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Musica trio rin s tunes to ta e T eatre •W hat: ohn J Roman Jackson Tri o. • When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. •Where:Stage 3TheatreCompany, 208 S. Green St., Sonora. • Tickets: $15. • information: stage3.org, 536-1 778.

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The John Roman Jackson Trio performs Saturday night at Stage 3 TheatreCompany in downtown Sonora.

The John Roman Jackson Trio returns to Stage 3 Theatre Company in downtown Sonora for a Saturday concert. Expect anevening ofAmericana music featuring blues, country, bluegrass, rock and many of John Roman Jackson's original tunes. At one moment they can be doing a Van Morrison cover and then switch to something reminiscent of the Mills Brothers. The trio consists of John Roman Jackson, Bill Schneiderman and Bob Feigen.

Jackson has performed on stage for about 60 years. He has playedand recorded with many artists such as Jimmy Reed, Ernie Freeman andLacy J.Dalton. Schneiderman was born in New York City. He got caught up in the folk craze of the 1960s and graduated to bluegrass while jamming in Washington Square Park with musicians such as Pete Wernick and Dave Bromberg. Schneiderman plays guitar, mandolin, and banjo as well as works with the California Bluegrass Association as an "area activities vice president" for the Delta-Sierra region. He has also won various awards at the annual Columbia Fiddle and "Bango" Contest. Schneiderman co-foundedthe Grass Menagerie and played with them off and on fornearly

30 years. He has performed at numerous music festivals throughout the state. Meanwhile, Feigen played saxophone, clarinet and oboe in high school and community orchestra as well as Dixieland bands and rhythm guitar in R&B surf bands, including the Electric Waves in his earlier years. He plays guitar, bass and banjo and sings backup. Feigen has lived in Sonora for more than 35 years and enjoys performingin the John Roman Jackson Trio. "Since retiring I have returned to my passion for music

and havebeen performing with several groups throughout Tuolumne Countyfor many years," he said. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show.

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ierra Re resents'T e Drows a c rone' • What: 'The Drowsy Chaperone.' • When: Friday to Nov. 22. • Where: East Senora Theatre. • Tickets: $28 to $35 with senior and student discounts available. • Info: sierrarep.org, 532-3120.

Sierra Repertory Theatre aims to take its audiences to the glamorous and nostalgic world of the Tony Award-winning musical "The Drowsy Chaperone." The comedy, which opens Friday and runs through Nov. 22, begins when a die-hard musical fan is feeling blue and dusts off his favorite cast album, a fictitious 1928 hit called "The Drowsy Chap-

crone." The show comes to life — showy, glitzy, colorful life — in his drab living room as he wryly comments on the lush music, the thin plot and the personal lives of the actors.

"It's such a unique concept," said SRT Artistic Director Scott Viets, who will play the fan, the Man in the Chair. "To have the album explode into living color in his living room is so fun and unexpected."

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Viets can relate to his character. They' re both fans of musical theatre, though Viets says he isn't quite the trivia-hound his character is. The Man in the Chair is thrilled to share his witty perceptions of the 1920s (' When the champagne flowed and the caviar chilled" ), the leading man ("hestarted outas a toothpaste model" ) and cell phones going off in theaterstoday (predictably,he's not a fan). "The show stops when he wants to give you another tidbit," Viets said. cYou not only end up

learning the back story of all the characters in the show, but quite a bit about him as well." Audiences also learn about Broadway musicals of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. The show within the show — 'The Drowsy Chaperone" Sierra Repertory Theatre's latest playhas showy costumes and big dance numbers.

Viets, who usually directs and choreographs at Sierra Rep, is thrilled to dust off hi acting shoes. Audiences may remember Viets taking the stage in place of absentactors and dancers from time to time, but he has never

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"The Drowsy Chaperone" showcases a glitzy, colorful life in Sierra Rep's latest production big dance numbers and even a dream sequence. Still, the Man in the Chair provides the heart of the show. "He welcomes us into his home and he wants to delight us by playing a recording of one of his favorite shows," said Russell Garrett, who directs the production. "He loves sharing this with us. He loves, loves, loves musicals and he loses himself in them." Though many have not heard of 'The Drowsy Chaperone," the show played for more than a year on Broadway. It won Tony awards for Best Book and Best Original Score. Garrett, who saw the Broadway production several times, said he is pleased Viets will play the Man in the Chair. "I love the fact that the audi-

ence will know him," Garrett said. "Also, he has a sense of humor and he has warmth. I think all of that will help with this role. You need someone you like for this role and Scott is eminently likeable." Garrett isa frequent guestartist at Sierra Rep. The last show he directed and choreographed, 2012's "I Love a Piano," was an audiencefavorite. SierraRep favoritesSamantha Wynn Greenstone, Greg Hoyt, Sarah Schori, Ty Smith, Tim Stewart and Ashley Whiting also return for the production. "I think more than anything else the audience is going to laugh,"Garrett said."It'soneof the cleverest shows that has been

created. It's truly clever, truly fun." "The Drowsy Chaperone"

runs Friday through Nov. 22 with performances Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Thursdays at either 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. Tickets range &om $28 to $35, with senior and student discounts available. Sierra Rep will host a Ladies Night Out starting at 6 p.m. in the East Sonora Annex before the Thursday, Oct. 22, performance of "The Drowsy Chaperone." Participants may purchase show tickets for that evening at the special rateofjust$20 each with code "LADIES" by phone at 582-8120 or online at sierrarep.org. Raffle ticketsfora m ystery prizebag will be sold for$1each,or$5 for six ra81e tickets. Several vendors will also be on hand for the event.

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Sierra Winds'Story Slam'set for Murphys Railtown gets spooky • What: Story Slam. •W hen: Fri day,7 to 9:30 p.m . • Where: Murphys Old School House, 115 Jones St. • Admission: Free. • Information: 532-7697.

Mother Lode storytellers will get a jump on Halloween at the second Sierra Story Winds Story Slam Contest. This year's story theme is "Scarred for Life." Contestants are invited to tell an original, nearly true tale on Friday evening at the Murphys Old School House. The Story Slam, sponsored by the Murphys Business Association, is free to the public, but donations to the Mother Lode Storytelling Guild are accepted. Gold Country Roasters will be on hand with refreshments. 'Viehave another great contest night planned," said event coordinator Colleen Nunn. "Last year over 80people ofallages attended. We heard great stories with some real winners. So we decided to do it againl" Nunn points out that there

are five basic rules: First, stories should be mostly true and original. Second, stories should stick to this year's theme "Scarred for Life," butbroad interpretations are allowed. Third, stories must be told, not read. Fourth, tellings need to stay at seven minutes or under. Fifth, stories ought to have a clear beginning, middle and ending. 'Vie hope your story will make people laugh or cry," Nunn said.

