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Solar power focus of annual energy fair
Walnut Elementary Education Center and the City of Turlock are hoping to raise awareness about energy conservation with the 3rd Annual Energy Faire, set for Oct. 6. The Energy Faire is a community event that will feature a variety of exhibit booths, demonstrations, kids' activities, and food and concessions. "Walnut's participation is substantial. Teachers and students will lead hands-on activities. Activities include building windmills with K'Nex, racing solar cars, experimenting with solar powered electronics, creating ...
Local farmers invite public to learn more about alpacas
Alpaca farmers around the Central Valley are tidying up their ranches, dusting off their spinning looms, and getting their animals photo-ready for National Alpaca Farm Days. On Saturday and Sunday, alpaca breeders across the United States and Canada will invite the public to come to their farm or ranch to meet their alpacas and learn more about these inquisitive, unique animals, the luxury fiber they produce, and why the alpaca business is perfect ...
Library hosts harvest storytime
On Saturday, storyteller BZ Smith and musician Peg Reza brought fall harvest stories to life at the Turlock Library. With a ukulele at hand, Reza strummed her heart out while dozens of children sang, danced, and practiced sign language to the melodies. The storytelling and sing-along event was sponsored by the Friends of the Turlock Library.
Turlock High student earns accolades for responsibility
Turlock High principal Dana Trevethan has high praise for student Heath Rojas. His work ethic and list of accomplishments were recently recognized by the Turlock Unified School District and he was honored as the Character Counts student of the month for the trait of responsibility. "Heath is a responsible young adult, not only to his academics, but to his extracurricular activities," said Trevethan. "He's excelled in athletics, music, arts, and if you look ...
National student writing assessment goes high tech
For the first time ever the U.S. Department of Education used advances in technology to assess students' writing capabilities. The National Assessment of Educational Progress annual test sampled students in grades 8 and 12 across the country to determine progress in writing on a nationwide level. Specific results for states and school districts were not released. Results from NAEP, also known as the Nation's Report Card, showed that more than 75 percent ...
Turlock Shines seeks volunteers for annual cleanup event
After 105 years of being one of the most maintained cities, Turlock is undergoing a massive makeover from head to toe.
TUSD makes service learning graduation requirement
Whether it's picking up trash, scrubbing down the water parks, or raking the lawns of elderly community members during the 5th Annual Turlock Shines event, sophomore high school students will be required to actively participate in organized service experiences in order to graduate. The Turlock Unified School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a new community service requirement for 10th through 12th grade students - effective immediately. The TUSD Service Learning Requirement ...
Pros give students unique music lesson
From exciting classical arrangements, to burning jazz standards, over 400 band Turlock band students were treated to a one-of-a-kind musical experience through The Turlock Concert Association. Band students from Dennis Earl Elementary, Dutcher Middle School, and Turlock Junior High were among the schools who visited The Snyder Recital Hall at California State University, Stanislaus on Monday morning where musical performers from the Boston Brass gave them a lesson on the importance of music. ...
Rotarians deliver purification systems to 500 Dominican households
Nearly one billion people have no access to clean, safe water. In the developing world, finding a reliable source of safe water is often time-consuming and expensive to obtain. Helping to alleviate the problem in some small measure, the Rotary Club of Turlock, donated and dispensed water purification systems to as many as 500 households in the Dominican Republic. In August, Rotarians Rob Geiger, Tom Sperry, Gary Wahl and Mike Brem from The ...
Calafia should stay put, says Arts Commission
She is loved by some, and disliked by others. One local business owner even wants her gone. The 14-foot statue of Calafia, which has welcomed visitors to downtown Turlock for the last seven years, isn't ready to part from its home, just yet. During Thursday's Arts Commission meeting, commissioners voted to recommend to the Turlock City Council that Calafia not be relocated from downtown Turlock.
Park neighbors fed up with noise
Turlock parks are a haven for many families who host barbecues, birthday parties, and playdates at the many neighborhood park locations - with Crane Park on Canal Drive being one of the most popular. While families are out celebrating during the weekends, residents surrounding Crane Park are fed up with the excess noise and are demanding that policies be put into place. Crane Park resident Dan Palmquist voiced his concerns during the Turlock ...
Hilmar students go high tech
Sixth graders at Hilmar Middle School started off the new year with a tech upgrade. Through collective efforts from school site funds, students and faculty received 200 Netbooks to enhance learning in the classroom. "The students are very excited to use Netbooks for the first time in the classroom," said Hilmar Middle School Principal Eric Hixson. "Teachers are taking advantage of this new form of technology to teach students in creative and different ...
Local college student prepares for pageant
On the surface, Michelle Hurst is your typical 19-year-old college student. But in a few months, her world will change. She will be trading in her jeans and flip flops for an evening gown and a pair of heels to represent Stanislaus County and compete for the very first time at the Miss California USA Pageant. "This will be the first time I've ever competed in a pageant," said Hurst. "It's an honor ...
High schools break from tradition for 2013 graduations
For years it has been a tradition for Turlock and Pitman high schools to hold their graduation ceremonies on the same day, leaving friends, family, and school district staff to race against time and traffic to attend both events, but this year the schools will break from tradition. The Turlock Unified School District polished the 2013 graduation and promotion schedule, adding significant changes to accommodate friends and families of the graduates - and ...
Greek life not about parties
When you think of members of Greek life you probably only think of three things: drinking, parties, and large amounts of hazing. They're either peer pressuring students on your favorite sitcom or trying to make that character joins their Greek group while also taking a beating from a paddle. But are Greek students really like this? Of course not. It's not uncommon to assume the negative stereotypes associated with Greek organizations. At California ...
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