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Sophomore QB leads Bulldogs to season-opening winOn Friday night, Kevin Kramer made a special appearance at Joe Debely Stadium. Like last year, he wore No.7. Like last year, he ran the ball with aggressiveness - and even finished with two rushing touchdowns. Like last year, he threw the ball quite well. Like last year, he led his Bulldogs to a season-opening win over Downey High - this time, it was a 12-7 triumph in front of ...
August 26, 2011
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Chhun
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High School Sports
Phyllis SwansonBeloved wife and mother, Phyllis Swanson, passed away Sunday morning
August 26, 2011
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OBITS
Pride come back in second half to defeat PanthersThe Pitman Pride football team kicked off the 2011 season with a comeback win Friday night, defeating the Modesto High Panthers 33-20. The Pride trailed the Panthers 20-6 in the second quarter, but tied the game 20-20 by halftime. Pitman took the lead on a 76 yard touchdown run by halfback Andres Mendez. Also putting in a good performance for the Pride was fullback Kody Brackett, who rushed nine times for 134 yards ...
August 26, 2011
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Alex
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High School Sports
New youth softball team to hold tryoutsTurlock now has a fastpitch softball program for local girls. Founded last summer, the Turlock Stingrays Youth Softball Club is a fast-growing program that allows the girls of Turlock a team to hone and improve their softball skills. The organization began with one team, for girls aged 15 and 16. This summer, the organization grew to two teams, adding the level for girls aged 13 and 14. For the fall, the ...
August 26, 2011
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Staff Reports
TURLOCK JOURNAL
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Youth
Rouy J. O'ShieldsRouy O'Shields, 89, of Turlock, passed away Emanuel Medical Center after an extended illness. Rouy was a longtime resident of Turlock. He lived for 20 years at Rainbow Haven and for the last 3 years lived at Bel Air Lodge. Rouy was born near Modesto, CA to Arthur and Fronie Baxter O'Shields. He worked as a farm hand in the fruit industry prior to his military career. He served in the Army in World War ...
August 26, 2011
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OBITS
Stanislaus softball signs 3 standoutsTwo junior college outfielders and a freshman pitcher have been added to the Cal State Stanislaus softball team, coach Jan Schefkowtiz announced this week. Rachel Borges, Lauren Liming and Natalie Rendon all signed national letters of intent and have enrolled in classes recently. Borgas is a transfer from Delta College in Stockton, where the outfielder was a two-time Big 8 Conference first-team selection. Borgas batted. 452, scored 51 runs and stole 26 bases to ...
August 26, 2011
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Staff Reports
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College
Local runners ready for fall seasonDespite all the miles and workouts they demanded from their runners during the first week of fall practice, the cross country coaches at Pitman High and Turlock High had a problem. It was, essentially, a good kind of problem to have. They had too many runners. So the coaches were forced to make cuts, just to be able to keep track of everyone. First, they made the workouts hard enough so the runners ...
August 26, 2011
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Chhun
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High School Sports
Event to benefit Stanislaus running programsCal State Stanislaus will host its annual Running of the Warriors today to benefit the school's men's and women's cross country programs. The 5K run/walk, which starts at 9 a.m. in front of the Fitzpatrick Arena and circles around the campus, will allow the public a chance to run with the Stanislaus team. Runners from both the men's and women's teams will participate to see where they stand, though they will start 2 ...
August 26, 2011
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Staff Reports
TURLOCK JOURNAL
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College
COMMUNITY: SWING YOUR PARTNERThe Steppin' Pards square dancing group performed an exhibition at the Turlock Certified Farmers Market Friday night. The Steppin' Pards meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m. for workshops at the American Legion Hall, located at 75 Bothun Rd. (off of East Avenue) in Turlock. During the month of September the club offers square dance lessons free for new dancers. Club members include adults, both single and married couples of all backgrounds and ages ...
August 26, 2011
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Andrea
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Local
Births Aug. 10 to Aug. 24· Tenyshia and Ernie Castro of Turlock are the parents of a seven-pound-seven-ounce boy born Aug. 10 at Emanuel Medical Center. · Guillermina Gonzalez and Erik Estrada of Delhi are the parents of a seven-poun-eight-ounce girl born Aug. 11 at Emanuel Medical Center. · Kathy Cox of Delhi is the mother of a seven-pound-eight-ounce girl born Aug. 11 at Emanuel Medical Center. · ...
August 26, 2011
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Births
Local painters seek charity project nominationsPerhaps you know someone who is struggling due to medical or financial problems. Or maybe you know of a non-profit who could use a paint job. Turlock's Lancaster Painting wants to know about that person, family or business. For the second year in a row, Lancaster Painting is donating its expertise for a community service program - Paint it Forward. In the past, the local business has donated its services with multiple projects ...
August 26, 2011
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
Cold, wet winter effects local honey productionThe U.S. Department of Agriculture reported record high honey prices and a 20 percent increase in honey production across the country for 2010, however, at least one local beekeeper is finding 2011 a tougher year.
