Archive By Author - Marg Jackson
By MARG JACKSON
January 26, 2016
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209 LIVING
The Year That Was
January 05, 2016
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Local Columns
It happens every year right about this time. And I, for one, am not complaining.
December 23, 2015
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Local Columns
There was plenty of warmth, good tidings and smiles going around the Family Support Network facilities on West F Street recently, as the organization hosted its annual Coats and Cookies festivities on Dec. 9 and 10.
December 16, 2015
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Local News
There was a definite chill in the air on Friday night, as vendors set up on the street, stores stayed open late, the clip-clop of horses' hooves could be heard … and Santa made an appearance.
December 09, 2015
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Local News
They were lined up outside the Gene Bianchi Community Center well ahead of the scheduled opening time for the doors on Thursday, as members of the community came to enjoy a festive Thanksgiving dinner. Offered to all free of charge, the menu included all the traditional holiday favorites, from turkey and mashed potatoes to salad and cranberry sauce, topped off with a variety of choices for dessert.
December 02, 2015
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Local News
Who knew? Obviously, not me.
December 01, 2015
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Local Columns
A quick check of calendars for the tri-city region of Oakdale, Riverbank and Escalon shows plenty of holiday-themed events over the next couple of weeks.
December 01, 2015
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209 LIVING
By MARG JACKSON
December 01, 2015
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By MARG JACKSON
November 25, 2015
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Local News
Saturday's sunny skies and mild temperatures were the perfect fit to offer up the annual Salmon Festival, put on at the Army Corps of Engineers Park in Knights Ferry. Youngsters take part in one of the many craft activities, making colorful prints of salmon. Lions Club member Ralph Barajas serves up some barbecued salmon for hungry diners while the salmon mascot gathers some kids in for a hug. Many people also took the opportunity to search for the salmon making their way up the Stanislaus River, returning for the spawn.
November 18, 2015
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Local News
The first Saturday of November heralded the arrival of the holiday shopping season with a couple of festive boutiques. The annual St. Mary' Catholic Church Craft Fair drew plenty of shoppers and diners both Saturday and Sunday, with breakfast and lunch available. Not far away, the Oakdale Family Church of the Nazarene played host to another craft fair, with tables set up outside and indoors. Food was also available for purchase there.
November 11, 2015
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Local News
He started in the business in 2010, a self-proclaimed "oil change guy."
November 04, 2015
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Local Business
Mysteries Of The Mind
November 03, 2015
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Local Columns
So usually being at work until late night Tuesday is not my favorite thing. Let's just start there. Because if I am at work late Tuesday night it means there was a problem with production and the paper (or papers, depending on when the problem occurred) did not go to press on time.
October 07, 2015
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Local Columns
