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As temperatures dropped to freezing levels and rain pounded the muddy hillsides in the area devastated by the Butte Fire, nobody came to what leadership with the Mountain Ranch Community Relief EfForts called the first "Out of the Weather Rally" Yet Trisha Chalk stayed the entire night. Members with the community relief efForts did not close shop even after it may have been evident that nobody would access the resource that was made available until sunrise. "We wanted to establish that we are going to be there for them. That's the message we' re sending," said Chalk, the director for the Mountain Ranch Community Relief Efforts. "If somebody decided at 1 a.m. that they couldn' t handle the cold or the rain where they were at, they can

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A California Highway Patrol vehicle diverts traffic around a section of Parrotts Ferry Road after a utility pole broke, causing power lines to fall.

Power lines dangled about 10 feet off the ground near the intersection of Highway 49 and Parrotts Ferry Road

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Willow Springs residents say changes risk community's rural qualities in the Soulsbyville area raisThe Union Democrat ing concerns about proposed changes to the Tuolumne Diana and Mel Souza have County General Plan, which enjoyedthe rural character they believe would forever alof Willow Springs since mov- ter their way of life by fueling ing to the neighborhood in development in the area. 'The main issues are being 1979, but they fear that is about to change. swept under the rug," Diana The Souzas are part of a Souza said. growing group of residents On Monday, the county's By ALEX MacLEAN

Community Resources Agency released a report analyzing the potential environmentalimpacts of proposed changes in the first comprehensive update to the General Plan since 1996. California state law requires every city and county to adopt a general plan, which serves as a constitu-

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Hawaii. Another storm system is on the radar for this weekend and could bring additional showers into next week. The chance of rain for Thursday is 100percent,forecasters say.Overnight lows tonight are expected in the 40s, dropping into the 30s Thursday night and Friday night. At higher elevations like Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Pinecrest, chances of snow

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The Sonora Geezers donated eight large stuffed animals and several other miscellaneous toys to the Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Department child care center Monday afternoon. Behavioral Health employees (from left) Karen Mueller, Mark Gee and Michelle Carlson accept gifts from the Sonora Geezers (from left): Back row — John Bristow, Bert Maxwell, Jim Mueller, Dick Alberle and Jerry Lamere; and kneeling in front — Bill Burnes and Paul Squeri.

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be made by Dec. 28. Only salmon with a vegetarian adultsare asked to attend. The Sonora Elks Lodge option will be served at 6 Checks should be made will host its 10th annual p.m. Dancing to Les Olsen payable to the Sonora Elks New Year's Eve Party from 5 Entertainment will be from Lodge No. 1587 and mailed 7 to 11 p.m., and a cham- to 100 Elk Drive, Sonora, pagne toast will be held at CA 95370 CLASSIFIED ADS 9 p.m. For more information call Wru. WORK FOR YOV! Prizes and a cash raffle Skip or Deanna Hoy at 736588-4515 will also be held. 2310 or the lodge at 533Tickets cost $45 per per- 1587. A dinner of prime rib or

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trict are working to upgrade sewer collection in the Gibbs Ranch area. According to TUD staff, there will be flaggers and one-way traffic controls on Racetrack near Johnny, which is in the same area where workers are upgrading more than 15,500 feet of sewer main pipeline ranging from 4-inch diameter to 8-inch diameter. "Traffic delays of 10 minutes can be expected. Please drive with caution in this area while this project is being completed," Lisa

County inthe amount of$1,420,000. The Gibbs and Racetrack Estates area has a history of sanitary sewer overflows due to rootballs,fats,oils and grease, sags in the pipe,pipejointoffsetsand other pipe defects, according to Chad Parsons, TUD associate engineer. The Gibbs project includes installing about 490 feet of new sewer main, 20 new sewer manholes, and repairs on 14 sewer manholes.

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NEWS OF RECORD TUOLUMNE COUNTY The SonorsPoliceDepartment reported the following: SUNDAY 7:57 p.m., suspicious circumstance —A woman said someone in a vehicle followed her home from a Mono Way business multiple times. 8:41 p.m., theft — A vehicle was broken into outside a Sanguinetti Road business. MONDAY 11:59 a.m., reckless drlvingA silver Chevrolet pickup truck sped and swerved on Mono Way. 3:12 p.m., fraudulent activities — Someone on Fairview Lane said a caregiver may be taking advantage of a patient financially. The Sherilf's Office reported the following: SUNDAY 12:29 a.m., Jamestown — A man approached another man asking him if he wanted to drink and for gas money. 7:42 a.m., Twain Harte — A Fuller Road vacation home was burglarized. 9:11 a.m., Sonora —A man with a dfle sat in a "camping type" chair off of North Sunshine Road. 2:33 p.m., Sonora —A man threatened to back his vehicle over another man at a Wards Ferry Road residence. 2:47 p.m., Chinese CampItems were stolen from a car parked off Red Hills and Six Bit roads that was vandalized. 8:22 p.m., Sonora — Four horses were in the road off Jamestown Road and Lavender Lane. The horses were eventually herded into a driveway. 10:14 p.m., Jamestown — A Camp Seco Road man said he could hear "thrashing" around in his neighbor's house.

2:37 p.m., Moccasin — A "burned out" vehicle was found off of Gibbs and Villa drives. 3:24 p.m., Columbia —A Parrots Ferry Road residence was broken into and kitchen items were stolen. 3:52 p.m., Sonora —A Phillip Lane residence and a vehicle was burgled Friday. 4:04 p.m., Sonora —A female customer at a Mono Way business was acting "belligerent." 4:26p.m.,Tuolumne — A Rainbow Roadman said his residence was possibly broken into. 5:18 p.m., Sonora —Gas was stolen between Friday and Monday morning on Via Este. 7:57 p.m., Jamestown —An electronic tablet was stolen on Peppermint Circle. 11:39 p.m., Sonora —A Blue Bell woman said her neighbor was shining a spotlight into her bedroom and refused to stop. Felony bookings MONDAY 1:55 a.m., Sonora — Tiffany Marie Morris, 22, of the 12000 block of Yankee Hill Road, Columbia,was booked on suspicion of burglary after an arrest on Hillsdale Drive. 9:33 p.m., Sonora —Sean Steven Mclntyre, 54, of the 18000 block of Mill Villa Road, Jamestown, was booked on suspicion of forgery, receiving known stolen property, attempt to commit a crime, unlawful use of personal identifying information, conspiracy to commit a crime, misdemeanor possession of controlled substance paraphernalia and misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance after an arrest on Mill Villa Road.

Cited on suspicionof driving underthe influenceof alcohol or drugs:

SUNDAY 10:15 p.m., Sonora —Christian MONDAY Anthony Klosowski, 24, of the 5:55 a.m., Sonora —A man 21000 block of Oman Drive, Soulsat a Wards Ferry Road residence byville, was booked after an arrest threatened to fly a plane over an- offHighway 49 and O'Hara Drive. other man's house, "back up his car" and kill him. CALAVERASCOUNTY 8:56 a.m., Sonora —A Wards Ferry Road woman said her mail The Sheriff's Omce reported was stolen. the following: 9:30 a.m., Groveland — A woman on Longview Street said SUNDAY her daughter was cyber bullied 11:38 a.m., Angels Camp — A by someonefrom schooland her man wearing all black clothing online accounts were hacked. 12:18 p.m., Tuolumne — A stole a chainsaw from a vehicle on South Main Street and fled the purse was stolen from a vehicle scene in a white Ford Focus with a on Maranatha Road. shattered windshield. 1:39 p.m., Columbia — Two 11:38 a.m., Angels Campwomen camped in the backyard of a Green Street residence for the Theft occurred on South Main Street. past four days and refused to leave. 3:18 p.m., Burson — Vandalism was reported off Olive Orchard Dec. 8 and Pleasant Oaks roads. 3:30 p.m., Copperopolis Trespassing was reported on Copper Cove Drive. Daily 3 4:44 p.m., Valley SpringsSomeoneshot a firearm in an Afternoon: 6, 9, 0 open field off Highway 26. Evening: 1, 9, 6 8:45 p.m., San Andreas —An Daily 4 assault occurred on Highway 49. 9:27 p.m., Mokelumne Hill — A 5, 7, 9, 9 vehicle was vandalized on China Gulch Street and items were stoFantasy 5 len.

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MONDAY 9:09 a.m., San AndreasSomeonetrespassed on Church Hill Road property. 11:02 a.m., Valley Springs — A man who appeared to be in his late 20s was walking off of Vista Del Lago Drive and Huckleberry Lane toward Highway 23 and did not "appear to belong there." 2:36 p.m., Valley Springs — A m an took his clothesoffon Daphne Street.

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3:02 p.m., Valley SpringsScreaming and "bangs" were heard on Antonovich Road. 3:46 p.m., Valley Springs — A person who was possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol approached people on Vista Del Lago Drive and asked for money. 3:57 p.m., San Andreas — Vandalism occurred on High School Street. 4:50 p.m., Avery — Property on Avery Sheep Ranch Road was burgled. 5:05 p.m., San Andreas — Vandalism occurred on Knief Lane. 5:21 p.m., San AndreasTheft occurred on East Saint Charles Street. 5:28 p.m., San AndreasTheft occurred on East Saint Charles Street.

Marilyn Jane Darwin

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SUNDAY 12:16 p.m., Angels CampTroyAllen Premo, 21, of the 1000 block of Vista Del Lago Drive, Valley Springs, was booked on suspicion of burglary, grand theft, second-degree robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, battery with serious bodily injury and hit and run after an arrest on Dogtown Road. 12:40 p.m., Valley SpringsLarry Douglas Chitwood, 46, of the 200 block of Highway 12, was booked on suspicion of importing/selling/possessing shuriken as well as misdemeanor possession of a hypodermic needle etc., and violation of probation after an arrest on Highway 26. 5 p.m., Angels Camp — Aracelia Catherine Friesen, 23, of the 300 block of South Main Street, was booked on suspicion of grand theft, conspiracy to commit a crime and burglary after an arrest on North Main Street. 5 p.m., Angels Camp — Micheli Ninfalyn Sunseri, 31, of the 400 block of East St. Charles Street, was booked on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a crime, burglary and grand theft after an arrest on North Main Street. 5:01 p.m., Angels Camp — Joseph Alonzo Bleak, 28, address unknown, was booked on suspicion of vehicle theft, arson to an inhabited structure, arson to forest land, burglary, grand theft, vandalism, conspiracy to commit a crime as well as misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and obstructing/resisting/ etc. a public peace officer after an arrest on North Main Street.

Emma "Marline" Ponder was born Oct. 25, 1928, in Spooner, Wisconsin, to parents Betsy and James Bennett, and passed away Dec. 5, 2015, at Avalon Care Center in Sonora. She was 87 years old. Marline spent the last 54 years of her life in Tuolumne County. She was a homemaker. Marline was a spunky lady who had a quick wit. She marriedat the age of 15 and had six children. She enjoyed crocheting afghans, baby blankets, and cross-stitched gifts for family and &iends. Marline loved watching the San Francisco Giants. She and her son, John, would always have big discussions about the games and the players. She knew every player's name and the position they play@i. "Miss America" was Marline's baby. She loved that cat and it always had a special spot on her lap. Marline was known as "Granny" by almost everyone who loved her: children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, great-greatgrandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Marline is survived by her six children: Vonnie Hobbs (David), John Ponder (Carolyn), Patsy Hobbs (Ronnie), Don Ponder (Ida), Dennis Ponder and companion Alicia, and Glen Ponder; her 17 grandchildren; her 30 greatgrandchildren; and her three great-great-grandchildren. Marline was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Herbet Ponder, who passed in 2008; her parents, Betsy and James Bennett; her siblings, Mary Weimer, Nancy Bennett, William Bennett, Peg Wright, Jack Bennett, Doris Lehmar and Archie Bennett; and her grandparents, Asile and Mary Cooper and William and Nancy Bennett. Our hearts are saddened, but our wonderful memories will live on forever. A g raveside inurnment service will be held at noon Friday at Mountain Shadow Cemetery in Sonora. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

MONDAY 10:05 a.m., San AndreasRandallKenneth Chase, 52, of the 6000 block of Hawver Road, was booked on suspicion of burglary, forgery, impersonating to get money/property, having a firearm as a fugitive, possession of marijuana for sale, selling marijuana, possession of a controlled substance for sale, transporting a controlled substance and misdemeanor makingannoying phone calls after an arrest on Church Hill Road.

