Oakdale wins, faces St. Mary's Nov 8, 2009
Tyler Lee scored six goals, Robby Earle and Chris Terwilliger had four goals apiece, and Neal Cadra added three scores, as Modesto Metro Conference champion Oakdale kicked off the postseason with a 20-6 victory over Franklin of Elk Grove. Modesto Bee - Oakdale's goalie #1- Garrett Porter couldn't stop this one ... Oakdale beat Franklin 20-6. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Sierra stuns Oakdale in wild game Nov 7, 2009
OAKDALE -- With its star running back sitting in a hospital emergency room, it was up to Anthony Hall to lead Sierra High to the greatest victory in its 15-year history ... Hall drilled a 40-yard field with 1:25 left -- his third, and shortest, kick of the game -- to lift No. 5 Sierra to a 44-42 upset of top-ranked Oakdale ... Oakdale (8-1, 5-1) had taken a 42-41 lead with 5:30 left, on Tim House's 13-yard TD and Kyle Derby's PAT kick. (Modesto Bee, CA)
UCBH Holdings' Bank Is Seized, Becomes 120th U.S. Lender Closed This Year Nov 7, 2009
6 million in deposits at Prosperan Bank in Oakdale, Minnesota ... 6 Oakdale, MN Grand Forks, ND. (Bloomberg -- US)
Four Banks Closed; 2009 Failures Reach 119 Nov 7, 2009
The government agency also closed Prosperan Bank, based in Oakdale, Minn. with $199. (Time.com)
Columbia tips off today at 2 Nov 6, 2009
Other projected starters today for Columbia are point guard Bobby Monges (Oakdale), Duran Perry and 6-6 post Travis Mayo. Also on the roster is 30-year-old Patrick Rein, an Oakdale graduate and Nate's brother. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Close race for Riverbank mayor is over Nov 6, 2009
In Oakdale, Patricia Foard has a four-vote edge over Herman Doornenbal in their race for the Oakdale Irrigation District's Division 2 directorship. The county election office still has to count provisional, damaged, military and overseas ballots from Tuesday's election. (Modesto Bee, CA)
High School Football Standings — Week 8 (complete) Nov 5, 2009
JV: Oakdale 5-0, 7-1; Sierra 5-0, 7-1; Sonora 3-2, 5-3; Manteca 2-3, 4-4; Central Valley 2-3, 4-4; Weston Ranch 2-3, 3-5; E. Union 1-4, 1-7; Ceres 0-5, 2-6. Trans-Valley League. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Challengers do well in area school board races Nov 4, 2009
One of the biggest fund-raisers countywide for Tuesday's election was leading the pack as she challenged three incumbents for a seat on the Oakdale Unified School District board of trustees ... With 56 percent of Oakdale precincts counted, she had 1,714 votes, or 26. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Teams to beat: Johansen girls, Oakdale boys Nov 4, 2009
Oakdale's girls, who finished second to Johansen in the MMC with a 12-2 record, meet St. Francis of Sacramento, runner-up this season in the Sacramento Valley League, at 9 a.m. The Mustangs concluded regular-season play Thursday with a 12-8 win over Beyer behind Savannah Stender's five goals ... MMC champion Oakdale vs. SVL No. 3 Franklin at 10 a.m. The Mustangs wrapped up an undefeated 14-0 MMC campaign Thursday with an 18-2 win over Beyer that was highlighted Robby Earle, Tyler Lee and Neal... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Agostini On Golf: Courses suffer weather damage Nov 4, 2009
Ray Wilkins, Oakdale, 196-yard ninth at Oakdale CC, 3-hybrid. Sharman Garner, Modesto, 114-yard third at Jack Tone Golf, Ripon, 9-iron. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Decaying Care: Loss of dental benefits leads to larger problems Nov 2, 2009
Sharon Jones, a disabled Oakdale woman who can't afford to have a dentist pull her broken and decayed teeth and fit her with dentures. Dovie Smith, a diabetic woman from Ceres, who needs treatment for extensive tooth decay and often requires foot care for sores and in-grown nails. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Scary moment for Manteca quarterback a reminder on the dangers of concussions Nov 1, 2009
The 4,000 fans in The Corral at Oakdale High expected Barber to get up, but there was no movement at all for 15 seconds as the crowd got quiet. Barber regained consciousness, but the emergency medical technicians strapped him to a stretcher and took him to the hospital to be observed. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Bail company couple have wine sideline Nov 1, 2009
Bail Bond Girl, also known as Angela Garcia, is producing wine from a vineyard that she and her husband, Mark Garcia, own near Oakdale ... PRODUCTS: $38 cabernet sauvignon from Oakdale-area grapes; $45 chardonnay from Sonoma County grapes ... WHERE TO GET IT: Save Mart in Oakdale and Riverbank, Raley's in Oakdale, O'Brien's on Dale Road in Modesto, and several downtown Modesto restaurants. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Estrada's Week 8 High School Football Rewind Nov 1, 2009
