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A $21 million project to replace the deck of the James E. Roberts Memorial Bridge is slated to begin fall 2016.

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Communication is key The most important thing parents can do tokeep their children safe is have an open line of communication, Eberhardt said.

Moss worked for two years in the sexual abuse unit, called KIT (kids interview team). She said, in her experience, most of the kids who came forward long after an incident of abuse didn't have

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"The ones who had good communication came forward sooner. They felt safe, like they could disclose the abuse," Moss And parents need to really listen to their children, said Heather Carter, a m other andco-director at Center for a Non Violent Community. If a child tells a parent someone touched them inappropriately, parents need to take it seriously.

"I always hear it was mom's boy&iend, and mom didn't want to hear that," Carter said.

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Robert Anzar, ofJamestown, pushes hisdaughter, Lyndsie Anzar, 4,on a swing Tuesday afternoon at Woods Creek Rotary Park in Sonora.

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Parents often force a child to hug other relatives, but by letting the child choose who they want to hug, it gives Teaching 'No' them practice saying "No," and they Clearly defining boundaries is an im- gain confidence to say "No" for when portant way to help protect your child, they really need it, Carter said. as is teaching them to trust their own According to Parents for Megan's instincts and voice their discomfort.

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About 20 people turned out Monday eveningatTuolumne Utilities District headquartersforthe last of four community forums addressing planned water and sewer improvements, related costsand possible rate increases.

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Grandparents raising grandchildren support group,9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Delta Blood Bank, Sonora, sponsored by Area 12 Agency on Aging, 532-6272.

Senior Legal Advocacy,10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 88 Bradford St., Sonora, 588-1597; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuolumne County Senior Center, 540 Greenley Road, Sonora.

Mother Goose storytime,children to age 2, 10:30 a.m., Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora, 533-5507.

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The fifth annual Indigeny Reserve Fall Festival was held Saturday and featured food, a corn maze and pumpkins for sale (below). Indigeny Reserve employee Joe Watson, of Sonora (above), drives a tractor full of festival attendees through an orchard on the Summers Lane property.

Gold Country Avicultural Society, 6:30 p.m., Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora, 533-3496.

Summerville High School District Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m., school library, 17555 Tuolumne Road, Tuolumne, 928-4228.

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Storytime and Craft, children through age 5, 10:30 a.m., Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora, 533-5507.

and Jase Munoz, 2, of Sonora (left), paint pumpkins Saturday at the Indigeny Reserve Fall Festival.

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Tuolumne Utilities District special meeting, 2 p.m., 18885 N ugget Blvd., Sonora.

CALAVERAS COUNTY TODAY Mark Twain Medical Center Health Care District, 7:30 a.m., Classroom 3, Mark Twain Medical Center, 768 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, 754-3521.

Fuel reduction fire planned west of Bear Valley

Calaveras County Water District,9 a.m., 120Toma Court, San Andreas, 754-3543.

Storytime, 11 a.m., Calaveras Central Library, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas.

main in the area one to two weeks after the day, using low-intensity prescribed fire to reburn is completed, and it might be visible ducetimber stands ofmixed conifer,red fir from Highway 88 inAmador County and and montane chaparral.

"Burning is contingent on weather, fuel Fire management personnel in the Stan- from Highway 4 in Calaveras and Alpine islaus National Forest are planning a 413- counties. moisture, air quality, and resource availacre fuel-reduction burn to possibly begin The project is called the Moore/Bell- ability," forest officials said. "All burning is in the next two weeks west of Bear Valley four Understory Burn and it's located monitored and conducted in accordance with near CalaverasDome, depending on the in the Calaveras Ranger District of the state and county air quality guidelines." weather.

Forest offi cialssaid prescribed fi resare ef1,403-square-mile Stanislaus National ForIgnition to start the project was scheduled est. fectiveand cost-effi cient ways to reduce fortoday, but the plan is now on hold, said Jon The burn is planned in Bellfour Canyon, est fuels and improve firefighting capabiliLucas of the Forest Service. in the watershed of the North Fork Moke- ties.

Moto ristsandothervisitorstotheforest "Weather permitting, we will try in one or lumne River, south of the Amador-Calaveras are urgedtoremember this is a prescribed two more weeks," Lucas said. county line and six miles west of Bear Valley, fuel reduction fire, not a wildfire.

Once started, the project is expected to forestoff icialssay. take seven to 10 days to complete, forestofWhen weather permits, fire management Contact Guy McCarthy at gmccarthy@ ficials said. Smoke from the burn could re- personnelintend to ignite 40 to 60 acres a uniondemocrat.corn or 588-4585.

By GUY McCARTHY The Union Democrat

Valley Springs Public Utility District,6:30p.m., 150 Sequoia StnValley Springs, 772-2650.

THURSDAY Storytime, 11 to 11:40 a.m., Calaveras County Library, Copperopolis branch, Lake Tulloch Plaza.

Storytime and crafts, 4 to 4:45 p.m., Calaveras County Library, Copperopolis branch, Lake Tulloch Plaza.

The Union Democrat Calendar attempts to list all non-commercial events of public interest in the greater Tuolumne and Calaveras county areas. Contributions are welcome. Call 588-4547, visit 84 S. Washington St., Sonora, or email Ibrowning©uniondemocrat.corn.

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What became known as "The Torso Murder" — this story is not meant for the squeamish and fainthearted reader — was clearly the wanton act of a madwomanor was it?

Sobbing, speaking in a n e ar whisper a nd unmi s t akably shaken, Ada Hansen, alias Ada Peters, nervously told a

that there was something irregular about cabin 4?"

"Yes," Caldwell recounted. "It was on the south side of the cabin; a little hole in the ground about 6 or 8 inches deep. There was an awful odor. Something in the hole looked like a piece of hide. I took a stick and pushed down in the hole. Knowing there was never anything buried there, I called the sheriff's office and he arrived a few minutes later."

following quotes and extractions appeared in The Union Democrat and Tuolumne Independent over 67 years ago, today's politically

Unlikely defense

From that point forward it was an open and shut case. Hansen pleaded innocent by reason of inoffensive. Proceed with caution or turn the pagejust as you please. sanity.

"Otto had told me to buy strychnine for him several times," she Dismemberment stated, "so on March 29th I bought "That night I knew that I could it. I knew it would kill a person, not handle the body as he weighed but that if he wanted it I would 190 pounds," Hansen continued, get it. Besides, I was getting mad "so I cut off his arms first, the legs about the $4,700 he took from me at the knees, and then I cut his and wouldn't give back." " I showered that n ight a n d head off. Finally, I cut his body in two in the middle, using a boning heated some coffee,but was too knife and other knives that I had nervous to eat. About 8:45 we got and an old hatchet." ready for bed. He got the strychAt this point in her testimony nine from the kitchen cupboard severalspectators in the court- and said, 'Fix my capsule.' I emproom got up and boltedfor the tied the sleeping powder from dool'. the capsule as he told me to and " What did you d o w it h t h e tried to fill it with a spoon, but I pieces?" prosecutor Owen Kessell couldn' t, so I asked him to get me asked. a toothpick which I used to put "I first took the head and arms the strychnine in it. I had no idea out," she replied, "then the others. what strychnine would do, but I First I dug the holes, of course. thought he knew what he was doI used an old Indian blanket to ing. Hethreatened me. You don't sensitized reader may find them

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justice court how she had poisoned her common-law husband with strychnine, cut up his body and buried the bloody remains in three shallow graves at The Oaks Cabin Courts.

For those who must know everything, The Oaks Cabin Courts later became known as the Mountain View Motel. Located approximately one and a half miles east of Sonora on a hillside overlooking what today is Hammond Ford, it fell into gradual decline and was demolished in the late 1990s.

Anyway, Ada and her husband Otto (Dutch) Hansen had lived at The Oaks since Dec. 1, 1947, where she worked as a maid and he reclused all day long as an unemployed bartender inside cabin No. 4. The couple was rather unfriendly and spoke to hardly any-

"I was scared," Hansen later confessed to the jury. "I knew that I had got the strychnine and probably would be blamed for his death. I didn't know what to do. I laid down on the kitchen floor but didn't sleep. Next morning he was cold and I knew that he was dead.

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At the hearing, Roy Gilliland testified that on the night of April 12, 1948, he and his wife heard strange noises "like someone kicking someone around inside Hansen's cabin."

MuNed screams "I thought Mrs. Hansen was in trouble — sounded like the muffled screams of a woman and furniture being moved around, or

burn barrel later. Only the head File photo /Union Democrat was wrapped in a towel."

Ada Hansen, 51-year-old grandmother, is escorted into the TuAccording to Tuolumne County olumne County Sheriff's Office for questioning on Aug. 17, 1948.

Historian Carlo De Ferrari, it was Alongside her is Deputy Sheriff Miller Sardella. Hansen was later rumored at the time of the trial found guilty by a jury of six men and six women of murdering and that Mrs. Hansen would catch dismembering her husband, upon which she was sentenced to life flies with her hands and eat them behind bars at Tehachapi State Prison. while she was testifying on the witness stand. This so grossed out the court stenographer that Asked if we could be of assistance she went home sick, causing the people wrestling," he said.

"I asked my wife to call Archie in gettinga doctor,again she said proceedingsto be delayed for two Caldwell (the manager) and tell no, so we returned to our cabin days. him there was something going and prepared for bed."

Imagine the front page headon in the cabin next to us. Then I It should be notedthat after lines in newspapers from Sonora asked her to come with me and see Hansen so violently murdered her to Sacramento to San Francisco, what the matter was. I knocked on husband, she kept the decaying Los Angeles and beyond. After the door. Mrs. Hansen answered, remains in her cabin for two days nearly an hour of Hansen's shockacting a bit nervous. I asked her until she could stand it no longer. ing admissions, Caldwell w as if someone was sick or something What manner ofdepraved hu- then brought to the stand.

"Did you at anytime receive a worse. She said no, that Mr. Han- man being was she, one might sen had an attack of the stomach. ask. report from one of your tenants

ClaSS Offered fOr familieS Ofmentally ill PatientS

By LACEY PETERSON The Union Democrat

People with a loved one who has a mental illness can learn to improve problemsolving and coping skills at a free six-week class that will begin Saturday.

The Family to Family class is offered by the Tuolumne County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It will be taught by Groveland couple Virgil and Julie McVicker, who took the class years ago when one of their relatives was diagnosed with a mental illness. It will

"We ask the students to describe what they are dealing with. Weget into denial, fear, guilt, sorrow, disruption o ffamily resources,d if hcultyaccepting theillness."

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stubborn."

Needless to say, the jury didn' t buy the defendant's farfetched alibi. After only four hours of deliberation Ada Hansen, age 51, was sentenced to life behind bars at Tehachapi State Prison for Women.

Footnote: If there is a lesson to be

learned from the preceding story, the lesson is this: Be carefulofwhatyou eat, especially around Halloween time. Parents should let their little ones only trick or treat at people' s housesthey know and trust.Inspect all candy treats thoroughly, and eat

only that which comes in its original wrapper — no candied apples, home-baked cookies and brownies, etc.

We cannot betoo cautious.The Ada Hansens are out there.

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Jim Hightower In today's so-called "democratic" election process, Big Money doesn't talk, it roars — usually drowning outthepeople' svoice.

Bizarrely, the Supreme Court decreed in its 2010 Citizens United ruling that money is a form of 'free speech." Thus, declared the learned justices, people and corporations are henceforth allowed to spend unlimited sums of their money to "speak" in election campaigns. But wait — if political speech is measured by money then by definition speech is not free. It can be bought, thereby giving the most speech to the few with the most money. That's plutocracy, not democracy.

Sure enough, in the first six months of this presidentialelection cycle,m ore than halfofthe recordsetting $300 million given to the various candidates came from only 358 mega-rich families and the corporations they control. The top 158 of them totaled $176 million in political spending, meaning that, on average, each one of them bought more than a million dollars' worth of"free"speech.

Nearly all of their money is backing Republican presidential hopefuls who promise: (1) to cut taxes on therich;(2)cutregulations thatprotectusfrom corporate pollution and other abuses of the common good; and (3) to cut Social Security, food stamps and other safety-net programs that we un-rich people need. The great majority of Americans adamantly oppose all of those cuts — but none of us has a million bucks to buy an equivalent amount of political "free" speech.

It's not just cuts to taxes, regulations and some good public programs that are endangered by the Court's ridiculous ruling, but democracy itself. That's why a new poll by Bloomberg Politics found that 78 percent of the American people — including 80 percent of Republicans — want to overturn Citizens United. But those 358 families, corporations and Big Money politicos will have none of it. In fact, America's inane, Big Money politics have become so prevalent in this election cycle that — believe it or not — candidates have found a need for yet another campaign consultant.

Already, candidates are walled off from people, reality and any honesty about themselves by a battalion of highly specialized consultants controlling everything from stances to hairstyle.

But now comes a whole new category of staff to add to the menagerie: "donor maintenance manager."

The Supreme Court's malevolent Citizens United decision has produced an insidious platinum class of mega-donors and corporate super PACs, each pumping $500,000, $5 million, $50 million — or even more — into campaigns. These elites are not silent donors, but boisterous, very special interests who are playing in the new, Court-created political money game for their own gain. Having paid to play, they feel entitled to tell candidates what to say and do, what to support and oppose. A Jeb Bush insider confirms that mega-

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Can California be saved from itself?

Crime is back up in California. Los Angelesreported a 20.6 percent increase in violent crimes over the first half of 2015 and nearly an 11 percent increase in property crimes.

Last year, cash-strapped California taxpayers voted for Proposition 47, which so far has let thousands of convicted criminals go free from prison and back onto the streets. Now the state may have to relearn what lawbreakers often do when let out of jail early.

The state may be entering the fifth year of a catastrophic drought, but California has not started building any of the new reservoirs that were planned but long ago canceled under the unfinished California Water Project. Water may remain scarce, but legislators — many of whom have their daily water needs met by the ancient reservoirs and canals that their grandparents built — don't seem overly bothered. They preferto designate transgender restrooms, ban plastic bags at grocery stores, and prohibit pet dogs &om chasing bears and bobcats.

Never has a region been so naturally rich but so poorly run by its latest generation of custodians.

California endures some of the high-

donors have this attitude: Donors consider a contri-

est gasoline taxes, sales taxes and income

bution like, Well, wait, I just invested in you. Now I need to have my say; you need to answer to me."'

Thus, campaigns are assigning donor maintenance m anagers to be personal concierges to meet every need and whim of these special ones. This subservience institutionalizes the plutocratic corruption of our democratic elections, allowing a handful of superrich interests to buy positions of overbearing infiuence directly inside campaigns.

Donors at the million-dollar-and-up level are expecting much more than a tote bag for their "generous gif ts"of"free speech."Ofcourse,candidates piously proclaim, "I'm not for sale." But politicians are justthe delivery service.The actual products being boughtthrough theSupreme Court'sMoney-0-Rama politi cal bazaar are our government's policies, tax breaksand other goodies— aswellastheintegrity of America's democratic process. To help fight the injustice of the Supreme Court's Citizen United ruling and get Big Money out of our political system, go to www.

