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HOMECOMING: Summerville Bears host Buffs MORE IN SPORTS:Bullfrogs, Redskins face off in Calaveras Countyrivalry game;Wildcats to host Argonaut, C1

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Butte Fire

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Federal disaster assistance is now available for victims in Calaveras

vehicles and other property in the giant, fast-moving blaze that started Sept. 9. They asked questions about how much of their insurance it would cost, and how much total each site cleanup would

Butte Fire that translates to $19 million total, but a contractorwho isgoing to serve as debrisremoval operations chief emphasized costs are going to be site-specific and documented that way. cost. The answer from a state Calaveras County environOES official: roughly $40,000 mental health, public works per property. With 475 homes c ounted destroyed in t h e See FIRE /Back Page

and contractedoffi cials have set atarget date for completing property cleanups by Jan. 1. By GUY McCARTHY gists and other post-fire diMore than 20 0 p eople The Union Democrat sasterrecovery specialists to packed San Andreas Town clean up privateproperties Hall on Thursday night to It's going to take an army damaged and destroyed by hear about Butte Fire debris ofspecially trainedhazardous the devastating 110-square- removal, cleanup and deconmaterials workers, erosion mile Butte Fire. tamination services available and soils scientists, hydroloCalaveras County, state to victims who lost homes,

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Prescription plan change period ahead for Medicare.A3

Two newly appointed members to the Mother Lode Fair Board of Directors took their seats Wednesday night and got a firsthand look atsome of the challenges facing the longs tanding instiMil l e r tution. Maren Paris,

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The city is preparing to accept bids from contractors on projects to repair or upgrade several cityowned facilities, including renovations to the outside balcony at the Sonora Opera Hall.

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A number of public works projects in the City ofSonora are beginning to take shape. At a V i sion Sonora Committee meeting held Thursday morning, Community Development Director Rachelle Kellogg said a healthier budget has allowed the city to

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Washington and School County Visitor's Bureau to the outside balcony at streets that's used by the building o n S t o ckton Sonora Opera Hall on Tuolumne County Sher- Road, improving access South Washington Street. iff's Oflice. to City Hall from Green All projects were part of Other projects include Street for peoplewith disrepairs to the Tuolumne abilities, and renovations See SONORA / Back Page

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al needed capital improvements in the 2015-16 fiscal year. "It's been years since we' ve been able to do any capital i m provements," she said. One of the projects eyed by the City of Sonora includes about $100,000 The city is preparing to worth of work to a city-owned building at the corner of North Washington accept bids &om contrac- and School streets used by the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office.

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More than 600 high school students from the Mother Lode and surrounding areas flooded the Columbia College campus Thursday, for a chance to learn what life after graduation could hold. The fiShannual Claim Jumper Day took place in the Oak Pavilion, where tablesforeach academic program, several student clubs and athletic teams were set up and manned by sta6'and college students. After a campus tour, students had the opportunitytovisiteach table before a complimentary barbecue lunch. Students were all given "passports," smallcardswith every program repre, I I ear sented by a box. The goal was to learn about asmany programs as possible and get the boxes checked off, said Melissa Raby, vice president of Student Services. Also on the card was space for students toenter specifi c programs of interest and their personal contact information. Raby said the college collects the cards and will follow up with students Purchase photos online at www.uniondemocrat.corn Maggre Beck /Union Democrat in the spring with information tai- Hundreds of students attended Claim Jumper Day Thursday at Columbia College. Participants include lored tothe listed interests. (clockwise, from above): Argonaut High School sophomore Walter Gundy, 15 (left) and Sonora High School More students attended the event junior Riley Derichsweiler, 16, listen as instructor Jeff Tolhurst talks about a Geographic Information Systems thisyear than ever before,Raby said. drone; high schoolers explore booths at Oak Pavilion; Waterford High School senior Gabriel Brown, 17, The three-hour orientation continues listens as welding coordinatorfinstructor Eric Turner, and automotive tech student Wyatt Wunder, talk about to grow each year. an all-electric rock crawler students built; and Sonora High School juniors Fidel Yanez, 16 (left), and Julianna Nicholas Hansen, a senior at Don Cox, 16, listen as Doreen Bass talks about nursing and biology courses. Pedro High School, had his hands full of pamphlets Thursday, all containing information about the college's ar technology-related programs, like Computer Supportand Networking, Information Systems and Media Technology. Other students weren't as lucky. Maribel Valovines, a senior at Johansen High School in Modesto, didn' t find the corporate law and business programs she wants to enroll in. 'e "It was helpful to come and find that out though," she said. Breanne Williams, a Sonora High thing and stuck with it," she said. School junior, said the event seemed Outside the pavilion, popular colhelpful for a lot students. lege programs, the Fire Academy and "They have a lot things down to forestryand natural resources, led show you and let you know what to demonstrations. r expectfrom class,"she said. Saws buzzed loudly as students Among the displays, was a table milled one-inch sections from a large filled with animal furs and matching log next to the student parking lot. skulls presented by the college's forA few feet away, Fire Academy stu-~%I tt":,t.u estry and natural resources program. dents went to work tearing apart an ,4. IQ ss 4 Williams plans to take forensics in- old car to show the high schoolers vestigating, sign language and nurs- techniques used to rescue a victim ing courses at the college aRer gradu- trapped inside a vehicle. /

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AsKEn tw SoNoRh BY LAGEY PETERSON:

"What's your favorite homecoming memory!"

JORDAN PECK, 17 Sonora High School senior "Flying the color guard in the air band. We all marched in with a pirate flag and dressed the part. We came in late and marched in front of the crowd and it was glorious.

NICHOLAS RADAKOVICH, 17 Sonora High School senior "Sophomore air band and shaking my booty in front of the entire school."

CARLEY COPELLO, 16 Sonora High School junior nMy favorite memory was freshman year when I was voted freshman princess and I got to be in the parade and won the rally game. It was really fun."

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Along with faculty, current Columbia College students volunteered time to introduce the school to the high schoolers. First-year student Jessica Coats, 21, was distributing information about financial aid. Coats studies social work and followed herolder brother to the school from Mendocino County. "I didn't know what I wanted at first, but I came here, found some-

dents we' re not taking the victim from the car, but taking the car away from the victim," said Fire Science Instruc-

tor Shane Warner. The d e monstration i n c luded smashed windows and removal of the car roof. Each step was drawn out to allow as many high schoolers to see the destructionas possible,said Warner, who added the process should take only minutes in an emergency.

JOSIE HODGE-GOOKIN, 16 Sonora High Schooljunior "Last year when Sinclair Darr won homecoming queen. Everyone came together and voted for her. "

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Preschool Story Hour,"Stories with Grandma," 11 a.m., Tuolumne branch library, 18636 Main St., Tuolumne, 928-361 2.

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CALAVERAS COUNTY TODAY Angels Camp Library Storytime, 10 a.m., Angels Camp Branch Library, 426 North Main St., Angels Camp, 736-2198.

Angels Camp Certified Farmers Market,5 p.m. to dusk, Utica Park, 743-3427.

SATURDAY Murphys Historical Walking Tour, 10 a.m., tours start at the Old Timers Museum, Main Street, Murphys. Contributions are welcome. Call588-4547, visi t 84 S. Washington St., Sonora, or email Ibrowning©uniondemocrat. corn.

ZACH ABERNATHY, 37 Sonora High School teacher "I remember my senior year staying up late until 11 p.m. working on the float and being yelled at by Mr. Lemon because I had a game the next day and he was worried about my performance, but I wanted to be involved in all aspects of homecoming."

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Vendors sought for craft show A pplications are b eing acceptedforthe 2015 Garden Faireand Craft Show in Angels Camp. The Calaveras County Garden Club will h ost the show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24, rain or shine, at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds' Mark Twain Hall and Frogeteria in Angels Camp. Vendors interested in participating should contact the Garden Club at calaverascountygardenclub.org, using the "Contact Us n email l i nk ,

email clubinfo@calaverascountygardenclub.org. T he G a rden F a i r e will offer vendors, educational gardening programs, displays, floral arranging, plant propagation, container gardening demonstrations and more.

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a second touch-down to end the game ten to five in favor of Carters." Adrenaline was p umping throughout the game, observed th e D e mocrat. All other football games in the foothills would suffer

' From the Past Bob Holton It is115 years since the Mountain Giants of Carters

by comparison for years to

(now the town of Tuolumne) met up with their arch rival, Oakdale, in what was to be one ofthe foothills'biggest, most historic gridiron contests ever. "Final arrangements have been made," The Union Democrat wrote on Dec. 22, 1900. "Opposing football teams comprisedof valley athletes

come. Amazingly enough, the Mountain Giants prevailed undefeated with 23 straight

and our boys Rom Carters

witnessed the action from the

will vie for the championship title in a game to be played at the Sonora race track on Christmas afternoon." "The race track is an ideal spot for this momentous occasion,possessing excellent advantages for viewing the players, and the event promises tobe a hotly contested

surrounding hillsides. Sadly, it was an easy triumph for the visitors. "The Berkeley team was fartooclever for the brawny Giants," this paper lamented. nOur local players had the weight and the strength, but they lacked the training necessary to match the quickacting, well-organized and carefully drilled team from the university town." "The principal interest in the game centered around the fact that though outclassed, the Sonora team compelled the visi tors to employ their everytactic in scoring their way to the goal. When it was over, Berkeley had 16 points and Sonora none." Post-game activities included a balloon ascension and parachute jump by aeronaut Miller — "probably the best ever witnessed here," the Democrat noted, "followed in the evening by a splendid ball at Turn Verein Hall given in honor of the visiting Bears." Such was the game of football over a century ago in old Tuolumne County.

wins over the next four years.

Then came that fateful Thanksgiving day when they faced the Golden Bears, UC Berkeley, at the race track in 1904. There were more than 600 paid admissions at the gate, and hundreds of people

one."

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"There will be no official The game of football was once played without helmets, penalties for unnecessary roughness were nonexistent and physician," the D emocrat contests looked more like disorganized free-for-alls than orderly sporting events. Seen above are the University of continued, "but in case of ne- California, Berkeley, Golden Bears, circa 1900, in an old photo appropriately titled "The Brawl." cessityseveral are expected to volunteer their services. participants took to the field ident Theodore Roosevelt fi- erat. In the evening a grand tain of the Mountain Giants, Members of the fair sex are at once. Contestants wore nally threatened to shut the ball was given at Turn Verein made a splendidfi Ay-yard requested to leave their no helmets, protective pad- sport down in 1905 due to Hall in honor of the Oakdale dash while hugging the ball, smelling salts at home, and ding as we know it today was excessive— sometimes fatal team, fol lowed by a confetti and scored five for the Carter boys." carry a smallbottle of ar- unheard of, penalties for un- — head injuries. fight. "Considering the rough"In the second half, the nica instead. A great number necessary roughness were But I digress. Back in Soof broken bones, fractured nonexistent, and a player's nora, pregame entertainment ness in these contests," the game was more furious than ribs, etc., are likely to occur boxing and wrestling skills included lively selections by Democrat noted, "casualties in the first. Oakdale balanced throughout the course of this came in handy. Soulsbyville's 17-piece cor- occurring in t hi s one were the score by securing a touchcontest, as both teams shall Rules best resembled that net band and drum corps. slight. In the last half of the down, and as time was nearly attempt to get the inflated of Rugby, allowing only for Special trains were run from game two were injured and up, the game promised to end rubber to their respective running, kicking, blocking all points along the Sierra retired &om the Oakdale with an even score of five to and tackling. In time, goal Railroad, arriving in town in squad. One suffered a severe five. goals at any cost." "In the last seconds of play, Inquisitive readers may posts were added to make ample time for everyone to bone rupture and the other a like to know that the game scoring more difficult. see the game. sprained ankle." however, Bartlett secured the "Oakdale gained steadily ball again, and, cleverly eludof football originally came Forward passing wasn' t An immense crowd of more off more like a riot than an invented until around 1906, than 500 persons turned out for a quarter of an hour, ad- ing his pursuers, performed exercise in agility and team- and didn't become popular for the event, which lasted vancing twenty-five yards a magnificent exhibition of work. In the beginning as until 1913. As games grew one hour, 11 minutes and 45 toward their opponent's terri- lively sprinting and gymnasmany as 60 hard-knuckled more and more violent, Pres- seconds, reported the Demo- tory. Then G. F. Bartlett, Cap- tic feats. Upon this, he made

Prescription plan change period ahead for Medicare By LACEY PETERSON

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The window to make changes to Medicare health and drug plans is coming up, and ifpeople need assistance they should book appointments now with Area 12 Agency on Aging, which offers free help foradults65 and older. The annual election period forMedicare health and drug plans begins Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7. Plan costs and covered benefits can change &om year to year, and there are many

Area 12 offers free and unbiased help in enrolling or making changes to Medicare prescription plans in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumnecounties. To contact Area 12, call 532-6272. Medicare beneficiaries who need assistance can also visit www.medicare.gov, call 1-800-MEDICARE.

variables when it comes to

medications, including brand name vs. generic, dosage and more, said Debbie Schug, HICAP program manager at Area 12 Agency on Aging. B eneficiaries wh o ar e satisfied with their current coverage do not need to do anything, accordingtoa statement Rom the Medicare communications office. Peoplewho make appointments with Area 12 are asked to bring their medications in the bottl e sothe proper spelling and dosage information will be available. Covered medications are changed from year to year, and what used to be a $5 prescription might change to $500 if someone doesn'tselect the right plan for their needs. Likewise, premiums could change depending on which plan they are enrolled in and

what medications they are taking. HICAP helps people maneuver that maze, Schug said. This enrollment window is the only time of year people can change their plans or add medications to their plans, Schug said. After Jan. 1, 2016, the changes will be made effective. Area 12 has 19 volunteers

and a few staff members to help people, and appointments are booked through November, so people need to make appointments soon, Schug said. There is a d rop-in day scheduled for Dec. 3. Last year, there were 100 people who attended the drop-in clinic, Schug said. Medicare provides medicaland prescription coverage for adults 65 and older and

disabledadults 18 and older. Medicaid or Medical are income-related insurance, and people over 65 can have both. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as of this month, thereare 12,327 people eligibleforMedicare in Calaveras County and 1,570 people enrolled. In Tuolumne County, there are 14,587 people eligiblefor Medicare and 483 people enrolled. In the five counties served by Area 12, there are between 50,000 and 60,000 people eligible, Schug said. National enrollment is at all-time highs, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid reported this week. The CMS national office alsoreported that Medicare Advantage premiums will remain stable next year and more enrollees will have access to higher quality plans. CMS estimates that the average Medicare Advantage premium will decrease by $0.31 next year, from $32.91 on average in 2015 to $32.60 in 2016. The majority of Medicare Advantage enrollees (59 percent) will face no premium increase. Premiums are different for each person and depend on many factors. In 2016, more Medicare Advantage plans will offer supplemental benefits for enrollees, like dental, vision and hearing benefi ts. By 2016,

premiums are expected to decrease by nearly 10 percent over 2010 and enrollment is projected to increase by more than 50 percent to ap-

proximately 17.4 million enrollees, or about 32 percent of the Medicarepopulation, the CMS reports. CMS also announced that

the averagebasic Medicare prescription drug plan premium in 2016 is projected to remain stable at $32.50 per month.

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i oi a usean Today's heroin and opiate epidemic is rooted in both the illicit use of drugsand legally prescribed narcotics. This epidemic affects individuals of every age, gender, race and background. The increased use of heroin, which often has roots in the abuse of prescription painkillers like Vicodin and OxyContin, can be attributed to the difficulty of obtaining prescribednarcotics and the relatively low price of heroin. Heroin, which has the same effect on the body, is cheap and plentiful in comparison to most prescri bed narcotics.The Mother Lode is not immune to this epidemic. Since 2012, the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office has investigated more than 200 cases involving the use or possession ofopiates of some degree, and has seen an increase in the use of heroin.

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prescriptions run out, and they find that it's difficult and expensive to get the pills illegally on the street. According to DEA statistics, more than 80 percent of the people who have started using heroin in the past several years started with prescription drugs. The most concerning aspectofthis drug trend is the age ofthe people being arrested or becoming addicted. Locally, narcotics detectives have learned that m any of these young addictsarebeing introduced to heroin as early as their teens. A few yearsago,local narcotics detectives saw a surge in the use of Oxycontin. Oxycontin metabolizes in your system the same way heroin does. Users would take Oxycontin in a variety of different ways to bypassitstime release into the body. Research demonstrates that, in The chemical makeup of Oxycontin many cases, the gateway to heroin pills was changed, and users went use is through a path of legally toward heroin. This is when we saw prescribed opiates used for pain heroin become cheaper and easier management. People begin taking to get. There's been an upswing in opiate medicine such as Oxycodone heroin use ever since. Over the past following an injury or surgery, and few years in the Mother Lode, the they become addicted to it. Their use of heroin, and cases associated

Investigations involving prescription narcoticscan be problematic and difficult to investigate. Narcotics detectives no longer have to simply show possessionofa certain narcotic By Lt. Jarrod Pippin, to makean arrestor seizethedrugs Tuolumne County involved. Many abusers of these narSheriff's Office cotics, and even the suspects who sell them on the street, often times have prescriptions for the narcotics which with heroin use, have grown faster they legally obtained. A deeper more than that of methamphetamine. thorough investigation is needed in The heroin being used locally is these cases, often relying on testimomostly black tar heroin, which is ny &om addicts themselves, which is made in clandestine laboratories. difficult to obtain. Large-scale salesand distribution of With the increase in use and adheroin is controlled by Mexican drug diction of dangerous opioids, we cartelsand Hispanic street gangs, have seen an increase in the amount which smuggle heroin into the U.S. of overdose deaths in Tuolumne from Mexico. Mexican traffickers County. Deaths that can be directly have focused on a rudimentary, less- attributed to opioid use have nearly processed form of heroin that can be tripled since 2012, when we really smoked or injected. It is called black startedseeing the major increase in tar, which accurately describes its opioid use. The Tuolumne County appearance. Itis cheaper toproduce Sheriff's Office has taken steps to and ship than the stuff of decades limit the amount of opioids available past.It has fallen in price,and so to street -levelusers to help reduce more peoplehave become addicted. such incidents, such as working with The opioid epidemic has brought the YES partnership and taking new challenges to law enforcement. part in pill take-back days. This al-

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lows a safe and confidential way for members of our community to rid their homes of unused and expired medications. The pills are taken in by the DEA and later destroyed. Prescription medication i s

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the target of theR &om residences. Over the past 4 years, several hundred pounds of unused and expired medications have been brought in by community members, undoubtedly removing some of them &om the hands of street-level users. Once again this year we will be joining the YES partnership for a pill take-back day. The event will be heldfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m .Saturday at The Junction shopping center. If you suspect someone is using heroin, keep an eye out for drug paraphernalia, including burned aluminum foil, burned pen tubes or straws, hypodermic syringes, burned spoons, and tom plastic with brown tar like residue. If you have any questions or want toreport suspicious narcotic activity you can call the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office at 533-5815, or the Tuolumne Narcotics Team at 694-2950.

