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Soulsbyville Elementary School fourth graders eat lunch Thursday from new green trays. The students are (front

to back): left row — Mckayla Marenco, Gabrielle Andrews (obscured) and Ashley Keith; right row — Cloyie Richie, Nevaeh Moonan and Destini Petts.

Teddy BearClinic — About 500 children attended a Teddy Bear Clinic for all kindergartners in Calaveras County hosted Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas.A2

Soulsbyville Elementary School student Dean Trimeloni has a new job on the "green line," an environmentally friendly addition to the school cafeteria launched this month. Starting Oct. 12, the school replaced Styrofoam lunch trays and plastic utensils with reusable plastic trays and flatware. In addition, every Wednesday a meatless menu provides easilycompostable food waste for a garden taking shape on the campus. Trimeloni Thursday volunteered to gather the green plastic trays from students, stacking

them inbins before he delivered the trays to kitchen sta6'for cleaning. "Our school wanted to help the environment, so we don't throw away the trays anymore," Trimeloni said. The school used to go through about 250 to 300 oftheStyrofoam trays a day,and an equal number of "spork kits" — plastic-wrapped packages with a spoon with fork tines, napkin and plastic straw, Cafeteria Manager Tami Smith said. Per day,the waste cost about $14.25 and filled eight trash cans, Smith said.

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Sonora might be one of the "Richest Small Towns in America," but thousands of Mother Lode residents are living in poverty. The US. Census Bureau releasedits 2014 income reports this week, and 14.8 percent of Americans are living in poverty, or about 46.7 million people. T uolumne County h a s about 7,800 people, or 14.5 percent ofresidents, living at or below the poverty line. In Calaveras County, 10.9 percent ofresidents, or about

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The Mokelumne River flows Thursday under the Middle Bar Bridge. Gov. Jerry Brown Oct. 9 signed the Mokelumne Wild and Scenic River study bill.

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Between C slaver as and Amador counties, beyond a winding stretch of highway along steep hillsides, lies a river within a canyon. It is there — in the Mokelumne River — where birds chirp loudly and the water flows between rocks within the riverbed with ease. The whole area seems untouched.

And for the next two years, at least, it will remain that way. On Oct. 9, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 142, the Mokelumne Wild and Scenic Assembly Bill 142, the Mokelumne Wild and Scenic River study bill, was SeeRIVER/Back Page introduced by Assemblyman Frank Bigelow earlier this year.

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According t o fed e r al guidelines, a family of four at the poverty level is making $24,250 a year, or about $2,020 a month. A single person who makes $11,770 a year is at the poverty line. A family of three in poverty has an annual household income of $20,090. In T u olumne C ounty, 3,150 families (5,603 people) received CalFresh (food stamps) in August, said Michael Weston, of the state Department of Social Services in Sacramento. In July, 560 Tuolumne County families received CalWorks (cash aid). In Calaveras County, 2,900

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4,800 people, were living in poverty in 2014. What does it mean to live in poverty? While some Sonorans are living high on the hog (the town was ranked in August as the 36th richest small town in America by Bloomberg Business), many local residents can't make it without govern-

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A visit to the emergency room can bea scary trip for young children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1 in 4 children age 6 and younger visit the emergency room each year. To help make emergency servicesless scary for these children, Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas hosted a Teddy Bear Clinic for all kindergarteners in Calaveras County. About 500 children from public and homeschools attended, said Nicki Stevens, hospital spokeswoman. The intent of the event is to make children and their families more comfortable coming to the hospital or dealing with emergency responders, who are often strangers. The hospital also wanted to exposechildren to future

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Preschool Story H our, "Stories with Grandma," 11 a.m., Tuolumne branch library, 18636 Main St., Tuolumne, 9283612.

Sing Along,11 to 11:30 a.m., Sierra Waldorf School, 19234 Rawhide Road, Jamestown, 9840454.

SATURDAY Kiwanis Club Open Air Market, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mono Village Center, Mono Way, East Sonora, 532-0140.

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Paramedics demonstrate how a gurney and ambulance work to a group of Copperopolis Elementary School kindergartners (above). Sparky the fire dog (below right) high fives kindergartners at Mark Twain Medical Center's Teddy Bear Clinic. San Andreas Elementary School kindergartner R.J. Clevenger, 6 (below left), turns on flashing lights in California Highway Patrol Officer Ruben Miro's car.

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emergency fields. nWe're p l a n ting those seeds," Stevens said. The hospital hosts these events so kids can meet law enforcement officers, paramedics, firemen, doctors and nurses in a safe, calm environment, so they won't be (hopefully) as scared when an actual emergency hap-

TODAY Angels Camp Library Story Time, 10 a.m., Angels Camp Branch Library, 426 N. Main St., Angels Camp, 736-2198.

SATURDAY Murphys Historical Walking Tour, 10 a.m., tours begins Old Timers Museum across from Murphys Hotel.

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Bus transportation was paid for by the hospital, and children were given bags containing things like toy stethoscopes, so they could learn about health procedures like listening to a heart beat. The teddy bear symbolizes the child, and they learn how to take good care of it and themselves, Stevens explained. Students also l e arned about healthy eating and lifestyle habits. At the heart center, registered nurse Ann Walton told students about how bad smoking is for health. She

Calaveras County Master Gardeners Open Garden Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Demonstration Garden, Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. The Union Democrat Calendar attempts to list all non-commercial events of publicinterestin the greater Tuolumne and Calaveras county areas. Contributions are welcome. Call 588-4547, visit 84 S. Washington St.,

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Car crashes are the leading cause of death among U.S. children. According to the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 40 percent of children younger than 14 who died in car accidents in 2012 were not in car seats or wearing seat belts. The NHTSA reports that,in 2012, 1,168 children younger than 14 died in auto accidents. In California, children under the age of 8 must be se-

praised students for making Calaveras counties, showed healthy eating and activity students the inside of an amchoices and said she was sure bulance and its equipment. "We pick up sick people they would make thegood choice to not smoke. and hurt people and take Smokey Bear taught stu- them to the hospital," paradents what to do if there's a medic Ryan Bota explained fire in their homes (get out to a group ofCopperopolis of the house), and San An- Elementary School kinderdreas Fire District Lt. Josh gartners. Hawkins told them what to The Teddy Bear Clinic was do if they were on fire. the end to a month of emer"You stop, drop, cover your gency learning for the Copface and roll," he said. Then peropolis students, explained studentsgot to practice do- teacher Tessa Pyle. ing so. This week, students pracParamedics from Ameri- ticed lockdown drills in class, can Legion A m bulance, last week they practiced which serves Amador and earthquake drills, and the

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seat in the back seat. Children who are 8 or have who have reached 4 feet 9 inches in height can be secured by a safetybelt in the back seat, accordingto the California Highway Patrol. Starting Jan. 1, 2017, children younger than 2 must ridein a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds or is 40 or more inches tall. Miro also explained that if they see his patrol car lights on, he's on his way to an emergency to help people. One student who j u st had a birthday was allowed to turn on the lights in the cruiser, and all th e k i ds climbed in and out of the back seat and were given coloring books and stickers. Students also toured the ambulance bay and learned about what happens in the emergency room. They also learned about physical therapy, good nutrition and radiology. The local air ambulance also made an appearance, and students were allowed inside the helicopter before sitting down to a healthy lunch with M ar k T wain Medical Center doctors. Stevens praised the local emergency personnel and hospital staff who put on the event.

week before they learned fire drills, Pyle said. Calaveras SherifFs Office Dive Team member deputy Shawn Cechini talked to students about the importance ofwearing lifejackets. He also talked to them about scuba diving and pool safety. California Highway Patrol Officer Ruben Miro told students how his job is to keep the roadways, drivers and passengerssafe.He said if parents ever forget to bucknWe have a te a m i n le them intobooster seats, they should use their "big Calaveras County to be very kid" voices and tell them to proudof, "she said."It's a lot "STOP' and buckle them in. of work, but they love it."

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to thelarge amount ofletters receivedon the project. A number of Columbia residents have expressed oppositiontothe proposed store, saying among other things that it would negatively impactthe area's historical integrity and smaller businesses in the area. Columbia resident Gary N eubert, president of t h e Columbia Chamber ofCommerce,said he's part of a group opposed to the proposedstorethat' s responsible for many of the letters to the

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A proposed Dollar General store in Columbia continues to court controversy.

KATHY MCLAWHORN Jamestown, mother "Staying warm. I'm hoping it gets colder so I can snuggle up to my husband."

The Tuolumne County Planning Commission held a meeting Wednesday night where ground rules were unanimouslyapproved for an upcoming public hearing to consider the project. Community Resources Agency Director Bev Shane said the county has received200 letters regarding the proposal. "I think there may be 100 people or more who want to speak," she said of the upcoming hearing. Texas-based Cross Development is seeking a permit to constructa 9,100-square-foot Courtesy photo Dollar General retail store at About 200 people, most in opposition, attend an earlier forum on the proposed Dollar 22345 Parrots Ferry Road, on General store in Columbia. the southeast corner of Howser Lane and Parrotts Ferry project on a lotthat's already Road. been developed. There aren' t

An event held in September at the Columbia Presbyterian Church of the 49ers' Faith Hall to rally opposition for the project drew roughly 200 people, with 135 signing a petition against the store. About 20 people attended Wednesday's meeting, where the commission also unanim ously approvedan 80-footAvreally any complex environ- tall cell tower on C m ental issues,"he said,before enue in East Sonora. being cut off by Pland. The tower would p r o"Stick to the procedures," vide bettercoverage for VePland said. "Don't try to sell rizon customers and replace a 20-foottalltower atthe same us the project." The process has taken more location. No one spoke against than a year since the applica- the tower. tion for the permit was filed, Minkler said, adding that the county has required Cross Development to pay for hosting the upcoming hearing at a larger venue. Minkler asked if the commission would consider holding the hearing in November, as well as reconsider giving his client 15 minutes to presenttheproject. 'They' re doing everything they can to bend over backwards and comply with all the featured restaurant for county's demands," he said, "but the delay has really gotten to a point now where, you know, we' re here to discuss the hearing and the hearing isn't going to be until December." c611 533-1397 Commissioner Peggy Mosforinformation ley said the commission's goal in giving each person three minutes to speak is to be thor19601 Hess Ave, ough, while Pland said the Son ora delay for the hearing is due

The discount retailer has HEATHER BENTINCK Los Gatos, nurse "I'm hoping El Nino happens becauseI' m looking forward to the rain. I love hiking when l canhearthe streams running."

ANDRE BOWEN Sonora, fork-lift operator "I love the rain, I'm hoping we get a couple good storms."

LESLIE SCHATZ Columbia, self-employed "I'm looking forward to finally owning my own home. Mylate husband is proud of me."

added twoTuolumne County locations in Jamestown and Soulsbyville over the past year. A public hearing on the proposed Columbia store will likely be scheduled sometime in December, Shane said, with plans to hold the meeting at a larger venue to host the anticipated turnout. The hearing, which would be held from 6 to 10 p.m., may require more than one evening to complete, Shane said. A past public hearing on the controversial Mountain Springs subdivision proposal in May 2008took three consecutive evenings. Each person who chooses to speak about the proposed Dollar General in Columbia will be given three minutes to make their case. Those speaking in favor will go first, followed by those opposed and then neutral. Anyone who speaks in favor of the project will then be given another three minutes to respondto the opposition. Those opposed will then have yet another three minutes to respond. "Everybody has a r i ght to speak, and we will honor that," Commissioner Dick Pland said. Commissioners will also be ableto ask questions of the speakersafter their three

The lot for the proposed Dollar General in Columbia is on the corner of Parrotts Ferry Road at Howser Lane. is usually for larger projects, such as Mountain Springs. "Thisis a 9,100-square-foot retail building, so it's not a complex project," she said. "There's a lot of controversy surrounding it, but the project itself is rather simple." Michael Minkler, a landuse attorney based in Arnold, spoke on behalf of Cross Development at Wednesday's meeting. Minkler said he was at the meeting to ensure his client got a "fair shake" in the development process. "It's a relatively small retail

"I can't wait for the cold weather and the snow. I love to build snowmen with my brothers."

NoTEs Halloween events set in Columbia Friends of C o lumbia State Historic Park, the Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Columbia State Historic Park will sponsor Boo Boulevard-Halloween in Columbia from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31. The Columbia business owners, Columbia docents and parkstaff,and Sierra Outdoor School staff will partner to open more than 15 trickor-treat stops for visitors dressed in Halloween costumes. Quartz Mountain Stage Line will provide wagon ridesfrom 4 to6 p.m .for$5 a person. At 5:30 p.m. author Carol Beiderman will host a special Halloween themed Ghost Tour through downtown Columbia. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.friendsofcolumbiashp.corn. At 4 p.m. visitors can bring carved pumpkins to the Columbia Museum at the center of town for the annual Illumination of the Jack-o'-Lanterns. For more information, call 588-9128 or visit www. parks.ca. gov/columbia.

ing that President Barack The Union Democrat Obama would veto the bill if it reaches his desk. "It would cause the nation The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday to default on payments for passed legislation by Mother Medicare, veterans, national Lode Congressman Tom security, and many other key McClintock, R-Roseville, in- priorities," th e s t atement tended to avert the nation's said. "Making some payments first-ever default on debt pay- while not m aking others ments. would be unacceptably risky McClintock's and unfair to the American Default Prevenpublic." tion Act passed McClintock argued protect235-194, with ing thecreditof the federal no support from government first will support Democrats and Mc a i ntock its ability to pay for other obnine R epubliligations down the line while cans opposed. The bill would giving Congress time to negoexemptpayments to creditors tiate a deal on the debt limit. "Providing such a guarand Social Security beneficiaries from the debt limit if antee could prevent a future the federal government runs debtcrisis and give Congress out of cash, which the U.S. the calm it needs to negotiDepartment of Treasury has ate the changes that must be said will happen in early ¹ made tobring our debtunder vember. control before it authorizes "If credit markets doubt still more debt," he said. thattheirloans to the federHouse GOP leaders were al government will be repaid considering voting as soon as in full and on time, we could today on a bill produced by suffer an interest rate spike the conservative Republican that could sink our nation in Study Committee that would a sea of red ink," McClintock raise the $18.1 trillion debt said in a written statement limit to $19.6 trillion, which released after the bill was would finance the governpassed. ment into 2017. The legislation now moves In exchange, the legislation on to the Senate. would require the House to Sen. Harry Reid, D-¹ vote on $3.8 trillion in spendvada, referred to the bill ing cuts over the next decade, as the "pay China first ap- mandate a vote on a constituproach" in a press release tional amendment to require Tuesday, because it would a balanced budget and impose prioritize debt payments over a ban on new regulations. obligati ons such as federal However, Democrats hold worker and military salaries, enough seats in the Senate Medicare payments to health to filibuster legislation they careproviders and benefitsto oppose. The White House issued a The Associated Press statement this week promis- contributed to this story.

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broken. The robots are comingl One of them is Barbie, the best friend of little girls of a certain age. This one is called the Hello Barbie, and she's on her way to the market. She has a microphone at her tiny waist to connect her to an Internet server in the cloud. She is designed to put a little girl's head in the clouds, programmed to speak 8,000 sentences that relate to her world. How strange that we think we can instill in toys of metal and plastic the roots of feeling and empathy for others. But that's what programmers in the hightech world see as the future. Barbie is merely symptomatic of the most simple-minded techniques of robotics. More sophisticated robots are programmed to show sensitivity and care in conversations with aging adults who have no one to talk to, or to patients alone in a hospital or nursing home. We' re moving toward a world where robots are set up tobe companions to savebusy friends,fam il y and professionals the troubleofdoing itthemselves. It sounds like science fiction. It may be science, but it's no longer fiction. Simulated relationships are the latest in interactive technology, new rungs on the ladder to success. In a world where '&iend" is a verb (''friend me on Facebook") and we "interface" with a computer, "losing face" takes on new meanings. What we' re losing is the ability to read a face, to feel pain and pleasure in an actual voice, to sense the suffering beneath the surface of a text or tweet. In one session of testing Hello Barbie conducted to see how the tiny robot would work in a conversation with a real person, Barbie asked a seven-year-old girl named Tiara whether she had ever experienced jealousy about something. Tiara answered yes, and said, "Other people talking about me." That stumped Barbie,who hadn't been programmed to deal with such a human answer, and she replied generically. But her creators expect her to learn the nuances of such tasks soon. In another session, this time with a child in kindergarten, Barbie sought advice for mending a &iendship, having argued with a friend, and the child suggestedthat she apologize.Barbie agreed.Robotscan be fast learners if a child shall lead them. All this is fun and sounds harmless enough, but Hello Barbie aims to be the most advanced toy with artificial intelligence. This is the apex of high-tech, suggesting that dolls can have actual feelings, but it' s a low point for a child trying to develop authentic insight by interacting with a lifeless doll. Hello Barbie has been compared to Pinocchio, a doll that yearned to be human and ultimately becomes a boy, but there's a big difference between hearing the tale of Geppetto's carving and actually learning &om a digital doll. The Pinocchio story develops emotional and moral imagination around a delightful and touching story. Pinocchio was intended to be read to or by a child, inviting a conversation with an adult about the richer meanings, themes and morals of the story. The interactive Barbie, with only 8,000 lines of dialogue, not only promises to intrude into the imaginativeprocesses of a child,but also to replace a fl eshand-blood adult in actual conversations where moral decisions and empathy are nurtured. In her book "Alone Together," Sherry Turkle, a professor of science and technology at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, argues that we expect more from our small and wondrous machines and less from each other. The manipulation of technology is particularly fraught in relationships between adults and children with a scarcity of "eye contact." Smart phones are saddest when they deprive parents and children of undivided attention. Sherry Turkle tells of a 15-year old girl who grew angry with her father when he took out his smartphone to check facts in their conversation: "Daddy, please stop Googling," she said. "I want to talk to you." Conversation humanizes and teaches empathy and understanding inside thoughts and feelings. No matter how smart Barbie gets with her digital assets and transplants, her &ozen smile betrays the empty head of a doll.Ittakes the beating heart ofa parent to understand the bleeding heart of a child. A friendly dog might empathize, too, but a bark is no substitute for a kind human word. Suzanne Fields isa nationally syndicated columnist and commentator for CNN and Fox Neraa

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Principal takes political correctness too far Is there such a thing as being too politically correct in San Francisco? Yes — but a public official has to overreach drastically to hit that mark. Everett Middle School principal Lena Van Haren did just that when she chose to withhold the results of her school's Oct. 9 student council election sentative, that "the whole school voted for because students had elected too many those people." white kids. "It's not OK for a school that Parent Todd David believes that Van is really, really diverse to have the stu- Haren is "a good person" — with the best of dent representatives majority white," Van intentions — who "screwed this up royally." Haren told the San Francisco Chronicle's No lie. She didn't like the election results, Jill Tucker as her decision made national so she did not release them. "How can you news. On Monday, Van Haren finally re- say that, in the name of social justice, we' re leased the names of the winners. going to withhold election results?" David Van Haren insists that she never in- asked. Van Haren claimed that she withtended to interfere with the results; she held the results so that the school could just wanted to wait to release them un- have a conversation. til the school had developed a plan to inHow can students have an informed discrease the student council's diversity. One cussion when they don't know who won? possible remedy would be to add seats so The progressive David told me that he that African-American and Latino chil- couldbe open tothe school's creating extra

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call her attitude — mmm — paternalistic.

The principal told KTVU-TV she wants her students to be "agents of change." Guess what. They are. One last point. San Francisco is a city where dogs outnumber children. City Hall has been desperate to think up schemes to keep families with children in the cityand to persuade middle-class and afHuent parents to send their children to public schools. Everett succeeded in attracting such families, and their reward is to be disrespected. In a letter to the "Everett family community," Van Haren said the school leadership team wanted to respond "in a way that makes everyone feel valued." Bunk. Van Haren's actions devalued the success oftop student council vote-getters and the choices made by students who supported them.

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it still can be a teachable moment." Problem: I don't think Van Haren understands that she's the one who has a whole lot to learn. Before Van Haren released the results, student Sebastian Kaplan told KRON-TV school administrators say they "want everyone's voice to be heard" but then, when they don't like the results, don't respect students' choices. It didn't seem to matter, noted Kaplan,who later learned he won the covetedslotof seventh-grade repre-

clusive. I worry that if Everett were to add seats to include African-Americans and Latinos, that would send a message that underrepresented minority students cannot succeed without special breaks. The more you think about it the more the idea seems downrightdemeaning. There's another not-so-subtle message in this story: Black kids are supposed to vote Debra Saunders is a syndicated for black kids. Likewise Latinos. If they newspaper columnist who writes about don't vote for their own kind, it doesn't mat- California and national politics for the ter whom they support. As David noted, Van San fran cisco Chronicle.