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taxes in the nation. Yet its roads and public schools rate near the very bottom of U.S. rankings.

Traffic accidents in California increased by 13 percent over a three-year periodthe resultofterrible roads and worse drivers. Almost half of all accidents in Los Angeles are hit-and-runs where the drivers leave the scene.

California has lots of petroleum and naturalgas.It used to be a pacesetter in building nuclear and hydroelectric plants.

Yet because of inept governance, the state' s electri city and gasoline prices are among the highest in the nation.

Why is California choosing the path of Detroit — growing government that it cannot pay for, shorting the middle classes, hiking taxes but providing shoddy services and infrastructure in return, and obsessing over minor bumper-sticker issues

while ignoring existential crises?

The cause is political. California is a oneparty state, without any serious audit of authorities in power.

The California State Assembly currently includes 52 Democrats and 28 Republicans.

The California State Senate has 26 Democrats and 14 Republicans.

All of the state's executive officers are Democrats. Both of its U.S. senators are Bay-area progressives. California's House delegation is overwhelmingly liberal and

ing the necessary higher taxes, while the strapped, shrinking middle class suffers or fiees.

Demography also explains the new trueblue California. It is one of the youngest states, with a median age of 35. Voters tend to bemore liberalbefore they reach 40and must take on increasing responsibilities, often for people other than just themselves.

California hosts more undocumented immigrants than any other state. Its percentages of minority and foreign-born residents are among the highest in the country. (One of four California residents was not born in the United States.) As with the young, immigrant groups are likewise traditional liberal constituencies, at least in the early

Democratic. The party in power can do as

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it pleases without being held accountable at the polls.

But what turned a once bipartisan and purple state bright blue?

A perfect storm of events.

Higher taxes and increased regulations have driven out lots of small-business owners. In the last few years, hundreds of thousands of disgruntledmiddle-of-the-road votersvoted with theirfeetand leftfor notax Nevada, Texas or Florida.

The state devolved into a pyramid of the coastal wealthy and interior poor — the dual constituencies of the new progressive movement.

A third of America's welfare recipients reside in California. Nearly a quarter of Californians live below the poverty line.

Yet nowhere in America are there more billionaires. California's long, thin coastal corridor has become a tony La-La land unto itself. Some of the highest housing prices in the nation and richest communities are clustered along the Pacific coastline, from the wine country and Silicon Valley to Malibu and Hollywood, dotted by marquee coastal universities and zillionaire tech corporations.

Meanwhile, poorer people in the interior, in places such as Madera and Delano — far from Stanford, Google, Pacific Heights and Santa Monica — require ever more public services. The very rich don't mind pay-

Good money in California along the afluent coast, for the most part, is not made the old-fashion way — in mining, timber, ranching, farming and construction. Instead, California specializes in high-tech, social media, the Internet, government employment, academia, lawyering and acting.

Profits usually involve programming, investing, financing, hedging, talking, dealing, suing, instructing and regulating. The money is better, the physical work less grubby, and utopia seems attainable in a way impossible when growing lettuce, mining granite, drilling gas wells, producing two-by-fours, building dams or shipping steel.

Could California change?

Only when voters of all persuasions decide to return to the old give-and-take politics that keeps politicians honest.

Or when water taps in the suburbs go

of catastrophic wildfires throughout the Western United States. One doesn't have to go far to witness the brown color of dead treesand the blackened color ofscorched earth and miles of black sticks, all that remains of a once green forest. There's not much we can do about weather patterns, but we can insist that our government officials enact immediate legislation to reopen closed down mills, build new ones and open forest land to more commercial logging, biomass removal and increased cattlegrazing to restore our forests back into a manageable condition. In addition, the hundreds and hundreds of dead trees on privateland must be addressed regard-

ing assistance with removal. We are only adding fuel to the fire.

Consideration should also be given to the construction of power plants such as Ultra Power in Chinese Camp to accommodate utilization of the increased biom ass recovered from reforestation efforts.

Employment and new jobs obviously will

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Or perhaps when the state's growing poor populations connect their exorbitant

gas, power and housing costs with an elite agenda of rich coastalliberals,who do not seem to care about the people working hard to glimpse what the elites take for granted.

Victor Davis Hanson is a syndicated newspaper columnist, military historian

and classics professor with a Ph.D. from Stanford.

Jim Hightower is a native Texan, columnist and

authorofseven books.H eserved two terms asTexas Agriculture Commissioner.

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To the Editor: Smokey Bear... I think you'd better vacateyour habitat for awhile as itisabout to be destroyed forever unless drastic measures are taken NOW. I am among the growing number of private property owners whose pine trees are being decimated as we speak. The combination of a prolonged drought (4 years, perhaps longer?) and forest mismanagement of the past 50 or 60years has led to the inevitableresult

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Meg Andrews Volpe Oct. 4, 1953 —Oct. 22, 2015

the home. In recent years, she was also a wine sales person, or "professi onal schmoozer" as she called it, at Summers Winery in Calistoga and 7 Artisans in Fairfield. Meg gave her talents generously to many volunteeringorganizations including Pet Assisted Therapy Services (PATS), Child Advocates, Master Gardeners, and as docent at the DiRosa Art Museum in Napa.

Meg and her husband Jim were married in 1991, and lived in San Jose for 10 years.

They moved to Suisun Valley in 2001 where they' ve resided for the past 14 years. Most recently, Meg loved to go with Jim to their rental house in Murphys, in the Sierra foothills, where she has many closefriends and relatives.

Meg is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Jim Volpe; her brother John Andrews; her nieces and nephews Abra, Cassandra, David, Ian, Eric, Ben, Sarah, Josh, Danielle; numerous cousins and great nieces and nephews.

Preceding her i n d eath were father, Ed; and mother,

Meg Andrews Volpe, 62, passed away peacefully at her home on Oct. 22, 2015, after being diagnosed in February with lung cancer. Meg was born and grew up in Los Gatos, and lived in California her whole life. She attended Los Gatos High School and Chico State University.

Meg was a leaded glass artist for over 40 years, running her own small business as well as working for other Art Glass studios over the years.

She could do just about any craft with her skilled hands, &om making pottery art at Solano Community College, to fixingand decorating around

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cooking, hosting and entertaining dinner parties for her many &iends. She was the light of her husband Jim's life and was loved by many, many close friends around the country.

In lieu of flowers, &iends can make a donation in Meg's name to www.cancer.org or w ww.humanesociety.org o r

your local hospice.

Death notices Death Notices in The Union Democrat are published free of charge.

They include the name, age and town of residence of the deceased, the date of death; service information; and memorial contribution information. The deadline is noon the day before publication.

BABB Former Tuolumne County resident Konnie Sue Babb, 53, of Klamath Falls, Oregon, died Sept. 23. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

O'Hair Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

BUESS — Frederick W. Buess, 16, died Tuesday at home in Sonora. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

SMITH — Barry B. Smith, 64, of Sonora, died Tuesday at Sonora Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 13880 Joshua Way in Sonora. A private burial will be held in Mountain Shadow Cemetery in Sonora. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

STONE — Diane Stone, 61, of Sonora, died Monday at Sonora Regional Medical Center. Heuton Memorial Chapel is handling arrange-

Mary; her sister Linda; her brother George; her aunt Margaret; her uncle Bob; and nephew Abraham.

Meg had auniquely warm, fun, and genuine personality, and was an engaging conversationalist which allowed her to make &iends quickly and easily, and retain them. To know Meg was truly to love her, as she gave so much love to so many. Meg surrounded herself with art and culture.

She held a deep appreciation for all arts and crafts and the beauty in life. She was a voracious reader. She truly loved life and fun, travel, nature, animals, good food and wine, people, music, celebrations, ments.

Taser, K-9 used to arrest man after two-hour vehicle chase Union Democrat Staff'

A two-hour pursuit in West Point Sunday afternoon ended in the arrest of a West Point man.

The chase began after California Highway Patrol Officer J. Wilson attempted to stop a vehicle for multiple vehicle code violations.

The vehicle, driving south on Bummerville Road near Winton Road in West Point, failed to pull over, and the chase ensued about 5:03 p.m., stated a CHP report.

Multiple agencies joined in the pursuit through West Point, which lasted about two hours, the release stated. The man, Eric Eugene Rummerfield Jr., stopped and got out of his vehicle at the intersection of Woodhouse Mine Roadand Highway 26 and attempted to flee on foot, at which time officers used a Taser on him.

Despite use of the Taser, Rummerfield continued to flee. Law enforcement released a

K-9, which helped place the man in custody at 6:57 p.m.

Evidence collected at the scene included a handgun and methamphetamine, stated the report. Rummerfield was booked into Calaveras County Jail at 11 p.m. Sunday on suspicionofbeing a felon or addictin possession of a firearm, vehicle theft, owning ammo when prohibited, evading a public peace oficer and disregarding safety,having a prior f felonyand having a concealed fi rearm, carrying a loaded firearm in a public place, violation of parole and misdemeanor driving without a license, obstructing or resisting a public peace officer, driving under the influence of any drug, failing to obey a police officer, being under the influence of controlled substance, possessionof controlled substance and reck-

less driving.

Rummerfield remained in C alaveras CountyJailTuesday afternoon on $1,082,500 bond.

Jewel thief, 85, arrested at mall ATLANTA (AP) — Ten years ago, when she was 75 years old, Doris Payne swore she was done with a lifetime of pilfering jewels across two continents.Several arrests

later, in 2013, she said again that she was leaving that life behind.

Police say Payne, now 85, is at it again: She was recently arrested and charged with pocketing a $690 pair of earrings &om a Saks Fifth Avenue department store at a mall in Atlanta's upscale Buckhead neighborhood.

Payne is said to have comm ittedcountlessthefts over six decades in the U.S. and Europe and has discussed her exploits in media interviews over the years.

A store security guard watching surveillance video saw Payne enter a Christian Dior boutique inside the department store and take the earrings &om a standing shelf before quickly leaving, the policereport says. She was arrested in the mall, and the earrings were found in her pocket, the report says.

She faces a charge of theft by s hoplifting and was booked into the Fulton County jail. She is also wanted on a warrant for a similar offense by the sherifl"s office in Mecklenberg County, North Carolina, and will face extradition, police said.

Shawn McCullers, a lawyer for Payne, said his client has health concerns that

need to be taken care of, but he did not elaborate. ''We would look forward to obtainingher release and having her medical needs addressed as soon as possible," he wrote in an email Tuesday. 'When that has occurred we can make a determination on how to proceed."

The daughter of an illiterate coal miner, Payne was born in Slab Fork, West Virginia. When she was 23, she walked out of a Pittsburgh jewelry store with a diamond valued at $22,000, kicking off a criminal career that would land her behind bars multiple times, including a nearly five-year prison stint in Colorado, she told The Associated Press in 2005.

NEWS OF RECORD TUOLUMNE COUNTY TheSonoraPolice Department reportedthe following: MONDAY 8:40 a.m., suspicious circumstance —Fouryoung men possibly dealt drugs in front of an Old Wards Ferry Road business.

1:54 p.m., suspicious circumstance — A man, woman and small child panhandled on Sanguinetti Road.

1:56 p.m., theft — Someone stole the registration tags off a vehicle parked on Greenley Road.

3:34 p.m., harassment — A South Washington Street person received excessive phone calls and texts from a woman.

4:03 p.m., theft —A cell phone was stolen from a Greenley Road emergency room.

7:58 p.m., suspicious circumstances — A man thought he heard a car crash on South Stewart Street.

8:26 p.m., suspicious circumstance — A woman wearing a green tie-dyed shirt screamed at her kids on South Washington Street.

8:30 p.m., theft — A woman shoplifted at a Sanguinetti Road business.

9:33 p.m., suspicious circumstance — An employee of a Mono Way business beli eved a customer was hiding inside a

NOTEs Flea market set for Butte Fire victims A &ee flea market for Butte Fire victims is set for this weekend.

The flea market will be held &om 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1Yiday, 8 a.m. to2 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at BSecuredSelfStorage at 2999 Highway 49 in Angels Camp.

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parked on Mono Way did not move for a very long time. After The Sheriff's Omce reported checking on the woman, deputies determined the woman had the following: taken a nap after a very long work week.

MONDAY 7:18 p.m., Jamestown — A 7:39 a.m., Columbia —A Four Wheel Drive person ran into the w oman wasassaulted on Preston Lane. woods.

8:33 p.m., Groveland — A wom9:51 a.m., Twain Harte — A an slept in her vehicle parked on MiddleCamp Road residence was Highway 120. burglarized.

9:25p.m., Big Oak Flat — A man 2:44 p.m., Jamestown — A W igwam Road residence was bur- hid in the bushes on Highway 120.

Felony bookings glarized.

2:53 p.m., Long Barn —An unMONDAY known person opened an account in a Highway 108 person's name.

11:04 p.m., Sonora — Steven Joseph Sigala, 53, of the 3000 4:14 p.m., Mi-Wuk VillageSomeone stole from a Highway block ofCoffee Road, Modesto, was booked on suspicion of theft 108 business.

5:07 p.m., Long Barn — Am- or extortion of a motor vehicle and munition and a pistol were stolen m isdemeanorpossession of confrom a Long Barn Court residence. trolled substance after an arrest 6:18 p.m., Sonora area —The on Highway 108. owner of a Chukar Circle business Arrests suspected a person of being in possession of stolen credit cards.

Cited on suspicion of driving un7:16 p.m., Sonora area — A woman sitting inside a vehicle der the influence ofalcohol or drugs:

MONDAY 3:02 a.m., Sonora — Roberto Kay Farrow, 22, of the 16000 block of Hidden Valley Road, senora, was booked after an arrest on Highway 108.

driving a white Jeep threw "stuff" out of the vehicle and talked to himself as he drove along South Camanche Parkway.

5:45 p.m., Hathaway PinesPeople drove all-terrain-vehicles along Apple Drive.

CALAVERAS COUNTY 7:06 p.m., San Andreas — A tall man walkedalong High School The Sheriff's 0$ce reported Street.

7:52 p.m., Valley Springsthe following: Twomen fought on Rose Street.

7:54 p.m., Valley SpringsMONDAY 2:45 a.m., Burson —A person Four people went through the parked a vehicle in front of a Hill- trash behind a Highway 12 busivale Drive residence and left the ness. lights on.

Felony bookings 8:35a.m.,M ountain Ranch — A Swiss Ranch Road residence was burglarized.

MONDAY 11:25 a.m., Valley Springs — A 6:25 p.m., Valley Springswoman refused to leave a Lime Daniel Vasquez Martinez, 44, of Creek Road residence. the 2000 block of Jensen Court, 3:53 p.m., Murphys —A person was booked on suspicion of drivwas caught shoplifting at a High- ing under the influence of alcohol way 4 business. or a drug causing great bodily in4:20 p.m., Wallace — A man jury, driving under the influence of

more than 0.08 blood alcohol level causing bodily injury and misdemeanor traffic offense after an arrest on Highway 26.

7 p.m., AngelsCamp — Cathryn Lesli Walter, 41, of the 400 block of San Joaquin Avenue, was booked on suspicion of n onsufficient funds of an issued check after an arrest on Tuolumne Road.