l. No. 1 Oakdale 35-23 ... Devin Brooks, Oakdale ... Russell Price, Oakdale. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Oakdale clears first hurdle against Manteca Oct 31, 2009
OAKDALE -- Seventy-eight yards one direction and four inches the other ... "Our big players came to play tonight, and so did Oakdale's," Manteca coach Eric Reis said ... The outcome came down to a handful of plays as top-ranked Oakdale High used a long run on offense and a fourth-quarter stop on defense for a 35-23 Valley Oak League win over No. 2 Manteca. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Richard T. Estrada's High School Football Predictions for Week 8 Oct 30, 2009
Manteca (5-2) at Oakdale (6-1), 7. Oakdale, 31-21. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Manteca-Oakdale could be special game Oct 30, 2009
No. 2 Large MANTECA (5-2, 3-1) at No. 1 Large OAKDALE (7-0, 4-0) A rare 1 vs. 2 showdown in a league game. Oakdale has been the Stanislaus District's most consistent team, and don't forget it beat state-ranked Novato and Whitney early on. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Few Anglicans to take pope's offer Oct 30, 2009
The theologically conservative Fresno-based Anglican San Joaquin Diocese represents about 40 parishes from Lodi to Bakersfield, including St. Francis in Turlock, St. Matthias in Oakdale, the historic "Red Church" (St. James) in Sonora and St. Luke's in Merced. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Seniors advised on using Medicare Oct 30, 2009
Representative Cherri Brown said more care centers providing extra services such as health assessments and exercise pro 00002830 grams could be added in Turlock or Oakdale, depending on enrollment. Primary hospitals in Modesto. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Undefeated Oakdale High committed to the running gmae Oct 29, 2009
OAKDALE: Wing-T is powerful weapon ... Oakdale's Devin Brooks (22) runs for a big gain in the 1st qtr ... vs. Novato at Oakdale High School in Oakdale, Saturday, September 19, 2009 (DARRYL BUSH/dbush@modbee. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Like Night and Day Oct 29, 2009
Their borders may be just a couple of miles apart, but Oakdale and Riverbank have very different demographics ... Oakdale residents are better educated, less likely to be in poverty and overwhelmingly U.S.-born ... If you want to meet senior citizens, go to Oakdale. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Oakdale could avenge its only defeat in VOL Oct 28, 2009
Back on Sept. 30, Sonora and Oakdale were tied for the lead in the Valley Oak League ... Now, Oakdale looks to avenge its only league loss in Thursday night's rematch at Oakdale ... Oakdale (13-1, 18-3) has won seven straight matches since falling to the Wildcats, and will look to rebound behind its own sister act twins Jaci and Juli and younger sister Domi Powell. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Public Service Announcement: Salmon Festival Oct 27, 2009
For those of you who enjoy great food, the Orange Blossom 4-H, and Oakdale Lions Club will be providing deliciously prepared salmon and other tasty dishes ... Take the Kennedy Road exit off Highway 120, about 12 miles east of Oakdale, CA, and follow the signs down to the festival. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Mustangs ninth at DeLong Oct 25, 2009
His team won all three of its matches Saturday on day two of the DeLong Memorial tournament, but Oakdale boys water polo coach Alan Stender could only ponder what might have been had his Mustangs taken care of business Friday against Ponderosa ... " Modesto Bee - Sonora High School waterpolo player #7- Ch 000022B0 ristian Persanius tries a shot against Newberg High School at Pitman HS's DELONG WATER POLO TOURNEY. Sonora lost 7-1. Octorber 24, 2009 (BART AH YOU/bahyou@modbee.com) Granite Bay beat... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Iraq casualties Oct 25, 2009
Forces: U.S. tion/Casualties - Special Reports from CNN.com. There have been 4,671 coalition deaths -- 4,354 Americans, two Australians, one Azerbaijani, 179 Britons, 13 Bulgarians, one Czech, seven Danes, two Dutch, two Estonians, one Fijian, five Georgians, one Hungarian, 33 Italians, one Kazakh, three Latvians, 22 Poles, three Romanians, five Salvadoran, four Slovaks, one South Korean, 11 Spaniards, two Thai and 18 Ukrainians -- in the Iraq war as of October 23, 2009, according to a CNN... (CNN -- Specials)
