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to Gold Rush Columbia, it may have appeared he bit ofF more than he could chew. The script would be his f irst attempt t o w r it e a

full-length production, and he admits to be no expert on Dickens or Columbia history. But the resident stage manager at th e Fallon House Theatre in Columbia exudes an enthusiasm

for stage production, and his own theater's history of ghosts and gold. These passions guided the road he took to finish "A Columbia Christmas Carol," resulting in a production filled with local and personal flavor, which wrapped up a month-long run Sunday. The project started after co-founder Dennis Jones asked Brennan to take on the adaptationlast year, afterthe founders tossed the idea around for some time. "I'd like to say I spent everyday for a month at the library, but I didn' t," Brennan said. In truth, Brennan read the novella a couple times, picked up and scanned a few historicalreference books about Columbia and just started writing, he

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YES Partnership to offer youth mental health first-aid training By LACEY PETERSON

cy, of which the YES Partnership is a part. The training is a free, two-day (four hours each day) class that introduces common mental health challengesfor kids ages 12 to 18, reviewstypicaladolescent development, and teaches an action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders that can cause psychosis, disruptive behavior disorders (including ADHD) and eating disorders. The YES Partnership, a multiagency collaboration that will celebrate its 30th anniversary in January, is primarily tasked with suicide prevention efforts in the county. Since 2013, it's trained 400 people in Tuolumne County to be suicide aware through various suicide prevention programs. The hope is that this Youth Mental Health First Aid training will help close the gaps that many youth fall through when experiencing a crisis of hope, explained White and

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A new program in Tuolumne County aims to help youth who are having a mental health crisis. The program, presented by the YES Partnership, is called Youth Mental Health First Aid, and the 6rst training course was held last week in Sonora.

A nother tr aining session i s planned for February and is &ee thanks to a grant from the Sonora AreaFoundation and Mental Health Services Act funding through Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Department. Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members,caregivers, teachers, schoolstafF, peers, neighbors, and health and social services workers how to help an adolescent experiencing a mental health crisis. "It's a new initiative we' ve been working to launch for a while now," said Bob White of the AmadorTuolumne Community Action Agen-

Kristi Conforti, of the YES Partnership. The YES Partnership includes peoplefrom socialservices,nonprofit organizations, schools, law enforcement, the justice system, churches and even has student members. Conforti works for Tuolumne County Behavioral Health. In 2014, Behavioral Health receivedfunding to send two people to be trained in Adult Mental Health First Aid. They heard about the youth program,but there was no funding for it, White said. Those t r a iner s

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Tuolumne County and, since January, have trained 98 community members and agency staff in adult mental health 6rst aid. Then the YES program was approved for a grant &om AmeriCorps to be a host site for training people in Youth Mental Health First Aid. The Sonora Area Foundation then unexpectedly gave the organization a $10,000 grant. "We thought, This is perfect,' White said. So White and an AmeriCorps memberin Tuolumne County "

went to Colorado in September to be trained in how to train people in Youth Mental Health First Aid. Just before they left for Colorado, four students at Summerville High Schoolwere arrested for plotting a mass shooting. ''We knew it was a need, and everyone else saw it after that," Conforti said. The most recent grant from Sono-

ra Area Foundation was given this month for $26,000 to train more local residents in Youth Mental Health First Aid. The goal is to train at least 150 people in the county, White said. The more people who are trained to recognize signs and symptoms of distress in youth, the more likely the youth will get proper help before it gets to a crisis point of either hurting themselves or others, White and Conforti explained. The 6rst training was held last week atthe Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office, and 18 people attended from schools, churches, nonpro6t organizations and Tuolumne County Behavioral

Health. So far, about 22 people in the county are now trained, with the goaloftraining another 150 in 2016. The training will help people who &equently work with or spend time with youth to discern between typical adolescentbehavior and development and a mental health issue. They aren't diagnosing anyone, just picking up on the signs, offering support and referring the child to help. They will learn to look at risk factors the youth might have, and they will learn what kinds of protective factors can help the child in need. For example, people will learn 6rst aid for a youth experiencing a panicattack and to learn the difFerence between someone who is in crisis and needs immediate intervention and someone who isn't but still needs some help. YES is taking reservations for the February Youth Mental Health First Aid training and will also host suicide prevention training, &ee for community members, in January and February. To sign up, call White at 533-1397, ext. 270.

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SACRAMENTO (AP) — A federal judge in California has upheld a recently passed law requiring crisis pregnancy centers to let women know abortion is an option. U.S. District Judge Kimberly Mueller rejected an argument from three pregnancy centers that the law, AB775, violated free-speech rights. Legislature Republicans raised similar objections in opposing the law earlier this year. The Sacramento Bee reports the Pacific Justice Institute brought the lawsuit on behalf of the pregnancy centers, faith-based clinics that have arisen as alternatives to abortion providers and encourage women to bring their preg-

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The University of California has decided to unload at least $25 million worth of stock in three private prison companies following a campaign by black

that prison spending deprives schools of needed funds and encourages high incarceration rates that disproportionately afFect blacks. University spokeswoman Dianne student activists from the system's 10 Klein said the system also plans to sell its shares in the third company, campuses,a spokeswoman confirmed Tuesday. G4S, bythe end of the year,though The university's chief investment none of the private prison holdings officer informed members of the Af- are being sold strictly for social rearikan Black Coalition on Friday that sons. the university would sell its investAfter the coalition raised the issue ments in two of the companies, Cor- in November, the stock's performance rections Corporation of America and was re-evaluated and it was deemed The Geo Group, by Dec. 31, said Ka- a poor long-term investment, Klein milah Moore, a field organizer with said. "UC has a policy against blanket the student group. The move makes UC the nation's divestments. Instead, we evaluate our second universit y to forsake its pri- investment opportunities from a risk vate prison holdings in response to perspective," she said. "Many factors student pressure. Columbia Univer- figure into this perspective, such as sity in New York became the first in whether social, governance, or envi2013. Black and Latino students in ronmental issues make the asset too Arizona and Texas are launching sim- risky over the long term." ilar campaigns, Moore said. Moore applauded the decision, but The Afrikan Black Coalition rep- said the group was concerned the uniresents black student groups at the versity focused too heavily on finan10 UC campuses. Its members argue cial, rather than social,reasons.

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The lawrequiresthe centers to post notices saying reproductive health services, including abortion, are available to pregnantwomen and may have governmentfunding. The judge acknowledged that the signsare compelled speech, but that they merely require "truthful, non-misleading information" and don't restrict the clinic's speech rights.

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Burns Refuse Service: Will be closed Friday. Collections will be pushed back to Saturday. Cal Sierra Disposal Inc.: Will be Government oNces closed Friday. Federal offices: Open until 12:30 pm. Calaveras Disposal Service: Will be Thursday, closed 1Yiday. closed Friday. Collections will be pushed Businesses State offices: Closed Friday. back to Saturday. County offices: Tuolumne and Banks: Most will close early ThursMoore Brothers Scavenger Company, Calaveras County offices will be closed day, and are closed Friday. Inc.: Closed Friday. Thursday and Friday. Businesses: Some businesses will be City offices: Closed Thursday and Fri- closed on Friday. Call ahead to confirm. Public transit day. Mail deliveries: Most post office retail Calaveras County Transit: Closed lobbies will close at noon Thursday. No Parking Thursday and Friday. mail deliveries Friday. Sonora: Will be enforced unless otherTuolumne County Transit: Closed Libraries: Tuolumne and Calaveras wise posted. Friday.

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Richard Jacobsen, and stepmother, Sharon, of Twain Harte; his wife, Roxanne, of 12 years; and children Eric (12) and Lorrie (9). Chris was a generous and gentle soul who was devoted to his family. Chris is preceded in death by his mother, Marci Jacobsen; and his brothers, Rick and Victor Jacobsen. No services are planned per his request.

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Chris Eric Jacobsen

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KAVANAUGH — Shirley V. Kavanaugh, 86, of Jamestown, diedMonday at Avalon Care Center in Sonora. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Chris went to be with the Lord on Dec. 11, 2015, after sufFering a sudden heart attack at his home in Livermore. He was 52 years of age. Chris was born in San Francisco and grew up in Tuolumne County. He attended Twain Harte Elementary Schooland graduated from Summerville High School. Chris continued his education through vocational schools, and he became a master au-

LOGUE — Frank G. Logue, 74,ofColumbia, died Monday at Sonora Regional Medical Center. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements. MYERS — Jane Myers, 92, of Sonora,died Monday at Avalon Care Center in Sonora. Heuton Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements. RINE HART — F o rmer Tuolumne County r esident

Thomas Rinehart, 98, died Monday at Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson. tomotive mechanic. Heuton Memorial Chapel is He is survived by his father, handling arrangements.

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NEWS OF RECORD CALAVERAS COUNTY The Sheril'f's Mice reported the following: MONDAY 11:39 a.m., Valley SpringsTheftoccurred on Da Lee Road. 12:30 p.m., Valley SprlngsJuvenilesthrew rocks at a house on Roberts Road. Felony bookings MONDAY None reported.

Cited onsuspicion of driving under theinfluenceof alcohol or drugs: MONDAY None reported.

wheels" through the drive-thru of a Mono Way restaurant. 12:32 p.m., lost property — A woman believed she lost her purse at a Stockton Road business. 2:17 p.m., animal complaints A medium-sized dog ran around the parking lot of a Guzzi Lane business. 4:01 p.m., theft — A man wearing a black beanie, a black vest, gray shirt and blue jeans attempted to steal items from a Sanguinetti Road business. 5:37 p.m., theft — A bicycle was stolen on North Stewart Street. 7:19 p.m., animal complaints — Dogs were wet, cold and barking outside an East Bald Mountain Road residence. An officer spokewith the homeowner, and the dogs were brought inside. 8:13 p.m., theft — Theft occurredata M ono Way business.

TUOLUMNE COUNTY The Sheriff's 0$ce reported the following:

TheSonoraPolice Department reported the following: MONDAY 6:11 a.m., theft —Alcohol was stolen from a Sanguinetti Road business. 8:23 a.m., reckless drivingA green Subaru drove "on two

MONDAY 8:37 a.m., Sonora — Checks were stolen from a vehicle on Lora Lane. 10:11 a.m., Jamestown — A man lost his wallet off Main and Willow streets earlier in

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the month. Arrests 12:06 p.m., Tuolumne — A jacket was stolen at a Tuolumne Cited on suspicion of driving Road business. under the influence of alcohol or 12:17 p.m., Chinese CampdrUgs: A laptop computer and a wallet were left at the Chinese Camp MONDAY Visitor Center. None reported. 3:20 p.m., Mi-Wuk VillageAcornWay property was broken Dec. 22 into. 4:17 p.m., Tuolumne —A Maple Avenue man wanted to speak to a detective "about his own Daily 3 murder." 6:05 p.m., Sonora —A LavenAfternoon: 8, 6, 8 der Lane residence was burgled. Evening: 0, 0, 4 8:04 p.m., Sonora — Plants were vandali zed on Mono Way. Daily 4 8:20 p.m.,Columbia — A 0, 3, 3, 4 woman was hit in the face at a Parrotts Ferry Road business. Fantasy 5 10:35 p.m., Columbia —A Parrotts Ferry Road man said some8,30,33,35,38 one was in his backyard "cussing and stomping around." Mega Millions

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Felony bookings MONDAY 4:52 a.m., Sonora —Chelsea Tayler Hylton, 27, a transient, was booked on suspicion of possession ofan assault weapon and possession or transport of a machine gun after an arrest on Hess Avenue.

