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mains in limbo, with a bipartisan bill to subsidize some operationalcosts at a standThe fate of a biomass en- still in the California State ergy plant in Chinese Camp Legislature. thatemploys 25 people mostAn industry leader says the ly from Tuolumne County re- 20-megawatt Pacific UltraThe Union Democrat

power Chinese Station facility is one of eight plants in the state that are at risk of shutting down within the next 13 months unless more is done to help biomass energy stay economically competitive against

other heavily subsidized re- southern region general mannewable sources, such as solar ager for the Orange CountyBlld wmd. based IHI Power Services a We're losing i n frastruc- Corporation, which operates ture that could help solve our the Chinese Camp plant. problem with dead and dying trees," said Rick Spurlock, SeeBIOMASS /Back Page

Polar ExpressPassengers boarded the Polar Express Wednesday evening at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown.A2

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OplhlOh —Elias: Good news, bad news in latest school test scores. Chavez: Call it Islamist terrorism, Mr. President.A4

COMMUNITY ON PAGE A5:Motives for shooting complex; FBI exploring terrorism, workplace violence

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• COUNTS COMING UP:Volunteers sought for annual Christmas Bird Counts.B1 • VISITING VETS: Group brightens holidays for veterans.B1 • HISTORY BUFFS: Tuolumne County Historical Society will hold luncheon, elections.B1 • VETS' CORNER:Pay, benefit uncertainty tops new family survey.B1 • FLASHBACK:The Union Democrat shares an unidentified photo. Do you remember?B2 • WEDDING: Lafayette and Quire tie the knot. B2 • GIVING SPIRIT: Food Bank distributes 1,600 Thanksgiving bags.B2 • RELIGION: Events and outreach in the Mother Lode.B3

NEWS ELSEWHERE • WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Ash Carter ordered all military jobs now be open to women.A5 • LONDON:Coalition targets IS oil facilities in Syria.A5 • FRESNO:Gray wolves could be stripped of state endangered species protections.AS

SAN BERNARDINO (AP) — Californiagunman Syed Rizwan Farook had been in contact with known Islamic extremists on social media, a U.S. i ntel-

Roger Morgan said he is pushing for a ban on privately owned medical marijuana development and dispensaries because he's concerned for the

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satd T h u r sday, and police s aid he a n d his wife h ad enough bullets Far ook and bombs to slaughter hundreds when they launched their deadly attack on a holiday party. The details emerged as investigatorstried to deter-

The founder of the Take Back America Campaign, a California nonprofit group createdthis year, said that the naturalresources statewide are being depleted by the 50,000 medical marijuana cultivation sites throughout California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has re-

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ported massive devastation

that left 14 people dead Marcus Yam /Los Angeles Times/TNS was terrorism, a workplace Chelsie Ramirez (left) and her mother, Josie Ramirez-Herndon (center), attend a grudge or some combination. candlelight vigil Thursday at San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino, a day after a The h u s band-and-wife shooting at the Inland Regional Center that killed 14 and wounded 21. killers were not under FBI ''We don't know if this was scrutinybefore themassacre, gathered Wednesday morn- the coupleleft three riggedsaid a second U.S. ofrtcial, ing. Farook had attended the together pipe bombs with workplace rage or something who likewise was not autho- event but slipped out and re- a remote-control detonat- larger ora combination of rized to discuss the investi- turnedinbattle dress. ing device that apparently both," Attorney General LoFour hours later and two m alfunctioned, and t h ey retta Lynch said in Washgation and spoke on condition of anonymity. miles away, the couple died in had more than 1,600 rounds ington, echoing President Wearing black t actical a furious gunbattle in which of ammunition r e maining Barack Obama. 'We don' t gear and wielding assault they fired 76 rounds, while when police killed them in know the motivation." rifies, Farook, a 28-year-old 23 law offi cers unleashed their rented SUV, Burguan Investigatorsare trying to county restaurant inspector, about 380, police said. said. determine whether Farook, and his wife, Tashfeen MaOn Thursday, Police Chief At a family home in the who was Muslim, became lik, 27, sprayed as many as Jarrod Burguan ofFered a nearby town of Redlands, radicalized — and, if so, how 75 roundsinto a room at a grim inventory that suggest- theyhad 12 pipebombs, tools — as well as whether he was socialservice center for the ed Wednesday's bloodbath for making more, and over in contact with any foreign disabled, where about 75 could have been far worse. 3,000 additional rounds of of Farook's co-workers had At the socialservicecenter, ammunition, the chief said. See SHOOTING / Back Page

to the streams and resources in Northern California. It is catastrophic, said Morgan, a resident of Placer County. The industry is drying up streams, which is affecting everything

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Visual impairment doesn't stop man from setting his sights high By LACEY PETERSON

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The best part of Michael Lida's day is when he's dreaming. Ks dreams are vivid, sharp and in color. That's a big deal for someone who is nearly blind. He has 8 percent vision in his right eye. Yet, Lida says he feels lucky to be able to see in his sleep. Lida,61, suffered a stroke at 48. He was healthy before and

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worked as a carpenter in Modesto, where he spent a good portion of his youth. Retired from the U.S. Army after 21 years, he fiew helicoptersand was stationed allover the world, including Korea and Germany. Hehitchhiked around England while on leave once. The strokeaffected the ti p of a bundle of nerves into his eyes, and the nerve connectors died. It caused tunnel vision and double vision. About two weeks after his stroke, Lida was at home watch-

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ing TV and his vision got fuzzy, then turned to double vision. His doctor sent him to a neuro-ophthalmologist at University of California, San Francisco, known for its ophthalmology department. "He told me, 'there's nothing we can do,' " Lida said. "He told me, 'right now you have vision, but it' s probably going to go black at some point.' " Maggie Beck / Union Democrat It hasdeteriorated since and Michael Lida, of Sonora, who is legally blind, examines a telephone photo dialer designed See VISION/ Back Page for visually impaired people. Q ss as

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Santa Claus and two of his elves (left) hand out sliver sleigh bells, "the first gift of Christmas" to passengers aboard the Polar Express Wednesday evening at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown. Colton Swank, 5, of Sonora (below right photo), presses his face against the window of the Polar Express as the train rides past the North Pole. Children (below left photo, from left) David, 5, and Paige Warne, 4, of Sonora, Nate Dunlap, 5, of Groveland, and Joshua Ecroyd, 3, of Sonora, wave to Santa Claus from the train.

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

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

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3154 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, 9 N. WashingtonSt.,downtown Sonora.

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

Josepheen Morganelli, 22 months, of Sonora (above), sits upon the lap of family friend Crystal King, of Jamestown, as they ride the Polar Express Wednesday evening at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park.

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CALAVERAS COUNTY TODAY Michelson Elementary Parent Club,8:15 a.m., 196 PennsylvaniaGulch Road, Murphys, 7283441.

Angels Camp Library Storytime, 10 a.m., Angels Camp branch library, 426 N. Main St., 736-2198.

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

Murphys Historical Walking Tour, 10 a.m., tours start at the Old Timers Museum across from the Murphys Hotel.

NEWS OF RECORD TUOLUMNE COUNTY

10:45 a.m., animal complaint2:52 p.m., theft —Jewelry was A dead raccoon was in the middle stolen on McCormick Drive. 3:43 p.m., suspicious circumThe SonoraPoli ce Department of the road on South Washington Street. stance —Two men were allegedly reported the following: 1:32 p.m., fight —A man and smoking drugs at a West Stockton woman fought at a Sanguinetti Street business. WEDNESDAY 6:42 p.m., suspicious circum10 a.m., controlled substance Road business. — A man was sleeping in a gar1:36 p.m., lost property — A stance — An unoccupied, gold bage bin at a Sanguinetti Road tablet was stolen on South Poplar Ford Ranger truck was parked in the transit stop of a Greenley Road business. Street. business for three hours. 6:50p.m.,assault — Someone • 0® was assaulted at a Greenley Road business. • a 7:10 p.m., theft —A man left • 0® a South Washington Street business without paying his bill and eg® left his property behind. 9:16 p.m., suspicious circum• e® stance — A man camped in a utility shed in back of an East Pasadena Avenue property. Offi• ee cers confirmed the man owns the property. •

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The SherHPs 0$ce reported the following: WEDNESDAY 10:32 a.m., Jamestown —An iPad with a black case fell off the back of a truck at a Highway 108 business. 10:35 a.m., Sonora — A Plateau Road woman said her mail was stolen. A postman found envelopes on the ground that were ripped up and the woman was concerned her bank account infor-

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mation may have been stolen. 11:01 a.m., Twain Haite —Beer was stolen from a Joaquin Gully Road business. 11:07 a.m., Tuolumne —Property on Ponderosa Way was burglarized. A stove pipe from a wood stove was stolen. 11:08 a.m., Sonora —Someone at Foothill Leadership Academy said a man was in a tent behind the school's property. An officer determined no one was in the tent and it appeared to have been abandoned. 11:55 a.m., Sonora —A Peaceful Oak woman said she received a message on her answering machine telling her to "leave her business" and call the Sheriff's Office. 12:23 p.m., Jamestown — A man was "going crazy" and breaking windows in a Wigwam Road residence. 3:11 p.m., Sonora — A man went to a Beckwith Road residence and started a fight. 3:36 p.m., Sonora — A TehachapiCourt man said he was being threatened. 4:53 p.m., Sonora —A suspicious man "kept going into" a Mono Way business and asking when the business closed. He eventually left the area. 5:06 p.m., Columbia —A purse was stolen at a Parrotts Ferry Road business. 6:52 p.m., Twain Harte — A woman saw a "strange looking" light off of Middle Camp Road and Lark Drive. She said a man wearing dark clothing was riding a bike on the side of the road and she felt itwas suspicious because he was not wearing any bike riding gear. 7:35 p.m., Sonora — A man wearing a black hoodie screamed and demandeda hug from a store clerk at a Mono Way business. 7:51 p.m., Mi-Wuk VillageSomeone at a Highway 108 business reported an assault that occurred earlier in the week.

8:30 p.m., Sonora —A mattress was in the middle of the road off of Highway 108 and Hess Avenue. 9:06 p.m., Mi-Wuk Village — A fight occurred on Chief Fuller Way. 11:16 p.m., Mi-Wuk VillageTwo women got into a fight on Chief Fuller Way. 11:22 p.m., Mi-Wuk Village — A fight was reported on Chief Fuller Way. Felony bookings WEDNESDAY 5:30 p.m., Sonora —Nicole Patricia Haskayne, 46, of the 22000 block of Miners Avenue, Twain Harte, was booked on suspicion of bringing drugs/etc. into a jail/prison/etc. and misdemeanor petty theft after an arrest on Mono Way. 10:56 p.m., Soulsbyville Gary Lynn Mainard, 59, of the 20000 block of Lynn Lane, was booked on suspicion of carrying a concealed dirk or dagger, misdemeanor evading policeand misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance after an arrest off of Soulsbyville and Draper Mine roads. 2:43 p.m., Sonora — Chanmony Tith, 35, of the 400 block of Algen Court, was booked on suspicion of burglary, unlawful use of personal identification information, false impersonation of another, misdemeanor giving false identification

Antonio Fiore, 19, of the 10000 block of Wigwam Road, was booked after an arrest on Wigwam Road.

CALAVERAS COUNTY The Sheriff's Office reported the following: WEDNESDAY 11:09 a.m., Valley SpringsSomeonewas shooting a firearm on Olive Branch Lane. 11:15 a.m., Valley SpringsMailwas stolen on Baldwin Street. 3:49 p.m., Burson —A Davis Drive man said a man came to his residence, offered to put asphalt on the driveway and gave a false company name. 4:41 p.m., Paloma — A man saidhis vehicle wa s damaged off of Gwin Mine and Paloma roads. 9:51 p.m., Wallace —A "suspicious" person was "lurking" around closed businesses on Highway 12. 10:11 p.m., Valley SpringsSomeone on Sequoia Avenue said "things" were being "thrown around" and "children live in the house." 10:16 p.m., San AndreasSomeone threw a rock through a window on West Saint Charles Street.

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WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY 1:15 a.m., Sugar Pine —Daniel 1:45 p.m., Angels Camp Louis Art Jr., 45, of Long Barn, was Adrian Daniel Sanchez, 22, of the booked after an arrest on Highway 1000 block of Stokes Street, San 108. Jose, was booked after an arrest 1:30 p.m., Jamestown —Mark on Highway 4.

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Regional Medical Center, was on the board of SFRC, served asan officer several times of the Pine Mountain Lake Aviation Association, served on the church council at M ountain L utheran Church and worked part-time for the Mother L ode Aviation until h e r Glioblastoma diagnosis in June 2015. Until the death of her husband, she kept her pilot's license current. Kay was an i ndependent woman known for her desire to help others. She was courageous and brave and loved by many. Kay will be missed terribly by all who knew her. Kay is survived by three of her four children: Margie (Rick), Tim ( Ginger), Michael (Linda); and preceded indeath ofher oldest daughter, Holly. She leaves grandchildren, Tyler (Ara), Spencer, Claire, Katie (Jason), Kyle and Mark (Jessie); and great-grandchildren Carter, Braelyn and Zegyn.

in California. As she raised her family, Carmen was involved in many pursuits, including teaching CCD for 20 years, serving her parish as a Eucharistic Minister, and volunteering as a Cub Scout leader. As an accomplishedwriter,talented artist,and gifted seamstress, she often devoted her many talents and resources in providing aid for the less fortunate. A very special joy was her life's work creating a vast print, audio, and video referencelibrary on all subjects Catholic, especially marriage. A unique soul,Carmen embodied an enthusiastic love of music, was an influential friend to

many, and a devoted Catholic who holds a special place in our hearts and will be greatlymissed. A Rosary will b e h eld Monday, December 7, 2015, at 7 p.m. at Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home on 225 E. Rose Street, Sonora. A Requiem Mass will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2015 A memorial service and at 1 p.m. at St. Patrick' s celebration of life will be Church on 116 Bradford held at Mountain Lutheran Street, Sonora. Reception Charles Cook was born on Church on December 12, will follow. Donations can April 4, 1931, in Illinois and 2015 at 11a.m. In lieu of be made to the California passed away on Nov. 19, flowers, please consider a ProLife Council at 916-4422015, at Fresno Community contribution to the Ameri- 8315 or to EWTN at www. Hospital in Fresno. He was can Brain T umor A sso- ewtn.corn 84 years old. ciation, Special Olympics, C harles worked as a n or Mountain Lutheran Electrical Engineer wi th Church. Samuel Patrick IBM for 37 years and was a Girvan III April 14, 1943 — Nov. 13, 2015 member of CMA (Christian Motorcycle Association), the Carmen Dolores Desoto Club, CA Chapter (Ramos) McGrath and Sierra Bible Church. Sept. 10, 1922 — Dec. 1, 2015 Charles was survived by his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth (Bell) Cook, of Sonora; his sons Ed Cook, of Sonora, and Ken Cook, of Oakdale; his daughter, Rebecca Wade, of Fresno; his brothers Jack Cook, of Hidalgo, Illinois, and Paul Cook, of Glasford, Illinois; and his sisters Lenna Ernst, of Ballwin, Missouri,and Ruby Walden, of Olney, Illinois. Visitation will b e h e ld from 9 to11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at Heuton MeAfter a two-year battle morial Chapel, 400 S. Stewwith cancer, Samuel Patart St., Sonora. Graveside rick Girvan III passed away services will follow at 11:30 Carmen D olores ( R a- peacefully. a.m. at Mountain Shadow mos) McGrath passed away Patrick was the second Cemetery on Lyons Bald peacefully surrounded by of four children born to the Mountain Road, Sonora. family on Tuesday, Decem- late Samuel Patrick Jr. and Memorial services will be ber 1, 2015, at her home in Kathleen Marietta Girvan. held at 1 p.m. that day at Sonora. He was born on April 14, Sierra Bible Church. Carmen is survived by 1943. He grew up in PasaCharles will be missed her husband of 73 years, Ar- dena, attended Chino High dearly by all f amily and thur; her children, Michael School, and went on to serve friends. (Suzan), Timothy ( Cath- in the Navy. Heuton Memorial Chapel erine), Marta, and Patricia Patrick was a concrete is handling arrangements. (Ken Hicks), along with contractorand specialized many grandchildren and in concrete design and tile g reat-grandchildren w h o work. He loved the mounCarol 'Kay' Smith dearly loved her. tain air and watching the July 27, 1928 — Nov. 19, 2015 Carmen was born on Sep- sunset. He also loved to eat tember 10,1922, in Arcata junk-food with his grandand married Arthur Mc- daughters. H e en j o yed Grath onSeptember 8,1942 painting and working in his (the Nativity of Our Blessed beautiful yard. Mother), at the Mission of A loving father,grandSan Luis Obispo de Tolosa father, brother, uncle, and 4

Carol "Kay" Smith was born in S al t L ak e C i ty, Utah, on July 27, 1928. She lived her entire life after birth in California and most recently spent 33 years in Groveland. Kay succumbed to brain cancer on November 19, 2015, under hospice care in Redwood City. Kay Went to high school in WalnutCreek and graduated from nursing school at Samuel Merritt College in 1949. She worked as a registered nurse off and on for about 50 years. Kay was married to the late Hugh Smith, herhusband of 54 years. Kay was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was active in Eastern Star, volunteered at Sonora

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Kaitlynn Lewis, and Justin Lewis; his siblings, Mike Rutherford and spouse Jimmie Bogdanovich, Christina and spouse Lee Kleim; his nieces, Terri Williams, Kelly Meahl, Vanessa Stocks, Alexis Riede, and L auri Kleim; his nephews, Anthony Mercado, Adam Rutherford,and Craig Kleim; and his very close friends, Shirley Peters, Jim Frances, and Rochelle Crane. Samuel was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Kathleen and Paul Confer; his sister, Dia ne Hesselrode; and hi s father, Samuel Patrick Girvan Jr. A celebration of life will be held in January. Specifics will be posted at a later date.