Arrests Cited onsuspicion of driving underthe influenceof alcohol or drugs: MONDAY 5:27 p.m., Burson — John Glen Ross, 52, of the 100 block of Arroyo Seco Street, lone, was booked after an arrest on South Camanche Parkway.

9 p.m., Angels Camp —James Daniel Rivera, 31, of the 3000 block of Via Capilla, Bakersfield, was booked after an arrest on Highway 49.

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Texbng teen amest prompts rights probe

SACRAMENTO — California took the next step Tuesday in its plan to use a single drug to execute condemned prisoners, nine years after the nation's most populous state last carried out the death penalty.

Spurred by a lawsuit, the statesent its proposed new proceduresto the California Office of Administrative Law, but they won't be published for more than a week. The regulations for using one drug instead of the current three were proposed as numerous statesgrapple with their execution policies.

COLUMBIA, S.C.— A girl who refused to surrender her phone after texting in math class was Qipped backward and tossed across the classroom floor by a sheriff"s deputy, prompting a federal civil rights probe on Tuesday.

The sheriff said the girl "may have had a rug burn" but was not injured, and said the teacher and vice principal felt the officer acted appropriately. Still, videos of the confrontation between a white officer and black teenagerstirred such outrage that he called the FBI and Justice Department for help.

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Reducing the human carbon footprint is a "moral imperative," University of California President Janet Napolitano said Tuesday as she vowed to turn the system's 10 campuses into a living laboratory for solutionsthat can be scaled up to state, national and global levels.

Napolitano made the comments at a two-day climate change summit at UC San Diego, where researchers discussed their blueprint for actions that they say the state and the world should undertake to tackle the problem — including reducing the carbon footprint of the wealthiest 1 billion people.

The plan will be presented at next month's landmark climate change conference in Paris.

UC officials say global warming could be slowed dramatically by reduc-

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All but forced to resign under conservative pressure, Boehner was nonetheless going out on his own terms.

The budget deal stands as an in-your-face rebuttal to his hardline antagonists, on Capitol Hill and off, who angrily oppose spending increases and compromises with Democratic President Barack president takes office.

The outgoing H ouse Obama. speaker, Republican John They seethed but acBoehner of Ohio, prepared k nowledged they w e r e to push the deal through p owerless t o s t o p a n his unruly chamber on agreement all but certain Wednesday as his last act to pass with votesfrom before departing Congress Democrats and a sizable at the end of the week. number ofRepublicans.

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It was one of many attackstriggered in part over Palestinian allegations of Israel changing long standing agreements at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy s ite, charges Israelhas strongly denied.

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The university has reached an agreement to buy 80 megawatts of solar power, the largest such purchase by any U.S. university, Napolitano said. UC also has vowed to target $1 billion of its investment portfolio toward renewable energy and other climate change solutions over the next five years.

Ifthe world reduced its carbon dioxide emissionsby 80 percent by 2050, that could slow the disastrous impacts of climate change by 25 years, UC researchers say.

Gov. Jerry Brown, who also spoke at the summit, said the problem requiresbringing together the state' s bestminds tocross partisan lines and m ove the nation away from relying on fossil fuels.

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UC experts are asking religious leaderstohelp foster change.

"Addressing these challenges and reducing our carbon footprint is a moral imperative," Napolitano said, adding that the university system is on track to meet its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2025.

"I anticipate that by 2025, when the University of California is carbon neutral, that the rest of the world in seeking climate solutions will say, Well, let's go back to 2015 when they had that summit at UC San Diego and let's see if we

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W ASHINGTON ( A P ) Signaling a p ossible escalation of U.S. military action in the Middle East, D efense Secretary A sh Carter said Tuesday that the United States is retooling its strategy in Iraq and Syria and would conduct unilateral ground raids if needed to targetIslamic State militants.

The U.S. has done special operations raids in Syria and participated in a ground operation to rescue hostages last week in northern Iraq that resulted in the first U.S. combat death in Iraq since 2011.

Carter did not say under

what circumstances the U.S. might conduct more ground action, but said, "Once we locate them, no target is beyond our reach."

"We won't hold back from supporting capable partners in opportunistic attacks against ISIL, or conducting such missions directly, whether by strikes from the airor direct action on the ground," Carter said, using an acronym for the militant group.

Carter and Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

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to comment after Tuesday's hearing.

Continued from Page Al Lucero's younger sister, Lesa, and her father, Tony, Handcuffed and dressed opened up about the senin a red jumpsuit, Lucero tencing. remained in the jury box of Lesa Lucero described her the Dept. 2 courtroom dur- sister's sentencing as "uning her sentencing hearing. reasonable."

'There's no prior felonies A flannel shirt with a patch honoring Roberts' or any trouble with the law," life, which included "U2," she said. the name of his renowned She said Cheryl Lucero derby car, wa s d r aped was coerced into making a around an empty seat in falseconfession during her the courtroom. interrogation.

'They' re trained for that," Before Judge James A. Boscoe handed down the she said. "They want one desentence, multiple members cision and one decision only." of Roberts' family, including Lesa Lucero said her sishis wife and two of his sib- ter has not gotten into discilings, read letters aloud to plinary trouble while in jail.

'That's not s omebody Lucero.

Roberts' brother, Michael that'sa murderer, or coldRoberts, said his world was blooded killer," she said. turned upside down when She described her sister he found out Roberts was as loving and giving. killed.

While in jail, Cheryl Lu"I hope you serve a life cero formed a Bible study sentence for t aking my group, she said. ''When she's gone, (the brother Ricky's life. Our family is serving a life sen- inmates) want her there," tence without Ricky," he Lesa Lucero said.

Both she and her father said. "... He was taken from us by a heartless personbelieve Cheryl Lucero was you." wrongly accused of killing Roberts' sister, Jessica Roberts.

"I still believe that she' s Castro, then read her letter.

"On Feb. 16, when you innocent," Tony Lucero said. pulled the trigger and you Roberts, 49, of Sonora, shot Ricky through the was found shot to death the heart, you shot the commu- m orningofFeb.16,2014,in nity through the heart," she an automobile shop he rentsaid. "You shot your family ed near his home on Mono through the heart, and you Way. shot our family through the He was found lying faceup heart." on the ground by a person Roberts' wife, Teddi, said he was scheduled to meet Feb. 16, 2014, changed her about renting space in the life forever. building.

"We all make mistakes T hroughout her t r i a l , in our lives. You were his which began Aug. 10, Cheryl big mistake," she said. "Rick Lucero was vague about was a kind, gentle, compas- how long she and Roberts sionate man and always were involved in an affair, helped others. He had a big but the prosecution has said heart and a gentle soul." it lasted about three years.

Teddi Roberts said she In an April court hearwill never forgive Lucero for ing, defense attorney Clay what she has done.

Bedford said his client had "You will see me in the acknowledged that she and future," she said. "I will be Roberts had been having an at every parole hearing you affair forthreeyears. have to (assure) you are Lucero will not be eligible never released from prison for parole until serving 50 — ever. years of her sentence, unless Lucero kept her head the Board of Parole considdown as the letters were ersher forelder parole after read, occasionally glancing she serves 25 years. up.

Lucero was arrested June After the letters were 18, 2014, and charged with read, Boscoe described Rob- first-degree murder after erts' murder as a "horren- authorities said she admitdous" crime. ted to being involved with "I feel the jury reached the Roberts' death during a poright decision in this case," lice interrogation. he said. "The victim impact She pleaded not guilty in statements truly reflect the July 2014 and, in November damage that this crime has 2014, she recanted her concaused to Roberts' family." fession.

Boscoe added that he also Roberts' death was Sonoreviewed multiple letters ra's first homicide since Febsubmitted by Lucero's fam- ruary 2001, when Michael ily. Those letters were not Gilligan, 44, of Sonora, was read aloud in court. murdered by three homeless Teddi Roberts declined men.

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asked how TUD's delivery costsincrease on a gravityContinued from Page Al based system like the Main Canal. tomer Marvin Danielson. Andres said TUD's treated ''Why am I expected to pay water customers currently f or improvements to t h e subsidize the raw water syspipes for treated water cus- tem.

"We' re just asking you as tomers?"

David Andres, TUD's in- a raw water customer to pay terim general manager, told your fair share rather than Danielson that, under the being subsidized," Andre s proposed rate increases, raw said. water customers will pay Danielson gave a copy of a only for improvements to the letterhe wrote rejecting the raw water system. proposed rate increase plan Customer Shaun Crook to Lisa Westbrook, TUD's

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SAFETY Continued from Page Al "When a child's feelings are continually cast aside, the child learns that the yucky feeling or the alarm inside of them is unimportant, so they eventuallybegin to disregard italtogether. This mufHing of their inner alarm makes them more vulnerable to sexual predators who are masters at selecting children who have been taught not to trust their feelings," the website said.

Not always strangers

Know the red flags of a potential predator On its own, one red flag may not mean a person is a predator, but accompanied with other red flags it may indicate that a person is capable of sexually abusing a child: 1. Someone who wants to spend more time with your child than you.

2. Someonewho manages to gettim e alone with, or attempts to be alone with, your child or other children.

3. Someonewho insists on hugging,touching, kissing, tickling, wrestling or holding a child, even when a child doesn't want this affection.

4. Someone who is overly interested in the sexuality of a child or teen and asks either the parents or the child sexually-oriented questions.

5. Someone who relates extremely well to children and spends most of his/her spare time with them and has little interest in spending time with individuals their own age.

6. Someone who has few or no boundaries and does not respect the limits of their role in their relationship with children.

7. Someone who regularly offers to babysit, help out or takes children on day or overnight outings alone.

8. Someonewho buys expensive giftsor gives children money for no reason.

9. Someone who frequently walks in on childrentteens in the bathroom or in the locker room while they are showering or changing.

10. Someone who goes to parks, beaches or public places where children congregate and spends an exorbitant amount of time staring or taking photographs of children for no apparent reason. You should be suspicious of anyone attempting to photograph your child without your consent.

11. Someone who inappropriately makes comments about the way your child looks.

Societyand parentsareoRen worried about strangers, but those are the minority, Carter said, adding that most predators build a relationship and groom their potential victims.

The predator puts children in situations where contact is normalized, like saying, "Come sit on my lap," Moss said. This builds trust, then they make their move, and the child often feels guilty.

The predator capitalizes on that,M oss said.

Parents should know who their children are with and ask themselves why that person wants to spend so much time with their child.

"We all think our kids are amazing and wonderful, but why is my child special to them and why are they wanting to spend time alone with them?" Moss said.

M oss also saidthatparentsand otherpeople need to trusttheirgutfeelings.In some cases, abuse goes on for years and "someone was suspicious, but they didn't feel comfortable talking about it," Moss said.

Parents should watch for behavior changes and ask their children why they don't want to do something specific or why something makes them uncomfortable.

"It's staggering the amount of abuse that' s out there that's unreported. These things come out later. We don't think it can happen in our family, but it does," Moss said.

Source: Parents For Megan's Law organization website Nobody wants to think their relative is capable of such a thing, but "the kids need someone Megan's Law website for parents of their kids' to say Hey, what's going on?' " Moss said. friends.

Stinson also said parents should never leave Sleepover safety children unattended at parks.

Parents should also know the familiesHalloween is coming up, and parents should go parents and children — of their child's friends, with children to the doors ofhouses, Stinson said.

"A pedophile's dream day is Halloween," law enforcement o%cials say.

In one local case, a couple was convicted of Stinson said. abusing an adolescent girl who was allowed to Older children whose parents don't escort spend the night at their house, Moss said. them should always go in groups or pairs, said If a child is spending time at a friend's house, Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office deputy Rob parents should know if anyone else, including Lyons. olderchildren,are going tobethere,M osssaid.

In terms of stranger danger, Moss recomAlso, said Eberhardt, it doesn't hurt to stop mends parents tell children to fight, scream, by unannounced or to call and check in. kick and bite if someone tries to take them.

"Drive by and see where it's at," Eberhardt "Most of the time, when people are raped or said. killed, it's at a secondary location," Moss said.

Cell phones have tracking applications now, so parents can make sure older children are Internet safety where they should be, he said.

Also, after a sleepover, ask your child if anyThe Internet presents a lot of danger for kids thing uncomfortablehappened or ifanyone and opportunities for pedophiles, Stinson said.

'You need to be aware of what chat rooms came over that wasn't planned, Moss and Eberhardt both said. and websites they go to," Stinson said.

"It's part of parents' due diligence to ask Parents often don't realize what their child is those questions," Eberhardt said. accessing on the Internet. The kids oAen think they are communicating with one person, but it's not who they think, Eberhardt said.

Know your neighbors "I know kids feel you are intruding on their Parents should also monitor who lives in space, but this is a very common practice for their neighborhood, said Sonora Police Chief pedophiles to do. They talk to children and set Mark Stinson, by checking the California Me- up rendezvous and meet them with bad things gan's Law website before renting or buying a in mind," Stinson said. new house. Stinson said he moved into a "nice" Parents should also make sure their chilneighborhood, and the neighbors' son, who was dren know never to approach a car if someone a sex offender, moved in next door after being pulls up and tries to talk to them. Even if they can't hear what the person said, "Don't walk releasedfrom prison.

Stinson suggested parents also check the up to the car," Eberhardt said.

customer/public relations coordinator.

"I wish everyone in the county would submit a letter to stop this insanity," Danielson said.

years old and in need of repair questions, maps of capital or replacement. They said improvement projects for TUD needs $14.3 million over TUD's water, raw water and the next five years for water wastewater systems, a 10system improvements, and page copy of a Power Point $5.5 million for sewer system presentation, and a graphic projects. showing TUD's current and At Monday's forum, TUD proposed combined monthly 'Rates havenot kept pace' staff laid out copies of an water and sewer rates comAndres and others with the eight-page pamphlet mailed pared with o t her u t i lity district said TUD water and to all TUD customers outlin- rates in the region. ''Who cares about other sewer rates have not kept ing "proposed water & sewer pace with rising expenses, in- ratesto fund water and sewer communities?" D a nielson flation and changes in state services over five years." said atone point."This is where we live. You' re just regulations.

Segments of TUD's water How to protest trying to justify it." and sewer systems are 80 A ccording to TUD, t h e The pamphlet includes a district's current combined section on how to protest the monthly water and sewer proposed rate increases. To ratestotal$80.97, and the be counted, protests must be proposedcombined ratesfor submitted in writing and re- 2016 equal $100. The proceived by the end of a public posed combined rates are hearing scheduled to begin higher than South Tahoe at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Pro- Public Utility District and The New 500 Series tests submitted by email and Twain Harte Community 20" Bar other electronic methods will Services District, and lownot be counted. er than the City of Angels Starting At Property owners and cus- Camp, Groveland C omtomers of record are allowed munity Services District, $519.95 l one writtenprotest per par- Calaveras County Water cel, according to TUD. Each District and Amador Water r protest must be in w r i t ing, Agency. must state if th e protest For m or e i n f ormation is forwater, sewer or both, about TUD's proposed rate must provide an assessor's increases, go online to www. parcel number or street ad- tudwater.corn. T o pr o t est dress, and must include the proposedrate increases,mail o riginal signature of t h e or deliver protests in writing Oil 8 Ludricants Head Protection Classic Chap Protective Jackets owner or customer of record to: District Secretary, Tuwho submits the protest. olumne Utilities District, Helmet Meets Ansi Z89.1Meets Astm-F1897 Ansi Water Resistant 6 Layers of 6 Pack 2-60z.

