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Festive adornmentS — Dianne Stearns paints holiday adornments on windows Wednesday in downtown Sonora.A2

WeatherForecasts unclear for Thanksgiving.A2

DOnatiOn —Calaveras Community Foundation gets donation from neighboring community group.A2

Grab for CashAnnual Black Oak Casino events nets more than $15,000 for local nonprofits.A3

FEMA aid- Deadline nears for Butte Fire victims to sign up for FEMA aid.A3

Columbia College — Dormitories up to code as study highlights fire safety.AS

Suspect sought — Police urge public to come forward about driver of white Isuzu. AS

Tioga HighT hieves target recyclables, cut camera.AS

NEWS ELSEWHERE • PHYSICIAN' S FAREWELL:Dr. Terril Spitze will say goodbye after 37 years in practice.B1 • DENTAL TECH: Sonora prosthodontist brings new technology to practice.B1

SPORTS • JUMP START NEEDED:Columbia Claim Jumpers return to action tonight.C1 • TCAM:Swimmers participate in open water events.C1

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Joey, the Knights Ferry camel that hundreds of people visit every year, has died. Joey, 10, was owned by Lisa and Fred Dolling, of Knights Ferry. He stood in their farm's corner lot and gaineda sortoffam e for greeting passersby for nine years. He's mentioned on biking websites and various other websitesthat listsightsto see

By GUY McCARTHY The Union Democrat

Two hundred years ago, before there were any dams in the Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Merced watersheds, hundreds of thousands of salmon and other migrating fish teemed in the open, unrestrained rivers.

On the Stanislaus River,

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Joey died Sunday, Nov. 8, in the early evening. For a few days prior, he had been a little lethargic and wouldn't eat. Lisa Dolling grew concerned and called the vet out, but the vet couldn't pinpoint

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head troutranged as fareast and up in the mountains to just below where Beardsley Dam is now. Today, they only get as far as Goodwin Dam, above Knights Ferry, 40 miles downstream.

On the Tuolumne River, salmon and steelhead climbed the river high in the mountainsto points east ofGroveland. Today, they make it as far as La Grange Dam, below Don Pedro Reservoir, about 30 miles downstream. On the Merced River, migrating fis swam and jumped upstream as far as El Portal

the cause.

T hey aren't sure i f someone fed him something that didn't agree with his stomach, or if it was just his time. The averageli fespan of a camel r anges from 17 t o 4 0 years, according to online sources. "I'm not saying someone fed him something," Dolling said. "Animals and people die, so who's to

near the entrance to Yosem-

ite National Park. Today, they can get to Crocker Diversion Dam east of Snelling, 40 miles

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downstream.

Dolling checked on him Sunday afternoon and

and bouquets stretched

These days, salmon and steelhead populations are fractions of what they used to be in Mother Lode rivers, thanks to factors including drought, competition for scarce water, man-made obstructionsand regulated river flows. "They' re all struggling and they' re way less abundant than they should be," Zachary Jackson, a fisheries biologist and habitatrestoration coor-

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When she returned, Joey had died. " It j us t b r oke o u r hearts," she said tearfully. "I cry just thinking about him." The Dollings got Joey nine years ago from a rancher in Oakdale who

Joey, the camel of Knights Ferry, died Nov. 8 at age 10.

often has random animals

forsale.The year prior to buying Joey, the couple bought a zonkey (zebra-

donkey) named Zippy from the same ranch. Over time, Joey accumulated quite a following and becamepartofthelocalattractions. "He really is famous," Dolling said. Thousands of people have stopped and taken his picture.

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"He was so sweet. He loved people and people loved him," Lisa Dolling said Wednesday. Animal fame runs in the family — Dolling's uncle, Walt Taylor, owned Cricket, the locally famous horse that lived in a pasture along Highway 108 near Lover's Leap.

The 36-year-old buckskin horse became something of a local legend by standing by the side of Highway 108 for more than 30 years. Cricket died on Jan. 1, 1993, and a m emorial of cards,letters

Butte Eire Community helpers: More fire Crews continue removal of

assistanceis always needed

fire debris, hazardous waste

By JASON COWAN

By GUY McCARTHY

have electricity. You want to stay as

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long as you can without putting yourself in danger." Sara Watson wanted to help. Power returned on Sept. 11, alBut she could not leave her home lowing for flexibility with the plans. in Plymouth, just miles north of the Shortly following, Watson and her Amador-Calaveras border,during the daughter decided to help out at onset of the Butte Fire. Laughton Ranch in Jackson under the Instead, Watson and her family pretense that they would probably be stood by the door, bags packed, with- feeding animals or cleaning stalls. As out power, under voluntary evacu- they arrived though, they saw how ation orders, waiting for a change in badly help was needed. "When we got there, I realized the status that would determine the next move. volume of what was going on. Over the "We were just sitting at home, wor- course of the two weeks there, we had rying and wondering and worrying 857 animals come through there," said and wondering," Watson said. 'We Watson, who added that she assumed wanted to help, but weren't able to leave our home because we didn' t See HELP/Back Page

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Officials monitoring Butte Fire recoveryefforts said Wednesday that 93 propertieshave been cleared of burn debris, and 733 properties have been cleared of hazardous waste materials in Calaveras County. In late September, local, state and contractedofficials set a targetdate for completing property cleanups by Jan. 1. There are 25 debris removal crews working seven days a week, weather permitting, Calaveras County officials said. The crews are working in west and central Jesus Maria areas, as well as Old Gulch, Wendell, Moke

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Hill, East Murray Creek, Avenue A, W hiskeySlideand Hawver Road areas.

Hazardous waste removal is being monitored by state and environmental protection agencies.

"Air monitoring will continue to

ensure airborne contaminants are

contained," Calaveras County officials said. "However, residents are

reminded that dust and ash may contain concentrated levels of heavy metals, asbestos, and other harmf'ul materials and care should be taken See DEBRIS / Back Page

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day. "We' re not sure about snow elevations and valley precipitation. Th e e x act track and where it's going By GUY McCARTHY could begin Wednesday the to becrossing theSierra¹ The Union Democrat 25th and continue into Fri- vada are unclear for now." day the 27th." Whatever the weather There mightbe rain and Nathan Owen with the brings, Thanksgiving next s now on t h e m e n u t h i s Weather Service said it' s week is sure to be one of Thanksgiving if a Gulf of not yetclear if the system the busiest travel periods of Alaska weather s ystem will blast the Central Si- the year, in California and tracks far enough south. erra Nevada, where most nationwide. Anyone planThen again, maybe not. mountain passes are al- ning to hit the road for the Meteorologists with the ready closed due to snow holidays is advised to leave N ational W eather S e r - and ice. early and expect delays. "We' re still getting indicavice in Sacramento said Wednesday that f orecast tions that something could Contact Guy McCarthy at confidence in the approach- happen, but some of the gmccarthy@uniondemocrat. ing storm system and its be- models are showing that it corn or 588-4585. Follou/ havior is low. They also said might not be that signifi- him on Zt/i tter at I "it looks like precipitation cant," Owen said Wednes- Guy McCarthy.

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CCF gets donation from Amador communi group By JASON COWAN The Union Democrat

In October, the Calaveras Community Foundation reported that it raised more than $200,000 toward a fund for Butte Fire victims And, with one donation, the total increased 33 percent.

The CCF received a $100,000 donation from the Amador Community Foundation to assist with the Disaster Relief Fund. "We are very gifted, and frankly a little surprised, at the number of individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations that

have used our fund to channel their efforts to respond to the needs of people who have suffered and to mitigate the effects of the fire," said Brent Harrington, treasurer of the CCF. "We feel confident that the relationships established, and enhanced, will benefit for our areaintheyearsto come." The Disaster Relief Fund was created shortly following the start of the Butte Fire. The fund is intended to help in ways that government agencies, insurance companies or other nonprofits are unable to. To date, $300,000 has been donated toward the Disaster Relief Fund. It awarded grants to eight groups in October.

This year, a special appearance by Santa Claus and one of his elves will The Tuolumne City Mu- highlight the event. Visiseum is seeking nutcrackers tors who want a picture for a special holiday display. should bring their own camThe nutcrackers will be era or smart phone. The event will feature part of the "Holiday Tradit ions" highlighted at t h e homemade refreshments, museum's annual Christmas special Christmas music open house from 1 to 4 p.m. and a DVD of pictures of Dec. 5. snowfall in Tuolumne by

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teaches watercolor at Connections Academy in Tuolumne and is the art specialist for the Jamestown after school program.

NEWS NOTES

Nutcrackers sought for holiday display

local photographer David Wheat. Anyone interested in loaning an unusual or vintage nutcracker for the display, which will be in a locked cabinet at the museum through December, can call 770-1425 for more information. The museum is at the corner of Carter and Bay streets in Tuolumne.

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The Tuolumne County Health Fair Committee wishes

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gratitude tothe sponsors, individuals and organizations that supported the 2015 Health Fair. AAUW of Sonora All Saints Catholic Church Twain Harte Ladies Guild Alternative Hillside Hearing by Beltone

Old Brethren Young Folk

Area 12 Agency on Aging

Save Mart

Parish Nursmg Safeway

Sara-Lee Sherri f f's Community Service Umt Sierra Foothill Women's Club

Black Oak Casino

Sierra Vista Optometry

Chapel of the Pines City of Sonora

Sonora Christian Life Center

Clark Broadcasting

Sonora High School ROP Program Sonora Regional Medical Center

Cost U Less County of Tuolumne Covers Apple Ranch

Donaldson Eye Care Associates FoothUI p esbgerim Friendsand Neighbors Magazine Gold Rush Printing Grocery Outlet Kiwanis Club of Sonora Lowes McKesson Manteca Ambulance Service Mi-Wuk Indian Health Clinic Mother Lode Coffee Mother Lode Fairgrounds

NursingProfessionals of Tuolumne County Old Brethren Christian School

For complete arts and entertainment listings, see the Weekender, published Thursdays in The Union Oemocrat.

TUOLUMNE COUNTY TODAY Sierra Club day hike,meet9

School Board of Trustees, 6 building, 509 East St. Charles p.m., school library, 22736 Kewin Mill Road, Sonora, 586-5510.

Tuolumne County Trails Council, 7 p.m., 19550 Cordelia Ave., East Sonora, 532-2594.

St., San Andreas,728-0602. Storytime, 11 to 11:40 a.m., Calaveras County Library, Copperopolis branch, Lake Tulloch Plaza.

Mokelumne Hill Fire ProFRIDAY tection District, 5:30 p.m., fire Tuolumne County Garden station, 8160 Church St., Moke-

a.m., Mary Laveroni Community Park, Highway 120, Groveland.

Club, 11 a.m., Tuolumne County Library conference room, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora.

Storytime and Craft,children

Preschool Story Hour,"Sto-

Crystal Falls Association,

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

noon, Crystal Falls Clubhouse, 21725 Crystal Falls Drive, 5334877.

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

lumne Hill, 286-1389.

Calaveras Humane Society Board of Directors, 5:30

p.m., Foothill village Drive, Anthrough age 5 , 1 0 30 a m., ries with Grandma," 11 a.m., gels Camp. Tuolumne County Library, 480 Tuolumne branch library, 18636 Greenley Road, Sonora, 533-5507. Main St., Tuolumne, 928-361 2.

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FRIDAY Angels Camp Library Sto-

rytime, 10 a.m., Angels Camp Branch Library, 426 North Main St., Angels Camp, 736-2198. Tuolumne County Board of Poetry Night, an open readSupervisors Planning Commit- ing, 6:30 p.m. sign-ups, reading 7 The Union Democrat tee,1:30 p.m .,Tuolumne County to 8 p.m.,Sonora Joe's Coffee Calendar attempts to list all Administration Center, supervi- Shoppe, 140 S. Washington St., non-commercial events of sors' chambers, 2 S. Green St., downtown Sonora, 532-6561. public interest i n the greater Sonora, 533-5633. Tuolumne County Long- CALAVERAS COUNTY Tuolumne and Calaveras county areas. Contributions term Care Planning Council, are welcome. Call 588-4547, 3:30 p.m., Hospice of the Sierra, visit 84 S. Washington St., 20100 Cedar Road North, Suite C, TODAY Sonora, 533-6800. Calaveras County Senior Sonora, or email Ibrowning© Belleview Ele mentary Network, 9 a.m., CalWORKS uniondemocrat. corn. /

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for your suPPort o f our 201 5 Luncheon, Table Setting & Holiday Shopping Boutique held October 24, 2015 We couldn't do it without you and the support of our generous community, all the silent auction donors, vendors and table setters — you made it a resounding, sold-out success again this year!!!

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Eleven nonprofit organizations were awarded a total of $15,310 on Nov. 12 at Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne. ) A representative from each I nonprofit organization entered Y a "cash cube" with a total of plop@Rii~ $5,000 circling through the air fg, ao and had 30 seconds to grab as > inr much money as possible. i ohio off+@F ~. The organizations and the amounts they collected: Big Dreams, $2,280; D u ende, $2,230; Sierra Hope, $1,630; ~S ri ' +/a. ATCAA Homeless Outreach, $1,490; Parents by C h oice, $1,320; Operation Creekside, $1,280; HorseSpeak, $1,270; National Alliance on Mental Illness, $1,110; Calaveras Cancer Support, $1,070; Mother Lode Wildlife Care, $880; and VFW Post 3154, $750. In t h e p a s t 1 3 ye a r s, Courtesy photos $165,000 has been given away during the Black Oak Casino A representative from the Big Dreams Foundation (above) collected $2,280 dollars Grab for Cash event, a press in the Grab for Cash event held last week at Black Oak Casino. A representative for release stated. Parents by Choice collects money in the cash cube (right).

Deadline nears for Butte Fire victims to get FEMA aid By GUY McCARTHY The Union Democrat

Officials with federal, state and local agencies are advising Butte Fire victims they have until Monday to sign up with FEMA and the Small Business Administration for disaster assistance and low-interest loans. Residents of Calaveras County who have been afFected by the Butte Fire can register for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and submit initial SBA online loan applications no later than Nov. 23, county officials said. Butte Fire victims can call 1-800-621-3362 or register online at www.DisasterAssistance. gov and http J/m.fema.gov. They can also register in person at the Disaster Recovery Center, 891 MountainRanch Road in San Andreas. Hours at the center are 8 a.m. to 6 a.m. Mon-

from FEMA for Butte Fire victims totaled $4,683,582, including $3.7 million for housing assistance. The Butte Fire broke out Sept. 9 in Amador County, burned 110.7 square miles of watersheds, destroyed more than 800 structures, and resulted in the deaths of two residents. The blaze is listed as the seventh most destructive in state history, according to Cal Fire. More than two months after the giant blaze started, Cal Fire officials say they have yet to complete their investigation of the cause. Pacific Gas and Electric officials said Sept. 18 a live tree may have contacted a PG&E line in the vicinity of the ignition point, near Charamuga Ranch. Multiple law firms have filed lawsuits on behalf of Butte Fire victims, blaming PG&E and the utility's contractors for one of the worst disasters in Mother Lode history.

day throughFriday,9 a.m .to4 p.m .Saturday. The center is closed on Sunday. As of Wednesday, more than 1,100 indiContact Guy McCarthy at gmccarthy@ viduals in Calaveras County had signed up uniondemocrat. cornor588-4585.Follow him with FEMA for Butte Fire assistance. Grants on Twitter at @GuyMcCarthy.

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The Butte Fire burned more than 70,000 acres in Amador and Calaveras counties. CLASSIFIED ADS WILL WORK FOR YOU! 588-4515

NEWS NOTES Venue changed for all-class reunion

Paper or plastic plates, cups, utensils and plates, beverages, projectors and The venue for Summer- projectionscreens are also ville High School's all-class needed. reunion has changed. Volunteers can show up The reunion will be held anytime between 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Standard through about 7 p.m. and can Pour on Standard Road. volunteer for any amount of The cost is $40 per person time. (down from $55) and includes Anyone interested in vola buffet dinner and dessert. A unteering can help with setno-host bar will be available. ting up music and projectors, The event begins at 5:30 directing traffic, accepting p.m. donations, ushering guests, For more information, go runningchildcare,preparing, online to www.summerville- servingand cleaning up food, highreunions.corn, or email running booths, picking up getanswers®summerville- trash and cleaning up after highreunions.corn. the event. For more information, call Lucky King at 601-3652.

Butte Fire benefit needs volunteers

Volunteers, sponsors, auction prizes and transporta-

tionservicesare needed for Grace Beyond the Ashes, a Butte Fire benefit concert being held this Sunday. The concert is 12:30 to 6 p.m. at the Mark Twain Hall at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp.

Butte Fire benefit needs volunteers A new exhibit called "Gold is where you find it: The Rush to Angels Camp" has opened at the Angels Camp Museum. The exhibit s h owcases horn spoons for gold dust, a Utica M ine m anager' s

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monthly time book, items from the Calaveras hotel that burned down, an 1858 to 1865 ledgerfrom John Periano's Store once located in downtown Angels Camp, frogcarriers from the 1958

International Frog J u mp and a late-1800s commercial laundry stove believed to have been used in a Chinese laundry. The museum is at 753 S. Main St. in Angels Camp.

