest at his home. 11:30 p.m., Angels CampDavid Wesley Carll, 42, of the 300 block of South Main Street, was booked after an arrest on the 300 block of South Main Street.

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reason o vaccina e County and state public health officials say we're in the second year of a whooping cough epidemic. This occurs about every five to seven years, according to Tuolumne County Public Health Officer Liza Ortiz. The disease's activity in the region most recently was evidenced in a pair of cases reported this week by the county health department. One involved a student at Summerville High School and another "suspected' case involved a person who had close contact with the student. Otherpeople could have been exposed and are being monitored. These cases follow 2014's epidemic peak, when Tuolumne County had 16 confirmed cases of whooping cough. The last time it cycled through, in 2010, the county had 32. The outcomes of these cases is closely guarded because of medical confidentiality rules. Statewide data, however, provides some insight to the seriousnessofthe 2014-15 epidemic. According to January report by California Department of Public Health: • 376 peoplewerehospitalized in 2014,and 85 ofthose peoplehas to receive intensive care. • Of those376 hospitali zed people,60 percent wereinfants under 4 months in age. • Two people died — both infants under 5 weeks old. Two other people died that year, but the numbers were reported under 2013 because that was the year in which theycontracted the disease. Overall, 10,831 cases were reported in 2014. Most involved infants and children between the ages of 10 and 17. The statewideinfection rate, according to the state Department of Public Health, was about 28.35 cases per 100,000 people. By comparison, Tuolumne County's rate was about 29.5 and Calaveras County's 37.35. The higher county numbers likely reflect the counties' low vaccination rates. As reported before on this page, Tuolumne County ranks third from the bottom in terms of the number of kids who have gotten the standard Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis and Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccines before entering kindergarten. That's just 77.49 percent. Calaveras County's vaccination rate is slightly higher — 81.62percent — putting itabovejustfourofthe state's 58 counties. The average vaccination rate statewide for kindergartners is 90.4 percent. As oft reported here, the low rates are attributable to "personal belief exemptions" sought by parents who either hold very rigid religious views, have serious fears about the medical establishment's push for vaccination, or are just too lazy to take their kids in. In Tuolumne County, 7.36 of unvaccinated students' parents claimed a PBE, while in Calaveras County it was 8.33 percent. The voluntarily unvaccinated are not the only ones at riskofcontracting a disease like pertussis. Be clear: It's entirely possible the Summerville student and related case had in fact been vaccinated (the health department hasn't released that info). This is because vaccination, while the best defense againstpreventable diseases, is not entirely foolproof. Sometimes people's immune systems just don't get amped enough by neutered viruses to create enough antibodies for long-term defense. This is the reason most vaccines are administered more than once. Those for whom vaccination didn't take hold are not the only ones at risk of contracting a preventable disease like whooping cough. As evidenced in the state stats above, infants, too young

for their first shots, and people who are legitimately too sickor allergicto receive the shots,are also vulnerable. Which makes it all the more important for people healthy and old enough to get vaccinated to do so. It's not just about protecting yourselfbut also your community and, particularly, its weakest members.

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Lawmakers need to re-look at drought $$ There is both sense and nonsense in the $1 billion drought relief package announced by Gov. Jerry Brown in a parched Sierra Nevada Mountains meadow that usually is covered in deep snow on the date Brown walked through it. But the rationale behind the single largestpart of the package is fundamentally contradictory. Brown says California must ready for new and lasting, drier realities, then bases the most expensive part of his plan on weather patterns he previously said are most likely things of the past. Authorized spending on all this now comes to $1.7 billion, including almost $700 million Brown proposed and the Legislatureapproved last year,m ost of it not yet spent. It certainly makes sense to assist the most drought-stricken communities, as the package does with more than $14 million to better purify existing but polluted groundwater supplies and to truck water into those areas. No one complains, also, about more than $40 million for food and other relief for citizens and cities with lost jobs and tax revenues because local farms have fallowed many thousands of their

there is little imminent danger they will overHow in the foreseeable future. So why not spend the money earmarked for flood control on building innovative new desalination plants, a tactic that would leave California far the weakness of the ballyhooed un- better off in future droughts? derground water regulations Brown Essentially, Brown and the Legislasigned into law last year — a law that ture are focusing on old technology to will lack teeth for more than 10 year. solve new problems, a criticism also This all leaves plenty to question. leveled at them over the high speed rail One big question is why the plan in- project, which will use 1970s-era techcludes only about $270 million — just nology rather than exploring newer over 15 percent of the package fund- ideas like magnetic levitation and the ing — for helping develop new sources "hyperloop" suggested by Tesla Motors of fresh water, including i nnovative founder Elon Musk. desalination methods other than the But Brown insists that "History hyper-expensive and power-sucking re- shows us that every time California verse osmosis technique now in use in comes out of one of these droughts, it's a few places. Brown has not yet spoken with a boom-and-bust cycle of rain." about that. This is the same man who likes to But he has talked about why he preach that times have changed and so included $660 million for new flood has nature. It has been more than 40 control projects — essentially building years since any part of the state experidams and reservoirs and lining some enced 30 days of steady rains, the sort streams with concrete, a la the Los of phenomenon that might justify masAngeles and Santa Ana rivers, where sive new reservoirs.

acres.

"extreme weather events," caused by

There's also no quarrel with the plan's spending more than $10 million to make some existing irrigation systems more efficient. Nor with putting more than $500 million into improved capture of storm water and expanded use ofrecycled, purified "gray" water for irrigation and landscaping. But Brown has taken heat over the fact that his emergency rationing plan does notforce farms to cut use ofsurface water or lower pumping of ground water.Leaving farmers' ground waterout of the order,of course,exposes

climate change, even though the only changes so far in California's weather from global warming have been extended dry periods. "All of a sudden, when you're all focused on drought, you can get massive storms that flood through these chan-

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but say so. Don't sell them as something quite different. All of which means that as with most government spending and projects, there's a lot to like in the governor's measures — but also a lot that needs a harder, more critical look than the Legislature gave it while rubber-stamping the entire package.

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SACRAMENTO — Medicalprograms at Folsom State Prison are receiving a passing grade &om the state inspector general, bringing the stateone small step closer to regaining control of its prison health care system. The inspection of the prison n ear Sacramento was t h e

frstsince a federaljudge last i month outlined a plan for Californiato end nearly a decade offederalcontrol. The inspector general said overall care at Folsom was "adequate"on a scale that also includes "inadequate" and "proficient." The state can regain responsibility for medical care at theprison ifa court-appointedreceiver agrees with the reportreleased Wednesday. If all 34 adult prisons pass inspection, U.S. District Court Judge Thelton Henderson of San Francisco will consider ending his oversight. The process is expected to take several years.

Man arrested after allegedly touching orangutan at zoo

Vallejo Police Lt. Kevin Barlett says a stray bullet struck the boy in the torso. The boy was taken to the hospital via a private car by family members. KGO-TV reported the boy is in critical condition. Policesay that at least two different caliber handguns were used in the shooting, possibly pointing to two shooters being involved. At least 20 shell casing markers could be seen at the scene of the shooting.

Transgender inmate's attorneys opposesurgerydelay SACRAMENTO — Attorneys representing a transgenday asked a federal judge to stick with his order that California officials must immediately provide the inmate with sex reassignment surgery. They filed arguments opposing any delay while the statecorrections department appealsthedecision issued by U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar of San Francisco earlier this month.

FRESNO — Authorities in Central California say a 24-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly scaling a five-foot barrier at Fresno ChaAee Zoo to reach under an enclosure and touch an orangutan.

settscase was overturned last

The Fresno Bee reports the yearand isbeing appealed to ape scratched Ramiro Her- the U.S. Supreme Court. nandez's arm several times Norsworthy's attorneys say but the man was not seriously the state should not get in the injured. way of care that "is urgent Fresno police spokesman and critical" to her health. Lt. Joe Gomez says Hernandez was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor trespassing in an enclosed animal cage and was cited to appear in

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Boy, 7, critically hurt by stray bullet VALLEJO — Police in the San Francisco Bay Area say a 7-yearold was injured afler getting struck by a stray bullet while standing on a sidewalk. The Vallejo Times-Herald reports the boy was attending a wake at a home in the city of Vallejo Wednesday when

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NTO ( AP) — California's tion goal, half fell short, including four

stategovernment reported meeting its

that actually used more water in 2014.

own overall water conservation goal for Overall, water use fell &om 19.4 bil2014, though data released Wednesday lion gallons in 2013 to 14.9 billion galshowed half the agencies fell short of lons in 2014, according to the data. the 20 percent target while the drought Caltrans, which minimized watering on worsened. enough roadside land to cover 22,000 Last year, Gov. Jerry Brown set the football fields, accounted for more than savings goal for homeowners, business- half of the total water savings. es and local governments — as well as The largest water user, the Departstate offices, prisons, parks and work ment of Corrections and Rehabilitation, crews. cut 15percent,according to the data. Inmates began taking shorter show- A spokesman did not return a call and ers, sprinklers at s t ate buildings email seeking comment. "It's ourgoaltolead by example,"said stopped,leaks were found and fixed, and vehicle fleets went unwashed. Brian Ferguson, a spokesman for the Overall, state agencies used 23 per- Department of General Services. He centlesswater last year compared to also acknowledged that agencies must 2013,according to data from the De- do more. "There is still room for improvement," partment of General Services, which is helping coordinate the state's drought Ferguson said. "As the drought worsens response. it is incumbent on all departments to But while half of the 32 agencies in take additional steps to ensure they are the datamet the 20 percent conserva- reducing their water use."

A review last summer by The Associated Press found few departments had startedtracking conservation efForts, and many that did not were not meeting the 20 percent target. The state's wild land firefighting agency, CalFire, had the largest increaseat 50 percent — &om 88.5 million gallons in 2013 to 132.5 million gallonsin 2014. The agencyfought 1,000 more wildfires last year and hired hundreds of additional firefighters and support staff who also use water at base camps, CalFire spokesman Daniel Berlant said. The Department of Fish and Wildlife conserved only 7 percent, which spokeswoman Jordan Traverso attributed to a

possible leak or meter error at a facility near Sacramento. Use was flat at Department of Justice crime laboratories. Spokeswoman KristinFord said waterisnecessary forcritical functions including DNA tests.

der prison inmate on Wednes-

Tigar ruled that the surgery is medically necessary for 51-year-old Michelle-Lael Norsworthy, whose b i r th name is JefFrey Bryan Norsworthy. It is just the second time nationwide that a judge has directeda state prison system to provide the surgery, but the previous order in a Massachu-

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WASHINGTON A House panel passed legislation Wednesday designed to speed up the federal government's study of five major water-storage projects in California. Government agencies have been studying the projects for nearly two decades. Meanwhile, the state's water problems have only grown worse.

The amendment, partof a larger spending bill for the agencies overseeing energy and the environment, sets

hard deadli nes for each ofthe feasibility studies to be completed, with the last by 2017. It is aimed at ensuring the projects can compete for $2.7 billion in water-storage funding that voters approved last November. The legislation &om Republican Rep. David Valadao of Hanford calls for the Bureau of Reclamation to complete studies on expanding three dams and creating two others. Feasibility studies on expanding Shasta Dam, the state'slargest reservoir, and building a new dam on the San Joaquin River called Temperance Flat would need to be completed by the end of 2015, while studies about expanding the Los Vaqueros Dam in the eastern San Francisco Bay Area and building the Sites Dam north of Sacramento would be completed by the end of 2016. A review of the proposed expansion of the San Luis Reservoir in the Central California would have to be completed by the end of 2017. — The Associated Press

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Americans live in quake-prone areas LOS ANGELES (AP)More than 143 million people in the Lower 48 states now live on shaky ground, earthquake scientists say. That's b ecause m o re people have moved into the quake-prone West Coast and some quake zones were re-

cently expanded, according to researchers &om the U.S. Geological Survey. The research didn't include Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, but scientists using older data estimated that nearly half ofAmericans — or 150 million peoplelive in earthquake regions. About 28 million people

Raisin growers challenge old rule WASHINGTON (AP) — A post-World War IIera programthatforces raisinproducers to give part of their annual crop

to the government could soon be a relic ofhistory. Several S u p reme Court justices expressed doubts Wednesday that federal officials can legally take raisins away &om farmers without full payment even if the goal is to help boost overallmarket prices. Two California farmersclaim the program is prohibited by the Constitution, which forbids the taking of private property without "just compensation."

During a one-hour argument, most of the justices seemed to agree.

Justice Antonin Scalia compared it to old-style Soviet central planning, while Justice Elena Kagan called it a "weird historical anomaly."

Chief Justice John Roberts noted that most other farm regulatory

programs try to limit how much of a crop farmers can grow, as

opposed to taking away produce already harvested.

in 39 stateswere at risk of the Lower 48 states because shaking. scientists don't yet have upThe USGS lastyear updat- dated maps for the whole ed its national earthquake country. Researchers didn't m aps that

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where small earthquakes have been caused by oil and gas drilling. If those were included, the number of people exposed to shaking would be higher, Jaiswal said. The team also calculated potential economic losses from damaged buildings such as homes, hospitals,

quake danger for one-third of the country. While the Pacific coast remains a seismic hotspot, other regions as the Rockies, Midwest, New England and parts of the Southeast alsoface an elevated risk. "The distribution of earthquake risk is much broader and wider beyond the West

schools and fire stations. The average loss amounted to

Coast," lead researcher and

USGS contractor Kishor $4.5 billion with the greatest Jaiswal said in an email. financial hit to California, The new work focused on Oregonand Washington.

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served 34 years of life sentence VENTURA (AP) — A California man who was &eed afterserving 34 years of a life sentence for murder had the charges formally dismissed Wednesday. Michael Hanline, 69, was the longest serving wrongfully incarcerated inmate in Californiahistory, according to the California Innocence Project, whose lawyers worked for 15 years to free him and persuaded prosecutors to reexamine the evidence. Testing showed DNA found at the crime scene did not come &om Hanline or his alleged accomplice. In addition, prosecutors withheld evidence that should have been disclosed to Hanline's legal team during the trial. The conviction was based on "paper-thin evidence," said Justin Brooks, director of the California Innocence Project. "He is 100 percent innocent," Brooks said outside court. A Ventura County Superior Court judge dismissed the chargesat the request of prosecutors, telling the court-

spent in jail after his arrest but before his conviction. He added: "I never believed I'd spend the rest of my life in prison, but man, 36 years is a long, long time." Hanline's conviction was overturned and he was freed &om prison on Nov. 24 after prosecutors told a judge doubts had been raised about the case. However, he had been required to wear a GPS ankle bracelet and had faced the possibility of a retrial. In requesting dismissal of the case, the district attorney's office argued against the judge issuing any finding that Hanline was innocent, contending that its case was still supported by probable cause. Hanline was charged with the 1978 killing of a friend, Ventura resident J.T. Mc-

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partisanstandoff over abortion that also delayed confirmation of President Barack Obama's attorney general nominee.

