Archive By Section - Letters to the Editor
A generous community
Dear Editor, In this season of giving thanks, I would like to share a public thank you to everyone who helped to make Emanuel Medical Center's Legacy Circle fund drive such a success. The commitment of our many community and employee volunteers, and the generosity of our hundreds of donors, was truly inspiring. Together, they raised $1,007,000 during ...
What is happening to dedicated city employees?
The citizens of Turlock deserve some answers. Long-term employees of the City of Turlock just keep disappearing from their departments and jobs. There are no explanations, though often it seems that there are allegations made against them just before they are "unavailable for comment." What kind of 'back room deals' are being made by the City? Why is any of this happening? What kind of plans are being ...
Prescription pseudoephedrine policy
An op-ed article from the New York Times tilted "How to Kill the Meth Monster" written by a colleague of mine, Rob Bovett, district attorney in Lincoln County, Oregon, was recently released. Rob and I also serve as advisory board members for ONDCP's National Methamphetamine and Pharmaceutical Initiative (CMPI). We have been traveling around the country assisting states contemplating the implementation of policy that would return pseudoephedrine (PSE) ...
Advertising extreme
It's not very often that I agree with burdensome rules and regulations set up by government to stifle businesses. The "Business Balk" article printed in the Journal last week made me chuckle after I read statements from business owners suggesting they are hurting due to a local sign ordinance that has outlived its useful life. I agree with the City's sign ...
Congratulations to Turlock’s new council members
I would like to congratulate Councilman-Elect Dehart and Councilman-Elect White on their win and I wish them the best. To the people that not just gave me their vote but also their trust I want to say thank you and that words cannot describe how honored I am to have had your support. I presented to you who I am and intend to stay true to ...
What is happening to dedicated city employees?
The citizens of Turlock deserve some answers. Long-term employees of the City of Turlock just keep disappearing from their departments and jobs. There are no explanations, though often it seems that there are allegations made against them just before they are "unavailable for comment." What kind of 'back room deals' are being made by the City? Why is any of this happening? What kind of plans are being ...
Vaccinations and informed choice
Bravo Dr. Dubyak on your letter regarding informed vaccination choices.
Support the Ten Pin Fun Center
Dear Editor: The residents of Turlock have an opportunity Nov. 4 to take the first step in filling the need of a local family entertainment venue. The proposed Ten Pin Fun Center will feature bowling, laser tag, arcades, bocce ball, and sports bar/grill - family fun for all ages. Show your support by attending the Planning Commission meeting ...
Support Prop 24
On November 2nd, we have a chance to do what so many of us have been dreaming about. Follow the money, we've been told, well, that's what Proposition 24, the Tax Fairness Act is about. Though its opponents try to present it as a bad deal for small business and employees, in fact, it has nothing to do with small businesses. The loopholes this prop is attempting to repeal address only ...
Candidate clarifies platform
As a candidate for the Turlock City Council some of your readers may have gotten the impression that I am only interested in the homeless and transportation problems. On the contrary, I am convinced that the council must be adaptable to the hard times which we must face. I am interested in making it the most efficient and able to serve the greatest number of people for the greatest good.
Why you should vote “no” on Prop 19
On Nov. 2, voters have an important decision to make on whether to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Backers would have you believe that legalization would do everything from shutting down cartels to reducing the prison population.
TABPAC Board endorses DeHart and White
The TABPAC, Turlock Action for Business, interview team has selected two candidates for endorsement for the Turlock City Council. The interview process gave the TABPAC interview team an opportunity to get to know each candidate and their platform, and their reason for wanting to serve the Turlock community on the City Council.
Articles by Section - Letters to the Editor
Cities need SB 659
Dear Editor: Legislators should pass SB 659 to extend the dissolution date of redevelopment agencies or cities will face dire consequences. Senate Bill 659 is a pertinent piece of legislation that would extend the Feb. 1 deadline for redevelopment agency dissolution as prescribed by last year's Assembly Bill 1X 26. Without it, cities throughout California are facing significant job losses and financial burdens, bond payments will be at risk and credit ratings ...