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"democrat party."There is no such thing. There is the Democratic Party which unTo the Editor: der Democratic President T he shade t r ees a r e Lyndon J ohnson j o i ned gone, and Corey's copper Republicans and enacted braceletswere getting hot the Civil Rights Act. It is a in the sun. Columbia do- matter of debate, but most centschafed in their period believe that this is what c ostumes. M o r n in g t e m - turned the South to the Reperatures in the mid-90s, publican Party. What is not quiet, dusty streets. The debatable is that a Repubmood was somber, as every lican gave us the 'income vendor and visitor knew of tax' and i t w a s progressomeone devastated by the sive — the more money one Butte Fire. made, the more taxes they Then came the magic. paid. Basically Republicans Beautiful treasures of un- gave us the 13th, 14th and believable talent, creativity 15th Amendments giving and craftsmanship on dis- freedom and equal rights play Sunday at the Colum- to ALL Americans. These bia Fine Art Show. actions are said to be why How lucky we are to have the South became primarsuch a vibrant community ily Democratic states. This of artists, and s ponsors explains why today's Demolike the Columbia Cham- crats are yesterday's Reber of Commerce. At once publicans. healing and inspiring, this And in case you have not event lived up to its name noticed,there is a black — a Fine Art Show in every President of t h e U n i t ed sense. States of America in t he White House — and he is a Mary Tune Democrat. Twain Harte

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Confederate flag a symbol of hatred Please keep To the Editor: Columbia rural The simple fact is, the Confederateflag was/is the symbolforracism and treason. The Confederate Hag is to black folks what the swastika is to Jewish people — a symbol of hatred and bigotry. Does Mr. Baggett embrace patriots such as Francis Bellamy, the defrocked Baptist Socialist who penned our Pledge of Allegiance? How about the lovely, talented and well educated lesbian, Katharine Lee Bates, who gave us America The Beau-

To the Editor: I live in Columbia on a ranch. It's rural. I can go to downtown Columbia and visit any number of unique

establishments; Cla u d's Market, Columbia Kate's, El Jardin and The Candy Kitchen, to name a few. All of these businesses are run by proprietors who help keep the rural charm of Columbia alive. Dollar Mercantile (General) is a real threat to this charm. If I want to go to a big-box store tiful and other works of art. I can go to Sonora (San Jose What about Dr . C h arles in the foothills). Drew — he alone saved tens A main concern for me is of thousands of lives as a the Y intersection at Parrotts result of his invention. This Ferry andSpringfield Road. African-American d o c t or Y intersections are awkward gave us plasma just in time to navigate and adding a big forWorld War II. box store at this location will So why do we fret over only lead to problems, and who made what symbol of we do not need any more hate? Letus rejoice instead traffic lights. Please keep Coin the grand works of those lumbia rural and charming loyal and patriotic Ameri- and make Dollar General go cans who did good things elsewhere. for America and Americans. Finally, only "tea bagMike Whipps gers" smugly refer to a Columbia

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therapy forsevere depression, and the misconduct might go undetected. But the state says doctors have a

of medicine, dry up hospice care and put the poor in jeopardy. "It will lead to full-bore, active euthanasia," bioethicist Wesley J. Smith warned. 'The consequences to the nation of passing Measure 16 would be devastating and far-reaching." But the fears have not been realized. The notable things about the Oregon law are its limited impact and the apparent rarity of abuses. Instead of being devastating and far-reaching, it appears to be modest but beneficial in its effects. To start with, not many people have made use of it. In a state with 4 million people and some 34,000 deaths annually, fewer than 80 patients a year have obtained prescript ions — and 39 percent ofthose

strong incentive to follow the law because it grants them legal protection only if they meet its requirements. An official of the Oregon Hospice Association testified, "Oregon is a very, very small state, and we have hospices all over, and they have big mouths. I think if there were any abuses in the law, we would hear about it." The broader consequences haven' t materialized either. Active euthanasia didn't come to pass. Oregon hasn' t given the option to people who are not terminally ill "I really worried about abuse," New York University bioethicist Arthur Caplan, one of the original critics, told me, but he has changed his mind. "The evidencereall y swung me around."Caplan, no reflexive apologist for assisted suicide, has been critical of how it is practiced in Belgium and the Netherlands, which he regards as "very wor-

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The change had no apparent negative efFect on palliative treatment. On the contrary, 93 percent of those who ended their lives were in hospice care. Those choosing the option typically have not been impoverished members of minority groups. Almost all are white, and college graduates are seven times more likely to do it than those with only a high school education. Abuses are not impossible. Critics discount the Oregon data because it comes &om reports by the prescribing doctors, without independent verification. Irresponsible physicians may providelethaldrugs to patients who are not terminally ill or patients who need

Mistakes are inevitable in any system. But absent clear evidence of frequent harm, the presumption should be in favor of respecting the &eedom of patients. Just as they have the right to hasten death by rejecting treatment, they should have the right to hasten it by taking lethal prescription drugs. Of course, terminally ill patients who can't endure what awaits them may also jump off bridges, step in &ont of trains, slash their wrists or blow their

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Neighbors aid deputies in capture of wanted man By LYDIA BROWNING The Union Democrat

People who l iv e a long S herry L an e a n d W i l low Springs Lake assisted Tuolumne County S h eriiFs deputies in capturing a w anted man whohad gotten into a boat and refused to

come back to shore. Deputies were called to a Sherry Lane home at 8:48 p.m. Wednesday when James Ankele, 32, of Soulsbyville, noticed someone had been in-

side his parent's home. night, my worries are gone," After searching the home, said Angelina Guyer, 20, of Ankele noticed minutes later Soulsbyville. that his brother, Russell AnSome neighkele, 28, also of Soulsbyville, bors threw large had taken their parents boat rocks at him as into the middle of the lake. he came closer, "Neighbors s u r rounded and a n o ther him on their docks prevent- neighbor pulled Ank ele ing him from fleeing," James out a shotgun, Ankele said. said Guyer. "I' ve lived on one of the comAfter deputies and civilians munity lakes for a year, and tired of calling out to him to I haven't been entirely sure come back to shore, James about thelevel of security/ Ankele and another neighsafety. After what I saw last bor gotinto their own paddle

boat and dragged him back to shore, where deputies were able to detain him. 'Though I was relieved to see him arrested and to see such a strong community response, it was also hard to watch. Based on all the crying and violent hysterics, I have to believethe assailant was on drugs," Guyer said. Tuolumne County SheriiFs logs summarized that a man was arrestedafter evading deputies on the pond for over an hour and a half.

"The man was arrested for a felony warrant, drug paraphernalia, being under the influence of a controlled substance, being under the influence of a controlled substance while operating a boat, bringing controlled substances into the County Jail and violation of hisprobation," stated the logs. As of Thursday afternoon, Russell Ankele was being held in Tuolumne County Jail oncharges of resisting arrest,violation of proba-

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quandary over child pornography laws device in their pocket with pictures like this," said Diana Graber, co-founder of Cyberwise, a group that teaches online safety for parents and teachers. So far, more than a dozen states have reduced penaltiesin recent years for minors convicted of sexting. Texas, for

It led to months of uncertainty for the teens, who are now 17, until they finally struck deals in recent weeks to reduce the charges and give them a pathway to clearing their records. The boy was temporarily suspended from his high schoolfootball team, and the case has example, made sexting a misdemeanor made national headlines within the last in 2011 for teenagers 17 years or young- month. er. Uproar over the case has stemmed The North Carolina case began in from the fact that both were charged in October 2014 when investigators were February with multiple counts of sexulooking into a suspected statutory rape, al exploitation of a minor. Four of the saidSgt.Sean Swain oftheCumberland boy'scharges were related to photos he County SheriiFs Office. The 16-year- took of himself, and a fifth was related old boy wasn't considered a suspect or to the image of his girlfriend. witness, but authorities thought inforThe girl was charged with two felony mation about the case might be on his counts related to photographing herself. phone. Swain said the teen's mother alIf convictedof the original charges, lowed them to search his phone without they could have been on the sex offenda warrant. er registryfor up to 30 years,butunder A sherifFs office investigator found the deal with prosecutors, the charges an explicit picture of his girlfriend and were reduced to misdemeanor counts determined she was under 18, initiating of disseminating harmful materials to the sexting investigation, Swain said. a minor.

NEWS OF RECORD TUOLUMNE COUNTY The Sonora Police Department reported the following: WEDNESDAY 3:43 a.m., unclassified — A transient man slept inside the bathroom of a Sanguinetti Road business. 9:20 a.m., reckless drlvingA school bus driver ran two red lights on Mono Way and Greenley Road. 11:10 a.m., unwanted person — A person camped in a Hospital Road ambulance bay and confronted female employees. 11:33 a.m., theft — A person was caught shoplifting from a Sanguinetti Road business. 4:02 p.m., animal complaints — A dog was left inside a running vehicle parked in front of a Mono Way business with all of the windows rolled up. 4:44 p.m., theft —Several items were taken from a South Stewart Street business since last spring. 11:36 p.m., suspicious circumstances — Loud moaning was heard near the auditorium of a North Washington Street high school. The Sheriff's Office reported the following: WEDNESDAY 12:52 a.m., Sonora area —Five transients were told they could not stay near a Hospital Road business. 1:37 a.m., Jamestown — The driver of a lifted truck swerved over double-yellow lines multiple times along Highway 108. 2:55 a.m., Sonora area — A Green Oaks Court woman saw prowlers with flashlights in her yard. 8:07 a.m., Jamestown —A person disabled a pump meter at a Highway 108 gas station and stole about $200 worth of fuel.

9:33 a.m., Jamestown —A cow was reported in the middle of Bell Mooney Road. 10:21 a.m., Sonora area —The former landlord of a Campbells Flat Road residence dumped trash onto the property. 10:31 a.m., Sonora area Someone attempted to break into a woman's Suez Canal Drive residence the night before. 11:39 am., Sonora area — A Fortuna Mine Road person reported a manila envelope with several thousand dollars and "gold pieces" was stolen. 12:26 p.m., Jamestown — A Chicken Ranch Road woman' s neighbor destroyed her mail. 1:05 p.m., Twain Marte —Copper wire was stolen from a Davis Flat Road residence. 2 p.m., Groveland —A Wells Fargo Drive woman's vehicle was keyed. 2:08p.m.,Groveland — A man refused to leave a Ferretti Road residence. 4:51 p.m., Sonora area — A Tuolumne Road man's iPod was stolen from his vehicle. 6:21 p.m., Sonora area — A Berg Court w oman's roommate went through her mail and opened her medication. 6:27 p.m., Sonora area — A Woodhams Carne Road man' s ATM card was stolen from his mailbox. 7:08 p.m., La Grange — People on Llanura Drive yelled and screamed and "said every cuss word possible." 7:43 p.m., Sonora area — A woman shoplifted from a Mono Way store. 8:48 p.m., Soulsbyville — A man who was sleeping in a boat in a Sherry Lane pond shined lights into people's windows.

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The Sheriffs Office reported the following: WEDNESDAY 1:23 a.m., San Andreas — A man wearing a backpack walked down LuddyLane while shining a flashlight at properties. 8:18 a.m., Angels Camp — A person at a Frogtown Road evacuation center made racial comments toward other people. 9:K a.m., Mountain RanchA Stagecoach Hill residence was broken into. 10:45a.m.,Mountain Ranch-

WEDNESDAY 10:49 p.m., Valley SpringsAdam Scott Kloose, 28, of the 2000 block of Mittleman Court, was booked after an arrest on Highway 26.

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KELLY — BrendaLee Kelly,58,died Aug. 31 athome in Absarokee, Montana. A celebration of life will be held 1 p.m. at Whitebird School in Absarokee, Montana. Another celebration will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Tuolumne County SheriiFs Posse Grounds in Sonora. Smith Funeral Chapel in Laurel, Montana, is handling arrangements. MURDOCK — Barbara Murdock, 56, died Thursday at home in Jamestown. Heuton Memorial Chapel is handling OVERACKER — Tatsuko Overacker, 87, died Thursday at home in Sonora. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

PEREZ — Former Tuolumne Countyresident Nancy Perez, 75, died Saturday at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital in Auburn. A visitation will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Heuton Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, and a graveside service will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Oakdale. Heuton Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements. SCHMITZ — Kerry Schmitz, 65, died Wednesday at home in Twain Harte. Terzich and Wilson Funeral is handling arrangements.

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mon Santiago Santos, 42, of the 100 block of North Altadena Street, Mountain House, was booked on suspicionof evading a peace officer while driving recklessly, and misdemeanors resisting a public officer and unlawful driving under the influence of any drug after an arrest on Rawhide Road.

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Case of two teens sexting highlights FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — When authorities discovered that a high school couple had sent each other nude selfies, the two 16-year-olds were plunged into a legal morass with the potential to be branded as sex offenders for decades. The Fayetteville teens were accused of being both the victims of child pornography and the perpetrators of the crime. And under a quirk in the law, the legalsystem treated them as adultsfor purposes of prosecuting them, but also considered them minors by deeming their selfies child pornography. The case illustrates the quandary authorities face with sexting cases. Most stateshave yet to update child pornography laws to account for minors who are caught exchanging explicit selfies. The laws, some written decades ago, carry stiff penalties including prison time and a requirement to register as a sex offender. "No one even imagined how easy it would be for anybody to have a little

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rni ecor s eai res onse o ire MIDDLETOWN (AP) — A daughter was worried about her elderly parents trying to flee a massive California wildfire on horseback. A couple needing help evacuating waited for deputies in a creek near their home. A woman fretted that her mother with A l zheimer's wouldn' t know to leave. Those were just a few of the overwhelming number of calls the tiny Lake County SherifFs Department received during the fast-moving blaze that began Sept. 12 about 100 miles north of San Francisco. Dispatch logs released Thursday showed the small department was strained to its limits by the flames that swept across the mountainous county. "The response was as quick as we could do it," Sheriff Brian Martin said. "In some cases it didn't reach everybody." The logs show worried relatives calling often to request checks on elderly and sickresidents feared trapped in their homes. Screams for help were

pleaded for deputies to rescue livestock and pets le behind. The 40 pages of logs involving dispatchers and deputies told the story of the unfolding disaster, detailing the franticscramble to evacuate people and animals as the fire ripped through milesofdry vegetation. Deputies were asked to help enforce mandatory evacuation orders just 30

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South state town prone to flooding preps for El Nino The Los Angeles Times

Each September, the city begins removing debris from With weather forecast- its roughly 90 miles of storm ers expecting that Southern drains, but the drain that California will face one of caused last week's flooded the most severe El ¹ i nos on i ntersection had not y e t record this winter, city offi- been cleaned, Webb said. cials in flood-prone Newport Last week's burst of rain Beach are busy preparing and the problems it caused for heavy rains. for motoristsserved as a Last week's unseasonable reminder that wet winters storm brought about 2 inch- often bring flooding to lowes of rain to Newport Beach lying coastal areas, includand flooded a major intersec- ing Newport Beach. tion, rendering it impassable But city officials insist to motoristsfor about three they' ll be ready this time. hours. In addition to cleaning Dave Webb, the city's pub- storm drains, the city bought lic works director, blamed a more than 10,000 sandbags clogged storm drain cage. to help residents protect Once the b l ockage was their homes and is contactcleared,the storm water ing mooring holders in the flowed freely into the drain, harbor to ask them to check he said. hardware and anchors to

make sure boats are secure during storms.

Crews also have been inspecting tr affic si gnals, checking private constructionsites for erosion control, trimming trees to prevent them from falling during high winds and wrapping up road construction projects beforethe expected rain hits. Officials also w i l l b e checking the sea walls surrounding Newport Harbor to repairmajor holesorcracks. "We're in better shape than we were many years ago," Webb said.

can do is lie to your face when you' re buying a $35,000 car." Rand's anger at the world' s top-selling car company was echoed Wednesday by private dealers, auto wholesalers and owners across the U.S. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency first disclosed Friday that stealth sofbvare makes VW's 20092015 model cars powered by w diesel engines run cleaner during emissions tests than in actual driving. On Wednesday, Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn resigned and took responsibi lity for the "irregularities" found by U.S.

SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK (AP) Giant Sequoias growing in California's S ierra N evada a r e among the largest and oldest living things on earth, but s cientists climbing high up into their green canopies say they are seeing symptoms of stress caused by the state' s historic drought. Patches of brown, dead foliage are app earing more t h a n in past years, say researchers studying the iconic trees, which only grow naturally in the Sierra Nevada. By taking stock of groves that are most vulnerable, scientists say they can better manage the forest through the hotter, drier droughts expected in the future. "They' re beautiful, majestic trees," said Koren Nydick, a National Park S ervice ecologistand part of the research team focused on the treasured trees. "People come from all over the world to see the Giant Sequoias." Some living more than 3,000 years, Giant Sequoias grow to nearly 300 feet tall.

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has wiped out billions in the company's market value and raised the possibility of criminal investigations and billions more in fines. The revelations leR dealers sittingon hundreds ofdiesel cars they could not sell. Many also dealt with a flood of angry calls, emails and tweets from Volkswagen owners who felt betrayed because they believed they had bought a car that polluted less without sacrificing the good gas mileage and performance that comes with a diesel engine. Dealers can't give customers good answers because Volkswagen hasn't said a whole lot, said AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson.

that live longer and some thatgrow taller, but researchers say the Giant Sequoias are unique for their size and longevity. R oughly 7 5 dis tinct groves that grow mostly in the southern Sierra Nevada were critical to founding the Sequoia National Park 120 years ago. They have endured p ast wildfires and droughts, but Nydick said this fourth year of drought in California is marked by a record-low snow pack and some of the

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Dealers, owners frustrated by VWscandal LOS ANGELES (AP)Bob Rand bought his Volkswagen Passatlast year for its clean emissions and high gas mileage. He liked the car so much he convinced his son and a friend to buy one, too. Now, as Volkswagen comes clean about rigging diesel emissions to pass U.S. tests, Rand is desperatelytrying to sell the fully loaded model with white leather seats for $10,000 below what he paid.

His sole bite has been from a man who offered $7,500 on speculationthat he could resell it in Mexico. "Volkswagen was somebody that you could rely on for cutting-edge products and quality and all those things and now you find out that they' re not above lying just flat out," said Rand, who plans to join a class-action lawsuit against VW. 'That's probably about as bad a thing as a company

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cellphone or look for someone coming through the neighborhood with a bullhorn yelling for people to evacuate. "None of that happened," he said. His house burnedafter he fi nally rounded up his cats and left. minutes after the fire started. The dispatch logs show deputies racThe records show that some people ing around winding, single-lane roads ignoredthose orders. In at least two in the community and maneuvering instances,residents threatened or ar- past downed power lines to rescue gued with would-be rescuers. whoever they could. "Try to get them out," a dispatcher Authorities have since found four told one deputy who encountered resis- bodies in the charred ruins and one tance at a house that was on fire. person remained missing and feared Martin said his department used dead. social media, door-to-door notifications One of the victims was Barbara Mcand reverse 911 calls to tell residents Williams, an elderly woman with mulof mandatory evacuation orders but tiple sclerosis. The dispatch logs show conceded that not everyone received deputies being asked to check on her at alerts. 7:12 p.m. Sept. 12 and reporting back "In some cases these phone lines 17 minutes later that the fire blocked were burned down before the message their access to her home. was delivered," he said. The fire burned 1,320 homes and is High school math teacher Bill Davis one of the most destructive blazes in said last week that he watched from California history.