Estrada: When RC plays Ripon, both teams feel at home Oct 25, 2009
STRETCH RUN Oakdale (7-0, 4-0), The Bee's top-ranked large school and one of only three unbeaten teams in the Stanislaus District, is alone atop the Valley Oak League, thanks to No. 5 Sonora's stunning 17-7 upset of No. 2 Sierra. Sonora (3-1, 6-1), Sierra (3-1, 6-1) and Manteca (5-2, 3-1) are tied for second, a game back of the Mustangs and Oakdale plays each of them the next three weeks ... It's no surprise Oakdale is 4-0 in league, since it opened with the second-tier teams. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Roundup: Lee throws for 6 TDs in Downey win Oct 24, 2009
OAKDALE 56, WESTON RANCH 14, at Stockton -- The top-ranked large-school Mustangs (7-0, 4-0) continued their roll through the VOL by routing the Cougars (3-4, 2-2). Oakdale begins its rugged three-week run next week, facing Manteca, Sierra and rival Sonora close the regular season. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Modesto's Spencer Driving School closes Oct 23, 2009
"We had a significant drop in students," said Anderson, who took over the Oakdale Road business in 2007. "We'd been trying our hardest to keep it going, but it just got economically harder and harder. I've done so many different things trying to keep this thing going.". (Modesto Bee, CA)
Cal Baseball Alumni Game Set for 1 p.m. Sunday Oct 23, 2009
Bullpen Club Golf Classic still has spots available. Junior standout Mark Canha and the Bears will host an Alumni Game this Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. at Evans Diamond. (Calbears.com)
Around the Region (10/22/09) Oct 23, 2009
Info: The Oakdale Cowboy Museum is seeking exhibitors for the 17th Annual Cowboy Christmas Gift and Craft Show. Exhibitors' items are asked to reflect a Western theme. (Modesto Bee, CA)
High School Football Statistics — Week 6 Oct 22, 2009
High School Football Statistics Week 6 - Sports - Modbee. Modesto, CA Clear, 54. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Volleyball ratings have Modesto, Atwater near top Oct 21, 2009
Sonora, Oakdale are in top 10 in Division III ... Division 3: Valley Oak League-leading Sonora was ranked fourth and Oakdale, which trails the Wildcats by a game in the VOL standings, was rated No. 6. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Flames spike Dogs in SJAA showdown Oct 20, 2009
The Flames lost to Clovis West 9-2, beat Tamalpias 6-5, defeated Grace Davis 7-2, lost to St. Mary's 15-8 and fell to Oakdale 11-3. Frosh-Soph BoysTokay 7, Kimball 1. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Lodi man takes taxidermy from hobby to profession (543) Oct 20, 2009
"He's learned new techniques and really improved on his work," said Johnny DeRossett, a friend from Oakdale who taught Gomes the tricks of the trade 30 years ago. "He's kind of my prot;g;.". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
High School Soccer: Hughson surprises TVL field Oct 20, 2009
Perennial power Oakdale (5-5-1, 12-6-2) struggled through a two-loss week, dropping 3-1 decisions at Ceres and Sierra. The Mustangs' stumble makes it a four-team race for three spots, with Central (9-0-2, 12-2-4) continuing to lead Sierra (7-1-3, 12-6-3,) Ceres (6-2-1, 8-3-2,) and East Union (6-3-1, 9-6-2. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Today's Sports Menu Oct 19, 2009
Modesto Metro Conference Tournament, Valley Oak League Tournament (Oakdale), Valley Football League Tournament. Soccer. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Johansen takes 4th in 64-team tourney Oct 18, 2009
Modesto, CA Clear, 63. Web search powered by YAHOO. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Oakdale takes opening kickoff for TD, and rolls from there Oct 17, 2009
MANTECA -- Devin Brooks returned the opening kickoff 88 yards for a TD to lead top-ranked Oakdale to a 55-14 victory over East Union on Friday night ... Oakdale improved to 6-0, 3-0, while East Union fell to 2-4, 0-3. (Modesto Bee, CA)
'River' delivers stormy weather Oct 17, 2009
River' delivers stormy weather - Local - The Modesto Bee. Modesto, CA Haze, 60. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Victory snatched away Oct 17, 2009
Lodi plays Oakdale in the semifinals today at 7:30 a.m.. Frosh-Soph Boys. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Western States draws elite of girls water polo Oct 16, 2009
Other area teams competing in the tourney are Modesto, Downey, Beyer, Davis, Enochs, Oakdale, Merced, Atwater, Pitman, Ceres, Golden Valley, Turlock and Sonora. "I don't think water polo is as obscure a sport as it used to be," said Bohlender. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Are the Wolves for real? Oct 16, 2009
