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CO%ElSlOIY 4 Return of Strawberry Acclaimed music festival returns to Tuolumne County followinga two-year absence

COIEIPIOlO The Dead Winter Carpenters are among the bands performing this week at the Strawberry Music Festival, held today through Sunday at Westside in Tuolumne.

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SATURDAY EVENING KELLER WILLIAMS' GRATEFUL GRASS featuring members of THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS • AND MORE! SUNDAY EVENING BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY • MARCIA BALL •AND MORE!

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M anagement at Stage 3 TheatreCompany prepare fornext year's performances at the downtown Sonora theater.

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The Hot Dark perform Saturday at Brice Station Vineyards, off Highway 4 east of Murphys, as part of the venue's Hill Top Concert Series.

The Hot Dark performs this weekend at Brice Station Vineyard's Hill Top Concert Series. The Murphys-based band features Kiel Williams, Owen Ridings, Rick Moore, Andy Merrill and Nicholas Lefler. Williams and Moore had a studioprojectcalled the Descendants of Prospectors, which evolved into The Hot Dark. The group describesitscurrent sound as "post-synth sax rock." The band's influencesrange from Burt Bacharach and Prince to Igor Stravinsky and Talking Heads.

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Strawberry Music Festival moves to Tuolumne • What: Strawberry Music Festival. • When: Today through Sunday. • Where: Westside, Tuolumne. •Tickets:Include $45evening passes and $70 day passes at gate, camping tickets also available • Information: strawberrymusic.corn, 984-8630.

After a two-year absence, prompted by the massive Rim Fire of 2013, the Strawberry Music Festival returns to Tuolumne County this Labor Day weekend. Landing for the first time at the historic Westside property in the town of Tuolumne, Strawberry continues to deliverlegendary programing, a family-friendly atmosphere and incredible j culture which has defined it for more than 30 years. Performances include an eclectic mix of folk, bluegrass,

Americana,blues and more.

Highlights include more than 20 Main Stage acts, intimate sidestage and late night performances, onsite camping with amenities, children's programs and performances as well as art and nature workshops. Recent additions to the lineup include Saturday headliners Keller Williams' Grateful Grass featuring members of the Infamous Stringdusters, and Holly Williams on Friday evening. Other musicians taking the

TuolumneTime Other events scheduled to coincide with the Strawberry Music Festival include: • Tuolumne Park and Recreation District is hosting a yard sale in downtown Tuolumne this weekend. Call 753-8791 or 9281214. • Art show featuring four Tuolumne County artists; noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Revive Warehouse, the corner of Bay and Pine streets.

Strawberry stage include Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin with the Guilty Ones, The Wood Brothers, Dead Winter Carpenters, Jelly Bread, The Broadcast, Brothers Comatose, Fruition, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys and The Haunted Windchimes. The festival kicks off this evening and with bands such as Twain Harte-based Little Fuller Band, and closes Sunday night with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Strawberry Music Festival's "Amy's Orchid Late Night Lounge," featuring Brothers Comatose and Jelly Bread Friday night and the T Sisters and California Honeydrops on Saturday night, will be held at Black Oak Casino's Willow Creek Lounge. Tickets for those shows

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The Wood Brothers (above) and Fruition (below) are part of Strawberry Music Festival's lineup. are available at the festival. Meanwhile, festival tickets willbe sold atthe gate.Those range from $225 for an adult four-day camping pass to $25 for a child day pass. New this year are evening passes, which allow concertgoers to attend starting at 4 p.m. Named after its original location in the Strawberry area (off upper Highway 108), the festivalwas held for decades at Camp Mather near Yosemite National Park. Following the devastating Rim Fire in 2013,

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thatyear'sfallfestival and following spring show were canceled.The lasttwo festivals were heldat the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Festival organizers partnered with the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk's Economic Development Authority and Tuolumne County officials to bring the fall festival back to the county. "We arevery excited,"said festival spokeswoman Jodi

Today • 4 p.m., Hannah Jane Kile • 5:15 p.m., Little Fuller Band • 6:45 p.m., Dead Winter Carpenters • 8:15 p.m., Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin with the Guilty Ones

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Cantamos concludes First Fridays in the Park series Cantamos concludes this summer's First Fridays in the Park music series on Friday night at Murphys Community Park, while the Calaveras Community Band playsthe venue Monday fora special Labor Day concert. With featured singer Michela Macfarlane, Cantamos highlights its musical dexterity by transition-

ing from arias, traditional Latin songs and musicals to contemporary favorites. The band's music moves seamlessly from English to Italian, Spanish to French to Portuguese, Hawaiian and back again. Macfarlane is backed by Ron Schaner on bass and vocals, Fred Treece on guitar and vocals, Jerry Solberg on keyboards and vocals,

and Scott Leverone on drums. From June to September, the First Friday in the Park series features a performance by a popular musical group playing in the landmark gazebo starting at 6 p.m. From 4 p.m., tickets for a dinner areavailableforpurchase at$10 per person and a local wine will be on sale along with other beverages.

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in Jamestown's Rocca Park. The park is located in historic Jamestown at Main and Seco streets. George "Louie" Fontaine's Two

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For The Road Band will play in the park's recently restored gazebo from 4 to 6 p.m. Concertgoers are asked to bring chairs and blankets.

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STCHS hosts Labor Day Country Barbecue on Sunday • What: STCHS barbecue. • When: Sunday, 2 to 7 p.m. • Where: Pine Mountain Lake Stables, 13309 Cliffton Way, Groveland. • Admission: Free, with meal tickets $1 5 adults, $1 0 children. • Information: 962-6970.

The Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society (STCHS) and local sponsors will

hold the seventh annual Labor Day Country Barbecue onSunday afternoonin Groveland. This community event ineludes live music by Suprecret, a historical photograph display, silent auction and bake sale. Children can play a variety of games and activities, including a water-balloon toss, watermelon-eating contest and a 4-H petting zoo. Local pilots (dubbed Pine M o u ntain Lake's "Air Force" )

will perform an airplane flyover the event. A country barbeque — tri-tip steak, beans and salad — will be served for $15 adults and $10 children under 12. STCHS aims to preserve the historical treasures of southern

Tuolumne County for the public's enjoyment and education. The group relies on its fundraising activities to help supportoperations,restoration and preservationprojects.

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Sunday's barbecue in Groveland benefits the Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society.

TuolumneCoun Historical Socie plans meeting, otheractivities A tour of the Carlo De Ferrari Archive will be part of the next meeting of the Tuolumne County Historical Society on Thursday, Sept. 10.

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The 7 p.m. meeting in the Community Room at the Tuolumne CountyLibrary,at480 Greenley Rd. in Sonora, is open to interested members of the community. Light refreshments will be served. Immediately after the program, Dyer will lead the tour of the archive, which is located behind the library. Members of the knowledgeable volunteer staff will be on

ties include: The Smithsonian-inspired Museum Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Tuolumne County Museum will celebrate Tuolumne County's rich moviemaking history. Entries in the society's Gold Pan Contest will be on display at a HarvestFestival at the Tuolumne County Museum on

Saturday, Oct. 10. The festival will include entertainment, old-fashioned games, refreshments and gold panning demonstrations. For more information, call 532-1317.

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YoungSRTactor isgrandmarshal of ColumbiaStatehoodDayParade • What: Statehood Day Parade. • When: Saturday, 11 a.m. • Where: Columbia State Historic Park. • Admission: Free activities, with food for sale. • Information: 588-8475.