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The school's academic and athletic com- and decaying pool, track and field will be munities including all the children who will transformed into facilities that we can all grow up here and get to use the new class- proudly enjoy into our shared future. W hat happened to tow n square? rooms, athletic field and facilities for years to come will be the real winners. Regarding Rob Lyons, MD To the Editor: our new schooVcommunity pool, just think Sonora Union High School District Board Changes made at the county Courthouse of the win-win situation for both young President Square havebeen on my mind for some and old who will learn to swim, enjoy hot time. The pruning, trimming, thinning or summer days of play-swimming in our new whatever description you chose to describe pool's shallow end and others who may enwhat has been done to the trees that once joy masters' swim for exercisein itsdeeper provided cooling shade to what once was a end. As for Sonora High students, the beautiful park. As it now sits, all we need is new pool will allow us to host sanctioned To the Editor: stripping and downtown parking shortage competitive events in both swimming and Thank you to all the Tuolumne County is over. I remember the site as itwas and water polo in safer, deeper water. The pool Volunteers for another successful year of wonder what the hell happened? will have modern water treatment equip- the Health Fair. Thanks to all that came. A ment along with state-mandated and much good deal for the flu shot, blood draw and Dennis C. Boylan neededaccessforthedisabled. over 90 booths of help to all who came. We Sonora Community members of all ages will get couldn't do it without the health care proto use the new all-weather track (goodbye viders and volunteers. We are truly blessed mud puddles) and play on the new field to live in Tuolumne County. See you next surface, both with new accessibility. We year and remember it's fun to be a volunwill now be able to offer the students and teer. To the Editor: teachers in our district excellent facilities The CASBA lawsuit against the Sonora to use for our children's healthful growth Rich and Marilyn Knudson High bond projects is over. In simple terms and scholastic improvement. Our decrepit Zeain Harte our Sonora High won and CASBA lost. The disgruntled few who sued the district and temporaril y stopped the bond projects, causing an increased cost to the community LETT E R S I N V I T E 0 The Union Democrat welcomes letters for publication on any of an estimated one million dollars. They subject as long as they are tasteful and responsible and are signed with the full name of the writer have decidedto not appeal Judge Boscoe's (including a phone number and address, for verification purposes only). Letters should not exceed

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Haren suggests that "a white student can' t be representative of a Latino student." He added, "I'm not sure that the students see it that way." Many young teens have moved beyond racial designations. If astudent body that is 56 percent Latino and 9 percent African-American votes the top four slots to whites, Asians and mixed-race students, who is Van Haren (who also is white) to say it is wrong? I'd

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NEWS OF RECORD TUOLUMNE COUNTY The SonoraPolice Department reported the following:

Sheriff, CHP to address crime at Groveland town hall meet PUBLIC MEETING: Groveland Town Hall,6 p.m. Nov. 6, Groveland Community Hall, 18720 Highway 120. By TOBI THOMAS

WEDNESDAY 9:23 a.m., suspicious circumshtnces — People were heard moving around an abandoned house on South Stewart Street. 11:22 a.m., theft — An East Church Street man's checks were stolen. 12:42 p.m., theft — An East Church Street residence was broken into. 1:21 p.m., public intoxication — A man wearing a red shirt was drunk near the electronics section of a Sanguinetti Road business. 10:15 p.m., animal complaints — An East Lyons Street woman found a lost dog that was returned to its owner. The Sheriff's Office reported the following: WEDNESDAY 7:15 a.m., Sonora area — A wallet and checkbook were stolen on Phoenix Lake Road. 9:18 a.m., Sonora area —Mail was stolen on Chaparral Road. 1:23 p.m., Columbia —A North Airport Road man was threatened. 4:08 p.m., Sonora area —Kids trespassed on Trace Road. 4:32 p.m., Groveland —Three people walked back and forth in front of an El Capitan Way residence. 8:42 p.m., Columbia —A person refused to leave a North Bald Mountain Road residence. 9:51 p.m., Jamestown — A woman slept inside her vehicle parked on Jamestown Road after gold panning all day. 11:53 p.m., Sonora area — A man refused to leave a Radio Lane residence. Felony bookings WEDNESDAY 11:35 a.m., Sonora —Shyra Sue Elliott,32, transient, was booked on suspicion of burglary, nonsufficient funds and misdemeanorunlawful use of identifying information, receiving known stolen property worth $400 or less and possession of controlled substances paraphernalia after an arrest on Mono Way. Arrests Citedon suspicionof driving under theinfluenceof alcohol or drugs: WEDNESDAY None reported.

CALAVERASCOUNTY The Shenff's Office reported the following: WEDNESDAY 7:03a.m.,Mountain Ranch — A man wearing a red sweater walked down Mountain Ranch Road. 9:52 a.m., Copperopolis — A Feather Drive person's neighbor did "burn outs" that caused rocks to hit and break a window. 10:27a.m.,Mountain RanchA man threw his mail at a woman on Washington Street. 6:05 p.m., Railroad Flat — A suspicious vehicle was in the area of Railroad Flat Road all day. 11:15 p.m., Burson —A person driving a small car drove slowly up and down Jenny Lind Road every 30 minutes while beeping its horn.

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Crime will be the focus of a town hall meeting in Groveland scheduled for early next month. On Nov. 6, representatives from multiple agencies across the county, including the Tuolumne County S heriff's Office and t h e California Highway Patrol, will gather at the Groveland Community Hall on Main Streetto address crime con-

cerns with the public. Sheriff Jim Mele said the

"For a while it seemed goal of the meeting is to continue to strengthen the like there was one to two a partnerships between the week," she said. community, law e nforce- Wemmer said she has also ment and local government. seen an increase in drug ac''We want to hear what tivity in her area. "Every day we see a new their expectations are, what they would like to see us person that you can really do," he said, adding that tell is on drugs," she said. the meeting will be forum- "And you' re wondering what based. "Whatever i s sues they' re doing here, how they that may be out there, we got here." need to address them toWemmer said she hopes to get answers. gether." Terri Wemmer, owner of "We need to stand united Miner's Mart in Big Oak and get our town back, beFlat, plans to attend the cause it's just getting out of meeting and address mul- hand," she said. tiple issues. The meeting will begin In the past six months, at 6 p.m. Free hotdogs and Wemmer said, guns have beverages will be available been targeted by thieves in forthe first 100 people who multiple home robberies. attend.

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Kimberly Lea Coppler Aug. 22, 1957 —Oct. 12, 2015

TUD sewer upgrades in works By GUY McCARTHY The Union Democrat

Tuolumne Utilities District contract crews started work this week on $1.3 million in sewer upgrades in the Gibbs Estates and other Racetrack Road-area neighborhoods. According to TUD staff the plan is to rehabilitate 15,560 feet of sewer main pipeline, diameter 4 inches to 8 inches, install about 490 feet of new sewer main and 20 new sewer manholes, and repair another 14 sewer manholes. The upgrades are needed for residents of Gibbs and Racetrack Estates, because the area has a history of sanitary sewer overflowsdue to rootballs,fats,oils,grease,saga

in the pipe, pipe joint offsets and other pipe defects, said Chad Parsons, TUD associate engineer. The work is on Racetrack Road to Gopher Drive and Bay Meadow Drive to Johnny Avenue. There are no road closures in the work area this week, said Lisa Westbrook, TUD's customer/public relations coordinator. People with TUD said they hope the project is fmished before March 12, weather permitting. District staff say TUD is working in conjunction with Tuolumne County to complete the Gibbs Sewer Collection Improvements Project. The county awarded TUD a $1.42 million Community Development Block Grant for the project in March 2014.

cook and seamstress. Kimberly was preceded in death by her husband, Scott Coppler; her sister Pamela Abrahamson; her parents, Charles R. and Alma M. Jeffries; and her beloved dog, Ruger. S he i s s u r v ived b y her dear friend, Denny Thompson of Sonora; her sister and brother in-law Camille and Randy Miller; her nephews, Jeffrey Miller, and wife Erin, and Alex Miller; nieces Mary Miller and Jennifer Halpern; grand-nephew Jayce Miller; and grand nieces Olivia Miller and Eden Borders. The family would like to thank Hospice of the Sierra for their invaluable help in the last days of Kim's life. Any donations can be made to that organization or to Sonora Cat Rescue P.O. Box 4363. Sonora, CA 95370, (209) 962-1228.

Death notices Death Notices in The Union Democrat are published free of charge.They include the name, Kimberly Lea Coppler age and town of residence of the was born Aug. 22, 1957, in deceased, the date of death; serBerkeley and died Oct. 12 vice information; and memorial 2015, in Sonora. A Sonora contribution information. The resident for 20 years, Kim- deadline is noon the day before berly succumbed to cancer publication.

at the young age of 58. Kim's occupation was in business sales. She loved animals and rescued many strays throughout her life. She was an avid reader and an excellent

HEISINGER Ann Heisinger, 82, of Arnold, died Thursday at Avalon Care Center in Sonora. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

VITAL STATS Marriages recorded in chele Magney Tuolumne County from Oct. 3, Madison Rayne Oct. 12 through Oct. 16 Herrin, a girl, born to Danny (avedding date given): Jo Geller Herrin and Kristin Sept. 19, Patrick Ryan Marie Kappl Cohen and Sarah Elizabeth Oct. 4, Abigail Garcia ValYates dovinos, a girl, born to EmSept. 26, Jezaniah Thomas manuel Alejandro Garcia Bunow and Holly Lorraine and Jannette Valdovinos Gilmore Oct. 4, Ashlinn Isla ReisOct. 3, Laura Lee Jimenez Perea, a girl, born to Andrea and Darin Raymond Jarvis Renell Ybarra Oct. 7, Kayla Faith DowlOct. 5, I saiah Quinn ing and Joshua Cody Power Downey, a boy, born to JusOct. 10, Jordan Michael tin John Downey and DeKolb and Meghann Kristine nise Nicole McCollom Barry Oct. 5, Mathias Yu-Jieh Oct. 10, Fredrick James Tu, a boy, born to Po-Fu Benavidez and D a nielle Daniel Tu and Sarah Ashley Mary Gordon Poole Oct. 10, D a vid Robert Oct. 6, Peyton Elise BegGarcia and Corinne Johanna ley, a girl, born to BranSeverud don Lee Begley and Nicole Oct. 14, Michelle Ray Bocci Evette Schroder and Paul Jose Bautista Oct. 7, Landon Alan Bourbon, a boy, born to Brandon Births record i n Paul Bourbon and Angelica Tuolumne County from Toy-Marie Norwood Oct. 12 through Oct. 16 Oct.7,LeifConnery Rey(mother's maiden name man, a boy, born to Zackori given in most entries): Samuel Reyman and CaraOct. 3, Walker James Ama- lee Beth Young Oct. 8, Jacob Don Coan, ro, a boy, born to Christopher Peter Amaro and Jamie Mi- a boy, born to John Randall

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Kirschman Oct. 8, Elena Marie Colbert Oct. 8, Lillian Tofanelli D eaths r ecorded i n Oct. 9, Gloria Kay Burkley Tuolumne County firm Oct. 9, Richard A. Kuebler Oct. 12 through Oct. 16: Oct. 9, J oh n C l i fford September 27, C a rola Waight Simpson Oct. 10, Thomas Eugene Oct. 7, Sterling Stanford Carman Bigbee Oct. 10, Marjorie Claire Oct. 7, Aliene Mabel Hauschildt

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rni Major drug tunnel found on border SAN DIEGO (AP) — Authoritiesseized 12 tons of marijuana and arrested 22 peopleafter discovering one of thelongest cross-border tunnels ever dug between the U.S. and Mexico, officials said Thursday. The passage connecting warehouses in San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico, was about2,400 feetlong and 30 feet deep. It was lit, ventilated and equipped with a rail system — hallmarks of the most sophisticated tunnels found along the border. Near-simultaneous police stings on Wednesday resulted in six arrests in San Diegoand 16 in Mexico. Authorities recovered two tons of marijuana in the U.S. and 10 tons in Mexico. U .S. authorities s a i d smugglers tried to move the first load of drugs through the tunnel on Wednesday but nothing got through undetected.

The sting came after an undercover agent for U.S. Homeland Security Investigationsagreed toprovidethe drug smugglers with drivers and the use of the San Diego warehouse in exchange for a $10,000payment for each truckload ofdrugs that moved, according to a probablecause statement.

The discovery demonstrates the enduring appeal of tunnels to smugglers, despite the significant time and money required to build one. Dozens of tunnels have been found along the U.S.Mexico border in recent years, some equipped with hydraulic lifts and electric rail cars. The San Diego-Tijuana region is popular because its clay-like soil is relatively easy to dig with shovels and pneumatic tools, and both sides ofthe border have warehouses that provide cover for trucks and

heavy equipment. wrapped in 873 packages It was u nclear which covered with plasticand drug trafficking organiza- tape. tion orchestratedthe latest On the U.S. side, the tunpassage butthe region is nel entry point in a warelargely controlled by Mex- house had no stairs or ladico's Sinaloa cartel, whose der. U.S. Attorney Laura leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Duffy said smugglers were Guzman escaped from a believed to be using pulleys. maximum-security p r ison D avid Shaw, head of in Mexico in July through Homeland Security Invesan elaborate tunnel. tigations in San Diego, said Mexican federal police traffic to and from the San saidin a press release that Diego warehouse was unthose arrested on suspicion usually heavy before the of drug trafficking told au- sting. The agency began inthorities that they had ties vestigating in May, he said. to a criminal group that opIsaias Enriquez, 53, and eratesin the state ofJalisco Isidro Silva, 27, both of Ti— an apparent reference to juana, were charged with the Jalisco New Generation conspiracy in U.S. federal cartel, which controls that court. Four others were to be part of we stern Mexico. charged in state court. The Mexican suspects Enriquez agreed in recordwere caught off-guard when ed conversations to pay the authorities arrived at the undercover agent $10,000 a Tijuana warehouse with a truckloadtoprovidethe San search warrant, police said. Diego warehouse and drivNo shots were fired. ers,according to the stateThe drugs found were ment of probable cause.

Health care plans target 750,000 people SACRAMENTO (AP) — Heading into a third enrollment season with lessfanfare and a more modest budget, California health exchange officials said Thursday they will strategically target about 750,000 uninsured people who qualify for health insurance subsidies but haven't signed up for coverage. The agency will spend $29 million on an advertising campaign aimed at lower-income and middle-class residents who don't know there's help available to pay for health insurance, Covered California Executive Director Peter Lee said.

In addition, Covered California will host enrollment drives at more than 500 storefronts as well as clinics and hospitals throughout the state. A bus tour will begin in Los Angeles on Nov. 1, the first day of the threemonth enrollment season. "It's big news that Californians still don't know the basics that they can get financial help to get coverage," Lee said

Thursday in a call with reporters. cause they make more money have not The state-run health e xchange been signing up as fast. Officials don' t launched in October 2013 under the know whytheyhave notbeen enrolling. 'They may be signingoffthe exfederal Affordable Care Act. It offers sliding-scale subsidies for private cover- change without subsidies and that's a age to people with no access to health piece of information we don't know," Lee care on the job and directs low-income said. He said Covered California has done people to Medi-Cal, the state's health program for the poor. a goodjob reaching minorities but acAs a result, California has reduced knowledges there's more work to do. For the number of uninsured by millions. example,Lee said the agency found it CoveredCalifornia estimates about 4 was effective at reaching A&ican-Amermillion Californians do not have health icans through church partnerships. insurance, half of whom don't qualify Also, a survey commissioned by Covbecause they are in the country illegally. ered California found more Californians Another 1.4 million are eligible for Me- learned about the exchange through the di-Cal but haven't signed up. news than through paid advertising, Lee said the agency will use the up- which Lee said was surprising. coming enrollment season to target a Last season, Covered California fell remaining pool of about 750,000 Cali- short of its goal to sign up 1.7 million fornians eligible for Covered California people for private insurance. Currentsubsidies. ly, the exchange has 1.3 million active While people who are lower-income members and the state is expecting to have been signing up in high numbers, add between 295,000 and 450,000 peothose who qualify for less subsidy be- ple during the third enrollment period.

Police officer suspended Utility gets $400M for social media Posts settlement tied to SAN JOSE (AP) — A

Northern California officer suspended for posting inflammatory c omments on social media that were critical of vocal and sometime-violent police abuse demonstrations is no longer on the force. A San Jose Police Sgt.

the department but d eclined to say if he was fired or resigned. White didn' t return a phone call. The department suspended him on Dec. 15

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two years after the plant between San Diego and Los Angeles was closed for good. Under the settlement, majority owner Edison will receive $313 million. Minority owners would get smaller slices: San Diego Gas & Electric gets $80 million and the city of Riverside, $7 million. For typical Edison residential customers, it was expected to result in about a 2 percent to 2.5 percent cut in monthly bills beginning next year. San Onofre was shut down in January 2012 after a small radiation leak led to the discovery of extensive damage to tubing

inside virtually new steam generators. The plant never produced electricity a gain. Edison closed San Onofre permanentlyin June 2013 amid a fight with environmentalists over whether the plant could be restarted safely. Meanwhile, c onsumer advocates have called on stateregulators to reopen a nearly $5 billion settlement that divided costs tied to the shuttered plant, under which the owners would pay $1.4 billion and consumers would pay $3.3 billion. Edison opposes reopening that agreement. Edison is also locked in a long-running dispute over possible damages with the company that manufactured the flawed generators, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Earlier this year Mitsubishi disclosed that Edison had nearly doubled its damage claim to $7.57 billion i n a pr o ceeding before the I nternational Chamber of C ommerce. Mitsubishi says its liability is limited to $137 million by contract.

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Falling trees closes Trail of 100 Giants FRESNO — Dead and dying treesare threatening to fall in Sequoia National Forest and officials have closed the Trail of 100 Giants to keep visitors safe. The Fresno Bee reports that U.S. Forest Service officials closed the trail Tuesday because visitors could be hurt or killed by falling trees. The Trail of 100 Giants is a major feature of the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Itleadsto a groveofgiantsequoias that's a popular stop fortourists. Forest Service spokeswoman Denise Alonzo says the giant sequoias aren't in danger of falling, but many droughtstricken pine trees could topple over. The problem trees will be removed and the trail will open next spring.

Fresh It Easygrocery chain shuNersstores TORRANCE — Fresh & Easy will shutter all 97 of its remaining stores in California, Arizona and Nevada and ceaseoperations after nearly adecadeofstrugglingtocatch on with consumers. The grocery chain headquartered in Torrance announced Wednesday that all 3,000 of its employees will be laid off, the Daily Breeze newspaper reported. The company closed about 50 of its stores in March in thethree stateswhere itoperates, trimming its number of outlets by about a third. Fresh & Easy made a big splash in 2007, backed by British supermarket giant Tesco, which saw an opportunity to enter the U.S. market. Its smallerstore format of about10,000 square feet was aimed at time-pressed consumerswho could quickly grab fresh food for dinner on the way home and use selfservice checkouts.

The unnamed 130-pound baby standsjustunder 6 feet tall and is the firstborn of 4-year-old mother, Zainabu. Animal keeper Mike Bona says visitors who want to see the calf while he's still relatively small should come while he's still young because he could be nearly 10 feettall by his first birthday. Masai giraffes can grow to 17 feetand weigh 2,700 pounds. The species comes from southern Kenya and northern Tanzania and is the largest of all giraffes.

Kidnap attempts prompt morepatrols BERKELEY — Berkeley policesay they are providing extra patrols and working with local schools after apparent attempted kidnappings. The Contra Costa Times reportsthat police say three girls were walking in Berkeley Sunday evening when a man yelled at them to get in his van. They ran away and he followed them on foot, but returned to the van and drove off when the girls began screaming. Police say Willard Middle School officials reported a similar kidnapping attempt on the morning of Sept. 18. They say the driver of a dark green minivan followed two middleschool students and repeatedly asked them to get in. Authorities say another report from that month involveda van driver waving to a student on a sidewalk and motioning for her to approach. The van drove off when the student's father walked up.

Marines identify pilot killed in England SAN DIEGO — The Marine Corps says a fighter pilot killed when his F-18 craked near an airfield in England was a 34-yearold California man. The military said Thursday that Maj. Taj Sareen was returning with his squadron

The firs tlayoff s are expect- after their six-month deployed a week from Friday,the ment to the Middle East when newspaper said. the F/A-18C Hornet went down near Royal Air Force Lakenheath on Wednesday morning. Authorities say Sareen was ejected from the single-seataircraftand no other OAKLAND — Volunteers casualties were reported. have completed the anti-vioSareen was a native of lence mural that an Oakland, Hillsborough. He joined the California, artist was work- Marine Corps Feb. 13, 2005, ing on when he was shot and and served in Afghanistan killed. in 2010. He was a member The street-side mural was of the Marine Fighter Attack dedicated to Antonio Ramos, Squadron 232, stationed at who was helping paint it for Marine Corps Air Station Mia group that works to spread ramar in San Diego. peace and stop violence. Authorities are investigatThe 27-year-old Ramos was ing the cause of the crash. among about 10 artists who — The Associated Press were working on the project. He reportedly quarreled with aman on Sept.29 who Oct. 22 wasn't part of the group. Policesay the disagreement escalated, and the man shot Ramos and ran off. No one else Daily 3 was injured. Friends and family went to Afternoon: 4, 1, 0 Evening: 1, 8, 6 the site Wednesday for a celebrationofRamos'life. Daily 4 Oakland police are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for 2, 4, 5, 0 information leading to the arrest of Ramos' killer. Fantasy 5

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inflators have been recalled on 19.2 million U.S. vehicles sold by 12 auto and truck makers. As of Oct. 9, only 22.5 percent of the recalled inflators had been replaced nationwide. The figure was 4.4 percent on Sept. 1. OI5cials said it's difficult to estimate how long it will take to fix all of the cars because of the size and complexity of the recall. NHTSA is considering taking over management of the recall s in order to speed up the pace of repairs. The progress is "simply not good enough to address the risk these vehicles pose to the driving public," said Jennifer Timian, head of NHTSA's recall management division.