Michael Dion Yancey Jones Sept. 30, 1973 — Nov. 8, 2015

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of Turlock; his half-brother, David Jones, of Arizona; his cousins: Tim, Jennifer, Lindsay Paige Yancey and Kelly Sands, of Arizona; his aunt, Karen Jones, of Arizona; his uncles, and many more cousins.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Michael E dward Jones; and h i s brother, Ryan Windham Jr. Michael will be greatly missed by all family and friends. Memorial services will be held at at 3 p.m. Dec. 12, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church at 40 N. Forest Road, Sonora. Reception will follow after services. Eaton Family F u neral and Cremation Service is handling arrangements.

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Good news, bad news in latest school test scores There was good news and bad news — and in other ways no news at all — in the latest results of standardized tests given each year to California public school students. It was, for example, no news at all ~~ ,, ' gTh O m aS that even though ]; thisyear's testwas more rigorous than ever before and based onnew Common Core standards adopted by this state and 41 others, students from wealthier

households and school districts did fine, while those withdeprived parents and districts did not. This was demonstrated by the fact that, for example, kids at the Canyon Elementary School in the well-to-do Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles saw their performances in last spring's testing drop only two percentage points on the tougher new test, from 95percent scoring atprojected grade levelsto 93 percent. Similarly, an average of 60 percent of students in the wealthy — but not nearly as wealthy — Fresno suburb of Clovis, where most families are white or Asian American, performed at grade levels, while those in two nearby districts with heavy majorities of Latino students came in at an average of 20 and 22 percent in combined English and math scores. Formal name for the new test is the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress. Theseresultsperfectlyillustrated a factthateducators have long known: Parents and the emphasis they put on education are more important than any other single educational factor. In this way, the scores on the new test were no news at all. There was also good news. The new tests con-

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Call it Islamist terrorism, Mr. President Everything we know so far about the slaughter of 14 people in San Bernardino, California, points to Islamist ter-

tain questions that require deeper thinking about themes in literature and the concepts of algebra and geometry. Exams are designed so that no two students should ever be presented with exactly the same test, containing the same set of questions and answers. This aims to help address longstanding complaints about "teaching to the test," the practice m any schoolteachers have feltforced to adopt over decades of being judged by how well their students perform on standardized tests. The thrust of those complaints was that students were being force-fed rote learning designed purely so they would do well on tests, thus furthering the political and personal goals ofteachers, administrators,politicians and public employee unions, all of whom have an easier time of it when students perform better. With the new test stressing critical thinking and knowledge of basic concepts, rather than answers to specific questions, teachers who want to teach to the test now must emphasize thought and understanding of why the answers to some questions are what they are. Then there was bad news: The persistent gaps between ethnic groups seen in all previous versions of standardized tests remain with us. In English, 72 percent of Asian students and 51 percent of Anglos testedatgrade levelorbetter,whileonly 28 percent of black pupils and 32 percent of Latinos did as well. And, proving again the links between economics and education, only 21 percent of students from lowincome families scored at grade level in math, while 53 percent of those from more affluent families did. This suggests that the better preschool programs to which wealthier parents often send their children do have last ing effects,generall y putting kidsata permanent advantage if their parents can afford to give them a head start. What's more, students at schools in the most affluent districts dropped less from levels on the previous California-only tests than those in poor districts. Again, there's the reality of the advantages conferredby wealthy parents and the disadvantages inflicted on children whose parents must struggle just to feed and clothe and house them. The saddest part of all this was that the lower scores put up by California kids were neither iso-

rorism. Yet President Obama's comments on Wednesday suggest he thinks the best response is to stiffen gun control laws. "The one thing we do know is that we have a pattern now of mass shootings in this country that has no parallel anywhere else in the world. And there are some steps we could take not to eliminate

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nor a surprise. A field test two years ago indicated exactly the problems that turned up in the first year of full-scale testing. That indicates little or nothing

I n the aftermath of t h e 2013 Boston bombings, the presidentexhibited the same dispassionate dem e anor — Obama Cool — that has c haracterized most o f h i s

was done to improve matters in the ensuing two

years. Will anything more be done now? Will California legislat ors, parents and educators accept overall results that indicate only about 40 percent of high school graduates are equipped to pass college-level courses? That remains to be seen. Thomas Elias writesa column about California government and politics that appears in 98 California newspapers. He's a veteranjournalist

who hasworked for Scripps Howard Newspapers and the Associated Press.

every one of these mass shoot-

ings, but to improve the odds that they don't happen as frequently: common-sense gun safety laws, stronger background checks." President Obama is eager to have a debate over gun violence but he seems loath to discuss terrorism on American soil. Whether it was in response to the killings in California o r

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of soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, or the Boston marathon bombings, the president gets cold feet when it comes to condemning Islamist terrorism. After Nidal Hasan murdered 13 of his fellow soldiers on Nov. 5, 2009, President Obama took to a podium for a previously scheduled press

or grew up in the societies when referring to what hapthey attacked. They were do- pened in Paris. mestic terrorists motivated Yes, we have too many by a radical, religious-based mass shootings in the United ideology. States — and we need to find Islam is not synonymous ways of preventing them. But this; we' ll find out why they with I slamism. The over- what took place in San Berdid this. Any responsible in- whelming majority of Mus- nardino this week wasn't only dividuals, any r e sponsible lims do not adhere to the Is- a mass shooting. The husband groups will feel the full weight lamist ideology that drives and wifewho donned combat of justice," he said. He finally terrorists like Nidal Hasan, gear and armed themselves described the bombings as "an the Tsarnaev brothers or the with semi-automatic weapact of terrorism," but only af- seven men who m urdered ons, hundreds of rounds of ter considerable public criti- 130 Parisians. Islamism is ammunition and bombs were cism of his failure to do so defined by its bloody call to likely on a mission to kill earlier. jihad against unbelievers and unbelievers i n a g r o t esque And eventhen,he qualified imposition of a caliphate over perversion of religion. If we his remarks by noting, "Any M uslims. Terrorism is t h e are to prevent further such time bombs areused to target method Islamists employ, but attacks, we need to focus as innocent civilians it is an act it is their fanatical religious much on the ideology that ofterror." beliefs that drive them. drives them as we do on the Contrast President Obama's When our leaders cannot weapons they use. But we can reactions in these incidents even bear to name the prob- only do so if we are willing to to French President Francois lem, it is hard to imagine they call these acts what they are: Hollande's response to the can solve it. President Obama Islamist terrorism. terrorist attacks in Paris last isn't alone in refusing to utter month. Hollande immediately the phrase Islamist terrorism. Linda Chavez is an called for war; Obama called Repeatedlypressed on the is- author, columnist and neras for justice. sue at the second Democratic analyst. She was ahighIn the American and French presidential debate, Hillary ranking official for both the terrorist incidents, the main Clinton refused to say the Reagan and G.H.W. Bush perpetrators were either born words "Islamic t e rrorism" administrations.

m inutes before turning t o the deadly events of the day, which he described only as "a horrificoutburst of violence."

Even a f te r inv e stigators learned that Hasan had been communicating with Islamist terrorist A nwar a l -Awlaki prior to his attack, the government continued to classify the massacre as "workplace vio-

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26 percent in May compared with a year earlier, to an average of 8.5 million people per minute.

Protection for gray wolves ceuld end FRESNO — Gray wolves could be stripped of state endangered species protectionsonce at least 50 of the animals are roaming in California, wildlife officials said Wednesday. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife released a dry plan for managing gray wolves, which were granted protecti ons last year but whose numbers are growing. It outlines efforts to minimize livestock loss and ways to ensure there's enough prey for wolves, other predators and hunters. Under California's protections, gray wolves can't be killed or hunted. U.S. law also

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Why did they do it? The California rampage that left 14 dead shows the motives behind mass violence can be complex and difficult to determine. The careful planning, multiple shooters and military-style weapons might seem to match up with recent ter-

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NEW DELHI — The heaviest rainfall in more than 100 years has devastated swathes of the southern Indian state of ~ Nad u , forcing thousandstoleavetheirsubmerged homes as schools, offices and an airport remained shut for a second day Thursday. Chennai, the state capital,received more than 13 inches of rain over 24 hours, signi6cantly higher than the average for the entire month of December, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said. Low-lying neighborhoods protects wolves in most of the nation, except for Idaho, Mon- and thecity's airportwere altana and parts of Washington, most completely submerged. Oregon and Utah, but there is The Airport Authority of Ina pending proposal to strip dia said the airport is likely federalprotections from most to remain closed until Sunday. of the Lower 48 states, including California. — The Associated Press

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ror attacks. But other circumstances-

killing people known to an attacker, for example — could be more in line with the deep anger and personal frustration of aworkplace assault. Pinpointing a motive can be that much harder when a suspect commits suicide or is killed without leaving behind a manifesto detailing ideological views or personal grievances.

now open to women

unusual target."

It's not uncommon for acts of extreme violenceto be driven by mixed or confusing motives, particularly in an era of pervasive social media when groups like the Islamic State can blast out public exhortations and reach an audience of the disaffected and angry more easily than ever before.

David Gomez, a former FBI nationalsecurity and criminal profiler, said: "It' s very rare that something is only a sexual homicide or an anger-driven homicide or financial because it all interweaves. People always want to make a call very early on in the investigation, which is extremely hard to do."

oil facilities in Sylia

WASHINGTON (AP) — After three years of study and debate, Defense Secretary Ash Carter ordered the military Thursday to open all military jobs to women, removing the 6nal barriers that kept women from serving in combat, including the most dangerous and grueling commando posts. His landmark decision rebuffed requests by the Marine Corps to exclude women from certain infantry and combat jobs and signaled a formal recognition that thousands of women served, and many were wounded or killed, in the last 14 years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan. "We are a joint force, and I have decided to make a decision which applies to the entire force," Carter told a news conference. But he acknowledged some concerns. "Implementation won't happen overnight. And while at the end of the day this will make us a better and stronger force, there still will be problems to fix and challenges to overcome. We shouldn't diminish that." Carter said the military can no longer afford to exclude half the population from high-risk military posts. He said

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LOS ANGELES — The use of Internetready devices like smartphones appears to have seriously cut into the time Americans spend watching traditional TV, new Nielsen data show, potentially undermining the notion that mobile devices merely serve as "second screens" while people are plopped in front of the set. Data provided to The Associated Press show an increase in the number of 18-to-34year-olds who used a smartphone, tablet or TV-connected device like a streaming box or game console. That grew

"The idea of two people participating in a workplace-violence shooting, that' s just very rare," he added. "On the other hand, if this was ideologically motivated ... the target that was chosen is such an

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Federal authorities are still exploring the reasons for Wednesday's mass shooting at a San Bernardino, California, social services center. Police say the two suspects, Syed Rizwan Farook, a 28-year-ol d county restaurant inspector, and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, 27, were killed later in a shootout with officers. The FBI says it's exploring possible motives, including terrorism or workplace violence. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, echoing comments earlier in the dayfrom President Barack Obama, said investigators had yet to determine whether it was "workplace rage or something larger or a combination of both." ''What happened doesn't 6t the standard modelfor either,and that' s one of the things that makes it more confusing," said Mark Pitcavage, an expert on extremist ideologies at the Anti-Defamation League.

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LONDON (AP) — As British jets opened airstrikes against the Islamic State group inSyria and Germany prepared to send troops and aircraft to the region, Russia's president called on the world Thursday to brandish "one powerful fist" in the 6ght against terrorism.

be ableto serve,and he gavethe armed services30 days to submit plans to make the historic change. Carter's order opens the final 10 percent of military positions to women — a total of about 220,000 jobs. And it allows them to serve in the most demanding and difficult jobs, including as special operations forces, such as the Army Delta units and Navy SEALs.

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cusing Turkish authorities of profiting from oil trade with IS — allegations Turkish Yet even as international President Recep Tayyip Erefforts to defeatthe extrem- dogan has strongly denied. ists grew, animosity beThe Russian allegations tween Russia and Turkey came aker last week's downonly intensified. ing by Turkey of a Russian Hours after Britain's Par- warplane near the Syrialiament authorized military Turkey border. Turkey inaction in Syria, its Tornado siststhe plane had violated warplanes struck oil fields itsairspace,but Russia vein eastern Syria that help hemently rejects that confinance IS. 'This strikes a tention. very real blow at the oil and Russian President Vladithe revenue on which the mir Putin, in his state-ofDaesh terrorists depend," the-nation address, accused Defense Secretary Michael Turkey of "a treacherous Fallon told the BBC, using war crime."