California became the 31st state in the union 165 years ago on Sept. 9. To recognize that anniversary, Native Sons of the Golden West, Columbia Parlor No. 258, is sponsoring a parade on Saturday in Columbia State Historic Park. Docents at Columbia will

present a flag-raising ceremony at 10:45 a.m., and the Statehood Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. Joseph Fitzgerald, 11, has been named Grand Marshal of the parade. He is in the sixth grade at Twain Harte School. The son of John and Debbie Fitzgerald, Joseph — also known as Joeyhas been a docent at Columbia State Historic Park for the past three years, where he especially lovestospend time interpreting at the Columbia Chicken Coop for the park's many visitors. Joseph has appeared in several living history events such as "Gold Rush Days," "Stories in Stone," "History's Mysteries," and

"Lamplight." He also performs onstage for Sierra Repertory Theatre: He portrayed "Michael" in "Mary Poppins," and was a member of the kids ensemble in "Music Man." Currently, he is performing in SRT's "Macbeth" at the East Sonora Theater through Sept.13. Native Sons is seeking participants to march or ride in the parade. This year's theme is "a mix of cultures." Entries are &ee, and a souvenir ribbon will be awarded to each entry. The parade begins at 11 a.m. on Columbia Street and continues along Fulton and Main streets. Those interested should

visit NSGW258.org for the online entry form, or pick up one at the Columbia Museum or the NSGW museum at Columbia State HistoricPark, orcall532-4377. After the parade, the Native Sons areoffering hamburgers and hot dogs for sale. Also, the park's docents are displaying Gold Rush era clothing in the back room of the Columbia Museum from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will be available to answer questions about periodattire.Other docent-led activities include storytelling, crafts, and talks following the parade. For more information on the Statehood Day Celebration in Columbia, call 588-8475.

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Joseph Fitzgerald will be the grand marshal at Saturday' s Statehood Day Parade.

Logging 3amboree in White Pines turns 20 on Saturday The Sierra Nevada Logging Museum's 20th annual Logging Jamboree will be held Saturday in White Pines, near Arnold. The event includes ax throwing,chainsaw and other competitions. Instruction and competition for amateurs will begin about 9 a.m. Competition for professionals lasts from about noon to 4 p.m. In addition to logging-related contests, there willbe food, drinks, games, and tours of the Sierra Nevada Logging Mu-

The first diorama shows all the elements of timber harvest beginning with foresters marking trees for harvest, then the timber fallers, limbers, buckers,

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skidder with an arch. The model mountainside shows the skid trail down to the landing where logsare loaded on a log truck. The logging equipment has been hand-craftedto scale by wood artist Dick Bradford of Murphys. The mountainside and treeswere created by former state park superintendent Craig

Arnold. The first diorama is of the 1930s era. A second diorama shows today's modern equipment in comparison to the 30s. A monitor provides a slide show of logging equipment from the 1880s to the present. The equip-

ment, scale-model toys from the Caterpillar Company, are displayed. Forester Mike Skenfield, with more than 50 years of

ters and painters for the cabinetry are Bill Kafka, Bob Ash and Doug Grover. The exhibit opens as a public showing during the Logging

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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 September is Joan Muggleton; 167 S. Washington StM Sonora; aloftartgallery.corn, 533-8604.

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TRIIRSRAY STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL:Fourday event features more than 20 Main Stage acts including Little Fuller Band, Dead Winter Carpenters, Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin with the Guilty Ones, T Sisters, Jelly Bread, Brothers Comatose,TheWood Brothers,Haunted Windchimes, The California Honeydrops, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and many more; today through Sunday; tickets range from $45 eveningpasses to $225four-day camping passes (at gate); Westside property, Tuolumne; strawberrymusic.corn, 984-8630. (Page 4) COLUMBIA FARMERS MARKET:Columbia Chamber of Commerce sponsors a weekly market along Main Street in Columbia State Historic Park; 5 to 8 p.m.; visitcolumbiacalifornia. corn.

FRIRAY ANGELS CAMP FARMERS MARKET: Featured entertainer and winery each week through Sept. 25;The Fabulous Off Brothers are scheduled to perform; begins at 5 p.m. in Utica Park, downtown Angels Camp; angelscampbusiness.corn. FIRST FRIDAY INTHE PARK:Music series concludes with Cantamos playing variety of music;6 p.m.;no admission charge;Murphys Community Club will sell a $10 dinner prepared by Murphys Historic Hotel along with wine and other beverages; Murphys Community Park, Algiers Street; visitmurphys.corn, 728-8183.

(Page 6) SONORA BALLROOM DANCING: 7 to 10 p.m.; $10; Aronos Club, 37 E. Elkin St., Sonora; 532-6901. EQUIVOCATION:Murphys CreekTheatre production, directed by Don Bilotti, runs through Sunday; 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday,2 p.m . Sunday; $20 adult, $18 students and seniors, $10 children; Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys, murphyscreektheatre.org, 728-8422.

SAYIIRRAY STRAWBERRY FESTIVALYARD SALE:

Tuolumne Park and Recreation District is hosting yard sale in downtown Tuolumne starting at 8 a.m.Saturday and Sunday; callDave Dumas at 753-8791 or TPRD at 928-1214 for more info. SONORA FARMERS MARKET:Vendors selling produce, crafts, honey, baked goods and more; open 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Saturday through Oct. 17; corner ofTheall and Stewart streets in downtown Sonora; 532-7725. LOGGING JAMBOREE:The 20th annual event includes instruction and competition for amateurs about 9 a.m., with competition for professionals lasting from about noon to 4 p.m.; also available will be food, drink, games, tours of Sierra Nevada Logging Museum, and more;

White Pines, near Arnold; sierraloggingmuseum. org; 795-3278. (Page 9) CEDAR CENTER ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL:End-of-summer celebration features 55 craft booths, gourmet food, face painting, live music, and juggling; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Cedar Center, downtown Arnold; admission and parking free; Ebbetts Pass Fire District will serve local beer, while Ebbetts PassLion's Club hostsall-you-can-eatpancake breakfast ofham, eggs and pancakes from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday for $6. STATEHOOD PARADE:Native Sons of the Golden West, Columbia Parlor No. 258, will sponsor its annual parade in Columbia State

Historic Park to celebrate California Statehood Day; free event open to the public; 11 a.m., followed by low-cost barbecue lunch and other activities; 588-8475. (Page 9) SIERRA MOUNTAIN BAND:Two free concerts Labor Day weekend; 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Dardanelle Resort, upper Highway 108. ART EXHIBIT AND SALE:Held during the Strawberry Music Festival, the show features Tuolumne County artists Susan Lee Hackett, Susan Kendall, Brian Montgomery and Tamara Montgomery;noon to 6 p.m .Saturday and Sunday; Revive Warehouse, Bay and Pine streets, Tuolumne.

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LOGGING JAMBOREE 20th annual event will be held near Sierra Nevada Logging Museum in White Pines. SIERRA MOUNTAIN BAND Two free concerts this weekend at Dardanelle Resort. CONCERTS IN THE PARK Live music can be heard this weekend at parks in Twain Haite, Jamestown and Murphys.