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funl" Sign-ups will take place that evening, beginning at 6:45 p.m. 'Vile should have time for about 10 storytellers," Nunn said. She also noted that there is no age restrictionfor thecontest,nor does

place; and $75 to firstplace. "We' ve added a new prize this year, too," said MLSG officer and storyteller Claudia Tonge "We' re going to have a People's Choice category. Audience members can voteby putting tipsin bootsfor their favorite tellers. This way

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'Vile'd like the storytell erstokeep in mind that there might be kids in the audience, but this is mostly a night for adults and cutting K ayto n loose with words," she said. Returning as emcee is actress and director Tara Kayton. "Last year Tara was hilarious and to the point," said Guild president B.Z. Smith. "She kept the evening lively and moving along. This young woman is quick-witted and very smart. And we haveour giant gong back, tool" Last year, Kayton was in chargeofringing thehuge gong when a teller went over the seven-minutemark. The audience was in stitches of laughter as the

Since the event is also a fundraiserfornextyear'sSierra Story Winds Retreat and for community storytelling projects, MLSG will host a raffle during the evening. "Along with our upcoming retreat, our local Guild is working with ATCAA's Head Start to bring Guild members in to tell tales for their preschoolers," Tonge said. "The funds will be used to pay our tellers transportationstipends to drive to the many Head Start schools in three different rural counties." The Mother Lode Storytelling Guild is a part of the National Storytelling Network, an organization that works to promote storytelling in all areas of community life and to support all levelsofstorytellersfrom novice to professi onal.

actressteased the tellers with the

threat of being gonged off-stage. "Everything is done in good spirit, and we all had a great time," Smith said. Along with Kayton as emcee, three judges will pick the top three winners. "The judges work with a list of criteria," she said. "They' re mostly looking for really well-told tales." Three top prizes are awarded: $25 tothird place;$50 to second

Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown will offer three weekends of familyfriendly "Harvest Haunt Express" train rides starting this weekend. Staffed by a "skeleton crew," the populartrain rides depart at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. On Saturdays, the excursion train will be pulled by Sierra No. 3 (the "Movie Star Locomotive") and on Sundays by a vintage diesel locomotive. Train passengers are encouraged to get in the spirit and dress up according to these weekly themes: "Heroes and Villains" (Saturday and Sunday), "Pirates and Princesses" (Oct. 24 to 25), and "Witches

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ManzanitaWriters Press osts oo aunc • What:Book launch. • When:Sunday, 3 to 5 p.m. • Where:Murphys Historic Hotel, banquet room, 457 Main St. • Info:manza press.corn, 768-9021.

Schedule 3 p.m.— Glenn Wasson will tell tales from his book 4 p.m.— Open mic

Manzanita Writers Press hosts Glenn Wasson's book launch andmore Sunday at the Murphys Hotel. Wasson will regale the audience with material from his new hardcover book packed with humorous and fascinating true tales of the Mother Lode and of his military experiences as a pilot in Vietnam. The book, "Too Much to Swallow," is a full collection of tales and poems, including eight new storiesand essays and a colorful collectionofphotos. The title of the book is inspiredby an historical event thatoccurred in the late 1980s at the Murphys Hotel bar in which a bar patron swallowed a gold nugget showpieceshaped like a bison and as large as aquarter — afterslipping it into his beer. Additionally, Jim Fletcher will

5 p.m. — Specialty beer tasting 5:30 p.m.— No-host dinner with Wasson and regional writers

share information about Mark Twain's "88 Days in the Mother Lode" and how a little frog launched Twain's literary career at a time Twain was at a low

point in his life. There will be an open mic for storytelling by the public at 4 p.m. in which people are invited to share their own stories and poetry. Celebrating the county's historical and cultural fabric, the public is invited to tell true storiesabout the area's recent

history. Manzanita Press invites stories that focus on an incident,

develop the characters involved, and create a narrative with a suspenseful plot with a punch

of an ending, communicating a theme about life and humanity thatresonates.Itshould be a storyabout the narrator's experience in the region or something heard or read about that stirred the imagination, or even a minor event that is dramatized and meaningful in demon-

strating a sense of community. Organizers said the event willbe a perfecttime to share

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Glenn Wasson will release his new book oToo Much to Swallow" on Sunday at the Murphys Historic Hotel. inspiring Butte Fire stories. Manzanita Writers Press invites those affected by the fire to come to open mic and share their story with a supportive crowd. The press is partnering with other creative people who would like to collect Butte Fire stories into an anthology that will become part of Calaveras County's history. There are many others

with powerful photography, inspirational stories, and art work that may be interested in working on this collection. Storyteller and author Cynthia Restivo is now interviewing people and collecting their Butte Fire stories for historical archiving. If interested in this project, contact Monika Rose at 768-9021 or mrosemanza@jps. net for more information.

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Third FridayOpenReadingfeatures traveling author KateEvans • What: Third Friday Open Reading. •W hen: Fri day,7 to 8:30 p.m . • Where: Sonora Joe's Coffee Shoppe, 140 S. Washington St. • Admission: Free. • Info: 532-6561.

clearly and how the pieces fit together." For Evans today, reading and m editating helps her to relax into the moment and appreciate the present and be thankful.

Evans will have her books availablefor purchase at $14.95, and will hold book signings beforeand after the reading. Earlier Friday, Evans will speak at an "Author Talk" event

at the Columbia College Library from 3:30to 4:30 p.m. Additionally, she is also teaching a workshop, uHow to Believe in Your Writing," at Stage 3 TheatreCompany in downtown

Sonorafrom 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The cost of the workshop is $35 and includes a box lunch. Participants can register for the workshop online at wordprojectpress.corn.

Author of "Call it Wonder: An Odyssey of Love, Sex, Spirit, and Travel," Kate Evans begins her memoir with the memory of a seizure — being unable to speak, and the words of a mentor and friend who'd passed away two months prior saying, "There's no

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Tuolumne museum returns to annual fall field trip further into the timber, the field trip represents a return to an annual museum fall tradition which has been on hold since the massive Rim Fire of 2013. The old rail right-of-way is now a well-maintained access and fire road on Sierra Pacific Industries land and is easily accessible.

A scenic hike over a portion of the former West Side Lumber Company logging railroad rightof-way is planned as a selfguided field trip on Saturday by the Tuolumne City Memorial Museum.

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AR S Hi MIBlmt, ETC. ALOFT ART GALLERY: Represents 34 artists who work in various mediums, including painting, photography, ceramics and jewelry; the Mother Lode Art Association also maintains a space in the gallery for its members; currently showing are Vicki Fuentes and Winnifred Wilson; Aloft's featured artist for October is Joan Muggleton; 167 S. Washington St., Sonora; aloftartgallery. corn, 533-8604. ART ON MAIN: Featured artist for October is Karen O' Neill; more than 30 artists featured at gallery; 466-B Main St., Murphys; artonmainmurphys.corn, 728-1888. BANNY'S RESTAURANT: Photography of Jim Hassay will be displayed this month; 17566 Lime Kiln Rd., Sonora; mountainspringsgolf.corn/ bannys. HOVEY WINERY: Annie Fountain is featured artist for October; Sue King will be featured for November and December;350 Main St.,M urphys; hoveywine.corn, 728-9999. MEADOWM ONT SHOPPING CENTER: Arts of Bear Valley displays artwork by Judy Boles and Marilyn Richards during October at the Window Gallery; 2182 Highway 4, Arnold; artsofbearvalley.org. MOTHER LODE ART ASSOCIATION: Members featured through October

includeSusan Lea HackettatUmpqua Bank; Mary Jean St. Claire at Pulmonary Rehab; Renetta Hayes at Anticoagulation Clinic; Sulastri Linville at Dr. Perez; Cary McGrew at Job Care. MLAA MEETING: Guest demonstrator for the Mother Lode Art Association meeting at1 p.m. Monday will be Judie Cain, an oil painter from Murphys. She will be demonstrating an oil painting of pumpkins. A brief business meeting and refreshments will be provided before the demonstration at the Tuolumne County Library in Sonora. PETROGLYPHE GALLERY: Workshops include "Building Clay Canvases and Glaze Painting" with James Aaronson Saturday and Oct. 31; Concerts include Ancora Trio, Nov. 1, fundraiser to benefit the Calaveras Community Foundation Fire Disaster Relief Fund; 8317 Main St., Mokelumne Hill; gallerypetroglyphe.corn, 286-1387. SERVENTE'S HISTORIC SALOON: Eva Walker of Angels Camp and Diana Boyd of Sonora will be displayed until Oct. 27; 64 S. Washington St., Sonora. SONORA JOE'S COFFEE SHOPPE: "From Dreams to Screams: An Art Show" runs during the month of October; 140 S. Washington St., downtown Sonora. STAGE 3THEATRE COMPANY: Artists showing during "The Glass Menagerie" production through Sunday are Renetta Hayes of Jamestown, ReneeRondon ofValley Springs,and

