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A stone fireplace remains standing at the main hall of the Union Hill inn in Sonora after a fire Wednesday burned most of the building down.

troversial mandate, SB 192, tabled until study can be completed.AS

Owners prepare for scheduled events, including Saturday wedding

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Barbara, have owned and lived on the property for 18 years.

The owners of the historic The Stutzmans rent out Union Hill Inn property in the facilities, which include Sonora were mopping up a wedding chapel and three Thursday and preparing for other cottages. An entire planned events, following an wedding party, up to about overnight fire that destroyed 30 people, can stay on site. their Parrotts Ferry Road The extent of the loss was home. still being uncovered, and the Owner Don S t utzman dollarcost of the structural readiedfor a wedding party damage hasn't been sorted set to arrive Saturday, as out, Stutzman said Thursgroundsmen moved equipday. ment around in preparation.

Courtesy photo They lost "just about ev'The bride is here, and A picture from 1974 shows the Union Hill home erything," Stutzman said. t he venue s must g o o n " destroyed in Wednesday's fire.

A piece of local history was Stutzman said, adding that also lost.

Union Hill Inn is booked out 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. It No injuries were reported.

Their Pedro Ranch home every weekend for the next burned the Stutzmans' home Cal Fire officials Thursday was built around 1850 by two years. and two attached cottages. afternoon were still on site Francis J. Byrd, a ditch agent Stutzman reported the fire The wedding chapel, a investigating the cause of the and farmer who moved from at his home, on the 21000 bridal cottage and groom's fire. block of Parrotts Ferry, about cottagewere notdamaged.

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What's the buzz?

— Pigeon droppings may be to blame for downtown flies.

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COMMUNITY • RED CHURCH RE-DO:The pillars in front of the Parish Hall of the historic Red Church in Sonora were replaced this week by crews from Tri-County Construction.B1 • LOCAL HISTORY: The Tuolumne County M useum unveile da new exhibit and needs help identifying people in a photo that dates back to 1915.B1 • FOREIGN EXPERIENCE:Host families are needed for foreign students who want to attend Tuolumne and Calaveras high schools in the fall.B1

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Three Calaveras l averas County a t teens will compete the remainder of on horseback for the the fair and at other title of 17th annual regional rodeo-type Calaveras Saddle events.

Queen on May 14, The girls were ofthe first night of the Ca- ficially introduced to the laveras County Fair and publicat a m eet-and-greet JumpingFrogJubilee. event Wednesday night.

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Congressman Jeff Denham, R-Turlock, this week introduced two bills in the U.S. House of Representatives with potential impacts on the Mother Lode, one of which could give Tuolumne and Calaveras county water providersaccessto storage in New Melones Reservoir.

The first bill, HR 2085, cosponsored by Congressman Tom McClintock, R-Roseville, would "establish a process" for transferring ownership of New Melones from the federal government to regional water agencies, including Calaveras County Water District, Union Public Utility District and Tuolumne Utilities District.

Other "interested local water and power providers" specifically listed in the legislation are: Oakdale, South San Joaquin, Modesto and Turlock irrigation districts, as well as Stockton East Water District and Central San Joaquin Water Conservation District. sWe've spoken to all the districts that are listed and kind of worked with them," See WATER/Back Page

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Sonora Fire Chief Aimee New said city police and fire officials are already allowed to citepeople for unlawful open burning under the California Fire Code, but penalties are currentlydetermined by Tuolumne County Superior Court judges.

"Without having the violations actually set forth and defined, it leaves it open for interpretation to the judge," she said. oWealso just want to let the community know that the drought is bad this year See COUNCIL/Back Page

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Tickets cost $100 and include two barbecue dinners and entries into cash prize drawings.

First drawing 4:30 p.m. $250; second drawing 4:45 p.m.— $250; third drawing 5 p.m. — $500; fourth drawing 5:15 p.m.— $500;fifth drawing 5:30 p.m.— $1000; sixth drawing 6 p.m.— $2,000.

Only 100 tickets will be sold. Partici pants do not need to be present to win.

People must be 18 years or older to buy tickets.

The dinner menu includes rib eye steaks and Brian s "famous chili," coleslaw, rollsand dessert.A no-host bar will be available.

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A goose walks with her goslings across a road at Columbia College earlier this week (above). Her goslings explored the area. One (right) walks in ground cover, while another (far right) pecks at the ground. Geese nesting season is mid-March to May. A goose will typically nest between four and seven eggs.

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TUOLUMNE COUNTY

Columbia's 56th annual Fireman's Muster, 11 a.m.,Columbia State Historic Park's Main Street, 532-8718.

TODAY Preschool Story Hour,"Stories with Grandma," 11 a.m., Tuolumne branch library, 18636 Main St., Tuolumne, 928-3612.

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Sing Along,11 to 11:30 a.m.,

TODAY Michelson Elementary Par-

Sierra Waldorf School, 19234 Rawhide Road, Jamestown, 9840454.

ent Club,8:15a.m.,196 PennsylvaniaGulch Road, Murphys, 7283441.

Divide Cemetery,Oak Grove

Angels Camp Library Story

District, 4 p.m., Groveland Community Hall, Denise Henderson, 962-4286.

Time, 10 a.m., Angels Camp Branch Library, 736-2198.

Spring Community Dinner,

SATURDAY Kids Fishing Clinic, 9 a.m.to

5 to 7 p.m., $10 adult, $5 children, Tuolumne Memorial Hall, 9284288.

2 p.m., Murphys Community Park.

Fireman's Muster Hospital-

Calaveras Amateur Radio

ity Night, 5:30 p.m., Columbia Club breakfast, 9 a.m., MurFirehouse, 11328 Jackson St. phys Hotel, 457 Main St., MurVeterans of Foreign Wars phys, 795-5947.

Post 3154 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 9 N. Washington St., downtown Sonora.

Habitat for Humanity Calaveras Warehouse, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 172 California St., San Andreas, 754-1518.

Murphys Historical WalkSATURDAY ing Tour, 10 a.m., Old Timers Flea Market,8 a.m. to1 p.m., Museum, near Murphys Hotel.

Mary Laveroni Community Park, Groveland.

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Kiwanis Club Open Air Mar- Calendar attempts to list all ket,8 a.m. to 4 p.m .,M ono Vil- non-commercial events of lage Center, Mono Way, East So- publicinterestin the greater nora, 532-0140.

Tuolumne and Calaveras May Day Festival, 10 a.m.to county areas. Contributions 2:30 p.m., S i erra W a ldorf are welcome. Call 588<585 School, 19234 Rawhide Road, visit 8'I S. Washington St., Jamestown, 984-0454, sierrawal- Sonora, or email adivine© doif.corn. uniondemocrat.corn.

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"If you could meet any person, living or dead, who would it be and why?"

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Readings from electronic sensors up and down the Sierra Nevada on Thursday indicatedstatewide snowpack water content was half an inch, just 3 percent of normal for April 30.

The stark absence of snow prompted state Department of Water Resources officials to cancel today's planned May 1 manual, media-oriented survey along Highway 50 east

BRADEN ANDERSON, 17 Tuolumne, student

of Sacramento, at a location

"(Lionel) Messi, because he is an amazing soccer player."

KAI BANNISTER, 18 Sonora, student "Abraham Lincoln, because he was very progressive for his time and he is a legend."

melts, according to TUD General Manager Tom Scesa.

Pinecrest Reservoir was holding15,600 acre-feet,and Lyons Reservoir was holding 4,560 acre-feet.

"We need careful,sparing use ofwateracross the state, because we don't know when

this drought will end," Cowin said.

Phillips Station is about 90 miles northeast of Sonora. A month ago there was no snow whatsoever at Phillips and it was the first time there had been no snow seen there on

called Phillips Station.

The last time snow was found at Phillips Station on May 1 was in 2011, but the announcement still underscored how warm and dry the recent winter has been. ''We can't count on the Sierra snowpack to replenish our water supplies," DWR Director Mark Cowin said Thursday. "Major reservoirs are dropping at a time when they typically would be filling with melted snow."

Earlier this week, the primary water storage sources for Tuolumne Utilities District were s till r eceiving snowmelt runoff, but they are not expected to fill this year.

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is predicting Pinecrest will

April 1 since the Department of Water Resources began surveys there in 1941, said DWR spokesman Doug Carlson.

"The melting generally has begun quite a bit by May 1, so there have been times when

reach about 90 percent ca-

was barren of snow in every

there was no snow there,"

Carlson said Thursday.

Sierra Nevada snowpack usually peaks in early April before melting in spring and early summer to feed streams and reservoirs that supply 30 percentof the water for California's cities and farms, DWR officials said.

When Gov. Jerry Brown went to the April 1 survey and ordered statewide mandatory 25 percent water cutbacks, the ground at Phillips

pacity, and Lyons will reach direction. On that day, stateabout 80 percent capacity by wide snow water content was the time all remaining snow just 5 percent of normal.

Each two-week course is open to high school students.

The cost is $2,595 per person. Need-based financial aid is available.

Registrationis open for two 14-day backcountry courses in Yosemite National Park with NatureBridge, the

including Golden Gate and the Santa Monica Mountains. Summer Field Research courses are also offilled. fered in Olympic National On each course, students Park and Shenandoah Nawill be expected to work with tional Park. ture" — a two-week immer- NatureBridge instructors I nterested students a r e sive backcountry expedition to produce their own field- urged to call NatureBridge that gives young people the based research projects. at 259-1125or email sumchance to conduct rigorous "Teenagers emerge from merprogramscoordinatorO environmental science inves- the Summer Field Research naturebridge.org. To learn tigations.

C ourse knowing how t o m ore visi t naturebridge.org/ The Yosemite courses are think like scientists," Becky summerfieldresearch online. scheduled June 28 through Zentmyer, a NatureBridge July 11 and July 26 through c ourse director said i n Contact Guy McCarthy at Aug. 8. The cost for each statement. 'The course is gmccarthy@uniondemocrat. course is $2,595 per person, student-centered, inquiry- cornor 588-4547. said Stephen Abatiell, sum- based learning at its most mer programs coordinator. adventurous. Students learn NatureBridge o8'ers need- field research skills that can CLASSIFIED ADS based financial aid to quali- transfer to high school, colWILL W O R K FOR fied applicants. lege and beyond."

High school students and Nature Bridge has locaYov! 588-4515 those graduating from high tions in six national parks, school this spring are welcome to register online for about 20 remaining spots, I I I I I I park-based environmental

science program formerly known as Yosemite Institute.

Each Summer Field Research Course in Yosemite is billed as "the ultimate teen summer learning adven-

Abatiell said. Rolling registration is first-come, firstserved, and it will remain open until both courses are

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Human services grants awarded

ELISHA FLORES, 18 Mi-Wuk Village, student "A cup of coffee with Jesus toask him about everything, and to take a pic and post it on Instagram."

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support Lighthouse Ministries for its Tuesday night The Sonora Area Founda- c ommunity d i nners; a n d tion Thursday announced re- awarded $42,500 to Sierra cent recipients of its competi- Senior Providers for senior tive grants program. meals and transportation, inSAF gives funding to vari- cluding its Meals on Wheels ous causes through its com- program. petitivegrants program six Lighthouse Ministries, Si-

ELI MCLAURIN, 16 Soulsbyville, student "Michael Jordan, because he is a legend and I could learn a lot from him on how to play the game."

times a year, said Executive

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Director Ed Wyllie.

At the foundation's April meeting, it awarded $20,000 to Christian Heights for feeding the hungry and homeless in Tuolumne County.

At its February meeting, the foundationawarded several competitive grants including $25,000 to the Tuolumne GRACE Fund, to continue

Christian Heights participate in the recently formed Feed Net, a collaboration of local feedingorganizations working together to enhance service delivery.

The foundation grants were approvedwith funding from the Irving J. Symons Foundation for Tuolumne County, a supportingorganization of

its assistance to Tuolumne

the Sonora Area Foundation.

County residents with unmet needs. For the past 30 months, the Tuolumne GRACE Fund program has been supported by foundation grants, donor gifts and donor funds held by the foundation.Itis operated by the Mother Lode Office of Catholic Charities. The program serves people who have particular needs that cannot be served by other social service providers. The foundation's award to it is a matching grant to funding by an

The Sonora Area Foundation, along with two supporting organizations, the Irving J. Symons Foundation for Tuolumne County and The Symons Family Fund, has assets of more than $45 million.

The foundation holds and administers more than 180 charitable funds set up for a variety of charitable purposesand educational scholarships.

For information on grant applications, making a doanonymous donor. nation or establishment of a Also in February, the foun- donor fund, call 533-2596 or dation awarded $15,000 to visit www.sonora-area.org.

TREY PETERSONWOOD, 17 Sonora, student "Albert Pujols, because I play first base like him and I think I could learn a lot from an MLB player."

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The 12th annual Twain Harte Memorial Day Parade will step off at 11:30 a.m. May 25 atthe arch in downtown Twain Harte.

The event will include a flag-raisingceremony and hot dog picnic.

The day will place a special emphasis on honoring women veterans.

All veterans should arrive by 11:15 a.m. to join the parade.

Fire safety topic of Saturday meeting Blue Lake Springs Homeo wners' Association w i l l hold a FIREWISE community meeting on Saturday.

A FIREWISE community can reduce homeowner's insurance. A t t endees can

learn the roles involved and what's being done in the Arnold area to improve safety

A hot dog and hamburger lunch will be provided

by Cal Waste and personnel from Cal Fire and the Ebbetts Pass Fire District will speak.

The meeting is 9 a.m. to noon at Independence Hall, 1445 Blagen Road, White Pines.

For more i n f ormation,

of instructional technology for the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office, will lead the tour.

Gmail, Google Docs, Google Chrome, Google W o rld, Google News and Google Goggles will be some of the points of discussion.

SMUG meets the second Tuesday of each month.

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against wild land fires.

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Google subject of SMUG meeting The world of Google, the computer environment invented in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, will be explored when the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) meets May 12.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Road, just off Highway 4.

Brian Thomas, director

run completely by volunteers. Annual dues are $15.

For more information, go online to www.SierraMacintoshUsersGroup.org, or call 795-3798 or 728-9012.

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of Tuolumne County, is getting its mojo back.

The Gold Rush-era town is regaining its lustre thanks to the efforts of a handful of community boosters, like the Jamestown Promotion Club, and service clubs, like the Lions and Rotary. This plus an infusion of private investment.

Among the developments there: • Work this week began on the Jamestown sidewalk project.

Not just a concrete path (which is also nice, in a county sorely lacking in them), the sidewalk leading from downtown to Railtown will double as a local Walk of Fame. Medallions embedded in the concrete will celebrate James-

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town's movie past.

Jamestown and steam Engine No. 3 at Railtown State Historic Park have appeared in dozens of films and TV shows, including "The Virginian," "High Noon," the original "3:10 to Yuma," "Back to the Future 3" and "Little House on the Prairie."

• The formal dedication April 21 of the newly refurbished gazebo at Rocca Park.

• The announcement this week that Gianelli Vineyards is opening a tasting room in town.

All this on top of less-recent developments — like the addition of more street lamps and planters, building-facade improvements, the demolition of some substandard housing located off the main street, the addition of a grocery store and a store selling local meats, and a few new restaurants — are all signs Jamestown's star is rising.

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Public Utilities Commissions PGRE fined only half a fine O nly minutes after a n a n nouncement that t h e C a l ifornia Public Utilities Commission would fine the state's largest utility company $1.6 billion for violating state and federal gas pipeline safety standards, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. said it would not appeal the decision.

But PG&E never said why it' s happy to accept the largest penalty everassessed by regulators against an American utility company.

Maybe it was because the fine in reality is not quite half as large as it looks, in fact mostly a cosmetic move by a regulatory commission desperateto restore its image after many months of scandal, with

at least two criminal investigations in process.

This so-called fine fits with what industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie observed early in the last century: "As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do."

Here's why this fine is less than half as large as it looks:

Drivers onMonoWay need toslow down

The "penalty" is split into four parts: $400 million to be refunded to customers, $300 million going into the state's general fund and $50 million to pay for a variety of PUC safetyactivities.

But more than 53 percent of the money — $850 million — will be spent torepair and improve PG&E's gas transmission system.

Huh? How is it a fi n e when PG&E spends money on needed pipeline maintenance and i m provements?

Remember, for more than six decades, the company has collected payments monthly from each of its natural gas customers to maintain pipeline safety.

The total comes to billions of dollars; no one knows just how many billions.

Because the utilities commission did not track how this money was used until after the fatal 2010 San Bruno pipeline explosion, no one knows how much was actually spent to fix or replace pipelines.

But the PUC did find recently that PG&E used at least some maintenance money for executive

would be prudent to remind the drivers in Tuolumne County that traffic laws are there fora reason.

Posted speed limitsigns are not a suggestion, turn signals are there for a reason, and for heaven's sake, do not text or use your

phone while driving.

To the Editor: Believe me. It can wait.

There have been two pretty serious traffic collisions on Mono Way Bonnie McGuire in the last two days.

Sonora Every day, around 4 p.m., I leave work to pick up my son at Foothill Leadership Academy.

Yesterday,there was a traffic To the Editor: collision right in front of the TimIn response to Elaine Truman's berhills Shopping Center where I letter regarding Twain Harte work.

Lake. I also live in Twain Harte Today, there was another car and am not part of the Home Ownaccident in the westbound lane of ers Association.

Mono Way about two miles from I do, however, believe the lake not my son's school. only should be filled, but needs to be M y heart and prayers go out to filled. I, like many others work in an all of the parties involved. How- industry (Pest Control) that relies ever, this being said, I thought it heavily on the lake every summer

Thomas Elias salaries and bonuses.

Commissioners did not respond when asked why the $850 million in pipeline repairs should be considered a penalty rather than a business expense.

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as the announced "fine" of PG&E. One example of the PUC misleading utility customers: The commission said last fall that it painstakingly reached a "compromise" settlement in which customers of Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric Co. will pay $3.3 billion — more than two-thirdsof the cost— forretiring theSan Onofre Nuclear Gen-

vestigation into whether PG&E "issimply toolarge...to succeed at safety."

The bottom line here is that PG&E collected many billions over many years for maintaining its pipelines, but federal investigators found after San Bruno that the company was criminally negligent in its maintenance practices — and that the PUC did not police

to bring visitors to our area. A very large percentage of my accounts in Twain Harte are vacation cabins with lake access.

If the lake doesn't fill, the cabins don't fill. If these cabins are empty, I'm thinking the first thing to get cancelledwould be pestservice.

Trickle down effect is real.

where it was noted that she treated each client with respect and kindness.

From the start, she poured herself into the work and treated everyone she dealt with — volunteers, applicants, donors, and recipients — with respect and kindness. She gave herself over wholly

I saw it during the recession and

to the work and was my s t rong

I would hate to see it happen again.

right-hand and spiritual advisor.

While Ruth may have lacked

it adequately.

At least some of the money went to corporateexecutives and

the fate of the rest is unknown.

So PG&E now has to spend money to fix or renew its pipeline system, really an ordinary cost of doing business, one for which its customers paid long ago. How is this a fine?

The answer is that it's not, or the PUC would answer questions about it. Rather, this "fine" is a public relations ploy.

Which emphasizes that in dealing with the PUC and PG&E, it' s wise to bear in mind what 1970sera Manager Billy Martin said of baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson and New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner: "One's a born liar and the other' s been (indicted)."

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Controversial helmet bill tabled until study can be completed

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gail, Hannah, Audrey, Julian and Blake.

Ron and MaryAnn enjoyed a 34-year marriage fllled with love,adventureandgreatcare for one another. They loved golf, road trips and spending time with friends. MaryAnn loved her children well.

Her grandchildren and g reat-grandchildren w e r e her greatest joy. She was doting, supportive, loving and an everpresent part oftheir lives. Whether she was on the floor playing with blocks, MaryAnn Jackson clapping for their achieveApril 19, 2015 ments from the stands or dishing at the kitchen table talking jazz lyrics and fancy nail polish, she was all in!

She passed on her musical talents, beautiful voice and passion for theater to her grandchildren. She inspired and supportedalloftheirartistic pursuits. Her sense of style was charming and fun.

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Sheneverforgotabirthday and her very personal messages will be missed. Her love of animals was evidence of herrespect for allofGod's creatures. She tried to make a difference and she succeedMary Ann Jackson died ed. She was always building peacefully at home on April people up with her encourag19 at the age of 76. ing words, funny stories and She is survived by her lov- dazzling smile. ing husband, Ron; her sons, Her sense of community Gene Davis (Holly) and Steve was unprecedented. She Davis (Larissa); her step- proudly represented the Mursons, Jeff (Kelly) and Mike phys Visitor's Center from (Valerie); her grandchildren 2009-2014. She loved meetand great-grandchildren, An- ing visitors, making them her gela (Dave), Lauren, Amanda friends and connecting them (Jose), Austin ( B ryanna), with the perfect adventure, Adam, Zachary, Olivia, Abi- accommodation or meal. Her Obituaries, including photos, are published at a pre-paid fee based onsize.The deadline is 5 p.m. two business days prior to publication. Call 532-7151, fax 532-5139 or send to obits@uniondemocrat.corn.

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She was a beloved member ofSt. Clare's Episcopal Church in Avery and was a humble servant of God. MaryAnn had a life well lived and always found the joy in things. She will be sorely missed but we are reassured we will be united again.

A celebration of life will be heldfrom 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2015, at the Hilltop Community Center in Forest Meadows.

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Democratic Senator Carol Liu has scaledback a controversial state Senate bill that would make California the Erst state to require adults riding bicycles to wear helmets.

The bill, SB 192, was introduced in February and aimed to expand a state law requiring minors to wear helmets while bicycling.

The bill was pulled on April 10 and revised last week.

SB 192 would now require the state OfEce of TrafEc Safety and California Highway Patrol to complete a comprehensive study by Jan. 1, 2017, of bicycle helmet use.

The study would focus on determining the percentageofCalifornia bicyclists who wear helmets and the number of fatalities or se-

rious injuries that could have been avoided if helmets were worn, according to Robert Oakes, Lui's legislative director.

The revised SB 192 on Tuesday passed in the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee with a 9-2 vote. The bill's next stop is the Senate Appropriations Committee on a date that has not been determined, Oakes said.

The California Bicycle Association in February launched a "proactive" social media outreach campaign in opposition of the bill, according to Melissa Balmer, CBA spokeswoman.

The CBA is a network of 16 bicycle advocacy groups across the state. Not one of the CBA's 30,000-plus members supported SB 192, Balmer said.

"SenatorLiu heard nearly unanimous opposition &om organized bicycling advocates, and she listened," Balmer said.

Balmer said CBA affiliates are "absolutely" not against the use of helmets, however, the SB 192 mandate is not an effective approach to making streets safer for bicycling or protec tingpeople who bike.

CBA advocatescited a 2013 statistical

HASTINGS — W i l liam Daniel Hastings, 82, died Thursday at Casa Viejos Assisted Living in Jamestown.

Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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Clavey Wood, 11 (left), and his father, Gabe Wood, ride bikes through their Columbia neighborhood. analysis done in Canada which concluded Canadian mandatory helmet laws had no "cleareffect" on the rate or severity ofinjuries to bicyclist.

The mandate would make the sport less desirable, and studies done in New Zealand and Australia revealed that, when mandated to wear a helmet, the number of bicyclists dropped, Balmer said.

Todd Brown, 43, of Sonora, has ridden bicycles since childhood. When weather pernnts, he rIdes every day.

Brown supports laws regulating children' s protective wear. However, Brown said he ap-

preciates his right as an adult to assess his own risk and choose when and if he uses safety equipment.

NEWS OF RECORD TUOLUMNE COUNTY

5:53p.m.,harassment — Peopleon in his attic.