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MACBETH: Sierra Repertory Theatre production runs through Sept. 13; tickets range from $28 to $35 with senior and student discounts available; East Sonora Theatre off Mono Way; sierrarep. org, 532-31 20. GHOSTTOURS:Author Carol Biederman conducts ghost tours of Columbia State Historic Park; $10; 3 to 5 p.m.; friendsofcolumbiashp.org, 588-8411. SPAGHETTI DINNER:Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, beverages and ice cream; 4 to 7 p.m.; $10 per person, $4 children 10 and under, sauce for sale $4 pint; eat in or take out; Mi Wuk/Sugar Pine Fire Department, 24247 Highway 108, Sugar Pine; all proceeds benefit fire protection district.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST:American Legion Post 58 will serve breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m.; Sonora Veterans Memorial Hall, 9 N. Washington St. in downtown Sonora. Tickets are $7.50 for adults and $3 for children under 10; menu includespancakes,sausage,scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, served with juice, coffee, tea or hot chocolate; proceeds from monthly breakfasts go to American Legion projects such as scholarships.

ROCCA PARK SERIES:Promotion Club of Jamestown presents George "Louie" Fontaine's Two For The Road Band,4to 6 p.m. Saturday; Gypsy Shack presents Tell River from San Francisco with local band SoapBox, 6 to 8 p.m.; Rocca Park along Main Street in historic Jamestown; bands will perform in the park's recently restored gazebo; concertgoers are asked to bring chairs and blankets. (Page 7) CONCERTS INTHE PINES:RockSlide performs classic rock and more from 6 to 8 p.m.; Eproson Park, Twain Harte. (Page 7) HILLTOP SERIES:TheHot Dark plays Brice Station Vineyard; 7 p.m.; $10; 3353 E. Highway 4, Murphys; bricestation.corn, 728-9893. (Page 3)

LABOR DAY CONCERT:Rounding out the Murphys Community Park's summer of music, the Calaveras Community Band will present a special Labor Day concert, beginning at 6:30 p.m.; conductor Mic Harper will lead the group, which traces its history to the days of the Gold Rush, in a program covering a wide range of concert band music; concertgoers should bring a picnic dinner as there will not be any food or beverages for sale in the park; free admission; Murphys Community Park, Algiers Street; 7536519, calaverascommunityband.org. (Page 6)

TDESDAV SONORA COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE:All ages welcome and no experience necessary; 6 p.m. eachTuesday; free; Courthouse Park in downtown Sonora; call Rona Hempstead at 984-3774.

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MUSICON THETOWN ALCHEMY:Matt Cullen, pop, country and jazz, Fridays, 5:30 to 8 p.m.; 191 Main St., Murphys. ANDY'S MOUNTAIN GRILL AND DELI: DustyRoads Band, Saturday,3 to 6 p.m . Crash Landing, Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m.; 24542 Highway 108, Mi-Wuk Village. BLACK OAK CASINO:Comedy with Rick Pulido and John Ross, tonight, 8 p.m.Zydeco Flames, Friday,8 p.m .Roy Rogers, Saturday, 8 p.m. Strawberry Music Festival Amy's Orchid Late Night Lounge featuring the T Sisters and the California Honeydrops, Saturday, 11 p.m.; 19400TuolumneRoad North,Tuolumne; blackoakcasino.corn. CAFFE BLOSSOM:Frankie Boots and the County Line, Saturday, 7 p.m.; 23063 Fuller Rd., Twain Harte; caffeblossom.corn. GYPSY SHACK:17ten, Dying Image, Sexy Zombie, Sektor 209, Friday, 8 p.m. Destructo Bunny, Chris Marquez, Finnibomb, Saturday, 8 p.m. Karaoke, Wednesday, 7 p.m.; 18145 Main St., Jamestown. HOTEL LEGER:Comedy night hosted by Dan Mires, Friday, 8 p.m.; 8304 Main St., Mokelumne Hill. JACK DOUGLASS SALOON:Open mic nights, Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m.; 22718 Main St.; Columbia State Historic Park. RAWHIDE SALOON:Karaoke with Rhythm Nation Mobile DJ, tonight, 9 p.m.DJ 17:40,Friday,9 p.m.Open mic, Wednesdays, 9 p.m.; 18260 Highway 108, Jamestown.

ballroom steps; 2 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday; free; Sonora Fire Museum and Senior Lounge, 125 N. Washington St., Sonora; 588-8071. TUOLUMNE VILLAGE MARKET:5 to 8 p.m. eachWednesday through Sept.30;W estside Memorial Park in Tuolumne; 928-4351. SUMMER CONCERTS INTHE PARK: Tuolumne Park and Recreation District presents Musique de Blondes; 6 to 8 p.m.; free; Westside Memorial Park; 928-1 214.

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263-B Main St., Murphys, 207-3384, www. wildheartwinery.corn. • Zucca Mountain Vineyards — 431-E Main St., Murphys, 736-2949, www.zuccawines.corn.

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891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, 754-0800. Ironstone Heritage Museum, 1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys, 728-1251. Mokelumne Hill History Society and Museum, 8328 Main St., Mokelumne Hill, 286-0507. Murphys Old Timers Museum, 470 Main St., Murphys, 728-1160. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum, 2148 Dunbar Road, White Pines, near Arnold, 795-6782, 795-1226, www.sierraloggingmuseum.org. Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, Main Street, Grovela nd, 962-0300. Sonora Fire Museum, 125 N. Washington St., Sonora, 532-7890. Tuolumne City Memorial Museum, 18663 Carter St., Tuolumne, 928-3516. Tuolumne County Museum and History Center, 158 W. Bradford Ave., Sonora, 532-1317. Veterans Memorial Hall and Military Museum, 9 N. Washington St., Sonora, 533-0923.

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tive course, Highway 4, inside the gated community of Forest Meadows, 728-3439; www.forestmeadowsgolf.corn. Greenhorn Creek Golf Resort — 18 holes, par 72, 711 McCauley Ranch Road, Angels Camp, 729-8111, www. greenhorncreek.corn. La Contenta Golf Course — 18 holes, par 71; 1653 Highway 26, Valley Springs, 772-1081, www.lacontentagolf.corn. Saddle Creek Golf Resort — 18 holes, par 72, 1001 Saddle Creek Dnve, Copperopohs, 785-3700, www.saddlecreek.corn. Mountain Springs Golf Club — 18 holes, par 72, 17566 Lime Kiln Road, Sonora, 5321000, www.mountainspringsgolf.corn. Phoenix Lake Golf Course — Nine holes, par 35, 21448 Paseo De Los Portales, seven miles east of Sonora, 532-0111, www.phoenixlakegolf.corn. Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course — 18 holes, par 70, 12765 Mueller Drive, Groveland, 962-8620, www. pinemountainlake.corn. Twain Harte Golf Club — Nine holes, par 29, 22909 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte, 586-3131, www.twainhartegolf. corn.

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PULNNING AHEAD SEPlEISEI~ SPORTING COLLECTIBLE SHOW: Fishing tackle, duck decoy, buy, sell, free appraisals; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora.

