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dicts relatively slow growth for the Mother Lode through 2060, with Calaveras County A new California Depart- outpacing Tuolumne County. ment of Finance report shows The department predicts population projections for the Tuolumne County's current state's58 counties that pre- population of about 53,604

By ALEX MacLEAN The Union Democrat

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residents will grow about 13 percent to 60,471 over the next 45 years. Calaveras County's population of 44,650 is projec ted to grow about 30 percent to 58,023 over the same period.

M eanwhile, th e e n t i re state's population is expected to grow by about 15 million people over the next 45 years.

It's worth noting the longrange forecasts are based on 2010 U.S. Census Bu-

reau numbers that show Tuolumne and Calaveras counties each with roughly 1,000 more people than the state's latest population estimates See GROWTH/Back Page

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weighed PUBLICMEETING:Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, 9 s.m. Tuesday, fourth floor, County Administration Center, 2 S. Green St., Sonors.

DUI warningLaw enforcement agencies warn people of the dangers and consequences of driving under the influence on St. Patrick's Day. Extra patrols will be in place.A2

By ALEX MacLEAN The Union Democrat

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will discuss a policy that would allow people to transfer their property-tax rates when relocating to the county — a move supporters say could attractmore retirees to the

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The county adoption of state Proposition 90 is being spearheaded by A ssessorRecorder Kaenan Whitman, whose November election campaign included a call for Prop. 90's ratification.

If adopted at a future meeting, Tuolumne would be the 11th county in the state to implement the 1988 law.

Angels CampCity Collncll — Unmet transit tops the agenda for Tuesday'8 meeting.

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Lake DonPedro CSD —Board of Directors meets today at 9751 Merced Falls Road, La Grange.Back Page

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Photos by Jesse Jones,The Union Democrat

The Backcountry Horsemen of California held its 28th annual rendezvous over the Iveekend at theCalaveras County Fairgrounds in AngelsCamp.

• NIP ALLERGIES INTHE BUD:Health experts offer tips to help keep seasonal allergies under control. B1 • DINING FOR A CAUSE:Dinner to raise funds for AIDS research.

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Garrett Dollarhide, 15, of Escalon (above), finishes the pack scramble competition at the Backcountry Horsemen Rendezvous. Brendan Murphy, 3, of Fortuna (below left), competes in the kid's stick horse competition. Kaleb Nickell, 4, of Copperopolis (below right), also competes with the help of his sister, Makaylah Nickell, 9.

Downtown Sonora fire SUSPICIOUS

By CRAIG CASSIDY The Union Democrat

An early morningfi re in downtown Sonora on Saturday is considered "suspicious" and is being investigated by the Sonora fire and police departments.

The blaze was reported at 4:21 a.m. at a condemned, single-story house on Hospital Road.

F irefighters worked t o extinguish the fire up until about 6 a.m.

No one was injured, said Sonora Fire Capt. Matt Slusher.

The house, on the 300 block of Hospital Road, at Mono Way, was abandoned and had been tagged as uninhabitable

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Duane Lillie, ATCAA homeless outreach coordinator, submitted a photo of artwork on a sawdust burner on Hospital Road (above). Dr. Roger Orman, of San Andreas, submitted a photo looking west across New Melones Reservoir (below).

Gail Perlee, of Soulsbyville, submitted a photo taken at the top of Twist Road a few years ago (above). "My great-grandfather, on a trip to Yosemite by carriage in 1874, came this way on what was then a dirt road. It was late May and according to his journal they left Sonora at 5:45 p.m. headed for Jacksonville and he wrote: 'On rising a hill we saw a beautiful sunset.' Having done some research, I'm certain this is the road he and his companions took and having driven this (now paved) road myself many times, I'm sure this is the spot where he saw that sunset," she said.

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Local la w e n forcement agencies warn drivers of the A new, free designated dangers and consequences of driver app seeks to condriving under the influence nect drinkers with sober on St. Patrick's Day, one of drivers. the deadliest days to be on the The California Office of Traffic Safety last year road.

Extra patrols will roam the developed "Designated Mother Lode on Tuesday lookDriver Very Important ing tobust those suspected of Person" or "DDVIP." driving under the influence, It allows users to "Map a Spot" with their current according to the Angels Camp Police Department, speaking location to find DDVIP for the Calaveras-Tuolumne partnering establishments County DUI Task Force. nearby or search a "List The agencies seek to reof Spots" for participating bars and restaurants mind drivers that the risk of dying in an alcohol-related throughout the state. wreck is worse than being arAdditionally, the app rested. has a built-in linkto other There is a dramatic spike popular ride-sharing apps in drunk-driving fatalities on Uber, Lyft and Curb.

St. Patrick's Day, according to It is available for iOS and Android devices the National Kghway Trafflc Safety Administration. through their application From 2009 to 2013, there stores. w ere 276 drunk-driving fatalities in the U.S. during the St. Patrick's Day period, accord- offeryour servicesas a desiging to the NHTSA. nated driver. Join social meAlso, 75 percent involved dia with the hashtag ¹desigdrivers whose blood-al cohol nateddriver.

• Get a designated driver. content was twice the legal limit.

Figure out who's driving you But law enforcement of- back before you leave for your flcers remind that buzzed destination.

• Leave your keys at home driving is drunk driving," and gave the following tips to en- or with a friend.

• Save a taxi company's sure a safe St. Patrick's Day: • Make a plan. If planning number for a backup plan. a night out, plan a ride back.

• If you're in a pinch, don't • Drive or drink, not both. hesitate to call sober friends Perhaps "be the saint" and or family.

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Mother Lode Art AssociaSonora Cribbage Club, 6 tion, 1 p.m., Tuolumne County Library,480 Greenley Road, Sonora.

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p.m., Tuolumne County Senior Center, 540 Greenley Road, 533Sonora City Council, 5 p.m., 3946.

City Hall, 94 N. Washington St., Sonora High School District Sonora.

Board of Trustees,6 p.m., disTuolumne County Demo- trict office, 100 School St., Sonora.

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Committee, 6 p.m., Summerville Elementary School cafeteria, 7436796.

Tuolumne Museum, 352-6842.

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Commission,6 p.m., supervisors Runaway Bunnies story- chambers, 891 Mountain Ranch time, toddlers ages 2 to 3, 10:30 Road, SanAndreas,754-6303,754a.m., Tuolumne County Library, 6511.

480 Greenley Road, Sonora, 533San Andreas Parks and Rec5507. reation, 6 p.m., town hall, 24 ATCAA Food Bank distribu- Church Hill Road, San Andreas, tion, 10 a.m. to noon, All Saints 754-0127.

Catholic Church, Twain Harte; ATCAA Food Bank, Jamestown; TUESDAY Church of the 49ers, Columbia; Storytime for children, 11 Lake Don Pedro Baptist Church, a.m., Murphys Volunteer Library, Don Pedro; Mount Calvary Luther- 480 Park Lane, Murphys, 728an Church, Mi-Wuk Village; Sono- 3036. ra Baptist Church, Sonora; Ebbetts Pass Fire Protection Tuolumne County Senior Center, District, 9 a.m., Station No. 1, Sonora;Tuolumne Veteran's Me- 1028 Manuel Road, Arnold, 795morial Hall, Tuolumne.

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Twain Harte American LeCalaveras County Master gion Post 681, noon, Twain Gardeners, 10 a.m., ChesborHarte Community Center, downtown Twain Harte, 586-2618.

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Directors, 5 p . m., Creekside Angels Camp City Council, 6 Building, 220 Southgate Drive, So- p.m., Angels Camp Fire Station, nora.

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Kindergarten registration dates • Christian Family Learning Center in Angels Camp will host a kindergarten open house March 23.

Parents are invited to see the school, meet faculty and ask questions from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 3710 Whittle Road.

For more information, visit w ww.cflcschool.org or c a l l 736-1175.

• Hazel Fischer Elementary School kindergarten registration day is March 26.

The school asks parents to call 795-8030 for an appointment. The school is at 1605 Blagen Road, White Pines.

• Michelson Elementary School kindergarten registration day is April 9.

The school asks parents to call 728-3441 for an appointment. The school is at 196 Pennsylvania Gulch Road, Murphys.

OBITUARIES Obituary policy Obituaries, including photos, are published at a pre-paid fee based on size. The deadline is 5 p.m. two business days prior to publication. Call 532-7151, fax 532-5139 or send to obitsIuniondemocrat.com.

Memorial ads are published at a pre-paid fee based on size. The deadline is noon two business days prior to publication. Please call 588-4555 for complete information.

Susan Marie Thompson

telephone or in person to the

San Andreas CHP Officeat 754-3541.

Space is limited and at leastone parent or guardian is required to attend with their teen.

Books onsale at Sonora library Friends of the Tuolumne County Library will host a weekly half-price book sale from 10a.m.to4p.m .through March in th e Community Room at the l ibrary, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora.

Wednesday will f eature crafts and h obby books; March 25 will feature diet and health as well as women's issues. For more information, call Ric Mannix at 694-0288.

In 1996, Susan and RogAlan Feenstra er moved to Sonora, CaliSept. 28, 1948 — March 5, 2015 fornia. During her time in Sonora she devoted herself tovolunteer services.

Volunteer highlights were: past president of the Foundation f o r Ed u cational Excellence,past president of Tuolumne County Newcomers, pastpresident of the Tuolumne County Historical Society, trained as a facilit ator of Stanford University Chronic D i sease Management Course, performed Pro Bono legal assistance for M ountain Women's Resource Center,

July 28, 1941 — March 4, 2015

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volunteered as a Medicare and MediCal counselor to Area 12 Agency on Aging, was on a legislative committee on aging and was a member of the Twain Harte Soroptimist. Sue was especially proud of her work at Sonora High School judging senior projects. She loved working with young people and encouraging them to reach high for a t taining their goals. The things that she did for these organizations are too numerous to list here. She received many awards and certificates of achievement in volunteerism, including the prestigious Historical Society Wheel Horse Award.

Susan was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Roger, on Jan. 16, 2012.

Susan is survived by her mother, Dorothy Deal, age 97; her son, Scott and his wife, Jaci, and their two sons, Joseph and Jacob; her two sisters, Marilyn Triplett (Geary) and Carole Popick (Ronald); and several nieces and nephews.

Susan was a g u i ding light for her family, loved, admired and will be greatly missed.

Services are planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 13880 Joshua Way, Sonora.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers please make donations in her name to The Trees Remember, 25 Valleyview Drive, Middlefield, CT 06455 (ino@thet-

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reesremember.com).

Driver safety class offered to teens The California Highway Patrol in San Andreas will offer Start Smart driving classes for teen driversthisspring.

The free teen driver classes will be held &om 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and April 2. The Tuesday class will be at Mark Twain Medical Center and the April 2 class will be at the Murphys Fire Department.

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Susan Marie Thompson was born on July 28, 1941, to Thomas Emeroh Deal and Dorothy May Deal in Portland, Oregon. She was the second of three daughters. Susan graduated from South Salem High School in 1959. She married Roger Thompson in 1964 in Los Angeles, California. In 1965 their son, David Scott Thompson, was born.

Susan worked at Guarantee Collection Agency for many years as a bookkeeper andoffice manager.

It was during her employment there that she was encouraged to go to l aw school.At the age of 35, Susan, without the benefit of a college education, was accepted into Glendale Law School and to USC Law School. She chose Glendale to remain close to her home and her family.Sue was the editor of the Law Review for her law school and joined Rosen, Rosen & Lev-

Alan Feenstra, born Sept.

28, 1948, in Long Beach, California, died peacefully in his Coulterville home on M arch 5, 2015, at the age of 66. He was retired.

Alan was in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Viet-

The Sheriff's Office reported the following: THURSDAY 1:16 a.m., Valley Springs — A suspicious man was hitchhiking on Baldwin Street.

4:01 p.m., Valley Springs — A McCauley Road man believed his neighbor was being robbed.

5:12 p.m., Angels Camp — A person driving an SUV did not stop after nudging and leaving marks on another vehicle on South Main Street at Murphys Grade Road.

10:11 p.m., Arnold — A person was arrested for public intoxication on Highway 4.

Felony bookings THURSDAY 11:32 a.m., Valley SpringsKent Leroy Dayton, 49, of the 7500 block of Baldwin Street, was booked on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm after an arrest at his home.

TUOLUMNE COUNTY The Sonora Police Departmentreported the following: THURSDAY 9:33 a.m., theft —A man stole a shopping cart from a store at a Stockton Road shopping center.

12:11 p.m., reckless driving — A black Mercedes Benz sped and overtook other vehicles on South Washington Street.

12:21 p.m., public intoxication — An intoxicated man was argumentative and aggressive with staff on Hospital Road.

4:51 p.m., miscellaneous — A man jumped out of his car and yelled and cussed at another driver on North Washington Street.

5:39 p.m., theft —A man was arrested after stealing a TV from a Sanguinetti Road store.

7:53 p.m.,domestic dispute — A man was arrested after grabbing another man by the throat and throwing him against a wall.

The Sheriff's Office reported the following: THURSDAY 8:36 a.m., Long Barn —Several neighbors around Lariat Loop Drive reported a suspicious man goingthrough backyards and digging through a toolshed.When questioned by one neighbor, the man said he was looking for a place to hike, then stared into the woods for about 20 minutes before leaving.

8:48 a.m., Sonora area — A Wards Ferry Road man's license plate was stolen and his vehicle was keyed.

11:35 a.m., Sonora — Two men were arrested for warrants on Hatler Drive.

12:59 p.m., Sonora —A man has been followed to work several times and threatened by a man who tried to run him over earlier this month on Mono Way. 1:04 p.m., Sonora —A Lexie

Court man's Social Security number was used to open a fraudulent account with a company in Stockton.

2:37 p.m., Strawberry Someone called a River Drive resident claiming to be a bill collector from a local lnternet company. The company has had several complaints of this fraud.

2:38 p.m., Twain Harte — A woman on Middle Camp Road believed her home was burglarized because things were out of place.

2:45 p.m., Groveland Fraudulent credit card use occurred on Main Street.

3:10 p.m., Sonora — A Fraguero Road man blocked his neighbor's driveway in an attempt to get his cow back. The cow had gone onto the property about a month ago. He tried unsuccessfully to wrangle the cow and it ran away, but the neighbors resolved the issue.

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19, 1932, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and moved to the Seneca, Missouri, area in 1994 from California. He worked as a logger.

Waldo and Karen L. Mason were married on July 15, 1952, in Reno, Nevada, and she survives of the home. Also surviving are three children, Jerry Fischer and wife, Wendy, of Sonora, California, Carol Dunbar and husband, Allan, of Seneca, Missouri, and Janet Lingo and husband, Lester, of Tuolumne, California; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Fischer has been taken for cremation, and no services are planned.

Clark Funeral Home of Neosho, Missouri, is handling the arrangements.

Online condolences may be posted at www.clarkfuneralhomes.com.

nam veteran.

Alan is survived by his mother, Marjorie Feenstra; his two siblings, Julie Kidder and Roger Feenstra; his wife of eight years, Marsha Gray-Feenstra; his two biological children, Joshua Feenstra and Rebecca McMartin; his two stepchildren, Michelle Turpin and Margarett Crabtree; his three biological grandchildren, Madelyn McMartin, Raelyn McMartin and Joshua Alan Feenstra II; and his five step grandchildren, Collin Crabtree, Erik Crabtree, Michelle Crabtree, Evelyn Turpin and James Turpin.

He was preceded in death by his first wife of 20 years, Phyllis "Kathy" Feenstra.

Memorial services will be held at noon today at Greeley Hill B aptist Church, 10241 Holtzel Road, Coulterville, California.

Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Clayton Carvel Farlow Feb. 15, 1925 — March 3, 2015

Clayton Farlow was born in San Diego, California, on Feb. 15, 1925, to Thelma and Alvin Farlow. His father was a U.S. Naval oflicer and his mother was the daughter of the pioneer McAlmond family of Sequim, Washington, where her grandparents established their homestead in 1860. Clayton, joined 18 months later by his brother, Neil, grew up in a naval family residing in the various locations where Alvin was stationed.

On graduatingfrom high school, Clayton joined the Navy in 1943 during the height of World War II. He served aboard a Navy repair ship in the Pacific theater maintaining radar systems aboard submarines. Following the war, he wed Dorothy Reum and they had one child, Dennis, before Clayton graduated as an electronic Waldo Brown Fischer engineer from San J ose Dec. 19, 1932 — March 11, 2015 State College in San Jose, California, in 1950. Another Waldo Brown Fischer, 82, son, Dean, and later, Robert, of Seneca, Missouri, died were born soon thereafter.

March 11, 2015, at Mercy As a member of the miliHospital in Joplin, Missouri, tary reserves, he was refollowing a short illness.

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called into the Navy during the Korean War and served there on a destroyer as an Ensign. Following the war, as a civilian, he worked in severalelectronics companies as an engineer designing various electronic devices and winning patents for severalofhis designs.

Upon retiring, after working many decades in the industry, his wife, Dorothy, of many years passed away.

He moved to Sonora, California, in 1987 and joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he served with distinction for many years until passing away on March 3, 2015, at theage of90 after a year long illness. His eldest son, Dennis, passed away a year before his passing.

He is survived by hi s two other sons, Robert and Dean; one grandson, Brian; two great-granddaughters; and his brother, Neil.

He is loved and will be missed by all his family, friends and church members.