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LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Police Chief CharWESTWOOD — Mountain lie Beck says someone seen Meadows Reservoir is dry and running from a burning an official with Pacific Gas & apartment in the Westwood Electric Co. says the drought area is considered a person is to blame for the dead fish of interest in the death of a and 5,800 acres of mud that UCLA student found inside. remain. Coroner's officials tell The The Sacramento Bee re- Los Angeles Times that the ports the reservoiris the death isbeing investigated upper-moststorage facility in as an apparent homicide. the company's Feather River An autopsy is expected hydroelectric system. PG&E t o determine whether t h e spokesman Paul Moreno said young woman died from the flat, shallow reservoir was the Monday fire or before it goingtogodry atsome point. started. Dead non-native fish like The Pi Beta Phi sorority large-mouth bass have ac- tells the Times the woman cumulated near Indian Ole was one of it s members, Dam. A Westwood-based non- 21-year-old Andrea "Andy" profit conservation group is DelVesco. meeting Friday to discuss the The Times reports that dry reservoir. DelVesco was charged in The H amilton B r anch July with multiple felony stream connectsthe reservoir counts of possessing drugs to Lake Almanor. Mountain including e cstasy, L S D, Meadows Conservancy chair- methamphetamine and an man Ron Lunder says the active chemical in hallucinoutility provider chose not to genic mushrooms. stop outflows from the reservoir when the water level reached a minimum.

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Study: Garbage found in fish

REPRESA — Three corrections officers at a Northern California prison have been SAN FRANCISCO — A injured in two inmate attacks. new study has found ocean State correct ions spokesgarbage is making its way man Aaron Konrad says two into the seafood we buy. inmates at California State The study was conducted Prison-Sacramento b e gan by the University of Califor- stabbing another prisoner nia at Davis and Hasanuddin with a homemade weapon University in Indonesia. around 10:15 a.m. Thursday. Researchers found t h at A s four off icers tried to interone-fourth of the fish sold at vene, Konrad says one inmate sampled markets in Califor- blocked them and 10 others nia and Indonesia had man- stood up and began hitting made ocean garbage in their the officers. Pepper spray and a warnguts. Researchers say the gar- ing shot ended the attack. bage foundin fish for sale in As inmates were being Indonesia was plastic debris. escortedback to their cells, Most of the garbage in fish Konrad says a prisoner hit sold in California markets an officer in the back of the was fibers. Researchers think head. the fibers may have come Two officers in the first mefrom dumped wastewater leewere treated forelbow and from California washing ma- wrist strains, while the offichines. cer hit in the head was being treatedat a hospitalas a precaution. The inmate who was stabbed is in fair condition.

Lawsuits filed against VW

LOS ANGELES — At least two lawsuits have been filed in California over Volkswagen tampering with e missions testing on VW and Audi modelstodeceive regulators. An Audi owner's lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Courtseeks class-action status for all California residents who bought or leased a Volkswagen with a diesel engine or a diesel-powered Audi A3 between 2009 and 2015. The lawsuit filed by dealer The Car Factory seeks damagesover the loss ofvalue of used Volkswagens. The suit says independent dealers are not getting the same protections or reimbursement as official Volkswagen dealers. The suits are among several dozen filed across the U.S. following last week's announcement by regulators that VW installed a component that switched to a clean driving mode during smog tests but reverted to higher emissions when testing was done.

W ashed-out I-i0 bridge reopens DESERT CENTER — An Interstate10 bridge that collapsed during a flash flood in the Southern California desert has reopened ahead of schedule. The California Department of Transportationsays cars began rolling over the eastbound bridge at Tex Wash on Thursday afternoon. Water from an i n tense thunderstorm in July eroded supports for the two eastbound lanes, buckling them ontothe desertfloor.Oneperson was seriously injured. With the westbound span alsodamaged, the interstate linking Los Angeles and Phoenix was closed for nearly a week. B etween then an d n o w,

traffic squeezed through on the westbound span with one lane in each direction.

Actor pleads to knocking manout LOS ANGELES — Former "Scandal" actor Columbus Short is avoiding jail time afterpleading no contest to punching a man at a Los Angelesrestaurant lastyear. The Los Angeles County districtattorney's offi ce says Short entered the plea Thursday to a felony count of assault likely to cause great bodily injury. Short was sentenced to three years' probation and two months of community labor, and he must take 26 anger-management

classes. Short also will be ordered to pay restitution to the man he punched. The amount will be determined at an Oct. 21 hearing. Short's attorney, Michael Levin, didn't immediately return messages seeking comment. Levin has previously said Short was acting in selfdefense. The actor left "Scandal" after being charged in the assault case and a separate domestic-violence case involving his estranged wife. — The Associated Press

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NEW YORK (AP) — Pope Francis plunged into the melting pot of New York on Thursday afterreminding

tial welcome with a high school brass band serenading him with "New York, New York," on the airport tarmac. the country of its immigrant origins The popular pontiff received rauin the first papal speech before Con- cous cheers upon his arrival in Mangress. At an evening prayer service in hattan. Thousands of people lined St. Patrick's Cathedral, he thanked the streetsleading to St.Patrick's to American nuns for their strength and greethim, cheering, waving fl ags and courage in a deeply meaningful ac- adoringly chanting his name as he knowledgement of their service follow- gestured toward them from his popeing a yearslong Vatican crackdown. mobile. On the steps of the recently Over 40 hours in New York, the pope spruced upcathedral,dignitaries inwill address world leaders at the Unit- cluding Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Mayor ed Nations, participate in an interfaith Bill de Blasio and U.S. Sen. Charles service at the Sept. 11 memorial and Schumer welcomed him for an evening celebrate Mass at Madison Square vespers service. Garden. He will visit a school in HarOnce inside, the pews full of U.S. lem and take a drive through Central priestsand sisters erupted in apPark, part of a whirlwind tour of the plause when Francis told American Big Apple that got off to a quintessen- nuns he wanted to thank them for

Vehicle, charter bus Diplomats discuss collide in Seattle e n d to Syria war SEATTLE — A "duck boat" tour vehicle and a charter bus carping foreign students to a college orientation event collidedon abusy Seattle bridge Thursday, killing four people and sending dozens to hospitals. The collision happened on the Aurora Bridge, which carriesone of the city's m ain north-south highways over a lake.Atleasteightpeoplewere in critical condition, and many others suffered lesser injuries. There was no immediate word about the cause of the crash, which involved a military-style tour bus that can alsobe operated on water.Initialreports described the accident as a head-on collision.

PARIS — Europe's top diplomats, the United States and Russia jostled to lay out their positions Thursday on how best to end the civil war in Syria, which has sent millions fleeing their homes and killed thousands. A central issue at the U.N.'s largest gathering of world leaders next week will be how and whether to include Syrian President Bashar Assad in any talks about the future of the country. In the U.S., envoys said the Obama administration refused to negotiate over a Russian statement they feared hand at the United Nations.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) K entucky clerk K i m Davis, hauled to jail f or defying aseries of federal court orders and refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, filed a 40-page court document Thursday, blaming Kentucky governor Steve Beshear for all her legal woes. The day the Supreme Court effectively legalized gay marriage in June, Beshear sent aletter to the state's120 county clerks

Over 700 killed in crush of pilgrims

N EW YORK — A f o r mer German Army sniper was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday after he was caught in a sting operation that tested whether exsoldiers would kill a federal agent. Dennis Gogel, 29, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Laura TaylorSwain in Manhattan, who said a long prison sentence was necessary to de-

ter other soldiers from thinking they could use specialized skills they learned in the military to commit crimes once they were civilians. The judge shaved nearly two years off the 22-year prison term recommended by

federal sentencing guidelines, saying she believed Gogel was sincere when he expressed remorse. But she said she doubted his claim that he did not know he was signing up to

MINA, Saudi Arabia Two giant waves of Muslim pilgrims collided at an intersection Thursday near a holy site in Saudi Arabia, and more than 700 people were crushed and trampled to death in the worst disaster at the haj in a quarter-century.

The haj, which drew 2 million people from over 180 countries this year, is a huge logistical challenge for Saudi Arabia. The kingdom has spent billions of dollars to accommodate the growing number of pilgrims and maintain safety and security at Islam's holy cities of Mecca and Medina for the annual event. Initial reports showed two crowds coming from opposing directi ons converged at an intersection in Mina, on the outskirts of Mecca, when the pushing and shoving started.

directing them to issue licenses. Davis on Thursday complained that in doing "commandeered" so he county clerk's offices and "usurped control of Kentucky marriage law." Davis stopped issuing licenses altogether. Four couplessued Davis,elected clerk as a Democrat, and she filed a c ounter-suit against Beshear, also a Democrat, alleging t h at his refusal to exempt religious clerks from authoriz-

fight against gay marriage. S hortly after t h e S u preme Court's ruling, she and a handful of other clerks asked the governor to call the legislature in for a special session to find a way to accommodate reliearlier this month and orgious conviction. But the dered her to jail for five governor refused. He told days, propelling her to folk the clerks to either issue hero status among some on licenses or resign. "The courts and the votthe religious right. Davis made the rounds on televiers will deal appropriately sion news shows this week, with the rest," the goverpledging to continue her nor said. ing same-sex marriagevio-

lated her right to religious freedom. Meanwhile, Davis continued t o r e f use court orders and U.S. District Judge D avi d B u n n i ng found her i n c o n tempt

Yellen expects Fed to raise rates by year's end WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Janet gested that global economic weakness That decision raised worries that the Yellen said Thursday that she expects won't likely be significant enough to Fed had greater concerns about ecothe Federal Reserve to begin raising in- dissuade the Fed from raising its key nomic problems in China and falling

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and health and human services department heads shared information, along with Eric Lamoureux, of the California Office of Emergency Services, and Dean Peterson, operations chief for the newly formed county and state supporteddebrisremoval opera-

the 2015-16 budget passed by the Sonora City Council in June. As for projects related to 'Vision Sonora," a long-term plan to drive commerce to the downtown area, the city is in the process of selecting an architectto prepare designs for proposed public restrooms at 201 S. Stewart St. The city is also working to gain approval from Caltrans on a Vision Sonora project to add a park-and-ride lot. Kellogg says she can' t disclose the proposed location until Caltrans approves the city to enter negotiations with the property owner. Kellogg said the lot would add about 23 spaces. Funding comes from tax money earmarked for projects to improve air quality. Councilwoman Connie Williams, chairwoman of the Vision Sonora Committee, said the city is also working to complete final designs for new benches and trash cans on Washington Street. The city has 13 metal benches, along

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"On Sept. 17 the county health office r and I declared a health emergency due to the burned structures and hazardous material and waste associated with the burned structures, including heavy metals, asbestosand other hazardous waste," said Jason Boetzer, Calaveras County director of environmental health. "This is about having a process where people can self-certify and clean up their own places or go Guy Mccarthy /Union Democrat through Cal Waste," Boetzer said. People line up to collect forms before a Butte Fire cleanup meeting Thursday at San Andreas "It's about protecting our commu- Town Hall. nities and our health and our fuLow-interest SBA d isaster ture generations. We don't want es,told peoplethere' sinformation Assistance from FEMA and ash and waste &om the Butte availableon her department's otherfederaland state programs loans may be available to busiEre going anywhere without it new Facebook page. A resident differs from household to house- nesses of all sizes as well as being managed properly." stood up and said, "People like hold, depending on circumstanc- some private nonprofit organizaDistrict One Supervisor Cliff the wife and I, we' re wiped out. es. Each case is treated individu- tions. Homeowners and renters Edson, the county board chair, W e don't have FacebooklWe don't ally, according to state OES and are also eligible for SBA loans cautioned people to wear particu- have anythingl" FEMA officials. for losses not fully compensated late respirator masks whenever County and state officials Registration is a lso avail- by insurance or other payments they go in the burn area. spent time after the meeting con- able online at www.DisasterAs- not duplicated by benefits from "We have to be safe about this," ferring with individual residents sistance.gov and on the FEMA other agencies. Edson said. "I was walking in Je- one on one. smartphone app at m.fema.gov. I n a n a n n ouncement t h a t sus Maria the other day, a light For more information visit the Registering with FEMA is re- the disaster declaration now breeze kicked up, and I breathed county environmental health quiredfor federalaid,even ifthe includes the Butte Fire and the some ash. I looked down and department at 891 Mountain person has registered with other ValleyFire north of San Francials there were about a hundred Ranch Road or call 754-6399. disaster relief organizations, in- cisco,state and federal offi animalbones burned up. Maybe cluding the American Red Cross, saidthe blazes are now two of some coyotes got caught up in the Victims urged to register local officials or churches. the most destructive fires in manzanita. The point is you don' t with FEMA Individual registrants with California history. know what's in the ash." FEMA must use the name that As of Thursday evening, the B oetzer said a w o man w a s Federaldisaster assistance is appears on their Social Security Butte Fire was mapped at 70,868 looking through the ashes of her now available for Butte Fire vic- card and will need to provide: acres with 818 structures,inhome for mementos a few days tims in Calaveras County. • Social Security number cluding 475 homes, counted as ago and the ash gave her a bloody State and federal emergency • Address of the damaged destroyed. Two men were found nose. Boetzer said he and his officials are urging anyone who residenceand proofthe applicant dead Sept. 15 in neighborhoods staff have done more than 200 losta home, a vehicle or other lived there at the time of the di- under mandatory evacuations property site assessments so far. property in the Butte Hre in Ca- saster when the blaze burned through. There are 818 structures counted laveras County to immediately • Description of the damage The Butte Fire is now the sev• Information about insurance enth mostdestructive blaze in as destroyed in the Butte Fire register individual households burn area. for assistance by calling FEMA's coverage state history. "We have to remember we are tollfree number at 1-800-621• A current contact telephone Chief Josh White of the Cal competing statewide with sever- 3362. For those who use 711 or number Fire Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit al otherdisasters,"Boetzer said. Video Relay Service, call 1-800• An address where you can said at the end of the meeting eWe need you to sign the right-of- 621-3362. get mail the burn area was estimated to • Bank account and routing be 91 percent contained. entry permits so we can get this Residents of Amador County, where the Butte Fire started numbers if you want direct deThe Valley Fire, with 76,067 process moving." Other major fires so far this Sept. 9 before it jumped the posit of any financial assistance. acres burned, 1,910 structures year include the Rough Fire in North Fork Mokelumne River Disaster assistance from destroyedand four fatalities is Kings Canyon National Park and and roared into Calaveras Coun- FEMA and the U.S. Small Busi- the third most destructive blaze the Sierra National Forest, and ty, are not included in an amend- ness Administration may include in state history. the destructive Valley Fire north ed presidential disaster declara- grantsand/or disasterassistance of San Francisco. tion. The vast majority of Butte loans to help pay for temporary Contact Guy McCarthy at Mary Sawicki, of Calaveras Fire destruction and devastation housing, home repairs and re- gmccarthy@uniondemocrat.corn County health and human servic- is in Calaveras County. placementcosts. or 588-4585.

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ly planningfor 2016 and a proposal to allow homeless people to use showers at the fairgrounds. However, the discussions oftendrifted back to concerns File photo / Union Democrat about accounting and the This year's fair in July was cut down from four to three days, but profits were still up overall state of the fair. over 2014. Since the late 1930s, the fair has operated on 25 acres stacles that all of the DAA "I think the new board members will bring at 220 Southgate Drive in fairs have had to deal with," experience to the table.They'll be able to jump in Sonora. The fair is a state Stacey Dodge, Mother Lode agency under the 29th Dis- Fairmanager and CEO, said and help thefair expand." trict Agricultural Association, in an interview Thursday. consisting of a nine-member Dodge said the fair has — Peggy Lee, Mother Lode Fair Board member board appointed by the gov- been forced to use between ernor. $40,000 to $60,000 in reIn 2011, the state cut fund- serves each year since the raisers and expanding the RV &astructureprojects to help ing to county fairs from rev- lossof state funding to cover park at the fairgrounds. The fairsstay open, Dodge said enues oA' horse racing. The ongoing operating and main- Friends of the Mother Lode it's still unclear how much the Mother Lode Fair typically tenance costs. Fairgrounds, an all-volunteer fair will receive. received about $200,000 per The board and administra- group,also holdsfundraisers During Wednesday's meetyear, covering about 18 per- tors have since been looking to supportprojects. ing, the board denied a procent of the annual budget. at ways to bring in more revThough the state recently posal by Hazel and Dick "There have been huge ob- enue, including holding fund- announced it would fund in- Mitchell, of th e n onprofit

TRIAL Continued from Page Al time. He said he heard sirens moments before he heard the scream. Another neighbor, Dana Wydner, testified she was using a treadmill near a window inside her residence that faced Leila's home &om about 9 to 10 a.m. the day Leila was murdered. Wydner said she did not see anyone coming out of or going into Leila's home and did not see any suspicious people or vehicles. She and her husband left about noon that day to visit San Francisco. Wydner said she could not see the back of Leila's home from her residence. The boy, who was 12 when Leila was murdered, told law enforce-

ment officers he saw a man flee the house that day in April 2013. Now 15, the boy, whose name is not being used because he is a juvenile, was arrested in May 2013. Dressed in a light-bluedress shirt and dark jeans Thursday, he frequently looked around the Calaveras County Superior Court Department 3 courtroom. Barney Fowler, the father, and Crystal Fowler, the stepmother, were also present. Dep. Josh Gillespie of the Calaveras County Sheriff's Department testified Thursday he interviewed a friendof the defendant in May 2013. The friend said the defendant told him he chased a male intruder down the driveway of Leila's home and held her when he saw she had been stabbed.

Last week, video footage of the defendant being interviewed by Calaveras County SherifFs Sgt. Wade Whitney was played in court. In the footage,the boy told Whitney that the day Leila Fowler was killed, he was using the hallway bathroom when he heard a man's voice say something along the lines of, "Hey, I know you' re in there. Come out." Then he said he heard the girl screaming. The boy said a male intruder, who was dressed in a black shirt and blue jeans, entered the home while the father and stepmother were attending a baseball game nearby. The boy said he briefly chased the intruder and stopped at the home's back door.

with 19 metal trash containers.

Williams said the plan is to add about 15 benches and make repairs to existing ones. The city is also looking to add about nine trash cansand four to six recyclebins. About $25,000 was set aside in this year' s budget for the benches and trash cans. "It's exciting to see we have so much going on now in the City of Sonora," Williams said. At Thursday's meeting, Darin Grossi, Tuolumne County Transportation Council and Transit Agency executivedirector,gave an update on upcoming road and transit projects in the city. Grossi said the transit agency has acquired funding for a new transit hub to replace the one at Courthouse Square in downtown Sono-

ra. The new hub will be at the site of the future county Law and Justice Center off Old Wards Ferry Road. "We do hope to put it out to bid in January," he said. "Hopefully we' ll be celebrating the grand opening of that facility by this time next year." Grossi said Caltrans recentl y released a document identifying potential ways to improve safety at the five-way intersection near Sonora High School, including a potential traffic signal or roundabout. A 19-year-old was hit by a truck and injured in 2012 while trying to cross the intersection. However, Grossi said Caltrans is leaning toward doing nothing at the intersection, because it bases the need for improvements off accident data that's more than three years old. "I think there's a flaw in Caltrans' safety evaluations," he said. "We all know there have been some very serious accidents involving pedestrians at that intersection in the past three years." Grossi urged the handful of people who attended Thursday' sm eetingtocontactrepresentatives in the state Legislature about doing something to improve safety at the intemxbon. Contact Alex MacLean at amaclean@

uniondemocrat.corn or 588-4530.