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Government investigators squarely blamed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday for a 3 million-gallon wastewater spill &om a Colorado gold mine, saying an EPA cleanup crew rushed its work and failed to consider the complex engineering involved, triggering the very blowout it hoped to avoid. The spill that fouled rivers in three states would have been avoided had the EPA team checked on water levels inside the Gold King Mine before digging into a collapsed and leaking mine

ing companies altered the flow of water months evaluating the accident. through a series of interconnected tunThe blowout tainted rivers in Coloranels in the extensively mined Upper An- do, Utah, New Mexico, and on the Navaimas River watershed, the report says. jo Nation with dangerous heavy metals EPA documents show its of5cials including arsenic and lead, temporarily knew of the potential for a major blow- shutting down drinking water supplies out &om the Gold King Mine near Sil- and cropland irrigation. verton as early as June 2014. After the The report stops short of assigning spill, EPA of5cials described the blow- fault to any individuals, despite prior out as 'likely inevitable" because mil- claims &om EPA Administrator Gina lions of gallons of pressurized water had McCarthy that it would determine fault been bottling up inside the mine. and any negligence. The Interior report directly refutes A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ofthat assertion. It says the cleanup team ficial whose review of the conclusions could have used a drill rig to bore into the was included in the report expressed mine tunnel &om above, safely gauging "serious reservations" over the EPA's the dangerof a blowout and planning failure to explain exactly how its comthe excavation accordingly. Instead, the munications broke down and why its EPA crew, with the agreement of Colo- of5cials were so insistent on starting rado mining of5cials, assumed the mine work without more information about was only partially inundated. the complexities involved. 'This error resulted in development Richard Olsen, a senior geotechniof a plan to open the mine in a manner cal engineer with the Corps, also questhat appeared to guard against blowout, tioned why a change in the EPA coordibut instead led directly to the failure," nator for Gold King led to an "urgency to according to engineers &om Interior's start digging" even though another EPA Bureau of Reclamation, who spent two official had expressed some uncertainty.

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gators concluded. The technical report on the causes of the Aug. 5 spill has implications across the United States, where similar disasters could lurk among an estimated hundreds of thousands of abandoned mines that have yet to be cleaned up. The total cost of containing this mining industry mess could top $50 billion, according to government estimates. The root causes of the Colorado accident began decades ago, when min-

federal mandatory minimums in some cases. The measure would eliminate mandatory lifesentences for three-time, nonviolent drug offenders, reducing minimum sentences forthose ofFendersto25years. WORLD It also would create programs to helpprisoners successfully re-enter society. The aims of the bill are to make the sentencing system QUETTA, Pakistan — A fairer, reduce recidivism and suicidebomber targeted a contain rising prison costs. Shiite mosque in southwest The federal prison popula- Pakistan on Thursday, killing tion has exploded since 1980, at least 10 people and woundin partbecause ofmandatory ing several others, a governminimum sentences for non- ment of5cial said. violentdrug ofFenders. Provincial home minister Sarfraz Bugti said the attack took place in the district of Sibi, about 200 kilometers(120 miles) southeast of Quetta, the capital of BaluWASHINGTON — People chistan province. He said whose cars have been recalled the suicideattacker entered to fix air bag inflators made the mosque as Shiites were by Takata Corp. should get holdinga gathering ahead of the repairs done as soon as the Ashoura, a key religious possibleor face the risk of event. death or injury, U.S. safety Six children were among regulators said Thursday. those killed, Bugti said. The Speaking at a public meet- male suicide bomber was ing on Thursday, officials of wearing a woman's head-tothe National Highway Traf5c toe burqa dress to deceive Safety Administration said guards, he said. eightpeople have died and 98 No o n e imm e diately m ore have been hurt by infla- claimed responsibility, but tors that can explode with too suspicion fell of Sunni extremmuch force, spewing shrapnel ists who have been blamed for into drivers and passengers. previous such attacks. About 23.4 million Takata driver and passenger air bag — The Associated Press

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Clinton seeks to close American killed in the book on Benghazi raid to free Iraqis WASHINGTON (AP)Hillary Rodham Chnton strove to close the book on the worst episode of her tenure as secretary of state Thursday, battling hours of Republican questions in a h earing that grew contentious but revealed little new about the 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya.She firmly defended her record while seeking to avoid any mishap that might damage her presidential campaign. Pressed about events b efore an d a f t e r t h e deaths of four Americans, Clinton had confrontational exchanges with several GOP lawmakers but also fielded supportive que-

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being protected. We have to balance the needs of our community and the future water needs with those types of goals." Ultimately, Smith believes the study will reveal that the Mokelumne River — currently seeking state recognition — is eligible for the designa-

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River study bill, that was introduced by Assemblyman Frank Bigelow earlier this year. "What this will do is require the state to conduct a study ofthe river to see ifit is eligible," said Cecily Smith, executivedirectorofthe Foothill Conservancy in Jackson. 'The bill does say that during the time of the study there can be no new dams or diversions.It is a temporary restriction." AB 142 is the next step in determining the eligibility of a Wild and Scenic designationforthe 37-mile stretch of river that extends &om Pardee Reservoir — when it is full — to the Salt Springs Reservoir. Ultimately, the designation will help preserve the segment of river. The Mokelumne River flows Thursday at the Big Bar Launch. "We feel that it is important that a certain portion of "We feel thatitisimportant that a certain portion o fthi sriverrem ain asa river this river remain as a river as it exists now The purposefothe designation was thatit was going to protect as it exists now," Smith said. 'The purpose of the designa- its scenic recreational life and cultural values. We want to have that protection so tion was that it was going to people can continue to use the river as they' re using it now" protectits scenicrecreational life and cultural values. We want to have that protection

so people can continue to use the river as they' re using it now." Though the assembly bill does not make the Mokelumne River Wild and Scenic, it is the first piece of legislation introduced on the subject since Senate Bill 1199 — an actual designation bill

— Cecily Smith, executive director of the Foothill Conservancy

— failed in 2014. The senate bill, introduced by Sen. Loni Hancock, saw opposition from local water agencies. "Generally, there were concerns among our board that it may impair the future de-

velopment of our water rights and the ability to use them to the betterment of the county," said Calaveras County Water District public information officer JoelMe tzger,wh oadded that there was a consensus

among other water agencies with the stance. "Some of the language would prevent just about anything being done in that area." However, Smith said the waterdistricts are in favorof

tion. The river underwent a

similar set of studies in the late 1980s and '90s — when the Conservancy was pursuing national recognition — that found the river was qualified for the title. "We feel that those studies are still relevant," Smith said. "We feel that those have formed a really good foundation for saying that the values that we want to protect were

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AB 142 as far as she knows. Metzger said CCWD's board voted to support the study, because it will provide information that will determine if the designation, or some othertype of compromise, is appropriate. (The study would determine) what impacts would this designation have on our ability to use the water that we have onthe Mokelumne River system and the tributaries leading up to it, and what would that do to the future of this district,"M etzger said. "It's not that the board

recognized then, and that the conditions may have changed, but they haven't changed so much that it wouldn't have the conditi ons necessary for designation now." If the study comes back that the Mokelumne River is eligible for a Wild and Scenic designation, it does not mean that the river will be automatically titled as such. "If the recommendation is

that, yes, this is eligible, then another bill would have to be introduced like 1199 about specifically how to designate it," Smith said. Contact Calaveras County reporter Jason Cowan at j cowan@uniondemocrat.corn

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SCHOOL Continued from Page Al III The school is now down to four. The change-over did have some overhead, but Smith is confident the %)= a reusable materials will pay off in the long run. The school had some trays, and all the flatware needed for the shift was already in storage &om a time when the materials were previously h used. Two hundred trays purchased for $634 and a two-hour dishwashing position were the only expenses required for the shift, Smith said. Sean Carson /Union Democrat "It has had a couple of hiccups," Soulsbyville Elementary School fifth graders Kevin Hanson Heft) and she said, like how to handle the John Loomis help serve chicken tacos Thursday on the Soulsbyville amount of dishes and finding the Elementary School "green line". extra time on Wednesdays to transport compost.

"The focus was on getting kids motivated to understand their surroundings and understand that their impact makes a difference," Loughmiller-Brouns said. After doing this class, we were supposed to think about a project we could do on our campus — some kind of conservationproject." f rom a s u mmer seminar a t t h e Immediately the teachers wanted Monterey Bay Aquarium, called the to do away with the thousands of Coastal Systems Teacher Institute. discardedStyrofoam trays,LoughThe science-based class empha- miller-Brouns said. "So far it has been making an imsized conservation. But &om the beginning, Smith said she was on board 100 percent. "I' ve wanted to do this for a long time," she said. 'This was just the kick in the rear-end I needed." The idea was sparked when teachers Hillary Durling and Jessica Loughmiller-Brouns returned

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pact. It'svery exciting,"she said. Loughmiller-Brouns extends the project into her classroom with films and discussions about ways her fourth-grader students can reduce their own negative impact on the environment. 'They' re completely excited to make changes in their own lives," she said. "They all want to make compost piles at home." Purchasephotos online at www.uniondemocrat.corn

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Soulsbyville Elementary School second grader Ashlyn Schader hands her washable lunch tray to fifth grader Dean Trimeloni.

"We don't have hard stats, but that's a pretty good indicator that there's hunger in our households 'lhese kids deserve agood education, and they deserve agood chance at making fe li betterfor themselves, and we can do that together as a

families (5,433 people) received food stamps in Septemberand 489 families received cash aid in July. July and September are the most recent months for which the data was available. — Mark Dyken, director of the Jamestown Family Resource Center The level of assistance depends on the family size and income, Weston explained. For CaIFresh, families get about $150 per month per person. For CalWorks, the maxiHayward said families with several children Education definition means to lack a fixed, admum a family can get is $800 per month for a often can't break even if they work and have to equate, regular nighttime residence — like not family of four, Weston said. having access to utilities or staying on a relapay for childcare. Before the recession, the Resource ConnecPeople in low-paying jobs are often one bad tive's couch. "All the research shows (that) poverty in tion Food Bank in San Andreas served about thingaway &om being in theholeeven deeper, 71 families each month and was basically just she said. general and homelessness specifically make "If one thing goes wrong — if my car breaks it much harder for you in school," Dyken said. a pantry, Director Jeannie Hayward said. In 2013,theitserved an average of1,078families down — it pushes people down lower into that Some indicators of homelessness include each month. poverty cycle. They are really struggling, and students coming to school in the same clothes It's gone down since then and now serves be- then it's hard to catch up," she said. for several days in a row, falling asleep at tween 800 and 900 families a month, Hayward About half of the students enrolled in pub- school often, losing track of assignments, besaid, adding that it's too early to predict wheth- lic schools in both counties qualify for &ee or ing hungry, and a certain level of acting out er numbers will go up in the wake of the Butte reduced-cost lunches. because of the stress. "It's nota crim etobepoororhomeless,butit Fire, which left hundreds of families homeless. In Calaveras County, the eligibility ranges Hayward said heraverage clientsarepeople from 39 percent at Bret Harte High School to definitely makes it hard for kids," Dyken said. It's important to identify those students and who work for low wages, people who can only nearly 58 percent at Mark Twain School Disfindpart-time work and peoplewho areunem- trict. In Tuolumne County, most districts fall make sure they aren't being discriminated ployed. into the 60-percent range, but countywide against or have other bad things happen to Hayward saidthe food bank also serves a eligibility ranges &om 21 percent at Summer- them, Dyken said. largenumber ofpeople who are on disability ville High to 71 percent at Jamestown School. Jamestown and other schools offer weekend and don't qualify for food stamps or people who Jamestown-area families are served by the food bags for some students to take home. receive Social Security but can't make ends Jamestown Family Resource Center, which At Jamestown, every Thursday the kids get meet. helpsfamilies connect to area resources and a bag of food they can prepare themselves like Hayward said people can get a week's worth operatesa small food bank. Italso offerssum- cereal and healthy snacks. Seventy-two weekof food &om Resource Connection and other mer programs for kids and provides students end food bags went out Thursday, Dyken said. food banks, a USDA commodity site and a pro- with school supplies, backpacks and clothes, For some families, "every little bit can be duce pantry once a month. among other services. helpful," Dyken said. "Some people access every one, and others According to the Resource Center, nearly 10 Homework is another difficulty for children just do one a month," Hayward said. percent of families in the Jamestown School who don't have areliable placeto sleep. But it's often not enough. District are living in the bottom 50 percent of If a student can go home to two college-edHayward said that even people who receive the poverty threshold, and 20 percent of stu- ucated parents to help with homework, has a CalFresh services often can't feed their family dents fall under the definition of being home- clean table to sit at, no siblings to take care of, for an entire month without the &ee food pro- less. food to eat and little stress, that child is able to vided by the food banks. That doesn't mean that they are out on the focus on homework and do it, Dyken said. The answer, according to Hayward, is higher street, said Mark Dyken, director of the reAnother child who goes to a shelter that' s paying jobs and better education. sourcecenter andtheschooldistrict'sfreeafter overcrowded and neither parent is educated For some families, childcare is a struggle, be- school program. It means that some students and the child has to help take care of siblings, cause if they aren't low income enough, they are living in shelters, campgrounds, hotels or they have aharder time, Dyken said.The don't qualify for Head Start support or subsi- are doubled up with other families or relatives. same goes for a child who sleeps on a relative's Being "homeless" under the Department of couch, whose mother works nights, and they dies.

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have to come home and help prepare food for their siblings and put them to bed. Things like homework become a certain type of discrimination, because the child isn' t in control of their situation. They are at higher risk for poor health and stressors that make it really hard to learn, Dyken said. "We want to provide as much help as possible so they can reach the bar," Dyken said. Dyken conducted a community survey a few years ago among households served by the center.

The survey found that one-quarter of families answered that adults had skipped a meal in order to feed their children within the past month (and it was a regular occurrence), and that the median income of families served was $29,000, about half of the state and county levels. "We don't have hard stats, but that's a pretty good indicator that there's hunger in our households," Dyken said. "These kids deserve a good education, and they deserve a good chance at making life better for themselves, and we can do that together as a community." The Census Bureau reports that the national median household income in 2014 was $53,657 in 2014. Median income is the amount that divides the income distribution into two equal groups, half having income above that amount, and half having income below that amount. In 2014, the median household income was $55,295 in Calaveras County and $48,426 in Tuolumne County. The average income per person was$29,329 in Calaveras County and $25,943in Tuolumne County. In 2014,Calaveras County had 44,624 residents and Tuolumne County had 53,831 residents. Ninety-three percent of Calaveras County residents have high school diplomas and 21 percent have bachelor's degrees or higher. In Tuolumne County, 89 percent of residents have a high school diploma and 19.5 percent have bachelor's degrees or higher. Statewide, 15.9 percent of Californians are living in poverty, 82 percent graduated &om high school, 31 percent have bachelor's degrees or higher; and the median household income is $61,094. The average California individual makes $29,527, the Census Bureau reports.

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Community yard sale set A community-wide indoor yard sale will be held Saturday at the Sonora Elks Lodge. The sale will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 100 Elk Drive in Sonora. The event is to raise funds for the Elks National Foundation, which provides student scholarships and grants to veterans and the local community. Last year, the Sonora Elks awarded more than $34,000 to students, veterans, Special Olympics and the community. For more information, call Wil or Cheryl Reich at 5332626.

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Practicing a dance routine for "The Heart of Worship, a Night of Dance Ministry" are (from left) Emily Hiner, 10, Chloe Hiner, 6, Hayley Hiner, 8, and Esther Waelty, 4, all of Sonora.

"The Heart of Worship, a Night of Dance Ministry" will be presented Saturday in theSanctuary at the Word of Life Church in Mi Wuk Village.The public is invited to attend the event, which mill begin at7p.m.at24680 H ighmay 108in Mi Wuk Village and w-ill feature performances by both churchyouth and adultsFor more information, call 586-7005. Michelle Tascoe, of Sonora (above), practices a dance routine for "The Heart of Worship, A Night of Dance Ministry" at the Word of Life Church. Also rehearsing are (at right, standing, from left) Jessica Hiner, of Sonora, Emily Hiner, 10, of Sonora, Chloe Hiner, 6, of Sonora, Hayley Hiner, 8, of Sonora, and Esther Waelty, 4, of Sonora, and Jennifer Waelty, of Sonora. Kneeling are (from left) Michelle Lillis, of Sonora, andTascoe.

On Nov. 21, 1966, C Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, fought a deadly battle at Ph Athena, Cambodia. The company sustained 33 killed in action in a short time. We are seeking veterans of C Company to provide details on the firefighter, after-action reportfarticles and photos of unit members for our upcoming book, "Deadliest Battles of Vietnam." If you can help, contact Rich Kolb at 816-756-3390. Source: VFWorg October

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their families. To be buried with full military honors are: • Army Cpl. Grant H. Ewing, 28, was buried Oct. 19 in his hometown of Fort Lupton, Colorado. Ewing was assigned to Battery C, 38th Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, which was deployed north and east of the town of Kunu-ri, North Korea. It would be l ater learned he was captured by Chinese forces, but died in a POW camp in February 1951. • Army Cpl. George H. Mason, 19, was buried Oct. 20 in his hometown of Byhalia, Mississippi. Mason was assigned to the 2nd ReconnaissanceCompany,2nd Infantry Division, which was deployed near Chuam-ni, South Korea. Mason was reported as SeeVETS/Page B2

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Summerville reunion planned The Summerville High School classes of 1987 to 1990 will reunite Nov. 21 at the Hotel at Black Oak Casino Resort. The cost is $55 per person at includes a buffet dinner. Discount rooms will be available, along with a no-host bar. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information, go online to www.summervillehighreunions.corn, or email getanswersl summervillehighreunions.corn.

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Spooky stories at library The San Andreas, Mountain Ranch Friends of the Library will host a Scary Story Night Saturday at the Calaveras County Library in San Andreas. The event, 5 to 8 p.m., will include stories told by the Mother Lode Storytelling Guild — scary tales for children, and "terrifying" tales for teens and adults, stated a press release. Food will be sold from 5to 6:30 p.m. by the Calaveras High School Band Boosters, followed by a book giveaway, cookie walk, ghost raffle, costume contest and creations by Bob's Looney Balloons. The event is free. For more information, call the library at 754-6510 or Kathy Martinez at 754-1803.

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The Sonora High School Class of 1950 gathered recently at the Pine Tree restaurant in East Sonora. The luncheon began withchampagne toasts, and TyWivell served as master of ceremonies. Auctioneer Michael Shaffer entertained the class. Participating in the event were (from left): Front row — Lorraine Guissi Poag, Geraldine Valverde Adams, Diane Cowgill, EnisAmario Marion, Betty Peckham Powell, Viola Campbell Talbert, Vivian Pease Peterson and Marvin Kirkpatrck; back row — Ty Wivell, Donnie Wright, Lee Wise, Bob Sylva, Bob Penrose, Jerry Marshall, Tom Fraser, Ron Hamilton, Carolyn Jacobs Henrietta, Shirley Henderson Davis, Don Harris and Chuck Carpenter. The class has held a reunion every five years since they graduated, and more recently have tried to get together every two years.

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NoTES Day trips planned The Big Valley Travel Club will host several day trips this fall. Trips include: • Wednesday — Matinee showing of "The Drowsy Chaperone" at Sierra RepertoryTheatre. Costis$75 and includes transportation, parking and a seat for the 2 p.m. matinee. • Nov. 7 — Three-hour cruise on the USS Potomac, "Characters of the Bay." Tour tells about the "fascinating i n d ividuals that have lived in the Bay Area." Cost is $145 and

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Students at Gold Rush Country School in Sonora recently stuffed shoeboxes full of school and hygiene supplies, toys and shoes for donation to children in underprivleged countries. The project, called Operation Christmas Child, is a program of Samaritan's Purse. Helping organize full shoeboxes are (above, from left) Central Sierra area coordinator Theo Edwards, of Sonora, Brandi Popke, of Sonora, fifth-grader Cassidy Butler, 10, and third-grader Logan Butler, 8.

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Aronos to host 'Oz'-themed tea The Aronos Club will host Come to Tea with G linda and M e i n t h e Great City of Oz from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday. The event will include teas, a homemade luncheon and dessert bu6et, a "You' re not in Kansas Anymore" costume contest, rafHes and

Cost is $13 per person. For reservations, call 2882045. The Aronos clubhouse is at 37 Elkin St., in Sonora. The nonprofit club supportsscholarships for Columbia College students and other community outreach projects.

Senior volunteer nominees sought Nominations are being sought by the Tuolumne County Commission on Aging for Senior Volunteer of the Year. Nominees will be honored at 11 a.m. Nov. 5 in the T u olumne C ounty Board o f Sup e rvisors Chamber, 2 S. Green St., in Sonora. Volunteers will receivecertificates of appreciation from supervisors. Nomination forms are available at the Tuolumne County Seniors Center, Senior Lounge, Catholic Charities, Area 12 Agency on Aging and Interfaith Community Social Services. Nominees must be 60 or older, a resident of Tuolumne County andnot a member of the Commission on Aging. Nominations are due Oct. 26. For more information, call Cathie Peacock at 586-4802.

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COLA increases are tied to the Consumer Price Index,which has been fl atdue to low gasoline prices. Even so, some Medicare Part B enrollees — those who delayed receiving Social Security and those who weren't eligible — could see their premiums increased by more than half, from thebasic $105 per person per month to $159. Higher earners would pay more. A White House spokesman acknowledged that the potential premium increase No COLA in 2016, higher Part B premiums possible was an unintended consequence resulting from calcuT he g overnment a n - lating COLA adjustments. nounced recently that there There have been Part B will b e n o c o st-of-living premium increases in the (COLA) adjustment next past, but a 52 percent inyear for millions of military crease in one year is unand federal civilian retirees, precedented. Congress is Social Security recipients working to prevent this from and veterans and survivors happening. receiving Department of VetSource: The Veterans of erans Affairs checks. Foreig n Wars

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EvENTS The Sonora United Methodist Church on Saturday will host a free hot dog dinner, Trunk 4 Treat and Haunted Hallway during downtown Sonora's Trick or Treat Street. The event will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the church, 90 Yaney Ave., in Sonora, and will include decorated cars w here treats will be dispersed alongside the church. Entrance to the hot dog dinner will be through the Haunted Hallway, a slightly scary place for younger children, stated a press release. For more information, call Lor-

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bot Around the Table" Nov. 4 at a member's home in Murphys. The potluck gathering will give p articipants the opportunity t o think about Jewish life and connect with others in the Mother Lode. Non-members are welcome to participate. To register, go online to www. motherlodej ewishcommunity. org or call the MLJC at 533-1650. Information about start t i me and directions will be sent as confirmation. The MLJC's mission is to provide opportunities and events that nurture a vibrant and enduring Jewish identity, culture and community in the Mother Lode, drawing members from Amador, Calaveras,Tuolumne and Mariposa counties. New members are always welcome. The activity calendar includes monthly gatherings, primarily in the Copperopolis/Murphys and Jamestown/Sonora areas. A full list of upcoming events can be found on the events page of the MLJC website.