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THE GLASS MENAGERIE:Stage 3Theatre Company presents play written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Traci Sprague; runs Sept. 11 to Oct. 11, Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m.,with Saturday and Sunday matinee performances at 2 p.m.; 208 S. Green St., Sonora; stage3.org, 536-1778. SONORA WRITERS GROUP: Members encourage writers of prose, poetry, memoirs and film; meets the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m.; sonorawriters. org, 743-8097. ACORN FESTIVAL:Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians host 49th annual event celebrating the black oak acorn harvest with traditional dancers, hand games, native arts and crafts, Indian tacos, and more; Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12 and 13; Tuolumne Rancheria; 928-3475. FALL CONCERT:Great Mother Lode Band's annual fall concert will feature a variety of songs from many countries under the direction of conductor Hank King; 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; Sonora Opera Hall; no cost, but donations accepted. GHOSTTOURS:Author Carol Biederman conducts ghost tours of Columbia State Historic Park; $10; 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; friendsofcolumbiashp.org, 588-8411. THE PARTY: Fundraiser for Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program at Dove Hill Ranch in Angels Camp; food, auctions, and live music by The Groove Doctors; 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; reservations are $50 per person or $450 for a table of10; calaverasmentoringfoundation.org, 736-7706. SECOND SATURDAY:Shops, galleries and restaurants host art exhibits and live musicians from 5

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honoring those who serve; games, prizes, barbecue, dessert; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13; tickets $10 per person with children 5 and under free, $30 family price (four or more); Hurst Ranch, Jamestown; 352-4390.

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Springs-based square dance club hostsopen house from 6:30to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15; couples or singles welcome; refreshments will be served; Veterans Hall, 9 Pine St., Valley Springs; 223-1372, 754-9171. OPEN READING:Third Friday Open Reading for poetry and prose writers; 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept 18; Sonora Joe's Coffee Shoppe, 140 S. Washington St. in downtown Sonora; sign ups for a five-minute reading of original work begins at 6:30 p.m.; featured reader is Jerry Woodward, author of "Living in Dad Mode:

Making Lasting Memories With Your Kids"; free; 532-6561. GOD OF CARNAGE:Murphys CreekTheatre presents play directed by Jon Dambacher; Sept. 18 to Oct. 18; 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays; Black Bart Playhouse, 580 S. Algiers St., Murphys; murphyscreektheatre.org, 728-8422. ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE:Sierra Repertory Theatre presents new musical Sept. 18 to Oct. 18; Fallon House Theater, Columbia State Historic Park; sierrarep.org, 532-3120. SONORA QUILT SHOW:26th annual Quilts andThreads Show; Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19 and 20; Mother Lode Fairgrounds, Sonora; quilts, wall hangings, wearable art, door prizes, food, and

more; Marilyn Scheller will be the featured quilter; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, with a $10 preview from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18; proceeds benefit community projects and scholarships; 586-7982. 49ER FESTIVAL:Annual event features parade, live music, children's activities, chili and salsa cookoff; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; downtown Groveland; 49erfestival.blogspot.corn TWILIGHT GALA:Tuolumne County Women's Network presents entertainment by Josh Pfeiffer and dinner by Seven Sisters; 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; The Hotel at BlackOak Casino,Tuolumne; nohost bar, dancing, auctions; $70 per person; proceeds go to scholarships; tcwomensnetwork.corn.

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New Stage 3 leadership looking ahead to future By MIKE MORRIS The Union Democrat

Management atStage 3 TheatreCompany spent three months narrowing a list of 40 plays down to six that will be performed next year at the

downtown Sonora theater. Feedback from an online survey was used to help determine the company's upcoming 23rd season. "We want this to be a place for the community," said Rocky Rhoades, production manager. Stage 3, which has gone through astring of artistic directorsduring the past few years, is now being run as a

"team." In addition to Rhoades, who is directing "Almost, Maine" later this year, there is Hugo Martinez, technical director, and Kimberley Simmons, operations manager. The trio reports to a six-person Board of Directors. Stage 3 is reaching out to the

in rebellion: Drug use, suicide, eatingdisorders,teen violence, rebellion and sexual identity collideand careen toward an ending that's both haunting and hopeful. Rhoades plans to direct "Dog Sees God." "When I read the script, I laughed, I was ofended — and it's not easy to offend me," he said. "The last five minutes I was in tears, and I'm not one to cry easily." Wrapping up the 2016 season for Stage 3 is the funny musical "Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits Vol 1," running Nov. 25 to Dec. 18. In this long-running offBroadway hit musical revue, Broadway's greatest musical legends meetBroadway's great-

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ways, including hosting recent karaoke and open mic nights, live music and open auditions. The trio is also looking to engage students at area high schools and Columbia College. Martinez — who directed this year's "Seascape with Sharks and Dancer" and will direct next season's opener "Talk Radio"said they want to produce "edgy" plays, but also ones with "heart and soul." "That's the kind of shows we want to keep on doing," he said. As for next year, Rhoades said, "We picked shows based on what we felt the community wanted to see." The season begins with the provocative and hard-hitting "Talk Radio," which will run Feb. 5 to 28. The play centers around a controversialradio host in

Cleveland. "That'sgoing to be a lot of fun," Martinez said of the play. The all-female cast of "Cowgirls the Musical" will be

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Management at Stage 3 Theatre Company includes (from left) Hugo Martinez, technical director, Rocky Rhoades, production manager, and Kimberley Simmons, operations manager. playing, singing and dancing on stage April 8 through May 8. The play will close the weekend of the Mother Lode Roundup, and the cast will even participate in the popular parade through downtown Sonora. Next up will be "Betty's Summer Vacation," which runs June 3 to 26. The plot ofthatfarce goes like this: Betty is looking forward to her summer vacation, but the

seasideretreat and the other houseguests are not quite what she imagined in this funny and thought-provokingplay by Christopher Durang. Then Janis Stevens reprises her role as Kate Hepburn in a play by local award-winning playwright Rick Foster. Taking place on New Year' s Eve 1999, Katharine Hepburn reflects on her life and her loves as she ponders, at age 92, what

the future holds. "Kate" plays Sept. 2 to 25 with special meet and greet events scheduled with the star and the writer.

Winner of the 2004 GLADD Media Award, Bert V. Royal's "Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead" plays Oct. 14 to 30. In "Dog Sees God," the beloved Peanuts characters grow from childhood to youth

of theatre's biggest stars and songwriters. Season tickets are now on sale with general admission tickets available beginning Dec. 1. Also continuing at Stage 3 next year will be "Sundays @ Stage 3." Nearly every Sunday, starting at 6 p.m., there will be free music, comedy nights, poetry slams and play readings. Stage 3 Theatre Company is located at 208 S. Green St. in historic downtown Sonora. For more information or to volunteer,visitstage3.org or call 536-1778.

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Sierra Rep's2016season incudesits 300thproduction, 'MyFair Lady' Sierra Repertory Theatre has announced its 2016 season, openingwith a Feb.27 Gala performance of Lerner and Loewe's "My Fair Lady." Other highlights include new productions of "Hank Williams: Lost Highway" and "Beehive: The 60s Musical Sensation," a brand new musical from the "Church Basement Ladies," Rodgers and Hammerstein's "State Fair," bluegrass musical "The Robber Bridegroom," 2013 Tony Award winner for Best Play "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," and American classic "A Christmas Story." Season tickets are now on

sale with group and general admission tickets on sale Oct. 1. Visit sierrarep.org or call 5323120 for tickets and information. For more information on Gala reservations, contact Development Director Beverly Handelman at 532-0502, ext 111, or email bhandelman@sierrarep. org. The 37th season opens with "My FairLady,"playing Feb.27 through April 24 at the East Sonora Theater and marking SierraRep's 300th production. A brilliant score and unforgettablecharacters tellthe triumphant story of Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle. Can Professor Higgins polish a scrappy streetvendor and pass her off as a refined lady? Lerner and Loewe's masterful score includes "I Could Have Danced All Night," "Wouldn't It Be Loverly," "On the Street Where You Live" and many more. Sierra Rep's first Fallon show, "Hank Williams: Lost Highway," plays April 1 through May 15. Country-western icon Hank Williams touched millions in his short career. This musical biography breaks the heart and lifts the soul as it recounts his rise to country-music stardom

and his demise at age 29 from hard living and bad luck. His legend lives on through songs that celebrate tenderness and hope. This Sierra Rep favorite is jam-packed with 20 classic

