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Nancy Tries... The Country Life

If someone were to tell me I would spend an entire day working in a ranch, I would never believe them. I’m a born and bred city girl whose only farm experience was when I went on a classroom fieldtrip in the second grade to a local ranch with my classmates. So when Earl Elementary Principal Tami Truax invited me to shoot my next segment of “Nancy Tries…” on her ranch, I ... Read More

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Posted: jun. 18, 2013 3:56 p.m.

	THE FIRE LANE The Turlock Fire Department responded to a total of 491 incidents during the month of May. Read More 0 Comments Posted: jun. 14, 2013 9:22 p.m.
	The pleasures of front porch birding Last month I had hip replacement surgery and I'm making remarkable progress in recovery. Thank the Lord! Barring any unforeseen setbacks, I will able to walk on sandy beaches again—to resume my search for the Snowy Plover. This is a small rare shorebird that nests among the dunes of our Central California beaches. Meanwhile, while recovering at home, I decided to watch birds from a chair on my front porch. Then I read ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jun. 14, 2013 9:16 p.m.
	Memories of dad When the Journal asked readers to submit memories of their dad for the Father's Day edition, it didn't take long before stories of inspiration and joy began to filter in. Each of the memories in today's paper gives just a brief glimpse into what makes local fathers special in the eyes of their families. From spending quality time with family despite daily pressures of work and home, to a shared love of rock, ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jun. 14, 2013 8:42 p.m.
	Parenting resource receives much-needed grants Parenting is no walk in the park. When families have to deal with drug or alcohol addictions, behavioral problems or teen pregnancy, parenting can be too much to handle alone. That is where the Turlock Family Network comes in. The private non-profit offers parenting classes and in-home mentoring to local families, free of charge. Although providing a much-need service for the community — the organization served 135 families just from July 2012 to ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jun. 14, 2013 12:32 p.m.
	Ann's brings English style fish and chips to Turlock Name of business: Ann's Fish & Chips Type of business: Restaurant Location: 428 E. Main St., Turlock Hours of operation: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday Contact info: 656-9494 History of business: Owners Teresa and Rick Donnelly did not grown up in the land of the queen and Big Ben but ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jun. 11, 2013 8:30 p.m.
	Road Work Report Caltrans has construction and closures planned for the following areas this week: Read More 0 Comments Posted: jun. 11, 2013 8:27 p.m.
	Free training helps warehouse job seekers Read More 0 Comments Posted: jun. 11, 2013 8:26 p.m.
	Walmart Neighborhood Market starts hiring process Are you a Turlocker looking for work? Walmart might have a spot for you. Last week, Walmart announced the opening of its new temporary hiring center located at 2101 Geer Road, Suite 107. Walmart is looking to fill 95 positions at the new Turlock Walmart Neighborhood Market, which is set to open by mid August. According to Everton Lira, store manager of the new neighborhood market, a few dozen applicants have ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jun. 11, 2013 8:00 p.m.
	Turlock is not a bike friendly city, survey finds If one were to drive down a busy street in Turlock, they would most likely see an assortment of cars, trucks and even on rare occasions, tractors. However, sighting bicycles seems to be a more daunting task. The reason behind the lack of bikes? Turlock is not a bike friendly city. According to a recent survey performed by a group of students at California State University, ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jun. 11, 2013 7:30 p.m.
	TID to purchase water from MID Turlock farmers who are looking to finish out their 2013 crops but are worrying about the necessary water to do so, may be in luck. In a historic 4-1 decision, the Turlock Irrigation District Board of Directors approved a resolution that would authorize the purchase of up to 7,000 acre feet of surface water from neighboring Modesto Irrigation District. The purchased water will be available for interested farmers at $100 per acre ... Read More 0 Comments Posted: jun. 11, 2013 2:09 p.m.
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