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WEATHER MAN Partly cloudy H: 97 o L: 65 o See full Weather, A11 HOME & GARDEN | C6 SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2012 FOUNDED IN 1864 TO PRESERVE THE UNION … ONE AND INSEPARABLE VOLUME 147 ISSUE 201 “Steal the Deal” Going on Now! Sign up at TheUnion.com/Deals *Restrictions may apply. Go to TheUnion.com/Deals. DADS & DUDES SPECIAL $10 Men’s Haircuts CUT & COLOR $45 w/Danielle or Sammie DADS & DUDES SPA SPECIAL $45 w/Starlene INDEX Advice C3 Blotter A6 Cryptoquote C2, C5 Comics C4 Lottery A6 Opinions A4, A5 Sports B1 Stocks A8 Sudoku C2, C5 ■ THE HEART OF GOLD COUNTRY BY BRIAN HAMILTON Staff Writer Judy Rath admits she wasn’t the most pleasant person answer- ing the door just after 4 a.m. on a Saturday morning, which was certainly noticeable to the young woman at the stoop. But any angst suddenly sub- sided when Savannah Bandy started to speak. “This isn’t going to make me look good, but I think I said ‘What!?’ when I answered the door,” Judy said. “And she said there is a 91-year-old woman wandering around out here in her pajamas.” As she was delivering The Union to doorsteps throughout the Forest Springs Mobile Home Community, Savannah drove past a woman walking down a street. She figured it might just be Samaritan ‘caring and kind’ See BANDY A10 THE HEART OF GOLD COUNTRY The Union’s “The Heart of Gold Country” series seeks to spot- light members of western Nevada County who make this community such a great place to live, work and play. If you know someone who you feel deserves to be featured, con- tact City Editor Brian Hamilton via email at bhamilton@ theunion.com or by phone at (530) 477-4249. BY CHRISTOPHER ROSACKER Staff Writer F or scores of the country’s top cyclists, the 52nd annual Nevada City Classic represents the second-oldest race in the United States — a grueling competition with a winding route up and down the his- toric downtown’s hilly roads. For the businesses of Nevada City, the event is all about exposure and name recognition for the small Gold Rush town, said coordinator and soon- to-be town mayor Duane Strawser. “The Nevada City bike race has gained more national publicity than any event we’ve ever had,” said Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cathy Whittlesey. “We’re known throughout the U.S. for this race.” With other events this Father’s Day weekend, including the 37th Annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival and the Nevada City Adult Soapbox Derby, hotels and other amenities in the area are booked for the weekend. Both Holiday Inn Express and the Best Western had no rooms available as of Friday. While restaurants and shops see some influx over the weekend, Whittlesey said the real benefit of the race trickles into Nevada City throughout the year. “It’s sometimes hard for people to see the big picture of what it does for File photo for The Union by John Hart Read more on Page C1 NEWS BRIEFS INSIDE For more on the Nevada City Classic, see today’s Sports section, page B4. NEVADA CITY CLASSIC See CLASSIC A10 Photo for The Union by John Hart Savannah Bandy, who delivers The Union, stopped while on her route to help a disoriented elderly woman. BY LIZ KELLAR Staff Writer A South County man has taken a plea agreement in two cases where he fought with law enforcement, sending several officers to the hospital in one of the incidents. In Nevada County Superior Court Thursday, Montel Telbert James pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of resisting an officer and to disobeying a restraining order in the first case. Those charges stemmed from an April 16 arrest. He had knocked on a woman's door in violation of a restraining order, then resisted arrest and started running, fight- ing with a Nevada County Sheriff ’s deputy before taking off again. He was eventually arrested after being threatened with a Taser. James, 20, pleaded no con- test to battery on a custodial Large Assortment of 1 Gallon Locally Grown Organic Tomatoes Sale Price $4.99 Just in! (530) 272-4769 x116 · 125 Clydesdale Court, Grass Valley · Mon-Sat 8-6 · GrowOrganic.com Deer Resistant Plants! Natives! Color! Perennial Edibles! Drought Tolerant Huge Selection! Come and check out our unique nursery. Last Sunday Open for Spring - 10:00 to 4:00 Grow Organic... For Life! Man takes plea in fights with law enforcement Montel James See JAMES A8 BY CHRISTOPHER ROSACKER Staff Writer AND CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer The unemployment rate in Nevada County rose in May, along with 18 U.S. states, the most in nine months. Increasing unemployment in more than a third of U.S. states is the latest evi- dence of a weaker job market. Between April and May, Nevada County employment fell by 210 positions in May or 0.7 percent, ending the month-over period with 27,950 jobs, which put the county’s unemploy- ment rate at 9.7 percent – up from 9.5 percent in April, according to the Employment Development Department. Two industries contributed to May’s local decline, together cutting back 460 jobs. Leisure and hospitality reported a high- er-than-average seasonal decline — down 450 jobs compared to an average 100-job decline — and accounted for most of the month’s loss. “On average, the leisure and hospitality does drop this time of year,” said Diane Patterson, a labor market analyst who attributed the annual sector decline to the ski industry’s transition into warmer weather. The private education and health sectors also cut 10 Nevada County jobs. Nationwide, the Labor Department says unemployment rates fell in only 14 states. That’s fewer than the previous month, when rates fell in 37 states. Rates were unchanged in 18 states. Nationally, the unemployment rate rose to 8.2 percent in May from 8.1 percent in April, the first increase in almost a year. Employers added only 69,000 jobs, the fewest in 12 months. Still, 27 states added jobs in May. California Jobs report: Unemployment rates rise in county, 18 states See UNEMPLOYMENT A8 ■ Oregon company recalls cans of navy beans SALEM, Ore. — Truitt Bros. of Salem, Ore., is voluntary recall- ing 15-ounce cans of Premium Navy Beans because they may contain undeclared soy. The company says people with a soy allergy or severe sensitivity run the risk of a serious reaction if they consume such a product. No illnesses have been reported. The beans were distributed in Oregon, Washington and Northern California through retail stores between Dec. 1, 2011, and June 15, 2012. The cans carry a “best by” date of 7/18/14. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (503) 362-3674, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.PST, Monday through Friday. ■ Chowchilla ‘busnapper’ wins release from prison SAN FRANCISCO — One of three men who kidnapped and hid a busload of California school- children in a 1970s ransom attempt has gained his freedom after 34 years in prison. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced Friday that it would release Richard Schoenfeld later this month after the state Supreme Court refused to review his parole case. An appeals court earlier this year ordered his release after ruling the Board of Parole Hearings unfairly set his release date for 2021 even though it concluded he wasn’t a threat to society. Schoenfeld and two other men each pleaded guilty in 1977 to burying 26 children and driver in a truck underground. The hostages escaped without seri- ous injuries. — Associated Press NOW’S THE TIME TO MULCH “ “ There is nothing like this race anywhere. It’s one of the reasons it has had the longevity, endurance. — Duane Strawser Read more on the Web at More Summer Fun @the Paella on the Patio See Weather Page for more
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WEATHER MAN
Partly cloudy
H: 97o
L: 65o
See fullWeather,
A11
HOME & GARDEN | C6
SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2012 FOUNDED IN 1864 TO PRESERVE THE UNION … ONE AND INSEPARABLE
VOLUME 147 ISSUE 201
“Steal the Deal” Going on Now!Sign up at TheUnion.com/Deals
*Restrictions may apply.Go to TheUnion.com/Deals.
DADS & DUDES SPECIAL $10Men’s Haircuts
CUT & COLOR $45w/Danielle or Sammie
DADS & DUDES SPA SPECIAL $45w/Starlene
INDEXAdvice C3Blotter A6Cryptoquote C2, C5Comics C4Lottery A6Opinions A4, A5Sports B1Stocks A8Sudoku C2, C5
■ THE HEART OF GOLD COUNTRY
BY BRIAN HAMILTON
Staff Writer
Judy Rath admits she wasn’tthe most pleasant person answer-ing the door just after 4 a.m. on aSaturday morning, which wascertainly noticeable to the youngwoman at the stoop.
But any angst suddenly sub-sided when Savannah Bandystarted to speak.
“This isn’t going to makeme look good, but I think I said
‘What!?’ when I answered thedoor,” Judy said. “And she saidthere is a 91-year-old womanwandering around out here in herpajamas.”
As she was delivering TheUnion to doorsteps throughoutthe Forest Springs Mobile HomeCommunity, Savannah drovepast a woman walking down astreet.
She figured it might just be
Samaritan ‘caring and kind’
See BANDY A10
THE HEART OF GOLD COUNTRY
The Union’s “The Heart of GoldCountry” series seeks to spot-light members of westernNevada County who make thiscommunity such a great placeto live, work and play. If youknow someone who you feeldeserves to be featured, con-tact City Editor Brian Hamiltonvia email at [email protected] or by phone at(530) 477-4249.
BY CHRISTOPHER ROSACKER
Staff Writer
For scores of the country’s topcyclists, the 52nd annualNevada City Classic represents
the second-oldest race in the UnitedStates — a grueling competition with awinding route up and down the his-toric downtown’s hilly roads.
For the businesses of Nevada City,the event is all about exposure andname recognition for the small GoldRush town, said coordinator and soon-to-be town mayor Duane Strawser.
“The Nevada City bike race hasgained more national publicity thanany event we’ve ever had,” saidChamber of Commerce ExecutiveDirector Cathy Whittlesey. “We’reknown throughout the U.S. for thisrace.”
With other events this Father’sDay weekend, including the 37thAnnual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival
and the Nevada City Adult SoapboxDerby, hotels and other amenities inthe area are booked for the weekend.
Both Holiday Inn Express and theBest Western had no rooms availableas of Friday.