The vote was 99-0 to approve the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, which expands law enforcement tools to targetsex traffickers and creates a new fund to help victims. The House has passed similar legislation and the White House has voiced support. The unanimous outcome put a bi-

partisan punctuation mark on legislation that started out with wide supportfrom both parties,butveered into a partisan cul-de-sac last month when Democrats said they'd noticed language thatcould expand federal pro-

hibitions on abortion funding. How or why Democrats had failed to see the provision in the first place became a topic of frosty dispute on Capitol Hill, with Republicans pointing out that the bill had unanimously passed committee, and one Democratic senator's office acknowledging that an aide had in fact known of the abortion language. At the same time, Attorney Generaldesignate Loretta Lynch languished despite commanding enough votes to beconfirmed, because Republican leaders made the decision, never fully explained, to delay her confirmation vote until the trafficking bill was completed. Now that it is, Lynch will get a vote Thursday to replace Eric Holder and become the nation's first black female attorneygeneral. The partisan gridlock on the traf-

ficking bill and Lynch made no one look good, and with all sides eager for a resolution Cornyn worked with Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Democratic Leader Harry Reid of ¹ vada toarrive ata compromise, which they announced Tuesday.It addresses Democratic concerns about expand-

ing prohibitions on spending federal funds for abortions, by splitting the new victims' fund into two pieces. One part ofthe fund would be made up of fines paid by sex traffickers, and it could not go for health services, rendering the abortion restrictions moot.

The other part of the fund, which could go for medical services, builds on $5 million already appropriated by Congress for Community Health Centers, which are already subject to abortion spending prohibitions.

Review Privacy advocates seek NSA surveillance openness of VA WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress considers whether to extendthe lifeofa program that sweeps up American phone records, privacy advocates and civil liberties groups say too much about government surveillance remains se-

cret for the public to fully evaluate its reach or effectiveness. The disclosure two years ago of the National Security Agency's surveillance efforts prodded the federal government to declassify reams of once-secret documents, including opinions from a secretive intelligence court laying out the program's origins and legal underpinnings. But criticssay key language from the discloseddocuments remains censored,the release of in-

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formation has been selective, a former NSA systems adminand the ongoing trickle of istrator, disclosed details of once-secretmemos has raised the surveillance in 2013. Amid concerns about how many a public backlash, President other potentially illuminating Barack Obama has proposed records might yet remain out- that the NSA stop collecting side the public's reach. the records inbulk and instead 'That means the public request them &om phone comlacksinformation it needs to paniesas needed forterrorism understand the significance investigations. of the powers that governCongress is now deciding ment already has and the sig- whether torenew or modify the nificance of the powers that phone records collection when the government is asking for," the law authorizing it expires said Jameel Jaffer, deputy le- in June. Senate Republicans gal direc tor of the American this week introduced a bill Civil Liberties Union. to allow the NSA to continue The NSA program that col- collecting the calling records lects and stores phone records of nearly every American, unis conducted under Section 215 veiling a measure that would of the USA Patriot Act. The bypass Senate committees extent of its reach remained and reauthorize sections of the secret until Edward Snowden, Patriot Act.

pledged WASHINGTON (AP) The Department of Veterans A ffairs said Wednesday it has launched a top-down review of its handling of disability claims and pledged to punish those who fals ify data aspressure mounted on Capitol Hill for personnel changes amid mismanagement investigations in Philadelphia and other VA facilities. Separately, the office of the VA inspector generalsaid it had widened itsreview of the Philadelphia office, investigating two senior leaders for misconduct. Testifying before a House panel, Danny Pummill, VA's principal deputy undersecretary for benefits, acknowledged thatthe department may have put

UN presence helps migrant crisis R OME (AP) — I ta l y pressed the EU on Wednesday todevise robust steps to stop thedeadly tide of migrantscrossing the Mediterranean, including considering military intervention against

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aboutcyberattacks forfear of being sued, leaving both the firms and the government less equipped to battle an onslaught of cyberintrusions, includingstate-sponsored campaigns to purloin American intellectual property. In a statement, the White House praised the bill that passed Wednesday while also expressing concerns, arguing

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WASHINGTON — Modern-day slavery p e rsists around the world, including the abuse of fishermen in the Thai seafood industry whose catch can end up in U.S. markets, a congressional panel was told Wednesday. "As has been reported for years, the Thai fishing industry isrife with forced labor, both on the high seas and within seafood processing and packing plants," Mark Lagon, former State Department ambassadorfor trafficking in persons, told a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee. Lagon, who now heads Freedom House, a nonprofit organizationthat advocates for human rights, said it remains to be seen whether the Obama administration will impose sanctions it is authorized to deploy, which would bar Thai seafood &om U.S. markets.

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Extremist's misfire foiled church attack PARIS — An Islamic extremist with an arsenal of loaded guns was prevented from opening fire on churchgoers only because he accidentally shot himself in the leg, French officials said Wednesday. The 24-year-old computer science student, who was also suspected in the death of a young woman whose body was found on Sunday shortly before his arrest, had been flagged as a risk for intent to travel to Syria but there had been no specific reason to

open a judicial investigation, Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said Wednesday. Paris Prosecutor Francois Molins said the suspectan Algerian who had lived in France for several yearswas arrested in Paris Sunday after he apparently shot himselfby accident and called for an ambulance. He was waiting outside his apartment building for first aid when police arrived. They followed a trail of blood to his car, which contained loaded guns, and notes about potential targets. A search of his apartment in southeastern Paris turned up more weapons including three Kalashnikov assault rifles along with phones and computers that police used to establish that he'd been in communication with someone "who could have been in Syria," Molins said at a news conference. This p erson "explicitly asked him to target a church," Molins said, declining to answer questions about the investigation into what he termed "an imminent attack." Police also found Arabiclanguage material that mentioned al-Qaida and the Islamic State group in the man's apartment, Molins said.

Cubans welcome news of pope's visit

HAVANA — Cubans welcomed the news Wednesday that Pope Francis will visit in September, with many calling it a powerfulreinforcement SAN FRANCISCO — In of hissupport for detente bethe words of one expert, the tween the United States and bad guys are outmaneuver- Cuba. ing those charged with keepThe Vatican spokesman, ing the wired world safe. This Rev. Federico Lombardi, said despiterepeated vows from Francis would visit Cuba on CEOs and government offi - his way to the United States, cials to tighten security after but didn't provide details or high-profile breaches at Sony dates.

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ited with helping the United States and Cuba reach a historic rapprochement by writing to the leaders ofboth countries and having the Vaticanhosttheirdelegations for the final negotiations. Francis' visit to Cuba would be a way for him to push the process forward. Francis is scheduled to visit three U.S. cities starting around Sept. 23. He will address Congress and meet with President Barack Obama at consumers. the White House in WashingGrowing concern over cy- ton, address the United ¹ ber-threats has been good for tions in New York and attend business, driving up revenue a church rally for families in and stock prices for many se- Philadelphia. curity firms. But researchers -The Associated Press say the dangers are real: Last

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"You're looking at a good $35,000 to $40,000 dollars to get this program out and give it tothe people, regardless of time,"Scesa said. "If you stretch it out a little bit longer and try to bring the public along, I don't know that it would really be much more

saidthey are in favor ofmoving forward with further discussions ofa possible rate increase. ''What I would like to suggest isthat basically you go with this, you try to do the rate increase study in-house rather than hiring it outside, and you do a drought surchargeso atleastyou getthe ability to have that in future," Grinnell said. "You're on target. I'd just like to see it get

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bers on the distr ict water committee talked about it Tuesday, and District General Manager Tom Scesa said he intends to bring the potential rate hike to the full Board of Directors for more talks. It's not yet clear how much a possible rate increase will afFect individual customers' bills or when it could go into efFect. The current monthly base rateforthe average customer is $36.38, which includes 400 cubic feet of water, TUD spokesperson Lisa Westbrook said. The district bills its customers on a bi-monthly basis, or every two months. In his presentation Tuesday, Scesa worked off a "rate

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Some TUD customers are likely to oppose a possible rate increase, Ringen said. This is going to take a huge education,because there's going to be some pitchforks and clubs," Ringen said. The district's last rate increase was approved in June 2012 and was passed on to customers following changes to the board, TUD spokeswoman Lisa Westbrook said. It was a three-year waterrate increase schedule in compliance with Prop 218, according to the district. The first rate increase went into effect Aug. 1, 2012, and the second rate increase went into efFect April 18, 2014. At a May 27, 2014, board meeting, the TUD Board of

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Calaveras County Water District facing 32 percent water reduction backed by fines and even jail time for heavy water users. District rules allow for such measures to Calaveras County Water District custom- enforcestate regulation. ers may have to cut their water usage by 32 The water-use restrictions could also result percent this summer under a plan released in adrought surcharge for allcustomers durovertheweekend by state regulators. ing the conservation period. This would offset State Water Resources Control Board's the distri ct's revenue losses due to reduced draft plan was discussed Wednesday by CC- water sales. WD's Board of Directors. The board took no The board didn't indicate when it would action, however, the news led to discussions impose these measures, but discussed them of added service charges on customers and as options being implemented by other waof the potential of fines or jail time for water ter providers in the state, like Amador Water Agency's adoption of a surcharge last month. wasters. 'That's happening to our neighbors," said In the plan, CCWD's water use per day per capita placed it high in the eighth tier of a Terry Strange, CCWD board vice president, nine-tier system, requiring the district to cut who has been attending the Amador meetpotablewater use 32 percent over 2013, ac- IIlgs. cordingtoGeneral Manager Dave Eggerton. Eggerton, in his report to the board, made The steep requirement could potentially be no formal recommendations on how to handle By AUSTEN THIBAULT The Union Democrat

the cuts, but said he has been asking state officials to release details on the financial part ofthedraftplan assoon aspossible. cWe're going to have to include that in our budget," he said. Despite the financial concern, the board on Wednesday accepted a loan-grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a $5 million pipe replacement project in Arnold. The district took a $2.6 million loan to get a $1.4 million grant to replace the line, leaving an additional $1 million out of pocket from CCWD to complete the project. The 50-year-old "Reach 3A" line is the primary customer hookup line from White Pines to Arnold. The high-pressure pipe has experiencedseveralfailures in the lastfew years, including a break that resulted in a 100-foot geyser spraying up in Arnold after a leak on Fourth of July weekend in 2013.

Construction could begin as early as this summer and likely last into next summer. The board Wednesday also declared a 3.25acre property in Burson as surplus to begin the process of selling it. Though the district sunk more than $100,000 into the property since its purchase in 1992,itwasnever made suitable toprovide public water for the Burson area, as originally intended, according to Larry Diamond, assistant to the general manager.

The neighboring property owners have expressed interest in buying it, but the first chance to purchase it will be given to public agencies. The board may form a property committee to review its other property holdings. The state's draft plan will be approved by May 15, and the board is set to discuss its conservation measures on May 13.

Jim Opie's Tuolumne County roots stretch back to the 1860s. He holds a framed photo of his grandparents, Rose and John Lavagnino.

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Members of the Bret Harte High School Cybullfrogs are (from left): Back row — sophomoreTyler Pelland, 15, freshman NathanielWalters, 14, co-advisor Ken Baldwin, sophomore Ryan Heryford, 16, and sophomore Carson Jones, 16; middle row — freshman Nick Kristoff, 15, sophomore Kevin Stewart, 15, sophomore Sam Lewis, 16, sophomore McCall Pyle, 16, and sophomore Bronco Cozzo, 16; front row — sophomore Eric Pellegrio, 16, and sophomore Rick Davis, 16.

ROBOTS Continued from Page Al Bunge, whose son was Baldwin's student for four years. The superintendent and board have been very supportive in bringing engineering back, Baldwin said, but there has been a lack of studentinterest. That was until last March, when a few of Baldwin's freshman architectural students approached him about an engineering poster hanging on his classroom wall. Baldwin reached out to math teacher Timothy Randall, and the two started the Cybullfrogs in April 2014 with a group of seven students. There are 17 active members today. Superintendent Michael Chimente said he hopes the grant money will continue to build interest in the club. "It's exciting," said Chimente. 'We think well have double the numbers participating next year."

Initial funds for the club's creation came from the Tyler Orsow Foundation, which was started by Baldwin in 2010 to provide students with scholarships to pursue careers in architecture and engineering. The foundation was created after Baldwin's former student, Tyler Orsow, died in a plane crash while working as a contractor in the

Middle East. Orsow's mother donated $25,000 in life insurance money to Baldwin after her son's

DRILL Conti nued from Page Al dence of "bomb material and some type of chemical gas," along with pictures and information about the Moccasin Powerhouse. Meanwhile, Sheriff's Office dispatchersbegan receiving 911 calls from the Moccasin Powerhouse about a possible attack on employees there. About a dozen SWAT team members fiew from Kennedy Meadows in a green Chinook helicopter that had "United States Army" emblazoned on the side. They landed on a helipad just above the Moccasin

Cybullfrog members (from left) Nathaniel Walters, 14, Sam Lewis, 16, and Bronco Cozzo, 16, hold their catapult robot. death. The money was to be used to support the school's engineering and architecture prograllls.

The foundation awarded three $5,000 scholarships, before shifbng the focus to starting the Cybullfrogs. Ten thousand dollars was donated at the club's start, out of which $3,000 has been spent. The grant from the Calaveras Community Foundation will allow the Tyler Orsow Foundation to use the bulk of its original donation to continue supporting individual students. The Calaveras Community Foundation uses funds donated by Calaveras County businesses and hundreds of individuals to provide the grants. More than $920,000 has been awarded since the foundation's inception in 2000.

saferafterseeing all of the county's forces in action and working together. 'This could be a real thing, so I t h ink i t's i mportant they're trained in how to han-

dlethese types of situations," he said of Wednesday's simulation."Justin (Flood) said the Tuolumne County guys did a great job, and that makes me feel good." By 11 a.m., the drill had alreadyproduced resultsthat could help during any future real-life emergency situations in the county. Early in the months-long battle against the 2013 Rim Fire, the county initially had trouble establishing reliable

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and exited the chopper donning HAZMAT suits underneath their tactical vests. District 4 Supervisor John Gray, director of the county Office of Emergency Services, joined them on the flight. He had previously flown with Cal Fire in a Black Hawk helicopter over the Rim Fire burn area, but this was his first time going up in a Chinook. "The Chinook is like flying in a Cadillac," he said shortly after touching down. "It's pretty nice." Emergency officials explained that having someone like a county supervisor join

nedy Meadows and the emergency operation center in Tuolumne, explained Deputy County Administrator Tracie Riggs, the county's Office of Emergency Services coordinator.