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During the holidays, many Tuolumne County residents will be busy cooking in their kitchens. To avoid potential plumbing and sewer disasters, the Wastewater and Sanitary agencies of Tuolumne County would like to remind residents how to properly dispose of fats, oils and grease, Sewer blockages can cause backups into homes resulting in an unpleasant mess that can cost hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars to clean up,

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Listed below are safe disposal tips for fats, oils, and grease to help You avoid a plumbing emergency this holiday season: • Avoid pouring fats or vegetable cooking oils down the drain because liquid fats solidify in the pipes and create clogs. • After grease has cooled, scrape the grease into a container with a tight fitting lid, Solidify in the refrigerator before putting it in the trash. • Never put hard to grind items in your garbage disposal, including poultry skins, egg shells, carrots, celery, pumpkin pulp, banana peels, or pasta, This educational information is proudly sponsored by: Groveland Community Services District, Jamestown Sanitary District, Tuolumne City Sanitary District, Tuolumne County Solid Waste Department, Tuolumne Utilities District, Twain Harte Community Services District and Waste Management. ~

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pension Ballot initiative campaigns don't usually center around definitions, but the question of what's a pension and what's not is one battle over definitions that's very likely to face voters this fall. After years of &ustration caused mainly because of failed efforts to change and reduce the pensions thatare or willbe paid to pastand present public employees, an ex-mayor of San Jose and an ex-San Diego city councilman now seem all but certain to get their issue to the ballot. San Jose ~ ~ , T h OmaS and San Diego Republican Carl DeMaio felt stymied last year when state Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris gave a previous proposal of theirs a tentative ballot description making it seem unconstitutional because it might have taken existing, vested benefits from public employees, including police and firefighters. That polled as so unpopular that the two former public officials pulled back their measure and opted to try again for next November's ballot. Something similar happened to ex-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2005, when he put forward a public employee pension-cutting measure that would have eliminated death benefits for survivors of police and firefighters killed in the line of duty. This time, Reed and DeMaio are leaving both current employees and death benefits alone. Instead, they now propose putting new public employees of all types into a 401(k)-style retirement savings plan guaranteeing fixed contributions Rom the state, cit-

ies and counties instead of fixed,promised retirement payments based on their pay at or just before the time they retire. Existing public employees would be unafFected. If their plan wins, it would constitute an ironic sort of negative gift for anyone planning to go to work as a cop, a water or highway engineer, a county social workeror food inspector,ora hostofothervitalpublic functions. But it still wouldn't solve the state's biggest fiscal problem, the difference between what pension systems are committed to pay to current and impend-

ing future retirees, and the money coming into the retirement systems from their investments and employee contributions. That money will have to be made up from state and local budgets, unless stock market conditions improve markedly, and soon. This reality, and the high pensions drawn by some retired public employees, creates resentment among many Californians. Data released during the fall showed, for instance, that the average former worker who spent 30 full years with the city of Mountain View now draws a pension of about $111,000. ExDaly City workers collect just over $97,000 each. And so on, with many payments exceeding the mean California income of about $53,000. But these are people who spent a generation or more in public sector jobs that often paid less than similar work in private industry. One reason they took those jobs was for the eventual big pensions they fi gured to draw. Retired public employees who spent less than 30 years on their jobs bring in far less — an average of $26,150per year for non-safety employees, or less than half what full-career colleagues collect. One quarrel if a Reed/DeMaio measure qualifies for next fall's ballot will be whether 401(k)-style savings accounts really are pensions,or me rely retirement benefits. For sure, while defined-benefit pension payments are guaranteed, 401(k) values and the amounts retirees must take out of those accounts after age 69 depend on stock market performance, an ifFy thing at best over the last 10 years. But Reed and DeMaio stop short of consigning future public employees strictly to that kind of account. Local voters could still go for more traditional pension plans, if workers could convince them that suchplans areme rited orthatit'sim possibletodraw enough qualified public workers for vital jobs without them. ''We are trying to control the cost ofbenefits," Reed told a reporter. Without a measure like the one he and DeMaio propose, he said, "The problem is only going to get worse." For sure, several polls in recent years have shown Californians believe public employees deserve decent pensions. That's why the question of whether a 401(k) is really a pension could become decisive next fall. Thomas Elias writesa column about California government and politics that appears in 98 Californianemspapera He's a veteranjournalist who

hasworked for Scripps Howard Newspapers and the Associated Press.

GUEST COLUMN

Say 'Merry Christmas,' not 'happy holidays' The nearly universal change from wishing fellow Americans "Merry Christmas" to wishing them "Happy Holidays" is a very significant development in American life. Proponents of "Happy Holidays"argue that it'snobig deal at all, and that proponents of "Merry Christmas" are making

times sense that I have actually created some tension. While many of those to whom I wish "Merry Christmas" may actua mountain out of a molehill, ally be happy that someone especially when proponents felt free to utter the C-word, say that the substitution of all the sensitivity training that "Happy Holidays" is part of a they' ve had to undergo creates "war on Christianity." cognitive dissonance. "Christmas" has also been But the "Happy Holidays" advocates want it both ways. eliminated by many — probThey dismiss opponents as ably the majority — of our elhysterical while, at the same ementary schools, high schools time, relentlessly pushing to and universities. Thus, for rid America of "Merry Christ- example,they no longer have mas." a "Christmas vacation," but a So, then, which is it? Is the "winter vacation." substitution of "Happy HoliThe opponents of "Merry days" for "Merry Christmas" Christmas" and other uses of important or not? the word "Christmas" know The answer is obvious. exactly what they are doing. It is very important. That' s They are disingenuous when why the anti "Merry Christ- they dismiss defenders of mas" crowd has worked so "Merry Christmas" as fabricathard to make this greeting a ing some "war on Christianity." thing of the past. Of course it's a war on ChrisAnd they have been extraor- tianity, or more precisely, a dinarily successful. war on the religious nature of I have been wished "Happy America. The left in America, Holidays" by every waiter and like the left in Europe, wants waitress in every restaurant I to create a thoroughly secular have dined; by every one of the society. Unfortunately, most young people who welcome me peopledo not realize that the when Igo tothe gym; by every left believes in secularism just fiight attendant and pilot on as fervently as religious Chriseveryone ofmy flights;and by tians believe in Christ. every individual I have dealt That's why "Merry Christmas" so bothers the anti-rewith on the phone. When I respond "Thank you. ligious left. It is perhaps the Merry Christmas," I some- single most blatant reminder

YOUR VIEWS The insanityhasto stop To the Editor: Congressman Tom McClintock was quoted in your Dec. 11 edition saying that he, "... applaud(s) (Republican candidate Johnny Tacherra's) support of the second amendment." It would be helpful if our congressmanactuall y read and understood what that one part of our Constitution actually says. Does he support the "... well regulated militia" part of that single sentence? Because that's what the hallowed Second Amendment says. Has he bothered to read the Fifth Amendment that mentions "... the land or naval forces, or ... the Militia ...?" Or how about Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution that says that Congress shall have power, "... To provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the Union, suppress insurrections, and re-

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of just how religious America elusive. You are deliberately is — and it must therefore be excluding me from one of my removed from public discourse. nation's national holidays. Here's a safe prediction: The But even i f C h r i stmas ACLU and other secular ac- weren't a national holiday, I tivists on the left will eventu- would want companies to have ally move to have Christmas Christmas parties, schools to removed as a national holiday. continue to have Christmas vaThe le d oesn't announce cations, and pilots to wish their that its agenda is to thorough- passengers "Merry Christly secularize America. Instead mas." Just because I don't peractivists offer the multicultur- sonally celebrate Christmas, alist argument — that say- why would I want to drop the ing Christmas, as in "Merry word "Christmas" from public "Christmas discourse when Christmas is Christmas" or party" or "Christmas vacation" celebratedby 90 percent ofmy is not "inclusive." fellow Americans? This inclusiveness arguIt borders on the misanment plays on A mericans' thropic, not to mention meanhighlydeveloped sense of de- spirited, to want to deny nearcency. Most Americans don' t ly all of your fellow citizens the want to gratuitously offend joy of having their Christmas other Americans, so the inclu- parties called Christmas parsiveness argument has been tiesor force them to replace " Merry C h r i stmas" w i t h effective. But the argument is pre- "Happy Holidays." A majorityposterous. Who exactly is be- Christian country that treats ing excluded when one wishes non-Christians so well d esomeone "Merry Christmas?" serves better. Non-Christians? Narcissism, m i santhropy, I am a non-Christian. I am meanness and i n gratitude. a Jew. Christmas is therefore That's what the leftist camno more a religious holy day paign against "Merry Christfor me than Ramadan. But I mas" and "Christmas parties" am an American, and Christ- boils down to. mas is a national holiday of my So, say "Merry Christmas" country. It is therefore my holi- and "Christmas party." If you day,though not my holy day, don' t, you' re not "inclusive." as much as it is for my fellow You' re letting th e r eal-life Americans who are Christian. Grinches win. Irving Berlin, an American Jew, wrote "White Christmas" Dennis Prager is one of as a celebration of an Ameri- America's most respected radio can holiday, his holiday. By not talk-show hosts. Hehas been wishing me a Merry Christ- broadcasting on radioin Los mas, you are not being in- Angeles since 1982.

pel invasions ...?" Does our Congressman support that part of the Constitution? And he should know that it is within Congress' power "Toprovide for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia, and for governing such part of them as may be employed in the service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively the appointment of the ofFicers, and the authority of training the militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress. Or maybe Article II, Section 2, in which "The President shall be Commander in Chief of the army and navy of the United States, and of the militia of the several states, when called into the actual service of the United States ...?" Does that ring a bell with Mr. McClintock? All six of these references to "militia" are contemporaneous with the Second Amendment. The selective reading and crass manipulation of this one small part of the Constitution by the courts and by people who want unfettered access to all kinds of weapons has done much to make the United States the most dangerous "developed"

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disagree with the Planning Commission's decision. "Please let me know you got this request and when the appeal will be scheduled with the Board of Supervisors," Dell said. "Thanks and have a Merry Christmas." Dollar General is billed as a retail chain based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, with m ore than12,300 stores in 43 states as of October 2015. People who oppose the presence of a 9,100-square-foot retails sales building on Parrotts Ferry Road say they believe a Dollar General store does not blend in with Columbia Historic State Park and locallyowned businesses that cater to the attrac-

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at a public hearing in February, Shane said. "We do require appeals to be submitted in writing and we do accept emails," Shane said in a phone interview. "By ordinance, a decision of the planning commission may be appealed to the Board of Supervisors by any individual dissatisfied with the commission's decision." Dell, who spoke at last week's public hearing before the planning commission, made it clear that Cross Development people disagree with the 5-2 vote by commissioners to deny permits for the proposed tion'stourists. building. "We would like to appeal the Planning Commission's decision to deny our request Contact Guy McCarthy at gmccarthy® for CUP 14-012 and SDP 14-003," Dell said uniondemocrat.cornor 588-4585. Follow him in the email to Shane. "We would like to ex- on Zvi tter OGuyMcCarthy.

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Tuolumne residents Bobby Carrigan, 11, and Tyler Tinkle, 12, check out storm runoff Tuesday from a dam impounding the old West Side Flume Br Lumber Company log storage pond on Turnback Creek.

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it moved downhill toward the old West Side Flume & Continued from Page Al Lumber Company logstorage pond. Highway Patrol have been Tuolumne residents Bobadvising motorists since by Carrigan, 11, and Tyler late November toexercise Tinkle, 12, rode their BMX caution in the Central Si- bicycles through rain and erra Nevada when driving mud to reach the crest of in rain and snow as winter the dam that impounds the begins to clamp down in the old log storage pond. RunMother Lode. off was swelling the pond Excess runoff and mi- and its tributaries, and the nor erosion Tuesday next spillway at the dam concento Highway 108 prompted trated the flow into a wave Caltrans workers to put out of whitewater several feet more than a dozen "Flooded" high. signs on the westbound side Four consecutive years of of the road near Barnwood drought have changed the Court west of Soulsbyville. definition of "normal" when High volumes of water, it comes to creek flows and pieces of wood and other water levels. The youngvegetation slowed flow into sters could not remember gratedculvertsdesigned to seeing similar water volcarry runoff under the high- umes at the location in their way. A man worked with lifetimes. "Normally i t ' s b a r ely a shovel at the Barnwood turnoff clearing small piles flowing," Tyler said. "Normally all this water of stones and sand carried downhill b y f a st-moving isnothere,"Bobby said."It's rainwater. a small pond. It's never like Over in Tuolumne, steady this." "It's usually like a little rains swelled T urnback Creek near Cherry Valley puddle," Tyler added. Boulevard. Runoff turned Standing near the fenced the normally tiny tributary top of the dam and addressto a torrent uphill from Tu- ing the whitewater pouring olumne Road, and it contin- downstream, Bobby said, ued to grow in volume as "I' ve never seen that."

Tyler said,"Neither have I." Earlier in the day, Lisa Westbrook, of T u olumne Utilities District, said the agency had no weather-relatedissues toreport. Intermittent fog, spells of heavy rain and slick roadways contributed to numerous traffi c crashes in Calav-

eras and Tuolumne counties Monday and Tuesday. Chain restric tions were in place on highways 4, 108 and 120 at higher elevations. Ebbetts, Sonora and Tioga passes are already closed for the winter due to snow and ice. The next storm, expected Thursday through Thursday night, is forecastcolder and faster-moving than the previous two systems so far this week. Overnight lows for Jamestown are expected to

dip to 33 tonight, 28 Thursday night and 25 Friday night. According to updated forecasts, snow levels may drop low enough to dust Soulsbyville, East Sonora and Sonora by Christmas morning. Contact Guy McCarthy at gmccarthy@uniondemocrat. cornor 588-4585. Follow him

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PLAY Continued from Page A1 a play-within-a-play, where a production of the Dickens originalwould be performed in historic Columbia. Anotherversion tried to incorporate the ghost of Jim Fallon, son of the Fallon House's original owner Owen Fallon, who supposedly haunted the theater in the 1970s. "Once I decided, let's just stick the whole thing in Columbia and see what happens? One, I started enjoying it a lot more, and it just started tofl ow,"Brennan said. The decision led to a cast of prospectors and Old West characters, all with dialogue to match the transplant from V ictorian England to t h e mid-19th century West. "It was not my intent to rewrite Dickens, but the dialogue just didn't sound right coming out of the mouths of miners in Columbia," Brennan said. He envisioned a speech more in line with the gritty and short dialogue of HBO series "Deadwood." But, he saved much of Scrooge's original lines. "It seemed natural to have the character possess a much more formal way of dealing with everything," Brennan

"Once I decided, let'sjust stickthewhole thing in Columbia and see what happens( One, I started enjoyingit a lot more, and itjust started toflow" — Doug Brennan, Sierra Repertory Theatre stage manager, who adapted "A Columbia Christmas Carol"

"I wanted to keep that theme, but obviously there was no stock exchange in Columbia, so a character walks in asking for money for charities," Brennan said. "So the character is invented, but the point of the conversation is not. That's mostly what occurred throughout the play." The one real piece of history inserted into the adaptationis a reference to the dismantled brick buildings of Columbia,tom down to scrounge for whatever gold was beneath. "After they got through picking all the gold out of the streams up here and then placer mining it out of the ground with water pressure, they realized there was probably still gold underneath the houses of Columbia." Brennan said. "Most of those bricks were then sold to Copperopolis, when they started getting m ore active because of their copper mine." The opening ofthe play said. finds the owner of the FalBut almost everything in lon House Theatre, Owen the production stems from Fallon, trying to buy some the original story. bricks from Scrooge, but In Dickens, there is a scene he can't because they' ve alin which Scrooge is in a stock ready been sent to Copperoexchange talking about giv- polis. ing to charity. Even the set localizes the

BOARD Continued from Page A1 boots. Some had fuzzy beards and long hair. Others had dreadlocks. They were farmerscannabis farmers. And they came to discuss cultivation regulations.