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TUOLUMNE COUNTY LIBRARY: Barbara Young is the featured artist for October and November at the rotating "Art in the Library" exhibit; features watercolor paintings of animals, landscapes, buildings, and people;

TOWN HALL ARTS: Includes a variety of professional art supplies, art classes and a gallery of local work (Galerie Copper); Classes include "Life Drawing" Oct. 22; Copperopolis Town Square, 145 •~

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Hurstlaunches new exhibit,'The French Connection' • What:'The French Connection.' • When:Friday to Nov, 22, with a reception Saturday, 5 to 7:30 p.m. • Where:Ventana Art Gallery, 48 S. Washington St., Sonora. • Information:ventanagallery.corn, 588-0297.

By MIKE MORRIS The Union Democrat

Jamestown artist Leslie Hurst spent the month of May painting in France. Her new exhibit, "The French Connection," showcases her experience in 26 paintings — from the cafe scenes of Paris to the lavender

and wildflowers of the French countryside. The exhibit opens Friday at the Ventana Art Gallery in downtown Sonora, with a catered French soiree reception from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday.Also at the reception,the Tuolumne County Arts Alliance will be pouring wine and displaying artwork by George Post. Following trips to paint in Italy, Alaska and Hong Kong, Hurst said she was pleased to discover France. "In France, there's something different around every corner," she said. Hurst was based in St. Remy, a little town in southern France that's about the size of Sonora. It's also where Vincent van Gogh lived in 1889. "Walking out to paint in the mornings, knowing these were the same trees, hills and fields he saw 125 years ago was very special," she said. While painting on site en plein air, Hurst said local residents would often approach her and want to talk in French. Hurst joked about her French-speaking skills — or lack thereof — despite taking

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with the locals. "Sometimes they give up and throw their hands in the air," she said with a laugh. "Other times, they go and bring back a

where they grow their own wine grapes and olives. She can also be found each week at the Sonora Farmers Market selling the ranch's Table Mountain Beef.

Leslie Hurst's painting of bright poppies below the Luberon in southern France is included in the new "French Connection" exhibit. Born and raised on a cattle ranch in eastern Washington, Hurst graduated from Washington State University with a degree in fine arts.

Hurst put her art on the back burner while she raised her now-adult children. She re-

turned to her passion of painting in 1995. "I' ve been painting for 20 years, although I' ve changed my medium," she said. Hurst spent the first four yearspainting watercolor,followed bypastelsand a brief

stint with acrylics before settling on oil. "Finally, I found oil painting, and I' ve never looked back," she said.

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TIIURSUAV ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE: Sierra Repertory Theatre musical directed by Becky Saunders; 2 p.m.today with shows through 2 p.m. Sunday; Fallon House Theater, Columbia State Historic Park; sierrarep.org, 532-3120. JAZZ SERIES: Season opener starring the Big Band with Barbara Morrison at 7 p.m.; Columbia College, DogwoodTheater; tickets $15, available at Mountain Bookshop atThe Junction shopping center in East Sonora, at Columbia College's Manzanita Bookstore, or by calling 588-5126.

FRIRAV COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET:Free admission 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 18600 Eagle Ridge Drive, off Tuolumne Road; 840-8076.

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HOVEY HARVEST CELEBRATION: Local wines made by Chuck Hovey, hors d'oeuvres, live and silent auctions, raffle prizes and more; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; tickets $50; The Hotel at Black Oak Casino Resort, Tuolumne; all proceeds go toChuck Hovey MedicalRecovery Fund; reservations, 928-9348.

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Sonora Theater; sierrarep.org, 532-3120. (Page

Association; 532-7697. (Page 5)

4) STORY SLAM: Contestants are invited to tell an original, nearly-true tale with the theme "Scarred for Life" from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Murphys Old School House, 115 Jones St.; free; sponsored by the Murphys Business

FOLK DANCING: Folk dance group meets on the first and third Fridays of the month at 7 p.m.;allages welcome and no experience necessary; free; taught by Carlos and Karen Canto; 23496 Gold Springs Drive, Columbia; 532-1859.

SATUR RAY LA GRANGE BREAKFAST:An early breakfast will be served from 6 to 10 a.m.; menu is scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy with coffee and juice, for $6; IOOF Hall, 30018Yosemite Blvd.; 853-2128, 916-5086.

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What's hastening inlhe Mother lode,Oct.15-21 Have an event listing? Submit online atuniondemocrat.corn/events SONORA FARMERS MARKET:Vendors sell produce, baked goods and more; final market of the season will be held from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.; corner ofTheall and Stewart streets in downtown Sonora. SONORATOY RUN: 29th annual Sonora Toy Run will begin at 11 a.m. at Jamestown HarleyDavidson; sign-ups from 9 to 10:45 a.m.; cost is $20, plus one toy and a non-perishable food item for donation to charity; ride through the foothills of Jamestown, Columbia and Angels Camp to end up at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora; 694-0370. TUOLUMNE FIELDTRIP:A scenic hike over a portion of the former West Side Lumber Company logging railroad right-of-way is planned as a self-guided field trip by the Tuolumne City Memorial Museum. (Page 8) AUTUMN HARVEST:Event in historic downtown Angels Camp lasts from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features a wine stroll from 2 to 5 p.m.; lives music, crafts and raffle to help raise money for those impacted by the Butte Fire. INDOOR FARMERS MARKET:The Farmory features local produce, organic groceries, gluten-free baked goods, honey, herbs, gourmet treats, free classes and more; noon to 6 p.m.; 10800 Airport Rd., Columbia. BARKTOBERFEST:Fundraiser for Humane Society ofTuolumne County; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.; 10040 Victoria Way, Jamestown; tickets are $15, $12 for HSOTC members, $8 children 12 and under; micro brew sampling and Germanthemed food; shelter ihsotc.org, 984-5489. HOTELTRANSYLVANIA:Tuolumne County Library's family movie matinee showing the animated film "Hotel Transylvania," featuring the voices of Adam Sandier and Selena Gomez; rated PG; 2 p.m. in the library's CommunityRoom, 480 Greenley Rd.,Sonora; 533-5507. FALL FEST:Open house for the public to visit Camp Tuolumne Trails from 2 to 5 p.m.; event includes hayrides, games, crafts, free refreshments; learn about camp programs, volunteer opportunities and more; 22988 Ferretti Rd., Groveland; tuolumnetrails.org. FRENCH CONNECTION: Opening reception

for Leslie Hurst painting exhibit; 5 to 7:30 p.m.; Ventana Art Gallery, 48 S. Washington St., Sonora; ventanagallery.corn, 588-0297. (Page

