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Citing that it's better to plan for a city's growth that would be bound to happen anyway, the Oakdale City Council approved two long-term specific projects that call for residential, commercial, and retail developments on the city's edges.
U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) has announced the details of California's 10th District Congressional Art Competition. The competition provides aspiring student artists with the chance to display their talent and creativity. One winner from the 10th District will be invited to share their artwork with the rest of the nation in the U.S. Capitol.
Community Hospice announced this week they were awarded a $100,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation. Community Hospice was one of 20 bereavement service providers that received the funding as part of an effort to help expand grief support services to diverse and disadvantaged youth across the country.
As trees across the state begin to blossom for spring, California's Arbor Week is emphasizing the importance trees have on communities and their residents. Officials from CAL FIRE and California ReLeaf, an organization working to preserve, protect and enhance California's urban forests, have announced the winners of the statewide Arbor Week poster contest.
Ripon Police announced that on Wednesday, March 5 they arrested a registered sex offender from Oakdale in possession of child pornography on a computer.
Two-thousand seven hundred (2,700) sausage links, 500 pounds of bacon, 350 pounds of pancake mix, 25 cases of eggs at 15 dozen per case – that's 4,500 eggs, 35 gallons of orange juice, and five gallons of pancake syrup.
Last fall when some citizens became concerned about massive pumping of local groundwater in the area, they gathered and the group of diverse, all-volunteer neighbors formed an action group called the Stanislaus Water Coalition. (SWC).
Hello Central Valley! I am the new face of sports reporting for Oakdale (and hopefully some Riverbank and Escalon assignments shortly). Although I have only been reporting for a month now, it has been a goal of mine to pursue sports journalism since my high school days at Del Puerto High School in Patterson, back in 2002. In the 12 years that have passed since graduation, I have held tedious jobs to support myself and my family. That would all change while perusing the classifieds and an advertisement "Sports Writer Wanted" appeared on my screen. I thought to myself "Wow ...
Three Oakdale police officers are scheduled to be acknowledged at the March 3 Oakdale City Council meeting for their action in safely taking into custody an armed and delirious subject.
The Oakdale Police Department is advising that residents can obtain sand bags to assist in protecting against potential flooding from the Oakdale Fire Department.
With the branches rustling in the rain and wind, the faint sounds of a mewing cat could be heard from the upper portion of the 75-foot Italian Cypresses in the backyard of a house on the 1800 block of Foot Hills Court. The cat's situation was also getting lots of attention on Friday, Feb. 28 with various posts about the dilemma on social media sites
The arrest by Ceres Police Department of Oakdale Bethel Assembly of God youth minister Tyler Bliss on suspicion of possessing child pornography last week marks the third time in less than six months that a person in a position of trust has been arrested for a sexual offense involving children in the City of Oakdale.
Woodward Reservoir will remain at its current level for the foreseeable future.
Oakdale voters may have to consider if they want to raise their local sales tax by 3/4 of a cent with two proposed measures that could be on the November 2014 ballot.
The Modesto Junior College Friends of Music concert series will present a Faculty Recital on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7:30p.m. in the Music Recital Hall on MJC's East Campus.
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department reported on Monday, Feb. 24 that a body was found at the Horseshoe Recreation area, located on Orange Blossom Road just east of Oakdale.
It is estimated that one in four adults in the United States suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder each year. With proper treatment, there can be hope for recovery and a fulfilled life. Stanislaus County is opening a new, 16-bed inpatient psychiatric care facility designed for short-term stays for patients in need of assistance.
Funeral arrangements have been finalized for a pair of Fresno Area CHP Officers who died in the line of duty last week.
A class of Fair Oaks Elementary School students was able to connect first-hand accounts of modern day travel to their studies about an ancient culture thanks to a visiting speaker.
In response to the state's severe drought, Caltrans has launched a statewide educational campaign on the state's highways, urging all Californians to conserve water. California's more than 700 electronic highway signs will now periodically display the following water conservation message:
Oakdale, in a series of public postings, has announced plans to develop the west side of town near Crane Road that will call for more than 1,000 homes and over 700,000 square feet of office buildings, stores and other commercial development.
Oakdale resident Wayne Albright, 56, passed away in a New Mexico hospital on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Over 78 percent of revenue collected from Measure O has gone toward public safety and all the funds have been spent correctly, according to a presentation by Oakdale City Manager Bryan Whitemyer on Feb. 13 to the members of the city's oversight committee.
The start of the 2014 water season will be March 3, as approved in an action by the Oakdale Irrigation District Board of Directors at the Feb. 18 regular meeting. Also approved in the action was the adoption of Level II drought measures.
Oakdale's new police canine, Chevy, sprang into action tracking the path of a fleeing wanted felon and eventually getting the hiding suspect to surrender to police via bark and threat of bite if he resisted.
This video shows the OJHS Steel Band's Tuesday night performance at the Band-O-Rama.
The Oakdale Joint Unified School District's 31st Annual Science Fair is slated for March 10-13, at the Oakdale FES Hall on North Lee Avenue, across from Fair Oaks Elementary School.
The Cat in the Hat was back to celebrate the 17th annual Read Across America Day, held on March 3. Read Across America is a program that focuses on bringing awareness and motivating children to read. The event is always held on or near the March 2 birthday of children's author Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss.
More than 550 students representing area junior and senior high schools will participate in a day-long event that showcases their scientific knowledge on March 1.
Preparing for the pending Common Core State Standards (CCSS) implementation was a primary topic at the Feb. 3 Oakdale Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees regular meeting.
Oakdale High School won the Stanislaus County Academic Decathlon championship on Feb. 1, following two days of testing, speeches, and interviews.
Oakdale High School has won 13 consecutive Stanislaus County Academic Decathlon championships and number 14 is at stake.
Janet Hay of the Oakdale Joint Unified School District will represent Stanislaus County in the 2014 State Classified School Employees of the Year Program in the Child Nutrition category, recently announced by the Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) and the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Stanislaus Charter.
This week is School Choice Week in California and across the country. More than 440 events are planned across the Golden State, in addition to 5,500 events nationwide.
Parents of eighth grade students who will enter the ninth grade for the 2014-2015 school year at Oakdale High School are invited to attend the Eighth Grade Parent Informational Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the OHS main gym.
Valley Charter High School's (VCHS) Open House is slated for Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 6:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the school, 108 Campus Way, Modesto. The open house is an opportunity for all parents and prospective students to meet students and teachers and to learn more about the programs offered in collaboration with Modesto Junior College and how to enroll for the current and upcoming school years. A robotics league match will be running during the open house. Spectators will be able to enjoy the excitement and view robotics opportunities for younger siblings.
Students from 10 Stanislaus County schools, including Valley Home School, and two Stanislaus County organizations will participate in the Stanislaus County Mock Future City Competition on Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 4p.m. – 8p.m. at the Petersen Event Center, 720 12th St., Modesto. The final round of the competition is open to the public and begins at 6:15p.m.
Starting Jan. 1, the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act (H.R. 2094) will take effect. This important legislation will help protect students with food allergies. The bill encourages states to adopt laws requiring schools to have "stock" epinephrine auto-injectors on hand, such as EpiPens, that are not prescribed to a specific student but can be used for any student or staff member in an emergency.
Oakdale High School's Care Closet, known as Veronica's Care Closet, for less fortunate students is in great need of some re-stocking prior to the Christmas Break. The last day of school prior to the break is Friday, Dec. 20.
A presentation about student rights, free speech, and social media responsibility was an educational topic for the Oakdale Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees at their regular meeting on Dec. 9.
Chinook salmon returning to spawn in the Stanislaus River at the Knights Ferry recreation area offers an opportunity for Oakdale students to learn firsthand about the habitat and life cycle of the native fish.
Oakdale High School's Leadership students are hosting a canned food drive from Monday, Nov. 18 through Friday, Nov. 22. Students and staff can drop off cans anytime to room K-3 on campus.
Valley Charter High School's (VCHS) Open House is slated for tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 6:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. at the school, 108 Campus Way, Modesto. The open house is an opportunity for parents and prospective students to meet students and teachers; learn more about the school, the programs offered in collaboration with Modesto Junior College, and how to enroll for the current and upcoming school years.