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YOUR VIEWS To the Editor: Thank you so much for the excellent Veterans Day special sections. Every one of the stories was moving because the report ing was personal and respectful. A special thanks for Ray Ladd's interview and the details of his Vietnam War and post-war

ing to deal with this problem by myself. Because of the expense of hiring professional loggersortreeservicestofall,lim b and buck these trees, many of my neighbors, faced with the same problem are attempting this work by themselves. With all due respect, owning and running a chainsaw does not make one a logger. A little over a week ago a good friend and colleague of mine was killed in a logging accident in Sonoma county. Alan was a registeredprofessional forester with over 40

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and interurban train systems. Not to run them, but to rip out the tracks and pave over the rail right-of-ways to make roads. Likewise, corporate profiteers mounted a new offensive in the 1990s to undermine the higher-speed potential of Amtrak's Acela trains, hiring such Koch-funded front groups as Cato Institute, Heritage Foundation and Reason Foundation to spread hokey "analyses" that brand Amtrak as a slow train to collectivist hell. They also bought trainloads of politicians, who're still promoting the fabricated studiesand talking points ofthe corporate-cabal to derail HSR proposals. Despite attempts to kill the notion of a national passenger rail system, trains are only getting more popular. Here are just a few things that HSR would offer our county: • HSR construction creates a start-up economic boom (from the manufacturing of trains and equipment; the construction of everything from

bridges to stations; the installation of high-tech control systems; the generation of renewable energy to power the electric engines; the development of new businesses to serve rail passengers, and more) and would be a sustained source of good, permanent jobs running and maintaining the network. • HSR is aboon for passengers,providing a competitive alternative to airline rip-offs and traffic congestion. Travellers getaccess to more cities,safer and more comfortable rides and the ability to work or just relax on the road. • HSR trains are powered by electricity, thus they substantially reduce consumption of grossly polluting fossil fuels. • HSR crisscrossing America would be a monumental achievement by and for our people, on a par with the 10-year moon-landing effort launched by President Kennedy or the interstate highway system initiated by President Eisenhower. It would be a history-making project, worthy of a nation with unsurpassed wealth and under-used talent. Creating such a treasure for

future generations would re-engage our people' s can-do spirit, and it just might rekindle some sense of national unity. The U.S. is in the caboose of transportation innovation because special-interest politics continue to thwart our national will, leaving you and me with a rickety, malfunctioning rail system that is a national embarrassment. It's unforgivablethat corporate and political leaders have intentionally failed to maintain, much less improve, the quality of America's rail infrastructure for future generations. And the cowardice

of Congress critters, who take special-interest money to oppose the best policies for the common good, is not only shamefully corrupt; it's a firing offense.

That's where we come in. High-speed rail offers such huge benefits for us that we need to push it to the center of our policy demands, especially with a national election cycle already on us. To learn more, contact the National Association of Railroad Passengers (www.narprail. org) and US High Speed Rail Association (www. ushsr.corn). Jim Hightower is a native Texan, columnist

and author of seven books. He served two terms as Texas Agriculture Commissioner.

Ray in the Central Sierra Continuum of and now he is gone. Even under the best ons logging is extremely dangerCare, a four-county group that works to end of conditi homelessness among veterans and other ous work. One can never know or be careful residents in our rural mountain counties. As enough to be completely out of harm's way. always when asked his opinion, Ray spoke Hopefully the government at the federal passionately of the need for an emergency and state level will move swiftly to provide shelter in Calaveras County. The project aid tous private forestlandowners who are has not been widely supported in the past becoming increasingly overwhelmed dealing but the time has come for other Calaveras with this epidemic by ourselves. folks to join Ray's efforts and get such a shelter built. We have suffered enormous losses David Rink from wildfires in our counties, and hundreds Tlaain Harte of residents have seen first-hand the need to be preparedforfuture catastrophes. Butte Hre evacuees ended up having to relocate several times as their numbers grew and the firepushed them further.Tuolumne Coun- To the Editor: ty includeda substantial request to build Thank you somuch forprinting in The emergency centers in its application to the Union Democrat the student essays on Nov. National Disaster Resilience competition. 11, 2015, about "what freedom means to me" Maybe Calaveras County residents who did and the"voiceofdemocracy." not see the wisdom of Ray's dream to have A bitofbackground about my experience an emergency shelter can find it in their in 1947 when taking a YMCA- YMCA stuhearts to support him now. If you build it, dent Europeantrip.On board ship we had the Central Sierra Continuum of Care will lectures every evening about our tour. help Ray find the resources to keep it open. There was a foreign student from Columbia attending school in the United States. Beetle Barbour Every evening when the professor started Central Sierra Continuum of Care member his lecture he would say "America this" and Columbia "America that." This Columbian would raise his hand, was acknowledged and asked which American country he was referring to? So since that time I have been obsessed with the referral of the United States as To the Editor: America. Our congressman, Tom McClintock, has In the essays the United States was stated that we need foreign trade. I would mentioned several times, otherwise it was agree with him, but would add that we need "America." America is an entire continent trade that is favorable to this country,not which includes many countries which use the corporateelite,thatwant todictatetrade their own country's name. Why can't we solely on their terms. The TPP that Presi- start using our official name? We are The dent Obama supports was written by the United States, are we not? Corporate elite and would be devastating to our sovereignty, or environment, our right Elizabeth Damon to protect ourselves from personal harm, Sonora etc., etc., etc. The TPP that is supported by Democrats and Republicans alike, must be rejected by the American people and, if that is protectionism, so be it! Time to stand up for ourselves! To the Editor: I posted two signs in support of Dollar Myrna Doering General in Columbia. Within 48 hours, one Jamestown had been stolen and the other vandalized. I want to combat the hysteria being fomented

Call the U.S.byits name

Reject TransPacific partnership

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To the Editor: I live in the forest about 6 miles north of Twain Harte. Within the two parcels of land that my partner, Cathy, and I own, which totalabout 18 acres,atleast100pinetreesare dead or dying.Even though Ihaveworked in the woods for the past 45 years, I am not go-

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Dollar Generalunwanted To the Editor: It seems as though Heidi Wall might be considering another bid at politics. If she can get Dollar General to move into Columbia it could be a feather in her cap in the "getting things done for my people" column. I think this store opening would benefit her future more so than the people of Columbia. Why all of a sudden has the burned down gas station become such an issue to her? Makes you want to go HMMMM! Let's hope the Dollar General people pull out and leave the area around the Columbia State Historic Park as it was. I lived in Twain Harte and Sonora for a lot of years and it was always a beautiful drive. I don't think the citizens want to see a gaudy store front on the way to an historical monument. Steven Dobbel Green Valley, A rizona

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by an opposition group who are not property owners in downtown Columbia and include out-of-town activists. They illegally covered the proposed site with trash and a sign expressing hostility to the project. They held a general "town hall" meeting and misrepresent the photos of the crowd as opposition. The location of the proposed store is currently a decaying cement slab with underground gasfixtures thatneed removal.The average business person would be unable to afford to rehabilitate the parcel. Dollar General, less than one-tenth the size of the average "big box," has agreed to change their design to fit into the community by making it look like a seriesofsm allstores,im prove theroad,and install a sidewalk with lighting which will be a vast improvement for the whole town. It is a model of rural Smart Growth which encouragesinfill of blighted areas rather than new development. It will alleviate the federally designated "Food Desert" in Columbia and the traffic congestion and pollution through Sonora with fewer trips from Columbia. Finally, it will significantly lower the costand greatly improve selection and availability of food and many other items. About 90 percent of a Dollar General's inventory is currently unavailable in Columbia. Tuolumne County and our elected officials spend valuable time and resources developing rational plans with public input to encourage the economic health of the county. Dollar General has met every requirement placed upon it. The public should be able to live secure in the knowledge that their officials will carry out those policies and not allow less than 1 percent of the population tohijack the process.

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Columbia College dormitories up to code as study highlights fire safe+

By SEAN CARSON The Union Democrat

Just as state law will require all new smoke detectorsfor dorm rooms at

Columbia College, a new study by the U.S. Fire Administration found missing or tamperedwith detectors a factorin over halfof fatal college housing fires in the U.S. since 2000. The safety measure is of top priorit y for Director of Housing Samantha Huebner, who already has boxes ofthenew battery-sealed devices in her office.

The 10-year sealed lithium power cell smoke detectors, will eliminate the need to replacebatteries,instead replacing the entire device every 10 years. California

Building Standards Codes require installation in and outside sleeping areas by Jan. 1. The law also requires a carbon monoxide detector in all common areas. Though there are no gas or fireplaces in the dorms, car exhaust from outside could potentially leak into the building, Huebner said. In the past 15 years, 118 college students have died in 85 college housing fires, according the new study. The data shows the leading cause of the fires was smoking, at 29 percent. The study also places alcohol as a factorin 76 percent ofincidents, and puts 94 percent at off-campus housing. "It's totally 100 percent true," said Mike Spear, training and safety battalion chief

with Ca l F i r e/Tuolumne happen, but we have a twoCounty Fire Department. strike policy and you' re out Spear added that he can- — even if they' re of age," not be sure a fire has not oc- Huebner said. curred in the 30-year history The dorms have batteryof the dorms. operatedsmoke detectors in Several calls to campus each residential bedroom, a staff and Tuolumne County hard-wired smoke detector Fire Department/Cal Fire in thecommon area, and a sprinkler system that runs crews yielded no answer. Huebner said she has e xtensively through t h e not experienced a fire in building. her 15 years managing the Fire sprinklers were not privately owned dorms for present in any of the fatal Sacramento-based company campus fires reviewed by California Student Housing the study. LLC. The system at Columbia is Located on-campus, the monitored by Signal Service, dorms do not allow candles, a security company based in incense, hookah or smoking Vallecito. in the facilities. Fines are The company notifies the levied for any offense. campus and local fire crews Alcohol or drugs are also when the system is tripped and provides quarterly inprohibited. "Not to say i t d oesn' t spectionsatthedorms.

Police urge public to come fonvard By TORI THOMAS The Union Democrat

The Sonora Police Department has identified a person of interest in the recent reports of a man in a white

Tioga HighSchool

Thieves target recyclables, cut camera By SEAN CARSON The Union Democrat

The theft of recyclables and a cut security camera at Tioga High School earlier this month were reported to the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office this week. The school filed a report at 12:04 p.m. Tuesday, according to Tuolumne County Sheriff's logs. The SherifFs Office by Wednesday identified a vehicle possibly connected to incident after the school ilooded

socialmedia with footage of an oldermodel red Toyota pickup Principal Ryan Dutton suspects was used in the theft. The vehicle was found in a residentialarea of Sonora, and investigators are still tracking down the owner, said Deputy Rob Lyons. The thieves struck on Nov. 3, stealing bags of community-donated recycling and cutting the power cable to a nearby camera, Dutton said. The recycling is dropped off near a largetrash receptacle,and theproceeds

are used to fund academic and athletic programs. The school did not notice the recycling or cut camera until the second week of November, Dutton said. The camera is in kind of a tight spot," he said. The school then began to review footage from other cameras.

Monday, Dutton identified the getaway vehicle and called the Sheriffs Office the following day. Dutton estimates the cost of the cam-

era and recycling to be around $500.

Legal experts urge caution as tribes enter pot industry SANTA FE, N.M. (AP)Tribes across the U.S. are finding marijuana is risky businessnearly a year after a Justice Department policy indicated they could grow and sell pot under the same guidelines as states.

Sonora Police Department

Sonora police released images of a white Isuzu Trooper used by a suspect who allegedly stopped at least one motorist in Sonora in recent days.

Federal raids on t ribal cannabis operations in California followed by a South Dakota tribe's move this month to burn its crop amid fears it could be next have raised questions over whether there's more to complying

with DOJ standards than a department memo suggested last December. The uncertainty — blamed partly on thin DOJ guidelines, the fact that marijuana remains an illegal drug under federallaws, and a com-

plextangle of state,federal and tribal law enforcement oversight on reservationshas led attorneys to urge tribal leaders to weigh the risks involved before moving forward with legalizing and growing pot.

Isuzu Trooper with a revolv-

Both incidents took place around the same area — one on Sanguinetti Road, the other on Old Wards Ferry Road. Stinson urges anyone who may have been pulled over by the Isuzu Trooper to come forward. "We didn't have people who were actually stopped contact us," he said, adding that people who were pulled over by the Isuzu Trooper could help confirm the identityofthe suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sonora Police Department at 532-8141.

ing light on its roof pulling over vehicles in the Sonora area, Chief Mark Stinson said Wednesday. Multiple reports have come in to the Police Department within the past week of the Isuzu Trooper pulling vehicles over, Stinson said, adding that the vehicle has Nevada license plates. ''We know of at least two incidents that occurred," he said. "In both cases,thedriver Contact Tori Thomas at was a female and there were tthomas@uniondemocrat.corn no other passengers in the ve- or 588-4526. Follow her on hicle." 5ai t ter @Tort Thomas UD.

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BARTSCH — PaulaBartsch,69,ofSonora,died Wednesday at Sonora Regional Medical Center. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

NEws 0F REcoRD TUOLUMNE COUNTY The Sonora Police Department reported the following: TUESDAY 7:32 a.m., suspicious circumstance — A man was passed out in a vehicle with drugs in his hand outsidea Mono Way business. He woke up and drove toward downtown Sonora. 8:16 a.m., theft — Tires were stolen off a vehicle on West Dodge Street at North Norlin Street sometime Monday night. 8:32 a.m., found propertySomeoneat a Sanguinetti Road business found a bag containing Cll'Ugs.

The Sheriff's Office reported the following: TUESDAY 2:28 a.m., Long Barn — A house on Snowwhite Ridge Drive

was broken into. stolen on Chukar Circle. 9:37 a.m., Sonora — A GPS 6:17 p.m., Jamestown — A unit was stolen from a truck on woman was sleeping with lugChristopher Circle between Oct. gage in the doorway of a Main 24 and 25. Street business. 10:26 a.m., Sonora —A purse 10:37 p.m., Jamestown — A and wallet were stolen from a ve- wallet was reported missing on Placer Street. hicle on Crestview Drive. 11:27 p.m., Groveland 11:05 a.m., Sonora — Two juveniles at Gold Rush Charter Someone was heard on the back School were "out of control," steps of a house on Hillcroft slammed doors, which resulted Drive. in holes in a wall, yelled profanities and interrupted class. Felony bookings 1:50 p.m., Twain Harte — A woman on Towhee Lane reTUESDAY ceived a text message stating her 4 p.m., Sonora — Katherine daughter was being watched by Marie Bacon, 63, of the 14000 unknown people and that her fa- blockof Mono Way, was booked ther is not often around. on suspicion of possessing nar4:04 p.m., Long Barn —A television and an iPod were stolen from a vehicle on Lassen Court. 4:30 p.m., Sonora — A shed was stolen on Feather River Drive. 5:15 p.m., Sonora —A television and a game station were

coticsand misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance after an arrest on Mono Way. 4:44 p.m., Twain Harte Douglas William Spruner, 51, of the 20000 block of Confidence Road, was booked on suspicion of violating probation after an arrest on Confidence Road. 9:44p.m.,Sonora — Melissa Ann Warlick, 35, of the 800 block of Sapphire Court, Manteca, was booked after being transported from San Joaquin County during a fugitive from justice warrant arrest.

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rni awma ers ocuson ower inesas o causeo wi II"es SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California lawmakers focused Wednesday on power linesas a cause of devastating wildfires, possibly including the Butte Ere in Amador and Calaveras counties, which killed two people and destroyed nearly 500 homes. Pacific Gas & Electric Co., the state' s largest utility, said in September that a power line rubbing against a tree may have started the blaze that burned 70,000acres and caused $52 million in damage, becoming the seventh-most destructive in state history. California fire officials have yet to announce their conclusions on the cause. It was the second-most devastating fire in a drought year that so far has seen more than 6,000 wildfires, about one-third more than the recent average, David Shew,a fi re-prevention planner at the state's forestry and fire protection department, told a state Senate sub-

committee Wednesday.

Electrical equipment — including power linesthat brush against trees or hit the ground — typically rival only trash fires as the chief cause of wildfires in California, said state Sen. Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, the head of a state Senate subcommittee overseeing the safety of utilities. He convened the hearing to scrutinize what the state's utilities and utility regulators were doing to lessen the risk. Hill, long a critic of PG&E and the California Public Utilities Commission on safety issues, focused attention on PG&E. "I really would like to find a way to trust PG&E again," said Hill, whose district includes the San Francisco Bay Area city of San Bruno, where a PG&E gas-line explosion in 2010 killed eight peopleand tri ggered years of examinationofstate regulators'oversight of utilities. He told participants in the hear-

ing. "They really don't seem to want to play by the rules of our community." PG&E vice president Pat Hogan detailedthe utility'sprograms to reduce risks of electrical equipment sparking fires, including monitoring 50 million trees for trimming or chopping down to prevent contact with high-voltage power equipment. Hill cited a 1994 fire, also in the Sierras, that led to 739 misdemeanor convictions against PG&E for negligence after the utility was accused of diverting $77 million from its treetrimming budget into shareholder profits. The PG&E executive told Hill that the utility was spending all the money allotted to it for wildfire prevention on those programs. Elizaveta Malashenko, head of the safety division of the state utility commission, told Hill that regulators would evaluate that spending.

3udge: Divorced couple's embryos must be discarded SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A woman must abide by an agreement withher exhusband to destroy five frozen embryos ifthey got a divorce, despite her contention that they represent her last chance to have children, a California judge ruled Wednesday. San Francisco Superior Court Judge Anne-Christine Massullo said in a tentative decision that the agreement

trumps the woman's desire to now keep the embryos. The woman, Mimi Lee, had argued that cancer made it risky for her to get pregnant, so the embryos were her last chance to have her own genetic child. Her ex-husband, Stephen Findley, wanted to discard the embryos in accordance with the agreement he and

Lee signed while married.

He worried in part that Lee would use any children to take financial advantage of him, according to the ruling. Lee's attorneys said no California court had previously ruled in such a case. A Pennsylvania court three years ago awarded frozen embryos to a woman who also said they may be her only way to have a child because of breast cancer treatmentdespite the objections of her ex-husband. An Illinois judge last year also sided with a woman who was infertile in her fight over embryos with an exboyfriend. Massullo said California law is clear that couples must decide what to do with embryos they create in case of separationor divorce. "Decisions about family and children often are dif-

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ficult, and can be wrenching when they become disputes," the judge wrote. "The policy best suited to ensuring that these disputes are resolved in a clear-eyed manner ... is to give effect to the intentions ofthe parties at the time ofthedecision atissue." An attorney for Lee, Peter Skinner, said in a statement his client was disappointed and was evaluating her legal options. Lee had argued that she had a right to change the agreement, and that she had a rightto procreate. While Lee might have a right to procreate in other circumstances, she doesn' t have a right toprocreate with Findley, the judge said. The embryos were being held at the University of California, San Francisco, which in accordance with state law gave Lee and Findley a consent agreement before fertility treatments in which both said they would like the embryos thawed and discarded in case they divorced,according to court documents. The tentative nature of the ruling gives the parties time to file objections, but

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Lawyer says driver helpess to stop bus SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A lawyer representing the driver of the double-decker tourist busthat careened out-of-control through downtown San Francisco recounted a harrowing tale Tuesday of a "catastrophic" me-

chanical failure that left 20 people injured but — m i r aculously, authorities say — no one dead. San Francisco lawyer Robert Cartwright said he has been hired to represent bus driver Kenneth Malvar, 52, who was behind the wheel of a tour bus that crashed Friday aRernoon in San Francisco's popular Union Square shopping district. Cartwright said M alvar gave a briefaccount from his hospital bedTuesday. Cartwright said Malvar was d r iving through an i ntersection when he heard an

explosion underneath the bus. After the explosion, the bus began to pick up speed and race downhill toward the congested Union Square. Malvar said the brake pedals didn' t work and the acceleratorpedal felt"fl oppy."