Citedon suspicion of driving under theinfluenceof alcohol or drugs: SUNDAY 12 a.m., Valley Springs —Donald William Lester Lombardi, 26, of the6000 block ofGann Road, was booked after an arrest off Laurel Street and Highway 12. MONDAY 9:55 p.m., San AndreasKarain Dawn Greenrenner, 51, of the 200 block of Market Street, was booked after an arrest on the 700 block of Mountain Ranch Road.

Feb. 6, 1932 —Nov. 29, 2015

Marilyn was adored and will be missed by all. A viewing will be held &om 10 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, with funeral Mass to follow at 11 a.m. at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, 19632 Mono Way, Sonora. Burial will followMass at the Copperopolis Cemetery, Copperopolis. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrange ments.

Death Notices in The Union Democrat are published free of charge.They include the name, age and town of residence of the Marilyn Jane Darwin was deceased, the date of death; service born Feb. 6, 1932, in Oregon information; and memorial contriand passed away Nov. 29, 2015, bution information. The deadline in Sonora. She was 88 years is noon the day before publication.

old. Marilyn lived the last 20 yearsofherlife in Copperopolis. She was active in her local church, community chorus and quilting club. She led a full life with kindness, generosity and grace. Marilyn is survived by children, Carrie Rose, Matthew (Anna) Darwin, and Michael Darwin; her grandchildren, Anna (John), Nick, Shauna (Ryan), and Jessica (Pierre); her great-grandson, Felton; her nephews, Mark and Wade Eldridge; her niece, Kathy Eldridge; her great-nephew, Zachary; and her great-nieces, Audrey and Meghan. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Darwin, who passed in 2005.

HALE — Gloria Hale, 85, of Soulsbyville, died Tuesday at Samaritan Village in Hughson. Heuton Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements. MONTGOMERY — Scott Montgomery, 59, of Hemet, died Monday at Sonora Regional Mescal Center. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. NICHOLS — Camille Nichols, 104, died Tuesday at home in Sonora. Heuton Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.

O' NEILL — Walter "Gene" O' Neill, 67, of Sonora, died Saturday atSonora Regional Medical Center. Heuton Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.

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coom On Dec. 9, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a constitutional challenge to racial preferences in college admissions. These preferences obviously hurt whites and Asians turned down to make room for less qualified minorities. Ironically the preferences also harm many Hispanics and African-Americans — the very students that are supposed to be helped. No wonder campuses are roiled with racial tension. It's high time the courtput a stop to racial preferences entirely.

Abigail Fisher, a white woman who sued the University of Texas for rejecting her in 2008, claims the university's admissions process unconstitutionally favored minority applicants, violating her right to equality under the law. Like affirmative action programs everywhere, UT claims it judges each applicant "holistically." Don' t buy it.

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b lack or H i s panic gets you points for "achievement," even if your parents are wealthy bankers. Being born white or Asian gets you zip. It's similar at Harvard, which is being sued in another case. In defense, Harvard says "when choosing among academically qualified applicants," colleges need "freedom and fiexibility to consider each person' s unique background." That's doubletalk. Many minoritiesadmitted to elite schools based on race are not "academically qualified." A survey of selective colleges by UCLA professor Richard Sander documented that students who get in based on race tend to earn lower grades and are less likely to graduate. At less demanding colleges, they'd have a better chance to succeed. They' re in over their heads, confirmed Gail Heriot, member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Not in California, which outlawed racial preferences in 1996. Minority students now are more apt to attend lower ranked public colleges but twice as likely to graduate. Heriot reports "mounting empirical evidence" that admitting students based on race is "doing more harm than good." That poignant lesson seems lost on administrators at elite universities who boast about large minority enrollments. Racial preferences in law school admissions put many minorities on the failure track. At selective law schools, 51 percent of African-American first-year studentsadmitted with racialpreferences had grades in the bottom 10 percent of their class, compared with only 5 percent of white students performing that badly. It isbad enough to be atthe bottom ofthe class."It is quite another for an African-American student to

find himself toward the bottom of the class and to find half of his African-American friends and acquaintances there, too,"explains Heriot.Itstokesbitterness,and feelings of injustice. Minority students struggling academically tend to segregate themselves from other students. And turn to nonacademic pursuits — like campus protests. This fall's protesters at the University of Missouri, Princeton,Harvard and Yale are demanding "safe spaces"forblack students. In previous decades, students protested the Vietnam War or economic inequality. Today they lack a cause bigger than themselves. They whine about perceived racial slights. Imagine being admitted to an Ivy League college and then complaining about the names on the buildings — John Calhoun at Yale or Woodrow Wilson at Princeton (as if anyone who lived more than a century ago would pass muster by today's values.) Justice Clarence Thomas warned from personal experience about harm to minority students: "I watched the operation of such affirmative action policies when I was in college, and I watched destruction of many kids as a result." Of course, the Justices hearing the Texas case will focus on the harm done to students excluded because they are not favored minorities. Whites like Abigail Fisher, but also Asians. Like Harvard and many universities, UT limits Asian students, even though they have the highest test scores. Asian-American groups label that "racist" and remind the Court that "it demeans the dignity and worth of a person to be judged by ancestry instead of his or her own merit and essential qualities." It's also unconstitutional. Now's the time for the Justices to say so unambiguously, and put a stop to it.

Don Blankenship didn't get what he deserves in his federal trial, but he definitely deserves what he got. "Guilty," declared all 12 West Virginia jurors who pondered the charge that this arrogant and avaricious CEO of Massey Energy Company willfully conspired to violate America's mine safety laws. As a result of that conspiracy, 29 miners were essentially murdered by the corporation on April 5, 2010, in a horrific explosion deep inside Massey's Upper Big Branch coal mine. Blankenship, a multimillionaire rightwing ideologue, union-buster, and political heavyweight,ran the Upper Big Branch mine like a lawless third-world operator. It was one of the most dangerous workplaces in the country, because this kingpin of King Coal relentlessly put profit over people, recklessly endangering miners. But coal is, indeed, king in West Virginia, so thelaws are written to coddle the royals of the industry. Thus, Blankenship's guilt is to be punished by a maximum of one year in prison — and his diamondstudded legal team intends to have the jury'sunanimous verdictof guilt tossed down the dark shaft of judicial favoritism for the rich. What the mining baron deserved was to beput in stocks on the state's capitol grounds, where he would be subjected to asteady stream of derision from the families of mineworkers who were degraded, made ill and even killed to haul up coal so Don could live in luxury. He escaped that justice, but he' ll never shake off the guilty judgment of the jurors-

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Passingthetorch might helpcommunity To the Editor: If the older generation would pass the torch to the newer generation, like how it' s supposed to be in human nature as long as man has been alive, maybe this community will stand a chance. But as it is the older retirement folks withholding pay from our young locals, that have families to support, and kicking out businesses that cater to young

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or of the American people who followed the long, widely covered trial that fully documented the rank immorality of this man and his ill-gotten fortune. He undoubtedly thinks he got away with murder, but in the Court of Public Opinion, his legacy is that he has turned the name Blankenship into a four-letter word. In fact, unlike the CEOs of most giant corporations, Blankenship's outward appearance actually reveals what's inside: an arrogant, conniving, cutthroat industrial thug. Not for nothing was this thickset, mean-eyed West Virginian known as "the dark lord of coal country." He generated profits by working miners to exhaustion (and even to death), viciously busting unions, browbeating subordinates, running disgracefully unsafe mines, callously decapitating mountains as a cheap way to get at coal, willfully poisoning the region's waterways and people with toxic mining waste and outright purchasing politicians to run errands for him. To him, the value of everything and everyone was measured by one thing: the dollar. By that measure, Blankenship has always put the dearest value on himself, taking $18 million in personal pay

"primary mansion"is a vast estate secluded behind tall iron gates. But he also enjoys his nearby "entertainment home," afour-story castle pretentiously perched on a mountain peak so all the serfscan see that he is lord of the realm. Few townspeople are impressed. As Carmelita Brown said: "I can see his house from my window. To me it's like he made a statement, you know? He's God. God on the mountain. But he's as close to God as he's going to get, up on that mountain." But Lord Don has taken a great fall, as he was ousted as CEO in 2010, and then finally, last week, was convicted for the conspiracy that led to the needlessdeaths ofthose29 miners. H e'salso widely despisedbecause, as one local put it, "he betrayed his own people." Of course, he's so narcissistic and materialistic that he says, "I don't care what people think. At the end of the day, Don Blankenship is going to die with more money than he needs." Or deserves. But if anyone ever deserved to die with nothing but a sack of cold cash to comfort him, this greedy industrialist is that person. Jim Hightower is a native Texan,

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working age patrons. Then all of health events that eventuyou' re left with is a retirement ally left us both debilitated by community full of junkies and January. Thanks to the generthe homeless. osity of time and help &om our friends, we were able to make Tina Shackley it through and are once again Sonora healthier. Thank you to Stephen Boyce, Jan Scudder, Curt Walker, Bob Taylor, and our daughter Susie Faria. In differing capacities, they all kept us fed, warm To the Editor: and recovering. From taking We cannot let this year end our dogout for potty breaks without thanking the Lord and feeding him, to picking up for giving us our "Angels" groceries, prescriptions, taking who helped us through a very care of household chores, takrough spot. Around this time ing us to our doctor appointlast year, we began a series ments, bringing in firewood

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Scbool Cbristmas fundraiser crucial after funding cut The Union Democrat

Preschool craters may not have graspedthe importance ofthe tinsel covering nearly every table in the Summerville Parent Nursery School Thursday. But the school co-president Keturah Wilk certainly did. The hand-made gifts will be sold at the Christmas Shop, the biggest fundraiseroftheyearfortheschool. The school faces a shaky future because long-time funding from Summerville High School ends after this school year. The annual fundraiser will be held &om 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at the school, where students and the community can buy gifts.

tion relies on first responders to pass the message along to those in need. "The American Red Cross does not push notifications because we don't have the resources," Wyatt said. "The Department of Social Ser-

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a shelter. We all coordinate, local government and first responders. Then first responders are the ones who have the ability to make the announcement to the community that we are opening a shelter." In terms of the shelter itself, Wyatt said the most recent on Nov. 24 never truly closed. Local volunteers, who worked to make a comfort-

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items, the sale will primarily feature work by parents. The shopping, however, is for the kids, with volunteer parents and high schoolers helping to pick out gifts. Typically the sale occurs off-site at the Sonora Moose Lodge, but this year the school is "bringing it home." "It's a tradition," Wilk said. "We' ve probablybeen doing itevery year for 45 years." "We have a lot of community response and a lot of alumni that come

back. I think that's the reason we wanted to have it here, because the future is unknown." "If this is the last time we' re here then we want everyone to be able to come back," she said. The Christmas sale is a catapult for a strong push over the next eight months to supplement thousands of dollars funneled annually through the high school for most of the school's existence.

The high school decided in August to cease financial support for the school, which has been used as an

able shelter for fire victims

adulteducation program supported by state funds delegated fortheform ofalternative education. A final $7,200 was allotted for 2015-16 after dropping significantly &om a $30,000 subsidy six years ago. "There's a lot of moving parts to where we are right now," Wilk said. One is the building. The school may have to obtain daycare licensing for the first time, requiring renovations to the location to bring it up to code or a move to an alreadyapproved day care facility. "You have to remember the parents are the students of (the) high school and the kids are our lab. That's how we got ourfunding through Summerville and that's how we' ve stayed license exempt," Wilk said. The school also has the option to remain an adult-education program

Check it out Summerville Parent Nursery School Christmas Shop Fundraiser will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, at the school, 20150 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne. The event will feature handmade gifts, a silent auction, baked goods, and hot cocoa.