A report on the status of the district's history of contributions and options on how it could contribute again to the sixth grade Outdoor Education program, also known as science camp, garnered pointed comments from Parent Teacher Club members, the Oakdale Teachers Association President, district administrators, and others at the Nov. 4 regular meeting of the Oakdale Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees regular meeting.
Helping young students learn that the food they eat and the fibers they wear don't come from the store, but that those things have their beginnings on the farm, is what Ag Day is about. With dedicated teacher organizers and supportive volunteer presenters, Fair Oaks and Cloverland elementary schools were able to bring the farm to their campuses on Oct. 25 at their Sixth Annual Ag Day Roundups.
There will be races for the Knights Ferry, Valley Home, and Oakdale school districts' board seats in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 Consolidated District Election.
There will be races for the Oakdale, Knights Ferry, and Valley Home school districts' board seats in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 Consolidated District Election.
Public comments seemed to dominate the agenda at the Oakdale Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees regular meeting on Oct. 14.
Oakdale High School Drama Club, under the Direction of Bryan Mills along with seniors Kalli Ford and Shauna Hodge, will present their version of Pocahontas this weekend at the Oakdale High School Theater on Friday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the business office or at the door if available.
Appearing with his attorney for only a few minutes, Oakdale Joint Unified School District Substitute Teacher Bryan Thies pleaded not guilty on Monday to two counts of felony lewd and lascivious acts with a child under the age of 14 and three misdemeanor charges of annoying or molesting a child.
An early Saturday morning accident left an Oakdale man facing felony driving under the influence and hit and run counts, after police found his vehicle a short distance from the incident.
An Oakdale youth minister was arrested by the Ceres Police Department in Oakdale on Monday, Feb 17 after a tip that the 27-year-old was in possession of child pornography.
A Modesto man, out on bail for drug charges, who police say led them on a high speed chase in a stolen car, was shot by a local homeowner in the early morning hours of Nov. 13 after attempting to break in to the residence despite being warned to halt.
Three sets of gondola-type dual trailers filled with 140,000 pounds of dried and hulled walnuts were surreptitiously taken from GoldRiver Orchards off Enterprise Road and Highway 120 in Escalon. Authorities believe the theft of the nuts, valued at $400,000, occurred sometime between 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30 and 7 a.m. Thursday. Oct. 31.
Oakdale Police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 5 that the adult suspect wanted in connection with the Oct. 17 shooting at Oakdale Market was taken into custody during a vehicle stop at J Street and South First Avenue.
Oakdale Police, with assistance from the Ceres Police Department SWAT team, served a search warrant in the 300 block of South Third Avenue on Monday morning, Nov. 4, leading to the discovery of heroin, a stolen ATV, and a loaded handgun.
After a month long investigation, a former Boy Scout troop leader and Oakdale business owner was arrested by Stanislaus County Sheriff's detectives on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 5 for engaging in sexual acts with a minor and showing the minor pornography.
A Stanislaus County Superior Court criminal complaint released on Tuesday, Aug 20 charges that Felix Valverde of Oakdale shot both Scott and Janet Pettit in their Modesto home. The Pettit's 25-year-old son, Brandon, is also accused of the murders in the complaint.
With a history of being a security guard with a license to carry a firearm and reported past boasting of phantom employment within the fire service, it may not be surprising that Brandon Pettit, 25, was arrested in connection with the murder of his parents. The bodies of his mother and father were discovered after an Aug. 8 house fire in Modesto.
"Grandma, what a big bank account you have."
Nicole Todd-Smith, the mother accused of overdosing her 44-day-old baby with methamphetamine, pleaded no contest to felony child endangerment and causing great bodily injury or death on Friday, March 22.
When a Ford F-250 was stolen in a burglary from one of Oakdale Realtor Kevin Benziger's properties on 26-Mile Road, he went into detective mode trying to tie the loss and possible motive to identify the thieves.
The mother of a 44-day-old baby that died more than two months ago is due to appear in Stanislaus Superior Court today, Wednesday, Feb. 27 to answer to charges of felony child endangerment.
Oakdale police have obtained a felony arrest warrant for the mother of a 44-day-old girl that died in December. Toxicology results returned in January showed the infant had a high level of methamphetamine in its system at the time of its death.
With nearly a month passing since receiving toxicology reports listing high levels of methamphetamine in a 44-day-old baby that died in December, Oakdale Police still have the case listed as an open investigation.
Gun shots that were initially believed to be fired at an Oakdale police officer late afternoon on Jan. 29 resulted in a multi-agency dragnet and the eventual arrest of two suspects. No officers were hurt or struck by the gunfire and by the end of the evening, both suspects were in jail. Police later determined the shot fired was "accidental" by one of the suspects who had just committed a burglary.
The December death of an infant has now been classified as suspicious by the Stanislaus County Coroner's Office and is on the cusp of becoming listed as the third homicide for Oakdale in 2012.
The red, white and blue pole that has been out in front of Norm's Barber Shop on West F Street in Oakdale for over 45 years has been stolen. The theft occurred overnight, sometime between when the business closed on Wednesday, Jan. 16 and re-opened the next day. The iconic barber pole was ripped off the wooden structure that it had been attached to for years.
The Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office reduced charges on Wednesday, Jan. 9 for an Oakdale man accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl at a December party he was hosting.
For the second time in a year, Kerr Park has been hit by criminals and stripped of copper wire used for lighting the 14-acre North Stearns Road city park.
The Cowboy Capital of the World is taking on another trait of the Old West, this one definitely not a characteristic it may want to continue.
A 17-year-old validated Norteno gang member was arrested by Oakdale Police following a shooting at a large party on Post Road, where two men were shot early Sunday morning. This makes the second gang-related shooting in a month since the November night Abel Calderon and Ruben Mora were gunned down in front of the Oakdale Market.
The best part about the digital age is the ease with which retailers make it for consumers to do a large portion of their shopping from the comfort of their living room via the Internet. Emarketers estimated that Internet shopping will account for 24.3 percent of all U.S. retail spending during the traditional holiday season (November-December) and judging by the number of times the UPS, FedEx, and other mail carriers have been rumbling down city streets, that estimate seems on target.
Former Knights Ferry residents Joe and Jeanette Evans are first time grandparents! On December 31st little Felix Lee Evans was born to Joe and Sue in Sacramento. Welcome to the world Felix!
There have been sightings of a Golden Eagle in the Horseshoe/Orange Blossom road area. The Golden Eagle has a wingspan of 7 feet. It eats rabbits and rodents where the Bald Eagle eats fish. If you can get a close look at the Golden Eagle it has feathers down to its toes and the Bald Eagle's legs are bare. There are more sightings of the Bald Eagle in this area as it eats fish.
Birthday greetings for the month of February go out to: Melissa Holcomb, Bob Muller, Steve Feichter, Makena Mendonca, River McCarthy, Jaycee Harden, John Pfefferle, Shaela Borba, Brendan Finn, Ed Cassinetto, Bill Telfair, Bernie Foster, Tim Hudelson, Ed Viohl, Holly Hixon, Matthew Wolf, Lily Sturtevant, Olivia Doshas, Dylan Anderson, Heaven Tucker, Austin Sherley, Mikali Willis, Johna Harris and Arijaan Bulk.
Congratulations go out to the following Students of the Month for January at Knights Ferry School: K- Charlee Birdsong, 1-2- Layla Dennis and Ange-David Kouvassi, 3-4- Carter Sturtevant and Maribel Limon, 5-6- Jazzlynn Velasquez and Dean Dodge, 7-8- Kylee Sisco and Angel Limon. Superstars were Tristan McCarthy and Dane Sturtevant.
Don't forget tomorrow, Feb. 6 is the Community Club dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse. The upcoming Spaghetti Dinner will be discussed along with the April car show. Bring a dish to share and help the club in their functions.
At the MAC meeting last Thursday, Ric Feichter was chosen President and Dolly Haskell is Secretary. During Citizen Forum, the Oakdale Rural Fire Department and Rick from Stanislaus Consolidated talked on the possible merger of the two districts. Oakdale City Fire does not want to merge but will contract for services. If they merge it should have more resources available. Consolidated would own all and that raised a question of our local fire station since the town built it and sold it to Oakdale Rural for $1.00. If anything happened the station was to revert back to the town ...