10) BIG CASH GIVEAWAY:The Sonora Elks Lodge will host its annual Big Cash Giveaway; tickets cost $100 and include two complete dinners and entries into cash prize drawings; only 100 tickets will be sold; first drawing at 5:30 p.m. for $250, 6 p.m. for $500, 6:30 p.m. for $500, 7 p.m. for $1,000, and 7:30 p.m. for $2,000; must be 18 to buy tickets and participants do not need to be present to win; menu will be New York strip steak, baked potatoes, vegetables,bread,coff ee and dessert; 533-1587. JOHN ROMAN JACKSONTRIO: Band plays Stage 3Theatre Company, 208 S. Green St., Sonora; 7:30 p.m.; tickets $15; stage3.org, 5361778. (Page 3) CONTRA DANCE:Live music will be featured and no experience is necessary; 7:30 p.m.; $7 adults, $3 children; Aronos Research Women' s Club, 37 E. Elkin St., Sonora; dances are held on third Saturday of each month; 532-6025.

SIINDAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST:Chispa Parlor 139 of the Native Sons of the Golden West will serve a Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Native Sons Hall, 389 Main St., Murphys; Pancakes,scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy,orange juice,coff ee and hot chocolate will be served for $7 adults and $3 children 10 and younger; breakfasts are served on thethird Sunday of each month; 728-8902. SONORA BACH FESTIVAL:Locals Concert at 3 p.m. at Church of the 49ers, Columbia; a concert featuring local vocal and instrumental artists; tickets $10, including refreshments; sonorabach.org, tickets on sale at Mountain Bookshop in East Sonora. BOOK LAUNCH: Manzanita Writers Press hosts free gala literary event and book launch at Murphys Historic Hotel; 3 to 5 p.m.; there will be an open mic to share tales, poetry, or stand-up humor at 4 p.m.; Glenn Wasson will tell stories about the Mother Lode from his hardcover book, "Too Much to Swallow," along

with beer tasting and raffle; manzapress.corn, 768-9021. (Page 6)

MONDAY ART MEETING: Guest demonstrator for the Mother Lode Art Association meeting at 1 p.m. will be Judie Cain, an oil painter from Murphys; Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Rd.,

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MIISIC SNTHETOWN ALCHEMY:Matt Cullen, pop and jazz, Fridays, 5:30 to 8 p.m.; 191 Main St., Murphys. BLACK OAK CASINO:Dave Stamey, Western music, tonight, 8 p.m. Left of Centre, Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. Deana Carter, acoustic show, tickets $20, Oct. 22,8 p.m; 19400Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne;blackoakcasino.corn. EMBERZ:Leilani Villamor (photo below), W ednesday, Oct.21,6 p.m ;177 S. Washington St., Sonora.

DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: "Dark Side of the Full Moon," about the state of maternal mental health in America; one of the cast, Dr. Shoshana Bennett, will be guest speaker; 6 to 8 p.m.; Walela Institute of Imaginal Healing, 20556FloraLane, Sonora; tickets $8 advance, $10 at the door; yoga@gmail.corn, 536-0299, 559-4459.

TIIESDAY SONORA COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE:All ages welcome and no experience necessary; 6 p.m.each Tuesday; free;Courthouse Park in downtown Sonora; 984-3774.

WEDNESDA Y INDOOR FARMERS MARKET:The Farmory features local produce, organic groceries, gluten-free baked goods, honey, herbs, gourmet treats, free classes and more; noon to 6 p.m.; 10800 Airport Rd., Columbia. LINE DANCE LESSONS: Focusing mostly on ballroom steps; 2 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday; free; Sonora Fire Museum and Senior Lounge, 125 N. Washington St., Sonora; 588-8071. CRUISE NIGHT:The Junction shopping center in East Sonora host its Cruise Night starting at 5:30 p.m.; event features classic cars, music and raffles; held in the parking lot every first and third Wednesday May through October. BIRDS IN NEPAL:The Central Sierra Audubon Society hosts Karen Amstutz, a Yosemite National Park ranger naturalist who will talk about her birding project in Nepal; 7 p.m.; Community Room at the Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Rd., Sonora.

GYPSY SHACK:Open mic, tonight, 7 p.m. Gold Rush Comedy Night, Friday, 8 p.m. Freight featuring Jimbo Scott and Grover Anderson, Jonathan Cronan, Saturday, 8 p.m. Karaoke, Wednesday, 7 p.m.; 18145 Main St., Jamestown. JACK DOUGLASS SALOON:Open mic night, Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m.; 22718 Main St.; Columbia State Historic Park. MURPHYS HOTEL:Plan B, Butte Fire fundraiser, Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.; 457 Main St., Murphys. RAWHIDE SALOON:Karaoke, tonight, 7 p.m. DJ 17:40, Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m. Open mic, Wednesday, 9 p.m.; 18260 Highway 108 Jamestown

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the upcoming exhibit is titled "Lavender Fields." "May is just a little too early for the lavender fields for which

Gallery, Hurst has her paintings on display at Pinecrest Art Gallery, Square i Gallery in ClareProvence is famous. Everymont and First Street Gallery where I went, the plants were and Frame Company inTurlock. tight and green and not bloomLarge oil paintings — based ing at all," she said. "Then one off smaller paintings that she day, while driving in the valley created in France — were paint- below Bonnieu, I found this field ed in her Jamestown studio. just beginning so I went back Although she went to France every few days hoping — and alone to paint, Hurst had just two days before I had to friends and family visit her leave, voila!" throughout the month. While she's interested in "My daughterAmy and Ihad traveling to paint in Ireland a wonderful meal in the Latin someday, Hurst said she will Quarteron a rainy evening. be staying close to home next The row of restaurants had year to paint around Tuolumne plastic up to protect their patios County. Hurst said she enjoys from the rain, and it reflected not only traveling to new places, all the neon lights in fantastic but also returning home with a new perspective. pinks and oranges," she said of "When I go away and come her painting, "Paris on a Rainy Night." back things look different to Another painting included in me," she said.

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OCTOBER BUGS ATTHE LIBRARY:The Tuolumne County Library will be invaded by giant African black millipedes, Madagascar hissing cockroaches and tarantulas in the Community Meeting Room, 480 G reenley Rd.,Sonora;3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22; Sierra Foothill Pest Control will be bringing these bugs for children to learn about and participate in cockroach races, allow tarantulas to climb up their arms, or just watch from a safe distance; the program is appropriate for children of all ages; 533-5507. 4-H HAUNTED HOUSE: "Realms of Darkness" opens Thursday, Oct. 22, for seven 7 p.m. performances in the Red Barn at Sonora Lumber, 730 S. Washington St., Sonora; staged byTuolumne County 4-H teens and adult volunteers; evening performances are not recommended for young children (a special matinee for families will be held during Sonora's Trick or Treat Street); evening shows are $8 per person; ucanr.edu/realmsofdarkness. DEANA CARTER CONCERT: Acoustic show featuring the hit song "Strawberry Wine" and more; tickets $20; 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22; Willow Creek Lounge, Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne;blackoakcasino.corn. INDOORYARD SALE:Communitywide indoor yard sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24; Sonora Elks Lodge, 100 Elk Drive; this event raises money for the Elks National Foundation to provide student scholarships and grants to veterans; 533-2626. ALL HALLOWS FANTASY FAIRE: Two-day all inclusive costume play event featuring live music, jugglers, fire-eaters, magicians and more; Saturdayand Sunday, Oct. 24 to 25, with"Community Day" on Sunday; Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora; allhallowsfaire.corn. GHOSTTOUR: Author Carol Biederman conducts ghost tour at Columbia State Historic Park; 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24; $10; friendsofcolumbiashp.org.

