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Turlock accountants bring financial services to community
Name: Wahl, Willemse & Wilson, LLP, Certified Public Accountants
Emanuel offers free mammograms for uninsured women
In an effort to help local women who do not have health insurance or are underinsured, Emanuel Cancer Center is offering free mammograms for women over the age of 40 who may qualify to have a free screening for breast cancer as the New Year approaches.
Turlock insurance agency appointed to serve United Nations humanitarian program
Following a worldwide search, local insurance company, GDI Insurance Agency Inc. of Turlock, has been named as the insurance broker to a United Nations Humanitarian Program.
Peace Corps experience 'game changer' for former sports reporter
Why did I join the Peace Corps?
PIECE OF HISTORY: Former Air Force One on display
Castle Air Museum will begin to host tours of the recently arrived Presidential Douglas VC-9 aircraft ( former Air Force One ) Friday. Tour times are 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and will also be available to the public on Saturday and Sunday at the times noted above.
SBA accepting 2014 National Small Business Week Award nominations
Each year during National Small Business Week, the U. S. Small Business Administration recognizes outstanding small business owners for their contribution to the American economy and society. Small Business week will be celebrated nationally May 12 – 16, 2014.
Verify bonds before buying, advises city
Bearer bond buyers beware.
The frost effect: Almond growers rejoice at cooler temps; cold kills local citrus crops
Waking up to the windshield of your car frozen with ice and the chilling bite of a frosted morning are telltale signs that winter is officially here, but these weather conditions affect more than people's morning routines as they play an essential role in the agricultural cycle.
IN SERVICE
Army Pvt. Simon M. Bromley has graduated from One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., which included basic military training and advanced individual training.
Japanese tradition continues at Livingston church
Every December, the Livingston United Methodist Church brings in hundreds of community members and volunteers for its annual Mochitsuki ceremony, a Japanese New Year's tradition that requires many hours of physical labor for the pounding of rice cakes.
Local woman collects more than 650 nativities
Throughout the Christmas season, you're bound to see a nativity scene or two. Local resident Toni Conway, however, has over 650 nativities after having started her collection more than 50 years ago.
Farmers, food banks bring more produce to locals in need
Recent farming trends showcase the public interest in a "farm to table" approach, which promotes a transparent process of food handling for the consumer, but this movement has reached beyond the individual consumer as farmers have developed relationships with larger operations such as food banks to provide those in need with the same healthy advantages.
Santa Claus is coming to town
While the North American Aerospace Defense Command is typically patrolling the skies for possible aerial threats, once a year employees focus their attention on another airborne invasion: Santa Claus.
Soldiers provide holiday cheer
Staff Sergeant Brian Bischoff, along with two other soldiers and their wives from the Army Recruitment Center in Modesto visited each of the Children's Crisis Center's five sites on Friday, handing out gifts to the children and spending time getting to know them. The children were very excited to see the soldiers and had lots of questions for them. When they arrived at Verda's House in Turlock, which was their first visit of the day, one 2-year-old girl present immediately ran to one of the soldiers and gave him a big hug!
Bistro's acclaimed chef shares his favorite holiday dish, excitement with Turlock's growing culinary
Leroy Walker has been the Executive Chef at Bistro 234 in downtown Turlock for over a decade.
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WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS THE DOLLARS BEGIN
In the past two months bright yellow signs have cropped up along West Main Street with two bold words: "Uneven Sidewalk."
RISING IN THE RANKS
The Turlock Police Department held a swearing-in ceremony Thursday to recognize the promotion of Jesse Bawcum to the rank of Sergeant. Sgt. Bawcum, pictured here taking his oath from City Clerk Kellie Weaver, has been with the department since 2005. During his time he has been a member of the SWAT team, a field training officer, a range master, and charter member of the Turlock Narcotics Enforcement Team. He has received numerous commendations, including the department's team excellence award.
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