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ORMSBY — Joyce Ormsby, 58, of Sonora, died Friday at Sonora Regional Medical Center. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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588-4515 A man entereda business, said he was down on his luck and allegedly pulled out what looked like a gun wrapped in a shirt and jokingly said "This is a hold up." It turned out to be a wooden rubber band gun, which he attempted to trade. The employee was still uncomfortable and askedthe man to leave.

4:50 p.m., Sonora —Several items, including gold coins, were stolen from a residence on Via Serena.

5:45 p.m., Columbia — A Horseshoe Bend Road woman received numerous harassing calls and text messages regarding her husband.

7:32 p.m., Groveland — A Mueller Drive man's ex-roommate sent him threatening text messages.

7:33 p.m. Sonora — A Belleview Road woman hid in her bathroom after she heard two men enter her unlocked home.

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Courthouse Square project: An historical perspective Regardless of your opinion of the county's landscape "maintenance" project in Courthouse Square, the appearance ofthis historic square block has been altered forever with the removal of 39 percent of its heritagetrees and clear-cutting of the flagpole.

In The Union Democrat, w e have readabout the fi scal and physicalaspects of this project. The Tuolumne Heritage Committee would like to offer an historical perspective.

What i s s o i m p ortant about preserving the beauty and appearance of the park is that ithas been recognizedby local,state and federal agencies as an American landmark. It is in the National Register of Historic Places along with some of California's and the nation's most revered and histori c buildings and sites.

The Square's unique design — some nativetrees from Tuolumne County's high county, Columbia marble pathways and how closely it still resembled the park createdthere in 1936 from a design by Supervisor Frank Ralph of Sonora — are what gave it its distinction and historicity.

Instead of a"maintenance" project, we believe that what has happened over a period of a month is a logging operation that resulted in the cutting down of twice as many trees as the taxpayer-paid arborists recommended, rem oval of two graceful treelike shrubs near Jackson Street and the cutting down of the flagpole — the latter two projects were not shown on plans available to the public. It is quite possible that the fl agpole could have been repaired and leR on site.

Generally, such d rastic changes to a National Register-listed site are reviewed using guidelines from the California E n v ironmental Quality Act. This step was missed. Had it been followed, the public would have been provided a description of the project, what historical impacts it would have and what the plan for putting the place back together would look like.

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Normally, a landscape architect with experience in heritage sites would have provided comments along with everyone else. That way, the public could be assured that the "maintenance" project would not significantly change the appearance of Courthouse Square nor result in a redesign more suitable to 21st Century tastes.

The Tuolumne Heritage Committee supported removing the three trees that both arborists agreed needed to come down for safety reasons, and we agreed that the pruning the arborists recommended should be done.

We asked that any trees removed be replacedin kind and that a suitable variety of hedges replace those pulled out. Then, we suggested, wait until spring arrives so we could see if more prunneeded.

This was also the recommendation of the county's own historical advisors, the Tuolumne County Historic Preservation Review Commission, but all of us were overruled 5-0 by the county Board of Supervisors. (The hedge will be back).

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A maintenance project in downtown Sonora's Courthouse Square included the removal of several trees and other foliage. The above photo isfrom January, beforetheworkbegan. The below photo isfrom Friday,afterthethinning was completed.

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side, hammer the law. If you have neither the facts nor the law, hammer the table."

Hopefully, the table pounding will not work and the lawsuit will prevail.

As Waterbury notes, this is not about the pool, it is about Board action that resulted in the Measure J documentation that does not comply with the accountability requirements of Proposi tion 39.

By the way, does anyone believe that a separate bond issue covering a $4.5 million aquaticscenter could secure 55 percent approvalin this county?

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Being on the National Register of Historic Places, it deserves the deference accorded such special places.

All the king's men were unable t o p u t Hu m p ty Dumpty together again, but our elected and appointed officials must r eturn our formerly beautiful and welltreed park to as close to its original appearance as possible for the benefit of our community and heritage.

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To the Editor: RE: Thad Waterbury letter (March 12) As prompted, research completed — it is impossible to justify a new aquatics center with Measure J funds - given Proposition 39 accountability requirements: "(A) A requirement that the proceeds &om the sale of the bonds be used only for the purposes specified in Article XIII A, Section 1(b) (3), and not for any other purpose" "(B) A list of the specific school facilities projects to be funded" A projectthat equals 20 percent ofthe requested funding ($4.5 million) unquestionably needed to be specifically noted within disclo-

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My business is already impacted by the lack of downtown parking for my customers at The Sportsman. If there is reduced parking there will be even less parking for my customerswho alreadyhave a hardtime parking because stafFof downtown businesses park all day long in the three-hour lot behind our building and all day long on Linoberg Street.

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Police officer sought US to keep troops for questioning in A fghanistan POMONA — A car belonging to a rookie Los Angeles police officer wanted for questioningin a fatal shootinghas been found, but the officer remaincd at large, police said Sunday.

The Volkswagen Jetta belonging to Officer Henry Solis, 27, was found a short distance &om the site where a young man was gunned down early Friday in Pomona, police in the suburb east of Los Angeles said in a statement.

Solis was off'-duty at the time of the shooting and failed to report to work the next day.

Police said they have reason to believe he knows that detectives want to talk to him.

Salome Rodriguez, 23, of Ontariodied afterbeing shot in the lower torso. He worked at a warehouse and was out

with co-workers Thursday night, relatives told the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.

W ASHINGTON — T h e O bama administration i s abandoning plans to cut the number of U.S. forces in Afghanistan to 5,500 by year's end, bowing to military leaders who want to keep more troops there, including many into the 2016 fighting season, U.S. officials say.

While no final decision on numbers has been made, the officials said the administration is poised to slow withdrawal plans and probably will allow many of the 9,800 American troops to remain well into next year.

There also are discussions about keeping a steady number ofcounterterrorism troops

into 2015, including options under which some would remain in the country or be nearby beyond 2016.

Man, 20, accused Police: Man shot by of shooting oNcers CLAYTON, Mo. — A man oNcers had gun

NAPA — Authorities say four police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a Napa man are on paid administrative leave during two simultaneousinvestigations.

The San Francisco Chroniclereports that 41-year-old James Richard Jimenez tried evade officers as they prepared to serve a search warrant for drugs at his home last Friday.

After seeing officers at his home, Jimenez drove past them on his motorcycle, but lostcontrolofthebikea short distance later.

Police say officers approached Jimenez and repeatedly yelled at him, "Police, show us your hands."

P olice s a y "Jimenez reachedto his midsection for what officers recognized as a handgun."

Napa police spokesman Capt. Jeff Troendly said the Napa County Sheriff 's Department and the Napa Police Department's internal affairs unit are both investigating.

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charged in the shooting of two police officers during a demonstration in Ferguson told

investigatorshe was not targeting law enforcement and had been aiming for someone with whom he was in dispute.

Announcing char g es against Jeffrey Williams on Sunday, St. Louis County Prosecutor Robert McCulloch said he believed the 20-yearold suspect attended the protestlast week before the shootings. Activists said Williams wasn't a consistent 6xture in their tight-knit group. ''We're not sure we completely buy that part of it," McCulloch said of Williams' contention that he did not fire at the officers.

Williams is charged with two countsoffirst-degree assault, one count of 6ring a weapon &om a vehicle and

WASHINGTON (AP) — Several million people hit with new federal fines for going without health insurance are getting a second chance to sign up, and that could ease the sting of rising penalties for being uninsured.

But after the enrollment window reopened Sunday, it's unclear how many know about the time-limited opportunity, let alone are taking advantage of it.

Fines payable to the IRS are the stick behind the offer of taxpayer-subsidized private insurance under President Barack Obama's health care law. Virtually everyone in the country is now required to have coverage through an employer or a government program, or by buying individual policies.

This is the 6rst year fines are being collected &om uninsured people the government deems able to afford coverage. Tax preparation company H&R Block says the penalty averages about $170 among its affected customers. It usually is deducted &om a person's tax

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The partisan divide over same-sex marriage among top elected officials remains stark, with Democrats overwhelmingly on record in favor and Republicans mostly silent so far.

The list of Republicans who are supporting same-sex marriage,in a case set for arguments April 28 at the Supreme Court, is much longer than it was two years ago, but it remains conspicuously short of sitting members of Congress and governors.

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"It would be dull without gossip," Putin retorted with a smile. The 62-year-old Russian leader was last seen in public on March 5.

US undear on impact of al-Qaida bombing W ASHINGTON — T h e U.S. military has hit as many as 17 separate targets connected to a shadowy al-Qaida cell in Syria known as the Khorasangroup,U.S.officials say, as part of a little-discussed air campaign aimed at disruptingthe group's capacityto plotattacks against Western aviation.

U.S. intelligence analysts disagree about whether the attacks have significantly diminished the group's capabilities, according to the officials, showing how difficult it has been todevelop a clear picture of what is happening on the ground in Syria.

American officials briefed on the matter agree that the

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WASHINGTON (AP) Republicans now in charge of Congress offer their budget blueprint this week with the pledge to balance the nation's budget within a decade and rein in major programs such as foodstamps and Medicare.

More pressing for many Republicans, however, is easing automatic budget cuts set to slam the military.

The chairmen of the House and Senate Budget panels plan torelease their budget plans this week — the House on Tuesday and the Senate on Wednesday. The nonbinding m easure called a budgetresolutionsets broad parameters on taxes and spending; it requires follow-up legislation later this year to implement its balanced-budget goals, and Republicans are unlikely to take on that task as long as President Barack Obama occupies the Oval Office.

House Budget Committee Chairman Tom Price, R-Ga., and Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., plan to produce blueprints that would balance the budget within 10 yearswithout raising taxes.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin resurfaced today, smiling and looking his normal self after a 10-day absence &om publicview that fueled a wave of rumors about his health.

Kyrgyz President AlmazbekAtambayev, who met with Putin in St. Petersburg's ornate Konstantin Palace today, referred to the swirling speculation about Putin by noting that the Russian leader was in good shape. He said Putin drove him around the palace's park before the talks,adding that "the president of Russia not only walks, but speeds

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ing up this year, to a minimum of $325 for the full 12 months. That's a significant increase from the $95 minimum in 2014.

The new sign-up opportunity runs through April 30. To qualify, individuals have to certify to the government that they meet certain conditions, including: • They did not know or understand that they were legally required to have coverage until after open enrollment of6cially ended Feb. 15.

•Theyowed a penaltyforbeing uninsured in 2014.

Those requirements are for the 37 statesserved by the federal HealthCare.gov website. States running their own insuranceexchanges may have different rules and deadlines. Penalties for 2014 are not refundable.

The Obama administration acted after Democraticlawmakers raised concerns. With open enrollment officially over, someone who was unin-

to buy insurance. Much of his income goes to help take care ofhis mother, who has health problems.

"I may have to see if any of the health care costs have changed, to where I might be able to squeeze it in," he said.

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of people the law was intended to help: low- and middle-income workers who do not havecoverage on thejob orare selfemployed. Roughly 4 million people are expected to pay 6nes, according to congressional estimates. Many more will qualify for exemptions.

Travel agent Charles Baxter of Phoenix saidhis tax refund was reduced by $247 for being uninsured in 2014. He had not heard about the second chance to sign up for 2015 coverage.

Baxter says he will take another look

same-sex marriage nationwide. He is joined by 211 Democrats and independents in Congress and 19 Democraticstate attorneys general.

Flawed Social Security data say 6.5M in U.S. reach age 112 WASHINGTON (AP)Americans are getting older, but not this old: Social Security records show that 6.5 million people in the U.S. have reached the ripe old age of 112.

In reality, only few could possibly be alive. As of last fall, there were only 42 people known to be that old in the entire world.

But Social Security does not have death records for millions of these people, with the oldest born in 1869, according to a report by the agency's inspector general.

Only 13 of the people are still getting Social Security

bene6ts, the report said. But for others, their Social Security numbers are still active, so a number could be used to report wages, open bank accounts, obtain creditcardsor claim fraudulent tax refunds.

T he agency said it i s working to improve the accuracy of its death records.

But it would be costly and time-consuming to update 6.5 million 6les that were generated decades ago, when the agency used paper records, said Sean Brune, a senior adviser to the agen-

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To the dismay of defense hawks, however, they can't

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Unmet transportation needs on Lack ofwater focus of Angels Camp councilagenda Lake Don Pedro CSD PUBLIC MEETING: Angels Camp City Council, 6 p.m.

Tuesday,Angels Fire House,1404Vallecito Road.

By AUSTEN THIBAULT The Union Democrat

The Angels Camp City Council will open a public hearing Tuesday for transit needs and vote to authorize a study into the best use ofcity properties for efficient operation.

An annual public hearing for unmet transit needs will be held at the meeting by Amber Collins, transportation planner for the Calaveras Council of Governments.

Comments collected will go into a report at the end of April. Significant needs identified will then be submitted to the county, Collins said.

ments will also hold its own public meeting on unmet transportation needs on April 1.

The city council on Tuesday also will vote on an agreement with Aspen Street Architects, Inc., of Angels Camp, to study the city's properties and use of its buildings

PUBLIC MEETING: 1 p.m. today at 9751 Merced Falls Road, La Grange.

for city operation and make a report on its

Water supply emergency expenses, revenue reductions due to mandatory water conservation and automated meter reading are on the agenda today when the Lake Don Pedro Community Services District board meets in La Grange.

The boardis also expected to vote on a funding agreement through the Public Water System Drought Emergency Response Program, approving claims for reimbursement and abudget and expenditure summary, according to district staff.

Lake Don Pedro Community Services Districtserves about 3,200 people between Coulterville and La Grange. The district gets most of its water &om Lake McClure, a reservoir run by Merced Irrigation District.

McClure's current storage level is one of the lowest among state reservoirs, due in

needs and opportunities.

The "space needs assessment" will look at currentuse ofspace by city staffforservice, storage and parking, among others. It will alsoprojectfuture needs.

The firm will later submit a report with recommendations for sharing locations and support services and possibly declaring some city property surplus for sale.

The work is estimated to take a few weeks at a fixed cost of $8,500, plus travel Last year,a petition for public transit ser- and print expenses and possible additional vice to Burson was identified and submitted work. to the county, Collins said. Calaveras TranThe study was spurred by the city's recent sit is in the process of implementing that failed negotiation with Mark Twain Medical service now, she said.

Center over unused city space, the Hydrox Forms will be also passed out at the meet- property on Monte Verda Street, according ing for submission by April 23, and forms to City Administrator Michael McHatten. can also be printed out online at www. calacog.org/resources/unmet-transit-needs- Contact Austen Thibault at athibault@ report/. The Calaveras Council of Govern- uniondemocrat.com or588-4526.

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cause noticing and advertising for bidding could preclude timely action before McClure water is no longer available, district General Manager Pete Kampa said.

The board meeting is scheduled at 1 p.m. today at 9751 Merced Falls Road, La Grange.

Tuolumne/Calaveras population projections by age group

Continued from Page Al released last year.

Both counties also actually lostpeople lastyear,according to the department's annual population estimates.

Tuolumne County lost about 68 residents from 2013, while Calaveras County's population dipped by about 318.

Nevertheless, planners in both counties are preparing General Plan updates that account for the projected growth, in addition to room for a little more should economic circumstances provide an unexpected boost.

"The growth p rojection number is extremely important," said Bev Shane, director of the Tuolumne County Community Services Agency.

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part to pulse flow releases for downstream fish. The reservoir hit a record low Feb. 3 with 63,489 acre-feet,about 6 percent ofcapacity, according to Merced district spokesman Mike Jensen.

On Friday, McClure held 87,886 acre-feet of water— 8.5 percent ofcapacity,according to astatedaily reservoir storage summary.

A week ago the Lake Don Pedro CSD board voted to declare a "Stage III Drought Emergency," extending a ban on outside landscape irrigation and moving to 50 percent mandatorywater-use restrictions.

The board also voted 4-0 to declare an emergency pursuant to public contract codes in order to proceed with emergency water supply construction projects without public bidding.

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A fire Saturday destroyed a home on Hospital Road in Sonora, near the old Tuolumne General Hospital.

tive, we want to make sure

we have enough acreage for the projected growth that we foresee."

Shane said it's also important not to overestimate the

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growth by too much because it'salso used to plan for services, such as sewer and wa-

ter.

Both counties last updated their General Plans in 1996, though there have been some additions to each through the years. The plans, required by the state, are used as a constitution for growth and development over the next 20-plus years.

The state Department of Finance releases updated population projections on an annual basis, Shane said, so the predictions may vary from year-to-year based on fluctuations in the economy.

In 1996, the Department of Finance projected that Tuolumne County wouldgrow to about 97,100 people by the year 2020.

"Obviously, we didn't reach that," Shane said.

The proposed General Plan update, as currently written, predicts the population will grow to 63,243 people by 2040. That means the county would need to planforthe addition ofabout 5,300residentialunits to accommodate the growth.

Shane said the plan also accounts for f u t ur e i n dustrial and commercial growth,

particularly in the county's top economic sector — tourisiil.

"We need to look at that too," she said. "What are the growthneeds forthatparticular industry, in addition to population growth?"

The county is working on an environmental impact report for the proposed General Plan update in hopes of having a final draft of the plan ready for the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors to adoptsometime laterthis year.

Calaveras County recently held a string of public workshops in February and earlier this month regarding the proposed update to its General Plan.

T he county's goal is t o have the plan ready for adoption by the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors in the summer orfallof2016.