Evangelist Brian Besser will be guest speaker Saturday at a Real Men Breakfast at the Word of Life Fellowship Church o n Highway 108 in Mi-Wuk Village. The event, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., is a faith-based, nonprofit community event for men ages 16 and older. Breakfastadmission is $5 per person, and tickets can be purchased at Greg's Barbershop in East Sonora, Word of Life Fellowship Church, Harvest Fellowship St. M at t h ew Luthe r a n or The Country Cowboy Church. Church Women's Missionary For more information, call 533- League will hold a Christmas 0406. Faire and Bake Sale Nov. 6 at the church. St. Pat r i ck' s Cat h o l ic The event, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will Church in Sonora will celebrate feature homemade jams, jellies, Mass at noon on Nov. 2, All Souls candies, canned goods and baked Day. goods, along with handcrafted gift Mass will b e c elebrated at items. M ountain View C emetery o n A luncheon of soups, salad, Lyons-Bald Mountain Road in homemade pies and beverages Sonora. Call532-7139 for more will be served from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. information. Cost is $10 per person. A drawing for prizes including The Mother L o de J e w ish a handmade quilt, gift luncheon Community will hold a "Shab- at a personal cabin near Pinecrest

and sight seeing tour, an afghan blanket, paintings by three local artists and gift baskets will be held. Tickets cost $1 each or six for $5, and ticket-holders need not be present to win. Funds raised will be used to help Interfaith Community Social Services, Sonora Pregnancy Center and other local and national charities. The church is at 13880 Joshua Way, off Lambert Lake Road in East Sonora. For more information, call 5324639. The Mother L o de J e w ish Community will hold a special Brush and C ork se ssion, in which participants will have a "grown-up paintby numbers" art class focusing on Chanukah, on Nov. 15. Cost is $38, and the deadline to register is Oct. 26. The event will also be a potluck To registeror for more information on either event, go online to

motherlodejewishcommunity.org or call 533-1650. St. Su s a nn a Or t h o dox Church in Sonora offers a series of ongoing Catechism classes for entry into the Orthodox Christian Church. Classes are held at 6 p.m. each Tuesday and offer study of the Catechism series, written by the renowned Orthodox educator Fa-

phys Senior Center, co-located • The A m a dor-Tu-on the campus. olumne Community AcFor more information, call tion Agency distributes food 728-2041. • Interfaith Commufrom 10 a.m. to noon on the third Tuesday of each month nity Social Services, 18500 at All Saints' Catholic Church, Striker Court, off Tuolumne corner of Joaquin Gully and Road, Sonora, helps those Cherokee roads in Twain in need with food, clothing, Harte, and at Tuolumne Me- household linens, showers morial Hall, Fir Avenue in and haircuts. The program Tuolumne; A-TCAA Food is in need of towels, blanBank, 10059 Victoria Way, kets, sleeping bags,tents,can Jamestown; Church of the openers, pots and pans, small Forty Niners, 11155 Jack- working appliances, silverson St., Columbia; Lake Don ware, toiletries, bath towels, Pedro Baptist Church, 4175 layettes for babiesand linens. Abeto St. ,La Grange; Mount There also is a special need Calvary Lutheran Church, for canned soup and cold ce24176 Pine Lake Drive, Sugar real. Pine; Sonora Baptist Church, It is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 412 Stockton Road, Sonora; weekdays. Tuolumne County Senior Anyone seeking services Center, 540 Greenley Road, should bring identification Sonora; Tuolumne Veterans or proof of Tuolumne County Memorial Hall, 18375 Fir residency. For more information, call Ave., Tuolumne. They distribute 10a.m.to 2 p.m .Monday 532-0905. • Mount Calvary Luthrough Thursday and Friday by appointment at Columbia theran Church in S ugar College. They also distribute Pine holds several events &om 10 a.m. to noon the Fri- each month to help the comday after the third Tuesday at munity. Groveland Evangelical Free Events include: Church, 19172 Ferretti Road, Senior Exercise, 10:30 Groveland. a.m. every Thursday • All Saints operates a - Senior Lunch, noon to 1 food pantryfrom 10 a.m. to p.m. every Thursday (call 586noon all other Tuesdays. 8166 for reservations) • Columbia Presbyte- Parish Food Pantry, 10 rian Church of the 49ers a.m. to noon, first Tuesday of offers &ee food and clothing each month each week. Worship services begin at Helen Johnson Com- 11 a.m. weekly. munity Dinner, &ee to all, The church is at 24176 Pine isserved at6 p.m .every Mon- Lake Drive. Call 586-3616 for day in the church social hall, more information. 11155 Jackson St., Columbia. • M u rphys Covenant Donations are accepted but Church hosts "His Kitchen," not required. Free showers a ministry of free hot meals are offered preceding the din- offered from noon to 1 p.m. ner &om 5 to 6 p.m. each Thursday at the church, - ATCAA Food Bank dis- 34 Jones St. tributes food at 10 a.m. on • Seventh-day Adventist third Tuesdays of each month Community Services,87 S. in Lower Sanctuary. Forest Road, Sonora, offers - Nancy's Hope Commu- clothing, small appliances, nity Center, located on the blankets, sheets, linens, shoes church campus, is open daily and coats to anyone in need from 9to4:30 p.m. weekdays from 9a.m.to noon Mondays and 10 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. and Wednesdays. Groceries Many free programs are are given out Mondays and available. Call 533-2647. Wednesdays. Call the church at 532-2441 For more information about for more information. services or making a dona• Faith Lut h eran tion, call 532-1872. Church, 65 M itchler St., • The Food Pantry program Murphys, hosts a food com- at Sierra Bible Church modities distribution on the distributes food on Tuesdays, first Thursday of each month Wednesdays and Thursdays including dry and canned from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the ofgoods. There is also a food fice conference room at 15171 bag distribution from 9 a.m. Tuolumne Road, Sonora. to 1 p.m. Monday through • St. Matthew Lutheran Wednesday, available once a Church hosts a free lunch month to local residents, in at the Lambert Community conjunction with the Mur- Drop-in Center on the last

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M editation a n d Mod e r n Buddhism in Sonora is offered from 3 to4 p.m. each Sunday at the Aronos Clubhouse, 37 E. Elkin St., in Sonora. The meetings provide group study, meditations and discussion. Hosts willplay recorded teachings by American Buddhist nun Way, Sonora. For more informa- Kelsang Chogyop. tion, call 532-4639. A $5 to$10 donation is requested. Religious education classes For more information, call 588continue on Wednesdays at St. 8109. Patrick's Catholic Church in New Life Recovery Group Sonora. Classes for students in kinder- will host a "C hrist Centered garten through sixth grade meet Life Group" from 6 to 8 p .m. in the Parish Hall from 6:30 to Tuesdays at Harvest Fellowship 7:30 p.m. Confirmation candi- R.I.O.T. Center at 13849 Mono dates (seventh grade t hrough Way, across from Burger King in high school) meet in the Stein- Sonora. metz house from 6:30 to 7:45. It is themed "Overcoming EmoFor more i n f ormation, call tions That Destroy," and will be Kathy Casas at 770-5987 or 532- led by Kurt and Margie Wiley. The 7139, ext. 110, or email kathy@ group will teach people the differstpatssonora.org. ence between good and bad anger, how to gain control of it, and how St. Patr i c k 's Cath o l i c to use it in constructive ways. Church will continue the precatechumenate stage of the Rite A new session of Community of Christian Initiation of Adults Bible Study began Sept. 10 in (RCIA) at 7 p .m. Tuesdays in Angels Camp. Classroom 1 of its Parish Hall, 98 Studies are held at 9:30 a.m. evJackson St., Sonora. ery Thursday at Foothill CommuRCIA is the process by which nity Church, 3710 Whittle Road. people interested in b ecoming Session will run through April. C atholic or i nquiring into t h e The study is on "The Gospel of Catholic faith are led through a Mark" for the first 18 weeks and prayerful study of the faith. It is "Christian Living" for the last 12 for adultsseeking to receive or weeks. complete the Sacraments of IniThe Interdenominational protiation (Baptism, Confirmation, gram is open to men and women and Eucharist) in the Catholic older than 18 and children from Church. birth through eighth grade.

ther Thomas Hopko, and the New K ing James translation of t h e Bible. For more information, call 3526791. St. Susanna Orthodox Church is at 10825 Robinwood Lane, at For more information, call the For more information, call Betthe intersection of J amestown parishoffice at532-7139 or email ty Sawyer at 736-6723 or Carol Road, in Sonora. the Rev. Joseph Banka at frban- Crouch at 795-7008.

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St. M att h ew Luthe r a n Church Women's Missionary League will collect socks for Interfaith Community Social Services during October. Peoplecan drop offtheir donations at the church between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.Mondays through Fridays, or between 8 a.m. and noon Sundays. The church is at 13880 Joshua

Saturdayofeach month. The lunch is served irom noon to 1 p.m. at the Center, 347 Jackson St., Sonora. The Center is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for fellowship and games. For more information, call 533-4879. • St. Patrick's Catholic Church serves a free breakfastRom 6:30to 8 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday in the parish hall at 127 Jackson St., Sonora. Everyone is welcome. • Tuolumne U n ited Methodist Church offers free food to anyone in need from 10to 11 a.m. every Saturday. The church is at 18851 Cedar St., in Tuolumne. For more information, call 9281376 or 206-3090.

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• Sierra Bible Church CelebrateRecovery meets WEDNESDAY e very Thursday in t h e But let aH those rejoice who Youth Portable at 15171 put their trust in You. Tuolumne Road, Sonora. Dinner is served at 6 p.m., Psalm 5:11 NKJ followed by a program at 7 p.m. THURSDAY The program is designed to help those struggling with The Lord has heard my hurts, hang-ups and habits. supplication, The Lord has • Celebrate Recovery, a received my prayer. fellowship to celebrate God' s Psalm 6:9 NKJ healing power through the 12 Steps and 8 Recovery PrinFRIDAY ciples, is held at 6:30 p.m. The wicked shall be every Monday at theSonora Seventh-day A d v entist turned into hell, and aH the nations who forget Church. Separate groups for men God. and women are offered for Psalm 9:17 NKJ anyone suffering with chemi-

cal and alcohol addictions, codependency, grief recovery, anger,food addiction, divorce and physical, sexual or emotional abuse. A free dinner is also offered. The church is at 40 N. Forest Road in Sonora. Call532-3337 for more information. • Celebrate Recovery, a church-sponsored support group for those recovering from substance abuse and other life issues, meets Mondays at Tulloch Bible Church, 3566 Spangler Lane, Copperopolis. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call743-4594. • A cancer support group, Snuff Out Cancer, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Family Community Church in Angels Camp. The church is on Main Street, with a second-floor entrance on Raspberry Lane. For more information, call 559-8035.

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Christmas bazaar set in SanAndreas Ten vendors will be on hand for the Calaveras Senior Center Christmas bazaar today and Saturday. Lucy Thein, executive director at the center, said

items for sale include ceramics, dried flower arrangements, jewelry, wooden toys and quilts. Items sewn by senior center attendees will also be available.

Bazaar hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The center is located at956 Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas. For more information call 209-754-3967.

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"It isn't exactly the same as having someone in the Continued from Page Bl room playing the instruments, but it's close enough million on regular pipe or- without hiring someone," Sharpe said with a laugh. gans, Kram said. Many churches that buy The Lutheran Church regular pipe organs have to holds a traditional service expand orremodel a build- at 8:15 a.m. and a conteming to reflect the sound of porary service at 1 0 :30 the pipes in the correct way, a.m. Sundays. Kram said. The organ is used 99.9 The new organ can also percent of the time during reproduce the sounds of traditional services, with trumpets, flutes, violins, piano used the rest of the drums and other instru- time. During the contemments, Kram said. porary service, the organ is

used along with piano and keyboard, Kram said. "This organ allows for a huge selection of music, Sharpe said. St. Matthew Lutheran Church, at 13880 Joshua Way in East Sonora, has been in e xistence since 1941 and has about 300 members. Kram said members of the congregation are enjoying the new quality of music, even as as all the new features are being explored. "

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Babros and Ross Former Sonora resident down the aisle by her father. Lauren Lee Babros and Jason She wore a strapless gown Bradley Ross, of Nashville, with a mermaid silhouette were married June 6 at Au- and beaded bodice, made of burn Valley Golf Club in Au- tulle and guipure applique. burn. She chose Kristen Tidwell, The bride, the daughter of of Soulsbyville, to be maid of Glenn and Sydney Babros, of honor, and Rachel Allison, of Sonora, is a 2010 graduate Sonora, to be matron of honor. of Sonora High School and Bridesmaids were Kaethe Olreceived a degree in music son, of Sonora, and Crystal this year Rom William Jes- Fong, of Everett, Washington. sup University in Rocklin. The b ridegroom chose She works as a vocal teacher Shane Kuhl, of Folsom, to be at the School of Rock in Nash- best man. Groomsmen were ville, Tennessee. the bridegroom's brother, DaThe bridegroom, the son of vid Carson, of Gig Harbor, Sharon and Jim Morrison, of Washington, Brandon BurFolsom, and Karl and Diane gess, of Rocklin, and Jarrod Ross, of El Dorado Hills, is a Tawlks, of Citrus Heights. 2008graduateofFolsom High The bride's second cousin, School and attended William Madilyn Turner, of Grass ValJessup University, where he ley, was the flower girl. studied psychology. He is a A reception at Auburn Valprofessional guitarist who ley Golf Club was attended by tours with Nashville bands. 146 guests. Pastor Tim Dakin, of Fair The couple honeymooned Oaks Presbyterian Church, at Half Moon Bay, Monterey officiated at the ceremony. and Big Sur and have made The bride was escorted their home in Nashville.

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still taking care of business. win away f'rom clinching a share of The players even seemed to enjoy their second straight Mother Lode c onditioning t o e n d League title. And they The Sonora Wildcats had fun practice. have their eyes set on A ~ ( S2) W ednesdayatfootballpractice.There And why wouldn' t aNo. lor2seedinthe were smiles, jokes and laughter. the Wildcats being Today, 7:30p. rn., uPcoming S a c- Joaat Sutter Creek qui n S e ction playoffs There were also hard hits, spirited having fun? playand lotsofhustle. They are on a sevenshould they win their There was a comment from one the game win streak. They have looked final two games. "Winning the MLL title, it's imporcoaches in between plays that the dominant, especially on offense, in kids were having fun this week, but their last two games. They are one tant," said Wildcat head coach Bryan

Craig. "It's definitely a goal. We have certain goals along the way and one of them is to win that title again. To defend it. It's one thing to come in and win the first time, it's another thing to defend it with a new group of kids. That was our first goal to get us into the playoffs and seeded well." Four weeks ago, Sonora struggled See 'CATS / Page CS

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(class of '97). The ceremony will start at 5 p.m. with a no host bar. Dinner will be served at 6 and the awards will be presented at 7. The cost is $40, or $20 for children 12 and under. To reserve a spot, checks must be made out to the Sonora High School Foundation and can be mailed to Rick Francis, 18440 Lambert Lake Road, Sonora, CA., 95370. For more information, call Francis at 533-0364 or 206-1633.

Warriors rip lA in preseason finale ANAHEIM (AP)Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson each scored 24 points and Harrison Barnes had 23 as the Golden State Warriors routed the Los Angeles Lakers 136-97 on Thursday night in the last preseason game for both teams. Wamors: Curry, last season's MVP,made nine of 14 shots, was 4 for 8 from 3-point range and added 10 assists.... The Warriors outscored the Lakers by 38 points while Barnes was on the floor.... Curry, Thompson and Barnes all sat out the fourth quarter. Kobe watch: Lakers coach Byron Scott is confident that Kobe Bryant will be ready for the season opener after missing his third straight because of a bruised left leg. "There's no doubt in my mind," Scott said. Up next: The Warriors begin defense of their NBA title on Tuesday night at New Orleans.

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by rival Seattle SANTA CLARA (AP)More often than not, Colin Kaepernick has been at his worst against Seattle. Russell Wilson and the Seahawks are ruling this one-sided rivalry with San Francisco. The 49ers produced another p r i metime dud, on Thursday night against the Sea hawks j u s t like last year for Thanksgiving when Richard Sherman chomped turkey on the Levi' s Stadium field. Kaepernick completed 13 of 24 passes of 124 yards while taking six sacks in the 20-3 loss Thursday, San Francisco'sfourth straight defeat to its NFC West rival and sixth in the last seven meetings. "We' ve had our struggles with Seattle," said 49ers tight end Vernon Davis, who had his first catches since Week 2. "It's pretty hard to get by this." Kaepernick's errant passes sailed into both sidelines, one ball even hitting a 49ers staff member in the head early in the game and requiring him to be checked. The 49ers had more punts — nine — than first downs (eight). "I'm notgoing to force a ball into a window and take a

Summerville's Eli McLaurin makes a recpetion Wednesday during practice in Tuolumne. McLaurin has caught more passes than any receiver in the area. Calaveras' Noah Preuss carries the ball in practice Tuesday in San Andreas.

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Bears' Fulkerson P r e uss to make returns, to play QB his varsity debut Volley Cats mentally," Fulkerson said By GUY DOSSI Thursday after practice. The Union Democrat "I' ve been preparing all week and I'm ready to go." The Trojans had a horse. Fulkerson has been out President Roosevelt and of actionsince late SepTruman had the Manhattember tan ProjBEafts (44 when „ ect. GttitvERas4-3) ( he reAnd injured the CaToday, 7:30p.m., at his knee ThorstedField laveras Redduring a non-contact passing drill skins have Noah Preuss. in practice. Preuss, a 5-9, 185-pound Before his injury, he was junior running back, is the the Bears leading rusher Redskin s' secret weapon with 378 yards and four who will be unleashed totouchdowns in four games. night against the SummerH e also threw for t w o ville Bears in Tuolumne. scores and returned two Though he has yet to play kicks for touchdowns. a down this season, Preuss "He's just somebody that could easily be one of the most explosive players in you can't replace," said senior lineman Kole Elkins. the Mother Lode League. He's just had to wait a When he got the OK to play, head coach Sean year to try and prove it. At the beginning of the See BEARS / Page C2 2014 school year, there

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Jake Fulkerson has led the Summerville Bears onto the field the last four Friday nights. While his teammates were dressed in their battle gear, Fulkerson wore a No. 16 jersey, a Summerville hat a n d shorts. An injury to his surgically repaired knee put him on the sidelines and put a major question mark around the remainder of his football career. But tonight, in what will be the final time Fulkerson will lead his team onto Thorsted Field in his high school career, he will not only be dressed in full gear, but as of Tuesday has been medically cleared to play. RI'm feeling pretty confident both physically and

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was discussion from the Calaveras School District about removing all funding for sports. Since then, C.H.A.M.P.S ( C alaveras High Athletics Management Programs and Service) has been created to help the ongoing financial support of all athletic competition in the district. But before C.H.A.M.P.S., the thought of Calaveras losing its sports program was

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nightmare for Preuss and his father. Only a few weeks before the start of Preuss's sophomore season, one where he would be heavily featured on the varsity squad, he and his father had to make a quick decision about the future. The decision was not easy, nor popular.

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loved to be around the game," said Beeding. "And you know, if you asked him, he'd tell you what he thought." Beeding said many seniors

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Last week, Bret H arte fumbledthe ballfourtime svs. Amador en route to a 34-7 defeat in Angels Camp. All fourfumbles occurred on ofFense at the beginning of the play during the mesh — a period in a triple option offense like the one Bret Harte

squad knew Sadler, who also served as a mentor in addition to his coaching responsibilities. "He was still doing that to the very end," said Beeding. "He found people who he thought football would be very good for." Among those that Sadler recruitedto play football at

uses where the quarterback,

Bret Harte was Jared Burton,

running back and swing back meet in the backfield as the football is being handed off Head coach Casey Kester has acknowledged that in his offense, fumbles ofF the mesh can occur. But this week, he has taken special measures to prevent them before taking on winless Riverbank tonight.

a junior varsity player who is playing football for the first Bret Harte quarterback James Brechtel takes a snap Thursday during practice. time in his life. Burton, who was Sadler's neighbor, was The issue is one that Kester pound it, pound it, pound it," Bret Hartefootball coachworking on his tile flooring feels is mostly a quarterback saidKester."Itwasgetbetter until 2013 — and substitute with his father last summer. "He talked to me about problem. He says that most time. We had quarterbacks teacher, passed away on Monfumbles occur when the quar- and backs do it for 20 minutes, day. football and told me all about terback is not decisive and two days in practice. We were Sadler was 77, according to it and told me to think about holds onto the ball too long be- running about two-and-a-half Bret Harte's assistant coach it," said Burton. "I told him "We have to cut it down," fore making a decision. reps a minute. They got 30-to- Bob Beeding. He was a fre- rOK and he brought me out. said Kester. 'That's what To rectify the issue, the 35 reps each day on mesh." quent spectator at practice, He was like, 'you' re a big kid. we' ve been working on this Bullfrogs have spent extra though he would never inter- I don't want to see you go week is cutting it down. We' ve time working on the mesh. Bret Harte grieving rupt. through high school without "You just have to pound it, nHe never intruded. He just playing a sport."' really focused on it." Gordon Sadler, a former

FOOTMLLS HIGH SCHOOL Today Boys — Football: Sonora at Amador, Sutter Creek, 7:30 p.m. Calaveras vs. Summerville, Thorsted Field, 7:30 p.m. Bret Harte vs. Riverbank, Dorroh Field, 7:30 p.m. Water polo: Sonora at DeLong Invitational, Modesto, TBA; Bret Harte at Delong Tournament, TBA Girls — Water polo: Sonora at Julian Szmidt Memorial Tournament, Napa, TBA Coed — Cross country: Sonors/Bret Harte/ Calaveras at Mt. San Antonio Invitational, Walnut, TBA. Saturday Boys — Water polo: Sonors/ Bret Harte at DeLong Invitational, Modesto, TBA. Girls — Water polo: Sonora at Julian Szmidt Memorial Tournament, Napa, TBA C~ ross country: Sonora/Bret Harte/ Calaveras at Mt. San

BEARS Continued from PageC1 Leveroos and offensive co-

ordinator Mike Oliva felt he would be best suited to play q uarterback. Though t h e chance for a severe hit to his knee is less at quarterback than asan open field runner, there is still no guarantee that another injury will not occur. "His injuries have never been a contact injury or twisting of the knee," Oliva said. "It happens when he is in a relaxed mode with nobody around him. There is no way to predict what is going to keep him safe. He' s got a new brace on it and he's been doing his rehab, so hopefully that will keep it in place." Fulkerson takes the place of Travis Rodgers, who has had a p roductive season, throwing for 1,101 yards, 12 TD's and only three picks. When Rodgers was told he would no longer be the quarterback, he smiled and knew he had an opportunity to put the team first. "I was told on Tuesday that I was going to wide receiver," Rodgers said. "So, I put on my gloves and went out there. I ate it up. I love

Antonio Invitational, Walnut, TBA.