Notice of the Availabili of an Environmental Assessment The USDA Rural Utilities Service has received an application for financial assistance from the Lake Don Pedro Community Services • Exlsllng StorageTank District. As required by the National Environmental Policy Act, the 0 well c-:I' ProposedTle.ln Pipe Rural Utilities Service has prepared an Environmental Assessment .i that evaluated the potential environmental effects and consequences U of the proposed project. This notice announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment for public review and comment. BtanReitm The proposed project consists of construction of improvements of up to four new wells. Wells ¹3 and ¹4 are located on properties owned by the Lake Don Pedro Owners Association and currently operated as El Prado Park; the location of which is shown on the attached Exhibit B map. Wells ¹3 and ¹4 were identified as potential well locations, however initial water quality and water production testing revealed -! Exigln ate r poor water quality and low water production, therefore both Well ¹3 i T Plant i and t4 are being held as alternative sites for future development, but I Lhlw QNSCturs vuoauMVa due to the immediate water supply emergency and need for additionWill Nl al high producing wells, Wells ¹5 and ¹6 as shown on the attached ~I yg. Exhibit B were tested and Well ¹5 confirmed to produce an adequate ( amount of high quality water to proceed with construction. Testing of Well ¹6 identified high water production and will be the last to be constructed. Wells ¹5 and ¹6 are located on property owned by the Lake Don Pedro Community Services District (District) southeast of the Zarzamora Court and Avenida Central intersection; Assessor's I?chlblt I P~iec«Doctors Parcel No. 020-290-0090 in Mariposa County. 'Ihe residential-type wells would be installed with a disturbance footprint of up to approximately 225 square feet per well or a combined total of 900 square feet. The wells would be used to provide emergency water to the District. Power poles and electrical supply system would be supplied to the well sites from a location near the end of Zarzamora Ct, to operate the wells. Ihe project produces no negative environmental effect, therefore the evaluation of other alternatives was not absolutely necessary, nor were there any other viable alternative to evaluate. A no project alternative would have put the community at risk of loss of water supply, so that alternative was also not further considered. Multiple locations were evaluated for construction of the new wells, but due to limited groundwater in the area, the existing project site was selected due to its higher water production potential. Copies of the Environmental Assessment are available for review at the Rural Development • Modesto Office 3800 Cornucopia Way, Suite E • Modesto, CA 95358, and at the Lake Don Pedro Community Services District Office, 9751 Merced Falls, Rd., La Grange, Ca 95329, (209) 852-2331 For further information contact Jose Guardado at 209-538-3783. Any person interested in commenting on this proposed project should submit comments to the address above by December 19, 2015. 154082 091515 A general location map of the proposal is shown s Exhibit B.

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CalPERSlowers return expectations S ACRAMENTO — T h e boardoverseeing California's largest public pension fund has voted to lower its investments in risky funds as a cushion against economic downturns. Wednesday's vote by the board of the California Public Employees' Retirement System will gradually lower the expectedrate ofreturn to 6.5 percent, over a 21-year period. Gov. Jerry Brown blasted the move as "i rresponsible." He says state and local governments and workers could be on the hook to make up the difference in returns if the CalPERS fund does not earn enough. The Democratic governor says the new approach exposes the fund to an unacceptable level of risk. The nearly $300 billion system farexceeded projections in 2014, posting an overall 18.4 percent return on investments last year.

The turtle might have been lurednorth by warm El ¹no waters, but the temperature of water in northern California could cause hypothermia. The turtle was last seen in Lathrop.

Porsche: Walker to blame for car crash L OS ANGELES — A t torneys for Porsche say 'The Fast and the Furious" star Paul Walker was to blame for his own death in a Southern

California carcrash. The claim comes in documents filed last week in Los Angeles, where W alker's 16-year-old daughter is suing Porsche for wrongful death. Walker died two years ago when a Porsche Carrera GT driven by a friend went out of control, struck trees and a streetl ight and burst into flames in Santa Clarita. Investigators said the car was doing 80 to 94 mph. Porsche's filing says Walker was "a knowledgeable and sophisticated user" who knew the risks of a car that had been misused and improperly maintained. His d aughter, Meadow Walker, contends the car had numerous design defects, including a faulty seatbelt that BERKELEY — Berkeley city trapped her father. leaders have approved a controversial ordinance that ~ down on homeless people in an effort to dean up the city. KNTV reported Wednesday that a new law limits the use CLOVIS — State law enof publicspace to store per- forcement offic ials seized sonal belongings, prevents more than 50 0 fi r earms shopping carts from being in W ednesday from a m a n one spot for more than one barred from owning weapons hour, and outlaws lying down for mental health reasons. inside planter beds. It also California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris anprohibits public urination. Three dissenting council nounced that agents seized members sided with home- 209 handguns, 88 shotguns, es, 181 standard caless advocates, some of whom 234 rifl camped outsideto draw at- pacity magazines, 10 high tention to their plight. capacitymagazines, 100,521 There are provisions in the rounds of various ammuniordinance that would provide tion, and 10 assault weapons services for those living on including a .50 caliber bolt acthe streets. The new law man- tion rifle from Albert Sheakdates that the city fund the alee, 59, of Clovis. Sheakalee didn't return a purchase of 50 to 100 secure storage bins for the homeless, call Wednesday. provideadditional bathrooms The attorney general's ofon Telegraph Avenue and fice maintains a database downtown andprovide mobile of Calif ornians barred from showers for public use. owning firearms for various reasons, including mental illness. Sheakalee was arrested last week for illegal gun possession and is in the database for mental health reasons, the SAN FRANCISCO — A attorneygeneral said. rare seaturtle usually seen The attorney general's ofnear Mexico seems to be liv- fice declined to release any ing in a northern California further details.

Berkeley cracks down on homeless

More than 500 firearms seized

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The San Francisco Chroniclereports that fisherman Dan Maloon thought he saw a plastic bag floating in the San Joaquin River recently, SAN DIEGO — Elizabeth butlooked closerand realized Blackburn, the biologist who it was a turtle. He shot video won a Nobel Prize for her reof the creature and shared it search into aging, has been with experts. named president of the Salk Marine wildlife experts Institute for Biological Studat Turtle Island Restoration ies in San Diego County. N etwork confirmed that i t The 66-year-old Blackburn was an Eastern Pacific green will become the first woman sea turtle. The species is en- to head the institute known as dangeredand most common- a world leader in the study of ly found in waters off central aging, neuroscience, genetics, and southern Mexico. heart disease and diabetes. She replaces Dr. William Brody, who announced his

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Two killed in helicopter crash CARLSBAD — A helicopter has crashed and caught fireat a San Diego County airport, killing two people on board. Fire officials say the aircraft went down shortly before4:30 p.m. Wednesday at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad. Authorities say there was a fire and both people on board were killed. — The Associated Press

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with the Florida Keys and the Texas Flower Garden Banks national sanctuaries to collaboratewith researchers at two

similarly fragile and protectBOSTON — Few people ed reserves: Guanahacabibes are lucky enough to win $1 National Park and the Banco million in the lottery. But one de San Antonio, located on the M assachusetts woman h a s island's westernmost region. now done it twice. Constance Carpenito, of Stoneham, recentlywon a $1 million prize on a scratch ticket in t h e $ 10,000,000 Diamond Millionaire instant YOLA, Nigeria — The game. suicidebomber exploded as A spokesman for the Mas- truckers were tucking into s achusetts L o ttery s a y s dinner at the bustling marCarpenito also won $1 mil- ketplace where vendors urged lion on a scratch ticket back them to buy sugar cane. At in 1996. least 84 people were killed Both tickets were pur- and another 80 wounded in chased at the same Stop & Yola, a town packed with refShop supermarket on Main ugees &om Nigeria's Islamic Street in her hometown. If uprising, emergency officials that isn't enough, she also said Wednesday. once bought a $20,000 winLater Wednesday, two more ning ticket at the store. suicide bombers killed at Carpenito says she plays least 15 people in the north$20 in lottery tickets every ern city of Kano and injured week. She plans to put her 58, according to police. ¹ most recent winnings toward geria's National Emergency a very specialChristmas for Management Agency said her family. more than 100 were wounded. The blasts were the lat est by Boko Haram, Nigeria's home-grown extremists whose 6-year insurgency has killed20,000 and forced 2.8 HUNTSVILLE, Texas — A million to flee their homes.

Boko Haram kills 49 in suicide bombings

Texas man spared from execution

Texas inmate won at least a

temporary reprieve blocking his scheduled Wednesday evening execution for setting a fire that killed his 18-monthold daughter and her two young half-sisters at an East Texas home 15 years ago. The execution warrant for Raphael Holiday, 86, was withdrawn by his trial court judge after his lawyer from the trial argued that Holiday's conviction and some testimony during the punishment phase were both improper. State District Judge Hal Ridley said the issues deserved review. The Texas Attorney General'sOffice appealed to the Texas Court o f C r i minal Appeals, the state's highest criminal court, to order the judge to lift the reprieve and reinstate the warrant, which allows the execution to take place starting at 6 p.m. CST. The warrant could remain in effect until midnight. Holiday would be the 13th inmate executed this year in Texas. The state has accounted forabout halfofalltheexecutions in the U.S. in 2015.

Boko Haram was named

Wednesday as the world' s most deadly extremist group in the Global Terrorism Index. Deaths attributed to Boko Haram increased by 317 percentin 2014 to 6,644 compared to 6,078 blamed on the Islamic State group. Boko Haram pledged allegiance to IS in March and calls itself that group's West A&ica Province.

IS releases photo of bomb it says downed jetliner CAIRO — The I slamic State group on Wednesday released aphoto of a bomb hidden in a soft drink can that it s aid had brought down a Russian passenger jet over Egypt last month, and it also announced it had killed hostages from Norway and China. The disclosure of the new violence by th e m i litants came as Russian and French warplane s continued their stepped-upairstrikes against IS targets in Syria. The attacks on civilians in Paris and aboard the Russian jetliner

E! network canceling 'The Soup'

have galvanized international

NEW YORK — The E! Ente~ ent n e twork is pulling the plug on 'The Soup," its weekly show with host Joel McHale that mocks other television series. McHale has been host for 12 years, and the network said Wednesday that he will do the 6nal show on Dec. 18. The program premiered in 1991 as "Talk Soup," specifically targeting talk shows for parody,with Greg Kinnear as host. John Henson, Hal Sparks and Aisha Tyler took turns as hosts before it was relaunched as The Soup" with McHale as host in 2004. There was no immediate word on why E! decided to end the show.

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US, Cuba sign enviro accord HAVANA — The United States and Cuba signed an agreement Wednesday to join forces and protect the vast

array of 6sh and corals they share as countries separated by just 90 miles, the 6rst environmental accord since announcing plans to renew diplomatic relations. "We recognize we all share the same ocean and face the same challenges of understanding, managing, and conserving critical marine resources for future genera-

tions," said Kathryn Sullivan, chief of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The memorandum signed by U.S. and Cuban officials in Havana directs scientists

Fate of attacks mastermind unclear SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — The appeared ready for a new attack. dead included a woman who was behunt for the mastermind of last week' s Molins said the identities of the dead lieved to have blown herself up with a attacks took a bloody turn Wednesday were still being investigated, but that suicide belt, though Molins said "this to a Paris suburb where a 6erce gun- neither Abaaoud nor another fugitive, point needs to be verified by an analysis battle with police left at least two people Salah Abdeslam, were in custody. ofthe body and human remains." "At this time, I'm not in a position to dead and eight arrested. The fate of the Five police were wounded, and a alleged ringleader was unclear, with au- give a precise and definitive number for SWAT team dog was killed in the inthorities saying he was not taken alive the people who died, nor their identities, tense gunbattle, during which the third and they were trying to determine if he but thereare atleasttwo dead people," floor of the apartment building coldied in the raid. Molins said. lapsed. Police launched the operation afThe site of Wednesday's raid is not Residents described hunkering down terreceiving information from tapped far &om the Stade de France soccer sta- in fear. "We tried to stop our children hearing phone calls, surveillance and tipoffs dium; three suicide bombers blew themsuggesting that 27-year-old Abdelhamid selves up outside the stadium during an the noise," said Farah Appane, who lives Abaaoud washoled up in an apartment international soccer game as part of the about 80 yards (meters) from where the in Paris' Saint-Denis neighborhood. attacks last Friday that left 129 people raid took place. "My 19-month-old was Terri6ed residents awoke to gun- dead and hundreds wounded. crying. Our 8-year-old said What is it? fire and explosions as a SWAT team Molins said police units including Are there more attacks?' " swooped in and "neutralized" what snipers threw grenades and fired 5,000 She said she could hear gun6re on Paris Prosecutor Francois Molins rounds in an hourlong gunbattle that and off for over an hour, followed by "one calleda "new team ofterrorists"that began before dawn on Wednesday. The really huge boom."

Obama threatens to veto show Fed bill on Syrian refugees pondering rate hike WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve offi-

cials believed last month that the economic conditions needed to trigger the first i n terest rate hike in nearly a decade could "well be met" by their next meeting in December. Minutes of the October discussions released Wednesday revealed Fed officials' view that the job market would improve further and that inflation would begin to move toward their 2 percent annual target. They took note of the U.S. economy's resilience through a s ummer of financial market turbulence and felt that global threats had "diminished." The Fed has kept its benchmark fo r s h o rtt erm

W ASHINGTON (AP ) — The White House on Wednesday threatened a presidential veto of House Republican leg i slation aimed at increasing screenings for Syrian and Iraqi refugees before they enter the United States, calling new requirements in the bill "untenable." The legislation, which sets high hurdles for refugee admissions, including FBI background checks and individual sign-offs by top federal officials, "would provideno meaningful add itional security for t h e American people, instead servingonly to create significant delays and obstacles in the fulfillment of a vital program that satisfies both humanitarian and national security objectives," the White House said. PresidentBarack Obama

would veto the legislation if it reaches his desk, the statement concluded. Republican leaders, eager to respond quickly to Friday'sterror attacks in Paris, had described the bill as a middle-ground approach. It

emerging from a closed-door brie6ng with administration officials Wednesday night said Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Republican Sen. Jeff Flake planned to introduce a bill that would restrict visas for any individinstitutes tough new screen- ual who had been in Iraq or ing requirements, but steers Syria in the past 6ve years. clear of demands from some About 2,200 Syrian refuRepublicans, including pres- gees have been allowed into idential candidates, for reli- this country in the last four gious questioning or a com- years, and they already go plete end to the U.S. refugee through a comprehensive program. vetting process that can "This is common sense. take as much as three years, And it's our o bligation," including biometric screenSpeakerPaul Ryan of Wis- ing, fingerprinting and adconsin said on the House ditional classified controls. floor ahead of the veto The new bill would add a rethreat. "If the intelligence quirement for the Homeland and law-enforcement com- Security secretary, along munity cannot certify that with the head of the FBI a person presents no threat, and the Director of National then they should not be al- Intelligence, to certify that lowed in." eachrefugeebeing admitted In the Senate, lawmakers posesno security threat.

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The Butte Fire broke out Sept. 9 in Amador County, burned 110.7 Continued from Page Al square miles of watersheds, destroyed more than 800 structures, to minimize contact and exposures." and resulted in the deaths of two Nov. 6 was the official cut-off date residents. for landowners to sign right-of-entry More than two months aAer the forms to allow cleanup crews on giant blaze started, Cal Fire officials theirproperties,butmore arebeing say they have yet to complete their considered on a case-by-case basis. investigation of the cause. Pacific For more information call the Cala- Gas and Electric officials said Sept. veras County Environmental Man- 18, a live tree may have contacted a agement Agency at 754-6399. PG&E line in the vicinity of the igniRequired paperwork for debris re- tion point,near Charamuga Ranch. moval self-certification can be found Multiple law firms have filed comonline at www.butte.calaverasgov. plaints initiating legal actions on us. behalf of Butte Fire victims, blamErosion control efforts are under ing PG&E and the utility's contracway oncleared properties,county of- torsfor one ofthe worstdisastersin ficials said. Mother Lode history. Guy McCarthy / Union Democrat

Female and male salmon face upstream Nov. 7, 2014, in Knights Ferry shallows on the Stanislaus River. Salmon populations are struggling in Mother Lode waterways.

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dinator with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, said. "Four years of drought have caused low survival of juveniles and tough conditions for chinook throughout the San Joaquin basin, for sure," Jackson said. "So there' s certainly a lot of competing interests for water, and nobody's getting as much as they'd like. There's not enough for the fisheries. Ag and the municipalities have shortfalls as well." People who count fish for dam operators on the Stanislaus River say there are a lot of salmon this fall, the most since 2002. But like last year, the water is too warm for the spawning fish, and as many as 80 percent of their offspring birthing

(above),

right now may not survive.

loved apples and greeting passerby on Cemetery Road at Frymire Road, where he lived for nine years. Zippy, the zonkey (right), was Joey's companion for nine years.

Consulting biologists with FISHBIO have been monitoring fish on the Stanislaus River since 1993 for the Oakdaleand South San Joaquin Irrigation Districts and TriDam Project.

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JOEY Conti nued from Page Al along more than 40 feet of the fence line. A memorial cross still marks Cricket' sfavoritespotin thepasture. The Dollings first saw Joey when they went to buy some feeder cattle for their pasture. He was a year old and the size of a large horse. They went home that day and talked about buying him and two days later called the rancher and bought him. He came from Santa Cruz originally. "He was a beach camel," Dolling said.

