Antone M. (Tony) Avila

Antone M. (Tony) Avila, 89, passed away peacefully at Doctors Medical Center Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012.

Roberta Ann Buerer

Roberta Ann Buerer, 38, died suddenly on Monday, Nov. 5. She was born in Okinawa, Japan. She lived in Lodi for a period of time and made her home in Oakdale for 15 years. Mrs. Buerer was a veteran of the U.S. Army. She was a cashier and a mother. She belonged to River Oak Grace Church and Celebrate Recovery. She is survived by her husband, Jason ...

Paul Katuszonek

Paul Katuszonek, 30, died suddenly on Thursday, Nov. 8. He was a recent cancer survivor and appreciated each day with his family. He was a loving husband and father. Mr. Katuszonek loved being a policeman with the City of Oakdale and considered his co-workers to be his extended family. He is survived by his wife, Shannon Katuszonek; daughter, Ava; father, Roman Katuszonek of Modesto; mother Christine Katuszonek of Augusta, ...

Freda Eagen Knowlson

Freda Eagen Knowlson, 93, died Saturday, Nov. 10. She was a woman of faith who left a legacy of strength with her family. Jesus Christ was her Lord and Savior. She loved God and entrusted everything to Him. Mrs. Knowlson loved to cook, clean and serve her family. Guests who visited her home never left hungry. She would do anything for anyone and was extremely kind and generous. She always put ...

Ruben Mora, Jr.

Ruben Mora, Jr., 15, died Sunday, Nov. 11. He was born in Oakdale and lived in Oakdale all his life. He was a freshman in high school and loved by many friends. He is survived by his parents, Ruben and Gloria Mora; sisters, Melissa and Jessica Mora, and Adrianna and Alynna Arellano-Groomes, all of Oakdale; grandfather, Manual Mora; as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services ...

Fishing Report

Fish attractants have been used in some form or another for many years. In the middle 1980s I can remember there being a big interest in fish attractants as several major tackle manufacturers added fish attractants to their product line. I can remember one specific brand that comes to mind "Bait mate," it was in a liquid form with a consistency that was similar to vegetable oil. One quick spray of this supposedly would create ...

Knights Ferry News for November 14, 2012

Birthday wishes go out to: Bob Brunker Jr., Phil Frymire, John Krick, Matt Holcomb, Alex Krippner, Roger Ray, Elise Seeds, Bill Carr, Bill Higgens, Ben Cassinetto, Dorothy McKinsey, Wyatt Dickens, Elissa Simons, Megan Miller, Jasmin Olvera, Tristan McCarthy, Megan Willis, Taylor Witzke, Alexa Boyajian, Alyssa Sisco, Dayne Sturtevant, Emma Tankersley, Jenna O'Neil, Presley Wilson and Gage Perry.

Valley Home News for November 14, 2012

Christina Barreto shares the following information with us. Our Valley Home 4-H members are busy planning for another Bake Sale at Tractor Supply in Oakdale on Saturday, November 17th. There will be the delicious odor of baking delectable goodies filling the air throughout our community this coming week as our 4-H'ers busy themselves baking up a storm of delicious goodies to sell at their booth. The 4-H'ers will be found manning this booth located inside ...

Jeffery Michael Miller

Shane Michael Miller and Kassandra Emerald Branscom of Oakdale welcomed the arrival of their son, Jeffery Michael Miller, on Nov. 1, 2012.

Brianna Allison Palomino

A girl, Brianna Allison Palomino, was born Oct. 29, 2012 to expectant mother Nora E. Palomino of Escalon.

Dahlia Marie Smith

Nicole and Alan Smith of Oakdale welcomed the arrival of their daughter, Dahlia Marie Smith, on Oct. 28, 2012.

Bill P. Abbott

Bill P. Abbott, 58, died Saturday, Nov. 10 of a sudden illness in Modesto. He was born in Lincoln, Neb. He lived in Oakdale since 1979. Mr. Abbott was a forklift operator for Ball Can Company in Oakdale since 1988. He is survived by his wife, Eva R. Abbott of Oakdale; daughter, Connie (Daniel Jr.) Carreira of Oakdale; son, Paul (Denise) Froman Jr. of Coquille, Ore.; sisters, Deborah Wallace ...

Antone M. (Tony) Avila

Antone M. (Tony) Avila, 89, passed away peacefully at Doctors Medical Center Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012.

Roberta Ann Buerer

Roberta Ann Buerer, 38, died suddenly on Monday, Nov. 5. She was born in Okinawa, Japan. She lived in Lodi for a period of time and made her home in Oakdale for 15 years. Mrs. Buerer was a veteran of the U.S. Army. She was a cashier and a mother. She belonged to River Oak Grace Church and Celebrate Recovery. She is survived by her husband, Jason ...

Paul Katuszonek

Paul Katuszonek, 30, died suddenly on Thursday, Nov. 8. He was a recent cancer survivor and appreciated each day with his family. He was a loving husband and father. Mr. Katuszonek loved being a policeman with the City of Oakdale and considered his co-workers to be his extended family. He is survived by his wife, Shannon Katuszonek; daughter, Ava; father, Roman Katuszonek of Modesto; mother Christine Katuszonek of Augusta, ...

Martinez-Baez

An eight pound, 10 ounce boy, Luis Martinez-Baez, was born on June 6, 2013 at Oak Valley Hospital to expectant parents Maria de los Angeles Baez and Javier Martinez of Oakdale. Welcoming home the new baby were siblings Edwin and Jonathan.

Munoz

Crystal Hatch of Oakdale welcomed the arrival of her daughter, seven pound, nine ounce Tamarah Munoz, on May 30, 2013 at Oak Valley Hospital.

Paredes

Leisdy Paredes and Daniel Arellano of Oakdale welcomed a baby girl, Vianna Arellano Paredes, on May 29, 2013. Vianna weighed nine pounds, three ounces on arrival at Oak Valley Hospital.

Tunnell

A girl, Cora Ruth Tunnell, was born at Oak Valley Hospital on June 6, 2013 to expectant parents Jonathan and Kelsey Tunnell of Oakdale.

Helen Brimm

Helen Brimm, 79, died Monday, June 17, 2013 in Modesto after a short illness.

Robert Isaia

Robert Bart Isaia, 67, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side.

Robert McCloud

Robert (Bob) McCloud, 90, of Oakdale died Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Hospice House. He suffered from Parkinson's Disease for many years besides other illnesses.

Eva Mack

Eva Marie Raduechel Mack, 95, died Thursday, June 13, 2013 in Oakdale.

John Pirkle

John Dwane 'Skip' Pirkle, 75, died May 19, 2013.

Knights Ferry News Week of June 19, 2013

The movie night was well attended, with the smell of popcorn wafting over the group. The movie was "Up" and all enjoyed it, young and old. Dave and Heather Voortman's set-up was perfect, good sight and sound. The weather was perfect for a night outside. They are working on what the next movie will be.

Fundraiser To Benefit Arts Programs

Weekend Charity Carnival

Residents Reminded To Be Rattlesnake Safe

As warm weather returns, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is reminding the public to be rattlesnake safe.

FISHING REPORT

Five years ago I purchased a 75 gallon fish tank from someone selling it on Craigslist. I got a really good deal on it, my son was five at the time, and what kid doesn't want a fish tank! Since then, I've learned a lot from observing the fish in my tank. One of the many things that I've observed was their reaction to temperature change. If the temperature changes ...

Wong Captures Bright Minds Award