Greenley Road harassed a woman.

11:19 a.m., Columbia —A woman on 6:32 p.m., public intoxication — A Upper Quail Mine Road lost her prescripTheSonora PoliceDepartment reportwoman on Mono Way appearedto be tion. ed the following: drunk.

11:27 a.m. Tuolumne — A man on Cart7:41 p.m., suspicious circumstanceser Street kicked a puppy.

WEDNESDAY A woman at a South Barretta Street home 3:08 p.m., Sonora Area —A suspicious 6:53 a.m., animal complaints —A Rottbelieved someone tried to break in after man on Cedar Road North yelled and cut weiler ran loose on Twilight Court. she heard footsteps. down trees.

10:50 a.m., disorderly conduct — A 4:22 p.m., Groveland —A woman on man on Sanguinett iRoad harassed peoThe Sheriff's Omce reported the fol- Highway 120 found an abandoned dog at ple. lowing: her home.

11:42 a.m., theft —A woman on North 6:19 p.m., Groveland —Three dogs on Washington Street lost her wallet.

WEDNESDAY Lytle-Loomis Drive attacked a man.

4:38p.m.,theft — A person'smedica9:13 a.m., Jamestown —A man on 7:37 p.m., Sonora Area —A man on tion was stolen on Mono Way. PrestonLane said someone trespassed Lyons BaldMountain Road heard more

than 30 gun shots.

8:48 p.m., Jamestown —A woman on Seco Street saw a fire in a neighboring yeI'd.

Felony bookings

sory and conspiracy to commit a crime after an arrest at her home.

CALAVERAS COUNTY The Sheriff's Office reported the following:

WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY 9:00 p.m., Sonora Area —Scott Lee Kelly, 50, of the 2200 block of Airport 3:23 a.m., Valley Springs —An alarm Drive, was booked on suspicion ofacces- sounded on Nove Way. sory and conspiracy to commit a crime 10:18 a.m., Copperopolis —A man on after an arrest at his home.

Rock Creek Road slept in a storage unit.

10:02 p.m., Sonora Area —Theresa Re12:11 p.m., Valley Springs —People on nee Hull, 50, of the 400 block of Greenley South Petersburg Road were shooting toRoad, was booked on suspicion of acces- ward a residence.

VITAL STATS Tuolumne County Marriages rec o rded from April 2 0 t h o u g h April 24 (w edding date given): April 10, James Howard Neely III an d Dusty Lee Gregory April 21, Lorraine Destiny Santana and Billy Garrett Seal April 22, Michele Lee Hurger and Staci Lynne Vela April 23, Maryann Marie Elis and Chaz Byron Carroll

Bixler and Courtney Renee Crabtree April 15 , J ack T a ylor Spring, a boy, born to Nathan Green Spring and Jordan Taylor Collins April 16, Patrick Riley Schutt, a boy, born to Larry Wayne Schutt and Marilyn Guibone Bulo April 16, Azalea Frances Serrato, a girl, born to Jesus Anthony Serrato and Alicia Marie Seal April 16, Levi Adam Snider, a boy, born to Adam Frederick Snider and Jessica Caroline Decker April 17, Liliah Ann Szabo, a girl,born to Robert Szabo and April May Howard April 17, Dante Zaire Thurman, aboy,born to Michael Arthur Thurman and Ashley Nicole Zertuche April 17, Holly Jay Woods, a girl, born to Jay Austin Woods and Melanic Beth Williams April 18, Ralph Richard Espino, a boy, born to Jon Carlos Espino and Jessica Michelle Gaxiola April 18, Avery Teal Kelly, a girl, born to Andrew Paul Kelly and Genevieve Marie Noland

Births Fv.corded from April 20 though April 24 (motIzer's maiden name given in most entries): April 10, Esmeralda Martinez, a girl, born to Jose Luis Martinez and E smeralda Martinez April 12, Piper Marie Mierop, a girl, born to Ryan Mykeal Mierop and Amanda Lynne Phillips April 12, Jackson James Kay Smittle, a boy, born to Mac Earl Howard Smittle and Jessica Kay Prock April 13, Cooper Daniel Aldridge, a boy, born to Eric Asa Aldridge and Jessica Danielle Morrison April 13, Audrey Liana Deaths recorded fiem May Fields, a girl, born to April 20 through April 24t McKenzieLeann Linderman April 11, Carlton Lee Moss April 14, Maci Renee Bixler, April 16, Donald Francis a girl, born to Joshua Jerome Rosen I

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Annie Saul March 6, Elizabeth KinApril 1, John Williams March 30, Michael Dodge drick April1,M argaretBova and Melanic Woods March 7, Melanic Marks April 5, Neil Stout April 1, Adrienne Romano March 9, Arylyn Nygren April 5, Hugo Contreras and George Ariza March 10, Henry Sweeny April 5, Eisa Dyer April 1, Becky Abbott and March 11, Tyler Hagaman April 6, Dave Claunch Charles Williams March 11, Jack Thornton April 7, Albertina Baca Janssen April 2, Manuel Goulart March 12, Jose Carracedo April 7, Richard Creason April 22, Neil Sheldon Riley and Diana Trevino April 8, Mozelle Rolleri March 14, Jacqueline Dolan April 23, I rene The otis April 4, Jose Saban Soc and March 16, Jeffrey Williams April 8, Gray Bertram Ruby Keri Goodwin March 16, William Hancock April 12, Judith Mount A pril 23 , R onald L ee April 12, Lane Benson and March 17, William Ward Jr. April 12, Donald Marshall Shamp Susan Mann March 17, Angela LomApril 14, David Montgombardo ery Births recorded f March 19, Mary Garamendi April 15, Maynard Brown Calaveras County March I though April 20 March 22, Robert Toloy April 16, Dean Vanpelt Marriages recorded from (mother's maiden name March 24, Michael Kelso April 17, Roy Sigel March 1 thzeugh April 20 given in most entries): March 25, Connie Sullivan April 17, Sharon Phelps Jan. 22, Zephyr SummerMarch 25, Edith Baxley April 17, Donald Baker (wedding date given): March 1, Megan Kuharski sett March 26, Debbra Black April 19, Jackson Mary and Norman Durkee March 5, James Moore III March 27, Joseph Milano April 20, Richard Barnhart March 6, Matthew Pennig March 27, Ray McDonnell April 21,Mary Cunningand Jade Rauenzahn Deaths mconkd f i oFN March 28, Anthony Serva ham March 13, Jacob Salisbury March 1 through April20t March 28, Hugh Sneed April 22, Frankie Braddy and Kelsey Carr March 1, Zelimir Dabelich March 29, Reginald Heijne April 23, Barbara Brooks March 14, Zachary Koch March 2, Darrol Bennett and Elizabeth Howell March 3, Phyllis Maxfield March 14, Jacob Kaiser and March 6, Lola Bailey

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Musk, a billionaire, is expected to announce Tesla's expansion into the home battery market Thursday evening in southern California. He is renowned for pursuing far-out projects. For instance, colonizing Mars is one of Musk's goals at Space X, a rocket maker that he also runs.

Although the battery will be made

by Tesla,it's expected to be sold as part ofa package with a solar power system by SolarCity, a solar installer founded by Musk's cousins, Lyndon and Peter Rive. Musk is SolarCity's

chairman and largest shareholder.

As with Tesla's electric cars, which start around $70,000, the battery will probablybe too expensive for most consumers.The system isexpected to cost several thousand dollars, discouraging widespread adoption,especially for a product that may only have limited use.

For now, the battery primarily serves as an expensive backup system during blackouts for customers like David Cunningham, an aerospace engineer from Foster City, California. He installed a Tesla battery late last year to pair with his solar panels as part of a pilot program run by the California Public Utilities Commission to test home battery performance.

Although s h ome has not endured a blackout in the six months that he has had the battery, it' s capable of running critical home appli-

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Cunningham took advantage of state incentives that sharply reduced the battery's$18,300 sticker price under the pilot program. He still paid $7,500.

'The value proposition now is around reliability and backup power more than it is around savings, but over time that may change," said Shayle Kahn, an analyst at GTM Research.

The batteries are likely to become m ore useful if,as expected, more utili-

ties and regulators allow power prices to change throughout the day based on market conditions. That way, the soft ware that controls the solar and battery system will allow customers to use their home-generated power — and not expensive grid power — when grid prices spike.

innovations, lend support to During a speech at Stanpan Prime Minister Shinzo expanded commercial ties ford, Abe said Japan needs to Abe started a three-day visit and even promote a Japa- emulate Silicon Valley style, to California on Thursday nese-made bullet train during risk and innovation.

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U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford on Thursday signed a warrant for the removal of Abdurahman Daud.

The FBI arrested Daud and Mohamad Farahon April 20 in San Diego. The two are among six men charged with conspiracyto support a foreign terrorist organization.

The four others were arrested in Minnesota, and authorities say the six are friends.

at Califo rnia's beleaguered parks department.

Brown appointed Lisa Mangat tolead the Department of Parks and Recreation, where she has been serving as acting director since 2014. Mangat previously worked for the Department of Finance, the Legislative Analyst's Office and as a consultant with the Legislature. Her annual salary is $157,708 and requires

port museum for four days.

The official, who was briefed on the incident and spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person wasn't authorized to

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MEADOW VISTA — A Northern California man says he punched a trespassing bear on the snout to send the bruin fleeing from his property.

Carl Moore tells the Auburn Journal he acted on his boxer instincts when the bear rose up on two legs and turned toward him and his two dogs outside his Meadow Vista home.

The 75-year-old says he boxed competitively in his youth and also waded into his fair share of fights as a bouncer.

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The trustees voted in July 2009 to raisefallsemesterfees for undergraduates by 20 percent, or $672, on top of a $306 increasethey adopted in May to help offset a steep drop in state funding.

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What was keeping him up?

A $1 million lottery ticket.

Fred Morgan of Detroit had five winning numbers in the April 17 Mega Millions game. He knew he had won the next day. But he told lottery officials that he stashed the ticket in flour and a few other places while he and his wife considered what to do with the windfall.

Morgan says nobody would "check for anything valuable in the flour." He says he's retiringearly after 31 years as a mail carrier.

ensure they encounter no in-

terference from Iran, U.S. defenseofficialssaid Thursday.

The new policy, which has not yet been announced officially, was adopted in response to what Washington

weren't released in line with Germany

privacy rules, had been under surveillance.

Security officials were worried that the couple may have been targeting the one-day Eschborn to Frankfurt race, which draws around 200 professional riders and thousands of spectators on the May Day public holiday.

Policesaid the race would be canceled in case the couple had accomplices, or they placed as-yet undetected explo-

views as provocative Iranian

behavior. Earlier this week Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps naval vessels reportedly fired warning shots near a Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship and have detained it and its crew.

tremist groups were involved.

In the Boston Marathon attack, three

people were killed and more than 260 injured when two bombs exploded at the finish line on April 15, 2013.

"Of course we talked about the Boston attack last night," said Mueller, explaining why security officials decided to go ahead with the raid. The race "is a softtarget, and of course, since the Boston Marathon, it's part of the security assessment for every marathon in Germany, and of course this is true for cycling races too."

Prosecutors in Fr ~ launc h ed an investigation against the couple in mid-April after an employee at a hardwestern Hesse state. ware store informed police about a susAuthorities in Germany have long piciously large purchase of a chemical warned that the country is at high that can be used to make bombs. The risk of an attack after being named as couple had used a false name when they a target by extremists, including some bought three liters (nearly a gallon) of who have joined the Islamic State hydrogenperoxide,butpolicewere able group. Mueller declined to say wheth- to identify them and put them under er authorities believe that known ex- surveillance.

Iran says it intervened with

FDA studies safe+ of hand cleaners WASHINGTON — To fight infections, hospital workers can hit the hand sanitizer a hundred times or more a day. Now, the government wants more study of whether that is safe and how well it actually fights the spread of germs.

The Food and Drug Administration is asking manufacturersto submit additional data about medical hand washes and sanitizers, including the long-term health eflects of their daily use on the skin.

Under a proposed rule published Thursday, companies must submit new studies looking at key safety issues, including possible hormonal eflects and contributions to antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Products that are not shown to be safeand effective by 2018 would have to be reformulated or removed from the market.

According to an agency estimate, it could cost com-

panies between $64 million and $90 million to conduct the requested studies and comply with new requirements.

For now, the FDA stressed that health care workers should continue using hand washes, sanitizers and surgical scrubs, which are standard tools for preventing health care infections.

WASHINGTON — U . S. Navy ships will begin accompanying U.S. commercial ships during their transit through the Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf to

sivedevices along the route.

Suspicions were heightened when policerecently observed the male suspect, a trained chemist, apparently scouting out the area where the race was due to take place, said Frankfurt's chief prosecutor, Albrecht Schreiber.

The race was supposed to pass through Oberursel.

"The result of the raid shows that our suspicions were confirmed," Schreiber told reporters Thursday at a news conferencein Wiesbaden, the state capital of Hesse.

"According to our current information, we have prevented an attack," said Stefan Mueller, the chief of police for

the Maersk Tigris because the Maersk shipping line owes it money awarded in a lawsuit.

Iranian naval patrol boats also surrounded a U.S. cargo vessel in the strait last Friday before departing without further incident. The Pentagon later said it considered the incident a provocation.

House: GOP budget targeting 'Obamacare' WASHINGTON (AP)The House Thursday adopted a compromise GOP budget thatpromises to speed repeal of t h e P r esident Barack Obama's health care law while giving the Pentagon an additional $38 billion next year.

The 226-197 vote sends the non-binding budget plan to the Senate for a vote next week. It promises to balance the budget in nine years with more than $5 trillion in spending cuts, though Republicans make clearthey aren'tinterested in actually imposing controversial cuts to programs

Rescues in Nepal made after 5 days Police say a woman in her 20s has been rescued five days after Nepal's massive earthquake.

A police official identified the woman as Krishna Devi Khadka and said she was rescued Thursday evening in an area nearKathmandu's main

bus terminal.

The official asked not to be identified because he wasn' t authorized to speak to the media.

Earlier Thursday, a15-yearold boy, Pemba Tamang, was pulled, dazed and dusty, from the wreckage of a seven-story building elsewhere in Kath-

likeMedicare,food stamps, Pell Grants or the traditional Medicaid program with follow-up legislation.

Instead, t h e Ho u s eSenate budget framework increases spending in the near term by padding war accounts by almost $40 billion next year. And Senate Republicans skittish over politically dangerous cuts to Medicare blocked a House move that called for giving subsidiesto future retirees to purchase health insurance on the open market instead of a guaranteed package of Medicare coverage.

Under Washington's ar-

man Tom Price, R-Ga., said the GOP plan "will n ot only get Washington's fiscal house in order but pave the way for stronger economic growth, more jobs

or raise taxes, and make

a nd more opportunity. I t

changes to so-called mandatory programs like Medicare and food stamps, whose budgets run as if on autopilot.

R epublicans tou t th e long-term economic benefits of a balanced budget and sayit' s better to tackle the l ong-term fi n ancial problems of programs like Medicare and M e dicaid

invests in our nation's priorities,ensures a strong national defense and saves and strengthens and protects important programs like Medicare and Social Security."

But Democrats say the GOP plan unfairly targets the middle class and the poor while leaving in place

sooner rather than later.

lucrativetax breaks forcor-

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porations and the wealthy.

Medicare data contrasts generic, brand meds

mandu.

An I n dian s eismologist says more than 70 aftershocks have been recorded in the Himalayan region since Saturday's earthquake.

J.L. Gautam says the 73 aftershocks recorded as of Thursday morning by India's monitoring stations ranged from magnitude 3.2 to 6.9, the strongest occurring Sunday.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The mostused medicines in Medicare's prescription drug program are generics, but the program spends the most on brandname drugs, led by the heartburn treatment Nexium, according to an unprecedented release of government data on Thursday.

That contrast sheds light on prescribing practices and how they might be used to save money, specialists say.

More than a million health care providers prescribed $103 billion worth of medicati ons under the popular Part D drug benefit for seniors in 2013, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Ser-

Of morethan 3,000 drugs prescribed that year, AstraZeneca's Nexium alone accountedfor $2.5 billion ofthe spending, prescribed to nearly 1.5 million Medicare beneficiaries. GlaxoSmithKline's asthma drug Advair Diskus accounted for $2.3 billion of the Part D program, followed by AstraZeneca's cholesterolblockbuster Crestor at $2.2 billion.

Contrast that with the 10 most prescribed drugs for Part D beneficiaries that year, generics given to many times more patientsbut costing far lessfrom $145 million to $911 million for each. Six of the most-prescribed drugs

as bloodpressure and cholesterol.

Specialists highlight the contrast as an example of why the data, released publicly for the first time, matter.

Consider: the sixth-most prescribed Part D drug in 2013 was a close cousin ofNexium, a heartburn drug called omeprazole, given to nearly 6.4 million beneficiaries, noted Dr. Michael Steinm an, geri a atrician and professoratthe University of California, San Francisco.

That's more than four times as many patients as received Nexium, yet total spending on omeprazole was just $643 million.

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Queen candidates compete for crown

By AUSTEN THIBAULT

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The on-the-lam Mother Lode Roundup Queen contestants areexpected to return to Sonora this weekend to

compete for the crown.

The girls were confirmed to have joined the gang of notorious outlaw Coyote Sam after a hootin'-and-hollerin' raid at a downtown

„",,'~ , ' ' ,„'th dieterLOde The girls had seemingly driven off the ruf-

The Mother Lode Roundup Queen horsemanship contest will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds arena, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora. The event is free for spectators.

The Queen Pageant/ Coronation will begin with a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by the pageant at 6 p.m. at the Sonora Opera Hall, 250 S. Washington St., Sonora. Cost is $10 per person.

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The winner must participate in next year's Roundup and represent the area in regional rodeo-type events until then.

Saturday morning, the girls will compete in a horsemanship contest.

They will be judged on rail work, reining patterns, flag carrying and a queen salute.

The rail work and reining patterns are judged on skill, precisionand presentation.

The carryinga fi ag and the queen salute are judged on overall ability and appearance and usually done at fasterspeeds, according to Barnhart.

On Sunday, the girls will participate in the pageant portion of the competition.

They will be judged on introduction speeches, theme speeches and their answers

Miller: Pigeondroppings to blamefor downtownflies

Continued from Page Al and fire danger is extremely high."

Unlawful open burning does not prohibit outdoor burning that is pre-approved by the city for certain purposes, such as preventing fire hazards, disease or pest prevention with no alternative or instructing public employees on methods of fighting fires.

The city's ordinance would not prohibit open outdoor fires used only for cookingfood in a fi replace or barbecue pit that meet state regulations.

Recreational outdoor fires are allowed only if the location is approved by the city, the burning material used is clear dry wood or charcoal and burning only occurs on "permissive burn days" as determined by the local air pollution control district The ordinance was initially proposed at the council's meeting on April 20, with gradually increasing penalties for repeatedviolations.

As proposed, the first offense would be punishable by a fine of up to$100, the second would be punishable by a fine of up to $250, and the third would be a misdemeanor punishable by afine ofup to $1,000and up to a year in Tuolumne County Jail.

"That would be the new authorities given to the fire department and city of Sonora," New said of issuing the penalties.

If approved, the ordinance would take effect within 30 days from Monday.

At Monday's meeting, the council will alsobe asked to consider approving an

their equine knowledge and character. They' ve also been judged throughout the contest bysilent judges on attitude, appearance, promptness and overall impression.

The costis $10 for spectators and hors d'oeuvres will be served, along with a nohost bar.

A queen will be named Sunday evening, so long as they all show.

in Roundup caper Despite recent cooperation clues to The Union Democrat, with the runaway Roundup so a member of the public can queen candidates, the Mother find the buried contracts and Lode Roundup Parade and save the Roundup.

The latest clue was stuck Rodeo next weekend remain in jeopardy. with chewing tobacco to the Infamous n e ' er-do-wellback of a letter to Roundup Coyote Sam and his gang Queen Coordinator Terri stole the queen contestants' Barnhart. It reads: contracts and hid them someA siphon i t crossed, arid a Y where in the county, while in the trail, running away with the candiif ya travel that far, you datesthemselves. surely will fail.

Without the contracts, the Ride onup the trail, a gr ade May 9 and 10 Roundup pa- 'n then flat, rade and rodeo cannot go on, the dirt i a al l b r o wn, r t according to Ty Wivell, money mined there at that. man forthe Tuolumne CounSuccessful treasure huntty SherifFs Posse, which orga- ers will not only save the May nizes the event. The attorney 9 and 10 Roundup, but will fees to draw up new contracts receivea $200 prize from The wouldbankrupt the organiza- Union Democrat to boot. tion, he explained.

The found treasure should Thankfully, one ofthe ban- be brought to The Union dits — possibly a queen can- Democrat, 84 S. Washington didate — has leakedpoetic St., in downtown Sonora.

WATER Continued from Page Al said Denham's spokeswoman Jordan Langdon. 'We have an ongoing relationship with them to make sure we' re recognizing their needs as we work through this legislation."

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation operatesthe 2.4 million acre-foot reservoir aspartofthe CentralValley Project. New Melones is split along the border of Tuolumne and Calaveras counties, about 10 miles from Sonora.

The South San Joaquin and Oakdale irrigation districts have a contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation forthe first 600,000 acre-feet of water that annually flows into

New Melones from the Stanislaus River. The districts jointly owned and operated the original Melones Dam, which was flooded after the completion of New Melones Dam by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1978.

"We gave up our storage, dam and powerhouse," said SSJID General Manager Jeff Shields. "In exchange, they built new storage and a massive dam. That gave us a tremen-

dous amount of storage and rights to the fi rst600,000 feet."

Shields said the proposed legislation would leave the "door open for the Sierra foothill communities" to purchase or store water in the mas-

City Administrator T im Miller sent an emailThursday morning to Sonora merchants, property owners and media organizations to address concerns over flies in the downtown area.

Pigeon droppings have been identified as the likely reason for the downtown swarms. Miller said the particular breed of fly is known to frequently use animal wastes — especially poultry manure — as a breeding site for egg laying and larval development.

"Public Works staff have confirmed that at least one local business has a significant accumulation of pigeon manure on their roof, and it seems more than

coincidental that this location exhibits the large concentration of flies in the downtown area," Miller said in the email.

The business owner is taking steps to address the situation, he added.

Eliminating the development sites is the "preferred method of control" to reduce the number of flies, according to Miller.

"Thiscan be accomplished by removal or spreading the material thinly to dry," he said. "Local businesses (and) property owners should inspect their building roofs for accumulation of pigeon manure or other organic waste and take steps to eliminate these potential breeding sites."

ordinance that would set the hours of use for public parks and cemeteries as well as expand the list of locations where smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol are prohibited.

Hours of use would be 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at all city parks — which includes Foster's Prospector, Woods Creek Rotary, Grigsby, Coffill and Sonora Creek parks — while the hours for Dragoon Gulch Trail, Mountain Shadow Cemetery and Old City Cemetery would be one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour be-

punishable by the same gradually increasing penalties proposed under the unlawfulopen-burning ordinance.

Also at Monday's meeting, the council is scheduled to: • Consider confirming city stafFs recommendation to appoint city resident Darren Eatonto the Sonora Planning Commission. Commissioner John Andersen has decided not to seek an appointment to another four-year term when his current term expires July 1.

• Receive a check from Foothill Leadfore sunset. ership Academy for the Dragoon Gulch Smoking marijuana and drinking al- Trail Expansion Project. The funds were cohol would be prohibited on any public raised through the Dragoon Gulch 5K street or alley, park, parking lot, side- held on April 12. walk, grounds of public buildings, Dra• Hear comments in favor of the city' s goon Gulch Trail, cemetery and private "Vision Sonora" downtown revitalization buildings or lands that are open to the plan from Sonora resident Karl Dampublic. bacher, who has requested time to speak Both proposed ordinances would be at the beginnmg of Monday's meeting.

