Practical Money Matters – Benefits For Military Families

As we honor our Armed Forces this Veterans' Day, let's also acknowledge the financial challenges they and their families often face, both while in service and after discharge. Fortunately, service members needn't go it alone: Many tax benefits, social services and financial assistance programs are available to help.

Pauline Frances Mendes

Pauline Frances Mendes, 65, died Monday, Oct. 22 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of Oakdale. She and her twin sister Francine were born to Joaquin and Pauline F. (Silva) Mendes. Her parents emigrated from the Azores to the United States early in their lives. They were very proud of their Portuguese heritage and wanted to instill that in their children. She and her family were proud ...

Practical Money Matters – Benefits For Military Families

As we honor our Armed Forces this Veterans' Day, let's also acknowledge the financial challenges they and their families often face, both while in service and after discharge. Fortunately, service members needn't go it alone: Many tax benefits, social services and financial assistance programs are available to help.

Pauline Frances Mendes

Pauline Frances Mendes, 65, died Monday, Oct. 22 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of Oakdale. She and her twin sister Francine were born to Joaquin and Pauline F. (Silva) Mendes. Her parents emigrated from the Azores to the United States early in their lives. They were very proud of their Portuguese heritage and wanted to instill that in their children. She and her family were proud ...

Practical Money Matters – Benefits For Military Families

As we honor our Armed Forces this Veterans' Day, let's also acknowledge the financial challenges they and their families often face, both while in service and after discharge. Fortunately, service members needn't go it alone: Many tax benefits, social services and financial assistance programs are available to help.

Pauline Frances Mendes

Pauline Frances Mendes, 65, died Monday, Oct. 22 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of Oakdale. She and her twin sister Francine were born to Joaquin and Pauline F. (Silva) Mendes. Her parents emigrated from the Azores to the United States early in their lives. They were very proud of their Portuguese heritage and wanted to instill that in their children. She and her family were proud ...

Practical Money Matters – Benefits For Military Families

As we honor our Armed Forces this Veterans' Day, let's also acknowledge the financial challenges they and their families often face, both while in service and after discharge. Fortunately, service members needn't go it alone: Many tax benefits, social services and financial assistance programs are available to help.

Pauline Frances Mendes

Pauline Frances Mendes, 65, died Monday, Oct. 22 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of Oakdale. She and her twin sister Francine were born to Joaquin and Pauline F. (Silva) Mendes. Her parents emigrated from the Azores to the United States early in their lives. They were very proud of their Portuguese heritage and wanted to instill that in their children. She and her family were proud ...

Practical Money Matters – Benefits For Military Families

As we honor our Armed Forces this Veterans' Day, let's also acknowledge the financial challenges they and their families often face, both while in service and after discharge. Fortunately, service members needn't go it alone: Many tax benefits, social services and financial assistance programs are available to help.

Pauline Frances Mendes

Pauline Frances Mendes, 65, died Monday, Oct. 22 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of Oakdale. She and her twin sister Francine were born to Joaquin and Pauline F. (Silva) Mendes. Her parents emigrated from the Azores to the United States early in their lives. They were very proud of their Portuguese heritage and wanted to instill that in their children. She and her family were proud ...

Practical Money Matters – Benefits For Military Families

As we honor our Armed Forces this Veterans' Day, let's also acknowledge the financial challenges they and their families often face, both while in service and after discharge. Fortunately, service members needn't go it alone: Many tax benefits, social services and financial assistance programs are available to help.

Pauline Frances Mendes

Pauline Frances Mendes, 65, died Monday, Oct. 22 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of Oakdale. She and her twin sister Francine were born to Joaquin and Pauline F. (Silva) Mendes. Her parents emigrated from the Azores to the United States early in their lives. They were very proud of their Portuguese heritage and wanted to instill that in their children. She and her family were proud ...

Practical Money Matters – Benefits For Military Families

As we honor our Armed Forces this Veterans' Day, let's also acknowledge the financial challenges they and their families often face, both while in service and after discharge. Fortunately, service members needn't go it alone: Many tax benefits, social services and financial assistance programs are available to help.

Pauline Frances Mendes

Pauline Frances Mendes, 65, died Monday, Oct. 22 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of Oakdale. She and her twin sister Francine were born to Joaquin and Pauline F. (Silva) Mendes. Her parents emigrated from the Azores to the United States early in their lives. They were very proud of their Portuguese heritage and wanted to instill that in their children. She and her family were proud ...

Practical Money Matters – Benefits For Military Families

As we honor our Armed Forces this Veterans' Day, let's also acknowledge the financial challenges they and their families often face, both while in service and after discharge. Fortunately, service members needn't go it alone: Many tax benefits, social services and financial assistance programs are available to help.

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