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Music to give by
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Wade Ford, Sam Hiserman, Richard Squires and Dustin Speckman serenade shoppers in front of Raley's on Monday. - photo by NANCY ANGEL / The Journal

Salvation Army bell ringer Burt Gilpin got a little help from his grandson and a few musical friends to make spirits brighter on Christmas Eve in front of the Raley's supermarket.

The volunteers played live music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as shoppers streamed by and occasional dropped a donation in the iconic red bucket.

“Raley’s is a good place to play our music,” said Gilpin.  “People get to enjoy the music while they're doing their last minute shopping.   The generosity from the people in Turlock is amazing.”

 

Paying tribute to our Vietnam War veterans
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Rick Kindle, a Navy veteran and American Legion Post 88 member, addresses the crowd at the Vietnam Veterans Day event held Saturday at the Turlock Public Safety Facility (KRISTINA HACKER/The Journal).
The Turlock community gathered on Saturday to honor a group of veterans who have long been ignored at best, and the object of ire at worst.
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