No. 1 Large OAKDALE (5-0, 2-0) at EA 00004000 ST UNION (2-3, 0-2) The Mustangs are in the soft part of the schedule, after facing two NorCal powers early and awaiting a rugged three-game run late in the season, and they've outscored the last two VOL foes 91-13. RB Devin Brooks (626 yards, 6 TDs) has become the speed back that Oakdale needed, and the defense had two TDs in last week's win. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Football: The Bee's Splendid Sevens Oct 15, 2009
(1) Oakdale (5-0): LB Charlie Gilstrap leads the smashmouth defense, which has set the tone for the Mustangs' start ... Cats better not get caught looking ahead to Oakdale in Week 10. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Speakers blast North County Corridor Oct 14, 2009
OAKDALE -- While a storm raged outside Tuesday night, the mood inside seemed just as nasty ... About 200 people took advantage of their first official opportunity to register comments for the formal public record on the North County Corridor, stretching from north McHenry Avenue to Highway 108 east of Oakdale, which could break ground in five years ... But Ann Absher of Oakdale noted traffic projections showing minimal improvement at various points, and questioned whether spending $1. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Davis water polo team has a ball Oct 14, 2009
"Litke, an Oakdale native who swam on scholarship at the University of the Pacific before detouring to UC Santa Barbara to play water polo her junior year, knew right away that she had her work cut out."At the very first practice. I thought 'Wow, they're such poor swimmers; boy, do we have a lot of work to do. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Modesto landowners fund growth campaign Oct 13, 2009
Also known as the Hetch-Hetchy area, the 830-acre tract is east of North McHenry Avenue's car dealerships and bounded on its other sides by Pelandale Avenue, Claribel Road and Oakdale Road. Hetch-Hetchy would produce the most houses as opposed to jobs, compared to Measures A, B, C and D.. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Parents unsure about vaccine Oct 13, 2009
Mike Mayer of Oakdale sees it differently. He's concerned about his three children getting sick, but he worries about the lack of testing the swine flu vaccine has had. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Soccer title up for grabs in VOL Oct 13, 2009
"The Hawks have emerged as the front-runner in the VOL, with a four-point lead on second-place Ceres. Last week, CV played Sierra to a 2-2 tie for the second time this season, then beat Lathrop 8-0 on Thursday to improve to 8-0-2 in VOL play and 11-2-4 overall.That record gives Central Valley 26 points, with Ceres (7-2-1, 22 points) Sierra (6-1-3, 21) East Union (6-3-1, 19) and Oakdale (5-3-1, 16) all still in the playoff hunt.The playoff picture could be clearer after this week's action.... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Regional Roundup (2) Oct 11, 2009
OAKDALE The owner of a medical marijuana dispensary raided by police last summer has filed claims seeking about 2 million from the city of Oakdale and Stanislaus County. Addison DeMoura, who owns Oakdale Natural Choice Collective Inc., was arrested after county drug enforcement agents and the Oakdale Police Department raided the dispensary and his home on July 31. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Wanted: Your opinion on North County Corridor Oct 11, 2009
Copies of the report are available at libraries and city halls in Modesto, Riverbank and Oakdale, and at the Salida library. Town hall meetings, including public hearings on the draft environmental report, are scheduled Tuesday in the Gene Bianchi Community Center, 110 S. Second Ave., Oakdale, and Oct. 22 in the Riverbank Community Center, 3600 Santa Fe St. Both will run from 5:30 to at least 8 p.m. ... The easiest way to be heard might be to show up Tuesday in Oakdale for the first of two town... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Riverbank pours it on at wine, cheese expo Oct 11, 2009
"We love to support the local wineries, and that's what's important in our community," said Julie Rainwater of Turlock while sipping cabernet sauvignon from the new Most Wanted Wine Co. of Oakdale. Most of the tens of thousands of visitors just enjoy the free street fair. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Families sue county over deadly Stanislaus County chase Oct 11, 2009
Families sue county over deadly Stanislaus County chase - Local - The Modesto Bee. Modesto, CA Clear, 56. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Swine flu vaccine is here Oct 8, 2009
