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A decision for change
Turlock voters made a statement on Tuesday: They want change. And change they will have, as it looks as if almost half of the Turlock Unified School District Board of Trustees will be replaced. There are 13,000 to 15,000 mail-in ballots that still have to be counted and could potential change the election results, but I doubt it. I must admit that I was a little shocked at the outcome of Tuesday’s TUSD board election. ...




Provost’s statement is misleading
Interim Provost Herman Lujan misleads and misinforms the public regarding the responsibilities of faculty at CSU Stanislaus and libels the dedicated professional faculty members that he was appointed to lead. His statement in a Nov. 4 letter to the editor printed in the Journal that CSU Stanislaus faculty members work less than their colleagues at other CSU campuses is patently false. The terms and conditions of faculty employment throughout the California State University are spelled ...




‘Hard Candy Christmas’
The countdown has begun. There are only 51 days until Christmas. “Christmas,” you say, “How can that be? It seems like just last week I was sweltering in Indian summer heat.” I know what you mean. How can it possibly be time to bring out the holly and tinsel again when I haven’t even had time to put away my summer clothes? On top of the seemingly supersonic season changes, finding the extra money for ...




Ending Winter Term makes sense financially and academically
As the State Legislature’s funding support for public higher education rapidly declines, the California State University system has been faced with unprecedented budget cuts that have had a major impact on all 23 CSU campuses.   




What would you do if...
I like to think of Turlock as a caring community. There are dozens of service clubs, places of worship and volunteers who give of their time and money all year long to make our town a little bit nicer place to live. But I’m sure that the majority of people living in Richmond, Calif. also thought they lived in a caring community — until last Saturday that is. The Contra Costa Times reported that up ...




Students would not be served best by inter-session
In reference to your recent article concerning the abolition of Winter Term at CSU Stanislaus, as chair of the faculty committee that investigated the President’s proposal that Winter Term be eliminated I would like to offer the following points for your readers’ information.




Bernard right fit for TUSD
I am writing this letter to show my support for Turlock Unified School District Board candidate Josh Bernard. Over the years working with Josh I have witnessed characteristics that I feel are ideally suited for a TUSD Board trustee. Characteristics such as honesty, patience, and dependability are only a few of the traits I see Josh demonstrate on a regular basis.   




Weaver best choice for school board
I am writing this letter in support of Bob Weaver, candidate for the Turlock Unified School District. I have known Bob for the past fifteen years and have found him to be a bright, hard -working, community- oriented, individual. He has three sons in school so it is of the utmost importance to Bob to see that they receive the best education possible.




LaVelle, incumbents proven leaders
Timm LaVelle and the two other incumbent board members of the Turlock Unified School District have clearly demonstrated why they should be re-elected. Mr. LaVelle has consistently treated those who have appeared before the board with the courtesy and respect they deserve. Under his stewardship, the TUSD board has met the recent budget crisis and other challenges with thoughtful resolve and a reassuring unity characteristic of highly functioning organizations. Under Mr. LaVelle’s leadership, the board ...




Support for Sweeten
Support for Sweeten The Turlock Irrigation District is a producer of power for close to a hundred thousand consumers, as well as the supplier of irrigation water. We would urge voters in the upcoming election to look beyond those who would serve a few large farms at the expense of the general public. We urge TID customers in District 5 to cast their vote for Pamela Sweeten. Read both candidates’ bios and look at supporters ...




Medical marijuana misconceptions debated
In keeping with a newspaper’s commitment to accuracy, I want to point out errors and oversights in articles published in many newspapers across the country, regarding the Federal Governments recent guidelines on “medical marijuana” users.




City needs to address road woes
City needs to address road woes What has happened to this wonderful city? The roads and streets have become deplorable. Stevie Wonder could drive by Braille on most of them — East Avenue, South Golden State Boulevard, West Hawkeye, all of West Main, North Geer, and Canal, just to name a few. Where is the leadership to address and correct these major problems that has angered Turlock citizens and created disgust from visitors? Why can’t ...




Incumbents for School Board
Incumbents for School Board The upcoming School Board election arrives in a time of financial crisis for our state and nation. Locally, deciding who will be our decision makers for our school system will affect our children’s lives for years to come. Should we vote in untried newcomers who feel a need to help or should we stick with proven leaders who have repeatedly shown us the success we need in these troubled times? The ...




Geek love for the Nook
I have to admit it, Journal readers. I’m in love. It all has something to do with the curve of its turn page button, I think. But perhaps I should back up a bit. I remember the day it happened quite clearly. It was a Tuesday. This Tuesday, actually. I was sitting at my desk, minding my own business, when a chime sounded and a breaking news story popped up in my RSS reader. Barnes ...




Who wants to be an idiot?
I, along with many of my co-workers, took time out of the busy workday on Thursday to watch a giant helium balloon float over the Colorado countryside while it was chased by a plethora of emergency vehicles.




Bob Weaver for TUSD
As a parents of a child in the Turlock Unified school system, we strongly  advocate everyone to vote for Bob Weaver for the Turlock school board. Bob brings excellent leadership experience, most recently as the president of the Julien School PTA. Also, Bob has volunteered for years as a Cub Scout leader and progressed the organization as a leader. Bob is truly dedicated to helping children develop character and improve their self-esteem, thus instilling happy ...




Josh Bernard has the skills needed to lead Turlock schools
A good public education system is one of our country’s great strengths. Unfortunately, I do not believe today’s public education is as good as it once was or as good as it should be. There are many reasons for this and many are beyond local control. However, a reason some districts excel over other districts is undoubtedly the leadership, dedication and knowledge of their school boards.




Alamo and Macedo for TID
Dear Editor, The Stanislaus County Farm Bureau Board of Directors proudly endorses Joe Alamo and Ron Macedo for seats on the Turlock Irrigation District Board of Directors. Water is our most important resource and powers our economic engine.  When our farmers and ranchers prosper, our local communities prosper and our quality of life is enhanced. Agriculture injects nearly $10 billion into our local economies directly from crops and jobs in allied industries. The Turlock Irrigation ...




Bovine bologna
The recommendations in last week’s H1N1 article are irresponsible, inaccurate and dangerous. According to the Physician’s Desk Reference, the nasal influenza vaccine is associated with an increased risk of “Medically Attended Events,” seen as asthma/reactive airway disease, in children under the age of 5 years.




New eyes and new ideas
This year is the 400th birthday of science and engineering. It’s an occasion worth noting and giving thanks for because each day those twin disciplines improve the lives of billions of people around the world. (Beyond that, science and engineering are awfully fun, so their total effect is sort of like combining doing good all around the planet with the pure joys of playing chess.)  




Our right to know
Democracy is a great thing. A government by the people, for the people sure beats a system that caters to a dictator or a royal family. But like many good and wonderful things in this world, democracy must be nurtured, watched over and protected by everyone involved in order to maintain its greatness.




Do the right thing
As a manager, I have the usually frustrating and always time-consuming job of interviewing candidates for open job positions. This is one of my least favorite aspects of my job.




$1 goes a long way in fighting auto theft
With over 700 bills sitting on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s desk waiting to be signed or vetoed in the latest version of partisan politics between the Governor and the State Legislature, sheriffs and other law enforcement leaders from around the state have joined forces to urge the Governor to put aside political haggling and sign a critical yet obscure bill, Assembly Bill 286. Frankly, there are a dozen or so bills of importance to day-to-day operations ...




Regulating ourselves into bankruptcy
A study was quietly released last week by the governor that highlighted the absolute abuse that California families, small businesses and farmers are taking from over-regulation by bureaucrats in state government.







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