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squirt guns, but soon after rode away with the undesirables.

They were last seen sporting mustaches.

The queen hopefuls mentioned dissatisfaction with their contracts — which glaringly lacked a cell-phone stipend — as their reason for joining forces with Coyote Sam and his gang.

But Roundup Queen Coordinator Terri Barnhart on Thursday confirmed that she had contact with the runaways andoffered to discuss the terms oftheir contracts, as long as they all compete this weekend as originally planned.

Also, Sonora has hot showers, she noted.

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The main hall at the Union Hill Inn was completely destroyed by a fire on Wednesday.

SADDLE Continued from Page Al McKensey Middleton is a 17-year-old junior at Bret Harte High School with severalformer rodeo event titles.She was most recently the California State Horsemen's Association 'Miss CHSA 2014," was the First Saddle Princess" at the Calaveras Saddle Queen competition in 2013, and was "Little Miss CHSA" for her region in 2003.

She's also an accomplished basketball player and a "Distinguished Expert Shooter" with the Angels Gun Club Youth Trap Team, as well a member of the 4-H Wranglers, Calaveras Saddle Club and California State Horsemen's Association.

"I love Calaveras County and the Saddle Club," Middleton said, "and I know that I would do well in representing thesethings that are close to my heart."

She lives with her parents, Jerry and Tammy Middleton, of Avery.

JordanMoore isan 18-year-old senior at Bret Harte High. She was last year' s First Saddle Princess, which is first runner-upin the Saddle Queen competition.

In Moore's last few years as a Future

If passed, the legislation would directthe Secretary ofInterior to enter negotiations with the districts on transferring ownership of the New Melones facilities. That could take some time to hammer out the details, according to Shields.

"Right now, the bureau has the responsibility for all of the regulatory requirements on the river, and those would have to be assumed by the new owners," he said. "There's a lot of issues with that that would have to be worked out with apparently a largegroup ofpeople,including federal agencies."

Environmental regulations are one of the responsibilities, which includescontroversial"pulse Rows" for endangeredfi sh.Denham and McClintock have both been critical of the Rows during drought years like the past four.

Dave Eggerton, general manager of CCWD, said the district worked with McClintock and Sen. Dianne Feinstein on a bipartisan drought bill last year that would have given CCWD a contract for access to 100,000acre-feet of water in New Melones. However, the bill wasn' t taken up by the Senate.

Eggerton said the district supports Denham's proposed legislation as well. The district supplies 2,500 customers in Copperopolis with water out of Tulloch Reservoir, which can beaffected by operations atNew M elones, asseen earlierthisspring.

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1961. The house remained in the Pedro family until 1973 Continued from Page A1 when it was purchased by Dr. Ronald Snell.

Richmond, Virginia, to CoSnell and his wife restored lumbia during the Gold Rush. the home and, in 1974, were Manuel J. Pedro and his awarded the Gold Nugget wife,Anna, in 1874 bought recognition by the Tuolumne the 50-acre property and used County Historical Society. it for farming and livestock. The Snells won the award in The Highway 49 turnout that recognition of maintaining or connects to Parrotts Ferry restoring their home to reflect Road was named "Pedro Y" its historical time period, acaround 1900, according to cording to a Union Democrat historical records. article published April 29, Pedro died at age 61 in July 1974.

of what it has given to me," she said.

Though she hasn't competed, she has The Calaveras County Fair and grown up watching the competition evJumping Frog Jubilee is May 14 ery year. through 16 at the Calaveras County Sadler was honored as a scholar athFairgrounds, 2465 Gun Club Road, lete all four years at Bret Harte High Angels Camp while playing softball and was nominated by her peers as a homecoming queen candidate last year.

Farmers of America member, she earned She lives in Murphys with her parher Greenhand, chapter and state de- ents, Gordon and Elaine Sadler.

The girls will first compete in a new grees.She's also a softball player and enjoys deep-sea fishing and crabbing. community service speech on May 5 in "I had so much fun competing in the Murphys for a "Miss Community Sercontestlast year, " she said."I enjoyed vice" belt buckle.

The rest of the Calaveras Saddle goingto parades and representing my hometown. I learned so much." She said Queen competition begins at 2 p.m. she hopes to use that experience to win May 14 at the Frogtown Arena. this year's title.

The teens will compete in seven Moore lives in Angels Camp with her events, including equitation, ranch

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work, reining, a barrel race, queen sa-

Hailey Sadler is a 17-year-old senior at Bret Harte High and, although new to this type ofcompetition,hasyears of animal and agriculture experience.

Also holding her Greenhand, chapter and state FFA certifications, Sadler said she enjoys showing steers at jackpot shows and volunteering at Harmony Ranch.

"I would love to be the Saddle Queen because Iwould be able to represent this county and help to give back some

lute and a written test and interview.

The winner of each event will be given silver jewelry.

The crowned queen will receive a $1,000 scholarship, a silver crown, silver belt buckle, perpetual leather chaps and a sash.

The first runner-up will get a $600 scholarship, rhinestone crown and perpetual leather sash, and the second runner-up will get a crown, sash and a$400 scholarship.

would have much moreinvolvement

in theoperation ofthatreservoir in particular makes more sense," he said. 'We are greatly affected by how it's operated and we need to make sure we' re able to preserve municipal water supplies and other benefits out ofthat reservoir."

Critics of the legislation include local environmentalist John Buckley, executivedirector ofthe CentralSierra Environmental Resource Center in Twain Harte.

Buckley said New Melones is a publicresource that "belongs to all Americans," and shouldn't be handed over to "a limited number of water distri cts that are focused very narrowly on their interests."

Construction of New Melones Dam was authorized by Congress through the Flood Control Act of 1944, primarily for the purpose of flood control. The scope of the project was expanded in 1962 to include the purposesof"fl ood control,irrigation, municipal and industrial water supply, power generation,fishery enhancement, water quality improvement and recreation," according to the bureau.

Contracts totaling about$190 million were awarded in the early 1970s for the construction of the dam, power facilities, bridge and road relocations.

"The difference between the government managing the water for the broad range of legally required interestsversus the water districts

taking it over and managing it for their customers would be night and day," Buckley said. "Most Americans would not support transferring public-benefit resources to special inter-

bass known to be fast-growing and aggressive.

"They did it to promote sport fishing," he said. "That's why they still have so many bass fishing tournaests." ments in the delta."

However, TUD General Manager Demko believes that predation by Tom Scesa disagrees. nonnative species is the No. 1 cause ''We' re in the county in which it re-

of mortality to downstream migrat-

sides, along with Calaveras County," he said. 'The water is coming from our counties, and we' re at a point in our livelihood that we do need a more secure source of water."

Meanwhile, the second bill introduced this week by Denham, HR 2086,would authorize OID and SSJID to establish a pilot program for the removal of predatory, non-native fish species from the Stanislaus River, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and striped bass.

Doug Demko,founder ofthe Oakdale-based fisheries research firm Fishbio, has studied steelhead and Chinook salmon runs on the Stanislaus River for OID and SSJID over the past two-plus decades. The districts claim tospend an average of$1 million per year on fish monitoring.

Demko said about 70 percent of non-native fish in California were intentionally introduced by various government agencies, including the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, dating back to the early 1870s.

According to Demko, the state was stocking the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta as recently as the 1980s with a Florida strain of largemouth

ing native Chinook salmon and steelhead smolts in the Stanislaus River.

"We can say that unequivocally at this point," he said. "In some years you' re probably getting close to 100 percentloss ofsm olts in the springtune (to predation)."

Demko said he doesn't think that mandated "pulse flows" in the spring and winter intended to help push juvenile salmon and steelhead out to thedelta are as eff ective as the government claims, but rather an effective way to provide water for CVP and State Water Projectcontractors.

He noted that OID and SSJID have applied for permits to remove predatoryspecies in the past and were denied.

"Removing non-native species and conductinghabitat restoration are two important components to re-

storing the native fish population," he said. 'They just don't want to do anything about it because they want the fiow."

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Photos of Tuolumne County residents were featured as part of an exhibit at the 1915World's Fair in San Francisco.

Pacific International Exposition of which maintains the museum and 1915. The exhibit features items adjacent history center on Bradford both from the exposition and from Street in downtown Sonora.

The Tuolumne County Museum Tuolumne County's exhibit at the In 1915, a miniature city was unveiled a new exhibit and needs lastgreatWorld'sFair. built in what is now San Francisco's 'This is one of the most glam- Marina District, hosting an array help identifying people in a photo thatdates back to 1915. orous ones we' ve mounted," said of exhibits and events highlighting The photo is of numerous Tu- Linda Mellana, chairwoman of the wondrous possibilities of the olumne County residents who trav- exhibits for the museum and Tueled to San Francisco for the Pan- olumne County Historical Society, See EXHIBIT/ Page B2

Lion recognized Sonora Lions Club member and Past District Governor Tom Penhallegon rePenhalc eived lego n recognition as the Outstanding District Global Membership Team coordinator for the 15 districts that cover California.

Penhallegon is a member of the Sonora Lions Club and works on increasing membership throughout the 4 A1 District.

He was recognized for the role he played in founding a new Lions Club, and for arranging membership training at the district and club levels.

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The Tuolumne County Senior Center utilizes about 90 to100 volunteers for its varied programs, services and activities.

Overall last year, our volunteers ac c umulated a totalof 10,440 hours of

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Elks dinner on May 8

comments from some of our volunteers why they volunteer: • B a rbara, Meals O n Wheels volunteer d r iver for 20years — "Started riding along with a friend on a Meals On Wheels route.

I saw the need, a big need.

It's a matter of helping out, giving back."

• Sherrin, front lobby volunteer receptionist — "After working for 40 years and after my husband passed away, I needed something to do. Wanted to make a difference, help people, give back to the community ... " • Anita, thrift store vol-

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The Sonora Elks Lodge will host a Family Dinner on May 8.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. for no host cocktails and dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.

The menu is Cinco de Mayo-themed and includes chips and nacho cheese, chicken or pork enchiladas, rice, beans, salad and Mexican style dessert.

The cost is $12. Children 5to11 are $6, and under 5 are free.

Reservations are required by today and can be made by calling the Elks Lodge office at 533-1587.

The pillars in front of the Parish Hall of the historic Red Church in Sonora werereplaced this week by cretosfrom Tri County Construc-tion Each pillar is made of 96 pieces of mood.

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Event seeks vets, volunteers The Angels Camp Commemorative Committee of the Angels Camp Business Association is planning the fourth annual Fourth of July Picnic at Utica Park.

It will be held from noon to 5 p.m. July 4.

Entry and parking are free.

Interested veterans can call 785-4218 or email coopervfwI gmail.corn. Anyone wishing to volunteer can call 743-5391 or email angelscampcelebratesI gmail.corn.

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Construction foreman Justin Flynn (top, on ground) hands a tool to owner Chris Everett, and works with cutman Richie Cox (above left). Everett (left) works on assembling the intricate columns.

The Department of Veterans Affairs on April 13 announced the award of 20 contracts for the Assisted Living Pilot Program for V eterans w i t h

Hostssought forexchange students AFS and Forte International Exchange Association.

All require host families to Host familiesare needed undergo reference checks for foreign students who and criminal background want to attend Tuolumne checks.

"The most important reand Calaveras high schools in the fall. quirements are an open Three exchange programs heart and an open mind. connect local families with And a desire to truly add foreign students — CIEE, another member to their

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family," said AFS homestay coordinator Kate P owell Segerstrom.

Students bring their own spending money but host families provide meals and a bed. Students also have medical insurance.

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ronment," said Carol Berger, of Forte International Exchange Association.

The average exchange student is 16 or 17, though ages can range from 15 to 18, Berger said.

Exchange programs match students' interests with fam-

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Brain Injury (AL- TBI).

Originally slated to end in 2014, the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("VACAA") extended t h i s pr o gram through October 2017.

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Continued from Page Bl 20thcentury,stated a pressrelease.The fair was held &om Feb. 20 to Dec. 4, 1915.

The releaseof the exhibit coincides with the 100th anniversary of the event.

Each county in California had its own day and county exhibit. Tuolumne County's exhibit was dedicated on April 14, 1915. Tuolumne County day was on June 18, 1915.

On Tuolumne County's exhibit day, a large contingent of county residents went to San Francisco, and a photograph of the group in &ont of the Ferry Building was blown up to 6 feet wide by 1 foot high. The original is 36 inches long, Mellana said. It was given to the Historical Society from the Carlo M. De Ferrari Ar-

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Raymond Miller, 21, of Sonora, is a U.S. Navy recruit who will graduate from the Recnut Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois, on May 15.

Miller will then go on to train for the Navy Ceremonial Guard.

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard has been part of Navy history since 1931 when it was established as a temporary ceremonial detail at the Naval Gun Fac-

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The museum is asking local residents to stop by the exhibit and see if they recognize any of their relatives in the photo, Mellana said. It would be people' s' greatgrandparents in many cases, she said.

According to historical accounts in the Tuolumne County Historical Society quarterly magazine, the CHISPA, the county's exhibit was returned later in 1915 andordered to beputon display in downtown Sonora. It was the first step in

stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Boiling and provide service in Presidential, Joint Armed Services, Navy and public ceremonies including local and national holidays, armed forces observances, ship commissioning ceremonies, changes of command and retirements.

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Longtime Tuolumne County Museum volunteers Judy (top left) and Louis according to the ApriUJune 1986 CHIS- LaForce, of Columbia, were happy to see the 1915 photograph of the TuPA. olumne County residents who rode on the Panam Train in 1915 (abovej.

The new museum exhibit draws the c onnection between the return of t h e also some commemorative coins from the De Ferrari, of Groveland, Ruth Gibbs, of items and the eventual creation of the expo.

Jamestown, Aileen West, of Soulsbyville, Many Tuolumne County residents Thelma Badgleyof Sonora, and Gladys Tuolumne County Museum, Mellana said. who attended the expo in 1915 stayed in Mc Trimble, of Tuolumne.

The collection fell under the steward- San Francisco for a week to a month to About 1,200 Tuolumne County resiship of the historical society in 1959, immerse themselves in the event, Mel- dents attended that day, and the newswhen one of its founders and then County lana said. paper reported, "the gathering was just Clerk Carlo De Ferrari negotiated with The original exhibit in San Francisco one big family reunion of Tuolumnites." the county, according to text from the ex- included 135 framed photos, and the A portion of the exhibit is also on dishibit. The historical society got the expo centerpiece included a colorful mineral play in the foyer on the fourth floor of collection and the old county jail, where collection and gold in glass display cases. the Tuolumne County Administration the museum is today. In later years, the Local dignitaries attended the ex- Building on Green Street, where the society launched a campaign to gather hibit dedication and talked about the Board of Supervisors meets. items, called "Don't throw it away, give it wealth of minerals, field and forests in Items from the display come from the to us," the museum exhibit text said.

Tuolumne County, according to the April historical society's collection and the Many items &om the county's exhibit 17, 1915, edition of The Union Democrat. personal collections of William Coffill, are on display, though many photographs Charles Moore, president of the expo, Chuck Holland, Pat Perry and Leonard of Tuolumne County that hung in the was given a gold stick pin with crystals Ruoff exhibit are on display in offices of many on it by C.H. Burden. The gold was mined Historical society members who helped county administrators, Mellana said. from the Sugarman Mine at Browns plan and mount the exhibit include Judy Therewere alsojarred agriculturalprod- Flat in Sonora. Thousands of apples and Louis LaForce, Betty Sparagna and ucts in the display and samples &om lo- and piecesof gold-bearing quartz were Allan Bryant, Mellana said. cal rock quarries, including marble and given away by young women representThe museum is open &om 10 a.m. to 4 granite. The display includes souvenir ing various towns in Tuolumne County. p.m. Mondays through Fridays and &om books and copies of original tickets that They included Dollie Bixel, of Columbia, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. It is at included people's photographs. There are Estele Abbott, of Confidence, Mildred 158 Bradford St., Sonora. the establishment of a county museum,

EXGHANGE Continued from Page Bl

Interested in hosting a foreign exchange student? Contact Cyndi Kirk with CIEE at 586-4249, email ciee.cyndi@gmail.corn or visit www.ciee.org/highschool; Kate Powell Segerstrom with AFS at ksegerstroml segerstromlaw.corn or visit www.afs.org; or Carol and Susan Berger with Forte Exchange at 502-7443, arielpdogilsbcglobal.net or visit www forteexchange.org.

ilies' interestsforthebestpossible match, Berger said.

Before the students arrive, host families go through an orientation, and when students arrive, both students and families go through an- couraged to apply. other orientation together, Each student expects to Berger said. bear his/her share of the Exchange program c o- household responsibilities as ordinators are available to well as be included in normal the students and families activities and lifestyles. throughout the stay, which The students do speak Engvaries &om one to two semes- lish, CIEE coordinator Cyndi ters, Berger said.

Kirk explained.

Couples, single parents, Kirk has hosted students single adults and families from Spain, Germany, Moldowith or w i thout children va, Russia, Egypt and Japan.

"They' re all great," Kirk living at home are all en-

A Big Thank You

said of the students. "I would just love for people to give it a chance."

Unfortunately, it's hard for localhomestay coordinators to find host families,

It's very rewarding," Kirk said. "I always say you wouldn't exchange the experience for a minute."

Exchange students attend local high schools in both Tuolumne and Calaveras counties, including private high schools.

Each school year, anywhere f r o m

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dozen exchange students attendlocalschools,coordinators said.

Contact I acey Peterson at

Kirk said. lpeterson@uni ondemocrat.

The exchange programs cornor 588-4529. do not pay families to host students, Kirk said.

"In exchange, they get to experience a new culture and maybe a new language.

Mother Lode card clubs have announced these scores: Mother Lode Duplicate

From Dennis an1 Ci ne Scroggl I have been in business inTwain Harte for 43 years and I know how great of a town andcounty it is. What a wonderful place to live! I am back home from Stanford and on the mend. I still have

a long way to go to recover from mybonemarrow transplant.

I hope to be back working sometime in July and I'm looking forward to that. I miss the Family Barber Shop and especially the

people who comethere.

With our sincere thanks and appreciation, we want to thank all of

you for your thoughts and prayers, phonecalls to me, and to Bob at the shop. Thank you for texts, cards, letters and words of encouragement, and all of your well wishes. It was overwhelming!

If (didn't answer you, please forgive me, but (was really sick. Beassured that yourmessages encouraged me andbroughtasmiletomyface.

There are a fewpeople wewould like to acknowledge for their exceptional time and efforts to help Us:Corky and LyndaSorrick, Dennis Spizak, Darand Cindy Inwood, RogerandJudy Houghton, Jerry Groom, Carl DePolo,RonCoit, Judy and staff at El DoradoSavings Bank, Dr.Marvin Ordwayandstaff, Twain Harte Rotary, GenoHernandez, DaveWhite (my newemployee), and aspecial thanks to Bob Swartz whohasworked for mefor over 30 years. Bobdid a great job of running the business.Thankyou to Bob's wife, Donnafor taking care of Bob. A huge thanks to Spider andJan Cantley!

Thank you to everyonewhomadedonations for our housing costs and medical bills. Although we don't know all of the names of the businesses and individuals who donated, please know that we are truly moved by your selflessness.

In closing, thank you to myfamily who was by myside supporting me.Thanks to my loving wife Cindy for her great affection and care 24/7. I would not have made it without you. I love you, Dennis!

Thank you all,

Dennis and CindyScroggs

— CARD GAMEs-

Bridge, ACBL sanctioned, meets at noon every Monday and Tuesday at the Union Congregational Church in Angels Camp: April 20, seven-table Mitchell movementNorth-South — 1) Mike Hankin and Pam Elliott; 2) Dave Jenkins and Bonnie Landis; 3) Ann Sturm and Duane Oneto; East-West — 1) Alan and Susan Hamilton; 2) Dana and Tim Davis; 3) Olivia Althouse and Glenna Larson April 21, fo ur-table Howell movement — 1) Alan and Susan Hamilton; 2) Dana andTim Davis; 3-4 tie) Mike Weisberg and Kitty Moon, Bonnie Landis and Don Cross

Gold Country Bridge Club, meets atnoon every Wednesday at the Calaveras Senior Center, San Andreas: April 15, si x-table Howell movement — 1) Bill and Jeanette Hutchinson; 2) Tom Wright and Ann Sturm; 3) Don Stillwell and Glenna Larson; 4-5 tie) Linda Spear and Sophie Baker, Duane Oneto and Mary Crook

Sonora Duplicate Bridge Club, ACBL sanctioned, meets at 12:30 p.m. every Friday at the Tuolumne County Senior Center in Sonora: April 24, seven-table Howell movement-

North-South — 1-2 tie) Alan and Susan Hamilton,Mike Hankin and Olivia Althouse; 3) Ann Sturm and Mary Crook; East-West 1) Darryl Rosenheim and Yvonne Tiscornia; 2) Ron Michaelisand Dick Rosenbaum; 3) Bob and Lydia Solomon

Ceremonial Guard are com-

prised of the drill team, color guard, casket bearers and firing party.

Performing in numerous Joint Service and Navy ceremonies, the colors platoon members are hand selected.

They must meet the 6 foot 2 inch height criteria and show an exceptional aptitude for military bearing, a U.S. Navy statement said.

Seaman Recruit R aymond Miller j oined the Navy to be a hospitalcorpsman, said his father, David Miller, of Sonora.

"I had no idea that the opportunity to join the ceremonialguard would be made available," Raymond Miller

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Raymond Miller said. "When my RDC (recruit division commanders) gave our division the details about the guard, I decided it was a path I wanted to take.

I am so happy and grateful thatIwas selected."

Miller attended Soulsbyville School and graduated &om Sonora High School in 2012. He is the son of Kimberly Egger, of Sonora, and David and Cassandra Miller, of Sonora.

Miller and the other guard recruits will forego their follow-up Apprentice "A" school training for two years and report to Joint Base Anacostia-Boiling to embark on an intensive 10-week training program before they are cons idered ~ men .

The guard tour is two years in Washington, D.C., David Miller said.

David Miller said he is a U.S. Army veteran, and &iends from the Navy said joining the honor guard will be an excellent military career move for his son.

"I am very proud," David Miller said.

SENI0R BIIIBOARD Senior Center information Tuolumne County Senior Center 540 Greenley Road, Sonora,533-2622 Jamestown Community Hall T h e Little House 18250 Main St., Jamestown 1 1 6 99 Merrell Rd., Groveland 533-2622 for reservations 9 6 2 -7303 Calaveras Senior Center 956 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas 7543967

Lunches for seniors Tuolumne County Senior Center serves lunches at 12:00 to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Seniors of all ages are welcome. For seniors 60 and over, the suggested donation is$4.50. To receive t he discount price, registration is r e quired. For non-registered and individuals under 60the fee is $6.00 per person.

No eligible senior is denied a meal for inability to donate.

Tuolumne County Senior Center: MONDAY, May 4 — Parmesan artichoke chicken, rice, seasoned veggies, &esh &uit, cake.

TUESDAY, May 5 — One de May buSeCTaco bar, veggies,&uit,dessert.

WEDNESDAY, May 6 — Ma caroni and cheese, green salad,seasoned veggie,& uit,wheat bread with margarine. Saladbar now available on Wednesday.

TIKRSDAY,May 7 — Meat loaf; mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw, &uit, muKn, wheat bread with margarine.

FRlDAY,May 8 — Chicken piccata, rice, green salad, seasoned veggie,&uit,brownie.