Calaveras County Planning Director Peter Maurer said the proposed update ac-

countsforabout 9,000 people coming into unincorporated areas of the county through 2035, excluding the incorporated city of Angels Camp.

That influx will require an additional 5,700 residential

2010,so itdoesn'treflectthe trend we're already experiencing," she said, adding that the state' s 2020 projection is for about 6,400 school-age children. "I don't think the trend is unfamiliar." units.

Bulkin said local schools Another factor for both have been able to weather counties will be the age of the declining enrollment the g r owing p o pulation, since 2006, but they struggle which is expected to be older more when that's compoundin the future. ed by statewide budget cuts ''We're definitely facing an to education like those seen aging population, which cre- in 2009 and 2010.

"When you have the oneatesneeds fordifferent types of servicesand a different two punch of declining entype of land-use pattern," rollment and fiscal crisis Maurer said. at the state level is when Calaveras County's largest schoolshave really gotten area of growth will be in peo- the shorter end of the finanple over the age of 65, accord- cial benefit," she said. ing to the state's estimates Still, county leaders say through the year 2060. How- one of the to p p riorities ever, school-age children and moving forward must be atcollege-age adultsare ex- tracting industries and busipected to grow 7 percent and nesses to the area that can 38 percent, respectively. provide living-wage jobs for Meanwhile, Tu o l umne younger families.

County's population of chilTuolumne County District dren ages 5 through 17 is 4 Supervisor John Gray said expectedto decline by about he believes the county is a 1,415 through 2060, or about "heck of a lot more friendly 19 percent. to business than we were six While worth keeping an years ago," pointing to the eye on, County Superin- expedited opening of the Sitendent of Schools Margie erra Pacific Industries mill Bulkin said the projections in Standard as a "tremenaren't too surprising. Each dous accomplishment." school district annually reGray said the county has ports student enrollment alsoincreased efforts to atnumbers, which have been tract more industries to the on the decline since about area through the Tuolumne 2006.

County Economic DevelopThe number of students ment Authority, including enrolled in Tuolumne Coun- the launch of the authority's ty public schools in 2013-14 Innovation Lab last year intended toraise interest from was 6,236.

Bulkin also said that the tech businesses.

2010-11 school enrollment Another possible economic numbers were just 6,141 infusion in th e near-term students, with about 300 not factoredin the projecenrolled in private schools. tions may come through the However, the state's popula- National Disaster Resilience tionprojections arebased on Competition, which could 2010 censusdata that esti- provide up to $500 million in mated about 7,300 school- federalfunding for projects age children were living in intended to recover from the the county that year.

2013 Rim Fire and prevent In other words, the state's futuredisasters.

"If we can pump $500 millatestprojections are based on 2010 population esti- lion into this county from mates that were about 1,000 that grant to get people up more than the actual student here and to stay here, then enrollment numbers for that that's going to be huge," he year. said. "In the five-year period, ''We've hovered r i g ht we might see 10,000 people around 6,000 to 6,200 since from that. We'll see."

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"I was driving up Mono Way and saw this thing It wa s o n e o f s e v eral was flaming," he said. ramshackle houses in the Hollomon, a l o n gtime old neighborhood behind S onora r e sident, s a i d the former Tuolumne Gen- homeless people frequenteral Hospital. ly squatted at the house.

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"Itwould createan incentiveforretireesor people over 55 to choose Tuolumne County for their retirement home," Whitman said.

"What follows retirees are their 401(k)s and pensions, which is money outside of our county that would come into our county."

It would also give Tuolumne County an edge over neighboring foothill and Central Valley counties, such as Calaveras and Stanislaus, that don't allow people to transfer the base-year values of their homes.

Currently, only Alameda, El Dorado, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Riverside, Ventura and San Bernardino counties allow Prop. 90 propertyvalue transfers.

"I'm definitely excited to get the ball rolling on this," Whitman said Friday. "It will still be up to the board to decide whether or not they want to move forward with it."

Prop. 90 would benefit a property owner if the assessedvalue oftheirformer residence at the time of sale is less than the purchase price of a new home in Tuolumne County.

The upshot: It reduces their property taxes.

Whitman predicts the impact on the county's property tax revenues will be "minimal," with a loss of about $3,100 to $5,600 annuallytothe generalfund based on the 10 to 15 requests for transfers his office receives each

cayed over several decades.

A handful of people in the neighborhood saw the fire, but none wanted their names attached to a story about it.

One woman, a nine-year

resident of a nearby apartment, watching the action outdoors, was unsentimen-

tal: "Good. It was a fl op house. They should have burned it down a long time ago."

At Tuesday's meeting, the board will also consider: • Renewing a local state-of-emergency declaration related to the ongoing drought.

County staff recommends keeping the declaration in place because it makes the county eligible for grants and other emergency funding opportunities.

• Approving payment of $18,295 to the Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency as reimbursement for rental properties that received financial assistance through a state-funded program to provide temporary solutions for people without running water due to dry wells.

The state recently informed the county that rental properties would not be eligible for the funding because they are considered businesses by law, after three temporary water tanks had already been installed at dry rental properties in the county.

• Approving items related to the current and future county budget, including a midyear review of the 2014-15 budget for the fiscal year that ends June 30, a multi-year budget forecast and direction on the development ofa proposed budget for2015-16.

• Entering an agreement with GHD Inc. in an amount not exceed $46,238.47 for design and survey work related to a proposed roundabout that would be located at the intersection of Sanguinetti and Sanguinetti Loop roads, near McDonald's.

• Deciding how to respond to the proposed annexation ofthe400-acreAckerson Meadow into Yosemite National Park. The board can take no action, contest the proposal or insist on consultation with all parties involved in the land transfer, which county staffers say raisesquestions related to access on Evergreen Road, maintenance and operations of the road, and potential restrictions on guns and grazing on the land.

• Providing staff with direction on how the county can "most eQectively engage in water

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On Tuesday, the board could agree to set a public hearing for April 21 to gather input from citi zens and other local agencies that could be affected. The board would then vote on adoptingthe ordinance atitsnextregular meetingon May 5. issues."

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Hospice volunteer training set Hospice of Amador and Calaveras will offer training for family support volunteers in April.

Volunteers provide comfort to terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers can help by sitting with patients and listening, reading to them, running errands or in other ways.

Veterans are also encouraged to call and learn more about the Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer Program The training will be held April 21 through 23 at the Amador County Senior Center in Jackson.

For more information, call Ann Metherd at 223-5500, or e-mail ann.metherdIhospiceofamador.org.

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Don't forget QOLIr IOCIIIl8 It's spring, and that means blooming flowers and trees and, for many, red, itchy eyes, sneezing and other allergy symptoms.

Local health experts offer a few tips to nip those symptoms in the bud and help keep seasonal allergies under control.

Seasonal allergies — also called hay fever and allergic rhinitis — can make people miserable, but with preventative measures, over-the-counter or doctorprescribed solutions, people can enjoy smelling a few roses.

The pollen count in the air this time of year is high because plants are starting to bloom, said Dr. Dean Kelaita, Calaveras County's public health

Mentoring program awarded The Calaveras Mentoring Foundation was awarded the MarkTwain Healthcare District 2015 Golden Health Award on Feb. 7.

The Mentoring Foundation was among a group of local that included Sierra Hope, Calaveras Volunteer Center, Harmony Ranch and Murphys Senior Center. Golden Health Award nominees each received a $5,000 grant, and the winner received an additional $5,000 grant.

The Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program connects local youth with mentors who offer friendship, opportunity and support for making healthy life decisions.

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In the Mother Lode, people are affected by trees and grasses, said Kathy Amos, Tuolumne County's public health nurse.

Some people can suffer from indoor allergies all year. Indoor allergens include pet dander or mold, among other things. Most people with seasonal allergies are most sensitive to spring-time pollen release, Kelaita explained.

Allergy symptoms include sneezing, red, itchy, watery eyes, and a clear runny nose.

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So why has the Counsel for Responsible Nutrition recently sounded an alarm about the need for supplemental iodine? Iodine intake has dropped almost 20 percent in the past 50 years as peoplereduced their salt intake and now use fancy (Himalayan pink salt anyone?), uns u pplemented salts.

Besides avoiding goiter (you don't want them coming back again!), iodine is required for normal fetal brain development in utero and during infants' first 12 months, when they're often breastfeeding. That's why the CRN says multivitamin/mineral s upplements intended forpregnant and lactating women should include atleast 150 mcg ofiodine to make sure they get a total daily intake of 220290 mcg. (Other adults need a total of 150 mcg daily.) If you take your appropriate multivitamin/minerals and eat fish such as wild salmon (70 mcg per serving), you'll get plenty of iodine. Too bad M ichelangelo didn't l i k e seafood.

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trees and plants, and getting allergy tested can help determine what Continued from Page Bl causesthe reactions,Kelaita said.

Some people with severe seasonal presence of a fever. allergies can get allergy shots from Shared symptoms include nasal their doctor, Kelaita said. congestion, runny nose, and coughOver a period of time — usually a ing — though with illness, the cough year or two — the shots can help rewill be productive, Kelaita said. duce sensitivity to allergens, Kelaita "We would encourage people to sald. know the difference between mild allergy response and a severe re- Prevention sponse,"Amos said.

Common pollen allergies don't Amos said people who suffer mild usually cause anaphylactic respons- allergies can do the following: • When entering your home, leave es.

"They just make you miserable," shoes and clothing on a back porch Amos said. or otherarea separate from the If allergy symptoms prolong home, especially after gardening. or interfere with daily activities, • Wash your hair before going to people should contact their doctor, bed so you don't get pollen in your Amos said. bed, Amos said.

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• Don't hang laundry outside • Delegate lawn mowing or other yard work to someone who doesn't suffer from allergies.

Or, "you can wear a dust mask," Amos said."That does help."

To reduce the number of allergens in a home, Kelaita suggests using heating and air conditioning filters with HEPA gugh-efficiency particulate arrestance) ratings. Vacuum cleaner bags are also available with HEPA filters.

sitized to it, Kelaita explained.

However, while it may not work, it can't hurt, Amos said. Children under 1 year old should never be given honey.

'There are remedies for allergies available, but people need to go to their physician and be evaluated for the options they have," Amos said.

Some allergyremedies are safe, and some you have to be careful about, Kelaita said.

sponse,Kelaita said,therefore reducing symptoms.

Nasal steroid medications also help reduce the body's response to allergens, Kelaita said.

There are methods to avoid that only work temporarily — nasal decongestants — which cause shrinking of nasal passages. Kelaitasaid the body can adjust to decongestants, making them less effective over time.

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Antihistamines block that r esmall doses, you can become desen-

The temperature has to be high enough for several days, in the high 90s or 100 degrees, for the pollen to dry up and desicate, Kelaita said.

This time of year, however, "we see pollen counts go sky high," Kelaita said.

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Tuolumne County has been awarded USA National Council of Churches of about $30,000 under the Emergency Christ and United Way Worldwide.

Food and Shelter National Board ProThe Tuolumne County LocalEmergram to supplement emergency food and gency Food and Shelter Program Board shelterprograms in the area. will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday at TuThe award was determined by a na- olumne County Public Health, 20075 Cetional board chaired by the U.S. Depart- dar Road North in Sonora. ment of Homeland Security's Federal The board will vote on distribution of Emergency Management Agency, made the funds. up of representatives from the Salvation Last year, the local board distributed Army, American Red Cross, Council of $28,835 in funds among Interfaith SoJewish Federation, Catholic Charities, cial Services, Center for a Non-Violent

Community and A mador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency's Emergency Shelter program. These agencies provided more than 9,700 nights of lodgingand food for more than 22,000 homeless people and households in need throughout 2014.

Agenciesinterested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelterfunds must contact Tuolumne County Local FEMA staffat 533-1397, ext.251,by 4 p.m. today.

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But if your newborn is spitting up (or "hurling," as Wayne and Garth would say), chances are nothing dangerous is going on. All infants spit up: Their tiny stomach is experiencing food for the first time, plus stomach muscles and the esophageal sphincter, which keep stomach contents where they belong, haven't matured yet. That burp-thebaby spit-up that appears after most feedings usually takes about six months to stop happening routinely, and as your child moves on to solid food, it should go away.

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Ten yearsago, winemaker Chuck Hovey rode his bicycle for AIDS research and will do so again this summer.

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risky business. But getting super-scoped in a hospital can be more perilous.

Recently, headlines r evealed that "Fatal Superbugs at UCLA Medical Center" killed two people, and another 170 may have been exposed to a multiple-antibiotic-resistant infection. The cause was a super-complex endoscope ( duodenoscope) used in a procedure called ERCP. This duodenoscope is fed through your mouth into your small intestine so that X-rays can be takento detect disease in and around ducts of the liver and pancreas; docs can also provide treatment or do surgery via the duodenoscope.

Unfortunately, at U CLA the device was persistently contaminated, even though it was repeatedly cleaned properly. Re-use introduced bacteria into a series of patients receiving ERCP. The Food and Drug Administration now recommends stepped-up disinfec tion for these devices. Unfortunately, thatmay notbeenough.They also say, "Meticulously cleaning duodenoscopes prior to

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Spitting up is a common occurrence with infants, whose tiny muscles aren't mature. Infants generally stop spitting up regularly about 6 months of age.

and splash it on a towel or diaper.

Ifthatlooksto be the amount your baby is spitting up each time, or if spitting These recent events will in- up is accompanied by crying, creasethe safety ofendosco- then you should take the baby pies for everyone. to thepediatrician.There are such things as baby antacids ... but you may want to save When a child hurls the antacidsfor yourself,just H urling, p e rhaps t h e in case when your baby grows world's fastest and oldest field up, he wants to try the sport game, was brought to Ireland of hurling. by the Celts more than 2,000 years ago. Think of it as a Bodybuildels' better booster combo of lacrosse,baseball, (It's not breast milk) rugby and running golf, with a few hockey rules slipped in.

Listen up, A-Rod: The YanThe players use sticks Oiur- kees are bringing you back, leys) and a leather-covered but Coach Girardi says you'll cork ball (sliotar) to attack have to prove you can deeach other' sgoals.It's a dan- liveran all-star performance gerous sport, in which sticks without using performanceenhancing steroids.

high-level disinfection should reduce the risk of transmitting infection, but may not entirely eliminate it."

So what can you do if you need any type of endoscopy or an ERCP? Discuss risks and benefits (risks remain small overall) with your doc and ask about alternatives: For ERCPs, percutaneous cholangiography (X-ray of the bile ducts), ultrasound, CT or MRI cholangiography are non-invasive; all deliver very similar information. Open surgery is often an option for removal of galls tones and treatment of tumors. The good news?

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SONORA 96 SUMMIT, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 story+ 245 half basement, 2 car gar Commercial stove, refrig, w/d hookups, central air, view of CAMAGE AVE downtown. $1500/mo.+ Industrial space up to $1500 dep. 532-4950 21,000 s.f. for lease.

Call for info 533-8962 Turn clutter MONO VILLAGE CTR into cash.

1949 sf, 2 yrs. at $1,280 Advertise in per month. Randy Sigler, Bkr. 532-0668 The Union Democrat Classified Section NEW COMMERCIAL 588-4515 BLDG. Sonora off Hwy. 108. 1000 sf & 2000 sf Bernie (209) 586-6514 TWAIN HARTE 2/1 Townhouse style.

301 301 Carport; wat/garb/sewer incl! No Dogs. $795/mo. • Em p loyment Employment Call Jim: 743-1097 TWAIN HARTE 2/2 WEATHER WATCHERS NEEDED 1400 sf, 5 min. walk to town.$995/mo+dep. Pet The Union Democrat has a dedicated team of neg. (209) 825-3053 volunteer weather watchers who keep track of high-low temperatures and precipitation.

They call the newspaper with fresh numbers NEED QUICK CASH? early every morning for that day's weather page, on the back of the sports section. The only pay is Sell any item for $250 an annual gathering - sometimes a picnic hosted or less for just $8.00 by the newspaper, sometimes dinner at an area restaurant - where they are honored and Call Classifieds thanked. Necessary equipment, which the At 588-4515 volunteers must provide themselves, are a thermometer that records the high and low 205 temperatures of the day and a rain gauge. They must also submit snow depths and melt snow, Rentals/Apartments when they get it, to include its water content with their precipitation. Volunteers are needed right now in, Tuolumne, Pinecrest and San Andreas.

Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer may callPam Orebaugh 588-4546 or e-mail ONO VILLAG orebau h©uniondemocrat.com

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(I: $14.29-$17.35 11: $16.64-$20.21 III:$18.29-22.27/hr.) needed to provide clerical accounting and auditing support for our Building Dept.

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Ask your classified representative about ATTENTION GETTERS APRIL 1, 2015 OPENING

for P/T CA licensed Optometristat Jamestown Correctional Facility and other locations. Requires 12 months of professional experience in the past 3 years. Contact Tabitha Ford toll free 855-502 3600 and/or send CV to info©vmssolution.com.

ATCAA IS SEEKING a Sonora based Program Assistant.

Need clerical, spreadsheet, email 8 MS Word exp. $11.40- $12.57/hr.