ROUNDUP Continued from PageC1 Pisula led the 'Cats with 23 assists. Makenna Pool had four aces. The 'Cats can clinch their second consecutive outright MLL title next week. On Tuesday Sonora (25-3, 10-0 MLL) will host Argonaut at Bud Castle Gym. Sonora will play in Angels Camp on Thursday against Bret Harte, who is currently in second place in the MLL.

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The T ioga T i mberwolves volleyball team lost in three sets (26-28, 2125, 22-25) Thursday night to Ben Holt College Prep Academy inGroveland. Jessica Davis led the 'Wolves in serving with four aces. Senior Emily Kennedy had a team-high eight kills. Ashley Harrison had 14 digs, while teammates Summer Avery and Davis each had 10. Ada Pollock had nine

Stopping the 'Skins Calaveras (4-3, 2-1 MLL) c an beat a team in a m u l -

tiple of ways. It can use senior quarterback Dylan Byrd, who has thrown for 11 touchdowns and 986 yards. It can use running back Anthony Giangregorio, who has rushed for 883 yards and eight scores. Or, head coach Jason

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gers said. "They can do that because they have big playmakers. They have speed on the outside and power on the inside." Calaveras fields one of the best tight ends in the Mother Lode League in Shane Torre. He has found the end zone five teams, but he has also

caught the eye of the Bears tight end Cole Brewster. "Shane Torre is dangerous," Brewster said, who has 129 yards receiving. "He' s one of the best tight ends in the league and he motivates me to bea better tight end. I' ve seen a lot of film on him and he's definitely an every down threat. We have to match intensities and we have to stop him in the secondary." Byrd is second in touchdown passes in the area, only trailing Rodgers by one. Rodgers, who will play in the Bears secondary, used his own knowledge of the quarterbackposition to evaluate Byrd as a passer. "His reads are great and he does a good job going through his progressions," Rodgers said. "His footwork is good, too. When you look at it from a different perspective, he looks slow. But if you are a quarterback, you know that he knows what he is doing and he is very talented." Coaching change Leveroos took over the

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to ever play at Summerville, warned the team Thursday about not letting the night take away from the goal at hand. "Itoldthe guys after practice that they need to enjoy the moment and realize that we still have more football to play," Oliva said. "They just need to stay focused on their keys. The problem is their emotions will get too high and you want to do more and you end up doing things you shouldn't do. After the first couple of plays and you get hit a little bit, everything should calm down." Playoffs: round two Summerville has been in playoffmode since losing to i Sonora two weeks ago. With a 3-4 record the Bears could r not allow another loss and qualifyfor a playoff berth. They beat Argonaut 14-7 last week in Jackson and improvedtheirrecord to 4-4, 2-2 MLL. They will need to pull off another win tonight against Calaveras to keep their p ostseason dreams 't",st,. ra alive. Beating Calaveras is not something that has happened much over the past 14 Maggie Beck/ Union Democrat years. Asides from a 31-21 Summerville's Travis Rodgers makes a recpetion during win in 2009, Summerville practice Wednesday atThorsted Field. Rodgers has been has only been able to top the the Bears starting quarterback this year but will line up at 'Skins once in the last 14 head-to-head matchups. receiver and running back tonight against Calaveras. " There is d efinitely a defensive play calling last With Leveroos calling the feeling of being the underweek. The Bears have been shots, Summerville held Ar- dog, but we like being that giving up massive amounts gonaut to seven points and team," Fulkerson said. "We of yards on the ground and only allowed one play to go take pride in being the unnearly35 points pergame. for more than 15 yards. derdog."

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Weatherby can mix-andmatch his playcalling in a way that will drive a defensive coordinator crazy. The Bears hope to eliminate the big plays, which hurt them in their 48-26 loss to Sonora. "They will hit you with the little play, little play,

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BIUEFs Red Soxsay Farrell's cancer in remission BOSTON — The Red Sox say manager John Farrell's cancer is in remission. Boston said Farrell had his post-treatment testing and learned on Thursday that hi s n o n-Hodgkins lymphoma was in remission. Farrell says he's thankfulfor the support he' s received. Red Sox president Dave Dombrowski says the team looks forward to having him back. Farrell was diagnosed with cancer in August and missed the last six weeks

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Waterfowl opener may be quieter than usual The w aterfowl s eason opens in the Balance of State zone Saturday and parts of the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys that have water sunrise. It may be a bit quieter than lastyear,due to the effectsof the drought. As I mentioned last week, Bob King, of Sonora, was drawn to hunt a field unit at Tule Lake for the opening of the northeastern season on

Oct. 10. He had a great shoot, bagging an early limit. He said there were large num-

Torey Lovullo took over for him temporarily. The Red Sox went 28-20 under Lovullo but couldn't avoid their third last-place finish in four seasons. Of course, the other year was the 2013 World Series championship.

bers of ducks in the area, as well as seeing good numbers in ponds along the way home

KANSAS CITY, M o. — The Kansas City Royals have established a reputation for dramatic postseason comebacks the past couple of years, beginning with last season' s

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Oakland. Turns out, the Toronto Blue Jays have some never-say-quit spirit as well. After going on a secondhalf run to make the playofFs, then rallying &om a 2-0 deficit to defeat Texas in a best-of-five matchup, the Blue Jays will try to beat the Royals in another win-or-else situation in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series on Friday night. Torontoforced the series back to Kansas City with a 7-1 rout on Wednesday, closmg to 3-2. David Price will take the mound for the Blue Jays after his collapse in Game 2, when he tossed six shutout innings and then surrendered five runs in the

seventh. Yordano Ventura will oppose him for Kansas City. He was only marginally better, allowing three runs and eight hits in 5 V3 innings before watching the comeback win &om the dugout. Toronto lost the first two games against the Rangers at home, then won three

straight with its season hanging in the balance. The first two were at Texas, and the last at Rogers Centre, but none of the victories was even close — all by atleastthreeruns. The Blue Jays lost the first two games in K an-

necessary to maintain sufficient flows in the Stanislaus

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The problem for hunters in the popular Grasslands of Merced County is that most of those birds will stay to the north until a good storm hits. I was down at the Santa Fe Club near Gustine Sunday and they have received 50-percentof their water allotment with the rest to come in late November. My son Bill, o f A ptos,

brought his ATV over to help us "old guys" get out to the blinds. This is the fifth year he has done so and it has kept lY my partner and I going as the legs begin to slow down. Another plus, is member I).I Bill Davidson's lab retriever. We saw very few ducks in the area, which may be a sign that the shooting may be on the slow side after the open. osr ing day until some weather moves in. The good news is '"Y( r that the production of waterfowl to the north, Alaska, Canada, and northern states was above average and this should help the migration Courtesy photo south when storms and &eezing weather occur. Bob King, of Sonora, holds three white fronted geese bagged atTuleLake on the opening weekend of the On a different type of northeastern season. hunting,my son Bill, and JefF Kidd, of Santa Cruz County, sevenchukars and fi ve quail. At New Melones Reserrecently returned from a It was tough hunting among voir, the water level rose an2-day Chukar Partridge hunt sagebrush and lava rock, but other foot last week, but this in Nevada where they bagged rewarding. will be short lived as the pulse I

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Don Mattingly and the Los Angeles Dodgers stuck to their scripts Thursday, insisting they agreed to a mutual parting of the ways while never revealing the

tails of our conversations. They were good conversations, they were open and they were honest," Mattingly said by phone &om his offseason home in Evansville, Indiana. "Itjust became exact reason he won't return as man- evident that this was the best thing ager. forboth parties." Like a publicist announcing the At Dodger Stadium, president of demise of a Hollywood marriage, the baseball operations Andrew Friedman parties insisted the split was amica- and general manager Farhan Zaidi ble. Mattingly even suggested he "will parroted the same vacuous message. "It was kind of organic," Friedbe &iends like forever" with his former bosses. man said. "It just kind of crystal"I don't really want to get into de- ized that is something that poten-

SAN DIEGO (AP) — This could be awkward. Or oh-socharming, depending on one' s point of view. Imagine an Oakland Raiders fan, decked out in his finest game-day decadence of skulls, bones and otherscary things,giving a bro hug to a San Diego Chargers fan wearing his powder blue Philip Rivers jersey and Rip-flops, in between swigs of beer in the parking lot on Sunday. OK, so maybe the lovefest will be limited to the owners' boxes. The vibe around the rivalry

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that dates to 1960 between original AFL members is difFerent this year. Loyal fans on both sides are uneasy about the prospect of losing their beloved teams because their owners are focused on trying to win the race to tap Los Angeles'riches. Apparently spooked by St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke's intended move to Inglewood, Chargers chairman Dean Spanos and Raiders owner Mark Davis hopped into the proverbial SoCal hot tub together. They announced plans to build a stadium on the site of a former toxic waste dump

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games and have one power-play goal in their last 16 chances. Enroth improved to 4-0 in five games against San Jose. Former Kings goalie Martin Jones made 25 saves for the Sharks. Lucic scored the Kings' second power-play goal of the season. Los Angeles

After averaging just over 300 yards rushing per game and 6.1 yards per carry through the first six games, the Wildcats have averaged 381 yardsover the last two, including a whopping 9.9 yardsper attempt. "We just started working really, really hard during practice," said junior guard Killian Rosko. "One thing we had to work on was our get off I know mine was especially slow, and we' ve been working on that. We learned to pin our ears back, do our assignments and go. Don' t think about anything else."

victory.

Tyler Toffoli and Mi-

lan Lucic also scores'. The

entered the game 1 for

21, but scored on its first opportunity to take a 2-0 lead. Carter added another midway through the third period.

— The Associated Press

upriverto coolerwater. Above

Red BlufF, the guides are doing well as the fish begin to congregate near the spawning grounds.

"Andrew, Farhan and Josh (Byrnes) aregreatguys and they'regoing to do great things. The organization is in great shape." Mattingly said he felt wanted, his playersbacked him, and Friedman and Zaidi expressed their respect and admiration for him, making it all the more puzzling why he's walking away from a storied organization that the discussions wore on. Exactly what boasts baseball's highest payroll. it was neither side would specify. Neither side shed any light to help "It came back to this was the right the &anchise's longtime fans undertime and right thing," Mattingly said. stand the move. tially made a lot of sense." Before they came to that conclusion, the parties discussed extending Mattingly' scontractbeyond next year,its final season. ''When we started on Friday we expected him to be our manager in 2016," Friedman said. "I think that was his thought process, also." But something clearly changed as

Raiders vs. Chargers has odd vibe with owners eyeing lA

13-4 overtheir past three

SAN JOSE — JefF Carter scored twice, Jhonas Enroth made 39 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the San Jose S harks 4 - 1 on Thursday night for their third straight

Salmon fishingin the lower Sacramento River should be going well now. However, the warmer water temperaturesare sending them faster

Dodgers, Mattingly mutually agree to part

Kings have rebounded for a 3-3-0starttotheseason. Joel Ward had a goal for the Sharks in their t hird st r a igh t los s . They' ve been outscored

Kings beat Sharks for 3rd straight win

River below Melones to maintain fish survival and supply farmers. The cooling water at Melones should begin to pick up the trout bite as the shad minnows begin to school up. Bass and catfish remain on a good bite. John Liechty, of Glory Hole Sports, and Nate Monroe, had a field day last week in the main lake and upriver, targeting bass feeding on shad. They caught and released upwards of a hundred bass, which are now feeding heavily on shad.

MLB

"We' ve been starting to click," said senior guard Continued from PageC1 Blake Graham. "The O-line, we' re all starting to work toto get past Argonaut, a team gether better and help each the coaching staff felt they other out. We' re cutting back should have done better on our missed assignments. against. The next week, the It's all starting to click and it Wildcats did just enough to looks good." get past Calaveras. The last Graham and Rosko set the two weeks against Summer- physical tone for the 0-line ville and Linden, Sonora has and the two try to outdo each explodedon offense and look other in individual competilike a section-title contender. tions. "I think it primarily starts Against Argonaut, a game with the ofiense line," Craig both would like to forget, the said. "I mentioned a couple two had a bet who would of weeks ago that our offen- get more plus blocks, blocks sive line wasn't playing up where you destroy your opto where we expect them to ponent and take them out of play. That's where our im- the play. uWe made a bet in the Arprovement has been. Our line is jelling, we have guys that gonaut game whoever had have started some games to- the most plus blocks, the gether and developed some loser had to run five extra chemistry. That's where it all

sas City, too. But in Game 3 in Toronto, the hosts overcame a1-0 defi citand rolled to an 11-8 victory.

flows are scheduled to begin again this week. The Oakd ale Irrigation District indicates that this is

Len Ackerman

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and have insulted Mayor Kevin Faulconer, with Fabiani calling Faulconer's approach "remarkably unsophisticated." Here are some things to look for when the Bolts (2A), wearing their powder blue throwbacks, hostthe Raiders(2-3)at aging Qualcomm Stadium: Bye blues: The Raiders are coming ofF their bye week. While the extra rest might be goodforsome teams,ithashistorically not been beneficial for the Raiders. Oakland has lost 11 of itslast12 post-byegames, over City Hall. The Ch including at home against San walked away &om negotiations Diego last season. The only for a new stadium in mid June win in that span came in 2013

against Pittsburgh. Tale of two halves:Raiders rookie reviver Amari Cooper has been acompletely difFerent player in the first half comparei to the second. Oakland has done a goodjob getting Cooper involved early and he has caught 18 passes for 311 yards and two TDs before halKime, with his 62.2 yards receiving per game the most in the NFL Cooper has just 10 catches for 75 yards after haiime as defenses adjust and Michael Crabtree playsa bigger role in the ofFense. Coach Jack Del Rio said the team will try to get him more involved, within reason.

gassers," Graham said. "And pirations and need just one we each only had like two win in its final three games or three. So we put an end to be eligible. to that real quick. The week The Buffaloes feature a before we had nine and 10 speedsterin the backfield, each." Daylan Thetford. The 5-9, Graham, Rosko, center 160-pound junior has 758 Nick Conklin and tackles yards rushing on just 75 carMax Walker and Kelson Con- ries, 10.1 yards per carry, and sole-Taylor have paved the 12 touchdowns in just five way for Sonora quarterback games played according to Sammy Page, fullbacks Nate Maxpreps.corn. He also has Gookin and Bradley Canepa 103 receiving yards. "He's a track guy, he's beat and slotbacks Kane Rogers and Wyatt Faughnan. Those Wyatt and Jesus (Rodriguez) five runners are averaging in the100 so he's afastguy" at least 53 yards per game. Craig said. "We definitely Gookin has 510 yards, Rog- want to keep him corralled. ers 502, Page 485, Canepa 483 and Faughnan 429. g5

We don't want him to break anything to the outside and get away from us because we won't catch him." Amador wouldlove nothing more than to qualify for playoffs at Sonora's expense. The Wildcats (7-1, 4-0 MLL) could possibly clinch the league outright should Summerville beat Calaveras tonight in Tuolumne. 'The MLL title is the start of our goals, &om there we gotta pick up where we left ofF last year and get to that section title game," Graham said.uWe don't plan on losing again."

in Carson, in the shadow of a

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49ERS Continued from PageCl chance on a turnover," said Kaepernick, his right hand taped after the game because of a swollen thumb. "We just didn't make plays when we needed to. I do know we didn't play well enough to win." Phil Dawson kicked a 35-yard field goal late in the third, and the 49ers have been held to single digits in theirpast three losses to Seattle

with just one touchdown, outscored 56-13. San Francisco's 55 yards in the first half were the fewest allowed by the Seahawks defense in an opening half since Week 17 of the 2013 season against St. Louis. The 49ers (25) finished with 142, fewer than the 164 they managed on Thanksgiving and their worsttotalsince 133yards against the Vikings on Nov. 5, 2006. It was Seattle' s second-lowest to-

tal allowed under coach Pete Carroll. "OfFensively today it was just

Sonora, California

THE UN' DEMO CRAT

not acceptable all the way around," 49ersleA tackleJoeStaley said. Kaepernick fell to 1-6 in seven starts against the Seahawks with three touchdown passes to nine interceptions and 24 sacks and San Francisco flopped four days after ending a four-game losing streak by beating Baltimore. Fans left early again in an eerily similar scene to Thanksgiving night, when 49ers CEO Jed York apologized on Twitter in the waning moments by saying: "This performance wasn'tacceptable.I apologize for that." This time, it was former 49ers wideout Kassim Osgood weighing in on Twitter with: "Something ain' t right in SF." This game lacked its usual intrigue with both teams trying to save their seasons and Carroll missing former nemesis and now-Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh. 'That game today was not what we want. It was not acceptable," first-year coach Jim Tomsula said. "We did not play well. We don't have

REDSKINS

a much larger team, when the whistle blew, it was footContinued from PageCl ball as usual. The transition from Calav"When the school was talk- eras to Oakdale was not easy. ing about losing sports, my Preuss tried to make the best dad didn't want me to lose of his situation, but longed to playing sports and have to be back with his Calaveras find a new school halfway friends and teammates. "This is h ome," Preuss through the season," Preuss said Wednesday night after said. "I' ve grown up here and practice. "He pretty much I missed everybody. It stunk gave meone day to decide to seeing everyone up here and n move or not. I was somewhere else." They decided to transfer While attending Oakdale, to Oakdale High School. The family issues became more commute to Oakdale from his common. As quickly as Prehome in Valley Springs was uss decided to go to Oakdale, 10 minutes longer than the the family pressure to return drivetoCalaveras.Hisfather to Calaverasbecame just as drovehim to school everyday, strong. and picked him up in the eveIn October 2014, Preuss ning aAer practice. transferredback to CalavPreuss was put on the Oak- eras High. When the decision dale junior varsity team, and was made, he was not thinkplayed running back for the ing about California InterMustangs. He was coming scholastic Federation (CIF) off a freshman season at Ca- rules or regulations. He was laveras where he was a star just happy to be home. nWe planned on him being JV player, rushing for 1,340 yards and 22 touchdowns. one of our dominate backs Though he was a member of last year and I understood his

umn. Wilson threw a 43-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Lockett late in the first half and Marshawn Lynch added a leaping 1-yard score on the way to 122 yardsaRer vomiting early in the game after becoming winded. "It felt like a really normal Seahawk night tonight," Carroll said. Wilson completed 10 of his first 12 passes and finished with 235 yards passing as Seattle won for the first time in four road games this season, avoiding another fourth-quarter collapse. Bettina Hansen/SeattleTimes/TNS Steven Hauschka sent dirt flying San Francisco 49ers running when hekicked a 49-yard fi eld goal back Carlos Hyde is crushed in thesecond quarterfourdaysafter by Seattle Seahawks defensive Ravens kicker Justin Tucker slipped linemen David King (left) and on the turf and shanked one ofF the Ahtyba Rubin (top) and lineback- right upright and slipped to the er Bruce Irvin in the third quarter ground on the field that will host the at Levi's Stadium. Super Bowl in early February. Wilson was sacked five times to an excuse. Again, that lies right here push his NFL-leading total to 31 and we need to do a better job." and threw a pair of interceptions, The Seahawks (3-4), meanwhile, but still made plenty of big plays for rediscovered their tried-and-true anotherlopsided result against the formula to get back in the win col- Niner s.

decision to leave and where he was coming from," said senior quarterback Dylan Byrd. "Those were personal decisions he had to deal with, but I sure was happy when I heard he was coming back." It wasn't until he was once again an official Redskin did he learn of the penalty for transferring. He was requiredtositoutone calendar year of footballcompetition. In regardsto transferring, the CIF website states: If this is the student's first transfer, refer to Bylaw 207.B.(5) for his/her eligibility options as they may be granted unlimited athletic eligibility with a "Sit Out Period" in sports they have previously participated in the past 12 months. (If a request for a "Sit Out Period" is denied based upon not meeting the criteria of Bylaw 207.B.(5), there is NO appeal of this finding). Bylaw 207.B. (5) states:

The Seahawks' winning streak in the series started with the NFC championship game in J anuary 2014 that propelled them to a Super Bowl victory. Seattle has won six out of seven overall against San Francisco.