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not be used to subsidize op- produces harmful methane erations a t w o o d-burning gas as it decomposes. Continued from Page Al power plants. U.S. Forest Service ofAbout $750 million of the f icials h ave e stimated a s Other biomass energy $2.2 billion in cap-and-trade much as 2 million tons of plantsat risk ofclosing over revenues generated through flammable biomass is curthe next year include ones in May of thisyear have gone rently piling up on the floor Delano and Fresno, which, toward the state's costly of the Stanislaus National along with t h e C h i nese high-speed rail project. Forest. Up to 300,000 tons Camp plant, are situated Dahle's bill passed the would need to be removed or near some of the areas hard- State Assembly with near builded each year to keep up est hit by what Gov. Jerry unanimous support in early with the annual growth. Brown has called the worst June — only two assembly In May, the Tuolumne epidemic of tree die-off in members didnot cast a vote, County Board of Supervimodern history. while 78voted in favorsors approved sending a More than 2 2 m i l l ion but was held in the Senate formal letterof support for treesarebelieved tobe dead Appropriations Committee AB 590 that stated biomass throughout the state due to at the end of the current leg- energy plants help offset the the four-year drought and islative session in Septem- cost of removing the materelatedbark beetle infesta- ber. rial from the landscape and tion. According to another Cheri West, l egislative reduce c a rbon e m i s sions study, more than 100 mil- director for Dahle, said the when compared to open-air lion more may be stressed lack of action on the legis- building. and vulnerable from a lack lation means the only reSpurlock said he's hopofwater. maining hope forfunding ing that another piece of "I think everyone recog- is through a budget trailer legislation, Senate Bill 350, nizes that biomass energy is bill that has $50 million which was signed into law part of the solution, yet the earmarked simply for "bio- by the governor in October, industry won't be available mass," but whether any of will provide some relief for unless something is done that money will be directed the industry. The bill calls immediately," Spurlock said. to energy facilities is unclear forthe state to procure a diAssembly Bill 5 90, co- until next year when the leg- verseportfoli o of renewable authored by Assemblyman islature reconvenes. energy and allows the CaliBrian Dahle, R-Bieber, and If the money is not allo- fornia Public Utilities ComAssemblyman Rudy Salas, cated to subsidies for bio- missiontoapprove contracts D-Bakersfi eld, would fun- mass energy plants, West thatare above market costs. "It also has some language nel $552 million over the said that Dahle will likely next five years from revenue introduce new legislation in in there about looking at the generatedby the state'scap- February that asks for mon- best fit, not just the least and-trade program on car- ey from other state funds. costing," he said. "This ap"We' re still c ontinuing plies to plants such as Chibon emissions to share fuel costs with biomass energy that fight, but it's up to the nese Station that provide plants throughout the state. governor at the end of the more of an economic benefit Industry advocates have day," she said. "In February, through a higher labor force, said the subsidies would re- we may have tointroduce a high-wage jobs and societal duce thecost of electricity new bill and start the pro- benefits beyond just electricity." produced at biomass energy cess all over again." There's certainly no shortCounty officials have said plants and help existing facilities land new contracts age of material available in public meetings that the with power companies. The for biomass energy plants Chinese Camp plant will be Chinese Camp plant's cur- to produceelectricity that's a key partof any plan they rent 30-year contract with said to be cleaner than coal come up with to address the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and otherfossilfuelsources. increasing amount of dead is setto expire atthe end of Californiagenerates about or dying trees in the area. 2016. 25 million tons of green Deputy County AdminisOpponents of the bill, in- waste annually, with about 8 tratorTracie Riggs said she cluding the T ucson-based million composted, nearly 2 expects to unveil the counCenter for Biological Diver- million used for fuel and 15 ty's plan at a Board of Susity, have argued that the million dumped in landfills. pervisors meeting scheduled funds are intended for proj- Letting the material rot in forDec. 15 that willaddress ects to r educe greenhouse landfills is not the preferred hazardous trees t h r eatengas emissions and should method because biomass ing public facilities and in-

frastructure, such as roads, power and water systems.

Through Brown's state of emergency proclamation in Octoberrelated to tree mortality, the California Disaster Assistance Act will provide 75 percent ofthe funding for public entities to remove dead or dying trees. Although the funding will not beavailable for private landowners, Riggs said the money will help public agencies in the county such as Tuolumne Utilities District and county schools to clear treesthat could pose a risk to publicsafety or disrupt essential services. Spurlock said the plant will be able to purchase logs to help offset some of the cost for removing trees that won't be covered by the state, as well as private landowners who have to shell out thousands of dollars to hire tree-removalcontractors. "We believe the Chinese Station is i deally located and probably one of the best to take these beetle-killed trees," he said. Brown's executive order

directed the PUC to expedite contractsforbiomass energy plants in high-hazard areas, which could help the Chinese Station secure another

contractto stay open for at leasta few more years. In the end, the plant's shaky future could hinge on whether PG&E signs another agreement and the PUC f ollows through with t h e governor's orders. Spurlock said a new agreement would be mutually beneficial given the threat that dead or dying trees pose to PG&E's infrastructure. 'You would hope PG&E would want to minimize the threat not only to their infrastructure, but in the communities as well," he said. Contact Alex MacLean at amaclean@uniondemocrat.

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SHOOTING

By TORI THOMAS The Union Democmt

A man accused of shooting three men to death in Rail Road Flat in October pleaded not guilty Monday in Calaveras County Superior Court. J eremi a h Lee

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second-degree murder. He pleaded not guilty beforeJudge Timothy S.H ealy. According to the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a parcelofland on the 1400 block of South Railroad Flat Road at 9:20 a.m. Oct. 20, after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies found three men shot to death — two lying on a dirt roadway, and the other lying off the roadway. Terry Glen Looney Jr., 44, of Waterford, Wesley David Smith, 46, of Snelling, and

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"I'm kind of blown away that he w ould a ctually say that," Bradley said. "It would do the exact opposite." Last week, California Secretary of State Alex Padilla signed the initiative proposed by Morgan, which will take 365,880 signatures to getit placed on the 2016 ballot. "By doing this, having one state-owned cultivation site, we take the pressureoff our precious water resources environment," said Morgan, who added he also drafted the initiative to try to stave off legalization of marijuana recreationally. The statute is one of 15 the California Secretary of State has signed since May. However, it is the only one that sets out to limit the p ractice. Ultimately, it i s possible the 2016 ballot will include options on both ends of the spectrum, but Bradley thinks the number of statutes that are pro-cannabis is an indication of the overall impression throughout

terrorist organization, said the US. intelligence official, who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. The same official said Farook had been in touch on social media with extremists who were under FBI scrutiny. The second U.S.official said the FBI was treating theattack asa potentialact of terror but had reached no conclusion that it was. Theofficial said Farook had communication with individuals who were under FBI scrutiny. But the contact was with "people who weren't significant players on our radar," dated back some time, and there was no immediate indi-

the state.

cation of a surge in communication be-

fore the shooting. The official cautioned that such con- Joseph Ceja, 16 months, sits in the arms of his father, Mario, as they attend a tact by itself doesn't mean someone is a candlelight vigil Thursday at San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino.

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Rita Katz, director of SITE Intelligence Group, an organization that tracks and analyzes extremists, said it hasn' t found any connection between Farook and jihadi groups. But she also said that some of Farook's socialmedia postsseem to havebeen deleted before the attack. Wednesday's rampage was the nation's deadliest mass shooting since 2012, when 26 children and adults were slain in Newtown, Connecticut. In San Bernardino, a Southern Californiacity of214,000,thevictims ranged in agefrom 26 to 60.A further 21 people were injured, including two police officers, authorities said. Two of the wounded remained in critical condition Thursday. Nearlyallthedead and wounded were county employees. Authorities said the attack was carefully planned. "There was obviously a mission here. We know that. We do not know why. We don't know if this was the intended tar-

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get or if there was something that triggered him to do this immediately," David Bowdich, assistant director of the FBI's Los Angeles office, said as the bureau tookoverthe investigation. Farook has no known criminal record, Burguan said. He was born in Chicago to a Pakistani family, raised in Southern California and worked at San Bernardino County's Department of Public Health for two stints totaling four years since 2010, according to authorities and acquaintances. The Saudi Embassy said he traveled to Saudi Arabia in the summ er of 2014 fornine days. As for Malik, she came to the U.S. in July2014 on a Pakistani passport and a fiancee visa, authorities said. To get the visa, immigrants submit to an interview and biometric and background checksscreening intended to identify anyone who might pose a threat. They were married on Aug. 16, 2014, in nearby Riverside County, according to their marriage license. Both listed

their religion as Muslim. The couplehad a 6-month-old daughter who they dropped with relatives Wednesday morning before the shooting. Adam Lankford, a criminal justice professor at the University of Alabama, said his review of mass public shootings in the U.S. indicates this is the first one in recent history involving a male-female team.

Farook was a devout Muslim who prayed everyday and recently memorized the Quran, according to brothers Nizaam and Rahemaan Ali, who attended Dar Al Uloom Al Islamiyah mosque in San Bernardino with Farook. Rahemaan Ali said he last saw Farook three weeks ago, when he abruptly stopped going to the mosque. Ali said Farook seemed happy and his usual self, and the brothers never saw a violent side. "He never ever talked about killing people or discussed politics, or said that he had problems at work," Rahemaan Ali said. "He always had a smile on his face."

they talk, or because he can still see a tiny bit, people don't believe Lida is really blind. Continued from Page Al "I lost my ability to do simple things," Lida said. "I get embarrassed and humiliated now Lida says his left eye is "pretty much when someone comes over and says 'hey, you useless," and in his right eye he has tunnel need to clean your counters or your floor.' " That's one reason he doesn't cook anyvision and only about 8 percent vision. His righteye is rated at20/500. more. It's too hard to clean up properly, so Since the stroke, he has developed high Lida relies on microwave dinners, which blood pressure and diabetes. have little cleanup. In 2005, after he and his wife divorced, he Lida says he has overcome his anger. "It's just reality. You have to accept it. You bought amobile home in Sonora. He went through the Veteran Administration's "blind can't sit still, you have to get up," he said. school," and endured a period of depression What helped was religion, he became a and angerover hisvision loss. Christian, which has changed his life for the "Oh Lord yes, I was angry," Lida said. "I better. felt I had lost everything. I was single. What Lida also found he was able to continue kind of woman was going to want me? I was reading, his favorite hobby, through audioshort, fat, bald and blind. What did I have books. The VA sends him a stack of audioto offer? I knew I was going to be alone for- books that he listens to and then sends back. That's something he shares in common ever." Sometimes, because his eyes aren't cata- with his neighbor Deborah Karr, who has racted over and he looks at people when become his lifeline and dear friend. Karr

Robert Daniel Haney, 60, of Modesto, all died of gunshot wounds, Calaveras County Coroner Kevin Raggio said. In a statementreleased Oct. 21, the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office reported Barrett's brother, Leon Michael Grammer, 38, who resides at the address, saw at leastthree trespassers on his property he believed were stealing marijuana. Grammer called Barrett and asked him to come to the property. Grammer was arrested Oct. 20 and charged with being an accessory and con-

spiracy to commit a crime. He was released from Calaveras County Jail Oct. 21 on $30,000 bail. Barrett's next court hearing is scheduled for Jan. 21, 2016. He is being held in Tuolumne County jail on $3.45 million bail. Contact Tori Thomas at tthomas@uniondemoc rat.

cornor 588-4526. Folloia her on Zoitter @ Tori Thomas UD.

vation and distribution of marijuana — an industry in Calaveras County that Caslin Tomaszewski said is worth hundreds of millions in sales and contains between 1,000 to 5,000 grows — is at risk. "It is definitely a scary thing. And it is a little dirty, too,"said Tomaszewski, executive director of the Calaveras Cannabis Alliance. 'The first thing that strikes m e is itisexactly thetypeof thing that an anti-cannabis group would do when they realize they have no chance of banning it in the state. They go for the next best thing, which is to find a way to destroythe craftcannabis industry." The measure to ban private cultivation and distribution, if it ever came to firuition, would effectively eliminate the l egitimate cannabis industry in Calaveras County. But it does not mean it will go away. "It would completely undermine the legal growers in the county. It would incentivizepeople to,ratherseeking legitimacy, they would have a choice. They could go out of business or go into the black market. And unfortunately, a large proportion of them would choose to go into the black market," Tomaszewski said. "Unethical practices and criminal activity would become compoundingly more prevalent." Despite the uncertainty the initiative casts over the future of the industry, Tomaszewski is not concerned, but he said that could be a bad mentality to have. "It is going to get so much resistance fiom the proregulation cannabis advocacy groups that I just can' t imagine it surviving. But that kind of thinking right thereisdangerous in itself," Tomaszewski said. "There might be a whole bunch of people who look into it and say, 'there's no way that is going anywhere,' and do nothing. And that's is a problem."

''We' re seeing it is showing alotoffavortoward legalization in moving forward on it, being that we have over 10 different ballot initiatives, just this year, to regulate and legalize cannabis in 2016," Bradley said. "So that we' re seeing one opposition, we definitely will be looking into it.... But we' re seeing a lot more progress toward the legalization." Of the 15 statutes in the signatureacquisition phase, 12 of them set out to legalize marijuana. Bradley said the association is backing one initiative, if it makes the ballot in 2016, that would legalize cannabis statewide in 2018. 'The state would have one year to get everything in order, everything lined up," said Bradley, who believes it will pass and become legal. Though Bradley said Contact Jason Cowan at trends indicate support of j cowan@uniondemocrat. legalization, private culti- corn or 588-4531.

also loves to read and reads out loud to Lida. They also play cards, dice and she drives him places. Once in awhile, Lida catches her trying to clean for him, too. Another outlet is humor. He finds it helps to have a sense of humor about being blind. Other than not being able to drive and having a hard time cleaning, Lida says he has maintained some of his independence. He takes the bus to town to do his shopping, despite the difficulty of having to hurry in the store and navigating his way through the store and back to the bus stop on time. He shaves with an electric razor and does his own laundry. On Tuesday, Lida attended a new support group in Sonora for blind, visually impaired and their caregivers, called VIPS (Visually Impaired Persons Support), that is based in Modesto. Tuesday's meeting featured information about visually impaired and hearing impairedpeople's options for telephone accessories, like with large caller ID boxes or

really big buttons, voice dialing, and photo dialing. If people are certified legally blind from their doctors, they can qualify for free landline phones or phone accessories.

Lida spoke with VIPS staff about wanting to get a service dog, which he was denied by the VA. About 2 percent of the population is blind, according to Janet Gearhart of VIPS. A person is legally blind if a doctor cannot correctvision to 20/200 with glasses,orifperipheral vision is at 20 degrees or less. Unlike his early worry that women would shy awayfrom him, Lida has found women enjoy his limited sight because he can't see their wrinkles, he joked. "They love it," he laughed. Lida has one pressing item on his bucket list before he goes completely blind. He has an RV and needs someone to drive him aroundthe U.S.to seeMount Rushmore and the Grand Canyon. "I' ve seen some great things. I never thought my vision would go," Lida said.

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Group brightens holidays for vets By LYDIA BROWNING The Union Democrat

Holiday services-

A group of nine people do theirbest each year to brighten the holidays (and birthdays) of h ospitalized

Foothills churches planning religious holiday services. Is your church planning special holiday events? If so, send information to featuresI uniondemocrat.corn, or call 588-4535.

veterans.

"We want to remind them that their country has not forgotten them or their ser-

vice," said Phil Hubbs, of Jamestown, a member of Visiting Hospitalized Veterans. "We are saying thank you." The group has nine members who regularly visit veterans in the seven assisted living facilities in Tuolumne County. While there, they deliver small gifts and necessities, such as socks, along with appreciation and cheer. "Personally, this is about trying to give back to those

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Elks plan New Year's Eve party The Sonora Elks Lodge will host its 10th annual New Year's Eve Party from 5 to 11 p.m. Dec. 31. A dinner of prime rib or salmon with a vegetarian option will be served at 6 p.m. Dancing to Les Olsen Entertainment will be from 7 to11 p.m., and a champagne toast will be held at 9 p.m. Prizes and a cash raffle will also be held. Tickets cost $45 per person, and reservations must be made by Dec. 28. Only adults are asked to attend. Checks should be made payable to the Sonora Elks Lodge No. 1587 and mailed to 100 Elk Drive, Sonora, CA 95370 For more information call Skip or Deanna Hoy at 736-2310 or the lodge at 533-1587.

Lodge to host Hoop Shoot The Elks Hoop Shoot will be held Saturday at the Bud Castle Gym at Sonora High School. Registration begins at 8 a.m., the competition is set to start at 9 a.m. Boys and girls ages 8 to 13 are welcome and will be divided in three groups ranging from ages 8 to 9, 10 to 11 and 12 to 13. Each participant will have warm-up time, five practice throws and then will receive a series of free throws. Points will be assigned by three judges and the winner of each age group will go onto Modesto for a division competition, then to state and then nationals. All expenses are provided by the Elks Lodge at the state and national level. For more information, call Jeff Costello at 559-7868.

Operation: MOM to hold food drive Operation: MOM will hold a food drive Saturday in downtown Sonora. The organization will collect food and hygiene items to send to military members serving overseas during Christmas. The drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday in front of Grocery Outlet on Mono Way in Sonora.

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who saved our country," said

Gail Ramsey, of Jamestown, a member of the group for 10 years. "I participate because I believe that the people in the rest homes don't get any attention from the public for their service, and I want to

honor their service," Hubbs, an eight-year member, said. "The veterans always really lookforward toourvisits," Frank Matranga, of Sonora, said.

