Howard Has My Vote

Dear Editor, I was thrilled to hear Jason Howard's plans to bring high tech jobs to Oakdale. Jason Howard is running for Oakdale city council, and he spoke during the candidate's debate (Sept. 30), sponsored by the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce. What will our town look like 10, 20, 50 years from now? With the recession, loss of jobs, close to 17 percent unemployment in Stanislaus County, abandoned houses, and growing blight, our town needs ...

October 06, 2010 | | Your Views

Voice For The People

Dear Editor, I am supporting Louise Pooley-Sanders for the Oak Valley Hospital Board. Mrs. Pooley-Sanders has many years of experience in hospital management and patient advocacy. She would bring a wealth of knowledge while maintaining an unbiased presence to the hospital board. John T. Brennan, D.C

October 06, 2010 | | Your Views

Experience Counts

Dear Editor, Now and then a community has individuals who really care and work for their community. Oakdale has such an individual in Robert 'Bob' Wikoff. Bob has given thousands of hours of community service for the betterment of Oakdale. I have had the pleasure of working with Bob on many projects in Oakdale and know first hand his desire to make Oakdale a better place to live. With the financial problems that all local ...

October 06, 2010 | | Your Views

Pat Paul For Mayor

Dear Editor, Faced with a choice between two friends and respected local leaders (whom I hope will always be friends and leaders who have my respect even after the election), I ask you to vote for Pat Paul for Oakdale mayor because 1 – While Mayor Jackson has done a solid and steady well-informed job of working to bring more business and jobs to the city, Paul will bring a more dynamic and larger outreach ...

October 06, 2010 | | Your Views

Wikoff For Hospital Board

Dear Editor, Our community has some clear choices to make in the national, state and local elections this November. Now more than ever, it is important to elect candidates who adhere to the values that made this country great. That is why I am supporting Bob Wikoff for the Oak Valley Hospital District Board. I have known Bob Wikoff for years and served with him for 10 years on the OVHD board. Bob has always ...

October 06, 2010 | | Your Views

Vote Being Cast For Paul

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September 29, 2010 | | Your Views

Passing The Buck

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September 29, 2010 | | Your Views