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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Year In Review 2020: January To June Magnolia Elementary teachers Kelly Benbow and Kelsey Larrabee of Rockin.K.Rings in the workshop where they create the rings and bracelets for their newly launched business in early 2020.
What started out as a year of hoped-for growth, change, development and success at a variety of local levels took a dramatic turn in the first quarter of 2020. Suddenly, instead of planning for the Chocolate Festival, the rodeo, Easter egg hunts and more, residents quickly learned the terms COVID-19, pandemic, and shelter in place as the coronavirus put a halt to many activities. Here are some highlights from the first half of the year, January to June, taken from the pages of The Oakdale Leader.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Oakdale’s House Of Tykes Marks 25 Years In Business House of Tykes owner and founder, Stacy ‘Petie’ Dunn was recognized by the Oakdale City Council for 25 years of business in the city. Pictured, Councilmember Christopher Smith presents Dunn with a celebratory certificate during their recent anniversary celebration event.
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In 25 years, House of Tykes Preschool has watched an entire generation of kids grow up since opening their doors to Oakdale’s youngest community members and, according to owner Stacy Dunn, it’s been a heartwarming adventure.