20-25 hrs/wk. EOE. Job announcement and applications available at 427 N Hwy 49, ¹305, sonora or a~tcaa.or FFD: 03/18/15 4pm

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I/II (I: $21.44 - $26.07/ 11: $25.96 - $31.58 /hr.) Highly skilled administrative clerical needed to support Public Health management; train and supervise staff; write proposals and bid documents; prepare narrative and statistical reports, and analyze and present data. For detailed job flyer, education/experience requirements, and specific application documents visit htt://hr.calaverasgov.us EOE FFD: 03/27/2015

301 Employment ATCAA HEAD START is hiring aHealth Services Manager.

This position plans / oversees 8 implements services related to Child Health and Development Services, Child Health and Safety, Nutrition and Staff Health and Safety Training. Min. qualifications incl: BA in Early Childhood Development, Nutrition or other health related field or RN or LVN nursing lic. & at least one year working with families in public health related community programs or in a school setting. Starting wage $18.62 - 20.53/hr. w/ benes. 40 hrs/week.

Job openings and apps avail at ATCAA Head Start, 427 N. Hwy 49, ¹202, Sonora or w~ww.atcaa.or FFD: 03-25-15, 4PM. EOE. Closed on Fridays.

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$2,764 - $3,374 • Promotion after I year •5% Enhanced Puy for Child Welfare work • Hiffng Incentive: $1,000 after one year • Retention Incentive: $1,000 after 2.5 years; $2,500 after 5 years

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FOSTER PARENTS WANTED: Environmental Alternatives Foster Family Agency is looking for people who are able to provide foster homes, respite homes and/or housing for clients between ages of 0-21.

Monthly reimbursement for the care of our clients is $846 - $1,009.

If interested or have questions, please call 209.754-5500 or 800.655.8354. OCA ¹057000184 EOE YARD PERSON Service & Delivery for equipment rental yard.

Apply in person only w/ Resume + attached DMV Rpt. at Sonora Rentals, 13613 Bergel Rd. Sonora, Mon-Fri 7:30-4:30. No ph. calls!

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588-4515 SHED10FT. X 12 FT. Hurst Ranch - U-HaulDisassemble & take hm. $950. 533-0822 Iv msg.

SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT $12.99-$15.86/hr.

Tuolumne County District Attorney's Office is seeking a Sr. Office Assistant to provide difficult or specialized office support. HS Diploma or equivalent and three years of responsible general clerical or office support experience, or two years as an Office Assistant II in Tuolumne County.

College or business school coursework in office administration is desirable. Must have valid CA driver's license and good driving record.

Apply online at www.tuolumneCount .Ca. Ov. ~ Closes 3/1 8/2015.

SONORA HIGH (SHS) CHEER CLINIC 4/11/15 from 9am-1pm.

Learn Jumps, Dance, prepare for Try-Outs. $20.00. Free T-Shirt!

Register by 3/27. Flyers at SHS Offi ce. CHEER TRYOUTS 4/1 8/1 5 from 9-4; Registration begins 8:45 at Bud Castle Gym -permission slips available in SHS Office.

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COMMUNITY LIAISON - Relief $10.02-$12.24/hr.

Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Dept is accepting apps from interested candidates to work with staff developing, coordinating 8 implementing activities related to Peer Services. We prefer the successful candidate have behavioral health peer experience. Req's H.S. equivalent. Apply on-line at www.tuolumnecount .ca. ov

BENEFITS DIRECTOR Position with Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council Benefits Department; F/T, benefitted with a 401K match. BA degree (Master's degree pref'd) in accounting, businessmanagement or human resources and/or equivalent in a related field. Min. 5 yrs experience w/ the design and administration of employee benefits insurance, 401k plans and related vendor maintenance in a prof. services environment.

Project exp in implementing new benefit plans and programs pref'd. Possess a Valid D.L. and current vehicle insurance. PHR or SPHR certification pref'd. Exc business communication, writing, and presentation skills.

Go to: www.mewuk.com for application and job description or call (209) 928-5302 for questions.

Must attach current DMV printout with your application.

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BENEFITS SPECIALIST Position with Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council Benefits Department F/T Benefitted with a 401 K match. Possess High School diploma or GED. Some college preferred. Must maintain an extremely high level of confidentiality; Must have strong computer skills, including use of Word, Power Point, Excel and other databases; Must maintain electronic files.

Prior work experience in benefits administration pref'd. Must be able to demonstrate good communication skills Must be very organized, able to carry out projects with minimal instruction. Possess valid D.L. and have current vehicle insurance.

Develop working knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to health benefits. Go to: www.mewuk.com for application and job description or call 209-928-5302 for questions. Must attach current DMV printout with your application.

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ENERGY & WATER Conservation Services Director. Seeking strong management/budgeting, supervision & Excel exp. 40 hours/week with benefitsMay . be based in Jackson or Sonora.

Apps avail at: ATCAA 427 N. Hwy. 49 ¹305, Sonora. (209) 533-1397 www.aroaa.or . or ~ Final Filing: 3/26/15 at 4pm. EOE.

FOOTHILL ENDODONTIC OFFICE seeks a warm, caring, responsible Dental Assistant with good communication skills.

Exp preferred. If you are a team oriented worker and want to provide quality dentistry that sets a standard for excellence in a patientcentered practice, Fax Resume to: 532-1851

FIRE CREW WORKER with Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council Fire Dept Must possess HS diploma, GED or be willing to complete GED during employment (within 6 months after permanent employment is established). Work holidays and weekends as needed. Operate or learn to operate, inspect, repair and maintain hand tools (shovels, axes, McClouds, rakes, etc. and small power tools (weed - eaters, chainsaws, lawnmowers, wood- plitters, etc.) in a proper safe manner in cutting and distribution of fire wood to Tribal Elders. Operate or learn to operate 580 Case Gannon Tractor in small task on Tribal COOK/SOUS CHEF Rancheria only. Able to Saute background req'd. P/T to start; must be gone on fire assignhave flexible hrs. Apply ments for an indefinite period of time. Possess in person at the Historic effecti ve communicaNational Hotel, 18183 tion skills. Willing to take Main St., Jamestown. instruction and report job needs to superviDENTAL HYGIENIST sory staff. Willing to adNEEDED: Fridays & here to all tribally Saturdays. Please Fax adopted safety policies Resume to: 536-6044 and procedures. Must possess a valid D.L. ELECTRICIANmaintain current Certified only. Min 3 yrs and vehicle insurance, as exp. in Residential 8 It this position does req.

Com'I. Valid DMV & Go to: own tools. Ph. 586-6541 driving. www.mewuk.com for app and job description.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT COORDINATOR Position with Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council Benefits Department F/T Benefited with a 401 Kmatch; BA degree in Business Administration Healthcare or related field from accredited college or univ; 2-4 yrs' experience in administering employee benefit programs; Certificate of Achievement in THRP, SHRM, SPHR pref'd.

Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Knowledge of modern office practices and technology, MS Word, Excel, Publisher and Project. Ability to maintain accurate records Ability to perform technical planning operations. Possess good verbal, writing and organizational skills. Have a valid D.L. and vehicle insurance. Project Management skills and application are essential Go to: www.mewuk.com for application and job description or call 209-928-5302 for questions. Must attach current DMV printout with your application.

FIRE ENGINE OPERATOR F/Twith Benefits. F/T Benefitted w/a 401K match. Posi-

tion for the Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal council Fire Department. Must possess valid CA D.L., High School diploma or GED. Must have a valid Class B commercial D.L. w/passenger endorsement, tank endorsement and air brake endorsement.Must be a min. of 18 yrs of age.

Must possess Engine Boss (ENGB or higher qualification; must have completed training in Engine specified Engine Academy or Practicum. Be able to work shifts if necessary.

Must undergo pre-employment and annual physical exam and pass an arduous physical exam. Go to:mewuk.com for app and job descrip. or call 209-928-5302 for questions. MUST attach current DMV printout with your app.

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FOSTER PARENTS WANTED: Environmental Alternatives Foster Family Agency is looking for people who are able to provide foster homes, respite homes and/or housing for clients between ages of 0-21.

Monthly reimbursement for the care of our clients is $846 - $1,009.

If interested or have questions, please call 209.754-5500 or 800.655.8354. OCA ¹057000184 EOE

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JANITORIAL CLEANING TECHP/T, ServiceMaster Sierras is seeking selfmotivated candidates with a positive attitude, neat appearance, and HUMAN RESOURCE a clean DMV report.

DIRECTOR Position includes workPosition with Tuolumne ing on nights and weekMe-Wuk Tribal Council ends in Valley Springs.

Human Resource Dept. Drug screen and physiF/T Benefited with a 401 cal is req'd. Apply in K match;BS in Human person. Bring resume, Resources and/or equiv. and DMV print out to: experience in related 17330 High School Rd., field; PHR or SPHR in Jamestown. certification preferred; Maintain a high level of KENNEL HELPconfidentiality and com- Heavy lifting and long pliance w/ HIPAA. Must hours. Pays min. wage. excel in organizational Apply in person at: planning skills; Must 15107 Tuolumne Rd., have strong computer Sonora. No Phone Calls! skills; Be able to comLABORER WANTED: municate effectively; Part to Full Time. Clean Must be able to work DMV & must pass drug under pressure and be test. Reply w/ resume to organized; Must posUD Box ¹90369904 sess knowledge of all c/o The Union Democrat HR areas, recruiting, 84 S. Washington St. compensation, emSonora, CA 95370 ployee relations, and career planning LOCAL GOURMET Possess valid D.L. Go to: www.mewuk.com for FOOD SHOP in search app and job description of qualified person to or call 209-928-5302 for conductmonthly cooking class. Contact Mary questions. Must attach at (209) 768-3342 or current DMV printout mountains1055@ mail. with your application. com INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECH Seeking skilled technicians to provide support & training for staff of 100 plus. Experience required: Business network, enterprise ap- MEDICAL ASSISTANT plications & equipment F/T w/ benefits. 2 years as well as mobile experience preferred. devices. Good commu- EOE. For info go to: nication skills a must. ~tm rhc.or or a-mail 20 hrs/wk. with P/T shcrri.lan e t m w i hc.or benefits and flexible hrs. $15.33- $16.90/hr.

MENTAL HEALTH Apply at ATCAA, 427 N. Crisis ContractorHwy 49, ¹305,533-1397 Eves, wkends, holidays; or w~ww.aroaa.or Exp with 5150 psychiatFinal Filing Date: Mar. ric evals; 30-45 minute 18, 2015 4:00pm EOE. response time. Mark Twain ER San Andreas; $35/hr. callout; CalaWrite a best seller... veras County Mental Health 209-754-6525 Place an ad in The

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Equipment Operator WANTED: Must have experience. Please Call (209) 928-1946 HELP WANTED: P/T TREE CLIMBER in Copperopolis area.

Call: 785-8733 HOTEL TEAMMATES

High Season Coming!

Front Desk, Sales, Maintenance, Housekeeping & Lead positions: Permanent.

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The Union Democrat is seeking a press operator in our printing and distribution facility.

Responsibilities include press set up, operation and maintenance. Must have ability to perform as part of a team with a positive attitude. This is a full time entry level position which requires working nights. Benefits incl. paid vacation, sick time and 401K. Pre-employment drug test required. Please complete and submit application to 84 S. Washington St. Sonora, CA 95370 Attn: yochanan Quillen Please, NO phone calls.

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EMO(',RAT RVT OR EXP'D VETERINARY ASSIST. F/T. We are an AAHA

accredited practice seeking a reliable compassionate technician who can use their skills to care for our patients.

Competitive compensation w/benefits. Submit resume ro a ra a -

RDA & DA NEEDED.

We are currently seeking a full-time RDA and DA to become a member of our rapidly growing general dental practice. Candidate must have exp in the Dental Officeand should have the following: Excellent people skills, able to work long flexible hrs & must be a team player.

Exp with Dentrix would be beneficial. Pls fax resume to 209-536-6044.

SENIORITY LIFECARE AT HOME is hiring in-home Caregivers for Tuolumne & Calaveras Counties. Prefer only people with personal care exp. 24-hr & hourly shifts avail. P/T & Flex.

Call (209) 532-4500

RETAIL ASSISTANT/ CASHIER - Permanent P/T 24-30 hrs/wk. Must work weekends; FriMon. POS/Retail exp req'd. Visitor's Center inside state park in Arnold. Send Resume to: CBTA@bi trees.or

Oh No! Fluffy Or Rover Missing?

Be sure to check The Lost section in our classifieds.

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ONLY $42.50 Runs until it sells (Up to 1 year).

Includes a photo or attention getter.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

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Package includes: a bold headline. the photo or attention-getter, up to 10 lines of

copy and border. Ads must be pre-paid

Numerous routes will be available because of scheduling conflicts with some of our current lndependent Contractors.

Be our own boss and increase our rofits throu h our own sales efforts!

RETAIL/CUSTOMER SERVICE position at Railtown 1897 State Park's Depot Store/ Visitor Center. Aprox.

25 hrs weekly. Position is long-term temporary covering a leave. Varied daytime schedule will generally include working 2 out of 3 weekends. Daily duties include retail sales (on a computerized register system), stocking, straightening, light cleaning and greeting/ guiding visitors. Email resume: museumstore csrmf.or or pick up application at RT1897 from 10-3 daily.

Depot Store is operated by non-profit CSRM Foundation.

PRESS OPERATOR

SELLING YOUR CAR, TRUCK, RV OR BOAT?

HOUSEKEEPER- MUST be extremely detail INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE oriented, reliable, drug to work with children free, avail to work w/autism in home setweekends & holidays. ting in Twain Harte. We Benefits avail. Early will train. P/T. Bachelor start. Please apply in degree required. Call person at the National Genesis Behavior Ctr. Hotel 18183 Main St. (209) 577-2014 Jamestown

In April 2015, The Union Democrat will start morning paper delivery Tuesday through Saturday. In anticipation of this exciting change, we are seeking interested Independent Contractors who enjoy working nights and/or mornings before most people get out of bed.

Newspapers will be ready for pickup at our Production Facility on Camage Ave. starting around 1:00 a.m.

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Private party advertisers only.

Must be 18 years of age with reliable transportation, proof of insurance and have a current CA Driver's License.

Come to our Production Facility at 14989 Camage Ave. to fill out a carrier interest form.

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MOUNTAIN ALARM Thanks for voting us Best Alarm Company 7 years in a row!

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COMPUTER SICK? CALL Me! House Calls, PC Set Up, Repair, Networking, & more. Mark 962-5629

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

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CHRIS MACDONALD PAINTING Resident or Commercial Interior or Exterior Lic. ¹735177 532-9677

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

THUMBS UP Would love to come & help you w/your yard.

We offer basic yard care & more! City Lic.,

Decks/Patios/Gazebos

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Auto Repair

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ERVIN'S MOBILE MECHANICS I Come To You! Since'91

Decks Concrete Windows Jim Brosnan Const.

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Caregivers HEART 2 HEART Home Health Services Live-In/Respite/Emerg.

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Driveways GENERAL ENGINEERING

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

Handyman HANDYMAN Fencing, Hauling, Chores, Almost anything! $25/hr. Reliable Call Joe C 928-3530

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

Winters Cleaning Svcs Debris 8 Yard Work!

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KATHY'S CLEANING SERVICE-Residential

ANDERSON'S PLUMBING & DRAIN Quality plumbing, sewer drain cleaning. Modular specialist. 20 yrs. exp.

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PJ & ASSOCIATES For All Cleaning Needs [FULLY INSURED] EST.1995 586-3314

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

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Tuolumne County District Attorney's Office is seeking a Sr. Office Assistant to provide difficult or specialized office support. HS Diploma or equivalent and three years of responsible general clerical or office support experience, or two years as an Office Assistant II in Tuolumne County.

College or business school coursework in office administration is desirable. Must have valid CA driver's license and good driving record.

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SMALL ENGINE TECH/ General Service. Bring resume to Mike's Mowers. No ph. calls please!

SONORA & CALAVERAS EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Call (209) 532-1176 sonoraemployment.com

SONORA COUNTRY INN IS HIRING: Front Desk Clerks. Apply in person: 18730 Hwy.108.

Calaveras Public Utilities District $71,484-$89,916/yr., DOQ. Based in San Andreas, this leadership position is responsible for the safe treatment and distribution of water to the local community. You will supervise maintenance employees, work directly w/ management, do costs analysis, project planning, purchasing 8 more. Req's 4 yrs of exp at a water supervisor level, current CDPH certificates in Treatment Plant Operator 3 and Distribution 2. You must submit a cover letter, resume w/salaries and ref's to Andrew©bhicon(~(ltin .bbm by

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MERCHANDISE YARD PERSON Service 8 Delivery for equipment rental yard.

Apply in person only w/ Resume + attached DMV Rpt. at Sonora Rentals, 13613 Bergel Rd. Sonora, Mon-Fri 7:30-4:30. No ph. calls!

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County Administrative Officer. This position is responsible for assisting the CAO with budget development and financial analysis; will review, create and update numerous policies. The successful candidate will be results-oriented, have 5 yrs of experience working for a municipality with supervisory or exec. leadership responsibilities, and have outstanding oral and written communication skills. $106,204 -$129,126 /yr. For detailed job flyer and specific application requirements visit htt://hr.calaverasgov.us FFD: 4/3/15 An E.O.E.

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Advocate hopes for a smoke-free generation DEAR ANNI: My grandmother picked up her first cigarette when she was 11, beginning an addiction that ultimately would take her life.

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Her story is unfortunately common.

I became a tobacco control advocate to spread the message that tobacco is harmful. I don't want to see people's lives or dreams destroyed by these products. I am confident that we can create the first tobacco-free generation.

Itma y sound far-fetched, but I believe we are within reach of a day when tobacco doesn't sicken people anymore.

