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Dennis the Menace doll worth $120? Not by a long shot
There's a Dennis the Menace doll in my spare bedroom closet.
HORSING AROUND THE 209
STOCKTON – The shouts from the floor usually tell you everything you need to know.
Turlock principal shares passion for animals with students, community
Turlock elementary school principal Tami Truax has an unabashed love for farm animals. The self-proclaimed "animal freak" shares her passion by bringing her very own petting zoo to schools, farmers markets and nursing homes.
Playing the ponies: Fun with a chance to earn some green
STOCKTON – It's become somewhat of a tradition for my father and me.
Jack Tone Ranch: California’s oldest horse ranch
Kathleen Tone Hammer, unlike most of us, does not have to relive the good old days.
Stevinson Ranch’s Performance Center & Golf Academy is icing on the cake
STEVINSON -After years of conceptual planning and a combined 11 months of actual construction, Stevinson Ranch unveiled its Performance Center and Golf Academy to a group of excited golf enthusiasts in mid-July. The state-of-the-art facilities comprise of a one-acre short game course, which includes an 11,000-square-foot green and a 2,800-square-foot bunker, which is used in conjunction with the three-bay performance center that was erected in October.
Gallo Center’s 2012 Valley’s Got Talent contest takes the stage Aug. 24 & 25
MODESTO - The Gallo Center for the Arts' third annual Valley's Got Talent contest will be presented on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 24-25. Both performances begin at 7 pm. The shows will have 25 acts, comprised of 118 performers, for the Center's live stage variation on popular television shows such as 'America's Got Talent' and 'American Idol.'
River spot at McHenry Rec offers respite from bustle
ESCALON - Summer offers a unique opportunity to find solitude along the length of the Stanislaus River in the unique string of recreation areas stretching from Knights Ferry east of Oakland to Caswell Park west of Ripon and south of Manteca.
Ripon Garden Club hosts ‘September Stroll’ showcasing half dozen gardens on Sept. 8
RIPON - The Ripon Garden Club invites the public to its annual September Stroll on Saturday, Sept. 8. Six gardens owned by Ripon homeowners will be open for touring, inspiration and delight.
BATTLESHIP USS IOWA
SAN PEDRO - If you're looking for a chance to walk through history, you could hardly do better than Southern California's latest tourist attraction – the battleship USS Iowa, a vessel with a World War II pedigree as well as a rich history fighting America's enemies for many decades. Visiting a warship like the USS Iowa is a perfect family adventure and appeals to Dad's fascination with all things military yet has enough wow factor to please the kids. Even Mom can appreciate the ship's contribution to history and will grow more and more fascinated as she ...
Horsing around
LATHROP – Della Gaar-Todeschini has a lifetime experience working with horses.
ALL THE VALLEY’S IS A STAGE
STOCKTON - The Stockton Civic Theatre continues to be an important part of San Joaquin County.
TURLOCK COMMUNITY THEATRE
On Dec. 3, 1926, the curtain rolled up on a production of "The Prince Chap" at what was then known as the Turlock High School Auditorium. It was the first show at the theatre that would one day be renamed as the Turlock Community Theatre. From headlining acts to the local youth theater troupe, the Turlock Community Theatre has been bringing entertainment to Turlock for decades and looks to be around for many more.
State Theatre offers historical setting for concerts, old movies
MODESTO – If The State Theatre could talk, the stories would be as immense and detailed as its iconic interior.
Bob Hope Theatre: Historical gem in downtown Stockton
STOCKTON – For decades, it was simply referred to as The Fox. And it's still The Fox as far as some locals are concerned.
Articles by Section - LIVING IN 209
NO NEED TO FISH FOR WESTERN WEAR
Bass Pro Shops in Manteca is an outlet for avid outdoors people. But its wide range of male and female apparel lends itself to those who are into the western – that is, cowboy and cowgirl – outfit look. Those choices range from Bass Pro Shops' own line of Redhead boots to a wide selection of accessories such as leather belts and even jewelry that go a long way toward achieving the desired rugged-type look.
Krier’s supplies social, competitive fun
As manager of Krier's Cards and Comics, John Krier does not just view his store as a place to secure comics books and related merchandise, but as a social hub for friends to gather in a casual gaming environment.
YOUR FANTASY COME TRUE
The east wall in the parking lot of Athen's Burgers on West Yosemite Avenue in Manteca is a gigantic mural depicting a bucolic, rustic scene aptly titled "Cow-munity."
HIS LOVE: IT’S IN THE CARDS
They call them the "Power 9."
Renn helps adults with literacy issues
STOCKTON – It's tough living life with a secret.
Love for books eclipsed only by love for one another
TURLOCK – Both Hanna Renning's and Dieter Renning's love for books sparked at a young age.
‘PAPER IN HAND’
LATHROP – Books were everywhere for Lathrop librarian Suzanne Sutterfield.
Bassett enjoys best of her professional world
MANTECA – The story of Ruthanne Bassett's career journey is a simile of sorts. It turned out to be like a shopping trip to the mall. You go there with a specific item in mind to purchase. But other things grab your attention while you are browsing, and end up settling down on something totally different from what you initially had in mind to buy and go home with that.
Chapter 25
RIPON – Dorothy "Dot" Veltkamp always has a couple of books on her night stand – a woman with a passion for reading since her childhood – has completed more than 25 years as a librarian mostly in Ripon.
Turlock café & grill offers more than just your average burger
TURLOCK – In an area filled with seemingly endless burger joints for hungry customers to choose from, it may be a difficult task for a mom-and-pop restaurant to stand out. However, AJ's Café and Grill has managed to do just that with their locally and freshly made burgers.
Ripon’s Roadhouse doesn’t yoke around
RIPON – It's a classic burger at the downtown Ripon Roadhouse sure to leave egg yolk running down your fingers and hands with the first bite.
One ‘Bigg’ burger
MANTECA – Suzette Frese sums it up in one sentence as to why her favorite restaurant in Manteca is a dining destination.
Star power: Yelpers love Rockin B’s
MODESTO – It's hard to mess up a hamburger.
Original Manny’s in Stockton still delivers
STOCKTON – So what makes for a good hamburger?
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