Of the nearly 35 people who spoke during the hour and a half public comment period, 29 were for medical marijuana cultivation. They were part of an organized effort that Caslin Tomaszewski, executive director of the Calaveras Cannabis Alliance, said brought 50 cultivation activists to the Tuesday meeting. 'Vile held a town hall meeting last week and approximately 150 people attended. Another 50 emailed or called in because they were out of town, or since the fire, for the holidays," Tomaszewski said. "People who showed up were a little bit more articulate and professional. Their speeches carried a little bit more weight." The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors began, on the final meeting of 2015, the process of establishing a comprehensive regulatory system on an industry that Tomaszewski says is worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the county. As per the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act that became law on Sept. 11, each county in California has until March 1 of

classicplay.Two large trees that frame center stage are directcopies from the work of Sonora-based artist

Charles Surendorf. Surendorf made several w oodblock prints o f t h e Mother Lode area between 1934 and 1971, including images of Columbia and the Fallon House Theatre. The play sold out its final weekend. "People seem to be enjoying it," Brennan said, and added he triedto interject some of his own dry and ironic humor into the script. The set will be saved, and Brennan hopes the production may become a tradition. He doesn't know if he' ll write anything else, but said a completely original script is out of the question. "It seems I' ve always had a fairl y decent affinity to put words together on paper," Brennan said. "But, I realized once I wrote this that the reason it came relatively easily to me is that all of the ideas were already there." "I had to put them in a new place and come up with the character ideas, but the stories were there. I'm not

a fiction writer. My head doesn't come up with the stories."

decide to change their stance on the regulations in the coming months. Tomaszewski said the supervisors seem like they' re on the right track to regulate intelligently, but he is concerned for a potential ban on smaller, patient-oriented, caregiver growth — something that supervisors were in favor of until a change of heart, one that was stimulated by public discussion and feedback, in the final minutes of the marathon discussion. "We don't like if patient caregiver or personal grows are banned," Tomaszewski said. 'The issue with it was that they didn't have a way under the state suggested scheme to figure out who is a good guy or bad guy or who is in or out ofcompliance." The discussion on cultivation regulations was not without its dissidence, however. Vicki Reinke, of Angels Camp, voted in favor of the proposition that legalized medical marijuana for treatment in 1996, says she knows many

people who do not need the medicine, but get the permit to use marijuana recreationally. "Marijuana is not legal in the state, it is not legal in the United States. It is against the law," Reinke said. "All this growing that is going on, I want to know, where is it going? Is it medical marijuana? How many medical people do you really have in this county that requires it?" Discussions for regulating marijuana cultivation are scheduled to continue early next next year to adopt a medical marijuana ordi- year. Chair Cliff Edson said that they will have nance. If the county doesn' t, state regulations at least one, maybe two more meetings prior to would apply. the deadline to refine the draft. "We can bring it forward as the draR ordiFor nearly five hours from the early afternoon to the evening, supervisors spoke with nance then have comments on that," Edson m embers of atask force,led by m embers ofthe said. 'Then we can refine it. We' re going to drill Calaveras County Council and the Calaveras it down over time." County Planning Department. The point of the meeting was to give direcContact Calaveras County reporter Jason tion on language, said county counsel Megan Cowan atj cowan@uniondemocrat.corn or Stedtfeld. Nothing is set yet. Supervisors could 588-4581.

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Technology workshops set The Manzanita Writers Press will present a series of workshops, "Tech Talk 2016," beginning Jan. 14 at the Manzanita Arts Emporium in downtown Angels Camp. The series is designed for community organizations, businesses and activist groups and will focus on bringing in new customers or connecting with people with shared interests using social media. Workshops will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m.ThursdaysJan. 14 and 28 and Feb. 11 and 25 and will include discussion advanced Facebook networking and business promotion techniques, Twitter, GooglePlusand photoediting in Photoshop. Cost is $15 per person at the door or $25 for two sessions if purchased in advance. The Manzanita Arts Emporium is at1211 S. Main St., Suite 110, in Angels Camp.

PROSseeks members PROS business networking group of Tuolumne County is seeking new members in several of its categories. The group's purpose is to build strong business relationships through referrals and partnering with member businesses. The open member categories include: electrician, florist, handyman, yard and landscaping, tutoring services, home inspections, dry cleaner, locksmith. For more information about PROS, visit www. sonorapros.corn or call 536-6313.

Nominees sought for honors The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations for its 2015 Community Recognition Awards. Categories includes 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.

Tax return prep help offered Internal Revenue Service and the Franchise Tax Board-trained volunteers, in conjunction with AARP, will offer free tax help to adults 60 and older and lowto 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 the Tuolumne 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. Call 652-5269.

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That's a question that blew up last summer afterthe social network secured a patent fora program thatwould assess a borrower's creditworthiness based on the credit scores

of Facebook friends. Facebook declined to comment. ZestFinance doesn't use social media data — not because it wouldn' t be useful but because Merrill is uncomfortable with it. And he thinks customers would feel the same way. "We take a lot of time to make sure there's nothing being used that we find personally creepy," he said. Still, these new companies, foundedby a mix oftech and fi nance industry veterans and backed by venture capital, say their models work — and that they should provide notonlymore accessto credit,but alsobetterterms.

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Businesses also get judged on factorsbeyond their finances. Montreal online business lender IOU Financial gleans tidbits from social media sites. Phil Marleau, the publicly traded company's chief executive, said terrible online reviews could be a sign of trouble, even if a business has a healthy profit-and-loss statement.

tween nonfinancial information and creditworthinessare a bitclearer. Social Finance, which goes by SoFi, was founded in 2011 byfour

"At the end of the day, we' re really trying to judge the reputation of the business ... by looking at what the crowd is saying," he said. Even old-line credit bureaus are considering tapping the new sources of information. Experian is examining social m edia data toprovidecreditscores forbusinesses tooyoung orsmallto have a credit history, said Eric Hailer, executive vice president of research

entrepreneurs with backgrounds

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in finance, software and business consulting. SoFi looks at how long prospective borrowers have been working in their professions and what they studied in college. That information points to how likely it is borrowers will remain employed, or find a new job if they lose their current one, said Teresa Jackson,SoFi'svicepresident ofcredit.

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who is a surgeon is more likely to become re-employed than someone who got a degreein art,"she said.

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business credit information and combined it with information from Twitter, Facebook, Yelp and others. Based on that analysis, the firm is working on a credit-scoring system thatcould bebased solely on social media information. "This is kind of the earliest picture you can get of somebody's success," Hailer said. "If you' re a consumerfacing business, you' re going to have some type of digital footprint. You might not have anything else yet."

the predictable and the unpredictable. O ther studies tend t o lump all costs together. For example, in an October 2015 report, EBRI estimated that a couple who are each 65 with median drug expenses will likely need $264,000 to meet their health costs. But even the researchers who crunched those numbers acknowledge that they' re more a wake-up call than a precise action plan. Big-picture health care est imates are, as w i t h a n y

prediction, uncertain. 'You don't know what new technology is around the corner, or what medication is going to be available as a generic or over the counter," says Paul Fronstin, one of the authors of the October EBRI report. G l obal n u mbers don't factor in your specific circumstances, i n c luding your health, life expectancy and even your location. So how do you predict your own retirement health costs? As you close in on your reti rement date,assess what you' re spending for recurring expenses, such as visits to the doctor and dentist and prescription drugs. Calculate premiums and deductiblesfor Medicare Part B, as well as for supplemental insurance such as Part D See COSTS/Page B2

X-ray vision? New technology making it reality for $300 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — X-ray vision, a comic book fantasy for decades, is becoming a reality in a lab at MIT. A group of researchers led by Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Dina Katabi has developed sokware that uses variations in radio signals to recognize human silhou-

ettes through walls and track their movements.

Researchers say the technology will be ableto help healt h care providers and families keep closer tabs on toddlersand the elderly,and itcouldbea new strategic tool for law enforcement and the military. of it just like cameras, ex-

ceptthatit'snota cam era,"said Fadel room, said Katabi, who directs the Adib, a researcher on the MIT team MIT Wireless Center. "At first we were just interested ... developingthe device. "It's a sensor that can monitor peo- can you at all use wireless signals to ple andallow you to control devices detect what's happening in occluded spaces, behind a wall, couch, somejust by pointing at them," he said. Work began in 2012 to determine thing like that," Katabi said. how wireless signals could be used to "see" what's happening in another See K-RAY/ Page B2

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"It turned out that we were able todetect that. And when we figured out we coulddetectthat,we started asking more advanced questions: Could we use it to detectexactly how people are moving in a space if they are behind a wall?" The device displays the signal on a screen, where the person's movements can be tracked in real time. It depictsthe target as a red dot moving around the room, occupying a chair and speeding up or slowing down. The wireless signals used

and state assessed values.

The values of county-assessed properties grew by 4.9 percent, and the values of state-assessedproperties grew 5.8 percent. Fueled by the recovery of the housing market, this is the fifth consecutive year that property values have risen in the three counties. Maggie Beck /Union Democrat "This is a general reflec- The assessedvalues of homes in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties have risen 5 pertion on the general state of cent in the past year. Statewide, assessed values are higher now than they were at the the economy in California. peak ofthe housing boom in 2008-09. As we are coming out of a '%'e have seen a 3 percent cause of the housing market recession,people are fi nally However, the damage done gaining back value in their increasein the average sale crash, and we are now seeing to properties in Calaveras properties," said Aaron Bone, price in the past year com- an increase in their value," County by the Butte Fire information off icer for the pared to 2014, along with a Burby said. were not included in these State Board of Equalization. 6 percentincrease in sales Fifty-six counties in Cali- final values. "My staff is focusing our Property values statewide over the same period of time," fornia have experienced yearare 14.4 percent higher than said Kathie Burby, Tuolumne to-yearincreases in property efforts on identifying what they were in 2008-09, when County Association of Real- value ofat least 2 percent. exactly was damaged and they hit their prior peak. tors president. Two counties experienced a what kind of value needs to In 2015, values statewide year-to-year decline in value, be removed from properties. Even if the value of properties increase significantly, rose to $5.209 trillion, an in- and 33 counties grew in ex- This task is taking a lot lonCalifor nia's Proposition 13 creaseof $289.9 billion from cess of5 percent,stated the ger than we anticipated, and I don't think we will have preventsthe total property 2014. press release. "It's good news when we that done until maybe midtax from increasing more Some of this increase can than 2 percent in one year, be attributedto "properties see an increase in property summer," Calaveras County Bone said. that had been devalued be- values," Burby said. Assessor Leslie Davis said.

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also can measure the individual's breathing and heart rate — and potentially identify the person based on the shape of his or her skeleton, said researcher Zach Kabelac. 'The person won't be wearing anything on them, and the person it's tracking doesn't even need to know

"1hinkof it this way: Your cellphone already has wirelesssignals that can traverse walls,

but how many people can use thesesignals to actually see through walls(" Fadel Adib, MIT researcher

hostagesare," she said."If there is someone with a gun, where they are standing?" A company set up t o market the technology, now dubbed Emerald, will spin out of the MIT lab next year, with a goal of marketing the device early in 2017, and it' s expected to sell for $250$300, Adib said. The team is working to make the device smaller and to develop an interface that will let users configure it through a smartphone app, Katabi added. The technology raises questions about p r ivacy

the device is there," Kabelac rights and i n t rusion, and said. Adib said the team gave se"If something unfortunate rious thought to those implihappens to them, like a fall, cations. "The user interface will the device will contact the caregiver that they chose to be &iendly for setting it up alert" by generating a text and using it at home, but it message or an email, he will be very hard to use it to added. track someone just by pointThat makes health care ing it at their wall," he said. "Think of it this way: Your applications especially interesting, Katabi said. But cellphone already has wireshe also sees military and l ess signals that can t r alaw enforcement possibili- verse walls„but how many ties — particularly in hos- people can use these sigtagesituations. nals to actually see through uYou don't want to send walls? The reason people the police inside without can't do that is that the user knowing where the people interfacedoes not expose are standing or where the this information." Why Become a Chamber Member by Teri Broekmire, The Itty Bitty Balloon Shop

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The Tuolumne County Probation Department is recruiting for both a permanent 1 FTE and a grant- funded 0.5 FTE Juvenile Family Services Therapist. The 0.5 FTE position will be funded through the 3-year Mentally III Offender Crime Reduction grant. Successful candidates will provide family focused, case-specific support services in a community setting. Services will address the full spectrum of needs of minors, before and after their release from custodial institutions, including services provided in residential care facilities. Req's a Masters degree in Social Work, Counseling or a closely related field and aLCSW or MFT li cense.Experience counseling court ordered and/or oppositional youth is strongly preferred. Apply online at www.tuolumnecount .ca. ov Closes:12/30/15

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early morning route avail. in Murphys area. ELIGIBILITY WORKER Hours 4-6 a.m. Seven for subsidized child care days a week. Must have program needed. 32-40 reliable car w/insurance. hrs/wk. AA and 1 year More info call or text related exp. preferred; Mel at 209-224-4933 customer service, basic $1,100 per month. math and computer -RELIEF POSITION skills req. Ph. 533-0377 RN Supportive team or visit~tones enc .or seeking RN with excelfor app / description. lent nursing and patient Closes 1/4, 5pm EOE. relations skills to provide relief part-time IHSS PROVIDER-P/T in accredited to work with 23 year old coverage eye surgery center with male with autism in outstanding reputation. Jamestown; night shift. Experience in OR and Avail now. Paid by Tuo Recovery preferred. No County-$9.45/hr. Call no on-call. Marianne:415-661-7468 weekends; Fax resume to 209-532-1687 or email INSTRUCTOR to DesireeTOSonoPosition available raE eSur e .corn 9am-3pm. Mon.- Fri.

