The Lapeer State Home has been a large part of the history of Lapeer County since its beginnings in 1895. After starting with three buildings and housing for 200 patients, the facility grew to encompass several hundred acres and, at its peak, accommodating over 4,000 patients. The history of the home includes a variety of memories from staff members, patients, and visitors who once walked its halls. Images of America: Oakdale: The Lapeer State Home provides a journey of this historic institution and attempts to bring some clarity to questions that remain about the home and its past.
This is the novel everyone in Oakdale is dying to read! Henry Coleman is Oakdale's self-styled Cary Grant. Why shouldn't a man who's as smooth as a martini and blessed with a wit that's just as dry write a novel starring himself and his gorgeous girlfriend, Vienna Hyatt? In this sophisticated adventure, Coleman puts all his investigative skills to use as he searches for a missing young woman...and dares to reveal some of Oakdale's most closely-held secrets, including a few of his own. Desperate to locate her missing granddaughter, high-powered businesswoman Lucinda Walsh hires Henry Coleman for the job. Two years ago, Lucy Montgomery kidnapped her infant half brother Johnny in order to protect him from their manipulative father, Craig Montgomery, and Johnny's equally ruthless uncle, Paul Ryan. Now, both Craig and Paul are hot on Lucy's trail and it's up to Henry and his socialite girlfriend, Vienna, to find the lovely fugitive first. Sweeping from the sun-drenched South American Republic of Montega to a nobleman's dangerous lair in Sweden, and infiltrating the United Nations in Manhattan, Henry and Vienna discover that the tentacles of Lucy Montgomery's life on the run reach far and wide. With assistance from Margo and Tom Hughes, Sierra Esteban, and Gwen and Will Munson, and challenged by the escalating tensions in their own romantic relationship, they confront enemies both seen and unseen who are locked in a power struggle with Lucy and Johnny at its center. But when Vienna herself disappears, Henry must race against the clock to complete his mission so they can both make it back to Oakdale alive.
When Oakdale began in the 1680s, it was a woodland wilderness. Following the American Revolution, farmers cleared and worked the land. Oyster King Jacob Ockers and his men followed, working the bay. The railroad ushered in wealthy sportsmen to the South Side Sportsmens Club. Some of these men, like William K. Vanderbilt and William Bayard Cutting, stayed and built palaces for their families. The scene changed starting in the 1920s, bringing flappers, artists, bootleggers, and Broncho Charlie, the last living Pony Express rider. The former mansions of the well-to-do now served as homes to a military academy and a religious cult, while still retaining their turn-of-the-century style.
When Gregory Marron Jr. arrives dead in his limo at a social event honoring his family, three women--Katie, Maddie, and Carly--have reason to suspect murder, and the ensuing investigation turns up several suspects and past secrets.
Under peculiarly trying circumstances Ben Stone wins his way at Oakdale Academy, and at the same time enlists our sympathy, interest, and respect. Through the enmity of Bern Hayden, the loyalty of Roger Eliot, and the clever work of the 'Sleuth,' Ben is falsely accused, championed, and vindicated.
"The New Boys at Oakdale" by Morgan Scott is a young adult novel that takes readers into the world of Oakdale Academy, where new students face challenges, make friends, and grow through their experiences. The story centers around two new students, Jack and Mark, who arrive at Oakdale Academy with mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety. They are about to embark on a new chapter of their lives, leaving behind their familiar surroundings to attend the prestigious school. As they settle into Oakdale, Jack and Mark navigate the complexities of school life, including academic challenges, making friends, and dealing with bullies. Along the way, they encounter a diverse group of classmates, each with their own personalities and quirks. The novel explores themes of friendship, resilience, and personal growth as the characters face various obstacles and learn valuable life lessons. Jack and Mark's journey at Oakdale Academy is one of self-discovery, as they come to understand themselves better and find their places within the school community. "The New Boys at Oakdale" provides readers with an engaging and relatable coming-of-age story, highlighting the universal experiences of young people as they transition into new environments and face the ups and downs of adolescence. It underscores the importance of friendship and the ability to overcome challenges, making it a compelling read for young readers seeking stories of personal growth and adventure.
Oakdale Cotton Mills, in continuous operation in rural Jamestown since 1865, began as Logan Manufacturing Company immediately after the Civil War. Its primary backer, Cyrus P. Mendenhall, was a descendant of Jamestown's early Quaker settler James Mendenhall. In the late 1880s, the mill's ownership moved to the Ragsdale family, which still owns it five generations later. Oakdale's mill village dates from the same period. Some families have lived and worked at Oakdale for multiple generations, developing a culture based on mutual trust and respect. As the mill struggles to compete with overseas products and as the number of employees dwindles, it is clear that a way of life and an industrial era are ending.
Although he is today best remembered as the creator of the unforgettable character Tarzan, author Edgar Rice Burroughs worked in a variety of genres over the course of his career. In particular, he penned a number of mystery series that continue to be fan favorites. The action-packed mystery novel The Oakdale Affair includes a complex web of mistaken identities, brazen capers, multiple murders, and twisted love triangles.
A tie-in to the daytime drama, As the World Turns, finds opportunist Henry Coleman searching for dowager Lucinda Walsh's missing granddaughter, who years earlier had kidnapped her infant half-brother to protect him from their manipulative father.