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the show "riotous" and "a ton of fun." Durang takes characters and themesfrom Chekhov,pours them into a blender and mixes them up. The hilarious and occasionally touching result is his latest play. Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives, until suddenly, their

score, including "It Might as Well Be Spring," "It's a Grand Night for Singing" and the title song, "State Fair" is the kind of warm-hearted family entertainment only Rodgers & Hammerstein could deliver. Five rockin' women, sizzling

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in with her new boy toy, Spike. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and a lovely young aspiring actress named Nina It's a grand night for singing June 17 through Aug. 7 at Fallon House with Rodgers and Hammerstein's "State Fair." Against the colorful backdrop of an American heartland tradi-

hit music, outrageous costumes from poodleskirtsto tie-dye, and gallons of hair spray can mean only one thing — "Beehive: The 60s Musical Sensation" returns to Sierra Rep's East Sonora Theatre July 22 through Aug. 28. This high-energy revue samples the exciting emergence of the60s best "girl"groups and solosingers.A super-talented cast portrays The Chiffons, The Supremes and many more with favorites like "My Boyfriend's Back," "One Fine Day" and "R-ES-P-E-C-T." Up next at the Fallon House, "The Robber Bridegroom" plays Sept. 2 to 25 in a rousing, bawdy, Southern fairytale from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Driving Miss Daisy. The musical has one of the only genuine

daughter of the richest planter in the country. The proceedings go awry, however, thanks to a case of double-mistaken identity. An evil stepmother, intent on Rosamund's demise, and her pea-brained henchman, make for a rollicking country romp. The glorious setting and dress of 17th Century France come to Sierra Rep's East Sonora Theatre Sept. 24 through Oct. 16 with Edmond Rostand's classic play "Cyrano." A great swordsman with a beautiful soul is hampered by a huge nose that makes him believe he is incapable of being loved by the beautiful Roxane. When he learns that Roxane and a handsome young

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the Frake family as they leave the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair. Set to the magical strains of an Oscar-winning

Broadway. Set in eighteenth century Mississippi, the show follows Jamie Lockhart, a rascallyrobber ofthewoods, as he courts Rosamund, the only

infatuated with each other, he writes beautiful love letters for her suitor that lead to a calamitouslove triangle,swordplay and humor.

movie-star sister, Masha, swoops

The Church Basement Ladies return to Sierra Rep's Fallon House Theatre Oct. 14 through Nov. 27 with "A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement." In this latest installment it's 1960 and the ladies are back with an all-new musical and are once again required to face change headon. Against the shifting tide, these pillars of the church stand strong in their faith and in their friendships with more crazy antics, great songs and lessons reluctantly learned. Young Ralphie Parker closes the 2016 season with his quest for a Red Ryder BB gun in the play based on the classic motion picture, "A Christmas Story." The holiday adventure plays Nov. 11 through Dec. 18 at the East Sonora Theatre. Audiences can expect shenanigans involving a leg lamp, a bunny suit and a tongue stuck toa frozen flagpole.

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will celebrate its 10-year anniversarywith a day offreeadvertise-

NEW YORK (AP) — There's a "SpongeBob" musical in the works but the music is no kiddie stuff. Nickelodeon said this week it will produce the world premiere of "The SpongeBob Musical" in Chicago next summer with original songs from John Legend, David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, Dirty Projectors, The Flaming Lips, T.I., Plain White T's, They Might Be Giants, Lady Antebellum, Panic! At the Disco, and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. It is co-conceived and directed by Tina Landau with a book by Kyle Jarrow and music supervision by Tom Kitt. The show will play Chicago's Oriental Theatre starting June 7 with an eye to Broadway. Producers call it "a rousing tale of a simple sea sponge who faces the unfathomable. It's a celebration of unbridled hope, unexpected heroes, and pure theatrical invention." Kids' material has made the leaptostagebefore,including "The Addams Family," "Annie" and "You' re a Good Man, Charlie

The streaming service said Tuesday it will launch Listener Love Day on Sept. 9 for 24 hours without ads. Pandoracurrently offersa free subscription with ads and an adfreesubscription for$5 a month.

at the MTV Video Music Awards after the 22-year-old said in an interview that the rapper was being a poorsportabout notreceiving a nomination for video of the year. Justin Bieber returned to the big stage with slick dance moves to his hit Where Are U Now" and new single, 'What Do You Mean." He was emotional by the

Nearly 80 million listeners tune in

end of the performance and cried

each month. In a statement, Pandora founder Tim Westergren said Listener Love Day is "a celebration of a decade of connecting music fans to the artists that matter to them."

onstage. Tori Kelly was a vocal powerhouse during her performance of "Should've Been Us," ending in a cappella to a rousing applause. The Weeknd's smoky performance of "Can't Feel My Face" was energetic and smooth, and even West, Swift and Selena Gomez got out of the chairs to dance to the upbeat track. And DemiLovatobrought a sexy vibe when she sang her

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Kanye rants at VMAs, Miley Cyrusflashes Taylor Swift won video of the year, Miley Cyrus briefly flashed one of her breasts and Kanye West ranted at the MTV Video Music Awards. After Swift won the top prize for "Bad Blood," Cyrus was backstage speaking and hiding behind a ~, bu t one of her breasts appeared onscreen before the camera cut away. MTV said the clip will be removed from all future broad-

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Last week, Hall and Oates closed Ironstone Amphitheatre's summer concert series. Officials with Richter Entertainment Group are already in discussions with acts to play the venue next year.

anthemic "Cool for the Summer"

Cyrus closed the show at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles with a performance, which started with the line: "Yeah, I spoke pot." She's not the only one: West, who said he got high before go-

ing onstage last Sunday, gave a rambling speech as he apologized to Taylor Swift for taking her microphone in 2009, admitting "I don't understand awards shows," bashing MTV, and claiming he would run for president in 2020. Swift presented West with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. "This arena tomorrow is gonna be acompletely different setup, this stage will be gone. After that

outdoors with background dancers wearing bright colors that added to the song's summer-feel. night, the stage was gone, but the affect thatithad on people reCyrus hosted the VMAs two mained," West said of running on- years aRer she stole the show with a risque, but memorable perforstage during Swik's speech at the 2009 VMAs. 'The problem was the mance with Robin Thicke, and a contradiction. The contradiction year after winning the top prize is I do fight for artists, but in that for eWrecking Ball." She took a fight I somehow was disrespectful selfie with people in the audience to artists. I didn't know how to say and asked them to yell: "Marithe right thing, the perfect thing." juana." It was just one of the dramatic Cyrus announced at the end of moments at the awards show. the show that her new album is Nicki Minaj called Miley Cyrus out available online for free.