Tobaccokill s more than 480,000 Americans each year, the vast majority of whom started smoking as kids.

The tobaccoindustry aggressi vely markets their products to kids with lashy ads and sweet fl f avors.Tobacco industry documents reveal they have long targeted kids as "replacement smokers" for the people killed by their products each year.

Enough is enough. Kids are taking a stand against Big Tobacco to say they are not a "replacement,"

and they will not let tobacco use take over their lives. Young people are posting selfies on social media at ¹NotAReplacement to say they will not be fooled by the tobacco industry's tactics.

March 18 is Kick Butts Day, a national day of activism sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco. Please urge your readers to visit kickbuttsdayorg to learn more about what is being done in their communities to reduce tobacco use and how they can help. —MAGI LINSCOTT,AGE 19, HARRISONBURG, VA. DEAR MAGI LINSCOTT: Our condolences on the loss of your grandmother. So many people still are not aware of the long-

term dangers ofsmoking when they pick up that 6rst cigarette.

Thanks to you, we hope our readers will visit kickbuttsday. org to see how they can help.

DEAR ANNIE: I have read letters from parents of ungrateful adult children and always thought, MHow sad." Now I know exactly how they feel.

My husband and I just celebrated 50years ofmarriage. It has not been the happiest of marriages, but we love and respect each other, and he is my best friend. We have three children. One sent us a frame that said "50th Anniversary" on it. He bought it online, and the enclosed slip wished us a happy anniversary.

Another child gave us a large gift certificate at Christmas with the understanding that it would also be for our anniversary. Our youngest totally ignored the occasion.

We have always been generous with our time, talent and treasure to these "kids" and especially our grandchildren. I have so many mixed

emotions running through my heart

and mind. I have ignored so much in the past, but this just tipped me over the edge. Should I let them know?

— ONLY DESIRE ACKNOWI EDGEMENT DEAR ONLY: Yes. When you say it has not been the "happiest ofmarriages," perhaps your children don't feel this is truly a celebration — for you or for them. Even so, a 50th is a major milestone and should be acknowledged. Let the kids know that their d etached response was disappointing, and tell them how much it would have meant to have received aphone call or personal card. We hope they do better.

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Acxurate communication key during emergency DEAR DR. ROACH:At 62, I was recently diagnosed with central diabetes insipidus, and I am awaiting my first appointment with an endocrinologist to determine what might have caused it, and alsoto getstarted on the medication desmopressin.

In afew articles Ihave read about this condition, I saw that it was advisable to get a medical alert bracelet, so I orderedone and gotittoday.Ijoined a support group on Facebook, and someof the people on there, including a woman who's been a nurse for 20 years, recom-

mended NOT putting the word "diabetes"on the bracelet.This isbecause medical personnel, including EMTs and ER health workers, might stop there and not pay attention to or understand the "insipidus" part. One of my concerns is thatin an emergency, the EMT or doctor might start an IV, which could lead to hyponatremia ifhe or she doesn't see that the patient is on desmopressin.

Many people suggest putting"desmopressin dependent" or "vasopressin defi-

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diabetes insipidus (from Latin, meanI think the members of your support ing"tasteless"), sugar levels are normal, group have a valid point. Unfortunatebut there is excess urine due to lack of

ly,in an emergency, one may have the

cient" or something other than"diabetic insipidis." Several people on the support page have said that they or their child hasbeen assumed tohavediabetesmellitusand treated as such,and people have been asked about their blood sug-

or resi stance tothehormone vasopressin, also called antidiuretic hormone.

Central diabetes insipidus is caused by the pituitary gland failing to produce adequatevasopressin.This is opposed to nephrogenic (meaning "coming from the kidney") diabetes insipidus, which stemsfrom resistancetovasopressin in the kidney.

Both forms of DI lead to excess urine production, and inability of the kidney

tendency to jump to a conclusion, and since diabetes mellitus is common, an unresponsive person with DI could be erroneously treated with large amounts of IV fluid, which is appropriate for diabetes mellitus but could have deleterious effects in someone with diabetes

ar readings at their own doctor's o%ce.

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What are your thoughts on this issue? I am completely open to whatever would be the best way to convey the information in an emergency situation.

— T.M.H. ANSWER The word "diabetes" is from a Greek word meaning "to flow through." In people with diabetes mellitus ("mellitus"is also from Greek, meaning "sweet"), excess urine is excreted when blood sugars are very high. In

sodium levels in the body. Central DI oftenbegins suddenly.Most cases are idiopathic, meaning we can't figure out what is causing it. It's possibly due to autoimmune destruction of the cells in the pituitary that make vasopressin. Iniltrative diseases and tumors are less f common, and the endocrinologist will discuss diagnostic testing and the use of desmopressin (also called ddAVP), a replacement for the missing vasopressin. cornell.edu with medical questions.

Keith Roach, M.D.

I think "Central DI on ddAVP would be goodfor your bracelet (if you,like most, get started on desmopressin).

The booklet on thyroid gland problems explains some other common endocrineillnesses.Readerscan obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Roach — No. 401, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.SJ$6 Can. with the recipient's printed name and address.

Readersmay write Dr. Roach, M.D., at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475 or email ToYourGoodHerdth@med.

Today is Monday, March16, the 75th day of 2015. There are 290 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History: On March 16, 1915, the Federal Trade Commission, created in 1914, began operations.

On thisdate: In 1751, James Madison, fourth president of the United States, was born in Port Conway, Virginia.

In 1802, President Thomas Jeffersonsigned a measure authorizing the establishment of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.

In 1926, rocket science pioneer Robert H. Goddard successfully tested the first liquid-fueled rocket in Auburn, Massachusetts.

In 1935, Adolf Hitler decided to break the military terms set by the Treaty of Versailles (vehrSY') by ordering the rearming of Germany.

In 1945, during World War II, American forces declared they had secured Iwo Jima, although pockets of Japanese resistance remained.

In 1965, peace activist Alice Herz, 82, set herself ablaze on a Detroit street corner to protest the Vietnam War; she died 10 days later.

In 1968, during the Vietnam War, the My Lai (mee ly) Massacre of Vietnamese civilians was carried out by U.S. Army troops; estimates of the death toll vary between 347 and 504.

In 1974, the Grand Ole Opry House opened in Nashville with a concert attended by President Richard Nixon and his wife, Pat. In 1984, William Buckley, the CIA station chief in Beirut, was kidnapped by Hezbollah militants (he was tortured by his captors and killed in 1985).

In 1985, Terry Anderson, chief Middle East correspondent for The Associated Press, was abducted in Beirut; he was released in December 1991.

In 1990, two movies that sought to capitalize on the lambada dance craze,NLambada and "The Forbidden Dance," were released the same day.

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OROS COPE Birthday for March 17.Talk about what you love this year. Expand professionally by finding passion in your work. Inspire and grow your circles. Share your unique view. Practice before performing. Take advantage of renewed confidence after the Vernal Equinox eclipse (3/20).

Plan and coordinate with your team before launching a big summer splash. Open new doors with a partner this autumn.

To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19):Today is an 8 — Focus on your breathing to counter stress. Get busy making money over the next three weeks, with Venus in Taurus. Rake in the profit. Friends help out. Inspiration comes in a dream.

Run tests before proceeding.

Taurus (April 20-May 20):Today is an 8 — Your luck in love improves immensely over the next several weeks with Venus in your sign. Enjoy feeling especially beloved and irresistible. Get a new style, haircut or beauty treatment. Polish your presentation for professional benefit.

Opposites attract.

Gemini (May 21 June 20):Today is a 9 — Allow yourself more quiet time over the next month, with Venus in Taurus. Finish old jobs and rest. Enjoy sweeter dreams.

Don't reveal all your secrets. Get a better deal through a broker. Travel, study and explore.

Cancer (June 21 July 22):Today is an 8 — You're especially popular over the next three and a half weeks, with Venus in Taurus. Group activities go well. Get out in public and stir up some action. Social activities benefit your career. Pay attention to the numbers.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):Today is an 8 — Take on more responsibility over the next month, with Venus in Taurus.

Watch for career advances. Assume authority. Put love into your work and it flowers. Only discuss business with someone who can help. Keep it practical.

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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):Today is an 8 — Consider all possibilities. The next month is good for travel, with Venus in Taurus. It's easier to set goals and venture forth.

Class convenes and studies get interesting. Make longrange plans. Set up your space to facilitate workflow.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):Today is an 8 — Balance work and play.

Making money can be fun.Expectexpenditures.

Find a sweet deal. Go over the numbers this next month, with Venus in Taurus. Save and increase your assets.

Share enthusiasm with someone adorable.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):Today is a 7 — Partnerships flow with greater ease over the next month, with Venus in Taurus. Form new ones, and renew old bonds. Compromise comes easier. Enjoy your feminine side. Put a practicalpenny-pincher in charge ofhousehold expenses.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):Today is an 8 — There's more work coming in over the next month — the kind you like — with Venus in Taurus. Clean and beautify your workspace. It's getting fun (and profitable). Upgrade infrastructure to provide necessary support. Finish what you started.

Capricorn (Dec. 224an. 19):Today is a 7 — You're even luckier in games and romance over the next month, with Venus in Taurus. Artistic efforts work in your favor.

Keep playing to increase your skills. Learn from mistakes (especially financial). Play with young people.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):Today is a 9 — Make your home your love nest. Household chores and improvements are more enjoyable over the next month, with Venus in Taurus.Focus on home and family,and settle into some domestic bliss. Get what you want delivered.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):Today is a 6 — Take it easy.

Trust your heart to lead you. Savor what you're learning over the next month, with Venus in Taurus. Your research gets fascinating. Explore a passion. Write about what you love. Volunteer for an inspiring cause.

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West opens one heart, North makes a takeout Dealer: West double, and East passes. What should South bid?

Vulnerable: East-West In my classes, most students answer partner's S outh We s t Nor t h Eas t takeoutdouble by bidding their longest suitat 11 Dbl. Pass a minimum level, whatever their point-count.

In this deal, they would bid one spade, which is so wrong. A simple bid in a suit by an unpassed hand shows 0-8 points. With 9-11 points, they should jump in a suit. So, here they should leap to two spades. Then North will raise to four spades.

West cashes two top hearts and shifts to a diamond. South wins in the dummy (say) and cashes the two top spades, West turning up with the singleton 10. How should South continue?

Declarer mustn't lose a club trick. It looks as though he needs the club finesse to work.

However, how many high-card points are missing? Only fifteen, and East has already produced three. Surely West has the club queen.

South may delay the evil moment, but eventually he should cash his two top clubs, hoping for the queen to drop.

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TUOLUMNE COUNTY NOTICE: This I declare that all CLERK & AUDITORstatement expires five information in this CONTROLLER years from the date it statement is true and 2 S. Green St. was filed in the office of correct. (A registrant Sonora, CA 95370 the County Clerk. A new who declares as true (209) 533-5573 FBN statement must be information which he or FILE NO. 2015000072 filed no more than 40 she knows to be false is Date: 2/25/2015 2:51P guilty of a crime.)

DEBORAH BAUTISTA, days from expiration.

This filing does not of S/ Monica M. Gaudiosi, CLERK 8 AUDITORitself authorize the use Secretary to Amerigas CONTROLLER The following Person(s) of this name in violation Propane, lnc., General Partner to Amerigas is (are) doing business of the rights of another Propane, L.P. under federal, state or as: Fictitious Business common law. (B & P This statement was filed Name (s): with the County Clerk of Code 14411 et seq.)

SIERRA HARDWARE CERTIFICATION: Tuolumne on Street address of I hereby certify that the 02/24/2015 principal place of foregoing is a correct NOTICE-In accordance business: with Subdivision (a) of 18859 Microtronics Way Hbopy of the original on B-7 file in my office.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-14-642878-RY Order No.: 140274697-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/26/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, ITMAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BIDLESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ADRIAN DIAZ AND LINDA DIAZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 3/1/2007 as Instrument No. 2007003490 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of TUOLUMNE County, California; Date of Sale: 4/6/2015 at 3:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Administration Building, at the County Courthouse Complex, 2 South Green Street, Sonora, CA 95370 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $371,027.04 The purported property address is: 14215 TUOLUMNE ROAD, SONORA, CA 95370Assessor's ParcelNo.:097-090-29-00 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Thesale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this lnternet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-642878-RY . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released ofpersonal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-642878-RY IDSPub ¹0078841 Publication Dates: 3/1 6/2015 3/23/2015 3/30/2015. The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KAREN D. MOORE CASE NUMBER PR-1159 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both, of: KAREN D. MOORE, KAREN DIANA MOORE, KAREN DIANA KNOX A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Michelle Ruiz in the Superior Court of California, County of: Tuolumne.

The Petition for Probate requests that Michelle Ruiz be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate underthe Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 4/17/2015 Time: 8:30 a.m. in Dept.

3, at 60 N. Washington St., Sonora, CA 95370 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with

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IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: Michelle Ruiz 264 36th way Sacramento, CA 95819 (916) 386-8022 Filed Feb. 23, 2015 By: Mers Sullivan, Clerk Publication Dates: March 16, 19 & 23,

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NEW YORK (AP) — Can a tetanus shot help treat brain cancer? A small study hints that it might.

A dose of tetanus vaccine let patients live longer when added to an experimental treatment for the most common and deadly kind of brain tumor, researchers report.

It "put the immune system on high alert," paving the way for the experimental treatment to work better in attackingthe disease,said researcher Kristen Batich of the Duke University Medical Center.

In a paper released Wednesday by the journal Nature, she and others describe a study of 12 patients. Some who got the tetanus shot lived years longer than those who didn't.

Dr. John Sampson of Duke, senior author ofthe report,called the results promising but noted the study was small, and said bigger studies are needed to confirm the results.

A follow-up study has already been planned but isn't recruiting patients yet,Batich said.

Brain cancer experts unconnected with the work were impressed.

The results are "very exciting," said Dr. Nader Sanai of the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix. While he agreed more work is required, "what you have sofar,it's a very positive story."

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April 2006, "I was told I had two to three months to live," she recalled in a telephone interview.

But her family flew her to Duke in North Carolina because of its reputationfor glioblastoma care, and she was offered a slot in the experimental study.

"I was very positive it w ould help," Hillburn said. "I said, 'Sure, thank you.' I'm still saying thank you."

In the years since then, she has attended her son's wedding and gained five more grandchildren.

Now she plays soccer with six grandsons in Ohio and Boston.

"I look forward to seeing the wonderful people they're becoming," she

jaw.Vaccines for it are routinely recommended for children and adults.

The new study focused on glioblastoma, which killed Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy in 2009.

Even after surgery to remove the tumor, it usually grows back and kills.

The few drugs to treat these tumors have little effect. Half of patients die within about 15 months.

The new work is an example of a long-standing effort to harness the

ond, tiny dose of the tetanus-diphtheria vaccine at the place in the skin where the cells would be injected the nextday.The other group got a dummy dose.

The idea behind the tetanus minishot was that the immune system "getsrevved up in thisparticulararea" so that "the body will be more excited about what's to come," Sampson said.

Cell injections continued monthly until brain scans showed tumor grow-

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The specific strategy it used is called a dendritic-cell vaccine. Doctors remove particular blood cells from a patient and equip them with a chemical target found in the tumor. Then they return the cells to the patient's body, where they train the immune systemtogoafterthecancer.

The 12 patients in the new study were treated with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. All patients got an ordinary tetanus-diphtheria shot and then three injections of their own cells, spaced two weeks apart.

Then they were randomly divided into two groups. One group got a sec-

For the six patients who got the dummy shot, only one was still alive two years after diagnosis, surviving for about 3'/~ years. Still, overall results for this group indicated a small benefit from the cell injections alone, Batich said.

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One of them lived almost five years and another nearly six years.

Still another is approaching nine years and counting. She is Sandy Hillburn, 68, of Fort Lee, New Jersey.

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She continues to visit Duke once a month for m or e cell i n j ections.

Sampson said it's not clear why she has lived so long.

Hillburn credits the treatment and her medical care at Duke. She also cited the example of her father, who is a 97-year-old survivor oftwo

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are stepping up their oversightof medical scopes linked to potentially fatal"superbug"outbreaks.

The Food and Drug Administration released stricter guidelines for manufacturers of reusable medical instruments, including specialized endoscopes used in about a half-million U.S. medical procedures each year.

For the first time the FDA is asking manufacturers to submit scientific data showing that their devices can be safely disinfected. FDA officials acknowledged that previous agency guidelines from 1996 made no such request from companies.

The FDA had been working on the new device guidelines for years and previously issued a draft version of them in 2011. But the agency's chief scientist, Dr. Stephen Ostroff, told reporters that the FDA"accelerated that pacebecause oftherecentepisodes."

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Additionally, the agency announced a two-day meeting for mid-May to gather expert opinion on improving the design and regulation of the socalledduodenoscopes.The specialized scopes consist of a flexible fiber-optic tube that is inserted down the throat, through the stomach and small intestineto diagnose and treat conditions in the pancreas and bile ducts.

Contamination problems have been

reported with devices made by all three U.S. manufacturers of the devices: Olympus, Pentax Medical and Fujifilm.