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The 4-H Haunted House "Realms of Darkness" returns this year with seven performances starting next Thursday, Oct. 22. TRICK OR TREAT STREET: Participating merchants in downtown Sonora will have big orange posters in their windows; 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24; event is for young children accompanied by an adult; during the event, the Sonora United MethodistChurch, 90Yaney Ave., will serve free hot dogs, nachos and drinks for children and families. SCARY STORY NIGHT: Put on by theSan Andreas and Mountain Ranch Friends of the Library, this free Halloween event lasts from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Calaveras County Library in San Andreas; there will be scary stories for children at "Stage 1" and terrifying tales for teens and adults at "Stage 2"; the Mother Lode Storytelling Guild aims to give thrills and goose bumps; food will be on sale from 5 to 6:30 p.m. by

the Calaveras High School Band Boosters followed by a book giveaway, cookie walk, raffle, costume contest, and more; call the library at 754-6510 or Kathy Martinez at 7541803. FARM BUREAU DINNER:The Tuolumne County Farm Bureau is hosting its 67th annual dinner and meeting Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Posse Clubhouse, 19130 Rawhide Road, Jamestown; the event starts at 6 p.m. with a no-host social and continues with barbecue tri-tip and chicken dinner at 7 p.m.; tickets are $25 with advance registration and $30 at the door; cowboy poet Bob Kelley will be on hand to provide entertainment; 533-8386. SPAGHETTI DINNER: Fundraiser starts at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24;

Columbia Fire Department, 11328 Jackston St., Columbia; $10 adults, $6 children 12 and under; 694-0235. MONEY MAN: Play by local award-winning playwright Rick Foster, will premiere at Stage 3 Theatre Company at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, with an encore matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25; tickets are $15; Tuolumne County teachers and middle and high school students are free with reservations; 208 S. Green St., Sonora; stage3.org, 536-1778. HAUNTED BARN: 45-minute guided tour; 318 Main St., Copperopolis; duskto10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, to Saturday, Oct. 31; adults $5, children under 12 are $3, reservations encouraged and group rates available; all proceeds benefit Butte Fire victims; 785-1466.

GOLF FUNDRAISER:All proceeds of golf tournament go to Butte Fire victims; four-man scramble format, noon shotgun, raffle prizes and silent auction; Sunday, Oct. 25; $50 per person includes carts, golf and dinner; Saddle Creek Golf Resort, Copperopolis; call 785-3700 for reservations. TEATIME:The Aronos Club will host "Come to Tea with Glinda and Me or Watch Out for Those Flying Monkeys" from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25; the scholarship fundraiser includesteas, homemade luncheon, dessert buffet, "Not in Kansas Anymore" costume contest, raffles and entertainment; suggested donation is $13 per person; 37 Elkin St., downtown Sonora; 533-8664. ST. JAMES CONCERT SERIES: Presents an afternoon of love and

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Phoenix Festival aims to help fire victims Picnic now A grassroots effort by area residents to help those impacted by last month's devastating Butte Fire has evolved into the upcoming Phoenix Festival. With a theme of "rising from the ashes," the benefit will be held Sunday, Nov. 1, at Ironstone Amphitheatre in Murphys. The lineup includes area musicians the Little Fuller Band, The Hot Dark, Risky Biscuits, Grover Anderson, The Brothers Strong & Co., Brian Jirka, 19 Nevermindies, and the Jank Tones. Ticketsare $10 for adults, and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Children 4 years old and younger are free. The festival will be an all-day, family-friendly event with live

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dors and other resources. All proceeds from the Phoenix Festival will go directly to the Calaveras County Community Foundation's Disaster Relief Fund. The nonprofit foundation

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Twain Harte-based Little Fuller Band are among the local bands booked for the Phoenix Festival. Fund toprovide disaster assistance in Calaveras County. The foundation will be focusing on post-event recovery and is currently assessing now best to use

its financial resources, organizers said. Area residents have been working on the event, but are in need of help. They are currently

seeking vendors, sponsorships, silent auction and raffle items as wellas volunteers.

p.m. Friday, Oct. 30; tickets $30; call 785-7400 for reservations.

beginning at 4 p.m., visitors can also bring their carved pumpkins to the Columbia Museum at the center of town for the annual Illumination of the Jack-o-Lanterns; for more information, visit parks.ca.govl columbia, call 588-9128 or stop in the Columbia Museum on the park's Main Street.

To help, contact buttefirebenefit@gmail.corn.

PI.ANNING AHEAD romance with international opera stars Roy Stevens, Annalisa Winberg, and pianist Ron Brickman, in a program that features music from opera to Broadway and classical to Hollywood;3 p.m. Sunday, Oct.25; The Red Church (St. James Episcopal Church) in downtown Sonora; tickets are $15 adults and $6 children under 18, and are available at the Mountain Bookshop in East Sonora or by calling 536-0825. TASTE FOR MENTORING: Mentoring Works hosts the Taste For Mentoring Soup Sampling and Art Show from 5to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Elks Lodge, 100 Elks Drive in Sonora; tickets are $20 per person; 533-1397 ext. 297. MARK WILLS: Country music artist Mark Wills will perform at 8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 29, at Black Oak Casino's Willow Creek Lounge, 19400 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne; tickets are $20; blackoakcasino.corn. PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: Ironstone Vineyards silent movie series features showing at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and matinee showing at noon Saturday, Oct. 31; performing live will be Dave Moreno on the pipe organ with opera singer Linda Small; $22.50, plus tax and gratuity, includes buffet, dessert, popcorn and movie; 1894 Six Mile Rd., Murphys; call 728-1251 for reservations. HALLOWEEN PARTY: Saddle Creek Golf Resort in Copperopolis hosts a Halloween Casino and Dance Party with games, dancing, food and costume contest; doors open at 6:30

HALLOWEEN PARADE:The Junction shopping center in East Sonora hosts the annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31; registration starts at 10 a.m.; prizes will be awarded for costumes in various categories; children should bring their own bag to collect candy. COLUMBIA HALLOWEEN: Friends of Columbia State Historic Park and the Columbia Chamber of Commerce help sponsor "Boo Boulevard: Halloween in Columbia" from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31; a variety of activities will be available for children and adults, including more than 15 trick-or-treat stops for visitors dressed in Halloween costumes;

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL: Sierra Waldorf School's Halloween Festival will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31; the school is transformed with a garden of fairy tales, a hay maze, a tall ship, puppet shows and more; the evening ends with a bonfire and music; open to the public and there is a suggested donation of $5 per family; food and drinks will be available for purchase; 19234 Rawhide Rd., Jamestown; 984-0454.

