Oakdale celebrates volunteer, warns of holiday package thefts
The Oakdale City Council held its Monday morning meeting on December 16, highlighting community achievements while warning residents about a seasonal crime problem. The council recognized a dedicated volunteer, promoted a free family event, and issued safety tips as package thefts rise during the holidays.
Angie Propp was named Oakdale's 2024 Volunteer of the Year during the meeting, earning recognition for her long-standing commitment to local causes. Propp has been a consistent supporter of the Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations, making her a standout contributor to the region.
The council also announced the annual Winter Wonderland event, scheduled for Saturday, December 21st, at the Discovery Center. The free event—made possible through community partnerships—will offer families a range of activities including hay rides, a petting zoo, a bonfire, and meals. Santa will also be available for visits, making it a popular destination for holiday celebrations in Oakdale.
In a public safety announcement, the Oakdale Police Department reminded residents to take precautions against package theft, which increases during the holiday shopping season. The department advised residents to track their packages, install video doorbells, and require signatures for deliveries. These steps can help prevent theft and ensure holiday gifts arrive safely.
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[0:04] [Music] Welcome back to the Monday Morning
Minute for December 16th. Let's get 60
[0:08] seconds on the clock and get started. Join
us for Winter Wonderland this Saturday,
[0:12] December 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. at the Discovery Center. This is
[0:16] one of our most popular events of the year.
Activities include: horse drawn hay rides,
[0:20] a petting zoo, bonfire with s'mores, breakfast
and lunch is provided, holiday face painting,
[0:25] visit with Santa, candy cane hunt and more. This
event is completely free to attend thanks to a
[0:30] valuable partnership with the Oakdale Area Chamber
of Commerce, sponsoring organizations and Oakdale
[0:35] Recreation. Please join me in congratulating Angie
Propp who was named Oakdale's 2024 Volunteer of
[0:41] the Year. For years now, Angie has supported
numerous local causes including the Oakdale
[0:45] Area Chamber of Commerce, Carol Matheys Center for
Children and Families and the Oakdale Summerfest
[0:51] Community Organization. Congratulations
Angie on this well-deserved award. Finally,
[0:56] our Oakdale Police Department would like to remind
residents to be aware of the rise in package
[1:00] thefts each holiday season. Simple actions such
as tracking packages, installing video doorbells
[1:06] and requiring signature at delivery can help
avoid package theft. Check out the link provided
[1:11] for more prevention tips. That's it, I'm out
of time. Have a great week, Oakdale! [Music]
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Oakdale's 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award
Holiday Package Theft Prevention
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