"This is a normal winter," Mead said. 'The last four winters have been anything but normal. So this right now feels very abnormal. But, believe it or not, this is the way it's supposed to be here durJan. 1 is when state water officials will begin their snow surveys, Mead said. aBut they have been do-

ing remote sensing updates," Mead said. "Despite the precipitation and recent storms and the cooler weather, we still have a long way to go before there's any significant dent in the ongoing drought down trees and cause power o utage s, forecasters

snow are expected Thurss a y . day, with chances of showers

In addition to rain and Gusts to 30 miles per hour snow beginning Thursday, are possible Thursday evethis storm system may pack ning at higher elevations. winds strong enough to bring The heaviest rains and

continuing into the weekend, when the next storm system may bring more precipitation.

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To accommodate the projectedgrowth, the proposed changes would pave the way for the addition of more than 5,000 homes, 938,000 square feet ofcommercial developm ent and 196,000 square feet of industrial development. Land-use designations for a number of parcels in the Soulsbyville area would be converted from "estateresidential n to 1ow-density resi-

dential," which would effectively increase the number of

"There was a loud noise," he added. Moreno said what S t utzman heard was a fuse activating, which

we' ve gotten."

up to3,000 acre-feetofwater in the South Fork Stanislaus River watershed. 'The storm isexpected to produce three inches of liquid National Weather Service precipit ation,some ofthatas snow," Haglund said. "One At a Tuesday afternoon inch of liquid precipitation is meeting of the Tuolumne generally equivalent to 1,000 Utilities District board of di- acre-feet." rectors, Tom Haglund, TUD An acre-foot is enough wageneral manager, said the in- ter to flood a typical American coming storm could result in football fi eld 12inchesdeep.

Moreno said. "It sensed an unsafe condition, and it blew so as to deacContinued from Page Al tivate the line.... They internally go off, so to speak, but they stay in one town Sonora, on a sparsely popu- was caused by a crossarm attached piece." lated area near the Union Hill Inn. to the utility pole breaking. Moreno said the company did not "(Fuses) are designed to blow, or know yet what caused the crossarm Don Stutzman, who owns Union Hill Inn on Parrotts Ferry Road with activateshould you overload that to break. his wife, said he heard what sound- circuit, or should there be an unsafe Moreno said the pole, crossarm ed like an explosion. electrical condition on that circuit," and fuse will need to be replaced.

ter century. The current population is about 53,800, according to U.S. Census Bu-

ers had their power restored, More-

Is this a Pineapple Express? •Yes. The Pineapple Express is a kind of atmospheric river. • Usually transports moisture from near Hawaii.

ing winter."

homes that could be builtper acre. Of particular concern for the Souzas and their neighbors is a proposal to build a 123-lot residential subdivision, Oak View Estates, on a swath of oak woodland that abuts their properties. The developer, Kenning Properties Inc., run by brothers Don and Kurt Springer, has applied to change the 126-acre property's land-use and zoning designations to low-density residential. Neighbors are worried the development would tarnish wildlife habitat, p roperty values and createpotential hazards due to stormwater runoff from the site as well as increased traffic along the subdivision's narrow roads. "It's going to change the lavorofourcommunity,"said f Diane Martarano, a parttime Willow Springs resident for the past 11 years. "Everybody who bought a home to have this agricultural area behind us, now it's going to be residential." Although the Oak View Estatesproposal is being re-

tion center, we would open it

"It'sa several hour job,n he said, adding that all customers should have their power restored by today. As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, 15 custom-

What are they? • Narrow corridors of highly concentrated moisture in the atmosphere. • Responsible for the majority of California's annual precipitation.

erra Nevada crest.

closed, we would have opened the shelteragain,"W yattsaid. "In this case, of the evacuaagain." Another set of rallies sponsored by the Mountain Ranch Community Relief Efforts to allowfor escape from the weather will be held again the end of this week at the same location. Chalk said her team identified persons in need and is expecting a turnout for the weekend. Our 'boots on the ground' people have been working directly with fire survivors, said Chalk. They have been made aware of people who are in need during these times. Beyond next week, rallies will be established in conjunction with predicted weather conditions. The M ountain Ranch Community Relief Efforts will be working if temperatures drop below 35 degrees — regardless of rain or not — if the temperatures do not rise above 45 degrees for three days in a row or if forecasters predict flash flooding or winter weather alerts. Ultimately, as the winter progresses, Chalk said there is a possibility that the rallies, which will always have at least two members &om the relief efforts present, run for seven days a week, for an entire month. Chalk said they will have the resourcesto be available forextended lengths of tim e, though. They will have food forvictims and beds forwhat she believes can be up to 100 fire victims, though that number will not be exact until the team measures the amount of space in the hall. "(The resources) have all come fromprivate citizensdonating. Or the private citizens have contacted people they know or companies that they know," Chalk said. "We' ve all collected all the donations

Pineapple Express systemsataglance

getting reacquainted with what used to be considered normal winter weather for the Mother Lode and the Si-

residents over the next quar-

five minutes after they were

counting records, Wilk said, digitizing all records, and emailing invoices to parents who can pay via credit card. Despite months of work to secure a financial future, the school remains through another institution and "standing on their own.n "Nothing has come except that avoid renovation, licensing or moving. The Tuolumne County Schools Of- we know what has not," Wilk said. fice has an adult education program, "Which is an answer because then but it does not include preschool. A we can move forward in other direcproposal to continue the program tions.n through Columbia College was also The community can volunteer or turned down, Wilk said. donate goods to support the ChristWilk and school parents have now mas Shop fundraiser by contacting started talking with local elementary the school at 928-4428.

recent warm, dry winters are

The changes in the General Plan update would modify the land-use designations for about4,300 parcelsscattered throughout the county, mostly to allow for higher density housing in the targeted areas. County planners based the proposed update on growth estimates that predict the county will add about 10,000

working to betterorganize its ac-

Kendall Colburn, of Sonora (above left, at center), helps Summerville Parent Nursery School participants (from left) Olive Smith, 3, Ruby Manguith, 4, Addison Colburn, 2, and Joy Hansen, 5, paint paper fans for the Christmas Shop fundraiser. Hansen (above right) holds an ornament she decorated for the fundraiser.

Continued from Page Al

schools and state programs, including First Five California, a state commission providing child care and other services established under the Children and Families First Act. In the meantime, the school is

before opening, were sent home just before midnight when it looked as if nobody would show. However, Debbie Calcote, disaster program manager with Red Cross, stayed in the area in case anyone decided to take refuge at which point the shelter would have reopened. "If somebody showed up

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he submitted to the county Monday.One of his nagging concerns is how b uilding

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routes and vistas, because future development would be

the future availability of wa- communities. ter. According to the report, the ' They don't want us t o update would also minimize waste any water, they' ve dou- changes to the county's "prebled the price of water and dominantly rural character" now they wantto add more by promoting dense growth homes," he said. near existing communities The county has held sev- and encouraging infill develeral public workshops and opment. hearingsover the pastyearto Public meetings regarding inform the public and gather the General Plan are schedinput on the General Plan uled for Jan. 21 in Groveland Maggie Beck/Union Democrat update. and Sonora. Willow Springs residents (from left) Jeanne and Larry C ounty o f ficials h a v e The meeting in Groveland Bodiford, and Mel Souza discuss their concerns over downplayed the effect of the is scheduled to start at 10 proposed changes to the Tuolumne County General Plan. proposed changes on prop- a.m. at Groveland Commuerty owners, saying most nity Hall, 18720 Highway viewed by the county sepa- about the gains, never the modifications to land-use des- 120, while the one in Sonora rately from the General Plan losses." ignations will conform with starts at 6 p.m. in the Board update, thoseopposed toboth The Souzas and others in existing zoning restrictions. of Supervisors' chambers on say that allowing higher den- their group have been disPro-growth advocates in the fourth floor of the County sity housing would likely en- tributing informational fly- the county have said much of Administration Center, at 2 courage more development ers in the neighborhood to the existing guidelines in the S. Green St. and change the character of raise awareness and encour- General Plan do not conform P ublic comments on t h e the community. age their neighbors to sub- with the corresponding zon- draft EIR are due to the "The plan, as I' ve seen it, is mit comments to the county ing, resulting in higher appli- county by Feb. 5. Comments primarily in favor of develop- in protestof the proposed cationfeesfordevelopers. can be submitted in person The draft EIR, prepared by or sent via mail to the Tument," said Jeanne Bodiford, changes. a wildlife enthusiast who has Mel Souza said he collected Rincon Consultants Inc., says olumne County Community livednext door to the Souzas 61 lett ers signed by a totalof the proposed changes to the Resources Agency, 2 S. Green for 17 years. "They only talk 81 people in opposition which General Plan would create no St., Sonora, CA, 95370.

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The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations for its 2015 Community Recognition Awards. Categories include Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Professional of the Year, Nonprofit Organization of the Year and Citizen of the Year. To nominate a business or individual, go online to calaveras.org and follow the links. Deadline for nominations is Dec. 30.

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The so-called Section 179 deduction, which is aimed at helping small businesses grow, is caught up in a debate over anumber of tax provisions. Lawmakers are haggling over whether to raise the $25,000 deduction to $500,000for the current tax year only, or to make the higher level permanent for future years. If they can' t reach an agreement, the de-

Sip 'N' Shopset in Copperopolis The Copperopolis Town Square will hold a Christmas Sip 'N' Shop Dec. 19. The event,4to 8 p.m., will feature extended business hours, free wine, hot chocolate and mulled cider and desserts. Live music will be performed by Nicholas Leffler, andThe Typsy Frog will celebrate its grand opening. The Tipsy Frog Wine Bar features wines from Murphys, Napa and Sonoma vineyards by the glass, in addition to select cheeses, desserts and charcuterie. For more information, call 785-9700 or go online to www.CopperopolisTownSquare.corn. Copperopolis Town Square is just off Highway 4 in Copperopolis.

3uncbonmerchants collecting giits The merchants at The Junction shopping center in East Sonora will collect gifts in the coming weeks for distribution to children in need. Trees at center businesses have been trimmed with tags containing the name and need of specific children. Shoppers can take a tag, purchase the gift, and return the unwrapped package along with the tag to Santa Land (under the clock) between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, or to any business in the center. Tags can be found at the following merchants: Pac N Copy, BBVACompass Bank, Famous Footwear, CVS Pharmacy,Taylor Jewelers, Umpqua Bank, Wells Fargo Bank and Jack in the Box. Deadline to return gifts is Dec. 18. Santa Claus will appear at the center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each weekend through Dec. 23, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Free tax return help offered Internal Revenue Service and the FranchiseTax Board-trained volunteers, in conjunction with AARP, will offer free tax help to adults 60 and older and low- to moderate-income people beginning in February. Tax-preparation help will be offered from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Feb. 3 at theTuolumne County Senior Center, 540 Greenley Road in Sonora. Those seeking help should bring their 2014 tax return, annual income statements from Social Security, broker statements, 1099, W-2, etc. For more information, call 652-5269.

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The No. 3 engine at Railtovvn 1897 State Historic Park is decorated for the holiday season.

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Danica Bland, of Sonora (above), listens as her son, Austin, 3, talks excitedly about seeing Santa Claus as they ride the Polar Express last week. Heather Parkhurst (right), assistant manager of the National Hotel and Restaurant on Main Street in Jamestown, said the businesses sees an increase during the annual Polar Express train rides.

