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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Lifetime Achievement Award For Community Champion Owen Junior Achievers Highlighted Named as the Lifetime Achievement Award winner for this year, Melinda Owen is being recognized by the Chamber of Commerce for her many years of involvement and support of the Oakdale community.
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Like many, a person’s activities often result from events for their children or events that are associated with their employment. The involvement for Melinda Owen came from both – though she also has just always had a strong interest in the community of Oakdale.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Cub Scouts, Volunteers Gather For Memorial Wreath Laying Cub Scouts from Pack 365 in Oakdale spent some time on Saturday, Dec. 19 placing wreaths on the graves of veterans as part of the Wreaths Across America observance. From left, Audrie Silva, 6; Brayden Silva, 9; Mika Wooten, 6; Levi Jordan, 9; and Gabriel Wooten, 9.
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A definite winter chill filled the air and foggy conditions lent an eerie atmosphere to the scene, but the cold and damp didn’t stop volunteers and members of Oakdale’s Cub Scout Pack 365 from taking part in Saturday’s Wreaths Across American program.