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	Tasty Treats Brewing On Chocolate Avenue The 21st Annual Chocolate Festival will be hitting the streets of Oakdale on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. Chocolate Avenue will be returning and will have a few new vendors as well as some of the returning favorites. Foxy’s Toffee owner Kathryn Brubaker will be attending the Chocolate Festival for the first time this year. Brubaker will be bringing her chocolate covered almond toffee and a batch ... » Read More Posted: May. 15, 2013 10:10 a.m. \| 0 Comments
	New Games Lined Up For Challenge The rivers of chocolate will flow at the annual Chocolate Challenge, where fun and games with chocolate will reign on the stage, Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the 21st Annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival, there will be a few changes to the Chocolate Challenge games this year, with some new, timed events where contestants will ... » Read More Posted: May. 15, 2013 10:09 a.m. \| 0 Comments
	City Welcomes Visitors For Weekend Festival For two days, Oakdale will put two of its trademark attributes on display – Cowboys and Chocolate. The 21st Annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 with Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located near the main intersection of Highways 120 and 108, a several block area of Oakdale’s ... » Read More Posted: May. 15, 2013 10:08 a.m. \| 0 Comments
	Classic Car Show Is Auto Enthusiast’s Paradise Sixty-five-year-old Modesto resident Bob Head understands his fellow man. The co-chair of the Classic Car Show at the 21st Annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival knows what a treat the gleaming rows of 90 dazzling automobiles can be on the eager eyes of any bloke. It’s a sight that has altered the expression of countless men over the years. “The Car Show gives the males ... » Read More Posted: May. 15, 2013 10:07 a.m. \| 0 Comments
	Jump Into Weekend With Annual Fun Run For those who are so inclined, start the day off with a brisk run or walk through the streets of Oakdale. Then you can enjoy sampling some tasty chocolate treats along Chocolate Avenue knowing you have already gotten your exercise for the day. » Read More Posted: May. 15, 2013 10:06 a.m. \| 0 Comments
	Oakdale's Annual Chocolate Festival Although the main attraction of the Oakdale Chocolate Festival is undoubtedly the chocolate, there are plenty of other things to see, taste, and experience at the 21st annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival hosted by the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce. Several new vendors – nearly a dozen ‑ have committed to the festival, ranging from pool supplies to tasty candied treats and there is bound to be ... » Read More Posted: May. 15, 2013 10:04 a.m. \| 0 Comments
	First-Time Bands Performing This Year » Read More Posted: May. 15, 2013 9:59 a.m. \| 0 Comments
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	Conserve Energy, Save Money » Read More Posted: Mar. 08, 2013 11:35 a.m. \| 0 Comments
	Curb Appeal A lot of doors have opened up for lifetime Oakdale resident Mark Ichord since he started a business in his own garage in 1989. Of course it helps that he built those doors, and he has never strayed too far from the garage. The local businessman and his wife Sandy are the proud owners and operators of Ichord Overhead Doors, an Oakdale business that constructs and ... » Read More Posted: Mar. 08, 2013 11:34 a.m. \| 0 Comments
	Outdoor Projects And More Help Freshen Up For Spring The nice weather and the sunshine means spring is in the air with the occasional rain which helps things grow. This is the time of year that many people start gardening, planting, or are motivated to do some outdoor projects. P&L Concrete Products, Inc. and Garden Center, 1900 Roosevelt Ave., Escalon, may be the destination that you are looking for to help get those projects under way. William Porter, ... » Read More Posted: Mar. 08, 2013 11:31 a.m. \| 0 Comments
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	Chatting With Pam Thornberry, P.A. Pam Thornberry, a Physician’s Assistant with Dr. Lee Horwitz, has a smile that immediately puts patients at ease, whether she’s discussing something serious or simply exchanging information about one’s medical history. Thornberry, who received her medical training at UC Davis, has been a PA for 18 years and in the current Oakdale office for the past 12. For the special Healthy Living feature, this ‘Q and A’ is designed to help the ... » Read More Posted: Feb. 19, 2013 3:20 p.m. \| 0 Comments
	Local Team Focuses On Adult Health Care Dr. Chet Mahida and Dr. Upinder Basi are an internal medicine practice team. If you aren’t sure what an Internal Medical Doctor is, the best way to explain is it they have the ability to do everything that a family or general practice doctor does, but they only treat adults age 18 and older. They are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of adults from regular health matters to complex illness. They ... » Read More Posted: Feb. 19, 2013 3:01 p.m. \| 0 Comments
	Dentists Focus On Family’s ‘Whole Health’ Husband and wife dentists, Drs. Rafael Cardenas and Mary Richmond opened Whole Health Dental at the corner of F Street and Lee Avenue in 2009. Dr. Richmond reported that they had a practice in Manteca for 25 years that was “too busy, too hectic” and they opened their practice in Oakdale to provide more one-on-one patient care. “…In some respects, I feel dentistry has pulled away from the health ... » Read More Posted: Feb. 19, 2013 2:59 p.m. \| 0 Comments
	Gym Promotes Fit Kids, Healthy Lifestyle » Read More Posted: Feb. 19, 2013 2:56 p.m. \| 0 Comments
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	Not Your Average Barn » Read More Posted: Dec. 07, 2012 10:17 a.m. \| 0 Comments
	Sweets, Treats And Breakfast In The City Of Action » Read More Posted: Dec. 07, 2012 10:16 a.m. \| 0 Comments