T he Dollings have l ived i n Knights Ferry for 17 years. Lisa works in Knights Ferry for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and, in 2009, Joey and the Dollings were featured in a news story

HELP Continued from Page Al somewhat of a l eadership role at the ranch. "Seeing animals with burnt feet and burnt mouths, seeing a baby goat that was attacked by a mountain lion, all of t h ose

on the Army's official website. It said that some time before December 2009, when the story ran, the Dollings got a call fiom former Stanislaus park manager Angie Wulfow, who lived in North Carolina. Wulfow opened up the Charlotte Observer one day and saw a large photo of a man feeding a camel a cracker. It was Joey. The man in the photo, Lisa Dolling recognized, used to stop by regularly to feed Joey. Joey would eat pretty much anything, but his No. 1 favorite food was an apple, Dolling said. The Dolling menagerie gained a m ale zebra about a year ago,Twist, who is almost 2. "I' ve always liked exotic animals," Dolling said. Now the family goat, Happy Jack, has taken Joey's spot in the corner of the lot, "so it's not so empty," Dolling said.

The Stanislaus River salmon count this year has already surpassed 7,500, according to Andrea Fuller at FISHBIO. But the reconfigured river these days is thought to have nesting habitat to support about 5,000 spawning salmon, according to Steve Knell, Oakdale Irrigation District general manager. When there's more than 5,000 spawning salmon in the river, fish compete for space and existing nestsare often disturbed to make others. Oakdale Irrigation and FISHBIO representatives said most of the migrating fish in the Stanislaus are not native. They were either born in hatcheries or they' re avoiding going back to the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers because of invasive water hyacinth, low flows and high temperatures. Over thepast weekend during the Stanislaus River Salmon Festival, water temperatures at Knights Ferry were near 63 degrees, according to FISHBIO. The fish need 55 degreesorbelow foreggstosurvive. Last year an estimated 80 percent of the eggs did not survive in the Stanislaus, according to Oakdale Irrigation reports. Despite high fish counts this year, there is little reason to believe this year will be any better. In addition, the drought and warm temperatures have reduced the volume ofa cold water poolat

New Melones. Oakdale Irrigation

and store the small amount of wa-

officials said the reservoir is too

ter these fish need to survive."

shallow and the remaining water is Droughts should not be a surwarmer than normal when it's re- prise in California, Rosenfield said. leased downriver. Dam operators and water agenciesneed to take care of natural resources, including migrating fish. 'lf's not fish versus people' "Ifwe don'tthey willdisappear," Jon Rosenfield is a conservation Rosenfield said. "They' re gone. We biologist with The Bay Institute, a can't get them back. I understand nonprofit science and advocacy or- peoplesay people need to come ganization committed to protecting before fish. We agree, but we hope resources from the San Francisco peopleremember that ifwe lose Bay to the Sierra Nevada crest. these natural resources like fish, He said he spent Wednesday in clean water and functioning rivers, Sacramento meeting with other we can't get them back." nonprofit groups along with federal and state fish and wildlife agencies Short-term outlook to discuss what steps can be taken Forecasts for a wet winter are ento support self-sustaining salmon populations on the Stanislaus Riv- couraging, but there's more work to er. do, Jackson said. 'The populations on the Stan"Immediately we need a lot of islaus, Tuolumne and Merced riv- rainfall to improve conditions for ers, the fall run salmon, they are everybody," Jackson said. "The proheavily impacted by water manage- gram I work for, the anadromous ment where they spawn," Rosen- fish restoration program, we try to field said. "Our work indicates restore habitat that can have lonthat every few generations these ger-termpositive results. "There'sare a lotfactorsim pactrivers lose their natural spawn populations and are, by and large, ing these fish, high water temps, replaced by hatchery populations, unnatural stream flows, sediment so they' re not truly self-sustaining recruitment for building nests, fish populations." regulation of the rivers through Rosenfield drew a distinction the dams," Jackson said. "The rivbetween Mother Lode river fish ers don't get out on the floodplains and they've been downpopulations and the winter run naturally, populations on th e S acramento cutting more. That reduces opporRiver north of Sacramento, which tunities for juveniles to have ideal are federallyprotected and state rearingconditions,togetfood." Recent projects include the Merprotected because they are especially at risk. ced River Snelling Channel and ''What happens is the Stanislaus FloodplainRestoration Project at is in very bad condition to support Henderson Park, Jackson said. chinook salmon, but to the fish it Aims of the projectwere to restore still looks like the best of the op- 80 acresofriparian floodplain and tions on the San Joaquin," Rosen- two miles of in-channel spawning field said. "They' re looking for the habitat, with the addition of 22,997 most flow and the coldest flow, and cubic yards of spawning gravel. it appears the Stanislaus is better Project partners included the for them than the main stem San federal Fish and Wildlife Service, Joaquin." Merced County, and the California The primary question, Rosenfield Department of Fish and Wildlife. Today in Mode sto, there's a says, is why is there not more water available for sustaining vulnerable workshop scheduled to discuss a fish populations in the Stanislaus, conceptual Tuolumne River reinTuolumne and Merced rivers? troduction/fish passage plan in co'Yes with the drought it's dry, but ordination with people who run the why hasn't more water been held La Grange Hydroelectric Project back to support the fish?" Rosen- and Modesto Irrigation District. field said. "That's a failure of the The workshop is scheduled 10 dam operators,a failure to allocate

a.m. to noon at the Modesto ID of-

enough water to support fish that belong to all Californians. "It's not that fish come before people," Rosenfield said. "I know there are people in your area who think it's like that. The Bureau of Reclamation has multiple legal requirements to protect fish populations that belong to all Californians, and they need to plan as though droughts do happen here,

fice, 1231 11th St. For more information about salmon and steelhead in the Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Merced rivers and other watersheds,visit www.casalmon.org online. Contact Guy McCarthy at gmccarthy@uni ondemocrat.corn or

588-4585. Followturn on ZLri tter at @GuyMcCarthy.

(housing) trailers in until the county clearsthe properties. Well, the county doesn't have resources for that to happen in a quick fashion." Cliff Edson, chairman of the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors, says that due to the timeliness of the Butte Fire, in conjunction of the Valley Fire in Lake County, the county did not have an abundance of resources available. The fire was large. The county didn't have enough contractors, who also had to be trainedto operate among hazardousmaterials,to doall of the work, Edson said. The county had to build a crew to do the work needed. Edson, who acknowledges the desirefor rapid clean up and would have preferred for itto be done at once as well, says, by Monday, up to over 100 sites will have been cleared of debris. "I would say that, considering the road space and logistics, I think we' re doing a pretty good job," Edson said. "Considering none of us have ever been through this before."

things made me realize we' re here to help the situation." Before too long, Watson says her compassion broke her. After weeks of 14-18 hour days at the ranch, which eventually transitioned to other tasks such as returning animals to charred propertiesas the fire dissipated, she learned that full recovery Courtesy photos would take much longer than Sara Watson (above left) delivers chickens who were displaced from the Butte Fire to a home. Watson worked at a few weeks. She had to con- Laughton Ranch in Jackson after power returned to her home in Plymouth. Watson helped provide a cabover trailer tinue helping. to a man on Maranatha Lane (above right). Watson said the man was living out of his car before receiving the trailer. "When I went out there the first time and I saw the dev- drivingthrough the area and one donated. It's yours if you medium to identify trailers erything from small, 10-foot astation is when I realized saw a man living out of a car want it." that have been donated and trailersto 26-to 28-foottrailthat this is going to take so on his property inspecting His response, "No, no, I provide them for fire victims. ers have been donated. People long," Watson said. "It's go- his storage shed. think I'm alright. My other Watson says that, includ- have been very generous." ing to take so much longer Through a communityon brother from Ohio is bringing ing the victim o8' Maranatha Watson says that the work of a term than 28 days at the Facebook, she was able to a trailer for me and my broth- Lane, she has played a part in being done is to help people ranch and that this is some- locatea cabover trailer with er. We' re going to be fine." five other trailer donations. comfortably survive, at this thing that is going to take the intention of giving it to A week later, she checked in Paulie Sender, of Mountain point, after the system has let Ranch, said she has played a them down. years and years and years to the man. He refused the of- again. No thanks, he said. "People are not getting heal." fer at first, but eventually acAnother week passed. He part in supplying close to 24 Through her travels, she ceptedthe trailer. called her this time. trailers to those living among what they need. They are not "Hey, Sara, I' ve been think- the rubble in the burn region. being taken care of immedibecame familiar with MaShe would call him and Contact Calaveras County ranatha Lane, a road just say, "Hey, how's it going? I ing. I think I can use that.'" "Many, many people have ately," Watson said. She added reporter Jason Cowan at outside of Mokelumne Hill was thinking about you. Just Watson is part of a group of been very generous in do- that she feels the county, state j couran@uniondemocrat.corn seriously affected by the fire. wanted to let you know that likeminded individuals who natingtrailers that are just and federal governments have or 588-4531. One day in October, she was I have a cabover that some- have used social media as a beautiful," Sender said. "Ev- failed. "FEMA can't bring the

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A meeting for people interested in having teams in the 2016 Relay for Life in Tuolumne County will be held at 6 p.m.today atRoundTable in The Junction shopping center in East Sonora. Team captain meetings will be held at 6 p.m. the secondTuesday of each month at a location to be determined. The theme will be super heroes. Team captains must register teams by Nov. 30, and people who raise $200 by Dec. 10 and register online will get a special "California" long sleeve Relay T shirt.

Mehmet Oz, M.D., and Michael Roizen, M.D.

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Longtime Sonora internist Dr. Terril Spitze will retire from Sierra Internal Medicine next week. Spitze, 65, of Twain Harte, has practiced medicine in Tuolumne County his entire career — 37 years. Spitze grew up in San Jose and studied biology at San Jose State University. He earned his medical degree &om University of California, Davis. He dreamed of becoming a doctor since around age 12 and, aAer a motorcycle accident and subsequent hospital stay at18,thedecision was cemented. Spitze had an uncle who was a doctor, but other than that he was the first in his immediate family to becomea doctor.Now,allthree of his children are doctors — a dentist, a medical doctor in residency and a doctor of psychology. In medical school students have to choosea specialty pretty early on, before they really know if they'd like it or not, Spitze explained. He chose internal medicine becauseit'sm orelikea generaldoctor, what he thought a doctor was, Spitze

Reyes blood drive set Tuesday The annual Jordan Reyes Drive for Life blood drive will be held Nov. 24 at three different locations in Tuolumne County. The drive will take place from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sonora Sport and Fitness Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Oak Pavilion at Columbia College, and from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the former Black Oak School campus in Twain Harte. The event is held in memory of a Stanislaus National Forest firefighter who died in 2011.

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son," he said. Once Spitze's training was complete, he was looking for jobs in a medical journal and saw an advertisement looking for doctors in Sonora. Sonora sounded better than places in the Central Valley, he said. So hemoved to Tuolumne County and never looked back. At the time, Tuolumne County had three hospitals and one stoplight. He worked at allthreehospitalsbefore partnering with fellow internist Dr. Jim Mosson in 1984, when they started Sierra Internal Medicine, now part of the Sonora Regional Medical Center network. Sierra Hospital closed shortly after he arrived in town. In 1985,Dr.Lynn Austin joined Mosson and Spitze, and the trio worked together for many years. Spitze' spractice served adults,and he says the average age ofhisclients has aged along with him. Most people need internists as they age since health issues increase with age, he explained. The hardest partofSpitze'sjob was giving terminal diagnoses. "Fortunately, it doesn't happen real often. You just have to tell them the truth...give yourbestestimate on

Vision impaired group meetsDec.1 The Visually Impaired Persons Support agency will host a support group from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 1 atArea12Agencyon Aging, 19074 Standard Road in Sonora. The group is open to visually impaired people, their friends, family and caregivers. The purpose of the group is to discuss the challenges of vision loss, share and offer solutions to independentliving concerns, and provide caring support and encouragement. Educational materials and information also will be available. For more information, call 846-9027 or 522-8477.

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Dr. Terril Spitze will retire Wednesday from Sierra Internal Medicine after having worked with patients for 37 years. how you can treat things," he said. He says he will miss interacting with patients and trying to figure out what is going on with their health. Being a doctor is like being a detective, heexplained. In the early days, there were no CT scans or scans period, and doctors would ofien do "exploratory surgery," something that is almost non-existent these days, Spitze said. A lot of things though, have stayed the same, including some medications and treatments.

"People are still people," he said. He's going to miss helping people, he said. "It's satisfying seeing people get better, "Spitze said. Over his career, Spitze said he has easily had thousands of patients, some of whom have been with him nearly the whole time. The idea of leaving those longtime patients ishard,he said. "It's been pretty emotional," he

said of his decision to retire. He said he was lucky to have good people working with him over the years. Spitze's lastday atSierra Internal Medicine will be Wednesday. The office has another provider and a midlevel provider, but there's no news yet on a replacement for Spitze, said Gail Witzlsteiner, hospital spokeswoman.

"Dr. Spitze is an excellent physician who has provided dedicated patientcare tothepeople oftheMo ther Lode for more than 35 years. He will be greatly missed by his patients and the staff of the hospital," Witzlsteiner said. 'While we hate to see him go, we wish him well in his retirement." What's next for Spitze remains to be seen. "I' ll figure it out," he said. In the meantime, he plans to do some skiing, spend time on his photography hobby and hopes to travel with his wife, Karen.

In the children's book 'The Witch With a Wart," an old hag discovers she has a wart on her nose (of course!). Eager to have it disappear, she brews up a magic potion, but gets the ingredients wrong, triplingher proboscis' problems. If she'd just known about duct tapel (More on that below.) Warts, caused by a human papilloma virus ( diff'erent &om the strain that causes genital warts or triggers cervical cancer), come in four varieties: The common wart appears mostlyaround fi ngers and hands on kids (and goes away by itself); the plantar wart is on the bottom of your feet; the fiat wart, which kids get on the face, men on the beard area, women on their legs; and the fast-growing filiform wart that usually appears on the face. Warts can spread &om one body part to anotherorfrom person toperson. So don't pick or scratch a wart or touch someone else' s.

At-home remedies: Soak the wart i n w a r m w a t er, then sand it down with an

emery board (wear a mask and gloves, then throw away the board, gloves and mask when done). Next, apply an OTC treatment with salicylic acid or, advises the American Academy of D e rmatology, cover the wart with duct tape! Change it after 5-6 days and repeat until the wart is gone. And check out the AAD's YouTube channel for the video "Home Treatment for Warts." Nothing working? See your dermatologist for treatment options that include cryotherapy (freezing), excision, lasers, chemical peels and even immunotherapy. See OZ/Page B6

Medica+ Part D help offered Area 12 Agency on Aging will host two drop-in clinics for people who want to change or enroll in Medicare Part D. The first will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Calaveras Senior Center, 956 Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas. A second will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at 19074 Standard Road, Suite C, Standard. People should bring all prescription medications in their original containers and Medicare card, and representatives will help them sign up. The deadline to change plans or enroll in Medicare Part D is Dec. 7.

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Sonora prosthodontist Dr. Michael Scherer is one of a handful of dentists in California to use 3-D printer technology in his practice. He uses the technology quite often in his office fora variety ofdentalprocedures.There are only a few dentists in California who have a 3-D printer in their office, Scherer said. "I'm just a computer nerd that happened to become adentist,"he said. Rather than using traditional "gooey" impressions of people's teeth, Scherer can take a videocamera photo ofthe person'steeth and then generate a digital image called an "STL." He then edits it in his sofbvare program and prints it on the 3-D printer. "It's really a compelling topic that will be emerging in 2016-17 as we start to learn how to use it," Scherer said. He will speak on this topic at the 2016 annual conference of the American College of Prosthodontists in San Diego. He's also writ-

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Prosthodontics isthearea ofdentistry that focuses on dental prostheses like dentures

and dental implants. Scherer can reconstruct the mouth with crowns, bridges and implants. Scherer went through a rigorous board certifi cation process tobecome a diplomate ofthe American College of Prosthodontics, of which there are only 800 in the world. Scherer is the only such certified prosthodontist in Tuolumne, Calaveras or Stanislaus counties, according to the American Board of Prosthodontists. Scherer is also a clinical instructor at See P~ R

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Walkways, patios, retaining walls, fences, steps. No lic. Mario 591-3937

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CATEGORY 501-640 GENERAL MERCHANDISE 501- Lost 502 - Found 515 - HomeFurnishings 520 - HomeAppliances 525 - Home Electronics

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530- Sports/Recreation

CATEGORY 401-415 401 - Announcements 405 - Personals 410 - Lien Sales 415 - Communtty

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Announcements IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE took the blood thinner Xarelto and had complications due to internal bleeding after January 2012 you MAY be due financial compensation. Call Injuryfone 1-800-425-4701. (Cal-SCAN) SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon 8 Associates at 800-966-1904 to start your application today! (Cal-SCAN) 405

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SKYLINE PLACE SENIOR LIVING! Friday, Nov. 20, 2015,from 10:00am -12:00pm. Interested in a job at Skyline Place Senior Living or at Oak Terrace Memory Care? Come to our Job Fair at 12877 Sylva Lane prepared to complete an application and you will be interviewed on the spot. All candidates must

pass apre-employment background check and drug screen. EOE. Lic. ¹557005530

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Personals

535 - Musical Instruments 540 - Crafts 545 - Food Products 550 - Antiques/Collectibles 555- Firewood/Heating 560 - Office Products 565 - Tools/Machinery 570 - Building Materials 575 - Auctions 580 - Miscellaneous 585 - MiscellaneousWanted 590 - GarageSales 595- Commercial Garage/Yard Sales

FARM ANIMALS and PETS 601 - Household Pets 605 - PetSupply/Services 610 - PetsWanted 615 - Livestock 620 - Feed/Tack 625 - Boarding and Care 630 - Training/Lessons 635 - Pasture 640 - Farm Equipment

501 Lost SAMSUNG LAPTOP in Sonora-Ridgewood area 11/7. Fell off car roof! Reward. 770-5663

515 MEET SINGLES RIGHT I Ho me Furnishings Now! No paid operators, just real people like you. DINING ROOM TABLE Browse greetings, exLarge 44 x 68" good change messages and condition. Free, please connect live. Try it free. call 532-1872 Call now 800-945-3392. HEUSER'S (Cal-SCAN) FURNITURE Mattress & Design 415 Center. Best selection & Community service. Call 536-9834 I-COMFORT A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation's largest se- MATTRESS SETS, adjustable beds & more. nior living referral serCall 588-8080 vice. Contact our www.sonorasleepworks.corn trusted, local experts today! Our service is KITCHEN BOOTH FREE/ no obligation. wooden w/2 benches CALL 1 (800) 550-4822 with backs & storage (Cal-SCAN) area. $99 586-5155

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Owner, BrendenSimunaci, is a licensedGeneral Engineering and General Building Contractor. Diversity hasbeenour key tosuccess,so our customers donot have to hire multiple contractors. Wespecialize in... Excavation Grading UndergroundUtilities Asphaltand • Concrete.Wealso provide Building Services andspecialize in helping "Owner Builders". Wecan 'turn key' your project or do specific tasks: foundations, framing, siding, decking, etc.If youhave6project in mind, pleasecall for a prompt response and affordable pricing. Brenden'5wife Dante isanLCS WandSports Physiologist, anavid snowskier andiceskater. Sonjett, age 11, is the mascot ofthe CVFD., playsfor the jr. Catsfootball team andisan AlpineDownhill Ski Racer,an honor roll student and lovesfishing andpracticing catch gtrelease. Brenden Simunacf 209-532-8718 • • Lic ¹619757 • P.O.Box 982, Columbia, CA 95310

Alarm Systems MOUNTAIN ALARM

Thanks for voting us Best Alarm Company 8 years in a row! 532-9662 ACO¹3058 Boat Covers SEASPRAY AWNINGS & BOAT COVERS Custom awnings bimini tops & upholstery 533-4315 Lic¹981187

Computers & Service

Decks/Patios/Gazebos

Hauling

Masonry

Plumbing

Well Drilling

COMPUTER SICK? CALL Me! House Calls, PC Set

QUALITY INSTALLATION

Decks Concrete Windows

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

BRICK AND BLOCK Ready for El Nino? Retaining walls, fireplaces & repairs. Quality work. 586-1568. (no lic.)