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Much of the heavy construction is scheduled for winter and early spring to avoid interfering with traffic during peak tourist season in the summer, which

has also driven up costs.

"To provide a project with the least impact to the community t h ere, we' re kind of forcing the contractor to do the work during less than desirable conditions," Sherman said.

Caltrans aims to confine the nightly closures and one-way trafficcontrols to

November through March.

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of June 2017.

In June 2014, the Tuolumne county Board of Supervisors supported a request tokeep the closures to overnight hours and proposed detours.

During the nighttime closures, the proposed detours would re-route large

truck traffic along Highway 49 from Moccasin, through Coulterville, to Bonds Flat Road, J-59 and onto Highway 108.

All other traffic would likely be re-routed along Jacksonville, Stent Cutoff Algerine, Campo Seco, Lime Kiln r o ads a nd through Sonora.

An estimated 700 vehicles a night would be affectedby the detours.

"It'saprojectthat'sinevitable," Sherman said. "It' s something we have to do."

The project will extend the lifeof the bridgenamed after a deceased state bridge engineer — by another 40 years and reduce annual maintenance costs, Sherman said.

The 1,400-foot, two-lane highway bridge was originally constructed in 1970, though this will be the most extensive repair project since that time.

"Our maintenance crews have to go out there quite a bit to make repairs to that bridge," Sherman said.

About 25 percent of the bridges in California are considered outdated or structurally deficient, according to U.S. Department of T ransportation statist ics.

In addition to the $21 million for the Tuolumne River bridge, the California Transportation Commission dedicated more than $144 million to repair highways and bridges in otherparts ofstate.

Bev Shane, director of the county Community Resources Agency, said large infrastructure maintenance and repair projects in the area don't happen often, but the costs are usually high.

"Infrastructureprojects do have a big price tag," she said. "You think you' re just doing repairs and reconstruction, but they' re very expensive."

Shane said costs have been driven up over the years by rising prices for materials, laborand meeting state requirements.

Other costly projects on the horizon include $18 million to rebuild Buchanan Road in Tuolumne and at least $15 million to rebuild Evergreen Road near Yosemite National Park.

Both arefederal forest highways and will be funded by the Federal Highway Administration.

Shane said the Buchanan Road project was delayed until 2018 to avoid impeding recovery efforts associatedwith the 2013 Rim Fire that b urned 257,000 in the Central Sierra.

"They will be widening some ofthose curves by cutting back banks to make it wider and safer," she said of the project.

The work on Evergreen Road project would likely start after the Buchanan Road project, Shane added.

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PROS meetsat7 a.m. every Tuesday at Perkos on Mono Way in Sonora.

For more information, call 536-6313 or go online to www. sonorapros.corn.

Two of PROS member businessesAcademy Mortgage and AAA Carpeting — recently were voted Best ofTuolumne County in their categories.

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Rishel is a certified TRX instructor, and the facility is a TRX "premier facility." Other classes offeredinclude yoga, spin and dance.

"We are dedicated to providing a fun and positive environment in which all ages and fitness levels are welcome," said Rishel in a press release. "Our focus is health in mind, body and soul."

Rishel was born and raised in Tuolumne County and has been in the fitness industry for five years.

The studio is at 14737 Mono Way. Hours vary.

For more information, call 213-9191 or go online to www.mbsfitnessstudio.corn.

SRT receives grants for youth Sierra Repertory Theatre received a $5,000 grant from Save Mart Supermarkets to present matinee performances especially for area students.

"This is often the first live theater experience students have," said Sara Jones, the theater's managing director. "We' re so pleased Save Mart shares our view that our student matinee program benefits the community."

The nonprofit theater was founded in 1980 by a group of University of the Pacific students.

The theater draws an audience of about 45,000 each year to its East Sonora and Fallon House Theatres.

SRT's student matinee program brings about 1,000 area students to the two theaters for main-stage performances at discounted prices.

Tickets cost $7.

Save Mart funds will be used to help pay for about 238 students to attend 11 a.m. weekday performances of upcoming shows, including "A Columbia Christmas Carol" in December and "My Fair Lady" in March 2016.

The money was contributed by the Save Mart Cares Foundation, which supports art, recreation, sports and education programs in areas served by the Save Mart stores.

For more information on how to donate to SRT, contact email sjonesI sierrareporg, call 532-0502, ext. 101, or go online to www. sierrarep.org.

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Meaningful employment a goal at Swirlz yogurt shop

By GUY McCARTHY The Union Democrat

Sinclair Darr and Tim Collie are working hard with their parents to prepare a new business for opening in early November in The Junction shopping center.

The ownerand managers ofSwirlz Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt, at 13757 Mono Way No. A, are planning a soft opening for Monday and a grand opening for Nov. 14.

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Commitment The difFerence this time, said owner Kimberly Darr, is she and the managers at Swirlz are committed to working with and providing worthwhile employment for young adults with intellectual disabilities.

"As the mother of an 18-year-old with Down Syndrome, I am passionate about finding ways to ensure a meaningful life for my daughter," Darr said. "This seems like a wonderful way to impact the community and createa placewhere customers will love walking in the door greeted by employees who will love being there."

Darr, arealestatebroker who also owns Century 21 Wildwood Properties, admits she'sa bitnervous about venturing into the business of

WASHINGTON (AP) Six years after the Great Recession ended, the world' s major central banks still seem to be in crisis modekeeping interest rates near all-time lows to try to fuel economic growth.

The pressure to keep rates down is being driven by weak global demand, ultralow inflation and an oversupply ofgoods from oilto steel.

Today, the Federal Reserve is expectedto say it'sm aintaining its key short-term rate at a record low near zero, where it's been since the depths of the recession in 2008.

To many analysts, there' s a compellingreason for rates to stay this low: Most major economies around the globe remain weak — perhaps too weak to thrive without the stimulus of super-low rates, which are meant to boost borrowing and spending.

Yet these policies have drawn warnings from critics.

Some worry about igniting inflation. Many also argue that when bond yields stay too low for too long, inves-

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A bright sign (top) and festive interior (above) await customers at Swirlz Smoothies 8t Frozen Yogurt in The Junction shopping center in East Sonora. The business opens Monday and will hold its grand opening on Nov. 14.

Switiz Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt, 13757 Mono Way ¹A, plan to

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"But we' re confident the community is going to support what we' re doing here," said Sue Collie, who is Tim's mom and Swirlz manager. and bundt cake, and soup in the com'Vilehaven'teven opened yetand ing winter months. we already have 393 likes on Facebook," Kimberly Darr said Oct. 28.

'Our inspiration' They' replanning to ofFerself-serve frozen yogurt with 18 toppings, fruitDarr and Collie say Sinclair, 18, based dairy and non-dairy smoothies, and Tim, 33, are their first two with options including strawberries, employees, and they plan to hire two m ango, pineapple,banana and kale, more young adults with disabilicookies-and-cream, cherry and choco- ties through the Tuolumne County late chip milkshakes, sorbet-based Schools Workability Program. They smoothies, bakery items like cookies have also hired two assistant manag-

David Jones, chief economist at DMJ Advisors, cautions that the Fed's easymoney policies have already artificially inflated the price of U.S. stocks and bonds.

"The Fed is causing bubbles in the financial markets, distorting rates low and stock prices high," Jones says.

For now, across the world, low ratesappear here to stay.

Last week, Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, s uggested that the ECB would expand a b ond-buying p r ogram meant to drive down longterm rates and aid Europe's fragile recovery. The Bank of Japan appears ready to expand purchases of government bonds and other assets when it meets Friday. The People's Bank of China just announced plans to cut rates

for the sixth time in a year.

The Fed, by contrast, had long seemed inclined to raise ers, so they are planning to have eight total on their workforce by the time they open.

Sinclair's previous experience includes jobs at the Good Stuff Thrift Store, backed by WATCH, Work Activities for Tuolumne County Handicapped, and at Soulsbyville PM Club, sponsored by the Senior Youth See SWIRLZ / Page B2

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Veteran more mobile with help from Black Oak Casino Vietnam veteran Gary Boyd sits in his new Action Track Chair, which was donated by Black Oak Casino in cooperation with Allegiant Giving. Standing with Boyd are (from left) Ron Patel, CEO of Black Oak Casino Resort; Kevin Day, tribal chairman with the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians; Aaron Moss, interim general manager of Black Oak; andTerry Mehl, executive director of gaming.

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Gary Boyd, of Sonora, received an Action Track Chair, valued atmore than $13,000, paid for by the casino. The chair enables him to participate in outdoor activities that would otherwise not be possible, stated a press release. The off-road wheelchair is designed to give access to trails, fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities not accessible by a normal wheelchair. 'rWe always try to give back to the community, and what better way to do it than mak-

has sacrificed so much for our country," said Ron Patel, general manager of Black Oak Casino Resort. "Gary's injury was a resultof his service to our country, and we are very happy to help him and his wife regain some freedom in their lives thathad been lostasa resultof Gary's injuries."

Black Oak partnered with Allegiant Giving in the effort.

"We heard that Allegiant Giving had a goal to give out as many Action Track Chairs to as many well-deserving heroes as possible," Patel said, "and we are proud to help them with their goal."

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For m or e i n f ormation about Swirlz, call 533-3353, or visit the Swirlz Facebook page.

For more about the Workability Program, go online to www.tcsos.us/workability.

For more about WATCH Resources, go online to www. watchresources.org.

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"Global demand is very weak," says Daniel Alpert, managing partner at Westwood Capital.

So far, t h e i n fl ation threat is nowhere in sight.

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Debtors also have a harder time repaying loans.

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HISTORIC BUILDING 24 S. Washington St. Sonora- Can be used for office or retail. 2K sq. ft. Ph. (209) 586-6514 JAMESTOWN OFFICE For Lease $800/ mo. or for Sale. 18259 Main St. Call (209) 928-4178 NEW COMMERCIAL DRIVER - F/T BLDG. Sonora off Hwy. Position available for 108. 1000 sf & 2000 sf Tuolumne County Bernie (209) 586-6514 Transit. For application contact (209) 532-0404

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LICENSED QAL/FIELD REPLocal Pest Control expanding & seeking Route Technician. F/T. Call 209-533-1 310 Exp'd preferred. Send Qua! IHollowl.corn Furnished units avail. resume to: Rod Diehl DRIVERS Pest Control, P.O. Box OPPORTUNITIES $7,500 Onentat>on 3906, Sonora, CA 95370 Completion Bonus STUDIO APARTMENT (paid out in 9 weeks!!) with garage, no pets & LINE COOK, P/TDAYS CATEGORY Dedicated Regional no smoke. to supplement our busy No-Touch Openings!

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Outdoor, Great Perks Fax resume to: experience/ knowledge Placed In $785/mo+dp. 536-9027 and Training Provided! in lockout procedures.

1 (888) 547-6040 The Union Democrat Details & Apply Online 301 Industrial maintenance UPPER CRYSTAL FALLS ln print 8 online. experience in a lumber Employment EXPERIENCED 1 Bdrm w/ private deck union demo crat.corn HR©Dod eRid e.corn mill is a plus. Must have CARPENTER& view. No smk/pets. own tools and be able to Framingand concrete Util's paid. $675/mo+dp. BIG OAK FLAT- GUSD lift 50¹ repeatedly. Must Tioga High School is exp req'd. Must have Call 209-586-9626 smears seeking aCUSTODIAN; own tools and reliable be able to work any 6 hrs/day (1:30-8:00pm) transportation. Wage shift, holidays and over215 The SSEOSsrsnsis, Sssc.at Froa4iex salary at $15.05/hr. time. Excellent wage & DOE. 770-3160 Rooms to Rent NOW HIRING! trsspatll IgassaInstesst starting. The Custodian benefit pkg. Qualified The GEO Group, Inc., applicants should apply JAMESTOWN BEDRM, provides students with a FOOTHILL HOMES FOR RENT at 14333 Perricone Rd., safe, attractive, comENDODONTIC OFFICE is seeking a CASE Bath w/utils. pd. No alwww.frontierone.corn MANAGER in Sonora.

Chinese Camp, Mon. cohol/drugs/smk in hse. fortable, clean and effi- seeks a warm, caring, 209-533-9966 Candidates will have Fri. 9:00 am-4:00 pm. responsibleDental No pets. $550 984-4341 cient place in which to 7 Days a Week. one to two (1-2) years' Position open until filled. learn, play and develop. Assistant with good experience providing We are a drug and JAMESTOWN ROOM Applicant should be a communication skills.

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All util's paid except TV self-starter, reliable & Exp preferred. If you are services to adult treatrepresentative about ment populations. H. S. A verifiable SSN is req. & ph. $350/mo. w/house accountable.

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ATTENTION GETTERS liberty. Ph. 206-1670 An EOE, including HS Diploma; knowland want to provide Bachelor's Degree or edge of tools, methods, quality dentistry that disabled and veterans. equivalent experience JAMESTOWN MH 3/2 TUOLUMNE ROOMcodes and terminology sets a standard for Older, on 1/4 acre. Offurnished. Own bath. preferred. To apply, visit PLACE AN AD ONLINE used in building/ground excellence in a patient'obs. eo rou .corn fice, carport & shed. No No pets. $400/month. maint; pass District centered practice, Fax www.uniondemocrat.corn E.O.E. AA M/F/Vet/ smk/pet neg. $1100/mo Call (209) 559-6987 skills test in these arResume to: 532-1851 +1100 dep. 533-8698 Disability eas; Certificate of good 220 health signed by a DisDuplexes trict-selected physician; and possess a valid CA SONORA COUNTRY Drivers Lic. Contact Setting 3/1- Storage, Jennifer Shimer at the indoor laundry. CHBA. District Office- 962-5765 No pets/smk.$930/mo + by 10/28/1 5 O3:00pm.

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FOR A LIST 2/1 w/fenced yard, sew/ Send resume to Elks OF RENTAL Lodge, P.O. Box 4204, ~arb. paid. $750/mo + PROPERTIES.....

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Visit us on the web: on 25 acre ranch. Pets +dep. Ref's! 532-2635 Mobile/RV Spaces Call (209) 536-9059 $2,8 0 0. 586-4397 www.co.calaveras.ca.us neg. $1200/mo+deposit.

Can be Partially FurSIERRA VILLAGE RV CALAVERAS TUOLUMNE nished Call: 768-4119 Space on nice wooded INSTRUCTOR Thank you fo™aking SUPERIOR COURT BUYING JUNK, lot + storage. $375/mo.

Position available the Memorial hall SONORA MEADOWS Court Clerk I/II Unwanted or wrecked +dep. & util's.

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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 found on w o .ccwd.or w Applications are due by November 4 at 4:00pm.