	House Of Beef, A Delicious Holiday Resource » Read More Posted: Dec. 07, 2012 9:38 a.m. \| 0 Comments
	Enchanted Gifts And Home Decorations: Something For Everyone Local residents and business owners Laura Echevarria and Erica Felix literally have something for everyone on your holiday gift list. The two have been managing Enchanted Gifts and Home Decorations, located at 157 S. Sierra St. in Oakdale, for the past three years. This mother and daughter duo started out by decorating and creating floral arrangements for family events. They did such a great job with that endeavor that ... » Read More Posted: Nov. 20, 2012 12:15 p.m. \| Updated: Nov. 21, 2012 6:00 a.m. \| 0 Comments
	A Touch Of Paris In Oakdale The season of shopping has arrived. A comprehensive shopping experience awaits at I Love Paris in Oakdale for those looking for special and unique gifts that can’t be found just anywhere. Owners Eleanor Colombo and Jill Haney have made it their business to know what customers like in order to accessorize themselves and their home. In keeping with a French theme, they carry U.S.-made goods as much as they ... » Read More Posted: Nov. 20, 2012 11:54 a.m. \| Updated: Nov. 21, 2012 6:00 a.m. \| 0 Comments
	Two Flags Sutlery Offers History For Sale If you are looking for a holiday gift that is unique and different then you might want to stop by Two Flags Sutlery at 1756 Main St., Escalon. Owner and Civil War buff Barry Kelley opened the doors to the Main Street shop in March and quickly grabs the attention of passersby with the elaborate display of a civil war scene in the front window. “People ... » Read More Posted: Nov. 20, 2012 12:11 p.m. \| Updated: Nov. 21, 2012 6:00 a.m. \| 0 Comments
	Holiday Twist: Fred’s Firearms A Shopping Spot Guns and firearm accessories aren’t your typical holiday gift. But if that special someone is a target shooter, sportsman, or gun enthusiast preparing for the Zombie Apocalypse, Fred’s Firearms in Oakdale has that stocking stuffer or that much anticipated Daisy Red Ryder for under the tree this holiday season. The store, owned by Fred Smith and his wife Jennifer, is located on West F Street in Oakdale’s Randy Plaza. ... » Read More Posted: Nov. 20, 2012 12:13 p.m. \| Updated: Nov. 21, 2012 6:00 a.m. \| 0 Comments
	Saddle Up It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s leather man! If you are picturing a flying piece of rawhide in a cape — well, you’re just silly. Leatherman is none other than 83-year-old Riverbank businessman A.J. Meyers (with an ‘E’ he will remind you). He’s bold, he’s dashing and he creates western wear from leather like a magician. He’s MacGyver meets John Wayne, but ... » Read More Posted: Nov. 20, 2012 11:51 a.m. \| 0 Comments
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	Downtown Cowboy Bar Preps For Rodeo » Read More Posted: Apr. 10, 2012 4:37 p.m. \| Updated: Apr. 11, 2012 6:00 a.m. \| 0 Comments
	Rodeo Also A Ride For Taste Buds » Read More Posted: Apr. 10, 2012 4:38 p.m. \| Updated: Apr. 11, 2012 6:00 a.m. \| 0 Comments
	Pro Tour FMX Scheduled For Oakdale Rodeo Appearance The 61st Annual Oakdale Saddle Club Rodeo will undoubtedly deliver trademark excitement to rodeo fans across the state, but showcases extra kick as part of the mix in 2012. This year onlookers will also have the opportunity to witness the best riders among the non-hoof variety, as the class acts in the world of motocross, Pro Tour FMX, splashes down for ... » Read More Posted: Apr. 10, 2012 4:40 p.m. \| Updated: Apr. 11, 2012 6:00 a.m. \| 0 Comments
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	Eclectic Empty Nest Under New Ownership Shelley Leadem is no stranger to the business world, having been in real estate for 20 years in her native Hollister, but the new owner of The Empty Nest admits that working in retail is a whole new world. Leadem and her husband relocated to Oakdale three years ago due to a job change and quickly fell in love with the small town. “My husband got ... » Read More Posted: Aug. 22, 2012 2:23 p.m. \| 0 Comments
	Roadhouse Bartender Serves Up Smiles The blend of dim lights and neon signs cast soft shadows across the faces of Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean inside the ‘50s Roadhouse in Knights Ferry, but with the beaming smile of Martha Jane Harding lighting up the room, bulbs are pretty much useless. The Oakdale resident and Riverbank native is about as bubbly as the nearby Stanislaus River, illuminating the Roadhouse with friendly service for ... » Read More Posted: Aug. 22, 2012 2:21 p.m. \| 0 Comments
	Weber Grows Business In Down Economy Michele Weber began her career with Edward Jones in Southern California in 2003 and moved to Oakdale with her family in 2006. She is the sole financial advisor in the Oakdale branch office and works with one full time staff member, Marian Partenheimer, plus two part time support staffers. Additionally, Weber said that there is an “army” of support from Edward Jones such as analysts, compliance people, and more. » Read More Posted: Aug. 22, 2012 2:02 p.m. \| 0 Comments
	The Reata Event Center: A Central Valley Showpiece Take a 1920s-era abandoned brick building and add one experienced business woman with a background of interior design and one successful wedding planner and you have the foundation for a delightful venue for all occasions – The Reata in Oakdale. Ann Maddox opened the facility dubbed, “The Valley’s Premier Event Center,” in 2004 taking a once-Dodge dealership brick structure turned restaurant-brewery and transforming it into what it is now, ... » Read More Posted: Aug. 22, 2012 1:59 p.m. \| 0 Comments
	Style, Function Are Focus Of Terrain Designs Firm Making the most of the space you have – helping you create your own personal oasis – is the goal for Heather Vaughn Quaschnick. » Read More Posted: Aug. 22, 2012 1:54 p.m. \| 0 Comments
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