Riggs said the county sent amateur radio operators with Tuolumne County RACES to Kennedy Meadows for Wednesday's training exercise, and they were able to quickly establish communication with the exercise's incident command post at the learning center in Moccasin. "Just the fact they were able to get those communicathem in an exercise like the tions was huge," Riggs said. one on Wednesday helps give "We didn't engage RACES the elected official a better un- during the Rim Fire, and we derstanding of the planning probably should have." and work that's involved with Carl Croci, the county's respondingto these types of Amateur Radio Emergency emergencies. Services coordinator, is a Gray said he feels a little member of the Tuolumne

His great-grandfather, a dozen other men gathered I'ound. William Medina, was a Continued from Page A1 "If you look at the diverfarmer and rancher in the Shaws Flat area on prop- sity, where my family came from Cornwall, England, erty that remains in Opie's from, England, Portugal and his great-great-grand- family. and Italy, they all ended up father, Joseph Opie, arrived Medina was a teamster, in this area 150 years ago," in Greeley Hill in 1865. Jo- and he used to haul goods Opie said. 'The chance for seph's wife, Priscilla, also and produce over moun- prosperity and freedom from came from Cornwall with tain passes toBridgeport religious persecution is what their son, James. and Bodie in winter condi- brought them here, all the "She came around the tions, when even the horses same reasons people still Horn and lost all her lug- had to wear custom-rigged come to America. "Understanding and gage on the trip," Opie said. snowshoes. "They were already married Some of the early La- knowing who you are and and had a child, James, my vagninos worked and lived where you come from, it great-grandfather." in the Douglas Flat area in would not be possible for me His gr e at-grandfather Calaveras County, as metal without my family, my signifJames Opie was a black- workers, Opie said. Their icant other and my sisters," smith and justice of the scroll work is still visible in Opie said. Opie and his girlfriend, peace in the Jamestown area local cemeteries. who spent 37 years on the His grandfather, Joe Opie, Debi Esque, have been tobench. and grandmother, Edna gether since 2001. He is the "Back then, blacksmiths Medina, lived in the Hetch youngest among his siblings. were known as arbitrators, Hetchy camp during con- His sisters, Sue and Jan, live because they worked for the struction of O'Shaughnessy in Jamestown and Sonora. "Jan's the one who is most rich people and for the work- Dam. "Their cabin fell off a cliff involved in the parade and ers," Opie said. "In this area, that meant mine owners and one time," Opie said. "They the posse," Opie said. "She's miners. He was a blacksmith had toride a tram to get worked with th e p arade in the town of Stent."

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The "OP' on the sign at a business near Sonora High his father started, Jim's Automotive, is a replica of the brand one of his greatgrandfathers used to mark livestock when he ranched in the Greeley Hill area, and itisone ofthe oldestbrands registered in Mariposa County. Other Opie ancestors, the Medinas and Lavagninos, came from Portugal and Italy in the 1860s.

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starting with my father." The 2015 Mother Lode Roundup Parade is sched'Community matters' uled to begin at 10 a.m. SatOpie grew up in a house urday, May 9. Thousands behind Jim's Automotive, of people are expected in the family business he still downtown Sonora. Opie runs, off Shaws Flat Road. hopes people who come will Inside the home, there are take time to reflect on the family photos dating back past, and contribute to the m ore than a c e n t ury o n region's future. " Community matt e r s , some of the walls. One shows James Opie the blacksmith that's what I've been taught and judge, seated at a desk all my life," Opie said. "Get under a tree with more than involved. Be a part of it."

Park, U.S. Forest Service, San Francisco Police Department, Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians, California Highway Patrol, Calaveras County Sheriff's Bomb Squad and Sonora Regional Medical Cen-

in Tuolumne County. Riggs said the last full-scale exercise involving all the different county agencies was more than four years ago. L The area of Wednesday's I exercise provided a perfect ,,'iII l ter. opportunity to practice an ''We try to get together once exercise involving a piece of "critical infrastructure." Milor twice a year to work out any issues that might come lions of Bay Area residents along, in the event a situation rely on water that passes like this happens in real life," through Moccasin from Hetch said Cal Fire Battalion Chief Hetchy. Mike Spear. San Francisco Public UtiliDore Bietz, planner and ties Commission Emergency Jesse Jones/UnionDemocrat emergency manager of the Planning Director Mary Ellen Cal Fire firefighters enter the Moccasin Power House Tuolumne County Band of Carroll, who was at the exerWednesday during a disaster training scenario. Me-Wuk Indians, participat- cise, said the system has seved in Wednesday's training. eral points where water qualCounty Amateur Radio Elec- Moccasin facility, though he She said the tribe wants to be ity is tested before making its tronic Society, also known as couldn't reveal which kind of an asset to the county in the way to Bay Area residents, TCARES. Croci and fellow chemicalbecause the exercise eventofany real-life disaster. so any contaminated water cWe have a such a great re- would be diverted along the TCARES member Grayson was still in progress. Rehn were at the Moccasin However, the chemical's lationship (with the county)," way. "It's not just one pipeline learning center Wednesday to i dentity didn't matter a s she said."It really has to do assist with the exercise. much as providing the oppor- with communication and mu- that ends in a pool," she said. Croci said the county's am- tunity for all of the participat- tual respect." Mock patients, played by ateurradiooperators became ing agencies to get together Riggs said the event was employees at the Moccasin an important part of the coun- and practice the procedures primarily put t ogether by Powerhouse, were transportty's response to the Rim Fire. for dealing with emergencies Flood, with the help ofherself ed to Sonora Regional Medi"Their frequencies get so involving hazardous material. and other county employees. cal Center, where hospital jammed up that they can't reThey set up a barricade The only money the county staffperformed a separate ally communicate with head- around the powerhouse and spent on th e exercise was drill to identify and handle quarters," Rehn added. "We worked in groups to assess the hourly wages and providing the possibly contaminated usually set something up at situation. One of the groups lunch, she added. victims of the chemical weapthe site of an incident to com- included Tuolumne County Flood, who organized a ons attack. municate back and forth." Environmental Health Direc- similar full-scale exercise last Flood said coordinating an Rehn said TCARES mem- torRob Kostlivy. year in Stanislaus County, exercise involving so many bers have also provided comAgencies pa r t icipating said the Hayward-based 95th agenciescan be complicated, munication for local events in Wednesday's exercise in- Civil Support Team is one of but making personal connecsuch as the Old Mill and cluded various county depart- two such teams in California tions with first responders in Jamestown runs, to k eep ments — the sherifFs oflice, — with the other based in Los the area is worth it. "Any kind of event can haptrack of the runners and call firedepartment,environmen- Angeles — and so he tries to for medical help if needed. tal health, OES, public health, work with difFerent counties pen up here, so it's good to Floodsaid thatWednesday's ambulance and emergency each year. know everyone," he said. "We training exercise involved a medical services — as well as To Flood's knowledge, the thought what better way than "toxic industrial chemical" the FBI, Hetch Hetchy Water Civil Support Team has never to have a big, joint-exercise in that was discovered at the and Power, Yosemite National done such an exercise before the area."

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Health lecture set for Sunday A free health lecture will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Soulsbyville United Methodist Social Hall. Dr. David Allen will talk about inflammation, and nurse Connie Allen will talk about osteoporosIS. lnformation on how to treat lifestyle diseases without medication will be available. The church is at 19982 Community Drive, Soulsbyville. Call 353-6009 or 6044626 to RSVP.

Cancersupport group to meet The Calaveras Cancer Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. May 7 at CAMPS Restaurant in Greenhorn Creek, 676 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp. Guest speaker Sally Hughes has 35 years of experience as a chef in Calaveras County. She will discuss creative and nutritional food ideas for cancer patients and survIvors. For more information, call Debbie Sellick at 768-9415 or email DebbieSellickI live. com.

Trauma roundtadle set for Saturday Prevent Child Abuse Tuolumne County and the Tuolumne County District Attorney's Office and its Victim/ Witness Program will host a Trauma Informed Practice and Roundtable Luncheon from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Columbia Presbyterian Church of the 49ers. The church is at 11155 Jackson St., Columbia. There is no cost to attend. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Registration will be from 8 to 8:30 a.m. with the first discussion module at 8:30 a.m. on the "Mechanics of Trauma," which will be a review of the impact of trauma on children and families and how trauma exposure manifests itself. From 10 a.m. to noon the group will discuss how Tuolumne County can create physically and emotionally safe programs and systems to respond to trauma victims. At noon, District Attorney Laura Krieg will talk about Victims' Rights Week and commend local nominees for outstanding service. At 1:30 p.m. the discussion will include a strategy session on how to transform Tuolumne County into a "Trauma Informed Community." RSVP to PCATCevents@gmail.com.

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Data released this month from a county-level survey found residents in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties have a higher rate of"excessive drinking" than their statewide counterparts. The County Health Rankings were released in early April and show Tuolumne County tops the bottom of the listwith a 27 percent excessive drinking rate.Calaveras County had a 24 percent rate. The state as a whole had an excessive drinking rate of 17 percent. The survey involved phone interviews with 187 residents in Calaveras County and 269 residents in Tuolumne County. The survey was conducted by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a national random digit-dial telephone survey run by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Excessive Drinking is defined in the survey as the percentage of adults that report either binge drinking — consuming more than four (women) or five (men) alcoholic beverages on a single occasion in the past 30 days; or heavy drinking, defined as drinking more than one (women) or two (men) drinks per day on average. The county with the lowest rate was Sutter, with 11 percent. The margin of error in the survey for Tuolumne County is 19 to 35 percent and 16 to34 percent in Calaveras County.

President Barack Obama's health care law has had a surprising side effect: In some states, California among them, it appears to be enticing more Americans to apply for food stamps, even as the economy improves. New, streamlined application systems built for the health care overhaul are making it easier for people to enroll in government benefit programs, including insurance coverage and food stamps. In most affected states, the enrollment i n creases were

not huge,ranging from 1 percentto 6 percent overtwo years, according to an AssociatedPress analysis.The sole exception was Nevada, where enrollment shot up 14 percent. C alifornia's number o f food stamp recipientsrose from about 4.15 million in December 2013 to more than 4.4 million i n D e cember 2014 — a 6 percent increase. The enrollment is climbing as Republicans try to cut the costsofthefood program and at a time when food-stamp usage would normally be expected to decline. Eligibility rules have not changed. West V i r ginia's f o odstamp enrollment increased 4 percentafter a Medicaid expansion that was p art of the health care changes. Enrollment jumped because people were "more engaged with our systems and more aware what they're eligible for," said Jeremiah Samples of the West Virginia Depart-

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Health problems caused by excemive drinking can include: Liver disease:Heavy drinking can cause alcoholic hepatitis — an inflammation of the liver. After years of heavy drinking, hepatitis may lead to irreversible destruction and scarring of liver tissue Icirrhosis). Digestive problems:Heavy drinking can result in inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis), as well as stomach and esophageal ulcers. It also can interfere with absorption of B vitamins and other nutrients. Heavy drinking can damage your pancreas — which produces hormones that regulate your metabolism and enzymes that help digestion — and lead to inflammation of the pancreas Ipancreatitis). Heart problems.Excessive drinking can lead to high blood pressure and increases your risk of an enlarged heart, heart failure or stroke. Diabetes complications:Alcohol interferes with the release of glucose from your liver and can increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This is dangerous if you have diabetes and are already taking insulin to lower your blood sugar level. Sexual function and menstruation:Excessive drinking can cause erectile dysfunction in men. ln women, it can interrupt menstruation.

Eye problems:Over time, heavy drinking can cause involuntary rapid eye movement (nystagmus) as well as weakness and paralysis of your eye muscles due to a deficiency of vitamin B-1 (thiamine). Birth defects:Alcohol use during pregnancy may cause fetal alcohol syndrome, resulting in giving birth to a child who has physical and developmental problems that last a lifetime. Bone loss:Alcohol may interfere with the production of new bone. This can lead to thinning bones (osteoporosis) and an increased risk of fractures. Neurological complications:Excessive drinking can aff ectyournervous system, causing numbness and pain in your hands and feet, disordered thinking, dementia and short-term memory loss. Weakenedimmune system:Excessivealcohol use can make it harder for your body to resist disease, making you more susceptible to illnesses. Increased nsk of cancer:Long-term excessive alcohol use has been linked to a higher risk of many cancers, including mouth, throat, liver, colon and breast cancer. Even moderate drinking can increase the risk of breast cancer.

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ing, or if women with dense breasts need extra testing to find hidden tuWomen should get a m ammo- mors, the U.S. Preventive Services gram every two yearsstarting at Task Force concluded. age 50 — and while routine screenThe draft advice issued Monday ing brings little benefit in the 40s, is largelya rewording of the task beginning it that early should be a force'scontroversial 2009 recompersonal choice, a government task mendation that drew protests for force said Monday. questioning the usefulness of mamAlso, there's not enough evidence mograms in the 40s. The Amerito tell if new 3-D mammograms are can Cancer Society has long recthe best option for routine screen- ommended annual mammograms

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Serving Tuolumne & Calaveras Counties The team at Hospice of the Sierra helps patients and their families pursue the goals and activities most important to them. If it's physically possible, Hospice of the Sierra will work with your doctor to help you achieve them. For more information about Hospice of the Sierra, please call 209-536-5685.

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poll'sreported results are close to the true figures for the whole population, explained Dr. Dean Kelaita, Calaveras County Public Health Officer. However, both Kelaita a nd Kathy A mos, T u olumne County P u blic Health Nurse agree, Tuolumne an d C a l averas countiesare rural counties

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Treatment for alcoholism may include: • Detoxification and withdrawal • Learning skills and establishing a treatment plan • Psychological counseling • Oral medications • Injected medication • Continuing support — This may include medical or psychological care or attending a support group such as Alcoholic sAnonymous. •Treatment for psychological problems • Medical treatment for other conditions • Spiritual practice • Residential treatment programs

Amos said the public health department is concerned about Tuolumne County's high rate of excessive drinking. "We've never been at the Source: MayoClinic top ofthebottom ofthelist, but we do know rural counties have a usually higher term effects like liver disrate of drinking. That's fair- ease and increased risk of ly common. But we never liver and esophageal canwant to be at the top of the cer, Kelaita said. bottom,"Amos said. Furthermore, if someone Tuolumne and Calaveras has long-term alcohol recounties have similar de- lated health problems, they mographics, and both have cannot be reversed. "If someone has cirrhosis higher rates of drinking, smoking and elderly popu- of the liver, you can't repair lations, which equates to it," Kelaita said. higher rates of chronic disExcessive alcohol coneases, Kelaita explained. sumption i s s o mething Kelaita said he is unsure that can start when people of the reliability of the sur- are young and continue vey's data. However, in his through their life. "It's not just young peo20 yearsofpracticingmedicine in Calaveras County, ple partying, though we do he has seen a high rate of see that, but we see elderly excessive drinking by local people admitted to the hosresidents, both young and pital," with complications old. &om prolonged alcohol use, "Ifwe accept the data is Kelaita said. valid, that would indicate B oth T u olumne a n d we have a problem," he Calaveras counties have sald. Behavioral Health Depart"The health effects of ments that can offer people drinking are a significant the resources or referrals health problem in Calav- they need to curb their eras County," Kelaita said. drinking. There are often alcoholTo r e ach T u olumne related health problems County Behavioral Health, that bring people to the lo- call 532-6245. To reach Cacal hospital and to doctor's laveras County Behavioral offices, he said. Health, call 754-6555. Excessive alcohol consumption has immediate Contact Lacey Peterson at consequences like drunk- /peterson@uniondemocrat. driving deaths and long- com or 588-4529.