Your reporter was looking out the kitchen window enjoying the morning cup of coffee when something caught my eye in Jim Rotelli's pasture. Thought it was a yellow dog until it turned sideways. It was a mountain lion! It was just ambling along, looking around. The dogs were inside so I put on my slippers but by the time I got outside it was in the berries and gone. I couldn't believe it, just as plain as day walking so close to our place. Now I watch outside every moment I get, knowing that I will not see ...
Knights Ferry School Board met Thursday at their new time - 5:30 p.m. This early time enables teachers to attend. The Board approved the Audit and the Board Policies. Superintendent Cheryl told of the installation of the public address system over vacation. This was a safety issue. The fiber optics line to the school has been turned on. There will be a mobile computer lab with 25 laptops coming next week so the students can take the tests for Common Core. The Character Assembly was on NED, Never give up-Encourage others-Do your best.
Happy birthday wishes for January go out to: Heather Wright, Sean McCarthy, Barbara Burroughs, Kevin Burns, Heather Brockman, Wayne Largent, Sherron McCarthy, Amy Simons, Alexis Arias, Angel Limon, Kaeli Sweet, Madison Page, Ric Feichter, Richard Lutz, Joe Murray, Larry Bell, Sam Page, Matthew Boyer, Elijah Elting, Benjamin Cassinetto, Brooks Bonde, Carson Sundburg, Katherine Ramirez, Mitzy Collantes, Rhiannon Hawthorn, Heather Voortman, Clarissa, Phoebe and Lucas Jones.
Hope all had a Merry Christmas and will have a great New Year. Can't believe it is 2014!
There was a packed clubhouse for the Knights Ferry School's Winter Program. It opened with Julia Nilsson as Mistress of Ceremony and the K-4 students on stage and the 5-6 in the choir area singing "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" followed by "Frosty the Snowman" with Denali Benson as Frosty. Denali's costume was great! After that the Kindergarten and First and Second Grades sang "Mister Santa". Natalie Brockman is the choir director and the band director. The Intermediate Band, consisting of Kylee Sisco, Alyssa Sisco, Kaeli Sweet and Eden Cassinetto played "Jingle Bell Rock ...
Pajama clad children, with blankets and pillows, enjoyed movie night in the Ferry. All the children and some of the parents were in their nightclothes. Hot chocolate and candy cane sticks were slurped and licked as the Muppets provided the entertainment. The theater chairs at the clubhouse for the adults were moved to surround the area full of children. It was an enjoyable night. Your reporter and hubby missed it because granddaughter Claire Krippner was in a basketball tournament playoff. Claire scored 4 baskets out of 5 for the second place trophy in the Lutheran League.
Birthday greetings for the month of December go out to: Betty Rogers, Katie Feichter, Amanda Wright, Dane Hauskens, Denise Ray, Charles Wong, Lisa Frymire, Fred Dolling, Charlie Mynatt, Cathy Murray, Haley Page, Nicole Brunker, Helga Kaiser, Annette Arias, Reba Morgan, Don Diltz, Larry Hays, Jackson Ault, Joshua Maceira, Ange-David Kouvassi and Julian Velasquez.
The movie for December will be the "Muppets Carol" at the clubhouse on December 14th at 6:00 p.m. Dress in your pajamas (adults also) and bring your snuggly blanket and enjoy the hot chocolate and popcorn.
Congratulations go out to nine students of Knights Ferry School for having a 4.0 GPA for the 1st trimester. They are: Olivia Doshas, Mikali Willis, Matt Wolf, Rilyn Cassaretto, Wyatt Dickens, Alyssa Sisco, Kaeli Sweet, Julia Nilsson and Ray Patton. They were honored at an assembly.
November birthday wishes go out to: Bob Brunker, Jr., Phil Frymire, John Krick, Alex Krippner, Roger Ray, Elise Seeds, Bill Carr, Bill Higgins, Ben Cassinetto, Wyatt Dickens, Megan Miller, Tristan McCarthy, Alyssa Sisco, Jenna O'Neil, Presley Wilson, Alexa Boyajian, Dayne Sturtevant, Megan Willis, Taylor Wizke and Gage Perry. Many happy returns!
This is conference week at Knights Ferry School so the students are dismissed at 1:00 p.m.
Congratulations to the Knights Ferry students of the month for October: Troy and James Peterson, First Grade, Anthony Neely and Breanna Banks, Fourth Grade, Makena Mendonca, Fifth Grade, Makali Willis, Sixth Grade, Kaeli Sweet, Seventh Grade and Ray Patton, Eighth Grade. They were awarded certificates at a recent assembly. Also Luke Dickens and Josh Reese won the Super Student drawing.
At the MAC meeting last Thursday Christie Dowd from the Stanislaus County Planning Department presented the tentative parcel division of the Thompsons. They want to divide 932 acres into 24 forty-acre parcels behind Horseshoe Road. Approximately 750 acres are now planted in almonds. The project proposes access to the property through a publicly maintained 30-foot wide easement off Horseshoe and they need a secondary access, proposed to Rodden Road. Two access roads are needed before anything can be done. Christine also presented the MAC with a letter from Nick Honchariw complaining about the Historical District's 5-acre minimum parcel plan ...
Movie night was a preview of Halloween. Children and adults came in costume to enjoy the treats, the movie "Hocus Pocus" and popcorn. There were many great costumes including two who were covered head to toe in a spandex type multi colored outfit. Don't know who they were! It was a fun night in the clubhouse.
Birthday greetings for the month of October go out to: Jim Boyer, Carol Davis, Bev Noe, Dick Muniain, Lisa Dolling, Glenda Maisel, Natalie Albarico, Kody Simons, Nathaniel Van Ryn, Mike Ohe, Lis Whalen, Julia Nilsson, Alec Ray, Lisa Fogarty, Andrew Schlegel, Cheryl Hodge, Austin Page, Ivan Garcia, Dusty Hobbs, Dave Sturtevant, Lenin Palafox, Bailey Stepp and Johathan Wheat.
Congratulations go out to the Knights Ferry Students of the Month of September: Kindergarten, Tristan McCarthy, Second Grade, Maddy Watson and Carson Sundburg, Third Grade, Mason O'Neil and Xavier Olvera, Fifth Grade, Mizty Collantes, Sixth Grade, Destiny Machado, Seventh Grade, Rilyn Cassaretto and Eighth Grade, Julia Nilsson. The teachers of the combination classes had the choice of two students, not necessarily one from each grade.
Welcome to the world Autumn Grace Wucherer. She was born to Scott and Stephanie of Knights Ferry.
Congratulations go out to the new student council officers of Knights Ferry School: President- Julia Nilsson, Vice President- Angel Limon, Secretary- Braden Sousa, and Treasurer- Denali Benson. Have a great year!
Birthday Greetings for September go out to: Sasha Sinkevich, Grant Wright, Mile Wright, Sally Goehring, Luke Bell, Kelli Sinkevich, Lynn Duckworth, Phillip Frymire, Breanna Banks, Evelyn Frias, Cassandra Padilla, Michel Griesner, Ken Raven, Emma Vargas, Mickie Martinelli, Alex Naccarato, Will Haskell-Kelly, Cheryl Griffiths, Nikita Sinkevich, Christine Fortuny, Jonna Ohe, Troy Peterson, James Peterson, Marcada Baker, Justin Paulat, Madison Willis, Jim Mangante, Alexis Elting, Joshua Reese, Mason O'Neil, Leta Lutz, and Tristan Voortman.
It made for an exciting game of basketball when good friends Tom Cassinetto and Randy Russell met up this past Thursday at Valley Home School. Randy coaches Knights Ferry basketball and Tom coaches Valley Home. Before being hired to teach at Knights Ferry Randy taught at Valley Home School. Randy was a favorite at Valley Home and it is great to see his success and happiness at Knights Ferry School. Both gentlemen have strong ties to both Valley Home and Knights Ferry and no doubt having their teams come together on Thursday was a special day indeed! Our thanks to ...
Valley Home School Math teacher Cory Reid held a very informative meeting regarding the new approach to Mathematics at the sixth grade level. Common Core, as it is known, will be more hands-on and in-depth. Rather than rushing through each lesson in order to meet standards, teachers will be able to slow down a bit in an effort to ensure that each student is learning and understanding the concept. Tests will now be taken online and are reported to be very difficult. Although there are challenges ahead we have high hopes that Common Core will bring positive results. We are ...