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TUOLUMNE ME WUK TRIBAL GAMING AGENCY is currently accepting apps/resumes for Background Investigator: Responsible for conducting Employee background checks and investigations. Must meet/ maintain suitability criteria for gaming lic. Knowledge of Tribal/ Federal & State Gaming regs / standards plus Tribal Compact are required. Please email resume to: locisCltmt a.net or ~ call 209.928.9448

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COUCH, SEVEN FOOT Six. Red Southwestern pattern. $75.00 410 Call 532-4755 Lien Sales HEUSER'S NOTICE OF LIEN SALE FURNITURE AUCTION OF a Mobile- Mattress & Design home, registered to JIM Center. Best selection & BEATY INVESTNIENT service. Call 536-9834 SERVICES, INC. & I-COMFORT pending registration to MATTRESS SETS, Christine Rezendez, adjustable beds 8 more. described as a '90 Call 588-8080 Skyline Knollwood, www.sonorasleepworks.corn Decal ¹LAP6253, Serial ¹14700413Z, Sell Your Item stored and located on Through property in Motherlode The Community Compass. The Union Democrat Mobile Estates, 14192 Got The Fishing Bug 209-588-1364 CLASSIFIED ADS Tuolumne Rd. Sonora, But No Boat? 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InstructionRessons Call 588-4515 Marianne, (415) 661-7468 call (209) 533-5326 Minimum bid is $7,007. or submit your ol' MELakam s h o o.corn info serenit sonora.corn AVALON TRAINING The sale will be ad online at CENTER is offering a conducted on a cash or uniondemocrat.corn CNA program. You can certified/cashier's check basis only. Payment is be a CNA in 7 short NEED QUICK CASH? &d k & a n K I F/ t k& K weeks. AM Class. Must due andpayable immeSell any item for $250 be 18 yrs of age & must diately following the LIFT MAINTENANCE have S.S. card & photo sale. No exceptions. or less for just $8.00 MECHANIC - Ideal I.D. Applications avail. The mobilehome and/or STANLEY DINING SET candidate has prior Call Classifieds its contents are sold as Dining table, 8 chairs, at the front desk at the mech. and low voltage matching + lighted etagAt 588-4515 facility on Greenley Rd. is, where is, with no controls exp. Perform ere. $400.obo 694-7170 Must be available for guarantees. All sales routine maint/repair, are subject to tenant testing Jan. 6th, at 520 inspections & troubleSONORA & CALAVERAS 10:00 a.m.Only 30 apps prequalification and apHome Appliances shooting. Must be inter- EMPLOYMENT AGENCY avail! Avalon Training proval by the Park. The ested in career w/deCall (209) 532-1176 Center also offers Home Park is a Senior 55+ REFRIGERATORS, sire to learn. F/T, Starts sonoraemployment.corn community. This sale is Ranges, dishwasher + Health Aide classes. @ $15/hr. DOE Details/ STRAWBERRY INN under the authority of more! All New 50% off! CA Civil Code 798.61 now! Cook, 315 Direct Outlet, 238-3000 HR©Dod eRid e.corn ~Hirin and Commercial Code Housekeepers & ServLooking For Employment directappliance.corn (209) 536-5386 EOE 7210. Dated: 12/4/2015. ers. Larry, 965-3662 A NOTICE 525 301 301 California State Law Home Electronics PLACE AN AD ONLINE Employment Employment requires licensed contractors to have their www.uniondemocrat.corn I. T. 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Routes only 570 - Building Materials unusual skill you THERAPIST take a couple of 575 - Auctions would be willing to $25.35-$30.95/hr. hours in the early 580 - Miscellaneous share with readers of morning, Tuesday 585 - MiscellaneousWanted The Union DemoThe Tuolumne County through Saturday. 590 - GarageSales crat? Do you know Probation Department is Must be 18 years of 595 - Commercial someone who does? recruiting for both a permanent 1 FTE and a age with reliable If you live in our cirgrant- funded 0.5 FTE Juvenile Family Services transportation, proof Garage/YardSales culation area, we Therapist. The 0.5 FTE position will be funded of insurance and want to hear from through the 3-year Mentally III Offender Crime have a current CA FARM ANIMALS Reduction grant. Successful candidates will prodrivers license. Fill you. Please call and PETS vide family focused, case-specific support serout a Carrier (209) 588-4535 601- Household Pets or email features© vices in a community setting. 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ANDERSON'S PLUMBING & DRAIN Quality plumbing, sewer drain cleaning. Modular specialist. 20 yrs. exp. Lic.¹ 739224 536-9557

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Boat Covers SEASPRAY AWNINGS & BOAT COVERS Custom awnings bimini tops & upholstery 533-4315 Lic¹981187

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

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

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NOTICE TO READERS: Cahfornia 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.

Sonora, California 601 Household Pets

PET CRATE 19" tall x 17"w x 23.5" long. 2-drs Good shape! $35.00 Ph. 533-3544 SWEET CAT NEEDS HOME. (F) 2 yrs old. Spayed/shots. Fee & ref's req. 206-3252 615 Livestock

AGH HOGS FOR SALE A Heritage Breed Hog. 2 Litters. $125 ea. Parents on site. 768-9950

705 4-Wheel Drive TOYOTA '15

TACOMA TRD Crew cabin. NEW! Only 5kmi,Loaded. 6 cyl., 4x4, tow pkg. GPS, A/C, CD, USB port, 5-spd. trans. Back-up camera! Pd. $39k, ask $34,500. Call 588-8544

CARS AND TRUCKS CATEGORY 701-840 701 - Automobiles 705 - 4 Wheel Drive 710 - Trucks 715 - Vans 720 -SUV's 725 -Antiques/Classics 730 - Misc. Auto 735 -Autos Wanted

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V6, auto, AC, sun roof, new tranny & newer tires. 184k mi - good cond. $3,950. OBO. (209) 454-9921 710

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

810 - Boats

701

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CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Looking for a professional to sell your car at no charge? WE ALSO BUY CARS! Call us today! 533-8777 FORD '03 TAURUS New brakes and tires. Runs good. $2,000. OBO 989-2331 FORD '92 MUSTANG Rebuilt tranny, does not run - needs TLC. Ask $1000. obo 822-0839 HONDA '01 ACCORD Silver, 211k mi, 5spd, orig. owner, exc. cond. Power windows/ locks, newer tires, 28-34 mpg. All new timing belt, H20 pump, rotors & brakes. $3,900. obo 532-7038 MERCEDES'87 Clean, loaded! Forced to sale. Make offer. 209-962-0333 705 4-Wheel Drive

DODGE '07 DAKOTA SLT, 115k mi, showroom quality, clean title. $10,800 obo. 852-9912

DODGE 99' 2500 4x4

Cummins Diesel. Cab in a half. Long bed, very clean. $17k. 928-1839 GMC '04 YUKON DENALI - Sun Roof, leather, 8 seats, DVD, with towing pkg. $7,000 obo. Ph. (209)768-3655

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

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CUSTOM LINE SHOW CAR: built on the TV show Fast & Loud, "Gas Monkey Garage" for Mark Cuban. 302 eng. 5spd manual, runs great! Must See! $28,500. 890-3291

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SNOW TIRES AND SPIDERS- barely used. Fits '12 Outback tires225/55/R17. Cost $1125 Ask $400. 352-2198

or bi hill irlome.corn 735 Autos Wanted

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

720 SUVs

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810 Boats

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

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

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820 Utility Trailers

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

LOWE PONTOON Boat 20' 50hp 4-stroke Johnson, elec dnriggers $8,500 OBO 928-1237

'12 SPORT 19FT Merc 4.3 Ltr V6 Max HP 220-Immaculate! Only 31 hrs! Incl's Bimini cvr, built-in ice chest, ski locker,

3- Horse slant trailer. 16 foot. Includes separate tack and storage area. Excellent condition. Asking $6,500. For more information please call 209-559-3428 UTILITY/ CARGO TRAILER w/xtras. Like New! Exc cond. 7'10" x 12ft. $1,300. 559-1639

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sound sys, new in 2013. $25,000. Call ortext 770-2387

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

JAYCO '02 EAGLE 5th Wheel, 31 ft. 2-slideouts. Central Heat & Air. Sleeps 4, Queen bed, Irg. tub & shower. Microwave,

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

3-way fridge/freezer. Good condition! $11,500 obo (209) 770-5287

MONTANA '13 BIG SKY 3402 RL

805 RVs/Travel Trailers

AERBUS'98 MOTOR HOME 29 ft. Wide Body Chevy Vortex eng. 47K mi, awnings, Dual A/C's, Onan Generator, All oak interior, exc condition. Tow Pkg. 8 brake buddy inch. $25,000 (209) 533-2731

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OPENING FOR CITIZEN TO SERVE AS THE PUBLIC MEMBER ALTERNATE ON THE LAFCO COMMISSION LAGUNA'80 REFURBISHED 24' SAILBOAT w/Galley, 3 sails, new carpet, table, toilet, 4 life jackets, generator and 3 coats bottom paint. Trailer: sandblasted & painted; new bearings, wench, lights/wiring. $2,950 obo 962-0445 SEA RAY '83 26 FT.

SUNDANCE10 hrs. on rebuilt motor & outdrive. New upholstery. Full kitchen & bath. Sleeps 6-lots of xtras. Excellent Condition! $6,500. (209) 559-5446 STARCRAFT

4 slides, 6 pt. auto leveling, 4-season rating, dual a/c, double refrigerator, low mileage 8 great condition! $58,000. (209) 694-3982

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any material matter FICTITIOUS pursuant to Section BUSINESS NAME 17913 of the Business STATEMENT and Professions Code TUOLUMNE COUNTY that the registrant CLERK knows to be false is 2 S. GREEN ST. guilty of a misdemeanor SONORA, CA 95370 punishable by a fine not (209) 533-5573 to exceed one thousand FILE NO. 2015000428 dollars, ($1,000) Date: 12/1 1/2015 s/ Jeff Gutierrez 02:10P DEBORAH BAUTISTA, NOTICE: This statement expires five CLERK & AUDITORyears from the date it CONTROLLER The following Person(s) was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new is (are) doing business FBN statement must be as: Fictitious Business filed no more than 40 Name (s): days from expiration. JG EVENT SERVICES This filing does not of Street address of itself authorize the use principal place of of this name in violation business: of the rights of another 8569 Las Cruces under federal, state or La Grange, CA 95329 common law. (B & P Name of Registrant: Code 14411 et seq.) Gutierrez, Jeff CERTIFICATION: Residence Address: I hereby certify that the 8569 Las Cruces foregoing is a correct La Grange, CA 95329 copy of the original on The registrant commenced to transact file in my office. DEBORAH BAUTISTA, business under the fictitious business name County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By: or names listed above Karen Gray, Deputy on: 11/01/2015 Publication Dates: This Business is December 16, 23, 30, conducted by: 2015 & January 6, 2016 an individual. The Union Democrat, I declare that all Sonora, CA 95370 information in this statement is true and Seiiit f ast with a U n io n correct. (A registrant Democrat classi ned ad. who declares as true 588-45t 5

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801 Motorcycles

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

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i na curtain comin own on o LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's not just a junkyard — or even a really big junkyard — but a living, breathing monument to Los Angeles pop culture. And now it's headed for the dustbin of history itself. For 54 years, Aadlen Brothers Auto Wrecking, in a moonscaped, god-forsaken-looking section of the San Fernando Valley, has collected far more than thousands of burnedout, smashed-up, rusted automobiles on its sprawling dirt and asphalt lot. It's also taken in just about every type ofmovie and TV prop imaginablewhile serving asthe siteofm ore than 200 Hollywood film shoots. The last surviving "Bruce" the shark, made from the mold for the 1975 Steven Spielberg 61m "Jaws," resides there, swinnning ominously near an entrance. With it s h u ge

mouth agape, it appears ready to devour anyone foolish enough to try to sneak ofF the lot with, say, a pilfered power train from a '32 Ford. Nearby is the giant boom box