The Calaveras Senior Center serves hot lunches &om 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m. Mondays through Fridays with no age limit. $6.00 for a full meal, soup and salad $4.00, salad $3.00 and soup $2.00.

Calaveras County Senior Center:

MONDA(May4 —pett i and meat~ sides, soup and salad.

TUESDAY, May 5 — QncodeMayo! Beef fajitas, sides, soup and salad.

WEDNESDAY, May 6 — Chicken caesar salad, sides, soup and salad.

THtjRSDAY,May 7 — Cheese tortellini,sides, soup and salad.

FRlDAY,May 8 — Fish and chips, sides, soup and salad.

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No reservat ion is required at the Calaveras County Senior Centers.

Sonora, California

EVENTS

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The 64th annual National Day of Prayer will be celebrated Thursday at

St. Susanna Orthodox Church will o ffer B ible study at 6 p.m. Tuesday eve-

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Events include: • A c ommunity prayer meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Eproson Park on Meadow Drive in Twain Harte.

• A luncheon and silent auction will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church on Joshua Way in East Sonora. Cost for lunch is $10 per person, and proceeds will be used to support local charities.

The auction will consist of gently used items. The event is sponsored by the church's Christian Women' s Fellowship. Specific prayers will include lifting up local businesses, support of firefighters, and for rain to fill reservoirs.

Call586-6338 for

The study will be based on the New King James ver-

more information.

• A d a y -long Day of Prayer will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Pearl Gates of Heaven M i nistries, 4977 Parrotts Ferry Road, in Vallecito. The day will include prayers for multiple subjects including church and government, relationships, children, education, family, business and youth issues. Admission is &ee.

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For more information, call 352-6791.

St. Sus anna Orthodox Church is at 10825 Robinwood Lane, at the intersection of Jamestown Road, in Sonora.

Well-behaved pets of any species on leashes or leads or in carriers are invited to the fifth annual &ee Pet Blessing at 10 a.m. May 16 at the Columbia Presbyterian Church of the 49ers.

Shade and seating will be provided.

Each pet will be given a personalized blessing by the Rev. Janet Russell and its human companion will receive a commemorative cer-

tificate. Participants are invited to stay for Yappy Hour, a time fortreatsforthe animals and their humans, and have a portrait taken with your pet (&ee for a digital image,or atcostforprints).

For more information, call 532-6604 or the church office at 532-2441.

St. Patrick's Church will hold a bake sale after regular Masses on Saturday and Sunday.

The church is at 127 Jackson St., in Sonora.

Proceedsfrom the sale will benefit a church women'sretreatin October.

For more information on

C ountry Cowb o y Church will show "The Art of Marriage" DVD series from 6to9 p.m .May 29 and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 30 at 14888 Peaceful Valley Road, in Sonora.

The series includes ministry leaders who provide biblically centered teachthe bakesale or the retreat, ing, as well as couples who call 984-5726. openly and honestly share struggles they have had in St. Patrick's Catholic their marriages.

Church ladies Altar and The cost of $30 per person Rosary Society will hold its includes guidebook, snacks spring luncheon Monday. and lunch on May 30.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m., Financial assistance is and lunch will be served at available. noon in the parish hall, 127 For more information, call W. Jackson St., Sonora.

588-1056.

The cost is $5 per person and includes a meat/cheese New L if e R e covery tray selection, rolls, salad, Group will offer a Christ dessert, coffee and punch.

Centered Life Group on For more information and Tuesdays with a new six reservations, call532-2229. episode DVD series, "Gods at War." The Rev. Sonya SukalThe series focuses on idolski will speak on "Good or atry, specifically as it relates Evil" at 10 a.m. Sunday at to money, love, pleasure and a meeting of theUnitarian power.

Universalist Fellowship Films will be shown &om of Tuolumne County.

6 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday The meeting will be at through June 2. the F ellowship H o use, The church is at 19270 19518 Hess Ave., in East Hillsdale Drive in Sonora.

Sonora. A potluck will be For more information, call 768-7632. heldafterthe service.

For more information, go online to www.uuftc.org or St. Matthew Lutheran call 533-8883.

Church Women's Missionary Leaguewill collect The Union Congrega- cold cereal and boxed drinks tional Church in Angels for Interfaith Community Camp will host a commu- Social Services during May. nity Cinco de Mayo celebraDonations can be dropped tion from 6 to 8 p.m. Tues- off at the church between day.

9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays The event will include a through Fridays or between taco and enchilada dinner 8 a.m. and noon on Sundays. buffet,beer, sangria, live The church is at 13880 music and fellowship.

Joshua Way, Sonora. For The cost is $10 for adults, more information, call 532$5 for children.

4639.

Court upholds Nativity ban SANTA MONICA (AP) that the city's decision con— A Southern California veyed amessage that itdiscity's decision to ban winter approved of Christianity. displays in a public park did Bill Becker, the commit not violate the free speech tee'sattorney,said the decirights of Nativity scene sup- sion was expected, and he porters,a federal appeals did not plan to appeal. court ruled on Thursday.

The decision by a panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower i~ik court ruling that dismissed a lawsuit against Santa Monica's ban of unattended .;. 8/PF winter displays in Palisades Park by the Santa Monica Nativity Scenes Committee.

The appeals court said Lord, Hear Our Cry Santa Monica had several secularreasons to stop allowing t h ose d i s plays, 'Ihursday, May 7th 2015 including improving the 11 A.M. Service aesthetics of the park and alleviating administrative Luncheon at Noon burdens on the city, and g10. 00 donation to local charities did not target the Nativity scene displays.

St. Matthew Lutheran The appeals court also re13880 Joshua Way, Sonora jected the committee's claim

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a.m. every Thursday parish hall at 127 Jackson St., p.m.,followed by a program • TheAmador-Tuolumne - Senior Lunch, noon to Sonora. Everyone is welcome. at 7 p.m.

• Tuolumne U n i ted Community Action Agen- 1 p.m. every Thursday (call The program is designed cy distributes food from 10 586-8166 for reservations) Methodist Church offers to help t hose struggling a.m. to noon on the third - Parish Food Pantry, 10 free food to anyone in need with hurts, hang-ups and Tuesday of each month at a.m. to noon, first Tuesday of from 10to 11 a.m. every Sat- habits.

• Celebrate R e covAll Saints' Catholic Church, each month urday. The church is at 18851 cornerof Joaquin Gully and Worship services begin at Cedar St., in Tuolumne. For ery, a f e llowship to c elCherokee roads in Twain 11 a.m. weekly. more information, call Pastor ebrate God's healing power Harte, and at Tuolumne MeThe church is at 24176 Romeo Gunzon at 928-1376 through the 12 Steps and 8 morial Hall, Fir Avenue in Pine Lake Drive. Call 586- or 206-3090.

Recovery Principles, is held Tuolumne; A-TCAA Food 3616 for more information. at 6:30 p.m. every Monday • M urphys Covenant Support groups Bank, 10059 Victoria Way, at the Sonora Seventh-day Jamestown; Church of the Church hosts "His Kitchen," Adventist Church.

49ers, 11155 Jackson St., a ministry of free hot meals FOCUS ministries, a Separate groups for men Columbia; Lake Don Pedro offered from noon to 1 p.m. faith-based support group and w o me n a r e o f f e r ed Baptist Church, 4175 Abeto each Thursday at the church, for women going through for anyone suffering with difficult times, is held from chemical and alcohol addicSt., La Grange; Mount Calva- 34 Jones St. ry Lutheran Church, 24176 • Seventh-day Adven- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Mon- tions, codependency, grief Pine Lake Drive, Sugar Pine; tist Community Services, day in t h e P r omis eland recovery, anger, food addicSonora Baptist C h u rch, 87 S. Forest Road, Sonora, of- B uilding, Room F, at Si - tion, divorce and physical, 412 Stockton Road, Sonora; fers clothing, small applianc- erra Bible Church, 15171 sexual or emotional abuse.

Tuolumne County Senior es, blankets, sheets, linens, Tuolumne Road near StanA free dinneris also offered.

Center, 540 Greenley Road, shoes and coats to anyone dard Park.

Sonora; Tuolumne Veterans in need from 9 a.m. to noon Women facing domestic The church is at 40 N. Memorial Hall, 18375 Fir Mondays and Wednesdays. violence, divorce or separa- Forest Road in Sonora.

Call 532-3337 for more Ave., Tuolumne. They distrib- Groceries are given out Mon- tion are invited to attend ute 10a.m.to2 p.m .Monday days and Wednesdays. the confidential group. All information. through Thursday and Friday For m or e i n f ormation women, Christian and nonby appointment at Columbia about services or making a Christian alike, are invited THE CHURCH OF College. They also distribute donation, call 532-1872. to take part. from 10 a.m. to noon the Fri• The Food Pantry proThe group is facilitated OF LATTER DAY SAINTS day after the third Tuesday gram at S ie r ra Bi b l e under the umbrella of SiWelcomes You erra Bible Church. at Groveland Evangelical Church di s tributes f ood Free Church, 19172 Ferretti on Mondays, Tuesdays and For more i n f ormation, Sunday Services Road, Groveland.

Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 call 206-4055 or 532-1381.

9:00 AM tk I:00 PM • All Saints operates a a.m. in the office conference • Sierra B ible C hurch 19481 Hillsdale Dr. food pantryfrom 10 a.m. to room at 15171 Tuolumne Celebrate Recovery meets Sonora noon all other Tuesdays.

Road, Sonora. every Thursday i n t he • Columbia Presbyte• St. Matthew Lutheran Youth Portable at 1 5171 www.lds.org rian Church of the 49ers Church hosts a free lunch Tuolumne Road, Sonora. www.mormon.org offersfree food and clothing at the Lambert Community D inner is served at 6 209-345-2198 Drop-in Center on the last each week.

Helen Johnson Communi- Saturdayofeach month. ty Dinner, &ee to all, is served The lunch is served &om at 6 p.m.every Monday in noon to 1 p.m. at the Center, the church social hall, 11155 347 Jackson St., Sonora. The Jackson Street, Columbia. Center is open &om 11 a.m.

II pre Welch~ Donations are accepted but to 4 p.m for fellowship and not required. Free showers games.

St. James Episcopal are offered preceding the dinFor more information, call 'Ihe Red Chu'r'ch- .. ner from 5 to 6 p.m.

533-4879. " i'S'":d' ' - ATCAA Food Bank deliv• St. Patrick's Catholic ers food at 10 a.m. on third Church serves a free breakTuesday ofeach month in fast&om 6:30to 8 a.m. every WorshiP in anesdajs Lower Sanctuary.

Tuesday and Thursday in the - Nancy's Hope Communi-'. Ij at,,fy'aP,A"", Our Community ty Closet is open daily &om 9 to 4:30 p.m. in the CE buildS 42 Snell Street • 2|19-532-1580 www.stiamessonora.org ing, Room CE-2.

NITY Call the church at 532SpIRITUAL 2441 for more information.

Presbyterian • CmmER Faith Lut h eran Church of the 49ers Church, 65 M itchler St., Celebrating Murphys, hosts a food comOneness Bible-Based Christ-Centered modities distribution on the Sunday Service• 10:30am first Thursday of each month Sunday Worship Minister- Merry Ann Kain MONDAY including dry and canned Service with Choir For we havebecome 194TS Village Drive 10 a.m. goods. There is also a food SO1IOra • 5$2-$965 artakers of Christ if we bag distribution &om 9 a.m.

Everyone Welcome! old the beginning of our Mfhere God is theGold to 1 p.m. Monday through confidencesteadfast to the 11155 Jackson Street, Columbia Wednesday, available once a end. month to local residents, in 532-2441 Hebrews3:14NKJ conjunction with the Mur49erchurch.or TUESDAY phys Senior Center, co-locatLutheran Church And who is he whowil ed on the campus. harmyouifyoubecome For more information, call followers of what is good, A Place to Belong 728-2041.

I Peter 3:13 NKJ • Interfaith Communi15880 Joshua Way ty Social Services, 18500 WEDNESDAY ig.. ) gy ~~ Striker Court, off Tuolumne I have rejoiced greatly Sonora• 532-4639 I Road, Sonora, helps those that I have found some Sunday Services 8 &10:30 a.m. in need with food, clothing, of your childrenwalking Sunday Service 10 a.m. in truth, as wereceived sunday school sBibleclass9:15 a.m. household linens, showers commandment from the and haircuts. The program 10249 Donovan St. stmatthewchurehsonora.org Father. is in need of towels, blanJamestown 2 John I:4 NKJ kets, sleeping bags,tents,can S88-1446 openers, pots and pans, small Pastor Tom Modrel THURSDAY 147753.0501.15 working appliances, silverThat your faith should not ware,toiletries,bath towels, be in the wisdom of men layettes for babies and linbut in the power of GAL SOnOra lUnited,, ens. There also is a special I Corinthians 2:5 NKJ need for canned soup and cold cereal.

FRIDAY tilhmch i I 'It is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

By this all will know that Hope on the Hill weekdays. you are Mydisciples,if Anyone seeking services you have lovefor one Sunday Worship Service 11:00a.m. another.

Followed by Fellowship should bring a Social SecuriJohn 13:35NKJ ty card or proof of Tuolumne Beans, Rice & JesusChrist Thursday 4:30-5:30 p.m.

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SATURDAY For more information, call Free Exercise Class Therefore I say to you do 532-0905.

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am positive and like to bring joy to other people."

Continued from Page BI • Amy, kitchen volunteer — "I enjoy helping out. I enjoy the seniors that unteer — "I am 90 years old, and I come here. I like the atmosphere. I want to do what I c a n d o t o serve don't know any other place that truly others. I like people, I like to serve enjoys helping people ... " people, that's what the Lord wants us to do. I am a Christian, I want to Volunteers make a difference do God's will. A very pleasant atmosphere here at the Senior Center."

In the fiscal year that ended June • June, Jamestown lunch site and 2014, volunteers helped d eliver Senior Center volunteer — "I have 54,169 meals through the Meals On lots of energy, always have to do Wheels program, served 16,583 lunch something, my way is to give back program mealsat five sites,provided into society. I like to help people. I 3,407 ridesfor various medical ap-

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pointments and local errands, and donated more than 200 volunteer

hours for our Firewood Home Heating program (Chore Program).

Annual golf tournament On behalf of the Sierra Senior Provider Inc. Board of Directors, Senior Center staff and all of our Meals On Wheels clients, we would like to convey a very special thank you to all our sponsorsfor helping raise $8,909 for the Meals On Wheels program during the second annual SSPI-Senior Center Golf Tournament.

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Mentoring Works to host volunteer training "Adults 18 to 118 years old are encouraged to apply," said Elena Linehan, interim Mentoring Works coordinator.

Mentoring Works matches children in need of a friend unteers. New mentors are re- with caring adults. Mentors quired to complete an appli- are asked to meet with the cation and attend a one-hour youth for two to four hours orientationbefore attending a week over the course of at training. least one year.

Mentoring Works, a program of th e Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency, will hold a training for new mentors in May. The exact date will be set to meet the needs of the vol-

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Carson Frost, a 2011 graduate of Sonora High School, will graduate May 8 from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor's degree in communication studies with honors in academics and athletics.

Frost is the son of Dawna and Troy Frost, of Sonora.

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''We have several boys looking for a mentor. All of them living in homes without dads. They are looking for someone fun to do 'guy' things with," Linehan said.

"Being a mentor is very rewarding," Linehan said. "The mentors often tell me they get as much out of the Mentoring Works program as the kids do."

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Mentoring Works conducts a complete background check before matching adult mentors with youth.

Applications can be mailed or emailed to prospective mentor s.

Contact 533-1397, ext. 297, or email elinehan@atcaa.org foran application orappointment to meet with the Mentoring Works coordinator.

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Continued from Page Bl Currently, 101 Veterans participate in the pilot as b rain injury t h a t w i l l VA continues to accept enhance their rehabilita- new eligible patients into tion, quality of life and the program. community integration," In October, VA issued said Dr. Carolyn Clancy, a request for p r oposal VA's Interim Under Sec- (RFP) for vendors wishing retary for Health, "TBI to partici pate in the prois one of the prevalent gram. In accordance with wounds of the recent wars the RFP, VA has awarded in Iraq and Afghanistan 20 contracts to facilities and VA remains commit- locatedin 27 states.The ted totaking care ofthose contracts went into efVeterans suffering from fect on April 1, 2015. The TBI." program is currently efUnder the AL-TBI pro- fective through October gram, Veterans meeting 2017, in accordance with the eligibility criteria are VACAA. placed in private sector For more information TBI residential care facil- about the TBI program, ities specializing in neu- visit www. p olytrauma. robehavioral r ehabilita- va.gov. For i n f o r mation tion. The program offers about VA's work to impleteam-based care and as- ment the Veterans Access, sistance in areas such as Choice, and Accountabilspeech, memory and mo- ity Act of 2014, see www. bility. Approximately 202 va.gov/opa/choiceact/ Veterans participated in documents/FactSheets/ the AL- TBI Pilot Program Progress-Report-MarchI =:t

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People in a Flashback photo that published March 27 were recognized by Margaret Ferguson, a Sonora-area resident. The people pictured are (from left) Debra Werning, Lee Eppler, Carolyn Werning and Robert Ferguson. The foursome were the lead actors in the Sonora High School spring 1979 production of "Hello, Dolly!" under the direction of Lindi Lindstrom. Robert Ferguson is Margaret Ferguson's son, and the Wernings are her nieces. Ferguson said Debra Werning now lives in Exeter and Carolyn Werning lives in Walnut Creek.

Both are married and both are teachers. Robert Ferguson is now the lead photographer for Boeing Aircraft in Gilbert, Arizona. Ferguson said she moved here with her husband and son in fall 1978, and that her son' s senior year at Sonora High School was one of his best.

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Olympian to lead water polo camp at Bret Harte Genai Kerr, a 2004 Olympian, will direct a Nike Water Polo Camp Saturday and Sunday at Bret Harte High School.

Each day of the camp is dedicated to a specific skill group.

Beginners will gather on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. where Kerr will teach basic water polo fundamentalssuch as shooting, ball handling, and an overall introduction to the sport.

"I am hoping to get some first timers to come out," Kerr said.

"We just want to make it fun for them, and exposethem tosome high level water polo at the same time. With the beginners, I want to help develop a love for the sport."

Sunday will be targeted for more skilled players. Kerr will focus on different positions and break down how to get the most from each position as well as game strategy.

The Sunday camp will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

"I'm looking for players with previous water polo experience of two or more years," Kerr said. "We want to break their mold and refocus them on the game to try to get them to the next level. It will be more position specific and focus on individual mechanics and movements."

The cost for Saturday is $50 and Sunday is $100.

The camp is open to the public and photos and autographs will be available at the end of both days.

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Summerville's Mali PetersonWood uses fancy footworkThursday to maintain possession for the Bears against the Linden Lions atThorsted Field in Tuolumne. Bear Teska Hapig-Ward (below, right) battles with Linden's Grace Zolezzi to keep the ball.

Playoff-bound Bears lose finale junior Teska Hapig-Ward.

The Bears came out strong and had possession in LinWin, lose, or draw, regard- den's territory in the early less of the outcome heading part of the first period. Summerville had a chance to into Thursday night' s take an early lead but a game, the Summerville girls' soccer team knew f'ree kick from around 20 it was already playoff yards out four minutes bound. Even with the into the game sailed security of knowing they inches over the goal. have anothergame to play, Following th e m i ssed the Bears wanted to give free kick, Summerville once their seniors a good memory again pressured Linden's in their final regular season goal, and once again a shot game on Thorsted Field, but sailed just high.

"Linden plays a manthey would not get that coveted win, falling to Linden marking defense and it is 2-0. tough to crack," said Sum''We just have to forget merville head coach Brad about this loss and realize Schultz. nWe had our chancthat we can play a fast, calm es and we were working the game and just get ready to fo- ball pretty good. We had a cus all our attention on playoffs Thursday," said Bears See BEARS/Page C2

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'Skin frosh, 'Cat senior share co-MVP honors Union Democrat reports

Sonora's Spencer Lyons finished second to Calaveras' David Jackson in the Mother Lode League singles tennis tournament Thursday in Angels Camp, but the duo shared conference co-Most Valuable Player in a vote by the coaches.

"I nominated Spencer and I can't vote for my player," said Wildcat head coach Sam Segerstrom. "So the vote was split between the six other coaches. It's a really tribute to Spencer and he should be

pl'Dud. The Wildcats finished the season tied with the Amador Buffaloes for the MLL championship. The teams finished with identical 10-2 marks, but the Buffaloes were awarded the league'stop seed in the playoffs due to head-to-head game differential.

Jackson, an i m pressive freshman, got by Lyons in two sets to claim the individual See TENNIS/Page C2

Raiders take WR Amari Cooper with 4th pick ALAMEDA (AP) — One year after finding their quarterback, the Oakland Raiders added the kind of big-play receiver for Derek Carr that has been missing for nearly a decade in Oakland.

The Raiders selected Alabama's Amari Cooper with the fourth pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night with

hopes that he can team with Carr for years to come as a foundation of Oakland's offense.

"You have to have some speed and some playmaking ability on the outside," coach Jack Del Rio said. That was a goal coming into this weekend."

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OUTDOORS BASEBALL ay 5:00 pm(CSN) NILB Baseball Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers.

7:00 pm(CSBA) MLB Baseball Los Angeles Angels at San Francisco Giants.

Saturday 1:00 pm(CSBA)MLB Baseball Los Angeles Angels at San Francisco Giants.

5:00 pm(CSN) NILB Baseball Oakland Athletics at Texas Ran ers.

BASKETBALL Today 5:00 pm(ESPN)NBA BasketballFirst Round, Game 6: Atlanta at Brooklyn.

Saturday 5:30 pm(TNT) NBA Basketball First Round, Game 7: San Antonio at Los An les.

HOCKEY Saturday 9:30 am(KCRA) (KSBW) NHL HockeyConference Semifinal, Game 2: Washin on at N.Y. Ran rs.

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son opened Saturday and it' s an event that usually draws big crowds to the mountains.

This time, Mother Nature said not so fast and dumped rain and snow in the high be running low, but fishable. country, w hich i n c luded And many will be in fly fishPinecrest, Strawberry, and ing condition and soon early above. insect hatches will occur.

It was tough for campers unless they had trailers or At Lake Don Pedro last motorhomes. At K e nnedy Friday, Stan Blanchard and Meadows, almost 6 inches of his wife Dolores, along with snow fell but hardy anglers Chuck King,all of Sonora, still got out and caught fish. had a good outing for koA s th e w e ather w a r m s kanee, boating three limits of this week, more anglers will the feisty fish, averaging 13 be out trying Pinecrest Lake inches in length. Glitterbug and local streams which will Hootchiesat about 35-to-45

feet was the key.

My son Bob and I fished Tulloch Reservoir Monday and found the early morning bite slow, picking up a couple of rainbows near the dam before heading up toward the Parrot's Ferry bridge and, by noon, had a total of seven rainbows to 14 inches.

Flasher/worm com b os worked well as did a slingblade dodger trailed by a worm.

Bob King of Sonora and I returned to the lake Wednesday and using the same methods, boated eight rainbows up to 15 inches, most in the area

near Green Springs arm and portedwith an average sizeof the Parrot's Ferry bridge. about 13 inches. The average depth has been 40-to-60 feet At New Me lones, the with standard gear trailed lake level dropped another by Uncle Larry's spinners or 3 feet last week. The remain- Glitterbug Hootchies, tipped ing gravel launch ramp 08' with scented corn.