6 p.m. "Fridays with Frank," hosted by Frank Diggle, "The Battle Of Sawmill Flat 1998." 7 p.m.—eYou 8r The Law," with Bob Lally and Steve Cilente, "Easements." 8 p.m.— "Inside View," guest Steve Millier, Wine Master. Saturday 9 a.m.— Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting. 3 p.m. — Chapel in the Pines. 4:00 p.m. — "Mind Matters: How Does The Brain Know What To Do?" 5:30 p.m. — "Open Book," hosted by Joe Silva, "Global Cardboard Challenge," spon-

sored by Tuolumne County Office of Education. 6 p.m.— "Kindness Hero Celebration." 7 p.m.— "The Church Of The Harvest." 8 p.m. — "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church. Sunday 1 pm. "Area 12/HICAP: Part One," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn, with guest Debbie Shally. 1:30 p.m.— "Area 12/HICAP: Part Two," hosted by Bonnie Kuhn, with guest Debbie Shally. 7 p.m.— "Three Gardens," produced by Lloyd Kramer. Monday

6:30 p.m.— "Ask Attorney Steve: Home Invasion." 7 p.m.— Jenny's Kitchen: Jenny's Kitchen Picnic," with Dave Hitchcock and Trevor Airola. 8 p.m.— Tuolumne County Transportation Council, replay of most recent meeting. Tuesday 10 a.m.— "Mother Lode Friends of Music: Latin Concert." 4 p.m.— "Summer Hazards," hostedby John Wade with guest Dr. Dean Kelaita. 7:30 p.m. — Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, replay of most recent meeting. Wednesday 10 a.m. — "Get Healthy With

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ABI.E8 Here is the Sonora area public accesscable programming schedule from Sept. 3 to 10. The shows are seen on Channel 8 of the Comcast cable system. Call 536-1888 for more information. Thursday 5:30 p.m. — "Open Book: Professional Development Day," hosted by Joe Silva, presented by Tuolumne County Office of Education. 7 p.m.— "Way Out West In 1861," with Pat Kaunert as Mark Twain and Fiddler Dave Rainwater.

Friday

Shana: Healthy Backs." 5:30 p.m.— "Tammy's Window on Calaveras: Quilts of Honor," guest Gail Belmont. 6 p.m. — Sonora City Council Meeting. 9 p.m. — "Love Alive," sponsored by Christian Heights Church. Thursday 10 a.m.— "Calaveras Gem 8t Mineral Show 2012." 5:30 p.m. — "Open Book: School Bond Update," hosted by Joe Silva, presented by Tuolumne County Office of Education. 6:30 p.m.— "San Andreas Airport Day 2012."

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44 years ago Sept. 21, 1971 NEWS UPDATES: • A new police car has been purchased by the city of Sonora for$2,675.Opera HallGarage will furnish the 1972 Plymouth to replace a 1969 vehicle. • The board of supervisors yesterday called a halt to all promotions of county employees while the national price-wage freeze is on. The halt, in effect until President Nixon's inflation control measure ends, was triggered by aproposed promotion for an employee in the assessor's office. Neither will Tuolumne County teachers get raises during the freeze, County Councilman Steve Dietrich announced.

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SCHOOL DAYS — The class of 1896 poses for the camera in front of Tuttletown's one-room schoolhouse. Built in the early 1850s, this historic structure was tom down to make way for a private residence in 1956. Tuttletown once had a population of thousands, a two-story hotel, train depot and a good number of profitable businesses. Today, sadly, it is all but a ghost camp.

• The stock market maintained

its winning streak in heavy volume yesterday, though not matching Thursday's record. The Dow Jones index advanced 4.31 points to close at 865.62.

62 years ago

in 1952 averaged about $2,032 per person, or$ $8,128 fora fam ily of four, according torecentestimates of the U. S. Department of Commerce.

66 years ago

four days and nights of shows and libation. Wednesday's dance music was furnished by the famous Jimmie Fernandez orchestra, and the nightlyconfettibattlesmade great fun for all.

107 years ago

Sept. 3, 1953 At a regular monthly meeting of the Jamestown Promotion Club,

Sept. 1, 1949 Constable George Njirich of the Second Supervisor's District

Archie Stevenot stated that mem-

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bers of the Tuolumne County Historical Society were very pleased with the idea proposed that the old covered bridge on O'Byrnes Ferry be relocated somewhere near Jamestown, where it could be used as a museum. Stevenot reminded the group that nothing definite could be done at this time, but some action should be taken when work begins on the Tri-Dam project early next year, at which time the bridge is slated to be tom down.

Columbia and Sonora last evening, mundane sphere, over half of and confiscated a total of ten slot which was eking out a precarious machines of various types. existence, Calapina, a Me Wuk Indian who has been a familiar 6gure on the streets of Sonora for as far back asthe oldestinhabitSept. 12, 1925 ants can remember, died last PHOENIX LAKE HAPPENSaturday at the Rancheria west INGS — Giving the people of town. Several months ago the everythmg as promised, the old woman fell into an open trench Labor-Admission Day celebration and received injuries from which at Phoenix Lake Park heralded a she never recovered. Prior to the host of good times that the beauty accident, Calapina, bare foot, bare spotisbeing developed to provide. leggedand generally wearing a Hundreds of visitors from all single garment, usually wide open parts of the county attended the at the breast, made her diurnal season opening of the park on the visit totown so astobegfor 6ve

Sept. 9, 1953 Annual income of Californians

90 years ago

Sept. 5, 1908 After a conservative estimate of more than 112 years on this

cent pieces, swear at the boys who teased her, and enjoy herself. Calapina was buried in the City Cemetery Monday afternoon, and the attendance of Indians was not largeforthe sim plereason that she had outlived all her relatives, but quite a number of whites were on hand. The body was placed in a fine casket donated by C. H. Burden, in keeping with a promise he had often made to the aged woman during her lifetime. Severalofhertribe stood atthehead of the grave and cried while Indian Tom, of Chicken Ranch Rancheria, delivered an address in Indian.

120 years ago Sept. 21, 1895 THE SALVATION ARMY departed from Sonora Tuesday. Angels Camp will next ring with wild shouts of glory and 6ne music by theCharioteer Band. TheArmy succeeded in converting about 30 persons here. Permanent barracks have been established in Sonora,

and two Army lassies will conduct religiousservicesin thefuture.

144 years ago Sept. 30, 1871 The tax collector gives notice today that he he will be at different placeson certain daysin Sonorafor the convenience of those who have taxes to pay. It will be well to be preparedtomeet theCollectorat the appointed times, if you do not wish to pay 6ve per cent and costs in penalties for your negligence.

161 years ago Sept. 23, 1854 At Yankee Hill there is not much water, but those companies fortunate enough to possess that necessary element are reaping a golden harvest. We were told of a daim there that paid last week as high as a pound an a half to the share in a f'raction of a day's washing, and a pound a day tothema n was not uncommon occurrence.

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Here are the movies playing Friday through Sept. 10 at Regal Cinemas 10 in Sonora:

A Walk in the Woods Comedy adventure starring Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson, Mary Steenburgen, Nick Offerman, Kristen Schaal, Chrystee Pharris, Sandra Ellis Lafferty, directed by Ken Kwapis. Celebrated travel writer, Bill Bryson, instead of retiring to enjoy his loving and beautiful wife, and large and happy family, challenges himself to hike the Appalachian Trail — 2,200 miles of America' s m ost unspoil ed,spectacular and rugged countryside &om Georgia to Maine. The peace and tranquility he hopes to find, though, is anything but, once he agrees to being accompanied by the only person he can find willing to join him on the trek — his long lost and former &lend Katz, a downon-his-luck serial philanderer who, after a lifetime of relying on his charm and wits to keep one step ahead of the law — sees the trip as a way to sneak out of paying some debts and sneak into one last adventure before its too late. The trouble is, the two have a completely different definition of the word, "adventure." Now they' re about to find out that when you push yourself to the edge, the real fun begins. Rated R. On ehour,44 minutes.