Usher danced on for the 1997 video 'My Way." It's actually a 53-foot-long big-rig trailer painted to look like the '80s-era music machine. But viewed from a nearby freeway, it appears eerily authentic. Now everything must go, says Nathan Adlen, owner of this hybrid junkyard-Hollywood backlot that' s been in his family since 1961, when this part of the valley was mainly a warren of sand-and-gravel quarries and garbage dumps. By New Year's Eve, he promises, it will be 26 acres of bare land surrounded largely by warehouses and car-repair places ashecontemplates what to do next with the property. "You need to make money to survive, and it's gotten harder to make money in the junk business," the affable 60-year-old says as he walks past thousands of automobiles piled four and 6ve high, each destined for the giant car-crushing machine that will noisily squash them into scrap metal. The Chinese aren't buying that

scrap like they once did, he explains, causing the price to plummet while his minimum-wage and insurance costscontinue to rise. More than 200 movies, TV shows, commercials, video games and music videos have been filmed at Aadlen Brothers over the years. But Adlen says that Hollywood cash isn't enough these days to subsidize a business that for decades was alsothe go-to place for seemingly every shade-tree mechanic in the San Fernando Valley looking to dress up his ride with a cheap turbocharger, a shiny grill or chrome wheels pulled off everythmg from wrecked Rolls-Royces to VW bugs. "My father and I, we would roam around thatplace forever," recalls Tommy Gelinas, curator of the San Fernando Valley Relics Museum, who customized his first car, a 1968 Dodge Dart, with used parts from Aadlen Brothers. "But it wasn't just a junkyard," Gelinas continues. "It was an ad-

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venture because there was so much stufF, old cars, movie memorabilia." The yard began showing up in films in 1967, when a scene shot at its trailer office made it into the movie "In Cold Blood." "It's only six seconds in the movie," Adlen recalls with a chuckle, but those seconds were enough to make the company's founding Adlen brothers realize they had a future in show business. (After starting the business, Adlen's father and uncle added the extra A to the name to get it listed first in the phone book.) Over the years, the lot has appeared briefl y in "The Hangover," "The Fall Guy," 'The A-Team," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and countless other shows. Just last month a "Supergirl" episode had the Girl of Steel battling the villain Reactron near the car-crushing machine. Soon there will be nothing le to Sm. The "RoboCop 3" car has already headed out the door, followed by two of the armored vehicles from the 61m

"Universal Soldier." (Up close, they look more like giant trash trucks.) Adlen, who is selling most pieces and ofFering some to museums, isn' t sure what hell do with the shark, with its famous pedigree. For years it was known in Hollywood that there were three sharks built for the 61m, all destroyed afterward. But there was a persistent

rumor, apocryphal some thought, that a fourth one made from the same mold resided in a junkyard somewhere. It never appeared in the movie but had been the star of the Universal Studios theme park tour. Five years ago, National Public Radio senior editor Cory Turner, a "Jaws" fan, dragged the shark's builder and designer out to Aadlen Brothers, where they confirmed that

shark was the real deal. Adlen still remembers the day it arrived. His late father was buying old cars from Universal Studios to strip for parts when he was asked: "By the way, you interested in this?"

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ter from "Lonely Not Lusting," the 80-year-old woman who went on a date with a man who seemed nice, but who grabbed her breast when saying goodnight. It reminded me of the comments that my doctors always make after my exams. I am in my 80s and single. Both doctors always ask if I'm sexually active. Then they warn me to make sure that my partner has been to his doctor and been tested for STDs. This is the age of Viagraand a large percentage oftheir practice is devoted to men with STDs, especially those living in assisted living and senior residences where the women greatly outnumber the men. The men I have been with lately think we women are all just waiting for them to ravish us. How stupid can they be? Please consider educating people on this subject. — N. DEAR N.: According to the CDC, the incidence of syphilis among seniors is up by 52 percent, and the number of chlamydia cases has ris-

en 32 percent since 2007, many of these cases in retirement communities. The increase is attributed to living longer, healthier lives, along with the accessibility of erectile dysfunction drugs. Many seniors seem to believe that if pregnancy is not an issue, condom use is unimportant. But as we get older, our immune systems weaken, making seniors much more susceptible to being infected. We commend your doctorsfor discussing STDs with you. Medicareoffersfree STD screenings for seniors, and low-cost treatment for those who need it. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editorss of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@creators.corn, or write to: Annie's

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Terpentine as Yolk remedy' known to cause death DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a lot of chronic pain and an illness that makes me feel a lot offrustration because it doesn't seem to matter how good I am about taking my medication, going for my labs, following my diet, etc. I am always tired and feeling unwell. Keith Roach, M.D. Recently, I have been looking at more natural remedies as a possible sourceofrelief,and Idiscovered that people are taking turpentine. They put (I'm not sure that makes it "natural,"

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derived from plant products.) Turpentine isn't one chemical, but a mixture of many. I am aware that it has been used as a folk remedy; however, I recommend

strongly against turpentine as a medicine for any purpose, internal or external. Although it is useful as an industrial solvent, it is listed as a hazardous substance due to its toxicity to skin, eyes and airways. Taken internally in lent results, it really makes me won- sufficient doses, it will damage the kidder how harmful it would be to try it. neys and the central nervous system. — N.E. Turpentine is ineffective for any mediANSWER: Turpentine is the prod- cal indication I know, and it is quite uct of distillation of pine-tree resin. toxic (deaths have been reported with

ingestion of as little as 1 tablespoon). ANSWER: Grapefruit juice was There are efiective treatments for proven to more than double the blood Candida, a yeast found on the skin and levels of simvastatin (Zocor) and lovin the gut of healthy people, but which astatin (Mevacor) while having lesscan cause disease with overgrowth, es- potent efiects on atorvastatin (Lipipecially in people who have problems tor) when taken in very large doses with their immune system or who have by healthy volunteers (over a quart a taken antibiotics (which can reduce day). At more reasonable "doses," like the healthy bacteria that normally 8 ouncesofjuice orhalfa fresh grapekeep yeast and unhealthy bacteria un- fruit, the effect on drug metabolism dercontrol).Disease-causingparasites was quite small and unlikely to be of are uncommon inthe U.S. and Canada, clinical significance. and should be diagnosed and treated Lemon juice has almost no activity by a medical professional. on the enzyme that metabolizes these Medicines don't come from the hard- (and other) drugs, called cytochrome ware store. P450 CYP3A4. However, pomegranDEAR DR. ROACH: I know that ates, Seville oranges and limes (and grapefruit does not interact well with their juice) have some degree of activmany medications, specifically statins, ity on the enzyme. Again, very large and that they should not be eaten to- amounts need to be ingested in order gether. However, if the medicine is tak- to have meaningful effects. en atbreakfast,can grapefruitbe eatSeparating the juice from the drug en many hours later at dinner, or must in time by several hours will minimize it beavoided altogether? Also,Itake thesemodest effects. lemon juice in the morning, followed by Readers may write Dr. Roach, M.D., my medications and breakfast. Does at 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 lemon juice also have a negative effect or email ToYourGoodHealth@med.coron some meds? — S.G. nell.edu with medical questions.

IIORCS CCPE Birthday for December ZL Water your roots this year. Nurture your family tree. Consider eternal inquiries. Springtime creative expression leads to new career directions. Research and exploration shifts to a year-long professional phase after Jupiter enters Libra (9/9j. Present your discoveries next autumn, and get the word out. Practice compassion.

responsibility. Consider new opportunities and make your moves, one at a time. Anticipate changes. Travel could interfere with your work. Choose private over public engagements. Pass on an expensive invitation. Listen to your intuition. Libra (Sept. 234ct. 221: Today is a 7 — Travel conditions improve. Follow a traditional path. Create the perfect itinerTo get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easi- ary, accounting for different schedules and tastes. Saving est day, 0 the most challenging. is better than spending now. Postpone buying unnecessary Aries (March 21-April 191:Today is a 5 —Things are stuff. Set realistic goals. Allow time to recharge. starting to make sense. You' re unlocking new pieces of the Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today is a 7 — Update accounts puzzle. Note your discoveries. Keep written records, as com- and check cash flow. Check profit and loss statements. Work munication glitches may arise. Some of your worries are well with a partner to prioritize upcoming expenses and set longfounded. Peaceful studies soothe. Read in bed. term goals. Don't lose what you' ve got to get more. Wait for Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today is an 8 — Take advantage nebulous plots to solidify. of a profitable opportunity. Patience is required. Keep track of Sagittanus (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):Today is a 7 — Wait on a expenses and send estimates and invoices. Share tasks with purchase. Work it out with your partner. Invest in fixing your partner. Manage public obligations. Listen to your team. something before it breaks. Offer support to a family member Theyseewha t' s missing. who could use it. Think in practicalities. Negotiate minor Gemini (May 21 June 201:Today is a 7 —Offer leadership. adjustments. Less interference is better. Follow an elder's advice. Participate, and show up reliably. Capricorn (Dec. 224an. 191:Today is an 8 —The pace This comes easily for a cause near your heart. Wait on travel speeds up, and you' re on a roll. It could get intense, so look for now. Represent the team, and report back. Create an sharp. Make preserves and treats. Don't throw your money insider advantage or a group incentive. away on trivialities. If irritated, take a walk. Poke around in an Cancer (June 21 July 22): Today is a 5 — Consider dreams antique store or museum. and fantasies over the next few days. Get retrospective and Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 181: Today is a 9 — You can nostalgic. Slow down and consider the options ahead. Adjust begin enjoying yourself. Get into fun projects and people. the budget to account for seasonal extras. Finish old projects Collaborate on a feast. Add subtle spices to the blend. before launching new. Nurture your spirit. Cutting corners costs you. Balance imaginative and Leo (July 23-Aug. Z): Today is a 7 —Strengthen your original with practical. Use what you already have. Add infrastructure. Good financial management skills are reromantic touches. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 201: Today is a 5 — Enjoy private quired. You have more friends than you realized, and they' re standing for you. Get multiple views before choosing direc- family time in the comforts of home. Beautify the place. tion. Avoid provoking jealousies. Travel over water could Settle into a cozy spot. Avoid travel if you can. Read and encounter delays. discover domestic diversions. Share games, meals, and what Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 221:Today is a 7 —Expect more you' ve been discovering.

Today in history Today is Wednesday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of 2015. There are eight days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 23, 1823, the poem "Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas" was published anonymously in the Troy (New York) Sentinel; the verse, more popularly known as "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," was later attributed to Clement C. Moore. On this date: In 1913, the Federal Reserve System was created as President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act. In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt restored the civil rights of about 1,500 people who'd been jailed for opposing the (First) World War. In 1941, during World War II, American forces on Wake Island surrendered to the Japanese. In 1954, the first successful human kidney transplant took place at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston as a surgical team removed a kidney from 23-year-old Ronald Herrick and implanted it in Herrick's twin brother, Richard. In 1975, Richard S. Welch, the Centra I Intelligencee Agency station chief in Athens, was shot and killed outside his home by the militant group November 17. In 1986, the experimental airplane Voyager, piloted by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager, completed the first non-stop, non-refueled round-the-world flight as it returned safely to Edwards Air Force Base in California. In 1995, a fire in Dabwali, India, killed 446 people, more than half of them children, during a year-end party being held near the children's school.

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Martha Beck, a life coach, said, "It takes about four days of virtuous living to create a little weight loss. That also happens to be the time required to get used to eating less. In other words, if you 496S3 can get past day three of a fitness regimen, things + Q J >o 8 South improve." 463 In a contract of four of a major, having only T A KQ 5 4 three tricks to lose is fine; if you are faced with I AJ 2 four, you must work out how to shake that extra 4 A K4 loser. In today's deal, South is in four hearts. He wins the first trick with his club ace and cashes the heart Vulnerable: Both ace,being shocked to seeWest discard a diamond. S outh W e s t No r t h Ea s t How should declarer continue? That South hand was a tad strong to open two no-trump with its eight probable winners. So 3V Pass 4V All Pa s s South opened two clubs and rebid two no-trump. With the bad trump break, South has five losers inhishand:one spade,one heart,two diamonds Opening lead:4 Q and one club. But that will not be a problem if he can take 10 tricks. How is that possible? Declarer has four side-suit winners, so he needs six trump tricks, three tops and three ruffs. He can get those if he is careful. At trick three, he should duck a spade, the key play. Suppose the defenders shift to diamonds. South wins, plays a spade to dummy's ace, ruffs a spade, cashes the club king, and ruffs his last club on the board. Then he leads another spade. What does East do? If he discards, South gets his third low ruff. If East ruffs in, South discards one of his diamond losers, effectively making the defense take two of its winners in one trick.

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Bear hoopsters win 5th straight The Summerville Bears won their fifth straight basketball game Tuesday, dumping the Delhi Hawks 73-43 on the road. Summerville twins Ethan and Eli McLaurin scored a combined 29 points, Ethan tallied 15, to lead the offense. Cameron Saunders added 10 points for the Bears (8-3I. The Bears next will play Liberty Ranch on Monday in the first round of the Columbia College Tournament at Oak Pavilion. Frosh —Brian Wynne scored 10 points, Octavian Hernandes grabbed eight rebounds and Jordan Craddock was "an animal" said coach MarlinHeldstab in the Bears 54-13 thumping of the Hawks.