Glory Hole Point is two lane Trout anglers have been with no courtesy dock. The having some success by trollBureau of Reclamation so far ing spoons from 40-to-60 feet has not installed one of the deep and also by toplining docks. Concerned anglers can luresat around 100 feetbecall the local Bureau of Recla- hind the boat. mation office at 536-9094 for more information. ContactThe Moccasin Creek ingstaterepresentatives may Hatchery will continue to also be an idea. plant catchablesized trout Meanwhile, for those get- in all the local streams and ting out, the kokanee bite has lakes as long as the water levpicked up with some limits re- els allow.

SOCCER Saturday 9:00 am(CNBC) English Premier League Soccer Manchester United FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC. From Manchester, En land.

TCA pair fast at Hot Dog meet

EQUESTRIAN Saturday 1:00pm(KCRA) (KSBW)141st Kentucky DerbyFrom Churchill Downs in Louisville, K.

AUTO RACING Saturday 10:00 am(KTXL) NASCAR RacingSprint Cup Series: Geico 500, Qualifying. From Talladega, Ala. 11:30 am(KTXL) NASCAR RacingXFlNITY Series: Winn Dixie 300. From Talladega, Ala.

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Two Tuolumne County Aquatic swimmers shattered their personal bests April 18 at the Lodi Hot Dog Meet atTokay High School. Swimming in her first meet of the season, Gabby McRee, 13, (right) swam three personal best times. She swam 40 seconds under her previous best in her 100 freestyle. She dropped 4 seconds in her 200 Individual Medley and 3 in her 100 meter breaststroke. Nate Personius, 12, (left) challenged himself to swim longer events and swam to best times in the 100 breast by 20 seconds and 100 free by 14 seconds. Personius swam the 100 back and 200 IM for the first time. Instead of receiving ribbons for top finishes, the swimmers had hot dog lunches as a reward for their fast times.

For more information about the TCA program, contact Casey Slater at Sonora Sport and Fitness Center, 532-1202.

PREPS HIGH SCHOOL o ay Boys —Baseball: Sonora at Argonaut, 4 p.m.; Calaveras vs. Summerville, Tuolumne, 4 p.m.

Saturday Coed — Track and Field: So nore/Calaveras/Bret Harte at Sacramento Meet of Champions, American River College, 9 a.m. Tennis:Sonora/ Summerville/Calaveras/ Bret Harte at Mother Lode League doubles tournament, Angels Camp, 9 a.m.

Summerville baseball moves back in front Bears beat Argonaut, take sole possession of 1st with Sonora loss Union Democrat rt.ports

The Summerville Bears grabbed sole possession of first place Thursday with a 13-3 six-liiiililg vie-

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"David's a heck of a player," Segerstrom said. "He' s really that good. Spencer did not play a bad match but David attacks on short balls and really doesn' t have a weakness."

Lyons won two matches handily before meeting Jackson in the final.

Makenna Klatt won her first round match and Augustin Gayar and Sabrina Truong alsoparticipated fortheWi ldcats.

Summerville head coach Leonard Mauro was voted

Coach of the Year for leading the Bears to a thirdplace finish (8-4 MLL) and spot in the playo6's.

Sonora will have a bye in the first round of the team section tournament and will face the Southern League's No. 1 seed Ripon Christian at 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday.

Bom PREPS BOYS' BASEBALL MOM ER LODE LEAGUE SUMMERVILLE 13, ARGONAUT 3 (6) Argonaut 101 100 x — 34t-2 S'ville 2 0 9 101 x — 13-15-1 WP — Bradley Tyler (5ip, Sh, 3er, 4k) SummerVill: Trey PetersonWood 4-5, 2B, 3RBI; Ssm Burns 3-4, 3RBI; Billy Butler 2X, 2B, 2RBI; Danny Robics 1-3, 2B, 3RBI; Darren Wsrnock 1-2, RBI; Bryce Farrell 1-3, RBI. CAlAVERAS 4, BRET HARTE 0 Calaveras 000 004 0 — 444 Bret Harte 000 000 0 — 0-3-1 LP — Blayne Nelson (cg, 3er, 2bb, 7k) Bret Hsrte: Nick Kslika 1-3; Nelson 1-1; Austin Miguel 1-2.

AMADOR 4,SONORA 0 Amador 100 000 01 — 24i-1 Sonora 000 001 00 — 144 LP — Tyler Casteel (10-3, ip, Oer, bb, 2k) Sonora: Carter Denton 1-3; Charlie Dunn 2-3, R; Bradley Csneps 1-3, RBI; Joe Montelongo 24; Joey Kish 1-3; Jackson McMillsn 1-2.

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The Bears win, combined with Sonora's 2-1 home loss to Amador puts Summerville (12-3 MLL) up by one game with three to play.

Summervillepounded Argonaut pitching for 15 hits including four by Trey PetersonWood. The senior had a double with three singles and drove in three runs.

B ut the Bears had no shortage of run producers.

Sam Burns went 3 for 4 with 3RBIs and Danny Robles had a bases loaded double that highlighted a 9-run third for the Bears.

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The Bears got a little extra motivation when an Argonaut base runner didn't slide on a close play at the plate and ran into catcher Darren Warnock. The baserunner was ejected and stoked the Bearsmotivation to geta ''We responded real well aAer that," Gold said. sWe sent 15 guys to the plate in the third inning, scored nine runs on six hits a walk and two hit batters. Danny robles highlighted the innings with a 3-run double."

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Butler went 2 for 4 with a Sonora trailed 1-0 heading double and two runs batted into the bottom of the sixth in and Darren Warnock and but rallied to tie the game.

Bryce Farrell each had hits Charlie Dunn worked a and RBIs. full count and then smacked Bradley Tyler pitched the a single to right field to lead first five innings to get the oK Carter Denton perfectly victory allowing eight hits executed a sacrifice bunt and and three earned runs while Bradley Canepa followed striking out four. with l aasersingleto centerto The Bears play again today plate Dunn. against Calaveras at 3:30 p.m.

Joe Montelongo added a two-out single to put runners in Tuolumne.

"I told the kids the best on first and third but the 'Cats thing about this game is that couldn'tscratch acrossthegowe get to come right back here ahead run. tomorrow and play again," For Sonora (11-4 MLL), Gold said.

Dunn went 2 for 3, Montelongo was 2 for 4 and Canepa, Denton, Joey Kish and Wildcats fall in 8 innings Jackson McMillan each had to Amador at home singles.

The Sonora Wildcats sufSonora out hit Amador (4fered a difficult 2-1 eight- 11 MLL) 8-6. inning loss to the Amador Wildcat senior Eric Gilliatt Buffaloes Thursday at Bev pitched the first seven innings Barron Field. allowing five hits and one The loss dropped the Wild- earned run while striking out cats one game behind Sum- nine. merville for the Mother Lode Casteelsuffered the loss League lead with three to play. allowing an unearned run in

the eighth.

The Wildcats have an opportunitytoday to erase the bitterdefeat when they face Argonaut at 4 p.m. in Jackson.

Calaveras shuts out Bret Harb. in AngelsCamp The Bret Harte Bull&ogs were defeated4-0 by their county rivals, the Calaveras Redskins, Thursday in Angels Camp.

The Bullfrogs (4-12) had three hits, singles by Nick Kalika, Blayne Nelson and Austin Miguel.

Nelson, a senior lefthander, hurled a complete game allowing four hits, two walks and three earned runs while

s triking out seven in t h e tough-luck loss.

The Bull&cga next will play Monday at 4 p.m. against Amador in sutter Creek. The Redskins (6-9 MLL) will play Summerville today at 3:30 p.m. in Tuolumne.

necting with out passes tonight," Schultz said. 'When we had success, it was with our short passing game.

Linden took us out of that tonight, and much credit to them forbeing able to do that."

Linden would add to its score with 4:03 left before halftime. Alyssa Botello took a shot that went just inches

looks at the goal," Schultz said. "It was just a tough Continued from PageC1 night for us."

Summerville (7%1) had great first 10-15 minutes another chance at a &ee kick of the game and I thought with 12 minutes to go in the we were going to put one in game, and just as it unfolded there, and that would have in the first period, the kick really helped us." sailed over the goal, and LinThe Bears did not let their den maintained their shutout. missed shots stop them from As time expired, Summerplaying great defense. Juville knew that it let one get nior Jessa Lucas played a over the outstretched arms away from them, as it didn' t strong defense, and helped of Boyack, and Linden led play the type ofgame it keep Linden from penetrat- 2-0. knows it can.

"Lined was sending a lot "I feel like we had too ing deep into Summerville territory. of balls really far and part of many individual errors," "I think we played well the reason they got them is Hapig-Ward said. "There and defensively we were we just weren't marking our was just more mistakes on pretty strong tonight," Lu- man tight enough," Lucas our part, than successes on cas said. "Obviously we did said. "They would take off their part." t let some balls go through and that is how they scored Schultz gave his playand we just made a couple their goals." ers aday offfrom practice of major mistakes that cost Linden increased their on Friday, hoping the three us. Other than that, I think defensive pressure on Sum- days off will help clear their we communicated well and merville in the second pe- heads, and they will return were able to pressure them riod, and the Bears wouldn' t on Monday with this loss pretty well." get a clean shot the entire being nothing more than Linden (5-2-5 MLL) got on half. Any time the Bears just another game in the the board with 17:30 remain- would get a run going, Lin- past.

"Right now the biggest ing in the first period, when den would intercept a pass Delaney Oldham placed a and quickly move the ball thing is getting their mindperfect shot that tipped the back down the field. set back to winning and uWe were trying to send a c oming back out with a fingers of Summerville goalkeeper Isabella Boyack and lot of through balls, but we winning attitude," Schultz hit the back of the net. seemed to be sending them said. "This team can have it.

Down 1-0, Summerville into the middle and hitting Tonight was an emotional did itsbest to get the mo- their sweeper," Hapig-Ward night for everybody with it mentum swing back in its said. "They play a really being senior night, and it' s favor, but Linden's swarm- tough and aggressive de- always tough to play on this ing defense made any pass- fense and we just couldn' t night. So now, we just have es and shots that the Bears get through them tonight." to get out mindset back into Jesse Jones Un / ion Democrat "In the second half we the winning ways and move Summerville's Darian Skellenger dribbles upfieldThursday wanted to take very difIlcult. uWe had a tough time con- didn'treally get any good on." against Linden atThorsted Field in Tuolumne.

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"Anytime Bob BafFert has a couple LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bob Baffert was a big-shot quarter horse of Kentucky Derby horses, you have trainer when he took his cowboy hat to givethem a lotofrespect," said and scuffed boots to the high-class rival trainer Todd Pletcher, who will world of thoroughbred racing. saddle three horses including He gave himself three years 8-1 third choice Carpe Diem.

"He's certainly tremendous at to make a splash. After a slow ~j 1,4 losses, he found his footing.

Now the Hall of Famer is saddling the top two favorites for the Kentucky Derby. Heady stuff forthe kid who grew up watching the race on television in his border hometown of Nogales, Arizona.

"Destiny e he jokingly proclaimed Thursday outside his cement block barn at Churchill Downs.

BafFerthas early 5-2 favorite American Pharoah and 3-1 second choice Dortmund in what some believe is the strongest 1-2 punch since

three runs, two on a hom-

er,as the A's fellto 4-9 at home. That ties the teams &om 1968, 2000 and 2001 fortheworst startatO.co Coliseum.

A 10-game road trip with seven at night never looked so inviting.

"The good thing is we' ve got five more (months)," Ike Davis said. "We' re not losing bycrazy amounts of runs. We' ve got a lot of time to catch up and get back in it."

RAIDERS Continued from PageC1 things. He knows how to get off press. He knows how to attack defenses, find the soft spots and run the full complement of the route tree. That sets him apart in terms of therestofthisclass."

Cooper is just the third receiver taken by the Raiders in the top 10 of the draft since 1967 and Oakland hopes he will turn out as well as Tim Brown did back in 1988.

Brown isthe last receiver drafted by the Raidersto gain at least 1,000 yards receiving in a single season. In fact, the Raiders haven't had any receiver reach that mark since Randy Moss in 2005, tied with Jacksonville for the longest current droughtin theleague.

Oakland had done little to address the receiver position this offseason with Michael Crabtree the only notable addition.

Now with Cooper on board and the return of Rod Streater &om a season-end-

Ruth Abreo

ing them perform well."

Yet Baffert knows the sting of losing, too.

He thought hehad a couple of aces in 2001, with 9-5 favorite Point Given and third choice Congaree.

This column covers April 7 thmugh April 19.

It appears that as the leagues are finishing, bowlers are running out of "bowling" energy as the scores for the

But Point Given, who went on to win

past two weeks are somewhat

Horse of theYear,finished fi Ah and Congaree third.

"The owners, they can dream in Technicolor," he said. "I dream in black and white. I don't dare get too ahead of myself."

Baffert visited his first Derby trainer Ben Jones won with Citation winner, Silver Charm, this week and finished second with Coaltown and got teary thinking about his in 1948. lateparents and several of his for"I' ve got (Jameis) Winston and mer clients who provided him with (Marcus) Mariota in my barn," Baf- talentedhorsesbeforethey died,too.

"It's very emotional,"he said."I've fert said, referencing the top two picks in the NFL draft. "I'd love to become a big baby." see them 1-2 turning for home and then see what they' re made of."

El Kadeir in shadowsof He experienced that scenario in American Pharoah, Dortmund 1998, when Real Quiet and Indian Charlie were 1-2 headed for home.

Large numbers of reporters and Real Quiet won, but Victory Gallop fans crowd around Bob Baffert's broke up a Baffert exacta; Indian barn every morning for a glimpse of Charlie finished third.

American Pharoah and Dortmund, It was the second of Baffert's three the top Derby choices.

Derby victories. He had two firsts Hardly anyone pays attention and a second in the first three years when El Kabeir pokes his head out he entered19 years ago;hislastvic- of the same enclosure. The gray colt tory was with War Emblem in 2002. anonymously slips by on the way to "I thought, This is fun, this is his daily exercise. easy, the white-haired,62-yearThere is plenty of buzz around the old trainer said. 'When you get barn, but little directed his way. older, you startappreciating itm ore El Kabeir is only the second Derby and you realize, 'Boy, this is really starter for trainer John Terranova. tough.

Falling Sky ran 19th in 2013.

Terranova and Baffert have a Quite a difference from his humble beginnings, when he started longstanding relationship. When with one horse. His brothers and a Baffert sends horses to New York &iend cheered him on at his first few &om his Southern California base, races in Southern California. Baf- they usually bed down in Terranofert's horse was badly beaten and va'sbarn.Now Baffertgetstorecipthey declined his invitation to come rocate. back again.

The barn connection runs deeper BafFert didn't apprentice under than that. El Kabeir and American an established thoroughbred train- Pharoah are both owned by Zayat er, the usual preparation before go- Stables. ing out on your own.

El Kabeir earned his way here "I had to learn by trial and error, with a tough campaign of four which most of it was error," he said. stakes races during a frigid winter "It was really good for me, though, at Aqueduct. He captured the Jebecause it really made me work rome and Gotham, finished second much harder and it's kept me hun- in the Withers and most recently was third in the Wood Memorial. gry all these years."

BafFert is as eager as everyone He comes into the Derby stakes else to see which is better: American tested. Two other factors make the Pharoah or Dortmund. American 30-1shot an enticing proposition for Pharoahbrings a four-race winning long-shot players: El Kabeir owns streak into the 141st Derby; Dort- a victory over the track, and he remund is 6-0 unites with jockey Calvin Borel.

"Until they get with all the other El Kabeir posted a front-running horses, you just don't know what victory in the Kentucky Jockey Club you have," BafFert said.

Stakes in November, the only time American Pharoah has glided Borel was aboard. over the Churchill Downs strip since Borel is a legend at Churchill arriving direct &om an eight-length Downs — and in Derby lore — for win in the Arkansas Derby. his trademark rail-skimming rides.

"We know that Pharoah is a bril- He has three Derby victories, includliant horse," the trainer said. ing a 50-1 shocker with Mine That Dortmund has taken a better Bird in 2009. liking to Churchill's dirt surface Borel missed the start of El Kathan his home track at Santa Anita beir's winter campaign due to a in California. He's unusually tall death in the family. C.C. Lopez (standing 17 hands or nearly 5 feet, picked up the mount, and guided El 8 inches) and weighs 1,280 pounds. Kabeir to a decisive win in the Je"He's really, really quick," Baffert rome. Terranova stuck with Lopez said. "He's light on his feet for a big through the four Aqueduct stakes. horse."

In Kentucky, it's back to Borel.

American Pharoah, by c o m- "You come to Churchill, you think parison, is just over 16 hands and 'Calvin Borel'," Terranova said. aWe weighs 1,170. felt coming into this type of race, and Both colts go into the 1 V4-mile given Calvin's past success and hisDerby with big targets on their tory on this racetrack, we'd go back backs. to where we started."

out into the seventh in-

ning, and the Los Angeles Angels held on to beat the A's 6-5 Thursday.

"It was an awful homestand," Melvin said. "We have to play better than that and we have to do it soon. The last inning was pretty spirited ... but it' s still not a win."

Mark Canha drove in

Winter league winners named

Startand SOme embarraSSing Xe~rucKYDElviYgetting them there and hav-

Trainer George W eaver JockeyManny Franco

MLB tweaks pace of play guidelines

Friday, giving hitters and

BOwLING

HORSE RAGNG

Andrew Wiggins voted NBA'stop cokie MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dressed in a Navy blue tuxedo with shiny black lapels, Andrew Wiggins certainly looked the part while collecting his NBA rookie of the year award Thursday.

He looked even better on the court in his first season in the league.

Wiggins became the first Minnesota Timberwolves player to win the rookie of the year, and he did it in a landslide. He received 110 of130 fi rst-placevotes and had 604 points in the voting. Chicago's Nikola Mirotic finished second with 14 first-place votes and 335 points and Philadelphia's Nerlens Noel was third.

A fter coming to t h e Timberwolves in the trade that sent Kevin Love to Cleveland, Wiggins averaged 16.9 points and 4.6 rebounds while playing all 82 games.

Wiggins was drafted No. 1 overall by the Cavaliers last summer and has been a heavily hyped prospect since he was a teenager growing up in Toronto. He lived up to that in his first year in the NBA, emerging as the new centerpiece of a &anchise that has not made the playoffs for 11 straight years.

Friday, May 1, 2015 — C3

THE UN' DEMO CRAT

ing injury, Carr should have a lot more options to pass to this season.

Carr showed signs of finally ending the revolving door at quarterback in Oakland as arookie.Butheaveraged aleague-low 5.46yards perattempt ashestruggled to get the ball down field.

While Cooper is smaller than most elite receiversat6-foot-1,heisconsidered an expert route runner and should be ready to contribute immediately. aHe can run a route," general manager Reggie McKenzie said. "Seems like he can do that with his eyes closed. He's exceptionally quick, he's fast and he understands the game. You can tell the guy's been playing football and playing that position all his life."

Cooper said he began running routes in hisbackyard at age 5 or 6 before he even started playing organized football.

When he joined his first team as a third grader, the coaches put him at receiver and he has played there ever since.

H e has spentallthoseyearsatthe position polishing his craft.

"There's only two ways you can get open as a wide receiver: your releases and the top of your routes," Cooper said.

'The whole route running process is really important. I just focus on it, try to be the best that I can at it so I can create as much separation as I can for my quarteiback"

AAer yearsof lackluster drafts,the Raiders finally started building their foundation for ending a 12-year run without a playoff bert or winning record by adding Carr, linebacker Khalil Mack, defensive tackle Justin Ellis and cornerback TJ Carrie.

The Raiders still would like to add a pass rusher early in the draft. They could have takenSouthern California defensive lineman Leonard Williams but decided on Cooper, who was the top player on their board attheteam'sbiggestposition of neck.

"It's very nice when it goes hand in

on the low side.

With that said, the Men' s High Game belongs to Bob Gomes BOWL ERS (Umchu Full

House) who

TRIVIA

rolled a 277 and the Men's

Wh ich bowling

HighSeries

c l r i c a~ -

belongs to Bob cei ved the "TopThomas (High Rated" award by Rollers) with Grs atNonproftts, 693. a provider of Over on the use r reviews women's side, about non-profrt Mary Feola orga n izations?

(Jokers Wild) Ans wer at ertd.

rolled the high game of 226 and Lisa Jones (Mixed Angels) had the high series of 601.

Othernotablegames/series forthisreportfor this report include: SIRS — Dave Rossi 265; High Rollers — Dan James 664; Morning Rollers — Ivan Johnson 256; Young at Heart — Bob Thomas 265/680, Dave Rossi 259, Gene Deaver 650; Jokers Wild — Warren Walker 258, Curtis Leonard 254686; Umchu Full House — Amanda Klaahsen 557, Bob Gomes 655; Mixed Angels — Joy Parades 552 and Gamblers GetawayTrini Mercado, Jr. 660.

Entering the "I can't believe I beat myself" club for this report are: Ivan Johnson, of Morning Rollers, who was 89 pins over his average with a 256; Jokers Wild — Mikey Walliser 86 pins over with 231; Family AfFair — Frank Smedley 77 pins over with 224; SIRS

— Bert Abrege 78 pins over with 247; Early Birds — Greg Gerhart 77 pins over with 209 and Umchu Full House — Bob Gomes 88 pins over with 277.

Winter league Champions include: Family Affair — 2 Gus & A Peach (Linda Friedman, Bruce Oliver and Larry Lane); Monday Nevada — San Andre as Mini Mart (John Teagle, Dave Hylton, Robert Porovich, Brian Basacker with a little help &om Lynn Porovich); High Rollers — AutoTech & Tires (Bob and Lillian Thomas, Darvis Lee and Bobby Papapetrou); Morning Rollers — Niners (Sue Somers, Susan Bodine, Fred Coke and Chuck Farris); Young at Heart — Ham Bones (Jim and Elaine Simmons andIrene and Gene Deaver); Jokers Wild — Oscar Martinez Bail Bonds (Craig Erickson, Randy Speer, Matt Carpenter, Warren Walker); Early Birds ~ lacker (brothers Glenn CarriHo, Larry Carrillo and Greg Gerhart); Senior Merrymakers — Longshots (Ruth Benson, Ada Hill, Jim Sehr and Mike Wright); Mixed Angels — Discover Chiro (Buffie and George Balcarcel, Chuck Rush and Tim Luong); Gamblers Getaway — All Oiled Up (William Thomas, Hailey Hassen, Ben Lillie and Josh Greener). Umchu Full House had Strike or Go Home (Frank Gaspardi, Steve Feola, Ralph Caspary and Warren Walker) win a dose roll-ofF for Second Place.

A few summer leagues start-

ed this week — morning and afternoon — with the evening leagues starting next week New bowlers are welcome to

join a league of their choice.

Trivia Answer: BVL —Bowlers Veterans Link —which was

started in 1942 and brings a range ofrecreational programs and services, not cov-

ered by government funding, to veterans and active duty

military personnel. BVL has also been recognized as one of

hand," McKenzie said. aYou get a chance

'America's Best Charities."

togetagreatplayer,andhefitsoneofthe needs. So it was great when that fell in place."

(Source: Desert Bowler, January 2015.)

C4 — Friday, May 1, 2015

Sonora, California

THE UN' DEMO CRAT

ScoREs & MORE Bowling Local league results At Black Oak Lanes, Tuolumne All team scone are listed with handicap, if induded Family Affair (4-12) Games — Women: LisaJones201,ArisesJones 156, laura Persson 155; Men: Art Jones 236, Jared Ford 215, Ralph Caspary 20fk Series — Women: L Jones 569, L Persson 406, Mariana Muffoletto 386; Men: Jones 630, Ford 607, Caspary 572.

Team Game: Keep-In Up 607, Pin Heads 583.

Team Series: Keep In Up 1705, Rn Heads1571.

Standingr.

Pin Heads 27.5-20.5,Ringers26-22.