While restaurants and shops seesome influx over the weekend,Whittlesey said the real benefit of therace trickles into Nevada Citythroughout the year.
“It’s sometimes hard for people tosee the big picture of what it does for
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NEWS BRIEFS
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For more on the Nevada City Classic,see today’s Sports section, page B4.
N E V A D A C I T Y
CLASSIC
See CLASSIC A10
Photo for The Union by John Hart
Savannah Bandy, who delivers The Union, stopped while on her routeto help a disoriented elderly woman.
BY LIZ KELLAR
Staff Writer
A South County man hastaken a plea agreement in twocases where he fought with lawenforcement, sending severalofficers to the hospital in one ofthe incidents.
In Nevada County SuperiorCourt Thursday, Montel TelbertJames pleaded no contest to amisdemeanor count of resistingan officer and to disobeying arestraining order in the first case.
Those charges stemmedfrom an April 16 arrest. He had
knocked on awoman's doorin violation ofa restrainingorder, thenresisted arrestand startedrunning, fight-ing with a
Nevada County Sheriff ’s deputybefore taking off again.
He was eventually arrestedafter being threatened with aTaser.
James, 20, pleaded no con-test to battery on a custodial
Large Assortment of
1 Gallon Locally Grown
Organic TomatoesSale Price $4.99
Just in!
(530) 272-4769 x116 · 125 Clydesdale Court, Grass Valley · Mon-Sat 8-6 · GrowOrganic.com
Deer Resistant Plants!
Natives! Color!Perennial Edibles!Drought Tolerant
Huge Selection!Come and check out our unique nursery.
Last Sunday Open for Spring - 10:00 to 4:00
Grow Organic... For Life!
Man takes plea in fightswith law enforcement
Montel James
See JAMES A8
BY CHRISTOPHER ROSACKER
Staff WriterAND CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER
AP Economics Writer
The unemployment rate in Nevada Countyrose in May, along with 18 U.S. states, the mostin nine months. Increasing unemployment inmore than a third of U.S. states is the latest evi-dence of a weaker job market.
Between April and May, Nevada Countyemployment fell by 210 positions in May or 0.7percent, ending the month-over period with27,950 jobs, which put the county’s unemploy-ment rate at 9.7 percent – up from 9.5 percentin April, according to the EmploymentDevelopment Department.
Two industries contributed to May’s localdecline, together cutting back 460 jobs. Leisureand hospitalityreported a high-er-than-averageseasonal decline — down 450 jobs compared toan average 100-job decline — and accounted formost of the month’s loss.
“On average, the leisure and hospitality doesdrop this time of year,” said Diane Patterson, alabor market analyst who attributed the annualsector decline to the ski industry’s transition intowarmer weather.
The private education and health sectorsalso cut 10 Nevada County jobs.
Nationwide, the Labor Department saysunemployment rates fell in only 14 states. That’sfewer than the previous month, when rates fell in37 states. Rates were unchanged in 18 states.
Nationally, the unemployment rate rose to8.2 percent in May from 8.1 percent in April, thefirst increase in almost a year. Employers addedonly 69,000 jobs, the fewest in 12 months.
Still, 27 states added jobs in May. California
Jobsreport:Unemploymentrates rise incounty, 18 states
See UNEMPLOYMENT A8
■ Oregon company recallscans of navy beans
SALEM, Ore. — Truitt Bros. ofSalem, Ore., is voluntary recall-ing 15-ounce cans of PremiumNavy Beans because they maycontain undeclared soy.
The company says people with asoy allergy or severe sensitivityrun the risk of a serious reactionif they consume such a product.No illnesses have been reported.
The beans were distributed inOregon, Washington andNorthern California through retailstores between Dec. 1, 2011,and June 15, 2012. The canscarry a “best by” date of7/18/14.
Consumers with questions maycontact the company at (503)362-3674, from 8 a.m. to 5p.m.PST, Monday through Friday.
■ Chowchilla ‘busnapper’wins release from prison
SAN FRANCISCO — One of threemen who kidnapped and hid abusload of California school-children in a 1970s ransomattempt has gained his freedomafter 34 years in prison.
The California Department ofCorrections and Rehabilitationannounced Friday that it wouldrelease Richard Schoenfeld laterthis month after the stateSupreme Court refused to reviewhis parole case.
An appeals court earlier this yearordered his release after rulingthe Board of Parole Hearingsunfairly set his release date for2021 even though it concludedhe wasn’t a threat to society.
Schoenfeld and two other meneach pleaded guilty in 1977 toburying 26 children and driver ina truck underground. Thehostages escaped without seri-ous injuries.
— Associated Press
NOW’S THE TIME TO MULCH
“ “
There is nothing like thisrace anywhere.It’s one of thereasons it hashad the longevity,endurance.— Duane Strawser
Read more on the Web at
More Summer Fun
@the
Paella on the Patio SeeWeather Page formore
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