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Merced starts local fair season
The Merced County Fair opens on Tuesday, just in time for locals to get a taste of the beginning of fair season.
Easy cherry recipes are a sweet start to summer
The pleasures of summer - its warm temperatures, its long days, its holidays and its bounty of fresh foods - make it an infinitely lovable season. It's no wonder we look forward to it throughout the rest of the year. Many people plant fruits and vegetables in late spring, after the last danger of frost has passed, but the wait to harvest those treats ...
Young poets receive accolades
Twenty-four young poets were honored on Sunday at the Aileen Jaffa Young Poets award ceremony at the McHenry Mansion. Nineteen of the winning 24 poets from kindergarten through high school were on hand to be honored by parents, teachers and contest sponsors - Poets of the San Joaquin, the Modesto Chapter of the National League of American Pen Women and the City of Modesto.
Local chef adds joy to every meal
Whether he's cooking his well-regarded Chicken Basilico or chicken noodle soup, Stan Dimond, the executive chef at Toscana's Ristorante, always tries to make sure one ingredient goes into every meal - joy.
Pancakes with jolly old St. Nick
Santa is coming to Turlock early this year to have breakfast with good boys and girls from all over town. He will make a stop at Covenant Village for the Teen Advisory Council's annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday.
Sleighs not the only fliers lit up for the holidays
Castle Air Museum will be holding their 4th annual Christmas Plane Lane beginning Friday through Dec. 22. The museum's collection of historic World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam Conflict aircraft are decorated for the season and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Tuesday, Santa will be making a special visit. Admission for this event is $3 per person. For more information about Castle Air Museum, visit www.castleairmuseum.org or call 723-2178.
The Fruitcake Queen
In my lifetime I have known Some wondrous people, young and grown Who had a knack, a special beat So knowing them was quite a treat. But in Turlock I did find A woman of a special kind Incredible as it may seem In Turlock lives the Fruitcake Queen. All year long, east coast or west She spreads great cheer; she is the best. She cooks, takes students under wing And teaches little ones to ...
Valley history backdrop to ‘Hollywood Cafe’ mystery
"There was no moon that night when two men knocked on the door of the Hollywood Cafe."
New book authored by Turlock native Philip Hansten examines ‘premature factulation’
Pharmacist and professor Philip D. Hansten has a long history of questioning conventional wisdom. As a student at Ceres High School many years ago he and fellow students questioned a "fact" doled out by coach Al Brenda. The coach asserted that his athletes should not hamper their athletic prowess at any competition by engaging in any sexual activity four days prior to. When Brenda walked away Hansten and his friends debated the matter before dismissing ...
National Novel Writing Month observed locally
Around the world hundreds of thousands of novelists are penning sordid tales of romance, bone-chilling thrillers, head-scratching mysteries, and sagas of mysterious artifacts from fantastic worlds. Some of those intriguing stories are being written right here in Turlock.
Merced abuzz with Fair activity
Fair-goers are catching the buzz this week at the 118th annual Merced County Fair. The 2009 fair is bee themed in honor of one of the county's top agricultural products. The fair's six-day run will include rides, live musical performances, food, animals and other exhibits.
Local celebrations abound
Patriotic citizens need not fear. Despite the nationwide economic depression and H1N1 flu scare local Independence Day celebrations will continue, maybe with a little less fanfare but the same amount of spirit.
University gives gardeners a high tech tool
The University of California Cooperative Extension launched a new Web site to serve as an information portal for California gardeners. The UC Statewide Master Gardener Program staff designed the Web site to organize and extend the university's vast store of research-based information about gardening, landscapes and lawns to the public.
Cache it if you can
You may have played pirates as a wee one in your backyard, digging up and burying hidden treasure. As an adult, you can relive those days of discovery by geocaching.
Articles by Section - Lifestyle
Back and Better: Chocolate Festival reaches 20 years
It's almost here – and chocolate lovers can't wait. The 20th annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival – known now as 'Cowboys and Chocolate' – will be staged in downtown Oakdale on Saturday and Sunday. This longstanding festival serves up something for everyone in the family and draws thousands of visitors annually to the Cowboy Capital of the World. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on ...
Former Turlock resident mines family saga for debut novel
For Marylin Hayes-Martin inspiration struck on a flight to the Gulf Coast. Having turned the last page on "Cane River," a family saga of four generations set in Louisiana, Hayes-Martin's thoughts turned to her Cherokee-born great-grandmother and the line of women that grew in her wake in the Ozarks of Arkansas. "I knew I had all these great stories about these women and the hardships they endured," Hayes-Martin said. "I said to ...
Club holds first annual garden tour
Spring has sprung, and for local gardeners and plant fanatics, there is nothing like taking a stroll through a perfectly manicured garden. In an effort to highlight the outdoor arts of Turlock, the Turlock Garden Club will present its first annual "The Joy of Gardening Tour," from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The tour consists of four different home gardens, each representing a unique theme based on accessories and floral ...