The group provides a sense of mental support for the veterans, trying to cheer up those veterans who may feel stuck there, Matranga said. "It's a very humbling experience. I enjoy just talking with them and hearing their stories, "Matranga said. "We trytovisitthem, especially around Christmas and on their birthdays, and we

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Walking through a field during a previous Calaveras Christmas Bird Count are (top, from left) Sandra Turner, of Lake Don Pedro, Kate Sim, of Murphys, Terri Bowman, of Murphys, and John Turner, of Lake Don Pedro. Brooks Smith (photo right, at left) and Kenneth Smith, of Sonora, scan across White Pines Lake during the same count. A lesser goldfinch (above) rests on a branch.

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Volunteers sought for annual Christmas Bird Counts The Central Sierra Audubon Society will conduct Christmas Bird Counts in Groveland, the Sonora area and Calaveras County this year and is looking for volunteers to help with the counting process. The Groveland-area count is being revived aftera lapse ofseveral years. The date for the count is Dec. 16. The Sonora-area count will be on Dec. 19, and the Calaveras count on Jan. 2. The Christmas Bird Count provides critical data on population trends and is a continuation of an earlyconservation activity dating back to 1900. According to the National Audubon Society web page, prior to 1900,people engaged in a holiday tradition known as the Christmas "Side Hunt." For this event,

people would choose sides and go afield with their guns. Whichever side brought in the biggest pile of

feathered (and furred) quarry won. "Conservation was in its beginning stages around the turn of the 20th century, and many observers and scientists were becoming concerned about declining bird populations," the website says. Beginning on Christmas Day 1900, ornithologist Frank Chapman, an early officer in the then-budding

Audubon Society, proposed a new holiday tradition â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a Christmas Bird Census â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that would count birds in the holidays rather than hunt them. Twenty-five Christmas counts were held that first year in locations ranging from Toronto, Ontario, to Pacific Grove, with most counts in or near the population centers of northeastern North America. Today, the Christmas Bird Count is the largest citizen science event in the world. The local counts will be among morethan 2,200 counts

worldwide within a three-week period.

Novice birders will be teamed with experienced birders to count birds seen and heard in specific zones. After the Sonora count, the volunteers will meet to compile the day's bird information and share a potluck dinner. Anyone interested in joining the Groveland count can contact Steven Umland at 352-6985 or stevenum71@gmail.corn, Barry Boulton at 596-0612rbarryboulton@gmaiL corn, or Jeanne Ridgley at jeanridgleyl@sbcglobal.net. Those interested in the Sonoraareacount are asked tocontact Umland; and the Calaveras count should contact Boulton. "If you cannot get out in the field, please sign up tobe a feeder watcher," Boulton said. 'You can assist from the comfort and safety of your home."

Pay, benefit uncertainty tops new family survey Military pay and retire-

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ment benefits changes are

the top two concerns of the just released Blue Star Families' 2015 M i l i tary Family Lifestyle Survey. The uncertainty in budget and continued opportunity to serve in uniform has createda theme of"eyes on the exits," said Cristin Orr Shiffer, the nonprofit group's deputy director of research and policy, in a Military Times article. The VFW-supported survey, now in its sixth edition, surveyed almost 6,300 military service members, spouses and veterans. Regarding obstacles to finan-

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cialreadiness,respondents cited uncertainty in military life, spouse employment, and b enefits

u n certainty

and changes as their top three concerns. Seventy-five percent of spouses reported

thatbeing a military spouse negatively impacted their ability to pursue a career. On the upside, 87 percent of respondentsreported the military did prepare them to be a leader in the civilian

workplace and community, and 97percent felt pride in their accomplishments during their service. The survey can be downloaded online at www.bluestarfam.org/resources/military-family-lifestyle-survey.

military honors are: Korea: Army Cpl. Charles E Ivey, Army Sgt.Robert C. Dakin Vietnam: Army Sgt. Kenneth L. Cunningham, Sgt. First Class Billy D. Hill

MIA update

Sonora, served in the

Prank Matranga, of

U.S. Air Force for nearly The Defense POW/MIA 40 years and is a past Agency has announced buri- commander of the Veterans al dates for four Americans of Foreign WarsPost 8154, who had been missing in ac- post commander of the tion since World War II and Disabled American Veterans Korea, and whose remains Chapter 119 and is a life had been previously identi- member of the American fied and returned to their LegionPost58.Ifyou have families. veterans' information, call To be buried with full him at 588-1926.

Society will hold luncheon, elections The Tuolumne County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting and Christmas soup luncheon Dec. 17 in the community room at Sonora

Hill, just off Greenley Road. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a short business meeting and election of 2016 officers. The luncheon will follow the business meeting. A variety of soups will be provided by current offi cers

and members of the board of directors. Local ukulele group, S'more Ukes, will play a medley of holiday songs, and "Hollywood's Heyday in the Hills," a 12-minute documentary celebrating the many movies made in Tuolumne County, will be shown. The luncheon is free of charge and open to all members and guests. The mission of the society is "to discover, collect, preserve and disseminate knowledge about the history of Tuolumne Countyand the State of California. Benefits of membership include the quarterly magazine Chispa, the b i -monthly n e wsletter Historian, notification of

monthly programs, and discounts on books published by the society. The society publishes books about local history. This year, the society will o6er a 3-in-1 See SOCIETY/ Page B2

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Food Bank distributes 1,600 Thanksgiving bags

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Ashlynn Michelle and Hunter James Quire

Lafayette and Quire Former Tuolumne County residents Ashlynn Michelle Lafayette and Hunter James Quire were married Aug. 29 at the Jamestown home of the bride's uncle and aunt, Josh and Misty Wilson. The bride is the daughter of Joel Lafayette and Heather Lafayette, both of Sonora, and the granddaughter of Paul and Kathi Marquette, of Columbia, and Dennis and Kathy Lafayette,of Sonora. She is a 2012 graduate of Sonora High School and serves in the Army as a behavioral health specialist. She is stationed in Fort Hood, Texas. The bridegroom is the son of Curtis and Lexie Quire, of Reno, Nevada, and the grandson of Lenard and Jill Cavilla, of Reno, Jim and Terri Quire, of Twain Harte, and Rob and Candy Sloan. He graduated from Sonora High School in 2011 and is serving overseas in the U.S. Marine Corps. The ceremony was officiated by Pastor Nate Levering, of Sonora.

The bride wore a white, two-piecevintage lace and beaded dress. Ashley Pierce, of Sonora, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Katairy Gregory, Chelsea Lemons and Mikyala Lafayette, all of Sonora, and Alisha Pief, of Washington. Junior bridesmaids were Nyah Lafayette and Jessica Lafayette, both of Sonora, and Alexis Luna and Ariana Luna, both of Cameron Park.

The Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency Food Bank helpedhundreds ofTuolumne County families have a full belly for Thanksgiving. Food Bank Director Lee Kimball said about 1,600 bags of groceries were given to 561 families, and dozens of volunteers helped prepare donations for pick up, filling the gymnasium of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sonora wall to wall with foodfilled grocery bags. "There's just so many people who help," Kimball said. "People are just so kind." Kimball said the Food Bank is now collecting food and monetary donations for Christmas. Money will be used to purchase items not provided through donations. "I am very, very, very grateful ... to this amazing community who takes care of each other," Kimball said. "They never drop the ball." Donations can be dropped off at 10059Victoria Way in Jamestown. Monetary donationscan be sent to 427 N. Highway 49,Sonora, CA 95370.

Do you remember this? If so, write us your recollection — context, date, names — and we' ll run it in a subsequent "Flashback" (100 words or less, please). Answers can be emailed to features@uniondemocrat. corn, dropped off at 84 S. Washington St., Sonora, or called in to 588-4535. "Flashback" is a weekly feature in The Union Democrat.

Breakfast with Santa set Dec. 12

bring them either a sweatshirt or some pajamas," Matranga said. The group is made up of both veterans and non-

Children will have the opportunity to dine with Santa Claus Dec. 12 at the Jamestown C o mmunity Hall. Breakfast with S anta, presented by the Tuolumne County Recreation Department and Jamestown Youth Center, will allow children to havebreakfast and get their pictures taken with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m.

The menu will include scrambledeggs,bacon,fruit, choice of drink and all-youcan-eat pancakes. Cost is $4 for children 11 and younger and $6 for adults. Tickets ar e a v ailable at the Youth Center (9844188) or the Recreation Department (533-5663). The Jamestown Community Hall is at 18250 Main

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TWain Harte to StraWberry areaS.Sheand her husband movedherefull time in January from the BayAreaafter owning a home here for the past 9 years. Jessica and herhusband,Kevin,have5 children and manygrandchildren. Jessica enjoys getting to knOW her neWCOmmunity, making new friends, boating, reading and cooking. ~tie 'gURPHYS • Tvi//i//t H hgttS<g

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veterans and meets every other month.

at TCHistory.org, by calling 532-1317 or in person Continued from Page B1 at the Tuolumne County Museum, 158 Bradford St. specialof "Sonora Yester- in Sonora,10 a.m. to 4 p.m . day and Today," "Sonora Mondays through Fridays Remembered" and the "Il- and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. lustrated Brochure of Tu- Saturdays. olumne County, California, The society is always in 1909" for $40. need of volunteers to help the

society is available online

Their next meeting will be held 11 a.m. Dec. 14 at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 9 N. Washington St., in Sonora. Visits are planned at each meeting. Anyone is welcome to join the group by calling Frank Matranga at 588-1926.

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Frank Matranga, of Sonora, is a member of Visiting Hospitalized Veterans.

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Tyrone Jones served as

best man, and Austin Lafayette, of Sonora, Humphrey Quire, of Reno, Jose Rodriguez, Mik e M a son, and Andrew Sloan served as groomsmen. Flower girl was Kira Wilson, of Jamestown, and Jack Wilson, of Jamestown, and Gavin Luna, of Camer on Park, served as ring bearers. The couple honeymooned in Pismo Beach, at Disneyland and traveled the coast of California stopping at beaches along the way before returning to their stations.

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with research or serve as

docents in the museum.

CARD GAMEs Mother Lode card clubs Hutchinson and Ora Beth have announced t hese Nelson; 4) Alan and Susan scores: Hamilton Mother Lode DupliGold Country Duplicate Bridge meets a t cate Bridge meets a t noon Mondays and Tues- noon Wednesdays at the days at the Union Congre- Calaveras Senior Center gational Church in Angels in San Andreas: Camp: Nov. 25 , e i g ht-table Nov. 23 , e i g ht-table Howell m o vement Mitchell m ovement North-South — 1) B onNorth-South — 1) A l an nie Landis and Deloris and S u san H a m i lton; Ankrom; 2) Ann Sturm 2) Deloris Ankrom and and Duane Oneto; 3) Rich Duane Oneto; 3) Brenda Banks and Tom Wright. and Misty C umberlege. East-West — 1 ) S andy East-West 1) Tom Miller and Joan Fee; 2) Wright a n d C a t herine Dana and Tim Davis; 3) Holt; 2) Pat Dresser and Dave Jenkins and CathChristine Vanderliet; 3) erine Holt Mama Ferreira and Daryl Sonora Dupl i c ate Rosenheim Bridge meets at 1 2 :30 Nov. 24, five-table How- p.m. Fridays at the Tuell movement — 1-2 tie) olumne County Senior Dave Jenkins and Don Center in Sonora: C ross, Ann Sturm a n d N ov. 27 , n o ga m e , D uane Oneto; 3 ) B i l l Thanksgiving.

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Lunches for Seniors Tuolumne County Senior Centerserves lunches from 12:00 to I p.m. Monday through Friday. Seniors of all ages are welcome. For seniors 60 and over, the suggested donation is $4.50. To receive the discount price, registration is required. For non-registered and individuals under 60 the fee is $6.00 per person. No eligible senior is denied a meal for inability to donate.

Tuolumne County SeniorCenter: MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 Pulled pork sandwich, California blend veggies, peas, and fresh pear. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 Bean & cheese burrito with sour cream & salsa, Spanish rice, green salad with cabbage 8r carrots, corn, and tropical fruit. WEDNESDAY, D E C E M BE R 9 Sp a ghetti with meat sauce, wheat bread and margarine, green salad with cucumber 8r olive, Italian blend veggies, and peaches. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 Oven fried chicken, wheat bread with margarine, mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw, pears, and Bahama blend veggies.

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EVENTS The Jamestown Unit- added study o f T i b etan ed Methodist Sunshine and Theravadan Buddhist Holiday services Group will hold its annual teachings to his Zen trainC hristmas B a z aa r Sat - ing. Twain Harte Bible Church urday at t h e J amestown For more i n f ormation, will hold its annual candleCommunity Hall on Main call Beverly Hayes at 532light Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Street. 3290. The event will take place This year's celebration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Unitarian U n i v ersal- will focus on Jesus as coming "From Heaven to Earth," will offer Christmas gifts, i st Fellowship o f T u hand-embroidered i t e ms, olumne County member and will include narration, homemade baked goods and Mike Strange will discuss congregational singing and organic jams and j ellies. the concept of letting go special music pieces. Lunch will also be available through various spiritual The church is at 23191 for purchase. traditions at a meeting MarkTwain Drive in Twain A drawing for a h and- Sunday of the group. Harte. holiday celebration, email features@uni ondemocrat. pieced quilt and other prizThe meeting will begin es will be held at 3 p.m. at 10 a.m. in the CommuTo list your church's corn, or ca/I 588-4535 Proceeds from the event nity Room at the Tuolumne will be used to restore and County Library, 480 Greenmaintain the 163-year-old ley Road in Sonora. Catholic Cemetery Road, all are welcome to bring a church, and to support InStrange's discussion will Big Oak Flat. menorah. Volunteers are • An A d v ent P enance needed to help set up and terfaith and other local include subjects from Ischarities. lam to Buddhism, ancient Service will be held at Our clean up. For more i n f ormation, ideologies and modern 12- Lady of Mount Carmel call Dorothy Eiserer at 984- step program.Strange is a Catholic Church at 4 p.m. The children of Tw a in 3511 or Jean Hickey at 984- lifelong student of modern Dec. 11. Harte Bible Church will 4133. world religions and ancient • An Advent Penance Ser- present the musical producmythologies, stated a press vice at St. Patrick's Catholic tion "A Tree Lot Christmas" The Rev. David McKin- release. Church will be at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20 during the 10:45 a.m. All are welcome. Dec. 15. church service. Children ages ney, senior priest at Vichara Monastery in Greeley Hill, For more information, go Call 532-7139 for more 3 to 12 will perform with will discuss "Honesty in online to www.uuftc.org or information. backup from the youth choir. The church is at 23191 Buddhism" Sunday at the call 533-8883. Aronos Club, 37 E. Elkin St. The Mother Lode Jew- Mark Twain Drive in Twain in Sonora. St. Patrick's Catholic ish Community will hold Harte. The event will begin at Pmish will h o ld s everal its annual Chanukah party 8:30 a.m. The lecture and events in the coming weeks. Dec. 12 in Murphys. St. Matthew Lutheran • A Mass in honor of the discussion will follow mediThe casual event, f or Church Women's Missionfamilies and adults of all ary League will collect wintationservices. Immaculate Conception of McKinney has been af- the Blessed Virgin Mary ages, will begin at 5:30 p.m. ter outerwear and blankets filiated with Vichara since will be celebrated at 8 a.m. Anyone wishing to attend for donation to I nterfaith 1972 and is writing a book, and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. should call 5 33-1650 or Community Social Services "The Joyofthe Empty Pot," Patrick's Catholic Church, email motherlodejc@yahoo. during December. a collectionofrecipes based 127 Jackson St., Sonora. cornfordirections and toreAnyone wishing to donate • A Vigil Mass will be cel- serve a seat. on his service as chief cook can do so at the church &om at the monastery. ebrated at 5p.m. Monday The event is f r ee, but 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays M cKinney holds a d e - at Our Lady ofMount Car- those a t tending s h ould through Fridaysand from 8 gree in psychology and has mel Catholic Church, 11700 bring a potluck dish, and a.m. to noon Sundays.