Tioga High 5K Run/Walk 3an. 2 Tioga High School's 2nd annual New Year 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Jan. 2. The event begins at 9 a.m. and starts and finishes atTioga High. The cost is $30. All proceeds go to the Timberwolves basketball and track teams. For more information, call 925-719-5687.

Lady Redswin 9th consecutive The Calaveras Lady Reds basketball team made it nine consecutive wins to start 2016 Tuesday with a 59-27 victory over Valley Christian of Roseville in the first round of the Mesa Verde Small Schools Challenge. Out of their nine games,the Reds closest contest has been a fourpoint victort over Colfax. The rest of their games have been decided by 10 or more points. Calaveras is averaging 54.7 points per game while allowing just 29.3. The Reds will play Foresthill at 11:30 a.m. today.

Signups for dodgeball 3an. 4 Signups for a recreation dodgeball league will begin Jan. 4. The Tuolumne Memorial Hall will host a weekly, Thursday night dodgeball match from Feb. 25 until March 17. The cost is $84 per team and six to eight players are allowed per team. Players must be 16 or older to compete. One hundred percent of the proceeds go towards the Tuolumne County Recreation Departments Youth Center programs. Online registration begins Jan. 4 and ends Feb. 18. For more information, call 533-5663 or register online at www.tcRecreation.corn.

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Some nights it's better to be lucky than good. The Calaveras Redskins were good Tuesday night for the first three quarters against the Franklin Yellowjackets at Mike Flock Gym. The Redskins built a 56-42 lead heading into the final quarter. After the final 8 minutes of the game, Calaveras was lucky to walk off the court with a 67-64 win. With 58 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Franklin tied the game at 62-62. Calaveras senior guard Jake Land scored three unanswered points, before Franklin scored with 32 secondslefttobringthescore to 65-64. Calaveras turned the ball over with 26 seconds left and Franklin had the chance to take the final shot. The Redskins fans yelled "DEFENSE, DEFENSE," as the Yellowjackets looked for the perfect shot. But a steal by the 'Skins and two clutch free throws by Land sealed the victory. "For three quarters, we won the game," said interim head coach Dale Clifton. "And then we probably got lucky in the fourth quarter. Although we played tough. We got our free throws down at the end and that's what got us the win." The first half of the game had more runs than an old pair of t i ghts. Calaveras started on a 9-0 run following 3-pointers from Kyle Guy Dossi /Union Democrat Byrd and Land, followed up Calaveras senior big man Brandon Cline drives to the basket for an easy two points by free throw by Brandon Tuesday night during the Redskins victory over Franklin at Mikr Flock Gym. Cline and a jumper Rom Dillon Autrey. remaining in the first quar- bucket in the paint. run and trailed 13-11 with 2 Franklin scored its fi r st ter, but Cline extended the AR e r Cline's basket, the basket of the game with 3:45 Redskins lead to 11-3 on a Yellowjackets went on an 8-2 Se eREDSKINS/Page C2

Sonora junior Makenna Poole shoots a short jumper earlier this seaosn. Poole on Tuesday scored a teamhigh 16

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rally, hold off Wildcats By BILL ROZAK The Union Democrat

Sonora entered Tuesday night on a five-game win streak. East Union came into the contest with seven straight wins. The former Valley Oak league rivals put on a spirited show in front of a passionate crowd but the Lancers le Bu d Castle Gym with their perfect season still intact.

East Union rallied from an early 8-point deficit to take the lead for good in the second quarter and defeatedthe Sonora girls47-43. "First thing I said to the girls after the game was, 'Don't hang your head, you have no reason to,' " said Wildcat head coach Amy Emerald. "I never want them to be OK with

a loss, but you could play well and lose. That was a good team. We played a good game. It came down to thewire.It'sa greatpreseason game for us and that's what I want." Sonora jumped all over East Union in the first period. Right off the bat, Sonora junior guard Riley Henington found Delaney Ditler for a wide open 16-foo terfora 2-0 lead. Elyse Quenneville putback an offensive rebound and in just a few seconds Sonora had a quick lead. East Union scored six straight points to take the lead, but Sonora would storm back behind its full court press and junior Makenna Pooletotakea 16-8 lead. Poole scored seven of her teamSee WILDCATS / Page C2

49er offense struggles mightily on 3rd down SANTA CLARA (AP) — The San p ens on earlier downs. "We were in t hird-and-12, thirdFrancisco 49ers' offense ranks last in both scoring and yardage. and-15, and the percentages of Those struggles, in part, can be converting those are low, especialtraced back to the 49ers perforly when you' re taking penalties mance on third down. on second down to put yourself in Over the past two games, the third-and-15. It was just more of 4 9ers converted just 4 of 27 attempts in u s shooting ourselves in the foot than lopsided losses to Cleveland and Cincin- anyt hing," Gabbert said. nati. Six ofthe 49ers'llpenaltiesin the24Q uarterback Blaine Gabbert, who 1 4 l o ss Sunday to the Bengals came on will make his seventh start in Detroit o ffense, including two in the first quaron Sunday since taking over for Co- ter th at set up third-and-long situations. l in Kaepernick, said the struggles on Gabbert was sacked four times Sunthird down are a result of what hap- day, after taking a franchise- worst tying

nine sacks the previous week in the loss to the Browne. "Blaine Gabbert has got to be able to be protectedtoo.H e' s got to have time to make those throws," coach Jim Tomsula said Sunday, when asked about his team's 2-for-14 performance on third dowil.

Gabbert said the long-yardage situationsare diffi culttoconvert. 'They know what we're trying to do on third-and-15. We' re trying to get to the (first-down) sticks, so that's the See 49ERS / Page CS

the Raiders bench, confident in his abilities but uncertain whether he would get a chance in Oakland's crowded backfield. T hings su r e have changed in t he 1 3

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since then. With two games remaining in the regular season, Murray is closing in on the AFC rushing title and needs just 44 yards to become the first Raiders running back since 2010 to reach the 1,000-yard mark. That's a f a irl y l o f t y achievement considering that Oakland has had sporadic success moving the ball on the ground. Heading into the Christmas Eve game against San Diego, the Raiders are 25th in rushing. "It would mean a lot," Murray said Tuesday when asked about reaching 1,000 yards. "Obviously a good benchmark for me individually, but alsojust for this offense and a compliment (to) the way we' ve been running the ball." A sixth-round draft pick in 2013, Murray was slowed by injuries early in his career. He spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve then suffered a concussion during a breakout game against Kansas City last November. Murray has stayed healthy this season and the results have been mostly positive. He's fiSh overall in t he NFL with 956 yards and has eightruns of20 yards orlonger which is tied for fourth. First-round pick A mari Cooper reached the 1,000yard mark for receiving yards last week. If Murray reaches the milestone for rushing, it would mark the ninth time in franchise history and first since 2005 that the Raiders have a running back and w ide receiver do it in t h e same season. That's one of the reasons See RAIDERS / Page C2

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Walton out sick OAKLAND (AP) — Steve Kerr was back in charge of the Golden State Warriors — for a practice at least. Kerr ran practice Tuesday with interim coach Luke Walton out with an illness. Kerr h as been o u t since tra i ning camp as he deals with c o mplications from back surgery he had in the offseason. "I feltpretty good but I'm not 100 percent healthwise," Kerr said. "But I'm getting better, building some strength. Today was a good day." Kerr said Walton will be b ack Wednesday for t h e home game against Utah and added he has no timeline for his return. He said he is pleasedwith his progress of late but wants to make sure he is completely healthy. " This has been a r e ally good week," Kerr said. "That's the main thing. I SeeWARRIORS / Page C2

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minutes remaining in the quarter. But Calaveras got a 3-pointer from Autrey and five more points &om Land to end the quarter on an 8-0 run for a 21-11 lead. As it did towards the end of the first quarter, Franklin went on a 7-0 run to begin the second and cut the Calaveras lead to 21-18. Calaveras senior Caleb Hodgson hit two 3s to give the Redskins some breathing room. After a Land basket, the 'Skins had a 13-point lead, 33-20, their largest of the night. AAer being ahead 21-18, Calaveras ended the first half on a 14-6 run to take a 35-24 lead into the locker room. Cline scored four of the first six Calaveras points in the third quarter and finished the night with 14. But he only scored two points the remainder of the game because of tighter defensive pressure applied by the Yellowjackets. ''We try to get the ball to him as much as we can and we definitely have that in our mind to pass it to him as much as we can," said Land. "But, after you pass it to

him so many times, they start doubling him and that gives us the open shots, so we take them." Calaveras capped a 10-2 run with 4:12 remaining in the third quarter with a rebound and basket &om Jeb Boyette to give the Redskins a 47-26 lead. Calaveras led 56-42 heading into the fourth quarter. "We thought we were playing as well as we could play this time of year," Clifton said of the first three quarters. 'The kids executed our offense and we were able to change things up a little bit on defense. Everybody was right in tune and the guys that came off the bench did the same thing." In the fourth quarter, Franklin applied a full court press, which caused the Redskins to make ill advised passes and turn the ball over. With 2:48 remaining in the game, the Yellowjackets cut the 'Skins lead to four on a steal and basket. Turnovers were killing Calaveras and keeping Franklin in the game.

weren't aware of what was around us so

we were throwing the ball away." In the final 7 minutes in the game, Calaveras got outscored 20-6. ''Wegot comfortable and stopped attacking," Hodgson said. "We stopped scoring and they were able to get right back m it."

With the game tied at 62-62 and under a minute remaining, Land took the rockcoast-to-coastforthebasket and got fouled in the process. He added the &ee throw and Calaveras led 65-62. Franklin played a different style of basketball that Calaveras is accustomed to, and that nearly was the difference in the game. 'They had a lot of speed and quickness and we' re big and a little bit slow, so speed bothers us a little bit," Clifton said. "But if we get the fundamentals down, we don't lose it or turn it over as much as we did." Land had a team-high 27 points and was 13-15 &om the free throw line. Hodg"We had cross-court passes that were so son scored 10 points and Autrey added far away, even I could intercept the pass," nine. As a team, Calaveras was 20-26 laughed Clifion. "But part of the problem from the free throw line and knocked is we that some young kids out there, some down six 3-pomters. sophomores, that are not quite ready for Calaveras (10-1) plays Lincoln Dec. 29 that yet. They kind of got rattled, so we at home with a 6 p.m. tip-ofK

HIGH SCHOOL o ay Boys — Basketball:Bret Harte vs. Lincoln, Angels Camp, 5 p.m.;Wrestling: Bret Harte at Mike Tamana Tournament, Modesto Junior College, 9 a.m. Girls — Basketball: Calaveras at Mesa Verde Challenge. Monday Boys — Basketball:Sonora, Summerville at Columbia College Tournament, TBA; Wrestling: Summerville at Coast Classic, Aptos, 9 a.m. Girls — Basketball:Sonora at Pitman Tournament, Turlock, TBA; Calaveras at Fort Bragg Tournament, TBA; Summerville at El Dorado Tournament, TBA

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The Wildcats lead 28-22 with 3:15 left, but wouldn't score again and the LancContinued from PageCl ers,led by Vezaldenos, ended the period on an 11-0run to take a 33-28 lead at high 16 points in the opening &arne and halfbme. her seventh point prompted a timeout The Wildcats knew Vezaldenos was by East Union coach Jim Agostini. When the Lancers biggest threat but could do his Lancers entered the huddle he said, nothing to stop the senior as she had 22 "You guys act like you' ve never seen a points at halfbme. "They definitely had some size, but press before." East Union ended the first period on a the thing that gets me the most is we 7-0 run to trim the Wildcat lead to one, pinpointed No. 5 and she had 22 points 16-15. in the first half," Emerald said. "That ' We came out really strong, and we got shouldnothappen.And we'vebeen talkexcited from that and we played so well," ing about taking a little bit more pride in Poole said. But we knew coming in, it our defense and getting stops when we was going tobe a tough game sowe gave need to. That was disappointing. And I it all we had." think fatigue hit us as well." East Union's Olivia V ezaldenos "She was our main priority and we draineda top ofthe key 3 to start the didn't take care of her," Poole said. "Amy period and the Lancers had the lead. had talked about her a lot and we didn' t Sonora went on a 12-4 run capped do a good job on her." when Poole made a block, corralled the The Wildcats kept pace with the Lancrebound, dribbled coastto-coast and ers for most of the second half, but could made a drivinglayup for a 24-18 lead. nevergrab the lead and never trailed by

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some point this season. "I'm confident I' ll be back Continued from PageC1 on the bench," Kerr said. "I wouldn't be here talking have to keep that going." to you if I didn' t. I wouldn' t Kerr said he' ll take a road have been here the last nine trip to Dallas and Houston days or whatever it's been. on Dec. 30 and 31 to test Things are moving in the how he can handle the trav- right direction." el, and said he was confident Kerr has been dealing he will be able to return at with headaches after two

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more than nine points. Sonora tied the game on a Ditler 3-pointer, off an assist from Henington, one of her game-high five assists, but the Lancers ended the period with two straightbuckets fora 39-35lead. Poole canned a 3 to start the fourth, but the Wildcats would get no closer. Poole finished with a full stat line, 16 points, nine rebounds, three blocks, threestealsand two assists. "She has so many threats to her," Emerald said. "She's not one or two-dimensional, she can do so many different things and that makes her a big threat." Also for Sonora (6-2), Michelle Reis scoredeight points and grabbed six rebounds, Henington scored two points, grabbed four boards and made four steals, Ditler scored seven points and Quenneville added four points and six rebounds. The Wildcats next will compete Monday, Dec. 28 in the Pitman Tournament in Turlock.

back surgeries — the first procedure causing him to leak spinal fluid — that followed Golden State's first championship in 40 years. He took a leave of absence the first week of training camp and watched the Warriors' record 24-0 start behind the scenes. Golden State (26-1) is off

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"Having coach kind of test it out, he looks good, looks energized," star guard Stephen Curry said. "I don' t really know how he feels inside, but he's got his presence and his voice." camp in 2013 and underwent surgery that sidelined him the entire season.