Give Someone a Chance, to allow homeless people to use the four-stall showers near the li vestock area at the fairgrounds twice a week. Board members raised concerns about the need to replace an aging water heater for the showers, as well as turning off potential customers of the RV park. "I have every confidence that they would be able to keep the people where they are and keep it clean, but it' s aboutperception,"Paris said. "Right now, we' re struggling ...Maybe ata future date we could offer more help." In addition to struggles with revenues, the fair has also dealt with a revolving door of managers over the

This year's fair in July was cut down Rom four to three days, but profits were still up over 2014. Dodge presented an overview of th e 2015 fair's revenue and expenses that showed a profit of about $101,300, which was about $4,000more than lastyear. "I thought it worked well," said board member Missy Marino of the three-day fair. "I didn't hear anyone say they were upset that it wasn't four days." The board also voted to hold next year's fair on the traditional second weekend in July, though a committee will be formed to explore the possibility of holding it on a different weekend in 2017 that doesn't coincide with the State Fair and Stanislaus County Fair. Lisa Morales, of the Tuolumne County Sierra Quilt Guild, said she's been involved with the fair for more than 30 years. She acknowledged the recentstruggles butwas positive about the future. "I think we' re on the road to recovery," she said. "We are on the road, we just have to accept it's a rough road."

past few years. Longtime Fair M anager and CEO Jan Haydn-Myer retiredatthe end of2012 after working at the fairgrounds for 33 years. Don Bean served as manager and CEO for the 2013 fair ,followed by Forrest White in 2014. The board hired then MarketingManager Stacey Dodge in August 2014 to fill the role. She had previously served as a board member for 17 years. Despite the internal issues, Contact Alex MacLean at therewere some bright spots amaclean@uniondemocrat. at Wednesday's meeting. corn or 588-4530.

Lauren Funk, who was the defendant's sixth-grade teacher during the 2011-12 school year at Jenny Lind Elementary School in Valley Springs, testified the boy frequently would not complete assignments but could pass the tests.

"Even though he's passing the tests, he's failing the classes," she said.

Funk said she believed the defendant was capable of doing the work. "I would tell him, 'I'm here for you' and, You can do so much better than this,' " she said. Teresa Fasola, who was the defendant's seventh-grade teacher at Toyon Middle School in Valley Springs during the 2012-13 school year, testified the defendant was smart, but generally had a difficult time turning in work.

"He didn't do a lot of work," she said, and she got the impression he did not care about school. The crimewas reported at 12:15 p.m. April 27, 2013. Leila was taken to Mark Twain Medical Center in San Andreas, where she was pronounced dead at 1:01 p.m. An autopsy showed she had been stabbed22 times. The defendant was arrested May 11, 2013. His trial, which began Sept. 15, is being held in open court due to a statute that allows juvenile murder trials to be public. Calaveras County S u perior Court Judge Thomas A. Smith will deliver a verdict. The trial is scheduled to resume today. Contact Tori Thomas at tthomas® uniondemocrat.corn or 588-4526.

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The Tuolumne County Museum on Saturday will host "Lights, Camera, Action!" a celebration of Tuolumne County's movie-making history. The museum, oncethe Tuolumne County Jail, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It will be open from11 a.m. to2 p.m .Saturday as part of National Museum Day, sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution.

The day will highlight the 1952 production of the Western movie, "High Noon," which starred Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. Many scenes in the movie were shot in Tuolumne County with recognizable scenes at the Wilson-McConnell House in Columbia State Historic Park and St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Tuolumne, stated a press release.A number oflocalresidents

alsoappeared as extras,two ofwhom willbe on hand forMuseum Day. Premiering on Museum Day will be the Movie Cell. The Movie Cell is a kiosk area created in one of the museum's "jail" cells to showcase a variety of shortvideos— some focused on history and others on the outreach

activities of the Tuolumne County HistoricalSociety, stewards of the museum.

The Walking Dead Sonora Zombie Academy will take place at 6 p.m. on two Fridays, today and Oct. 2, at Sonora Joe's on Washington Street in Sonora. The free academy, a precursor to the annual Walking Dead Sonora

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zombie walk and food drive, will offer tips on zombie behavior and applying zombie makeup, costumeideasand discussions about zombies. The annual walk and food drive will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at Courthouse Square in downtown Sonora and will feature a free zombie make-up booth, children' s games,acostume contest and photo booth. A dance to "Thriller" is also performed during the event. Anyone interested in learning the dance can attend classes at 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, at Dance Castle, 23496 Gold Springs Drive in Columbia. Call 5334500 for more information on the dance. For more information about Walking Dead Sonora or the Zombie Academy, call 536-6316.

victims At least three events slated this weekend will benefit victims of the Butte Fire. On Saturday: Copperopolis — The Copperopolis Town Square will host Michael Jackson Tribute and Journey Revisited as part ofits free concert series. Shows will start at 6 and 7 p.m. respectively, and those attending are encouraged to arrive early to secure a seat on the lawn. A $5 parking fee will benefit Copper Hills 4-H and Bret

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mation, call 785-9700. Twain Harte — A f ood and cash drive will t ake place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. under the arch, 22920 T wain H a rt e D r i ve, i n Twain Harte. Donations of cash and store-bought food will be accepted. The event is sponsored by the Twain Harte Chamber of Com-

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Bingo celebration today in Sonora A Bingo celebration will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Tuolumne County Senior Center. The buy-in is $10, and players receive a ticket to a drawing for a night on the town including dinner at Gus's Steakhouse and a play at Sierra Repertory Theatre. The game will benefit Senior Center programs and Mealson Wheels. For more information, call 533-2496.

The Movie Cell will feature a short documentary overview of Tuolumne County's history with Hollywood, a movie blend of commentary, film clips, and still shots featuring "High Noon" locations and interviews with local film historian Leonard Ruoff Also on hand will be two county residents who served as extras when they were

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tary Club. On Sunday: J amestown — A B u t t e Fire Benefit with DJ Chopstiqs will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Rawhide Saloon, 18260 Highway 108, in Jamestown.

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Stories in Stone tours begin Columbia State Historic Park will host its annual Stories in Stone Cemetery Tour today and Saturday, and again on Oct. 2 and 3. The tours will be led by costumed volunteers holding lanterns to light the way. Guests will stop at specific gravesites, where stories of those who have lived and died in Columbia will be told The docent Archives and Library Committee have added additional stodies to this year's performance. "My favorite part of this event is seeing these historical figures come to life through the research and portrayals from our volunteers," said tour coordinator Phil McDonald. "To hear the stories of the Wilson family, Owen Fallon,MichaelRehm and so many others in Columbia really brings history into today's context." Tours begin at 7 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the museum at 532-3184 or online at www.friendsofcolumbiashp.corn. Tickets cost $25 per person, and all proceeds benefit interpretation and education programs in the park through the nonprofit Friends of Columbia State Historic Park. For more information about this or any park event, call 588-91 28.

Music contest open to young, old, traditional and not By JASON COWAN The Union Democrat

The Fiddle and Bango Contest is like a snowflake — no one year is

the same as the last. Since the acoustic music contest — slated for Saturday at Columbia State Historic Park — began in 1982, the structure of the competition has never changed. It is the participants who bring about the variation and originality. 'You never know who is going to show up and bring something just delightful and new," said Steve

One theme, however, has remained the same throughout the years. The contest has been the starting point for many musicians — most notably Grammy Award nominee FrankSolivan of Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen — as they found exposure and rose to "The strength of it is, there has been a lot of young players who come through constantly. People who have gone on to national prominence have started in our contest," LaVine said. "Just about everybody who is anybody in this county over the years has gone

the Fiddle and Bango Contest began. "A gal getting up in a clown costume and playing rhapsody and blues on a clarinet — you won't find that in your other fiddle contests."

and competed at it." The event, unlike any other of its kind, is not genre specific. In past years, the Fiddle and Bango has seen clarinet, Irish drum and vocalists among other instrumental varieties win its first-place prize, a golden nugget. Cash and giftcertificate prizes are also awarded in each category. "Most contests you have to stay

StuartTrout, 12, of Ripon, plays the spoons ashe competes in a previous Fiddle and Bango Contest in Columbia.

strictly in the genre. Most fiddle contestshave ajig,a reeland some other third choice," LaVine said. "This one, you can get up and play anyone you want. Ifyou want to do an old heavy metal song on an acoustic guitar, well you can." Categories at the Fiddle and Bango include fiddle, banjo, vocal, guitar, mandolin and miscellaneous. Contestants can sign up between 9and 10:30 a.m. atthe park's gazebo. The contest begins at 10:30 a.m. and goes all day, with a lunch break which will feature a chili cookoff ($5). Cost to enter the music contest is $12, and the event is free to spectators. In addition, for the second year,

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Poison OakShowSaturday The 33rd annual Poison Oak Show will be held Saturday at the former St. Charles Saloon in Columbia State Historic Park. The event is like a traditional flower show, except all entries must include poison oak, and there is no fee to enter. Categories include: Best Arrangement of Poison Oak; Most Original Poison Oak Dish (with recipe); Best Photograph of Poison Oak; Best Photograph of Poison Oak Rash (or in person). Entries can be submitted from 10 a.m. to noon. Judging by popular vote will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Winners will be announced at 3 p.m. For more information, call 402-5353.

the contest will feature a songwriter's contest

"It will be limited to the first half a dozen or so that signup," LaVine said. "There will be a piano on stage for songwriters who want to use the piano instead." See MUSIC /Page B2

The Defense POW/MIA A ccounting A gency h a s identified the remains belonging to two World War II Marines and two Korean War soldiers. Being returned home for burial with f ul l m i l i tary honors are: • Marine Corps P f c. James P. Reilly and Cpl. J ames D. Otto, both o f whom were killed in a ction on Nov. 20, 1943, while fighting on the Pacific island of Tarawa. They were assigned to Company L, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division. • Army Cpl. Robert E. Meyers, of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, was assigned to Company A, 2nd Engineer Combat Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, when he died fighting in North Korea on Dec. 1, 1950. • Army Cpl. George H. Mason, who was assigned to the 2nd Reconnaissance Company, 2ndInfantry Division, when he died fighting in North Korea on Feb. 14, 1951.

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Mary Crook; 4)Mama Ferreira and Ken Thompson. Sonora Duplicate Bildge meets at 12:30 p.m. Fridays at the Tuolumne County Senior Center in Sonora: Sept. 18, six-table Howell movement — 1) Vicky and Duane Oneto; 2) yvonne Tiscornia and Darryl Rosenheim; 3) Ron Michaelisand Dick Rosenbaum; 4) Dave Jenkins and Sonny Bailey

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quired. For non-registered and individuals under 60 the fee is $6.00 per person. No eligible senior is denied a meal for inability to donate.

Tuolumne County Senior Center: i«/iONDAY, September 28 — Baked ham, au gratin

potatoes, California goldveggis e,orange, pineapple walnut muHin,wheat bread with margarine. TUESDAY, September 29 —Chili beans,green salad with cabbage andcarrot, yellow zucchini squash,pears, blueberry muln,wheat bread with margarine. WEDNESDAY, September 30 — Creole shrimp, brown rice, steamed cabbage,spring blend veggies, tropical fruit, wheat bmad with maine. Salad bar available on Wednesday. THURSDAY, October I — Spaghetti with meat sauce, caesarsalad,garlic carmts, pear, wheat bread with margarine. FRIDAY, October 2 — Parmesan artichoke chicken, garden vegetable rice, green salad with tomato, blueberry oatmeal bar,wheat bread withmaine.

The Calaveras Senior Centerserves hot lunches from I I 90 a.m.to I p.m. Mondaythrough Friday with no age limit $6.00 for a full meal,soup and salad $4.00,salad $3.00 and soup $2.00.

Calaveras County Senior Center: MONDAY, September 28 — French dip sandwich, sides, soup and salad. TUESDAY, September 29 — Spaghetti and meatballs, sides, soup and salad.

WEDNESDAY, September 30 — Turkey wrap, sides, soup and salad. THURSDAY, October I — Chicken cacciatore withpolenta,sides,soup and salad.

FRIDAY, October 2 — Shrimp louie, sides, soup and salad. No reservation is requiredat the Tuolumne County or Calaveras Countyor Senior Centers.

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EvENTS St. Patrick's Catholic Church will host its annual Blessing of the Animals at 10 a.m. Saturday. Pet owners can bring their dog, cat,rabbit,bird or other pet to be blessed in front of the church at 127 Jackson St., in Sonora. All pets should be on a leash or in a crate.

For more information, call 5327139. Nancy Spence, a Buddhist teacher and former Tuolumne County resident, will return for services Saturday at the Aronos Club in downtown Sonora. Spence is the founder of Anattasati Magga and leads Soto Zen groups in North Carolina and Northern California. She trained at ShastaAbbey and Vichara Monastery, both in California. The 8 a.m. service will include meditation, lecture and discussion of basic Buddhism. The clubhouse is at 37 E. Elkin St., in Sonora. Information onthe program and

ongoing weekly meditation held each Monday at the club is available by calling 532-3290. St. Patrick's Catholic Church will offer religious education classes for students in kindergarten through sixth grade beginning Wednesday. Classes will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

For more i n f ormation, call Kathy Casas at 770-5987 or 5327139, ext. 110, or email kathy@ stpatssonora.org.

Catholic faith are led through a prayerful study of the faith. It is for adultsseeking to receive or complete the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, The Mother L o de J e w ish and Eucharist) in the Catholic Community has several events Church. For more information, call the planned in the coming months. The community will celebrate parishoffice at 532-7139 or email the end of Sukkot, as well as Sim- the Rev. Joseph Banka at frbanchat Torah, on Oct. 4 with a pot- kaostpatssonora.org. luck brunch gathering in Jamestown. The group will learn about M editation a n d Mod e r n the history and traditions of the Buddhism in Sonora is offered two holidays and, after brunch, from 3 to4 p.m. each Sunday at will participate in two ceremonies the Aronos Clubhouse, 37 E. Elkin linked to the holidays. St., in Sonora. T he community will h ol d a The meetings provide group special Brush and Cork session, study, meditations and discussion. in which participants will have Hosts will play recorded teachings a "grown-up paint by numbers" by American Buddhist nun Kelart class focusing on Chanukah, sang Chogyop, who will be there on Nov. 15. Cost is $38, and the in person at the Oct. 4 event. deadline to register is Oct. 26. The A $5 to$10 donation is requestevent will also be a potluck ed. To register or for more informaFor more information, call 588tion on either event, go online to 8109. motherlodej ewishcommunity. org or call 533-1650. St. Su s a nn a Or t h o dox Church offers a series of ongoing St. Patr i c k 's Cath o l i c Catechism Classes for entry into Church will continue the pre- the Orthodox Christian Church at catechumenate stage of the Rite 6 p.m. each Tuesday. of Christian Initiation of Adults The classesoffer study of the (RCIA) at 7 p .m. Tuesdays in Catechism series, written by the Classroom 1 of its Parish Hall, 98 renowned Orthodox educator FaJackson St., Sonora. ther Thomas Hopko, and the New RCIA is the process by which K ing James translation of t h e people interested in b ecoming Bible. For more information, call C atholic or i nquiring into t h e 352-6791.

St. Susanna Orthodox Church is at 10825 Robinwood Lane, at the intersection of J amestown Road, in Sonora.

is to restore hurting women, began an eight-week study called "Beyond Boundaries" by J ohn Townsend on Sept. 14. Sessionsare held from 6:30 to New Life Recovery Group 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Sierra Bible will host a "Christ Centered Life Church. Group" from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays For more information, call Gariat Harvest Fellowship R.I.O.T. lynn VanPelt at 206-4055 or 532Center at 13849 Mono Way, across 1381. from BurgerKing in Sonora. The church is at 1 5171 TuIt is themed "Overcoming Emo- olumne Road near Standard. tions That Destroy," and will be led by Kurt and Margie Wiley. The All Saints Catholic Church group will teach people the differ- in Twain Harte began a series of ence between good and bad anger, classes for Catholics and those inhow to gain control of it, and how quiring about the Catholic Faith to use it in constructive ways. on Sept. 15. The classes meet at 7 p.m. every A new session of Community Tuesday in the Parish Hall, at the Bible Study began Sept. 10 in cornerofJoaquin Gully and CherAngels Camp. okee roads in Twain Harte. Studies are held at 9:30 a.m. evSeptember's sessions are devotery Thursday at Foothill Commu- ed to answering questions about nity Church, 3710 Whittle Road. faith. The evening begins with a Session will run through April. soup supper at 6 p.m. The study is on "The Gospel of For more information, call Mary Mark" for the first 18 weeks and Leamy at 586-9351. "Christian Living" for the last 12 weeks. Mountain Christian FellowThe Interdenominational pro- ship in Murphys recently started gram is open to men and women a new round of GriefShare classes older than 18 and children from on Tuesdays. birth through eighth grade. Classes run from 6:30 to 8:30 For more information, call Bet- p.m. every Tuesday through Sept. ty Sawyer at 736-6723 or Carol 29. The church is at 3488 E. HighCrouch at 795-7008. way 4 in Murphys. It will be facilitatedby assistant pastor Doug FOCUS ministries, a f a ith- Nielsen. For more information, based support group whose goal call 728-2250.

OUTREACH Free meals, food • The A m a dor-Tuolumne Community Action Agency di s tributes food from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Tuesday of each month at All Saints' Catholic Church, corner of Joaquin Gully and Cherokee roads in Twain Harte, and at Tuolumne Memorial Hall, Fir Avenue in Tuolumne; A-TCAA Food Bank, 10059 Victoria Way, Jamestown; Church of the Forty Niners, 11155 Jackson St., Columbia; Lake Don Pedro Baptist Church, 4175 Abeto St., La Grange;Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 24176 Pine Lake Drive, Sugar Pine; Sonora Baptist C h u rch, 412 Stockton Road, Sonora; Tuolumne County Senior Center, 540 Greenley Road, Sonora; Tuolumne Veterans Memorial Hall, 18375 Fir Ave., Tuolumne. They distribute10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday by appointment at Columbia College. They alsodistribute from 10 a.m. to noon the Friday after the third Tuesday at Groveland Evangelical Free Church, 19172 Ferretti Road, Groveland. • All Saints operates a

food pantryfrom 10 a.m. to through Wednesday, availnoon all other Tuesdays. able once a month to local • Columbia Presbyte- residents, in c o njunction rian Church of the 49ers with the Murphys Senior offersfree food and clothing Center, co-located on the each week. campus. Helen Johnson ComFor more information, call munity Dinner, free to all, 728-2041. • Interfaith Communiis served at 6 p.m. every Monday in the church so- ty Social Services, 18500 cial hall, 11155 Jackson St., Striker Court, off Tuolumne Columbia. Donations are Road, Sonora, helps those accepted but not required. in need with food, clothing, Free showers are offered household linens, showers preceding the dinner from 5 and haircuts. The program to 6 p.m. is in need of towels, blanATCAA Food Bank kets, sleeping bags, tents, distributesfood at 10 a.m. can openers, pots and pans, on third Tuesdays of each small working appliances, month in Lower Sanctuary.