Polar Express brings shoppers to downtown Jamestown and other businesses have extended their hours during the weekend to draw more people in. "Last year, we definitely had Railtown's Polar Express train rides not only provide a taste of more business from the event. We the season to participants, but stay regularly well-staffed during help make the season brighter for the holidays and on the weekends, Jamestown shop owners, as well. which also helps," said Heather Jamestown business owners say Parkhurst, assistant manager of they have seen an increase in busi- the historic National Hotel and ness during the three weekends Restaurant. a year that Railtown 1897 State Parkhurst said she has seen Historic Park hosts the annual peoplefrom as far away as Santa theme rides. Cruz come to Jamestown to take CharleyMarangio,owner of part in the Polar Express. Charley's Books and Galleria, said Shelly Pierce, co-owner of he has seen about a 25 percent Pierce's Antiques and Collectibles, increase in business during the noticed business has recently rides. picked up in the evenings. "It's nice when we have some"Usually people wearing their thing like this to bring more pajamas come downtown a couple hours before their train ride and people to our town. Children and look around in all of the shops," adults walk around in their pajaMarangio said. mas, and it's really cute," Pierce Charley's Books and Galleria said. By LYDIA BROWNING The Union Democrnt

"I did notice that, in the mornings, we have seen customers with youngsters who attended the train rides the night before. They loved it and have said they want to do it again next year," said Judy Kahl Isaman, owner of Judies. Jamestown Mercantile owner Edward Imlay said, while they would usually see 12 to 25 customers, they saw 75 on Saturday. Imlay dressed as Santa Claus Saturday in Rocca Park before the train rides kicked off. "The Polar Express has brought a lotofbusiness in.It's good to see all of the kids in their pajamas so excited about going to the North Pole on the train," said Charlie Morgan, proprietor of the Jamestown Hotel. Morgan said he has extra staff on the clock to help with the

lower amount. Congress had hoped to wrap up a $ 1 . 1 t r i l lion spending bill that includes the Section 179 deduction by midnight this Friday. But talks on the bill have stalled and it's not known when lawmakers might reach an agreement. The inaction has left small business owners like Vicki and Charles Phaneuf in limbo. The couple wants to purchase $30,000 in chairs for their party rental company, CE Rental. But if Congress doesn't approve an increase in the deduction, they won' t be able to afford them. The Phaneufs, whose company is in Raleigh, North Carolina, have already used up the $25,000 deduction on a truck and other equipment. "It's delayed our making any purchases that weren' t absolutely necessary," Vicki Paneuf says. The Section 179 deduction, named for a provision in the federal tax law, allows a small business to deduct up front the entire cost of equipment rangingfrom c omputers to

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at a disadvantage." Cynthia Kay, business owner and vice chairwoman of the National Small Business Association

kept farmers from buying. "If they had known (a Waltham, Massachusetts. $500,000 deduction) was Many also have money set coming,they would have asidefortaxes in case they been visiting us," says don't get the big deduction, Wuebben, whose compaand that's money they ny is based in LaCrosse, can't use to buy equip- Wisconsin. Her company's ment. equipment including tracThe owners of Hobby tors, combines and threshWorks, a chain of f our ers ranges from $25,000 to stores in Maryland and $500,000. Virginia, want t o o p en The uncertainty has had more locations but have business owners pepperbeen stymied because they ing small business advocan't plan ahead, co-owner cacy groups for updates. "I' ve been getting calls Mike Brey says. Even if th e deduction asking, 'is anything going for 2015 does turn out to to happen?' " says Cynthia be $500,000, he can't buy Kay, a vice chairwoman of all the necessary show- the National Small Busified public accountant i n

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er of a media production company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In her own b usiness, Kay has already bought a $20,000 computer server and cameras that run between $15,000 and $20,000 apiece, but she needs more equipment and will buy it if Congress raises the deduction. In past years, she delayed her purchases to see how large the deduction would be, but she decided this summer she couldn't wait to see what happened by year-end. "If I don't make some bold moves, the business is going to be at a disadvantage," Kay says.

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Kyle Moses dances with hot cocoa on the Polar Express last week at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park.

TRAIN Continued from Page Bl increasein shoppers traveling fromthe Bay Area during the holidays. "I' ve seen people travel here from L.A., San Diego and San Luis Obispo for our Polar Express," Morgan said.

Santa Claus receives hugs from brothers Dominic Thomas, 5 (left) and Preston Richards, 4, of Jamestown, while riding the Polar Express last week.

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LOCAL PROPANE GAS WATCH RESOURCES COMPANY seeking full Share your knowledge time SERVICE TECH of: fiber arts, cooking, with experience in fitness/wellness, plumbing and technical ceramics, computers, or repairs including trouble janitorial skills w/adults shooting systems. w/intellectual disabilities Position req's being on We train for F/T & P/T call for a week's durapositions. You will make tion at a time. Qualified a difference in a candidates may drop or person's life. Details at mail resumes to: 564 W. www.watchresources.or Stockton St. Sonora Ca. 0 R-(209)533-0510x105 95370 -or- fax same to Classified Ads (209) 532-4837 Work For You! 588-4515 SALES ASSOCIATE F/T, for local retail store to be responsible for all CANDLE MAKING class sales activities; inside & @Seven Sisters Soap outside customer serand Candle, Columbia. vice. Must have clean Dec 11, 6-9 $35 pre-reg DMV. Send Resume to required. 536-9047 U.D. Box¹90391 643 c/o BUYING JUNK, The Union Democrat Unwanted or wrecked 84 S. Washington St. cars, Cash paid! Free Sonora, CA 95370 P/U Mike 209-602-4997

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RN -RELIEF POSITION Supportive team seeking RN with excellent nursing and patient relations skills to provide relief part-time coverage in accredited eye surgery center. Exp in OR & Recovery preferred. No weekends; no on-call. Fax resume to 209-532-1687 or email to DesireeTOSonoraE eSur e .corn

TEMPORARY CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THE UNION DEMOCRAT has an immediate opening for an entry level Customer Service Rep in our Circulation Department. Successful applicant will have basic computer skills with excellent telephone and customer service skills. Must possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic and effective problem solving. Punctuality, good attendance and a professional attitude are mandatory. Full time temp position with benefits. Preemployment drug screen is required. Please fill out an application and submit w/resume at 84 S. Washington St., Sonora, CA 95370. Attn: Sharon Sharp. No phone calls, please!

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SIERRA HOPEProgram/ Outreach Coordinator for clients with HIV and other disabilities. Assists with 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 at: s~ierraho e.ar Send cvr letter/resume: Jerry Cadotte, Ex. Dir. at 'er Osierraho e.or SONORA & CALAVERAS EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Call (209) 532-1176

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Employment WATCH RESOURCES Share your knowledge of: fiber arts, cooking, fitness/wellness, ceramics, computers, or janitorial skills w/adults w/intellectual disabilities We train for F/T & P/T positions. You will make a difference in a person's life. Details at www.watchresources.or OR-(209)533-051 Ox105 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.santi@ n.corn

W/WWTREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR OIT/I for CCWD$3687-$4940/month. Driver's Lic. required; W/WW Treatment Operator Cert highly desirable. More info & application avail online at N~ww.ccwd.or Contact Stacey at 209.754.3015 with any questions. Applications due by Dec. 18th at 4:00 p.m.

UD BOX REPLIES for accurate delivery, 315 proper addressing Looking For Employment is as follows: UD BOX¹ NOTICE c/o The Union Democrat A California State Law 84 S. Washington St. requires licensed Sonora, CA 95370 contractors to have their license number in all VET TECH AND / OR advertisements. KENNEL WORKERLooking for consistent YARD CARE & MASONRY employment history; Walkways, patios, retainrandom drug test req'd ing walls, fences, steps. Pick-up application & submit resume at Tuol- No lic. Mario 591-3937 umne Veterinary Hosp. Need tosell a car? Sellit in the Classif leds 588%515

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

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 callPam Orebaugh 588-4546 or e-mail orebau h©uniondemocrat.corn

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515 Home Furnishings WOOD STOVEModel Warnock Hersey 1000-never used. $900. Designer Rug; 8.5 x 11 100% wool. Like new. Beige. $900. Brass & Glass End Tbl.$600. 310-869-3936

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Garage/YardSales FARM ANIMALS and PETS 601- Household Pets 605 - PetSupply/Servtces 610 - PetsWanted 615 - Livestock

620- Feed/Tack 625 - Boarding andCare 630 - Training/Lessons 635 - Pasture 640 - Farm Equipment

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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 540 Crafts CANDLE MAKING class @Seven Sisters Soap

and Candle, Columbia. Dec 11, 6-9 $35 pre-reg required. 536-9047 0 ai 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 550 Antiques/Collectibles

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ANTIQUE ROCKING CHAIRS - Good cond. COWBOY & Hers. $175 ea. or CHRISTMAS! Leather- His blend dbl recliner couch. $250 both. 532-1064 $500. Call 536-9059 555 Firewood/Heating HEUSER'S FURNITURE ALMOND • DRY • 90% Mattress & Design $275/cord. Free Center. Best selection & Split Delivery & Stackingl service. Call 536-9834 209-622-6967 I-COMFORT ALMOND SEASONED MATTRESS SETS, 2-yrs. 16-18" delivered adjustable beds & more. Wood Stove Quality Call 588-8080 852-9170 - ZWART'S www.sonorasleepworks.corn SAL'S FIREWOOD •ALMOND - DRY • Sell Your Item 16", $280/cord. Through Free Delivery! 358-3697 The Union Democrat CLASSIFIED ADS SEASONED ALMOND FIREWOOD -$250/cord "Quick Cash" 1/2 cord-$150. Delivery. Deals avail. 631-0546 $ELOO

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

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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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DODGE '07 DAKOTA SLT, 115k mi, showroom quality, clean title. CORVETTE '04 6-SPD $10,800 obo. 852-9912 Convertible, Like New! DODGE '08 NITRO Rare color. Must see!! mi, great cond, $19,000. (209)785-3638 199k new tires, brakes+ many xtras. $5,800 471-6812 FORD '03 TAURUS New brakes and tires. GMC '00 JIMMY SLT Runs good. $2,000. 4.3 Full power, sun roof, OBO 989-2331 good cond. Blue w/gray leather. $3,800 OBO HONDA '01 ACCORD (209) 532-6700 Silver, 211k mi, 5spd, orig. owner, exc. cond. GMC '04 YUKON Power windows/ locks, DENALI - Sun Roof, newer tires, 28-34 mpg. leather, 8 seats, DVD, All new timing belt, H20 with towing pkg. $7,000 pump, rotors & brakes. obo. Ph. (209)768-3655 $3,900. obo 532-7038

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

730 Misc. Auto SNOW TIRES AND SPIDERS- barely used. Fits '12 Outback tires225/55/R17. Cost $1125 Ask $400. 352-2198 orbi hill irl@me.corn

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DEAR ANNIE: My n e xt-door neighbors and their kids (who are adults) always park in front of my house and don't leave enough space for my car. The family owns four cars, but there is suflicient space in &ont of their home and in their driveway. We that I wondered why they had the have a narrow driveway (no garage), tow truck put it t h ere to begin but my husband parks there because with. otherwise, I'm blocking him. This time, I said, "I have always l asked that if they do plan to park been patient, so I' ll make a deal in front of my house, then they at with you. When your car gets fixed, least leave enough room for my car. I'd like you to park it in front of They rarely do, so I have to knock someone else's house for one week. on their door and ask nicely that If they don't tell you to move it, you they move their vehicle. They either can parkin front of my house and ignore me or say, "I'm leaving in 10 I' ll never tell you to move it again." minutes," expecting me to wait. He just stood there and smiled. Last night, when I got home Am I wrong to ask them to always from work, I saw one of their cars move the car? —AT MY WITS' END smack dab infront of my home. DEAR WITS: You have tried Again, I knocked on the door. They to be agood neighbor, but they said that they couldn't move it be- are not cooperating. And you cause it had a flat tire, and that' s have no guarantee that other where the tow truck dropped it. It neighbors will object to having wasn't until I got into my house that car in front of their home,

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or that the car owners will tell you the truth about it. Your problem is, the street does not belong to you, and you have no control over who takes the spot in front of your house. If the neighbors block your driveway, you are entitled to call the police and have them ticketed or towed, and we recommend doing so.But otherwise, you can only parkin another spot or ask your husband to park on the streetso you can have the driveway. Sorry. DEAR ANME: In your answer to "Know Better," you mentioned that there are ways to verify someone' s photo online — as well as those flowery, romantic statements used on online dating sites. Please tell me how to do that. I, too, have met a man on a dating website who seems too good to be true. —NOREEN IN NEBRASKA DEAR NOREEN: Your best bet

is to upload a photo to Google Image search. Some scammers will use pictures ofmodels or other attractive people found online. Google will tell you whether or not that photo has appeared in other places. It is not foolproof, but it can help. (Yon also can upload those "flowery, romantic statements" to Google or a similar search siteto see whether they arefrom a piece of poetry or other published material.) Also check out romancescam. corn for more information on this type of problem. A nnie's Mailbox i s