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made by Olympus Corp. Two patients died from the infection. Last week another Los Angeles Hospital, Cedars"However, further steps are needed Sinai Medical Center, reported that and I will continue to push for man- four patients were infected with the datoryreporting requirements, bet- same superbug afterbeing treated terresourcesforhospitals,and a new with the same Olympus scope. medical device which lessens the risk Previously the FDA recommended of infection," said Lieu, whose district hospitals follow manufacturers' inincludes western Ws Angeles. structions for disinfecting devices. But In the last month, two Los Angeles after the first of the two recent outhospitals have reported superbug in- breaks, the FDA acknowledged that fections in patients despite following those instructions may not fully disinmanufacturer's cleaning guidelines. fectthe devices.

The duodenoscopes' complex design Regulators stressed that using the — intended to help physicians drain devices is essential for treating tufluids in the body — also makes the mors, gallstones and other blockages instruments extremely difficult to around the pancreas and bile ducts. clean. Bodily fluids and other particles FDA officials said Thursday they are can stay in the device's crevices even working to see how the devices could be improved,but stressed that the after cleaning and disinfection.

In the first case, seven patients at FDA cannot force manufacturers to Ronald Reagan UCLA MedicalCen- redesign products. ter contracted an antibiotic-resistant Additionally, outside experts said it strain of bacteria after undergoing could take years before any updated endoscopic procedures with a device devices actually reach the market.

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There is still time to signup a team for the spring season of adult softball at Standard Park.

Early registration closed Sunday but a late registration period closes on Friday, March 20.

The cost for a team is $442.50, but with late registration there is a $15.25 per day penalty through Friday.

Schedules for each team will be generated online at tcrecreation. com on March 23.

Games will begin on March 31 and the 10-week season and playoffs will last through June12.

For more information go to the website or call 533-2678 or email mchappell@ co.tuolumne.ca.us.

The Summerville Bears girls' soccer team remains undefeated through six games after defeating its host, the Escalon Cougars, 6-1 on 1Yiday.

Escalon scored first in the opening 10 minutes, then Summerville reeled off six straight goals to improve its record to 5-0-1.

Mali PetersonWoodrecorded a hat trick and Darian Skellenger scoredtwice to lead the Bears' goal-scoring effort.

Skellenger scored the Bears' firstgoal at 13minutes with awellplaced shot following a strong run.

Hapig-Ward providel the assist with a through ball to Skellenger.

Three minutes later Shiloh Quincy drew a penalty kick that Skellenger quickly converted to give the Bears the lead.

At the 29 minute mark, Josie Roberts combined with HapigW ard for another goal.

Just before the first half ended, PetersonWood received a pass &om Hapig-Ward, beat one defender and placed the ball into

Ex-Giantsprez, GM Rosendies CLEVELAND (AP)Al Rosen's success in baseball didn't end after he left the diamond for the final time.

A muscular third baseman for the Cleveland Indians who won the1953AL MVP and later worked in the front offices of several teams, died Friday. He was 91.

Rosen was a member on the Indians' 1948 title team, the last Cleveland squad to win the World Series.

Rosen played his entire career with Cleveland from 1947-56.

Although he was a member of the '48 team, he played only five games that season and got one at-bat in the win over the Boston Braves.

In 1953, Rosen batted .336 with 43 homers and 145 RBls. He nearly won theTriple Crown, but was beaten out in for the batting title by Washington's Mickey Vernon, who hit.337. Rosen was unanimously picked the ALs top player.

Rosen was one of the few Jewishbig leaguers playing at that time. He was tough and felt the sting of anti-Semitism.

Once an amateur boxer, Rosen could put his fists to good use for any slurs sent his way. It was not for nothing that he was known as the "Hebrew Hammer."

Following his playing career, Rosen became a successful front-office executive. He worked for Houston, San Francisco and the George Steinbrenner-led New YorkYankees.

Rosen worked for the Giants from 1985 to 1992 as president and general manager.

Through some of his moves, the club went from last place in 1985 to the NLWest title in 1987 and the pennant in 1989. Rosen is the only person in baseball history to have earned the honors of MVP as a player and Executive of the Year.

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Bret Harte's Blayne Nelson (6) scores the tying run in the sixth inning on Friday against McNair in Angels Camp Bullfrog Joey Kraft (below) lays down a bunt.

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The Bret Harte Bullfrogs stayed even with Division I McNair for six innings on Thursday but th e E agles broke through with two runs in the seventh to earn a 3-1 victory in Angels Camp.

Bullfrog starting p itcher Blayne Nelson worked through five innings, allowing seven hits and no earned runs while striking out four to help keep his team even.

Kyle Olsen relieved Nelson in the sixth and put up a zero, but was touched for two runs in the seventh and suffered the loss.

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Calaveras held a hitting clinic Saturday morning at its San Andreas ballpark, hosted an alumni barbecue for lunch and then the Redskins went out and showed off their refined bat skills in the afternoon, beating the Union M ine Diamondbacks, 7-4.

The Redskins scored three runs in the first inning, three in the second and one in the third and held off a late rally in their final preseason tuneup before Mother Lode League play begins this week.

Senior Travis Moore set the tone for the Redskins, throwing five shutout innings before the Diamondbacks put up four unearned runs in the sixth. Moore (2-0) finished off the three-hit complete game with five strikeouts and one walk.

"Moore was in control the whole game except for a stumble in the sixth, which was caused by some sloppy defense," said Redskins head coach Thomas DeLappe.''He maintained his composure and finished out the game."

Thomas Boitano helped the Redskins' offense start strong with a two-out double in the first inning to bringhome the first run.

AAer a walk to Jason Kennedy, Mason Vieira and James Harkins followel with run-scoring singles.

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Raiders GM McKenzie happy with start Of hee agency OAKLAND (AP) — Despite missing out on some of the biggest names on theopen market like Ndamukong Suh and DeMarco Murray, Oakland Raidersgeneral manager ReggieMcKenzie is happy with how the first week of free agency went.

McKenzie was able to spend his ample salarycap room toadd several starters that he expects will help the team improve on a three-win season

and add to a core led by quarterback Derek Carr and Khalil Mack.

"Everyyearyou go afteralotof guys. You're not going to get them all," McKenzie said Saturday e night. our intent was to go out hard and heavy after each one of these guys and we were able to land a whole lot of guys that we liked. We feelreall y good about the players we added to our roster."

The Raiders signed at least four

projectedstarters in center Rodney Hudson, middle linebacker Curtis Lofton, defensive tackle Dan Williams and safety Nate Allen this week. Oakland also added depth in linebacker Malcolm Smith, the 2014 Super Bowl MVP, versatile running back Roy Helu and blocking tight end Lee Smith.

McKenzie acknowledged that the team had interest in Suh before he signed with Miami but safety Charles Woodson said the disappointment on

missing out on him is tempered by thatfactthat the Raiders added so many players who can contribute.

"There's no question that Suh would have been huge," Woodson said.

"He would have been a great addition to the team. But at the same time, if you don't geta Suh,you can getthree or four otherplayerstom ake up forit.

What that does, is that builds depth."

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7:00pm (CSN) NBA BasketballAtlanta Hawks at Sacramento Kings.

7:30pm (ESPN) (CSBA) NBA BasketballLos Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors.

Tuesday 4:00 pm(ESPN) College Basketball NlT Tournament, First Round: Teams TBA. 6:00 pm(ESPN) College Basketball NlT Tournament, First Round: Teams TBA. Wednesday 5:00pm (ESPN) NBA BasketballOrlando Magic at Dallas Mavericks.

7:00pm (CSN) NBA BasketballLos Angeles Clippers at Sacramento Kings.

7:30pm (CSBA) (ESPN) NBA BasketballAtlanta Hawks at Golden State Warriors.

Wildcats win 1, lose 2 at Turlock Union Democrat stag

The Sonora Wildcats won their baseball opener on Thursday at the 31st annual Pedretti Tournament in Tur-

lock but lost their last two on Friday and Saturday.

On Thursday, Bradley Canepa, Joseph Montelongo and Eric Gilliatt each had three hits to lead the Wildcats over Gregori 8-6 in nine innings.

Canepa added three runs scored and two runs batted in.

Sonora carried a 6-2 lead into the seventh inning but Gregori rallied to force extra frames. The Wildcats scored two in the ninth for the win.

Tyler Casteel earned the victory with three innings of scoreless relief.

Also for Sonora (4-3), Raymond Albanez smacked a two-run single and Jackson McMillan added a run-scoring base hit.

On Friday, former Valley Oak League rival Sierra got

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CNL will evaluate options for its remaining properties including ski resorts, theme parksand marinas"inthenear future," said Steve Rice, senior managing director of CNL Financial Group. Besides selling them, alternatives include a private buyout or listing on a publicly traded exchange.

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Bret Harte's Austin Miguel (9) prepares to throw out a runner on Friday in Angels Camp.

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The Timberwolves scored six runs in the seventh inning to provide the final score.

Casteel went 1-for-2 with two runs batted in, Garrett Bozzo had two hits in three at-bats and Canepa scored a

NEWRY, Maine (AP) — A real estate investment trust that's considering getting out of the snow business could sell more than a dozen ski resorts from Maine to California that are worthhundreds ofmillions of dollars.

CNL Lifestyle Properties owns 16 resorts inciuding Sunday River and Sugarloaf in Maine, Bretton Woods, Loon Mountainand Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire, Okemo Mountain in Vermont, Crested Butte in Colorado, Brighton in Utah, and Sierra-at-Tahoe.

If CNL sells them all to one buyer,industry offi cials say it would be the largest single ski resort transaction in the history of the sport — though

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Challenge, Ripon, 3:30 p.m.Tennis: Calaveras vs.

Escalon, San Andreas, 3:30 p.m. Swimming:Calaveras at Linden, 4 p.m. Bret Harte vs. Sonora, 4 p.m.

Thursday Boys — Golf: Summerviile vs. Calaveras, Mountain Spdngs, 3 p.m. Sonora vs.

Argonaut, Castle Oaks, 3:30 p.m.

Girls —Soccer: Summerviile vs. Bret Harte, Angels Camp, 7 p.m. Calaveras vs. Sonora, Dunlavy Field, 7 p.m.

Coed — Tennis:Summerville vs. Sonora, Tuolumne, 3:30 p.m. Calaveras vs. Amador, San Andreas, 3:30 p.m. Bret Harte vs. Linden, 3:30 p.m.

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by Pitman 11-0 in five innings to close the tournament.

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ond.

Bozzo and Montelongo had singles for the 'Cats.

Sonora opens play in the Mother Lode League on Wednesday at 6 p.m. against Amador at Bev Barron Field, the Wildcats' first game at home this season.

Largest ski resort transaction in history may be on horizon

Tuesday 5:00 pm(CSN) NHL Hockey San Jose Sharks at Winnipe Jets.

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Today Boys — Golf: Bret Harte at Hilmar Tournament, Stevinson Ranch, 9:30 a.m.

Girls —Softball: Summerville vs.Golden Valley, Tuolumne, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday Boys — Golf: Summerviile vs. Amador, Sutter Creek, 3 p.m. Bret Harte vs.

Argonaut, Greenhom Creek, 3:15 p.m. Sonora vs.

Linden, Mountain Springs, 3:30 p.m.

Girls —Soccer: Summerviile vs. Argonaut, Tuolumne, 7 p.m. Calaveras vs. Bret Harte, Frank Meyer Field, San Andreas, 7 p.m.

Sonora vs. Amador, Sutter Creek, 7 p.m.

Coed — Tennis:Summerville vs. Bret Harte, Angels Camp, 3:30 p.m. Caiaveras vs. Sonora, 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday Boys — Baseball: Summervilie vs. Argonaut, Tuolumne, 3:30 p.m. Calaveras vs. Bret Harte, Angels Camp, 4 p.m.

Sonora vs. Amador, Bev Barron Field, 6 p.m.

Girls —Softball: Summerville vs. Argonaut, Tuolumne, 3:30 p.m. Calaveras vs. Bret Harte, Angels Camp, 4 p.m.

Sonora vs. Amador, The Dome Field, 5:30 p.m.

Coed — Track and Field:Bret Harte/Calaveras/Sonora/

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vehiclefor a variety of properties including hotels, office buildings and malls, but they are new to the ski industry in the last 15 or so years. There's only one other REIT that's a big player in the ski industry, Missouri-based EPR, said Michael Berry, president of the National Ski Areas Association.

CNL Lifestyle Properties was valued at as much as $3 billion in 2012 with ownership of more than 100 water parks, ski resorts, marinas and senior housing developments before the value dropped in the af-

termathofa realestatedownturn.

The REIT is nearing the end of its projected lifespan and anticipates having an "exit strategy" in place by Dtx:. 31.

In June, CNL agreed to sell 48 golfproperties for $320 million.

In December, it announced an agreement to sell its senior housing for $790 million.

Ideally, the remaining ski properties, theme parks and marinas would be sold, and the company enlisted Jefferies LLC, an investment bank, to evaluate options.

Any sale wouldn't have any significant impact on skiers because the resort operators'

long-term leases will remain in place even if the properties change hands.

"At the end of the day, from a customer standpoint, it's not going to alter reality that much," Berry said.

Ski resorts, which are at the mercy of weather and the economy, can be good investments as long the owners have a long investment horizon, said Michael Krongel from Mirus Resort Capital in Burlington, Massachusetts, who's been involved in buying, selling and developing ski resorts for 45 years.

REITs like Florida-based CNL bring in revenue through rent paidby ski resort operators like Michigan-based Boyne Resorts, which holds long-term leases for Sunday River, Sugarloaf and Loon Mountain.

"For the skier, it's a non-

event," said Steve Kircher, president ofeastern operations for Boyne, which will remain the lease holder, regardlessofskiresortownership,for several more decades.

played a little bit of defense, Durham's single was the final this game would have been Redskin knock. much closer."

JV —Calaveras coasted to Redskin hurler Dustin Bai- an 11-0 win. The 'Skins scored ley worked through shoddy six runs in the sixth to close defense and threw a solid out the game. Tanner Joses game, allowing several un- crushed a game-ending twoearned runs. run homer. Nathan Threet For Calaveras, Boitano had added a home run and Joe an RBI single to bring home Celli went the distance on the Moore who also singled. Trace m ound for thewin.

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PetersonWood finished scoring in the 74th minute with Continued from PageCl an assist from keeper Isabella Boyack. The goalie had been the back of the net. great distance on her Six minutes into the sec- drop kicks, and the ball landed ond h alf , P e tersonWood about 10yardsbeyondmidfield. scored her second goal on PetersonWood was there, a directkick to the far post took a touch and worked her from around 20 yards. way around a defender and

straight to the goal, where she finished with another wellplaced shot.

'The overall effort from the whole team was great," said Bears' head coach Brad Schultz.'The team had a great preseasonand is excited for league play to start Tuesday at home against Argonaut."

Casteel 1-2, 2RBI; Bradley Canepa 1-3, 2R, Eric Gilliatt RBI. Saturday PITMAN 11, SONORA 0 (5) Sonora 0 0 0 00x x~ 2-3 Pitman 9 2 000x x — 11-104 WP —Tyler Casteel (2-1) Sonora: Garrett Bozzo (1B), Joseph Montelongo (1B).

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Kearney closesWCup with moguls victory (AP) — Hannah Kearney won the race, tied the record and took home another crystal globe. Make that two crystal globes.

The world's most consistent moguls skier for the past decade closed her World Cup career Sunday with a victory in a dual moguls contest in France, giving her 46 wins to tie American Donna Weinbrecht's 18-year-old record formost careermoguls victories.

The 29-year-old Kearney, who will retire after U.S. championships this month, also won the season title in both moguls and the overall freestyle race. She now has 10 crystal globes — six for moguls and four for the overall title — over a World Cup career that has spanned 13 seasons.

Kearney, who lives in Norwich, Vermont, won the Olympic gold medal in 2010 but settled for bronze last

year. That third-place finish in Russia was a disappointment but it's not the way she's ending her career.

Miller knocked down fiancee, beke phone SANTA CLARA (AP) — A newly released police report alleges San Francisco49ers fullback Bruce M iller was arrested afi er knocking down his fiancee and destroying her phone.

The San Jose Mercury News reported Friday that the Santa Clara County districtattorney's offi ce is mulling whether to file charges.

The police report allegesthat the 27-year-old and his fiancee were arguing outsidea restaurant when he pushed her to the ground at about 10:30 p.m. Millerwas arrested two hours later at a nearby hotel on suspicion of misdemeanor spousal battery.

Miller has not commented and his agent didn't return calls.

Williams, Federer advanceseasily INDIAN WELLS (AP) — Serena Williams is settling right on into the BNP Paribas Open, producing a quick, business-like effort in advancing to the fourth round Sunday while enjoying her return after a 14-

year absence.

She beat up-and-comer Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan 6-2, 6-0 in 53 minutes, a routine affair compared to the emotional roller coaster she rode Friday night after walking onto stadium court for the first time since being driven away by a hail of boos as a teenager in 2001.

Four-time Indian Wells winner Roger F ederer needed 10 more minutes than Williams to dispatch Diego Schwartzman 6-4, 6-2 in the men's second round. Federer hit a 122mph ace to set up match pointand blasted a forehand winner to end it.

Spieth winsat Innisbeok in playofF PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Some of the best short-game shots Jordan Spieth has hit in his young career have been on the final two holes on the Copperhead course at Innisbrook.

Two years ago, it paved the way for him to get his PGA Tour card as a teenager.

He came full circle Sunday bymaking two improbablepar saves togetinto a playofF, and then winning the Valspar Championship on the third extra hole by making a 30-foot birdie putt to beat Patrick Reed and Sean O'Hair.