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- Nancy's Hope Community Center, located on the church campus, is open daily from 9 to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Many free programs are available. Call 533-2647. Call the church at 5322441 for more information. • Faith Lut h e r an Church, 65 Mitchler St., Murphys, hosts a food comm odities distribution o n the first Thursday of each month including dry and canned goods. There is also a food bag distribution from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday

towels,layettes for babies and linens. There also is a special need for canned soup and cold cereal. It is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. Anyone seeking services should bring identification or proof of Tuolumne County residency. For more information, call 532-0905. • Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Sugar Pine holds several events each month to help the community. Events include: - Senior Exercise, 10:30

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Tuolumne County Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Tuolumne will consider the following items at the public hearings referenced below: 1. ROGERS: 1) Resolution (AP15-002) to alter Agricultural Preserve No. 309 by the removal of 53.0 acres, disestablish Agricultural Preserve 309 and enlarge Agricultural Preserve No. 291 by the addition of 37.1 acres; 2) Rezone (RZ15-003) 53.0 acres to RE-5. 17951 and 17967 Old Wards Ferry Road. APN 56-420-01. 2. MIX TRUST: 1) Resolution (GPA15-005) to amend General Plan land use designation of 0.3 acre portion of a 2.7 acre site to Low Density Residential (LDR); and 2) Rezone (RZ15-007) 1.0 acre to RE-1, 0.9 acre to R-1, and 0.8 acre to C-1. 11969 and 11985 Bisordi Street, Groveland. APN's 7050-22, -23 and 66-100-04.

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Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful. Psalm 1:1 NKJ

TUESDAY Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing? Psalm 2:1 NKJ

I cried to the LORD with my voice, and He heard me from His Holy Hill. Psalm 3:4 NKJ

THURSDAY How long, 0 you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? Psalm 4:2 NKJ

FRIDAY For you are not a God who takes pleasure in wickness. Nor shall evil dwell with You. Psalm 5:4 NKJ

Have mercy on me, 0 Lord for I am weak, 0 Lord heal me, for my bones are troubled. Psalm 6:2 NKJ

of a 0.12 acre portion of a 463 acre parcel to Low Density Residential (LDR); and 2) Rezone (RZ15-

W ednesday, October 7,2015,at6:00 p.m. Board of Supervisors Chambers, 4'" Floor County Administration Building 2 South Green Street, Sonora

Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. Board of Supervisors Chambers, 4'" Floor County Administration Building 2 South Green Street, Sonora

Information on the above proposals is available in the Community Resources Agency Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Fourth Floor, A.N. Francisco Building, 48 West Yaney Avenue,Sonora,andonline atwww.tuolumnecoun .ca.ov. Interested persons are invited to be heard. Court challenges to any decision on the above proposals may be limited to issues raised at the public hearings described herein or in correspondence submitted at, or prior to, said hearings. s/Bev Shane, AICP, Community Resources Director

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Calaweras Countsrivalry

SOCCBI' B88FS — The Summerville Bears won a cross county match against the Sonora Wildcats.C3

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Pads beat Giants in 9th

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Alexi Amarista's RBI single in the ninth inning lifted the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 victory over San Francisco Giants on Thursday night. Derek Norris opened the inning with a double off Mike Broadway (0-2), Norris' third extra-base of the game. Travis Jankowski ran for Norris and advanced to third on Melvin Upton Jr.'s sacrifice bunt. Pinchhitter Brett Wallace was walked intentionally before Amarista's hit to left-center. Craig Kimbrel (4-2) pitched the ninth to earn the win. Matt Kemp's one-out double off reliever Ser-

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Bret Harte fullback/linebacker Anthony Howard lines up Thursday at practice in Angels Camp.

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Maggie Beck /Union Democrat

Summerville Bears seniors (from left to right) Jake Fulkerson, Taylor Gempler, Nathaniel Ulvevadet, Lauren Adams, JT McCready, Miranda McKenzie, Kole Elkins, Bailey Nelson (front) is ready for homecoming tonight atThorsted Field. The Bears host the Amador Buffaloes at 7:30 p.m.

Bears host Buffs for homecoming lost their third game in a row. The Union Democrat They would be 0-1 in Mother Lode League play and 2-3 overall. They Tonight may not be a must win would need to win four of their last for the Summerville five games in order BE/tRs(2-2) t/s Bears, but it's pretto make sure they AM/tooR (2-1) ty close. make p o stseason. 2Ixfay, 7:80p.m., at T h e y w o u ld n e e d Amador b r ings its 2-1 record to to beat eitherSoThorsted Field, and nora or Calaveras, if the Bears cannot give the Buffa- something that has happened only loestheirsecond lossofthe season, once in the past 15 years (2009 vs. they will have a tough mountain the Redskins). And finally, the loss to climb through the rest of the would occur on homecoming. Mother Lode League slate. But, should Summerville defend If the Bears lose, they will have its home turf they way it has done By GUY DOSSI

OAKLAND (AP)The Oakland A's hope Chris Bassitt can figure into their future plans. First, he needs to pitch, even if his first-inning woes continue. Bassitt, in his first start in nearly a month because of a strained shoulder, lasted three innings in Oakland's 8-1 loss to the ALWestleading Texas Rangers on Thursday. The A's have lost five straight and dropped 25 games under.500 for the first time since 1997. Bassitt (1-7) was on a pitch count and was lifted after allowing three runs on six hits with 73 pitches. He walked one and struck out three. "It was important for him psychologically and physically to be back out there and perform," A'smanager Bob Melvin said. "They made him work and made him throw a lot of pitches." Bassitt gave up two runs in the first, an inning that has plagued him all year. His ERA in the frame is a gaudy 736 and opponents hit .367 against him.

all year, the Bears might be able to absorb a couple of losses and still make the playoffs. So ... Summerville could really use a win tonight. "There is always heat going into league," said senior quarter-

back TravisRodgers afterpractice Thursday at Thorsted Field. «I don't know if there is a lot of pressure. It's more about expectations.

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back Sammy Page in a split Sonora's first string desecond. If he got there any fense was lined quicker, he up against the would have ARGQMM (2-2) scout team offense Thursday SnaP. Today, 7:30 p.m., at Jackson "That' s afternoon and Wildcatdefenk ind of a sive coordinator Jed Malone new look we' re putting in," yelled out, "C'mon (Jacob) Malone said. Maggie Beck /Union Democrat Dowler, this is all you.e A few moments later, So- Sonora senior defensive end/receiver Jacob The senior defensive end Dowler takes on a block Wednesday during See 'CATS/Page C4 practice at Dunlavy Field. crept closer and, on the snap,

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Defending champ Wildcats open MLL againstArgonaut By BILL ROZAK

Head Coach Casey Kester and his Bret Harte Bullfrogs were about 10 minutes into a rapid paced passing drill Wednesday when the gasps for air grew louder and the feet became heavier. "Gentlemen, things are getting sloppy becauseyou're getting tired," Kester said. "Sloppiness will not beat Calaveras." Beating Calaveras in "The Big Game" is something that Bret Harte has not been able to do this millennium. In fact, among those affiliated with the program, most are unfamiliar with a victory over Calaveras in any capacity. That void has made the Bullfrogs hungry "That's what I find so interesting. Is that,

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In the first game of the season, the Calaveras Redskins hosted the McNair Eagles at Frank Meyer Field. The 'Skins had the ball on their own 29-yard line and senior quarterback Dylan Byrd scanned the defense. He noticed he had single coverage with no safety help to his left guarding senior receiver Trevor Ramirez. He made eye-contact with Ramirez, and changed the play at the line of scrimmage. Byrd took the snap, looked to his right, back to his left, and heaved a pass down the far sideline. Ramirez, who had three steps on the cornerback, made the catch and ran untouched for a 71-yard score. That play was the first touchdown pass of the season for Byrd. Since then, he has thrown for six more. In four games, the senior has thrown for 567 yards, seven scores, and is averaging 141 yards per game. And Calaveras is a running team. Byrd looks like a completely different quarterback from his junior season. In 2014, he threw for 737 yards and three scores. "He just has so much more confidence this See 'SKINS / Page C4

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BASEBALL Today 7:00pm (CSBA) (CSN) MLB BaseballSan Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics.

FOOTBALL Today 5:00 pm(ESPN) College FootballBoise State at Virginia.

FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL o ay Boys — Football: Sonora at Argonaut, Jackson, 7:30 p.m. Summerville vs. Amador, Thorsted Field, homecoming, 7:30 p.m. Calaveras vs. Bret Harte, Frank Meyer Field, 7:30 p.m. Girls — Water polo: Sonora at California Capital Challenge, Roseville, TBA Coed —Cross country: Sonora at Stanford Invitational, TBA Saturday Girls — Water polo: Sonora at California Capital Challenge, Roseville, TBAVolleyball: Bret Harte/Calaveras/ Summerville at Oakdale Invitational, Oakdale, 8:30 a.m. Coed —Cross country: Sonora at Stanford Invitational, TBA; Bret Harte at Pacific Invite, Stockton, 9 a.m.

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NCAA Stanfoml big problem for Beavers, even if Hogan can't play CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Even if Stanford doesn't have Kevin Hogan, Oregon State still facesa considerable challenge in the No. 21 Cardinal on Friday night. Hogan injured his leR ankle in Stanford's upset victory over USC last weekend and he's likely a g ame-time decision against the Beavers. He shouldn't be counted out. Hurt in the second half against the Trojans, he gritted out the win. The senior quarterback completed18 of23 passes for 279 yards and a pair of

Courtesy photos

Dominic Rodrigues, 12, ofTurlock, shows off his first ever buck on opening day at the deer check point on Highway 108 and Lyons Dam Road. Bob Slater, of Jamsetown (top right), holds a nice buck he also took on opening day. Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist Evan King (middle right) checks Slater's buck for age by observing its back teeth. A bear's (bottom right) teeth are checked and was one of five to be seen at the checkpoint

Deer hunter numbers down at 108 check point

12 offensive player of the week honors. Oregon State c oach Gary Andersen admired Hogan's toughness in the victory, adding that he fully expects him to play on Friday night. "He's a well-rounded, e xperienced guy w i t h some very talented kids

The opening weekend of deer huntinghad a lowernumber ofhuntersand harvest numbers that were checked in last Saturday at the check station on Highway 108 and Lyons Dam Road (formerly called the Long Barn Check Station). T he w arm, d r y weather may well have been a factor. The number of deer checked in refiects a historically low number of deer aged. Since 1953, the lowest years were 21 in 2014; 27 in 2013; 30 in 2006; and 31 in 2005. Deer aged in each ofthose years. This year, the total was 29. More

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mendous command of that offense, also," Andersen said. "There's not a lot of things he hasn' t seen and there's not a lot of offense that's gonna be called where he's not going to be very comfortable, obviously, producing." Hogan is now tied for fourth in school history

as the check station was not a mandatorystop.Overall,the condition of deer checked was good. Antler growth appeared to be average in zone D-6 as well as X-12. Five bears were checked in and tooth samples were taken for aging and general health. Hunter pressure along the 108corridorwasabout thesame aslast year and among the most productive areas were the Sonora Pass, St. Marys Pass Trail and Cherry Lake. Sonora High School biology teacher

touchdowns, earning Pac-

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passes, joining some illustrious company. Andrew Luck is the Cardinal all-time leader with 82, breaking John Elway's mark of 77. The Beavers, in the first

season under Andersen, have freshman Seth Collins at quarterback. Collins threw for 135 yards and a score in Oregon State' s 35-21 victory over San Jose State last weekend. But he did the most damage with his feet, running for 114 yards and two touchdowns. Collins is the sixth-ranked rusher in the Pac-12 with an average of 98 yards a game. "Another quarterback in our league who is tough to prepare for. He does so many things. He can make throws,"Stanford coach David Shaw said. "They are still growing as an offense. They give you a variety of looks. They keep you on your toes." History:Stanford leads the all-time series 53-25-3 and has won the last five straight and six of the last seven. On a side note, Hogan made his f i r st-ever

startfor Stanford against the Beavers in 2012, passing for 254 yards and three touchdowns in a 2723 comeback win.

Dave Rowan had students visit the check station for hands-on experience. This writer put some time in there and was fortunate to

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Dominic Rodriguez, of Turlock, came in with his first ever buck. The season in zone D-6 will close on Nov. 1. The Moccasin Creek Fish Hatchery hasall but finished the year of trout planting with a few still to go into the Power House Stream, Lyons Stream, and Moccasin Creek. This hatchery was able to help the hatchery near Fresno in saving thousands of trout &om dying due to warming water temperatures, by taking them into their facility which maintains cooler water conditions. Trout anglers have until Nov. 15 before the stream season ends. Lakes remain open all year. For more information on Pinecrest Lake and the 108 corridor, call the Pinecrest Sport Shop at 965-3637. For the Ebbetts Pass area, call 795-1686.

NFL

49ers defense looks to rebound vs. Cardinals SANTA CLARA (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers gave up 453 yards to Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers on Sunday. The last time they allowed that many was in December 2013, against their next opponent, the Cardinals and quarterback Carson Palmer. For the 49ers (1-1) to rebound this week in Arizona, they must prevent the big play, which was their Achilles' heel in last week's 43-18 loss in Pittsburgh. Roethlisbergeramassed 369 yards passing against the new-look 49ers, causing most of his damage on six plays that averaged 45 yards. Palmer has a similar penchant for throwing the ball deep, giving San Francisco's defensea chance to correct its mistakes in its first divisional game of the season.

"It'ssuch a copycat league," 49ers defensive coordinator Eric Mangini said. "It's like anything else, whenever you get hit on something, they' re going to try to hit you again, and the next team will and the team afier that will." The first-place Cardinals (2-0) enter Sunday with the NFL's highest-scoring offense after putting up 31 and 48 points in their wins over the Saints and Bears. They' re led by Palmer,

owner ofthe league's third-best quar- Acker said. "I know the ball is going to terback rating, and his slew of talent- come. It's what they do. I know they' re ed receivers. not going to skew away &om what Since2013,the Cardinals are 18-6 they' ve been doing because it's been with Palmer as starting quarterback. effective and it works for them." Last season, Palmer was limited to six San Francisco was unable to sack games after suffering a tom anterior Roethlisberger on Sunday, marking cruciate ligament in his le knee dur- the fi rst time the 49ers failed to get ing a November win over the Rams. a sack since last October's win over But now he's back aker an offseason Kansas City. of rehabilitation and playing some of Palmer has yet to be sacked this the bestfootballof his career,Cardi- season, in part, because of his ability nals head coach Bruce Arians said. to move around in the pocket. "He's probably playing at a level "I think the thought process that right now probably as good as any- he's a statue, that's not the Carson I' ve body I' ve ever coached," Arians said. experienced," Mangini said. "He's a film-watching fool." After allowing three points in the Notes: 49ers RB Reggie Bush season opening win over the Vikings, missed practice Wednesday and the 49ers secondary and pass rush Thursday to rehab his strained left struggledagainst theSteelers. calf. He suffered the injury in the first Second-year cornerback Kenneth quarter of the opener against the ViAcker, who missed his entire rookie kings and did not travel to Pittsburgh season with a stress fracture in his while he continued treatment.... RB foot,allowed six catches in coverage Carlos Hyde (leg), TE Vance McDonagainst receiver Antonio Brown, who ald (leg), TE Blake Bell (back) and finished with nine receptions for 195 WR Torrey Smith Oeg) all sustained contusions against the Steelers but yards and a touchdown. Slated to go up against talented re- returned to practice this week.... The ceivers Larry Fitzgerald, John Brown NFL announced Thursday that forand Michael Floyd, Acker will contin- mer Australian Rugby League star ue to get tested during his first season and 49ers RB Jarryd Hayne has the in the starting lineup. league's fifth-highest selling jersey "I just look at it is as a challenge," since Sept 10.

Arians looks to improve Arizona's record vsWest GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — There are many impressive statistics that Bruce Arians has compiled since taking over the Arizona Cardinals. His record against the NFC West is not one of them. "You got to win the West if you are going to go where you want to go,"Arians said, "and San Francisco and Seattle have been the problem." Arizona is 1-3 against the 49ers and Seahawks as San Francisco and its first-year coach Jim Tomsula come to the desert for a Sunday afternoon encounter. The Cardinals (2-0) are six-point favorites to buck the recent trend of 49ers dominance of the series, where San Francisco has won five of six and 10 of the past 12. "In the years I' ve been here, I believe we were in every game," Arizona cornerback Patrick Peterson said. "We just weren't able to finish the game in the fourth quarter. I think now we understand how to win games. "We'rea sm arterfootballteam. We 're in position now to make plays that we weren't able to make in previous years. I just think now we' re a much sounder team than we were in those years."