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to take in combination with an antidepressant, and with a long list of medicines that are metabolized by acommonsystem (called the CYP3A4) — your doctor can help you. As far as blood pressure goes, some blood pressure medicines (not lisinopril) are a6'ected by this medicine, but it can make blood pressure godown in some people. Finally, I was unable to find a rhodiola supplement online that was verified by an independent third party, so if you buy it, you are relying on the manufacturer's word that it actually is rhodiola. In summary, there is better evidence for effectiveness and safety of this supplement than most. It might help you, but it still has a small risk of side ef-

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rosea, have been shown in several studies to have benefits, especially in reducing fatigue in people with stress. It was alsofoundtohavesomebenefitin people with anxiety amI depression. Most studies used dosesbetween 100 and 400 mg of the SHR-5 extract. Like any medication, this has the potential forsideeff ects.Itcan bedangerous

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Today in history Today is Wednesday, Dec. 9, the 343rd day of 2015. There are 22 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History:On Dec. 9, 1965, Nikolai V. Podgorny replaced Anastas I. Mikoyan as chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, a job he would hold for almost 12 years. "A Charlie Brown Christmas," the first animated TV special featuring characters from the "Peanuts" comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, was first broadcast on CBS. The James Bond film "Thunderball," starring Sean Connery, had its world premiere in Tokyo. On this date: In 1911, an explosion inside the Cross Mountain coal mine near Briceville, Tennessee, killed 84 workers. (Five were rescued.) In 1940, British troops opened their first major offensive in North Africa during World War II. In 1958, the anti-communist John Birch Society was formed in Indianapolis. In 1962, the Petrified Forest in Arizona was designated a national park. In 1984, the 5-day-old hijacking of a Kuwaiti jetliner that claimed the lives of two Americans ended as Iranian security men seized control of the plane, which was parked at Tehran airport. In 1987, the first Palestinian intefadeh, or uprising, began as riots broke out in Gaza and spread to the West Bank, triggering a strong Israeli response. In 1992, Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana announced their separation. (The couple's divorce became final Aug. 28, 1996.) In 1995, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (kwah-EE'see oom-FOO'-may) was chosen to become the new head of the NAACP.

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Backlund leads Flames past S3 CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Mikael Backlund had a goal and an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night. Markus Granlund, Sean Monahan and Michael Frolik also scored, and Dennis Wideman and Mark Giordano had two assists each as Calgary won its seven straight at home. Karri Ramo, who has started three straight games and15of the past 16 for the Flames, made 31 saves to earn his ninth win of the season. ChrisTierneyand Joe Thornton scored for the Sharks, losers of four straight. Logan Couture made his return to the San Jose lineup after missing 23 games with a broken right fibula. He had an assist on Thornton's goal.

as possible when you have a night like we did for 36 minutes." The defendingNBA champions have made things look pretty easy in what has already been a milestone season. They' ve won 27 straight dating to last spring, tying the 2012-13 Heat for the second-longest streak in NBA history. The 1971-72 Lakers hold the record with 33 wins in a row. Golden State also has won 13 straight road games, breaking a tie with the 1969-70Knicks fortheleague'sbestroad start. Curry, the league's leading scorer, finished with 29 points, 10 assists, seven re-

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Sonora junior Kaden Sparks-Davis (5) scores Tuesday night on a breakaway layup against the Pitman Pride at Bud Castle Gym. The Wildcats defeated the Pride 84-74 and Sparks-Davis had 22 points.

Short-handed 'Cats top Pride And that's all Sonora needed as the 'Catsdefeated thePride 84-74. Nate Patterson, Jace Decker, Before the Sonora WildKaden Sparks-Davis and cats took on the Pitman Pride Parker Ashton took care of the 'Cats scoring, tallying 25, Tuesday night, both teams warmed up on their respective 23, 22 and 14 points, respecsides of Bud Castle Gym. Pittively. "I was trying not to be intimiman, dressed in all green, had a 13 man squad which was enough to dated because they were big and run a five-on-five drill with three had a lot of players," Decker said. oWe just needed to h u stle out players watching. On the Sonora side of the court, there." there were six Wildcats. Perhaps Hustling is exactly what Sparksthe restofthe 13-player rosterwas Davis did in the opening minutes. still getting ready in the locker The first two Pitman possessions room or warming up in the prac- ended with Sparks-Davis stealtice gymnasium. Such was not the ing the ball and taking it coastcase. Because of injuries and foot- to-coastfor scores.After a Pride ball still in season, the Wildcats basket, Sparks-Davis drained a only suited up six players. 3-pointer from the top of the key By GUY DOSSI

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to give Sonora a 7-2 lead. "I was feeling pumped and was ready to go early in the game," Sparks-Davis said. "I just wanted to come out firing." The hustle an d e nergy of Sparks-Davis quickly spread to his teammates. Patterson scored 16 of Sonora's next 21 points. He used attention Pitman was giving Sparks-Davis as his chance to insert himself in the offense. "It's awesome to see a guy come out and play the way he did," Patterson said of Sparks-Davis. "He was aggressive in the very beginning of the game and it set the tone early. After they take him away, it opens up stuff for me and

ALAMEDA (AP) — Derek Carr's three interceptions in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to Kansas City were a stark reminder that the Oakland Raiders' young quarterback still has plenty of room to grow. Carr's touchdown to wide receiver Michael Crabtree earlier in the game — when he split tight coverage and managed to somehow slip the ball in between a pair of Chiefs defenders — was also a reminder of Carr's immense talent. Finding a happy balance between the two is the next step in Carr's develop-

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Oakland coach Jack Del Rio remains steadfast in his support of Carr, but he alsochall enged the second-year pro to learnfrom what went wrong Sunday. "I think the sting of having that experience will stay with you," Del Rio said. "Some of the adulation, some of the high of how good it went like he's done a couple of times, that stays with you. You learn Rom the good and bad experiences. "The guy is super talented. He's taken all the responsibility that he needs to. I completely believe in the young man and I'm confident that he' ll learn &om that experienceand be stronger going forward. With the Raiders nursing a six-point

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Cousins, Gay lead Kings pastJazz S'ville suffers 3rd SACRAMENTO (AP) — DeMarcus CousAlee Burks and Gordon Hayward both had ins had 23 points, 12 rebounds and six 18 points for Utah, which had beaten assists, and Rudy Gay also scored 23 the Kings three straight and five of six points as the Sacramento Kings beat the times. Rodney Hood made five 3-pointUtah Jazz 114-106 on Tuesday night. ers and had 17 points. Coming off a The Kings took a 12-point lead after career-high 35 points against Indiana, one quarter and never trailed again in Derrick Favors had 14 points and 10 ending a three-game losing streak. rebounds. Omri Casspi scored 19 points and Rajon The Jazz made 15 of 36 on 3-point tries, Rondo had 17 points and 13 assists for the but shot 41 percent overall. Kings. It was the 13th time this season that Utah opened the fourth quarter with two Rondo had 10 or more assists. Sacramento shot 55.8 percent. See KINGS/Page C2

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games of the season, the Summerville Bears boys' bas- the coffin." ketball team has lost three For Summerville (33), straight. Ethan McLaurin scored 18 The Bears suffered a 63- points and hauled in 10 re56 loss Tuesday to the East Union Lancers in Tuolumne. See ROUNDUP / Page C2

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attempts. Cousins missed both first-half free throws. Continued from PageC1 He made 3 of 9 in Sunday's baskets, cutting the Sacra- loss at Oklahoma City. mento lead 86-84.Marco Belinelli followed with a Up next 3-pointer, igniting a 7-0 run Jazz: Host Knicks on that put the Kings ahead by Wednesday. nine points. Kings: Host Knicks on A 3-pointerby Gay made Thursday. it 102-90 midway through the fourth. Cavaliers 105, Casspi scored nine points Trail Blazers 100 in the third quarter, making CLEVELAND (AP) all three shots, including a LeBron James had 33 points pair of 3s, to help the Kings and 10 rebounds, and the take an 86-80 lead into the Cavaliers rallied from an fourth. 18-point first-half deficit to get the win. Tip lns Kevin Love added 18 Jazz: Utah trailed 36-22 points, and a second-half after shooting 36 percent lineup adjustment by coach and committing five turn- David Blatt helped Cleveovers in the first quarter. land break a three-game . The Jazz had a 29-16 re- losing streak. bounding edge in the first James, who didn't play half.. Raul Neto scored the Saturday in Miami to rest, game' first basket, giving s cored 14 points in t h e Utah its only lead of the fourth quarter, including a 3-pointer and a three-point game. Kings: Gay came out of a play down the stretch. He timeout with his warmup shot 14 for 24from the jersey on and had to be told field. Damian Lillard scored 33 to take it off.. In an overall shooting slump the past points for Portland, which three games since com- blew a late lead Monday in ing back from a lower back M ilwaukee and appeared to sprain, Cousins made a 3 in run out of gas as Cleveland the third quarter after miss- came back in the second ing the previous 11 of the 12 half.

BASKETBALL o ay 4:00 pm(ESPN) NBA BasketballChicago Bulls at Boston Celtics. 6:30pm (ESPN) NBA BasketballAtlanta Hawks at Dallas Mavericks.

HOCKEY Today 6:30 pm(CSN) NHL Hockey San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers.

HIGH SCHOOL Today Boys — Wrestling:Calaveras at Lodi, 5:30 p.m.; Summerville at Ceres, 6 p.m. Girls — Basketball:Calaveras at Oakdale, 7 p.m.; Summerville at Downey, 7:30 p.m. Thursday Boys — Basketball: Calaveras, Brat Harte at Brat Harte Tournament, Angels Camp, TBA; Summerville at Oakdale, 7 p.m. Gids — Basketball:Sonora at Ceres Tournament, TBA; Bret Harte at Linden Tournament, TBA Friday Boys — Basketball: Calaveras, Brat Harte at Bret Harte Tournament, Angels Camp, TBA

Girls — Basketball:Sonora at Ceres Tournament, TBA; Calaveras vs. Riverbank, Mike Flock Gym, 7 p.m.; Summerville at Waterford, 7:30; Brat Harte at Linden Tournament, TBA Saturday Boys — Basketball: Calaveras, Brat Harte at Brat Harte Tournament, Angels Camp, TBA; Sonora at Alisal, 6 p.m.; Wrestling: Calaveras/Sonora/ Summerville at James Riddle Classic, Oakdale, 9 a.m. Girls — Basketball:Sonora

ROUNDUP

son had eight, Kyle Norton grabbed 12 rebounds and Continued from PageC1 chipped in five points and Dawson Robles scored seven bounds, Eli McLaurin scored points and had five boards. eight points and grabbed 13 Against the Lancers, Norboards and Cameron Saun-

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ders added 13 points. points and grabbed seven The Bears next will face rebounds. the O akdale M u stangs Thursday on the road.

Summerville frosh defeats Lancers

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Monday Gids — Basketball:Sonora vs. Manteca, Bud Castle Gym, 7:15 p.m.

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The Summerville Bears junior varsity boys team split two games Monday and Tuesday. The Bears defeated Mariposa 57-40 Monday but fell to East Union 56-32 the next day. Against Mariposa, Summerville lead 17-4 after the first quarter and never looked back. Dominic Esquivel scored 12 points, Hunter Anderson added nine, Luke Fulker-

The Summerville Bears freshmen boys hoopster s defeated the East Union Lancers 43-33 Tuesday in Tuolumne.

"It was a good game with a lotofdefense on both sides," said Bears head coach Marlin Heldstab. For the Bears (2-1), Adam Sweitzer scored a team-high 13 points, Mitch Prevost scored 11 and added nine rebounds, Octavio Hernandes grabbed 13 rebounds and Marcus Warnock added 10 boards.