It put an end to an afternoon of back-nine charges, big birdie putts and clutch par saves, the latest chapter in a PGA Tour season that already has featured eight playoffs.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Kentuc overwhelming favorite as tourney nears

By EDDIE PEIL S

2015 NCAAmen's dasketdall tournament

TheAssociated Press

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Sunday: Seeded No. 1 on their quest to become the first undefeatedteam since 1976.

Oh, but there were surprises when the NCAA Tournament bracket came out, too.

Big-conference UCLA and Texasmade it.Colorado State and Temple did not.

Wisconsin is a No. 1 seed for the first time in program history. But t h e B adgers must play in the West Region, where second-seeded Arizona is certain to draw more fans.

As for those play-in games that start Tuesday in Dayton.

Well, one of the teams playing is Dayton — a No. 11 seed that will have a distincthomecourt advantage Wednesday night against Boise State.

Generally, that's not allowed during the tournament, but

there's an exception because the committee said the Flyers were the last team in the 68-team field, and thus, had to play in the opening-round game.

"It falls within our policies and procedures," selection committee chairman Scott Barnes said. "It's obviously a home-court advantage but we

didn't waver from that decision."

Fans have a few days to fill out their brackets (Sorry, no billion-dollar prize available for a perfect one this year), then the action starts in full on Thursday, when Kentucky headlines the slate against the winner of a play-in game between No. 16 seeds Manhattan and Hampton. A '1' has never lost to a '16.'

The other No. 1 seeds were Villanova in the East and Duke in the South. Those were pretty easy picks.

And then there was the total no-brainer — placing Kentucky at the top of the Midwest Region, and at the very top of the bracket. The Wildcatsdefeated Arkansas 78-63 on Sunday to improve to 34-0. If they win six more, the+ become the first team since then 1975-76 Indiana Hoosiers to go undefeated.

"I think I have the best team and the best players," said coach John Calipari, trying to lead the program to its ninth national title. "Does that mean we'll win? No, it doesn't."

The Wildcats are even-money picks in Las Vegas to win it all, and at least one coach, Bill Self of Kansas, thinks that might be a bargain.

"I shouldn't be t a lking about Vegas, but my point is, I think they're a pretty heavy favorite," said Self, whose Jayhawks are seeded No. 2 in the Midwest.

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"We felt they were gaining Virginia were the other teams in the mix for the top seed. He steam," Barnes said. 'They defendedplacing Duke there, did have a good strength-ofsaying the Blue Devils' road schedule, they were playing wins over Virginia, North better against tough comCarolina and Louisville car- petition. An example is the ried more weight than their last game against Arizona (a lackofa conference title.

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usual share of quirks and schedules baked into the cake tear-jerkers.

• UCLA's first game is because they play in major conferences. against SMU, coached by As is custom, Barnes was Larry Brown, the 74-yearshort on specifics, though he old turnaround artist who is said Wyoming's surprise vic- taking his third team to the tory in the Mountain West NCAA Tournament. The first Conference stole away an at- team? UCLA, of course.

• Harvard, coached by forlarge bid that would've gone to Temple — the last team mer Duke star Tommy Amakout. er, faces his old rival, North and Texas that have stronger

The next team out was Col-

orado State. Rams coach Larry Eutaschy broke away from his team's "viewing party" to make a brief statement.

"They are devastated, and they should be, because they are certainly an NCAA Tournament team," Eustachy said.

The bracket includes its

• Also seeded No. 14 is Albany, which made the tournament on a 3-pointer with 1 second left by Peter Hooley, whose mother died six weeks ago from colon cancer. No. 14 Albany opens against Okiahoma.

• Wichita State is in the same region with Kansas, an in-state program that won't schedule the Shockers, and Carolina, in the first round.

Kentucky, which ended Wich• Georgia State coach Ron ita State's undefeated season Hunter watched the bracket last year in the second round. unveiling with his left foot This year, it's Kentucky in a cast. He tore his Achil- that comes in with a'0' in that les' tendon while celebrating loss column.

"Everyone is zero-and-zero hisprogram's firsttrip to the tournament since 2001. The now," Calipari said. 'That's 14th-seeded Panthers open the key to this. It's a one-game against Baylor. shot. It's not best-of-5."

BOXING

Pacquiao, Mayweather, just 2 men who kick butt for a living That's what we did. And it's worked so far."

It has, in ways that seem Manny Pacquiao and Floyd unimaginable for any fighter, Mayweather Jr. were much less one who both e x ceptionally CQ It//iENT g doesn't knock people well dressed for their out. Mayweather is peappearance together rennially on top of the in Los Angeles, not terribly highest paid athlete list, and surprising given the number of this year it will be no contest.

He'll do it this time with a new cameras focused on them.

Exceptionally well behaved, persona that would make anytoo,which was also no surprise. one in pro wrestling proud.

No nmi for trash talk when It was barely two years ago the $1,500 seats in the upper that Mayweather sat in a jail reaches of the MGM Grand cell, serving a domestic battery Garden will be snapped up sentence while wondering ifhe the minute they go on sale and would everfi ght again.Now people at home won't think no one mentions his checkered twiceabout spending $100 or past because they're so eager so on the pay-per-view. to see him in the fight that will Just two men who beat peo- break all records.

He's still got more pricey ple up for a living acting like perfect gentlemen. Not a new cars than the average Bentrole for Pacquiao, but certainly ley dealership, lives in the Big one for Mayweather, who has Boy Mansion on a golf course made most of his millions by in Las Vegas, and has a team getting a lot of people to buy of bodyguardsthat tower over his fights just to see him lose. him wherever he goes. The He was once Pretty Boy entourage is still around, too, Floyd,then became Money eager to please his every whim.

Mayweather. Now he's Floyd But the new Floyd MayMayweather the business- weather is all business. And man, working hard to earn right now business couldn't his $120 million payday. be better.

"No different than WWE," "Floyd Mayweather is a Mayweather said. "It's all winner when it's all said and about reinventing yourself. done," Mayweather said.

By TIM DAHLBERG TheAssociated Press

Pacquiao is a winner, too, of course, and maybe a bigger one than Mayweather.

He made it out of the depths of poverty in the Philippines to become a multimillionaire fighter and a

c ongressman

from the Sarangani province.

He's a national hero at home, where everything stops anytime he steps into the ring.

Like Mayweather, Pacquiao has reinvented himself in recent years. He's trimmed his huge entourage, given up the late night partying and gambling, and turned to religion to guide his life.

Along the way he learncd English as a second language and is comfortable enough with it that he spent the entire day Wednesday speaking confidently to hundreds of media, even managing to get in a slight — though very politedig at Mayweather.

"I'm not worried about this fight," Pacquiao said. "I was more worried about my last few fights with (Oscar) De La Hoya, (Antonio) Margarito and (Miguel) Cotto than this."

Theyhave contrasting styles in the ring, and they are a stark contrast outside of it. It's what makes this fight so intriguing, almost irresistible.

The fight that doesn't need any promoting will still get some, of course. There was a frenzy in downtown Los Angeles this week, where some 700 media members were credentialed for what was billed as the only joint appearance of the two fighters before the week of the fight.

And there will surely be a steady trickle of news &om the camps beforethe craziness of fight wcek finally arrives.

But it isn't business as usual, as evidenced the other day when trainer Freddie Roach

threw comedian Dave Chappelle and his family out of Pacquiao's workout at his Hollywood gym. Roach and Chappelle are fiiends, but there were thin@ to attend to, and they were getting in the way.

Mayweather is also showing signs that this fight is different. The usual crowds at his Las Vegas gym, insiders say, are being thinned out by security. There's too much at stake here, forafi ghterwhohasnever lost in 19 years as a pro.

Yes, Mayweather has a new persona. He's still ~ g

with Justin Bieber, though you probably won't sce him before this fight counting out big stacks of $100 bills, or bragging about the score he made betting on the NBA playoffs.

But he's got the same burning desire, magnified even more by what is at stake in the Fight of the (Young) Century.

Yes, Pacquiao has the weight of a country on his shoulders.

But Mayweather has his entire legacy on the line.

"I've never wanted to win a fight as bad in my life," Mayweather said.

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Warriors' guaml Shaun Livingston never a quitter All the major influences in strength coach for the Los Anhis life were men. Strong men. geles Clippers when LivingsHis dad, Reggie, in his 18th ton tore up his knee.

O AKI~ — Mo s t w h o year doing maintenance at Wang, whorode in the amwatched Shaun Livingston's a bus company, was a strict bulance with Livingston to leR knee fold like a lawn parent who passed down his the hospital, had seen a simichair just over eight years ago love of sports. His grandfa- lar injury before in football. thought his basketball days ther, Frank, followed his time He had never seen anyone rein the Marines with 30 years turn to the field. were over.

But what most didn't know working in security.

Livingston tore his ACL, back then — when he landed Livingston's idea of man- PCL and lateral meniscus. He awkwardly on a fast-break la- hood was crafted by a legacy badly sprained his MCL. He yup injured nearly every ele- of men allergic to complaining also dislocated his patella and ment in his knee — was that and unfamiliar with excuses. dislodged his tibia and femur. the odds were in Livingston's Who view responsibility as Wang said Livingston, who favor. normal and providing as a already had dislocated his Sure, he had suffered one privilege. right knee cap his rookie year, of the most gruesome injuries Another reason Livingston was thinking he would be in NBA history. And, sure, never considered quitting? back in a few weeks.

"It was a very cerebral exhis 6-foot-7, 160-pound &ame Because he has three younger seemed ripe for injuries. But sisters watching him. perience. We took an ambu"I wanted to teach them lance straight to the hospital," Livingston, now the Warriors' backup point guard, wasn't persistence. Staying diligent," Wang said, "I didn't know how built to give up.

Livingston said. "I'm a walk- much he knew about the injuThat's why in his 10th sea- ing testimony, a product of all ry. It didn't seem very realistic son and on his ninth team, the people in my life and my at the time, based on my permaking his highest salary, faith. I'm not supposed to be sonal experience. You have to playing his most important out here." be physically up for it. But it's role.

Warriors fans have grown such a taxing mental event.

"It just wasn't in me," said used to seeing Livingston, It's like an endurance event."

Livingston, 29, who also had a with those Inspector Gadget That was the silver lining stop in the D-League. 'Who I arms, drop in t u rnaround for Livingston. It was about am as a person.... I can't live jumpers &om the post. Or endurance, and that's a cloth and quit." losing a defender with a spin &om which he was cut.

It makes sense when you move and finishing with a One way of quitting would understand Livingston's story. two-hand dunk. He leads the be to walk away &om the His parents split when he NBA in dunks among guards. game. But Livingston also rewas 2. But unlike the comKnow that what has be- jected the subtle version. The mon occurrence in the Afri- come normal was once un- kind that slacks on rehab and can-American c ommunity, likely. conditioning. That allows the Livingston was raised by his Johan Wang, the Warriors' &ustration of circumstances father. head athletic trainer, was the drive a player to being unlikeBy MARCUS THOMPSON H

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"He is such a calming infiuence," point guard Stephen Curry said. "He's a true professional, the way he handles his business. He's always putting in the work."

Afler years of managing his once-devastated knee, Livingston is on pace to play at least 70 games in back-tobackseasonsforthefirsttim e in his career. And lately, having rounded into midseason form following a preseason injury, he is looking as good

RAIDERS Continued from PageCl McKenzie also said Saturday there is one talented player he won't look to add as free agency progresses.

McKenzie said Oakland has no intentions to sign troubled defensive end Greg Hardy.

Hardy remains on the commissioner's exempt list and is still subject to suspension for his role in a domestic violence case.

Hardy was convicted of assault on a female and communicating threats last summer, but charges were dismissed Feb. 9 during an appeal trial when his accuser couldn't be

located to testify. Prosecutors say Hardy reached a civil suit agreement with the accuser.

"At this point, we don't have any intentions of doing anything with him," McKenzie said. "His situation is a delicate one. It's ongoing with the league also."

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as ever.

He one was supposed to be the next Penny Hardaway.

The high school phenom was selected No. 4 overall by the Clippers in 2004 as his size and silky point-guard skills were in high demand.

But that never panned out.

He never got to be the star he was projected to be.

That's fine w ith h i m, though. Because a greater thing was achieved.

"Once you g o t h rough something and come out the storm, you'vebeen tested, " Livingston said. "Early on, Susan TiippPollard/BayArea News Group/TNS because you're going through Warrior Shaun Livingston looks upcourt earlier this year. the struggle. You're in the storm. All the adversity and able. That clings to what could proach got him here, to be d iscouragement is t r y i ng have been and escapes strug- an increasingly pivotal piece to cloud your mind. But I gle through night life, alcohol on the best team in the NBA. learned to deal with it. In the and women.

And come playofF time, he will end,I' m happy and thankful Livingston's old-school ap- be even more important in the and blessed."

far in free agency is the players are much younger than last year's group. Oakland targeted veterans a year ago who were on the downside of their careers in an effort to add more leaders.

While Justin Tuck, Antonio Smithand Donald Penn made strong contributions l ast season, others like Maurice

Jones-Drew, LaMarr Woodley, Tarell Brown and Carlos Rogers were less successful and are no longer in Oakland.

Thisyear's additions so far are players in mostly on the upsideoftheircareers. ''We wanted to get some guys in their prime and give us a few years," McKenzie said. "We feel like with the

leadership we have now, we can just add to the roster to get better."

McKenzie said he would still like to add playmakers for Carr on offense, most notably at receiver in the next few weeks. Oakland also has the fourth overall pick next month in a draR that has several elite receivers.

ScoREs R MoRE Hockey NAllONAL HOCKEY LEAGU EASTERN CONFERENCE G P W L O T P ts GF GA d -N.Y.Rangers 68 44 17 7 9 5 207 158 d-Montreal 69 43 1 9 7 93 182 153 TampaBay 70 42 2 1 7 91 226 182 N.Y. Islanders 71 4 3 2 4 4 90 221 199 P ittsburgh 69 39 2 0 1 0 8 8 196 173 Detroit 6 8 38 19 11 8 7 200 183 W ashington 7 0 3 7 2 3 1 0 8 4 205 172 Boston 6 9 36 23 10 8 2 184 175 Ottawa 68 33 24 11 77 194 180 Florida 6 9 31 24 14 7 6 170 192 P hiladelphia 7 1 2 9 2 7 15 7 3 186 202 N ew Jersey 6 9 2 9 2 9 11 6 9 158 179 Columbus 69 30 3 5 4 64 180 218 Carolina 68 26 34 8 60 161 187 Toronto 70 27 37 6 60 187 222 Buffalo 68 19 4 3 6 44 129 230 WESTBRN CONFERENCE GP W L O T Pls GF GA d-Anaheim 71 44 2 0 7 95 208 195 d$1Louis 69 44 2 0 5 93 214 170 Nashville 71 43 21 7 93 203 173 Vancouver 68 39 2 5 4 82 193 184 Chicago 68 41 21 6 88 198 157 Calgary 69 38 26 5 81 205 181 Minnesota 69 38 2 4 7 83 196 173 W innipeg 69 34 2 3 1 2 8 0 191 186 L osAngeles 6 8 3 3 2 2 13 7 9 185 172 San Jose 69 34 2 7 8 76 193 193 C olorado 69 32 26 1 1 7 5 184 193 Dallas 7 0 32 28 10 7 4 218 229 Arizona 69 21 40 8 5 0 145 230 E dmonton 69 18 3 9 1 2 4 8 160 238 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. d-division leader Saturday's Games Philadelphia 7, Detroit 2 Boston Z Pittsburgh 0 Chicago 6, San Jose 2 N.Y. Rangers 2, Buffalo 0 Winnipeg2,Tampa Bay1 Montreal 3, N.Y. Islanders 1 Florida 2, Carolina 0 Vancouver 4, Toronto 1 Minnesota 3, St. Louis 1 New Jersey 4, Arizona 1

Coloradoa Calgary 2

Nashville 2, Los Angeles 1

Sunday's Games Ottawa 2, Philadelphia 1, SO Detroit 5, Pittsburgh 1 N.Y. Rangers 2, Flodida 1 Carolina 3, Columbus 2 St. Louis 3, Dallas 0 W ashington 2,Boston 0 Anaheim 4, Nashville 2 Today's Garnes Washington at Buffalo,4 p.m.

Montreal at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m.

Toronto at Edmonton, 6:30 p.m.

ArizonaatLosAngeles,7:30p.m.

Baseball MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBAlL Spring Training AMEBlCAN LEAGUE W L Pot Kansas City 10 3 769 Houston 6 3 667 Minnesota 6 3 667 New York 9 5 643 Oakland 9 5 643 Boston 7 5 583 Texas 7 5 583 Toronto 7 7 500 Cleveland 6 7 462 6 7 462 Seattle Chicago 5 6 455 Tampa Bay 5 6 455 Los Angeles 5 7 417 Detroit 6 9 400 Baltimore 3 11 214 NAllONAL LEAGUE W L Pet Los Angeles 7 2 .778 Miami 8 3 .727 Colorado 7 4 .636 Philadelphia 8 5 .615 Arizona 7 6 .538 Pittsburgh 6 5 .545 San Diego .500 6 6 St. Louis 5 5 .500 New York 6 7 A62 Cincinnati 5 7 .417 Chicago 5 8 .385 Washington 4 7 .364 Atlanta 4 9 .308 Milwaukee 3 9 .250 San Francisco 4 10 .256 NOTE: Split-squad games count inthe standings; games against non-major league teams do not.