Autism event set for Saturday The fourth annual Off the Beaten Path Walk/Run for Autism Awareness will be held Saturday at Murphys Community Park. The event, organized by the Mind Matters clinic, will feature a 1K run, open to boys and girls ages 7 and younger. Two other races, a 5K and a 10K, will be open to people of all ages. The course will begin at the park and continue on Six Mile Road. Participants who would rather walk than run are welcome to do so, organizers say. Check-in will begin at 7 a.m. The first race will begin at 8 a.m.

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Awards will be presented in a varietyofcategories. The entry fee for the 5K and 10K races is $30 per person, which includes a T-shirt. The fee for the 1K race is $5 until race day, when it increases to $10. For the 1K, race support runners, like parents or older siblings, are welcome. Entry blanks are available at the Mind Matters office, 150 Big Trees Road in Murphys. They can also be downloaded at www.mindmattersclinic.org. Online registration is available by going to www.active. com and searching for Off the Beaten Path.

Entertainment for non-runners will include live music by Plan B's Vince and Keno Rojas. Food and beverages will be avail ableforpurchase. Information will be available about the programs offered by Mind Matters and other agencies that provide services to families dealing with a variety of learning and emotional issues. Mind Matters helps individuals and families cope with the consequences of autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD) and learning disabilities. For more information, call 728-2184.

at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. Tickets cost $50 and include pictures with the stars, the question and answer period, wine and hors d'oeuvres, a swag bag that includes a DVD of the film and music from the producer's previous film,"Halloween Party." There will also be a trailer shown of Gross' next film,"Last Night at Murray's", which is in post-production, Davissaid. A representative from the Alzheimer's Association is also expected to be at the Ironstone event, Davis said. Only 100 tickets will be sold to the Ironstone event, so people should buy tickets early, Davis

why he was such a monster," Davis said. The film stars Michael Gross ("Family Ties," 'Tremors") and Michael Worth ("God's Ears"), and a handful of other actors. "Our Father" has been recognized at several film festivals since its release in September 2014, including the Laughlin International Film Festival in October, where it won awards for Best Cinematic Achievement and Best Lead Actor forGross'portrayal ofJohn. It is also a favorite at the soon-to be held sald. Cannes International Film Festival in France, Davis said she wanted to bring the film to Davis said. Calaveras County because it would be a good The film will be screened twice in one day in fundraiser for Alzheimer's and because she has two locations on June 20. had relatives who suffered from the disease. The first screening will be at 1 p.m. June 20 "It brings a little Hollywood to the foothills at the Bret Harte Theatre, 323 South Main and raises money for a very important cause," St., Angels Camp. Tickets cost $15 per person. Davis said. Writer, producer, director Linda Palmer will Half of the proceeds will be donated to the be there, as will Gross and Worth, for an after- Alzheimer's Association. screening question and answer period. The Tickets are available at brownpapertickets. theaterseatsabout 300 people,Davissaid. com, and both screenings are open only to peoAt 7 p.m. June 20, the film will be screened ple 17 and older.

TEST Continued from Page Bl mograms for a v eragerisk w omen, s t arting at age 40 instead of 50 could prevent one additional death but lead to 576 more false alarms

for every 1,000 women screened, the report calculated. Age aside, the report estimated nearly 1 in 5 women whose tumor was detected by a screening mammogram may be overdiagnosed. On the other hand, women at increased risk because their mother or sister had breast cancer

may benefitmore from mammograms than the average 40- y ear-old, LeFevre added. U rging that k ind of personalized discussion is an i m portant cl arifi-

cation, said Dr. Richard Wender of the American Cancer Society, which had sharply c r iticized the task f orce's 2009 r ecommendation. T h e American Cancer Society currently is updating its own mammography guidelines, due out later this year, to include the latest evidence on those age questions. "Mammography is the most effective way to reduce the likelihood of being diagnosed with advanced breast c ancer, and avoiding a premature cancer death," Wender said. Monday's task f orce r ecommendation i s a draft open for public comment through May 18, at www.screeningforbreastcancer.org. It also

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the new health care system. While it's unclear exactly how much growth can be attributed to the law and incentivesitoffered to states, the increased enrollment could be expensive. The average food-stamprecipient was paid $125.35 a month last year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers SNAP. Based on that, the nearly 632,000 people added to foodstamp rolls in the 11 states would cost SNAP nearly $79 million a month. "It wasn't clear to us whether t h e Aff o r dable Care Act was going to be something that would cause SNAP enrollment to go up or to go down," said Dorothy

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER. F/T with benefits. Minimum of 5 yrs progressive responsibility in HR &3yrsasanHR department manager is required. Exp in Health Care is highly pref'd. More info@ ~www.imwihc.or Fax Resume to 928-5416.

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Find your Future Home in The Union Democrat Classifieds BIG OAK FLAT GROVELAND USD is currently seeking a P/T Primary Art / Music Teacher at Tenaya Elementary School. The position would be 1-2 days/wk. Credentialed teacher preferred but not necessary. Please contact the District Office at 209-962-5765 for more information or visit www.bof .k12.ca.us for an application.

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SUZUKI '07 BURGMAN Like new 400CC scooter. New battery, tires & drive belt. 35,000 miles. Asking $3500 Call: 209-694-3161

BUYING JUNK, Unwanted or wrecked cars, Cash paid! Free P/U Mike 209-602-4997

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INSIGHT MANUFACTURING SERVICES is a precision manufacturing company in Murphys. We offer a competitive salary & benefit pkg. Currently accepting apps forPurchasing Specialist. This position compiles information for issuance of purchase orders, tracks orders & interacts w/customers/suppliers. Maintains files/records in automated system, incl records of materials, prices, inventories & deliveries. Proficient in basic office tech- Excel & Word. Must have exc written/verbal communication & organizational skills w/attention to detail. Exp in supply chain/manufacturing environment a plus. Fax resume: 729-4194, email: ~o hsoihsi himanufacturin .com, or complete employment app at 798 Murphys Creek Rd, Murphys, CA INSTRUCTOR Position available 9am-3pm Mon-Fri.

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PRESS OPERATOR The Union Democrat is seeking a press operator in our printing and distribution facility. Responsibilities include press set up, operation and maintenance. Must have ability to perform as part of a team with a positive attitude. This is a full time entry level position which requires working nights. Benefits incl. paid vacation, sick time and 401K. Pre-employment drug test required. Please complete and submit application to 84 S. Washington St. Sonora, CA 95370 Attn: yochanan Qui//en Please, NO phone calls.

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SIERRA MOTORS BUSINESS OFFICE is expanding. We are looking for a P/T Receptionist, Cashier, File Clerk. Willing to train. Please apply at www.sierramotors.net Any questions call Lori at (209) 984-5272

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIESTRUCK DRIVERS- LOG Must have 2 yrs min driving exp and a clean DMV record. Paid by the hour. Apply at Sierra Pacific Ind. 14980 Camage Rd in Sonora or call Joe at 209-536-2241. We are a drug & tobacco free work place. A verifiable Social Security Number is req. EOE, including disability 8 veterans.

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SONORA LUMBER is looking for (3) three responsible staff members to join our team. • Administrative Associate - Exp with retail store operations, inventory, computer skills, 10-key, Word/Excel, typing, and light bookkeeping. • Floor Sales Assoc. Exp with assisting customers with hardware, hardware knowledge and excellent customer service skills. • Yard Customer Service -Exp with assisting customers in a lumber yard, operating a forklift, safety, problemsolving, organizing, and being on a team. Req's Type A driver's license. All positions: Must be 18 yrs old w/ H.S. diploma /GED. Pick up app at 730 S. Washington Street, Sonora, CA and return it to the store.

communication skills. This position requires self motivation along with the ability to multi-task. Sales experience is preferred but not required. Must maintain a valid driver's license. Vacation 8 401K benefits are available. Pre-employment drug test is required. Send resume to: Peggy Pietrowicz, Advertising Manager 84 S.Washington St.,Sonora, CA 95370 ietrowicz@uniondemocraf.oom No phone calls please Equal Opportunity Employer

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SONORA SUBARU invites you to join the sales team! Degree Required? No. Prior Experience Required? No. Requirements: Team Player, Self Starter, Motivated, Trainable, Professional Demeanor and Ready to Work! If you have what it takes, please apply ai: ~h«:II notasubaru.com/em lo ment-a ! ication.htm

SONORA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT is accepting applications for the following: Boys' Varsity Soccer Coach for 2015/16 School Year (Aug-Nov) Stipend $3,823. Open until filled. Apps & info available at www.sonorahs.k12.ca.us, and at the District Office, 100 School St, Sonora. EOE

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CLASSIFIED AD CLERK. This is an entry level position. Good communication, multi-tasking & customer service skills are a must. Duties include but are not limited to: inputting legal ads, backing up receptionist, classified ad clerk & paper planner. Paid vacation, sick time and 401K. Send resume Attention:

Peggy Pietrowicz, The Union Democrat, 84 S. Washington St. Sonora, CA 95370 or email: rzcietrowicze uniondemocrat.com Pre-emp/oyment drug test required, Equa/ Opportunity Employer

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A NOTICE MEET SINGLES RIGHT California State Law Now! No paid operators, requires licensed just real people like you. contractors to have their Browse greetings, exlicense number in all change messages and advertisements. connect live. Try it free. Call now 800-945-3392. YARD CARE & MASONRY (Cal-SCAN) Walkways, patios, retaining walls, fences, steps. No lic. Mario 591-3937 MERCHANDISE 320 Business Opportunity

SAWMILLS from only $4397.00MAKE & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmillCut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info/DVD: www. NorwoodSawmills. com 1-800-578-1363 Ext. 300N (Cal-SCAN) 325 Financing HELP PREVENT FORECLOSURE & Save Your Home! Get FREE Relief! Learn about your legal option to possibly lower your rate and modify your mortgage. 800-469-0167 (Cal-SCAN) REDUCE YOUR PAST Tax Bill by as much as 75 percent. Stop Levies, Liens and Wage Garnishments. Call the Tax DR. Now to see if you Qualify. 1-800-498-1067 (Cal-SCAN) SELL YOUR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT OR Annuity Payments for CASH NOW. You don't have to wait for your future payments any longer! Call 1-800-673-5926 (Cal-SCAN)

NOTICES CATEGORY 401-415 401 - Announcements 405 - Personals 410 - Lien Sales 415 - Community

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YOSEMITE WESTGATE LODGE is Accepting applications: Front Desk & Housekeeping positions. Great place to work! Good pay!! Apply at: 7633 State, Hwy 120, Groveland, CA 95321 (209) 962-5281

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Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 800-966-1904 to start your application today! (Cal-SCAN)

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CATEGORY 501-640

SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB! Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4-inch Step-ln. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American made. Installation included. Call 800-799-4811 for $750.00 off. (Cal-SCAN) 525

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GENERAL MBRCHANDISE 501- Lost 502 - Found 515 - HomeFurnishings 520 - HomeAppliances 525 - Home Eledronits

530-Sports/Recreation 535 - Musical Instruments 540 - Crafts 545 - FoodProducts 550 - Antiques/Collectibles 555- Firewood/Heating 560 - OfficeProducts 565-Tools/M achinery 570 - BuildingMaterials 575 -Auctions 580 - Miscellaneous 585 - MiscellaneousWanted 590 - GarageSales 595 - Commercial Garage/YardSales

530 Sports/Recreation BIKES: WOMEN'S Cruiser & Men's Mtn. Bike. $50/ea. In exc condition! Call 352-7161

FARM ANIMALS and PETS 601 - Household Pets 605 - PetSupply/Services

It is illegal under California law to transfer ownership of a firearm except through a licensed firearms dealer.

610 - PetsWanted 615 - Livestock 620 - Feed/Tack 625 - BoardingandCare 630 - Training/Lessons 635 - Pasture 640 - Farm Equipment

501 Lost

520 H o me Appliances

Needto sell a car? Sell it inthe Classifieds 588%515 540

Crafts

JACK RUSSELL LOST 4/13. (F) Blk & white. 15 yrs. old. Brook Dr. REWARD! 532-1635 515

Home Furnishings BEDROOM SET (5) PC French Provincial - grt. cond.-$600;Freezer (upright)-$100; Washer-$50 End table-$20; Lg. Area Rug-$40. Iris -928-4078 CEDAR MANTELS Made from Rim Fire salvage logs. Must See! Call (209) 532-2349 FREE DAYBED WITH MATTRESS. Call 532-4083

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"Quick Cash" $8.00 Ad Package Items total less than $250 4 Lines for 5 Days, Private Party Only, Price must be in the ad. Call 588-4515 or submit your ad online at uniondemocrat.com

SOFA SLEEPER-BLUE Upholstery; Good condition. $90. Non-Smking. Home. 768-2500 WOOD DESK AND NEW COMPUTER CHAIR + Ecetera! $125.00 Call 533-1568

CI e Do you have a collection, hobby, or unusual skill you would be willing to share with readers of The Union Democrat? Do you know someone who does? If you live in our circulation area, we want to hear from you. Please call (209) 588-4535 or email features© uniondemocrat.com

555 Firewood/Heating ALMOND SEASONED 2-yrs. 16-18 in. Del'vrd. Wood Stove Quality 852-9170 - ZWART'S 580 Illliscellaneous

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Landscape Maintenance Fi r e Prevention Le a f Raking & Hauling • Mowing W oo d Stacking W e e d Eating W ee d i ng Plan t i ng Thumbs Up is a day program which works with adults with disabilities. We are a community integration program and volunteer with several organizations in the county. Thumbs Up provides general yard maintenance at reasonable rates. This brings the crew members confidence,coordination and the chance to work in their community and earn their own money. Our crew comes with 2 to 3 workers and 1 supervisor. We are fully bonded and insured and have references!

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Free estimates and competitive rates! (209) 536-1660 Alarm Systems

Construction

Flooring

MOUNTAIN ALARM Thanks for voting us Best Alarm Company 7 years in a row! 532-9662 ACO¹3058

GENERAL ENGINEERING GENERAL BUILDING Excavation/Grading

HAPPY FLOORS Carpet/Vinyl-Repair & Install -25 yrs exp!

Asphalt/Concrete Simunaci Construction

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Handyman

Caregivers

Decks/Patios/Gazebos

HANDYMAN Small jobs O.K.

HEART 2 HEART Home Health Services Live-In/Respite/Emerg. 1 hr to 24 hrs 7 days/wk Lic'd/bonded • 532-1118

QUALITY INSTALLATION

No lic., 768-6315

Decks Concrete Windows Jim 8rosnan Const. 694-8508 Lic.¹8493742

Flooring Computers & Service COMPUTER SICK? CALL Me! House Calls, PC Set Up, Repair, Networking, & more. Mark 962-5629

HIGH SIERRA HARDWOODS Refinish/ Prefinish/ Showroom. 588-2779 14741 Mono. ¹887275

Hauling AA Brush Burning, Hauling, Weedeating, Pine Needles [no lic.] 770-1403 or 586-9635

HAULING, BRUSH Clearing, Weed Eating. John (209)770-1287 or 533-3168

Hauling

Landscape/Gardening

SANTAMARIA YARD Winters Cleaning Svcs Debris & Yard Work! SERVICES:Clean up, tree Fully Insured. maint., hauling, weed(209) 532-5700 ing. 728-7449 [No Iic.]

