Congratulations to Oakdale’s Tyler Malone! Tyler graduated from San Joaquin Delta College Police Academy this past week. We are very grateful for your service, Tyler. Best wishes for a long and successful career as you join your brothers and sisters in blue. We are very proud of you, Officer Malone!

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Our Valley Home School basketball teams will be in action this Friday. The teams will play against Shiloh at Valley Home. Games start at 11 a.m. and are played in the school gym. Come out and support your Valley Home students. Go-o-o Hawks!

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Friday, February 28th report cards go home with all students!

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Valley Home 4-Hers are having a tri tip dinner fundraiser on March 9th. This is a take home dinner and can be purchased through any Valley Home 4-H member or leader. The dinners cost $40 and come with a whole tri tip, bag of salad, baked beans, and rolls. Pick up location is Oakdale Feed and Seed. The date is Saturday, March 9 and dinners may be picked up between 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Your support is greatly appreciated!

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We end our column with remembrance for a young Oakdale cowboy ... your life ended too soon, forever on an 8 second ride, Cody Sorensen!

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As always you may reach me at winniemullins51@gmail.com. Until next time, “Happy Trails to All!”