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Life & Social

“Safer Routes to School” Brings Bike Rodeos, Audits to Turlock Schools

The City of Turlock continues to make bicycling and walking safer in Turlock through its development of an Active Transportation Plan, and the consultants of this plan will be working hard in Turlock next week to move the plan forward. Four Bike Skills Rodeos will be held May 12 through the 15 to teach children bike safety. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday’s rodeos will be held at Julien Elementary, Dennis Earl Elementary, and Medeiros Elementary, respectively, at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday’s rodeo will be held at Crowell Elementary at 1:15 p.m.

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May 13, 2014 2 Comments
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Life & Social

Kaepernick in Running for Madden 15 Cover

Colin Kaepernick, star quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers and a Turlock native, is in the running for to be the cover star of the Madden NFL 15 video game.Kap is one of 16 NFL stars in the running for the cover, and the No. 2 seed on his side of the bracket. He is facing off against Philadelphia Eagles breakout quarterback Nick Foles in the first round.

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May 13, 2014 No Comments
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Life & Social

Turlock School District Honors Retirees

The Turlock Unified School District Board of Trustees honored 17 retirees last week during a very special board meeting. Combined the teachers, classified staff and administrators, including the much-heralded Julien Principal Linda Murphy-Lopes, totalled 410 years of experience.

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May 13, 2014 No Comments
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Around Turlock

Around Turlock – May 11

Thorsen’s Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning is looking to fill a vacancy the old-fashioned way.This sign, hiring for a plumber, was seen outside of Thorsen’s 2301 N. Walnut Rd. office.Those old-fashioned hiring techniques must work, if Thorsen’s longevity is any evidence. Thorsen’s has been in business for more than 100 years; it first opened in 1911.

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May 12, 2014 No Comments
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Life & Social

Stanislaus County Fair Exhibitor Deadlines Approaching

Exhibitor deadlines for the Stanislaus County Fair are quickly approaching.Different exhibitors will face one of three deadlines, either May 15, 22, or 29.The deadline for the following exhibits is Thursday, May 15:-Horses. Submit 4-H and FFA entry forms to the Horse Office-Junior Livestock. Submit the 4-H and FFA entry forms to the Livestock Office.-Still exhibits, excluding FFA Ag Mechanics, Ag Horticulture (fruits & vegetables) and Ornamental Horticulture (flowers, plants & gardens). Submit 4-H and FFA entry forms to the Exhibits Office in building E-2.

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May 12, 2014 No Comments
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Life & Social

Bike to Work Week Rolls into Turlock

Lovers of active transportation, this is your chance to make a healthy choice, help Turlock’s air quality and – best of all – win prizes. Bike & Walk to Work Week is returning to Turlock May 12 through 16.By either pledging to bike or walk to work or transit at least one day instead of driving alone, members are entered to win prizes ranging from $100 Visa Gift Cards to a bike tour and overnight getaway for two in Napa Valley. This grand prize includes a gourmet picnic lunch, spending cash and an overnight stay in an area hotel.

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May 11, 2014 1 Comment

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