Livingston celebrates aerial delights with festival
If Livingston residents see a giant octopus, a purple dragon, or a flying turtle in the sky on April 14, they shouldn't be alarmed. It won't be the strangest invasion from outer space. It will be the 2nd annual "Time to Fly" kite festival. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 14, the Livingston skyline will be filled with a bevy of kites as enthusiasts and novices alike gather at Livingston Middle School ...
Victorian parade, egg hunts set for holiday weekend
Those looking for treasure in Gold Rush country are sure to find it this weekend, as Columbia State Park hosts its annual Victorian Easter Parade and Egg Hunt. The historic state park that features a Gold Rush-era business district with preserved shops, restaurants and hotels will host a Victorian Easter celebration on Sunday. "Two to three thousand come to the park on Easter every year," said Columbia Chamber of Commerce President Gary ...
Bring your Irish out this holiday with St. Patrick's Day events
It's that time of year again. The grass is green once again - and so is the town. Yes, St. Patrick's Day is here and with it the greening of food, beer and apparel. Everyone is a little Irish on St. Patrick's Day and there are a variety of events for Valley residents of all ages to participate in this holiday weekend. Celtic Family Night at the Carnegie The ...
Jennifer Lawrence highlights an Oscar night full of ups and downs
Jennifer Lawrence is a live wire. The "Silver Linings Playbook" Oscar winner livened things up back in the press room Sunday night after winning her award as Best Actress. As those who watched the 85th Academy Awards show know, Lawrence tripped and fell on her way up the steps to retrieve her statuette. A reporter with a thick accent asked her what happened and if she meant to do that. "Was it on ...
Let the pros dress this season's star — the Christmas tree
For some, decorating a Christmas tree in their living room is one of the hallmarks of the holiday season. But for others, the actual process of figuring out the perfect placement of ornaments, lights and tinsel can be a real hassle. One Turlock store offers help for those looking to make the star of most holiday decors - the Christmas tree- a show stopper. "We offer fresh eyes to get a new ...
Local dancers prepare for Holiday Bowl appearance
The youth dancers of Fantazia Dance Productions received an early present this holiday season when they learned that they were accepted to dance during the Holiday Bowl in San Diego. Before the college level super bowl game the dancers will take part in the Big Bay Balloon Parade after taking master dance classes in San Diego. The girls will get a chance to strut their stuff, and perform before thousands of people during ...
The Christmas cheer challenge
The Christmas spirit is supposed to be that feeling of goodwill, generosity, and kindness to all around you. So, why does it seem that in some years the Christmas spirit feels more like a case of ill-humor, anxiety and annoyance? In all the hustle and bustle that comes with the holiday season, it's easy to lose that sense of enjoyment and wonderment that seemed to surround the holidays as a kid. Last year my family ...
Chefs spice up chicken in cooking contest
For the third year, Foster Farms put the call out to local chefs seeking the most innovative recipes they could come up with using that ever-popular main dish - chicken. Nearly 1,200 home, amateur and professional chefs residing in California, Oregon and Washington submitted their prized, original, fresh chicken recipes for consideration. Two contestants, Jackie Dodd and Merry Graham, both used fresh ingredients grown in the Golden State to win the California Regional ...
Assyrian food feature of local festival
Area residents were offered an introduction to Mediterranean food and culture during the 5th annual Food Festival held at Saint Matthew Assyrian Chaldean Catholic Church on Saturday and Sunday in Ceres. The festival ran 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days and offered free admission, raffle prizes, folkloric dances, live entertainment and a kids' bounce house. The church sold Mediterranean foods, including kabobs, chicken kabobs, Shawerma, Tabouleh, Bourak, Dolma and pastries. "It went fairly ...
Which of this year's new crop of talk shows has staying power?
Five - count 'em - five new talk shows are competing for viewer attention this season - the second wave of the "Who can ever replace Oprah?" quest for the grail that began last year. This week, Steve Harvey launched his new NBC show. Sept. 10 will bring the launches of Katie Couric's, Ricki Lake's and Jeff Probst's chat fests. And come Oct. 1, the Hallmark Channel will bring us Marie Osmond. Of last ...
'Ruby Sparks': An Indie gem with Paul Dano and Zoe Kazan
"Ruby Sparks" is a clever riff on the ancient Pygmalion story. Here, instead of a sculptor, the protagonist is a blocked writer, whose lonely existence is transformed when the central character in the book he's working on suddenly comes to life. The movie is a glowing fantasy that approaches perfection in its character detail and its unlabored comic style -- and in the way it subtly develops dark themes of creativity and control as ...
Local bakers share secret to pie success
Who doesn't love a warm pie made from scratch and baked until perfection? It's ideal for family gatherings, holiday, or simply a midnight snack. Whether you like old-fashioned apple pie, cream or custard pie, it takes the right ingredients and the right person to bake the ideal pie. "A pie tastes the best when it is made from home and every ingredient is made from scratch," said Erin Sprandin. Sprandin, 21, will ...
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