Teresa Hammond

3 weeks ago | oakdaleleader.com | Teresa Hammond

There has been much change at Oak Valley Hospital District over the course of the past five years. Notable changes of mention would be the addition of Matthew Heyn as CEO, Will Pringle as VP of Long-Term Care and newly elected Board Member Sara Shipman. Yet Pringle and Shipman are in search of what some may see as change, while longtime area residents will see as a return to what once was. The duo is looking to rebuild the OVHD Auxiliary.

1 month ago | oakdaleleader.com | Teresa Hammond

Nothing says small town goodness like a pancake breakfast. That’s what I couldn’t help but feel this past Sunday, March 16 as my daughter and I traveled home from the 70th Annual Oakdale Lions Club Pancake Breakfast. It was a morning of who’s who, as we were greeted by longtime community member, volunteer and all things hands on, Melinda Owen. Putting her volunteer hat aside for a minute, Owen was also there in support of the club and a home cooked breakfast.

1 month ago | oakdaleleader.com | Teresa Hammond

Some may say it’s the biggest thing to happen to North Third Avenue since the street re-opening and they wouldn’t necessarily be wrong. The buzz which has surrounded Refuge Coffee since its soft opening in mid-January and its ribbon cutting at the start of February has yet to let up. “It feels amazing,” co-owner, Kara McGaffee shared of being open for business. “I think it’s still sinking in for me,” fellow co-owner Kirsten Rodrigues added.

2 months ago | oakdaleleader.com | Teresa Hammond

Charlotte Schmitt is a super hero. While to the outside world she may appear to be simply an energetic almost four-year-old, she’s quickly showing the community of Oakdale, as well as the country, she is much more. Parents Courtney and David Schmitt, along with the rest of the world are learning the uniqueness and specialty of their second child. Charlotte’s super power is one which is shared with less than 500 other children in the United States.

Jul 11, 2024 | oakdaleleader.com | Teresa Hammond

Shoppers who appreciate brand names at a good price need not branch out any further than the west side of Oakdale. Now, thanks to the combination of her children’s consignment shop success and some fortuitous timing, owner Courtney Frobe of Poppy’s Place has expanded to offer women’s and maternity clothing. “We are similar to Poppy’s Place the kid side,” the business owner said, “because we still have gently used, good condition clothing (pre-owned).