Starbucks brightens holiday for hundreds of local foster youth
Thanks to the giving spirit exhibited by Starbucks in the Turlock area, many foster youth in our community have great memories of the 2011 holiday season. Starbucks lent their support to Aspiranet's third annual holiday gift drive, helping us solicit and collect gifts for foster children and families in need during November and December. Because of the generosity of Starbucks' staff and their customers, we collected and distributed 3,400 gifts throughout California. Whether ...
Construction should happen after school hours
In response to the article in Wednesday's Journal, "Blaze burns Crowell School classrooms;" First and foremost our family would like to thank the teachers and staff for keeping our grandson Aaron Murray and all the other boys and girls safe during this time. Thank God they had their fire escape plans in place. Second, we tip our hats off to the first responders, the Turlock Fire Department and Turlock Police Department. To all ...
Generosity abounds in Turlock
We would like to thank the community of Turlock for the outpour of love and care towards the children who would have gone without a toy this Christmas. We feared because of the state of our economy, that our donations would be low; thankfully this was one of our best years! Mr. Claus and I (Mrs. Claus) delivered over 200 toys. Thank you so much Turlock for giving us the opportunity to see the joy ...
Thank you Turlock
On behalf of the Turlock Branch of the American Association of University Women, I want to thank the many businesses in Turlock that contributed to our Wine Event Fundraiser. Thanks to your generous support, we were able to raise $6,000 for educational fellowships, scholarships for local high school students and Tech Trek, a summer camp for middle school girls to encourage their interest in math and science. Despite the difficulties of maintaining a ...
A good example
A couple of weeks ago, I was going to an appointment and went down Mitchell Road. There was a group of men working with a police officer cleaning the side of the road. I assumed they were inmates or men that were working off time. To my surprise, I saw the officer that was with them working hard right alongside of the men. He was raking and had already worked up a sweat ...
Make sure veterans have all the benefits they deserve
The Veterans Caucus of the California Democratic Party thanks President Barack Obama for honoring his pledge to bring home all of our troops from Iraq by the end of 2012. We encourage the President to bring the war in Afghanistan – the longest in America's history – to a rapid and responsible close as well. It's time once again to turn veterans' swords into ploughshares and attend to the growing inequities here at home. ...
Life in America for an Assyrian
I was born in Iran and now my family and I live in Turlock. Life between America and Iran is very different. The biggest difference is freedom, notably, religious and social freedoms. In this country you can have freedom about religion without somebody telling you how to think. You have freedom about the clothes you wear, how you wear your hair, or anything about your appearance. In Iran you can get in trouble ...
Shame on the City of Turlock
The city came out a couple of years ago while my parents were out of town for a few weeks, tore out their nice driveway, poured a new one that is cheap and has a place where the water sits. They also removed nice brass automatic lawn waters, replaced them with plastic, and didn't even get them all reconnected. The city also cut roots off of trees that have since died; and put ...
Coming to America
My wife and I had many serious discussions when we considered emigrating to the USA from Iran. We would leave behind family, friends and my position as a millwright. We would have to learn about a different culture and acquire a new language. One reason we decided to leave Iran was because of the repressive government. Most people in Iran - from any religion - are very unhappy with their government. We ...
Keep jobs local
Dear Mayor John Lazar, Kindly give some thought to the following: Stop having (City of) Turlock statements and payments sent to Suisun, Calif. People living in Turlock need jobs, so I'm sure that all of it can be done here - and at the same time will be helping here in Turlock. Thank you in advance for your attention and your consideration. - Eleanor Hendrickson
A special delivery
One year ago this Saturday, Oct. 22, my husband and I welcomed our fourth child, Sydney Grace Garcia. As wonderful and amazing as all of our children's' births were, this was no ordinary birth. Sydney was born in the front passenger's seat of our Subaru Tribeca in the Comfort Suites parking lot. While en route to the hospital, my husband and I realized we weren't going to make it and needed to call ...
Since when does a month contain 36 days?
A few years ago when I heard that the city was installing water meters on all the homes in town, I knew that it was going to have nothing to do with water conservation, and everything to do with getting money out of our pockets. This spring, actually almost summer this year with all the rain we had, I adjusted my landscape irrigation so that I would use as close to the maximum ...
A caring community in a moment of crisis
I 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 ...
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