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RECREATIONAL 801 - Motorcycles 805 - RV's/Travel Trailers 810 - Boats 815 - Camper Shells 820 - Utility Trailers 825 - Leasing/Rentals 830 - Heavy Equipment 835 - Parts/Accessories 840 - Airplanes

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CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Looking for a professional to sell your car at no charge?

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For 10 years, I have been the director of a preschool. Every member f orever anticipate the t r u th of the staff has to take 18 hours of coming out. Did the absentee learning in-service. One of my staff' woman ask you to take the test members was absent during one of for her? Ifso, she could lose the in-service exams, so I took the her job, as well. You made a test for her and signed her name. terrible mistake and will have I could get fired and probably to face the consequences, but shoultI be. I am sick about it. I knew there is a possibility that if you it was a mistake as soon as I mailed are forthcoming and sincerely it in. Please tell me what to do. sorry, you will be given another Should I tell my boss upfront and chance. You might also wish to resign? Or IIo I live with the stress talk this over with your clerand pray I don't get caught? I will gyperson or counselor and ask never do it again, but I doubt any- for guidance. one will care about that. — THIS DEAR ANNIE: Can you settle a IS NOT ME dispute between my husband and DEAR NOT YOU: We don' t me?

"Lenny" is retired and does the think you will be able to live with the stress. It's already eat- majority of the housework antI taking you up inside, and you will ing care of our cats. On weekends,

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I like to get up early while Lenny sleeps in. One cat prefers to be fed at the crack of dawn, but the other two sleep late and aren't hungry. I usually feed the one cat but not the others. I also pick up the caked-on dirty cat dishes and put them in the kitchen sink to soak. I always intend to wash them, but often get busy doing other things. When Lenny gets up and goes into the kitchen, he sees the dirty bowls in the sink and has a cow.

I think he should be glad I'm getting a head star(; on the cleaning, but he thinks I don't appreciate him because I leave the bowls in the sink for him to wash. That is not the case. I was taught to soak dirty dishes because it helps in the washing. Who is right? — DIRTY DEBBIE DEAR D E B B IE : S o a k ing dishes is always a good way to remove crusted-on food, but your husband interprets it to

mean you want HIM to wash them. And since he inevitably ends up doing so, we can't argue with his logic. This could easilybe resolved ifyou soaked the cat bowls before going to bed and washed them when you got up i n t h e m o rning.

Or, when your husband sees them, he simply tells you that the dishes have soaked long enough and then YOU jump right in and take care of it. This is a minor dispute, and we' re certain you can ftnd a way to make itless annoying. Too bad you can't teach the cats to clean their own dishes.

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Prednisone at bedtime can help with insomnia DEAR DR. ROACH:I have a medical condition that currently requires me to take 60 mg of prednisone per day, resulting in insomnia. I get approximatelyfive hours of sleep per night. Sometimes I'm able to take

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Keith Roach, M.D. there anything I can do to reduce the insomnia? — M.H.S. ANSWER: Prednisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory and immune- effecti ve,but it's more likely to cause system suppressor that is used for side effects, including insomnia. many conditions. It can cause some Although I often have recomdegree of insomnia in 50 to 70 percent mended against the uae of sleep aids, of those who take it, but the higher medications are necessary in some the dose, the more likely the insom- people with insomnia due to predninia. sone.Beforeresorting to prescription It soundslike crazy advice,but medications, I will give the usual admany of my patients have had luck vice for anyone with insomnia: Avoid following my recommendation to take bright lights, computers, televisions the prednisone immediately before and tabletsfor a few hours before bedtime. Prednisone takes time to bed;use the bed only for sleeping, work,and some peopleare ableto fall and ifyou are unable to sleep, get asleepbefore the effects ofthe me di- out of bed. I also recommend some cine kick in. simple and usually safe over-theUnfortunately, others have medical counter treatments such aa melatoconditions that require them to take nin or chamomile. These are, unforprednisone twice daily. This ia more tunately, often ineffective, but they

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have never had shingles, nor chickenpox. I could find no record of it, even in my baby book. Do I need to have the shingles shot? I am over 70.— C.S. ANSWER: Most people did have chickenpox, but occasionally the case is not recognized, especially in very young children. In any case, the shingles vaccine is recommended for

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OSCO Birthday for October 28.Together you can move mountains this year. Group efforts exponentially multiply your voice and results. Money comes with steady action.

Make bold requests. Springtime romance could scramble your plans. Friends produce miracles this autumn, leading to a turning point in the game. Push for a shared passion.

To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19):Today is an 8 — The next two days favor communications, transportation and research. You' re especially clever under the Gemini Moon. Craft plans, outlines and sketches. Detail logistics.

Produce and promote upcoming events. Participate in a bigger conversation.

Taurus (April 20-May 20):Today is an 8 — Keep track of all the money flowing in today and tomorrow. Don' t just spend it all. Stash some for home improvements and feed the rainy day kitty. Resist the urge to splurge. Get items in the budget.

Gemini (May 21 June 20):Today is a 9 — You' re especially strong and confident today and tomorrow. Ask for what you want. Be bold for a cause. Take on something larger than yourself. Focus on a broader goal. Motivate others to get involved.

Cancer (June 21 July 22):Today is a 6 — Finish a project in private today and tomorrow. Slow down and consider options. Look back to acknowledge the ground taken. Assemble files and photos. Take time for spiritual reflection and meditation. Brilliant ideas come when you' re relaxed.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):Today is an 8 — Your friends really come through for you the next couple of days. Your team is on your side. Get the word out about a group project. Together you can surpass obstacles. Love melts all barriers.

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Todayin history Today is Wednesday,

oct. 28, the 301st day of 2015. There are 64 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 28,1965,Pope Paul VI issued a Declaration on the Relation of the Church with NonChristian Religions which, among other things, absolved Jews of collective guilt for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

On this date: In 1776, the Battle of White Plains was fought during the Revolutionary War, resulting in a limited British victory.

In 1886, the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France, was dedicated in New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland.

In 1914, Yugoslav nationalist Gavrilo Princip, whose assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austri a and Sophie,Duchess of Hohenberg, sparked World War I, was sentenced in Sarajevo to 20 years' imprisonment. (He died in 1918.)

In 1962, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev informed the United States that he had ordered the dismantling of missile bases in Cuba; in return, the U.S. secretly agreed to remove nuclear missiles from U.S. installations in Turkey.

In 1964, the "T.A.M.I. Show," a two-day rock concert filmed for theatrical release, opened in Santa Monica, California.

In 1976, former Nixon aide John D. Ehrlichman entered a federal prison camp in Safford, Arizona, to begin serving his sentence for Watergate-related convictions (he was released in April 1978).

In 1980, President Jimmy Carter and Republican presidential nomineeRonald Reagan faced off in a nationally broadcast, 90-minute debate in Cleveland.

In 1991, what became known as "The Perfect Storm" began forming hundreds of miles east of Nova Scotia; lost at sea during the storm were the six crew members of the Andrea Gail, a swordfishing boat from Gloucester, Massachusetts.

B !I Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):Today is an 8 — Consider your career over the next two days. New opportunities have you tantalized. Which to choose? Forge ahead into the spotlight. Your work is receiving attention. Clean up your presentation. Step up to the next level.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):Today is a 7 — Today and tomorrow favor travels and studies. The news or weather may affect your decisions. Update your itinerary and keep in touch with home. Learn about new cultures and viewpoints by visiting in person. Try another way.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):Today is a 9 — Sort, organize and file financial documents. Contribute to managing family money and benefits over the next few days. Gentle persuasion works best. Check investments and manage accounts for growth. Collaborate and get everyone pumped up.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):Today is a 7 — You' re entering a two-day partnership phase. Compromise. Negotiate for a win-win situation. Emerge victorious on a shared goal. The two of you are far more powerful together than either separate. Advance to the next level, and celebrate.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 Jan. 19):Today is a 9 — Begin a new two-day phase in your work. Your services are in increasing demand. Put in structural supports to manage it ... delegate and divert the flow. A rising tide floats all boats. Work smarter, not harder.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):Today is an 8 — Have fun today and tomorrow. Play games and devote yourself to favorite activities with favorite people. Share a meal with someone entertaining. Take advantage of a harmonious mood. Relax and indulge in delicious romance.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):Today is a 6 — Home projects take on a life of their own today and tomorrow.

Keep expensesreined in.Spend what you've budgeted to make improvements. Settle into your newly feathered nest and get comfortable with homemade baked goods.

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In yesterday's deal, West started with K-10-x of trumps, and by not overruffing, his 10 became a trick. In that deal, though, partner could not have an immediate entry. Here, East has carefully led the heart 10, a suit-preference signal for diamonds. West should overruff and shift to a diamond. East will take two tricks in that suit, then lead another heart to promote a second trump trick for West and result in down two.

Note that if West does not overruff at trick two, South will probably cash his spade ace, then turn to clubs to discard his diamonds and get home. But, yes, he might not.

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page 33, Tuolumne County records. together with that certain easement for ingress and egress and utilities over, under and across the following described land: commencing at the most southeasterly corner of parcel b as said parcel is shown on that certain parcel map recorded in book 44 of parcel maps at page 56 and 57, records of Tuolumne County, California; Thence from said point of commencement along the easterly line of said parcel b, north 150 19' 13" east 407.81 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence continuing along said easterly line north 15' 19' 13" east 55.34 feet to a point; thence leaving said easterly line south 64' 21' 06" east 299.16 feet to a point on a tangent curve; thence along a tangent curve to the right with at radius of 200.00 feet through a central angle of 490 32' 55" with an arc length of 172.96 feet; thence south 14 48' 11" east 1369.12 feet to a point on the centerline of Red Hills Road; thence along the centerline of red hills road north 88' 52" 31" west 9.76 feet to a point on a tangent curve; thence along the centerline of red hills road along a curve to the left with a radius of 500.00 feet through a central angle of 5 18' 25" with an arc length of 46.31 feet; thence leaving said centerline of red hills road north 14' 48' 11" west 1355.81 feet to a point on a tangent curve; thence along a tangent curve to the left with a radius of 145.56 feet through a central angle of 49 32' 55" with an arc length of 125.88 feet; thence north 64' 21' 06" west 299.16 feet to the point of beginning. Assessor's Parcel Number: 064-081-45/46/47/48Declaration pursuant to applicable provisions of the California civil code, including 2923.5 and/or 2923.55 et seq and the California Home Owner's Bill of Rights was recorded with the Notice of Default referenced above. The lender/loan servicer has declared this is not a covered loan. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: VACANT LAND: DIRECTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED BY WRITTEN REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE UNDERSIGNED WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. CHINESE CAMP AREA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $720,480.36 In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee's Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit record may be submitted to a credit reporting agency, by the Lender, should you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. If you have previously been discharged through a bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan, in which case, this notice is intended to exercise the note holder's rights against the real and/or personal property as applicable. Sale information may be obtained, when available, at www.statewiderecon.corn. For the most accurate and up to date information, you must attend the sale. Hold harmless applied to Statewide, its employees and/or agents. Said sale will be made in an as is" condition. Sale funds must be in cashier's check(s) payable to Statewide. Should the Trustee deem they are 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 other recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled to a return of the funds paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Lender/Mortgage Holder and/or the Trustee. We are assisting the Lender in the collection of a debt and any information obtained, whether received orally or in writing, may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are, or may be, responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Thesaledate shown on this notice ofsale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy, to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, call (619) 466-6530 or fax 619-698-4912 or visit the internet website at www.statewiderecon.corn for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case. 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 determine sale results and/or postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale, Dated: 10/03/2015 STATEWIDE RECONVEYANCE GROUP INC.„as said Trustee DBA STATEWIDE FORECLOSURE SERVICES 809 BOWSPRIT RD.,¹105 CHULA VISTA, CA, 91914 (619)466-6530 www.tacforeclosures.comlsales (888)988-6736 By: JANET (EDWARDS) JUAREZ TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER, TAC¹979729

Publication Dates: October 14, 21, 28, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

T.S. No.: 2012-03072 A.P.N.: 050-081-03-00 Property Address: 22348 PONDEROSA DRIVE, TWAIN HARTE, CA 95383 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVILCODE g 2923.3(a),THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE ISA SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE INDEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/21/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: LLOYD N. HENDERSON, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Power Default Services,

Inc. Recorded 8/28/2007 as Instrument No. 2007014587 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Tuolumne County, California, Date of Sale: 11/23/2015 at 3:30 PM Place of Sale:

AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE COMPLEX, 2SOUTH GREEN STREET, SONORA, CA

Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $288,903.30 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE 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 ACHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, ASAVINGS 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 the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust Street Address or other common designation of real property:

22348 PONDEROSA DRIVE, TWAIN HARTE, CA 95383 A.P.N.: 050-081-03-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warrant, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, orencumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $288,903.30 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.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a 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 this property.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

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 (855) 427-2204 or visit this Internet Web site htt://www.altisource.corn/Mort a eServices/Def aultMana ement/TrusteeServices/Sales. as x using the file number assigned to this case 2012-03072. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale Date: 10/1 5/2015 Power Default Services, Inc., as Trustee for beneficiary c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (855) 427-2204 htt://www.altisource.corn/Mort a eServices/Def aultMana ement/TrusteeServices/Sales. as x For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: 561-682-8000 Trustee Sale Assistant POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC.MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Publication Dates: Oct 28 & Nov 4, 11, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

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LaSt raCe -American Pharoah arrives for the final race of his career at the Breeders' Cup.C2

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Sonora's Megan Pop ovich and Bret Harte's Hannah Ellsworth both earned a trip to the Masters Tuesday with strong performances in the Division V golf tournament at Micke Grove Golf Course in Lodi.

Popovich finished with the thirdbest score outof60 com petitors, an 85, and Ellsworth carded an 87 to finish fourth.

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Sotxer Bearswin, wait far seeding The Summerville Bears boys' soccer team finished its regular season Tuesday night with a 5-2 win over Calaveras in San Andreas.

Summerville finishes the season with a fivegame winning streak.

In that span, the Bears outscored its opponents 16-2.

Summerville jumped out to 3-1 first half lead with two goals from Braden Anderson, both of which were assisted from Trey PetersonWood.

The third goal was by PetersonWood, assisted from Anderson.

Anderson and PetersonWood each added a goal in the second half to wrap up the win.

"We didn't play as pretty as we have been," said Bears head coach Dave Reel. "It was a weird, ugly game all the way around, and yet we still won 5-2."

The Bears (11-2-1, 10-1-1 MLL) now will wait to see what seeding and what division they will play in come the postseason.

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in Warriors win OAKLAND (AP)NBA MVP Stephen Curry showed in a hurry he hasn't lost a step or his swagger, scoring 40 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 111-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night to open their title defense.

Curry put on a familiar shooting clinic from all over the court, knocking down seven of his first nine shots with four 3-pointers for 24 first-quarter points. He finished 14 for 26 with seven assists and six rebounds. t was his 10th career 40-point game.

Curry and the Warriors raised the championship banner and received their rings in an elaborate pregame ceremony featuring glitz, glow sticks and fire.

Still ta to signup for HOFevent Reservations for the Sonora Wildcat Hall of Fame induction ceremony has been extended.

