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MedicAlert children’s health fair benefits all ages
From Batman to Wonder Woman, each year children across the country don capes and masks to emulate their favorite superheroes on Halloween. This year children in the community won't have to limit their super powers to just one evening thanks to the MedicAlert Foundation in Turlock, which is hosting a Super Hero Kids Health and Safety Fair. MedicAlert Foundation is encouraging residents ...
Steppin Pards celebrate 60 years of do-si-do
Some come for the fellowship. Others want to continue a long family tradition. A Pitman High School freshman was pulled into it by neighbors, and has stayed for the fun. No matter what the reason, every member of the Turlock Steppin Pards wants to share their passion for square dancing. "I've been looking forward to it a long time because I love dancing," said Marlene Hunt, one of the group's newest dancers. <p ...
Gemperle Farms new website aims to engage customers
Food industry professionals have been faced with increased consumer concerns regarding the source and handling of food products in recent years. In particular, the poultry industry has been in the crosshairs of consumers who want comprehensive information on production details such as hens' home environment and diet. In an effort to create more transparent relationships with customers, local company, Gemperle Family Farms, has launched an informational and interactive website to educate consumers on eggs. ...
Burn program returns to Valley
The Valley's most important regulation for wintertime air-pollution reduction begins its 11th season today. Check Before You Burn, which has resulted in historically clean wintertime air quality in the Valley, continues through February. This wood-burning curtailment program is a ...
Merced County residents to be part of new cancer study
The American Cancer Society is seeking local residents near Merced County who are willing to participate in a landmark new research study that could help cancer prevention. With hopes to change the face of cancer for future generations, the American Cancer Society is looking for men and women between the ages of 30 and 65, who have never been diagnosed with cancer, to participate in their Cancer Prevention Study-3. By recruiting up ...
Merced County residents to be part of new cancer study
The American Cancer Society is seeking local residents near Merced County who are willing to participate in a landmark new research study that could help cancer prevention. With hopes to change the face of cancer for future generations, the American Cancer Society is looking for men and women between the ages of 30 and 65, who have never been diagnosed with cancer, to participate in their Cancer Prevention Study-3. By recruiting up ...
Turlocker takes on Ironman contest
Bryan Hunt, who retired in February as a Ceres fire battalion chief, successfully participated in the grueling first-ever Lake Tahoe Ironman competition. Hunt, a 54-year-old Turlock resident, participated in the 55-59 male division competition on Sept. 22. An Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a marathon run of 26.2 miles, raced ...
PUBLIC SAFETY OPEN HOUSE
Hundreds of people came out for Saturday's annual Turlock Police and Fire Open House event to get a look at the new Public Safety Facility both departments now call home. The festivities had plenty of activities for children and demonstrations by the SWAT team and a simulated rooftop rescue by fire fighters.
TID talks budget
The Turlock Irrigation Board of Trustees continued budget discussions on Tuesday morning, with the final 2014 budget to be adopted by mid-December. TID General Manager Casey Hashimoto presented an overview of the District and General Manager's Operations and Maintenance budget, followed by a detailed review of the Financial Services Administration Operations and Maintenance budget by Chief Financial Officer Joe Malaski. According to TID's proposed 2014 financial forecast, a $13 million transfer from ...
Turlock woman receives ‘chemo-graduation’ from friends and family
As a wife and mother of four, Turlock resident Connie Teixeira-Sousa is a role model to many. After being diagnosed with breast cancer last year, her courage while undergoing treatment has continued to encourage others. "She has been battling cancer just this past year," said family-friend Liz Lourenco. "She's been so faithful and strong this whole time…Being a mom and a mother of four, she has never once used her cancer as an ...
Holiday brings deadly danger for pedestrians
Halloween is supposed to be a day of frolic for young and old alike, however, the holiday is a dangerous time for pedestrians - especially children.
Halloween events offer spooky, safe fun
Parents looking for a safe place for children to enjoy Halloween fun won't have to look far this year.
National Co-op Month highlights local impact
From an aerial view the Central Valley looks like a quilt. Each row of that quilt is stitched by local farmers who carefully tend to their rows of crops, which are commonly almonds in this area. California produces more than 80 percent of the world's almonds much of which can be traced to Blue Diamond, one of the nation's largest cooperatives. October is National Cooperative Month and the United States Department of Agriculture ...
Churches offer safe, fun holiday activities
Although Halloween is a popular holiday amongst children and adults, there are many individuals who prefer a safe alternative to the regular trick-or-treating.
TID to review budget, investment activities
The Turlock Irrigation District Board of Directors will take up a series of reports on Tuesday morning, as TID staff continue to prepare the upcoming 2014 budget.
Articles by Section - Local
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 ...
'Journey to Bethlehem' starts next week
Ceres may be a half a world away from the site of the biblical journey on which Christmas is centered but the folks at Grace Community Christian Church are planning to give the public their best shot at recreating the "Journey to Bethlehem." The 17th annual traditional Christmas venue opens at the church, 3754 E. Service Road, on Dec. 5 and will also be held on Dec. 6, 7 and 12, 13 and ...
Vet teaches discipline, positivity through free karate classes
Army veteran Derek Spencer is giving back to his community by teaching kids at the Turlock Salvation Army something he found beneficial in his own life - karate. Originally from Manteca where he earned his black belt in karate from a local Girls and Boys Club of America, Spencer relocated to Turlock to pursue his Masters degree in United States History at California State University, Stanislaus. He then approached the Salvation Army in ...
Church hosts Christmas boutique
A local church will be transformed into a winter wonderland this Saturday, as the third annual Christmas Boutique gets ready to bring in the holidays. Featuring unique vendors selling handmade holiday decorations, wreaths, soaps, jewelry, candles and more, the third annual Christmas Boutique has gifts available for everyone. Aside from the many vendors and gifts, the Spiritual Church of Turlock's Christmas Boutique is bringing Santa to town, with free pictures alongside Saint ...
Lancaster Painting coats community with giving opportunities
The holiday spirit of giving is contagious as not only friends and families but business also give back to their community to help the less fortunate. Lancaster Painting of Turlock is spearheading its 4th annual Paint it Forward event which provides a paint job free of charge to a family or organization in the community. Local individuals can nominate families and organizations in the area and there are no minimum criteria for nominations. ...
Latif's center of holiday pie frenzy
On the day before Thanksgiving the narrow kitchen in the back of Latif's Restaurant is teeming with bakers in pie dough crusted aprons, their faces dusted in flour. There is a large refrigerated room filled with vats of pie filling, pounds of dough on the counters, and a contagious holiday spirit as employees pitch in to make the restaurant's biggest pie-baking days of the year a success. Latif's is a family owned and ...
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