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

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

Storage

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up, Repair, Networking, &

Jim Brosnan Const.

more. Mark 962-5629

694-8508 Lic.¹B493742

Construction

Flooring

GENERAL ENGINEERING GENERAL BUILDING

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

Excavation/Grading Asphalt/Concrete Simunaci Construction Lic. ¹619757 532-8718

Chimney Sweep

Contractors

Winters Cleaning Svcs Chimney Sweep/ Repairs Certified & Insured

SONORA CONSTRUCTION Remodels, additions &

(209) 532-5700

decks. 533-0185 ¹4ot231

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Handyman HANDYMAN Small jobs O.K. No lic., 768-6315

Pine needles, brush, cleanup, chainsaw work (209) 586-9247

House Cleaning KATHY'S CLEANING SERVICE-Residential & Comm'I. [Bonded/Ins'd] 209.928.5645 Sellit fast with a Union Democrat c/assi/ed ad. 588-4515

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MOOREROOM.COM Quality Steel Sheds, Garages 8 RVports On Site Bid 984-3462

Painting

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CHRIS MACDONALD PAINTING Resident or Commercial Interior or Exterior Lic. ¹735177 770-0278

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

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

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

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CPAP/BIPAP Supplies at little or no cost from Allied Medical Supply Network! Fresh supplies delivered right

CATEGORY 701-840

to your door. Insurance may cover all costs.

701 - Automobiles 705 -4 Whed Drive 710 - Trucks 715- Vans 720 - SUV's 725 - Antiques/Classics 730 - Misc. Auto 735 - Autos Wanted

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RECREATIONAL 801 - Motorcydes 805 - RV's/Travel Trailers 810 - Boats

815 - Camper Shells 820 - Utility Trailers 825 - Leasing/Rentals 830 - Heavy Equipment 835 - Parts/Accessories 840 - Airplanes

It's as simple as that! (price of item must appear in the ad, one item, one ad at a time

per customer)

701 Automobiles

THE LINIX O DEMO(,"RAT 515 Home Furnishings

NEW FLEXSTEEL Power Recliner Sofa; Was $1,900; Now $999! Incls. delivery 247-5325 Sell Your Item Through The Union Democrat CLASSIFIED ADS

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

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SET with padded chairs. Less than 1y/o. 5' x 3'. 533-4806 after 5. $500 520

Home Appliances RCA REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER. No Frost 18.2 cu. ft. Good cond. $100. 209-352-4094

REFRIGERATORS, Ranges, dishwasher+ more! All New 50% off! Direct Outlet, 238-3000 directappliance.corn SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB! Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4-inch Step-ln. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American made. Installation included. Call 800-799-4811 for $750.00 off. (Cal-SCAN) 525 Home Electronics

AT&T U-VERSE Internet starting at $15/ month or TV & Internet starting at $49/month for 12 months with 1-year agreement. Call 1-800-453-0516 to learn more. (Cal-SCAN) DIRECTV Starting at $19.99/mo. FREE installation, FREE 3 months of HBO, SHOWTIME, CINEMAX, STARZ. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2015 NFL Sunday Ticket included (Select Packages) New Customers Only. CALL 1-800-385-9017 (Cal-SCAN) DISH NETWORKGET MORE for LESS! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.) PLUS Bundle & SAVE (Fast Internet for $15 more/ month.) CALL Now 1-800-357-0810 (Cal-SCAN)

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Sports/Recreation I It is illegal under California law to transfer ownership of a firearm except through a licensed firearms dealer. PRO FORM 950 ELLIPTICAL Trainer$250. Like New! Works great! Call 586-6454

535 Musical Instruments I ACOUSTIC GUITAR European / Romanian 25 yrs old. Works/good shape. $100. 591-2065 540 Crafts

AT THE HOTEL CONFERENCE ROOM Black Oak Casino. Native Artists Winter festival. Arts and Crafts Sales for Christmas 11/20 10:00 to 6:00 CI

Do you have a collection, hobby, or unusual skill you would be willing to share with readers of The Union Democrat? Do you know someone who does? If you live in our circulation area, we want to hear from you. Please call (209) 588-4535 or email features© uniondemocrat.corn SINGER SERGER Model 14U44 - Excellent cond. 36 spools of thread, 2 racks, polar fleece 8 lots of sewing extras. $125. 586-6454

550 Antiques/Collectibles I OAKLAND RAIDERS '76 HELMET LAMP. Like new! $250. OBO Call: 591-2065 555 Firewood/Heating ALMOND • DRY • 90% Split $265/cord. Free Delivery & Stacking! 209-622-6967 ALMOND SEASONED 2-yrs. 16-18" delivered Wood Stove Quality 852-9170 - ZWART'S

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PONDEROSA PINE "DRY"- freshly split- 20" length $175/cord, delivered! Call 743-7931 SAL'S •ALMOND FIREWOODs

Dry, 16", $280/cord. Call 209-358-3697

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SEASONED ALMOND FIREWOOD -$250/cord 1/2 cord-$150. Delivery. Deals avail. 631-0546

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALES

SEASONED OAK $300/ CORD. Half cords also avail. PINE- $170/cord. (209) 588-0857

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SEASONED OAKSplit and Dry. $220/cord You Load- You Haul! Call (209) 588-9715 565

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ANTIQUE SAW SETTER for hand/band saws. Electric powered. $85 00 209-928-4480

DRILL, STEEL & DRILL BITS. MUST SELL! Call Jack at (209) 533-4716 SIOUX ELECTRIC DRILL - Made in USA. 3/4 inch capacity. $80. Call 532-1064 575 Auctions

ESTATE AUCTION Estate of Royce Whitney. 18101 Jacobs Rd. Sonora, CA 95370. Saturday November 21st 10 a.m. Preview, Fri, November 20th 10 a.m. -5 p.m. 8 Sat 8 -10 a.m. 2006 GMC 4 wheel dr., 1993 Chevy 4x4, 1982 Chevy flatbed, Case 580 Back Hoe, 28' stock Trailer, Long Flat Bed Goose neck trailer, 1944 Willy's Jeep, 4-Horse walker, numerous ranch and farm equipment. Household items, furniture. 13% Buyers Premium with a 3% Discount for cash, check or debit. Any questions call 209-505-0794 580 Miscellaneous A GREAT PLACE TO spend time: Our Library stock full of great books! Coffee-table, Cook and Vintage Books...!! Community Thrift Shop 797 W. Stockton Road Mon-Sat 10-5. 532-5280 CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! Up to $35/Box! Sealed & Unexpired.Payment Made SAME DAY. Highest Prices Paid!! Call Juicy Today! 800-413-3479 www.CashForYourTest~St i (Cal-SCAN)

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Runs until it sells (up to 1 year). Includes a photo or attention getter.

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LOWEST PRICES On Health and Dental Insurance. We have the best rates from top companies! Call Now! 888-989-4807 (Cal-SCAN) OVER-STUFFED LAZYBOY RECLINER MLCS Thrift Store Too 14705 Mono Way, MonSat. 10-5pm 536-9385 PINE TREE PEDDLERS

Cabin to Cottage, Old to New. Home decor, Just for You! Celebrates 23 Years in Downtown!! 107 S. Washington St. RAIN BARRELS 55 gallon, $15 or 3/$40. Free delivery. Call 209-454-9228 STOP OVERPAYING for your prescriptions! Save up to 93%! Call our licensed Canadian and International pharmacy service to compare prices and get $15.00 off your first prescription and FREE shipping. 800-273-0209 (Cal-SCAN) 590 Garage Sales SONORA 17847 Yosemite Rd. Corner of Woodham Carne. Fri & Sat. 8-4pm MOVING SALE! Mostly FREE! Other Stuff and All Good Stuff!!

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SOULSBYVILLE 19733 Carne Richards Rd. Fri-Sat, 9-4. Holiday yard sale, outdoor/indoor decorations, lights and more!!!

705 4-Wheel Drive DODGE '95 DAKOTA P/UP 4WD w/camper shell, 127k mi, gd. tires. $3,800. 408-489-0717 GMC '00 JIMMY SLT 4.3 Full power, sun roof,

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AUTOS WANTED! 1975 AND OLDER. Call Mike, 602-4997 OLDSMOBILE '00 BRAVADA-Parting out!

Eng. runs, tranny out. 852-9141 or come see 9413 Merced Falls Rd. STUDDED SNOW

TIRES SET & mounted. 225/70/R16. $350 like new Call John 586-7837 735 Autos Wanted

BUYING JUNK, Unwanted or wrecked cars, Cash paidl Free P/U Mike 209-602-4997 DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3-Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. Call 800-731-5042 (Cal-SCAN) GOT AN OLDER CAR, boat, or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 1-800-743-1482 (Cal-SCAN) 801 Ililotorcycles HARLEY SOFT TAIL Special Construction 2013 - $7,000. OBO (209) 206-1660

BROCKMAN ESTATE ART STUDIO, 20785 Phoenix Lake Rd. Fri & Sat. 8am-4pm Closed Sun! Canvases, Drying racks, paints, crafts, 2 rooms of crafting equip., wood chipper, cement mixer, tools, Christmas, trunks, old bikes, Dual Fisher turntable/receiver, vintage oak dinette set, Kg. sz. bed frame 8 post. Two twin sz. adjustable beds. Yard art, sewing tbls., freezer & Much much MUCH MORE!!

FLEA MARKET GOLDMINE STORAGE 18600 Eagle Ridge Dr. Fri.- Sun., 8-4 840-8067

185k miles, one owner. Runs Great. $7,295. (209) 288-8118 TOYOTA '90 EXT. CAB P.U. Everything works, needs engine work. $2,500. Ph. 586-4397 TOYOTA'92 FORERUNNER runs exc., new tires & upgraded ac call 770-3369 710 Trucks

DODGE '07 RAM 1500 4WD, 5.7L Hemi, ext'd cab.104k mi, $14,950. OBO 209-352-6730

FORD '04 RANGER Only 48k miles! Camper shell, ladder rack & tow hitch. $8,500 768-4820 FORD '06 F350 EXT. CAB less/65K miles, diesel. 5th wheel tow pkg. $9k Call 596-6629

FORD '95 3/4 TON Dump Bed, LANDSCAPERS TRUCK. $6,500. firm -ANDINTERNATIONAL '73 LoadMaster BOOM TRUCK, gas engine. Good cond. $5,500. Call 533-4716 PETER BUILT-'89

RELIANCE BOXES Gravel Truck 425 Cat / Retarder 13-Speed, Good Condition. $20,000. OBO (209) 532-1126

Sell your car or truck faster with a photo. TWAIN HARTE HUGE TOOL SALE! 23082 Strauch Drive, Downtown T.H. street

parking. Sat. 11/21 9am to 5pm. A Huge 50-Yr. collection: woodworking, hand, garden and misc. tools of all types+related supplies. 1Day Only = Bargain Pricing! Rain or Shine. CASH Only!

SUZUKI '07 BURGMAN Like new 400CC scooter. New battery, tires 8 drive belt. 35,000 miles. Asking $2,200 obo Call: 209-694-3161

good cond. Blue w/gray leather. $3,800 OBO (209) 532-6700

HONDA '04 CRV 4WD

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Drives good, body ok, motor runs rough, needs tlc. No smog req. $1,200 559-7868

595 Commercial GarageNard Sales

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Oh No! Fluffy Or Rover Missing? Be sure to check The Lost section in our classifieds. 588-4515

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Package includes: a bold headline. the photo or attention-getter, up to 10 lines of

CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Looking for a professional to sell your car at no charge? WE ALSO BUY CARS! Call us today! 533-8777 CORVETTE '04 6-SPD Convertible, Like New! Rare color. Must see!! $19,000. (209)785-3638 FORD '03 TAURUS New brakes and tires. Runs good. $2,000. OBO 989-2331 HONDA '01 ACCORD Silver, 211k mi, 5spd, orig. owner, exc. cond. Power windows/ locks, newer tires, 28-34 mpg. All new timing belt, H20 pump, rotors 8 brakes. $3,900. obo 532-7038 MAZDA '98 PROTEGE LX. Auto., P/S, P/B, 4-door, A/C, runs great! $1,750. Ph. 770-3371

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YAMAHA '01 VSTAR 1100 Excellent Bike. Very well taken care of. Very Cleanalways garaged. Removable windshield. Runs like new!! $3,850. OBO Call (209) 768-3413 805

Rvs/Travel Trailers

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

• CAMPER • LONG BED '88 Western 11 ft. A/C, generator, full kitchen, full bath/shower. Good Condition. $2,850.00 Call Jim, (209) 559-5446

FIFTH WHEEL '12 CARDINAL, 40ft. 4-slide King bed, 2-flat tv's, f/p. Lots of xtras! Like New! $43,000. Call 736-6822

805 Rvs/Travel Trailers

'12 SPORT 19FT Merc 4.3 Ltr V6 Max HP 220-Immaculate! Only 31 hrs! Incl's Bimini cvr, built-in ice chest, ski locker, sound sys, new in 2013. $25,000. Call or text 770-2387

LAGUNA'80 REFURBISHED 24'

SAILBOAT w/Galley, 3 sails, new carpet, table, toilet, 4 life jackets, generator and 3 coats bottom paint. Trailer: sandblasted & painted; new bearings, wench, lights/wiring. $2,950 obo 962-0445 SEA RAY '83 26 FT.

SUNDANCE10 hrs. on rebuilt motor & outdrive. New upholstery. Full kitchen & bath. Sleeps 6-lots of xtras. Excellent Condition! $6,500. (209) 559-5446 Have unwanteditems? Sell it with a garage sale 588-4515 STARCRAFT

'78 Aluminum-19 FT. 150 HP Merc with 7.5 HP Trolling Motor Lots of Extras! Good Condition. $2,450.00 Call Jim, (209) 559-5446 SUNBIRD '89 18-FOOT

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME HAULMARK CAR STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000392 TRAILER-24 FT Date: 11/3/2015 10:26A CustomizedEIRefile of previous file enclosed. Locking ¹2015000301 cabinets, winch, pwr DEBORAH BAUTISTA, converter, kill switch, CLERK & AUDITORelec landing gear, & CONTROLLER new tires. Used only The following Person(s) 8X! Always garaged. is (are) doing business 15,000 obo as: Fictitious Business (209) 533-2035 Name (s): MILLER BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE Street address of principal place of business: 17867 HWY 120 JAYCO '02 EAGLE 5th Wheel, 31 ft. Big Oak Flat, CA 95305 2-slideouts. Central Name of Registrant: Heat & Air. Sleeps 4, Miller, Randle Queen bed, Irg. tub & 12850 Cherry Lake shower. Microwave, Road 3-way fridge/freezer. Groveland, CA 95321 Good conditionl The registrant commenced to transact $11,500 obo business under the (209) 770-5287 fictitious business name or names listed above Need a helping hand? on: 09/1 1/2009 Check out the Call an Expert This Business is conducted by: section in the Classifieds co-partners I declare that all information in this MONTANA '13 BIG statement is true and SKY 3402 RL correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant 4 slides, 6 pt. auto knows to be false is leveling, 4-season guilty of a misdemeanor rating, dual a/c, punishable by a fine not double refrigerator, to exceed one thousand low mileage 8 dollars ($1,000).) great condition! s/ Randle Miller $58,000. s/ Robert Miller (209) 694-3982 NOTICE: This statement expires five 810 years from the date it was filed in the office of Boats the County Clerk. A new FBN statement must be BAYLINER '88 filed no more than 40 days from expiration. This filing does not of itself authorize the use of this name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or 20 Ft. 350 Chevy; common law. (B & P New Interior, Code 14411 et seq.) Rebuilt Outdrive, CERTIFICATION: New tire/rims. I hereby certify that the Excellent Condition! foregoing is a correct Extras! copy of the original on $3950.00 file in my office. VERY FAST... ! DEBORAH BAUTISTA, (209) 559-5446 County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By: Kim Questo, Deputy CHAPARRAL H20 Publication Dates: November 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

Open bough, V6, downrigger, great fishing/fun boat! $3,500. 536-9661

820 Utility Trailers AMERICAN '99 HORSE TRAILER

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

3- Horse slant trailer. 16 foot. Includes separate tack and storage area. Excellent condition. Asking $6,500. For more information please call 209-559-3428

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PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015000365 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Greenley Oaks Hearing Resource Center, 575 Stanislaus St., Angels Camp, CA 95222, County of Tuolumne; Mailing Address: 1101 Brickell Avenue, Suite N401, Miami FL 33131 Registered owner(s): Helix Hearing Care (California), Inc., 1101 Brickell Avenue, Suite N401, Miami, FL 33131 Articles of Incorporation: C3669522 - California This business is conducted by: a corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). S/ Dave Dutson, Vice President Helix Hearing Care (California), Inc. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Tuolumne County on October 9, 2015. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). First Filing CNS-2806995¹ Publication Dates: Oct 29 & Nov 5, 12, 19, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000382 Date: 10/26/2015 10:51A Refile of previous file ¹ 2015000332 DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): FORK & LOVE Street address of principal place of business: 18736 Main St Groveland, CA 95321 Name of Registrant: Hotel Charlotte Inc 18736 Main St Groveland, CA 95321 HArticlesof Incorporation ¹ C3528585 CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: not applicable This Business is conducted by: a corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Hotel Charlotte, INC s/ Jennifer Edwards Secretary NOTICE: This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new FBN statement must be filed no more than 40 days from expiration. This filing does not of itself authorize the use of this name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law. (B & P Code 14411 et seq.) CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in my office. DEBORAH BAUTISTA, County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By: Theresa K. Badgett, Deputy Publication Dates: October 29 & November 5, 12, 19, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000405 Date: 11/1 6/2015 02:43P DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): ROCKIN ROAD Street address of principal place of business: 23166 Columbia Springs Lane Columbia, CA 95310 Name of Registrant: Rock In Road, Inc. Residence Address: 23166 Columbia Springs Lane Columbia, CA 95310 Articles of Incorporation ¹ 3818179 CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/1 6/2015 This Business is conducted by: a corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Rock In Road, Inc. s/ Jodi M. Barnett, Chairperson NOTICE: This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new FBN statement must be filed no more than 40 days from expiration. This filing does not of itself authorize the use of this name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law. (B & P Code 14411 et seq.) CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in my office.

