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Fields of Ice readies for seasonal skaters
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Ron Macedo of Fields of Ice at R.A.M. Farms prepares for the opening of the Turlock ice rink set for Friday. - photo by ANGELINA MARTIN/The Journal
Name of business: Fields of Ice presented by R.A.M. Farms Type of business: Ice skating rink Location: 716 N. Daubenberger Road Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 17 – Jan. 15, with sessions every two hours Contact information: 209-668-2425 Specialty: Family entertainment and new traditions History of business: In 2013, locals Karen and Ron Macedo made ice skating in Turlock a reality when they launched Fields of Ice at R.A.M. Farms, and now, the seasonal skating rink and Christmas tree lot has become an essential part of the city’s holiday season. The rink’s fifth season begins Friday, and over the years the Macedos have learned the ins and outs of managing ice during Turlock’s colder months, which can vary from sunny to windy to rainy. “Our rink is, of course, bigger than when we first started, and we have a covering now that protects the ice and our skaters,” said Karen.
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Drake Milligan rocks, tractor pulling roars and temps rise as 114th Stanislaus County Fair starts
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StanCoFair influencers Jocelyn McKay and Kristina Cornejo and their kids enjoy the opening day of the fair (CANDY PADILLA/The Journal).
A recurring theme at the opening night of the 2025 Stanislaus County Fair in Turlock — the 107th edition of the annual event — was the heat. Sure, it's not 108 degrees like last year, but 102 on Friday afternoon wasn't too far off.
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