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know and understand the essentials ofboatingsafety. "A lot of the contacts we Thousands of people visit make with people are simple reservoirs in Tuolumne Coun- cautions or warnings, but they ty every summer to enjoy can bemajor safety risks,"said boating, fishing and other wa- Sgt. Eric Erhardt of the Boattersports,and thevastm ajor- ing Enforcement Unit. "People ity have a good time without riding on the tom, too far out on the bow. If somebody getting hurt. But serious injury and fatal fallsofFthe &ont of the boat accidents are among the rea- they can easily go under the sons members of the Tuolumne boatand gethitby the propelCounty SherifFs Boating En- ler.e forcement Unit want to remind everyone how important it is to SeeBOATING / Back Page By GUY McCARTHY The Union Democrat
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People visited Fleming Meadows at Don Pedro Reservoir Saturday.
agenda PUBLIC MEETING:Tuolumne Utilities District Board of Directors, 2 p.m. today, TUD board room, 18885 Nugget Blvd. By GUY McCARTHY The Union Democrat
A possiblemove to charge Tuolumne Utilities District customers with a "Drought Revenue Recovery Fee" is expectedtobe discussed by the Tuolumne Utilities District Board of Directorsthis afternoon.
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The move is part of the distric t' s effort to improve
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water finances in the midst
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of ongoingdeclared drought emergencies and c u rrent mandatory Phase I I I water restric tions that require 30 percent water-use reductions compared with 20 1 3usage.
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and-run suspect held at Ca l averas jail on $1 32K bail.AS
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Missing man Search for Mark Dantche continues.AS
FOOD 5 DRINK • SHOEMAKER STYLE:Chicken Scarpa riel lo recipe utilizes fresh, local produce.B1 • HEALTHY EATS: Snow peas provide low-calorie nutrition. B1 • SALMON BURGER: Salmon a tasty beef alternative.B1
PUBLIC MEETING: Calaveras County Water District Board of Directors, 9 a.m. Wednesday, 1 20
To maCourt, San Andreas. By TORI THOMAS The Union Democrat
SPORTS • BASKETBALL CAMP:Hoops clinic underway at Bud Castle Gym.C1 • CIF STATE MEET: Hull, Land finish strong. C1 • NBA: Little rest for the weary Warriors, Cavs in NBA Finals.C1
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CORRECTION An incorrect number for theTuolumne Farmers Market Vendors Association was given in a guest opinion on Page A4 of Saturday's Union Democrat. The correct number is 9284351.
Vickie Bradshaw /Counesy photos
The Don Pedro High School class of 201 5 (from left): Back row — Trevor Carrell, Joe Eaton, Alyssa Mounts,Thomas Johnson, Madison Osterlund, Shane Hancock,Joshua Eversole and Austin Barker; front row — Brianna Fish, Brooke Chandler, Jalasia Jensen, Eloisa Chavez, Kahea lani Martin, Ha Icy Lindell and Sarah Ellis.
The Calaveras County WaterDistrictBoard ofDirectors on Wednesday is scheduled to discuss a preliminary budget for the 20 15-16 year. Joel M e tzger, C C WD spokesman, said the proposed operating budget for next year is $17,612,197. See CCWD / Back Page
Don Pedro High School graduated 1 5 students Saturday in a ceremony held in the gymnasi um. The 20 1 5school valedictorian was Jalasi a Jensen, and the salutatori anu7asSarah Elli s. All graduating seniors spoke duri ng the event. Alumni Shayla Mortenson sang the national anthem, and the Lake Don Pedro LionsClub performed a flag ceremony
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Jalasia Jensen (left) was the valedictorian and Sarah Ellis vvas the salutatorian.
The trial of a Twain Harte woman accused of murdering Sonora police volunteer Ricky Roberts was delayed again Monday as the defense gathers further evidence. Cheryl Lynn Lucero, 45, was arrested lastJune for allegedly murdering Roberts. Lucero's attorney, public defender Clay Bedford, was granted a continuance in the trial based on "new evidence," SeeTRIAL / Back Page
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