People interested in attending have until Friday, Oct. 30 to register for the event.

Eight athletes/coaches will be inducted into the Sonora High Wildcat Hall of Fame during a ceremony Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Elks Lodge.

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 at7. The cost is $40, or $20 for children 12 and under.

For more information, call Rick Francis at 5330364 or 206-1633.

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Both golfers will play Monday in the Masters at The Reserve at Spanos Park in Stockton.

sMegan she did a real good job. I'm so very, very pleased," said Wildcat head coach Karen Sinclair.

Also for Bret Harte, Nicole Ayala came in 11th with a 101, Jessie Thompson was 18th with a 109 and Elizabeth Kristoff was 28th with a 116.

Also for Sonora, Amanda Mena was 30th with a 117 and Elza Parish was 35th with a 119.

The Buli&ogs finished third with a 542. Ripon finished second with a 512. Capital Christian won the event with a 499

and is the only team moving on to Stockton. Sonora finished fourth with a 574.

Polo 'Cats push for playofh at Sonora earns 9th straight league crown Oakdale Guy Dossi /Union Democrat

Sonora's Kelsie Evans (10, above left) and Riley Patterson (23) try to block an attackTuesday from Argonaut's Madison Hallam at Bud Castle Gym. Wildcat Kiana Pisula (9, below) concentrates on a set. Sonora's Maddison Stevens (22, below) goes on the attack.

The Sonora Wildcats boys' and girls' water polo teams both play their regular season finales today with the playoffs

By GUY DOSSI The Union Democrttr

The smell of freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies inside of Bud Castle Gym Tuesday night was nearly as sweet as the Wildcats play on the court.

In a non-stressful match against the Argonaut Mustangs, the 'Cats clinched their second consecutive Mother Lode League volleyball title, and ninth straight overall title, which includes championships while members of the Valley Oak League.

Although they took the court knowing the MLL title was on the line, the Wildcats' demeanor was carefree and jovial. For a team that has competed in section title games, and won a state championship last December, a Tuesday night against Argonaut is just another day at the office.

Though winning the MLL is another feather in theircaps,the 'Cats are focused on a return trip the final of the Sac-Joaquin Section Championships. ''We definitely have bigger things to worry about,but we still give our 100-percent every game," said senior Maddison Stevens.

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The boys play at Oakdale and are trying to maintain second place in the Valley Oak League while the girls need to beatthe Mustangs to secure entry into postseason.

Both teams played in tournaments over the weekend

See WILDCATS / Page C2

Royals win epic Game 1 of World Series KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alcides run in the ninth inning o6'Mets closer Escobar startedthe World SeJeurys Familia, the Royals won ries with a jolt. Five hours later, in the 14th when Eric Hosmer's he ended the longest opener ever sacrifice fly scored Escobar for a with a jump — into the arms of 5-4 win over New York late Tueshis joyous Kansas City Royals day night. teammates.

This tied for the longest Series game Saved byAlex Gordon's tying home in history, and it had a little bit of every-

thing. A lot of everything, actually.

Escobar hit an inside-the-park homer on the very first pitch from Matt Har-

vey. Later, a power failure caused the national TV audience and the team's replay rooms to go dark.

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to prepare for the Oakdale clashes.

The Wildcat boys won two of five games Friday and Saturday at the Delong Invitational Tournament in Modesto. The 'Cats dropped two on Friday to Merced (16-10) and Bella Vista (13-5) before rebounding to beat Lakeridge of Oregon (11-8) on Saturday. They lost to Ripon for the second time this year, 12-5, and ended with an 8-6 win ~ t P i t man.

The Wildcats are 4-1 in league and 13-10 overall.

The girls won one of four matches in the two-day Crusher Classic at Napa Valley College. They lost their opener 17-5 to St. Mary's of Stockton, who went on to win the tournament.

Sonora bounced back to beat Clovis East (15-8) but narrowly fell to both Lodi 16-12 and Lincoln of Stockton 12-9.

Sonora is 3-2 in the VOL and 15-12 overall.

Raiders' McKenzie gratified by success in 4th season ALAMEDA (AP) — After enduring three years of losing as he tore down and then tried to build back up the Oakland Raiders, general manager Reggie McKenzie is finally seeing the payoff of his work in year four.

With a pair of strong drafts that have provided foundation pieces to the organization with quarterback Derek Carr, receiver Amari Cooper and pass rusher Khalil Mack and a free-agent class that has supplemented the young play-

ers, the Raiders (3-3) have already matched last season's win total and have showed signs of being able to compete in the AFC. It's been a long process as Oakland won just 11 games in McKenzie's first three years in charge, extending a

run for the organization of 12 straight years without a winning record or a playoff berth.

"You knew you had to take the punches," McKenzie said Tuesday in See RAIDERS / Page C3

C2 — Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Sonora, California

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HORSE RAGNC BASEBALL Today 5:00 pm(KTXL) 2015 World SeriesGame 2: New York Mets at Kansas City Ro als.

BASKETBALL Today 5:00pm (ESPN) NBA Basketball San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder.

7:00pm (CSN) NBA Basketball Los Angeles Clippers at Sacramento Kings.

7:30pm (ESPN) NBA Basketball Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers.

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American Pharoah arrives for last race

NFL invesbgatorsspoke to poliaeabout Manziei

"I left California for this?" Baffert said.

The forecastcalls for another day of rain Wednesday before warming to the low 60s on Thursday.

The rain was affecting the plans for several Classic horses, including the mare Beholder who is running against males.

Tramer Richard Mandella said she would either walk around the barn on Wednesday or get her exercise on the track.

American Pharoah is the early 6-5 favorite for the $5 million Classic, where he faces nine rivals on Saturday.

"It's a fantastic field, it's really tough," Baffert said. 'This is what you' re always hoping for."

After the race, American Pharoah will head to nearby Versailles to begin a stud

gallop up to Saturday's race.

A year ago, American Pharoah didn' t even make it to the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita. He was withdrawn four days before the Juvenile because of a bruise in his left front foot afier being installed as the early 2-1 favorite. ''When I had to scratch him last year it was just gut-wrenching," Baffert recalled. "But then watching him come back, watching him train all winter, I just stayed out of his way. I could only do that with a horse that is that talented."

Zayat welcomed his star horse with the owner's usual enthusiasm. He pushed back the hood of his black jacket with purple Triple Crown insignia, waging a losing battle to keep water &om dripping

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CLEVELAND (AP)Police say NFL investigators have spoken to the officers at the scene of Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel's domestic incident.

The league is looking into w hether M a nziel violated its personal conduct policy when he got into an argument with his girlfriend on Oct. 12. A spokesman for the Avon, Ohio, police said investigators conducted interviews last week.

Manziel is scheduled to meet with the league regarding the incident.

His girlfriend, Colleen Crowley, told police that Manziel hit her several times during their argument. Witnesses also said Manzielwas speeding when he drove on a highway shoulder to pass several cars before

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — American Pharoah arrived in soggy Kentucky on Tuesday to begin final preparations for the last race for the Triple Crown champion in this weekend's Breeders' Cup Classic.

Atter a fhght &om warm and sunny California and a short ride &om the Lexington airport, American Pharoah was guided ofF the van in a cold, steady rain and into Barn 62 at the Keeneland Training Center.

About 150 photographers and news crews recorded every step. Owner Ahmed Zayat was on hand to view the unloading and trainer Bob Baffert arrived soon after.

Once inside the barn, American Pharoah walkedaround severaltimes beforebeing led into his stall.

In the stall next to him was Smokey the stable pony who accompanies American Pharoah to and &om the track for his

"He's been terrific to us, so it's going to be sad," Baffert said. 'Td like to keep him another year or two." workouts.

Before American Pharoah departed Like most horses, the champion colt Santa Anita, rival trainers brought prefers cooler weather, even if his human their kids by Baffert's barn to see the handlers were chilled by the 54-degree champ one last time. He completed his temperatures. last major workout Monday and will

COLLEGE ay Women~ l umbia vs Reedley, Oak Pavilion, 6 p.m.

Friday Women — Columbia vs Merced, Oak Pavilion, 6 .m.

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"It's sad, but it's exciting," Zayat said.

"We became so emotionally attached. I'm just happy that he's healthy and here."

Yet to arrive is Keen Ice, the only horse to beat American Pharoah this year. He won the Travers two months ago, with American Pharoah finishing second. Neither horse has raced since Aug. 29.

HIGH SCHOOL ay Boys — Water polo: Sonora at Oakdale, 7 p.m.; Bret Harte vs. Calaveras, 6 p.m.

Girls — Water polo: Sonora at Oakdale, 6 p.m.; Bret Harte vs. Calaveras, 5 p.m.

Coed — Cross country: Sonora/Calaveras/Bret Harte at Mother Lode League finals, Sutter Creek, 2:45 p.m.

Thursday Boys — Soccer: Sonora vs.

Bret Harte, Dorroh Field, 7 p.m.; Calaveras at Linden, 7 p.m.

Girls — Volleyball: Sonora vs.

Bret Harte, Angels Camp, 6 p.m.; Calaveras at Linden, 6 p.m.

Friday Boys — Football: Sonora vs.

Bret Harte, Dunlavy Field, 7:30 p.m. Calaveras vs.

Linden, Frank Meyer Field, 7:30 p.m.

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The Sonora High junior varsity volleyball team swept Argonaut Tuesday 2-0 (25-15, 25-17) at Bud Castle Gym. For Sonora, Valeria Galvez served forfouraces and had 16 assists, Madison Fong smacked nine kills, Haylie Santos made eightdigs and served for an ace, Madison Hammerbeck had three aces and six digs and Paige Houck had four kills and two aces.

The Wildcats are 10-1 in the Mother Lode League and will play their final game Thursday at Bret Harte.

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WILDCATS Continued from PageC1 Before the match, four So-

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playing their last regular season match inside Bud Castle Gym. Kiana Pisula, Kelsie Evans, Kristin Chormicle and Stevensrecei ved a warm ovati on

"I feel that maybe we haven't seen the reps that we need to," Evans said. 'We maybe haven't seen the harddriven balls. That's why two weeks ago we played in a tour-

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"Itis an end of a chapter for us, but we still have more home games,"said Stevens who's expecting a home playoffgame. "It'snotas sad asit would have been if it was our very last home game."

Though there was no tearful goodbyes, head coach Kim Evans took off her coaches hat and replaced it with one that is meant for a mother. Evans, and her husband, Lt. Neil Evans, of the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office, escorted their Guy Dossi /Union Democrat daughter, Kelsie, down the A new patch will soon be added to the Sonora Wildcats court as part ofthe senior volleyball banner that hangs in Bud Castle Gymnasium. night festivities.

The Wildcats clinched their second straight Mother Lode The balance between being League title Tuesday, and had won seven straight Valley a mother and coach, at times, Oak League crowns before moving to the MLL in 2014. had its difficult moments, but for the most part, the two Fll wait until we are outside blocks. Sophomore Riley Patwork extremely well together. so she knows the difference. terson had 10 kills, seven digs "I started coaching with That's what I' ve always done." and once ace. Pisula had a my oldest, so Kelsie just grew Once players and parents game-high 33 assists. Pisula up in the gym knowing that finished embracing, there was and Riley Henington each had when we are in the gym, still a game to play. The 'Cats three aces, while Henington I'm not mom," Evans said. "I (26-3, 11-0 MLL) took the first tallied nine digs. would say that if anything, it' s set 25-8. They took the second Though the sweep was won been harder on her. Not that set 25-7 and the final set 25- in an easy fashion, Evans I'm harder on her, but it's hard 10. hopes her team does not think not to have that mom at the Kelsie Evans led Sonora the competition they will face end ofthegame to give ahug. with 13 kills and had a three in the playoffs is anything

your smlorts SERIES news Continued from PageC1 Call 588-4542 or email sports@uniondemocrat.corn

like what they faced Tuesday night. She knows that while her team breezed through MLL play, she still schedules more challenging teams

The nearer it got to midnight — and beyond — the

up against some really tough teams. That's exactly why we have Pittman here next Tuesday. People must think that we are crazy to schedule a Dl state finalist to come in here and play, but that is because we wanna prepare for playoffs."

When the final point was put up on the scoreboard, and the 'Cats were officially MLL champions, it guaranteed a volleyball with the No. 15 will be added to the running total of championships hanging from the volleyball banner inside Bud Castle Gym. They didn' t, however, celebrate like a team who just won a championship. Rather, like a team who can now cross ofF the first goal of its long 2015 to-do list. ''We have developed a program here and we have our expectations and we try to m eet those expectations every year," Evans said. "And every year we plan on hanging up volleyballs on that league title banner. It was a big win tonight, but we take it match by match. We' ll celebrate in the locker room because we know that it is a big deal and really hard to win the league.

It's something we' ve done constantly, but it still doesn't take away &om the sweetness of winning league."

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Manziel w a s not charged and he denied striking Crowley, who was intoxicated, according to the polic e report.

US soccer star Abby Wambach retires (AP) — Abby Wambach is leaving her game just the way she wanted toas a champion.

The leading career scorer — male or female — in international soccer, Wambach announced her retirement on Tuesday shortly after the U.S. national team celebrated its Women's World Cup victory at the White House.

Wambach, 35, said before the World Cup this summer in Canada that she wanted to cap her 15-year career with the game's most prestigious championship.

She got her wish. The United States claimed its third overall World Cup title, and first since 1999, with a 5-2victory over Japan.

The p r olific s c orer, named the 2012 FIFA Player of the Year, has 184 goals in 252 international matches.

She will play the final four matches of the national t eam's 10-game victorytour before stepping down. Her final match will be Dec. 16 a gainst China in N ew Orleans. '

Knock out clashes to start MLS playoffs more oddly the ball bounced.

In the 11th, Salvador Perez grounded a single that hit the third-base bag and caromed high in the air. In the 12th, Daniel Murphy struck out on

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loaded the bases.

Hosmer atoned for a key error by lifting a fiyball to medium-deep right field, and Escobar barely beat Curtis Granderson's throw home.

Escobar streaked home standing up, and the Royals rushed from the dugout to meet him.

It was 12:18 a.m. at Kauffman Stadium, and Game 2 is Wednesday night.

Jacob deGrom startsfor the Mets against Johnny Cueto. It's a hairy matchup: DeGrom's fiowing tresses vs.

Cueto's mop of dreadlocks.

Anyone who's ever seen the Royals play — especially in October — knows they' re called resilient for a reason.

Once again, they reinforced

this postseason.

Known more for his glove than his bat, Gordon got a huge hugin the dugout from Eric Hosmer. A two-time Gold Glove first baseman, Hosmer's error gave the Mets a 4-3 lead in the eighth.

Escobar provided the early excitement. He loves to swing at first pitches, and this time the MVP of AL Championship Series produced his best result yet.

A mix-up by Mets outfielders Yoenis Cespedes and rookie Michael Conforto helped Escobar wind up with just the second inside-the-parker to lead off a Series game. 01' Patsy Dougherty of the Boston Americans did it in 1903 — his came in the second game ever of what became known as the Fall Classic.