Following last month's postponement due to the Butte Fire, the Tuolumne County Republican Party has rescheduled its Patriots Picnic for Saturday, Nov. 7. The event will be held at the Sonora Moose Lodge from 1 to 4 p.m. Along with honoring those who died during the terroristattacks on Sept. 11,2001, recognition will be given to area residents who put their lives on the line, including law enforcement and fire personnel. Additionally, all proceeds from the picnic will be donated directly to victims of the Butte Fire. The picnic is open to the public. The family barbecue buffet lunch will begin at 1 p.m., followed by the recognition ceremony and a variety of musical entertainment and children's activities. Tickets are $10 per person, while children under 5 are free.A family price is $30 for four or more people. No alcohol will be served at the family-friendly event. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Melinda Fleming at tuolumnecountyrw%cfrw.org or Karl Dambacher at 352-4390. Ticket payments can also be made online at tcrepublicans. corn. Seating is limited, so organizers suggest purchasing tickets early. Donations for Butte Fire victims of non-perishable food and gift cards will be accepted at the door. The Patriots Picnic is a joint venture of the Tuolumne County Republican Central Committee and the Tuolumne County Republican Women FederatedClub.

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STARPOWE Obama givesKanye W est some advice SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — If you' re going to run for president, Kanye West, you might as well listen to someone who's been there and done that. "I do have some advice for him," President Barack Obama said during a West Coast fundraiser featuring an appearance by the rapper. O bam a "Just some stuff that I' ve picked up on the way." When West appeared on the MTV Video Music Awards last month, he announced that he would run for president in 2020. Obama's Tip No. 1 could have been aimed at reality TV star turned presidential candidate Donald Trump — and maybe a few others in the crowded GOP field.

"First of all, you' ve got to spend a lot of time dealing with some strange characters who behave like they' re on a reality TV show," Obama said. "So you' ve just to be cool with that." Tip No. 2 referenced West's fifth studio album. "Saying that you havea'BeautifulD ark Twisted Fantasy' — that's what' s known as 'off-message' in politics," Obama said. "You can't say something like that. There are a lotofpeoplewho have losttheir congressional seats saying things like that."

Tip No. 3 hit the Chicago-raised West close to home. "Do you really think that this country is goingto electa black guy from the South Side of Chicago with a funny name to be president of the United States?" Obama asked. "That is crazy. That's crayl"

scholar Todd Tietchen arranged to have the items brought to Lowell from the novelist's bungalow in St. Petersburg, Florida — the last place he lived before essentially drinking himself to death at age 47 in 1969. Kerouac was born in gritty, industrial Lowell in 1922. Though

personaleffectsmore accessible. New manuscripts were published; older ones republished. "Now there's a real celebration of his legacy. It's a doorway into the history of the city," Millner said.

other celebrated works. "Actually touching something he touched — it's really an uncanny experience," said Michael Millner, a UMass-Lowell professor who runs the school's Jack and Stella Kerouac Center for Public Humanities. Millner and fellow Kerouac

As Tietchen puts it: "Kerouac is to Lowell what Emerson is to most of his works were written Concord." "Bringing his belongings to elsewhere, they' re peppered with references to his hometown. At UMass-Lowell is a little like the time of his death, Kerouac bringing Jack Kerouac back to even kept a Lowell telephone his hometown," said university directory on his desk. chancellor Jacquie Moloney. It's the other trinkets, though, Today's hipsters are discoverthat capture the imagination. ing Kerouac — not just because There's the little plastic bride he favored plaid flannel shirts and groom that topped his wedand Levis, but for his &eewheelding cake. The tiny model of a ing, freethinking prose and his Triumph motorcycle — a curious pursuit of what Tietchen calls "a knickknack for someone who principled state of marginality." never gota driver's license. The An exhibition wall features a whimsical fisherman and sea stenciled quote from "Beat Spotcaptain salt and pepper shakers. light," Kerouac's last unfinished The records (Sinatra's "Someone book: "... There was nothing noto Watch Over Me" and music by bler for me to do with my lifetime Cole Porter and Tchaikovsky.) The than to dedicate it to telling true incense burner. stories about life as I had seen it "These things give us a sense of and lived it." who Kerouac was," said Tietchen. On a period typewriter tucked "People think of him as being on in a corner, visitors are invited to the road, aimless, shiftless. But he peck out their impressions. was also a domestic person,a cat "Typing is now an old thing," lover. These items tell the story of wrote one. "But your writing is not." his life." For decades, Lowell's most famous son was underappreciated in his hometown. That changed in the 1990s, when John Sampas, Kerouac's brother-in-law LOS ANGELES (AP) — John and literary executor, labored Legend and Chrissy Teigen are to make the writer's works and expecting their first child.

Friday 6 p.m. "Fridays with Frank," hosted by Frank Diggle, "Courthouse Showcase." 7 p.m. — "You tk The Law," with Bob Lally and Steve Cilente, "Court Etiquette." Saturday 9 a.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting. 3 p.m. — Chapel in the Pines. 6 p.m. "Area 12/ HICAP — Part One," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn with guest Debbie Shally. 6:30 p.m. — "Area 12 / HICAP

— Part Two," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn with guest Debbie Shally. 7 p.m. — "The Church Of The Harvest." 8 p.m. "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church. Sunday 2 p.m. — "Tammy's Window on Calaveras," guest Gail Belmont, "Quilts of Honor." 7 p.m. — "Spanish Sojourn," produced by Lloyd Kramer. Monday 7 p.m. — Bahai Faith. 7:30 p.m. — "Viewpoint,"

Kerouac's belongings go on the road to show LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — The eclectic bric-a-brac thatcomforted and inspired writer Jack Kerouac has gone on the road. "Kerouac Retrieved," an exhibition of the clutter that surrounded Kerouac at the simple wooden desk in Florida where he wrote many of his works, opened last week in the author's hometown of Lowell. It'sa hodgepodge ofpersonal items: family photos, Christian and Buddhist figurines, a Frank Sinatra album, cat carriers he fashioned by hand. Kerouac expertsat theUniversity of Massachusetts-Lowell, which is hosting the show, say the items help humanize the Beat Generation icon who wrote "On the

Road," "The Dharma Burns" and

Musician, model couple announce pregnancy

The 36-year-old musician and 29-year-oldmodel announced the pregnancyMonday on Instagram. Legend and Teigen revealed the news by posting a black-andwhite photo of themselves with the caption: "We' re pregnant!" Teigen wrote that conceiving a child hasn't been easy for the pair and that they are looking forward to growing their family. The "All of Me" singer-songwriter and "FABlife" co-host have been married since 2013.

Donald Trump tohost 'Saturday Night Live' NEW YORK (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has agreed to host "Saturday Night Live" next month.

NBC said its former "Celebrity Apprentice" host will be the headliner of the Nov. 7 show. It's the second time he has hosted the venerable comedy institution; he was on the show in April 2004. Trump was also skewered in the season premiere's opening sketch. Trump has been ratings gold for nearly every television outlet

he's touched since his candidacy took off this summer, the main reason behind record viewership for the two GOP candidates' debates in August and September. Sia will be the "Saturday Night Live" musical guest on the night that Trump hosts.