Family Affair (4-19) Games — Women: LisaJones 209,Laura Pereson 159, Mariana Mufl'oletto 138; Men: Jared Ford 241, Frank Smedley 224, Art Jones 208.

Series — Women: L Jones 495, L Persson 426, M uffolett o 390;M en: Ford626,Jones 557,Ron Thompson 554.

Team Game: Pin Heads 578, Ringers 552.

Team Sedes: Pin Heads 1633, Ringers 1550.

Standings: Pin Heads 30.5-21.5, Ringers and Mysterious Sandbaggers 27-25.

SIRS (4-13)

Game: Dave Rossi 265, Bert Abreo 247, Billy Oliver 21 1.

Series: Rossi 639, Abreo 589, Oliver 579.

Team Game: Dennis's Gang 792, Jim's Jokers 783, Hines Piddes 765.

Team Series: Jim's Jokers 2259, Dennis's Gang 2227, Drex Wrex 2195.

Standings: Jim'sJokers 37-23, Georgie's Boys 34.5-25.5, Strikers 32.5-27.5.

High Boilers (4-7) Games — Women: Nanelte Warzee 214, Alyssa Dedmon 213, Alicia Filiberti 199; Men: Bob Thomas 248, Mike Morgan and Dan James 244, John Rago 224.

Series — Women: Filiberti 548, Warzee 528, Dedmon 521; Men: Thomas 693, James 664, Eddy Warzee 617.

Team Game: 4Phat Guys 8(B, Bowling for Soup 794, Auto Tech & Tires 766.

Team Series: 4 Phat Guys 2274, Auto Tech & Tires 2267, Deadwood 2210.

Standings: Auto Tech & Tires 38-18, Barter Bob's Bowlers and 2(P/o Percenters 36.5-19.5, Sierra Memodials 36-20.

MorningRollers(46)

Games — Women: Jackie Allen 210, Shirley Parades207,SueSomers167;Men:Ivan Johnson 256, Jim Hughes 206 Tom Newton 200.

Series — Women: Allen 549, Parades 533, Pat Choate 476; Men: Chuck Fanis 553, Bill Bowcutt 535, George Johnson 534.

Team Game: XE Energyers 702, Black Oak Casino Resort Bowling Buddies 690, Gold Country Travel 672.

Team Series: XE Energyers 1986, Black Oak Casino Resort Bowling Buddies 1956, Candy Vault 1921.

Standings: Niners 43.5-16.5, Gold Country Travel 33.5-26.5, Keggers 33-27.

MorningRollers(4-15)

Games — Women: Sandy Kopp and Jackie Allen 183, Betty Starks and Pst Choate 158; Men: Bruce Peterson 247, Ed Bergwall 221, Chuck Ferris 209.

Series — Women: Allen446,Kopp 433,Choate 41 6; Men: Peteeon 641, Fardis 569, Bergwall 527.

Team Game: BlackOakCasino Resort Bowling Buddies 682,Blooms & Things 675,Niners652.

Team Serier Black Oak Casino Resort Bowling Buddies 1979, Niners 1875, Candy Vault 1857.

Standings: Niners 47.5-16.5, Keggers 34-30, Gold Country Travel 33.5-30.5.

Young at Heart (48) Games —Women: PatW ynne 201,Ruth Benson andArleenWilliams199; Men: BobThomas265, Dave Rossi 259, Gene Deaver 238.

Series — Women: Benson 518, Ada Hill 513, Elaine Simmons 491; Men: Thomas 680, Deaver 650, Bruce Peterson 618.

Team Game: Motley Crew 787, Ham Bones 780, The Ten Pins 777.

Team Serier. Ham Bones 2210, The Ten Pins 2140, Alley Brats 2119.

Standings: Ham Bones 39.5-1 6.5, Alley Brats 36-20, The Ten Pins 35.5-20.5.

Young at Heart (4.15) Games — Women: Marilyn Day 202, Kay Hunter 193, Elaine Simmons 188; Men: John Rago 243,TalfW ynne 235,Bruce Peterson 224.

Sedies — Women: Day 504, Wilma Starrett493, Michelle Huff 489; Men: Wynne 636, Peterson 634, Rago 608.

Team Game: The Un-Seniors 784, Ham Bones 731, Pin Ups 722.

Team Series: The Ten Rns2146,The Un-Seniors 2090, Ham Bones 2078.

Standings: Ham Bones 405 195,TheTenPins 38.5-21.5, Alley Brats 36-24.

Jokers INild (48) Games — Women: Mary Feola 226, Nan Irby 211, Lans Campbell 197; Men: Warren Walker 258, Curtisnard 254, Steve Feola 238.

Series — Women: Campbell 549, Feola 544, Irby 540; Men: leonard 686, Mike Nystrom 636, Ralph Caspary 634.

Team Game: Just Win Baby 843, Oscar Martinez Bail Bonds 835, Outcasts of Poker Flat 762.

Team Series: Oscar Martinez Bail Bonds 12393,

Just Win Baby2288,Lightning Strikers 2180.

Standings: Oscar Martinez Bail Bonds 41-19, Sierra Motors35.5-245,Kennedy Meadows and Anderson Plumbing 35-25.

Early Birds (48) Games — Women: Edith Parker 196, Sharon M cThorn178,Josie Lee 176;M en:Duke Alsup 203, Joe Rodriguez 198, Greg Gerhart 180.

Series — Women: Parker 51 5, McThom 484, Lee 455; Men:Rodriguez 505,Alsup 484, Golden Terry, Mike Facer and Larry Carrillo 482.

Team Game: Old Timers 532, Slackers 519, Sonora Grocery Outlet 486.

Team Series: Slackers 1455, Old Timers 1448, Sizzling Stars 1398.

Standings: Slackers 41-15, Sonora Grocery Outlet34-22,Jim Johnson Trucking 32-24.

Early Bkds (4-16) Games — Women: Nicole Maher 192, Sharon McThorn 179, Shirley Parades 174; Men: Ivan Johnson 233, Joe Rodriguez 177, Golden Terry 170.

Series — Women: McThom 480, Parades 476, Maher 449; Men: I. Johnson 609, Larry Carrillo 476, Rodriguez 469.

Team Game: Mr. Bathtub 523, Jim Johnson Trucking 475, Sizzling Stars 470.

Team Series: Mr. Bathtub 1404,Jim Johnson Trucking 1393, Sizzling Stars 1388.

Standings: Slackers44-16,JimJohnson Trucking 36-24, Sonora Grocery Outlet 35-25.

Senior Menymakers (48) Games — Women: Sue Jackson 203, Marde Wells 190, Phyliss Cotta 188; Men: John Crass 223, Matt Clay 212, Jim Sehr 211.

Series — Women: Jackson 532, Wells 461, Wilma Siarreu 460; Men: Clay 617, Crass 550, Sehr 520.

Team Game: Golden Girls 699, longshots 685, Custom Homes 669.

Team Series: Custom Homes 1952,Longshots 1917, Fishermen 1911.

Standings: Longshots36-20,Custom Homes 33.5-22.5 ,Fishermen, TheOleFogiesand Golden Girls 32-24.

Mixed Angeh (48) Games — Women: JoyParades201,LiesJones 200, Shirley Parades 181; Men: Les Olson 225, Canoll Manning 21 6, Gary Starks 212.

Series — Women: J. Parades 552, S. Parades 501,L.Jones488;M en:Olson 619,C.M anning 592, Chuck Rush 565.

Team Game: OA.R.S. 789, Chips Chevron 738, Sometimes Wonderful 701.

Team Series: O.AR.S.2232, Chips Chevron 2046, Sometimes Wonderful 2036 Standings: Chips Chevron 36-20, Discover Chiro 35-21, OA.R.S. 32-24.

Mixed Angels (4-16) Games — Women: LisaJones223 JoyParades 201, Buflie Balcarcel 166; Men: George Balcarcel 229, Ivan Johnson 2

Baltimore Toronto

10 10 . 50 0 2 11 12 . 47 8 Z/z Central Divhion W L Pct GB 15 7 .6 8 2 15 8 .6 5 2 '/z 10 12 A55 8 11 A2 1 7 1 4 . 33 3

Houston Los Angeles Seattle Oakland Texas

W est Dhri sion W L Pct 15 7 .6 8 2 11 11 .5 0 0 10 12 .4 K 9 7

14 . 391 14 . 333

5 5'/z T/z

GB 4 5 Si / z 7i/ z

12 8 1 2 10 11 1 1 5 17

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GB Los Angeles Colorado 2 San Diego 3 Arizona 10 11 . 47 6 3 San Francisco 9 13 A09 4'/z Thursday's games St. Louis 9, Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 5, Atlanta 1 Washington 8, N.Y. Mete 2 Today's games Milwaukee (W.Peralta 0-3) at Chicago Cuba (Laster 0-2), 11:20 a.m.

Philadelphia (Williams 2-1) at M i ami (Koehler 2-2), 4:10 p.m.

Washington (Scherzer 1-2) at N.Y. Meta (Harvey 4-0), 4:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (DeSclafani 2-1) at A t lanta (Foltynewicz 0-0), 4:35 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Burnett 0-1) at SL Louis (Lynn 1-2), 5:15 p.m.

Arizona (R.De La Rosa 2-1) at LA. Dodgers (Fries 1-0), 7:10 p.m.

Colorado (E.Butler 2-1) at San Diego (Kennedy 0-1),7:10 p.m.

LA Angels (C.Wilson 1-2) at San Francisco (Heston 2-2), 7:15 p.m.

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28 Aybar (2), Trout (5), Freese (5). HR Canha (2). SB Trout (6), Freese (1), Featherston (1).

S Giavotella, Featherston.

IP H R E R BBSO Los Angeles Richards WP-1 6 4 1 1 3 5 Morin 1 1 1 1 0 0 J.Smith 1 0 0 0 0 0 Pasta no 0 1 2 1 1 0 Street S JF9 1 3 1 1 1 0 Oakland Chavezl 0-2 5 7 4 4 3 5 O'Flaherty 2-3 1 1 1 1 0 Otero 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 Cook 2 3 1 1 0 0 Clippard 1 1 0 0 0 0 Richards pitched to 1 batter in the 7th.

Pestano pitched to 2 batters in the 9th.

WP Street.

HBP —

by Hahn (Freese).

Umpires Home, Ted Barrett; First, Chris Conroy; Second, Angel Hernandez; Third, Scott Barry.

T 3:23. A 19,534(35,067).

Tennis WTA J&T Banks Prague Open Thursday, At TK Sparta Praha, Prague Purse 9250JNO (Intl.)

Surface: Clay-Outdoor Singles — Quarterfinals Karolina Pliskova (1), CZech Republic, def.

Denisa Allertova, Czech Republic, 6-2, 5-7, 6-1.

Katerina Siniakova, Czech Republic, def. Barbora Strycova (3), Czech Republic, 6-4, 6-2.

Yanina Wickmayer, Belgium, def. Danke Kovinic, Montenegro, 2-6, 6-3, 6-3.

Lucia Hradecka, Czech Republic, def. Klara Koukalova, Czech Republic, 7-5, 4 6, 7-5.

ATP World Tour Millennium Estoril Open Thursday, At Estadio Nacional, Oeine, Portugal Purse 9537A00 (WT250) Surface: Clay-Outdoor Edngles — Second Round Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain, def. Kevin Anderson (2), South Africa, 64, 3-6, 6-1.

Pablo Carreno Busts, Spain, def. David Vega Hernandez, Spain, 6-1, 6-2.

Gilles Muller (8), Luxembourg, def. Albert Montanes, Spain, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7).

Boma Coric, Croatia, def. Rui Machado, Portugal, 64, 5-7, 6-1.

WTA Grand Prix SAR la Princesse Lalla Meryem Thursday, At Le Royal Tennis Club de Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco Purse 9250JNXI(Intl.)

Surface Clay47utdoor Singles — Quarterlinakr Times Babos, Hungary, def. Flavia Pennetta (3), Italy, 6-2, 5-7, 7-5.

Elina Svitolina (4), Ukraine, def. Karin Knapp, Italy, 6-0, 3-6, 6-3.

Kristina Mladenovic, France, def. lars Arruabarrena, Spain, 6-4, 6-1.

Anna Karoline Schmiedlova (7), Slovakia, def.

Times Bacsinszky (2), Switzerland, 6-3, 3-6, 7& ATP World Tour BMW Open Thursday, At MTTC Iphitos, Munich Pursei 9537A00 (W)250) Surface: Clay47utdoor Singles-Second Round Andy Murray (1), Britain, def. Mischa Zverev, Germany, 6-2, 6-2.

Dominic Thiem, Austdia, def. Fabio Fognini (8), Italy, 6-3, 60.

Gerald Melzer, Austria, def. Pablo Andujar, Spain, 4-1, retired.

LukasRosol,CzechRepublic,def.Sergiy Stak-

Cycling

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE East Divhion W L Pct GB New York 13 9 .5 9 1 Boston 12 10 . 5 45 1 Tampa Bay 12 10 . 54 5 1

1. Michael Albasini, Switzerland, Orica Greenedge,8 hours,57m inutes,38seconds.

2. Ivan Santaromita, Italy, Dries Greenedge, 20 seconds behind.

3. Chdis Froome, Britain, Sky, same time.

4. Simon Ystes, Britain, Dries Greenedge, same time.

5. Julian Alaphilippe, France, Etixx-Quick Step, :24.

6. Ilnur Zakarin, Russia, Katusha,:25.

7. PavelKochetkov, Russia,Katusha, same time.

8. Yury Trolimov, Russia, Katusha, same time.

9. Egor Silin, Russia, Katusha, same time.

10. Simon Spilak, Slovenia, Katusha, same time.

Thu~ys games

L JL Angels 6, Oakland 5 Toronto 5, Cleveland 1 Minnesota 12, Chicago White Sox 2 Kansas City 8, Detroit 1 Houston 3, Seattle 2, 10 innings Today's games Tampa Bay (Colome (M) vs. Baltimore (Tillman 2-2) at SL Petersburg, FL, 4:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 04) at Boston (Masterson 2-0), 4:10 p.m.

Toronto (Buehrle 3-1 ) atCleveland (Carrasco 2-2), 4:10 p.m.

Oakland (Kazmir 2-0) at Texas (Lewis 1-2), 5:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox (Quintana 1-1 ) at Minnesota (Gibson 1-2), 5:10 p.m.

Detroit (Lobstein 2-1 ) at Kansas City (C.Young 1-0), 5:10 p.m.

Seattle (Elias 0-0) at Houston (Deduno (N), &10 p.m.

LA. Angels (C.Wilson 1-2) at San Francisco (Heston 2-2), 7:15 p.m.

NAllONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB New York 15 8 .6 5 2 Atlanta 1 0 12 A 5 5 4'/ z Miami 10 12 A 5 5 4'/z Washington 10 13 A35 5 Philadelphia 8 15 .348 7 Central Division W L Pct GB 15 6 .7 1 4

hovsky, Ukraine, 7-5, 6-2.

ATP World Tour TEB BNP Paribas krtanbul Opre Thursday, At Koza World of Sports, Istanbul Purse: $537A00 (W)250) Surface: Clay47utdoor Singles — Second Round Grigor Dimitrov (2), Bulgaria, def. Andrey Golubev, Kazakhstan, 6-3, 6-2.

Pablo Cuevas (3), Uruguay, def. Teymuraz Gabashvili, Russia, 44k 64, 64.

Thomaz Bellucci, Brazil, def. Danie Istomin, Uzbekistan, 76 (4), 6-3.

Ivan Dodig, Croatia, def. Dusan Lajovic, Serbia, 5-7, 7-6 (1), 6-4.

Baseball

NFL DRAIT

Tour of Romandie Thursday,Stage 3 — 104.5-mile route from Apples to Saint-lmier, Switzerland 1. Michael Albasini, Switzerland, Dries Greenedge,4 hours,14 m inutes,56seconds.

2. Julian Alaphilippe, France, EtixxQuick Slap, same time.

3. Damiano Caruso, Italy, BMC Racing, same time.

4. Rui Costa, Portugal, Lampre-Merida, same time.

5. Simon Gerrans, Australia, Dries Greenedge, same time 6. Nathan Hase, Australia, Team CannondaleGa rmin, same time.

7. Rigoberto Uran, Colombia, Etixx-Quick Slap, same time.

8. RamunasNavardauskas,Lithuania,Team Cannonda le-Garmin, same time.

9. Luke Mezgec, Slovenia, Giant-Alpecin, same time.

10. Sergei Chemetski, Russia, Katusha, same time.

Overall &sndings (After 3&4) Stages)

Basketball NBA Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Tuesday's games Houston 103, Dallas 94, Houston wins series 4-1 San Antonio 111, L.A Clippers 107, San Antonio lead series 3-2 Wednesday's games Atlanta 107, Brooklyn 97, Atlanta leads series 3-2

Memphis 99, Portland 93, Memphis wins series 4-1

Thursday's games Chicago 120, Milwaukee 66, Chicago wins series 4-2 LA Clippers 102, San Antonio 96, series tied 3-3

Today's games Atlanta at Brooklyn, 5 p.m.

Hockey NHL playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Monday's games Tampa Bay 5, Detroit 2, series tied 3-3 Washington 2, N.Y. Islanders 1, Washington wins series 4-3 SECOND ROUND (BestW-7) Thursday's games Washington 2, N.Y. Rangers 1, Washington leads series 1-0 Anaheim 6, Calgary 1, Anaheim leads series 1-0 Today's games Tampa Bay or Detroit at Montreal, 4 p.m.

Minnesota at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

Saturdays game W ashington at N.Y.Rangers,9:30a.m .

Soccer MajorLeague Soccer EASTERN CONFERENCE W L T P ts GF GA New England 4 2 2 14 10 7 D.C. United 4 1 2 14 8 6 New York 3 0 4 13 11 6 Columbus 3 2 2 11 12 6 Chicago 3 3 0 9 6 7 Orlando City 2 4 2 8 6 10 Toronto FC 2 4 0 6 10 11 New York City FC 1 4 3 6 5 7 Philadelphia 1 5 3 6 10 17 Montreal 0 2 2 2 2 6 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T P ts GF GA Vancouver 5 3 1 16 11 9 FC Dallas 4 2 2 14 11 11 Seattle 4 2 1 13 10 5 Los Angeles 3 2 3 12 9 8 Houston 2 2 4 10 10 8 S porting Kansas City 2 2 4 1 0 1 1 1 2 San Jose 3 4 0 9 7 9 Portland 2 3 3 9 7 8 Real Salt Lake 2 2 3 9 6 9 Colorado 1 2 5 8 7 7 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Today's games FC Dallas at Houston, 5 p.m.

San JoseatRealSaltLake,7 p.m .

Saturday's games Toronto FC at Philadelphia, 2 p.m.

Columbus at D.C. United, 4 p.m.

New York at New England, 4 30 p m.

Vancouver at Portland,7:30 p.m.

ColoradoatLosAngeles,7:30 p.m.

SANTA CLARA (AP) — The San Francis- national championship game. co 49ers are stockpiling defensive linemen, His sack total: 2 V2. and they hardly expect first-round pick Arik Yet an ankle injury didn't help his cause.

ArmStead to be POliShed right aWay. Baalke said Armstead made progress as he Uncertain whether Justin Smith will play got healthy and gained experience.

"I don't think I'm raw," Armstead said. "If again this season, and with Ray McDonald already long gone, the 49ers were PeOPle Watch film On me I'm a teChnisearchingfor another potential passcally sound player.... My role was to be rusher with a big body. disruptive. I played my position well."

Arm stead brings that imposing While the Niners have no plans to hame at 6-foot-8 and 292 pounds. Now, the rush Smith into a decision, the 14th-year Oregonstar' stask istobecome betterfastat defensiveend is considered a short-timer getting to the quarterbaCk in a diViSiOn full Of even if he plays in 2015. Baalke said Smith's talented play-callers. unsettled situation would not affect how the 'Vfe're gOing to PuSh it to the neXt leVel," Niners might look to draft.

"I haVe no idea What'S gOing On With that.

Armstead said. "I'm going in there openminded,lookingtowork hard andbecoached. That's a decision he's going to have to make," I think I'm definitely a nickel pass-rusher."

ArmStead Said Of Smith'S StatuS. San Francisco selected Armstead with the FO11OWing the retirementS Of fiVe-time All No. 17 Pick in the NFL dry Thursday night, PrO linebacker PatriCk WilliS and ChriS Borboosting another position where the 49ers land shortly thereafter following his standlooked to add depth to an already loaded unit. out rookie season, changes Dn defense are NOW, keePing PlayerS freSh Will be mOre expected under defensive-line-turned head doable.

COaCh TomSula and defenSiVe COOrdinatOr '%here We' re StrOng, We juSt got StrOnger," Eric Mangini. coach Jim Tomsula said. "It's not the stress Baalke expects Armstead to make strides Df a glly coming in and having to fill a hole."

ArmStead iS COming hOme to NOrthern

as he gains strength with more time in the

weight room and adjusts to a new level in a

California. He grew up in Sacramento, and "deVelOPment PrOCeSS," Saying, "He'S gOing to that'S Where TomSula reached him With the have to earn every rep that he gets." Baalke call that he would be joining the Niners. watched Armstead play twice, including once "It'S gOing to be huge fOr me," ArmStead On the bad ankle.

Armstead played twice at Levi's Stadium said. "I want to represent this part of the state the right way." in the venue's inaugural season last year, inSan Francisco general manager Trent clu(hng in the Pac-12 title game.

"That stadium has treated me well," he Baalke traded the 15th selection to San DiegO to mOVe dOWn tWO SPOtS ThurSday said. Tm looking forward to playing my next — taking a chance Armstead would still be game there and playing as long as my career available, though the Niners had five other is in there."

The 49erS — Who unVeiled blaCk unifOrmS players as backup plans.

'YDu never trade back unless you have an Thursday that can be worn up tD two times alternative plan in mind. We felt good about this year, the first alternate jersey in team two players. Arik was the one we were covet- history — alsoreceived a fourth-round pick ing at that pick," Baalke said. "He's unique in this year and a fifth-round selection for 2016 the sense that he's 6-7, he's 290-plus pounds. &om the Chargers in the swap. With the adHe's a tremendous athlete for his size and for dition of the 117th choice, San Francisco will thatposition." have three fourth-round selections in allAs he likes tD do, Baalke added a big body choosing again at 126 and 132. with a quick first burst off the line.

While he didn't groW uP Only rOOting fOr Before the draft, Baalke said: "I like big ev- the 49erS, ArmStead immediately felt Comerything. Yeah, We like big kiCkerS, too." fortable around the team during his preA 13-game starter for the Ducks last sea- draft, get-to-knoW-you SeSSiOn. son as a junior, Armstead had 46 tackles, and "I had a good visit when I went there," he had acareer-bestninetackles and recovered said. "I felt comfortable with everybody. I rea fumble in Oregon'S1OSSto OhiO State in the ally loved it there."

Sundaysgames

Chicago at Sporting Kansas City, 2 p.m.

Seattle at New York City FC, 4 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Announced RHP Yordano Ventura has dropped the appeal of his seven~ame suspension for an on-field incident in a game on April 23.

MINNESOTA TWINS — Placed RHP Casey Fien on the 15-day DL Recalled RHP Michael Tonkin from Rochester (IL).

National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS — ClaimedLHP Eury De La Rosa off waivers from Oakland.

Moved RHP BrandonMcCarthy to the 6May DL. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS —Seleded the contract of LHP Tim Cooney from Memphis (PCL).

Optioned C Cody Stanley to Memphis. Transferred RHP Adam Wainwright from the 15- to the 60-day DL

American Association AMARILLO THUNDERHEADS —Traded RHP Kevin Thomas to Trois-Rivieres (Can-Am) for future considerations.