Harvey brushed aside the misplay and quickly settled in. The Mets, meanwhile, soon caught up with Royals starter Edinson Volquez, who did his beston thedayhisfatherdied in the Dominican Republic.

Granderson homered and the Mets came back for a 3-1 lead. Mike Moustakas lined a tying single off Harvey tied it in the sixth.

Hosmer let Wilmer Flores' two-out, two-hopper get past him in the eighth, allowing

their reputation.

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a pitchthat gotpastPerezit ricocheted off the backstop to the Royals catcher, who threw out Murphy at first.

About the only thing missing? A home run by Murphy, who had connected in a record six straight postseason games. The MVP of the NL Championship Series did contribute a pair of singles.

Then in the 14th, Escobar reached on an error by third baseman David Wright. Ben Zobrist's single put runners at the corners and an intentional walk to Lorenzo Cain

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Gordon shook the ballpark home with the go-ahead run. when he tagged Jeurys FaNext thing Hosmer knew, milia, hitting a solo drive with he was embracing Gordon one out over the center field on the bench. Gordon most wall. The star closer hadn' t surely enjoyed going 90 feet blown a save since July 30 farther than he made it last and had been nearly perfect October.

T UKWILA, Was h .

(AP) — Before the season began, Seattle and Los Angeles were two of the most popular picks in the Western Conference to playfor the MLS Cup title.

By the end of Wednesday night, one of those teams will have their season ended in the knockout round of the playofFs. star-studded The m atchup between t h e Sounders and G a laxy highlights the opening of theMLS playoffs.D.C. U nited will h ost N ew England in the Eastern Conference, while Seattle and Los Angeles play the nightcap out west on Wednesday.

On Thursday, Toronto and Montreal clash, followed by Portland hosting Sporting Kansas City.

The top two seeds in each conference — New York Red Bulls and Columbus in the East, and FC Dallas and Vancouver out West — received byes through th e k n ockout round and will open the postseason on Sunday.

Seattle and Los Angeles have a l e n gthy playoff history even if the Sounders have only been around since 2009.

Los Angeles has ended Seattle's season in the playoffs three times in the past six seasons and twice in the Western Conference finals.

Sonora, California

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 — C3

THE UN' DEMO CRAT

49ers trying to keep even keel amid struggles "I did have a heated meeting. That SANTA CLARA (AP) — San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Tomsula lik- h appens in this business," Tomsula ened a recent team meeting to told the station. 'When you' re an "Italian dining room table."

2-5,thatstartstobecome headTomsula told San Francislines. It was a very productive co-based radio station KNBR meeting. It w a s a m e eting Tuesday that he held an animated where it was truthful and dealt with meeting two days after a 17-3 home facts and reality.

"Th e biggest thing I s aid t o loss to the Green Bay Packers, which them 'Guys, it's like an Italian put his team at 1-3.

The first-year head coach said it be- dini ng room table.' Everybody' s gan as his meeting with the players, sitti ng around the table, things before he left the locker room and let get heated, dishes get broke and players speak among themselves. peo ple leave. But everybody's got ,

RAIDERS Continued from PageCl his first extensive interview

with beat writers since the first week of training camp.

The key was really looking at the big picture, not get so down on myself and the team at that point knowing what was ahead of me. It wasn't easy. I'm used to being in the playofFs. I haven't been since Fve been here. That's the goal."

The foundation began to get set in 2014 when McKenzie hit on picks throughout the draft, led by Mack, Carr, guard Gabe Jackson and defensive back TJ Carrie. Those play-

ers didn't lead to immediate success as they went through growing pains as rookies.

But they have all made big stepsforward this season, led

by Carr, who has shown significant improvement in all categories ashispasserratinghas jumped Irom 76.6to 101.0. ''He's r ight where w e thought," McKenzie said. "Fm never surprised with that guy.

He wants it bad. He's a competitor. He's smart. He's going to find a way to get it done.

Even if he slips and has a bad game, bad plays, or whatever, heal bounce back. That's just him. He's doing exactly what we felt like he could."

W hile M c Kenzie h a s preached building through

to comeback to the table to eat."

The 49ers travel to St. Louis to take on the surging Rams on Sunday and will be tryirg to avoid falling to 2-6 for the first time since 2010.

"I don'twant to overreact," third-

year safety Eric Reid said. "Our record, yeah we' re 2-5, but we don't have to reinvent the wheel here. I don' t think anybody needs to start a yelling fest, pointing fingers at anybody.

That's what we don't need."

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick is ofFto the worst startofhis career,

throwing six touchdown passes and five interceptions in seven games. San Francisco's offense ranks last in both points and yardage, leading to chatter about Kaepernick getting benched in favorofbackup Blaine Gabbert.

Tomsula has indicated that move isn't slated to come any time soon. "(Kaepernick) is one of the hardest workers Fve been around, especially in the weight room," running back Reggie Bush said. "He's young and he still has, I think, a long career left in this game."

the dry f'rom the day he was hired &om Green Bay, his moves in free agency this past ofFseason have gone a long way in contributing to the team's early success.

Center Rodney Hudson has solidified the line and J78arcus Webb has stepped in at right guard. Michael Crabtree has given Carr anothercapable outside option

Smith and linebackers Curtis Lofton and Malcolm Smith have made the Raiders' front seven stout against the run.

"I don't know if it's unusual, because Fve never done it before, gone after that many &ee agents," McKenzie said. But we were in a situation where we kind of got the money situation right, with the cap and had a lot to spend so I couldn' t at receiverand Oakland now keep it in my pocket so we has two players on pace to had to spend it. We went aftop 1,000 yards receiving — a ter some guys and we were mark no Raiders player has fortunate that the decision hit in a decade. they made was to come here.

Tight end Lee Smith has So we' re happy with the guys helped the run game with we got." his blocking and the addiThe other big ofFseason tions of defensive tackle Dan move was the hiring of coach Williams, edge rusher Aldon Jack Del Rio, who came with

Bush, who has been in and out of the lineup with a strained left calf, is in his 10th season in the NFL, including time spent on a championship team in New Orleans in 2009 before playing on losing teams in Miami and Detroit.

"It's easy to, I think, to dig up stories and say things when your team's not playing well," Bush said. "I think the most important thing we can do is focus on us, block out eve~ outside, and try to go win this next football game."

the experience of having coached a playofF team with Jacksonville and the knowledge hehad gained atter losing that job and spending three years as a defensive coordinator in Denver.

With a stafF filled with former players, the Raiders have been willing to make quick adjustments with scheme and personnel when things didn' t work as planned.

McKenzie said he appreciated the patience owner Mark Davis showed the past few years and believes the owner is happy with the results, even as his main focus is on the

ing of the direction of where I want to go, bringing in coaching staff, and all that," McKenzie said. 'He's been good. He' s been really good, and I think he's been now more preoccupied with the stadium stufF, but with the way the team is playing, he's been good. He likes what's been going on."

Oncinnati At Baltimore At Houston NY Jets

Leg 2 — Sunday, Nov. 8: TBD at Columbus, TBA

Notes: McKenzie said the team did an extensive back-

ground check before signing Smith last month and hopes he will be part of the team beyond this year.... McKenzie said LB Neiron Ball would likely miss a few weeks with franchise's long-term stadium a knee injury.... S Nate Allen plan. (knee) returned to practice "He's been very understand- from short-term IR.

ScoREs & MORE WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB MLB Dallas 0 0 .000 WORLD SERIES Houston 0 0 .000 (Best'-7) Memphis 0 0 .000 All games televised by Fox San Antonio 0 0 .000 Kansas City 1, New York 0 New Orleans 0 1 000 '/2 Tuesday, Oct 27: Kansas City 5, N.Y. Mets 4 Northwest Division Wednesday, Oct. 28: N.Y.Mets (deGrom 148) W L Pet GB at Kansas City (Cueto 4-7), 5:07 p.m.

Denver 0 0 .000 Friday, oct 30: Kansas city (ventura 13-8) at Minnesota 0 0 .000 N.Y. Mets (Syndergaard 9-7), 5:07 p.m.

Oklahoma City 0 0 .000 Saturday, Oct. 31: Kansas City (Young 11-6) at Portland 0 0 .000 N.Y. Mets (Matz 4-0), 5:07 p.m.

Utah 0 0 .000 x-Sunday, Nov. 1: Kansas City at N.Y. Mets Pacilic Division x-Tuesday, Nov. 3: N.Y. Mets at Kansas City W L Pct GB x-wednesday, Nov. 4: N.Y. Mets at Kansas Golden State 1 0 1.0 0 0 City LA. Clippers 0 0 .000 '/2 LA. Lakers 0 0 .000 '/2 ROYALS 5, NETS 4 Phoenix 0 0 .000 '/2 New York ab rhbi KansasCity sb r hbi '/2 Sacramento 0 0 .000 Granderson rf 5 1 1 1 A.Escobarss 6 2 1 1 Tuesday's Games W right 3b 7 0 2 0 Zobrist2b 6 1 3 0 Chicago 97, Cleveland 95 M urphy2b 7 1 2 0 Lcaincf 6 1 10 Detroit 106, Atlanta 94 Cespedescf-If6 1 1 0 Hosmer1b 3 0 0 2 Golden State 111, New Orleans 95 Duda1b 6 0 2 0 ICMoralesdh 3 0 0 0 Today's Games T.d'Amaud c 6 0 1 1 J.Dyson pr-dh2 0 0 0 Washington at Orlando, 4 p.m.

Confortolf 2 0 0 1 Moustakas3b6 0 2 1 Indiana at Toronto, 4:30 p.m. l agarescf 3 1 2 0 S.Perezc 6 0 2 0 Chicago at Brooklyn, 4:30 p.m.

W.Bores ss 4 0 0 0 AGordonlf 5 1 1 1 Utah at Detroit, 4:30 p.m.

J ohnson dh 1 0 0 0 Rios rf 3 0 00 Philadelphia at Boston, 4:30 p.m.

Cud+ erph 3 0 0 0 Orlandorf 3 0 1 0 Charlotte at Miami,430 p.m.

Nieuwenhuisph1 0 0 0 New York at Milwaukee, 5 p.m.

Totsls 51 4 1 1 3 Talsls 49 5 1 1 5 Cleveland at Memphis, 5 p.m.

New York 000 1 1 1 0 10 000 00 — 4 Denver at Houston, 5 p.m.

KansasQty 100 0 0 2 001 000 01 — 5 San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m.

One out when winning run scored.

LA. Clippers at Sacramento, 7 p.m.

E— D.wright (1), Hosmer ( u. LQB —New Dallas at Phoenix, 7 p.m.

York 11, Kansas City 13. 2B — Zobrist 2 (2).

New Orleans at Portland,7 p.m.

HR — Granderson (1), A Escobar (1), A Gordon MinnesotaatLA. Lakers,7:30p.m.

(1). SB—Lsgares1), L.cain (1).

CS — D.Wright ( (1). S — W.Flores, A Escobar. SF —Conforto, Hosmer 2.

IP H R ER B BSO New York National Hockey League Harvey 6 5 3 3 2 2 EAST' CONFERENCE A.Reed 1 0 0 0 0 0 Athntic Division Clippard H,1 2/3 1 0 0 1 2 G P W L O T l t s GF GA Familia BS,1-1 1 1/ 3 1 1 1 0 0 Montreal 10 9 1 0 18 36 17 Niese 2 1 0 0 0 3 Tampa Bay 10 5 3 2 12 27 26 B.colon L,0-1 2 1/3 3 1 0 3 0 Florida 9 5 3 1 11 30 18 Kansas Gty Boston 8 4 3 1 9 33 29 Volquez 6 6 3 3 1 3 Detroit 9 4 4 1 9 22 24 D.Duffy 2/3 0 0 0 0 1 Ottawa 8 3 3 2 8 24 26 ICHerrera 1 1/3 3 1 0 0 2 Buffalo 9 3 6 0 6 20 29 Hochevar 1 1 0 0 0 0 Toronto 8 1 5 2 4 19 28 W.Davis 1 0 0 0 0 3 Metropolitan Dhiision Madson 1 1 0 0 1 2 G P W L O T l t s GF GA C.Young W,1-0 3 0 0 0 1 4 N.Y. Rangers 1 0 6 2 2 14 28 20 HBP —

by Volquez (KJohnson). WP —Clippard.

N.Y. Islanders 9 6 2 1 13 31 22 Umpires — Home, Billwelke;First, MarkcarlWashington 7 6 1 0 12 29 18 son; Second, Mike Winters; Third, Jim Wolf; Philadelphia 8 4 2 2 10 19 22 LeR, Alfonso Marquez; Right, Gary Cederstrom.

New Jersey 9 4 4 1 9 21 26 T — 5:09. A — 40,320 (37~).

Pittsburgh 8 4 4 0 8 13 16 Carolina 9 3 6 0 6 17 26 Columbus 10 2 8 0 4 22 41 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division National Blskelhall ssociathn G P W L O T l t s GF GA EASTERN CONFERENCE Dallas 9 7 2 0 14 31 24 Atlantic Division Nashville 8 6 1 1 13 25 16 W L Pct GB St. Louis 9 6 2 1 13 25 20 Boston 0 0 .000 Minnesota 9 6 2 1 13 28 25 Brooklyn 0 0 .000 Chicago 9 6 3 0 12 19 16 New York 0 0 .000 Winnipeg 9 5 3 1 11 29 25 Philadelphia 0 0 .000 Colorado 8 2 5 1 5 20 25 Toronto 0 0 .000 Pacilic Divhion Southeast Division G P W L O T l t s GF GA W L Pct GB Los Angeles 9 6 3 0 12 20 18 Charlotte 0 0 .000 Vancouver 9 4 2 3 11 2 5 18 Miami 0 0 .000 Arizona 10 5 4 1 11 27 28 Orlando 0 0 .000 San Jose 8 5 3 0 10 23 18 Washington 0 0 .000 Edmonton 10 3 7 0 6 24 31 Atlanta 0 1 .000 '/~ Calgary 9 2 7 0 4 16 35 Central Division Anaheim 9 1 6 2 4 9 25 W L Pct GB NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for Chicago 1 0 1.0 0 0 overtime loss.

Detroit 1 0 1.0 0 0 Tuesday's Games Indiana 0 0 000 '/2 Boston 6, Arizona 0 Milwaukee 0 0 000 '/2 Columbus 3, New Jersey 1 Cleveland 0 1 .000 1 Buffalo 4, Philadelphia 3, OT

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Carolina 3, Detroit 1 Florida 4, Colorado 1 St Louis 2, Tampa Bay 0 Minnesota4,Edmonton 3

Los Angeles 4,Winnipeg 1

Dallas 4, Anaheim 3 Vancouver 5, Montreal 1 Today'8 Games Calgary at Ottawa, 4:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Washington, 5 p.m.

Nashville at San Jose, 7:30 p.m.