CABLE 8 Here is the Sonora area public access cable programming schedule from Oct. 15 to 22. The shows are seen on Channel 8 of the Comcast cable system. Call 536-1888 for more information. Thursday 7 p.m. — "Mind Matters: How Does The Brain Know What To Do?" 7:30 p.m. — "Viewpoint," hosted by Diane Doddridge. 8 p.m. — "Ask Attorney Steve: Workman's Comp — Part One."

hosted by Diane Doddridge. 8 p.m. — Tuolumne County Transportation Council, replay of most recent meeting. Tuesday 10 a.m. — "Jenny's Kitchen," hosted by Jenny Baxter, "Sandwiches." 10:30 a.m. — "Kindness Hero Celebration." 7:30 p.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting. Wednesday 10 a.m. "Get Healthy With Shana: Special Exercise — Part -

Two." 6 p.m. — Sonora City Council Meeting. 8 p.m. — Tuolumne County Democratic Club. 9 p.m. "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church. Thursday 10 a.m. — "Mother Lode Friends of Music: Latin Concert." 7 p.m. — "Mind Matters: Adult Parents With ADHD." 8 p.m. — "Ask Attorney Steve: Workman's Comp — Part Two." -

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Charlie's Angels among 'most violent' TV shows • The health authorities of Banningbelieve they have under complete control an epidemic of smallpox, which, for a time, threatened to assume large proportions. • After next Monday the tenounce loaf of bread, now sold for 5 cents, will be retailed in Bakersfield for 6 cents, and the wholesale price of bread will be materially advanced. • Because seven sticks of dynamite are reposing in the stomachs ofsix fatcowsand steerson the Slate Creek ranch near Marysville, several cowboys have quit their jobs, and the remaining cow-

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37 years ago Oct. 16, 1978 In its continuing war on what it considers objectionable television program content, the National PTA last week released its first list of prime-time shows it considers the worst. These shows were selectedfora variety ofreasons

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including ofFensively portrayed sexuality and violence, stereotyping of women and minorities and general lack of program quality and entertainment value, the PTA said in a statement. The programs rated poorest in overall qualityalthough in no particular orderwere Soap, The Redd Foxx Show, Three's Company, Welcome Back Kotter, Man From Atlantis, Kojak, Maude and Busting Loose. Cited for "most violent content" were Police Woman, The Rockford Files, Bionic Woman, Charlie's Angels, Six Million Dollar Man and Starsky and Hutch.

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62 years ago Oct. 28, 1958 The "Hometown Minstrel Show" will be put on at the Sonora Union High School auditorium Wednesday night by members of the Angels Camp Lions Club.

77 years ago Oct. 14, 1988 There is plenty of value laying aroundTuolumne County in the form of waste material thrown out of abandonmine dumps by the early hard rock miners. In proof of this is the team of D.A. Stewart and A.R. Towt who are making a payingproposition oftheold dump atthe Overman Tunnel at Sawmill Flat. Since the middle of Septemberthey have run through

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Pictured above is Dick, the mayor of Chinese Camp, in 1914. one thousand tons with good results and are now rearranging the stamps and screens to promote greater tonnage. The stamp mill is a two-battery affair with a simple amalgamating plate and concentrator. Complete plant capacity is twenty-five tons daily.

92 years ago Oct. 15, 1928 An order was issued by judge Warner this week directing Sheriff Dambachertodestroy 3 V2 gallons of brandy and 24 V2 gallons of wine, seized at the time of the arrest of Mr. Domingo Deghli, who

was subsequently convicted of a charge of violating the prohibition laws. The sheriff say he will pour the beverage into the gutter drains along Washington Street, thereby quenching the thirst of Sonora's sewers.

99 years ago Oct. 7, 1916 Paragraphsofinterestcollected from various points in the State:

• Berkeley now has a municipal shower bath. Residents of Berkeley may have a shower bath at any time, provided they bring their own towels.

Oct. 12, 1901 On Wednesday the Tuolumne county supervisors passed an order granting Miranda Wood permission to conduct and maintain a public ferry at the old Robinson's Ferry landing, on the Stanislaus river, for one year from the first Monday in the present month. She must pay a license of $35, file a bond in the sum of $2,000, and make anannual reportfor the receipts and expenditures, as a condition of the privilege. The ratesoftollwerefi xedby the supervisors as follows: Two animals and wagon,$.50;each additional animal, $.12 V2; horse and rider, $.25; hogs, sheep and goats, $.05 each; teams of six or eight animals, $1.00;teams of10 or 12 animals, $1.50; foot passengers, $.25.

123 years ago Oct. 8, 1892 Everybody behaved themselves exceedingly well during the progressofthe Fairatthe race track in Sonora. There were no bloody noses or black eyes given, and no rows of any kind to serve as an unpleasant reminder of last year at the track. John Rocca, Jr,. and Albert Gookin purchased "Stormy," the race horse that was run last

week. They paid $250 for the animal and will enter him at the Merced Fair.

138 years ago Oct. 20, 1877 The alarm of fire about two o' clock Sunday last was caused by burning of brush and weeds in that portion of the cemetery setapart forthe burialofChinese. According to their custom, Chinamen in the early part of the day burn Josh Sticks and various papers over the graves while going through forms of "feeding" theirdeparted friends.Atthe conclusion of Sunday's ceremony they le, upon which it was later discoveredthat firewasatwork inside the grounds. Considerable destruction resulted. This is the second time the Cemetery has suffered from the same cause at the hands of Celestials. If the Chinese will not abstain from using fire in their ceremonies, they should be required toplace theirdead where they cannot jeopardize the property of others who have taken so much pains to beautify and embellish the last resting place of man.

148 years ago Oct. 12, 1867 The Copperopoli sstageleaves the City Hotel, Sonora, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 12 o' clock A.M., and returning leaves Copperopolis every Tuesday, Thursday andSaturday,at7o'clockA.M . — D.V. Robinson, Agent.

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the game, 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker seizes the oppor-

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Bridge of Spies

at an online fashion site. Ben soon becomes popular with his younger co-workers, including Jules Ostin, the boss and founder of the company. Whittaker's charm, wisdom and sense of humor help him develop a special bond andgrowing friendship with Jules. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 1 minute.

Historical drama starring Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda, Amy Ryan, Eve Hewson, Peter McRobbie, Billy Magnussen, Austin Stowell, directed by Steven Spielberg. A dramatic thriller set againstthe backdrop ofa series of historic events, the film tells the story of James Donovan, a Brooklynlawyer who fi nds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the near-impossible task to negotiatethe release ofa captured American U-2 pilot. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 21 minutes.

The Martian

Crimson Peak Horror romance starring Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam, Jim Beaver, Burn Gorman, Leslie Hope, Doug Jones, directed by Guillermo del Toro. After marrying the charming and seductiveSirThomas Sharpe,young Edith finds herself swept away to his remote gothic mansion in the English hills. Also living there is Lady Lucille, Thomas' alluringsister and protector of her family' s dark secrets.Able to communicate with the dead, Edith tries to decipher the mystery behind the ghostly visions that haunt her new home. As she comes closer to the truth, Edith may learn that true monsters are

made offl esh and blood. Rated R. One hour, 59 minutes.

