OID Discusses Annexation Fee Hikes

The Oakdale Irrigation District Board of Directors held a discussion at the May 19 regular meeting about making changes to the district's annexation fee. Directors Tony Taro and Steve Webb were absent.

Farmers Market Coming Soon

Mark your calendars for the opening of the annual Oakdale Farmers Market. The market will run again on Thursdays this year from May 28 to Aug. 27. The hours the market is open have changed, however; this year the market will open at 5 p.m. and close at 8:15 p.m. It will once again be staged on North Third Avenue between E and F streets. Meghan Smith, the city's coordinator for the Farmer's Market, said ...

Rotary Maps Out Vacation Fundraiser

The local Rotary clubs, Oakdale and Sunrise, have teamed up again, only this time they're offering a chance to get in on the "Vacation of a Lifetime" fundraiser aimed at raising funds to purchase an Open Air Cinema for the community.

Abbey Carpet Celebrates 25 Years In Business

The best thing about mom and pop operations is that, often, when customers walk through the front door they're not seen as just potential dollar signs - they're seen as people and possibly friends.

Oakdale Entrepreneur Competing In Challenge

Tourism Improvement District Pleased With 2012

Citing its best year since forming, the Oakdale Tourism Business Improvement District announced a near $65,000 windfall for its coffers based on a full 2012 financial report. Prior to the meeting, Oakdale Finance Director Albert Avila delivered a 2012 fourth quarter check for $12,267 to the advisory board. The Oakdale City Council formed the BID in 2009. Hotels and motels in the city charge a 7-percent ...

Locally Owned Tire Shop Stays Strong

Flowers And Much More At Downtown Locale

The new owners of the flower shop at 304 F St., downtown Oakdale, are a family. Leanne Hunteman and Cydni Staal are a mother and daughter team that work very well together. Other family members have jumped on board to help the business bloom, like Staal's daughters, Hannah, Haleigh, Elizabeth, and her brother, Matt Gordon. Judy Elam, Leanne's cousin, is the store manager and according to Hunteman, a true cowgirl. Elam is ...

Local Delivery Service A New Business Venture

Only In Oakdale - Holiday Treasure Hunting

Win, Win, Situation - Buying Back Candy For A Good Cause

There was quite the stir in the parking lot at Drs. Jeff and Jody Sceville's dentist office, on Thursday, Nov. 1. The Sceville's were hosting the third annual "Candy Buy Back." They give youngsters the opportunity to turn in their candy for cash and then the candy will be shipped to soldiers overseas. They had a thank you card station set up so that anyone could design a card for the troops ...

New Owner Rolls Into Oakdale Bicycle Shop

The owners of the Oakdale Bicycle Shop may have changed, but the main featured item is still bicycles. Dave Enz took over the shop on Oct. 1 and has plans to do some renovations. Ed Battisfore is the store manager and Andre Hummer is the head mechanic. Enz commented that all three of them have worked together for many years. The Oakdale Bicycle Shop is at 445 E. F St., Oakdale, and ...