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General Electric and the death of American outrage
If there was a funeral notice, I missed it. No obituary appeared in any of my daily papers. But make no mistake about it: In the spring of 2011 in the United States of America, our collective sense of moral outrage must now be officially dead.
Keep Your Home California program expanded to allow more homeowners to qualify
The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) expanded eligibility criteria for several of the Keep Your Home California programs, making them available to a larger number of families at risk of losing their home.
Williams — Waltman
Jaclyn Williams of Turlock and Stephen Waltman of Monroe, Wash. are engaged to be married on June 10. The wedding will be held in Snohomish, Wash.
Alice Es-haq
Former Turlock resident Alice Es-haq, 83, died Wednesday at Almaden Health and Rehabilitation in San Jose. She was born August 1927, in Iran, to the late Baba and Hili Yeganeh. She was a school teacher in Iran and migrated to Turlock with her husband Rev. Samuel Es-Haq in 1987. In 2003 they lived in San Jose until her passing. Alice was a woman of faith and trusted the Lord all through her life. She also ...
Aurora N. Ferreira
Aurora N. Ferreira, 90, of Madera, died March 24 in Madera. She was born in Santa Luzia, Praia da Vitoria, Ilha, Terceira, Azores in 1920. Aurora was a homemaker for 47 years and a member of Shrine Our Lady of Miracles in Gustine. She is survived by her sons, Francisco Ferreira of Visalia, Antonio Ferreira of Dos Palos and Jorge Ferreira of Tennessee; daughters, Lucilia Amaral of Gustine and Maria Linhares of Orlando; seven grandchildren; and eight ...
Ruth Elaine Nunn
Ruth Elaine Nunn, 63, of Turlock, died March 25 in Turlock. She was born in Portland, Ore. in 1947. Ruth was a homemaker for 35 years. She was legally blind, but she managed to achieve a master's degree in Biblical Theology. She had enough love to extend to a dear friend Tom, who she called her son. She studied Bible and taught Bible studies in her home for the last 15 years. She will be dearly ...
Aurora N. Ferreira
Aurora N. Ferreira, 90, of Madera, died March 24 in Madera. She was born in Santa Luzia, Praia da Vitoria, Ilha, Terceira, Azores in 1920. Aurora was a homemaker for 47 years and a member of Shrine Our Lady of Miracles in Gustine. She is survived by her sons, Francisco Ferreira of Visalia, Antonio Ferreira of Dos Palos and Jorge Ferreira of Tennessee; daughters, Lucilia Amaral of Gustine and Maria Linhares of Orlando; seven grandchildren; and eight ...
Mary Louise Cooper
Mary Cooper, 88, of Oakdale, passed away at Alexander Cohen Hospice House. She was born in Thief River Falls, Minn. to John and Martha Baker, the 12th of their 13 children. She grew up in Minnesota until 1943, when she met and married the love of her life, James M. Cooper in 1946. Mary enjoyed golfing, bowling and traveling. She had many bowling friends at Yosemite and McHenry Lanes. Mary's greatest joy was spending time ...
Juanita Looney
Juanita Looney entered into rest on Wednesday at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock. She was born to wonderful, loving parents, Mr. Orphus James and Myrtle Marie Thomas in McCune, Kansas. She was raised on a farm, as farming was her father's occupation. She attended schools in the Pineville and Anderson, Mo. area. She met the first love of her life, John Sedberry, and through their marriage God blessed them through the Southern Baptist Ministry board ...
Marsha Ann Rine
Marsha was born in Madera in 1948 to Edgar and Betty Williamson; she lived in Stanislaus County for the last 25 years. Marsha was a very hard worker and earned many awards over the 20 years she worked in the banking industry. More recently, Marsha worked as a caregiver where she found great joy in helping others. She was a Christian and spent most of her life serving the community. She is survived by her children, ...
Warriors 2-1 after first day of TOC
The Cal State Stanislaus softball team won its first two games to open the Tournament of Champions presented by Mizuno, then took No. 22 Hawaii Pacific to extra innings before losing 5-4.
Hernandez — Formby
Dirk and Stephanie Hernandez of Turlock are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Alisa Hernandez, to Douglas Newton Formby Jr., son of Douglas and Celeste Formby of Irvine.
Turlock Christian junior earns Eagle Scout
Benjamin Steven Paris of Troop 451, Turlock recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Boy Scouts of America. Ben began his Scouting experience with Cub Scout Pack 451 in Turlock where he earned his Arrow of Light, the highest rank in Cub Scouts. He continued on to Boy Scouts earning 28 merit badges, camping 76 nights, hiking and backpacking over 134 miles and held various leadership positions. <p ...
Births March 24 to March 30
· Jessica Kitt of Turlock is the mother of an eight-pound-six-ounce boy born March 24 at Emanuel Medical Center.