Sunday's Games Miami 4, Detroit 2 Pittsburgh 4, Baltimore 2

Philadelphia (ss) 11, Boston 4 Toronto 10, Atlanta 5

N.Y. Yankees 3, Philadelphia (ss) 2 Tampa Bay8, N.Y. Mets4 Minnesota 6, St. Louis 6, tie Houston3,Washington 2

Cleveland 4, San Diego 2 Texas 12, Milwaukee (ss) 5 Oakland 5, Milwaukee lss) 2 Chicago Cubs 2, Cincinnati 1 Chicago White Sox 5, L.A Angels 3 LA Dodgers 5, Seattle 2 Colorado 6, Kansas City 2 San Francisco 5, Arizona 0 Today's Games Baltimorevs. Philadelphia at Clearwater, Fla., 10:05 a.m.

Atlanta vs. Houston (ss) at Kissimmee, Fla., 10:05 a.m.

Houston (ss) vs. Washington at Viera, Fla., 10:05 a.m.

Detroitvs. St. Louis at Jupiter, Fla., 10:05 a.m.

N.Y. Metsvs Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 10:05 a.m.

San Francisco vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Aiia, 1:05 p.m.

Oakland vs. LA Dodgers at Glendale, Adia, 1:05 p.m.

Cleveland vs. Kansas City at Surpdise, Ariz., 1:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego at Peoria, Ariz., 1:05 p.m.

Chicago White Sox vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 1:10 p.m.

Texas va LA. Angels at Tempe, Ariz, 1:10 p.m.

Tennis BNP Parlbas Open Sunday, At The Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Walls Pursa: Man: ST.1million (Masrars 1000); Women:SS.38million (Pn rniar) Surface: Hard&utdoor Singles — Man —Second Round Donald Young, United States, def. Jeremy Chardy (31 ), France, 6-4, 6-2.

Alexandr Dolgopolov, Ukraine, def. Santiago Giraldo (29), Colombia, 6-1,7-6 (4).

Milos Raonic(6),Canada, def. Simone Bolelli, Italy, 6-3, 64.

Lukas Rosol l27), Czech Republic, def. Martin Klizan, Slovakia, 4-6, 64, 6-3.

Roberto Bautista Agut O5), Spain, def. Denis Istoinl, Uzbekistan, 64, 6-3.

Andreas Seppi (30), Italy, def. Victor Hanescu, Romania, 6-4, 6-4.

Grigor Dimitrov O1), Bulgaria, def. Nick Kyrgios, Australia, 7-6(2),3-6, 7-6(4).

Michael Berrer, Germany, def. Richard Gasquet (22), France, 7-B (6),4-6, 3-1, retired.

Robin Haase, Netherlands, def. Stan Wawrinka (7), Switzerland, 6-3,3-6, 6-3.

Jack Sock, United States, def. Gilles Muller (33), Luxembourg, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7).

Roger Federer l2), Switzerland, def. Diego Schwanzman, Argentina, 64, 6-2.

Singles — Women —Third Round Heather Watson, Britain, def. Agnieszka Radwanska (7), Poland, 6-4, 64 Elina Svitolina (23), Ukraine, def. Lucie Safarova OO), Czech Republic, 7-6 (5), 7-5.

Karolina Pliskova (14), Czech Republic, del.

Garbine Muguruza O9), Spain,75, 64.

Timea Bacsinszky(27), Switzerland, def. Ekaterina Makarova (8), Russia,36, 75, 64.

Serena Williams(1), United Statas, def. Zarina Diyas (28), Kazakhstan, 6-2, 64.

Doubles — Men —First Round Marin Draganja, Croatia, and John Peers, Australia, def. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain, and SantiagoGonzalez,M exico,4-6,6-2,10-6.

Women —Second Round Caroline Garcia, France, and Katarina Srebotnik (7), Slovenia, def. Raluca Olaru, Romania, and Olga Savchuk, Ukraine, 6-0, 64 Lisa Raymond, United States, and Samantha Stosur, Australia, def. Monica Niculescu, Romania, and Alexandra Panova, Russia, 6-3, 6-2.

Sabine Llsicki and Andrea Petkovic, Germany, def. Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka (8), ~h Republic, 6-3, 6-4.

Basketball NAllONAL BASKETBALLASSOQATION EASTBRN CONFERENCE W L Pet GB x-Atlanta 52 1 4 . 7 88 d-Cleveland 43 2 5 . 632 1 0 d-Toronto 3 9 27 . 59 1 1 3 Chicago 4 0 28 . 58 8 1 3 Washington 38 2 8 . 57 6 1 4 Milwaukee 34 3 2 . 515 1 8 Indiana 30 3 5 , 4 6 2 21'/r Charlotte 29 3 5 A 5 3 22 Miami 29 3 6 A 4 6 22'/r Boston 29 3 6 A 4 6 2 2'/r Brooklyn 26 3 8 A 0 6 25 Detroit 23 4 3 . 34 8 29 Orlando 21 4 7 . 309 3 2 Philadelphia 15 5 1 . 22 7 3 7 New York 13 53 . 19 7 39 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB d-Golden State 52 1 3 . 8 00 d-Memphis 46 2 0 . 6 9 7 B i /r d-Portland 4 4 20 . 688 7 yr Houston 44 22 . 667 S yr San Antonio 4 1 24 . 631 1 1 LA. Clippers 42 2 5 . 6 2 7 11 Dallas 42 2 5 . 6 2 7 11 Oklahoma City 37 2 9 . 561 1B'/r

New Orleans 36 3 0 . 5 45 Phoenix 35 3 3 . 5 15 Utah 29 3 6 A 4 6 Denver 2 6 4 1 . 38 8 Sacramento 2 2 43 . 33 8 LA Lakers 1 7 48 . 26 2 Minnesota 1 4 5 1 . 21 5 r/-d/v/s/onleader x-clincher/p/ayo/rspot Saturday's Games Washington 113, Sacramento 97 Boston 93, Indiana 89 Brooklyn 94, Philadelphia 87 Memphis 96, Milwaukee 83 Utah 88, Detroit 85 Golden State 125, New york94 Sunday's Games Oklahoma City 109, Chicago 100 Houston 100, LA. Clippers 98 Denver118, New Orleans 1114OT Cleveland 123, Orlando 108 San Antonio 123, Minnesota 97 Portland 113, Toronto 97 Phoenix 102, New York 89 Atlanta 91, LA. Lakers 86 Today's Games Portland at Washington, a p.m.

Toronto at Indiana, 4 p.m.

Philadelphia at Boston, 4:30 p.m.

Denver at Memphis, 5 p.m.

Brooklyn at Minnesota, 5 p.m.

Cleveland at Miami, 5 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Dallas 5:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Utah, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Sacramento,7 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Golden State,7:30 p.m.

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NCAA Major Scores Sunday TOURNAMENT Amedaa East Conference Championship SMU 62, Uconn 54 Athntic 10 Conference Championship VCU 71, Dayton 65

Big Ten Confaranaa Championship Wisconsin 80, Michigan St. 69, OT

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Championship Kentucky 78, Arkansas 63 Sun Belt Conferance Championship Georgia St 38, Georgia Southern 36

Motorsports NASCAR Sprint CupCampingworkl.com 500 Sunday, At Phoenix Intarnational Raceway Avondala, Ariz. iap length: 1 miles (Start posldon in parentheses) 1. (1) Kevin Haryick, Chevrolet, 312 laps, 150 rating, 48 points, $263,090.

2. (3) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet,312, 112.1, 43, $194,931.

3. (5) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet,312, 1104 41, $167,690.

4. (9) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 312, 105.7, 40, $132,900.

5. (8) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 312, 118.1, 39, $132,690.

6. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 312, 12Z4, 39, $145,721.

7. (15) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 31Z 963, 37, $121,025.

8. (2) Joey Logano, Ford, 312, 112.7, 37, $135,038.

9. (10) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 312, 101.2, 35, $133,666.

10. (12) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 312, 92.5, 34, $116,438.

11. (20) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet,312,90.1, 33, $130,066.

12. O4) RickyStenhouse Jr., Ford,312,78,32, $93,430.

13. (7) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 312, 89.2, 31, $79,180.

14. (21) PaulMenard,Chevrolet,312,848,30, $95,130.

15. O1) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet,312,81.8,29, $118,041.

16. (4) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 312, 91.6, 28, $123,216.

17. (22) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet,312,69.8, 27, $112,038.

18. (28) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 312, 69.6, 26, $103,613.

19. (32) Aric Almirola, Ford, 312, 68, 25, $116,091.

20. (24) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 31Z 61.4, 24, $101,588.

21. O3) David Ragan, Toyota, 312, 71, 23, $120,171.

2Z (33) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet,312,57.6,0, $78,505.

23. (25) Denny Hamlin, Toyola, 312, 63.7, 21, $92,855.

24. (Ã) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 312, 70.5, 20, $112,263.

25.(39)coleWhitt,Ford,312,508,19,$89538.

26. (23) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet,31Z 596, 18, $85,655.

27.O9)Greg Biflle,Ford,312,675,17,$108/l3B 28. (36) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 309, 49.6, 16, $118,755.

29. (29) David Gilliland, Ford, 309, 44.9, 15,

$94,602.

30. (26) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 309, 50.6, 14, $78~5.

31. (40) J.J.Yeley, Toyota,309,38.3,0,$76,240.

32. (38) Brett Mof/itt, Ford,309,42 6, 12, $73,555.

33. (37) Mike Bliss, Ford, 308, 34.9, 0, $73~.

34. (41) Jeb Burton, Toyota, 307, 37.7, 10,

$74$$5.

35. (35) Matt Disenedetto, Toyota, 307, 31.5, 9, $73,180.

36. (34) Josh Wise, Ford,306,36 2,8, $73 0$).

37. (42) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 306, 28.8, 0, $72,898.

38. (43) Alex Kennedy, Chevrolet,304,26.9,6, $68~.

39. ll 7) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, accident, 282, 58, 5, $91,469.

40. (27) Sam Hornish Jr., Ford, 277, 45, 4, $86,600.

41. (18) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 230, 33, 3, $83~.

4Z (3O Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 202, 33, 2,

%z255.

43. (1 6)Dale Eamhardt Jr., Chevrolet, acddent, 179, 67.4, 1, $68,155.

Race Statistics AverageSpeedofRaceWinner.105.753mph.

Time of Race: 2 hours, 57 minutes, 1 second.

Margin of Victory: 1.153 seconds.

Caution Flags: 10 for 53 laps.

Lead Changes: 8 among 4 drivers. lap Leaders: J.Logano 1-25; ICHarvick 26-118; B.Keselowski 119-170; K.Harvick 171-188; J. Logano189-198;ICHarvick199294; J.McMurray

295; ICHarvick 296-31z Wins: K.Harvick, 2; J.Johnson,1; JLogano, 1.

Top16in Pointr. 1. ICHarvick,182; Z J.Logano, 160; 3. M.Truex Jr., 155; 4. K.Kahne, 132; 5.

AAllmendinger, 127; 6. D.Earnhardt Jr., 126; 7.

J.Johnson, 124; 8. R.Newman, 123; 9. B.Kesel-

Brandt Snedeker, $13~ Ricky Barnes, $13~ Nick Watney, $1 3/l69 Stewart Cink, $1 2+62 Kevin Kisner, $12g$2 Spencer Levin, $12P62 Ken Duke, $12~ Scott Langley, $12~ Jeff Overton, $1 2,449 John Peterson, $12A49 Sangmoon Bae, $12,1 54 Carlos Orriz, $1 2036 Andres Gonzales, $11,859 Rerief Goosen, $11A$9 Adam Hadwin, $11,682

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71-72-75-71 — 289 69-74-75-71 — 289 68-73-73-75 — 289 71-72-76-71 — 290 69-73-76-73 — 291 70-73-77-73 — 293 73-70-79-71 —293 68-75-75-76 —294

Soccer Major League Soccer EASTERN CONKRENCE W L T P IsGF GA New YorkcityFC 1 0 1 4 3 1 Orlandocity 1 0 1 4 2 1 Columbus 1 1 0 3 2 1 D.C. United 1 0 0 3 1 0 Toronto FC 1 1 0 3 3 3 Philadelphia 0 0 2 2 3 3 New York 0 0 1 1 1 1 Montreal 0 1 0 0 0 1 Chicago 0 2 0 0 0 3 New England 0 2 0 0 0 5 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L T p rsGF GA FC Dallas 2 0 0 6 4 1 Los Angeles 1 0 1 4 4 2 Seattle 1 1 0 3 5 3 San Jose 1 1 0 3 3 3 Houston 1 1 0 3 1 1 Vancouver 1 1 0 3 2 3 Real Salt Lake 0 0 2 2 3 3 Portland 0 0 2 2 2 2 Colorado 0 0 1 1 0 0 Sporting Kansas City 0 1 1 1 2 4 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

F'nday's game Orlando City 1, Houston 0 Saturday's games Vancouver 1, Chicago 0 Columbus 2, Toronto FC 0 FC Dallas3, Sporting Kansas City1 Real Salt Lake 3, Philadelphia 3, tie San Jose 3, Seattle 2 Sunday's games New YorkCity FC 2, New England 0 Portland 2, Los Angeles 2, tie

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Transactions BASEBALL American League MINNESOTATWINS — OptionedLHP Logan Darnell to Rochester (Iu and INF Jorge Polanco to Chattanooga (SL). Assigned RHP Adrian Salcedo and INF Argenis Diaz to their minor league camp.

National League WASHINGTON NATIONALS —Optioned RHP Taylor Hill to Syracuse. Reassigned RHPs Eric Fornataro, Mitch Livelyand Seott McGregorto their minor league camp.

BASKEIBALL Naeional Basketball AssocMon DALLAS MAVERICKS —Recalled C FDw ight Powell from Texas (NBADL). owski, 116; 10. M.Kenseth, 113; 11. P.Menard, MIAMI HEAT —Recalled G Zoran Dragicfrom 112; 12. C.Mears, 111; 13. D.Hamlin, 108; 14.

Sioux Falls (NBADL).

AAlmirola, 105;15. C Bowyer, 101; 16. G BiNe, FOOTBALL 101.

National Football League NASCAR Driver Radng Formula CINCINNATl BENGALS — Signed DE Michael A maximum of 150 points can be attained in Johnson to a four-year contract. a race.

HOCKEY The formula combines the following categoNational Hockey League ries: Wins, Finishes, Top-15 Finishes, Average WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Recalled RW Running Position While on Lead Lap, Average Chris Conner and G Philipp Grubauer from SpeedUnder Green,FastestLap,LedMost Laps, Hershey(AHL). Reassigned C Andre Burakovsky Lead-Lap Finish. to Hershey (AHL).

Amarlcan Hockey League HAMILTON BULLDOGS — Assigned Ds David M akowski andBobbySheato Wheeling(ECHL).

COLLEGE Valspar Championship BIG SKYCONFERENCE — Suspended NorthSunday, At Innisbrook Resort, Copperhead ern Arizona basketball coach Jack Murphy for Course, Palm Harbor, Ra. one postseasongame becauseof hisconduct Purse: SSS million following the league's tournament semifinal Yardaga: 7~ Par 71 (3S-SS) against Montana.

Final Ghnrz Culvar ALABAMA — Fired men's basketball coach (xwyon on 3rd playolf hole) NBA Anthony Grant x-Jordan Spieth, $1,062,000 7047-6849 —274 FAVORITE U NE 0/ U UN D ERDOG ST. JOHN'S — Suspended men's junior basSean O'Hair, $519,200 66 - 72-6947 — 274 at Indiana 5 ( 197) Toro n t o ketbaII C Chdis Obekpa for two weeks for violaPatrick Reed, $519,200 7 2 - 68-68-66 274 — at Washington 3 O9 5 '/r ) Port l and tion of team rules.

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D.A Points, $1 5,360 73-6 9 -74-70 — 286 Arizona 23 Tex as Southern Tahoe Donner — Closed for Snow Sports Kenny Perry, $15,360 69- 7 2-71-74 — 286 Ohio St. 21/2 VCU Diamond Peak — Sun 8:15 a.m., MG machine M ichaelPutnam,$15~ 70-69-74-73 — 286 Friday groomed, 24-36base, 16 of31 trails, 52 peroent 67-73-73-74 —287 Alex Cejka, $1 3W9 At Charlotte, N.C. open, 110 acres, 5 of 7 lifts, Sun-Mon: 9a-4p; Luke Donald,$13~ 72-6 8 -73-74 — 287 18/r Belmont Mt Rose — Sat 7:43 a.m., MG machine 41/2 David Hearn,$13~ 70-73 -71-73 — 287 Georgia groomed, 29-62 base, 59 of60trails,98 percent CarlPettersson,$13~ 71- 7 2-75-69287 — 21 North Florida open, 1176 acres, 7 of7 lifts, Sun-Mon: 9a-4p.

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Juneau 42/31/pc 42/33/sn Special thanksto our Weather Watchers:Tuolumne Utilities District, Tom Kimura, Debby Hunter, KansasCity 8 4 /44/pc 60/36/pc Anne Mendenhall, David Bolles, Rusty Jones, Peter Jelito, David and Vonnie Hobbs, Steve Guhl, Las Vegas 84/57/s 8 3 / 61/pc Kathy Burton, Don and Patricia Carlson, Moccasin Powerhouse, Groveland Community Services Louisville 77/56/s 62/34/pc Memphis 77/56/s 72/46/pc Miami 84/70/pc 8 5 / 66/s

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