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Valley Home News Week of May 15, 2013

Valley Home students and families enjoyed a free family fun night Friday night in the gym. Thanks to the City of Oakdale, a giant inflatable movie screen was set up in the gym and everyone enjoyed "Monsters, Inc." Thanks to Steves Chevrolet, fresh...Read More
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Posted: May. 14, 2013 1:52 | Updated: May. 15, 2013 1:00

Valley Home News For May 8, 2013

Mike and Nancy Osmundson enjoyed guests visiting here from Lakeville, MN. Nancy's sister, Pam and her husband, Ken Heimdal spent this week visiting with the Osmundsons and their family. » Read More
Posted: May. 07, 2013 11:54 p.m. | Updated: May. 08, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Valley Home News For May 8, 2013 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News for May 1, 2013

If you haven't gotten around to marking your calendars for the St. Luke's fundraising afternoon of Silent Movie films coming up on May 19th, be certain to grab a pen, circle the date, and plan on attending for an afternoon of silent screen comedy that will keep you in stitches. There will be four silent movies shown that day from what we have been told. We have only received the titles of ... » Read More
Posted: May. 01, 2013 2:16 a.m. | Valley Home News for May 1, 2013 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News Week of April 24, 2013

Whoopee!! We have just received word that the time has arrived for an afternoon of Silent Movie fun, a laugh packed fundraiser for St. John’s Lutheran Church here in Valley Home. Grab a pencil and circle May 19 on your calendars for an afternoon of good old fashioned fun and comedy with Charlie Chaplin and Laurel & Hardy. Chaplin will dispense his style of comedy in a film entitled 1 A-M, and ... » Read More
Posted: Apr. 23, 2013 4:28 p.m. | Updated: Apr. 24, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Valley Home News Week of April 24, 2013 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News Week of April 17, 2013

We are delighted to share the exciting news that all three members of the Valley Home 4-H Public Speaking Project received gold medals at Regional Presentation Day held at Madera High School on April 20th. » Read More
Posted: Apr. 16, 2013 4:41 p.m. | Updated: Apr. 17, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Valley Home News Week of April 17, 2013 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News for April 10, 2013

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Valley Home News for April 3, 2013

Our Valley Home Hawks celebrated their annual Jog-A-Thon last Thursday. The Easter Bunny was on hand to watch the kids run and walk. It was obvious that everyone had some fun. After the jogging, the candy jump was held and the prizes were awarded. Maddie Jones' name was drawn as the winner of the iPad Mini device. The best decorated T-shirt awards went to Brandy Seaton for the K-3 grades and Stephanie ... » Read More
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Valley Home News for March 27, 2013

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Valley Home News for March 20, 2013

Valley Home 4-H Annual Club Presentation Night will be held on Thursday, March 21 at St John’s Church here in Valley Home. The Presentation will commence at 6 p.m. in the Church Hall. This will be the final dress rehearsal for club members attending County Presentation Day. The event provides a wonderful opportunity to come and listen to Valley Home and Orange Blossom 4-H speech project members give their presentations. These young ... » Read More
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Valley Home News for March 13, 2013

Things will really be hopping here in our Valley Home community on Saturday, March 30th! We have received word that the grounds located at the "old" school will be visited by our friend, The Easter Bunny! Our furry little friend has sent a special message that, with the help of our Valley Home 4-Hers, they are planning on having hundreds of colorful eggs hidden in marked areas of the playing field. We ... » Read More
Posted: Mar. 12, 2013 8:35 p.m. | Updated: Mar. 13, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Valley Home News for March 13, 2013 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News for March 6, 2013

We have received word that our Red Hat Queen, Margo and our Valley Home members of Oakdale’s Fun Lovin’ Ladies welcomed in our beautiful spring-like weather with a delicious luncheon and meeting at Bella Italia Restaurant in Modesto. The members of the group were able to enjoy viewing all the blossoming Almond orchards they passed along the way. » Read More
Posted: Mar. 05, 2013 10:09 p.m. | Updated: Mar. 06, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Valley Home News for March 6, 2013 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News for February 27, 2013

This week’s Valley Home News leads off with the news received that Bob Yuskaitis our Valley Home friend and dedicated Neighborhood Watch Patrolman for our community was involved in a serious automobile accident on February 11th while crossing Highway 120 at Pioneer Avenue. It appears he was driving home after an evening patrol and his and another vehicle collided, with his car rolled and he received serious, multiple injuries. He is recuperating ... » Read More
Posted: Feb. 26, 2013 8:54 p.m. | Updated: Feb. 27, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Valley Home News for February 27, 2013 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News for February 20, 2013

  It sounds like our Valley Home 4-Hers not only had a great time at their February meeting, but also made lots of money at their annual Box Social on February 5th. The Box Social provides an evening of fun for all the members, as they all participate in seeing who can create the prettiest decorated box of goodies to be auctioned off at the meeting. This meeting was ... » Read More
Posted: Feb. 20, 2013 9:10 a.m. | Valley Home News for  February 20, 2013 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News for February 6, 2013

Where did all the neighbors go? Unbelievably, our Valley Home community was turned into a ghost town this past weekend, nary a soul could be found and our normally busy streets were empty of traffic. There is an old adage that “no news is good news,” however I beg to differ! Our normally busy streets were devoid of traffic, where did everyone disappear to? Our normally busy little community was bereft of ... » Read More
Posted: Feb. 05, 2013 10:52 p.m. | Updated: Feb. 06, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Valley Home News for February 6, 2013 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News for January 30, 2013