Storage

Well Drilling

MOOREROOM.COM Quality Steel Sheds, Garages & RVports On Site Bid 984-3462

TANKO BROS., INC. Wells & Pumps 532-7797 Lic. ¹395633

House Cleaning KATHY'S CLEANING SERVICE-Residential & Comm'I. [Bonded/Ins'd] 209.928.5645 PJ & ASSOCIATES For All Cleaning Needs [FULLY INSURED] EST.1995 586-3314

Landscape/Gardening LANDSCAPING Yard clean-ups, Tree Care, Hauling, Weedeating [no lic.] 768-0665 Guillermo

Painting

Tile

CHRIS MACDONALD PAINTING Resident or Commercial Interior or Exterior Lic. ¹735177 532-9677

TRADITIONAL TILE A Family tradition since 1923. Granite/Tile/ Marble. Lic. ¹421264 Free est. Call 754-9003

Plumbing ANDERSON'S PLUMBING & DRAIN Quality plumbing sewer drain cleaning. Modular specialist. 20 yrs. exp. Lic.¹ 739224 536-9557

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Yard Maintenance THUMBS UP Would love to come & help you w/your yard. We offer basic yard care & more! City Lic., bonded, insured. [no Iic] Free est. 536-1660

NOTICE TO READERS: California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor and/or materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license numbers on all advertising. Check your contractor's status at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321-CSLB (2752).Unlicensed persons taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

Sonora, California 580 Miscellaneous

585 Miscellaneous Wanted

DESIGNER MIRRORS CASH PAID 4 GOLD, (x3) 4ft. X 4ft.; $40 ea. We Buy Diamonds, Excellent for a Salonl! Estate Jewelry, Native Community Thrift Shop American Jewelry 8 797 W. Stockton Road baskets.OpenWed-Sat Mon-Sat 10-5. 532-5280 9-5 & Sun 9-3, Sonora TH Jewelers, 588-1250 Over 150 years and 601 still going strong Household Pets THE UNION DEMOCRAT

DISH NETWORKGET MORE for LESS! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.) PLUS Bundle 8 SAVE (Fast Internet for $15 more/ month.) CALL Now 1-800-357-0810 (Cal-SCAN) DOG HOUSE XLG Tiered comp roof, T-11 siding. Cheap! $99.00 209-743-3174

PUPS: 9 weeks, all shots, pure-bred, no papers. 3 males/4 fem's $400. 209-694-6012

CARS ANDI TRUCKS CATEGORY 701-840 701 - Automobiles 705 - 4 Wheel Drive 710 - Trucks 715 - Vans 720 - SUV's 725 - Antiques/Classics 730 - Misc. Auto 735 - Autos Wanted

ADSIII For merchandise under $100 Call The Union Democrat Classified Advertising Dept.

815 - Camper Shells 820 - Utility Trailers 825 - Leasing/Rentals

830 - Heavy Equipment

(price of item must appear in the ad, one item, one ad at a time per customer)

835 - Parts/Accessories 840 - Airplanes

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Sell your car or truck faster with a photo.

DODGE '94 DIESEL 4x4, 5.9L 1-Ton 5spd. Manual. Runs Great! $7,000 obo. 352-1435 GMC '05 SLT 1500

Fully loaded, black on black, convertible. Runs Grt. $4,700. 770-3028

CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Looking for a professional to sell your car at no charge? WE ALSO BUY CARS! Call us today! 533-8777

Crew cab, Auto, tow pkg. 5.3L V-8. Pewter w/grey leather. Excellent Condition! 162K highway miles. New tires. $13,250. (209) 599-9497

1 Owner, V6, 4WD, 123K miles, 3rd row seating, excellent condition. Fully Loaded: OnStar nav, DVD, heated seats/power everything: $9,050. (209) 559-5032 710 Trucks

MERCEDES '75 280C 10k miles on new Ger-

man engine. New battery. $3,900. 532-5241

VOLVO '98 V70XC AWD, runs great, tires/ breaks like new, 190k mi. $2980. 768-6605 FORD '01 MUSTANG 6 cyl, black, 5 spd manual, 174k mi, good cond. $1,600. 984-1818

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RAM '14 3500 4x4 Laramie Longhorn crew cab. 16.5K mi. Diesel short bed, navigation, 5th wheel or gooseneck ready, loaded w/options, like new. $53,000. Call 736-6822 TOYOTA '701/2TON complete w/Plumbers Box. Low mil. New tranny. Great Shape! $4,000. 533-4716

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Garage Sales SONORA 12975 Fir Dr. Sat. 4/25, 7am-3pm. Twin & Qn. Beds, T.V's, Misc. furniture, couch, kids toys: books & clothes, lots of various tools and More!

JAMESTOWN MULTI-FAMILY SALE A'xA 10090 Buckeye Ct. Fri, Sat & Sun. 8-4 Housewares, furn, tools, Harley Davidson leathSONORA ers, + Lots More!! 22865 Meadow Ct. SatSun 8-3. Estate Sale. PLCCE 15400 Danata Wy, Sat. Vintage-new, holiday treasures, household 4/25, 7:30am-4:30pm Kid's Toys! Household items, furn & tools. No items: dishware & many early birds!! other misc. items!

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~rf ~ JAMESTOWN 18655 Manor Drive. Sat ONLY 8-1. Years of collecting art, china, decorative items, records, books, Christmas & so much more! JAMESTOWN 18981 North Drive Fri-Sat 8-3. Misc items, 5 spd mtn bike, records, books, games, decanters 8 other ceramic items. Follow signs.

SIERRA VILLAGE 25040 Hwy. 108 Fri. 8 Sat. 7am-4pm & Sun. 7am-2pm. Cub Cadet Snow Thrower; Super Striper; sm. wood stove; '30's Home Comfort Wood Cook Stove w/pipe; professional mop bucket; 14" alum. ladder; fishing tackle; bicycle, bedding, porcelain dolls, kitchenware, tools, TV's, knickknacks and MORE!

Call 588-4515 for more info 715 Vans

SONORA Sheppard Ranch Rd. Multi-Family Yardsale! Sat.4/25, 9am-4pm. Quality furniture, appliances, kid's stuff+More!

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FORD '02 EXPLORER 140K mi, leather, sun-

RV CONSIGNMENTS WANTED - Looking for clean Rvs to sell. See Grins Rv is one of the largest in CA! Pro sales staff with great results. Sell your Rv fast ... Call Dennis Russo, (209)481-5408 "Consider it Sold."

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No.: 2013-0812 Title Order No.: 91202160 APN: 091-190-07 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 06/26/2013 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IFYOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/07/2015 at 03:30PM., ATC ASSESSMENT COLLECTION GROUP, LLC As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 06/28/2013as Document No. 2013010243 Book Page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of TUOLUMNE County, California, property owned by:JOSE DE LEON 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: The front entrance to the Administration Building at the County Courthouse Complex, 2 South Green Street, Sonora, CA all right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land therein: APN: 091-190-07 As more fully described on the referenced AssessmentLien The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 19496 FERRETTI ROAD, GROVELAND, CA 95321 Vacant Land: Directions may be obtained pursuant to a written request submitted to the Claimant within 10 days from the first publication of this notice, as follows: Pine Mountain Lake Association, Inc. c/o ATC Assessment Collection Group, 1451 River Park Drive ¹125, Sacramento, CA 95815 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 due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $10,696.85 Estimated Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant, Pine Mountain Lake Association under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment 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. Please be advised that this property being sold is subject to a ninety (90) day right of redemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 5715(b). 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 (916) 939-0772, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 2013-0812. 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. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled 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. Payment must be in the form of certified funds payable to ATC. DATE: 04/06/2015 ATC Assessment Collection Group, LLC 1451 River Park Drive, Suite 125, Sacramento, CA 95815 Please call (916) 939-0772 for sales information. ERICKA BATES, TRUSTEE'S SALE OFFICER. NPP0245993 To: UNION DEMOCRAT Publication Dates: 04/1 6/2015, 04/23/2015, 04/30/2015. The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 8 AUDITORCONTROLLER 2 S. Green St. Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000121 Date: 3/24/2015 12:08P DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): HIGH SIERRA HOUSEKEEPING Street address of principal place of business: 10578 MT. Brow Rd. Sonora, CA 95370 Name of Registrant: Thomas, Lacey 10578 MT. Brow Rd. Sonora, CA 95370 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/24/2015 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/ Lacey Thomas 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: Trina Nelson, Deputy Publication Dates: April 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER 2 S. Green St. Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000126 Date: 3/30/2015 1:40P Refile of previous file ¹ 2014000283 DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): GONZO'S POOL SERVICE/GARDEN ART Street address of principal place of business: 18669 Pine Street Tuolumne, CA 95379 Name of Registrant: Gill-Gonzales, Jinder 18669 Pine Street Tuolumne, CA 95379 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/28/2014 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/ Jinder Gill-Gonzales 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 8 P Code 14411 et seq.) CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on

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business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: not applicable This Business is conducted by: an individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) s/ Matthew Herrmann 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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER 2 S. Green St. Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000130 Date: 4/2/2015 12:44P DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): VUDU PHOTOGRAPHY Street address of principal place of business: 14384 Cuesta Court Sonora, CA 95370 Name of Registrant: Herrmann, Matthew Residence Address: 14384 Cuesta Court Sonora, CA 95370 The registrant commenced to transact

STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP Tuolumne County Clerk & Auditor-Controller 2 South Green Street Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 201500143 4/10/2015 02:17P STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following person(s) has/have withdrawn as general partners from the partnership operating under the fictitious business name(s) of: FIT & FLIRTY STUDIOS 14737 Mono Way Sonora, CA 95370 Name of Registrant (person, corporation or LLC Name): Gallop-Cardoza, Heather 20071 Del Norte Road

c oo'sres onse osuici e uesione DEARANNIE: Last week, our son came home from high school and told us that a boy at his school had killed himself. The boy had been a friend of his since the fifth grade. The school had a moment of silence over the public address system, but never mentioned the boy's name. Most of the details about the suicide are nonexistent, although there are a few things mentioned on a website asking for help paying for funeral costs. Students who didn't know the suicide victim are guessing it was caused by bullying. Our son says that's not true. Some students are even saying the fund requests are a Scalll.

We haven'theard anything about whether the school is offering grief counseling. We've talked to our son about the tragedy and are trying our best to help him. Because the students have no information, they are making wild guesses and placing uninformed posts on social media.

anyone dealing with suicide, and you will find information there that will help you talk to your son about his frientI. DEAR ANNIE: I would like to thank "B" for bringing attention to My question is why is this tragedy so the telephone scammers who have secret? Should the school do more?been plaguingAmerica. SAD MOM I also would like to bring to your DEAR SAD: Sometimes, the readers'attention to a scam perpeschool is ill-equipped to deal with tratedby people claiming to be from such tragediesand does nothing, the IRS. I have received three calls whieh tends to create a whirl- from these people. The "official" rewind of misinformation. Also, cordedmessage is totally bogus.The the administration may fear that callerthreatened me with arrest for mentioning the details would ignoring the calls. They instructed create copycat suicides. But the m e tocalla 202 area code,but it's a details do not need airing. The private Washington, D.C., number, acknowledgement of mourning, not the IRS. I have worked for a fedhowever, is important. eral agency and know how things The American Foundation for work. Please be aware of the followSuicide Prevention (afsp.org) ing: offersa Toolkit for Schools, and 1. The IRS does not initiate contact you should mention this to the by telephone. They use certified mail. administration. The foundation 2. Legitimate government agencies is also an excellent resource for have an 800 number.

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Poor nutrition raises risk of infection in patients DEAR DR ROACH: Our local newspaper just ran the obituary of a 59-year-old woman who died from Alzheimer's disease. I didn't know her, but I've known at least two other people with that illness. One has passed away; the other is in a memory-care unit. How

does Alzheimer's cause or contribute to death? — A. ANSWER: Alzheimer's disease is a common degenerat ive disease of the brain. It's unfortunately very likely that in the years ahead, you will know many more people diagnosed,as the risk increases with age. Its exact cause is unknown. We often think of Alzheimer's as being a disease of memory; however, personality changes, loss of insight, impaired visual skills and language dysfunction are other cardinal findings of the disease, though any of these mayshow more clearl y asthediseaseprogresses. Alzheimer's can progress in individualsatvery differentrates,but the mean survival after diagnosis has been reportedas three toeightyears.People with Alzheimer's disease usually be-

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DEAR DR. ROACH:In your recent column regarding a 54-year-old man's sexual diKculties, you neglected to include what could be the most significant causeforerectile dysfunction in older American males: circumcision. Indeed, circumcised males are four to ftve times

Although one study did show a large increase in the risk for sexual dysfunction for circumcised men, the study hatI a key flaw: recruiting subjects who already had complaints about circumcision.The preponderance of data on sexual dysfunction does not support circumcision being a large risk factor. In a 2013 review of 2,675 publications, the authors found that the "highest-quality evidencesuggest that medical male circumcision has no adverse effect on sexual function, sensitivity, sexual sensationorsatisfaction." Although there may be some health benefits for routine circumcision, I agree with the American Academy of Pediatrics that "parents should weigh the health benefits and risks in light of their own religious, cultural and personalpreferences,asthe medicalbenefits alone may not outweigh these other considerations for individual families." Readersmay write Dr. Roach, M.D., at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL328536475 or email ToYourGoodHealth@med.

more likely to use Viagra than intact males.— R.A. ANSWElt Circumcision, like any m edical procedure, has potential for both benefit and harm. Potential benefits include reduction in lifetime risk of urinary infection (32 percent in uncircumcised versus 9 percent in circumcised), a small decrease in penile and parl ;ner's cervical cancer risk and decreased risk of sexually transmitted disease(50 percentto60percentreduction in HIV). Potential harms include surgical complicat ions (0.2 percent for in-hospital circumcisions), possible sexual dysfunction and pain during the procedure. This pain can and, in my opinion, should be prevented by a nerve block or anesthetic cream. cornell.edu with medical questions.

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Round one went to Summerville in the first Mother Lode League meeting with Sonora. The Bears got the better of theircross-countyrivalsin an 8-7com e&om-behind win earlier in the month

in Tuolumne. Now, three weeks later, both teams have identical 9-2 league marks and first place is at stake today when Sonora hosts SummerviHe at 6 p.m at Bev Barron Field.