Valley Home fourth grader Maddie Jones took her History assignment "Create a California Mission" to the family kitchen! Maddie used her cooking skills and her imagination to bake and decorate a very tasty mission. Maddie's teacher Robin Cole was very impressed and her classmates were thrilled to be able to munch on Maddie's delicious California mission. Great job Maddie!
How wonderful to see the rain! We are so grateful.
It was exciting to see the rain come this past week…wishing for more!
We would like to wish a happy birthday to a very important person in our Valley Home community. Kevin Koppinger is 21 years old! Kevin is always volunteering to help at our school and community activities. He is a student at Columbia College and is a manager at Papa Murphys Pizza. Happy Birthday Kevin. Hope you have a great one!
We are excited to learn that our friend and neighbor, Ray Martin, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Oakdale Rural Fire. Congratulations Ray!
Happy Birthday wishes go out to a very hard working Valley Home grandma…Mrs. Shelly Carpenter. Shelly is always willing to help out wherever she is needed and she is a great organizer! She is also a wonderful grandmother to Mary Beth, Wyatt, and Emma. We appreciate all your hard work Shelly!
Welcome 2014! It is going to be a wonderful year! We will eat more veggies, walk more, smile more and worry less. Let's all work together to make this year a great one!
As 2013 comes to an end we reflect on the many things that make living in a small community so special. Neighbors are more than neighbors, they become family. They enjoy the good times with you and they suffer through the bad.
What a special night it was in Valley Home! Stars lit up the night sky as car after car pulled into the Valley Home School parking lot. Friendly holiday greetings passed between old friends and new. The magic of this Christmas season was everywhere. This incredible evening was made possible by the hard work of Bonnie Gellerman, Tom Cassinetto, and the staff of the after school program.
Our 2013 Grand Marshal, Tony Taro, reports having a great time on Friday evening. Christmas in Valley Home brought out much of the community to enjoy a wonderful night filled with lots of fun, friendship, and very good food! A very touching part of the evening came as everyone gathered round the tree and joined together in caroling as Wyatt Wucherer threw the switch that brought our community tree to life. The little tree glistened with lights all aglow, it seemed almost magical…what a special evening! The night was frosty cold outside as the warmth of our school gym ...
Valley Home 4-Hers held their annual Christmas party this week. It was filled with lots of laughter and tons of fun. The 4-Hers each brought a white elephant item to exchange…what a bunch of fun they had! During the evening they enjoyed Christmas cookies and holiday punch. While they were busy playing games and enjoying refreshments they were stunned to hear a loud crash, almost as if someone had landed on top of the building. Before anyone could dash outside to see what all of the clatter was about the door flew open and in came a jolly old ...
We wish each of you a very happy Thanksgiving! We hope you are surrounded by the warmth of many friends and family on this Thanksgiving Day. For many of us this holiday will be a time spent with loved ones…eating too much turkey…and being thankful for our blessings.
Happy birthday wishes to "Dad of the Year" Mr. Jeff Chrisman. Jeff is celebrating another 29th birthday this month. Happy birthday Jeff…you're just getting started!
It is hard to believe that it is already this first week of November. As you drive around our beautiful community take notice of the brightly colored fall foliage throughout. The leaves are turning the loveliest shades of yellow and orange. Autumn has certainly arrived in Valley Home!
Valley Home would like to send a huge "Thank You" to all those who helped to make our 2013 Fall Harvest Festival a wonderful success. Those who donated, those who volunteered and everyone who attended, thank you for making such a nice evening possible. The sights and sounds of the night, along with many hard working folks will long be remembered.
The Valley Home Hawks welcomed the Knights Ferry football and volleyball teams this past Friday. Both teams played great and had a great time. Once again Mr. Mike had the field looking great even adding red, white and blue in the end zones. Valley Home would like to thank Knights Ferry for making the trip to play the Hawks. We certainly need to mention the super snack bar run by school staff. It's amazing how many hats one must wear in a small school setting. The day would not have happened without the great coaches from both schools...a ...
The Valley Home Hawks volleyball and football teams were all in action this past Friday. All teams did very well, everyone played hard, and everyone including the spectators had a great time. Special thanks to our coaches and a huge thank you to custodian Mike for getting the field ready for game day. The football players were especially proud of the Valley Home Hawk that Mr. Mike painted on the playing field!
Glenn and Laura Burghardt's grandson Ryan Burghardt was home this weekend for a very special occasion. Art and Tami Tharpe held their annual lobster feed and Ryan brought good friend Anna Laura to meet Tami. Tami was Ryan's first and second grade teacher and has had a tremendous influence on Ryan's life. Art and Tami host this spectacular gathering every year with this year being a near record for folks attending! We're told the pig came out of the ground just perfect and the lobster was delicious. Wow, what a party! We also want to congratulate ...
It seemed more like a party among friends rather than a weekend yard sale! Our Valley Home Community Park was alive with friends, neighbors and folks who quickly became friends! This past Saturday the park played host to a very well-attended yard sale. The event raised much needed funds to maintain the park throughout the year. The day started off with a visit from TV station CW31 from Sacramento. TV reporter 'Charity' did a superb job of bringing excitement to what is to become an annual event for the park. The day was made more special with a visit from ...
What an exciting week for our 6th graders from Valley Home School. They left for Science Camp on Monday and will return this Friday. This week of outdoor education is a learning experience much appreciated by these students. The 6th grade class would like to say a big THANK YOU to our PTC for making this trip possible!
Laura, we hope to do your column justice. After 38 years of writing the Valley Home News, Laura is taking a much needed and well deserved rest. Over the next few weeks, readers will notice the return of "Laura's Valley Home News" column…only now it will be written by three or four persons who will try to fill Laura's shoes! Valley Home says a big THANK YOU to Laura Burghardt.
Dear readers, sitting down to write this week's Valley Home News is one of the most difficult things I have had to do during the 35 years I have had the privilege of reporting Valley Home News! During that time I have had the privilege of meeting and making many new friends in our community. I cherish the wonderful opportunity that I have had to write about these many in the weekly column. During that space of time, I missed turning in only two columns and the Leader missed printing another two out of an approximate total of 1860 ...
Your reporter attended the Valley Home Joint School District Graduation on Tuesday evening May 21, 2013. The ceremony held in the school multi-purpose room was quite pleasant and the attractive decoration plants were provided by the Knudsen Nursery. The traditional processional music, Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance brought the fifteen graduates to chairs at the front. Ciara Mitchell, Juana Glover and Juan Cabrera lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag followed by a welcome from School Superintendent Mrs. Desrosiers-Lewis.
Harriet May Chittenden, 91, died in Turlock, California, on Jan. 28, 2014.
Jacklyn Libby, 81, died Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Stanley R. Lowry, 89, of Oakdale died Saturday, Feb. 22 at Oak Valley Care Center.
Gilbert A. Reynolds, 77, died Tuesday, Feb. 25 at home surrounded by his family.
Ann Marie Perusa Unruh, 98, died Thursday, Feb. 20.
John Henry Dayton, 71, died Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Edward 'Wayne' Albright, 56, died Wednesday, Feb. 12 in Albuquerque, N.M. after a three-week battle with H1N1 influenza.
Gary Graf, 61, died peacefully on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013 at home with his wife Patti and son Keegan surrounding him.
Billy Eugene Lemon, 93, died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 11 after a short illness at Stanford Medical Center, Palo Alto.
Mary Jo Peters McCullough, 64, of Oakdale, died in her sleep on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
James Craig McLaughlin, 80, died Sunday, Feb. 9 in Reno, Nev. following a long battle with cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
Donald Eugene 'Don' Ward, 62, died Monday, Jan. 20 at his Oakdale home after a battle with cancer.
Merle Frances Cole, 70, died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 8 at home in Oakdale.
Cheri Melody Jones, 65, of Oakdale died Monday, Feb. 3 at Alexander Cohen Hospice, Hughson.
Lee F. Margrave III, 59, of New Plymouth, Idaho, died Tuesday, Jan. 14 in a freak accident while on a sport fishing vacation in Boca Chita, Panama.
Paul Booth Scott, 66, of Glendale died Friday, Jan. 31 in Calaveras County.
Mary T. Swank, 85, of Central Point, Ore. died Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Ellen Joyce Amaral, 71, died Friday, Jan. 31 at Oak Valley Hospital, Oakdale.
Carolyn Dick, 86, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 2, with Bible in hand.