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Raiders' Summerville soccer cruises past Sonora Roberts making his mark Summerville, it's worthy for all their hard work" The Bears got on the board first with 27 minutes to go in the first half. Hunter Anderson made a perfect shoulder high pass with his left foot. Summerville senior David Vehr darted in and headed the ball perfectly into the net for the goal. Summerville (3-0-1 MLL) didn't celebratefortoo long,because 51-seconds later, it would add onto its lead. With the ball in Summerville territory, Anderson cleared and sent a rainbow passdeep into the Sonora side of the field. The ball took a big bounce and Ben Richardson ran underneath and headedtheballpastSonora goalkeeper Anthony Prophet, for the Bears second goal of the night. "I received the ball and I always try to keep my head up," Anderson said. "Me andBen have reallybeen working well together, so I lmow his tendencies. He made a nice, loud call for the ball, and I placed it right where I needed to place it. I was ~ t o just put the ball to where he could make a play on it. He read it beautifully and put it right over the goalies head." Defensively, Summerville didn't allow the'Cats to take a comfortable shot. When Sonora did take a shot, sophomore goalkeeper Kevin Lund did his job and protected his goal. "I think he's (Lund) come to the realization that this is where he is important to this team," Reel said. "I think once you take ownership as a player that 'this is my position now,' it's like 'OK, it's me or nothing.' You just take

he did make some clutch saves at the right time. It's a learn'ug process and I like how he's growing for only being a sophomore." The Bears looked to add to their lead with 10:25 remaining in the first half. Anderson weaved his way through Sonora defenders and had a one-on-one shot with Prophet. Anderson powered a shot, but Prophet made an outstanding save and the Sonora players and fans cheered with excitement. "Anthony was tremendous tonight," Sonora head coach Lloyd Longeway said. 'They could have had seven or eight goals. I though he made three diving saves when they just absolutely peppered it at him." Summerville scored its third goal of thefirst half on a perfectly placed pass &om sophomore Justin Noonan to Richardson. Richardson received the passonlya few feetaway&om the goal, and was able to sneak the shot past Prophet for the score. The Bears led 3-0 at the midway point. Sonora (1-1-1 MLL) was outplayed in the first half, but looked to change its fortune in the second. Trailing 3-0, The 'Cats had the ball deep in Summerville territory. The ball was bouncing around like a pin-ball, and Lund left his post to try to commandeer the ball. Before he couldreach theball,Sonorasophomore, Mssael Vasquez, made a solid kick and found nothing but net. ''We just wanted to bring a consistent effort to the second half," Longeway said. "I told them to play the second half like it was zero-to-zero. And we wanted to beat them in the second it more seriously. I'm seeing him take half, and we tied them in the second it more serious and he's doing it for the half, so that's pretty good." team. As he's doing it, he's getting betFollowing the Vasquez goal, both ter. He was more tested tonight, and defensive units bunkered down and

By GUY DOSSI

The Union Democrat

Thorsted Field on Thursday had the feel of a Friday night football game. Parkingturned into every man

ALAMEDA (AP) When S et h Ro b erts watched his old college teammate from Division II West Alabama make the play that decided the Super Bowl earlier this year, it gave him the confidence that maybe he too could succeed in the NFL despite his small-school pedigree. T wo games into hi s NFL career, Roberts has a game-winning playof his own to match Malcolm Butler's interception in the Super Bowl for New England — even if it did come on a much smaller stage. Roberts caught the goahead touchdown pass from Derek Carr with 26 seconds remaining last Sunday togive the Oakland Raiders their first win of the season, 37-33 over the Baltimore Ravens. That one play turned Roberts &om a m ostly anonymous former prac-

tice squader into an NFL contributor. "I heardfrom a lot of people," he said. "I had to turn my phone off I just want to be the old Seth and just chill." Roberts has come a long way from the player who had no scholarship offers out of high school then spent two years in junior college in Mississippi at Pearl River Community College and then played two more years at West Alabama. He had 62 catches for 1,169 yards and 13 touchdowns in two years for a running-based team but also had the opportunity to go up against Butler each day in practice. After struggling his first year, Roberts said he held his own against Butler the next and they still keep in touch.

eWe still holler at each other right now," Roberts said. "He hit me up aAer the game. He said it's a blessing to see us doing our thing." Roberts signed with the Raiders as an undrafted free agentlast year and did enough to earn a spot on the practice squad, where he was able to learn the NFL game and add needed strength. "Talk about a guy that the first day we threw routes on there, it didn' t look toopretty,"Carr said. "Back in rookie minicamp days and just to watch him work, watch him get better at his craft, to make the team aRer being on practice squad and to make the game-winning catch and he deserves allthe credit." Roberts put together a strong preseason with 15 catches for 243 yards and a touchdown to make the 53-man roster this year as part of a deeper receiv-

ing group that made highprofile additions with Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper. He improved enough overthe past year to beat out several receivers with NFL experience. eWe felt like the guys that were returning would have a chance to develop and we just wanted them to compete and compete on special teams, compete forroleson offense,"coach Jack Del Rio said. "Seth has just taken that opportunity and run with it." Roberts had a shaky debut performance when he caught three passes for 12 yards and dropped two others in a loss to Cincinnati. But the Raiders traded a former drafted receiver, Brice Butler, to Dallas during the week and kept Roberts active last Sunday ahead of Rod Streater, who led the team in receiving in 2013.

for himself. Seating was limited. And fans were excited to root for their team. But there was no football being played. It was a high-energy soccer match between the Summerville Bears and the Sonora Wildcats. "I love these Sonora-Summerville games becauseitisalocalevent,"said Summerville senior Braden Anderson. "A lot of people come out whether they are &om Sonora or Summerville, whether they watch soccer or not.

There are a lot of fans that come out and it's just really great to play in front of all the fans." A title wave of green and gold, and black and orange fl ooded the Thorsted Field grandstands. Both teams are fresh off of Tuesday night Mother Lode League victories, and a win over a cross-county opponent would be the cherry on top of a perfect week. For Summerville and Sonora players, coaches, and fans, there is nothing

better than the cross-county matchup. But, on this warm late September night, it was Summerville that got the better of Sonora with a 4-1 win. 'The kids are worthy of playing in &ont of a big crowd like this because of all the hard work they put in," said Summerville coach Dave Reel. "They put in two games a week and typically three practices a week. You look in the stands and a lot of times it's very minimal for what you work for. They don' t just work for a crowd, but it is good to have thatsupport,especially a home crowd. I think for both Sonora and

took control of the game. Anderson

continued to impress the fans with his razzle-dazzle style of play, but he couldn't find the net. Both goalkeepersstepped up and played perfectsoccer the rest of the evening.

"We had some guys really step up on defense tonight," Longeway said. "JohnSkellyand Sean Mackey played with some real intensity. We did a good job in the second half to keep Summerville at bay. I know they have been scoring goals like crazy. They have a lot of good, dangerous weapons, and I'm really proud of my guys." Though Summerville only allowed one goal in the second half, it only scored one, which came off the foot of Liam Burke with two minutes to play in the game. Reel is still waiting for his team to put together a strong 80 minute performance. "The second half is where you win the games," Reel said. 'The first half is where you are just starting off You have to be abletofinish games justas strong as you start them because you never know what is going to happen. We want to be a complete team &om start to finish. If you can't be, better teams are going to come along and take advantage of that situation." The night did not go without a bit of extra-curricular activity. With six minutes remaining in the match, tempers began to heat up. Cooler heads couldn' t prevail, which resulted in a Sonora and Summerville player given a yellow card. Following the warnings, there were no furtheraltercations. "Playing Sonora is fun, but it's also really crazy at the same time," Noonan

said. "There is some shoving and stuff which makes the game intense and a little different as well."

'Cat coach wants full game, gives team B-minus BC: I' ve never really thought about favorite or underdog, we just of the Wildcats. He guided UD: Especially against go in, and it sounds cliche, but we Sonora to the Sac-Joaquin Qpgg+S Hilmar, what's it gonna play one at a time. That's how we try Section championship game look like cohenwe play a to approach it. last year and won the Moth- Qo~cj UD: How do you expect the full game against them? e r Lode League title in t h e BC: There's just something league to shake out? school's first year in t h at ~8 about goi n g to Hilmar, we BC: That's really hard to say be. li k e to stop them a few points cause I haven't seen any of them conference. Craig spoke with -" > Union Democrat sports .„, -— „i . before we get going. play on film yet except for Argonaut. 'l editor Bill R o zak af ter l UD: Wh a t do youthink It's hard for me to say how it might '~ of the MLI thi s ye a r? turn out, but I'd guess the same Thursday's practice at Dunlavy Field. Maybe compared to last people will be in the same spots this season. year. UD: Entering the MothBC: It's hard to make a UD: Speaking of A r gonaut, er Lode League season, comparison. That was the what do they like to do? what is the state of the Br y a n Craig f i r st year we were in the BC: They' re pretty much spread. WiMcats? league. I think they' ve kind They don't look like they run the 'cox BC: I think we' re in a pretty good of got an idea of what we like to do box' like they used to do. It's pretty place right now. I would have liked now and they might be prepared for much spread. It's a little different. us to play a complete game, but i t . So I'm expecting better games this But we' ve played Hilmar and they we' ve played well in parts of games. year than last. run spread so I think we' ve got a good The start of last week we looked reUD: D oyoulike being the favor- idea on how to defend it. ally good in the first half and looked it e going in or would you rather UD: So the days of all 11 in a like we might play a full game, but it be like it used to be in the Val- tight formation is a thing of the we didn' t. We took a little time off le yOak Leaguewhen Sonora was past for them? during the third quarter. So we th e underdog in a lot of games? BC: Yeah, I don't see any of that on Sonora head coach Bryan Craig

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the two films that I' ve got so I'm not expecting to see any of that. UD: What kind of gnuk would you giveyour team at thispoint? BC: I'd probably give them a Bminus. I just don't think we' ve put e verything together. I d on't l i k e where our focus has been at times in some games.We haven't put enough together to get a higher grade than that. UD: Yeah that game against Ripol, the second half cvas a little scary. BC: Yes, you could feel us losing momentum and them getting back in it. It felt like Hilmar in reverse. UD: Yeah you could see their sideline, their fans started getting into it big time. BC: There were times we felt like we could do anything offensively and then there were times we couldn' t move the ball and went three and out.That'swhy the hard grade.We need to be more consistent and more focused.

Sonora volleyers beat Summerville in 3 on road The Sonora Wildcats vol- play becasue we get good leyball team got its third win crowds and we get to see in Mother Lode League play good friends," said Sonora Thursday night with a 3-0 head coach Kim Evans. "Jen sweep over the Summerville (Osterhout, S u mmerville's Bears in Tuolumne. The 'Cats head coach) does a good job won the three sets 25-12, 25- training her team. For us, it 14 and 25-12. was a long week having three Senior Kelsie Evans and matches, but I'm very proud sophomore Riley Patterson of my girls for always comled Sonora with nine kills. Ki- ing into each match workana Pisula had 25 of 31 Sono- ing hard and playing smart. ra assists. Riley Hennington We work on a lot of things in had a team-high nine digs, practice on and off the court, while freshman Bella Patter- and it is always nice to see son had five. the girls come together and "It is always fun when execute those same things." Sonora and S u m m erville Sonora (15-2, 3-0 MLL) will

BEARS Continued from PageCl we lost two in a row, other people's expectations are not great. But we have to set the bar." "I feel like tomorrow night is our time to show people that yeah, we may have had two good games against lesser teams, and then had two bad games against good teams," said fullback/linebacker Nathaniel Ulvevadet, who has nine touchdowns to leadthe Bears offense. "I think those last two games were just off weeks for us. Tomorrow will be our night to come back." The Buffaloes are not the '72 Dolphins, but they are a quality football team. Amador got back-to-back wins to start the season over San Juan, 41-6 and Rio Vista, 46-

host Linden on Tuesday at 6 Wildcat freshmen p.m. at Bud Castle Gym. win in straight sets Summerville (3-6, 1-2) next will play in Amador on TuesSonora beat Summerville day. in three sets, getting wins in the second and third set to take the match. Sonora won Sonora 3Vbeat final two sets 25-13 and Summerville in 2 games the 15-5, while Summerville took The Sonora JV Wildcats the first set 25-23. defeated the Bears in two Bri Spring served 13 for sets 25-13 and 25-8 Thursday 16 with for aces for the 'Cats. night in Tuolumne. Maddie Emma Collett had 12 digs Fong had seven kills for the and served three aces. Dani'Cats, while Sha'nece Garrett elleSteward added four digs. tallied four. Haylie Santos Mary Montano and Michelle had seven digs and Emma Crabtreeadded six hells each Fray had three aces. in the front row.

12. Their loss came against Amador is coming off an Capital Christian, 51-27, in a early season bye week. Monday night game. Even with a 2-2 record, "I feelthat our coaches the Bearsare stilloutscoring have givenus allthe correct their opponents by an avertools to pick up the win," said age of 43-35. Travis Rodgers junior fu l l back/linebacker has played well at quarterZach Marquez. "It's just back with 516 yards and six whether or not we use what touchdowns. But perhaps the we have been given." most important stat is he has Summerville ha s b e en only thrown one interception. gashed against the run the Playing turnover free football last two weeks (620 yards is a key for the Bears. "Our job is to put points and 10 touchdowns), and stopping the Amador rushing on the board," Rodgers said. attack has been a major point "Ball security, in any offense, of emphasisatpractice. is always a big deal. In order "Number 1 (Dylan Thet- to open up the passing or ford) is fast and looks to be runninggame, I need to prohard to contain," said sopho- tect the ball." more linebacker Jared Brick. There are 17 Bears playing "If we stop him, then we in their first varsity homewill stop their offense. We' ve coming game tonight. Most been working a lot on the de- notably is senior receiver Eli fensive line to get our gaps McLaurin, who has come on down. That way we can make strong the last few games, sure to contain their running and has four receptions for back." 91 yards and had two scores

called back due to a penalty. "This is my first homecoming so yeah, I'm a little nervous," laughed McLaurin. "But it's all part of the game." On a team loaded with key injuries and a two game losing streak, the Bears feel like they can bounce back. "I see this as an opportunity to show people how great we are," Ulvevadet said. "It' s not stressful, rather, really important because I'm a senior, and it's my last homecoming. The last two years I was playing for the seniors. Now, it's for all the brothers that I play with that are seniors this year. We are going

Sonora golf girls beat Calaveras onRoad Sonora girls'golf topped Calaveras 197-208 Thursday afternoon at

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Golf Club. Sonora junior Megan Popovich earned medalist honors with a 42. Sonoras' Amanda Mena shot a 47, Emma Peller shot a 54 and Morgan St. Pierre finished with a 54. Kaylynn Hedstrom shot a 47 to lead Calaveras. Colleen Inocencio finished with a 49, Summer Schultz shot a 51 and Kina Marin shot a 61.

(concussion), TE/DL McCormic Banks (shoulder), RB Jake Fulkerson (knee) and lost OL/DL Rhett Oellrich for the season with a tom ACL in his right knee. Home eookin' Since T hor sted F i eld changed from grass to artificial turf, the Bears have yet to lose at home. Summerville is 4-0 and have won those games by atotal of 180-91. The Bears have scored 34, 42, 34 and 70, while allowing 6, 28, 13 and 44.

Homecoming extras The gates will open at 4:30 to come out as a team and p.m., and fans should expect ready to hit. It's time to show crowded parking. The last the rest of the league what time the Bears hosted Amawe are made of." dor on homecoming was in 2005. The Bears lost 35-16. Walking wounded Nathaniel Boyer and SteThe Bears will play tonight phen George scored touchwithout RB Alex Prevost downs in the loss.

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'FROGS Continued from PageCl even though the kids haven't beaten them, there's not one person out here

300 yards on Calaveras but eventually lost 42-7 due in part to critical turnovers. If the Bull&ogs can limit turnovers tonight, Kester thinks Bret Harte will put themselves in position to win. "My goalis to passfor 100-to-150 yards and to run for 200 or so," said Kester. "It will keep us in it in the end if we don't have those turn-

that has gone,'Ah well, it's Calaveras. We don't have a chance,' " said Kester. "Every kid out here is just hungry as heck to beat them. It's a good attitude. " overs." Despite the lack of success, Kester Motivation will not be an issue says the game on Friday is winna- in this year's matchup for the team ble. Last year, the Bullfrogs put up that won its first game of the Kester

'CATS Continued from PageCl nora'sopposite defensive end Garrett Bozzo was 40 yards downfield trailing a receiver. And he trailed him so well, he intercepted the pass. "Bingo!" yelled the entire defense. Sonora's two defensive ends do a lot on the

field. They cover receivers. They hold the edge. They pressure the quarterback. And last week against Ripon they did all three in grand style. Bozzo was in on three sacks and batted a pass away. Dowler batted two passes away, crushed the quarterback in the midst of throwing to cause an interception and sealed the Wildcats' 36-20 victory with an interception late in the fourth quarter deep

'SKINS Continued from PageCl year than he had last year," said senior tight end Shane Torre, who has caught two of Byrd's seven touchdown passes. "All the work he put in over the offs eason is really starting to show. And from the first game to right now, he's gotten even better and his confidence has doubled." "He's been staying calm and making big plays," said running back JJ Gonzalez. "He's aleader of this team and ifyou make a good play, he's there to pat you on the back.Ifyou make a bad play, he's there to encourage you and helpyou make the next play much better." Calaverasstarted the season with two losses, and Byrd only threw for one score and was interceptedthree times. Since then, the 'Skins have won their last two games, and Byrd has six touchdown passes and has been picked just once. "It's all confidence," said Byrd. "I' ve been injury prone, so being able to stay healthy has helped me out a lot. And justbeing abletotrustmy receivers is a big deal. We have

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era last week, defeating Western Sierra 62-0 in Rocklin. In fact, Kester may need to tone the team down. "They get so wound up about this," Kester said. "It's like our game against Escalon. They' re a good team, everyone knows they' re a good team, our players know they' re a good team. They come out and cannot execute on offense for three series until they settle down." Anthony Howard at fullback

in their own territory. 'Typically one of them is in coverage and one is rushing," Malone said. "So they' ve done a much better job in their coverage responsibilities. We had a pick just now, Bozzo was trailing a guy and got a pick. So they' re doing a good job in coverage, but I think they both really love to rush the passer. They' re both physical kids that can move and get after it." "Both of them are real smart and physical football players," said Wildcat head coach Bryan Craig. 'They bring it. They' re involved in coverages, blitzes,contain, they've got a lotof responsibility and they' re very capable young men." Dowler and Bozzo, along with the rest of the front seven, linemen Blake Graham, Shane Petrey, Nate Gookin and linebackers Bradley

In order to be in it in the end, Kes- said Howard. "I am still hitting people like I would on defense." ing more on the offensive side of the Now that hi s e mphasis has ball, will need to have a big game changed from defense to offense, he tonight. has more of an expanded role on and "He has to carry the brunt of the can take more of a break. Personaltriple option that we' re going to be ity wise, he feels as if he is better fit running," said Kester. on offense because he can do the hitHoward, a defensive standout last ting. "Just because I am a hard runner," year, says that the change in mentality going from offense to defense said Howard."You can hit more. I can is a little different, but he plays the have them feel the pain and I can same way he always has. deliver the blow and not just slowly "I' ve still got anger in my eyes," work my way and hit them." ter says Howard, who is now focus-

Canepa and Killian Rosko, stuffed the Ripon rushingattack fornegative 4 yardson 23 carries. "Last week was awesome," said Bozzo, who likes to cover receivers as much as rush the quarterback. "Anytime we can hold a team to negative rushing yards is great." "It's not a statistic I normally keep track of, I think this might be the first, but I don't know," Craig said about holding a team to negative yards on the ground. "I' ve seen the yardage be low in games, but I don't remember seeing it in the negativebefore." A game he remembers for allowing low yardagewouldbe tonight's opponent, Argonaut. The Wildcats, defending champions of the Mother Lode League, held the Mustangs to 37 yardslastyear,allon the ground,and 18 of

greatreceivers with Trevor, Shane and JJ. Just knowing that they are there and they are going to make a play on the ball just helps my confidence." Byrd has many offensive weapons to work with, but his favorite is Ramirez. In four games, the duo have connected 13times, for386yardsand four scores.

''We haven't stopped playing footballtogether sinceour junior year," said Ramirez. "We played on a travel team togetherand that built a lot of chemistry over the offseason. Whenever we call a pass play, we always make eye contact and he knows that I will be open." "It all points back to the offseason," Byrd said. "We did a lot of seven-on-seven and he would run routes for me. Even when coach isn't out here, we were out here putting in the work and it pays off You can seethat in Trevor'sstats and how well we are playing." Byrd is a fan of the Indianapolis Colts, and enjoys watching Colts quarterback Andrew Luck. With the Colts 0-2 start, Byrd can only laugh aboutthe early season issues in Indianapolis. Byrd tries to not take him-

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Calaveras senior quarterback Dylan Byrd winds up to throw a pass Tuesday during practice at Frank Meyer Field. The Redskins host Bret Harte tonight at 7:30. self too seriously in a sport that demands dedication.

"Last year I just took everything too seriously," Byrd

those yards came on the final drive of the game when Sonora was leading 49-0. Argonaut (2-2) is no longer putting 11 guys in a tight formation, trying to run the ball at all costs. The Mustangs have moved to a spread attack, similar to the offense the Wildcats faced two weeks ago at Hilmar. The Wildcats (3-1) travel tonight for their MLL openerand fi Ah straight road game to start the season and the ends will be asked to do a little more this week than they did at Rip on. "We' re gonna ask them to do a few more things this week against the spread, cover guys in the open field as well as get them different looks at coming off the edge," Malone said. "It's just a couple difFerent looks so they should have a good game."

said of a 2014 season where the 'Skins finished 5-5 and missed the playoffs. "I realized thatat practice I was having fun, so I want that to translate to the game. I just want to have fun when I'm playing and stay loose. I feel that is when I play better." Byrd has p erhaps the strongest arm in the Mother Lode League, and puts plenty of zip on the ball. Though he hopes to continue to play football in college, throwing a pigskin is not his meal ticket. Byrd has a 4.2 GPA and plans on majoring in engineering with minor in business at the next level. Before Byrd heads to college, he still needs to fight for a MLL championship, and that begins tonight against cross-countyrivalBretHa rte. The Bullfrogs will make the 11.5-mile trip to Frank Meyer Field for the 7:30 p.m. kickoff. "It's going to be just like any other game," Byrd said. ''We are going to go out there and we are going to run the ball which will open up the passing game. Once that happens, we are going to take advantage of it. It's a great rivalry. Our school likes it and they know what to expect. Bret Harte knows that we are

going to come out and show up. There is always that good chance that we are going to come out on top."