Hitman: Agent 47 Action adventure starring Rupert Friend, Hannah Ware, Zachary Quinto, Ciaran Hinds, Thomas Kretschmann, directed by Aleksander Bach. Story centers on an elite assassin who was genetically engineered &om conception to be the perfect killing machine, and is known only by the last two digits on the barcode tattooed on the back of his neck. He is the culminationofdecades ofresearch

and forty-six earlier Agent clones — endowing him with unprecedented strength, speed, stamina and intelligence. His latest target is amega-corporation thatplans to unlock the secret of Agent 47's past to create an army of killers whose powers surpass even his own.Teaming up with a young woman who may hold the secret

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ops mercenary, is now living a less perilous life — or so he thinks — transporting classified packagesforquestionable people. When Frank'sfatherpays him a visit in the south of France, their father-son bonding weekend takes a turn for the worse when Frank isengaged by a cunning femmefatale, Anna, and her three seductive sidekicks to orchestrate the bank heist of the century. Frank must use his covert expertise and knowledgeoffastcars,fast driving and fast women to outrun

a sinister Russian kingpin, and worse than that, he is thrust into a dangerous game of chess with a team of gorgeous women out for revenge. Rated PG-13. One hour, 36 minutes. Tribune News Service

to overcoming their powerful and clandestine enemies, 47 confronts stunning revelations about his

own origins and squares off in an epic battle with his deadliest foe. Rated R. One hour, 36 minutes.

Mission: ImpossibleRogue Nation Action adventure starring Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Ving Rhames, Sean Harris, Simon McBurney, Zhang Jingchu, directed by Christopher McQuarrie. Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate — an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF. Rated PG-13. Two hours, 11 minutes.

No Escape Action thriller starring Owen Wilson, Lake Bell, Pierce Brosnan, Sterling Jerins, Claire Geare, Spencer Garrett, Byron Gibson, Sahajak Boonthanakit, directed by JohnErickDowdle.American businessman Jack Dwyer, wife Annie and their two young daughters arrive in Southeast Asia to begin a new life. As his company plans to improvethe region'swater quality, the family quickly learns that they' re right in the middle of a political uprising. Armed rebels attack the hotel where they' re staying, ordered to kill any foreigners that they encounter.

Vacation

Comedy adventurestarring Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, SkyAmid utter chaos, Jack must find a — stood up to the authorities that ler Gisondo, Steele Stebbins, Chris way to save himself and his loved meant to keep them down and Hemsworth, Leslie Mann, Chevy ones from the violence erupting all formed the world's most dangerous Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, directed around them. Rated R. One hour, group, N.WA. And as they spoke by Jonathan Goldstein and John 43 minutes. the truth that no one had before Francis Daley. The next generation Ricki and the Flash and exposed life in the hood, their of Griswolds is at it again — and Comedy-drama stamng Meryl voice ignited a social revolution on the road for another ill-fated that is still reverberating today. Streep, Kevin Kline, Rick Springadventure. Following in his Rated R. Two hours, 27 minutes. father's footsteps and hoping for field, Mamie Gummer, Audra McDonald, Sebastian Stan, Nick The Man From U.N.C.L.E. some much-neededfamily bondWestrate, Hailey Gates, directed Action adventure starring Hen- ing, a grown-up Rusty Griswold by Jonathan Demme. Meryl ry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia surprises his wife, Debbie, and Streepstars asRickiRendazzo,a Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, Luca their two sons with a cross-country guitarheroine who made awo rld trip back to America's "favorite Calvani, Sylvester Groth, Hugh of mistakes as she followed her family fun park," Walley World. Grant, and Jared Harris, directed dreams of rock-and-roll stardom. Rated R. One hour, 39 minutes. by Guy Ritchie. At the height Returning home, Ricki gets a shot of the Cold War, a mysterious We Are Your Friends at redemption and a chance to criminal organization plans to use Romantic drama starring Zac make things right as she faces the nuclear weapons and technology to E&on, Wes Bentley, Emily Ratamusic with her family. Rated PGupset the fragile balance of power jkowski, Jonny Weston, Shiloh 13. One hour, 40 minutes. between the United States and Fernandez, Alex Shaffer, Jon Straight Outta Compton Soviet Union. CIA agent Napoleon Bernthal, Alicia Coppola, directed Solo and KGB agent Illya KuryaBiography starring O' Shea by Max Joseph. Young Cole Carter Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason kinareforced toputasidetheir dreams of hitting the big time as Mitchell, Neil Brown Jr., Aldis hostilities and work together to a Hollywood disc jockey, spending Hodge, Marion Yates Jr., R. Marcos stop the evildoers in their tracks. his days and nights hanging with Taylor, and Alexandra Shipp, The duo's only lead is the daughter buddies and working on the one directedby F.Gary Gray.In 1987, of a missing German scientist, track that will set the world on whom they must find soon to prefive young men, using brutally fire. Opportunity comes knocking when he meets James Reed, honest rhymes and hardcore beats, vent a global catastrophe. Rated PG-13. One hour, 56 minutes. a charismatic D J who takes the put their &ustration and anger about life in the most dangerous The Transporter Refueled 23-year-old under his wing. Soon, place in America into the most his seemingly clear path to success Action thriller starrmg Ed powerM weapontheyhad:their Skrein, Ray Stevenson, Loan gets complicated when he starts music. Taking us back to where it falling for his mentor's girlfriend, Chabanol, Gabriella Wright, all began, this drama tells the true Tatiana Pajkovic, Wenxia Yu, jeopardizing his new friendship story of how these cultural rebels and the future he seems destined Rasha Bukvic, Lenn Kudrjawizki, — armed only with their lyrics, to fulfil. Rated R. One hour, 36 directed by Camille Delamarre. swagger, bravado and raw talent minutes. Frank Martin, a former special-

Robert Redford and Nick Nolte in the new film eA Walk in the Woods."

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Pastel Society of the West Coast Open Exhibition, through Sept. 13. "Picasso Miro & Hawaii Five-0: Prints from the Jack Lord Collection," Oct. 1 to Jan. 3, 2016; 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton; hagginmuseum.org, 940-6300.

JACKSON RANCHERIA CASINO: Kory Gibbs, Sept. 12. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sept. 17. Gordon Lightfoot, Oct. 8. Micky Dolenz, Monkees Christmas, Dec. 4; House of Floyd, the music of Pink Floyd, Dec. 18; 12222 New York Ranch Road, Jackson; jacksoncasino.corn, 800-8229466.

SACRAMENTO STATE:"Treasure Revealed: Art from the Sacramento State Art Collection," free exhibit running through Sept. 24; "The Underlying Aspiration to Cast More Shade," through Sept. 25; "Going Forward, Looking Back," collective works by Sac State art instructor Brenda Louie, runs Sept. 8 to Oct. 24 at the University Library Gallery Annex; "Earth Island," free exhibit running Sept. 8 to Dec. 19 at the University's Library Gallery, a reception will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10; 916-27861 66, 916-278-41 89.