"Win, lose or draw, it's just a great fi re, winnmg its first seven games. But thing for Tuolumne County baseball to the Bears have hit a couple of speed have a game with playoff and Mother bumps lately, losing two of their last Lode League title four including a 6-2 '. W~LD(=(~TS(9-2) implications," said loss Tuesday to Lin Sonora head coach den athome. ''We've put the Scott Johnson. "It's Today,6p.m., at Bev Barron Field a tribute to the Linden game out youth ball coaches of our minds," said getting us good players and us develop- Summerville head coach Larry Gold. ing them. I think it's an exciting time "We hada good practice today and are for Tuolumne County baseball no mat- ready to go." ter what happens." Both SummerviHe losses have ocSummerville started league play on curred on its home diamond. When the

Bearshit the road, they've been unbeatable, not losing away &om Tuolumne since the first week of March. "That one is hard to explain," Gold said. 'There really is no rhyme or reason for that. They must get up for it becausethey are stepping on someone else's field and they become the team to

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The 16th Annual YouthTennis Clinic will take place Saturday, May 9, from 9-11 a.m. at Bret Harte High School. Elementary and high school students, regardless of current tennis ability, are invited to attend. United States ProfessionalTennis Association member, Angella Woods, will direct the clinic along with local high school coaches and other tennisteaching professionals. Instruction will take place through a variety of fun games and drills. "It is our goal for each studentto have fun while learning the skills needed to build a strong foundation for the game of tennis," said Woods. There is no charge and all participants will be entered in a drawing for a new racket. For more information call Woods 728-2497 or email madfortennis@ yahoo.com.

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The Tuolumne County Recreation Department will hold the 41st annual Special Athletes Track and Field Day, Friday, May 1 at the Summerville High School's Thorsted Field. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and events begin at 9:15 a.m. Kindergarten-age and above are w elcome, and the event is open for anyone, including Calaveras and Amador counties. Events will include a 50-, 100-, 400-, and 800-meter dash, softball throw and standing long jump. Lunch will be provided by the Sunrise Rotary club. For more information call the Tuolumne County Recreation Department at 533-5663.

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Multi-sport standout Henington to play volleyball at Asuza Pacific is beautiful," said Henington. "My options were open, but once I went on my visit I just loved that Azusa Pacific is Sonora Wildcat senior Bailey Hen- a Christian college, and I felt at home. ington has a list of athletic acEveryone was just so welcom< complishments that many can ~ > '< ing and so nice right off the bat. only dream of achieving. She ~ i~i;. They were so excited io have me i now can add collegiate athlete L t here. " to her long list aRer signing her Henington had an amazing National Letter of Intent last week, senior season at Sonora High School, agreeing to attend Azusa Pacific Uni- and her performance did not go unversity and continue her stellar volley- noticed. She was awarded the 2014 ball career. Mother Lode League Most Valuable "I love the school and the campus Player, Division IVA11-American from By GUY DOSSI

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maxpreps.com and Division IV Volleyball Player of the Year. Aside from the individual awards, Henington helped Sonora win its second consecutive SacJoaquin Section championship and also was key in bringing home Sonora's first ever team State championship. Sonora head coach Kim Evans saw Heningtons's brilliance as she helped make the Wildcats D4 state champs. "She had been a huge factor in our

Buster Posey hit a one-out single off Chris Hatcher (0-2) to set up the deciding run. Hatcher then plunked Justin Maxwell. The ball came off Maxwell, then hit catcher A.J. Ellis' mask and deflected off his right hand. Trainer Stan Conte checked on Ellis, who tried to make two throws and tossed both wildly into right field. Yasmani Grandal replaced Ellis and Howell entered to pitch. The Giants led 2-0 before pinch-hitter Alex Guerrero's tying homer in the seventh chased Bumgarner. Kershaw, who's won the last two NL Cy Youngs and three overall, allowed two runs on three hits, struck out nine and walked one in six innings. Guerrero batted for him in the

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seventh and connected for his second pinch-hit homer of the season. B umgarner, winless i n three starts since a victory on opening day at Arizona, gave up six hits in 6 V3 innings. He struck out six and walked two. It marked the first time the reigning regular season MVP opposedthe lastWo rld Series

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Barry Bonds' obstruction conviction threwn out NEW YORK (AP) — Barry Bonds investigation into illegal steroids dishas beencleared legally after 11 V2 tribution. "Today's news is something that I years in court. His reputation remains tainted in the mind of many baseball have long hoped for," Bonds said in a fans. statement. "I am humbled and truly A federal courtofappealsthrew out thankful for the outcome as well as the the careerhome run leader's obstruc- opportunityour judicial system affords tion of justice conviction on Wednes- to all individuals to seek justice." day, ruling 10-1 that his meandering Now 50, Bonds said "I am excited answer before a grand jury in 2003 about what the future holds for me as was not material to the government's I embark on the next chapter."

Bonds broke Hank Aaron's longstandingcareer record of755 homers in 2007, finished that season with 762 and was indicted that December for his testimony before a grand jury investigating the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, when he answered a question about injections by saying he was "a celebrity child." He was convicted of the obstruction charge in 2011, and a three-judge

panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld the conviction in 2013. But the larger group, which listened to arguments &om prosecutors and Bonds' lawyers last September, concluded there was insufficient evidence his initial evasive answer was mate-

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PREPS BASEBALL Today 12:30 pm(CSBA) MLB Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants. 4:00 pm(CSN) MLB Baseball Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

BASKETBALL Today 4:00 pm(TNT) NBA Basketball Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics. Eastern Conference First Round, game 3. 5:30 pm(CSBA) (TNT) NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Pelicans. Western Conference First Round, game 3.

SOFTBALL Today 5:00 pm(ESPN) College SoftballTennessee at Alabama.

FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL o ay Boys — Baseball: Summerville vs. Sonora, Bev Barron Field, 6 p.m.; Calaveras at Amador, 4 p.m.; Bret Harte at Linden, 4 p.m.Golf: Summerville vs Linden, Mountain Springs, 3 p.m.; Calaveras vs. Argonaut, La Contenta, 3 p.m.; Bret Harte at Amador, 4 p.m. Girls — Softball:Summerville vs. Sonora, The Dome, 5:30 p.m.; Calaveras at Amador, 4 p.m.; Bret Harte at Linden, 4 p.m.Soccer: Summerville vs. Calaveras, Frank Meyer Field, 7 p.m.; Sonora vs Argonaut, Dunlavy Field, 7 p.m. Coed — Tennis: Sonora vs. Bret Harte, Angels Camp, 3:30 p.m.; Calaveras at Linden, 3:30 p.m.Track: MLL Cluster, Summervillel Calaveras/Bret Hartel Sonora, Thorsted Field, 3:30 p.m.

NOTE BH LL Blue3aysbeats Woods CreekA's The Bret Harte Little League Blue Jays defeated the Woods Creek A's 16-10 Saturday afternoon at The Dome. S tarting Pitcher M i chael Costa did not allow a run and struck out five in three innings of work to get the win for the Blue Jays. Evan Shields pitched the final two innings, allowing only one run to pick up the save. Costa led the Jays oQensively going 5 for 5 with a double, triple, four RBI's and five runs scored. Kar-

son Kirk went 3 for 5 with two RBI's and also scored five runs. Duncan Welch and Logan Van Zant both went 2 for 4 with a double and two RBI's apiece. Hunter Foust added a double and two RBI's in the Blue Jays win.

Argo comes from behind to beat 'Skins The Calaveras Redskins baseball team lost 6-5 to Argonaut Tuesday afternoon in Jackson. Calaveras scored a pair of

second run of the inning on a throwing error which allowed Durham to score. Argonaut (6-6 Mother Lode League) took the lead in the runs in the first inning as Ja- bottom of the second with son Stokkeland, Trace Durham three runs. and Trent Herring opened the Calaveras battled back in game with three straight hits the top of the fifth inning and to scoreits fi rstrun. scored three runs, all with two The Redskins added their outs.

NFL suspendsCowboys' DE Greg Hardy for 10 games

duct that violated NFL policies in Mayweather-Pacquiao fight multiple respects and with aggravat- ticket dispute is resolved ing circumstances." His assault case The NFL suspended defensive end had been dismissed in a North CaroTickets to the Floyd Mayweather Jr.Greg Hardy for 10 games without pay lina court because his accuser refused Manny Pacquiao fight will finally go on Wednesday for conduct detrimental to to cooperate with prosecutors,but sale Thursday to the public, little more the league after concluding there was an NFL investigation concluded that than a week before the bout. "credible evidence" he roughed up his Hardy used physical force against NiDon't expect to snag one at a startformer girl friend nearly a year ago coleHolder in atleastfourinstances. ing retail price of $1,500, though. There when he was a member of the CaroThe 26-year-old Hardy was on the will only be some 500 tickets sold to the lina Panthers. commissioner's Exempt List last sea- general public for boxing's richest fight Hardy, who joined the Dallas Cow- son and did not play for Carolina, al- ever, be~ at 1 2 p.m. boys as a free agent on a one-year, though he was paid his $13.1 million The ticket sale — announced Wednesincentive-laden deal, was notified salary. He was suspended under a pol- day night — comes after the rival camps Wednesday of the decision in a letter icythat was revised after the league settied final details on the fight contract from Commissioner Roger Goodell. was widely criticized for its handling and how tickets would be allotted. Hardy plans to appeal. of a domestic violence case involving A conference call earlier in the day Goodell cited "sufficient credible former Baltimore running back Ray between the rival camps — with CBS evidence that Hardy engaged in con- Rice. head honcho Les Moonves serving as a

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Continued from PageCl rell. PrestonWood is hitting a team-high .383 and Farrell is hitting .375 with 12 runs scored, 12 RBI's, and five doubles. Both players combined for four RBI's in the first meeting against Sonora. The Bears have been lightning on the base paths, stealing 32 bases in 37 attempts. "Base stealing is very important and we spend a lot of time

on that," Gold said. 'We know how important it is to take the extrabase and we strive for that and expect a good outcome every time we are on the base path." Sonora enters today's game having won four of its last five, the only loss an 8-5 decision to Argonaut at home. The Wildcats have been solid but their coach sees room to

improve. "We're hot and cold," said Johnson Wednesday at practice. "Games I thought we should just come out and hammer people, we came out Qat. Other games they come out they're excited and we play well. But I don't think we're gonna have much problem getting them excited to come out and play Summer-

LETTER Continued from PageCl "It's hard not to notice Bailey. A lot of what she does is she serves and plays defense, and she does both really well. Over the last year, she has become reallygood at reading the opposing team's play-

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mediator — resolved the dispute over millions of dollars in tickets, said Pacquiao promoter Bob Arum. The battle held up the sale of the 500 tickets to the general public and the release of thousands ofothers to ticket brokers and others. M ost t of heticketstothe 16,500-seat MGM Grand Garden Arena are controlled by the two fight camps, with the remainder reserved by the MGM for its own customers. They had been unavailable, though, because the two sides were feuding over who got what tickets. At stake were millions of dollars because the tickets could be sold by the two camps to ticketbrokers for far more than retail price. — The Associated Press

"It'sgonna be packed ... itj ustadds to a good environment, a good baseball environment. It helps ~iht cause we think we have what it takes to win this league and our youth baseball programs. It'sgonna be agood time."

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walkoQ'hit-by-pitch. and will host Sonora (9-2 MLL) Herring went 2 for 4 with in SanAndreas on Friday. Both came around to score. Thomas two runs scored and two RBI's. gamesstartat4 p.m . Boitano followed with a one- Durham was 2 for 4 with two JV~ a laveras beat Argohoppertothe rightcenterfield runs scored, and Boitano was 1 naut 15-8 Thursday afternoon. fencetoscore Herring and give for 4 with an RBI. Ryan Taylor picked up thewin the Redskins a 5-3 lead. The loss drops the Redskins for the Redskins and also colCalaveras gave up two runs record to 9-12, and 5-7 in MLL lected a pair of hits. Triston in the bottom of the sixth and play. Madsen knocked a triple and the winning run scored in the Calaveras will play Amador Wyatt Ames had an RBI single bottom of the seventh on a (2-10) today in Jackson today, in the win.

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win this game," said Wildcat senior Eric Gilliatt, who is hitting .316 with 16 runs scored. ''We're just gonna go out and play our game tomorrow. If we go out and play our game, we should be pretty good." The Bears have walked the tightrope in many contests this season. Six wins have been by three runs or less and several have been come-&om-behind victories, including the first game against the Wildcats where they scored six runs in the last two innings to erase a 6-2defi cit.Thecardiackidsare hoping they don't need to apply their rally caps late in the game. "It will be a battle and will be a good ballgame," Gold said. ''We've been able to come from behind in a lot of games, so we would like to not have that happen tomorrow. We would like to lead the entire game, and I know the kids are up for it." The Wildcats have plenty of offensive firepower. Sophomore Joe Montelongo leads Sonora with a .444 batting average and has 11RBI's and eight doubles. Senior Carter Denton has a team-high 17 runs bat-

ers. She makes things look really easy, but that is due to her knowledge of the game and purposely being in the rightplace attherighttim e." Azusa Pacific is a division II school, located in Southern California. It is a Christianbased school, and for Henington, attending a school that can provide her with a quality education, as well as growing her faith is ideal. "I really wanted to go to a Christian college, and they are thetype of people that I want to be around for the next four years," Henington said. "I just love the coaching staK and all the girls on the team were really welcoming."

Azusa Pacific met all the requirements that Henington was looking for in a college, and she also is exactly what head volleyball coach Chris Keife looks for in a student-athlete. "I look for overall fit," said Keife. "Of course the first thing we look at is skill. Can they compete and make an impact in our program? If they can compete for us and fit into our program spiritually, then it is a perfect fit. We expectour athletestodotheir best at all times. We want them to represent APU on and off the court in a positive manner. We also expect them to do their best in the classroom. We know volleyball is only temporary and will only last them four years, but what they learn in the classroom will guide them for the rest of their lives." As Henington prepares to play for a new coach, it was her old coach that helped turn her into the player she is today.