With a win tonight, Calaveras will have a winning record(3-2)for the firsttim e since November 22, 2013 when it lost to Ripon in the second round of the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs. "We have some great mo-

m entum and we need to keep that going," Byrd said. "Bret Harte is one week, and then we have the rest of the league to worry about. It's just one week at a time and just continue to do what we are doing because we are executing." The Streak' In Calaveras County, 'The Steak" means only one thing — the Redskins domination over the Bullfrogs. For the past 15 years, the 'Skins have not lost to Bret Harte on the football field. The last time was in 1999 when the 'Frogs won the MLL championship. In the past 11 meetings, Calaveras has outscored Bret Harte 362-143. In that time, the closest the Bull&ogs came to knocking off the Redskins was in 2011, when they lost 35-33 at Frank Meyer Beld.

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ha n to the practice squad. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Promoted Tanya Dreesen to vice president of partnerships activation 5 special projects, Bryan Harper to vice president of content & production, Phil Huebner to vice president of ticket sales 5 operations, Dannon Hulskotter to vice president of madcet ing & fanengagement,Chad Lundeen to vice president of operations & facilities, J.P. Paul to vice president of corporate development & guest relations, John Penhollow to vice president of Corporate & Technology Partnerships and Kate Shibilski to viCe president of finance 5 controller. Canadian Foatball League CFL — Fined Edmonton's J.C. Sherritt an undisclosed amount for a low hit on Hamilton QB Zach Collaros and Edmonton'8 Justin Sorensen an undisclosed amount for a chop block on Hamilton'8 Bryan Hall, during a Sept 19 game. Fined Winnipeg's Jasper Simmons an undisclosed amount for lowering his head and leading with the crown of his helmet during a Sept. 20 game against Montreal. Fined Hamilton'8 Terrence Toliver, Saskalchewan's Jerome Messam and Toronto'8 Jermaine Gabriel each undisclosed amounts for making public comments about officiating on Twitter over the weekend. HOCKEY National Hockey League CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Released F Graham Knott. NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Assigned G Yann Danis, o Dan Kelly, D Jacob sweeney, FGraham Black, F Chris McKelvie, F Rod Pelley and F Ben Thomson to Albany (AHL). NEW YORK RANGERS — Assigned LW Richard Nejezchleb and CTravis Oleksuk to Hartford (AHL). Released RW Jayden Hart and LW Kirill Kabanov from their tryoutagreem ents. TAMPA BAY uGHTNING — Assigning D Dominik Masin to Peterborough (OHLi American Hockey League HARTFORD WOLFPACK —Signed F Richard Nejezchleb. ECHL ADIRONDACK THUNDER — Acquiredthe

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10660 Oak Creek Court • $364,900 RARE FIND! 3 bedroom, 2 full bath plus 4 car gage & spacious. Handicap accessible, extra large 3rd bedroom, bonus room behind second gage, extra large patio area closest to the house with covering of the kitchen and the master bedroom. Well-maintained home with easy care landscaping. Level parking with space and fenced areas near both garages. This attractive comfortable home is very special!

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CASE MANAGER I/II Conservatorshi p Unit (I: $20.52-$24.95/hr. II: $25.58-$31.11/hr.) needed to provide services for persons on LPS and Probate Conservatorship; arrange and monitor placements / service, including medication /medical services; coordinate w/ federal, state and community agencies, manage financial, legal and personal affairs of persons; & educate family members on legal rights of persons on conservatorship. For detailed job flyer, education and experience requirements, and specific application process please visit

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WEATHER WATCHERS NEEDED The Union Democrat has a dedicated team of volunteer weather watchers who keep track of high-low temperatures and precipitation. They call the newspaper with fresh numbers early every morning for that day's weather page, on the back of the sports section. The only pay is an annual gathering - sometimes a picnic hosted by the newspaper, sometimes dinner at an area restaurant - where they are honored and thanked. Necessary equipment, which the volunteers must provide themselves, are a thermometer that records the high and low temperatures of the day and a rain gauge. They must also submit snow depths and melt snow, 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 orebau hOuniondemocrat.corn

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Education: Minimum of four years experience in casino management -or-BA Degree and two-three years experience in operations to include slots operation management.

Qualifications: Must have a knowledge of and experience with Casino operations relating to Security, Technicians and Cashiers. Also, experience w/food & beverage plus good customer service skills. Must be willing to work eves and/or weekends when needed. Must pass background investigation to obtain gaming license. To applyapps can be obtained from www.chickenranchcasino.corn and mailed with resume attn to: Melisa Ralston c/o Chicken Ranch Tribal Off., P. O.Box 1159, Jamestown, 95327 EOE.

accepting applications for the following: aVarsity Baseball Coach for 15/16 season; Stipend - $5,199. aVarsity Swim Coach for 15/1 6 season; Stipend$3,900. Open until filled. EOE. Apps/info avail at www.sonorahs.k1 2.ca.us and at the District Off., 100 School St. Sonora. TWAIN HARTE SCHOOL DISTRICT is

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accepting apps for a 10-month Maintenance Worker/Custodian/ Substitute Bus Driver$12.97-19.14/hr. Valid CA Class B unretrain! $11/hr. 984-3462 stricted Drivers License MURPHYS SUITES w/passenger & air brake is now hiring for P/T: endorsement desired • Maintenance Worker; and valid CA School • Housekeeping. Bus Drivers Certificate; Apply in person at OR be willing to be 134 Hwy 4 in Murphys! trained after hire. Backcheck, random NETWORK ENGINEER ground drug testing and preTech job in Sonora! 5+ employment physical yrs networking exp. & req'd. Applications CCNA or equivalent req. are avail at Twain Harte CCNP+ pref. Provide District Office pre-sale, deployment & School 22997 JoaquinGully Rd maintenance support. Ste. G, Twain Harte Some travel req. Must (209) 586-3772 Deadline maintain current passis 10/12/15, 3:00 PM. port. Full benefits incl. medical, dental, vision & UD BOX REPLIES 401k. For full job for accurate delivery, description & apply at: proper addressing www.front orch.corn/ is as follows: careers UD BOX¹ c/o The Union Democrat OAK TERRACE 84 S. Washington St. MEMORY CARE now Sonora, CA 95370 hiring CAREGIVERSHoursand shifts vary. Classified ad prices On-Call P/T & F/T. Bring are dropping ll!! in resume and fill out CHECK IT OUT application on-site at 20420 Rafferty Ct. Soulsbyville, 533-4822 315 Looking For Employment OCCUPATIONAL

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JOURNEYMEN needed Have ref's & own transportation. Ph. 216-9307 PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER - PT/FT, 12 or more ECE lnfanttoddler/preschool units / exp. Lic.¹'s 553601541 & 553601540. Janeen Sarina, 209-532-1913.

RETAIL ASSISTANT/CASHIER -Permanent, P/T, 24-30 hrs/week; must work wkends: Fri-Mon; POS /retail experience req'd; Visitor Center inside St. Park, Arnold. Send resume to: CBTA©bi trees. or SONORA & CALAVERAS EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Call (209) 532-1176 sonoraemployment.corn

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LEAD CAME FOR STAIN glass 8ft by 1/4" channel (140+ pieces) $1 a piece. 533-8495 POTTERY STUFF Hard clay, tools, 2 sm. kilns, measure tools, glazes etc. 338-7700 550 Antiques/Collectibles

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COCKATIEL - FOUND Ponderosa Hills area 9/20. Please call to identify! 209-928-4387 MANY DOGS FOUND! Appeared Gibbs/Racetrack Rd. Sat. 9/19. Grp w/pups. Ph. 533-3388 SIAMESE ADULT Gorgeous! Ridgewood area; Several weeks. Call 536-6545 515 Home Furnishings

FURNITURE FOR SALE!! Bookcases, tables, file cabinets, grandfather clock and more! Call for prices! Twin iron daybed (dark green) with pop-up trundle-$265. Amish style dining table with benches made w/ wood pegs- $560. 532-2366

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3 bedrooms 2 baths 2 car garage .25 acres 2152 sq feet. Split level home with level access to garage and large family room. The kitchen, living room, dining area and master bedroom are up a half flight of stairs. Additional 2 bedrooms and bath are above the family room. This gives the home interest and great views from windows to the lovely front and side decks and backyard. $285,000

REFRIGERATORS All New 50% off! One year warranty. Direct Outlet, 238-3000 directappliance.corn 530

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14610 Mono Way, Space 29 Senora, CA 95370

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Unique and very private access with views of Phoenix Lake. This home is situated on a quiet cui de sac of Lori Lane with immediate access to Phoenix Lake from the HOA park across the street. Living room, dining and master bedroom suite all with amazing views. Formal living room, dining room have easy access to kitchen. Eating area fiows directly to private back deck. Main living area has a front deck overlooking the lake. Master suite is on the top floor with own private deck. This home has EVERYTHING you are looking for. $425,000 Listing &Heatedby LaurelSherburne,Broker Associate BREfrot842160

Beautiful manufactured home located in a senior park with easy access to shopping and amenities. Upgraded manuf. home was built in 2001, 3 bed, 2 bath (1320 sq. ft.). Upgrades include: new interior paint, laminate flooring, ceiling fans 8c more. Great location in park, extra large yard with 2 sheds, fenced for pets. Enjoy the community pool and club house. Price reduced to $36,500! MLS¹20150240

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Decks Concrete Windows Jim Brosnan Const. 694-8508 Lic.¹B493742

Construction

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

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

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

FIRE PROTECTION U-Call We Haul! Pine needles, brush, cleanup, chainsaw work (209) 586-9247 AA Brush Burning, Hauling, Weedeating, Pine Needles [no lic.] 770-1403 or 586-9635

House Cleaning KATHY'S CLEANING SERVICE-Residential & Comm'I. [Bonded/Ins'd] 209.928.5645 Sellit fast wi tha Union Democrat c/assi fed ad. 588-4515

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MOORE ROOM.COM Quality Steel Sheds, Garages & RVports On Site Bid 984-3462 Tile

CLARK & SON Ret'd Contractor-Small

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

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THUMBS UP Would love to come & help you w/your yard. We offer basic yard care & more! City Lic., bonded, insured.ino lic] Free est. 536-1660 SCOTTY'S YARD SERVICE All Tree Trimming Leaf raking Gutter cleaning Bonded 768-8383[no lic.]

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center w/cabinets $40, antique dresser w/mirror $40, Emerson record player $50, Janome sewing machine $40, and Kenmore gas BBQ w/full tank $40. Call Lonnie 962-6001

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BELLEVIEW OAKS 21696 Water Oak Dr. Fri 9/25, Sat. 9/26, 8-3 No Early Birds, Please! Western wear, BBQ, computer desk and lots of other Great Stuff!!

BIOSAL R HUGE ANGELS CAMP ESTATE SALE! 500 Rock Forge Loop Thurs. & Fri, 9am-5pm; Oriental items, sofa, loveseat, bedroom furn, area rugs, xmas decor, wall art, glassware & Much MORE!! JAMESTOWN 10677 Jim Brady Rd. Fri. 8 Sat. 8am-4pm BIG! Costumes, Clothes for Everyone! Toys, Baby Equip., Holiday Decor+more! No E.Birds

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LAGUNA '80 REFURBISHED 24' SAILBOAT w/Galley, 3 sails, new carpet, table, toilet, 4 life jackets, generator and 3 coats bottom paint. Trailer: sandblasted & painted; new bearings, wench, lights/wiring. $2,950 obo 962-0445

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BASS TRACKER '99 Boat. Very good cond. + Xtras! $7,500. Call for more info 928-830-6020

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CUBBY '86 SEASWRIL Stern Drive w/trailer, fish finder 8 C/D $2,000 OBO 209-743-9594

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Class A 32 ft. Ford V10, 51K mi, 1 slide-out, sleeps 6, Shower & Tub, TV, VCR, DVD & CB radio; satellite dish on roof. Dual Duct A/C, New Roof! $23,000. (209) 962-7616

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HONDA '85 CMX250C 16k mi, saddle bags & details. Exc condition. $1,500. 795-5042

Class A, Low Miles. Cleanl New tires/ batteries, leveling jacks, roof storage, 2 AC!s, sleeps 6 or ranchers use for caretakers housing. $7,500. SOUTHWIND '99 STORM

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SUBARU '00 LEGACY AWD wagon, 199k mi, Exc maintenance.Some cosmeticdamage. Runs great! Set studded snow tires incl'd. $2300. OBO (209) 533-1456

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HONDA '95 DEL SOL 128K mi, great condition, $5000 OBO, local Call: 928-830-9728

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000316 Date: 9/2/2015 11:23A DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): MANDARIN HOUSE LLC Street address of principal place of business: 1073 Mono Way Sonora, CA 95370 Name of Registrant: Mandarin House LLC Residence Address: 1073 Mono Way Sonora, CA 95370 Articles of Incorporation ¹ 201523710011 CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: not applicable This Business is conducted by: limited liability company. I declare that all information in this

statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) Mandarin House LLC s/Ye LI Member NOTICE: This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new FBN statement must be filed no more than 40 days from expiration. This filing does not of itself authorize the use of this name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law. (B & P Code 14411 et seq.) CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in my office.

DEBORAH BAUTISTA, County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By: Theresa K Badgett, Deputy Publication Dates: September 11, 18, 25 & October 2, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

on: not applicable This Business is conducted by: an individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) s/Aaron B. Haas NOTICE: This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new FBN statement must be filed no more than 40 days from expiration. This filing does not of itself authorize the use of this name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law. (B & P Code 14411 et seq.) CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in my office.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000332 Date: 9/1 5/2015 01:50P DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER

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18736 Main St Groveland, CA 95321 Name of Registrant: Haas, Aaron Benjamin 18736 Main St Groveland, CA 95321 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above

PUBLIC NOTICE DEBORAH BAUTISTA, County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By: Theresa K. Badgett, Deputy Publication Dates: September 18, 25 & October 2, 9, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000342 Date: 9/22/2015 01:42P DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): RUFF HOUSE PET SALON Street address of principal place of business: 23074 Fuller Road Unit ¹C Twain Harte, CA 95383 Name of Registrant: A) Valencia, Jose Angel 23074 Fuller Road Unit ¹B Twain Harte, CA 95383 B) Calavan, Denise Patricia

PUBLIC NOTICE 23074 Fuller Road Unit ¹B Twain Harte, CA 95383 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/2015 This Business is conducted by: co-partners. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) s/ Jose Valencia s/ Denise Calavan NOTICE: This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new FBN statement must be filed no more than 40 days from expiration. This filing does not of itself authorize the use of this name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law. (B & P

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Fiance's refusal to compromise worrisome DEAR ANNIE: After five years of dating, my fi ance and I have purchased a house and are in the process of moving in together. Everything is going well, except for one thing: '%alter" does not want me to bring any of the furniture my mother gave me. My mother has kept several couches, rugs and other household items in storageforme ,and Ilove these pieces. Walter has expressed the desire to simply buy new items rather than use what was le@ to me, which I find disrespectful, not only to me, but to my family. I tried to compromise by donating many of these items and only keeping a handful, but he wants all of it gone. Annie, this is causing a major rift. I refuse to give away items my mother left me simply because he is being stubborn. Walter thinks I am being difficult and that dumping these things is no big deal. His cavalier attitude makes me even more upset. I would never ask him to donate an entire stor-

Annie's Mailbox '~~> age locker of items from his family because I disliked the style or wished for new things. I don't want to resent Walter over this. Any suggestions? — WAR OF THE ROSES DEAR ROSES: We see that you have made concessionsabout the furniture and donated some of it. Has Walter made any concessions? It's his turn. He should agree to keep most of the remaining pieces, provided theyare in good condition. If he has legitimate objections, he should voice them. This may seem like a minor disagreement, but if Walter refuses any compromise, then you are get ting a small sample of every deci-

sion the two of you will make in the future. Please don't assume his attitude will mellow. Get some premarital counseling so Walter can understand that his autocratic style is not going to create a happy marriage. DEAR ANNIE: I am at my wits' end when it comes to my husband' s behavior. Whenever my opinion does not coincide with his, he plugs his ears, walks away or filibusters. I have reached the point where I refrain &om giving my opinion since every time I do,he accuses me oftrying to start a fight. How can I make him see how destructive his ear plugging is to our m arriage? Any help would be greatly appreciated.— LONESOME WIFE DEAR LONESOME: We know 2-year-oldswho behave with more maturity than your husband. Is there someone he respects (a relative, friend, elergyperson) who

would refereefor the two of you and make it clear that married couples have a responsibility to listen to one another? A spouse who disagrees with your opinion is welcome to say so, calmly and respectfully. But plugging one's ears or otherwise preventing you from expressing yourself is childish and damaging. If your husband won't listen to any third-party suggestions, please getsome counseling and see whether you can find different ways to cope — OR WHETHER YOU WANT TO. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@creators.corn, or write to:

Annie's Mailbox, clo Creators Syndi; cate, 787 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach,

CA 90254. Youcan also find Annie on Facebook at Facebook.corn/AskAnni es.

With so many opinions, which doctor do you trust? DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer about seven weeks ago. I had a complete hysterectomy four weeks ago. The pathology reportcame back as"Stage 1, Grade 3, size 4.5 cm undifferentiatetI carcinoma with myoinvasion of

under 50 percent, clear lymph nodes and margins." My case was discussed

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check-in with the surgeon/oncologist

ANSWER I usually advise patients to seek a second opinion before making a critical medical decision, such as surgery or chemotherapy, if time permits. When provided with two opinions of equal weight, I will sometimes recommend getting a third opinion. In your case, however, it doesn't seem to me that the two opinions here are of equal weight.

we went over a plan for treatment.

