Archive By Author - Teresa Hammond
A classroom full of pint size participants was treated to an introduction to yoga earlier this month. Thanks to the partnering of Magnolia Elementary T-K teacher Michelle Jones and expertise of OJUSD Paraprofessional and Certified Baptiste Yoga teacher Kim Manley, close to 20 five-year-olds were guided through some basic poses and a lesson in mindfulness.
March 21, 2018
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Teresa
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Education
In less than three weeks the rumblings and rambling of rodeo week will once again take over the town of Oakdale. As is tradition, events kicking off the annual event will begin leading up to the 67th Annual Oakdale Rodeo on April 14 and April 15.
March 21, 2018
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Teresa
Hammond
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Local News
As a family we participated in the Ninth Annual SOS (Support Oakdale Schools) Fun Run this past Saturday. Taking in the morning with my kids at my side, I couldn't help but reflect a bit with the event serving as my guide.
March 14, 2018
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Teresa
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Mommy Musings
Bambi Porter is living a life she'd never imagined five short years ago.
March 14, 2018
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Teresa
Hammond
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Local Business
The month of February wrapped up in an unforeseen manner for almond farmers throughout the Central Valley. An unprecedented stretch of freezing night time temperatures found many adjusting from watering the unseasonably dry ground, to utilizing water to adjust orchard temperatures.
March 07, 2018
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Teresa
Hammond
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Local News
Saint Patrick's Day has taken on a new spin for the Oakdale/Riverbank area thanks in part to the ASTRO Foundation.
March 07, 2018
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Teresa
Hammond
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Local News
We are living in one crazy, funny day and age.
March 07, 2018
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Teresa
Hammond
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Mommy Musings
Life is both a fun and funny journey.
February 28, 2018
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Teresa
Hammond
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Mommy Musings
Monday night provided the perfect forum for Support Oakdale Schools (SOS) Fun Run board members Ted Thome, Joey Valencia and Tina Lane to get the word out as they prepare for the ninth annual event on Saturday, March 10.
February 28, 2018
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Teresa
Hammond
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Local News
Creative Genetics has added its own unique spin to Oakdale's famous title as "Cowboy Capital of the World." Earlier this month the Oakdale-based business welcomed over 160 dairymen, their families, as well as agriculture professionals and journalists as they hosted the annual ProCross Open House.
February 28, 2018
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Hammond
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Local News
Safety in Oakdale schools is at the forefront within the administration at Oakdale Joint Unified School District.
February 21, 2018
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Teresa
Hammond
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Local News
One would be hard pressed to meet a family whose life wasn't drastically changed by a cancer diagnosis. In that instance, the story of Mel Bradley, his late wife Nancy and daughter Cheryle is not that different.
February 21, 2018
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Teresa
Hammond
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Local News
My heart is hurting and this column has weighed on my mind for quite some time, so perhaps it's time to give it life.
February 21, 2018
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Teresa
Hammond
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Mommy Musings
One never really knows when misfortune may result in opportunity.
February 21, 2018
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Teresa
Hammond
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Local News
It is fair to say there are few people in the community of Oakdale who have not stepped foot inside the Oakdale FES Hall, located at 190 N. Lee Ave., Oakdale. From the annual Oakdale Joint Unified School District Science Fair, to crab feeds and fundraisers, the FES Hall has long served the community and its youth.
February 14, 2018
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Teresa
Hammond
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Local News