— Scott Johnson, Sonora head coach

ted in and has scored 14 runs. Sonora has a team batting average of .307 and is averaging over eight runs per MLL game. 'They're a good hitting ball club," Gold said. 'They put the ball in play and don't take a lot of strikeouts. They like to get runners on any way they

can and they are dangerous that way. We need to keep their guys off the bases any way we cail.

ment, a good baseballenvironment. It helps with our youth baseball programs. It's gonna be a good time." "Our guys get up for every game," Gold said. 'They know how important each and every game is. We don't want to look at this for being more than just a league game. It just so happens that the top two league teams are playing. I guess there is a little more to be excited to beabout,butwe willtreat this game just like any other. If we bring our best game, we are tough to deal with." A win for Sonora would not only put it in sole possession

tied, theyll have the tiebreaker, so that's how important this is. So although we'd like to win tomorrow, I fully anticipate the MLL race going down to the lastday oftheseason." In Sonora's inaugural season in the MLL, it has seen a difFerent style ofbaseball than in their previous conference, the ValleyOak League.Even though the Wildcats are tied for first place, they've had to win some toughbattles to be in this position. "It's a lot harder than most

of us thought coming &om the VOL to the MLL," Montelongo said. 'There's some good teams here and we've noticed

Anytime Summerville and Sonora get together, fans come out to watch. For the first time in any sport since Sonora joined the MLL, both Tuolumne County school's are fighting for first place late in of fi rst place,bu t it also evens the season. With so much at the head-to-head matchup, stake,Johnson isexpecting a 1-1, with one game left against huge turnout of supporters for each other. A loss would give the first-place battle and Gold the tiebreaker to Summerville, is trying to treat it like another which could factor into posttough league clash. season. "It's gonna be p acked," 'This is huge, because they Johnson said. 'Tve heard &om beat us once," Johnson said. a lotof people that are com- "They played a good game. ing back from out of the area They're up on us 1-0. If we that haven't been to a baseball don't get this one, they11 have game in quite a while. And it the tiebreaker so it's basically a justadds to a good environ- two-game swing. Even if we're

that anyone can beat anyone on any given day. Lately, we've had some dose games. The Argonaut game we kind of fell apart, but after that we've been pretty solid. I think tomorrow we have a really good chance,

"Coach Evans has really helped me out over my whole volleyball career," Henington said. Without her, I would never be in the position I am in. She is the reason I am going to school to play volleyball." Henington may give Evans credit for helping her the last four years, but Evans knew years before Henington put on a Sonora jersey that she was a special player. "I knew when I saw her play when she was 12-yearsold that she had the potential to play at the next level, but it was up to her if she wanted to develop her talent," Evans said. "God given talent can only take you so far, and she worked really hard to become as good as she is." There is no denying that Henington is a terrific player, and Keife is thrilled for the future and to see what his recruitfrom Sonora willdo for his program. "Bailey has a lot of potentialand we are excited to see where she will be in a few years," Keife said."One of the attributes that Bailey has is her quickness. She has very fastfeet and can get to a lot of balls that many players may not be able to get. She also has good hands and does a greatjob at setting her attackers when the setter has played the first ball." Henington one day hopes

Henington decides to play, Azusa Pacific is getting a team player. "She was a very good teammate," Evans said. "She gets along well with everyone and is very encouraging who helps everyone around her. She is someone you would love to have on your team. They are getting a really good deal with her." If Henington decides to redshirt her freshman season, playing basketball will help keep her in good shape. She has one goal for herself once she does commit to be a full-time volleyball player; to be a college All-American. Even though Azusa Pacific gave Henington the option of redshirting, Keife knows she has the talent and ability to be make a positive impact on the team right away. "Bailey has the potential to contribute right away," Keife said. "She is going to fit in great and is going to make our team and her position very competitive. When we have depth in a certain position, it benefits all involved. Not only do the players improve with the competition, but our team isbetter because of it." No matter ho w m a ny awards she may receive, or games she may win, Henington knows she may not be in the position she is without thoseclosestto her. "Without the support of my family I could never be where I am," Henington said. "They are so supportive and always push me.They helped me to get wherever I needed to go, and without them, none of this would be possible."

own team, or lives her dream of being a sportsreporter, Henington must continue to grow as a collegiate player, and alsoadapt to the college lifestyle. "The biggest difference between high school and college volleyball is the age difference," Keife said. "You have some 17-18-year-old freshman playing against 22-23-year-old's. That age gap is big, but it is more the maturity of the athlete. I don't see a huge difference in skill, but we do see a big difference in how a freshman has to learn a whole new way to do life. They start making almost every decision in life, like when to go to bed, what to eat, and when to study. It takes a little time to adjust to those changes and can be emotionally and m entally challenging at times." Henington has options. She has the choice of redshirting her freshman season, and p laying basketball in t h e winter, or dive into volleyball and join the full squad. She was the 2015 MLL most outstandingplayerinbasketball. Even though it's a hard decision, Henington still has time to make up her mind. "I love both volleyball and basketball, but I think I am better at volleyball," Henington said. "What sealed the deal for me was I talked to the coach Keife and he to be a sports reporter and told me I could redshirt my will major in communica- first year and play baskettions.Her love for sports is ball as a freshman. So that strong, and the thought of won me over. I'm still thinkbecoming volleyball or bas- ing about it, but I hope to ketball coach is not out of play basketball because it the realm of possibilities. would be fun." But before she coaches her Regardlessof what sport

honestly. We're gonna come out

and I feel like we're gonna do really well. Put up some runs in the first couple of innings, get on them quick." For Montelongo, it's a mustwin because he no longer wants to think about losing to Summerville 23 days ago. "Everydayl I think about it everyday," Montelongo said. "It kills me inside. I can't wait to get back out there."

Sonora, California

BONDS Continued from PageCl "The most one can sayabout this statement is that it was non-responsive and thereby impeded the i nvestigation to a small degree by wasting the grand jury's time and trying theprosecutors'patience," Judge Alex Kozinski wrote. "Real-life witness examinations, unlike those in movies

and on television, invariably are littered with non-responsive and irrelevant answers." Jessica Wolfram, one of the jurors who convicted Bonds following the three-week trial and fourdays ofdeliberations, said she couldn't help but feel the decade-l ong prosecuti on was "all a waste, all for nothing." "Just a w a ste of

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Commissioner Fay Vincent said. "I think the public has made up its mind." Roger Clemens, whose pitching feats were as accomplished as Bonds' batting achievements, also has been denied Hall entry. Clemens was acquitted in 2012 of criminal charges he lied to Congress when he denied using PEDs. Travis Tygart, chief executive officer of the U.S. AntiDoping Agency, called the decision "almost meaningless for the real issue, which is whether he used performanceenhancing drugs to cheat the fansofbaseball." "I think at the end of the day America knows the truth and who the real home run record holder is, who did it the right way, and it's obviously not Barry Bonds," he said. Following the trial that opened in March 2011, a jury deadlocked on three counts charging Bonds with making false statements when he denied receiving steroids and human growth hormone &om personal trainer Greg Anderson and denied receiving injections &om Anderson or his

having the whole trial and jury," she said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. In testif ying before the grand jury, Bonds claimed he didn'trealize substances he used were illegal performance-enhancing drugs. The appellate judges based their decision on legal issues involv- associates. ing witness testimony, not the Bonds was convicted for his underlying facts. response when he was asked Despite holding the career whether Anderson ever gave and season home run marks him "anything that required — he hit a single-year record a syringeto inject yourself 73 in 2001 — Bonds has been with." 'That's what keeps our denied entry into baseball's Hall of Fame by baseball friendship," Bonds said."I was writers. He appeared on 36.8 a celebrity child, not just in percent ofballots this year, baseball by my own instincts. less than half the 75 percent I became a celebrity child with needed. a famous father. I just don't "I think sadly his reputa- get into other people's busition has been tarnished, not ness because of my father's because of the indictment or situation, you see." thereversal,butbecause ofall Judges divided on their rathe PED use," former baseball tionale, issuing four separate

opinions to reverse the convic-

tion and one to uphold it. The appealscourtbarred a retrial, citing a prohibition on double jeopardy. Kozinski, writing for himself and four other judges, was concerned the obstruction statute, "stretched to its limits

... poses a significant hazard for everyone involved in our system ofjustice,because so much ofwhat the adversary process calls for could be construedas obstruction." Wolfram remembered there being some confusion among the jurorsover the fact that Bonds did answer the question later in his grand jury testimony. Bonds did not testify at the trial. Judge Johnnie B. Rawlinson, the only member of the

A seven-time NL MVP and the son of three-time All-Star Bobby Bonds, Barry Bonds earned $192.8 million from the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants during a professionalcareer from 1985-07 and could afford a legal team that outnumbered the government's 13-5 in the court room.

He was sentencei in 2011 by U.S. District Judge Susan Illstonto30 daysofhome confinement, two years of probation, 250 hours of community service in youth-related activities and a $4,000 fine. He already has served the home confinement. Illston declared a mistrial on the three other counts, and the U.S. attorney's office in San Francisco dismissed court t o b a c k p r osecutors, those charges in August 2011. wrote an opinion filled with The U.S. attorney's office debaseballreferences that be- clined comment on the decigan "there is no joy in this sion. "I think the 10-1 vote indissenting judge," added the judges who sided with Bonds dicates that it was a farce," "have struck out" and conclud- said Bonds' appellate lawyer, ed"I cry foul." Dennis Riordan."The greatest The government could ask impact is the damage it undid. the 11-judge panel to recon- We had a panel opinion that siderWednesday's decision or said if you're asked a question couldrequest thatall29judg- on page 78 and you digress es on the 9th Circuit rehear before you answer it directly the case — which has never on page 81, you're a federal happened since the court felon." began using the 'Iimited en In 2009 and '10, the 9th banc" panels in 1980. Circuitruled federal agents Prosecutors also could peti- illegally seized urine samples tion the U.S. Supreme Court and testingrecords of major to review the decision. league players, with Kozinski "I could not be more happy saying it "was an obvious case that Barry Bonds finally gets of deliberate overreaching by to move on with his life," BAL- the government." The 9th CirCO founder Victor Conte said. cuitthree-judge panel ruled "Let's hope the prosecutors in 2010 the government could choose not to waste any more

not present positive u r i ne

resources on what has been nothing more than a frivolous trophy-hunt and a complete wasteoftaxpayer dollars."

samples atBonds' trial because Anderson refused to testify and there was no witness to authenticate the evidence.

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Miami 6, Philadelphia 1

(An.sanchez 1-2), 11:08 a.m. Oakland (Chavez 0-0) at LA. Angels (C.Wi)son 1-2), 4:05 p.m. Baltimore (Tillman 2-1) at Toronto (Hutchison 1-0), 4:07 p.m. Boston (Buchholz 1-2) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 2-1), 4:10 p.m. Kansas City (Ventura 2-1) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 2-0), 5:10 p.m.

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Continued from PageCl MVP in a matchup of starting pitchers, according to STATS. Trainer's room Dodgers: 1B Adrian Gonzalez got a break until a pinch hit in the ninth, then he stayed in the game. Mattingly said he is trying to get him 12-15 days off over the course of the season to keep him healthy and fresh. Giants: 1B Travis Ishikawa, already on the disabled list, tweaked his tender back again. "He had a setback. He's going to need some more time," manager Bruce Bochy said.... Maxwell didn't need

stitches in his cut left knee after crashing into the wall on a hard-hit ball by Yasiel Puig in foul territory. Up next Dodgers: RHP Mike Bolsinger makes his 2015 debut, 10th career start and first for the Dodgers since being acquired kom the Diamondbacks in the offseason. Giants: RHP Ryan Vogelsong (0-1, 10.45 ERA), a former Giants starter now in a relief role, takes the ball for his first start of 2015 seeking his first decision after allowing opponents to hit .400 with eight extra-base hits and 13 RBIs so far.

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Angeles 5. 28 — Reddlck (2), Freese 2 (4). HR—8. Butler (3). SB — Fuld (2), Canha (2), Sogard (1), Semien (2). 8 — Semien. SF —Vogt IP H R ER B BSO Oakkrnd Gray W,2-0 7 2 1 1 2 7 Scribner 1 0 0 0 0 2 A.Leon 1 2 1 1 1 1 Los Angeles Weaver 6 6 1 1 0 3 Salas I 0-1 2/3 1 2 2 1 1 C.Ramos 0 1 1 1 0 0 Pesteno 1/3 4 2 2 0 0 Morin 1 3 3 3 1 0 J.Smith 1 1 0 0 0 1 C.Ramos pitched to 1 batter in the 7th. WP — Gray, Pestano. Umpires — Home, Mike Muchlinski; First, Mike Winters; Second, Mark Wegner; Third, Marty Foster. T — 2:58. A — 30,034 (45957). RRATES 4, CUBS 3 Chicago a b r hbi Pittsburgh ab r hbi Fowlercf 1 0 1 0 J.Hsrrlson3b4 0 0 0 Denorfia ph 4 0 1 0 Polanco rf-If 4 1 2 1 Solerrf 4 0 0 0 M c Cutchenc(4 1 0 0 Rizroth 4 1 2 0 N .Walker2b 4 0 1 0 T.Woodpr 0 0 0 0 Martslf 1 1 10 Bryant3b-cf 4 2 1 0 Lambo ph-rf 2 0 0 0 S.castross 4 0 1 1 P.Alvareztb 3 1 1 1 Monteroc 4 0 1 1 Rodrlguezpr 0 0 0 0 C oghlanlf 3 0 1 0 Cervellic 4 0 1 1 D .Ross ph 1 0 0 1 Kang ss 2011

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Bryant(4), Polanco (5), Cervelli (3). HR—Polanco (1). SB — Fowler (4). SF —P.Alvarez, Kang. IP H R E R BBSO Chicago Hammel L,1-1 5 6 4 3 0 5 Germen 2 1 0 0 0 3 Rosscup 2/3 0 0 0 0 1 Strop ti3 0 0 0 0 Ptttsburgh Worley Wg-1 52 / 3 6 1 0 2 Scahill H,1 1/3 0 0 0 0 Camlnero H3 1 0 0 0 0 J.Hughes 0 3 2 2 1 Watson 8,1-1 2 1 0 0 0 J.Hughes pitched to 4 batters in the 8th.

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Tennis WTA Tour Porsche Grand Prix Wednesday, At PorscheArens Stuttgsrt, Germany Purse: 8731ANO (Premier) Surface: Qay-Indoor Singles — Rrst Round Sara Erranl, Italy, def. Agnlemka Radwanska (7), Poland, 7-6 (8), 6-4. Angelique Kerber, Germany,def. Alexa Glatch, United States, 6-2, 7-5. Zarlna Diyas, Kazakhstsn, def. Sabine Lisicki, Germany, 6-0, 6-0. Belinda Bencic, Switzerland, def. Julia Goerges, Germany, M, 6-3, 7-5. Second Round Simona Halep (2), Romania, def. Garblne Muguruza, Spain, 3-6,6-1, 6-3. Doubhs —Rrst Round Caroline Garcia, France, and Katarina Sreimtnik (2), Slovenia, def. Antonia Lottner and Carina Witthoeft, Germany, 6-3, 6-3. Bethanie Mattek-Sands, United States, and Lucie Safaiova (3), Czech Republic, def. Jccelyn Rae and Anna Smith, Britain, 6-2, 6-1. Petra Martic, Croatia, and Stephanie Vogt, Liechtenstein, def. Martina Hingis, Switzerland, and Sania Mirza (1), India, 6-3, 6-3. ATP World Tour BRD Nastsse Tiriac Trophy Wednesday, At Progresul BNR Arenas Bucharest, Romania Purse: 5534ANO Surface: Clay-Outdoor 8(nghs —Second Round Ivo Karlovic (3), Croatia, def. Borna Coric, Croatia, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Lukas Rosol (4), Czech Republic, def. Dusan La)ovic, Serbia, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Guillermo Garda-Lopsz (5), Spain, def. Mercos Baghdatis, Cyprus, 7-5, 6-2. Jiri Vesely (7), Czech Republic, def. Malek Jaziri, Tunisia, 6-3, 6-1. ATP Workl Tour Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell Wednesday, At Real Club de Tenis Barc»lona Barcelona, Spain Purse:52A6 million Surface: Qsy47utdoor 8(nghs —Second Round Rafael Nadal (2), Spain, def. NicolasAlmagro, Spain, 6-3, 6-1. David Ferrer (3), Spain, def. Albert Montanes, Spain, 6-2, 6-3. Victor Estrella Burgos, Dominican Republic, def. Marin Cilic (4), Croatia, 64, 6-4. Feliciano Lopez (5), Spain, def. Maisel llhan, Turkey, 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (5). Pablo Andu)ar, Spain, def. Leonardo Mayer (11), Argentina, 2-6, 6-1, 6-2. Philipp Kohlschreiber (12), Germany, def. Andrey Kuznetsov, Russia, 7-6 (1), 6-3. Martin Klizan (14), Slovakia, def. Juan Monaco, Argentina, 5-7, 60, 6-3. Santiago Giraldo (15), Colombia, def. Joao Sousa, Portugal, 6-3,3-6, 6-1. Ellas Ymer, Sweden, def. Nick Kyrgios (16), Australia, 2-6,7-5, 7-6 (7). Marcel Granollers, Spain, def. Jo-Wllfrled Tsonga (6), France, 6-4, 6-2. Benoit Paire, France, def. Ernests Gulbls (8), Latvia, 1-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Fablo Fognlnl (13), Italy, def. Andrey Rublev, Russia,3-6, 64, 6-1. Doubles — Second Round Albert Montanes and Albert Ramos-Vinolas, Spain, def.Leonardo Mayerand Juan Monaco, Argentina, 6-1, 7-6 (3). David Marrero and Tommy Robredo, Spain, def. Daniel Nestor, Canada, and Leander Paes (3), India, 7-5, 6-2.