Jermaine Kearse caught a 21yard pass over a leaping NaVorro Bowman, facing Seattle for the first time since a frightening left knee injury in the NFC title game. He needed surgery and was sidelined all of last season. The Seahawks needed six plays once they reached the 3 on their opening drive before Lynch's leaping touchdown, just the team's second TD of the season on the initial drive. Notes:Davis' 14-yard catch in the second quarter was his first reception since Week 2.... San Francisco S Antoine Bethea injured his shoulder in the first half and didn't return.... LB Gerald Hodges made his 49ers debut.... Kaepernick went without a carry for the first time in his 46 career starts.

riodexception covered in Bylaw 207.B.(5)b. When Preuss found there was no way to circumvent CIF rules and would miss the first seven games of his junior season, he knew that would impact his post high schoolgridiron dreams. "It was rough because I knew that I was going to miss three-fourths of my junior year and that is a big year forcollege recruiting,"Preuss said. "I wanna go on and play collegefootball,so that was

quarterback when the 'Skins played against running quarterbacks like Bret Harte's Mike Ziehlke and Sonora's Sammy Page.He lined up at tailback when Calaveras had to prepare for a good backfield. He took a beating going against the first team offense and defense, but when the Friday night lights were turned on, he was on the 'Skins sideline in jeans rooting for his teammates.

going to hurt a lot.

scout team because I knew I

nI knew that I had to suck

it up and play nothing but

Knowing he was only guaranteed to play in three games, Preuss could have sat out his junior year and focused on his senior season. He made the decision to suit up. He was allowed to practice, but couldn't play. For the first two months of the season, Preuss was nothing more than a glorified tackling dummy. The only ac-

had to do whatever I could to get the first team better," Preuss said. "It just hurt having to sit and watch, but I'm glad that I made the team better." The unselfishness Preuss showed impressed both his teammates and his head coach. ''When he came back, I knew it was going to be a long, hard wait for him," said The first t i m e a s t u d ent tion he saw was on the scout Redskins head coach Jason transfers in high school, they team. Weatherby. "He showed a lot may utilize the Sit Out PeHe played as a scout team of heart the last two months

with practice.He deserves betterthan that.He deserves the best." "I wouldn't have been able to do it, n said fellow junior running back Anthony

Giangregorio. "He's very dedicated and I know it takes a lot to sit around, knowing that you are not going to be able to play." When Preuss steps onto Thorsted Field tonight, it will be the first time since his freshman year he will wear a Calaveras game uniform. Though he has been a n official member of

the

'Skins team, his helmet has remainednaked.Tonight,he will be given his helmet decals, something that he has waited nearly two months to receive. "I'mready to put those decals on, to be as the team, and look as the team," Preuss said with a smile. "I'm a little nervous because this is my first

game back, but I'm mostly excited. It's the best feeling in the world to play football."

ScoREs R MORE Baseball MLB LEAGUE CHAMPiONSHIPSEBiES (BestW-7; x4 necessary) American League All games televised by FS1 Kansas Qty 3, Toronto 2 Friday, Oat 16: Kansas City 5, Toronto 0 Saturday, Oct. 17: Kansas City 6, Toronto 3 Monday, Oct. 19: Toronto 11, Kansas City 8 Tuesday, Oct. 20: Kansas City 14, Toronto 2 Wednesday, Oct. 21: Toronto 7, Kansas City 1

Friday, Oct 23: Toronto at Kansas City, 5:07

p.m.

x-saturday, Oct. 24: Toronto at Kansas City, 5:07 p.m. WORLD SEBiES (BestW-7) All games televised by Fox Tuesday, Oct. 27: N.Y. Meta at American League Wednesday, Oct. 28: N.Y. Mats at AL Friday, Oct. 30: AL at N.Y. Mats Saturday, Oct 31: AL at N.Y. Mats x-sunday, Nov. 1: AL at N.Y. Meta x-Tuesday, Nov. 3: N.Y. Meta at AL x-wednesday, Nov. 4: N.Y. Mais at AL

Hockey National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L O T PtsGF GA Montreal 7 7 0 0 14 2 3 7 Tampa Bay 7 4 2 1 9 23 20 Ottawa 7 3 2 2 8 23 22 Florida 7 3 3 1 7 20 15 Detroit 6 3 3 0 6 16 16 Boston 6 2 3 1 5 22 26 Buffalo 6 2 4 0 4 1 1 15 Toronto 6 1 3 2 4 13 19 Mennpolitan Division GP W L O T PtsGF GA N.Y. Rangers 8 5 2 1 11 22 16 Washington 6 5 1 0 10 2 2 14 N.Y. Islanders 6 4 1 1 9 21 15 Philadelphia 6 3 2 1 7 13 16 New Jersey 7 3 3 1 7 16 20 Pittsburgh 7 3 4 0 6 1 1 15 Carolina 6 2 4 0 4 12 17 Columbus 8 0 8 0 0 15 37 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L O T PtsGF GA Dallas 7 6 1 0 12 2 5 1 5 Nashville 7 6 1 0 12 24 14 St. Louis 7 5 2 0 10 2 1 1 7 Minnesota 6 4 1 1 9 17 17 Winnipeg 6 4 2 0 8 20 13 Chicago 7 4 3 0 8 17 16 Colorado 6 2 3 1 5 16 17 Pacilic Division GP W L O T PtsGF GA San Jose 7 4 3 0 8 18 16 Vancouver 7 3 2 2 8 18 14 A.izona 7 3 3 1 7 19 18 Los Angeles 6 3 3 0 6 10 15 Edmonton 7 3 4 0 6 15 17 A naheim 6 1 4 1 3 6 17 Calgary 6 1 5 0 2 12 25 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Thursday's game New Jersey 5, Ottawa 4, SO N.Y. a Rngers 4, Arizona 1 Dallas 4, Pittsburgh 1 Nashville 5, Anaheim 1 Minnesota3,Columbus 2 Chicago 3, Florida 2 Washington 3, Vancouver 2

Los Angeles 4, San Jose 1 Today's Games Montreal ai Buffalo,4 p.m. Boston at N.Y. Islanders, 4:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Winnipeg, 5 p.m. Detroit at Calgary, 6 p.m. Washington at Edmonton, 6 p.m. Carolina at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.

KINGS 4, SHARKS 1 Los Angeles 2 1 1- 4 San Jose 0 1 0- 1 Fast Period — 1, Los Angeles, Toll'oli 4(Msninez, Carter), 11:37. 2, Los Angeles, Lucis 1 (Ehrhoff, Carter), 1932 (ppi Penalties — Nolan, LA (roughing), 12:1a Lucic, LA (roughing), 16:12; Wingels, SJ (hooking), 18:30. Second Period — 3, Los Angeles, Carter 1 (Doughty), 3A6. 4, San Jose, Ward 2 (Pavelski, Dillon), 1a06. Penalties — San Jose bench, served by M.Brown (too many men), 5:53; Wingels, SJ (hooking), 12:29; Martinez, LA (tripping), 12:56; McBain, LA (interhrence), 16:42; McNabb, LA (cross-checking), 18:09. Third Period — 5, Los Angeles, Carter 2, 9:35 (pp). Penalties — M.Brown, SJ Bnterference), 9:33; D.Brown, LA (slashing), 11:15; Thornton, SJ (slashingi, 11:15. Shots on Goal — Los Angeles 8-11-10 —29. San Jose 18-12-1 0 — 40. Power-play opportunities — Los Angeles 2 of

4;San Joseoof5.

Goalies — Los Angeles, Enroth 1-0-0 (40 shots-39 saves). San Jose, Jones 4-2-0 (29-25).

A — 16,797a7,562). T — 2:39. Referees — Frederick L'Ecuyer, Dan O'Halloran. Linesmen— Darren Gibbs,Don Henderson.

Football National rnetball League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T P e t PF PA N ewEngland 5 0 0 1.00 0183 103 N.Y. Jets 4 1 0 . 8 00129 75 Buffalo 3 3 0 . 5 0 145 0 139 Miami 2 3 0 A OO 103 111 South W L T P c t PF PA Indianapolis 3 3 0 .5 0 0126 147 Houston 2 4 0 .3 3 3128 155 Tennessee 1 4 0 . 2 0 0112 129 Jacksonville 1 5 0 . 1 6 7113 176 North W L T P e t PF PA 6 0 0 1 .000182 122 4 2 0 . 6 67145 108 2 4 0 .3 3 3141 158 1 5 0 . 1 6 143 7 162 West W L T P c t PF PA Denver 6 0 0 1.000 139 102 Oakland 2 3 0 A OO 107 124 San Diego 2 4 0 .3 3 3136 161 Kansas City 1 5 0 . 1 6 7127 159 NATiONAL CONFERENCE East W L T P e t PF PA Philadelphia 3 3 0 . 5 0 144 0 110 N.Y. Giants 3 3 0 . 5 0 139 0 136 Dallas 2 3 0 A OO 101 131 Washington 2 4 0 . 3 3 117 3 138 South W L T P c t PF PA Carolina 5 0 0 1.000 135 94 Atlanta 5 1 0 . 8 33183 143 Tampa Bay 2 3 0 A OO 110 148 New Orleans 2 4 0 .3 3 3134 164 North W L T P e t PF PA 6 0 0 1 .000164 101 3 2 0 . 6 00 96 83 2 4 0 .3 3 3120 179 1 5 0 .1 6 7120 172 West W L T P c t PF PA Arizona 4 2 0 . 6 67203 115 St. Louis 2 3 0 A D O84 113 Seattle 3 4 0 A 2 9154 128 San Francisco 2 5 0 .28 6103 180 Thursdaf s game Seattle 20, San Francisco 3 Sunday's games Buffalo vs.Jacksonville atLondon,630 a.m. Atlanta at Tennessee, 10 a.m.

Pittsburgh at Kansas City, 10 a.m.

Cleveland at St. Louis, 10 a.m. Tampa BayatWashington, 10a.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 10 a.m. Houston at Miami, 10 a.m. New Orleans at Indianapolis, 10 a.m N.Y. Jets at New England, 10 a.m.

Philipp Kohlschreiber (4), Germany, def. Asian

Karatsev Russia 7-6(3) 2-6 6-4. Andre/ Kuznetsov, Russia, def. Mikhail Kukushkin (8), Kazakhstan, 6-1, 7-5. Women-Quarterfinals Dsria Kasatkina, Russia, def. Carla Suarez

Navarre (5), Spain, 6-1,6-Z

Svetlans Kuznetsova, Russia, def. Anastasijs Sevastova, latvia, 5-7, 6-1, 6-3. A nastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Russia,def.M an ganta Gasparyan, Russia, 6-1, 6-3. ATP World Tour Erste Bank Open Titursday, At Wiener Stadthalie Vienna, Ausnia Pnme: B660~ (WT250) Surface: Hani4ndoor Singles-Second Round Fabio Fognini (8), Italy, def. Radek Stepanek, Czech Republic, 6-1, 6-4. David Ferrer u ), Spain, def. Gnil lermo GarciaLopez, Spain, 6-1, 6-1. SteveJohnson,U nitedStates,def.JerzyJanowicz, Poland, 64, 6-7 (7), 64. Kevin Anderson (2i, South Afnca, def. Jiri Vesely, ~h Republic, 6-7 (4i, 6-3, 74. Lukas Rosoi Czech Republic, def. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (4), France, 6-4, 34, 6-1. Gael Monfils (6), France, def. Paolo Lorenzi, Italy,64,6-4. WTA Tour BGL BNPPanbas Luxembou~ Open Thursday, At CK Sportsenter Koskelsheuer Luxembourg Purse: $250~ Bntl.) Surface: Hard4ndoor Singles — Second Round Barbers Strycova (7), Mech Republic, def. Johanna Larsson, Sweden, 6-2, 7-5. Stefanie Voegele, Switzerland, def. Anna-Lena Fnedsam, Germany, 6-3, 7-6 (4). Laura Siegemund, Germany, def. Kirsten Flipkens, Belgium, 7-6 (2), 6-1.

Jelena Jankovic(5), Serbia, def. Anna Tatish-

vili, United States, 64, 6-Z Alison Van Uytvanck, Belgium, def. Ana Ivanovic (2), Serbia, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 7-5. ATP World Tear If Stockholm Open Thursday, At Kungliga Tennishallen Stockholm, Sweden Surface: Hard4ndoor

Pnme: B660AiooBNT250) Singles — Second Round

Baltimore at Arizona, R% p.m.

SEAHAWKS 20, 49ERS 3 Seattle 7 10 0 3 — 20 San Frataasco 0 0 3 0— 3 Rnrt Quatne

Sea —Lynch 1 run (Hauschka kick), 7:01. Second Quarter Sea — FGHauschka 49, 9:37. Sea —Lockett 43 pass from Wilson (Hauschka kick), 2:44. Third Quarles SF — FG Dawson 35, 1:21. Fourth Quarter Sea — FGHauschka 46, 9:23. A — 70,7S9.

First downs Total Net Yards Rushes-yards Passing Punt Returns

Kremlin Cup Thursday, At Olympic Stadium, Moscow Pnme: Men, $698~ (W1250); Women, $768~ (Pnsmier) Surface: Hard4ndoor Singles — Men —Second Round Lucas Pouille, France, def. Daniel GimenoTraven Spain, 6-1, 7-6 (Si Evgeny Donskoy, Russia, def. Ricardas Berankis, Lithuania, 64, 7-5. Marin Cilic u), Croatia, def. Danie Istomin, Uzbekisian, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-3.

Phoebe Yso Jessica Korda

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Michelle Wie Yu-Ling Hsieh Pei-Ying Tsai

a-Ya-Chun Chang Jaye Marie Green Chtistina Kim Mo Martin Hyo Joo Kim Suzann Pettersen Caroline Masson

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Danielle Kang Candie Kung 0 Back Hain-Ning Yeh Kim Kaufman Ilhee Lee Ya Huei Lu Huei-Ju Shih Ai-Chen Kuo Sydnee Michaels Beatriz Races Lee-Anne Pace Tzu-Chi Lin Pomanong Phatl um Kelly W Shen

Mosya Jutanugarn Alena Sharp Min Lee Stacy Lewis Brttany Lang Sei Young Kim Yen-Ling Pan Julieta Grenada a-Mike Liu Alison Walshe Pei-Lin Yu

Szu-Han Chen I-Wen Chen Hsuan-Ping Chang Snu-Huai Huang UBS Hong KongOpen Leading Scone Thursday, At Hong KongGolf Qub Hong Kong Purse:$2 million Yanlage: 6~; Pan 70 (3436) Rnn Round Lu Wei-shih, Taiwan 32-32 —64 32-32 — 64 Andrea Pavan, Italy Jeev Milkha Singh, India 33-32 —65 33-32 —65 Justin Rose, England C.T. Pan, Taiwan 31-34 —65 3a-32 —66 Lucas Bjenegaard, Denmark Graeme McDowell, N. Ireland Rahil Gangjee, India Kevin Phelan, Ireland S.S.P. Chawrasia, India Oliver Fisher, England

Richard McEvoy, England lan Poulten England

Jeremy Ch ardy (6), France, def. Fedenco Del- Anirban Lahin, India

Oakland at San Diego, 1:05 p.m. Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 1:25 p.m. Philadelphia at Carolina, 5:30 p.m. Open: Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver,Green Bsy Monday's game

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Tennis

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388 142 41-176 15-61 212 81 5-11 1-9 Kickoff Returns 1-20 4-104 Intercepnons Ret. 0-0 2-0 Comp-Att-Int 18-24-2 13-24-0 5 -23 6 -43 Sacked-Yards Lost Punts 446.8 9 4 3.3 Fumbles-Lost 00 1-0 Penalties-Yards & 50 433 Time of Possession 38:05 21:55 INDMDUAL STATISllCS RUSHING — Seattle, Lynch 27-1 2Z Rawls 632,

W ilson 7-20,FJackson 1-Z San Francisco,Hyde 11M, Bush 4-21. PASSING —Seattle, Wilson 18-24-2-235. San Francisco, Kaepernick 13-24-0-1 24. RECEIVING — Seattle, Lockett 5-79, F.Jackson 4-33, Kearse 3-64, Graham 2-31, Baldwin 2-19, Rswls 2-9. Ssn Francisco, V.Davis 441, Boldin 339,Bush 3-13,Celek1% ,Panon 1-Z M cDonald 1-1. MISSED FIELD GOALS —None.

bonis, Argentina, 6-3, 7-6 (2). Richard G asquet2), ( France, def. Steve Darcis, Belgium, 6-1, 2-0, retired. Tomas Berdych O ),Czech Republic, def. Alexander Zverev, Germany, 6-3, 6-4. Grigor Dimitrov (5), Bulgaria, def. Nicolas Almagro, Spain, 6-2, 6-4.

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18336 TOYON WAY $479,000 PRETTYASA PICTURE!This gorgeous Sonora home is set on3.86acres &features 3bd, 3ba, over 3000sf & aninviting & bright open floor plan perfect for entertaining. Beautiful kitchen, windows w/ views &highceilings! The spacious master has walk-in closet, Ig ba &doors leading to adeck w/ pergola. Downstairs is the family rm, office &guest bed & ba.Thedecks areperfect for entertaining w/ aview. «20151885CBSEG532-7400

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2188 QUAIL HILL ROAD $329,000 CONNOR ESTATESgatedlakecommunity. AMAZING HORSE RANCH! Perfect location FINALE OCT OF2013! Move-In Ready! 1870 SPANISHSTYLE HOMEon .5acre parcel with Exceptional upgrades throughout. Beautifully for this beautiful 2.27 acre horse ranch. Level, sq ft home positioned on acorner 1.4acre open foothill views. Stainless steel appliances appointed cabinetry, flooring, fixtures, crown fenced & cross fence with huge arena. Room property with views of the hills. Offering granite, and granite counters in kitchen, tile flooring, moldings and trim. Pool with electric cover, for RV's & horse trailers with dump station. 2 travertine tiles and marble. There is a Klimaire and an open floor plan with lots of windows stone patio, gas for bbq. Front yard has won- master suites, antique wood stoves, claw foot Ductless heat & air system along w/remote large master bedroom with slider to private balderful curb appeal with rock wall. Just moments tub & country kitchen. Enjoy the seasonal creek decorative light ceiling fan. TVroom on main cony, walk-in closet and master bath with jetted from Lake Tulloch and Boat launch. Bonus Loft & Koi pond, plus 2 car garage &horse barn. level & bonus/lounge on upper leading out onto tub. Level useable half acre yard with plenty of on upper level. Master bedroom onmain level. ¹201 51 305 CBTH 586-5200 a deck with views. Circular drive through w/lots room for boat or RVparking and Sx12storage ¹1 52356 CBLT 785-2273

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SCENICBROOK ESTATES Spacious1848 sq.ft. single level home on.79wooded acres. Amenities include family rm, living rm, open dining rm. galley kitchen w/new flooring & lots of storage. Master suite w/walk in closet, dbl. sinks & oversized tub/shower. 2 guest bdrms w/hall bath on opposite end from master suite. Clearance on septic and termite. ¹20151889 CBML 532-6993

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WELL CAREDFORHOME. 3 bedroom 2 bath DOWNTOWN GEM!3 rental units: 2 are retail/ home with covered porch to enjoy your morning office spaces that front Washington & 1is coffee. The yard is fenced in and there is room an apartment w/2BR, 1BA & a 2-car garage for extra parking. Enjoy the tennis courts and accessible from Stewart. The upstairs office golf course nearby. ¹20151900CBML 532-6993 space has a balcony w/fantastic views making it the perfect vantage point for parades. MLS ¹201 51 893 CBSEG532-7400

18699 PINE STREET

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CREEKSIDESETTING This clean three bedroom two bath home is nicely situated on a creek side lot. Perfectly level and inviting. A must see. ¹20151883CBTH586-5200

COMMERCIALLOTLocated on a corner lot in Tuolumne, this property is 0.14acres and ready for your new venture. It is on the corner of Pine and Chestnut. Call for more info. ¹20151884 CBSEG 532-7400

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ELEGANTLIVINGwith an amazing view! Located In the upscale neighborhoodWhispering Woods, this home isset onover 6 acres & is sure to impress. It has anopen &bright floor plan w/ spacious living rm w/ fireplace, beautiful kitchen, 3bd,2.5ba+ bonusroom offthegarage.Enjoy the view from the covered deck! Somany extras. central vacuum,surround sound inside &out & tons of storage. ¹20151681CBSEG532-7400

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20262 SOMMETTE DRIVE $459,950 A LITTLE TOUCHOF ITALY Italian Villa Home ENJOY COUNTRYLIVING in this custom built MAKETHEDISCOVERY!Lookedsolong,NOW,you'vefound set on 4.5+ ac w/ pool, wonderful views & country cottage style home. Homehas3 it! Spacious,eleganthomew/ fantastic viewstoValey. Level unique touches &accents throughout. Featuring bdrms, 2 baths and many upgraded amenities. entry, 38ed/38a+office. Quality thru-out. Hardwoodflrs, 21' ceilings in the living room, vintage wrought Relax on back patio with access from master kitchen w/quartz counters,stainless,doubleovens, pantry & iron staircase, granite, Carrera marble & much bedroom and living area. Lots of extra parking breakfastbar.Enjoyboth in-kitchen&formaldining, master more. Entertain on the manypatios & decks. for RV, boats etc. Zone for animals. Set up for w/deckaccess,M8w/tub &shower. Family rmw/kitchenette, ¹201 51 330 CBSEG 532-7400 horses. ¹20151849 CBML532-6993 bd & ba makesperfect in-lawset up.Workshop,storage, generatoronsteroids! Veggie garden+ beautiful boulder fountain.«20151664CSSEG532-7400

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17137 JENI COURT $444,000 HORSE PROPERTYSpanishstyle homeon a stunning acre parcel that is level and fenced. The home hasroomfor everyone, featuring a large kitchen, a great room with vaulted ceilings, and a separate living room. Plenty of natural light with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an office/4th bedroom. Level entrance, RVparking, and oversized 4-car garage. Great views from all angles!¹20150650CBSEG 532-7400

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20015 PINE MOUNTAIN DRIVE $439,000 PINE MOUNTAINMAGIC! Beautiful 5-year-old 2,591SF homew/open floor plan has 3BR/ 4BA. Gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops. Luxurious master suite w/private deck on main level. Large loft makes the perfect game/hobby room. Life can't get any better than this. MLS

20372 BLACKBERRY POND LANE $409,000 AMAZINGSPACE!Charming four bedroom three bath home on1.71 acres. Kitchen features perfectly milled bullnose granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and a bakers island. Open floor concept. Great Oak trees with picturesque view! Double car garage. Newerbuild!