He came back in 2014, but hardly played on offense for the first two months of the season while the Raiders went with the aging and unproductive duo of Darren McFadden and Maurice JonesDrew.

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Murray got an opportunity against Kansas City during a nationally televised game on Nov. 20 when he rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns on just four carries. He suffered a concussion and did not play in the second half against the Chiefs. But showed enoughoverthe fi nal games to convince the front

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tended look. When McFadden was not re-signed and Jones-Drew retired, Murray got his chance. He hasn't looked back since. "I just think I' ve been able to be in there and be involved and been able to learn that way as opposed to maybe being on the sidelines," Murray said. "Being out there while the bullets are flying and learning that way, that's been the difference." If there's a knock on Oakland's running game, it's in the lack of consistency. Murray has been limited to 50 yards or fewer six times this season. The Raiders are 1-5 in those games. "I definitely think for me individually I have a lot of room for improvement," Mur-

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ray said. "A lot of things I want toget better at,maybe plays that I feel like I le@ on the field. I always believed in my abilities, I always believed if I'm on the field I can make plays and do good things. I' ll continue to do that." Note: Because of the short week, coach Jack Del Rio scrappedplans fora fullpractice and instead went with a walk-through. That should help some of the team's veteran players such as safety Charles Woodson, who has been nursing a shoulder injury since Week 1.

BRIEFS Camlinals to sign pitcher Mike Leake ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals and &ee-agent pitcher Mike Leake have agreed to terms on a contract, a person with direct knowledge ofthedeal said Tuesday. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been formally announced, said the signing is pending the results of a physical. General manager John Mozeliak has scheduled a news conference on Tues-

day afternoon at Busch Stadium.

The Cardin als failed to land outfielder Jason Heyward and pitcher David Price earlier this offseason. They also lost right-hander John Lackey, their staf leader last season, in &ee agency to the Cubs. Righthander Lance Lynn will miss the 2016 season due to reconstructive welbow surgery. Details ofthe contract

with the 28-year-old Leake were no t i m mediately available. The right-hander is 6452 with a 3.88 ERA in six seasons, and won 14 games in 2013.

Panthers to sendNFLbest 10 to ProBowl NEW YORK (AP) — The Carolina Panthers lead the NFL with 10 players selected for the Pro Bowl. The Panthers are two wins away &om a perfect regular season. Quarterback Cam Newton was picked Tuesday for the third time. Five of his teammates were first-time selections, including cornerback Josh Norman and linebacker Thomas Davis. Seattle, Arizona and New England each had seven players selected, and Cincinnati had five players picked. Raiders safety Charles Woodson, who announced on Monday that he will retireafter the season, was selected for the ninth time. Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Michael Irvin will serve as alumni team captains for their Pro Bowl teams. The draR will be on Jan. 27.

Pavelski, Sharks defeat LosAngeles LOS ANGELES (AP)Joe Pavelski scored the tying and go-ahead goals 92 seconds apart in the third period, defenseman Brent Burns had two goals and an assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-3 on Tuesday night. Joe Thornton added a goal and two assists, and Martin Jones made 33 saves againsthis former team to help the semndplace Sharks reduce the Kings' lead in the Pacific Division to eight points. San Jose leads the NHL with 13 road wins (13-6-2). Tyler Toffoli had two goals for the Kings, both set up by Tanner Pearson, and Trevor Lewis also scored. Jonathan Quick stopped 17 shots afI er making 45 saves at Montreal in his previous

outing, a 3-0 victory. The Kings made it 3-1 at 17:48 of the second period. Toffoli made Burns cough up the puck in the Los Angeles zone and quickly went the other way in transition with Pearson, who set up Toffoli's team-high 14th goal. B urns, wh o

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second in the league with 138 shotson net,started the comeback just 57 seconds later on his first shot against Quick. It was a screened 60-foot wrist shot &om the right point that was set up by Thornton. Pavelski got the equalizer with 13:54 left in the third on a rehrection of Burns' shot while Christian Ehrhoff was serving a high-sticking penalty. The Sharks' captain put them ahead for the first time with 12:22 remaining, converting Thornton's pass &om behind the net while Milan Lucic was off for slashing.

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COMMENTARY

Coach Steve Kerr needs the Warriors, and vice versa By MARK PURDY The San JoseMercury News

OAKLAND — He appears to have lost some weight. You can see more stress lines around his eyes than a year ago, perhaps &om the unpredictableheadaches hehasbeen fi ghting. But man, it sure was comforting to see Warriors coach Steve Kerr wearing his gym shorts and Golden State Tshirt Tuesday, to see him stride acmss the hardwood with purpose when the doors opened to the media at the team's training facility. Kerr, it turned out, had run the entire prachce session with the team, not an insigrnficant step back fmm the &eak complications of his ofFseason back surgery. His recovery has been anything but a fast break downcourt. "Unbelievably &ustratmg," Kerr told reporters during his first interview session in a while. Kerr isapproaching almost 200 days without coadnng an NBA game. The last time he did so was June 16, the NBA Finals clincher against Cleveland. It would be poetic if Kerr's return to the bench took place in Friday's game against the Cavaliers at Oracle Arena.

But the poetry won't happen. He er it's in the middle of the game or day won't be coaching Wednesday night today atpractice.Even ifwe'replaying against Utah. He won't be coaching on well or winning games or not, there' s Christmas Day. So when? always something we can work on. "I don'thave a target date, " Kerr And he presents it in a way that kind said."I just want to keep getting stmn- of fuels us as opposed to, like, calling gerand feeling better.AllI can say is guys out.... There's a subtle or joking I'm hoping to be back soon." way he gets his point across that we Soon would begood, despite the appreciate." team's 26-1 remrd in his absence. Kerr watched last Friday's sloppy The Warriors seriously need Steve 121-112 victory over Milwaukee on Kerr right now. And he seriously nake television. He was concerned enough the Warriors. This is not meant as an that he scheduled a longer-than-usual insult to deputy sherifF Luke Walton. video session with the Warriors on But the Warriors cannot repeat as Monday. "I was disappointed in the first-half NBA champions without the genuine sheriff on the bench. effort, defensively,"Kerr said of the MilThe Warriors need Kerr because, waukee evidence. "Attention to detail. while Walton has performed admim- We had a lot of mistakes. Milwaukee's bly and above pay grade as the substi- a good team. They match up well with tute head coach, it is plain to anyone us. We give them a lot of credit and rethat the Warriors' elite machinery has spect for the way they played us. But a shown @ment signs of minor gear-slip- lot of what we did was disappointing. page. This could lead to more severe So we watched some of the film, and troubles if not co~ qui c kly. And we have some things to dean up." as much as the Warriors listen to WalCurry concurred. ton's voice, they listen extra hard to "It was mostly just fundamentals on Kerr's. the defensive end," Curry said.'Things Who says so?Stephen Curry says so. that we had kind of slipped up on. ''He just has a way of refocusing Switches. Boxing out. stufFlike that." guys," Curry said of his coach after Oh, would Kerr ever love to be Tuesday's practice. "And that's wheth- pacing the sideline and shouting at

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30th in the league, converting 30 percent of their third downs. Since Continued from PageCl Gabbert became the starter Week 9, the ofFense hasconvertedjust25 percoverage that they' re going to play," cent. The 49ers are 2-4 with Gabbert Gabbertsaid."They're going to drop under center. everybody right there at the marker One of Gabbert's favorite thirdand make you throw underneath so down options is running back Shaun they can rally and make a tackle." Draughn, who entered the starting For the season, the 49ers rank lineup the same day Gabbert re-

placed Kaepernick against the Falcons on Nov. 8. Draughn is Gabbert's second-mosttargeted option behind receiver Anquan Boldin. Draughn suffered a knee injury in the first half of Sunday's game and did notreturn. He had an MRI at Stanford University Medical Center. The 49ers added running back DuJuan Harris from the Ravens prac-

his players about all that. But his body's not ready. Kerr understands it is hard for people to grasp what he's going through. It isn't as if he is limping around with a broken ankle or is hooked up to an oxygen tank. His situationissorare — theback surgery led to a spinal fluid leak that caused the headaches and sapping fatigue — that he can't even fi nd someone who has had the same issue, to solicit time&ame advice on how the symptoms dissipate. That's why he necks the Warriors. With no map of recuperation to consult, you get the sense that Kerr is using his love for his job and his team as the lighthouse beacon that will guide him back to health. Kerr could find a way to grind through a game or two, he implied. He has no concerns that he might have to leave the floor during the action and go back in the locker room for relief But the strain might be cumulative, with the plane rides and late nights and energy expended. He does not want tocome back prematurely and need to again retreat.

having coached last year, knowing my body and knowing what I feel each day. I'm trying to be practical. The advice my confidantes and mentors have given me is, Make sure you' re ready." The current plan, therefore, is for

tice squad Tuesday, waiving Travaris Cadet to make room on the roster. Draughn's status for Sunday's game against the Lions is unknown. He's been an unlikely source of production after San Francisco lost its top three running backs to start the season to injuries: Carlos Hyde (foot), Reggie Bush (knee) and Mike Davis (hand).

Draughn has 263 yards rushing and 175 receiving as the starting running back over the past six games. Davis returned to practice this week after being placed on shortterm injured reserve following surgery, but he is not eligible to play until the season finale against the Rams on Jan. 3.

Kerr to join the Warriors on their post-

Christmas trip to Houston and Dallas as a non-game-day coach, to assess how his health responds. Tuesday, there were familiar signs of the old S teve Kerr. He jabbed wise~ w i t h a few writers he 1mew. He acknowledgedtheimny ofhavingtotakeover the entire practice &om an under-theweather Walton. Yet until we see Kerr in his headcoaching posture at Orade, the Warriors' axis remains a little tilted. When

the playofts begin, you want Kerr to be there matching wits against the league'sbest other coaches. He dismissed any notion that it will be otherwise. 'Tm confident I will be back on the bench," Kerr said. "I wouldn't be here talking to you if I weren' t.... So things are moving in the right direction." Still, patience is hard for Warriors "I want to make sure I'm ready to fans. Where's Charles Barkley to intake over for the long haul," Kerr said. sult and drive away spinal fluid side 'Tve gotagoodgaugeforwhatittakes, efFects when you really need him?

SCORES R MORE Local PREPS GIRLS' BASKEIBALL NON-LEAGUE EAST UNION 47,SONORA 43 Bat Union (LO) 15 18 6 8- 47

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East Union: (leader) Olivia Vezaldenos 26. Sonora: Mskenna Poole 16, Riley Henington 2, MicheLle Reis a Haylie Santos 3, Elyse Quenneville 4, Delaney Ditler 7, Megan Popovich 1, Riley Carpenter 2. 3-pointgoals— EU 4 (Vezaldenoe 3, Ruby Daube), Sonora 5 (Poole 3, Santoe, Ditler). Rebounde — Sonora 31 (Poole 9). Assists —Sonora 9 (Henington 5). Free throws — EU 5-13, Sonora 4-1 3. BOYF BASKHBALL NON-LEAGUE CALAVERAS 67, FRANKUN 64 Ranklin 11 13 18 22 — 64 21 14 21 11 — 67 Calaveras Calaveras: Jake Land 27, Dillon Autry 9, Kyle Byrd 3, Caleb Hodgson 10, Brandon Cline 14, Wyatt Ames 2, Jeb Boyett 4. 3-pointers — Calaverae 6 (Land 2, Hodgeon 2, Byrd, Autry 1)

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ing stick), 8:39; M.Brown, SJ (holding), 14:19.

Thirdpesod— 6,sanJose,pavelski17 (sums), 6:06 (pp). 7, SanJose, Pavelski 18 (Thornton), 7:38 (pp). 8, SanJose, Burns 14, 18:50 (en). Penalties — Ehrhoff, LA (high-sticking), 6:02; Lucic, LA (slashing), 6:41. Shots on Goal — SanJose 6-9-8 — 23. Los Angeles21-5-1 0 — 36. Power-play opportunities — San Jose 2 of 4; LosAngeles 0of 3. Goa lies — San Jose, Jones 15-1 0-2(36ehots33 saves). LosAngeles, Quick 17-9-1 (22-1 8). A — 18~ (18/30). T —2:33. Referees — Francis Chamn, Mike Leggo. Linesmen — Lonnie cameron, shane Heyer.