Basketball NBA Playol(s RRST ROUND (BestW-7) Sundsy's games Cleveland 113, Boston 100 Atlanta 99, Brooklyn 92 Memphis 100, Portland 86 LA. Clippers 107, San Antonio 92 Mondsy's games Chicago 91, Milwaukee82, Chicago leads ssries 2-0 Golden Stale 97, New Orleans 87, Golden State Leads series 2-0 Tuesday's games Cleveland 99,Bosion 91,Q evelandleadsseri es 2-0 Washington 117, Toronto 106, Washington leads series 2-0 Houston 111, Dallas 99, Houston leads series 2-0 Wednesdsy's games Atlanta 96, Brooklyn 91,Atlanta leads series 2-0 Memphis97, Portland 82, Memphis leads series 2-0 San Antonio 111, LA Clippers 107, Series tied 1-1

Today's games Cleveland at Boston,4 p.m. Chicago at Milwaukee, 5 p.m. Golden State st New Orleans, 6:30 p.m. Fridsy's games Houston at Dallas,4 p.m. Toronto at Washington, 5 p.m. LA. Clippers at San Antonio, 6:30 p.m.

Hockey NHL phyof(s RRST ROUND (BestW-7) Sunday's games N.Y. Islanders 2, Washington 1, OT Chicago 4, Nashville 2 Montreal 2, Ottawa 1, OT Calgary4, Vancouver 2 Mondsy's games N Y. Rangers 2, Pittsburgh1, N Y. Rangers lead

NewyorkcltyFC 1 3 3 6 5 6 Philadelphia 1 4 3 6 9 13 Toronto FC 1 4 0 3 6 11 Montreal 0 2 2 2 2 6 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L TPtsGF GA Vancouver 5 2 1 1610 7 FC Dallas 4 2 1 1310 10 Los Angeles 3 2 2 11 8 7 Seattle 3 2 1 10 9 5 San Jose 3 4 0 9 7 9 Houston 2 2 3 9 6 4 Real Salt Lake 2 1 3 9 6 5 Portland 2 2 3 9 7 7 Sporting Kansas City 2 2 3 9 7 6 Colorado 1 2 3 6 5 5 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for

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Friday's games New York City FC at Chicago, 5 p.m. FC Dallas at Colorado, 7 p.m. Saturdsy's games Real Salt Lake at New England,430 p.m. Philadelphia at Columbus, 4:30 p.m. Sporting Kansas City at Houston, 5:30 p.m. D.C. United at Vancouver, 7en p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGOWHITESOX — AssignedRHPKyle Drabek outright to Charlotte (IL) LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Claimed OF Gary Brown offwaivers from St. Louis and will option him to Salt Lake (PCL). Transferred RHP Coiy Rasmus tothe 60-day DL Placed RHP Matt Shoemaker on the bereavement list. Recalled RHP NickTropeano from Salt Lake. NEW YORK YANKEES — Claimed LHP Matt Tracy off waiveis from Miami end optioned him to Scranton/Wllkes-Barre (IL) OAKLANDATHLEllCS — Recalled RHPAinold Leon from Nashville (PCL). Optioned RHP R.J. Alvarez to Nashville. TEXAS RANGERS — Voided the March 30 option of RHP NickTepesch to Round Rock(PCL) and placed him on the15-day DL, retroactiveto March 30. Nstional League LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Recalled OF Chris Heisey From Oklahoma City (PCL). Optioned LHP Adam Llberatore to Oklahoma City. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Traded LHP

Xavier Cedeno to the LA Dodgers for cash. Recalled LHP Matt Grace from Syracuse (IL). Placed LHP Fellpe Rlvero on the 15-day DL retroactive to April 18. American Association AMARILLOTHUNDERHEADS —Signed RHP Kamakani Usui. FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — Signed OF Chad Mozingo. Can-Am League OTTAWA CHAMPIONS — Released OP Mike Provencher. QUEBECCAPITALES — SignedOFAlexei Bell, INF Yordan Manduley, RHP Ismel Jimenez and OF Yunieski Gourriek SUSSEX COUNTY MINERS — SignedRHP Matt Sommo and RHP Josh Mueller. Frontier League EVANSVILLE OTTERS — Signed RHPConnor Little and RHPTrevor Walch to contract extensions and OF Ronnle Richardson, C Steve Sulcoski, and RHP Tyler Vail. JOLIETSLAMMERS —Released INF-OF Matt Weaver. WASHINGTON WILDTHINGS — Signed LHP Kyle Helesik and OF Edlnson Rincon. BASKETBAlL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Houston G Jason Terry$5,000 for violating the anti-flopping rules during a game on April 20. OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER — Fire coach Scott Brooks. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Suspended Dallas DE Greg Hardy for the first 10 games of the 2015 regular season, without pay, for conduct detrimental to the league. CINCINNATIBENGALS — Signed coach Marvin Lewis to a one-year contract extension through the 2016 season. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed OLs Jeff Linkenbach and Jacques McClendon. TENNESSEE TITANS — Agreed to termswith OT Byron Bell. Canadian Football lasgue WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed WRs Levon Downs and Jhomo Gordon, LBs C.J. Wilsonand Kenny TateandRBCarlosAnderson. HOCKEY National Hockey League BUFFALO SABRES — Signed F Evan Rodrigues to a two-year, entry-level contract. NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Recalled Gs M arek MazanecandMagnus Hellberg,DsJoe

Piskula, Anthony Biietio and Johan Alm, and Fs Rich Clune, Colton Sissons, Viktor Arvidsson and Austin Watson from Milwaukee (AHL). Westem Hockeylaague VICTORIA ROYALS — Signed G Coleman Vollrath to an amateur tryout agreement. Announced F Greg Chase has been assigned to Oklahoma City (AHL) by Edmonton (NHL). COLLEGE AUSTIN PEAY — Named David Midlick w omen'sbasketballcoach. FEAGLER — Named Kyle Creganmen'sassistant basketball coach. FORDHAM — NamedRodneyCrawfordmen's assistant basketball coach and Willie Cruzassistant director of basketball operations/strength training coach. MINNESOTA — Announced sophomore F Reggle Lynch istransferring from lllinois State. NEW MEXICO — Named Chris Harriman m en's associateheadbasketballcoach.Released junior F Jordan Goodman from his basketball scholarship.

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Racers like Matt Kenseth are always excited when reminded of the smell of champagne.

GODSPEAK:I'm voting for three-time Cup champ Tony Stewart. He hasn't won in 49 starts. KEN'S CALL:Ryan Newman now stands at 60 straight without a victory, and Danica is O-for-90.

What happened to the racin' landscape? Just when you think you're getting a good holdon things, along comes Bristol, where everything down in that bowl gets stirred around into a whole new stew. This time, the chef was Joe Gibbs.

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box and passed a kidney stone Sunday. Ouch! KEN'SCALL:Welcome to today's NASCAR. Denny didn't create the new environment, he just used it.

Will Harvick recover from this slump?

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is walking tall after posting a top-five finish at Bristol Motor Speedway. And, whew, he finished five positions better than girlfriend Danica Patrick.

GODSPEAK:New car, new race, so expect Kevin Harvick to pick up where he left off at Texas. KEN'S CALL:Richmond identifies the best, and so far he's the best, so yes, he wins Saturday.

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Bristol was bad for some drivers and great for others, such as Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who worked through the mess of crashes and finished fourth. Stenhouse understands the reality of Bristol, where it's a matter of survival. "We still need a little bit to go up and contend and lead laps," he sald.

Kevin Harvick was posting superhero competition numbers before the No. 4 Chevrolet pulled into Bristol. He started fourth in the 43-car field and led 186 laps, but then the defending Cup champion came off the rails. He got in a wreck and finished 38th. Harvick has led

Old racing quotes get recycled now and then, but David Ragan pulled one of the all-time favorites after getting swept into a Bristol crash. "Sometimes when you race back there with the squirrels, you find a nut," he said. Maybe at Richmond he'll say, "Mess with the bull, get the horns."

more than 900 laps.

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Well, for starters, we now know that Gibbs driver Matt Kenseth remembers the way to Victory Lane. Not that NASCAR would allow such technology, but Mild Matt didn't even need GPS to find it. So, assuming he's not planning another 51-race winless skid, we can return to adding him to our list of potential Chase threats, where he was once a perennial fixture.

And what else? Another Gibbs driver, Denny Hamlin, confirmed the new era in NASCAR by deciding to hand over the keys rather than do further damage to his neck, which is connected to his spine, which, you know, he's injured before. The old-schoolers hate such things. But then again, most of them are limping out to the mailbox. Ken Willis has been covering NASCAR for The Daytona Beach News-Journal for more than 30 years. Reach him at ken.willisO news-irnl.com

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KASEY KAHNEVS. TONY STEWART: Kahne said Stewart spun him in Turn 2 after he moved in front of the threetime Cup champ. "He was mad about that," Kahne said. GODWINKELLY'STAKE: "Kahne talks with his steering wheel. Is payback looming in Richmond?"

2. Stuff happens Team Pensketeammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wrecked each other at Bristol. Now, it's on to Richmond where each scored a Cup win in 2014. Key word? Avoidance. GettyImages/SARAH GLENN

Carl Edwards is looking for a victory

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Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. saw their streaks of top-10 finishes come to an end after some Bristol brawling. Both will be driving with passion at Richmond.

WHAT'S ON TAP SPRINT CUP:Toyota Owners 400 SITE:Richmond International Raceway SCHEDULE:Friday, practice (Fox Sports

1, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.), qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 5:45 p.m.). Saturday, race

(Fox, coverage begins at 6 p.m.; green flag at 7:15 p.m.)

GODWIN'S RICHMOND PICKS Godwin Kelly is the Daytona Beach News-Journal's motorsports editor and has covered NASCAR for more than 30 years. Reach him at godwin.kelly@news-irnl.com

WINNER:Carl Edwards REST OFTHETOP FIVE: Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin DARK HORSE:Martin Truex Jr.

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Jane 14 — Quicken Loans 400, Brooklyn, Mich. June 28 —Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma, Calif. July 5 —Coke Zero 400, Daytona Beach July 11 — Quaker State 400, Sparta, Ky. July 19 —New Hampshire 301, Loudon, N.H. July 26 —Crown Royal Presents The Your Hero's Name Here 400 at The Brickyard, Indianapolis Aug. 2 —Pennsylvania 400, Long Pond, Pa. Aug. 9 —Cheez-It 355 at The Glen, Watkins Glen, N.Y. Aug. 16 — Pure Michigan 400, Brooklyn, Mich. Aug. 22 —Irwin Tools Night Race, Bristol, Tenn. Sep. 6 —Bojangles' Southern 500, Darlington, S.C. Sep.12— Federated Auto Parts 400,Richmond, Va. Sep.20 —MyAFibstory.com 400, Joliet, III. Sep. 27 — Sylvania 300, Loudon, N.H. Oct.4- AAA400, Dover, Del. Oct. 10 —Bank of America 500, Concord, N.C. Oct. 18 —Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas City, Kan. Oct. 25 — Alabama 500, Talladega, Ala.

Nov.1 —Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500, Ridgeway, Va. Nov.8 —AAA Texas 500, Fort Worth, Texas Nov.15 — Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500, Avondale,Ariz. Nov.22 — Ford EcoBoost 400, Homestead, Fla. x-non-points race

DID YOU KNOW? Lee Petty won the inaugural Cup Series race at Richmond lnternational Raceway in 1953. Petty, driving a Dodge, grabbed the checkered flag in the 100-mile race and won $1,000 in first-place prize money. Dick Rathmann was second in a Hudson.

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MINIMUMS and MAXIMUMSrecorded during the 24-hour period ending at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Since Last Season this Date Snow Sonora 0.00 16.42 15.41 44-69 0.00 Angels Camp 46-71 0.00 0.00 Big Hill 0.00 14.07 14.74 52-72 0.00 Cedar Ridge 48-67 0.00 24.10 24.40 0.00 Columbia 0.00 19.07 17.10 45-70 0.00 Copperopolis 12.95 0.00 Groveland 16.32 0.00 'l 3,73 Jamestown 64-77 0.00 14.40 0.00 Murphys 0.00 47-68 0.00 Phoenix Lake 47-70 0 00 20.95 18.80 0.00 Pinecrest 0.00 22.94 37-60 0.00 San Andreas 49-74 0.00 0.00 Sonora Meadows 0.00 20.0 8 17.56 48-65 0.00 Standard 53-72 0.00 0.00 Tuolumne 15.30 0.00 Twain Harte 48-65 T 24.35 22.91 0.00

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StanislausNational Forest,call 532-3671 for forest road information. Yosemite National Parkas of 6 p.m. Wednesday: Wawona, Big OakFlat, El Portal, Hetch Hetchy, Mariposs andGlacier Point roads areopen.Tioga Roadis closed. Forroadconditions or updates inYosemite, call 372-0200orvisit www.nps.gov/yose/. Passesasof 6p.m .W ednesday:SonoraPass(Highway 108) is closed 26.4 miles east of Strawberry. Tioga Pass (Highway120) is closed at CraneFlat for the winter. Ebbetts Pass (Highway 4) is closed 0.5 miles east of the jct of SR207/Mt. Rebs turnoff. Go online to www.uniondemocrat.com,www.dot.cs.gov/ cgi-bin/rosds.cgi or call Caltrsns at 800427-7623 for highway updatesandcurrent chainrestrictions. Carry tirechains, blankets,extrawaterandfoodwhen traveling in the highcountry.

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