America's energy future
Across the country, American families and businesses are feeling the impact of higher gasoline prices. But while some politicians may claim they have a quick fix, the truth is that in the years to come, prices will continue to go up more than they go down. There are only long-term solutions.
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GROESBECK SIGNS WITH AIR FORCE
Adam Groesbeck - alongside Turlock High coaches - signed his appointment letter to attend and play baseball for the United States Air Force Academy. Groesbeck is set to leave for boot camp June 26. He intends to major in Engineering at the Air Force Academy.
Camp comes to the Carnegie
The Carnegie Arts Center is inviting families to experience a little bit of camp right in downtown Turlock. The Carnegie's next Family Friday series will include campfire songs and stories and even s'mores, brought to Turlock by the counselors of Camp Jack Hazard. This event is free and will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Carnegie, 250 N. Broadway. For more information, call 632-5761.
Twin Tunnels won't quench SoCal's thirst
Let the distortions begin. Now that a $24.54 billion price tag has been attached to the Twin Tunnels the folks behind the plan are touting it as a way to substantially increase reliable water supplies for Southern California, the Bay Area, and corporate farms. Nice try. The investment won't increase reliable water supplies for 25 million Californians. There are two reasons - Mother Nature and population growth. We are in the middle of a ...
Sales tax, better workers could fix roads
If we must have a tax to repair the roads in Turlock, then I am in favor of a sales tax increase. This increase needs to affect all, since everyone who drives uses the roads. I just spent $450 to repair a popped tire and a bent spindle in my car from the potholes in the road. However, I do have a serious concern and that is that as a retiree, I am ...
Newsom has always been pro-drugs
The primary goal of drug legalization advocates has been to convince the general public that marijuana is a harmless plant. Of course, they are aware of the fact that so called "medical" marijuana is grossly abused, and store front dispensaries are nothing more than legitimized (Prop 215) drug dealing operations. Without medical marijuana, full legalization would not be possible. In fact medical marijuana was used as a stepping stone to get to full marijuana ...
Road Work Report
Caltrans has construction and closures planned for the following areas this week:
Wanted: Memories of dad
Do you and your dad share a love of classic cars or Adam Sandler movies? Is your dad the best - or worst - cook in your family? Share your favorite memory of dad and a photo in the Turlock Journal's Father's Day edition. Email memories and photos to khacker@turlockjournal.com by June 12.
Pamela “Pam” Read
Pam was born in San Mateo, CA in 1958 to Lee and Kay Tanner. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed her monthly gathering with friends to play bunko. Pam was an avid racing and NASCAR fan and also enjoyed football, baseball and RV camping. She was a longtime member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband Mike Read; parents Lee (Mary) Tanner and Kay Tanner; children ...
Births May 22 to May 29
• Amy Garibay of Atwater is the mother of a 7-pound-6-ounce girl born on May 22 at Emanuel Medical Center.
Thank you for supporting vets through poppies campaign
Thank you citizens of Turlock and outlying areas for your generous contributions during our poppies for donations campaign May 1 through 31. As usual, your generosity was outstanding. It is only through your help that we are able to use this money exclusively for the benefit of veterans and their families. Be assured that this money will be spend wisely. We thank Mayor Lazar for his seal of approval, Doug Lejune and Scout ...
Graduates: You have not arrived
Students graduating from college this year overestimate their chances of getting well-paying, full-time jobs in their field of study, according to the results of a new survey by Accenture that compared their views with those of recent graduates.
CCC BASEBALL ALL-LEAGUE
Most Valuable Player - Daulton Jefferies, Buhach Colony Pitchers of the Year - Tyler Murphy and Nick Voumard, both of Turlock High Offensive Players of the Year - Brandon Young of Buhach Colony and Austin Bush of Turlock Coach of the Year - Mark de la Motte of Turlock High First team: Jordan Gonzalez, pitcher, Pitman High Ryan Sanchez, pitcher, Atwater High Brett Cumberland, catcher, Turlock High ...
Fish smarter, not tougher
The weather lately has been really uncharacteristic for the month of May, lots of wind and cooler temperatures for this time of year. According to the weatherman, temperatures are supposed to top out at 100 degrees today. If we do reach 100 degrees it will be the first 100 degree day of the year.
Stanislaus men's soccer adds seven players for fall
After the greatest Warrior campaign thus far in 2012, men's soccer head coach Dana Taylor has announced the signing of seven outstanding players - four incoming freshmen and three transfers - for the 2013 season.
Turlock native Sara Latham returns home to play for Stanislaus soccer
Sara Latham is coming back home to Turlock. Latham has accepted her admission to Cal State Stanislaus and will join the Warriors this fall on the pitch, according to head coach Gabriel Bolton.
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