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Sonora junior guard Nate Patterson (above) drives to the basketTuesday against the Pitman Pride at Bud Castle Gymnasium. Patterson a team-high 25 points, including four from beyond the arc. Wildcat junior Parker Ashton (1, right) shoots from long range. Ashton finished with 14 points and hit a pair of 3-pointers.

WILDCATS Continued from PageCl Jace and then it's back to him once they start taking us away." Sonora led 28-13 at the end of the first quarter. Patterson knocked down four 3s and Sparks-Davis had two 3s and three steals. "As you look at kids and you have 15 on one team and they look over and see six players on the other, they might say, 'Oh my, this is going to be an easy game tonight,' " said Sonora head coach Dan Dona. "I think we might have caught them off guard a little bit. Our shots, we were left wide open on. It's not like we were challenged in that first quarter. Second quarter, they came out on us a little more and played a little more physical and made it more difficult for us to really score easily." Up by 15 to start the second quarter, Sonora began to slow down offensively. With only a one man bench, the 'Cats could not afford to get into foul trouble. Dona knew that he had to slightly alter the way he coached, but have it still feel like Sonora basketball. "I try not to coach any differently with only sixplayers unless we get into foultrouble," Dona said. "We didn't push the ball as normally as we would, so I guess that is another way I coached differently. Even though we scored 84, we played at a slower pace tonight." Midway through the second quarter, the Pride put together an 8-0 run to cut the Sonora lead to 35-24. Minutes later, Sonora only led by eight, 37-29. Pitman seemedtohave figured outSonora, and the Wildcats led 41-34 at halftime. Though Sonora wasn't in deep foul trouble, the thought of fouling out was in the back of the players' minds, but they couldn't let it change the way they were playing. 'You have to continue to work hard, but you still have to be aggressive out there," Decker said. "I got in foul trouble early and that was because I wasn't aggressive and I was being passive. In the second half I didn' t foul because I wasn't passive." In the second half, Decker turned up his performance. He hit back-to-back 3s to begin the third quarter, where he scored 11 of his 23 points. "What we have been wanting to do with Jace is to get him to be a shooter first," Dona said. "He's been getting to the rack a lot lately, just trying to draw fouls inside. He could

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to the five with our bench troubles and our football guys gone. He's doing anything that we need him to do." Sonorahad a 64-51lead atthe end ofthree quarters, and had hit 14 3s. 42 of the 'Cats 64 points came from behind the arc. Pitman tried to cut into the Sonora lead, and got the score within eight with 6:32 remaining in the game. Strong rebounding by Robby Van Noord and crisp passes from Elvin Wance prevented the Pride from getting any closer.

Pitman started to foul Sonora, which only benefited the Wildcats. Sonora made 11 of 12 fourth quarter free throw attempts. "We talked about kids just enjoying the game," Dona said. "Not to get caught up with winning or losing, but just enjoy the game and enjoy the process and let everything else take it. I think our kids really enjoyed themselves this game and it was fun."

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WARRIORS Continued from PageCl bounds and three 3-pointers, tying Rashard Lewis' NBA record of 87 consecutive road games with at least one basket from beyond the arc. Thompson went 10 for 16 on 3s. He made a splash with his incredible first half when he scored 29 points, made 8 of 10 3s and was the key to a 22-0 run that forced Indiana to play catch-up the rest of the night. "It was one of those nights where I got alot of great looks. Going in I felt great," Thompson said. "I felt like I was due for a game like that." For the Warriors there were only two big concerns. Thompson rolled his ankle late in the game and said afterward heexpected to be bruised for the next couple of days. Fortunately for Thompson, Golden State doesn't play again till Friday at Boston. The other: Letting Indiana back into the game. Golden State led 50-28 in the second quarter, extended the lead to 32 in the third quarter, started the fourth quarter with a 28-point advantage and was still up by 21 with 7:11 left in the game. But Indiana (12-8) rallied with a 23-8 run to get within six in the final minute before

the Warriorsclosed itout. Paul George finished with 33 points, eight rebounds and six assists while C.J. Miles added 24 points — not enough to prevent the Pacers from losing their third in a row. 'This team is good. One thing about them, they' ve got a championship confidence," George said. Every guy is out there to make plays. They know how to put the ball in the hole. It's not just Stephen, it's not just Klay. All of them had that confidence to make plays and make shots."

allowed 130 points in a game since Jan. 3, 2010 against the Knick s. Copyeats Warriors interim coach Luke Walton has noticed some not-so-subtle changes around the league. A lot of teams, including the Pacers, are trying to take a page out of the Warriors' small-ball playbook. Good luck. Before the game,

Pacer s coach Frank Vogel noted Indiana's new up-tempo style was 'light years" behind Golden State, and it showed. Tip-lns

Another milestone Warriors: Golden State Despite Golden State's late has shot 45 percent or betstruggles, it may be the NBA's ter 20 times this season.... best atprotecting leads. The The Warriors have topped Warriors have won 76 consec- the 100-point mark in all 23 utive games when they lead games this season, the first by 15 or more points. time they' ve done that since 1966-67. ... The Warriors Dubious defense are the first franchise in the Indiana tied a d u bious fourmajor pro sports leagues franchise record in its NBA to have 16-game winning era by allowing 44 first-quar- streaks in consecutive seaterpointsand barely avoided sons. another record-breaking dePacers: Indiana has lost fensive low when it trailed three straight for the first 79-60 at the half. The only time since starting the seaother time the Pacers gave son 0-3.... In the previous 16 up 44 points in the opening games, the Pacers had limited quarter was at Chicago in opponents to 96.9 points and December 1990. They also 32.8 percent shooting on 3s. allowed afranchise-worst 80 ... George came up one point points in the first half at the short of notching his 5,000th Lakers in November 1978. career point. ... The Pacers It was the first time Indiana were 14 of 33 on 3s.

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BR1EFS Hawaii AGreviewing US Soaaerlether afb.r game aanaeled HONOLULU (AP) Hawaii's attorney general is reviewing a letter which says Aloha Stadium de. faulted on its agreement with the US. women's soccer team. The letter from US. Soccer Federation lawyer Lisa Levine said it was the stadium's responsibility to provide a first-dass field. But the field provided by the Stadium Authority for an exhibition last Sunday was "unfit, unsafe and unplayable," she said. The field "has seams, is uneven and contains pebbles as part of the infill through the surface," she said.

The federat ion cited poor field conditions when it abruptly canceled the game last weekend. Josh Wisch, spokesman for the Hawaii attorney general, said Tuesday that his office is reviewing the letter. Aloha Stadium Deputy Manager Lois Manin dedined to comment Tuesday, citing the attorney general' s involvement. She said no repairs were planned for the stadium. Stadium officials had previously disagreed with the d aim that the field i ~ e .

49ers TECelek goes on season-ending IR SANTA CLARA (AP)Tight end Garrett Celek has been placed on seasonending injured reserve because of a high left ankle s pram. Celek was iiljured

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ing a 19-13 loss to the Arizona C~ s o nNov. 29 and neeled crutches and a walking boot to get around. He missed Sunday's win at Chicago. Also Tuesday, San Francisco (4-8) re-signed lin(. backer Shayne Skov to a two-year contract just three days after waiving him to dear rosterroom forcenter Daniel Kilgore's return to

the 53-man roster. Coach Jim Tomsula said Monday that Celek was meeting with the medical stafF to determine how he was healing. Celek started in eight of the 11 games he played this season, finishing with career bests of 19 catches for 186 yards and three touchdowns. Skov played in the Niners' initial 11 games, making four tackles on special teams.

Big 12 will have to play non-aonf'erenae against Power 5 (AP) — Big 12 football teams will now be required to play at least one nonconference game each sea-

son against a team &om one of the other Power Five leagues or Notre Dame. No. 4 Oklahoma (11-1), the outright Big 12 champion, is in the College Foot ball Playoff this season. But 2014 league co-champions Baylor and TCU were left out of the initial four-team playoff last year afler both

RAIDERS Continued from PageC1 lead with 12 minutes to play, Carr admitted he tried to do too much when his intended Rip to a wide receiver ended up in the hands of Chiefs linebacker Josh Mauga. Carr threw another interception on Oakland's next drive when Crabtree got trippedup on a crossing pattern. His third pick came on a

poorly thrown pass intended the fourth quarter. Two have Crabtree in heavy coverage in for Amari Cooper. come in the end zone when the the first half against Kansas "We turned the ball over. Raiders were poised to score, City. Carr split two defenders Can't do t h at , e specially while a third was returned 74 with the pass and Crabtree against a good team," Carr yards for a touchdown by Den- was drilled as he fell into the said. "That's my fault and ver's Chris Harris in a Week 5 end zone but held onto the weal get it fixel.u game that Oakland lost 16-10. ball. Carr's 101.5 passer rating 'That was a great throw With 26 touchdown passes and nine interceptions, Carr heading into last week was but that could be considered hasn't made many mistakes sixth-best in the NFL. But a danger throw," Del Rio said. this season. The few he has those numbers have dipped to "When you' re able to gun a made, though, have been criti- 60.5 in the fourth quarter. few of those in, it might give cal. At the same time, Del Rio you confidence to do other Seven of his nine intercep- praised Carr for his sparkling things. There's some good in tions this season have come in 25-yard touchdown throw to that."

Notes: Fullback Jamize 01awale signed a three-year extension, the team announced

Tuesday. Olawale is the Raiders' second-leading rusher behind running back Latavius Murray.. Center Rodney Hudson is wearing a brace on his troublesome right ankle but looksclose to returning to the lineup.. Tests were negative on safety Nate Allen's right knee, which he injured during the fourth quarter.