Frances Maud Hover, 94, died Monday, Jan. 27 after a short stay at Kindred Healthcare, Valley Gardens, in Stockton.
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Scott's Home Improvement was welcomed as a new member to the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 2 at the business' location, 752 E. Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville.
It doesn't take much to cause a flood. A few inches of rain may be all it takes to cause some damage.
According to Donita Gaulden, assistant director of Hinesville's Department of Community Development, fair housing is not an option - it's the law.
Georgia retailers are not supposed to charge sales tax on many purchases Friday and Saturday. It's a "sales tax holiday" ordered by the state.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2013 - Hundreds of thousands of Defense Department civilian employees who have had to take a weekly unpaid day off from work since July 8 are getting some relief, as the total number of furlough days has been reduced from 11 to six, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today.
Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists hosted a ribbon cutting and open house Tuesday in conjunction with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce.
The Hinesville-Fort Stewart area was listed among the "Top 10 Shining Examples of Economic Development That's Working" and the "Top 10 Places in the South to Hire Talented Military Veterans and Civilian Personnel," according to Southern Business and Development, a magazine that reports on economic development and site selection in the South.
A couple planning to move to Hinesville in September recently discovered the house they rented via Craigslist was actually listed by local real-estate agent Brigitte Cabeza-Shanken with Coldwell Banker, Holtzman Realtors. They were scammed.
Motorists traveling on I-95 through Liberty County this week probably have noticed a helicopter hovering low over the salt marsh near the northbound lanes. Eighty- to 100-foot steel poles necessary to support high-voltage power lines are being installed with an air-crane helicopter, according to Jeannine Haynes, public affairs director for Georgia Transmission Corporation.
A normal topic of concern during the summer is drought stress or damage. That has certainly not been the case this year.
A notice from a Delaware company recently was sent to Liberty County property owners, instructing them to obtain a copy of a "grant deed." The company offered to obtain and provide a copy of the owner's deed and property profile for a fee ranging from $3 to $63.
Georgia's oyster harvesting season ended last month and won't start up again until the fall, but some Georgia oystermen still are hard at work.
The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2013-14 class of Leadership Liberty.
SAVANNAH - United Way of the Coastal Empire recently announced it selected Savannah Technical College as a strategic-initiative partner for economic independence with a grant for $290,000.
As construction equipment kicked up dust in the background, Caesarstone USA broke ground on its first North American manufacturing facility in a ceremony Tuesday afternoon at the Belfast Commerce Centre in Richmond Hill.
A Korean-owned logistics company says it will employ up to 50 people in a distribution center it is establishing near Midway.
It appears utilities management company OMI isn't leaving Richmond Hill without at least a public attempt to strike a deal.
A Korean-owned logistics company has selected Liberty County's Tradeport East Business Center to establish a Southeast distribution center for Hankook Tire. Pactra International Co. Ltd., a global logistics solution provider, has leased the 500,000-square-foot Silver LEED-certified, cross-dock spec building owned by IDI and DCT Industrial Trust, which partnered with the Liberty County Development Authority to establish Tradeport East. Pactra plans to open for full operations Jan. 1. Read more on this story in Wednesday's Courier.
Georgia's business climate has been named No. 1 in the nation by Site Selection magazine, an economic-development trade publication.
State Rep. Al Williams, D-Midway, joined elected officials throughout Georgia to attend a Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials workshop Oct. 25-27 in Midway to learn more about working the Minority and Women Businesses Enterprises policies in their county or city governments.
The Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority Inc. is prepared to assist eligible households with heating bills.
Patriot Auto Sales owner Josh Wheeler said his company fills an important place in the local automobile market by providing quality used vehicles for people who cannot afford new ones, especially buyers who would be barred by credit issues elsewhere.
A process that started in January began to pay dividends this week when local government officials signed off on a series of agreements with Caesarstone Technologies USA Inc. to build a manufacturing plant at Richmond Hill's Belfast Commerce Centre.
WALTHOURVILLE - Dryden Enterprises cut a ribbon Tuesday to celebrate the construction on Hampton Ridge subdivision.
SAVANNAH - The U.S. Small Business Administration recently ranked The Coastal Bank in the top 20 SBA 7(a) lenders in Georgia.
The Hinesville Inspections Department is conducting classes on changes to construction codes approved by the International Code Council in 2012, according to Inspections Department Director Steve Welborn.
An Army Career and Alumni Program career fair will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 in building 705, 100 W. 15th St. on Fort Stewart. To register, go to fortstewartacapcareerfair.eventbrite.com. For more information, go to facebook.com/stewartacap or call 912-767-6797.
The Bryan County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to sign an agreement with Caesarstone Technologies USA which officials say will ultimately bring about 180 manufacturing jobs to the Belfast Commerce Centre.

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 21, 2012) - First Point Minerals Corp. (TSX VENTURE:FPX) ("First Point" or the "Company") is pleased to report on the 2012 drilling progress at the Decar nickel alloy project in central British Columbia. The Decar project is in the Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") phase, and is managed and operated by Cliffs Natural Resources Exploration Canada Inc., an affiliate of Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE:CLF)(PARIS:CLF) ("Cliffs").
With three drill rigs in operation at Decar since the beginning of July, 19 holes totalling 13, 212 metres of core drilling have been completed to the end of August. The objective of the 2012 drill program is to test the limits of higher grade zones by stepping out in the south-central and northwest areas of the Baptiste deposit, and to better define the overall boundaries of the mineralized body. All of the step-out holes are being drilled to a targeted down-hole depth of 600 metres. To date, 2,282 samples have been shipped in seven batches to Activation Laboratories in Ancaster, Ontario, for analysis.
Based on visual assessments, and pending assay results, the 2012 drilling to date indicates expansion of the northwest boundary by 400 metres, extension of the south-central area by an additional 500 metres to the south and deepening of the zone of mineralization in all of the new holes to 600 metres down-hole, equivalent to roughly 460 metres vertically.
As reported in First Point's April 16, 2012 news release, the Baptiste zone at Decar is estimated to contain an inferred 1.3 billion tonnes of Davis Tube ("DT") magnetically-recoverable nickel grading 0.113%, equivalent to almost 3 billion pounds nickel based on a 0.06% cut-off grade. The geological model is 2.3 kilometres long, 350 to 600 metres wide and extends up to 350 metres vertically.
In addition to the resource definition drilling, a geotechnical program and a 10-hole hydrological drilling program totalling 1,550 metres are currently underway. The geotechnical program, recommended by Tetra Tech WEI Inc., which is preparing the NI 43-101 compliant PEA of the Decar project, will include the geotechnical logging of four 2012 resource definition holes, point load testing and laboratory testing of selected drill core samples.
Decar is a greenfield discovery of nickel mineralization in the form of a naturally occurring nickel-iron alloy called awaruite. It represents a promising target for bulk-tonnage, open-pit mining. This deposit's negligible content of sulphides means little or no capacity to generate acid mine drainage during exploitation. Initial metallurgical test work demonstrates the nickel-iron alloy is recoverable using conventional two-stage grinding and magnetic separation to produce a ferronickel concentrate grading 2.6% nickel, 52% iron as magnetite and 2.2% chromite. Using additional gravity separation, high-grade concentrates containing up to 15% nickel are producible.
During the 2011 exploration program at Decar, a 250-tonne bulk sample of mineralized host rock was collected from the surface of the Baptiste deposit. A 10-tonne portion of this bulk sample is being used for further metallurgical test work. The objective of the proposed metallurgical program is to: generate additional high-grade concentrate for downstream testing; refine nickel recovery estimates; generate samples for environmental and materials handling test work; and obtain closed-loop grinding power estimates and cyclone performance estimates for the fine grinding stage of processing.
Cliffs is advancing the Decar nickel project under an option/ joint venture agreement with First Point that was signed in November 2009. Under the original agreement, Cliffs could earn an initial 51% interest in Decar by spending US$4.5 million over a period of four years. In September 2011, Cliffs was deemed to have earned a 51% stake, more than two years ahead of schedule. Cliffs has the right to increase its ownership (i) to 60% by completing a NI 43-101 compliant PEA by March 2013, (ii) to 65% by completing a NI 43-101 prefeasibility study, and (iii) ultimately to 75% by completing a bankable feasibility study. Should Cliffs earn a 75% interest in Decar, First Point would hold a 25% participating interest, plus a 1% net smelter return royalty interest.