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19020 MICHELE LANE $350,000 PRISTINEHOMEFeels like a tree house w/ picture windows. Beautiful walnut wood floors throughout most of the living area. Opendining & kit w/ French doors. New trex decking on both levels, roof is 2 yrs old & laminate tile in — the kit. 3rd bd downstairs has 1/2 ba &storage. Close to town & recreation. ¹20151391CBTH 586-5200

23400 PARROTTS FERRY ROAD 20215 GIBBS DRIVE $339,000 $319,000 STEP UPTO GOLD SPRINGS! Move in ready MAJESTICVIEWSLocation Privacy and180 home located just minutes from Historic Colum-Views. This 3 bd, 2ba1770 sq/ft home is in bia State Park &sits on1 peaceful acre w/ nice Gibbs Ranches. Woodburning insert for those rock outcroppings, a seasonal creek & bridge cold winter days. Great Neighborhood for leading to a 2nddeck under the trees. It has 2 walking with the awesomeviews. Just minutes levels w/living & family rms, kitchen, formal din- to Jamestown, Columbia and Sonora. There is ing & 1/2 ba on the main level & 3bd & 2baths RV, ATV,and boat parking. ¹20151511CBML on the upper. ¹20151494CBSEG532-7400 532-6993

16833 ESTRALITA DRIVE $236,995 CUSTOM BUILT CABIN NESTLED IN THE PINES. Cornering BLM and beautiful Stanislaus National Forest land, this 2 bd, 2 bawith a large loft is one of a kind. Pride of ownership is evident with the cathedral ceilings, rake windows and a wood stove. With a metal roof and red wood siding this rustic cabin offers plenty of storage and a fenced ayard for dogs. Don't miss out! ¹20151333CBTH586-5200

PARCEL 2 SILVER SPUR ROAD $169,000 BE INSPIRED!Theperfect land to build your dream home is here! 11.74gorgeous acres in one of the County's most desirable areas off Yosemite Rd. Useable and gently sloped land with a nice spot to build. Very quiet and private location with turn back creek bordering the lower portion. Comecheck it out! ¹20151360 CBSEG 532-7400

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17758 Red Oak Drive Jamestown, CA A VERY NICE HOME IN A WONDERFUL NEIGHBOR HOOD!! 4 BD/2 BA,2 car garage, new carpet, single level, patio and fenced yard. $299K. MLS¹20151639 BRE¹01113373/ 01225462. Sierra Gold CAProperties 533-3300

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MURPHYS 1513 French Gulch Rd. Sunday 10/25, 1-4. Listing price $309,000. Country living. Less than a mile from dntwn. Murphys. 2 parcels for a total of .78 acres. 3/2, 1693 sq ft. Motivated seller. Broker John Friend (Lic.¹01923817) 770-0200

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SONORA COUNTRY Setting 3/1- Storage, indoor laundry. OH&A. No pets/smk.$930/mo + $1000 dep. 532-1058 SONORA DOWNTOW N 2/1 w/fenced yard, sew/ arb. paid. $750/mo + 1000 dep. 928-1934

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Alpine Cottages - wat/ arb/sewer pd. No dog. 750/mo.and $725/mo. Ph. 586-0675 UPPER CRYSTAL FALLS 1 Bdrm w/ private deck

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QUAIL HOLLOW MINI STORAGE Open 7 days, Sam-6pm Greenley Road to Cabezut across from Quail Hollow Apts., Sonora. 533-2214 235 Vacation

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Commercial CAMAGE AVE Industrial space up to 21,000 s.f. for lease. Call for info 533-8962

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EXPERIENCED CARPENTERFramingand concrete exp req'd. Must have own tools and reliable transportation. Wage DOE. 770-3160 LABORERS This is a physically demandingand fast paced work environment. Must GROWING be able to liff/stack 50¹s with an ad in or more. Required to The Union Democrat's "Call an Expert" shovel/rake/broom wood waste, clear and Service Directory unplug conveyors, operate chainsaw, stack and pile lumber. Must be able to work any schedule, weekends, 209-588-4515 overtime and holidays. Post offer drug test and social security verificaGROWING SPA AND tion required. Hourly SALON seeks rate starts at $14.70 + stylist/manicurist. benefit pkg. Qualified Commision. Send resume or call 533-5326 applicants may apply at 14980 CarnageAve in info serenit sonora.corn Sonora on Tuesday, October 27th from 4:00 NEED QUICK CASH? pm to 6 00 pm only. We are a drug and tobacco Sell any item for $250 free workplace. An EOE or less for just $8.00 including disabled and veterans. Call Classifieds LICENSED QAL/FIELD At 588-4515 REP Local Pest Control expanding & seeking HOME AIDE NEEDED; Route Technician. F/T. an experienced CNA or Exp'd preferred. Send MA for P/T in Sonora. resume to: Rod Diehl (425) 221-0462 Pest Control, P.O. Box 3906, Sonora, CA 95370 Get your business

691 Pauline Court Foothill Medical Ctr 3400 sq. feet Prime Local Parking / View! Buildin i n cludes: • 4 private offices • conference room • 7 exam rooms • x-ray suite • 3 bathrooms • security system • Lease 1-2, 2-5, 5+

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Employment BIG OAK FLAT- GUSD Tioga High School is seeking a CUSTODIAN; 6 hrs/day (1:30-8:00pm) salary at $15.05/hr. starting. The Custodian provides students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop. Applicant should be a self-starter, reliable & accountable. Must have: HS Diploma; knowledge of tools, methods, codes and terminology used in building/ground maint; pass District skills test in these areas; Certificate of good health signed by a District-selected physician; and possess a valid CA Drivers Lic. Contact Jennifer Shimer at the District Office- 962-5765 by 10/28/1 5 O3:00pm.

BOOKKEEPER P/T Q uickbooks a necessity. Send resume to Elks Lodge, P.O. Box 4204, Sonora or call 533-1587

CALAVERAS CO Visit us on the web: www.co.calaveras.ca.us

Now you can include a picture to your ad! Call 588-4515 CALAVERAS SUPERIOR COURT Court Clerk I/II $1 4.29 - $19.58/hr. www.calaveras.courts.c a.ciov Final Filing Date: Nov. 6, 2015 by 3:00pm

JAMESTOWN BEDRM, Bath w/utils. pd. No alcohol/drugs/smk in hse. (Postmarks are not No pets. $550 984-4341 accepted)

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The Community Resource Agency is seeking a Department Support Tech to perform technical and para-professional work involved in completing the professional functions of the agency; to prepare statistical and technical reports; and to preform related duties as assigned. HS Diploma or GED supplemented by college level coursework and 2 years of responsible support experience required. Apply online at www.tuolumnecount .ca. ov ~ Closes: 11/4/2015 DRIVER - F/T Position available for Tuolumne County Transit. For application contact (209) 532-0404. DURABLE MEDICAL Equipment Billing position avail. Exp preferred - but will train. F/T only. Fax resume to: 1 (888)547-6040

JOURNEYMAN LEAD CARPENTER Own truck/tools. Honest/reliable. $29/hr. Fax to: 586-2227 or email kev barrconstrucrion.corn

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WEATHER WATCHERS NEEDED The Union Democrat has a dedicated team of volunteer weather watchers who keep track of high-low temperatures and precipitation. They call the newspaper with fresh numbers early every morning for that day's weather page, on the back of the sports section. The only pay is an annual gathering - sometimes a picnic hosted by the newspaper, sometimes dinner at an area restaurant - where they are honored and thanked. Necessary equipment, which the volunteers must provide themselves, are a thermometer that records the high and low temperatures of the day and a rain gauge. They must also submit snow depths and melt snow, when they get it, to include its water content with their precipitation. Volunteers are needed right now in, Tuolumne, Pinecrest and San Andreas. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer may call Pam Orebaugh 588-4546 or e-mail orebau h@uniondemocrat.corn

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Today's Newest! TOYOTA '90 EXT. CAB P.U. Everything works, needs engine work. $2,800. 586-4397

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

CARDINAL '12 5th wheel. 40 ft., King bed &

fireplace. Micro & oven, 736-6822 $43,000.

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LINE COOK, P/TDAYS to supplement our busy kitchen crew. Bring resume to Historic National Hotel 18183 Main St. Jamestown.

Need to sell a car? Sell it in the Classifieds 588-4515 MEDICAL ASSISTANT F/T Opening for new provider in busy internal med office. Must be flex., self motivated, good work ethic/ attendance. EMR exp. preferred. Benefit pkg./ 401k offered. E-mail resume w/references to: Amsresumemail o mail. corn or apply in person at: Adult Med. Specialist 690 Guzzi Ln. Ste C.

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NOW HIRING! The GEO Group, Inc., is seeking a CASE MANAGER in Sonora. Candidates will have one to two (1-2) years' experience providing services to adult treatment populations. H. S. Diploma or GED req. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred. To apply, visit 'obs. eo rou .corn E.O.E. AA M/F/Vet/ Disability PROPANE DELIVERY REPRESENTATIVE. F/T w/benefits. Req's DOT, Hazmat, Airbrake, Tanker & clean DMV record. Apply online at: www.ameri as.corn PROPANE SERVICE TECHNICIAN, F/T with benefits. Apply online at www.ameri as.corn RN -RELIEF POSITION Supportive team seeking RN with excellent nursing and patient relations skills to work flexible part-time and provide relief coverage in accredited eye surgery center. Exp in OR & Recovery preferred. No weekends; no oncall. Fax resume to: 209-532-1687 or email desireet sonorae esur-

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SEPTIC TRUCK DRIVER-Heavy digging and labor intensive. Valid Class A / B Lic. and clean record req'd. Pre-employment drug screen. Submit resume to P.O. Box 488, Soulsbyville, CA 95372 SONORA & CALAVERAS EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Call (209) 532-1176 sonoraemployment.corn

TUOLUMNE COUNTYJOB OPPORTUNITY

Deputy District Attorney II /III /IV II: $5,782.37$7,059.09/month III: $6,517.66$7,956.72/month IV: $7,273.52$8,879.48/month Position closes 1 1/4/201 5

THE CALAVERAS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT is looking to hire a Customer Service Rep I ($20.25$24.62/hr) for duties including answering customer inquiries, payment procedures, maintenance of customer account records, clerical tasks, etc. App & job description can be tound on www.ccwd.or ~ Applications are due by November 4 at 4:00pm.

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TUOLUMNE ME-WUK INDIAN HEALTH CTR is seeking licensed health care providers including MD, DO, PA, NP, LVN and DDS. These exciting full-time opportunities offer competitive salary and exceptional benefits pkg. Please check out ~www.tmwinc.or for jou postings & application.

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525 Home Electronics

I-COMFORT MATTRESS SETS,

MITSUBISHI 29" Color T.V., works. adjustable beds & more. $50. Call for more information: 532-8683 Call 588-8080 www.sonorasleepworks.corn

Have unwanteditems? Sell it with a garage sale 588-4515 LIGHT OAK COFFEE TABLE with drawer for living room. Rectangular. $40. Ph. 984-2152

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lt is illegal under California law to transfer ownership of a firearm except through a licensed firearms dealer. 540 Crafts

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LIVE OAK FIREWOOD WELL SEASONED 2 years old. $110 per load. Call 768-5720

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580 Miscellaneous CHUCK NORRIS Total workout equip. excellent condition. $75. Call 533-8691 EXTENSION LADDER 20' Aluminum - $55. 8 SCHWIN "Manta Ray" bike - $85. 586-3940

Sell your Car, Truck, RV or boat for $1.00 per day! 4-lines/20 days. If it doesn't sell, call us and we will run your ad for another 20 days at no charge.

FREE ADS!!! For merchandise under $100 Call The Union Democrat Classified Advertising Dept. at 588-4515 lt's as simple as that! (price of item must appear in the ad, one item, one ad at a time

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GARAGE SALES! 590 Garage Sales

590 Garage Sales

595 Commercial Garage/Yard Sales

JAMESTOWN 17771 Rolling Oaks Dr. HUGE INDOOR SALE! Saturday only! 8-3. SONORA ELK LODGE Largest Estate Sale 100 Elk Drive. Sat. ever! Entire house both 10/24 7a-3p Proceeds Sonora Hills (Clubhouse) IN-HOME PERSONAL in and out. Located in go to Elks Scholarships. 209 532-3600 CARE- Arnold area. beautiful rolling hills TWAIN HARTE Female or couple. IHSS area. Too many items to 21697 Johnson Ct. Fri. If It's Not Here clients too. 584-4107 BHHsca.com list, just picture a large 4 & Sat. 10/23-24 8am-? r Ir ~ e It May Not Exist! Pine Mtn Lake/Groveland bedroom home full of GIANT Moving and YARD CARE & MASONRY 209 678-2036 everything you can ESTATE Sale! Furniture The Union Democrat Walkways, patios, retainimagine. (couch, stuffed chairs, Classii/ed Section. ing walls, fences, steps. FARM ANIMALS dining set, rocking JAMESTOWN Why use anyone else? No lic. Mario 591-3937 anct PETS chairs, 2 dining hutches, 19061 Jamestown Rd. 588-4515 601 - Household Pets tables, chairs, pool People's Choice Voted BHHSCR Best Real Estate 10/24, 8:30-4; 10/25 320 table, Civil War Reinact605 - PetSupply/Services 8:30-12. Horse tack, Company in Tuolumne County for 9 years! Business Opportunity ment collection, camp610 - PetsWanted clothing, furniture, 615 - Livestock antiques & Lots MORE! ing supplies + More). COSTUME BUSINESS Antiques collected over 620 - Feed/Tack at HOME. Have Fun 8 SONORA 15 years- furniture, SONORA Make Money Too! Call 625- Boarding andCare 20005 Hwy. 108, Inside glassware, decorator St. Susanna's Orthodox for details - 532-1740 630 - Training/Lessons House. Fri. 10/23, Sat. items, etc. etc... much Church 10825 Robin635 - Pasture 10/24, 9-5, Sun. 10/25, much more! Bicycles, wood Lane, Fri-Sat, 101 2015 A member of the franchise system of 10-2. Everything from 640 - Farm Equipment Boats, Cars. Come By! 8am-4pm. Something BHH Affiliates, LLC. CalBRE¹01916850 Homes Books to Tools! for Everyone!! All negotiable! SEASONED PINE502 SONORA PLACE AN AD ONLINE $175/cord; 1/2 cords 21847 El Coyote Dr. • Found www.uniondemocrat.corn available. Delivered! PLCCE. Final Yard 743-8434 or 743-9773 FOUND HOUND DOG Sale. Fri/Sat 8- 2. No Oaks/Campo Early Birds!!! Kitch. @k ie'N~Bd@iNi8''tt ©'f~ CN©'OC®®w -. dP Golden seco rd, Female, supplies, small appliwhite/brown. 352-3492 ances, vintage glass ilg M4 7J@fi~ @ candlesticks, brass & ROTTWEILER (MALE) silver pieces, craft Small/ Mix. Found 10/18 supplies, baskets, tools, rTV~SSitt eve near Vallecito. Call garden tools, lots of to identify - 728-9020 Gara e Sale Packa e: clean pots, 2 yard carts, 75 ft. deer fencing TOOL BOX - FOUND (new), sheet sets, quilts, • Ad included in The Union Democrat Garage Roadside in Sonora Sale Section 8 Online canning jars, Elaine 10/21. With Tools! Call • 6 lines for 1, 2, or 3 days cedar chest, exercise to describe- 677-7454 • Includes 2 free signs & pricing stickers bike, vintage linens, placemats, 2 ladders 515 (metal, 10ft and 20ft. Only $18.00 c • Home Furnishings w/ext.) Cash only. I' All garage sale ads require prepayment. BOOKCASE 5 SHELF (Private Party Advertisers Only) A'xA -$50 CD/DVD rack-$15 File Cabinet-4 drawer-Itr This isaveryuniqueproperty.This Great location withthis Call Classified Advertising View of Crystal Fals! Located Enjoy thefantastic views size-$50. Ph. 533-2564 h ome h a s 3 b d . I k 2 b a . o n l t , I a c r e s . well built home. in a quiecul t -de-sacwith3bd8 from this3bd,2bain Wilow 1900 sq R. 209-588-4515 S unken l i v i n g r o o m , h a r d w o o d flo o r s, CHEST 3 DRAWER 2ba.Surroundedbytall oaksand Springs.Largeliving room 3bd. 2ba. &attached 2car SOULSBYVILLE o pen ki t c hen , l o t s ol l i g ht, an d la u n d ry Hard wood. Great for garage.Lotsof real wood loRypines.Thishomehasso with built-ins, formaldining HomefeaturesspalpoI, deck, office. 28.5u ht x 22.5 w. 20587 Kings Ct. Fri. 8 interior, with largebeams room. muchpotentialfor ahandybuyer. room,walkIn pantry and Sat. 10/23-24 8am-4pm. $35.00 Call 533-2564 , and The lowerlevelhasits ownlevel separatebreakfastarea.Use vaulted ceilings inliving barn,garage,carport, erat room ESTATE SALE!! room. Priced tosell at only evenanunfinishedin-lawquartersor THE MOTHER r ooee LEADING INFORMATION SOURCE SINCE ned entrance. Levelfencedyardwith2 of park andtennis courts. COMPUTER DESK Furniture, appliances otice .I2I51601I389,000 $289,900! ¹20151879 dog runs.¹20151723I199,000 ¹201 51 886 $225,000 Oak Veneer, slide-out and Much MORE!! C all Val O g le t r ee 5 8 H242 o r Call MichelleA'Dair5%4242 Call Brenda Ernst 533-0104or Call Bob Lawson5334242 for keyboard. Gd cond. 559.5725 352.3069 or 770-6252 or 770.6878 $25.00 obo 591-3830 ...6 LINES/3 DAYS+ PACKAGE(privateparty only). = 518.00. Everythingyo

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Business Of The Week Summertimeis coming to an endand wenolt/should be preparing for the winter months.

Dont procrastinate! Howis thetimefor repairs to theexterior deckandstairs...and making alist of areas that need sealing and painting to protect your home through long It/et winter days! We are afamilyownedandoperatedlocalbusinessandhavebeenseeingtotheneedsofTuolumneCountyfor48years.Wetake care of avariety of jobsincluding interior/exterior,commercial orresidential, remodelsor newconstruction andinsurancework.

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

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Tile

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

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

SCOTTY'S YARD SERVICE All Tree Trimming Leaf raking Gutter cleaning Bonded 768-8383[no lie.]

Plumbing ANDERSON'S PLUMBING & DRAIN

BRICK AND BLOCK Ready for El Nino? Re- Quality plumbing, sewer taining walls, fireplaces drain cleaning. Modular & repairs. Quality work. specialist. 20 yrs. exp. 586-1568. (no lic.) Lic.¹ 739224 536-9557

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persons taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

D4 — Friday, October 23, 2015 PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 830 An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sonora Amending the Zoning Map of the city Rezoning Property Located at 86 Mono Way, And 647 & 677 South Stewart Street

The City Council of the City of Sonora approved Ordinance No. 830 on October 19, 2015. The full text of said Ordinance is on file for public review at the office of the City Administrator, 94 North Washington Street, Sonora, CA. Said Ordinance was introduced by title with the first reading waived at the Regular Council Meeting of October 5, 2015, and, with the second reading waived, passed and adopted as an Ordinance of the City at its Regular Meeting of October 19, 2015, by the following:

AYES: Steam, Williams, Segarini, Garaventa, Canning NOES: None ABSENT OR ABSTAIN: None

Signed and approved on October 19, 2015 By: s/Mayor Ronald Steam ATTEST: s/ Marijane Cassinetto, City Clerk Approved as to Form: By: s/ Byron Smith, City Attorney Publication Date: October 23, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370 PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Trustee Sale No.: 00000005064050 Title Order No.: 733-1500247-70FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE INDEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/02/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IFYOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN F RAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly

appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/09/2006 as Instrument No. 2006010275 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of TUOLUMNE County, StateofCALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: EARL JONES, JR.,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 11/05/2015 TIME OF SALE: 3:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE COMPLEX, 2 SOUTH GREEN STREET, SONORA, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13600 PINO COURT, LA GRANGE, CALIFORNIA 95329APN¹: 076-120-170-0 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 ofthe 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 reasonableestimated costs,expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $217,043.22. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwide ostin .corn for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005064050. 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 scheduledsale.FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLEINSURANCE COMPANY 1180 IRON POINT ROAD, SUITE 100 FOLSOM, CA 95630 916-939-0772 www.nationwide ostin .corn BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLPISACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 10/07/2015 NP P0259934

Publication Dates: October 16, 23, 30, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

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Ask your classified representative about ATTENTION GETTERS

Sonora, California

THE UN(O NDEMOCRAT 580 Miscellaneous

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALES Find them in The Union Democrat Classified s 209-588-4515

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HYDROPONICS: Lots of Lights, trays, fans and More!! $250 takes all. Call 694-6702 ROLL AWAY BED & MORE THAN ONE KITCHEN TABLE! Community Thrift Shop 797 W. Stockton Road Mon-Sat 10-5. 532-5280

SURPLUS SALE! October 24th, County of Tuolumne 101 Hospital Road, Sonora, Bam til Noon, office furn, computers, kitchen supplies & more! Cash/cks accepted All items MUST be removed same day

PUBLIC NOTICE

580 Miscellaneous

701

Automobiles

SEWING MACHINE Overlock Serger. New

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condition, missing pwr cord. $100. 532-1064

CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Looking for a professional to sell your Need a helping hand? car at no charge? Check out the Call an Expert WE ALSO BUY CARS! section in theClassifieds Call us today! 533-8777 FORD '03 TAURUS Needs brake wrk. New tires. Runs good. $2,000. OBO 989-2331 MAZDA '98 PROTEGE LX. Auto., P/S, P/B, 4-door, A/C, runs great! CATEGORY $2,000, firm. 770-3371

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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

PUBLIC NOTICE

T.S. No. 025199-CA APN: 081-072-09-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/25/2008.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 11/1 9/2015 at 3:30 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/1 9/2008, as Instrument No. 2008007155, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Tuolumne County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: CAROL A PRANES-FREY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, ATTHE COUNTY COURTHOUSE COMPLEX, 2 S. GREEN STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 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 describedas: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:16996 COLUMBIA RIVER DRIVE SONORA, CA 95370 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encum-

brances,including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonableestimated costs,expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $236,441.06 lf the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 025199-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869

Publication Dates: Oct. 23, 30 & Nov. 6, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

Call 588-4515 THE MOTHER LODE'S LEADING INFORMATION SOURCE SINCE 1854

VOLKSWAGEN '67 BUG

Runs good, recent work done. $4,800 OBO. Call 928-1160 VW '94 JETTA- $300.