SCORES & MORE W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 13 8 .619 Utah 9 1 0 .4 7 4 3 SONORA 84,PllMAN 74 Minnesota 8 1 2 A00 4' / z Pitman: Jando Diaz 27, Michah Millentree 18, Portland 9 1 4 .3 9 1 5 Gurman Takhar 11, Dom Von Wayden 8, Ladi- Denver 8 1 4 .36 4 5 ' / r mar Gorgaz 4, Caleb Hanna 3, Chris Hanham 2, PaciTic Division Ge ran doAnaya 1. W L Pct GB Sonora: Nate Patterson 25, Jace Decker 23, Golden State 2 3 0 1.0 0 0 Kaden Sparks-Davis 22, Parker Ashton 14. LA. Clippers 12 9 .571 10 Rtman (06) 13 20 1 7 2 4 — 74 Phoenix 9 1 3 A09 1 3 / 2 Sonora (M) 28 13 2 3 2 0 — 84 Sacramento 8 1 5 .3 4 8 15 3-pointers — Sonora16 (Sparks-Davis, 4, DeckLA Lakers 3 1 8 .1 4 3 1 9 er 4, Patterson 4, Ashton 2). Rtman 4. Team Tuesday's games fouls — Sonora 16, Pitman 19. Free throwsCleveland 105, Portland 100 Sonora 18-21, Pitman 6-9. Golden State 131, Indiana 123 Brooklyn 110, Houston 105 Oklahoma City 125, Memphis 88 Orlando 85, Denver74 Sacramento 114, Utah 106 National Hockey League Today's games EASTERN CONFERENCE ChicagoatBoston, 4p.m . Athntic Division Houston at Washington, 4 p.m. GP W L O T PtsGF GA Miami at Charlotte 4 p.m. Montreal 28 19 6 3 41 9 4 6 3 San Antonio at Toronto, 4:30 p.m. Detroit 28 15 8 5 35 73 72 Memphis at Detroit, 4:30 p.m. Ottawa 28 15 8 5 35 9 0 8 3 LA Lakers at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Boston 26 14 9 3 31 8 5 7 5 LA Clippers at Milwaukee, 5 p.m. Florida 2 8 13 11 4 3 0 71 70 New York at Utah, 6 p.m. Tampa Bay 2 8 13 12 3 2 9 66 65 Orlando at Phoenix, 6 p.m. Buffalo 2 8 11 14 3 2 5 67 78 Atlanta at Dallas, 6:30 p.m. Toronto 2 8 10 13 5 2 5 64 76 Metropolitan DMsion WARRIORS 131, PACERS 123 GP W L O T PtsGF GA GOLDEN STATE (131) Washington 2 6 1 9 5 2 40 82 57 Rush 5-10 00 13, Green 4-13 0 0 8, Bog ut 7 8 N.Y.Rangers 2 8 1 8 7 3 39 80 58 0-0 14, Curry 11-23 44 29, IEThom peon13-21 N.Y. Islanders 29 1 6 8 5 37 82 70 3-3 39, Iguodala 3-4 04 6, Ezeli 54) 2-4 12, LivN ew Jersey 2 8 1 4 1 0 4 3 2 7 1 6 9 ingston 3-3 2-2 8, Clark 1-5 0-0 2, Speights 0-0 Pittsburgh 26 14 10 2 30 61 62 0-0 0. Totals 52-95 11-1 5131. P hiladelphia 2 8 1 1 1 1 6 2 8 5 7 7 8 INDIANA (123) Carolina 2 8 10 14 4 2 4 6 4 8 7 Miles 8-153324, George 11-276 733, MahinColumbus 29 11 1 6 2 24 6 8 8 4 mi 3-5 2-2 8, G.Hill 4-1 0 1-1 12, Ellis 4-1 1 1-2 9, WESTERN CONFERENCE J. Hill 47 2X 10, Stuckey 1-5 3-3 5, S.Hill 3-8 0-0 Central Division 6, Allen 2-5 0-0 4, Budinger 4-7 3-4 12. Totals GP W L O T P tsGF GA 44-100 21-26 123. Dallas 28 21 5 2 44 99 75 Golden State 4 4 35 3 2 2 0 - 1 3 1 St. Louis 28 16 8 4 36 72 68 Indiana 28 32 23 4 0 — 123 Chicago 28 15 9 4 34 78 70 3-Point Goals — Golden State 16-36 Minnesota 26 14 7 5 33 70 64 (IEThom pson 10-1 6,Rush 38, Curry 3-1 1,Clark Nashville 28 14 9 5 33 73 75 0-1, Green 0 2), Indiana 1433 (Miles 5-11, George Winnipeg 2 8 13 13 2 2 8 76 85 5-1 3, G.Hill 34, Bu din ger 1-1, Stuckey0-2,Ellis Colorado 2 8 12 15 1 2 5 77 81 0-2). Fouled Out— None. Rebounds — Golden Pacilic Divhion State 51 (Bogut 10), Indiana 57 (S.Hill 9). GP W L O T P tsGF GA Assists — Golden State 29 (Cuny 10), Indiana 23 Los Angeles 2 7 1 8 8 1 37 71 57 (George 6). Total Fouls — Golden State 19, IndiSan Jose 27 14 13 0 28 7 2 7 2 ana 18. Technicals — Green, Golden Stale defenVancouver 29 10 1 1 8 28 77 81 sive three second. A — 18,165 (18,1 65). Arizona 2 8 13 14 1 2 7 75 89 KINGS 114, JAZZ 106 Anaheim 28 11 12 5 27 55 68 UTAH (106) Calgary 2 7 11 14 2 2 4 69 96 Hayward 6-12 3-4 18, Lyles 3-5 04 7, Favors E dmonton 28 11 1 5 2 2 4 71 82 5-13 4-7 14, Hood 6-12 0-0 17, Neto 2-5 0-0 5, NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for Burke 5-140012, Booker4-104612, Burke 6-15 overtime loss. 4-5 18, Withey 0-3 0-0 0, Ingles 1-3 00 3. Totals Tuesday's games 38-92 15-22 106. N.Y. Islanders 4, Philadelphia 3, SO SACRAMENTO (114) Washington 3, Detroit 2, SO Case pi 7-1 62-3 19, Gay 10-1 32-2 23, Cousins Toronto 3, New Jersey 2, SO 8 14 6 10 23, McLemore 46 00 10, Rondo 5 8 Los Angeles 3, Columbus 2, OT 6-7 17, Collison 38 0-0 6, Belinelli 3-7 2-2 10, Ottawa 4, Florida 2 Koufos 3-5 0-0 6. Totals 43-77 18-24 114. St. Louis 4, Arizona 1 Utah 2 2 26 3 2 2 6 - 1 0 6 Chicago 4, Nashville 1 Sacramento 3 3 21 3 2 2 8 - 1 1 4 Dallas 6, Carolina 5 3-Point Goals — Utah 15 36 (Hood 58, Hayward Calgary 4, San Jose 2 3-6, Burke 2-6, Burke 2-8, Lyles 1-1, Ingles 1-3, Today's games Nato 1-3, Booker 0-1 ),Sacramento 10-28 (CassBoston at Montreal, 4:30 p.m. pi 34k McLemore 2-4, Belinelli 2-5, Rondo 1-2, San JoseatEdmonton, 6:30 p.m . Gay 1-3, Cousins 1-3, Collison 0-3). Fouled Pittsburgh at Colorado, 7 p.m. Out —Cousins. Rebounds — Utah 52 (Booker, N.Y. Rangers at Vancouver, 7 p.m. Favors 10), Sacramento 49 (Cousins 12).

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San Jose Calgary

FLAMES 4, SHARKS 2 2 0 2 2

Assists —Utah 23 (Hayward 6), Sacramento 29 0- 2 0—4

First Period — 1, Calgary, Granlund 2 (Hu dier, W ideman), 1:45.2,San Jose,Tierney (Donskoi 3 ,

Zubrus),4 31. 3, Calgary, Monahan 8 (Giordano, Wideman), 8:07 (pp). 4, San Jose, Thornton 4 (Marleau, Couture), 11:02 (pp). PenaltiesZubrus, SJ (hooking), 7:45; Raymond, Cal (holding), 10:52; Donskoi, SJ (high-sticking), 19:03. Second Periiod — 5, Calgary, Frolik 7 (Baddund,

D Hamilton), 2 27. 6,a Clgary, Backlund 4(G io-

rda, Brodie), 8:59. Penalties — Zubrus, SJ (holding), 4:15; Couture, SJ (tripping), 12:59; Couture, SJ (interference), 18:32. Third Period — None. Penalties — Zubrus, SJ (roughing), 11:39; Smid, Cal, served by Bennett, double minor (roughing), 11:39; D.Hamilton, Cal (interference), 1591; San Jose bench, served by Donskoi (too many men), 16:15; Pavelski, SJ (holding), 18:34. Shots on Goal — San Jose 141 0-9—33. Calgary 9-16-8 —33. Power-play opportunities —San Jose 1 of 3; Calgary1 of7. Goalies — San Jose, M.Jones 12-9-0 (14 shots-11 saves), Stalock (3:11 second, 19-18). Calgary, Ramo 9-8-1 (33-31). A — 19,289 (19,289). T — 2:39.

Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atkrntic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 13 9 .591 Boston 12 9 .571 "/r New York 10 1 2 A55 3 Brooklyn 6 1 5 .2 8 6 e / z Philadelphia 1 2 1 .0 4 5 12 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 12 7 .632 Charlotte 12 8 .600 '/2 Atlanta 13 9 .591 '/2 Orlando 12 9 .571 1 Washington 9 1 0 .4 7 4 3 Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 14 7 .66 7 Chicago 11 7 611 1'/ r Indiana 12 8 .600 1 ' / r Detroit 1 2 10 .5 4 5 2 / z Milwaukee 9 1 3 A09 P/r WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 18 4 .818 Dallas 13 9 .591 5 Memphis 12 1 0 .5 4 5 6 Houston 10 1 2 A55 8 New Orleans 5 1 6 .23 8 1 2'/2 Northwest Division

(Rondo 13). Total Fouls — Utah 22, Sacramento 18. A —16S05 (17 +17).

Football National Football League American Confwence East W L T P c t Pf Pa N ew England 10 2 0 .83 3375 247 N.Y. Jets 7 5 0 .5 8 3295 248 Buffalo 6 6 0 . 5 0 0296 278 Miami 5 7 0 . 4 1 7240 300 South W L T P c t Pf Pa Indianapolis 6 6 0 .5 0 0259 305 Houston 6 6 0 .5 0 0253 264 Jacksonville 4 8 0 .3 3 3275 341 Tennessee 3 9 0 . 2 5 0245 296 North W L T P c t Pf Pa 10 2 0 . 8 33334 196 6 5 0 .5 4 5266 230 4 8 0 .3 3 3272 291 2 10 0 .167 216 347 West W L T P c t Pf Pa Denver 10 2 0 . 8 33269 210 Kansas City 7 5 0 . 5 83321 240 Oakland 5 7 0 . 4 17284 314 San Diego 3 9 0 . 2 50247 324 National Confwence East W L T P c t Pf Pa Washington 5 7 0 . 4 17257 286 Philadelphia 5 7 0 . 4 17278 302 N.Y. Giants 5 7 0 . 4 17307 296 Dallas 4 8 0 .3 3 3223 277 South W L T P c t Pf Pa x-Carolina 11 0 0 1.000 332 205 Tampa Bay 6 6 0 .5 0 0271 298 Atlanta 6 6 0 .5 0 0279 257 New Orleans 4 7 0 .3 6 4261 339 North W L T P c t Pf Pa 84 84 5 7 4 8 West W L

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T P c t Pf Pa Ariizona 10 2 0 . 8 33382 232 Seattle 7 5 0 . 5 83305 229 St. Louis 4 8 0 . 3 3 3189 257 San Francisco 4 8 0 .33 3178 291 x-clinched division

Thumlay's game Minnesota at Arizona, 5:25 p.m. Sunday's games Detroit at St. Louis, 10 a.m. San Diego at Kansas City,10 am. Washington at Chicago, 10 a.m. Buffalo at Philadelphia, 10 a.m.

San Francisco at Cleveland, 10 a.m. New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 10 a.m. Tennessee at N.Y. Jets, 10 a.m. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 10 a.m. Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 10 a.m. Atlanta at Carolina, 10 a.m. Seattle at Baltimore, 10 a.m. Oakland at Denver, 1:05 p.m. Dallas at Green Bay, 1:25 p.m. New England atHouston, 5:30 p.m. Monday's Game N.Y. Giants at Miami, 5:30 p.m. NCAA 2015-16 Bowl Ghnce Saturday, Dec. 19 Celebrabon Bowl Athnta NC ART (9-2) vs. Alcorn State (9-3), 9 a.m. New Mexico Bowl Albuquerque Arizona (6-6) vs. New Mexico (7-5), 11 a.m.

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Las Vegas Bowl BYU (9-3) vs. Utah (9-3), 12:30 p.m. (ABC) Camelia Bowl Montgomery, Ala Ohio (84) vs Appalachian Stats (9 2), 2 30 pm. (ESPN) Cure Bowl Orlando, Ra. San Jose State (5-7) vs. Georgia State (68), 4 p.m. (CBSSN) New Orleans Bowl Louisiana Tech (8-4) vs. Arkansas State (8-3), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Dec. 21 Miami Beach Bowl South Florida (8-4) vs.Western Kentucky (112), 11:30 a.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Dec. 22 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Boise Akron (7-5) vs. Utah State (68), 12:30 p.m. (ESPN) Boca Raton (Ra.) Bowl

Temple (10-3) vs.Toledo (9-2), 4p.m. (ESPN)

Wednesday, Dec. 23 Poinsettia Bowl San Diego Northern illinois g%) vs. Boise State (8-4), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) GoDaddy Bowl Mobile, Ala. Bowling Green (10-3) vs. Georgia Southern (8-3), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 24 Bahamas Bowl Nassau M iddle Tennessee(7-5)vs.Western Michigan (7-5), 9 a.m. (ESPN) Hawaii Bowl Honolulu Cincinnati (7-5) vs. San Diego State (10-3), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 26 St Petersburg (Ra.) Bowl Marshall (9-3) vs. UConn (&6), 8 a.m. (ESPN) Sun Bowl El Paso, Texas Miami (84) vs Washington State (8-4), 11a.m.