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Representative half-core samples were collected every four metres down each hole as part of the 2012 drill program, with the exception of HQ-size core where the sample weight would be too high. For HQ core, quarter-core samples were collected. Drill core samples were shipped in batches to Activation Laboratories for analysis. The laboratory protocol involves a grinding/pulverizing stage (95% of crushed material to pass a 75 micron sieve), following which a 30-gram split of the sample is passed through a Davis Tube magnetic separator in slurry form to produce a magnetic fraction. This magnetic fraction is dried, weighed and analyzed by standard fusion X-Ray Fluorescence ("XRF") that generates high quality multi-element data, including nickel analysis. The Davis Tube recoverable nickel is calculated by multiplying the fusion XRF nickel value by the weight of the magnetic fraction, divided by total recorded weight. Standards, blanks and duplicates are inserted in the batches to provide quality control.
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When I was younger, just like any other little girl, I loved princesses. I lived, breathed, and slept Walt Disney PG-rated romance animations. Though, while most of my friends strived to be a Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty, I preferred Belle. She was different; out of all the other princesses she seemed the most real.
Contrary to Belle, Cinderella and Aurora fell in love way too fast (in my opinion). Sleeping Beauty had way too much singing in it – too la-dee-da for me. She slept through most of the story, and then her (supposed) "true love" came and planted one on her, and boom! They got married and lived happily ever after. I doubt she even knew his favorite color! Or his middle name. Or what kind of cereal he liked for breakfast… if he even liked cereal. Not like little things matter all thatmuch; I would just personally prefer to get to know a guy rather than sing with him in the woods and have him slay a dragon for me while I was in a coma.
And Cinderella? All she did was put on an innocent little act while everything was handed to her; Fairy Godmother and Prince Charming did all the freaking work. How do you leave your shoe on the stairs like that anyway? If for some stupid reason I chose to wear heels made of glass, I would've sure as hell made sure I took my time getting down the stairs. If those heels fell off my feet as I charged down the steps, I would've most likely fallen flat on my face and ended up in the hospital.
But Belle? She took her time getting to know a wild beast of a guy. Sure, she was a little late in her proclamation of love… but the mere fact that she talked to an asshole, got to know him (in turn taming him), and then fell in love with him made an impact on me. For every man there is a woman who can make him change; she's proof of that. That's what love is about: becoming a better person.
Though I've wanted to live my own Beauty and the Beast fairytale for as long as I can remember, life was really intent on making tonight a Cinderella type of night.
Senior Prom.
I ran my fingers along the pale, golden silk of my floor-length dress as the limo pulled up the driveway. No pumpkin-shaped carriages drawn by rodents-in-horse's-clothing tonight. And unlike little Cindy, I was actually allowed to go to the ball. There weren't any evil siblings or step-parents to stop me. I was an only child, and my parents loved me a lot. Although they worked in the corporate world and were away on business more often than not, it almost worked to my advantage. That whole midnight curfew thing? Yeah… nope, not me.
Taking one last look in the mirror, I fluffed my dark curls one last time and quickly applied some lip gloss before making my way outside.
"Aye dios mio! Look at you, Rella!" my friend Selena called from the limousine. Her date, Cristiano, whistled as I slipped inside with them. "Love that dress, honey," she commented further, "It brings out those Latino curves you got there."
"Likewise, boo," I smiled, crossing my legs and nodding appreciatively in the direction of her lilac ensemble.
"Yeah, yeah," she laughed. "As my friend you are obligated to say that, but we both know your dress brings out your tan while mine only takes away from my burn." She sheepishly was referring to the redness her usually pale skin had acquired over the numerous trips she'd taken to the tanning salon.
"It's doing a very good job, baby," Cristiano cut in. Good boy, I thought as he placed his arm around her and gently ran his hand up and down her arm. "You still look beautiful," he told her. Selena smiled and nestled her face in the crook of his neck.
"So Relle, what happened to getting Drake off your ass?" my other friend Maria asked from across the limo. "He's going to be all over you tonight." Everyone chuckled as I rolled my eyes and groaned in annoyance.
Truthfully, I'd forgotten all about Drake. For the past two weeks he'd been trying to make me his girl, something about how he "needed a spicy little European" in his life. He'd tried to impress me with his knowledge of Real Madrid football and the fact that he was taking Spanish 2 this year. But somehow, to every other girl's relief, I'd rejected the quarterback's proposal for prom date. Twice. Maybe if he wasn't notorious for purchasing the penthouse suite after each and every formal gathering, I just might've gone as his date. Going alone to every dance wasn't exactly a pastime for me.
Arriving at the hotel, Selena and I shared Cristiano as we entered the Hollywood-themed ball. Palm trees (artificial, obviously) stood tall and spotlights followed a patterned performance on the dancefloor. The red carpet was rolled out right through the center of the gala, with creepy cardboard cutouts of famous people lining the stage.
It wasn't long before everyone's faces were glistening and the punch bowls were spiked. The dance floor was heating up; I'd long since ditched my three-inch heels and joined my friends in a much shorter state. We were all jumping around, fist-pumping, and grinding playfully to the music. It was just like any other dance we'd been to, only we were twice as hyped and buzzed. Not only because of the spiked punch, but also because we were all excited for graduation. It was our last dance together.
I'd been so into the song I'd almost missed the familiar-looking figure leaning against the wall, watching me.
"Oh my God, you guys," I laughed over the music, "Char's here!"
They all looked around anxiously, ready to call my bluff. I sauntered off with a smile in Char's direction, my eyes widening with each step that I took toward him. Not only was he in a tuxedo – and working it – but his usual black mop of curls was preserved with gel and kept out of his yummy hazel eyes. Warmth spread through my stomach, and I giggled softly as I approached him. I'd had more than my fair share of punch.
"I guess miracles really do happen," I taunted, looking him straight in the eyes. It was hard not to get intimidated around Char; he had the typical bad-boy image down cold, and his 6' 1 towered over my 5' 3.
He smirked in return, clenching his jaw as he studied me. His piercing gaze skimmed me head to toe before leisurely making its way back up to meet mine. My cheeks grew warm.
"What's the matter, Rella?" he teased, pulling his hand out of his pocket in order to brush my pink cheek. "It's the tux, isn't it?"
"Mhm, definitely," I scoffed. "It's got nothing to do with the punch at all." Acutely aware of his thumb still rubbing my cheek in soft strokes, I fought to hold my ground.
"Sure," he smirked.
"What're you doing here?" I asked suddenly.
He stepped forward. "You don't want me here?" he questioned, cocking his head to the side tauntingly.
I shrugged nonchalantly. "I just never see you at these types of events. Or in anything but torn jeans, for that matter."
"Well then, enjoy it while you can," he said with a cheeky grin.
"Seriously, Char."
"Seriously?" he repeated solemnly, slowly luring me in. "I had something to tell you," he told me so softly I barely heard him over the noise.
"I see," I nodded, openly eyeing his hand – the one getting comfortable on my cheek. He didn't seem to get the hint. "Well, whenever you're ready..."
He pulled an envelope out of his jacket pocket and handed it to me. I opened it, ignoring the address on the front. Pulling out a letter, I scanned it briefly before slowly looking up at him. It was an acceptance letter.
"Columbia?!" I exclaimed. "Holy shit! Char, that's freaking amazing!"
He smiled at my reaction, tucking the letter back into his coat interior as I continued.
"I'm so happy for you, oh my God. That's effing great! I–"
Getting cut off by someone was one thing. But getting cut off by someone's lips – someone's incredibly warm, plump, tender, luscious, overall seamless lips – was another thing entirely. I tried not to sigh as his hand moved from my cheek to my neck and his other arm circled my waist, gently pulling me closer. I barely had any time to gauge the situation before my arms found their place around his neck and my lips applied just as much pressure as his were. It was the hungriest, most passionate kiss I'd ever experienced; as if it was the first and last we'd ever share.
But of course, midnight held particular ironic importance. I hadn't noticed the music abruptly stop as Mr. Adler announced the king and queen.
"Rella!" Selena whisper-screamed, tapping my shoulder. "Get up there!"
"What?" I asked, pulling away from Char to stare at her with a confused expression.
She looked both excited and apologetic. "You won!" she told me.
"Rella Morales," Mr. Adler repeated dully.