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THE UNION DEMOCRAT DEBORAH BAUTISTA, County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By: Theresa K. Badgett, Deputy Publication Dates: November 19, 26 & December 3, 10, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000399 Date: 11/9/2015 01:17P DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK 8 AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is doing business as: Fictitious Business Name: JT HOME MAINTENANCE Street address of principal place of business: 18121 Old Wards Ferry Road Sonora, CA 95370 Name of Registrant: Trent, Jackson Allen Residence Address: 18121 Old Wards Ferry Road Sonora, CA 95370 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: not applicable This Business is conducted by: an individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) s/ Jackson Trent NOTICE: This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new FBN statement must be filed no more than 40 days from expiration. This filing does not of itself authorize the use of this name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law. (B & P Code 14411 et seq.) CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in my office. DEBORAH BAUTISTA, County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By: Theresa K. Badgett, Deputy Publication Dates: November 12, 19, 26 & December 3, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

PUBLIC NOTICE DEBORAH BAUTISTA, County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By: Theresa K. Badgett, Deputy Publication Dates: October 29 & November 5, 12, 19, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000404 Date: 11/1 6/2015 01:22P DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): PROJECT FEEDING OUR KIDS Street address of principal place of business: 163 South Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370 Name of Registrant: Project Feeding Our Kids Residence Address: 163 South Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370 Articles of Incorporation ¹ C3836472 CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/2015 This Business is conducted by: a corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000378 Date: 10/21/2015 10:03A DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): LIVE WIRE ELECTRIC Street address of principal place of business: 24040 Hitching Post Road Sonora, CA 95370 Name of Registrant: Villavicencio, Victor Residence Address: 24040 Hitching Post Road Sonora, CA 95370 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: not applicable This Business is conducted by: an individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) s/ Victor Villavicencio NOTICE: This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new FBN statement must be filed no more than 40 days from expiration. This filing does not of itself authorize the use of this name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law. (B & P Code 14411 et seq.) CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in my office.

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PUBLIC NOTICE to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Project Feeding Our Kids s/ Vicky Teller President NOTICE: This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new FBN statement must be filed no more than 40 days from expiration. This filing does not of itself authorize the use of this name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law. (B & P Code 14411 et seq.) CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in my office. DEBORAH BAUTISTA,

County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By: Theresa K. Badgett, Deputy Publication Dates: November 19, 26 & December 3, 10, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000406 Date: 11/1 7/2015 11:33A Refile of previous file ¹ 2010000231, With Changes DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): ALPINE DESIGN BUILD Street address of principal place of business: 24217 Manny Marshal Dr Twain Harte, CA 95383 Name of Registrant: Janka, Peter

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24217 Manny Marshal Dr Twain Harte, CA 95383 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/23/2005 This Business is conducted by: an individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) s/ Peter Janka NOTICE: This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new FBN statement must be filed no more than 40 days from expiration. This filing does not of itself authorize the use of this name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law. (B 8 P Code 14411 et seq.) CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in my office. DEBORAH BAUTISTA, County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By: Theresa K. Badgett, Deputy Publication Dates: November 19, 26 & December 3, 10, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000383 Date:10/26/2015 03:OOP DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): ALL VALLEY TESTING AND INSPECTIONS Street address of principal place of business: 3609 Plaudit Avenue Modesto, CA 95355 Name of Registrant: ZEPEDA, JAMES MENDOZA Residence Address: 3609 Plaudit Avenue Modesto, CA 95355 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/12/2015 This Business is conducted by: an individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) s/ James Zepeda NOTICE: This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new FBN statement must be filed no more than 40 days from expiration. This filing does not of itself authorize the use of this name in violation

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T.S. No. 029315-CA APN: 086-216-03-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/25/2006.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 12/3/2015 at 3:30 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 6/1/2006, as Instrument No. 2006009752, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Tuolumne County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: GREGORY T. MAYS AND LAURA A. MAYS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS INTHIS STATE: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, ATTHE COUNTY COURTHOUSE COMPLEX, 2 S. GREEN STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 all right, title and interest conveyedtoand now held by itundersaid Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: LOT 6 OF BELLEVIEW OAKS UNIT NO. 1, AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL MAP THEREOF FILED INTHE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, COUNTY OF TUOLUMNE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,ON OCTOBER 5, 1966IN VOLUME 2 OF SUBDIVISION AT PAGE 79. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:16397 ACORN DRIVE SONORA, CA 95370 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonableesti mated costs,expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $407,408.97 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 under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Thesale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 029315-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 117739Titl e No. 95507372 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/15/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/25/2015 at 3:30 PM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/21/2006, as Instrument No. 2006022964,in book xx,page xx,ofOff icial Records in the office of the County Recorder of Tuolumne County, State of California, executed by Kathleen A. Raposa, An Unmarried Woman, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the front entrance to the Administration Building, at the County Courthouse Complex, 2 South Green Street, Sonora CA 95370. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 032-312-15-00 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 10578 Mount Brow Road, Sonora Area, CA 95370 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonableestimated costs,expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $204,084.84 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 under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 10/28/2015 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Rivas/Authorized Signature 41689 Enterprise Circle North, Ste. 228, Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this properly 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 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 (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.servicelinkASAP.corn - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 117739. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-FN4548742

Publication Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

PUBLIC NOTICE of the rights of another under federal, state or common law. (B & P Code 14411 et seq.) CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in my office. DEBORAH BAUTISTA, County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By: Theresa K. Badgett, Deputy Publication Dates: October 29 & November 5, 12, 19, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

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PETITION OF: VANESSA VAUGHN FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO. CV 59711 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner VANESSA VAUGHN has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: VANESSA VAUGHN Proposed name: ZOE CLAIRE VAUGHN THE COURT ORDERS PUBLIC NOTICE that all persons interested in this matter Mozingo shall appear before this court at the hearing Construction will be indicated below to show performing fire hydrant cause, if any, why the improvements for the petition for change of City of Sonora name should not be beginning November granted. 16th through the 20th NOTICE OF HEARING: in the areas of December 11, 2015, 8:30 a.m, Dept 4, 60 N. Sonora Ave., Church Washington, Sonora, St., Sunset St., Maple St., Stewart CA 95370. St. and Barretta St. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be between the hours of 7am to5pm. Please published at least once each week for four keep an eye out for successive weeks prior construction equipment and lane to the date set for hearing on the petition closures in those in the following BIBRK newspaper of general Publication Dates: circulation, printed in November 11-14 & this county: The Union 17-20, 2015 Democrat. The Union Democrat, By: Kevin Seibert Sonora, CA 95370 Judge of the Superior Court FILED: October 19, VANESSA VAUGHN 2015 8228 Donte Drive By: Mers Sullivan, Clerk Jamestown, CA 95327 Publication Dates: (209) 288-9463 SUPERIOR COURT OF November 5, 12, 19 & CALIFORNIA, COUNTY 26, 2015 The Union Democrat, OF TUOLUMNE 41 West Yaney Avenue Sonora, CA 95370 Sonora, CA 95370

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-15-678659-JB Order No.: 8568971 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/3/2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE.IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A publi c auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier' s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): YVONNE ELLIOTT, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 8/1/2012 as Instrument No. 2012010060 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of TUOLUMNE County, California; Date of Sale: 12/3/2015 at 3:30PM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Administration Building at the County Courthouse Complex, located at 2 South Green Street, Sonora,CA 95370 Amount ofunpaid balance and other charges: $200,700.14 The purported propertyaddress is:20277 STURGIS ROAD, SONORA, CA 95370 Assessor's Parcel No.: 043-251-86-00NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company,eitherofw hich may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Cod

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PRINTER Continued from Page Bl University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and, through that partnership, recently livestreamed a surgery at UNLV using a 3-D printer. Over the weekend of Nov. 5 and 6, Drs. Michael Scherer and Andrew Ingel, a fellow professor at UNLV, hosted a workshop for dentists, dental students and other leading professor dentists from around the country and demon-

strated an innovative technique using CT scan and 3-D printing technology, Scherer said. Scherer used the 3-D printer to make a form of a patient's lower jaw allowing Scherer and his students to perform mock dental implant surgery on the 3-D printed jaw. Then the actual surgery was performed by Dr. Ingel. These techniques and 3-D printing technology have before been used in dental education, and this seminar

represents a new direction in dental education that will be used as a model throughout the country, Scherer said. Scherer has been using the 3-D printer in his office casually for about 8 months.

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THEUNIONDEMOCRAT generatea full-scale model ofa patient's upper or lower jaw, including teeth, nerves and bone structures, in my office," Scherer explained. Using technology to generate a patient's lower jaw enables students to simulate implant surgery using a very realistic model of the jaw, unlike current I techniques which use anatomically incorrect models. <'@ t It enhances students' education and training, because it is more realistic than traditional molds. The 3-D printing technology is relatively new to dentistry, Scherer said. The ability to create such realistic models allows dentists and dental laboratories a limitless number of possibiliCourtesy photo ties. "Typically when people hear about Dr. Scherer gives a dental implant 3-D printing, they only think about patient his own 3-D printed jaw with implants placed during training sesmaking toys. However, our technique sions asa memento. createsafull-scale model ofthepatient's jaw," Scherer said. "It's still so brand new in dentistry In the livestreamed surgery, four thatvery few people use it,and barely implants were placed by Ingel using anyone knows how to use it. Very few cutting-edge, minimally invasive techsoftwarepackages are available,and I niques, and Scherer fitted the patient' s use an open-source engineering soft- teeth immediately to the implants. ware program and adapt it to dentistry," The procedure allowed the patient to Scherer said. able to chew again, something he hadn' t "Using 3-D printing technology, I can been able to dofor years,Scherersaid.

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Mother's 'best thin 'hurts son in ion run DEAR ANNIE: My son, "Robert," is 50 years old. He has no contact with his older sister or me. When Robert was 13, my husband and I divorced. His father was a troubled person. He was a typical old-fashioned European father who believed in physical punishment and used a belt when disciplining his son. I triedto protect Robert,and this often caused a great many arguments with my husband. After the divorce, the children lived with me. When Robert was in high school, he got into drugs and became too difIicult for me to handle, so I sent him to live with his father, who lived close by. Robert continued to act out and was punished often, but he graduated with honors and was wellliked. He went on to college, married young and had two children. The oldest is autistic, which put a great deal of pressure on the marriage and they divorced. I love my grandchildren. Robert

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Water is better, but in hydration game, coffee counts DEAR DR. ROACH: I drink a lot of coffee, about 80 ounces per day. I feel no ill effects and have no stomach discomfort, but my wife says water is better. A kidney specialist basically said, "fluid is fluid" and that as long as I am hydrated, coffee is fine. With studies showing that coffee hasantioxidantsandreducescertain cancers, what should I do? — M.K ANSWER: People with long memoriesmay recallthatin theearly 1980s, coffee was linked to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. However, the studyhas become a textbook example ofpoordesign,and furtherstudieshave suggestedthat cofFee drinking may be associatedwith lower risk of breast, prostateand oral cancers.I wouldn't recommend drinking coffee just for this reason, as the effect size, if it really exists, is pretty small. As far ashydration goes,yourkidney specialist is completely right. The caffeine in regular cofFee is perceived as a diuretic (a substance that makes you urinate excessively), but that turns out to bemyth as well,atleastin regular coffee drinkers.

One potential ill efFect of cafFeine is that it minimally decreases calcium absorption. However, this amounts to the equivalent of calcium in a tablespoon or two of milk, so it is unlikely to affect overall calcium balance significantly. Eightyounces ofcofFeeisa lotofcaffeine, and some people will get jittery or havesleep disturbances.Italso can have variable efFects on gut motility (that' s a delicate way ofsaying thatit

DEAR DR, ROACH:The problem is that I am losing my hair. I am a 63-yearold gal in relatively good health who walksfor exercise,eats a healthy,balanced diet and takes a pill each day to m anagecholesteroland blood pressure. I do not have a thyroid problem, nor do Ihave diabetes.M y dermatologist told me I do not have alopecia, as some ofmy siblingsdo.Instead,he suggested that my hair loss — and specifically the thinning of the hair on top of my scalp — is due to heredity; male pattern baldness runs through both sides of my family. So here's the question: Is it safe and/orefFective to take 5,000 mcg of over-the-counter biotin supplements to lessenthe effect ofhair loss,or is this product inefFective and just being pushed on women by pharmaceutical and vitamin manufacturers to increase sales and profits, and to manipulate

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cess, especially when combined with other vitamins and nutritional supplements (60 percent effectiveness versus 11 percentin one placebo-controlled trial). It might be worth a try, since it is very safe. As far as expense goes, I found biotintabletsfor6centseach atan online retailer. It certainly isn't essential to well-being; in fact, with a healthy diet, I believe no supplement is essential. Vitamin and supplement manufacturers may try to make you think supplements are essential, but there is no good evidence for this. Taking it to try toimprove a problem likem ale-pattern baldness isreasonable,butifitdoesn't help significantly, save your money.

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Today in history Today is Thursday, Nov. 19, the 323rd day of 2015. There are 42 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History:On Nov. 19, 1915, labor activist Joe Hill was executed by firing squad in Utah for the murders of Salt Lake City grocer John Morrison and his son, Arling. On this date: In 1794, the United States and Britain signed Jay's Treaty, which resolved some issues left over from the Revolutionary War. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln dedicated a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefield of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania. In 1955, the first issue of National Review, created by William F. Buckley Jr., was published. In 1969, Apollo 12 astronauts Charles Conrad and Alan Bean made the second manned landing on the moon. In 1975, the film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," starring Jack Nicholson, was released by United Artists. In 1985, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev met for the first time as they began their summit in Geneva. Actor Stepin Fetchit, whose on-screen persona of a shuffling, no-account character generated much controversy, died in Woodland Hills, California, at age 83. In 1990, the pop duo Milli Vanilli were stripped of their Grammy Award because other singers had lent their voices to the "Girl You Knovi It's True" album. In 1995, the animated film "Toy Story," a Buena Vista Pictures release, had its world premiere in Hollywood. The video of the new Beatles single "Free a. a Bird" aired on ABC-TV.

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Will they lose? — lf the Los Angeles Clippers can't beat the Golden State Warriors, when will they lose?C3

MORtitles — san Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford wants to bring more titles to the Bay.C2

SANTA CLARA (AP)Having not won in Seattle's CenturyLink F i el d s i n ce 2011, the San F r ancisco 49ers are hoping a change at quarterback can spark their struggling offense against the Seahawks. It will b e B laine G a b bert under center for San Francisco (3-6) for the second straight game aRer he helped the 49ersbeattheFalcons 1716 inhisfirststartsince2013 with Jacksonville. "He successfully ran the offense," Seattle cornerback Richard Sherman said. "He got them down the field, he m ade somegreat decisions in terms of running and passing the football. Obviously, there were some mistakes in there as well. But to come off the bench and beat the Falcons, itwas a greatperformance." Gabbert finished with 185 yards on 15 of 25 completions with two touchdowns and two interceptions. He was effective with his legs, runningfor32 yards on eight carries, including a designed 5-yard run just outside of two minutes remaining for a first

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Hawks hold off Kings 103-97 ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks were on the verge of losing another close one. Paul Millsap wasn' t about to let it happen. Millsap scored 23 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and knocked down a running one-hander with 15.7 seconds remaining that helped the Hawks hold off the Sacramento Kings 103-97 Wednesday night. Atlanta had lost four of five — including three in a row, the last two by a total of three points. The frustration was evident as a seemingly comfortable lead faded away in the closing minutes. Finally, Millsap stepped up to clinch it for the Hawks, driving pastRudy Gay to sinka floater in the lane. After Millsap's shot fell in, he walked off the court during a timeout with a defiant scowl, slapping hands with his teammates. Sacramento hurt itself with 20 turnovers. "We let them play to their strength," said DeMarcus Cousins, who scored 24 points and pulled down 12 rebounds. "They play well off turnovers and bad shots, and we took some bad shots."

Scott leadsat Australian Masters MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Adam Scott played what he called "stress-free golf" and birdied five of his final eight holes Thursday for a 7-under 64 and a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Australian Masters. Scott lost in playoffs in two previous appearances at Huntingdale Golf Club in 2002 and 2003. He has won the tournament at two other nearby sand-belt courses — in 2012 at Kingston Heath and 2013 at Royal Melbourne. Daniel Fox, who started on the 10th hole, birdied his final five holes on the front nine for a 65 and was in second place. Three other Australians were tied for third with 67sMathew Gog gin, Peter Wilson and Matthew Stieger. Starting on the back nine, Scott made the turn in 2-under 33. He birdied the second, third and fourth holes on the front nine, added another on the par-5 seventh and finished with a birdie on the ninth. "That's the start I was after," Scott said. "There was no wind, and weighing everything up, there was no need to challenge it. It was pretty stress-free golf."