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phys Senior Center, co-located • The A m a dor-Tu-on the campus. olumne Community AcFor more information, call tion Agency di s tributes 728-2041. food from 10 a.m. to noon on • Interfaith Community the third Tuesday of each Social Services,18500 Strikmonth at All Saints' Catho- er Court, off Tuolumne Road, lic Church, corner of Joaquin Sonora, helps those in need Gully and Cherokee roads with food, clothing, household in Twain Harte, and at Tu-

linens, showers and haircuts.

olumne Memorial Hall, Fir Avenue in Tuolumne; ATCAA Food Bank, 10059 Victoria Way, Jamestown;Church of the Forty Niners, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia; Lake Don Pedro Baptist Church, 4175 Abeto St. ,La Grange; Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 24176 Pine Lake Drive, Sugar Pine; Sonora Baptist Church, 412 Stockton Road, Sonora; Tuolumne County Senior Center, 540 Greenley Road, Sonora; Tuolumne Veterans Memorial Hall, 18375 Fir Ave., Tuolumne. They distribute 10a.m.to 2 p.m .Monday through Thursday and Friday by appointment at Columbia College. They also distribute from 10 a.m. to noon the Friday after the third Tuesday at Groveland Evangelical Free Church, 19172 Ferretti Road, Groveland. • All Saints operates a food pantryfrom 10 a.m. to noon all other Tuesdays. • Columbia Presbyterian Church of the 49ers offers &ee food and clothing each week. Helen Johnson Community Dinner, &ee to all, isserved at6 p.m .every Monday in the church social hall, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia. Donations are accepted but not required. Free showers are offered preceding the dinner &om 5 to 6 p.m. - ATCAA Food Bank distributes food at 10 a.m. on third Tuesdays of each month in Lower Sanctuary. - Nancy's Hope Community Center, located on the church campus, is open daily from 9to4:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Many free programs are available. Call 533-2647. Call the church at 532-2441 for more information. • Faith Lut h eran Church, 65 M itchler St., Murphys, hosts a food commodities distribution on the first Thursday of each month including dry and canned goods. There is also a food bag distribution from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, available once a month to local residents, in conjunction with the Mur-

The program is in need of towels, blankets, sleeping bags, tents, can openers, pots and pans, small working appliances, silverware, toiletries, bath towels, layettesforbabies and linens. There also is a special need for canned soup and cold cereal. It is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. Anyone seeking services should bring identification or proof of Tuolumne County residency. For more information, call 532-0905. • Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in S ugar Pine holds several events each month to help the community. Events include: Senior Exercise, 10:30 a.m. every Thursday - Senior Lunch, noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday (call 5868166 for reservations) - Parish Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to noon, first Tuesday of each month Worship services begin at 11 a.m. weekly. The church is at 24176 Pine Lake Drive. Call 586-3616 for

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

Support groups • Sierra Bible Church Celebrate Recovery meets every Thursday in the Youth Portable at 15171 Tuolumne Road, Sonora. Dinner is served at 6 p.m., followedby aprogram at7p.m . The program is designed to help those struggling with hurts, hang-ups and habits. • Celebrate Recovery, a fellowship to celebrate God' s healing power through the 12 Steps and 8 Recovery Principles, is held at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at theSonora Seventh-day A d v entist Church. Separate groups for men and women are offered for

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• M u rphys Covenant Church hosts "His Kitchen," a ministry of free hot meals offered &om noon to 1 p.m. each Thursday at the church, 34 Jones St. • Seventh-day Adventist Community Services, 87 S. Forest Road, Sonora, offers clothing, small appliances, blankets, sheets, linens, shoes

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

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from 9a.m.to noon Mondays and Wednesdays. Groceries are given out Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information about services or making a donation, call 532-1872. • The Food Pantry program at Sierra Bible Church distributes food on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the officeconference room at 15171 Tuolumne Road, Sonora. • St. Matthew Lutheran Church hosts a free lunch at the Lambert Community Drop-in Center on the last Saturdayofeach month.

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Grid 'Cats find out who, where they play Sunday The Sonora Wildcats football team will find out Sunday who, when and where it will play in the state playoffs. The brackets for the the 2015 CIF State Football Championship Bowl Games will be released Sunday afternoon. The ticket prices have been announced and will be $12 for general admission and children and students, with an ASB card and Seniors get in for $8.

Wildcat girls tourney schedule set for today Today's schedule is set for the Sonora girls' basketball Tournament. The Wildcats will play Alameda at 6:30 p.m. The Bret Harte Bullfrogs who lost 68-33 to Lemoore, will play Downey at 3:30 p.m. Del Oro will play Lemoore at 8 p.m. and Enochs and Davis will square off at 5 p.m. The winner of the Wildcats-Alameda game and the Del OroLemoore match will play Saturday for the championship.

Dick Anderson, of Twain Harte, poses his late season buck he harvested from the Anderson Flat special hunt zone.

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3umpers host Simpson, rival M3CSaturday The Columbia Claim JumpershostSimpson College JV at 6 tonight at the Oak Pavilion in a warmup for Saturday's main event. The Jumpers will host rival Modesto Junior College Saturday night, also at 6 p.m. The Jumpers enter tonight's game riding a three-game winningstreak and are 5-3 overall. The games are part of the Columbia College Classic. Also this weekend at the Oak Pavilion, West Hills will face MJC today at 4 p.m. Simpson College JV will square off with West Hill on Saturday, also at 4 p.m. Price for admission is $8 for courtside seats and $5 for upstairs. Youth basketball players get in for free.

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Dick Anderson, of Twain Harte, has put in for a drawing for a deer tag in the special hunt at Anderson Flat (G-37 zone) for the past 12 years. This year his name was finally drawn. The season opened last Saturday. Anderson was there that morning and scored on a big forked horn buck He has special ~ to two other hunterswho had already fi nished their hunt and were

Wildcats rip Davis to open tournament By BILL ROZAK The Union Democrat

It took about 2 minutes for Sonora senior Michelle Ries to find her scoring touch to tip-off the 2015 season. The leading scorer returning from last

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do that," said Wildcat head coach Amy Santos. "She has that capability every time she steps on thecourt.Ilooked at Brittany (Malone, assistant coach) at one point and said, 'I don't want to take her out.' But I had to,there's29 seconds left in the first quarter. And then the girls that went in for her stepped and played great."

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Dauth scored 43 pomts, pulled down 12 rebounds and dished out 10 assists. He also knocked down seven 3-pointers.

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Rodgers, Green Bay beats Detroit on HailMary DETROIT (AP) — Aaron Rodgers took the shotgun snap on an untimed down with no time left, shufHed to his left, slipped a sack, rolled right and heaved a pass that seemed as high as it was long. Richard Rodgers, drifting toward the end zone while teammates and opponents crowded behind him, leaped and made the catch on the 61-yard play to give the Green Bay Packers a stunning 27-23 victory over the De-

troit Lions on Thursday night. "I knew I was going to have to buy some time to allow them to get into the end zone," Aaron Rodgers said. "I knew once I got outside the right that I was going to be able to set up and throw." The Packers got the untimed down after Detroit defensive end Devin Taylorwas called for grabbing Aaron Rodgers' facemask on a tackle on what would've been the last play. The Packers (8A) had lost four of five.

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never over in this league." Matthew Stafford connected with Calvin Johnson on his second touchdown pass of the first quarter to help Detroit build a 20-point lead that it couldn't keep. eNot an easy pill to swallow," Stafford said. Aaron Rodgers scored on a 17-yard run with 3:04 left, pulling the Packers See PACKERS / Page CS

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL BASKETBALL Today 4:00pm (ESPN)NBA BasketballBrooklyn Nets at New York Knicks. 6:30pm (ESPN)NBA BasketballCleveland Cavaliers at New Orleans Pelicans.

HOCKEY Friday 7:00pm (CSN)NHL HockeySan Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks.

HIGH SCHOOL Today Boys — Basketball: Caiaveras, Summerville at Riverbank Tournament, Riverbank, TBA; Sonora at Stagg Tournament, Stockton, TBA; Bret Harte at Franklin, 7 p.m. Girt~ sk e tbatt: Bret Harte at Sonora Tournament, Sonora, TBA; Calaveras at Victory Christian Tournament, TBA Saturday Boys — Basketball: Caiaveras, Summerville at Riverbank Tournament, Riverbank, TBA; Sonora at Stagg Tournament, Stockton, TBA; Bret Harte at Liberty Ranch, 7 p.m.; Wrestling: Summerville at Ceres Tournament, 9 a.m. Girt~ a s ketbatt: Bret Harte at Sonora Tournament, Sonora, TBA; Calaveras at Victory Christian Tournament, TBA

COLLEGE Today Mens — Basketball: Columbia vs.Simpson College JV, Oak Pavilion, 6 p.m. Saturday Mens — Basketball: Columbia vs. Modesto Junior College, Oak Pavilion, 6 p.m.

PREPS Sonora 3Vdefeats Central Valley, 43-26 The Sonora JV team got its first win of the season on Monday night. The 'Cats defeated Central Valley on the road 43-36. "We had six guys who were playing at the JV level for the first time," head coach Lloyd Longeway said. 'They played really hard." Freshman Midas Calindas led Sonora with 12 points. Sophomore Mitchell Camacho and &eshman Evan Bearden each scored eight, while sophomore Joe Thomasin scored six.

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USC countson improved D vs.Stanford LOS ANGELES (AP)Iman Marshall did eve~ but knock the ball down. When Southern California met Stanford backin September, the Trojans' &eshman cornerback was perfectly positioned to contest a jump ball intended for Stanford tight end Austin Hooper. Instead, Hooper caught the passfora long gain down to the Trojans 1. The Cardinal won nearly every 50-50 ballin September's 41-31 win. After following up its worst performanceof the season at Oregon with its best to defeat rival UCLA, No. 24 USC's secondary is hoping for a similar turnaround &om its first meeting with No. 7 Stanford in Saturday's rematch forthe Pac-12 championship. The Trojans gave up six touchdown passes for the first time in school history against the Ducks, but responded by stifling Josh Rosen and the UCLA passing game by using an aggressive man-to-man defense for nearly the entire

game. 'Man coverage, that's what DBs are here for, to lock down receivers. They gave us the opportunity to do that and we did it," safety Chris Hawkins said. Adoree Jackson was pleased

with the opportunity to play a high-risk, high-reward scheme, finishing with six tackles and two pass breakups. "That's what we need &om our coaches to have confidence in us and believe in us. We can

just do the rest," Jackson said. Defensive backs coach Keith Heyward said the difference between the two games simply came down to execution, noting the coverage called when Marshall had two interceptions against UCLA was the same as when he allowed a rlong touchdown egon.

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Hawkins said. 'Vile were the onesthat busted thecoverages. They (Oregon) capitalized and it led to a lot of points." In the first game against Stanford, there was only one significant coverage breakdown. Jackson slipped and fell, allowing receiver Devon Cajuste to catch a touchdown with 3 seconds left in the first half. USC defenders had good coverage on Stanford's other big passing plays, with Marshall just missing out on several pass breakups or interceptions by inches. Since then, Marshall has made steady improvement

each week. An imposing presence fora corner at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, he has been especially effective when putting his hands on receivers at the line of scrimmage. That meshes well with the Cover-1 defense used against UCLA, but the mobility of Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan couldcreate issues if USC again relies almost exclusively on man-to-man defense. Hogan rushed for 45 yards on four carries against USC with a key third-down conversion in the fourth quarter. Still, playing man against Stanford would allow USC to commitextra defenders to stopping running back Christian McCaflrey and force receivers and tight ends to again make those contested plays. Coach Clay Helton expects Marshall, Jackson and the rest of the youthful USC secondary to win those matchups this time.

opening-night loss appearing to signal more ups and downs ahead, the Tar Heels have been rolling as they play No. 1 Clemson on Saturday night for their first AC title since 1980. 'There's always setbacks and always things you have to overcome, and probably more than I expected," fourth-year coach Larry Fedora said. But you stiH knew what the vision was. And maybe we had to change the way we were doing some things along the way, but everybody understood what we were doing and where we were going." Led by one of the nation's top off enses and a revamped defense, the Tar Heels (11-1, 8-0 ACC, No. 10 CFP) have matched their season record for wins and own their first

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Eighth-ranked North Carolina's journey to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game hasn't been easy.

three-win South Carolina with their longest winning streak in more than a century, becoming only the fourth UNC team to win 11 games.

8-0 ACC mark. They followed that turnover-marred loss to

WILDCATS Continued from PageC1 the Wildcats a 6-3 lead they would never surrender.

After Quenneville's points, it was all Ries. She reeled off 14 straight points as the Wildcats finished the first period on a 20-4 run to lead 20-7 after the first 8 m i nutes. Ries scored all her points within five feet of the basket and dominated in the paint. The leadingrebounder from last year's squad, Ries pulled down five boards and made three steals. "It was really fun, I wasn' t tired at all, I was on a rush," Ries said. "It felt awesome." "Michelle is a real good offensive and defensive player," said junior Riley Henington who recorded a game-high s even assists, two t o

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The Wildcats outscored the Spartans 21-1 and had a 41-8 lead at halftime. The Wildcats made 14 steals,10 came of the press in the first half. "We came out with a lot of intensity," Ries said. "We didn't foul we just pressured a lot.We were really aggressive." "During practice we work on man-to-man so the press isn't very overwhelming, we w ere alreadyused to it,w e knew how to handle ourselves," Henington said. Santos took off the press in the second half and substituted freely. The Wildcats

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Torre, Winfield lead baseball goodwill tour NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Torre and Dave Winfield will be leading a baseball goodwill tour of Cuba this month. Major League Baseball and the Players Association said Thursday the Dec. 15-18 trip will include children's clnncs and a charity event.

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SEATTLE (AP) — Nori Aoki expressed only a few words in English during his introduction as the latest addition to the Mariners' offseason makeover. They were words everyone in Seattle could appreciate, though. "I came to Seattle for the coffee," Aoki said with a chuckle, "and also to win the World Series." The Mariners finalized a $5.5 million, one-year contract with Aoki on Thursday, including a $6 million conditional option for the 2017 season for the freeagent outfielder. Seattle announced completionof the deal after Aoki passed an extensive physical following an injury-filled 2015 season. It was a closely watched examination, largely because Aoki missed most of September because of postconcussion symptoms.

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in the first quarter. "I love watching her play. She's always that good." The Wildcats started in a full court press and used that strategy for the entire first half and made steal after steal and ran the Spartans out of the building. blood," Santos said. "The majority of this group has played together for along time and we have ran that and rely on their instincts and each other. It's nice at this point in the season that I don't have to do a whole lot, they just know a lot of things already. So we' re working on a few new offensive looks. I'm really excited where we are right now."

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (AP) — Michael Phelps won the 200-meter intermediate medley Thursday night at the U.S. Winter National Championships. Preparing for the Olympics next year, the 30-yearold Phelps finished in 1 minute, 57.61 seconds, well off hi world-best time this year of 1:54.75. Ryan Lochte set the world record of 1:54.00 in 2011. The 18-time Olympic champion also will race in the 100 butterfly on Friday and the 200 butterfly Saturday. Chase Kalisz was second in 1:58.77.

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Henington scored 11 points and hit one of the two Wildcat 3-pointers, M akenna Poole added five points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals,Carley Copello grabbed seven boards and Haylie Santos scored seven points, including a 3, and the shortest player on the court recorded a game-high nine rebounds, four offensive. "I was really happy with the game," Coach Santos said. "We' ve had two days of practice with everybody here. So we had Tuesday and Wednesday at practice, played today and now we tomorrow, Satur-

day and Monday." The Wildcats play at 6:30 tonight against the Alameda Hornets. The winner of that game will appear Saturday in the championship game at 4:30 p.m.