180K mi. New tranny. Needs work. Runs! For details call 768-8976

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KIA '01 SPORTAGE 4x4; Runs Good.

Smogged! $1,995. Call Dave, 928-1626

l 710 Trucks

720 SUVs

FORD '99 F250 DIESEL 7.3 XLT, 98k mi. Too many accessories to list $9,500. 209-275-921 1

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INTERNATIONAL '73

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BOOM TRUCK, gas engine. Good Shape. $5 500 firm 533-4716

TOYOTA '86 X CAB Engine needs a little work. Clean title. $2,500 Call 831-345-2711 TOYOTA '90 EXT. CAB P.U. Everything works, needs engine work. $2,800. 586-4397 710 Trucks

FORD '04 RANGER Only 48k miles! Camper shell, ladder rack & tow hitch. $8,500 768-4820 FORD '95 3/4 TON DUMP Bed, Landscapers TRUCK. $6,500. Firm. Call 533-4716 PUBLIC NOTICE

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PUBLIC NOTICE

T.S. No. 0125001554 Loan No. 77873908 APN: 024-112-08 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/1 9/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.IFYOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10/30/2015 at 3:30 PM At the main entrance to the Tuolumne Administration Center, 2 South Green Street, Sonora, California 95370, Old Republic Title Company, as the duly appointed Trustee under the Deed of Trust recorded on 8/28/2008, as Instrument No. 2008011552, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Tuolumne County, California, executed by: Alan Scott Cole and Christine Lavina Cole, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants, as Trustor, Mechanics Bank, as Lender/Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States by cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a State or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in the state) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California, describing the land therein: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The street address or other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 28620 Herring Creek Lane Strawberry, CA 95375 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 is an "AS IS" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by the Deed of Trust, to wit: $522,555.64 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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 888-988-6736 or visit this Internet Web site www.salestrack.tdsf.corn, using the file number assigned to this case 0125001554. 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. This property which is subject to this Notice of Sale does not fall within the purview of California Civil Code Section 2923.5. Date: 10/6/2015 Old Republic Title Company, as Trustee 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite ¹400 Concord, California 94520 (866) 248-9598 by: Debbie Jackson, Vice President TAC: 979767 Publication Dates: October 9, 16, 23, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

801 Motorcycles

HONDA '03 CBR600RR Very Nice! w/Extras. Runs & Rides Great! $3895. Call 588-9095

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Sell it in the Classifieds 588-4515 730 Misc. Auto

GEM '01 ELECTRIC Model E825. Low miles: 1377! 6 new batteries, Seats four. $4800 OBO. (209) 785-7126

SUZUKI '02 650 SAVAGE - 2K mi, Great cond Orig tires $3500 Call Dave: 532-2276

SUZUKI '07 BURGMAN Like new 400CC scooter. New battery, tires & drive belt. 35,000 miles. Asking $2800 Call: 209-694-3161

735

Autos Wanted BUYING JUNK, Unwanted or wrecked cars, Cash paid! Free P/U Mike 209-602-4997 801 Motorcycles

GOLD WING HONDA$900. Runs Good! •ATV Quad w/tags (good until 2016) -$600. •Almond Dump Trailer$700; «More bicycles, tools and motorcycles! Call (209) 928-1555 PUBLIC NOTICE

YAMAHA '01 VSTAR 1100 Excellent Bike. Very well taken care of. Very Cleanalways garaged. Removable windshield. Runs like new!! $3,850. OBO Call (209) 768-3413 PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Sonora City will conduct a public hearing at 5:00 PM, or shortly thereafter, on the 2nd day of November, 2015, in the Sonora City Council Chambers, 94 North Washington Street, Sonora, CA for the purpose of considering the following:

1. Consideration of a Rezoning - of the property located at 241 Hospital Road, Sonora, CA (Assessor's Parcel Number 056-150-23) from General Commercial (CG) to Multifamily Residential (R-3). The property is designated as High Density Residential (HDR) in the City of Sonora General Plan. 2. Consideration of a General Plan Text Amendment — to amend the Medium Density Residential (MDR) Land Use Designation and the High Density Residential (HDR) Land Use Designation to remove the minimum lot size. 3. Consideration Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment — amending Chapter 17, Zoning Ordinance of the Sonora Municipal Code, Section 17.42.060, Number of Parking Stalls; Section 17.56.020, Applicability; Section 17.20.020, R-3, Multi-Family Residential, Uses allowed by Right; Section 17.22.020, CO, Tourist and Administrative Zone, Uses allowed by Right; Section 17.24.020, C, Commercial Zone, Uses allowed by Right; Section 17.26.020, CG, General Commercial Zone, Uses allowed by Right; Section 17.60.040, Uses permitted by Use Permit, Uses Permitted in Specific Zones; Section 17.04, Definitions; and, Section 17.58.030, Nonconforming Uses and Structures. At its meeting of October 13, 2015, the City of Sonora Planning Commission held a public hearing on said projects and text amendments. Subsequent to the hearing the Commission voted to recommend approval by the City Council. The above project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State and City Guidelines for implementation of CEQA which states that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. At the above time and place, all persons interested in the above, either for or against, will be given the opportunity to be heard. 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.

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 4:00 PM. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to insure accessibility to this meeting (28CFR35.102-35.104ADA Title II). Questions regarding the project may be directed to Community Development Director Rachelle Kellogg at (209) 532-3508. s/ Rachelle Kellogg Community Development Director Publication Date: October 23, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

Sonora, California 805 RVs/Travel Trailers

805 RVs/Travel Trailers

805 RVs/Travel Trailers NOMAD '87 27FT 5TH WHEEL, All systems work +A/C. Good cond! $3,500. obo 588-1496

HAULMARK CAR

AERBUS'98 MOTOR HOME 29 ft. Wide Body Chevy Vortex eng. 47K mi, awnings, Dual A/C's, Onan Generator, All oak interior, exc condition. Tow Pkg. & brake buddy inch. $25,000 (209) 533-2731

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TRAILER-24 FT Customizedenclosed. Locking cabinets, winch, pwr converter, kill switch, elec landing gear, & new tires. Used only 8XI Always garaged. 15,000 obo (209) 533-2035

Class A, Low Miles. Cleanl New tires/ batteries, leveling jacks, roof storage, 2 AC!s, sleeps 6 or ranchers use for caretakers housing. $7,500.

JAYCO '02 EAGLE 5th Wheel, 31 ft. 2-slideouts. Central Heat & Air. Sleeps 4, Queen bed, Irg. tub & shower. Microwave, 3-way fridge/freezer. Good condition! $11,500 obo (209) 770-5287 MONTANA '13 BIG SKY 3402 RL

GULFSTREAM '08 CANYON TRAIL 26 ft. 5th wheel w/super-slide. Rear kitchen w/lots of counters and cabinets. Bench-style dinette. Sleeps 6. Many extras. Huge storage compartments. Like new. $18,500 Call 928-1532

4 slides, 6 pt. auto leveling, 4-season rating, dual a/c, double refrigerator, low mileage & great condition! $58,000. (209) 694-3982

PUBLIC NOTICE

TSG No.: 8563071 TS No.: CA1500270425 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 6000250215 APN: 038-380-47-00 Property Address: 17057 CLOUDS REST RD SOULSBYVILLE, CA 95372 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/15/2006.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 10/29/2015 at 03:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/21/2006, as Instrument No. 2006011031, in book, page, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of TUOLUMNE County, State of California. Executed by: FLORA CASE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, 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 describedas:AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN¹ 038-380-47-00 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 17057 CLOUDS REST RD, SOULSBYVILLE, CA 95372 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 $319,467.84. 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,either ofwhich 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 (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web htt://search. nationwide ostin .corn/ ro ertSearchTerms.as x, using the file number assigned to this case CA1500270425 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. 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: First American Title Insurance Company 6 Campus Cir, Bldg 6, 1st Floor Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772 NP P0258978

810 Boats

BAYLINER '88

20 Ft. 350 Chevy; New Interior, Rebuilt Outdrive, New tire/rims. Excellent Condition! Extras! $3950.00 VERY FAST ..! (209) 559-5446 CHAPARRAL H20

SOUTHWIND '99 STORM

JAYCO '00 EAGLE 28 ft Camp Trailer; new

Publication Dates: October 9, 16, 23, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

810 Boats

& bath. (2) King beds, awning, Yakima racks, Exc! $6500. 559-0590

SOUTHWIND '86 27 ft Motorhome

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT sealed bids will be received in the office of the Tuolumne County Community Resources Agency at the A.N. Francisco Building, Fourth Floor, 48 West Yaney Avenue, (mail: 2 South Green Street) Sonora, California 95370 until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday November 19, 2015 ("Bid Date" ) after which said bids will be publicly opened and read in the Third Floor Conference Room at 48 West Yaney Avenue, in accordance with the contract documents referred to as: Signalization of Tuolumne Road at Standard Road Contract No. 1633 Any bid received after the time and date listed above will be returned unopened. Bids are required for the entire work described in accordance with the provisions of the contract documents on the proposal forms furnished therein, and in accordance with these Special Provisions and with the Standard Specifications and Standard Plans published by the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), dated 2010.

T.S. No.: 9448-9182 TSG Order No.: 733-1401356-70 A.P.N.: 038-362-270-0 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE INDEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/11/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IFYOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 05/17/2005as Document No.:2005009870, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Tuolumne County, California, executed by: RAND A. HOMAN AND SYDNEY M. HOMAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier' s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). 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, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date 8 Time: 11/1 2/2015 at 03:30 PM Sale Location: At the front entrance to the Administration Building at the County Courthouse Complex, 2 South Green Street, Sonora, CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 16592 PARKRIDGE AVE, SONORA, CA 95370The 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 in an "AS IS" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, underthetermsof the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $623,749.04 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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: 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, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwide ostin .corn for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.¹ 9448-9182. 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. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwide ostin .corn or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Vanessa Gomez,Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0261336

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work to be done consists, in general, of the installation of traffic signals, widening Standard Road and Tuolumne Road, drainage improvements, HMA overlay, Slurry Seal, and installation of HMA dikes, concrete sidewalk, curb, and gutter.

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The Engineer's Estimate for this project is $888,900. PRE-BID INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS: A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be scheduled on Wednesday November 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the A.N. Francisco Building, Third Floor Conference Room, located at 48 Yaney Avenue, Sonora, California. Bidders shall address any questions in writing to the County. The County will circulate the questions, along with written responses, to the bidders list by email. It is the res onsibili of the bidder to rovide the Count with an email address to receive the uestions and res onses. Except for questions that might render the award of this contract invalid, the County will not respond to any questions submitted five days prior to the Bid Date. Any oral responses to questions are not binding on the County. Any communications relative to this project should be >directed in writing to:

Gaddiel DeMattei, Civil Engineer I Community Resources Agency 2 South Green Street Sonora, CA 95370 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Plans, specifications, proposal forms, and reduced plans for bidding this project may be examined or obtained at the Community Resources Agency at the A.N. Francisco Building, Fourth Floor, 48 West Yaney Avenue, (mail: 2 South Green Street) Sonora, California 95370 until 3:00 p.m. weekdays or by calling 209-533-5633. A non-refundable charge of $25.00 will be made for each set of specifications and half size plans. A non-refundable charge of $60.00 will be made for each set of full size plans.

Bidders shall submit bids on proposal forms purchased from the County of Tuolumne Community Resources Agency. UNFAIR ADVANTAGE: No contractor which has provided design services for a project shall be eligible to submit a proposal for the contract to construct the project or to subcontract for any portion of the work. The County reserves the right to determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis. COMPLETION OF WORK: The Bidder is referred to Section 8, "Prosecution and Progress," of these Special Provisions which allows forty five (45) working days for completion of the work. Liquidated damages of three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) per calendar day will be assessed for each day of delay in completion of the work. QUANTITY OF WORK: The quantities shown in the proposal forms are approximate only and given as a basis for the comparison of bids. The County of Tuolumne does not expressly or by implication assert that the actual amount of work will correspond herewith and reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of any portion of the work or to omit portions of the work as may be deemed necessary. BID SECURITY: All bids shall be accompanied by cash or a certified or cashier's check payable to the order of the County of Tuolumne amounting to ten percent (10%) of the bid or a bond in said amount payable to the County as liquidated damages. Said amount shall be retained by, or said bond shall become payable to, the County if the bidder depositing same does not, within ten (10) working days after written notice that the contract has been awarded to it, enter into a contract with the County. BONDS: The successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and a performance bond, each in the amount of one hundred (100) percent of the contract price, and a maintenance warranty bond in an amount equal to twenty five (25) percent of the contract price.

ADDENDUMS TO BID DOCUMENTS: The Engineer may issue addendums to the project plans and specifications as he deems necessary to modify the project documents prior to opening of bids. Addendums will be in writing and may modify the content of the project documents as well as the date that bids are accepted by the County. It is the res onsibilit of the bidder to check for an addenda. LOCAL VENDORS: The County encourages bidders to consider using local vendors when putting together their proposals. Be advised that the inclusion or exclusion of local vendors will not be taken into consideration when the County reviews the submitted bid proposals.

CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIRED: The successful bidder, before contract award, shall possess a current Class A Contractor license issued by the State of California Licensing Board. Failure of the bidder to obtain the required license before award of the contract shall constitute a failure to execute the contract and shall result in the forfeiture of the security of the bidder. NON-DISCRIMINATION: The contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate.

WAGE RATES: Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the County in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available at the County of Tuolumne Community Resources Agency and available from the California Department of Industrial Relations' Internet web site at htt://www.dir.ca. ov DIR REGISTRATION AND NOTICE: To be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal or engage in the performance of any public work contract subject to Labor Code section 1720, contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Please see htt://www.dir.ca. ov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html for more information. No contract will be entered into without proof of the contractor's and subcontractors' current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the Department of Industrial Relations for the duration of the project. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Each contractor and subcontractor must furnish certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner at least monthly. The County is required to provide notice to DIR of any public work contract subject to prevailing wages within five (5) days of the award. BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENT: There is no Buy America requirement for this project; however, the County encourages the Contractor to buy materials manufactured in the United States and to buy form local suppliers. PAYMENT RETENTION: Upon the Contractor's request, the County will make payment of funds withheld from progress payments, pursuant to the requirements of Public Contract Code section 22300 if the Contractor deposits, in escrow with the County Treasurer or with a bank acceptable to the County, securities eligible for the investment of State of California funds under Government Code section 16430 or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit in accordance with the conditions of the Special Provisions. AWARD OF CONTRACT: The award of the contract, if it is to be awarded, will be to the lowest responsible bidder whose proposal complies with all the requirements prescribed. Such award, if made, will be made within sixty (60) days after the opening of the proposals, unless an extension is agreed to by the lowest responsible bidder. The award of the contract will be subject to the availability of funds. The County of Tuolumne reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bidding.

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weeks Neo — Gray tabby, short hair, male, 11 weeks Sativa —Gray and white, short hair, female, 6 months

Those interested in adopting an animal can view more information about them at www.hsotc.org. Tuolumne County Animal Control (984-1338) is open for all services from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday,Thursday and Friday;for all services &om 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, with telephone hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and for adoptions only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The Humane Societyof Tuolumne County (984-5489) is open &om 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Monday through Saturday.Animal viewing hours are &om 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Monday through Saturday. Both are at 10040 Victoria Way, Jamestown.

+Fearless —Short hair, orange, male, adult Fenton —Short hair, black, male, young +Flash —Short hair, gray and white, female, adult "Hope —Medium hair, black, female, adult Jasper —Short hair, male, young Jewels —Short hair, calico, female, young Louise —Medium hair, calico, female, adult "Marcus —Long hair, male, adult "Marty —Medium hair, male, baby Millie —Short hair, female, baby Miss Tux —Short hair, black and white, female, baby Nash Bridges —Short hair, black and white, male, baby Newman — Short hair, gray and white, male, baby +Nicki —Medium hair, black, female, adult Nickelby —Medium hair, male, baby Olive —Short hair, black, female, young +Opie — Short hair, orange tabby, male, young Paisley —Short hair, calico, female, young "Poppy —Short hair, female, adult Rick —Short hair, grey, male, baby +Rudy —Short hair, orange, male, young "Suki — Bobtail, gray and white, female, adult Sweetie —Short hair, female, baby Tiffany —Short hair, female, adult Thelma —Medium hair, calico, female, adult "Tilly —Short hair, brown and white tabby, female, adult

LOS ANGELES (AP)Of the eight fmalists in the American Humane Association's 2015 American Hero Dog contest, Harley is the oldest, smallest and most unlikely of winners. After 10 years of abuse in a Midwestern puppy mill, Harley has a diseased heart, rotted mouth, fused spine, broken tail, gnarled toes, deformed legs and a missing eye. But the 6-pound Chihuahua was named top dog at a sold-out Los Angeles awards ceremony. More than a million public votes were cast and a n

DOGS and PUPPIES +Bishop — German shepherd mix, male, adult +Red — Australian shepherd mix, male, adult "Rex —German shepherd mix, male, adult +Rose — German shepherd mix, female, adult

CATS Bluff —Gray, long hair, male, 3.5 years CATS Bridgette — Brown tabby with white, meAlfred —Short hair, gray and white, male, dium hair, female, 1.5 year baby Buddy —Black, short hair, male, 3 years "Annie —Long hair, female, adult Crystal —White, short hair, female, 3 years Ariel —Short hair, female, baby Dayo —Gray tabby, short hair, male, 1 year Baby Bear —Medium hair, male, baby Bluebelle —Short hair, gray, female, senior KITTENS Christie —Short hair, female, young Aimie —Brown tabby, short hair, female, 6 "Daisy —Short hair, brown and white, femonths Aggie —Brown tabby, short hair, female, 6 male, baby Eli —Short hair, orange, male, baby months Elvis —Short hair, black, male, baby Aloha —Black, short hair, female, 6 months Emma —Short hair, black, female, young Adam —Black and white, male, 5 months Felicity —Short hair, female, baby Nerf — Orange tabby, short hair, male, 11

shepherds and four rescues, that competed for America' s most heroic canine.

Harley, American hero dog Harley is 14, owned by Rudi Taylor of Bethoud, Colorado. Together they' ve raised a half-million dollars through "Harley to the Rescue" to care for over 500 puppy mill dogs. Harley and Taylor have spread their message against commercial breeders to thousands of people. "Harley is a hero mostly because he gives hope to hundreds of thousands of dogs still living in puppy mills. He inspires so many people. It could be his imperfectlook that letspeople relate to him. I think he touches their hearts." — Taylor.

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panel weighed in on Harley's honor. The show will be broadcast nationally on the Hallmark Channel at 8 p.m. on Oct. 30. Here's a look at all eight dogs, including two military service dogs, three German

Found: Historic footage of paracbuting beavers

Kittens —all kinds Barn Cats —all kinds

CALAVERAS COUNTY PUPPIES Beanie —Parsons russell, tricolor, male, 9 months Kyle — Retriever, tan and white, male, 11 months Lilly —Labrador mix, tan, 6 months, female Rose —Labrador mix, tan, 6 months, female

Dog trades life of abuse for applause

The Calaveras Humane Society does not havea shelter,so adoptable cats are cared for in foster homes. To view these animals and get contact information, visit www.calaverashumane.org and click on "Adopt" or call the Humane Society at 736-9417forfostercontactinformation. Cats anddogs are also available for adoption through the Calaveras County Animal Services. For Calaveras County Shelter cats and dogs call 754-6509 or email Rebecca Andahl at Randahl@

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — More than half a century after a group of beavers parachuted into the Idaho backcountry, officials have uncovered footage of the quirky wildlife management moment.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game was struggling with an overpopulation of beavers in some regions in the 1940s when wildlife managers settled on a novel idea. They captured beavers and other furry rodents, packed them into specialtravelboxes,attached parachutes and dropped them from a plane into the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Animal lovers, take heart — itappears all the beavers made it through their flying adventures unharmed. The fi lm,made around 1950 and dubbed "Fur forthe Future," showed the infamous beaver drops, but it had long been lost, Boise State Public Radio reported Thursday. Fish and Game historian Sharon Clark recently uncovered the &agile film, which had been mislabeled and stored in the wrong file. It has been digitized and released on YouTube by the department and the Idaho Historical Society.

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