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San Jose 1 1 3—5 2 1 0 —3 Los Angehs First pesod — 1,Los Angeles, Toffoli 13 (pearson, Carter), 1:40. 2, Los Angeles, Lewis 3 (D.Brown, Martinez), 432. 3,SanJose, Thornton 6 (pavelski, Dillon), 12:12. penalties — wingele, SJ, served by Smith, double minor (roughing), 12:55; Lewis, LA (roughing), 12:55. Second Period — 4, Los Angeles, Toffoli 14

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ton, Donskoi), 18:45. Penalties — McNabb, LA (hooking), 1:44; LosAngeles bench, served by Mersch (too many men), 5:22; Martin, SJ (hold-

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Jacksonville at New Orleans, 1:05 p.m. St. Louis at Seattle, 1:25 p.m. Green Bay at Arizona, 1:25 pm. NY. Giants at Minnesota,530 pm. Monday, Dec. 28 Cincinnati at Denver, 5:30 p.m.

Winter sports Men's World Cup Slabm Tuesday, At Madonna ch campigho, Nally 1. Henrik Kristoffersen, Norway, 1:37W (47.3450A6). 2. Marcel Hirecher, Austria, 1:39.05 (48.3750.68). 3. Marco Schwarz, Austria, 1:39.39 (49A549.94). 4. Guiliano Razzoli, Italy, 1:39.47 (48.67-50.80).

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MLB INTERNATIONAL — Named Charles Hill managing director of MLB Europe, Middle East

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American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Released 3B Chris Johnson. Agreed to terms with LHP Ross Detwiler on a minor league contract. National League ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Agreed to terms with RHP Mike Leake on a five-year contract. BASKEIBALL National Basketball ssociatmn MEMPHIS GRIZZUES —Reassigned F's James Ennis and Jarell Martin and G Russ Smith to

Iowa (NBADL).

MINNESOTATIMBERWOLVES — Recalled G Tyus Jones from Idaho (NBADL). FOOTBALL National Football League 5. Luce Aerni, Switzerland, 1:3964 (50 134951 ). ARIZONA CARDINALS — Placed S Tyrann 6. Fritz Dopfer, Germany, 1:39.76 (48.87M99). Mathieu on injured reserve.Re-signed S Chris 7. Jean-B Clemons. aptize Grang e, France, 199.97 (ee.9451.03). BALTIMORE RAVENS — PlacedTE Crockett 8. ManfredMoelgg,Italy,14014(499Ki106). Gillmore on injuredreserve. Placed LB Brennen 9. David Chodounsky, United States, 1:40.17 Beyer on the practice squad injured list. Signed LB Ches Carter. Signed DE Nordly Capi to the (49.17-51.00). Also practice squad. MichaekAnkeny, United States, 5086 (43rd-first BUFFALO BILLS— PlacedLB RandellJohnson run) did not qualify for second run and WR RobertWoods on injured reserve and Mark Engel, United States, 51.32 (50th-first T Seantrel Henderson on the reservelnonrun) did not qualify forsecond run football illnesslist. Released WR Marcus ThigHig Roberts, United States, 51.34 (51st-first pen. Signed WRsDezmin lewis, Walter Powell run) did not qualify forsecond run and Greg Salas and DE Jerel Worthy. Signed Thursday Tim Kelley, United States, 51.38 (53rd-first run), Bahamas Bawl TE Jacob Maxwell and QB Zac Dysart to the did not qualify forsecond run. At Nassau practice squad. Ted Ligety, United states, 51.38 (53rd-sat run), W Michigan F/ 2 4'/2 (6F/z) M. Tennessee CHICAGO BEARS — Waived RB Antone Smith. did not qualify for second run. Hawaii Bowl Terminated the practice squad mleract of DL Robby Kelley, United States, did not s nish% rst At Honolulu Toby Johnson. Signed DTWAnthony Smith from lUn. san Diego st +2 1 "/2(5p/s c inc i nnati thepracticesquad andCB Devalee Bausby and world cup salom standings Ssturday DL Devon Coleman to the practice squad. (After two races) St. Petwsbu~ Bawl CLEVELAND BROWNS — Placed OL John 1. Henrik Ksstoffersen, Norway, 200 points. At St. Petersburg Grem oninjured reserve. Re-signed wR Danus 2. Marcel Hirscher, Austria, 160. Marshall 4 5 (44) Uconn Jennings. 3. David Chodounsky, Un itedStates,79. Sun Bawl G REEN BAY PACKERS — PlacedLS Brett 4. Marco Schwarz, Austria, 73. At El Paso Goode on injured reserve. Signed LS Rick 5. Manfred Moelgg, Italy, 68. Washington St 2 2 / 2 ( 62 ) Miami Lovato. 6. J ulien Lizeroux, France, 60. Heart af Dallas Bowl HOUSTON TEXANS — Placed QB T.J. Vates 6. Felix Neureuther, Germany, 60. At Dalhs on injuredreserve.Sig ned QB B J. Daniels from 6. patsck Thaler, Italy, 60. washington p/ 2 9 ( 54'/s southern Miss the practice squad. 9. Alexander Khoroshilov, Russia, 54. Rnsbipe Bowl MIAMI DOLPHINS — Placed Lss Koa Misi and 10. Daniel Yule, Switzerland, 53. At Yankee Stadium Chris Mccain on injured reserve.Re-signed LB Also Indiana 2 2 (71) Duke James-MichaelJohnson and OL Jacques 31. Ted Ligety, United States, 11. Independence Bowl McClendon. Signed G Shelley Smith. Overall Workl Cup Standings At Shreveport MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed LB Alex (After 13events) Virginia Tech 14 1F/2 (61'/s Tulsa Singleton to the practice squad. 1. Marcel Hirscher, Austria, 623. Reter Farms Bowl NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Placed LB Eric 2. Aksel Lund Svindal, Norway, 600. At Sents Qara Martin on injured reserve. Released DL 3. Kjetil Jansrud, Norway, 407. UCLA 6Y2 e/2 (61 ) Ishmaa'ily Kitchen. Signed RB Steven Jackson. 4. Henrik Kristoffersen, Norway, 389. NFL NEW YORKJETS —Signed WR Joe Anderson 5. Victor Muffat-Jeandet, France, 294. Thursday to the practice squad. 6. Felix Neureuther, Germany, 269. Favorite Ope n rodayO/U Underdog TENNESSEE TlTANS —PlacedDT Mike Mar7. Ted Ligety United States 248. at Oakland 6 5 (47) San Diego tin on injuredreserve. Signed QB Alex Tanney 8. Peter Fill, Italy, 235. Saturday from Indianpolis' practice squad. 9. Guillermo Fayed, France, 206. st philadelphia F/2 3 ( 4'F/s washington WASHINGTON REDSKINS —Signed TE Mar10. Travis Ganong, United States, 204. Sunday cel Jensen from Buffal's practice squad. Also at Minnesots 3 6 (4F / 2 ) N Y Giants HOCKEY 11. Andrew Weibrecht, United States, 178. at TAMPA BAY 3 3 (46) Chic a go National Hockey League 29. Tim Jitloff, United States, 97. Carolina 6 7 (47'/ 2 ) at A t l anta WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Reaeeigned D 32.David Chodounsky, United States,94. A t Buffalo 5 6 (42' / 2 ) Dalla s Connorcarrickto Hershey(AHL). 40. Steven Nyman, United States, 73. At N. orleans 7/2 7/2 (o s J a cksonville SOCCER 60. BryceBennett, United States, 42. At Detroit 7 9 (43) S an Francisco Major League Soccer 76. Tommy Ford, United States, 25. At Kansas City 11'/~12'/2 (42'/2) C l eveland LA GAlAXY — Transferred D Omar Gonzalez 77. Thomas Biesemeyer, United States, 24. At Miami Of f O f f (O ff ) I ndianapolis to CF pachuca (Liga Mx-Mexico). 105. Jared Goldberg, United States, 10. New England 3 3 (46) At NY Jets NBN YORK RED BULLS —Signed FAlex MuyL AtTennessee Off Off ( Off) Hous t on COLLEGE At Arizona 4 ' / 2 4 ( 4 9'/s Gre enBay NcAA — placed Hawairs men's basketball At seattle 14 13 ( 4 0'/s st.Louis program on probation for three years. Pittsburgh 7 10 (47) A t Baltimore BALL STATE — Announced the resignation pregame.corn Monday of football coach Pete Lembo to becomeassisNBA At Denver 4 ' ! 2F / ~ (40'/s ci n cinnati tanthead coach and special teams coordinator Favorit» Open 0/ U Underdog at Maryland. a t Cleveland O f f (Off ) New York PURDUE — Named Terry Maloneoffensive At Charlotte 2 (202 ) Boston coordinator in addition to hie duties se tightends A t Orlando 1"/ 2(20P/2) Houston coach. At washington 1'/2 (20z/s Memphis Baseball WISCONSIN — Named HowardMoore men' s At Indiana Major League Baseball assistant basketball coach. 7 (21F/s Sacramento

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TV SPORTSPROGRAMS BASKETBALL Friday 9:00 am(ESPN) NBA Basketball New Orleans Pelicans at Miami Heat. a 11:30 am (KGO) (KXTV)NBA Basketball Chicago Bulls at Oklahoma City Thunder. 2:00 pm (KGO) (KXTV) NBA Basketball Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State Warriors. 5:00 pm(ESPN) NBA Basketball San Antonio Spurs at Houston Rockets. 7:30 pm(ESPN) NBA Basketball Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers. Saturday 9:00 am (KOVR) (KPlX) College Basketball Louisville at Kentucky. Sunday 6:00 pm(CSN) NBA Basketball Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings. Monday 7:30 pm (CSBA) (CSN) NBA Basketball Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors.

Tuesday 12:30 pm(CSN) College BasketballStephen F. Austin State at Alabama-Birmingham. Wednesday 5:30 pm (CSBA)NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at Dallas M ave ricks. 7:00 pm(CSN) NBA Basketball Philadelphia 76ers at Sacramento Kings.

BOWLING Sunday 10:00 am(ESPN) PBA Bowling Viper Championship. From Reno. (Taped)

FOOTBALL Thursday 9:00am (ESPN) College Football Popeyes Bahamas BowlMiddle Tennessee State vs. Western Michigan. 5:00 pm (ESPN) CollegeFootball Hawaii Bowl — San Diego State vs. Cincinnati. Saturday 8:00 am(ESPN) College Football St. Petersburg BowlConnecticut vs. Marshall.

11:00 am(KOVR) (KPIX)College FootballHyundai Sun BowlMiami vs. Washington State. 11:20 am(ESPN) College FootballZaxby's Heart of Dallas Bowl — Washington vs. Southern Mississippi. 12:30 pm (KGO) (KXTV) College FootballNew Era Pinstripe Bowl — Indiana vs. Duke. 2:45pm (ESPN)College Football CampingWorld Independence Bowl — Tulsa vs. Virginia Tmh. 6:15 pm (ESPN) CollegeFootball Foster Fams Bowl — VCR vs. Nebraska. Sunday 10:00am (KTXL) NFL Football San Francisco 49ers at Detroit Lions. 1:00 pm (KOVR) (KPlX)NFL FootballJacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints. 1:25 pm(KTXL) NFL Football Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals. 5:20pm (KCRA) (KSBW) NFL FootballNew York Giants at Minnesota Vikings. Monday 11:30 am(ESPN) College FootballMilitap Bowl-

Pittsburgh vs. Navy. From Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. 5:15 pm(ESPN) NFL Football Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos. Tuesday 11:00 am(ESPN) College FootballLockheed Martin Armed Forces BowlCalifornia vs. Air Force. 2:30 pm(ESPN) College Football Russell Athletic Bowl — North Carolina vs. Baylor. 4:30 pm(CSN) College Football Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl — Nevada vs. Colorado State. 6:00 pm (ESPN) CollegeFootball Advocare V100 Texas BowlLSU vs. Texas Tech. Wednesday 9:00am (ESPN) College Football Birmingham Bowl — Auburn vs. Memphis. 12:30 pm(ESPN)College Football Belk Bowl — North Carolina State vs. Mississippi State. 4:00 pm (ESPN) College Football Franklin American Mortgage

Music City Bowl — Texas A&M vs. Louisville. 7:30pm (ESPN) College Football National Funding Holiday Bowl — USC vs. Wisconsin.

HOCKEY Monday 1:00 am(CSN) NHL Hockey Colorado Avalanche at San Jose Sharks. (Same-day Tape)

RODEO Sunday 12:00 pm(KOVR) (KPIX) Bull RidingPBR: Danger in the Dirt. (Taped)

SKATING Saturday 8:00 pm(CSN) Figure Skating ISU Skate America. From Milwaukee. (Taped) Sunday 8:30am (CSN) Figure Skating ISU Grand Prix: Skate Canada. From Lethbridge, Alta., Canada. (Taped)

SOCCER Thursday

12:00 pm(CSN) English Premier League Soccer West Bromwich Albion FC vs AFC Bournemouth. From The Hawthorns in Sandwell, West Midlands, England. (Taped) 9:30 pm (CSN) Italian Serie A Soccer AS Roma vs Genoa CFC. From Rome, Lazio, Italy. (Taped) Saturday 7:00 am(USA) English Premier League Soccer 9:30 am(KCRA) (KSBW) English Premier League Soccer Newcastle United FC vs Everton FC. From St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England. 11:30 am(KCRA) (KSBW) English Premier League Soccer Southampton FC vs Arsenal FC. From St Mary' s Stadium in Southampton, Ham hire, En land.

EQUESTRIAN Sunday 2:00 pm(KCRA) (KSBW) Equestrian Grand Slam of Show Jumping. From Geneva, Switzerland. (Taped)

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