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Heart of Dallas Bowl Washington (6-6) vs. Southern Mississippi (9-4), 12:20 p.m. (ESPN) Rnsbipe Bowl Bronx, N.Y. Duke (7-5) vs. Indiana (6-6), 12:30 p.m. (ABC) Independence Bowl Shreveport, ta Virginia Tech (6-6) vs. Tulsa (66), 2:45 p.m. (ESPN) Foster Farms Bowl Santa Clara Nebraska(5-7)vs. UCLA(84),615p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Dec. 28 Military Bowl Annapolis, Md. Navy (9-2) vs. Pittsburgh (8-4), 11:30 a.m. (ESPN) Quick Lane Bowl Deboit Central Michigan (7-5) vs. Minnesota (5-7), 2 p.m. (ESPN2) Tuesday, Dec. 29 Armed Forces Bowl Fort Worth, Texas Air Force (8-5) vs. California (7-5), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Russell Athletic Bowl Orlando, Ra. North Carolina (11-2) vs. Baylor (9-3), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Arizona Bowl Tucson Nevada (66) vs. Colorado State P-5), 4 30 p m. (TBA) Texas Bowl Houston Texas Tech (7-5) vs. LSU (8-3), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 30 Birmingham (Ah.) Bowl

Auburn (6-6) vs. Memphis (9-3), 9 a.m. (ESPN)

Brrik Bowl Charlotte, N.C. NC State (7-6) vs. Mississippi St. (8-4), 12:30 p.m. (ESPN) Music City Bowl Nashville, Tenn. Louisville (7-5) vs. Texas A&M (8-4), 4 p.m. (ESP N) Holiday Bowl San Diego Wisconsin (9-3) vs. Southern Cal (8-5), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 31 Peach Bowl Atkrnta Houston (12-1) vs. Florida State (10-2), 9 a.m.

(ESPN) Orange Bowl (Playoff Semifinal)

Miami Gardens, Ra. Clemson (13-0) vs. Oklahoma (11-1), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Cotton Bowl Chssic (Playoff Semilinal) Arlington, Texas Alabama (12-1) vs. Michigan State (1 2-1), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 1 Outback Bowl Tampa, Ra.

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Oriando, Ra. Michigan (9-3) vs. Florida (10-3), 10 a.m. (ABC) Fiesta Bowl Glendale, Ariz. Notre Dame (10-2) vs. Ohio State (11-1), 10

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Monday, Jan. 11 College Football Championship Game Glendale, Ariz. Orange Bowl winner vs. Cotton Bowl winner, 5i30 p.m. (ESPN)

Soccer CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP

Eastern Confwence

New York vs. Columbus Sunday, Nov. 22: Columbus 2, New York 0 Sunday, Nov. 29: New York 1, Columbus 0 Columbus advances on 2-1 aggregate

Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Named Paul EaPolice offensive coordinator. HOCKEY National Hockey League CAROUNA HURRICANES —Assigned D Tyler Ganly from Charlotte (AHE) to Rorida (ECHE). PITTSBURGH PENGUINS — F Pascal Dupuis announced his retirement American HockeyLeague

SAN DIEGO GULLS — Returned D Shayne

Taker to Utah (ECHL). ECHL BRAMPTON BEAST— ReleasedG SeanBonar. ELMIRA JACKALS — Signed F Phil Bronner. EVANSVILLE ICEMEN — Released G Brent Troyan asemergency backup. Signed G Matt Zenzola. INDYFUEL — Signed FTim Hall. MANCHESTER MONARCHS — Released G Zac Guerci a as emergency backup. Signed G Doug Carr. TOLEDO WALLEYE — Released G Dustin Carison.Released G Josh Unice as emergency backup. SOCCER Major League Soccer LOS ANGELES FC —Named John Thorrington executive vice president of soccer operations. NationalWomen's Soccer League CHICAGO RED STARS — D/M Lori Chalupny announced her retirement COLLEGE BIG EASTCONFERENCE—Added Liberty and Quinnipiac as affiliste members for field hockey. EASTERN KENTUCKY — Named Mark Elder football coach. JACKSONVILLE — Named lan Shieldsfootball coach.

The Line

Western Conference

FC Dallas vs. Portland Sunday, Nov. 22: Portland 3, FC Dallas 1 Sunday, Nov. 29: Portland 2, FC Dallas 2 Portland advances on 5-3 aggregate MLS CUP Sunday, Dec. 6: Portland 2, Columbus 1

Transactions Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Extended their working agreement with Delmarva (SAL) through the 201 8 season. BOSTON RED SOX — Assigned RHP Roman

Mendez outright to Pawtucket (IL).

DEIROIT TIGERS —Agreed to terms with RHP Mark Lowe on a two-year contract National league ARIZONA DAMONDBACKS — Agreed toterms with RHP Zack Greinke on a six-year contract. Designated RHP A J. Schugel for assignment CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with RHP John Lackey on a two-year contract. COLORADO ROCKIES — Agreed to terms with RHPs JasonMotteandChad Quailsontwo-year contlscls. MIAMI MARLINS —Claimed LHP Mike Strong off waivers from Milwaukee. PHILADELPHIAPHILUES —Assigned LHP Joehr Rodriguez outright to Lehigh Valley (IL). ST.LOUIS CARDINALS — Traded OF Jon Jay to SanDiego for2B Jedd Gyorko andcash. Fronber taegue GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS —Traded OF Justin Byrd to Schaumburg for a player to be named. NORMALCORNBELTERS — Traded UTOzrs Y Guillen to Sioux Falls (AA) for a player to be named. BASKEIBALL National Basketball sociatim MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES— Reassigned FJames Ennis to lowe (N BADL). PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Assigned Fs Carl LandryandChristian Wood to Delaware (NBADL). FOOTBAlL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed OL Earl Watford on injured reserve. Signed S D J. Swearinger from the practice squad. ATLANTA FALCONS — Waived-injured DT Ricky Havili-Heimuli. Released CB TJ. Heath from the practice squad. Signed S Terrance Parks to the practice squad. BALTIMORE RAVENS — Waived LB Zach Thompson. BUFFALO BILES — Released TE Matthew Mulligan. Signed TE Nick O' Leary from the practice squad. CHICAGO BEARS — Placed TE Martellus Bennett on injured reserve. Released QB Justin Worley from the practice squad. Signed TE Rob Hoosier. Signed QB Matt Blanchard to the practice squad. CLEVELAND BROWNS —Placed FB Malcolm Johnson on injured reserve. Released DB Kendall James from the practice squad. Resigned OE Darrian Miller. Signed TE Connor Hamlett and DB Tim Scott to the practice squad. DENVER BRONCOS — Waived QB Christian Ponder. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Released DB Kyle Sebetic from the practice squad. Signed WR Ja mal Johnson and RB RossScheuerman tothe practice squad. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Placed S Antone Exum Jr. on injured reserve. Waived DE Justin Trattou. Signed S Shaun Prater. Signed S Anthony Hanis from the practice squadand LBTerrance Bummer to the practice squad. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — WaivedCB RashesnMeMn. ReleasedTEJoseph Fauriafrom the practice squad. NEW YORKGIANTS —Raced LSZak Deossie and TE Larry Donnell on injured reserve. Signed LSDannyAiken. SignedCBTramain Jacobsfrom the practice squad. NEW YORK JETS —Placed DE Mike Catapano on injured reserve. Signed S Ronald Martin from the practice squad and TEBrandon Bostickto the practica situad. OAKLAND RAIDERS —Signed FB/RB Jamize Olawale to a three-year contract extension. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Placed TE Garrett Celek on injured reserve. Resigned tB Shayne Skov to a two-year contract. WASHINGTON REDSKINS —Placed S Trenton Robinson on injured reserve.

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THE UN' DEMO CRAT

BASKETBALL Thursday 5:00 pm(TNT) NBA Basketball Los Angeles Clippers at Chicago Bulls. 7:30 pm(TN rl NBA Basketball New York Knicks at Sacramento Kings. Friday 4:00 pm(ESPN) NBA Basketball Miami Heat at Indiana Pacers. 4:30 pm (CSBA)NBA Basketball Golden State Wamors at Boston celt(Os. 6:30 pm(ESPN) NBA Basketball Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs. Saturday 9:00 am (KOVR) (KPIX) College Basketball Ohio State at Connecticut. 10:00 am(CSN) College Basketball Louisiana-Lafayette at Louisiana Tech. 12:15 pm(ESPN)College Basketball Arizona State at Kentucky. 2:15 pm(ESPN) College Basketball North Carolina at Texas. 2:30 pm(KTXL) College BasketballCincinnati at Xavier.

5:30 pm(CSBA) NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at Milwaukee Bucks. Sunday 10:00am (ESPN) WOmen'B College Basketball Stanford at Texas. Monday 6:00pm (CSN) College Basketball St. Martin's at Gonzaga. Tuesday 7:00 pm (CSN) NBA Basketball Houston Rockets at Sacramento Kings. Wednesday 4:00pm (CSN) College Basketball Old Dominion at Richmond. 5:00 pm(ESPN) NBA Basketball Memphis Grizzlies at Chicago Bulls. 7:30 pm(CSBA) NBA Basketball PhOeniX SunS at GOlden State

Warriors. (ESPN)NBA Basketball MilwaukeeBucks at Los Angeles Clippers.

BOXING Friday 10:00 pm (SHOW)Boxing ShoBD)c The New Generation. Featuring super lightweights

Regis Prograis, Ivan Baranchyk, super featherweight Bryant CFUZand middleWeight Steed Woodall all in separate bouts. (Same-day Tape) Saturday 5:30 pm (KCRA) (KSBW) Boxing Premier Boxing Champions. Omar Figueroa Jr. takes on Antonio DBMarco in the main event. From San Antonio. Sunday 7:30 pm (CSN) Boxing Premier Boxing Champions: Peter Quit(in vs. Michael Zerafa. Peter Quit(in (31-0-1, 22 KO) takeS on Michael Zerafa (1 7-1, 9 Ko) in a super middleweight bout. (Taped)

FOOTBALL Friday 7:30 pm(CSN) HighSchool FootballCIF Division I Regional Bowl Championship: Teams TBA. Saturday 9:00 am(ESPN) College Football NCAA FCS, Quarterfinal: Teams TBA. 12:00 pm(KOVR) (KPIX) College FootballArmy vs. Navy. From Philadelphia. Sunday

10:00 am(KTXL) NFL Football San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns. 1:00pm (KOVR) (KPIX) NFL Football Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos. 1:25 pm(KTXL) NFL Football Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers. 5:20pm (KCRA) (KSBW) NFL FootballNew England Pat((ots at Houston Texans. Monday 5:15pm (ESPN) NFL Football New York Giants at Miami Dolphins.

GOLF Saturday 10:00 am(KTXL) PGA Tour Golf Franklin Templeton Shootout, Final Round. From Naples, Fla. 1:00pm (KCRA) (KSBW) Golf PNC Father/Son Challenge, First Day. From Orlando, Fla. (Same-day Tape) Sunday 12:00 pm(KCRA) (KSBW) Golf PNC Father/Son Challenge, Final Round. From Orlando, FIBE(Same-day Tape)

HOCKEY Saturday

7:30 pm (CSN)NHL Hockey Minnesota Wild at San Jose Sharks.

SOCCER Thursday 9:00 pm(CSN) Italian Serie A SoccerTorino FC vs AS Roma. From Turin, Piedmont, Italy. (Taped) Saturday 7:00 am(USA) English Premier League Soccer 9:30 am(KCRA) (KSBW) English Premier League SoccerAFC Bournemouth vs Manchester United FC. From England.

VOLLEYBALL Sunday 6:00 pm(CSN) Volleyball AVP Pro Tour - Manhattan Beach Open. (Taped) Monday 4:00 pm(CSN) Volleyball AVP Pro Tour - Manhattan Beach Open.

WINTER SPORTS Sunday 12:00 pm(KOVR) (KPIX) Skiing Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest. From Deer Valley, Utah. (Taped)

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