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Kennel club hosts top dogs in annual shows
The competition is tough. Hundreds come from across the country for a chance at a blue ribbon. The two-day event is a November tradition in Turlock and brings out the top dogs, literally, as the Golden Valley Kennel Club prepares to host its annual shows. "We get people from all over different states...there are professional handlers that travel all over the country that you'll see at Westminster and other national shows," said Golden ...
Shelter opens doors for cold season
As the temperatures start to shift downward, the beds at the We Care cold-weather shelter are starting to fill up. The 49-bed shelter at 219 S. Broadway provides night-time relief to homeless men during the colder months. The shelter has been averaging about 30 visitors a night since opening on Friday. "The numbers are starting to creep up," said We Care's Interim Executive Director Barbara Olave. "With the stormy weather approaching, we're ...
Kettle Kickoff rings in the season
The Salvation Army Kettle Kickoff luncheon is a yearly testament to the community-driven compassion Turlock residents possess, evident by the thousands of dollars donated in a matter of minutes to help serve the underprivileged in the area. The Kettle Kickoff is centered on the Kettle Klash -seven minutes of organized chaos as volunteer teams race around the room with Salvation Army kettles aiming to collect as many cash donations as possible to kick off ...
Motorcyclist dies in funeral procession
The tragic death of a 19-year-old Turlock man was compounded Saturday when a motorcycle rider assisting with the funeral procession lost control of his motorcycle and suffered fatal injuries. The man was identified as 34-year-old Tyler Daniel Anderson of Turlock. Anderson was helping direct traffic for the funeral procession of Maurice Moniz Jr., who was killed in a motorcycle accident Nov. 8. The accident that claimed Anderson's life was reported to the ...
'Batkid' fighting crime in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO - Dressed in a black Batman costume, his fists clenched as he took on foe after foe around San Francisco, a 5-year-old boy who has battled leukemia for years fulfilled his wish Friday to be his favorite superhero. In the process, Miles Scott became a darling of social media and attracted thousands of fans around the country, including the White House. "When you have an illness, it's very important to ...
Gerry Shippee: Passion for veterans, heart for service
Gerry Shippee is a longtime Turlock resident and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary. Q. What precipitated your involvement in the American Legion Auxiliary and how long have you been a member? A. "My husband had been in the service, but he was shot down so he was able to exit when he wanted to because of his awards. He received the Purple Heart, Distinguished ...
The Gemperle giving spirit
Here in Turlock, the Gemperle name is synonymous with eggs. Ernie Gemperle immigrated to the United States from Switzerland in 1949, and with a determination to succeed and unerring work ethic, he turned a small egg ranch in Turlock into an enterprise that is recognized as one of the most successful egg companies in the western United States. Gemperle Farms was one of the first to market organic and specialty eggs and remains a ...
TID continues budget talks with electrical engineering and operations
Budget talks will continue at Tuesday morning's Turlock Irrigation District Board of Directors meeting, with a focus on the Electrical Engineering/Operations Administration and miscellaneous rates.
Cookies sweeten holiday memories
With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, the smell of freshly baked cookies may start to fill homes as holiday prep begins. While planning your own holiday festivities, cookie decorating can be a fun - and delicious - way for the whole family to spend quality time together. Although cookie decorating might at first seem like a simple enough task, local business owner Lisa Fernandes of Lisa's Cookie Jar says that it ...
Hundreds needed as movie extras, off-camera interns
Those Turlockers who have dreams of strolling the red carpet at a Hollywood premiere won't have to go to tinsel town to land their big break - they can find it right here in town. Home Theater Films, with founding partner Corbin Bernsen, will be holding an open call for its upcoming movie project that will be filmed in part here in Turlock. The open call is set for 6 p.m. to ...
Emanuel sale still under AG review
The pending sale of Emanuel Medical Center to Tenet Healthcare Corporation is continuing to make progress, but when the deal might be finalized remains an unknown. At last report, the deal was under review by the California Attorney General's Office and the Federal Trade Commission. Neither agency will provide specific details as to how far the reviews have to proceed. "The leadership teams at both Tenet Healthcare and Emanuel Medical Center are ...
Shelter seeks help for inaugural Thanksgiving Dinner
Ships may get a bottle of champagne for maiden voyages, but the Turlock Gospel Mission will get an entire dinner. The Turlock Gospel Mission is planning on hosting a community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Broadway facility that will one day be home to a year-round shelter. "We are very excited about holding the first of many community Thanksgiving Dinners at our permanent location at 437 Broadway in Turlock," said Tim Guerino, TGM's ...
University students give back through work at Turlock Family Network
Families with young children struggling to make ends meet can receive assistance paying for housing and food through different welfare programs, but there remains one need that can only be met through donations. "For people who are extremely low-income, diapers are the one thing they can't get elsewhere," said Turlock Family Network director Beverly Spielman. The Turlock Family Network is a private non-profit that offers parenting classes and in-home mentoring to local ...
Turlock Fire Department gives $14,000 check to cancer center
After a successful month of selling their iconic pink t-shirts, the Turlock Fire Department presented a check for $14,000 to the Emanuel Cancer Center this week. With October being breast cancer awareness month, firefighters sported pink TFD T-shirts as part of their uniform to help bring attention to the disease. To help raise money for the local cancer center, the T-shirts were sold to members to the community at $15 a shirt. <p ...
Valley reaches new clean-air mark
The air Central Valley residents breathe is getting a bit cleaner. For the first time in recorded history, the San Joaquin Valley had zero emission violations in 2013 for the standard established under the federal Clean Air Act. Having reached this once thought unattainable goal, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District will submit a request to the Environmental Protection Agency, asking them to declare the Valley in attainment of the key ...
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Dollar General to open Saturday
The old Hollywood Video storefront on Geer Road will no longer be vacant following the grand opening of a new Dollar General store this Saturday. With free prizes and special deals, the grand opening of Dollar General is sure to draw in scores of community members looking for great giveaways. According to the company, the first 50 adult shoppers at the store will receive $10 Dollar General gift cards while the first 200 ...
Light it up
The 15th annual Festival of Lights brought in hundreds of community members to witness the lighting of the community Christmas tree in Central Park, an event that symbolizes the beginning of the holiday season in Turlock. The lighting generated a surge in applause before the crowd disbursed to browse in downtown shops, such as Vintage Market which was teeming with customers purchasing Christmas themed items. Vendors lined the streets selling food and items to ...
Small Business Saturday bolsters local shops
As crowds rushed to big-box stores for door buster deals following their Thanksgiving meal for Black Friday, many local shop owners were preparing for their own shopping holiday – Small Business Saturday. The holiday, first observed in 2010, brings focus back to local businesses with hopes to lead consumers to the roots of their towns by helping mom and pop stores across the nation. Primarily promoted by mega-financial service American Express, television advertisements ...
Skating to success: R.A.M Farms latest venture off to promising start
'Tis the season for winter sports, including ice skating, and now locals won't have to drive out of town to test their skills on the slippery surface as locals Ron and Karen Macedo have made ice skating in Turlock a reality. It was a long time coming - process that has been in the works since January- but on Friday R.A.M Farms launched Fields of Ice, a seasonal skating rink and Christmas tree ...
December events at the Turlock Library
Magic is the theme of this holiday month at the Turlock Library. The month begins with a Grinch hunt that will run from Dec. 2-31. Small prizes will be given to children who are able to find the Grinch's hiding place in the library. Customers are invited to attend a Book Club discussion at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 4. December's book is "In the Lake of the Woods" by Tim O'Brien. The library finishes off ...
IN SERVICE
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Bradley J. Souza graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Souza is ...
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