This is Major League Baseball's first visit to Cuba since the Baltimore Orioles played an exhibition game against the Cuban national team in 1999. There is the possibility of the Tampa Bay Rays playing a spring training game in Cuba nextyear. Commissioner Rob Manfred says "baseball represents a pivotal common bond in our cultures, and the impact that Cuban ballplayers have made on our game isundeniable. " Union executive director Tony Clark hopes the visit starts a "relationship that will only grow stronger." Torreis the chief baseball officer and Winfield is the union's special adviser. They will be joined by current players, a group that has not yet been announced.

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49ers defenders appreciate defense Fangio built SANTA CLARA (AP)Ahmad Brooks realizes how much Vic Fangio had to do with the San Francisco 49ers ranking among the NFL's top defenses during his tenure. The defense regularly stood at the top or among thebest atstopping the run. The franchise's former defensive coordinator will be working on the other side Sunday, one of several familiar faces with the Chicago Bears opposing the Niners (3-8) at Soldier Field as they

Yet Fangio isn't the only one gonefrom those top 49ers units. Patrick Willis, Chris Borland and Justin Smith retiredlast offseason, while Aldon Smith was released, signed with the Oakland Raiders and played nine games before being suspended for a year. Chicago defensive backs coach Ed Donatell served as

day. "It' ll be interesting going against him." Fangio took the high road this week when discussing what might have been in the Bay Area, where 49ers CEO Jed York decided to promote Tomsula from defensive line coach despite no NFL experience as a coordinator.

When the season endei, linebacker NaVorro Bowman was rooting for Fangio to stay. San Francisco's secondary Eric Mangini replaced him. "I would like to see Vic Fancoach. And Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase in- gio here, whether that's as terviewed for San Francisco's head coach or DC," he said. search for their first road vic- head coaching opening that When asked on a confertory following an 0-5 start went to Jim Tomsula follow- ence call Wednesday with away from home. ing the departure of Jim Har- writers covering the Bears "It's been a big adjustment baugh after lastseason. whether Fangio did enough 'Vic taught us a lot. He was to beconsidered for the 49ers for the team this year not having him here," Brooks said. "I the coach that I had when I head coach position, he said: "I thinkwe'vedone apretty good was first here," defensive line- think so. I don't see why not." job." man Mike Purcell said ThursFangio's current g r oup

might not be flashy, yet it hasn't mattered. The Bears (56) are making big strides on bothsides ofthe ball. San Francisco has struggledon third down, going 0 for 9 on conversions in last week' s 19-13 home loss to NFC WestleadingArizona and 2 for 11 the previous week at Seattle. It won't get any easier in a tough environment against a Fangio-led unit. 'They' re a sound defense. Schematically, they' re on it. They don't make a lot of errors. Their guys are in the right spots. So, it puts it on the quarterback and the guys on offense to execute and be consistent in sustaining drives," quarterback Blaine Gabbert said. 'They make you execute 10-, 11-, 12-play drives and that's tough because as

a quarterback sometimes you

get greedy, but you just have to be content taking what they give you." Gase, too, has been leaning on Fangio more this week before facing an ofFense Fangio knows well — even if it's Gabbert under center now in place of Colin Kaepernick, who was demotedand then underwent surgery on his non-throwing shoulder last week. 49ers offensivecoordinator Geep Chryst referenced the "Vic Report," and Chryst has sat alongside Fangio on enough fhghts to know how he studies. "He'sgot no problem referring to himself in the third person there," Chryst said, smiling. "His confidence stems from the fact that he's doing his homework."

Brooks knows Fangio's legacy lives on inside Levi's Stadium through some of those players he helped develop in recent years. "He meant a lot to the or-

ganization while he was here because when he was here as defensivecoordinator we were ranked like top-five every year. So that means a lot, knowing you have a good defense every Sunday," Brooks said. "We emphasized a lot stopping the run while he was here. I think three out of the four years he was here as coordinator we were ranked

No. 1 as a rushing defense stopping the run. That right there, that was something we wanted to continue to go forward with into the season, we just haven't held up to that standard."

RB Murray keeping focused on Raiders present and not his past ALAMEDA (AP) — Latavius Murray isn't very nostalgic. With the Raiders trying to chase down a spot in the playoffs, Oakland's third-year running back would prefer to keep conversations in the here and now. The problem is that Murray's story can't be fully told without a trip down memory lane. Having missed all of his rookie season with a foot injury, the 2013 sixthround draft pick was languishing on the bench behind Darren McFadden and Maurice Jones-Drew on a winless Raiders team in 2014 when the coaching stafF decided to make a ~ earlyduring a Week 12 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Murray made his impact felt quick-

ly, scoring on a 90-yard touchdown run that helped propel Oakland to a much-neededwin and propelled Murray to a spot among the top running backs in the NFL this year. While the play marked a pivotal juncture in Murray's young career, he's been reluctant to talk about it much this week Oakland hosts Kana' City on Sunday in a key game for both AFC West rivals. "I know what I have to do this year. I know (the Chiefs) aren't worried about it either. I know the history but this is a new year, a new game and both new groups," Murray said Thursday. Murray is second in the AFC - one yard behind Chris Ivory of the New York Jets - and seventh overall with

765 yards. That' s already more than any Oakland running back since 2010, which was also the last season the Raiders had a 1,000-yard rusher. Provided he stays healthy, Murray is on pace to finish with more than 1,100 yards, which would make him just the seventh player in franchise history to do so. The Raiders likely will need every bit of it if they are to make it to the playofF sforthefi rsttim esince2002. Oakland has rushed for 584 yards in its five wins this season and has called 25 running plays or more in all but one of those games. Conversely, the Raiders have been held to 473 yards on the ground in the six losses and have not had more than

22 rushing attempts in four of them. Part of that has been due to the success of quarterback Derek Carr and the Raiders' eighth-ranked passing game, although offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave insists he wants a balance to the offense. ''We want to generate points and light up that scoreboard whether it be run, pass or a mix of both," Musgrave said. 'We' re continually looking to strike that balance because we have really good people on offense that have a lot to contribute. To be our best we want to be balanced. That's the best way to win." The Raiders seemed to get the running game back on track last week against Tennessee but have an

uphill challenge this week against Kansas City. The Chiefs are ninth in stopping the run. "It's tough in the league running the ball," Murray said. "It's not easy but at the same time I think a lot of times it's something that maybe we can do, something we can correct. It' s a matter of us doing our job. Not taking away any credit from defenses but a lot of times if we' re doing our job, we' ll make things happen." Notes: Center Rodney Hudson (ankle) practiced for the first time in nearly two weeks but his playing status remains uncertain. Safety Charles Woodson (shoulder) also practiced following his customary day ofF Wednesday.

seal the victory, but Green Bay forced one behind him to pitch to keep the them to punt and got the ball back on play alive. Continued from PageCl the 21 with 23 seconds left. But Taylor grabbed Aaron RodgFollowing tw o i n completions, ers' facemask, giving the Packers within two points. including one in which Detroit ap- another play. "I wasn't able to get away from StafFord connected with TJ Jones peared to get away with pass into convert a third-and-12 from the terference, Aaron Rodgers threw a those guys, but luckily my facemask Detroit 18 after Green Bay called pass to James Jones and the ball was grabbed," the QB said. its final timeout with 2:54 to go. The was lateraled twice, leaving the Richard Rodgers Sr. had to be Lions needed one more first down to quarterback with the ball and no proud of his son's winning catch on

the all-University of California connection. The elder Rodgers threw two laterals on the final play of the CalStanfordin 1982,when the game ended with the Cardinal band on the field and the Bears winning 25-20 in 1982. Aaron Rodgers scrambled long enough to give his receivers time to sprint to the end zone and got to the

outside. He planted his foot at about the Green Bay 36 and got it into the end zone, where his tight end found a way to getto itin frontofa slew of playersfrom both teams and leaped for the catch. 'Tve never had a completed Hail Mary before," Aaron Rodgers said. He has now much to Caldwell's chagrin.

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fishing continues to remain slow as the fish have not yet Continued from PageCl made the move to the shorelines. getting ready to leave. They This should happen soon decided to stick around to help and anglers will be able to fish Anderson, who had recently the shore areas with floating passed 80 years of age. Power Baits or casting spoon They showed him an area type lures from shore. Some where they had seen deer good choicesare Kastmaster, earlierand were able to spot Krockodile, Thomas Buoyant, two bucks. Anderson got into At New Melones Reser- and the old timer, Daredevil. a positio n to get a shot and voir, the water level this week Trollers may also find trout droppedthe largerofthe two. again remained stable. Trout moving doser to the surface

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ROUNDUP

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Continued from PageCl tin Pruitt scored nine points and had five assists and teammate Mike Ridgley scored four points and had six rebounds. Will Cook and Jacob Koster also gave Tioga some valuable minutes. "We have started the season 2-0," said Tioga head coach Billy Klton. 'The guys are working hard and playing well together." The Timberwolves next play Waterford at home on Dec. 16.

Calayeras LadyReds getfirstwinofseason The Calaveras Redskins girls' basketball team opened it season with a 70-28 win Thursday night over Turlock Christian in the Victory Christian Tournament. Calaveras jumped out to an early20-6 fi rst quarter lead and never looked back The Redskins defense was strong, not allowing Turlock Christian to score more than eight points in any quarter. The Redskins will continue play in the tournament today.

Summerville wins at Riverbank Tournament The Summerville Bears got its second win of the season Thursday night with a 5144 win over division I McNair in the first round of the Riverbank Tournament. Senior Cameron Saunders led the Bears with 18 points.

The two new friends, Dean Davis and Todd Cassaretto, both of Oakdale, then volunteered to help with the field dressing for which Anderson, who was extremely grateful. It turned out to be a very successful hunt after waiting 12 yearsfor one ofthe prized tags.

Summerville got a doubledouble from Eli McLaurin who scored 13 and pulled down 12 rebounds. Ethan McLaurin scored 11. Summerville (2-0) will continue in the Riverbank Tournament today with its game beginning at 8 p.m. JV —The Summerville JV Bears got its first win of the season Thursday night by defeating McNair 52-21 in the Riverbank Tournament. Luke Fulkerson scored a team-high 12 points and Dawson Robles had eight boards. The Summerville coaches were pleased with the defensive effort from Kyle Norton. The Bears will play in the second round of the tournament today at 8 p.m.

Dunn scores 39points in Wildcats victory

Sonora trailed 37-36 at halftime, but outscored Tracy 16-9 in the third quarter and 19-15 in the fourth. "We were pretty satisfied as a coaching staff because we started our game strong," Dona said. "It was also nice that we came out strong in the second half. Fm very excited about the all-around play." Nate Patterson scored 17 points and had three rebounds. Jace Decker had a team-high

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SOCCER

US indicts 16 more in woRd WASHINGTON (AP) — As members of FIFA's executive committee prepared to vote on reforming soccer's scandal-plagued governing body, Swiss government

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swept into a luxury hotel before dawn for a second wave of arrests on corruption charges in the wake of another sweeping indictment by U.S. prosecutors. Five current and former members of FIFA's ruling e xecutive committee

were

among 16 additional men charged with bribes and kickbacks in a 92-count indictment unsealed Thursday that took down an entire generation of soccer leaders in South America, a bedrock of FIFA and World Cup history. "The betrayalof trust set forth here is t ruly outrageous," U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said. "The scale of corruption alleged herein is unconscionable." Led away by Swiss federal police at Zurich's Baur au Lac hotel were Juan Angel Napout of Paraguay,president of the South American confederation (CONMEBOL), and Al&edo Hawit of Honduras, head of the North and Central American and Caribbean governing body (CONCACAF). The arrests — at the same hotel where initial raid occurred in May — came just before FIFA's executive committee met to approve reform and transparency measures long resis ted by soccer' s top leadersbut ones that gained traction in the aftermath of the scandal. Rafael Callejas, Honduras' presidentfrom 1990-94 and a current member of FIFA's television and m a rketing

on Guatemala's Constitutional Court. Also among those charged was Ricardo Teixeira, the president of Brazilian soccer from 1994-2012.Teixeira is a former son-in-law of Joao Havelange, who was FIFA's president &om 1974-98. In addition, guilty pleas were unsealed for former CONCACAF President JefFrey Webb and former executive committee member Luis Bedoya. The 236-page superseding indictment was handed up by a grand jury in New York on Nov. 25. Eleven current and former members of FIFA's executive committee have been charged in the investigation, which alleges hundreds of millions of dollars in illegal payments over the past quarter-century that involved the use of U.S. banks and meetings on American soil. The last three presidents of CONCACAF and CONMEBOL have been indicted. Honduras said later Thursday that the United States had requested Callejas'extradition and the Central American nation would cooperate with Washington. "Nobody is above the law," President Juan Orlando Hernandez's government said in

media and marketing rights for the Copa America, the CONCACAF Gold Cup, World Cup qualifiers and other competitions. Eight more guilty pleas were unsealed Thursday, including three by men indicted in May: Webb, marketing executive Alejandro Burzaco and Jose Margulies, described by prosecutors as an intermediary. Also pleading guilty were former Colombian federation president Luis Bedoya and former Chilean federation president Sergio Jadue. Webb, a Cayman Islands citizen who has been released on bail and is largely restricted to his home in Stone Mountain, Georgia, pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, three counts of wire fraud conspiracy and three counts of money laundering conspiracy. He agreed to forfeit more than $6.7 million. One woman pleaded guilty.

a statement. At a news conference in the

office when a s u ccessor is chosen. Blatter wa s p r ovi-

capital, Tegucigalpa, Callejas said his lawyers were studying the accusations and considering what steps to take. "I will fight unwaveringly to clear up my legal situation in the United States," the former leader said.

sionally suspended by FIFA on Oct.8 for 90 days as part of a separateinvestigation into a $2 million payment in 2011 to European soccer head Michel Platini, who hoped to succeed him when FIFA's 209 member nations vote Feb. 26. Blatter also is under Swiss criminal proceedings. Blatter and Platini face

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in July to corruptly influence spond directly to Blatter's testimony before the grand allegation that the inquiry resulted from U.S. anger at The government alleged losing to Qatar when the ex- that after he was indicted in ecutive committee chose the May, marketing executive 2022 World Cup host. Aaron Davidson alerted co"I t hink h e's p robably conspirators to the possibility spending a lot of time reading their conversations would be through" the indictment, she recordedand Hawit directed said during a news confer- a co-conspirator to create ence. sham contracts to conceal The indictments list a who' s bribe payments.Prosecutors who of soccer executives. said there was an argument ''We still have a number of overthe failure ofFabio Toravenues under investigation," din, a marketing executive Lynch said. who has pleaded guilty, to pay Among those charged were a $5,000 bribe to a SalvadorMarco Polo del Nero, a Brazil- an socceroffi cialaspartofEl ian who served on the execu- Salvador's appearance at an tive committee &om 2012 un- exhibition game in Washingtil last week; Rafael Salguero, ton, D.C., this spring. a Guatemalan who left the The Justice Department executive committee in May; said the 12 people and two former South American con- companiesalready convicted federationsecretary general have agreedto forfeit more Eduardo Deluca; former Peru than $190 million, and also soccer federation president said more than $100 milManuel Burga; and current lion in addition has been Bolivian s o ccer p r e sident restrained in the U.S. and Carlos Chaves, already jailed abroad. The U.S. has sought in his own country for embez- to restrainassets in 13 nazlement. tions. Napout and Hawit opposed Once again, FIFA w as extradition to th e U n ited shaken ahead of a key meetStates at Zurich police hearing of its international leadings, Switzerland's justice ers, who were set to approve ministry said in a statement. expanding the World Cup "According to the U.S. ar- field from 32 to 40 starting rest requests, they are sus- in 2026 but then put off that pectedof accepting bribes of decision. millions of dollars," the minisThe meeting did support try said. "Some of the offenses some reforms in a process were agreed and prepared in that responds to the dual the USA. Payments were also American and Swiss federal investigations. processed via U.S. banks." "Events underscore the neThe bribes are linked to marketing rights for the Copa cessity to establish a complete America — including the program of reforms for FIFA 2016 edition hosted in the today," said interim FIFA U.S.— and World Cup quali- President Issa Hayatou, who fying matches. Hawit also stepped in when Blatter was was charged with attempt- suspended. ing to obstruct the grand jury Modernizing changes ininvestigation by attempting clude taking many decisionmonth. Lynch would not re-

making powers &om the ex-

ecutive panel, to be renamed the FIFA Council with more men and women members. Future presidents and council members will be limited to 12years in offi ce and face stricter integrity checks. FIFA's 209 members are to vote on the changes on the same day they elect a new president. Fernando S a FIFA executive committee member &om Brazil, said the early morning arrests tainted the meeting. "It was like someone had died, that was the atmosphere inside," S said. "Everybody was surprised, the feeling was like it's happening again, that it's something we think is personal."

