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Club holds first annual garden tour
Spring has sprung, and for local gardeners and plant fanatics, there is nothing like taking a stroll through a perfectly manicured garden. In an effort to highlight the outdoor arts of Turlock, the Turlock Garden Club will present its first annual "The Joy of Gardening Tour," from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The tour consists of four different home gardens, each representing a unique theme based on accessories and floral ...
Local dairywoman donates $1 million to UC Merced
When it comes to educational opportunities, Turlock native Margo Souza believes that it is better to give than to receive. The 74-year-old former president and CEO of Turlock's Circle H Dairy Ranch Inc. donated $1 million to UC Merced in an effort to create leadership initiatives for Merced's diverse student population. In April, the school pledged to establish the Margo F. Souza Leadership Center within UC Merced's Office of Student Life. The ...
Rotary tables bocce ball courts
For over a year the Turlock Noon Rotary Club has been trying to build two bocce courts in a city park, but everywhere they turned, Rotary members were met with more opposition than well wishes from Turlock citizens. The Rotary has been working closely with city officials to appease everyone's demands for the donation of the bocce ball courts, but to no avail. The proposed layout was 65 feet long and 29 ...
'Critically dry year' for irrigation
California is not technically in a drought, yet; but low snowpack and a dry spring is not looking good for local growers. The state's recent findings have the winter snowpack at 17 percent of normal, according to Chief Surveyor for the Department of Water Resources Frank Gehrke. This is a problem as the state heavily depends on melted snow to replenish reservoirs throughout the summertime. According to the state findings, 2013 has ...
Planning approves smaller version of multi-tenant freeway sign
Bigger may not be better according to the Turlock Planning Commission. After two months of back and forth with Planning and city staff, Main Street businesses and developer Reed Onate will be able to move forward with building a multi-tenant freeway sign - albeit at a smaller scale than the original plans. The original design was an 85-foot tall, 38-foot wide structure that incorporated nine panels on each side, totaling 1,319 square feet ...
Annual event calls for unity through power of prayer
Prayers are not only a symbol of hope, but an act of faith. This week marks the National Day of Pray, an annual celebration inviting all faiths to pray for the nation. On Thursday morning, the Turlock Mayor's Prayer Breakfast will bring together different organizations within the community to encourage personal repentance, righteousness, and hope for a better future. "This organization's commitment is to come together as a community to pray for ...
Farmers market opens on high note
Hundreds flocked to the Turlock Certified Farmers Market for opening day on Friday, looking for a taste of locally grown products. new location off S. Broadway between A and W. Main streets on Friday morning for to see new and old vendors offering their latest merchandise. Vendors and market attendees alike were impressed with the change in location this year, off S. Broadway between and A and W. Main streets. "We've been ...
TID stretches energy efficiency with rebate programs
Last year, the Turlock Irrigation District had little success attaining greater levels of energy efficiency through its rebate programs. The district fell short of its proposed goal - to attain 12 gigawatt hours in savings - due to a lack of customer participation. This year, TID isn't backing down, and is generating or upgrading new programs that are intended to meet the district's new energy efficiency goals of 9,285 megawatt hours. "We've ...
Denham honors next generation of military leaders
As high school seniors prepare to tackle the next phase in their lives, four area students were honored for making service to their country at the highest level their next challenge. U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) held a reception for the U.S. Service Academy appointees from the 10th District on Tuesday, including Turlock High School senior Adam Groesbeck. Groesbeck will have short summer, and is expected to begin his boot camp training ...
Farmers market turns over a new leaf
Since it was revived in 2010, the Turlock Certified Farmers' Market has continued to grow, adding new vendors, features - and for the 2013 season, a new location and manager. In March 2013, the market requested to move its operation to S. Broadway between A and W. Main streets, just one block away from its previous position on Broadway from W. Olive Avenue to Market Street. The new spot will alleviate traffic and ...
Water board comes to Valley to discuss river flow proposal
It is no secret that residents throughout the Central Valley were unhappy with the original draft of the State Water Board's flow proposal, which intended to dedicate 35 percent of unimpaired river flow for fish and wildlife beneficial uses. But since the State's hearing on the adequacy of the draft Substitute Environmental Document, the water board has been attempting to fulfill all the needs of the fisheries, farmers, and California water users by ...
City housing funds topic of public forums
The City of Turlock is reaching out to residents for input on how housing funds are dispersed, including low-income loans and rehabilitation projects. A draft for the City of Turlock and Turlock/Stanislaus County HOME Consortium Action Plan for 2013-2014 was released to the public last week for consideration and comment before it is enacted. The draft describes eligible programs, future projects and their functions for addressing housing, homelessness and economic development. According ...
City, students branch out to honor Arbor Day
Where would Turlock be without trees? According to the City of Turlock's Parks and Recreation Department, the answer is a desolate wasteland. Trees control climate changes, preserve warmth, and supply two of life's greatest necessities, food and oxygen. In honor of National Arbor Day, the City of Turlock planted trees at a local park to maintain a green presence and uphold its 22-year designation as a "Tree City USA." On Friday morning, ...
Creative bouquets can brighten a home
Flower bouquets can bring the sights and smells of springtime into any home, no matter the weather outside. Margaret Hooper, former owner of Nature's Own Florist in Modesto, believes that a little creativity is the key difference between a boring bouquet and an extravagant arrangement. Not only is Hooper a retired florist, but she comes from a long line of gardeners and agriculturalists including nine aunts who were all named after flowers. ...
Work slated for Sante Fe intersection
Commuters who travel through the Santa Fe Avenue intersection off of Hatch Road may find something other than the railway to slow their trip within the next couple months. Stanislaus County is preparing to make improvements to the intersection in an attempt to ease traffic flow for the busy intersection, as well as install new medians. "That road is pretty rough," said County Survey and Right-of-Way Manager Brian Borum. "We are hopeful ...
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