Football Nsdonal Football laague AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T P c t P F PA New England 6 0 0 1.0 0 0 213 126 N.Y. Jets 4 2 0 . 6 67 152 105 Miami 3 3 0 . 5 00 147 137 Buffalo 3 4 0 A 2 9 176 173 South W L T P c t P F PA Indianapolis 3 4 0 . 4 29 147 174 Houston 2 5 0 . 2 86154 199 Jacksonville 2 5 0 . 2 86147 207 Tennessee 1 5 0 . 167 119 139 North W L T P c t P F PA 6 0 4 3 2 5 1 6 West W L

0 1 . 000 182 122 0 . 5 71 158 131 0 . 2 8 6 147 182 0 . 143 161 188

T P c tP F P A Denver 6 0 0 1 .000139 102 Oakland 3 3 0 . 5 00144 153 Kansascity 2 5 0 . 2 86150 172 San Diego 2 5 0 . 2 86165 198 NAllONAL CONFERENCE East W L T P c t P F PA N.Y. Giants 4 3 0 . 5 71 166 156 Washington 3 4 0 A 2 9 148 168 Philadelphia 3 4 0 A 2 9 160 137 Dallas 2 4 0 . 3 33 121 158 South W L T P c tP F P A Carolina 6 0 0 1 .000162 110 Atlanta 6 1 0 . 857 193 150 New Orleans 3 4 0 . 4 29 161 185 Tampa Bay 2 4 0 . 3 33 140 179 North W L T P c t P F PA 6 0 0 1 .000 164 101 4 2 2 4 1 6

0 . 6 67 124 102 0 . 3 33 120 179 0 . 143 139 200

West W L T P c t P F PA Arizona 5 2 0 . 7 14229 133 St Louis 3 3 0 . 5 00 108 119 Seattle 3 4 0 . 4 29154 128 SanFrancisco 2 5 0 .28 6 103 180 Thursday's game Miami at New England, 5:25 p.m.

Sunday's games Detroit vs. Kansas City at London, 6:30 a.m.

San Francisco at St Louis, 10 a.m.

N.Y. Giants at New Orleans, 10 a.m.

Minnesota at Chicago, 10 a.m.

Tennessee at Houston, 10 a.m.

Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 10 a.m.

Arizona at Cleveland, 10 a.m.

San Diego at Baltimore, 10 a.m.

Cindnnati at Pittsburgh, 10 a.m.

N.Y. Jets at Oakland, 1:05 p.m.

Seattle st Dallas, 1:25 p.m.

Green Bay at Denver, 5:30 p.m.

Open: Buffalo, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Washington Monday's game Indianapolis at Carolina, 5:30 p.m.

Tennis BNP Paribas WTA Championships Tuesday, At Singapore Indoor Radium Singapore

Round Robin — Singles Red Gmup Flavia PenneNa (7), Italy, def. Agnieszka Radwanska (5), Poland, 7-6 (5), 6-4.

Maria Sharapova (3), Russia, def. Simona Halep (1), Romania, 6-4, 6-4. hn dings Red Group: Maria Sharapova 2-0 (4-1), Simona Halep 1-1 (2-2), Flavia Pennetta 1-1 (2-2), Agnieszka Radwanska 0-2o-4).

White Group: Angelique Kerber 1-0 (sets 2-0), Garbime Muguruza 1-0 (2-0), Petra Kvitova 0-1 (0-2), Lucie Safsrova 0-1 (0-2).

Doubles — White Group Chan Hao-ching and Chan Yung-jan (3), Taiwan, def. Bethanie Mattek-Sands, United States, and Lucie Safarova (2), Czech Republic, 6-2, 6-z Garbine Muguruza and Carla Suarez Navarro (8), Spain, def. Caroline Garcia, France, and, Katarina Srebotnik (5), Slovenia, 7-5, 6-2. hn dings White Group: Chan-Chan 2-0 (4-0), MattekSands-Safarova 1-1 (2-2), Muguruza-Suarez N avarro 1-1 (2-2), Garcia-Srebotnik 0-2 (0-4).

Red Group: Himgis-Mirza 1-0 (2-0), Hlavackova-Hradecka 1-0 (2-0), Babos-Mladenovic 0-1 (0-2), Kops-Jones-Spears 0-1 (0-2j.

ATP World Tour Valencia Open 500 Tuesday, At Ciudad de Ias Artes y Ias Ciencss Valencia, Valencia, Spain Purse: $591,000 (WT250) Surbce: Hard-Indoor Singles — First Round Aljaz Bedene, Britain, def. Jeremy Chardy (8), France, 3-6, 6-2, 6-1.

Joao Sousa, Portugal, def. Gilles Muller, Luxembourg, 7-6 (9), 6-3.

Mischa Zverev, Germany, def. Thomaz Bellucci Brazil 7-6(4) 6-7(2),7-6(5).

Taro Daniel, Japan, def. Michal Przysiezny, Poland, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3.

Benoit Paire (5), France, def. Norbert Gombos, Slovakia, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Daniel Brands, Germany, def. Nick Kyrgios, Australia, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (3).

Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (6), Spain, def.

Fernando Verdasco, Spain, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.

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FAVORITE North Carolina 2/2 3 ( 54'/2) At Pittsburgh W Michigan 1P/220'/2 (67) At E MiChigan Buffalo 9/2 7/2 (50)At Miami (ohio) TBA At Ga Southern1S/2 21 (68) T e xas State 14'/2 14 as) west virginia At TCU At Arizona St P k 2'/2 (66) Oreg o n Riday Louisville 9 1 2 ( 4 2) At Wake Forest BASEBALL East Carolina 7 r/ 2 (5 3) At Uc o nn American League Louisiana Tech P /2 13 ( 64 ) At Ri c e KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Selected the At Utah State ZP/~ 28 (50j Wyo m i ng contract of INF Raul Mondesi Jr. from NorthSstunhy west Arkansas (TL). Designated RHP Joba At Navy 11 7 (5 1 ) S outh Florida Chamberlain for assignment.

Marshall 20 2 0 ( % ) At Charlotte National League AtAppalach. StZP/2 24 (53/2) Troy PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to terms At Ball State 4 3 (65) UMass with bench coach Larry Bowa and third base At Wisconsin 19 2P/2 (4P/2) Juan Samuel.

Rutgers coach Nebraska 10 10'h (5T/2) At P urdue PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Claimed RHP Clemson 9/2 10 (51'/2) A t NC State Jorge Rondon off waivers from Baltimore.

At Iowa 16 17 (53'/2) Mar y land Announced a four-year player development Mississippi 6 r/ 2 (5P/2) A t A uburn contract extension with Indianapolis (IL).

Ge o rgia St At Arkansas St 1'P/2 19 (62) BASKETBALL Cent Michigan P/2 P/2 (48/2) At A k r on National Basketball Association DevelopAt Washington O ff Off (Off) Ariz o na ment League San Diego St +2 P/2 (49j At Colorado St NBADL — Announced the Charlotte HorStanford 11 12 (64'/2) A t Wash. St nets acquired the right to own an NBA At Florida 2 3 (46) Geor g i a DLeague team and will play in Greensboro, Southern Cal 3/2 6 ( 6r/2) A t California N.C. At T emple Notre Dame 11'/~ 10 (50) FOOTBALL Georgia Tech P/2 6 (5 4 ) At V i rginia National Football League Oklahoma St 1 3 (79 ) A t Texas Tech ATLANTA FALCONS — Signed S Charles Oklahoma 39 39'h (64) At K ansas Godfrey.Signed RB Gus Johnson and WR Texas 9/2 6/2 (53) At iowa State Devon Wylie to the practice squad. Released At Penn State 4 5 ' / 2 ( 43 ) Illin o i s RB Allen Bradford, LB Derek Akunne and RB At Houston 1F/211'/~ (48) Van d erbilt Juhwan Edwards from the practice squad.

At Texas A8dM 16 16'h (55) South Carolina BALTIMORE RAVENS — Waived RB Terrence Tennessee rz2 P/2 (55/2) At Kentucky Magee. Signed WR Jeremy Butler from the At Utah 21 2 4 ( 54 ) Or e gon St practice squad.

At Cindnnati 2P/22r/2 (60) UCF MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed LB Brando At Florida St 1P/~/2 (52 ) Syr a cuse Watts from the practice squad. Placed CB At La-Lafayette 9 11'/2 (5r/2) L a -Monroe Jabari Price on injured reserve. Signed FB W Kentucky 24 24 (6r/2)At old Dominion BlakeRenaud and LB Terrance Plummer on At South. Miss 1$/Q4'/2 (59'/2 ) UTEP the practice squad. Released WR Donte Foster FIU 1 P / 2 ( 52 ) At FAU from the practice squad.

UTSA 12 8/2 (Off At North Texas NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Waived DB At Duke Off Off (Off) Miami Sammy Seamster.

1'/2 3'/2 (76 ) At SMU Tulsa SAN DIEGO CHARGERS —Waived CB Chris Virginia Tech 1 2 ( 3 r /2)AtBoston college Davis.

Idaho 3 5 (6 Fhj At N. Mexico St TENNESSEE TITANS — Waived WR Rico At Memphis 2 7/2 31 (67) Tulan e Richardson.

Michigan 10 1 4 ( 39) At Minnesota HOCKEY Boise St 2 1 1P/2 (54'/2) At U N LV National Hockey League At UCLA 1P/2 21 (6F/2) Col o rado CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Reassigned F Air Force r/2 7 ( 51 ) At Ha w aii Vince Hinostoza to Rockford (AHL).

NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Placed F Tuomo Ruutu on injured reserve, retroactive to Oct. 16.

American Hockey League AHL — Suspended Binghamton RW Zack Major League Soccer KNOCKOUT ROUND Stortini two games after receiving a match Eastern Conference penalty for boarding during an Oct. 25 game wednesday, oct. 28: New England (5) at D.c. at Albany. Suspended Wilkes-Barre/Scranton United (4), 4:30 p.m.

LW Scott Wilson one game for a checkingThursday, oct. 29: Toronto (6) at Montreal (3), from-behind incident during an Oct. 24 game 4 p.m. against Springfield.

Western Conference BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS — Named wednesday, oct 28: LA Galaxy (5) at seattle Michael Picker president.

SOCCER (4), 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct 29: Sporting Kansas City (6) at U.S.NATIONAL TEAM — Abby Wambach Portland (3), 7 p.m. announced her retirement.

CONFERENCESEMIRNALS COLLEGE Easten Conference EAST CAROLINA — Named Charles Welch New York Red Bullsro va kwvest-seeded Ko assistant director of athletics media relations. round winner LEES-MCRAE — Named Don Maniott men' s Leg 1 — Sunday, Nov. 1: New York Red Bulls and women's tennis coach. st TBD, TBA MONTANA STATE — Named John Stockton Leg 2 — Sunday, Nov. 8: TBD st New York women's assi stant basketballcoach.

Red Bulls, TBA NEW MEXICO — Named Jessica Garcia Columbus (2) vs. ather KO round winner assistant softball coach.

Leg 1 — Sunday, Nov. 1: Columbus at TBD, NYU — Named Adam Parmenter men' s TBA assistant basketball coach.

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TV SPORTSPROGRAMS AUTO RACING Friday 1:00 pm(CSBA) NASCAR RacingSprint Cup Series: Goodys HeadacheReliefShot 500, Qualifying.

Sunday 11:00 am(KCRA) (KSBW) Formula One RacingMexican Grand Prix. From Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City.

BASEBALL Friday 5:00 pm(KTXL) 2015 World Series Kansas City Royals at New York Mets.

Saturday 5:00 pm(KTXL) 2015 World Series Kansas City Royals at New York Mets.

Sunday 5:00 pm(KTXL) 2015 World Series Kansas City Royals at New York Mets. Game 5. (If necessary) Tuesday 5:00 pm(KTXL) 2015 World Series New York Mets at

Kansas City Royals. Game 6.

(If necessary) Wednesday 5:00 pm(KTXL) 2015 World Series New York Mets at Kansas City Royals. Game 7.

(If necessa )

BASKETBALL Thursday 5:00 pm(TNT) NBA Basketball Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks.

7:30 pm (TNT)NBA Basketball Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Clippers.

Friday 4:00 pm(ESPN) NBA Basketball Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers.

6:30 pm(CSBA) NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets.

(ESPN)NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets.

7:00 pm(CSN) NBA Basketball Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings.

Saturday 4:30 pm(CSBA) NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Pelicans.

7:30 pm(CSN) NBA Basketball Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Clippers.

Monday 7:30 pm(CSBA) NBA Basketball Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors.

Tuesday 7:00 pm(CSN) NBA Basketball Memphis Grizzlies at Sacramento Kings.

Wednesday 5:00 pm(ESPN) NBA Basketball New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers.

6:00 pm(CSN) NBA Basketball Sacramento Kings at Phoenix Suns.

7:30 pm(CSBA) NBA Basketball Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State Warriors.

(ESPN)NBA Basketball Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State Warriors.

EQUESTRIAN Saturday 1:00pm (KCRA) (KSBW) 2015 Breeders Cup American Pharoah highlights a starstudded field at the Breeders Cup Classic.

FOOTBALL Thursday 4:00 pm (ESPN) CollegeFootball North Carolina at Pittsburgh.

5:25 pm(KOVR) (KPIX) NFL FootballMiami Dolphins at New England Patriots.

7:30 pm (ESPN) College FootballOregon at Arizona State.

Saturday 9:00 am College Football Syracuse at Florida State.

12:00 pm (KTXL) College FootballTeams TBA. (N) (LiNe) 12:30 pm (ESPN) (KGO) (KXTV) College FootballTeams TBA. (KOVR) (KPIX) College Football Florida vs. Georgia.

4:00 pm (ESPN) CollegeFootball Michigan at Minnesota.

5:00 pm (KGO) (KXTV) College FootballNotre Dame at Temple.

7:30 pm(ESPN) College Football Stanford at Washington State.

Sunday 6:30 am(KTXL) NFL Football Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs.

10:00 am(KTXL) NFL Football San Francisco 49ers at St Louis Rams.

1:00pm (KOVR) (KPIX) NFL Football New York Jets at Oakland Raiders.

1:25 pm(KTXL) NFL Football Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Covkoys.

5:20pm (KCRA) (KSBW) NFL Football Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos.

Monday 5:15pm (ESPN) NFL Football Indianapolis Colts at Carolina Panthers.

RUGBY Saturday 9:00am (KCRA) (KSBW)2015 IRB Rugby World CupFinal — Australia vs. New Zealand.

SKATING Sunday 1:30 pm (KCRA) (KSBW) Figure Skating ISU Grand Prix: Skate Canada.

SOCCER Thursday 7:00 pm(CSN) English Premier League SoccerManchester

United FC vs Manchester City FC. Sunday 7:00 am(USA) English Premier League Soccer 12:00 pm(ESPN) MLS Soccer Conference Semifinal, First Leg: Teams TBA. 2:00 pm (ESPN)MLSSoccer Conference Semifinal, First Leg: Teams TBA.

TRACK AND FIELD Sunday 2:00 pm(KGO) (KXTV) 2015 TCS NewYork City Marathon Top athletes and runners tackle the 26.2 course.

GYMNASTICS Saturday 11:30 am(KCRA) (KSBW) Gymnastics World Artistic Championships.

Sunday 9:00 am (KCRA) Gymnastics World Artistic Cham ionships.

HOCKEY Saturday 5:00 pm(CSN) NHL Hockey San Jose Sharks at Dallas Stars.

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