SUTTER CREEK THEATER:Patsy Cline's 83rd Birthday Bash featuring Carolyn Sills Combo, Sept. 12. Leftover Cuties, Sept. 25. The Flatlanders, Oct. 2. Calico, Oct. 10. Rita Hosking, Nov. 7. Red Moon Road, Nov. 8. Lacy J. Dalton, Nov. 28; 44 Main St., Sutter Creek; suttercreektheater.corn. SYMBIOSIS GATHERING:Featuring Nicolas Jaar, CocoRosie, Tipper, Four Tet, Griz, Kaytranada, Justin Martin, Shpongle, Sylvan Esso, Emancipator Ensemble, Damian Lazarusand the AncientMoons, The Polis h Ambassador, and many more; Thursday to Sunday, Sept. 17 to 20; Woodward Reservoir, Oakdale;

TABLE SETllNG EVENT:McHenry Mansion Foundation hosts 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, $40 by Oct. 12, $45 after; call 575-961 5 for reservations, 606-7948 for more information.

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WEST SIDE THEATRE:"Blithe Spirit" presented by the West Side Players, runs Oct. 23to Nov. 1;1331 Main St., Newman; westsidetheatre.org, 8624490.

BOB HOPE THEATRE:George Thorogood and the Destroyers with guest Tommy Castro and The Painkillers, Sept. 22. Swan Lake, Oct. 8. Come Together: The Beatles Concert Experience, Oct. 10. The Temptations Review, Oct. 23. Pink Floyd Concert Experience, Nov. 7. Natalie Cole, Dec. 4 (tickets on sale Sept. 24); 242 E. Main St., Stockton; stocktonlive.corn, 3731400. CAPITAL STAGE:"Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play," by Anne Washburn, runs through Oct, 4; 2215 J St., Sacramento; capstage.org, 91 6-995-5464. CARNEGIE ARTS CENTER: Yosemite Renaissance, through Oct. 4. Alphonse Mucha: The Golden Age of Art Nouveau, Sept. 13 to Jan. 10, 2016; 250 N. Broadway, Turlock; carnegieartsturlock.org, 632-5761. CENTER STAGE CONSERVATORY: "Fool for Love," through Sunday; 948 11th St., Modesto; centerstagemodesto. corn, 846-0179.

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Gallo Center for the Arts and Sonora's Stage 3 Theatre Company presents Sheldon Epps' "Blues in the Night" at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gallo Center in Modesto. The production is directed by and stars Dwight D. Mahabir and features Michelle W. Allison with music by Dennis Brown and choreography by Nicole Firpo. CROCKER ART MUSEUM:Flowers of the Fire and Earth, through Sunday. David Ligare: California Classicist, through Sept. 20. Armin Hansen: The Artful Voyage, through Oct. 11; 216 0 St., Sacramento; crockerartmuseum. org, 91 6-808-7000. FRESNO CONVENTION CENTER: West American Truck Show, Sept.

26 and 27; Judas Priest with guest Mastodon, Saroyan Theatre, Oct. 23; Godsmack, Saroyan Theatre, Nov. 8; fresnoconventioncenter.corn. GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: The Gipsy Kings, Tonight. "Blues in the Night," Friday and Saturday (tickets start at $1 5). Brian Regan, Sept. 9. Thunder from Down Under, Sept. 10.

"Weird Al" Yankovic, Sept. 16. Norman Foote, Sept. 17. Steven Wright, Sept. 18. An Evening with Jay Leno, Sept. 20. Ramon Ayala, Sept. 25. Chris Cornell, Sept. 27. Richard Marx, Sept. 30. Bram Stoker's "Dracula," Oct. 4. "Annie," Oct. 6 and 7; 1000 I St., downtown Modesto; galloarts.org, 338-3105. HAGGIN MUSEUM:The 29th annual

ASIAN ART MUSEUM:"First Look," Friday to Oct. 11. "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, 201 6;200 Larkin St., San Francisco; asianart.org, 415-581-3500. MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea, Trombone Shortyand Orleans Avenue, BelaFleck,Pete Escovedo,and more; Friday to Sunday, Sept. 18 to 20; Monterey County Fair and Event Center; montereyjazzfestival.org.

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Soup Du Jour inquire about our chef s soup of the day, clam chowder every Friday 5

French Onion O ' Gratinee French onion soup with baguette & swiss cheese 7 Soup & Salad ourEproson housesaladand bowl ofsoup dujour11 Eproson House Salad greens, tomato, carrot, cucumber & onions7

Beet Salad red d & yellow beets, ricotta cheese and lemon scallion vinaigrette 7 Eproson Caesar sund ' tomato, kalamata olives & pine nuts atop romaine with pesto Caesar dried dressing 9

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greens with blue cheesedressing 14

Grilled Sa mo Salad sweet soy marinatedsalmonatop a bed ofspinach,cucumber radishes& d Salmon p oranges with rice noodles and lemon vinaigrette 13

Pa>I;a Pasta entrees are accompanied by a cup of soup du jour or dinner salad Mediterranean Penne spinach, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, sundried tomato garlic white wine butter 16 Linguine and Cl ams steamed clams, mushroom and tomatoin white wine sauce tossed

stealt House 8 Fine Dining 1he History of the Eproson House Ray and Ella (Giannini) Eproson moved to Twain Harte with theirfamily in 1930.Vhe family owned the Twain Harte Grocery (where7-11 is now located). Ray became Twain Harte's Postmaster and Fire Chief, and the Post Offtce was located in their store, which,for many years, was also their home. Vhey began building their new horne on (what is now) Twain Harte Drive during World War II. Vhis is the current location of the Eproson House. It was completed in 1947 and hadfive rooms. Vhe PostOn cewas moved to thefront part of what is now the bar. Ray and Ella's bedroom was located behind the PostOnce. 7he children's bedrooms were located in what is now the dining room between the current bar and the new dining area near the fireplace. Ray Eproson died in 1967and Ella lived in the house until her death in 1972. In 1973 the house was sold to Mr. and Mrs Warton who converted the home into a restaurant, "7he Eproson House."Dick Rachel took over the restaurant from the Wartons, and later sold it in 1975 (7)to Martha Scott, who owned the business until 1991.Martha added the new dining area on the west end fothe building (the sky room). Vhe bar and restaurant became the social and business center of Twain Harte. Since1991, the Eproson House has had several owners and,for a short time, a diferent name. It is, once again, the Eproson House Restaurant. We welcome all of you past and present to our House, the Eproson House. Enjoy!

with linguine pasta 17 Sausage & Fennel orecchiettepasta, italian sausage, broccolini,

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& olive oil 17 ShrimpPutt anesca spaghetti, shrimp, tomato, kalamata olives, garlic, pine nuts,flakes basil, chili flakes & olive oil 19

Fettuccini ttuccini Alfredo white wine garlic, cream parmesan & tomato 16 add chicken 3 00 add shrimp 5 00

ct icemenansseafood Chicken and seafood entrees are accompanied by cup of soup du jour or dinner salad, fresh vegetable & c oiceof baked potato, garlic mashed potatoes, rice or french fries. "Excludes Scallop Risotto"

Chicken Mars+' allachicken, mushrooms, garlic and onionsin a marsala wine sauce19 Artichoke Chicken chicken with artichokes, mushroorns,garlic and onionsin a white wine creamsauce 19 Chicken Piccata lightly breaded chicken breast with lemon caper sauce 19 Scallop Risotto searedscallopsin parmesan risotto28 Se ared Ahi Tuna seared ahi tuna with wasabi and soy sauce19 Grilled Salmon grilled salmon with cucumber-dill remoulade19 Shrimn ' p, garlic, mushrooms & tomatoes with white wine lemon butter21 p Scamni p white shrim '

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