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The Columbia Claim Jumpers return to action tonight against William Jessup JV at Oak Pavilion. The Jumpers have dropped their last two games, with the latest a heartbreaking 89-84 overtime loss to San Joaquin Delta College Tuesday night. Columbia is averaging 56 points per game with a season-high 84 against Delta. Sophomore Michael Meserole is leading the Jumpers with 19.8 points per game. Lewayne Grant is averaging 14.8, while Kashmiere Hughes is averaging 14 and DeAndre Stallingsis averaging 10. Stalling and Hughes are the Jumpers rebound hounds, averaging six andfive rebounds per game respectively. Columbiawill host Gavilan on Saturday before having a week ofj" between games Tip off for tonight and Saturday is set for 6p m Jake Polack (top) andLonzel Lewis (right) participate in a light workout Wednesday during a shoot around at theOak Pavilion.

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Arrieta, Keuchel win Cy Youngs .

Raiders move on aRer Smith suspension ALAMEDA (AP) — Ever since Aldon Smith signed with the Oakland Raiders just before the start of theseason, the prospect of a league-imposed suspension was a cloud over him. After nine games of mostly solid play and good behavior, that ban finally came down with Smith kicked

out of the league for the next year. Now the Raiders must plan for this week's game at Detroit and the rest of the season without one of their key defensive players. "Everybody was pretty surprised," Raiders safety Charles Woodson said Wednesday. "After he signed,

nobody even gave itmuch thought about there even being a possibility of him being suspended. So, I'm pretty shocked much like everybody else." The NFL imposed the suspension Tuesday, banning Smith for one calendar year without pay for violating See RAIDERS / Page C2

NEW YORK (AP) — Jake Arrieta posted one final win, perhaps against his most formidablecompetition yet. The Chicago Cubs righty aced out Dodgers stars Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw to earn the NL Cy Young Award by a comfortable marginWednesday. "There was some anxiety involved," Arrieta said on a conference call. Arrieta topped the majors with 22 victories,boosted by a record 0.75 ERA after the All-Star break. He acknowledged thesuper stats piled up by his Los Angeles rivals spurred him. "Deep down inside, we think we can catch them, do a little bit better," he said. A stros le f t y Dall a s K euchel won the A L C y Young Award, easily beating David Price. K euchel led the AL i n wins, going 20-8 and helping Houston reach the playoffs for thefirst time since 2005. See AWARDS / Page C2

TCAM finish 7th in open water small team division Cold water, wide open spaces and swimming around buoys inspired 17 Tuolumne County Aquatic Masters swimmers to participate in seven open water events throughout the season. TCAM swimmers were awarded for their accomplishments on the recently published Pacific Masters Open Water individual and team awards.

The swimmers raced at distances ranging from one mile to 10K in lakes and in the Pacific Ocean. The swim venues included Spring Lake, Lake Berryessa, Lake Del Valle, Santa Cruz, Donner Lake, Whiskeytown Lake

and Keller Cove in the San Francisco Bay. With 12 TCAM swimmers contributing to the team point total, the team finished in seventh place in the small team division. The TCAM team ranked 17th overallamongst the 88 teams competing. At each of the races, swimmers had the option of competing with or without a wetsuit. At most of the events, including the ocean swims, the majority of the swimmers participate without a wetsuit. See TCAM/Page C2

Twelve TCAM swimmers ranked in the Pacific Masters Open Water scoring for 2015 including (from left) Peter Oliver, 57, Susan White, 72, Christine Oliver, 52 and Mary Welsh, 62. Courtesy photo

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MLB BASKETBALL Today 4:30pm (CSN) NBA BasketballSacramento Kings at Miami Heat. 5:00pm (TNT) NBA BasketballMilwaukee Bucks at Cleveland Cavaliers. 7:30pm (TNT) NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Clippers.

FOOTBALL Today 4:30 pm(ESPN) College FootballEast Carolina at Central Florida.

HOCKEY Today 9:00 pm(CSN) NHL Hockey San Jose Sharks at Philadelphia Flyers. (Sameday Tape)

HIGH SCHOOL Frtday Boys — Football: SacJoaquin Section Division V Championships, Semifinals, Sonora vs. Orestimba, 7 p.m., Dunlavy Field. SacJoaquin Section Division IV

Championships, Calaveras vs. Sierra, 7 p.m., Frank Meyer Field. Saturday Girls — Volleyball: SacJoaquin Section Division lV Championships, Final, Sonora vs. Hilmar, 2:30 p.m., Tokay High School, Lodi.

COLLEGE ay Men —Basketball — Columbia vs. William Jessup JV, Oak Pavilion, 6 p.m. Saturday Men —Basketball — Columbia vs. Gavilan, Oak Pavilion, 6 p.m.

— OLYMPICSWADA declares Russian anti-doping agencynoncompliant COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The easy part was shutting down Russia's anti-doping agency until further notice. The hard part for the World Anti-Doping Agency was, well, everything else. WADA's top policymaking board handed down a declaration of noncompliance to Russia's anti-doping agency Wednesday, in a much-e~ rebu k e for the country where corruption has been exposed throughout its sports and drug-fighting systems. But there were calls fiom Olympians and other leaders for WADA to do more — including making sure the Russian track team wouldn't compete at the Rio Games next year, and also to investigate whether any other Russian teams doped. "Ifeelthatthereare alot of athletes watching and waiting right now," said Beckie Scott, the Canadian cross-country skier a nd chair of the WADA athlete commission. "We' re at a crossroads.

Her request was applaudedby members ofthe 38-person WADA Foundation Board. But no action was taken. Later, WADA President CraigReediesaidm orefactinding was needed before f he could decide whether to expand the independent investigation that, so far, is only looking into Russia and track.

Crawford ready to bring more titles to Giants SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When was probably one of the biggest say the least," Sabean said. "CerBrandon Crawford's agent called p a rts of the contract for me to know tainly a breakout year to say the him to say his new deal with the I ' m going to be with the Giants for least for Craw. The best thing I can San Francisco Giants had been corn- the next six years.... To have that say about this young man is he' s pleted, the shortstop was in sense of security that I'm go- as good aperson offthe field as he the middle of a workout in '~ ~' ing to be hereand my fam- is on and that makes him a hell of the AT&T Park weight room. 'g „ „ , T g i l y 's going to be here in thea player. In front of our eyes being That's where San Francisco Bay Area was a huge part of homegrown and native born, he' s general manager Bobby Evthat contract." exceeded alot of expectations but ans came to congratulate his player He a n d w ife Jalynne have two we shouldn't be surprised because on a contract that keeps him here y oung daughters and a son on the of his hard work. We' re thrilled, he for another six years. way. exemplifies what we' re looking for in "He wasn't at the Bentley dealerThe G i ants consider Crawford a players." ship. He wasn't at the Prada store. major piece for the future, executive Crawford isslated to receive a He was in the weight room pumping vice president for baseball opera- $1.2 million signing bonus due by iron," agent Joel Wolfe said. "Anoth- t i ons Brian Sabean said. Evans said Dec. 15 and salaries of $5.8 million er work day." the window was a short one to strike next season, $8 million in 2017 and It's that kind of hard-nosed yet a n a greementbefore the Giantshad $15 million in each of the final four humble drive — even behind the t o begin focusing on other big offsea- years. scenes — that gave the Giants so son plans, such as shoring up their Crawford chatted with catcher much confidence signing one of their depleted starting rotation. Initial Buster Posey on Tuesday about core homegrown players to a $75 discussions began in the spring but how they will likely be teammates million deal. Crawford loves play- p i cked up again recently. through 2021, when Posey's $167 ing right at home in the Bay Area, Cr a w ford is coming off a career million, nine-year deal could expire, where he grew up rooting for the Gi- season in which he earned his first depending on a 2022 club option. "It's always a good day when you ants, so the full no-trade clause in A l l -Star selection, Gold Glove and the contract was a key element to S i lver Slugger. The 28-year-old bat- sign your shortstop who just made getting this done now. ted .256 with 21 homers and 84 the All-Star team and got the Gold "I don't think there's anywhere RBIs and already has World Series Glove and Silver Slugger, nice to elseI'd rather play,"Crawford said, rings from 2012 and'14. have that sense of comfort," man"This is a very gratifying day to ager Bruce Bochy said. "It's been noting of the no-trade clause, "that

so cool to watch his growth. He was primed to have a breakout year offensively." Evans said the Giants also are in discussions with the representa-

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off day from training camp. The franchise parted ways with one of football's most menacing pass rushersafterSanta Clara police accused him of drunken driving, hit and run and vandalism. He missed the first nine games of the 2014 season while serving an NFL suspension for violations of the league's substance abuse and personal conduct policies. He also missed time during the 2013 season to undergo treatment at an inpatient facility following his DUI arrest on Sept. 20, 2013. Now he must get his life in order without the structure of a football season. The Raiders are not allowed to have any contact with Smith during his suspension. "As an organization, we' re going to do everything we can to support him," Del Rio said. "There's not a lot you can do when you' re basically told that you can't contact, you can't be part of the team."

He was a key part of Oakland's pass rush on the other side of edge Continued from PageCl rusher Khalil Mack, and was stout setting the edge against the run. the league's substance abuse policy. According to Pro Football Focus, After getting the news, Smith went Smith is second on the Raiders with through the locker room giving 36 quarterback p r essures, seven emotional goodbyes to the team- behind Mack. Next highest on that mates he hopes to rejoin next No- list with 15 is rookie Mario Edvember. wards Jr., who benefited from the Smith was coming off one of his extra attention paid to Smith. "It's always great when you have best games in O akland's 30-14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on someone like hi m o u tside who Sunday when he had one sack and draws double teams and t r iple three quarterback hurries. teams and helps free you up someCoach Jack Del Rio said the team times," Edwards said. "We' re defiwould treat Smith's suspension like nitely going to miss him a lot in the an injury and not dwell on his ab- pass rushing game." sence. Edwards was already forced to "The bottom line is, we move on,

we go with the 'next man up' mentality and carry on with our business," Del Rio said. Despite having only 8 1/2 sacks in his nine games with Oakland, Smith will be difficult to replace.

Shelby Harris from the practice squad as an extra pass rusher. Del Rio would not divulge how he planned to replace Smith. "We just have to treat this like an injury and keep going," defensive tackle Dan Williams said. "I'm sure our coaches are going to do a great job of scheming and coming up with things to help make up for his absence." As well as his impact on the field, the Raiders will miss Smith in the locker room. In his two-plus months with the team, Smith became popular. "It's been tough," Mack said. "It's been tough for everybody. On the bright side of it, we' ll be more increase his role when starter Justhan happy to get him back next tin Tuck went down with a season- year. But right now the grind conending tom pectoral muscle last tinues. He' ll be mad if we let that month. Edwards could play more ball drop." of an edge rushing role with Smith The Niners released Smith on out, or Oakland also could put Ben- Aug. 7 following his fifth run-in son Mayowa at that spot or promote with the law a night earlier on an

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about a new contract. San Francisco had 24 draft picks and prospects in town for a conditioning camp at AT&T Park and during their break they watched Crawford's press conference then took part in a question-and-answer

session with the shortstop and Bochy. Evans wanted those future players to see Crawford's "hunger." Before that session, Crawford announced he expects some of them

to help him win another World Series, or three. San Francisco missed the playoffs this year after winning threeWorld Series titles in the previous five seasons — 2010, '12 and '14. "Get up here quick, because I' ll be here for the next six years so Iplan on at least three World Series rings again because it will be three more even years," he said with a smile. "Get up here and get one of these things."

ing 11-0 in his last 12 starts in pushing the Cubs into the Continued from PageCl playoffs for the first time since 2008. The 29-year-old "For years to come, we' re had a 1.77 ERA, struck out going to be contenders," the 236 and pitched a no-hitter. bearded Keuchel said. Arrieta was 6-5 with a Voting by members of the 3.40 ERA after walking six Baseball Writers' Associa- in five innings during a loss tion of America was conduct- to Cleveland in mid-June. ed before the postseason. In his final 20 regular-seaKeuchel t he n s t a r ted son starts, he went 16-1 and the playoffs by pitching six permitted only 14 earned shutout innings to win at runs. Yankee Stadium in the AL During that span, he also wild-card game. The next hit two home runs while givday, Arrieta threw a five-hit ing up just two. No starter shutout at Pittsburgh in the has equaled what he did in NL wild-card game. the second half. "I see the numbers on In a tight race between three very worthy contend- TV, people bring it up to me ers, Ameta received 17of quite a bit," he said. "It' s 30 firs t-place votes and 169 kind of amazing to think p oints. Greinke drew 10 about it." first-place votes and 147 Arrieta was the first Cubs p oints. Ker shaw got t h e pitcher to win th e honor o ther three firsts and 1 0 1 since Greg Maddux in 1992. points. The Cubs won a major Arrieta went 22-6, includ- p ostseason award for t h e

third straight day. Kris Bryant was the NL Rookie of the Year and Joe Maddon was the NL Manager of the Year. "It looks like we' re going to have a pretty bright future," Arrieta said. Seattle in 2001 was the last team to take any three BBWAA awards in the same year, when Ichiro Suzuki was the AL MVP and best rookie and Lou Piniella was

Since the creation of the Cy Young Award in 1956, the only qualifying pitcher with a lower ERA who did not win was Luis Tiant in 1968. El Tiante went 21-9 with a 1.60 ERA for Cleveland but was beaten out by Detroit's Denny McLain (316, 1.96). Kershaw had won three of the previous four NL Cy Youngs, and was the NL MVP last year. He struck

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since 2002, and went 16-7 with a 2.18 ERA for the NL West champions. Featuring a do m inant sinker and a sharp slider, the 27-year-old Keuchel had a 2.48 ERA and 216 strikeouts. "Got to a point where the confidence was at an alltime high," he said. Keuchel garnered 22 firstplace votes and 186 points. Price drew eight first-place

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difference between winning and losing games." Despite the 4-5 record, the Seahawks still boast the league's second-ranked defense in both total yardage and passing yards. Since the win over Atlanta, Gabbert had a bye week to become more acclimatedto his newroleas starter after the struggling Colin Kaepernick was benched. In Kaepernick's last three starts against Seattle, the 49ers were outscored 56-18 while he failed to throw a touchdown pass, including in a Oct. 22 loss at Levi's Stadium, 20-3. T he previous time t h e 49ers beat the Seahawks on

the road, their starting quarterback was Alex Smith, who Kaepernickreplaced midway through 2012before leading his team to a Super Bowl appearance. Kaepernick hasn't played up to loRy expectations this season. Prior to his benching, the 49ers' offenseranked last in both yardage and scoring by significant margins. Given the way the league operates, Sherman isn't surprised he won't be going against Kaepernick on Sunday. "Football's a crazy game," Sherman said. "It's who' s playing well at the time, at theend ofthe day.Who would have thought when they were

visiting teams. "It's going to be loud, we Continued from PageC1 know that," Gabbert said. "In thesestadiums where itisexdown that helped seal the tremely loud, you really have win. to focus one play at a time beThis w eek, G a bbert's cause if you don't hear a call, test is drastically more dif- you don't hear the play, one or ficult in a stadium consid- two guys aren't going to be on ered one of the toughest on the same page and that's the

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playing well and Alex Smith was out there, that a year later Alex Smith would be gone from San Francisco and Colin Kaepernick would be their guy? Things like that happen in football and youjustgotto roll with the punches." 49ers coach Jim Tomsula would not commit to Gabbert asthe starter beyond Sunday's game, leaving open the possibility of Kaepernick returning to the lineup. "I liked the way (Gabbert) handled the game. I liked the way heplayed the game, and I want to move forward

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their deaths, but called them "incredible parents and grandparents" who had been married for 56 years and were always there for their children. The 1984 H e isman Trophy winner at Boston College, Flutie played 13 seasons in the NFL with Chicago, New England, Buffalo and San Diego.He a lso spent a year in t h e

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Schedule dents Pac12's playoff chances PHOENIX (AP) — The Pac-12 considers itself the toughest conference in college football, a league that ofFers few easy games during its nine-game schedule. The strength of the Pac12 helped the conference earn a spot in the inaugural College Football Playoff last season, when Oregon ran through the gauntlet to reach the national championship game. The power of the Pac-12 had theopposite effectthis season, the teams knocking each other off until the conference's chances for the CFB became a longshot. The Pac-12 appeared to be in good shape heading into last weekend's games. Despite both having losses, Stanford and Utah could make strong cases to be a

part of the playo8' if they were to win out.

Instead, the Cardinal lost to Oregon and the Utes fell to Arizona. Utah (8-2) dropped to No. 13 in the latest CFB ranking — No. 18 in the AP Top 25 — and pretty much out of the playoff conversation.

Stanford still has a shot, though will need an awful lottogo rightto getthere. The 15th-ranked Cardinal (8-2) will win out in a schedule that includes a matchup with Notre Dame, No. 4 in the CFB ranking, and hope the resume is good enough for a two-loss team to surpass one or several with one loss.

Tigers aaquire K-Rodin trade with Milwaukee DETROIT (AP) — The Tigers are turning to Francisco Rodriguez in their lat est attempt to shore up the back end of their bullpen. Detroit acquired the right-hander in a trade with Milwaukee on Wednesday, sending minor league infielder Javier Betancourt and a player to be named to the Brewers. Detroit general manager Al Avila said the Tigers might also receivea player to be named in the deal, but that's not certam. Rodriguez, who turns 34 in January, went 1-3 with a 2.21 ERA for the Brewers in 2015. He had 38 saves in 40 chances. Detroit finished last in the AL Central this year after winning four straight division titles, and the bullpen was a priority heading into this offseason. Detroit' s bullpen has been an issue for the last few seasons. Closer Jose Valverde faltered toward the end of 2012, and the foHowing year, the Tigers eventually settled on Joaquin Benoit as their closer. Then Benoit left and they signed Joe Nathan, but he struggled in 2014 and missed almost all of 2015 with an elbow injury.