He was an equipment operator for the city of Oakdale and had worked on a project to restore the clubhouse in Valley Home ... After becoming ill, Tribby was treated at Oak Valley Hospital in Oakdale and then moved to Doctors in Modesto ... "He made a big contribution not only to Valley Home but the city of Oakdale," Perez said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Golfers can try out new gear and help kids Saturday Oct 7, 2009
"You can try it, hit it and buy it," promised Oakdale CC pro Mike Dowd, the event director who put everything together in seven weeks ... Bob Ackerman, Oakdale, 172-yard eighth at Del Rio CC (Bluff), 5-iron ... Dan White, Modesto, 150-yard 16th at Oakdale CC, 7-iron. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Vikings' success is Taylor-made thanks to senior Oct 7, 2009
The Vikings beat Modesto 23-2 on Tuesday and are in first place, a game ahead of both Oakdale and Modesto. If there's any pressure in living up to the lofty standards she's set the previous three seasons, Hanson isn't feeling it. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Sonora in driver's seat in VOL volleyball Oct 7, 2009
Led by twin sisters Hanah and Sarah Blume, the Wildcats convincingly won last Wednesday's battle of VOL unbeatens with Oakdale, sweeping the visiting Mustangs 25-18, 25-17, 25-22 and improving to 7-0 in the VOL and 10-1 overall ... "I think the Oakdale game was our best moment this season. We were so together and everything finally just clicked." ... The Wildcats had Oakdale on their collective minds long before the teams finally met. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Monday's local college and high school results Oct 6, 2009
Oakdale -- Assists: Jackee Lee 21 assists; Aces: J. Lee 3; Kills: Justina Keith 6; Blocks: Justina Keith 2; Digs: Juli Powell 12; Taylor Harper 12; Aces: Domi Powell 3 ... J.V. -- Oakdale won 2-0 ... Frosh -- Oakdale won 2-0. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Mendes tops outdoor MMA card at Palace Oct 6, 2009
l Oakdale bantamweight Michael McDonald (7-1) vs. Huntington Beach's Carlos Garces (3-1). l Las Vegas flyweight Jessica Rakoczy (0-0) vs. Sacramento's Michelle Ould (3-2). (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Jardine: Bulls, with cage-fight chaser Oct 6, 2009
Saturday night in Oakdale, bull riding and cage fighting will share separate but equal billing in what promoter Ryan McClure is calling "Extreme Arena Challenge." ... It's an unusual pairing of sports for which the Oakdale Saddle Club arena will be sectioned off. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Six want to lead Riverbank, a city in turmoil Oct 5, 2009
Ensley, a shop superintendent with an Oakdale steel fabricator, points to the botched purchase of the Del Rio as one reason he's running ... King said he has been thinking of running for the City Council or mayor for the past five years but waited until his business, Oakdale Hearing Aid Co., was more established so he could have more control of his schedule. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Enochs-Beyer: MMC golf title is on the line Oct 5, 2009
Instead, senior Jackie Ketner is averaging about 40 -- spiced by an exemplary 39 despite a strong wind at Oakdale CC -- and the Lancers (11-0) hold a one-match lead over Sierra. The Timberwolves, who lost by 10 strokes to EU two weeks ago, get one more chance later this month. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Fourth Medicare plan for Stanislaus County Oct 5, 2009
Other care centers could open in Turlock or the Oakdale area as membership grows, he said ... Meetings also are planned in Turlock, Oakdale and Patterson. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Oakdale gallops to win over Central Oct 3, 2009
CERES -- Oakdale didn't let the Central Valley Hawks catch their breath in the Valley Oak League opener Friday night ... Oakdale didn't look like a team that had lost its starting quarterback, Tanner Combs, to a broken leg before its second game ... "Rob's doing a great job," said Oakdale coach Trent Merzon. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Cinedigm Launches the Largest All-Digital Independent Film Release With OPA! on October 16, 2009 Oct 1, 2009
Cinedigm Launches the Largest All-Digital Independent Film Release With OPA. on October 16, 2009 - Yahoo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Bee's Splendid Seven Oct 1, 2009
(2) Oakdale (3-0): Wing-T has chewed up two of Northern California's Division 2 programs the last two weeks, and the Mustangs open VOL at Central Valley. 2. (Modesto Bee, CA)