Our members of Oakdale’s Fun Lovin’ Ladies are all getting gussied up in their purple outfits and making that important decision on which one of their Red Hats to select for their February 6th meeting. The group will travel to Modesto this month to partake of the cuisine offered at Minnie’s Restaurant. Just a reminder to be certain to give Cookie a ring at 847-0761, if you need to cancel or have ... » Read More
Posted: Jan. 29, 2013 11:40 p.m. | Updated: Jan. 30, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Valley Home News for January 30, 2013 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News for January 23, 2013

Oak Valley Art Society members met at the Escalon Library on Saturday, and members enjoyed a very informative program on art techniques offered by long time member, and prize winning artist, Dorothy Girling. Due to a mix-up, the artist scheduled to demonstrate that day was unavailable and the group was treated to a very enjoyable program by Dorothy, who offered helpful hints to the group on working with pastels and various and ... » Read More
Posted: Jan. 23, 2013 12:44 a.m. | Updated: Jan. 23, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Valley Home News for January 23, 2013 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News for January 16, 2013

Our Valley Home MAC committee will be meeting tonight, January 16 at the Valley Home school. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. in the school library. These meetings are a wonderful way to keep the line between the residents and the county representatives. There will be reports of what has happened since last meeting, what is scheduled to happen in the near future and also an opportunity to report a problem ... » Read More
Posted: Jan. 15, 2013 10:42 p.m. | Updated: Jan. 16, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Valley Home News for January 16, 2013 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News for January 9, 2013

We received word that Cooper Bartholomew had a great time celebrating his sixth birthday on New Year’s Day. Cooper celebrated with friends and family on New Year’s Eve. A special treat for Cooper that evening was hearing Austin Dickens and Luke Pouncy entertain by playing the guitar during the evening! » Read More
Posted: Jan. 08, 2013 9:50 p.m. | Updated: Jan. 09, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Valley Home News for January 9, 2013 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News for January 2, 2013

Word has just been received that the next meeting of the Valley Home 4H will be January 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Valley Home School gym. » Read More
Posted: Dec. 31, 2012 3:00 p.m. | Updated: Jan. 02, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Valley Home News for January 2, 2013 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News for December 26, 2012

We hope that Santa was able to make his visit to our Valley Home area and deliver a sleigh full of Christmas cheer even though he was greeted by rainy weather! Valley Home residents were still able to enjoy wending their way through our streets in the rain, and enjoy the colorful display of lighted homes. Even though we had to undergo heavy rain at times, the lights were enveloped in a ... » Read More
Posted: Dec. 26, 2012 2:14 p.m. | Valley Home News for December 26, 2012 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News for December 19, 2012

Lots of excitement emanating from Valley Home School today as the Valley Home PTC throw open the doors for their annual Christmas gift store for the students. The Christmas Store is a much anticipated highlight of the year for the students. Students have an opportunity to look for and purchase gifts for their families. Prices are kept low and members of the PTC are on hand to wrap the items the students ... » Read More
Posted: Dec. 18, 2012 10:25 p.m. | Updated: Dec. 19, 2012 1:00 a.m. | Valley Home News for December 19, 2012 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News for December 12, 2012

It was a cold and foggy evening on Saturday, however, it didn't dampen the spirits of all those who gathered to view our annual Valley Home Community Christmas Parade. Christmas spirit and warmth filled the air as residents gathered and lined the streets to watch the colorful annual Christmas Lighted Parade as it wound its way through the center of town. » Read More
Posted: Dec. 11, 2012 10:59 p.m. | Updated: Dec. 12, 2012 1:00 a.m. | Valley Home News for December 12, 2012 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News for December 5, 2012

Our Valley Home 4-H'ers are very proud to announce the 2012 Grand Marshall for our "Old Tyme Christmas Parade". Our 2012 Grand Marshal is Mr. Marcel Dickens and his lovely wife, Kathy. Marcel was a Valley Home 4-H community leader several years ago. He and his wife have been very active in their Valley home community. At present, their grandson, Austin is very involved in Valley Home 4-H and also very active ... » Read More
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Valley Home News for November 28, 2012

This week has been a busy week for our 4-H'ers and we are told that next week promises to be even busier! The members will be working on their Christmas float entry this Friday night at the Barretto family ranch. The group will be putting the finishing touches on their delightful Candy House entry for the Lighted Escalon Christmas Parade in which they will ride and wave at viewers on Saturday, December ... » Read More
Posted: Nov. 27, 2012 8:09 p.m. | Updated: Nov. 28, 2012 1:00 a.m. | Valley Home News for November 28, 2012 Comments 0 Comments

Valley Home News for November 21, 2012

It seems like the Holidays have really crept up fast on us this year! This past week our Valley Home 4-Hers celebrated their accomplishments during the past months with a delicious dinner and awards ceremony. Special guests for the evening were Mrs. Jan Hempleman, former Valley Home 4-H leader and Mr. Ken Wilmarth, retired Stanislaus County 4-H Program Director. Laughter, generated by lots of fun and friendship filled the Valley Home School Gym as our ... » Read More
Posted: Nov. 20, 2012 9:38 p.m. | Updated: Nov. 21, 2012 1:00 a.m. | Valley Home News for November 21, 2012 Comments 0 Comments

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