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GOOD MORNING! We'repleased to introduce morning publishing of The Union Democrat. Here's alook at the regular sections and special inserts you'll find eachday:
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Medical moblleTuolumne County adds new Mercedes ambulance to fleet.A2
Seen andHeard — This week's photo opinion asks students at the Calaveras County Ag Day, "What is your favorite farm animal?" A3
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Kimberly Youman, of the Dairy Council of California out of Sacramento, teaches students about dairy cows during Ag Day at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. Photosby Jesse Jones, The Union Democrat
CalaverasCounty studentsattended Ag Day Thursday at the Calaveras County FairgroundsinAngels Camp Agricultur.e experts set up 20 stations u/here students ~ere educated on various topics,including dairy cows and cattle, wool spinning and tractor safety
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• BASEBALL:Casteel, Sonora beat Calaveras; Bullfrogs stop Bears undefeated roll.C1 • GOLF:Wildcats top Bears on links.C1 • ACKERMAN:State fishing license sales show sharp downturn. C1
Lane Michael Magney was born to Kimberlie Ann Njirich and Steven Andrew Magney on March 15. Incorrect information appeared on pageA2of Wednesday's Union Democrat.
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• PG&E PENALTY: State regulators OK'd a record $1.6 billion penaltyThursday against PG6tE for a 2010 gas pipeline explosion that killed eight people.AS • AMERICAS SUMMIT:President Obama sought to reassert U.S. influence in the Caribbean and Americas with pledges of energy assistance and diplomatic fence mending.AS
Managers of the Oakdale and South San Joaquin irrigation districts are scheduled to meet again with state and federal officials at 3 p.m. today to potentially resolve a dispute over the limited water supply left in New Melones Reservoir. On Thursday, representatives from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, National Marine Fisheries Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife and State Water Resources Control Board executive sta6' met with OID General Manager Steve Knell and SSJID General Manager Jeff Shields to exchange data that the districts say substantiates
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Angelus Ranus 4-H member Langley Martinez, 9, of Copperopolis (above) laughs as he watches his chickens climb on top of their cage. San Andreas Elementary School fourthgrader Micah Gates, 10 (left), runs out of a cattle truck during Ag Day. Chris Thom, of Railroad Flat (below), gives a presentation on bees Thursday.
Annessa Thompson, 11, of Amador County
(above), holds a baby goat during Ag Day at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. West Point Elementary students Helena Burt,9 (right photo, at left), and Tony Rogers, 9, lookat insects.
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T he Big O a k F l a tGrovelandUnified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved a raise for all district employees and outlined future spending goals based on student and staff opinion. The 2.5-percent raise is estimated to cost the district $80,000. T he contract for t h e raise includes an increase in pay ratesfor stipend s alaries, estimated t o cost between $5,000 and $11,000. T he varied cost i s largely based on a desire to increasethe district's v arsity-coaching pay t o be in line with other area See SCHOOL/Back Page
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