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Sierra View Elementary School recently hosted its Annual Spelling Bee. Photographed are the top three winners accompanied by Principal David Kindred, left, and Jeff Aprile, right. Students left to right are: Adam Jones, First Place; Jackson Taylor, Third Place and Devin Rowe, Second Place. Adam will now go on to represent Sierra View at the County Spelling Bee.
October 12, 2016
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The word whizzes of Fair Oaks recently paired off in the Annual Spelling Bee. Top three honors went to, from left: Jessica Birchall, First Place; Carter Franca, Third Place and Joseph Yakligian, Second Place. Birchall will now compete at the county spelling bee as the Fair Oaks representative.
October 12, 2016
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Album, a comedy drama by David Rimmer and directed by Rocky Rhoades, opens Friday, Oct. 14 and plays for only three weekends until Oct. 30, at Stage 3 Theatre Company, 208 S. Green St., in historic downtown Sonora.
October 12, 2016
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Several Sierra 4-H members spent the evening recently with customers at Tractor Supply Company in Oakdale promoting National 4-H Week. The 4-H members sold green paper clovers that represented head, heart, hands, and health, with the clovers signifying the buyer's support of the program. A display shows some of the activities that 4H offers. Members would like to thank the community for continuing to support them.
October 12, 2016
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Local service organization Soroptimist International of Oakdale is accepting applications for its annual Live Your Dream Award and Scholarship Award.
October 12, 2016
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The American Association of University Women (AAUW), Oakdale Riverbank Escalon Branch, is holding its Annual Fall Scholarship Fundraiser this Sunday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. at the Gene Bianchi Center, 110 S. Second Ave., Oakdale. The theme this year is titled, "A journey through Spain on the Camino de Santiago."
October 12, 2016
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More than 60 percent of convicted burglars said they would avoid a potential target home if they see an alarm system is present, according to a recent University of North Carolina survey. That is why this is also a good time to learn more about advancements in home electronic security technology and how this technology can be utilized both inside and outside your home.
October 12, 2016
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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is continuing its efforts to ensure drivers, passengers, and children are properly restrained while traveling California's roadways. The CHP has partnered with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) on a new traffic safety campaign entitled, "California Occupant Restraint Education" (CORE).
October 12, 2016
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Getting a chance to learn about the cowboy life and their Western/agricultural heritage here in the Central Valley, students at Fair Oaks Elementary recently enjoyed a full day of 'hands on' learning for the annual Ag Day festivities.
October 12, 2016
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Accordion Session
October 12, 2016
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With the September retirement of former Oakdale Public Services Director Thom Clark, and the subsequent appointment of Jeff Gravel as the interim director, the city's Public Services Department needs additional management to oversee the day-to-day operations of the department, according to Oakdale City Manager Bryan Whitemyer. As a result, Whitemyer has called for the city to create two Interim Public Services Manager positions.
October 12, 2016
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Shoppers looking for unique home décor or holiday treats won't need to travel far as the Funky Flea Market teams with Bloomingcamp Ranch for a "Fall into Christmas" event. The event will be hosted at the ranch on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
October 12, 2016
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Stanislaus County, in partnership with the Oakdale Tourism and Visitors Bureau, are working together on a project to install two electric vehicle charging stations in two parking spaces in the Gene Bianchi Community Center parking lot near the Oakdale Library. After discussion by the city council, in a split 3-2 vote, the City of Oakdale moved to have two parking stalls near the library designated strictly for electric vehicles only and their charging.
October 12, 2016
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Streets will once again close down to make way for the Oakdale High School student body and the Annual Homecoming Parade. The event will be hosted on Friday, Oct. 14 beginning at 1:30 p.m. to conclude the week of homecoming events. Homecoming royalty will be crowned later that evening at the Corral. (See photos, Page A3.)
October 12, 2016
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Academic and sports teams are not the only areas where Oakdale High School is making its mark. As Oakdale Agriculture programs continue to grow and thrive, there is good and valid reasons why Oakdale Joint Unified is turning its focus and energy to the Oakdale School Farm.
October 12, 2016
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