He suggested internal radiation and three chemo sessions due to the size and grade of the tumor. Following that appointment, I met with my previous oncologist to discuss my tamoxifen medication, which I have been taking for five years, since breast cancer treatment. The second

oncologis thad a difference ofopinion, stating that h e would recommend

the internal radiation but no chemotherapy. He believes the tamoxifen was the cause of the uterine cancer, which is another difference of opinion between the two oncologists. I am very conflicted and wondering how to decide on whether to do the addition-

that a recommendation by consensus of expertsis m ore likely to be correct than that &om a single individual. Of course, this is not always the case, but it is so frequently that I would give greater weight to the panel. I am neither a gynecologic nor a medical oncologist, and my opinion in your specific case is worth little; however,the standard of care for most

Orlando, FL 32803. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient's printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. DEAR DR. ROACH: There is a question that has intrigued me for years: What is the purpose of underarm and pubic hair? I guess, for that m atter, whatisthepurposeofany body hair and hair on your head? — B.H. ANSWER Hair provides protection Rom the stm and helps regulate bodytemperature.Many evolutionary biologi stsbelieve ourdistantancestors began losing most body hair when we began walking upright. Axillary (underarm) and pubic hair are thought to be conserved because they reduce friction, wick moisture away &om the skin, provide a small degree of protection and as part of sexual selection, possibly due to pheromones, hormones that act outside the body to attract others.

women with endometrial cancer has been to include chemotherapy. Finally, endometrial cancers caused by tamoxifen (a compound with some estrogen and some anti-estrogen characteristics) tend to be well-differentiated, and yours is undifferentiated, which makes me, as a nonexpert, lean toward more aggressive therapy. If you aren't sure, I would find a The first opinion is the consensus gynecologic oncologist,since they are of a tumor board, which usually in- the real experts in deciding whether cludes surgeons, oncologists, radiation chemotherapy gives additional benefit oncologists, diagnostic radiologists, pa- to the planned radiation after what thologists, surgical nurses and phar- sounds like successful surgery. macologists. I would recommend you Questions about breast cancer antI Readers may write Dr. Roach, M.D., give greater weight to the combined its treatment are found in the booklet at 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL32808 expertise of the group, as both com- on that subject. To obtain a copy, write: or email ToYourGoodHealtk@med.cormon sense and studies have shown Dr. Roach — No. 1101, 628 Virginia Dr., nell.edu with medical questions.

IISCI' Birthday for September 25.Find your own north this year. True up your compass and your path.Re-evaluate directions. Complete past projects for new collaborations, especially after 9/27. Social networks and communities open professional opportunities after 3/8. Discover new priorities after 3/23. Seek out passion. 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 — Mysteries resolve. It's easier to take new professional territory with Pluto direct. Your influence rises with your good work. Think and plan in a peaceful setting, especially today and tomorrow. Clarify your direction. Taurus (April 20-May 20):Today is an 8 — Friends help out today and tomorrow. Educational journeys surge forward now that Pluto is direct (in Capricorn). Keep the tone respectful. Express your gratitude for the ones who step forward. These are your angels. Gemini(May 21June 20):Today isa 7 — Funds you had hidden begin to grow with Pluto direct. Long-term financial plans bear fruit. Focus on career, especially today and tomorrow. Your status rises with help from someone who loves you. Grow your family finances. Cancer (June 21-July 22):Today is a 7 — Share the load. Collaborate for long-term benefit with Pluto direct. Raise your level of partnership. Travel and romance especially tempt over the next two days. Consider your long-term itinerary. Steal away together. Leo(July 23-Aug. 22):Today is a 7 — Your work surges forward with new energy, now that Pluto is direct. Take advantage for long-term benefit. Apply this to family finances today and tomorrow. Stay sensitive to what others need. Avoid inciting jealousies. Keep your word. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):Today is a 9 — Fun and romance spark easier, now that Pluto is direct. Passion

Today in history Today ls Friday, September 25, the 268th day of 2015. There are 97 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On September 25, 1890, President Benjamin Harrison signed a measure establishing Sequoia Nationa I Park. On this date: In 1789, the first United States Congress adopted 12 amendments to the Constitution and sent them to the states for ratification. (Ten of the amendments became the Bill of Rights.) In 1957, nine black students who'd been forced to withdraw from Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, because of unruly white crowds were escorted to class by members of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division. In 1965, the first installment of "In Cold Blood," Truman Capote's account of the 1959 murders of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas, appeared in The New Yorker. (The work was published in book form the following year.) In 1974, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John underwent an experimental graft reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow of his throwing arm to repair a career-ending injury; the procedure, which proved successful, is now referred to as "Tommy John surgery." In 1978, 144 people were killed when a Pacific Southwest Airlines Boeing 727 and a private plane collided over San Diego. In 1997, President Bill Clinton pulled open the door of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, as he welcomed nine blacks who'd faced hate-filled mobs 40 years earlier.

IHIIQ inspires your efforts. Take advantage, and push your game to the next level. Partnership unlocks previously stuck doors. Begin a new phase together. Libra(Sept. 23-Oct.22): Today is a 7 — Have your home reflect who you want to be and the future you' re inventing. It's easier to make structural home improvements with Pluto direct. Work with your family. Profit from excellent service, today and tomorrow especially. Nurture your health and wellbeing. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):Today is a 9 — Long-term creative goals are within reach, now that Pluto is direct. Your team aligns. Learning comes easier, and words flow. Enjoy the game and play full out today and tomorrow. Relax and enjoy the scenery. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dm. 21):Today is a 9 — Financial management reaps a larger reward. Make long-term investments over the next two months, with Pluto direct. It's easier to make money. Prepare your home to support your vision today and tomorrow. Get your infrastructure in place for the big time. Capricorn (Dec. 224an. 19):Today is an 8 — Personal breakthroughs lead to permanent, positive changes with Pluto direct in your sign. Go for long-term dreams. Take bigger ground now. Write your story today and tomorrow. Organize your thoughts. Craft your vision and mission statement. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):Today is an 8 — lt's easier to complete old projects when Pluto is direct. Finish old business to make room for what's next. Think about what you want. Today and tomorrow could get extra profitable. Keep the budget. Send invoices and gratitude. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):Today is a 9 — Career dreams seem within reach, now that Pluto is direct. Make huge advances. Assume leadership today and tomorrow. Take charge of your destiny. Create your vision, and launch into it. Boldly go for what you see possible.

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Fletcher Knebel, an author of political fiction who 4AQ7 died in 1993, said, "Smoking is one of the leading West East causes of statistics." 4Q J103 2 4K4 When you play bridge, keeping some statistics y 7 5 4 % 986 8 is not a bad idea. In a duplicate, for example, note I 72 how manytimes your opponents are going down. 4 J9 6 32 If a lot, you are not doubling enough. When you are South on opening lead, how often do you make the best 4 7S start? You must treat this one carefully, because VAKQJ some "best opening leads" are hard to find. t QJ109 You are West, on lead after that Stayman auc4 K104 tion. Which card would you choose? From the auction you learned that dummy has Dealer: South four spades. Without a major, he wouldn't have Vulnerable: Both used Stayman; and with four hearts, he would have South West N orth E a st raised his partner's suit. Pa s s 2 4 Pass However, it is probably best to lead a spade, de- 1NT Pass 3 N T All Pass spite dummy's having four. You hope partner has a 2V useful doubleton; preferably king- or ace-doubleton, but ten-doubleton might be enough. Opening lead: ?? The layout of your dreams exists in this deal. But note that you must "forget" the textbook advice to lead the top of three touching honors. If you choose the queen, you irreparably block the suit. When an opponent is known to have four-card length, lead fourth-highest; here, the three. Presumably declarer will play low from the dummy. Your partner will win with his king and return the suit. Since declarer cannot get nine tricks without playing on diamonds, you defeat the contract. Finally, note that if a psychic declarer calls for dummy's ace at trick one, hope partner unblocks the king. If he does, sign him up as your bridge partner for life.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000314 Date: 9/1/2015 03:08P Refile of previous file ¹2009000096 DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): SONNY'S MINIMART Street address of principal place of business: 24941 Highway 108

Sierra Village, CA 95346 Name of Registrant: A) Hernandez JR, Edward Ceasar B) Hernandez, Carol Lynn Residence Address: A) 18909 Aspen Circle Twain Harte, CA 95383 B) 18909 Aspen Circle Twain Harte, Ca 95383 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/01/2004 This Business is conducted by: married couple. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) s/ Edward Hernandez JR s/ Carol Hernandez NOTICE: This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new FBN statement must be filed no more than 40 days from expiration. This filing does not of itself authorize the use of this name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law. (B & P Code 14411 et seq.) CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on

file in my office. DEBORAH BAUTISTA, County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By: Trina Nelson, Deputy Publication Dates: September 4, 11, 18 8 25, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000300 Date: 08/1 8/2015 01:37P DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK 8 AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): iSTOKER Street address of principal place of business: 19169 King Arthurs Ct. Twain Harte, CA 95383 Name of Registrant: Stokes, Brian 19169 King Arthurs Ct. Twain Harte, CA 95383 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: not applicable This Business is conducted by: an individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) s/ Brian Stokes NOTICE: This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new FBN statement must be filed no more than 40 days from expiration. This filing does not of itself authorize the use of this name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law. (B 8 P Code 14411 et seq.) CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in my office. DEBORAH BAUTISTA, County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By: Theresa K Badgett, Deputy Publication Dates: September 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: FRANCES CLARK in the Superior Court of California, County of: TUOLUMNE. The Petition for Probate requests that FRANCES CLARK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the 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: October 9, 2015 Time: 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 3, at 41 West Yaney Ave., 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 the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 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. Attorney for petitioner: LAW OFFICE OF JOHN B. ALLEN P.O. Box 232 Sutter Creek, CA 95685 209-223-5705 Filed Sept.. 09, 2015 By: C. Greenfield, Clerk Publication Dates: Sept. 18, 22, 25, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-14-652750-JP Order No.: 0288836 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/1 7/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY 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 BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): TITUS L. WIELAND AND JODI L. WIELAND Recorded: 1/24/2003 as Instrument No. 2003001773 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of TUOLUMNE County, California; Date of Sale: 10/1 6/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Front Entrance to the Tuolumne County Administration Center, 2 S. Green St., Sonora,CA 95370 Amount ofunpaid balance and other charges: $121,796.10 The purported property address is: 23915 REDWOOD DR, Ml-WUK VILLAGE, CA 95346 Assessor's Parcel No.:047-771-040-0 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 ofwhich 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: Thesaledate 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 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site htt://www. ualit loan.corn, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-652750-JP . 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: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: htt://www. ualitloan.corn Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-652750-JP IDSPub Publication Dates: Sept. 18, 25 & Oct. 2, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEWEL D. KELLEY CASE NUMBER PR-11223 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JEWEL D. KELLEY PUBLIC NOTICE

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TUOLUMNE COUNTY DOGS Abbott —Great Dane/Labrador mix, brindle and white, male, 1 year Clinton — Lab/pit bull mix, male, brown, 2 years Jax — Dalmatian/ Great Dane, male, 1 year Maleficent — Terrier mix, tricolor, female, 1.5 years Mary —Miniature pinscher and Chihuahua, tan and white, female, 1 to 2 years Matt — Mi niature pinscher and Chihuahua, fawn, male, 1 to 2 years Kona — Husky/shepherd mix, tricolor, male, 1 year Roxy —Terrier mix, black and tan, female, 3 years Rocky —Terrier mix, black and tan, male, 3 years

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CAlAVERAS COUNTY DOGS and PUPPIES +Aiden —German shorthaired pointer, male, adult +Cookie —Jack Russell terrier/ corgi, female, young "Daisy — Labrador retriever mix, female, adult "Maddy — Labrador retriever, female, adult

PUPPIES Aurora — Rat terrier mix, tricolor, female, 10 weeks Beanie — Parsons russell, tricolor, male, 7 months Cinderella — Rat terrier mix, black with a white face, female, 10 CATS weeks Kyle —Retriever, tan and white, Alfred — Short hair, gray and white, male, baby male, 10.5 months +Annie — Long hair, female, Prince —Rat terrier mix, tri-color, male, 10 weeks adult Teddy —Pyrenees/mastiff/LabAriel —Short hair, female, baby rador mix, black and tan, male, 8.5 Bluebelle — Short hair, gray, months female, senior Boots — Short hair, male, baby CATS Christie —Short hair, female, Aspen —Torti/tabby, short hair, young female,1 year Cooper — Short hair, male, Bridgette —Brown tabby with baby white, medium hair, female, 1 year +Daisy —Short hair, brown and Crystal — White, short hair, fe- white, female, baby male, 3 years Eli —Short hair, orange, male, Dayo —Gray tabby, short hair, baby male, 1 year Elvis —Short hair, black, male, baby KllTENS Emma —Short hair, black, feAimie — Brown tabby, short male, young hair, female, 6 months Felicity — Short hair, female, Aggie — Brown tabby, short baby hair, female, 6 months "Fearless —Short hair, orange, Aloha — Black, short hair, female, adult male, 6 months Fenton — Short hair, black, Adam —Black and white, male, male, young 3.5 months +Flash —Short hair, gray and Eve —Gray and white, female, white, female, adult 3.5 months +Hope —Medium hair, black, female, adult Those interested in adoptJasper — Short hair, male, ing an animal can view more young information about them at Jewels —Short hair, calico, fewww.hsotc.org. T u olumne male, young County Animal Control (984Louise —Medium hair, calico, 1338) is open for all services female, adult Call 533-3614 to Subscribe from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon+Marcus — Long hair, male, to The Union Democrat or day, Tuesday, Thursday and adult www.uniondemocrat.corn PUBLIC NOTICE

l%UMMERVILLIELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Summerville Elementary School District of Tuolumne

County, California (" District" ), acting by and through its Board of Education (" Board" ), will receive up to but not later than 11:00 A.M., October 13, 2015, sealed bids for the award of a contract for 012017 — CAT5 Cable Upgrade. Each bid must conform and be responsive to this Notice to Bidders, the Information for Bidders, and all other documents comprising the pertinent Contract Documents. All interested parties must log onto the Schools and Libraries website (ERATE) htt://usac.or /s s to download the bid packet. Bids shall be received in the District Office of the Summerville Elementary School District located at 18451 Carter Street, Tuolumne, CA 95.379 and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time and place. Responses must be sealed and clearly marked "012017CAT5 Cable Upgrade", Facsimile copies of the bid will not be accepted. It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure its bid is received in the District Office by the date and time specified above. Any bid that is submitted after this date and timeshallbe deemed nonresponsive and returned to the bidder unopened. The District intends to obtain maximum funding discounts under the Federal Communications Commission's E-rate program for eligible services and equipment procured as a result of this Bid. Qualified vendors must provide a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and Federal Registration Number (FCC-FRN) with the proposal. Vendors must be willing to work within the requirements of the E-rate program and must be able to provide all necessary documentation and apply billing per the terms of the E-rate program. All forms must be completed, signed, and returned with the bid. The Contract award will be based on the overall lowest bid for all items listed. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to accept or reject any one or more items of a bid, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in the bid or in the bidding process. The Summerville Elementary School District is committed to providing equal educational, contracting and employment opportunities to all in strict compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The District office that monitors compliance is Leigh Shampain, Superintendent, 18451 Carter Street, Tuolumne, CA 95379, phone 209-928-4291ext. 1295. Any individual who believes s/he has been a victim of unlawful discrimination in employment, contracting, or in an educational program may file a formal complaint with the District's Superintendent. No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of the bids. In the event of identical bids, the Board may determine by lot which bid shall be accepted per Public Contract Code 20117. Leigh Shampain Superintendent SUMMERVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Tuolumne, California Publication Dates: September 18, 2015 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

"Marty — Medium hair, male, baby Mason — Short hair, black, male, young Mikkel — Short hair, black, male, young Millie — Short hair, female, baby Miss Tux — Short hair, black and white, female, baby Molly — Short hair, calico, female, baby Newman — Short hair, gray and white, male, baby +Nicki — Medium hair, black, female, adult Nickelby —Medium hair, male, baby Olive — Short hair, black, female, young +Opie — Short hair, orange tabby, male, young +Poppy —Short hair, female, adult Rick —Short hair, grey, male, baby "Rudy — Short hair, orange, male, young "Suki- Bobtail, gray and white, female, adult Sweetie — Short hair, female, baby Tiffany — Short hair, female, adult Thelma — Medium hair, calico, female, adult +Tilly —Short hair, brown and white tabby, female, adult Kittens —all kinds Barn Cats —all kinds

The Calaveras Humane Society does not have a shelter, soadoptable cats are cared for in foster homes. To view these animals and get c ontact i n f ormation,

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www. calaverashumane. org and click on "Adopt" or call the Humane Society at 7369417 forfoster contactinformation. Cats and dogs are also available f o r ado p tion through t h e Ca l a veras County Animal Services. For Calaveras County Shelter cats and dogs call 754-6509 or email Rebecca Andahl at Randahl@co.calaveras.ca.us. Business hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Animal viewing and micro chipping services are available during all normal business hours.

The Calaveras County shelter is at 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. The ofEce is closed Sundays and Monday and on holidays. Animals with an * can be viewed at www.calaveras.pet6nder.corn.

Shelter dogs in new series helpMassachusetts county LOS ANGELES (AP) — A mutt from a Massachusetts animal shelter who got a new life as a K-9 drug-detection dog stars in an upcoming episode of a new PBS series called "Shelter Me: Partners for Life." The Worcester County sheriiI"s department

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in central Massachusetts turned to the shel-

ter when there wasn't enough money in the budget toreplace its retiring tracking dogs. The department covers 60 towns, a prison and a millionpeople.With drug overdose deaths in Massachusetts rising, including 1,200 last year,the department needed a good drug detection dog. Sheri6' Lewis G. Evangelidis sent Lt. Tom Chabot to find a shelter dog that was young, &iendly, enthusiastic, smart and hee. Chabot came back with Nikita. Their story is showcased in an episode of "Shelter Me: Partners for Life" airing on PBS beginning Oct. 1 (local listings at ShelterMe. TV). A second profile on the show will look at singer Emmylou Harris and her animal rescue, Bonapar(e's Retreat. Nikita was picked up as a stray in San Juan, Puerto Rico, when he was 3 months old and 25 pounds, and brought to the Sterling Animal Shelter in Sterling, Massachusetts, Chabot said. "He was reaching out to me, stuck to me,

screaming for us to take him," Chabot recalled. In no time, Nikita was a local rock star with a following that counted students, inmates and residents. Drug seizures at the prison even dropped. Last year, another Sterling dog named Jaxx, also from San Juan, joined Nik on the Worcester squad. The department saved tens of thousands of dollars by picking dogs from shelters, training them for eight weeks instead of six months or two years, and getting that training from the nearby plymouth County SherijI"s Department.

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Chabot doesn't have to buy anything but food for Nik, said filmmaker Steven Latham, who created the series. A veterinarian donates thedog'smedi calcare.A group ofresidentsgot him a bulletproof vest and an alarm that notiGes Chabot and opens patrol car doors if it gets too hot while he's sitting inside. This is Latham's fis episode of "Shelter Me," which he created to eliminate negative perceptions about public animal shelters and to show people that shelter pets can sometimes make the best pets.

"I love the direction this sheri6"s department and other law enforcement agencies are going," Latham said. Nik andJaxx work for food.They don'teat breakfast or dinner like other dogs. They get a bite when their collars are put on or removed, or when they get or complete a command, Chabot said. Their food is measured out in the morning in a pouch the handlers carry on their belts. If they aren't ofncially on the job, they will practice or do routine tasks to get in enough exercise and time to get all their food. When a dog finds narcotics or prescription drugs, he sits and put his nose on the item. Another member of the K-9 squad, a bloodhound, does missing children hunts and other &iendly 6nds. The best aspect of the shelter dogs' work is that they' ve become community icebreakers, Chabot said. If they' re not wearing the collars that put them in working mode, people are welcome to pet them and talk to them. Chabotsaid he sees the difference the dogs make when he takes questions during classroom visits. With Nik and Jaxx, the students will ask if they can touch them or pet them or wherethey camefrom. "I had a German shepherd before and the kids wanted to know things like how many peoplehe had bitten and how many bad guys we had caught," he said.