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If Clips can't top Warriors, wben will they lose? is the perfect time step it up. revenge mode. It's th e C l i ppers who Nuggets (15-0?) might be in trouble. If the Warriorsget past Confession: I had the ClipWhi c h begs the question: this game, they will have pers as the team to end when will the Warriors earned it. ,. the win streak. lose?Ifthey getpastthe ARer a much-needed day The game is in Los )~~ oA; the Warriors head into Clip p ers, the Warriors Angeles. The Clippers, @ ~ e c o uld really go 20-0 to the altitude for their fourth who went hard start the sea- game in six nights. It would at the Warriors g p ~ son. Pondering be interesting to see their enin a preseason the thought is ergy levels. game, w ould crazy enough. Denver isn't the pushover probably play as if their chil- E ven crazier, breaking down they were last year. Rememdren's lives depend on it. And the games and coming away ber, it was the Nuggets who for one game, a humming even more convinced of the started the Warriors' run of Clippers' squad can beat the possibility. playing down to the compeWarriors. Will they go 20-0? The odds tition. They let off the gas in Now, I don't know. Chris say no. But look at the games the second half and haven' t Paul and starting backcourt and see if you can predict the clicked since. mate J.J. Redick reportedly t eam that beats them. The Warriors coming to may not play. That would Bull s ( 14-0?) town is a big deal since they be huge, even though Blake Th i si s a rough end to a upset Denver in the 2013 G riffin looked even better in b ack-to-back, their t h i r d NBA playoffs. The champs the Warriors' close win over game in four nights. The know they will get all Denthe Clippers to improve to W arriors will play an emo- ver's got. 5-0. tionally charged game at the Lakers (16-0?) Also, it seems the Warriors Clippers, then come home to W hatever chance t h e have forgotten how to lose. the rugged Bulls. The War- Kobe Bryants had of catchThey keep winning games r i ors can win if they play ing the Warriors' sleeping they aren't supposed to win. fast. But will they have the went out the window when They keep lowering their l e gs? Julius Randle proclaimed play just enough to have a The W a rriors have rea- Draymond Green couldn' t reason to turn it up at the s on to be up for this game. guard him. You know Green end. The Bulls, a contender in remembers that. What's more, the War- t h e East, stole one in Oracle Plus Oracle will be buzzriors haven't put together a l a styear.Andit was Stephen ing,as italways isforLakers complete game in a while. C u rrywhocosttheWarriors' games. And this is the game You know they' re thinking a t he game. Better believe the that would set the all-time showdown with the Clippers Warriors will relish being in recordfor consecutive wins

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from 3(22nd).IftheW arriors shoot it well, they should be finefrom deep. want this one. Of course, if the streak is still alive at this point, there Suns (17-0?) Traditionally, the Warriors would be a lot of pressure on have had trouble in Phoenix. those 3s. And the Suns have found Hornets (20-0?) theirgroove oflate. If the Warriorshead to After a slow start, they' ve Charlotte seeking a 2 0-0 jumped to third in the NBA start, you might as well book in points per game. They it. play at apace even faster Curry? In his hometown? than the Warriors. But with With a landmark like that two days of rest, Curry & Co. on the line? Put him down should have the legs to run for 40. with Phoenix. The Warriors' biggest conKings (18-0?) cern: could the MVP's return They gave the Warriors home be too much of a disproblems i n S a cramento traction? earlier this year, even withReally, 25 straight is posout DeMarcus Cousins. But sible. After Charlotte, they the Kings aren't disciplined close the seven-game road enough to beat a good team trip against Toronto, Brookon the road. lyn, Boston, Indiana and MilA nd i f ne e ded, K l ay waukee. All winnable games. Thompson can just go off for The Warriors could also 37 in a quarter again. lose any one of them, too. We' ve already seen them Jazz (19-0?) This is another tough one. flirt with defeat against inThe Jazz entered Wednes- ferior teams. But they are day ranked seventh in oppo- undoubtedly a better team nents' field goal percentage than every one of the afore(42.5), just behind the War- mentioned teams. riors, and third in points alPerhaps the real question lowed per game (95.5). is which of these teams will But there is a weakness in the Warriors actually allow Utah's defense. They allow to win. If any.

ScoREs & MORE Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Athntic Division W L Pet GB Boston 6 5 .545 Toronto 7 6 .538 New York 6 6 .500 1/2 2 1 0 .16 7 41/2 Brooklyn Philadelphia 0 1 2 .00 0 6'/2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Atlanta 9 5 .643 Miami 6 4 .600 1 Washington 5 4 .556 1'/2 Orlando 6 6 .500 2 Charlotte 6 6 .500 2 Central Division W L Pet GB Chicago 8 3 .727 Cleveland 8 3 .727 Indiana 7 5 .583 11/2 2 Detroit 6 5 .545 Milwaukee 5 6 A55 3 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 9 2 .818 Dallas 8 4 .667 1'/2 Memphis 6 6 .500 9/2 Houston 5 7 .417 4'/2 New Orleans 1 1 1 .08 3 8/2 Northwest Dhrision W L Pet GB 7 5 .583 6 5 .545 1/2 1 6 6 .500 5 7 .41 7 2 4 9 .308 3'/2 Pacific Divhion W L Pct GB Golden State 1 2 0 1. 0 0 0 LA. Clippers 6 4 .600 5 Phoenix 6 5 .545 P/2 Sacramento 4 8 .333 8 LA. Lakers 2 9 .182 9'/2 Wednesday's games Indiana 112, Philadelphia 85

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Hockey National Hockey League EAST' CONFERENCE Athntic Division G P W L O T l t s GF GA Montreal 19 14 3 2 30 67 42 Ottawa 18 8 5 5 21 54 57 Detroit 19 9 8 2 20 42 47 Florida 18 8 7 3 19 49 45 Tampa Bay 20 8 9 3 19 4 6 4 9 Boston 17 8 8 1 17 5 6 5 4 Buffalo 18 8 9 1 17 41 49 Toronto 19 6 9 4 16 4 6 55 Metropolitan Dhiision GP W L O T P tsGF GA N.Y. Rangers 1 8 1 4 2 2 30 57 32 Washington 1 7 1 2 4 1 25 52 38 N.Y. Islanders 19 1 0 6 3 23 54 44 Pittsburgh 18 11 7 0 22 40 40 New Jersey 1 8 1 0 7 1 21 46 43 Philadelphia 1 8 6 8 4 16 35 53 Carolina 18 6 1 0 2 1 4 35 53 Columbus 19 7 12 0 14 4 8 63 WESTERN CONFERENCE CentralDivision G P W L O T l t s GF GA Dallas 1 9 15 4 0 68 48 Nashville 17 11 3 3 25 53 40 St. Louis 19 12 6 1 25 51 46 Minnesota 17 10 4 3 23 51 47 Chicago 19 11 7 1 23 53 47 Winnipeg 20 9 9 2 20 54 63 Colorado 18 7 1 0 1 1 5 50 50 Pacilic Divhion G P W L O r l t s GF GA LosAngeles 1 8 1 2 6 0 24 46 38 San Jose 18 10 8 0 20 50 47 Vancouver 20 7 7 6 20 56 54 Arizona 18 9 8 1 19 50 54 Anaheim 19 6 9 4 16 35 49 Calgary 20 7 1 2 1 15 48 74 Edmonton 19 6 12 1 13 50 62 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Wednesday's games

Winnipeg 4, Vancouver 1

Washington 2, Detroit 1, OT Chicago4,Edmonton 3,O T Today's games Minnesota at Boston, 4 p.m. San Jose at Philadelphia,4 p.m. Colorado at Pittsburgh, 4 p.m. Dallas at Washington, 4 p.m.

Arizona at Montreal, 4:30 p.m. Columbus at Ottawa, 4:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m. A naheim at Flosda,430 p.m . Buffalo at St. Louis, 5 p.m.

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Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Announced the retirement of DH David Ortiz, effective at the end of the 2016 season. CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with OF Scott Hairston on a minor leaguecon'ti'BCt.

DETROIT TIGERS — Traded INF Javier Betancourt and a player to be named to Milwaukee for RHP Francisco Rodriguez and a player to be named. LOS ANGELESANGELs — Named Ron Roe-

nicke third base coach, GaryDisarcina fimt base

coach, Alfredo Griffin infield mach and Steve Soliz catching and information coach. National League PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to terms with INFs Emmsnuel Burris and Ryan Jackson Bnd RHPs Frank Herrmann, Chris Leroux and Reinier Roibal on minor league contracts. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — RHP David Carpenter refused outright assignment and electedfree agency. Named Jacques Jones assistant hitting coach and chss speier coach. American Association AMARILLO THUNDERHEADS — Traded INF Tyler Urps, OF Stefan Gartrell and RHP Rett Varner to Sussex County (Can-Am) for cash. Traded RHP Matt Larkins to Wichita for cash. GARY SOUTHSHORERAILCATS — Sold the contract af INF Spencer Mahoney to the N.Y.

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Sonora, California QUESTIONS de A TTIT U D E Compelling questions... and maybe a few actual answers

Well, what happens in Homestead?

SPEE D F R E JILKS

A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves OK,who winsthe championship this week? GODSPEAK:I have to go with Jeff Gordon. All those magic pieces are fitting together. KEN'S CALLThere are senti-

mental reasons attached to the hopes of Gordon, Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch, so I'm going with Kevin Harvick. Will the NASCAR"cops" have to get involved at Homestead? GODSPEAK:You know how they sometimes saythe "refs are letting them play" ? That

will happen at Homestead. KEN'S CALLLord, I hope so. These are the things that make the racin' world go 'round, you know. Which driver will be happiest to

see the season end? GODSPEAK:Tony Stewart. He's already planning to run about five times better than he did this year. KEN'SCALL:Jeff Gordon, regardless of where he finishes Sunday.

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27. David Ragan 28. Tony Stewart 29. Trevor Bayne 30. Justin Allgaier

of all places). But if anyone can ignore sentiment and take care of business in coldblooded fashion, it's Kevin Harvick.

There is usually only one happy driver after a NASCAR

He hasone teammate — Busch — among

Cup Series race: the winner.

the four remaining Chasers, and he' ll certainly help if possible, but let' s assume he won't do anything blatant. If he does, however, for the sake of TV rat-

Phoenix produced fivesmiles in the garage. In addition to Dale Earnhardt Jr., who went to Victory Lane, there were the four guys who qualified for the Championship Round.

ings, let's hope he upsets Harvick.

What if rain interferes at Homestead?

2. Complaint Dept.

First of all, it won't be as shocking as it was in Phoenix. No one except the winner would be happy with a rainshortened fi nale, so NASCAR would obviously wait as long as feasible to complete the full race (definitions of "feasible" vary, by the way). To get ahead of it, NASCAR should set some

When Joey Logano was asked to compare the rain-delayed starting time (nearly midnight) of Daytona's summer race to Phoenix's abbreviated event, the young driver showed his experience. "There'sa lot atstake at this race, but it's already called," he said. "What am I supposed

parameters regarding time frames and how longthey'llw ait,so that itdoesn't look like too much of a judgment call.

to do?" That's a noncomplaint

Fanshate judgment calls.

complaint.

3. NASCAR watching

Dale Earnhardt Jr. was not the only happy driver to leave Phoenix on Sunday night. He was joined on the joy train by the four remaining

Kurt Busch drew a drivethrough penalty for being a whisker ahead of pole winner Jimmie Johnson on the first green flag. Hoping to win the

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race and make the Championship Round,Busch instead spent most of the night

c a t c hing the leaders. They ar e always watching Kurt. Always.

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Questions? Contact Godwin Kelly at godwin.kelly@newsjrnl.corn or Ken Willis at ken.

25. Sam Homish Jr.

(battled back from injury) and Martin

Truex Jr. (single-car team from Denver,

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1. Kevin Harvick 1. Jeff Gordon 1. Kyle Busch 1. Martin Truex Jr. 5. Carl Edwards 6. Joey Logano 7. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 8. Brad Keselowski 9. Kurt Busch 10. Denny Hamlin 11. Ryan Newman 12. Jimmie Johnson 13. Jamie McMurray 14. Paul Menard 15. MattKenseth 16. Clint Bowyer 17. Aric Almirola 18. Kasey Kahne 19. Greg Biffle 20. Kyle Larson 21. Austin Dillon 22. Casey Mears 23. AJ Allmendinger 24. Danica Patrick 25. Ricky Stenhouse J r.

(last race in his last season), Kyle Busch

Matt Kenseth returns; does he get involved?

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1. Final four And so we come down to the fourth and final segment of the Chase,the Championship Round. There will be 43 cars in the field, but only four drivers eligible for Sprint Cup Series title honors. The Fab Four are Kevin Harvick, JeffGordon, Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. The rules are

Edwards

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CARL EDWARDS VS.MARTIN TRIJEX JR.:O K, this isn't really a feud, but it was Truex

a single-car team. Busch

who prevented Edwards from making

missed thefirst 11 races due to an injury. NASCAR can' t whiff here.

the Chase fi nale. GODWIN KELLY'STAKE: Iw as expecting to pick from three or four bad-blood conflicts after Phoenix, but Mother Nature washed all the madness out of the race.

3. Auld Lang Syne This will be the last race for

simple: The highest-finishing some drivers with certain driver at Homestead, among the four eligible, will be crowned Cup Series champion. Boys, have at it.

Each ofthe fourdrivers has a

teams, andin one case, the last race for the team. Most notably, Homestead will be the final race for the Michael Waltrip Racing operation. Clint Bowyer's future is secured for 2016 and beyond. But for David Ragan and Sam

story. Harvick is the defend-

Homish Jr., we' ll see you

Will 2014 champion Kevin Harvick once again hold theNASCARSprint CupSeries title trophy in 2015? It is one of four interesting storylines to follow at Homestead. RQBERT

ing Cup Series champion.

whenever and wherever.

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DON'T BE SURPRISED IF: Gordon's dream

season becomes a reality and he retires with a w in and his fifth championship.

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Sports Network, noon), qualifying (NBCSN, 6:15 p.m.). Saturday, practice (CNBC, 10 a.m.; NBCSN, 1 p.m.). Sunday, race (NBC, coverage begins at 2 p.m.; green flag at 3 p.m.). XFINITY:Ford EcoBoost 300 SITE:Homestead-Miami Speedway TV SCHEDULE:Friday, practice (NBC Sports Network, 1:30 p.m.). Saturday, qualifying (CNBC, 11:15 a.m.), race, (NBC, 3 p.m.). CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS:Ford EcoBoost 200 SITE:Homestead-Miami Speedway TV SCHEDULE:Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 9 a.m.), qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 4 p.m.), race (Fox Sports 1, 8 p.m.).

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June 28 — Toyota-Save Mart 350, Sonoma, Calif. (Kyle Busch) July 5 — Coke Zero 400, Daytona Beach (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) July 11 — Quaker State 400, Sparta, Ky. (Kyle Busch) July 19 — New Hampshire 301, Loudon, N.H. (Kyle Busch) July 26 — Brickyard 400 (Kyle Busch) Aug.2 — Pennsylvania400, Long Pond, Pa. (Matt Kenseth) Aug. 9 — Cheez-It 355 at The Glen, Watkins Glen, N.Y. (Joey

Logan o) Aug. 16 — Pure Michigan 400, Brooklyn, Mich. (Matt

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Oct. 18 —Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas City, Kan. (Joey Logano) Oct. 25 —Alabama 500, Talladega, Ala. (Joey Logano) Nov. 1 — Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500, Ridgeway, Va. (Jeff

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Nov. 8 — AAA Texas 500, Fort Worth, Texas (Jimmie Johnson) Nov. 15— Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500, Avondale, Ariz. (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) Nov.22 —Ford EcoBoost 400, Homestead

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DID YOU KNOW? Homestead isknown best as host of NASCAR's final weekend for the Cup, Xfinity and Trucks series, but since itsmid-1990s opening, it's also been host to races in the following series: NASCAR Southeast Series, CART/Champ Car, IndyCar, Indy Lights and Grand-Am.

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Capacity (2,420,000), storage (265,487), outflow (378), inflow (355) Don Pedro: Can:ity (2,030,000), storage (644,906), outflow (162), inflow (447)

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Capacity (1,032,000), storage (67,361 ), outflow (241 ), inflow (174) Camanche: Capacity (41 7,120), storage (110,660), outflow

(180), inflow (23) Pardaa: Capacity (210,000), storage (105,609), outflow (160), inflow (303) Total storage:1,318,399 AF

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MINIMUMS and MAXIMUMSrecorded during the 24-hour period ending at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Since Last Season Temp. Snow Rain July 1 t his Date Sonora 5.56 3.06 30-55 0.00 0.00 Angels Camp 36-60 0.00 4.81 0.00 Big Hill 5.49 2.85 43-55 0.00 0.00 Cedar Ridge 39-54 0.00 8.66 4.61 0.00 Columbia 0.00 6.30 3.00 35-60 0.00 Copperopolis 35-66 0.00 3.37 1.77 0.00 Grove)and 0.00 6.83 2.83 39-60 0.00 Jamestown 31-60 0.00 4.33 2.40 0.00 Murphys 0.00 6.05 36-60 0.00 Phoenix Lake 28-60 0.00 8.05 4.00 0.00 Pin ecrest 7.84 4.29 32-61 0.00 0.00 San Andreas 37-59 0.00 3.89 0.00 Sonora Meadows 39-57 0.00 0.00 6.09 3.63 Standard 37-61 0.00 5.53 0.00 Tuolumne 4.93 42-56 0.00 0.00 Twain Harte 36-55 0.00 7.94 5.68 0.00

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StanislausNational Forest,call 532-3671 for forest road information. Yosemite National Parkas of 6 p.m. Wednesday: Wawona, Big Oak Flat, El Portal, and Hetch Hetchy roadsareopen. Glacier Point Roadis closed. TiogaRoad is closed. Maiiposa GroveRoad is closed until spring 2017. Forroadconditions or updates in Yosemite, call 372-0200 orvisit www.nps.gov/Yose/. Passes asof6p.m .W ednesday;SonoraPass(Highway 108) isclosedfrom 26.4 mileseast of Strawberry to the Junction of US395.TiogaPass(Highwsy120) is closed fromCraneFlatto 5 miles west of thejunction of US 395due tosnow. Ebbetts Pass(Highway 4) is closed from 0.5mileseast of the junction of Highway 207/Mt. Rebaturnoff to the junction of Highway 89 due to snow. Go online towww.uniondemocrst.corn, www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi or call Ca)trans at 800427-7623 for highwayupdates andcurrent chain restrictions.

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