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been the most t u rbulent period of Blatter' s 17-year reign as FIFA president and have damaged the governing body's billion-dollar annual business. Asked about reports of a $100 million loss in 2015, acting secretary general Markus Kattner declined to say how much of FIFA's $1.5 billion reserves have been spent on

legal bills and making up a shortfall from a failure to sign new World Cup sponsors. "It is clear it's not an easy year," Kattner said at a news

conference. "We had unforeseen additional costs, and also on the revenue side some challenges to cope with." Blatter was re-elected FIFA president on May 29, two days after the first raid in Zurich by Swiss police resulted in seven officials arrested and criminal p roceedings opening regarding "systematic and deep-rooted" corruption in soccer.

RODEO

Roper Brazile wins first round of National Finals Rodeo LAS VEGAS (AP) — Two-time tiedown roping champion Trevor Brazile won the first round of the National Finals Rodeo on Thursday night in 6.80 seconds to move into third place in the season standings. Brazile, &om Decatur, Texas, broke the fi rst-round record of6.90 setby Cody Ohl in2004 and matched by second-place finisher Matt Schiozawa of Chubbuck, Idaho,earlierThursday. "That's sweet," said Brazile, the nine-time all-around champion who has 21 world titles. "I had no idea. That's agreatsetofcalves." Brazile pushed his season total to

$128,209. He leads the all-around at $328,473. Defending three-time champion Tuf Cooper of Decatur, Texas, remained the standings leader with $140,803 after failing to finish among the top six with a time of 12.00. In bull riding, defending champion Sage Kimzey of Strong City, Oklahoma, stayed on top of the standings with $184,601 despite being bucked off of Psycho Patch. Parker Brehng of Edgar, Montana, won with an 86.5 on Magic Bullet. He's second in the standings with $158,477. In team roping, the defending

championship team of header Clay Tryan of Billings, Montana, and heeler JadeCorkill,ofFallon,Nevada,fi nished fourth in 4.40 to maintain their leads with $151,497 each. Header Aaron Tsinigine of Tuba City, Arizona, andRyan Motes ofWe atherford, Texas, won in 4.10. "It's got to be the toughest first round we' ve ever had," Motes said. "Right through the beginning, it was fast. Normally in the first round there a severalmisses, a lot of legs and stufK Tonight, people were on point and sharp. It'sa loteasiertogetgoing when it is semi-tough."

In bareback riding, Kaycee Feild of Spanish Fork, Utah, who has won four consecutive championships and four straight NFR aggregate crowns, finished in a four-way tie for third with an 81 on Miss Dunny. Field leads the standings with $137,559. Tim O' Connell of Zwingle, Iowa, won with an 84.5 on Mly Bar. In steer wrestling, KC. Jones of Decatur, Texas, won with a 3.40 to move into third place with $107,216. "That was a red steer that I didn't think we would be that fast on," Jones said, "but that little black mare (Smoker) I rode, she is just so

fast and it worked out." Ty Erickson of Helena, Montana, was third in 3.60, and leads the standings with $115,433. In saddle bronc, standings leader Cody DeMoss of Heflin, Louisiana, was fifth an 82 on Manhattan Moon, to raise his total to $136,166. Wade Sundell of Coleman, Oklahoma, won with an 86.5 on Fire Lane and is second in the standings with $130,910. In barrel racing, Callie DuPerier of Boerne, Texas, stayed on top with $183,692 by finishing fifth in 14.08. Cassidy Kruse of Gillette, Wyoming, won with a 13.84.

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Today's games Phoenix st Washington, 4 p.m. Brooklyn at New York, 4 p.m. Milwaukee at Detroit, 4 30 p.m. LA Lakers atAtlanta,s p.m. Houston at Dallas, 5:30 p.m. Cleveland at New Orleans, 6:30 p.m.

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ins 4-1 7 68 16, Rondo 26 00 5, McLe more 36 5-611, Koufos 2-6 3-47, Belinelli 2-80-0 5, Collison 3-8 6-612, Acy 140-0 2, Curry 244-68, Butler 04 0-0 0, Anderson 1-3 zz 5, Moreland 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 29-77 3241 97. Boslon 32 19 39 24 — 114

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W offord 86,KentuckyChristian 66 MIDWEST Milwaukee 64, SIU-Edwardsville 51 Valparaiso 61, Belmont 57

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Transactions Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Acquired OF-1 B Mark Trumbo CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with OF Collin Cowg ill on a one-year contract. NEW YORK YANKEES — Did not tender a 201 6 contract to RHP Domingo German.

SEATTLE MARINERS —Sig ned OFNorichika

Aoki to a one-year contract. TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with C Chris Gimenez on a one-year contract. Promoted Corey Ragsdale to field coordinator, Jeff Andrews to assistant pitching coordinator and Kenny Holmberg to infield coordinator. Named Donzell McDonald coach/pro scout Josiah Igono peak performance coordinator; Jim Presley hitting coach, Greg Hibbard pitching coach and Carlos Olivas trainer for Round Rock (PCL); Steve Mintz pitching coach and Jacob Newbum trainer for Frisco (Texas); Oscar Marin pitching coach, Aaron Levin coach and Alex Rodriguez trainer for High Desert (Cal); Spike Owen manager, Jose Jaimes pitching coach, Matt Hagen coach and Dustin Vissering trainer for Hickory (SAL); Brian Shouse pitching coach,Kenny Hook hitting coach and Jared Goedert coach for Spokane (NWE); Matt Siegel manager, Henderson Lugo pitching coach, Chase Lambin and Alberto Puello coaches, Luke Teeters trainer and Adam Noel strength coach for the Arizona L Rangers; eague and Guilder Rodriguez coach for the DSL Rangers. TORONTO BLUEJAYS — Named Ross Atkins executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager. Promoted Tony LaCava

to senior vice president of baseball operations and assistant general manager. National League ATLANTA BRAVES —Agreed to terms with Bobby Cox on a two-year contract extension of Cox's consulting agreement. CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with LHP Clayton Richard on a one-year contract. NEW YORK METS — Signed RHP Jim Henderson to a minor league contract. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to terms with OF Peter Bourjos and INF Andres Blanco on One-year COntraCts.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Named Randy Knorr senior advisor to the general manager-player development, Michael Barrett catching coordinator, Bsan Daubach hitting coach at Syracuse (IL), Matt Lecroy manager and Bsan Rupp hitting coach for Harrisburg

(EL), Luis Ordaz hitting coach for Potomac (Carolina), Amaury Garcia hitting coach and RJ Guyer strength coach for Hagerstown (Carohna), Jerad Head manager and Mark Hams h>tting coach for Auburn (NYP), and Josh JohnsonmanageroftheGCLNationals.

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READING FIGHTIN PHILS — Promoted Travis Hart to director of food and beverage and Andrew Nelson to director of fundraising and clubhouse operat>ons. Named Ryan Spnngborn merchandising manager/sales representative.

Southern League TENNESSEE SMOKIES —Promoted Jeremy Baler to vice president. American Association LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Signed OF Brendan O' Brien. Can-Am League SUSSEX COUNTY MINERS — TradedOF Ja mal Austin, OF Ryan Mathews and a player to be named to washington for QF CJ Beatty and RHP Tim Giel. Frontier League NORMAL CORNBELTERS — Signed RHP

ch ss carma in to a contract extension. signed C Dillon Haput and LHP Max Homick. RIVER CITY RASCALS — Signed LHP Brandon Rohde. FOOTBALL National Football League GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed RB John Crockett from the practice squad. Released RB Alonzo Harris. HOCKEY National Hockey League ARIZONA COYOTES — Assigned F Craig Cunningham to Springfield (AHE). American Hockey League SPRINGFIELD FALCONS —Released G Tyler Beskorowany bymutual consent.Signed Fs PhilLane and Ross Mauermann. ECHL ELMIRA JACKALS — Announced F Matt Garbowsky was recalled by Rochester (AHL).

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Pirelli World Challenge PWC — Named David Caldwell director of operations in the competition department. SOCCER Major League Soccer FC DALLAS — ResignedMF KellynAcosta. Declined the 2016 contracts options for Otis Earle, Danny Garcia, David Texeira and Michel. COLLEGE NCAA — Revisedthenine-game suspension of Syracuse men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim to begin immediately, missing six

non-confer ence games andthreeAccgames, with a Jan. 9 return. FLORIDA GULF COAST — Named Ryan Stanberry compliance coordinator. GEORGIA — Named Bryan McClendon interim football coach. JACKSONVILLE — Announced they will not renew the contract of Kerwin Bell football

coach. MISSOURI — Named Barry Odom football coach. NJIT — Announced the resignation of men' s soccer coach Didier Orellana. SAINTAUGUSTINE — Named Camelia Blake assistant athletic director for compliance. TEXAS — Removed the "interim' tag off men's athletics director Mike Perrin and extended his contract into 2018. TEXAS SOUTHERN — Named Michael Haywood men's football coach.

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22355 JOSEPH DR. $259,900

10859 RACE TRACK ROAD $259,000 W ALK TODOWNTOWN SONORA! 3 bdrms,2 WELCOMEHOMEThis home is clean &ready to ba. 2 car garage, 9 years new. All granite count-go! It has been recently painted inside & out & ers & stainless appliances, high ceilings for lots is move-in ready. It features an open living area of light & space. Views of the mountains from w/ large kitchen, laundry rm w/ storage &half front deck. Adorable backyard for entertaining. bath, bonus room, plus 3bd, 2ba and a 2-car ¹201 52084CBML 532-6993 garage. It is located centrally between Sonora, Columbia & Jamestown. Call today for an appt. ¹20152090 CBSEG532-7400 266 WOODSIDE DR. $259,900

CABIN FORALL SEASONS5 bedrooms 2 full baths. Whispering home, sweet home to the new buyers for this cabin. Gorgeous chalet is situated at the end of a cul-de-sac on private tree lined lot. This Cabin is the ideal getaway mountain home in the best kept secret neighborhood in the Sierras. ¹20152076CBTH 586-5200

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23044 RED CLAY $55,000 VIEW TOSUIT. 2.87 acres w/all utilities on site. Water, phone, electricity & septic in. Building pad previously housed mobile home.Trim trees for view or keep themfor maximumprivacy.¹20152092 CBML 532-6993

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20489 BONNIE COURT $263,900 WELL MAINTAINED HOMEEnjoy the open floorplan with cathedral ceilings in this 3 bedroom2 bath home with large deck for entertaining and a large level back yard. Close to Post Office, Clubhouse andCommunity Lake. Centrally located for water and snowsports. ¹20151844 CBML 532-6993

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22022 THUNDERBOLT DRIVE $324,900 TO LIVE WITHNATURESet on 2.51 acres, this home is TURNKEY HOME ON4.96ACRES.Up and beyond a private country living only mins to town! It has somuch to offer gate. You will find this perfect 3br, 2ba mountain getaway or including a 2 story, 3bd, 2 ba home, 3 stall pull barn, 20x30 full time residence. Site built 630 SFattached two car gainsula tedshopw/220 & woodstove,greenhouse,chicken rage plus 40' long storage unit with power room for boat and coop + more! Youhave to seethis property to appreciate all RV on or near the substantial asphalt and concrete driveithas!¹20152000 CBSEG 532-7400 way. 3 separate parcels create privacy adjacent to Twain Harte. Completely furnished. Just bring your toothbrush! ¹20151659 CMBL532-6993

19910 CORTE PRIMERO $314,500 WHOLELOTTAHOUSEThis home is located in Ranchos Poquitos just mins from town. It has a great fir plan w/ living & family rm both w/ wood stoves. 2bd, 1 bath & anoffice downstairs & master bed &bath upstairs. It has a fenced backyard, covered deck & a 2car garage. ¹20151933 CBSEG 532-7400

20447 BROOK DRIVE $299,900 SCENIC BROOK ESTATESSpacious 1848sq.ft. single level home on .79wooded acres. Amenities include family rm, living rm, open dining rm. galley kitchen w/new flooring & lots of storage. Master suite w/walk in closet, dbl. sinks & oversized tub/shower. 2 guest bdrms w/hall bath on opposite end from master suite. Clearance on septic and termite.

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574 LYONS STREET $315,000 JUMP INTO ABRAND NEWHOME! Set just outside downtown Sonora is this brand newhome built with quality & care. It has an open living area w/ tall ceilings, beautiful kitchen with granite & stainless appliances. Themaster is located on the main level, while 2 guest rooms &bath are onthe upper level. 2 car garage +small fenced area in back. ¹20150969 CBSEG 532-7400

19381 HILLSDALE DRIVE $297,000 LOVELYNEIGHBORHOOD.This pristine single level homeis located in the desirable MonoVillage neighborhood. Three roomy bedrooms two baths with a lovely yard. All level living. Close to town. ¹20151910CBTH586-5200

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21499 MADRE DRIVE $249,000 WELL CAREDFORHOME. 3bedroom 2 bath homewith covered porch to enjoy your morning coffee. Theyard is fenced in and there is room for extra parking. Enjoy the tennis courts and golf course nearby. ¹20151900CBML532-6993

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22893 EAST AVE 1277 RANCH ROAD $249,000 $165,000 CHARMING MTHOME.This charming single level home 5 ACRES WITH SEASONAL CREEK 3bd,2ba home with has 2 bd. 1 ba. and a 2car garage.Home hasbeen newly attached enclosed porch and small room. Large detached remodeled with Hickory hardwood floors, french doors, light garage with bathroom. Home is in need ofTLC. ¹142562 fixtures, kitchen stainless appliances, front door and secu- CBLT 785-2273 rity screen doors. Enjoy the decks and Ig side yard. Aneasy walk to downtown Twain Harte. ¹20151185CBML 532-6993

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19060 STANDARD ROAD PARCEL 3M 38-83TUOLUMNE ROAD $95,000 $69,000 OWN YOUR OWNSALON! Studio 3 Salon is a busy & COME BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME Gorgeoustwo acre popular Salon located in Sonora. It has a full line of services parcel with plenty of land to build your dream home. w/10 hair stations, 4 nail stations, 3 pedi chairs, 1 facial/2 Beautiful oak trees surround this park-like lot! ¹20151605 massage rooms+ it is an exclusive distributor of Bareminer- CBTH 586-5200 als & TIGI products. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to own their own business. Call Dennis for more info. ¹20141269 CBSEG532-7400

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DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER I ($19.55 - $23.76 /hr.) needed to provide supervision of juvenile and adult applicants for probation. Must have BS degree in social welfare, psychology, sociology, criminology or related field. Written exam to be conducted in late January or early February. For detailed job flyer and application requirements visit h ~h://hr.cslsv~eras cv.cs FFD: 12/22/1 5 EOE NEED QUICK CASH?