My eyes turned toward the stage where Drake, crowned King, was looking out into the audience expectantly. He so rigged this little stunt! How the hell would I get picked for Prom Queen? That boy is beyond desperate.
I sighed, reluctantly making my way to the stage where a crown was placed upon my head and Drake took my hand. Still in a state of confusion, I let him lead me to the center of the floor and twirl me like the zombie I was. My mind was clouded by all these different emotions and unanswered questions. I focused on the spot where I'd left Char as Drake moved me around the floor; I watched helplessly as he took a few steps back before turning around and heading for the exit.
No offense Cindy, but guys with crowns are huge tools.
Acting on impulse, I disentangled myself from Drake and handed my crown to the nearest, eager-looking orange-skinned girl in sight.
"Watch my shoes," I told Maria as I ran for the back doors. Cinderella had made it clear running in heels is dangerous, and when you've got somewhere to be, they hold no value. Feeling determined, albeit still a little shaky, I pushed through the doors and stepped out. Char was mounting his crimson motorcycle as I ran down the path in frustration.
But of course, glass had to come in at some point in the story. And it just so happened to make its way into the bottom of my foot.
"You can't just kis–OW," I yelled, wincing as I looked down and found myself surrounded by bits of shattered glass. "Ssshhhhhiiitttttt" I hissed, hopping away from puddle of sharp pieces and plopping down on the bench conveniently set two feet away.
"Rella?" Char asked, running over. "What the hell happened? Are you okay?"
I cautiously lifted my left foot and gasped at the thick, inch-long red slit across the center of my sole. That's when the pain settled in and I inhaled deeply, trying to stay calm. I'd like to see Cinderella get herself outta this one.
"Char, what the hell? Do you suddenly find yourself hot or someth–" I started in response to him taking his jacket, vest, and tie off. I stopped, however, when he unbuttoned his crisp white dress shirt, because the special surprise underneath literally took my breath away. He's hot indeed.
I whined like an injured puppy as he wrapped his, probably new, snow-white dress shirt around my foot and made sure it was fastened tight. I watched as the red stain sunk through the layers of my makeshift bandage.
Char put his jacket back on and stuck the rest of his suit into the little trunk on his motorcycle before running back to me. He lifted me up, bridal style, effortlessly and set me on his motorcycle.
"Um, mind explaining what you're do–" I managed. Then he stuck a big black helmet over my head and took a seat in front of me. "Hey! Do you have any idea how long it took me to do my hair today?"
"Nope," he said, his hands reaching back to grab my arms and wrap them around his body. I didn't protest, because my skin made contact with his beneath his jacket. "Now hold on, or we'll be in the hospital for reasons not pertaining to your foot."
"Where's your helmet, smartass?" I asked.
I heard him smirk before the engine purred and the seat vibrated beneath me. Holy shit, I'm going to die… where the hell's my golden pumpkin carriage? "I don't wanna ruin my hair," he shrugged, sending us flying forward on the deathtrap. Instead of punching him, I simply squeezed the life out of him as our speed climbed and everything became I blur.
Minutes, possibly seconds later, he was parking his motorcycle. I was carried inside and placed on a wheelchair. Surprisingly, the place wasn't completely packed – which meant there was a good chance I'd get medical care before I got an infection and died on prom night, a virgin.
Char sat in a chair beside me, with his head in his hands. The clock read 1:32 when I was finally cut in. He rolled me in and placed me on the bed they had in the middle of the room. A pear-shaped nurse came in, holding a clipboard and some juice. She gave me the juice box while the interrogation started.
"Are you on any drugs? Over the counter and/or illegal ones such as marijuana, heroin, ecstasy–" she began.
"Ma'am, are you sure?" she pressed.
I tried not to give her attitude, but my patience was pending. "I'm pretty positive."
"Well you don't have to tell me, but make sure you let the doctor know when he comes in because it's imperative he knows what's in your syste–"
"Okay," I said in a tight smile.
"Are you pregnant? Or planning on becoming pregnant?"
"Not for a couple years."
"Are you sure, ma'am?"
"I'm sure." Jesus!
Char seemed to be stifling laughter in the corner of the room.
"Do you suffer from abuse? Parental abuse, or perhaps from a partner?" she asks, eyeing Char sternly. Now it was my turn to smother the laughter bubbling up.
"Nope," I said, lifting my foot. "I stepped in glass all on my own; I think I suffer from I Was in a Hurry and Didn't Look Where I Was Going Syndrome."
Her lips pressed in a straight line as she huffed. "Hmph, evidently you've had a bit to drink. The doctor will be with you shortly."
"Thank you," Char and I both say, trying not to smile as she waddles out of the room. We have our laughs before I realize she'll probably make sure to leave a few pieces of glass in my foot.
"When they say, 'the doctor will be with you shortly," they don't really mean it – do they?" I sighed, staring at the clock. It'd been a little less than an hour since any medical personnel had entered the room.
"Nope," Char muttered, twisted in a strange position in his chair. I turned my head to look at him completely, turning on my side on the bed.
"Hey Char?" I ask.
He raised his eyebrows in response.
"Why'd you leave?" I ask simply, dropping my arm and letting it rest on the cool metal of the drawers beneath me.
He cleared his throat, drumming his fingers on his bare chest. "I told you everything I needed to say," he shrugged.
"You did everything you needed to do, too?" I questioned, making reference to the part of the conversation where our lips moved, but words were the last thing that escaped them.
"Depends on how you look at it."
Way to make things difficult.
I looked at my foot, which had been uncovered by his bloody shirt when we first arrived. "If you'd stayed, we could've gone about this a different way."
"Where are you shoes?" he countered.
"Under Table 7," I responded. "I wasn't planning on injuring myself, or leaving the parking lot, for that matter."
"So it's my fault? Is that what you're saying?" he asked, sitting up straight in his chair.
Yes but no.
"I don't know what I'm saying," I admitted. I wanted to just ask him straight up why he'd kissed me, and what he meant by it. But the doctor finally decided to show as I opened my mouth to speak.
I commented on their horrible timing before whimpering as they put alcohol all over my foot and pulling out the large piece of glass before pulling out the smaller bits. Then the sewed my foot up and bandaged me up, telling me to schedule an appointment in a week to see how it's doing. It was 3:57 when they finished.
Char drove me home, where he carried me up to my bed and then took out the crutches we kept in the closet.
Seeing his figure in the dark, I suddenly felt my heart throb. My lips tingled with the desire to meet his again.
"Char," I whispered as he put his hand on my doorknob.
"Can you um… unzip me, please?" I asked sheepishly, thankful for the darkness of my room.
He came over, feeling around for the zipper. I felt it slide slowly down my backside.
"Thanks." I slipped it off and reached for the big tee I kept under my pillow. I pushed my head and my arms through the holes before plopping down on my bed and lifting my legs slowly over.
"Goodnight, Char. And thank you so much for putting up with me," I said sincerely. He smirked, and I apologized further, "Sorry for ruining your senior prom."
"You didn't ruin anything," he assured me, bending down to kiss my forehead, "except maybe my shirt."
I laughed, and he headed for the door. "Goodbye Rella."
When people say goodbye, I expect to see them (ironically) relatively soon. When I found a week after prom that Char had left early for Columbia, I screamed internally.
Without a second thought, I threw my crutches into the backseat of my car and eased into the driver's seat. Thankfully, my right foot wasn't injured and I could use it to pound on the gas.
Isn't the prince supposed to come get me? I don't remember reading anything about Cinderella speeding across New England (while handicapped) to get her man. Or, in my case, smack him.
A good four hours later, I was in the parking lot of Columbia University. In all honesty, I wasn't planning on driving up here for another couple of weeks.
I decided to drive around campus, searching for any signs of Char. Roughly twelve minutes later I found his motorcycle outside of a large dormitory. Ditching my crutches, I limped confidently inside the building. Reading all the little boards outside the rooms, I came to a room on the second floor where the white board read Hector & Char's Bachelor Pad.
Oh hell no.
I knocked furiously until a shirtless guy answered the door, grinning mischievously.
"Hola, mamasita," he purred. "You've come to the right place."
I pushed past him, inspecting the small room to find nothing. Turning back to who I assumed to be Hector, I raised an eyebrow.
"Oh, you're lookin' for Char? Ma' homes?" he asked, slightly disappointed.
