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Each year, the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce honors members of the community for Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Junior Achievement, Community Service, and Lifetime Achievement. The annual Oakdale Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet is scheduled for this Friday and this week we profile those in the running for Junior Achievement and Community Service along with the remaining two 2016 Business of the Year nominees.
January 18, 2017
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After 17 years at the helm of the varsity football Oakdale Mustangs, head coach Trent Merzon has been recognized at the state level for his efforts. Earlier this month, Merzon was named Cal-Hi Sports Coach of the Year in the 'medium schools' division.
January 18, 2017
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Dennis D.
Cruz
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Gov. Jerry Brown wants to see an amicable solution reached when it comes to protecting endangered fish on the Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Merced rivers.
January 18, 2017
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Dennis Wyatt
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Last Chance To Skate
January 18, 2017
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In advance of placing American flags throughout the community for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday observance on Monday, Jan. 16, Oakdale Lions Club members Alan Turner, left, and Don Lee vacuumed out and prepared the post holes on Saturday morning, Jan. 14. Lee is the project chairman and said there are specific routes that the Lions Club has for flag placement on holidays; with 340 total flags placed, along East F, West F and an area encompassing First, Second and Third streets as well as North and South Yosemite avenues.
January 18, 2017
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Marg
Jackson
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The motto of Lions International is about as simple as it can come: "We Serve." Their Mission Statement is a bit more in depth: "To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs."
January 18, 2017
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Teresa
Hammond
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Stanislaus County Health Services Agency officials are reporting the first influenza (flu) associated death for the 2016-2017 flu season. The deceased, a 59 year-old man, had multiple underlying medical conditions, and died on Monday, Jan. 9.
January 18, 2017
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A scientific study covering 11 years of fish migration on the Stanislaus River underscores how simply sending more water downstream may not be doing endangered Chinook salmon any favors.
January 18, 2017
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Dennis Wyatt
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The Meyer family of Oakdale dates back to 1867, with even a city park – William Meyer Park – on East G Street at the corner of South Second Avenue – in the city where the family home once sat.
January 18, 2017
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Richard
Paloma
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Black Oak Casino Resort will maintain its reputation as the ultimate destination for entertainment in 2017. This January, the property will welcome a wide variety of live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, ranging from the hottest tribute performers in the U.S. to some of the best local bands Northern California has to offer.
January 11, 2017
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Stanislaus County Clerk/Recorder/Commissioner of Civil Marriages Lee Lundrigan and her staff invite engaged couples to join them as they perform marriage ceremonies on Valentine's Day at the historic McHenry Mansion located at 906 15th St., in Modesto.
January 11, 2017
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U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) on Tuesday welcomed retired Staff Sgt. Peter Butler of Turlock as a Wounded Warrior Fellow in his Modesto office. Mr. Butler is a seven-year veteran of the United States Army, having served two tours in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom where he earned both a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
January 11, 2017
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Caltrans recently announced the appointment of Blair Thompson to be its first Chief of Innovation, Risk and Strategic Management. Thompson will oversee a newly created office, tasked with developing ways to streamline and improve department performance. In addition, Thompson will manage and implement the 2015-2020 Strategic Management Plan, as well as additional innovation initiatives and risk management projects.
January 11, 2017
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Accordion Players Meet
January 11, 2017
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Average retail gasoline prices in Modesto have risen 4.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.62/gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 201 gas outlets in Modesto. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.37/gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
January 11, 2017
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