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As we gazed over Tuolumne Meadows and countless snowy pinnacles, we saw not a soul and scarcely a sign that people had ever been there. It was hard to believe we were in one of the world's most popular parks, visited by millions every year. Two friends and I carefully hiked the final steps over rock and ice to reach a patch of bare granite on the 9,450-foot summit of Lembert Dome. An amazing view from the peak rewarded our effort.
January 19, 2016
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BY MATT JOHANSON
Special to the Journal
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Local
Turlock residents are gladly adjusting to the downpour of rain throughout the area, with recent precipitation amounts exceeding the average rainfall amount since the 1930s and bringing much-needed relief to a drought-stricken region.
January 19, 2016
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Alysson
Aredas
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Local
The Turlock Pregnancy Center shows off its new sonogram machine donated by the Knights of Columbus during tours of the facility given on Sunday. The Turlock, Hughson, Newman, Ceres and Patterson councils also provided the patient table, desk and chairs as well. The sonogram machine was donated on Aug. 12, 2015, and has since been used for patients and training. Sunday's event was an open house to celebrate the new equipment and the services the Turlock Pregnancy Center has to offer including free diapers, clothing, formula and other baby items, along with support for women facing crisis pregnancies.
January 19, 2016
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BY CANDY PADILLA
Turlock Journal
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Local
With over 20 school-aged children currently taking advantage of mentoring programs at Sierra Vista Child & Family Services, the organization is hoping to increase that number following a summit on Friday that will raise awareness and advocate for the importance of mentoring throughout the region.
January 19, 2016
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Alysson
Aredas
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Local
The Stanislaus County Area Agency on Aging is looking for a few good men and women. Every year the Agency on Aging asks the community to nominate those senior citizens who have gone the extra mile through service, humanitarianism, leadership, political advocacy or by just being a good neighbor.
January 19, 2016
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STAFF REPORTS
Turlock Journal
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Local
Bronco Winery has a goal of soon diverting all of its waste away from the landfill.
January 19, 2016
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BY JEFF BENZIGER
Turlock Journal
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Local
Not all wishes are out of reach and the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Northeastern California and Northern Nevada are pulling together to help grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions through the 16th Annual Wishmakers Ball in Modesto.
January 15, 2016
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Natalie
Winters
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Local
An 18-year-old man who reads at a third grade level that wants to become a lawyer, a 56-year-old woman who wants to improve her reading and writing skills to study phlebotomy, a 30-year-old man who speaks fluent French, but wants to enhance his understanding of the English language to go to college-these are just three students waiting to be tutored in LearningQuest's Adult Literacy program.
January 15, 2016
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Alysson
Aredas
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Local
Area book lovers have cause to rejoice with the upcoming return of the annual Friends of the Turlock Public Library book sale.
January 15, 2016
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Sabra
Stafford
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Local
Name of Business: M & C Kouture
January 14, 2016
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Natalie
Winters
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Local
Bronco Winery of Ceres has a goal of soon diverting all of its waste away from the landfill.
January 14, 2016
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BY JEFF BENZIGER
Turlock Journal
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Local
Trips to multiple farming goods stores are a thing of the past following last month's launch of Fence Post Ag, an online site that provides farm hardware and supplies to the agricultural community.
January 14, 2016
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Alysson
Aredas
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Local
Turlock is looking to charter a club that seeks to help women and girls globally with over 32,000 members in 20 different countries and territories, Soroptimist International.
January 14, 2016
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Natalie
Winters
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Local
Kayla Bernardi, a beloved student and graduate of Turlock High School, passed away last winter after a brave fight with leukemia and the Kayla Bernardi Memorial Bee Positive Foundation now stands in her honor.
January 14, 2016
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Natalie
Winters
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Local
The California Milk Advisory Board rang in 2016 with its first ever Rose Parade trophy at the 127th parade on New Year's Day. The CMAB's "Adventures in Real Food" float entry from builder Fiesta Parade Floats was recognized with the Tournament Special Trophy, honoring "Exceptional Merit in Multiple Classifications." The trophy is one of 24 presented to the parade's 44 float entries each year, recognizing such elements as creative design, floral craftsmanship, artistic merit, computerized animation, thematic interpretation, floral and color presentation, and dramatic impact.
January 12, 2016
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STAFF REPORTS
Turlock Journal
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Local