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301 - Employment 305 - Instruction/Lessons Classes 310- Domestic & Childcare 315 - Looking for Employment 320 - BusinessOpportunities 325 - Financing 330- MoneyWanted

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301 Employment TEMPORARY CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THE UNION DEMOCRAT has an immediate opening for an entry level Customer Service

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315 Looking For Employment A NOTICE California State Law

requires licensed contractors to have their license number in all advertisements. YARD CARE & MASONRY Walkways, patios, retain-

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services, data entry & reporting. Provide outreach to individuals at risk to connect to testing /services. Req's AA Degree + 2 yrs. Health or Social Work or equiv exp. View job description al:~sierraho e.or Send cvr letter/resume: Jerry Cadotte, Ex. Dir. at 'er Osierraho e.or Need to sell a car? Sell it in the classifieds 588-4515 SONORA & CALAVERAS EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Call (209) 532-1176

THERAPYAIDEOT Outpatient Clinic Patient care w/admin duties. Medical exp preferred. Fax resume to 209-533-1611. UD BOX REPLIES for accurate delivery, proper addressing is as follows: UD BOX¹ c/o The Union Democrat 84 S. Washington St. Sonora, CA 95370 VET TECH AND / OR KENNEL WORKERLooking for consistent employment history; random drug test req'd Pick-up application & submit resume at Tuolumne Veterinary Hosp.

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Surgical Instrument Tech with excellent attention to detail and infection control to join our supportive team. Accredited eye surgery center with a superb reputation. F/T position w/ benefits. No weekends; no on-call. Please Fax resume to: (209) 532-1687 or email to: DesireeTOSonora ~EeSur e .corn Now you can include a picture to your ad! Call 588-4515

WORLDMARK BY WYNDHAM is currently seeking motivated professionals to join our sales team. If you bring high energy, strong comm. skills, and a willingness to train, we can show you how to excel in this position. Average annual income of $60k-$80k+. F/T position w/benefits, background check req'd. Please send resume to Amanda.sant! Ow n.corn

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

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"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 ad online at uniondemoc rat.corn 520

Home Appliances MAYTAG DRYER

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NOTICES CATEGORY 401-415 401 - Announcements 405 - Personals 410 - Lien Sales 415 - Community

Excellent cond. Electric. $120. Ph. 588-2977 REFRIGERATORS, Ranges, dishwasher+ more! All New 50% off! Direct Outlet, 238-3000 directappliance.corn 525 Home Electronics

LG G-2 PHONE Slightly cracked - needs new screen. Ask $35. OBO. 209-591-9676 YAMAHA TURNTABLE Vintage. Plays 45/33 RPM. Great condition! $40. Call 533-8691 530

Sports/Recreation

MERCHANDISE CATEGORY 501-640 GENERAL MERCHANDISE

SLOOD BANK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to serve cookies and juice to our donors. Call Deb at (209) 473-6471 for more information.

515 Home Furnishings

TREUNIoN(Clothes) Model 2400

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Sonora, CA 95370. SIERRA HOPEProgram/ Outreach Coordinator for clients with HIV and other disabilities. Assists with

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501- Lost 502 - Found 515 - HomeFurnishings

520- HomeAppliances 525 - Home Electronics 530- S ports/Rerreation 535 - Musical Instruments 540 - Crafts 545 - Food Products 550 - Antiques/Collectibles 555 - Firewood/Heating

560 - oflice products 565-Tools/M achinery 570 - Building Materials 575 - Auctions 580 - Miscellaneous 585 - MiscellaneousWanted 590 - GarageSales 595 - Commerdal

Garage/YardSales

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

EWES - (4) ESCAPED from gate - vicinity of Standard Rd. Pls. Call Jack at 533-4716! 502 Found

FOUND BOXER DOG female, Cedar Ridge, Longeway area. Call to identify 908-635-4248 KITTEN IN PINE GROVE on 11/29; Call to identify. (209) 588-9555

It is illegal under California law to transfer ownership of a firearm except through a licensed firearms dealer. PRO FORM 950 ELLIPTICAL Trainer$99. Like New! Works great! Call 586-6454 535

Musical Instruments ACOUSTIC GUITAR

European / Romanian 25 yrs old. Works/good. $60.00 OBO 591-2065 540 Crafts

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555 Fi r ewood/Heating

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

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$130 a Half Cord.

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(209) 984-4666 SEASONED OAK $300/ CORD. Half cords also avail. PINE- $170/cord. (209) 588-0857 570 • Bu i lding Materials

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PRICING, Driveway, Seal-Steelcoat 55 GAL Drum, $500. 785-4456 580 Miscellaneous ARMOIRE -WOOD-4TV MLCS Thrift Store Too 14705 Mono Way, MonSat. 10-5pm 536-9385 CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS!! EVERYWHERE!!! Community Thrift Shop 797 W. Stockton Road Mon-Sat 10-5. 532-5280

590 Garage Sales

CHRISTMAS TREEArtificial- 9 feet! Pre Lit. Like New! 1200 lites! $200. obo. 533-4336

FREE ADSIII For merchandise under $100Call The Union Democrat Classified Advertising Dept. at 588-4515

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THEIJNION DEMOC RAT Over 150 years and still going strong THE UNION DEMOCRAT FREE PALLETS Pick up behind The Union Democrat Production Facility, 14989 Carnage Ave., Sonora.

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CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Looking for a professional to sell your car at no charge? EAST SONORA WE ALSO BUY CARS! 20616 North Sunshine Rd. Thurs, Fri & Sat. 8-3 Call us today! 533-8777 Post Turkey Day Sale! CORVETTE '04 6-SPD Variety of Everything! Convertible, Like New! MOVING...Come to Buy Rare color. Must see!! $19,000. (209)785-3638 PLCCE FORD '03 TAURUS 15400 Danata Wy, Sat. New brakes and tires. 12/5, 7:30am-3:30pm Runs good. $2,000. Twin trundle bed, toys, OBO 989-2331 books & antiques plus householditems+MORE HONDA '01 ACCORD Silver, 211k mi, Sspd, SONORA orig. owner, exc. cond. 9515 Rimrock Rd. FriPower windows/ locks, Sun. Dec.4, 5, & 6. 9am newer tires, 28-34 mpg. - 5pm. BARN SALE! All new timing belt, H20 Cash Only. Vintage pump, rotors & brakes. glassware, lamps, furn, $3,900. obo 532-7038 orig. watercolors & pottery by local artist; sm. 705 live potted Xmas trees; 4-Wheel Drive unique items too! SONORA 99 W. Snell St. Sat. 8-4 & Sun. 9-2. Inside Sale. CB radios, Hamm equip '50's collectibles, lamps, youth's bedset, some furn+ knick knacks, art work and MORE!

FRYE HARNESS BOOTS- Like new! Brn. d'stress leather. Wmn's sz. 6.5 $100. 586-2650

555 Firewood/Heating ALMOND• DRY • 90% Split $265/cord. Free Delivery & Stacking! 209-622-6967 ALMOND FIREWOOD Garcia's Almond Firewood, Seasoned! FREE Delivery! 676-0179 ALMOND SEASONED 2-yrs. 16-18" delivered Wood Stove Quality 852-9170 - ZWART'S

DRY OAK $200/CORD; No Delivery - 928-4730 SAL'S FIREWOOD %ALMOND - DRY• 16", $280/cord. Free Delivery! 358-3697

595 Commercial Garage/Yard Sales

GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALES Find them in The Union Democrat

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209-588-4515 cl 1 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

701 Automobiles

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

RAIN BARRELS

55 gallon, $15 or 3/$40. Free delivery. Call 209-454-9228

DODGE '07 DAKOTA SLT, 115k mi, showroom quality, clean title. $10,800 obo. 852-9912 GMC '00 JIMMY SLT 4.3 Full power, sun roof, good cond. Blue w/gray leather. $3,800 OBO (209) 532-6700 GMC '04 YUKON DENALI - Sun Roof, leather, 8 seats, DVD, with towing pkg. $7,500. Ph. (209)768-3655

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Garage Sales • DWNTN SONORA 139 Cemetery Lane Saturday 8-4. Clothes, ski gear, home decor., mattresses, misc. Come one, come all!

601 Household Pets CHOCOLAT LAB PUPS 9 wks. Shots, AKC, Champions. 2 males. $1000 ea. 928-3413

HONDA '04 CRV 4WD 185k miles, one owner. Runs Great. $6,750. (209) 288-8118

710

Trucks CHEVROLET '96 S10 2.2, runs, as is. Needs clutch work. $2200 or best offer. 586-9648

CHEVY '01 SILVERADO 93k mi, Showroom, clean title. $6,000 obo 852-9912

FORD '04 RANGER Only 48k miles! Camper shell, ladder rack & tow hitch. $8,500 768-4820

FORD '95 3/4 TON Dump Bed, LANDSCAPERS TRUCK. $6,500. firm -ANDINTERNATIONAL '73 LoadMaster BOOM

TRUCK, gas engine. Good cond. $5,500. Call 533-4716

Quick Cash Package

CARS AND TRUCKS CATEGORY 701-840

TOYOTA '92 FORERUNNERruns exc., new tires & upgraded ac call 770-3369

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

TREUMoN EMO('.RAT

705 4-Wheel Drive

• Advertise any item under

$250 for only $8!

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

NOIi''fi 5IIISS TIIIS • 4 lines for 5 days,

price must appear in ad.

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

(Private Party Customers Only)

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THEUNIONDEMOCRAT THE MOTHER LODE'5LEADING INFORMATION SOURCE SINCE 1854

B usiness Of Th e W e e k H IGH SIERRA HA R D W O O D S L/c i88727$

Our expertise is SAND 8 FINISH!

Do you need your floors re-finished? Wesand & finish wood floors, dust free & virtually odorless. The finish is commercial quality. We also install & have wood flooring available from pre-finished, handscraped, unfinished, custom borders, medallions, patterns, etc.

Come and see us today! 14741 Mono Way 209-588-2779 We have thebestproducts at thebestpricing, I guaranteeit! http: /lhighsierrahardwood.rom highsierrahardwoods@ yahoo.rom

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

Landscape/Gardening

Plumbing

Well Drilling

COMPUTER SICK? CALL Me! House Calls, PC Set

QUALITY INSTALLATION

Decks Concrete Windows

SANTAMARIA YARD

Up, Repair, Networking, & more. Mark 962-5629

694-8508 Lic.¹B493742

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

SERVICES: Clean up, tree maint., hauling, weeding. 728-7449 [No Iic.]

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

Construction

Flooring

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

GENERAL ENGINEERING GENERAL BUILDING

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

Chimney Sweep

Contractors

Winters Cleaning Svcs Chimney Sweep/Repairs

SONORA CONSTRUCTION Remodels, additions & decks. 533-0185 ¹4ot2»

Certified & Insured

(209) 532-5700

Jim Brosnan Const.

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

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

U-CALL - WE HAUL! Pine needles, brush, cleanup, chainsaw work (209) 586-9247 Sell if fast with a Union Democrat class/ fedad. 588<515

House Cleaning KATHY'S CLEANING SERVICE-Residential & Comm'I. [Bonded/Ins'd] 209.928.5645

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

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

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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.,

Painting

Tile

bonded, insured. [no lic] Free est. 536-1660

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

Classified Ads Work For You! 588-4515

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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Trucks

PETER BUILT-'89

Sell your car or truck faster with a photo.

Motorcycles

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

Call 568-4515 for more info

Need a helping hand? Check out the Call an Expert section in the Classifieds

810 Boats

PUBLIC NOTICE

CHAPARRAL H20

It works!

(209) 532-1126

805 RVs/Travel Trailers

801

710

Trucks

RELIANCE BOXES Gravel Truck 425 Cat / Retarder 13-Speed, Good Condition. $20,000. OBO

Sonora, California

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720

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

805 RVs/Travel Trailers

SUVs

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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. 8 brake buddy inch. $25,000 (209) 533-2731

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THEUNION EMOCRA T 735 Autos Wanted

Call 533-3614 to Subscribe to The Union Democrat or www.uniondemocrat.corn

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

Classified Ads

801 Motorcycles

The Union Democrat

• CAMPER • LONG BED '86 Western 11 ft. A/C, generator, full kitchen, full bath/shower.

EXTRA MONEY!

Good Condition. $2,850.00 Call Jim, (209) 559-5446

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

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TRAILER-24 FT Customized-

enclosed. Locking cabinets, winch, pwr converter, kill switch, elec landing gear, & new tires. Used only 8X! Always garaged. 15,000 obo (209) 533-2035 Sellit fast with a Union Democrat classi f/edad. 588<515

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

Publication Date: Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

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

Qo~e Make A ccHo~ey Of A Deal"

810 Boats

BAYLINER '88

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

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Get paid to clean your garage... sell your stuff In The Union Democrat Classified Section 588-4515

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Information regarding this project is available in the County Surveyor's Office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Third Floor, 48 West Yaney Avenue, Sonora, California. Publication Date: December 4, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370 PUBLIC NOTICE

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FUEL SERVICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Tuolumne, through its Community Resources Agency, (County), the Tuolumne County Transportation Council, (TCTC), and the Tuolumne County Transit Agency, (TCTA), are seeking proposals from qualified firms (Contractor) for Cardlock Fuelin Services. The Contractor must provide the requested services at a site(s) within reasonable proximity to Sonora, California. The services requested will include providing access to a cardlock dispensing system. Contractor will provide both unleaded gasoline and clear diesel fuel for use by any or all vehicles/equipment operated by County, TCTC and/or TCTA. These services must be available and be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days per year. Contractor's fueling sites must meet all applicable federal, state and/or local regulations.

Request for Proposals (RFP) packets are available on the County website at www.tuolumnecount .ca. ov (click on "Bids, RFPs 8 RFQs" in the Business Section), or can be picked up at the Community Resources Agency, 48 W. Yaney, 4th Floor, Sonora, California. The RFP documents are also available on the TCTC website at www.tuolumnecount trans ortationcouncil.or the TCTA website at www.tuolumnecount ransit.corn and at the TCTC/TCTA office, 48 W. Yaney, 3rd Floor, Sonora, California. Proposals must be submitted by Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Dated: December 1, 2015

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NOTICE OF RE VEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FUEL SERVICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Tuolumne, through its Community Resources Agency, (County), the Tuolumne County Transportation Council, (TCTC), and the Tuolumne County Transit Agency, (TCTA), are seeking proposals from qualified firms (Contractor) for Bulk Fuel and Lubricants Delive Services.

Contractor will provide the requested services at any of seven (7) separate County sites within its jurisdiction and the TCTC/TCTA transit facility located at 13033 Sanguinetti Road, Sonora, California. Contractor will provide regular unleaded gasoline, No. 2 red diesel fuel and/or No. 2 clear diesel fuel, as well as various bulk and single use lubricants for any or all vehicles/equipment operated by County, TCTC and/or TCTA. These services must be available and be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days per year. Contractor's delivery vehicles and procedures must meet all applicable federal, state and/or local regulations.

Request for Proposals (RFP) packets are available on the County website at www.tuolumnecount .ca. ov (click on "Bids, RFPs & RFQs" in the Business Section), or can be picked up at the Community Resources Agency, 48 W. Yaney, 4th Floor, Sonora, California.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Tuolumne County Planning Commission of Tuolumne County, California, will conduct a public hearing on December 16, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church, Church of the 49ers, Faith Hall, 11155 Jackson Street, Columbia, to consider the following: *SORIA, AMESQUITA, AND SORIA/CD DG COLUMBIA LLC, 1) Mitigated Negative Declaration stating the project will not result in significant adverse impacts to the environment; 2) Site Development Permit SDP14-003 for

construction of a retail commercial building, a monument gn, si and parking spaces;3) Conditional Use Permit CUP14-012 for signage; and 4) Indemnification Agreement by and between the County of Tuolumne and CD DG Columbia LLC. The project site is located at 22345 Parrotts Ferry Road. APN 32-180-01.

Information on the above proposal is available in the Community Resources Agency Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Fourth Floor, A. N. Francisco Building, 48 Yaney Avenue, Sonora, California, and online at www.tuolumnecount .ca. ov Interested persons are invited to be heard. Court challenges to any decisions on the above proposal may be limited to issues raised at the public hearing described herein or in correspondence submitted at, or prior to, said hearing.

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The RFP documents are also available on the TCTC website at www.tuolumnecount rans ortationcouncil.or the TCTA website at www.tuolumnecount ransit.corn and at the TCTC/TCTA office, 48 W. Yaney, 3rd Floor, Sonora, California. Proposals must be submitted by Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Dated: December 1, 2015

s/Bev Shane, AICP Community Resources Director

Publication Date: December 4, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

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