August 26, 2011
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
BART protesters' oppression envyDuring one of the protests that shut down Bay Area Rapid Transit this month, an anonymous protester - hiding behind a Guy Fawkes mask - stood with a sign that read, "Mubarak Gaddafi BART." Talk about delusions of oppression. Egyptians risked torture, imprisonment and their very lives to oust the heavy-handed Hosni Mubarak regime. Libyan rebels have been engaged in months of bloody combat to evict Moammar Gadhafi from power. And BART? ...
August 26, 2011
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BY DEBRA J. SAUNDERS
Creators Syndicate
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Editorial
A caring community in a moment of crisisI want to thank all the wonderful people of Turlock who helped my family last Thursday (Aug. 25) afternoon; it is really comforting to live in a city where people care for each other. This is the story of what happened: We were taking my daughter to her gym class in the afternoon and parked in the shopping center parking lot at Canal Drive. While my wife was crossing the lanes holding ...
August 26, 2011
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Letters to the Editor
Parents get a chance to learn more about teachers, curriculumBack to School Night was a trip down memory lane for many Turlock parents. They sat in child-sized chairs at child-sized desks surrounded by picture books and finger paintings. They sat quietly while teachers explained the year's curriculum, and some even had snack time. "Back to School Night is a time for teachers to connect with parents," said Janet Wheeler, a second grade teacher at Julien Elementary School. And what better way ...
August 26, 2011
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Andrea
Goodwin
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Education
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Archive site resultsGarcia gets redemption at nationalsAfter his bittersweet fifth-place showing at last month's CIF State Championships, it looked like Turlock High wrestler Fabian Garcia could no longer wrestle. His voice was low, his head was down. He couldn't hide his sadness and dissatisfaction in his post-match interviews.
April 05, 2011
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Chhun
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High School Sports
Saavedra survives, becomes national champFor his trip to Ohio, Pitman High freshman Emilio Saavedra carried with him more than just his clothes and wrestling gear. Metaphorically speaking, he had a giant monkey on his back.
April 05, 2011
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Chhun
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High School Sports
Clearing the airIn order for Alycia Wagner to describe the initial feeling she had during her first time pole vaulting, the Cal State Stanislaus senior traveled back to her childhood, when life seemed to be a little bit more carefree.
April 05, 2011
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Chhun
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NCAA Track & Field
TC student-athlete receives scholarship awardCheyenne Perry, a four-year volleyball and softball player at Turlock Christian High, has been awarded scholarship money as one of 49 winners of the A. Dale Lacky/CSEA Scholarships for outstanding performances in athletics, community service and academics during high school.
April 05, 2011
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Chhun
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High School Sports
University drama production chosen for national festivalThe California State University, Stanislaus staging of "Debris," an unflinching drama dealing with the consequences of lifelong abuse, has been selected for a performance in the national spotlight.
April 05, 2011
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Sabra
Stafford
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Theatre
New CEO for Merced courtThe new Chief Executive Officer of Merced County Superior Court is Linda Romero Soles, a former Turlock resident.
April 05, 2011
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Sabra
Stafford
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Crime
Suspect flees, copper recoveredThe Merced County Sheriff's Department is searching for the man who tried to steal copper wiring from a Ballico farm.
April 05, 2011
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Sabra
Stafford
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Crime
Rape Aggression defense classThe Turlock Police Department and Stanislaus State University Police are providing Rape Aggression Defense training to women in Turlock. The training is offered at no cost to the public. The 12-hour course is broken up into two sessions over a period of two weeks.
April 05, 2011
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Sabra
Stafford
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Crime
Pipe band takes firstThe Turlock Police and Fire Pipe Band won first place at the recently held Bakersfield Highland Games Band competition.
April 05, 2011
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Sabra
Stafford
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Music
Collisions injure one on highwayA chain-reaction of crashes on Highway 99 in Turlock injured one and slowed traffic down for a short time Tuesday afternoon.
April 05, 2011
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Sabra
Stafford
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Crime
General Electric and the death of American outrageIf 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.
April 05, 2011
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BY MARK SHIELDS
Creators Syndicate
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Editorial
McDonald’s to hire 50,000 in single dayNow all those people who say "I'll flip burgers if it comes down to it," can put their money where their mouth is. McDonald's is hiring 50,000 new full and part-time people during a national hiring event on April 19.
April 05, 2011
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Jonathan
McCorkell
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Local
Keep Your Home California program expanded to allow more homeowners to qualifyThe 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.
April 05, 2011
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Government
Local business gives teachers money through grant programTwo years ago GDI president Grant Davis started the "Adopt-A-Teacher" grant program. But in two years Davis said he has only received a grand total of two requests for funds.
April 05, 2011
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Jonathan
McCorkell
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Education
Swarm surprises downtown workersRosemary Hughes is used to dealing with bees. A large jasmine bush located just outside of her downtown office building is a popular place for bees to congregate come warm weather. On Tuesday, however, the flying visitors were more than just a temporary nuisance.
April 05, 2011
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Kristina
Hacker
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Local
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