Right on cue, Char swaggered into the room. His eyes locked on mine and he froze.
"Rella," he said, caught off guard. "What're you doing here?"
"Oh, I just came to see how you were doing," I shrugged nonchalantly. "Since you left without really mentioning you were leaving for Columbia the morning after prom… I felt like paying a visit."
He clenched his jaw, looking at Hector. He held his hands up, grabbing a shirt and walking out. "No sex on my bed," he warned, winking at me before closing the door.
"I was gonna tell you," he said, "but you were too busy twirling with Drake that I figured it didn't really matter."
"Oh, I see," I nodded sarcastically. "You thought that me staring at you from across the freaking ballroom, grimacing at the fact that I had to be within five feet of the prom king that basically wants to rape me, was a sign that I didn't care whether or not you left the state after you kissed me. Makes sense."
Before he could speak, I cut him off again.
"What about the 5 hours after prom? You couldn't find the time to tell me then?" I asked, placing my hands on my hips.
I watched as his teeth bit his bottom lip, letting it slide out slowly in a sly grin. He's so checking me out right now.
"You drove here just to bitch at me?" he asks, amusement written all over his face.
"Well someone had to," I huff. "And I'm pretty pissed off."
"Why's that?" he asks softly, moving in on me.
"Because I wasn't on making that boring, four hour drive up here for another two months," I explained. "Now I have to do it twice."
He arches his brow, trying to understand what I was saying.
I cleared things up for him, smiling as I punched him in the arm. "I tried to tell you at prom, before you so rudely interrupted me," I teased, knowing his kiss was anything but rude, "that I got into Columbia too."
He blinked a couple of times, taking the news in.
"So… I'm going to Columbia… and you're going to Columbia…" he thought out loud. I nodded axiomatically. "And I got all worked up over saying goodbye… when I don't have to try and get over you at all."
I grinned at his revelation, and his mouth against mine. As Hector instructed, we stayed on Char's bed.
I almost forgot!
Pulling away from Char's magnetic pull, we both were breathing heavily as I looked up at him. "Char…"
"Hmm?" he replied, eyeing my lips like a hawk.
"You have three seconds to get Bachelor Pad off your whiteboard before I–" I growled, laughing happily as he was already wiping away the words.
Prince Charming… oh man.


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Here is a handfull of bunnies I have drawn for our-currently-in-development group film! I can't divulge a lot now, but considering I've already pitched it to the entire school and that some of the concept art is hanging up on the walls, I thought I'd share.
Mostly a lot of notes on how to optimize the bunnies for animation, some exploratory sketches, and some revised storyboards that are already being revised again. I might not be posting a lot this year, but I am doing a lot of work!
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Italian experimental animator and director Rino Stefano Tagliafierro graduated at the ISIA of Urbino and IED - European Institute of Design in Milan. He has made many music videos for major Italian and international artists and collaborated with studio Bazzani for the production of fashion video for designer and with studioN!03 for videoprojection and interactiveinstallations for exhibitions, museums and special events.
Over the years he has had experience in visual art and videomapping with Claudio Sinatti and assistant director, art-direction and compositing with the study K48. In 2013 he gave birth along with other two filmmakers on the project audio/visual Karmachina. He has participated in many festivals and competitions, receiving several international awards. In 2014 he published the short animated film BEAUTY that brings the tradition of pictorial beauty to life.
"An inspiration that returns to us the sense of one fallen, and the existential brevity that the author interprets as tragic dignity, with an unenchanted eye able to capture the profoundest sense of the image. Beauty in this interpretation is the silent companion of Life, inexorably leading from the smile of the baby, through erotic ecstasies to the grimaces of pain that close a cycle destined to repeat ad infinitum. They are, from the inception of a romantic sunrise in which big black birds fly to the final sunset beyond gothic ruins that complete the piece, a work of fleeting time." (Giuliano Corti for BEAUTY Manifesto)
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Raising Arizona (1987)
Average Rating: 7.6/10
Reviews Counted: 50
Fresh: 45 | Rotten: 5
A terrifically original, eccentric screwball comedy, Raising Arizona may not be the Coens' most disciplined movie, but it's one of their most purely entertaining.
Average Rating: 5.8/10
Critic Reviews: 8
Fresh: 5 | Rotten: 3
A terrifically original, eccentric screwball comedy, Raising Arizona may not be the Coens' most disciplined movie, but it's one of their most purely entertaining.
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Combining influences from Tex Avery cartoons to Sam Raimi horror movies to 1940s B-movies, Joel Coen and Ethan Coen followed up the stylish film noir of their debut, Blood Simple (1984), with this frantic screwball comedy. H.I. "Hi" McDonnough (Nicholas Cage) is a philosophical but slightly dim career criminal who has been arrested so often that he gets to know "Ed," short for Edwina (Holly Hunter), the officer who takes his mug shots. Hi takes a shine to Ed and promises to go straight if she
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Raising Arizona is no big deal, but it has a rambunctious charm.
To their old fascination with Sunbelt pathology, to their side-winding Steadicam and pristine command of screen space, the Coens have added a robust humor, a plot that keeps outwitting expectations and a...dollop of sympathy for their forlorn kidnapers.
The cartoon vision of southwestern tackiness doesn't cut very deep, but the mise-en-scene is packed with clever clutter.
While film is filled with many splendid touches and plenty of yocks, it often doesn't hold together as a coherent story.
Starting from a point of delirious excess, the film leaps into dark and virtually uncharted territory to soar like a comet.
Like Blood Simple, it's full of technical expertise but has no life of its own.
The immense joy of this is in the realization that, for all their precision, Joel and Ethan Coen are essentially comic barnstormers rather than frigid ironists
Sharp, inventive and hilarious, with a marvellous cast of Coen regulars.
An entertaining, energetic, and stylish comedy about a simple but loving couple who long to be parents.
In a shrewdly calculated move to show their versatility, the Coens made this madcap comedy right after Blood Simple. If their debut was slow and spare, this one has breathneck pacing and hopping banter by terrific Holly Hunter and Nicolas Cage.
This is one of the funniest things I've ever seen!
Raising Arizona... is an explosively clever and riotously funny exploration of fertility, homemaking, and the working class in the prisons and trailer parks of the desert southwest.
The film is loaded with marvelous slapstick sequences and quirky character humor. While some viewers may find it too eccentric or too ready to make fun of blue collar America, most will find its comic surprises and unpredictable narrative to be most fulfi
A highly original and funny film.
Nic Cage may never be better.
It's funny, but is it good? Like all the Coen brothers' work, it somehow lords itself over its audience.
Great early film from the Coen Brothers. Hilarious, and some of Cage's best material.
The slapstick energy of a Road Runner cartoon, raised to the level of near-art.
[T]his kidnapping farce from Joel and Ethan Coen is a deft nod to classic screwball comedy.
[W]hile this is one of their lesser films, it's still an amusing if uneven comedy.
Audience Reviews for Raising Arizona
H.I. McDonnough is a non-violent stick-up man who falls in love with mugshot photographer Edwina "Ed". When they find out she's unable to bear children, the two decide to kidnap 1/5 of a set of quintuplets belonging to an unpainted furniture mogul named Nathan Arizona.
What follows is a mad cap romp, especially when a set of swingers, two of H.I.'s prison buddies, and an apocalyptic biker get thrown in the mix. The film is absolutely ridiculous and absurd, and the whole is less than the sum of its parts, but it is cohesive in and of itself.
It's also really weird, but quite funny, too. This is easily the wackiest film that the Coens have made, and the highlight is an extended chase involving cops, dogs, a nutty soundtrack, and lots of frenetic camerawork, all because of a case of stolen Huggies.
The casting is deliriously perfect, and Nicolas Cage is a lot of fun as H.I. Holly Hunter is very funny and sweet as Ed, John Goodman and William Forsythe are a delight as the prison buddies, and Frances McDormand is an overacting hoot as one of the swingers. Randall "Tex" Cobb is also great as the biker.
All in all, this is a good film, but not a great one, at least not to me. It's uneven, and really nutty, but any film that had a major influence of My Name is Earl is worth checking out. Oh yeah, and of course the music and cinematography are dynamite as well. But since it's a Coen Bros. film that should go without saying.
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- Feisty Hayseed: Well, which is it, young feller? You want I should freeze or get down on the ground?
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