FARGO-MOORHEADREDHAWKS —Released RHP Steven Thompson.

Can-Am League NEW JERSEYJACKALS —Traded INF Anthony Phillips to St. Paul (AA) for a player to be named.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER — Named Billy Donovan coach.

ORLANDO MAGIC — Signed general manager Rob Hennigan to a two-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season.

FOOTBALL National Football League MIAMI DOLPHINS — Exercised their option on the contract of QB Ryan Tannehill for the 201 6 season.

Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS — SignedDT Torrey Davis, QB Justin Goliz and LB Korey Jones.

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed DB RyanSteed.ReleasedWRs Denick Hector,Lavon

Downs and Kashif Montgomery, LBs J. C Wilson and Shamari Benton, OL Jarrid Bryant, DBs Kaon Lyn, Sam Miller, David Van Dyke and Justin Oxendine.

HOCKEY National Hockey League CAROLINA HURRICANES — Announcedthe contract of Jeff Daniels, Charlotte (AHL) coach, will not be renewed.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Agreed to terms with D Erik Gustafsson on a two-year contract.

COLLEGE AUBURN — Suspended junior DE Elijah Daniel from the football team following his arrest

on theft and burglary charges.

LEES-MCRAE — Named Lexi King women' s lacrosse coach.

NEW MEXICO —Named interim men' s tennis coachBartScottm en'stenniscoach.

WOFFORD Named Brian Manes cornerbacks coach, Dane Romero running backs coach, ShaDon Brown safeties coach and recruiting coordinator and Greg Gasparato special teams coach.

The Line Glantz Culver MlB National League FAVOR(TE U NE UN D ERDOG UNE -155 Mil w aukee +145 at Chicago at New York -110 W a shington +100 -165 P h iladelphia +1 55 at Miami Cincinnati -130 at A t l anta +120 -1 35 P i t t sburgh +1 25 at St. Louis at Los Angeles -140 Ariz o n a + 130 -155 Col o rado +145 at San Diego American League -110 at Tampa Bay +100 Baltimore-x atC)eve(and -125 Toron t o + 1 15 -125 New Y ork + 115 at Boston Oakland -135 at Te x a s + 125 -115 at H ouston +105 Seattle at Kansas City -1 05 Detroit -1 05 -110 at Minnesota +100 Chicago Interleague at San Francisco -125L os AngelesAL) ( +115 NBA Playoffs FAVORfIE U NE 0 /U UND ERDOG at Atlanta 9 ( 200 ) Broo klyn at Memphis 5' / 2 (1 90 ) Port l a nd Friday 3r/2 (18P/z) at Milwaukee Chicago at San Antonio 5'/2 (20F/z) L.A. Clippers NHL Rayoffs FAVOR(TE U NE U N DERDOG UNE -1 90 Calg a r y +1 65 at Anaheim at N.Y. Rangers -175 W a shington +1 55 Friday at Chicago -1 40 Min n esota +1 20 Odds to Win Series Anaheim -220 Calg a r y + 180 -1 35 Min n esota +1 15 Chicago N.Y. Rangers -190 W ashington +165 Uniffed Welterweight Title At las Vegas FAVOBTE UNE UND ERDOG UNE Fl. Mayweather Jr.-220 Ma. Pacquiao +180

CHICAGO (AP) — Even with significant off-field baggage, Jameis Winston was the first pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.

With no such issues, Marcus Mariota went second.

You dOn't PaSS uP a POtential franehiSe

quarterback in today's pass-happy NFL. SO F1Orida State'S WinStOn iS headed tO

Tampa Bay and Oregon's Mariota goes to TenneSSee at No. 2. They' ll take their HeiSman TrOPhieS (WinSton in 2013, Mariota

such veteran quarterbacks as Ben Roethlisberger, Kurt Warner and Philip Rivers, clearly isn't concerned.

"He's a talented young man who has a very good feel for the position and how to process those things," Whisenhunt said, sand We' re eXCited to get a ChanCe to WOrk

with him."

Naturally, Mariota isn't worried about the doubterS, either.

last year) and try to turn two downtrod-

"I believe in my abilities and the hard work that I' ve put in," he said. "And that' s

den franChiSeS intO ContenderS, maybe eVen

One thing iS that I Can't COntrO1 Other Peo-

champions.

"The challenge is just being an NFL player, period. I'm not worried about any

ple's opinions. I' ve just got to do what I can do and that's putting in the hard work and getting ready for the next chapter. People are always going to have their opinions and

situations," Winston said.

"I'm just worried about living this new lifestyle and just developing into a great man for the Tampa Bay community for my teammates, because it's all for them and it' s

Say What they Want tD Says TamPa haS the reCeiVerS to helP WinStOn

in Vincent Jackson and Mike Evans, both of whom went over1,000 yards last year despite shoddy quarterbacking. Tennessee

allfOr the SuCCeSS DfthiS franChiSe."

can't make the same claim.

OA'-the-field SituatiOnS Or eVen On-the-field

While Mariota haS been a mOdel CitiEach of those teams went 2-14 in 2014, zen, some questioned his having barely but coaches Smith and Whisenhunt, in taken any snaps behind center in Oregon's their first seasons in charge, survived the quick-tempo attack. But Titans coach Ken awfulrecord.Now, they presumably have WhiSenhunt, Who haS dOne big thingS With the main building tool.

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You think that'S eXPeeting toO muCh?

Expectations always run too high fOr NO. 1 dry PiekS, especially the night they are SeleCted. COOPer SeemS to be a Very good rOute runner

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sage with the pick.

They sent a message that they value Derek Carr, their young quarterback, enough to givehim the best draftday toy any quarterback in the league will receive.

They sent a message that wide receiver was obviously the Raiders position that needed uPgrading the most, because by selecting Cooper with the fourth overall pick, general manager Reggie MCKenzie and new coach Jack Del Rlo passed up the man most people believed was the best pure talent Dn the board, USC defensive lineman Leonard Williams.

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Heyward-Bey was not quite a full-fiedged bust. But he Created many memOrieS Of

many dropped passes. Now with Pittsburgh, he caught three passes last season.

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earlier this month. Crabtree's contract contains a lot Of inCentiVeS fOr num-

bers of catches and yards.

For instance, if he catches 70 Passes or reaches 900 receivingyards, Crabtree gets $400,000. With CooPer on the roster, Crabtree's odds Of reaching thOSe numberS

diminish. Will that affect team chemistry in the wide receiver room?

They sent a message that I know, I know. There' s they weren't afraid of taking not supposed to be any pesanother No. 1 chance on a simism on draR day. So I' ll wide receiver after the failed stick with the free pizza and experiment that was the beer idea. At least until the Raiders' last first round se- second round. the neW Del Rio adminiStration iS not gOing to be SOlely fiXatedOn defenSe.

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MOTHER LODE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FOR A LIST OF RENTAL PROPERTIES.....

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SONORA 2BD/1 BA Near Downtown. $750/mo+all utilities.

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1/1. Corner fireplace unit, off street parking, wat/gar incl. $675/mo+ $500 sec. No smk/pets.

Call: 962-6287 TWAIN HARTE 3/1 23025 T.H. Dr. upper 'A' unit, $950/mo+dp. -ORlower 'B' 1/1, $650/mo+ dp. Both units include water, garb & TV. No pets/smk. Ph. 586-5664 225 Mobile/RV Spaces MI-WUK VILLAGE RV

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Sonora & Twain Harte. It is Beautiful park likesetting with suit ableforafinecustom home. seasonalcreek.Thelotbacks You cankeephorsesandother up to PML greenbelt givingyou livestockhereaswel. Phone a feeling ofseclusionand and electricity attheroad p r ivacy. Openbeamedwith and totheadjacent parcels. knotty pine ceilings. $71,90D d20150296 $165,0DQ ¹20150167 Call KimC0CC0 Call PattyBeggs 533.4242 Cel 591.3191 9 62. 7765 cell840.2293

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Charming3bd, 1ba.farm house This home offers 3bd., 3ba. on almost2acres. Privatesetting and alarge3car garage.The with shop andRVparking. mastersuitehasasitting area Crownmoldingthroughout. Very and outsidecovereddeck. Nice homeyfeelinghereandcloseto open livingroomwith brick shopping.Businessparkzoning fireplace&wet bar. Beautiful equalslotsof possibilities. natural landscaping. $257,0INlfi2014170 5 $53 9 ,000 A'20141664 Call GerreRavicchio Call Michelle A'Dair 533<242 cell48 4-2227 533-4M cell 770-6878

SONORA .........533-4242 SOULSBYVILLE .533-0104 GROVELAND......962-7765 .878-0499 COPPEROPOLIS....

785-5757 I sUGARPINE.......586-3242 COULTERVILLE

Brookins Art, LLC

A plugger'sbasic needs: food, water, air, shelter, clothing, pickup truck ... not necessarilyin that order.

SHOP SPACE FOR RENT Industrial use.

2,450 sf w/car lift, 14: high doors, 20' high ceiling, drive thru bays, 3 ph. Elec., concrete work area outside 8 fenced outside storage

area. Sm Ofc, handicap bath. $1100/mo. $1500 dep. 2 yr. See pics at m motherlode.corn ad¹23709963. Call 209-743-5025 250 Rentals Wanted MAN NEEDS SMALL

HOUSE. Fixer upper ok. $400/mo or work for rent. Good lic/ref's. Ray

OFFICES FOR RENT 2 Private+reception/ showroom. Huge parking lot. Full kit. Handicap bath, 800 sf. $500/ mo+$1000 dep. 2 yr. see pics at m ~ motherlode.corn ad¹23709966 Call: 209-743-5025

BIG OAK FLAT GROVELAND USD is currently seeking a P/T Primary Art / Music

Teacherat 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.

BUSY GERIATRIC Practice looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner for full or 3/4 time; benefitted position. Nursing Home & homebound patients.

Please fax resume to: (209) 532-4289.

301 Employment BIG OAK FLAT GUSD is seeking aTeacher for Tenaya Elementary

grades 6-8. Candidate must possess a passion for teaching; have specific common core knowledge in Math & English & experience w/ collaborative work; have a commitment to excellence/equity & ability to teach an elective with expertise. Must have a BA degree and valid CA Multiple Subjects Credential. Please submit cover letter and resume with complete employment application via s~d'oin.corn along with letters of reference and college transcripts.

An EOE, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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Employment ATCAA EARLY HEAD START and HEAD START is recruiting for several positions: • Lead Center Teacher • Teacher • Associate Teacher • Center Assistant • Family Advocate We are also looking to increase our substitute pool. Applications / job announcements with requirements of positions avail. at ATCAA Head Start, 427 N. Hwy 49 Ste. ¹202, Sonora, w o.atcaa.or w FFD: 05-26-15, 4PM. EOE.

Turn-key 3BR, 2BA in Upper Crystal Falls on almost an acre of fenced property. Detached artist's studio, plumbedgasBBQ, gasfire pit plus an awning for shade.

Granite in the kitchenwith openplan to the dining and living area.Thisbeautiful home isamust see!

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BARTENDERS AND SERVERS Needed at Rovedatti's Bar 8 Grill 131 Town Square Rd. Copperopolis. Fun Busy 8 Local. Come in & submit your resume!

Direct: (209) 556-8301 BRE¹01950370

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22910 Twain Hnrte Dr., Twain Harte, CA 95383 Ph: 209-586-3258 • Fx: 209-586-3312 www.century21wildwood.corn

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COUNTRY INN IS HIRING

ABSOLUTELY BEST Oak:1 cord-$225; 2 cord -$425.Cedar-$185; Pine & Fir Mixed:1cord-$160; 2 cords-$300. FREE Delivery! Ph. 536-5815

Front Desk Clerks Apply in person: 18730 Hwy 108. 984-0315 HUMAN RESOURCES AND SAFETY SPECIALIST for Diestel Turkey Ranch. Ideal candidate would have previous experience & strong communication skills. For more information, call 532-4950 ext. 31, or email us at:

CAMAGE AVE Industrial space up to 21,000 s.f. for lease.

Call for info 533-8962 colleenf diestelturke .corn COME AND EXPLORE Mono Village Ctr. Lease spaces available. Randy If It's Not Here Sigler, Bkr. 532-0668 It May Not Exist!

NEW COMMERCIAL BLDG. Sonora off Hwy. 108. 1000 sf & 2000 sf Bernie (209) 586-6514

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SONORA DOWNTOW N Upper 1Bdrm, Quiet. No 586-4165 or 206-0143 Leave message pets. $600/mo+dep.

ALSO, sm. Studio-$450/ mo+dep. Call 533-1667 SOULSBYVILLE SM. OPPORTUNITIES STUDIO, A/C, country setting. $500/mo+dep.

No pets/smk. 652-8344 CATEGORY TWAIN HARTE 1/1 301-330 Quiet, private setting in Confidence. Util. & w/d 301 - Employment incl. $750/mo. 586-7250 305 - Instruction/Lessons

T.H. Dr.Alpine Cottages PLACE AN AD ONLINE Wat/garb/sew paid. No www.uniondemocrat.corn dog. $750/mo 586-0675

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR Murphys Senior Apartments, 350 Bret Harte Lane, Murphys, CA 95247. 1 bdrm apts and also apts w/special design features for individuals w/ a disability.

Must be 62 yrs of age or older; or disabled regardless of age. Inquire as to the availability of subsidy. 209-728-9114 Mon-Fri, 7-2:30. TDD ¹1-800-735- 2929.

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LAND 2bd,2ba,d 440sq.ft., fenCedbaC S«D k, CarpOrt.On TWO LOTSSIDE BY SIDE + SOLD TOGETHER!.64acre+1.06 acre lot approx..26acrelot. $59,900 with electric andwater available, trees LAKE VIEWWITHULRGEDECK 2 bd, i ba, arport, access on quiet street. $65,000 ramp,fenC SOLD /workShop.

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Assistant Youth Center Coordinator -Relief$9.49-$11.58/hr.

Closes: 5/1 3/1 5 For detailed job descriptions and to apply please visit www.tuolum-

BIG SALE!!- EVERYTHING ELECTRIC! Formerly ROGERS ELECTRIC. 532-4388 BIG SALE!!- EVERYTHING ELECTRIC! Formerly ROGERS ELECTRIC. 532-4388 ELECTRONIC LIFT Chair for Stairs. 18'-20' track. Like New! Buyer must remove & install. $1500. Call 559-1488 BUYING JUNK, Unwanted or wrecked

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BIG OAK FLAT- GUSD Tioga High School is seeking a fully credentialed Math / Science Teacher (Chemistry/ Biology) who has some experience working with diverse youth and a passion for raising student achievement.

Applicant must have BA degree and valid CAsingle subject Teaching Credential in subject area of instruction.

Submit cover letter, resume, transcripts and Itrs of reference. Salary comensurate w/exp. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Apply at sdoin.corn ~ or Email Jennifer Shimer: 'shimer©bof .k12.ca.us

CALAVERAS CO Visit us on the web: www.co.calaveras.ca.us

CAREGIVERS NEEDED!

COUNTRY INN IS HIRING

Must have caregiving exp, reliable transportation & insurance. Call for details: 772-2157 CARPENTERExperienced.Must have own tools and reliable transportation. Manufactured Hm exp a plus.

Wage DOE. 770-3160

Front Desk Clerks Apply in person: 18730 Hwy 108. 984-0315

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CITY OF SONORA: Administrative Services Director.

Plan /Organize /Direct activities of Admin Services Dept: Accounting/ Treasury /Purchasing / Business Lic. Program/ Payroll /Audits /IT /HR (209) 588-8946 -orwww.sonoraca.corn/em Otloment EOE Open Until Filled.

EMERGENCY CHILDREN'S SHELTER RESPITE Foster Parents

Tuolumne County Dept. of Social Services is looking to contract on a yearly basis with one or more persons to run county-owned children' s shelter housing on a respite basis. Candidates must have the ability to reside in 24 hr. facility.

Preferred: Experience working with the children in crisis situations.

CLOSING DATE: May 27, 2015 at 3 p.m., interested parties may contact Karen McGettigan: Kmc etti an@co.tuolumnecount .ca.us or 533-7378 for more information. Detailed information is also available on the County of Tuolumne website www.tuolumnecoun .ca. ov under "Business", "Bids, RFPs, RFQs".

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The Union Democrat is looking for a full time Retail Sales Representative to join our team. The successful applicant will generate revenue by targeting new businesses and sell to an established customer base. Must have strong customer service background and be very organized with good 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

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interviews; work various shifts- weekends, holidays and over time as req'd. Salary: $14.13 - $16.68/hr. Union pension and benefit pkg.

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DISPATCHER - F/T Nights/weekendsmandatory. Heavy phones, computers, customer service exp needed.

APPLY IN PERSON ONLY at Vic's Towing, 1230 N Hwy 49. No phone calls please.

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SERVICES. Seeking an experienced and highly effective leader.

If you are interested in working for a great organization that brings a valued service to the community, please go to our website at: www.hos iceofamador.or

and view the full job description, salary info and obtain an application. All applications are to be mailed. No phone calls, please.

HUMAN RESOURCES AND SAFETY SPECIALIST for Diestel Turkey Ranch. Ideal candidate would have previous experience 8 strong communication skills. For more information, call 532-4950 ext. 31, or email us at: colleenf diestelturk .corn

INSTRUCTOR Position available 9am-3pm Mon-Fri.

PT/FT, 12 or more ECE Infant-toddler/preschool units & experience.

Lic.¹'s 553601541 and 553601540. Janeen Sarina 209-532-1913.

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 Quillen Please, NO phone calls.

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INSURANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP - Local agency is seeking a licensed CSR exp'd in commercial insurance coverages.

F/T, competitive salary and benefit package.

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SECURITY OFFICER - F/T with benefits Health, dental, vision, Life, Personal Holiday, 401K with TUO Me-Wuk Tribal Council. Must possess H.S. Diploma or GED, and Valid CA D.L. Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manual and write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively; proficient computer skills.

Go to: www.mewuk.corn for app + job description or 209-928-5302 for questions. Must attach current DMV Printout with our a lication

SECURITY OFFICER Intermittent/On Call for TUO Me-Wuk Tribal Council.

Must possess H.S. Diploma or GED, and Valid CA D.L. Ability to read and interpret documents, write rou-

tine reports and correspondence; able to speak eff ectively;good math skills, ability to add, multiply and divide.

Must pass physical agility test & undergo preemployment 8 annual physical exam. Go to: www.mewuk.corn for application and job description or call (209) 928-5302 for questions.

MUST attach current DMV Printout with our al i caaon. ~ SENIORITY LIFECARE AT HOME is hiring in-home Caregivers for Tuolumne & Calaveras Counties. Prefer only people with personal care exp. 24-hr & hourly shifts avail. P/T & Flex.

Call (209) 532-4500 SERVERS NEEDED at Griff's BBQ & Grill 304 Town Square Rd. Copperopolis. Fun, Busy 8 Local; come in to submit your resume!

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 lt takes, please apply at: a~ it norasubaru.com/em loment-a l i cation.htm

SONORA UNION HS DISTRICT is accepting online applications for District Superintendent through May 25, 2015.

Please apply online at w~aw.sddotn.or

Ask your classified representative about ATTENTION GETTERS SOULSBYVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is accepting applications for P/T Bus Driver and Sub Bus Drivers. Must have a valid Calif. Class B Driver's Lic. with passenger endorsement, valid medical certificate and current DMV printout. Contact the District Off. 209-532-1419 X201 or soulsb illeschool.corn for application. Closes 5/1 5/2015 at 3:00 pm.

TABLE MOUNTAIN RANCHES is seeking Direct Care Staff to work in a group home setting w/ developmentally delayed & autistic children. Will train. Must be able to pass DOJ/ FBI background check.

(209) 984-3188

P/T GUST. SERVICE REP. Day/evening shift JOIN OUR TEAM AT MOTHER LODE BANK! avail. Apply at Baskin Robbins in Sonora.

We currently have openings for Customer Service RepresentaGot The Fishing Bug tives. Excellent cusBut No Boat?

FINANCIAL OFFICER. tomer service and Check Out 2-5 years finance/ cash-handling skills reaccounting experience The Union Democrat quired; banking experiTHE CALAVERAS overseeing multiple ence preferred. Please Classified Section County Office of Educacontracts in a not-fordeliver your resume to 588-4515 tion is seeking to fill the profit or gov't organiza- Mother Lode Bank at following Education tion & 2 yrs supervisory 172 West Stockton SCHOOL BUS DRIVER and Education Support experience required; AA Road, Sonora, CA for Jamestown School positions for the in Accounting pref'd; F/T 95370 or email to District. Requirements: 2015/1 6 school year: w/benefits. Apps & job Imitchum O motherlodeValid CA School Bus • School Psychologist description available at bank.corn.

Drivers Certificate and • Special Ed Teacher ATCAA 935 S. Hwy. 49, JOURNEYMAN endorsements.15 hrs/ • Assist. Administrator Jackson, 223-1485 or Cabinetmaker Needed. week 180 days / year.

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530 Sports/Recreation

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590 Garage Sales

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575 Auctions

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580 Miscellaneous ELECTRONIC LIFT Chair for Stairs. 18'-20' track. Like New! Buyer must remove & install. $1500. Call 559-1488

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595 Commercial Garage/Yard Sales

EAST SONORA 15008 Lakeside Dr. Phoenix Lake area.

Gated property with 25 parking spots onsite.

Sat.5/2 9:00am-6pm 8 Sun. 5/3, 9:00am-4pm.

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Community Thrift Shop 797 W. Stockton Road Mon-Sat 10-5. 532-5280 601 Household Pets

DACHSHOUND-MINI Aussie/Bichon Frise Pups 8 wks. Healthy & Adorable!Asking: 4-M's-5200 ea. 1-F-$250. 505-8593 GOLDEN RETRIEVER AKC Pups-Vet checked; Shots & de-wormed. $700. Call 928-1870

CARS AND TRUCKS CATEGORY 701-840 701 - Automobiles 705 - 4 Whed Drive 710 - Trucks 715- Vans 720 - SUVs 725 -Antiques/Classics 730 - Misc. Auto 735 - Autos Wanted

RECREATIONAL 801 - Motorcydes 805 - RV's/Travel Trailers 810 - Boats

815 - Camper Shells 820 - Utility Trailers 825 - Leasing/Rentals 830 - Heavy Equipment 835 - Parts/Accessories 840 - Airplanes

701

Automobiles MOTHER'S DAY Boutique (on FB) Patti's

Perennials. Celebrating Home & Watkins products. Heavenly Inspirations Jewelry. 18861 Broadhurst Dr O Middle Camp Rd, Twain Harte

ATK 9FR~ SONORA Folleti Estate Sale 203 Bourbon St. Fri & Sat Sa-4p. Wooden telephone cross bars, dining rm set, 2 twin beds, lumber for projects, Leslie Rolpe originals, trunks, patio furn, crushed ice vintage table & water bottles, tools, yard art, sterling jewelry & much much more!

701 Automobiles

705 4-Wheel Drive

TOYOTA '06 AVALON Limited. 115k miles.