Goosebumps Fantasy adventure starring Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Ryan Lee, Amy Ryan, Jillian Bell, Halston Sage, Steven Krueger, directed by Rob Letterman. Upset about moving from a big city to a small town, teenager Zach Cooper finds a silver lining when he meets the beautiful girl, Hannah, living right next door, and makes a quick friend in Champ. But every silver lining has a cloud, and Zach's comes when he learns that Hannah's mysterious dad is in fact R.L. Stine, the author of the bestsell ing Goosebumps series. As Zach starts learning about the strange family next door, he

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Mia Wasikowska stars as Edith in the new horror romance movie "Crimson Peak." soon discovers that Stine holds a dangerous secret: the creatures that his stories made famous are real, and Stine protectshis readers by keeping them locked up in their books. When Stine's creations are unintentionally released from their manuscripts, Zach's life takes a turn for the weird. In a crazy night of adventure, it's up to Zach, Hannah, Champ, and Stine to team up and get all of these figments of Stine's imagination — including Slappy the Dummy, the girl with the haunted mask, the gnomes and many more— back in the books where they belong to save the town. Rated PG. One hour, 43 minutes.

Hotel Transylvania 2 Animated comedy fantasy starring the voices of Adam Sandier, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Fran Drescher,

Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, and David Spade, directed by Genndy Tartakovsky.Now that Dracula has opened the Hotel Transylvania's doors to humans, things are changing for the better;however, Drac is secretly worried that his half-human grandson, Dennis, isn't showing his vampire side. So, while Mavis and Johnny are away, Drac enlists his friends to help him put the boy through a "monster-intraining" boot camp. But things

really get batty when Drac's cantankerous, old-school dad pays an unexpected visit. Rated PG. One hour, 29 minutes.

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Science fiction thriller starring Dylan O' Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Giancarlo Esposito, Aidan Gillen, Barry Pepper, Rosa Salazar, Lili Taylor, Patricia Clarkson, directed by Wes Ball. In this next chapter of the epic "Maze Runner" saga, Thomas and his fellowGladers facetheirgreatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers

take on WCKD's vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 11 minutes.

Pan Fantasy adventure starring

Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara, Levi Miller, Adeel Akhtar, Tae-joo Na, Nonso Anozie, Kathy Burke, directed by Joe Wright. Living a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-year-old Peter finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland. Adventure awaits as he meets new friend

James Hook and the warrior Tiger Lily. They must band together to save Neverland from the ruthless pirate Blackbeard. Along the way, the rebellious and mischievous boy discovers his true destiny, becoming the hero forever known as Peter Pan. Rated PG. One hour, 51 minutes.

Sicario Crime drama starring Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Victor Garber, Jon Bernthal, Daniel Kaluuya, Jeffrey Donovan, Raoul Trujillo, directed by Denis Villeneuve. In Mexico, sicario means hitman. In the lawlessborder area stretching between the U.S. and Mexico, an idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elite government task force official to aid in the escalating war against drugs. Led by an enigmatic consultant with a questionablepast,the team sets out on a clandestine journey forcing Kate to question everything that she believes in order to survive. Rated R. Two hours, 1 minute.

The Intern Comedy starring Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo, Anders Holm, Jo Jo Kushner, Andrew Rannells, Adam Devine, Zack Pearlman, directed by Nancy Meyers. Starting a new job can be a difficult challenge, especially if you' re already retired. Looking to get back into

Science fiction drama starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Pena, Kate Mara, Sean Bean, Sebastian Stan, directed by Ridley Scott. During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead aftera fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring "the Martian" home, while his crewmates conciurently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As thesestoriesofincredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney's safe return. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 22 minutes.

The Walk Biography adventure starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley, Charlotte Le Bon, James Badge Dale, Clement Sibony, Cesar Domboy, Benedict Samuel, Ben Schwartz, directed by Robert Zemeckis. Twelve people have walked on the moon, but only one man — Philippe Petit — has ever, or will ever, walk in the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. Guided by his real-life mentor, Papa Rudy, and aidedby an unlikely band of international recruits, Petit and his gang overcome long odds, betrayals, dissension and countless close calls to conceive and execute their mad plan. Rated PG. Two hours, 3 minutes.

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showing include "He Named Me Malala" through Friday; "Meet the Patels," Friday through Oct. 29; 1307 J St., Modesto; thestate.org, 5274697.

JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO: Boyz II Men, Nov. 19. Micky Dolenz, "Monkees Christmas,"Dec. 4.House of Floyd, the music of Pink Floyd, Dec. 18; 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson; jacksoncasino.corn, 800822-9466.

VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION:The City of Oakdale is sponsoring the free Valley Art Association Carriage Art Show at the Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. SecondAve.; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; 840-6288, 380-6288.

MARIPOSA SYMPHONY: Mariposa Symphony Orchestra begins its 14th season with a performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Fiester Auditorium of Mariposa County High School; tickets are $6 adults, $4 students; 966-3155.

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WEST SIDE THEATRE:"Blithe Spirit," presented by the West Side Players, Oct. 23 to Nov. 1; Johnny Cash tribute with James Garner, Nov. 13; 1331 Main St., Newman; westsidetheatre.org, 862-4490.

SUTTER CREEK THEATER: Red Moon Road,Nov. 6.Rita Hosking, Nov. 7. Lacy J. Dalton, Nov. 28. Black Irish Band, Dec. 12; 44 Main St., Sutter Creek; suttercreektheater.corn.

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ASIAN ART MUSEUM: "Woven Luxuries: Indian Persian and Turkish Textiles," through Nov. 1. "Exquisite Nature: 20 Masterpieces of Chinese Paintings," through Nov. 1. "Picturing Sound, Creating Mood," through Nov. 22. "Yoong Bae: Continuity and Pursuit," through Dec. 13. "Looking East," Oct. 30 to Feb. 7, 2016; 200 Larkin St., San Francisco; asianart.org, 415-5813500.

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DJ and record producer Diplo and pop legend Madonna arrive at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Benefit, held earlier this year in New York. Madonna brings her "Rebel Heart Tour" toSan Jose on Monday, Oct.19. 17 to 18. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dec. 2. Dave Coulier, live standup, Dec. 18; 10001 St., downtown Modesto; galloarts.org, 338-3105. HAGGIN MUSEUM: "Picasso, Miro & Hawaii Five-0: Prints from the Jack Lord Collection," through Jan. 10; 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton; hagginmuseum.org, 940-6300. NEW AMERICAN MUSIC: The largest free music celebration of its kind returns to Sacramento State Nov. 6 to 15 with the annual Festival of New American Music (FeNAM);

Lineup includes a gala concert Nov. 6, keynote speaker Kurt Rohde Nov. 13, and concerts by performers including Caballito Negro, Dose Hermanos, Geoffrey Burleson, and the Lydian String Quartet; Most concerts are in Capistrano Hall; csus. edu/music/fen am, 916-278-5191. SACRAMENTO STATE: "Going Forward, Looking Back," collective works by Sac State art instructor Brenda Louie, running through Oct. 24 at the University Library Gallery Annex; "Earth Island," free exhibit running through Dec. 19 at the

University's Library Gallery; 916-2786166, 916-278-4189. TABLE SETTING: McHenry Mansion Foundation hosts Table Setting Event at Seasons Event Center,945 McHenry Ave., Modesto; Preview Day, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, $10 donation at door includes drinks and cookies; Luncheon Day, noon Tuesday, Oct. 27; $45 tickets; call 575-9615 for reservations, 606-7948 for more information. THE STATE THEATRE:Films

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