Asking $12,500. Please call 878-3567

GMC '06 ENVOY XL SLT

710 Trucks

BMW '01 Z3 Fully loaded, black on black, convertible. Runs Grt. $4,700. 770-3028

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TSG No.: 12-02383692-T TS No.: CA1400261633 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 092-220-01-00 Property Address: 20601 CRESCENT WAY GROVELAND, CA 95321 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/28/2006.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/07/2015 at 03:30 P.M.,VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/10/2006, as Instrument No. 2006018105, in book NA, page NA,, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of TUOLUMNE County, State of California, executed by: ERICK DANIEL RAMIREZ AND KIMBERLY RAMIREZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, ASJOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the front entrance to the Administration Building at the County Courthouse Complex, 2 South Green Street, Sonora, CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN¹ 092-220-01-00 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 20601 CRESCENT WAY, GROVELAND, CA 95321 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimatedcosts,expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $160,717.22. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. 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,eitherofwhich may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The saledate 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 or visit this Internet Web http: //search.nationwideposting.corn/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1400261633 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Date: VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC 750Hwy 121 BYP STE 100 Lewisville, TX 75067 VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC ISA DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Signature PrintedNamed FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0245695 To:UNION DEMOCRAT Publication Dates: 04/1 7/2015, 04/24/2015, 05/01/2015.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-15-655088-BF Order No.: 150002134-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/6/2014.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to

pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BIDLESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): CYNTHIA L KATEN AND TONY DEKELAITA, WIFE AND HUSBAND Recorded:3/7/2014 as Instrument No. 2014002769 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of TUOLUMNE County, California; Date of Sale: 5/15/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Front Entrance to the Tuolumne County Administration Center, 2 S. GreenSt.,Sonora,CA 95370 Amount ofunpaid balance and other charges: $284,818.36 The purported property address is: 11029 MOUNTAIN VISTA CRT,JAMESTOWN, CA 95327 Assessor's Parcel No.: 059-670-09-00 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http: //www.qualityloan.corn, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-655088-BF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released ofpersonal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http: //www.qualityloan.corn Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-655088-BF IDSPub ¹0081146 Publication Dates: 4/24/2015 5/1/2015 5/8/2015. The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-14-618770-AB Order No.: 140074362-CA-API YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/1 3/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BIDLESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): APRIL BEFUMO AND JOHN BEFUMO, JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 4/24/2007 as Instrument No. 2007006976 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of TUOLUMNE County, California; Date of Sale: 5/29/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Front Entrance to the Tuolumne County Administration Center, 2 S. Green St., Sonora,CA 95370 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $339,076.22 The purported property address is: 4141 LAGRANGE RD, LA GRANGE, CA 95329 Assessor's Parcel No.: 073-044-04-00NOTICE 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,eitherofwhich may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Thesale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http: //www.qualityloan.corn, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-618770-AB . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released ofpersonal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 lvy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http: //www.qualityloan.corn Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-616770-AB IDSPub ¹0082065 Publication Dates: 5/1/2015 5/8/2015 5/1 5/2015. The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-14-626536-CL Order No.: 733-1400609-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/2/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A publi c auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier' s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty,

expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT To BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Matthew B. Ashe, a married man as his sole and separate property Recorded: 1/1 7/2008 as Instrument No. 2008000671 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of TUOLUMNE County, California; Date of Sale: 5/1 5/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Front Entrance to the Tuolumne County Administration Center, 2 S. Green St., Sonora, CA 95370 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $278,462.62 The purported property address is: 20396 CANYONVIEW DRIVE, TUOLUMNE, CA 95379 Assessor's Parcel No.: 087-151-12-00 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.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF SONORA NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Sonora, California is scheduled to review the following items:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Sonora, State of California, will receive bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and services for the construction of:

489 S. Stewart Street Multi-Family Residential Site Plan and Design Review

South Washin ton Street Overla Pro'ect 2015

The project consists of: An as halt concrete overla and rehabilitation of a roximatel one mile of Cit of Sonora streets includin restriin traffic si nal loo detector re lacement rindin miscellaneous draina e and concrete work. The ro'ect includes S. Washin ton Street as a ma'or art of the ro'ect with Restano Wa and connectin o rtions of Stewart Street and Mono Wa . ~ Each bid is to be in strict accordance with the Project Plans and Specifications (hereinafter called the "Proposal Requirements" ) on file at the City Administration Office, 94 North Washington Street, Sonora, California.

Proposal Requirements may be examined at the said Administration Office and copies may be obtained: at Sonora Blue rint and Co Com an 730 E. Mono Wa Sonora CA 95370 209 532-5223 at a cost of: 35.00 for one set of "Pro osal Re uirements" which includes one set of reduced lans 11 "X17" aS ecificationsbooklet andase arate Pro osal Bid Form l ustax and shi in where necessa . Purchasers of one set of "Pro osal Re uirements" will be listed as Planholders and iven access to online di ital files.

Full sized lans 24"X36" additional reduced lans and a CD with di ital df files of the Proosal Re uirements with lan files are available to urchasers of one full set of Pro osal Reuirements at rintin and re aration costs throu h Sonora Blue rint and Co Com an .

No bid will be considered unless it is made on the paper proposal form furnished by the City with the Proposal Requirements. Each bid must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier' s check, or bidder's bond made payable to the City of Sonora for an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, such guarantee to be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to furnish the required bonds and enter into a contract with the City within the time provided by the Proposal Requirements.

All questions related to bid submittal, the project plans, and specifications should be directed to Gerard J. Fuccillo, City Engineer at 209-532-1867 or by email at 'fen Osbc lobal.net. No Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for this project. Bids must be submitted on paper forms.

Bid proposals shall be submitted to the City of Sonora Administration Office, 94 North Washington Street, Sonora, California 95370, on or before 2:30 PM on the 21st day of ~Ma 2015 and will be opened in public commencing at 2:30 PM on that day in the City Administration ConferenceRoom, and then and there read and recorded. Any bid received after the time specified herein will be returned to the bidder unopened.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Faithful Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price and a Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price.

No bid will be accepted from a Contractor who is not licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code.

This project is a "public works" project under Section 1720 of California Labor Code and the provisions of Section 1720 through 1861 of the California Labor Code shall apply. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).

All contractors and subcontractors who bid or work on this project must be currently registered with the DIR under Section 1725.5 of the California Labor Code, and will be required to furnish electronic certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement) as required by the Labor Commissioner under Section 1776 of the California Labor Code.

In accordance with the provisions of Sections 1770 to 1784 of the Labor Code, the Director of Industrial Relations, State of California, has determined the general prevailing rate of per diem wages in the locality in which the work is required to be performed for each type of worker or mechanic required to execute the contract.

Copies of the prevailing wage rate of per diem wages are on file at the Administration Office.

The Contractor to whom the contract is awarded, and any subcontractor under it, shall pay not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages to all workers in execution of the contract.

The particular attention of bidders is directed to the provisions of Section III, Subsection 15 (Fair Employment Practices) of the Proposal Requirements which concerns affirmative action requirements pursuant to the Fair Employment and Housing Act under Sections 12900-12996 of the California Government Code. The City of Sonora is an equal opportunity employer.

The City of Sonora reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in the bidding.

Timothy A. Miller City Administrator City of Sonora

Publication Dates: May 1 & May 8, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

The applicant is requesting to build a seven unit multi-family structure along with the associated parking and landscaping. This is currently vacant, but has been the location of a multi-family structure previously. The previous building was a residential structure built in 1901 as a single-family home. Through the years the structure was converted to multi-family units and single room occupancies with shared bathrooms.

In 2006 the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for this site which allows seven units. The previous structure burned in a 2012 fire and was damaged beyond repair and had tobe removed. The applicant has been working to restore the structure and has obtained grant funding through the CDBG. The project includes a proposed seven unit multifamily structure along with the associated parking, landscaping and garbage facilities. The site is designated as Historic Mixed Use (HMU) on the City's General Plan Land Use Map and is zoned Multi-Family Residential (R-3). The proposed project is located on Assessor Parcel Number: 002-192-08.

The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332- In-Fill Development Projects. Class 32 consists of projects characterized as in-fill development meeting the conditions described in this section.(a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations.(b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses. (c) The project site has no value, as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species.(d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.(e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.

900-916 Mono Way, Sonora Regional Medical Center Revised Site Plan and Design Review The applicant is requesting to revise the Site Plan and Design Review for the Sonora Regional Medical Center Cancer Center and Outpatient Pavilion. The project was previously reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission in October 2013. The applicant has revised the building and parking lot layout to address office layouts and services for their clients. The building height is proposed to be reduced by three feet and would now be 50 feet instead of 53 feet tall. In addition, the overall size of the building would be reduced by 500 square feet.

The parking lot layout has also been revised to allow for additional accessible parking near the entrance to the building with 24 accessible parking spaces. The revised parking layout would increase the number of parking spaces by two spaces. The site is designated as Heavy Commercial (HC) on the City's General Plan Land UseMap and is zoned General Commercial (CG). The proposed project is located on Assessor Parcel Number: 056-140-06 and 07, 056-140-22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27.

The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332- In-Fill Development Projects.

Class 32 consists of projects characterized as in-fill development meeting the conditions described in this section.(a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations.(b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses.(c) The project site has no value, as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species.(d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.(e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold public hearings on these items at the City Council Chambers located at 94 North Washington Street, Sonora, CA on Monday, May 11,2015 at5:30 pm oras near as possible thereafter, at which time and place interested persons may appear and be heard thereon.

At the above time and place, all persons interested in the above, either for or against, will be given the opportunity to be heard. The project staff reports and all supporting documents are available for review at the City of Sonora Community Development Department, 94 North Washington Street, Sonora CA 95370, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:OOPM. Questions regarding the project may be directed to Community Development Director Rachelle Kellogg at the Community Development Department, (209) 532-3506, or to Planner Paula Daneluk, at (916) 206-1671.

Pursuant to State law, challenges in court to actions on the above proposal may be limited to issues raised at public hearings or meetings conducted on the matter, or in correspondence submitted at, or prior to, the hearing or meeting.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Community Development Department at (209) 532-3508. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (26CFR35.102-35.104ADA Title II). Materials related to an item submitted after distribu

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Both are in the wedding party.

Carol has known Mitch for years, is well aware that he's gay and has no problem with it. However, I'm relatively sure her parents don't know, and I'm of the opinion that they need tobe told before the big event.

I' ve tried to casually bring it up with Carol several times, and she always smiles and says, "Don't worry about M om and Dad," and then changes the subject.

The truth of the matter is, I don' t worry about them. They are c~ g people and pillars of the community.

But I don't want them to be shocked at the wedding when meeting the gay brother and his same-sex spouse.

Mitch and James are not into public displays of affection, but they' re obviously not going to ignore each other.

Considering the idiotic things people

Annie's Mailbox can say, I think Carol's parents need to beprepared.Atm y daughter'swedding years ago, an uncle of her new husband cornered her at the reception and strongly suggested she consider adoption "just in case it's hereditary."

I'm considering inviting Carol's mother to lunch and laying the cards on the table, but my other kids insist I need to stay out of it. Even James, who basicall y agreeswith me, says it has to be Carol'sdecision.Isheright?

Carol's parents are going allout for this wedding, and I wouldn't want a surprise like this to upset them.

What to do? —MOTHER OF THE GROOM DEAR MOTHER: Your heart is in the right place, but you are

talking to the wrong people. Your s oon-to-be-married son i s t h e person who should talk to Carol if he thinks her parents need this information in advance. And while surprises should be kept to a minimum at weddings, we don'treally see a problem here.

Mitch and James won't be doing anything disruptive, and there's nothiag you can do aboutignorant people like your daughter's uncle-in-law. You are over-thinking this. Relax. Trust your son and his bride to handle the details, whatever they are.

DEAR ANNIE: I have a quick tip for your readers: My wife and I receive a lot of junk mail. I take all of the junk envelopes, whether they have been opened or not, put a rubber band loosely around one end, stick a pencil or pen under the rubber band, and leave them where my wife and I write notes or grocery lists.

This works great. We haven' t

bought note pads in a year. — THE VILLAGES, FLA. DEAR VILLAGES: For folks on a budget, this is a great way to have spare notepaper handy while recycling. Thanks for the suggestion.

DEAR ANNIE: "Cringing in Exercise Class" pointed out the annoyance of chewing gum while exercising.

Gum chewing is dangerous during all sports activity. I am particularly concerned when I witness children and others doing so in the

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Will experimental treatment help COPD? DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife has COPD. She is not coping very well.

Her doctors are treating her with the standard medications. She has heard about an experimental treatment where they take her stem cells

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is inhaled. Can you tell me if you have heard about this treatment, and if it issafe?Each treatment is $7,000.

J.W. ANSWER: Stem cells are cells that can develop into many kinds of mature cells. In theory, they can grow and replacecellsthathavebeen damaged or destroyed due to a disease process. Stem cells hold great promise for many diseases, but there isn't enough -

information for me to make a recom-

mendation for stem cells in COPD, for eithersafety oreffectiveness.

If you are going to look into it further, I would recommend doing so only as part of a clinical trial. You can find out about clinical trials at www.clinicaltrials.gov. I was able to Gnd some trials on the site that are recruiting subjects. I also would recommend

w ww.closerlookatstemcells.org/ t o anyone considering stem cell treatment.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I a m a 75-year-old woman with a lot of hot flashes.Iheard thatmaca rootisgood for treating these. I have been taking itfortwoyears,and feellikeithasreally helped me. Is this safe? — J.F. ANSWER: Naca root, a dietary staple in Peru, has been touted as a treatmentfor both sexual performance and menopausal symptoms.

One review found limited evidence for benefit in sexual function, but I could

not find any study looking at its effectiveness in menopausal symptoms.

Fortunately, it has few, if any, adverse effects and might be worth a try for those who haven't hatI benefit from or

can't take other treatments. I have to remind you again that you may not be getting what you think you are buying, as oversight on supplements is limited.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My son is 53, and three years ago he had three stentsput in due to clogged arteries.

Ks cardiologist put him on Lipitor at 80 mg. I don't know if this is necessary. I worry that it might do more harm than good.— J.K. ANSWElt In people with blockages in the arteries in their hearts, there is really no doubt that medications like atorvastatin (Lipitor), a statindrug,reduce the risk of heart attack. Although they can have side efFects, form ostpeoplethebenefi tfar outweighs the risks.

It's important to recall that even a powerful medication like a statin can' t optimallytreat people if they don't treat themselves right. Years ago, I had a patient who was doing well after his bypass surgery and was taking a statin with good results. Walking through the hospital cafeteria, I

IOHSSCI'E Birthday for May 2. Expand your family's assets this year. Plan to make home changes after Saturn goes direct (6/14). Power on then, with a vacation around mid-July.

A new beginning in fun and romance arises after 10/13.

Take stock of where you' ve been and are going after 10/27. Take action to protect what you love. Speak out.

To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Today is an 8 — Deliver a secret surprise. You get a lucky break ... and revision is required. Sort out conflicting orders. Breathe deeply and count before responding. Put aside fears. Intuition tells you the way to go. Meet a new friend.

Taurus (April 20-May 20):Today is a 9 — There's more work arriving. Gain additional profits. Listen carefully to instructions. Keep others on track. Keep accounts current.

Read the fine print to avoid trickery. Choose staying home with a loved one over going out.

Gemini (May 214une 20):Today is a 7 — Something reaches a breaking point. Don't get distracted by a disagreement about priorities. Let your public know your accomplishments. Shed light on a dark subject (possibly with chocolate). An excellent suggestion arises in the conversation. Fantasies flourish now.

Cancer (June 21 July 22):Today is a 7 — Pick a gorgeous destination for an adventure. Research different possibilities before settling. Don't venture into new territory before doing the homework. Invest in home, family and real estate. Replace what you left behind. Love wins.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):Today is an 8 — Take care of home and family for the next few days. The gentle approach works best now. There's fierce competition and a nice prize. Look farther away for your answer. Use quality materials. Pick up the pace. Work together to win.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):Today is a 9 — You' re even smarter than usual under the Scorpio Moon. Savor an in-

saw him eating a triple cheeseburger (why the cafeteria even sold such a thing is a separate question), and he sheepishly argued that he was taking his statin. A statin can't beat a triple cheeseburger.

Good cardiac health requiresa good diet of mostly plants, with whole grains, nuts, fruits and fish included for people who choose to. Exercise is the other important part of the treatment, and just plain walking is nearly as good as any exercise. Medication, though ofbeneftt, is just a small part of a healthy lifestyle and preventing heart disease, which, although rates are decreasing, is still the leading cause of death in indusfTialized countries.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column

whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.

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Today in history Today ls Friday, May 1, the 121st day of 2015.

There are 244 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History: On May 1, 1915, during World War I, a German submarine torpoedoed and severely damaged the SS Gulf light, an American tanker near Britain's Scilly Isles, even though the United States was still neutral in the conflict; the incident occurred the same day that the RMS Lusitania set sail from New York, headed for Liverpool, England (it was torpedoed and sunk by Germany off the coast of Ireland six days later).

On this date: In 1945, a day after Adolf Hitler took his own life, Admiral Karl Doenitz effectively became sole leader of the Third Reich with the suicide of Hitler's propaganda minister, Josef Goebbels.

In 1963, James W. Whittaker became the first American to conquer Mount Everest as he and Sherpa guide Nawang Gombu reached thesummit.

In 1975, Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Brewers

broke baseball's all-time RBI record previously held

by Babe Ruth during a game against the Detroit Tigers (Milwaukee won 17-3).

In 1982, the World's Fair

in Knoxville,Tennessee, was opened by President Ronald Reagan.

In 1990, in a case that drew much notoriety, Gregory Smart was shot to death in his Derry, New Hampshire, home by Billy Flynn, the teenage lover of Smart's wife, Pamela. (Flynn was paroled this year; Pamela Smart is serving a life sentence for being an accomplice to first-degree murder.)

SRIRE tensive learning phase. Network with like-minded people.

Grow your collaborative community. Toss the ball to a teammate. Don't cut corners. You' re building something here. Make it beautiful.

Libra(Sept.23-Oct.22):Today is a 9 — Focus on m aking money. Practice makes perfect. It takes time to grow and develop skills. Make the commitment. Let intuition guide your handiwork. Review new findings with your team. Increase your meditation. Get yourself a little treat.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):Today is a 9 — Use your power responsibly. Begin a two-day self-confident phase.

You' re gaining mastery. Streamline your routine. Imagine the possibilities! The situation is changing. Ask for help if you need it. Give your word to someone. Share your love.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):Today is a 7 — Take on more responsibility. Invest in creative work you love. It' s a good time to ask for money. Friends offer support and good advice from afar. Get your team together. Stories excite your imagination. Relax and enjoy it.

Capricorn (Dec. 224an. 19): Today is a 7 — Committees are especially productive today and tomorrow. Get into a party phase. Reaffirm a commitment. Follow a profitable hunch. A great assignment develops. Smile as you take new territory. Back up intuition with research.

Shine your love light.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):Today is an 8 — Navigate challenging waters today and tomorrow. Your portfolio can benefit, although bank balances could fluctuate with unanticipated expenses. Reestablish order. Strengthen foundations. Invest in efficiency. You' re charming now.

Soothe someone whose emotions flare. Keep the faith.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today is a 7 — Get adventurous today and tomorrow. It doesn't need to get expensive. Travel and studies provide fascinating and profitable answers. New opportunities present themselves. Open the door at the first knock.

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This deal occurred during a North American 14 2T 34 Pass Mixed Pairs Championship in the 1950s. East was 44 Pass P a s s Pa s s Helen Sobel. She realized that her husband had to haveclubvalues.So she "discarded" aspade at trick two and shifted to a club, giving her side the Opening lead:V A first four tricks.

Sincethis dealhappened so long ago,West had actually led the heart king and continued with his ace. After the deal, Al Sobel said, "Thank you for ruffing my ace, partner." Note that if East does discard, say, a club at trick two, declarer with careful play can take 10 tricks: five spades, three diamonds and two heart ruffs in the dummy.

Phillip Alder is combining in May 2016 with Kalos to run a bridge and golf river cruise starting from Bordeaux, France. Details are available on Phillip's website: www.phillipalderbridge.corn.

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Adopt Tarzan and 3ane into your family +Fabio — Medium hair, male, young Felicity — Short hair, female, baby Jasper — Short hair, male, young Jerica — Short hair, brown, female, young adult Lillian — Short hair, polydactyl, female, junior Louise — Medium hair, calico, female, adult Lovey — Short hair, gray, female, adult Marcus — Long hair, male, adult +Marty — Medium hair, male, baby +Mystic — Short hair, black, female, young Nicki — Medium hair, black, female, adult Nickelby — Medium hair, male, baby +Polly — Short hair, polydactyl, female, adult +Rudy — Short hair, orange, male, young "Scotty — Short hair, white and gray, male, adult "Stella — Long hair, female, adult +Sunny — Short hair, male, adult +Tiffany — Short hair, female, adult Thelma — Medium hair, calico, female, adult "Tilly — Short hair, brown and white tabby, female, adult

Olive — Chihuahua/miniature The following animals are Both are at 10040 Victoria Pinscher, black, female, 7 months available for adoption from Way, Jamestown. h umane societies in t h e CATS Mother Lode: Ben — Orange tabby, short hair, male, 6.5 years Crystal — White, short hair, female, 2.5 years Dayo — Grey tabby, short hair, male, 1 year Haily — Brown-and-white tabby, short hair, female, 5 years Jerry — Charcoal, short hair, male, 6.5 years Puffy — Black and white, short hair, female, 3 years

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CALAVERAS COUNTY DOGS and PUPPIES "Hombre — Chihuahua, male, adult +Barbie — Pit Bull Terrier mix, female, adult +Bosco — Pit Bull Terrier mix, male, adult +Duchess — Labrador retriever mix, female, adult "King — Labrador retriever mix, male, adult +Onyx — Labrador retriever mix, female, adult

DOGS Allie — Boxer, brown, female, 2 to 3 years Clinton - Labrador/pitbull mix, brown, male, 2 years Dakota — Border collie/Australian Shepherd, ticolor, male, 3 years Frankie — Queensland mix, tricolor, male, 1 year George — Chiweenie, gray, Those interested in adoptmale, 2 to 3 years ing an animal can view more Jax — Dalmatian/Great Dane, information about them at black and white, male, 1 year wwwhsotc.org.

Tu o l umne Jane — Miniature Pinscher, County Animal Control (984black and brown, female, 1.5 1338) is open for all services years from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Kona Shepherd/Husky, Tuesday, Thursday and Friblack and brown, male, 1 year Mac — Corgi, tricolor, male, 7 day;forallservicesfrom 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, with teleyears Ruby — Blue tick coon hound phone hours &om 10 a.m. to mix, caramel, brindle and white, 5 p.m.;and foradoptions only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturfemale, 1 year Tarzan — Chihuahua mix, tan, day.

The Humane Society of male, 1.5 years

CATS +Abby — Short hair, female, young adult "Abu — Long hair, male, adult Ariel — Short hair, female, baby Bluebelle — Short hair, gray, female, senior Eli — Short hair, orange, baby Charisse — Short hair, black, female, adult "Chip — Medium hair, black, male, young Tuolumne County (984-5489) Christie — Short hair, female, is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. young PUPPIES Chad — Labrador mix, black Monday through Saturday.

Eisa — Short hair, black and and white, male, 14 weeks Animal viewing hours are white, female, adult Crocket — Labrador mix, black from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Elvis — Short hair, black, male, and light gray, male, 14 weeks Monday through Saturday. baby

Kittens — all kinds Barn Cats — all kinds

Because the Calaveras Humane Society does not have a shelter, adoptable cats are cared for in foster homes. To view these animals and get contact information, visit www.calaver-

ashumane.org and click on "Adopt" or call the Humane Societyat 736-9417 forfoster contact information.

Cats and dogs are also available f o r ad o p tion through t h e C a l averas County Animal Services.

For C a laveras C o unty Shelter cats and dogs call 754-6509 or email Rebecca Andahl at R Andahl@ co.calaveras.ca.us. B u s iness hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday. Animal viewing and m icrochipping services are available during all normal business hours.

The Calaveras County shelter is at 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. days and Monday and on holidays. Animals with an * can be viewed at www.calaveras.petfinder.corn.

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