It’s fair time ... what a wonderful time of year! Youngsters and oldsters alike are enjoying the Stanislaus County Fair this week. Animals have been perfectly groomed, 4-Hers and FFA kids have worked months to make sure their prized project is ready to step into the ring! It’s a process that requires dedication, hard work, while also having a ton of fun! Whether your project is an animal or perhaps a homemade jar of jam, every project entered makes you an important part of the 2016 Stanislaus County Fair. We wish each of you the very best, enjoy these wonderful times!

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Remember our Valley Home MAC meeting will be held on July 20. Plans for National Night Out will be discussed along with other important community issues. Your opinion is important, please come and share your thoughts! The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at our Valley Home Community Park.

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Congratulations Jeff and Sally Chrisman on your wedding anniversary! Valley Home is blessed to have you and your beautiful family, you are a rare treasure; we wish you another 25 years of great happiness!

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Happy birthday wishes go out to some very special folks ... celebrating in July are Jeanette Weaver, Aaron Soares, Scott Heaton, Teri Pouncey, Kinsey Ollis, Sophia Schwandt, Kathy Hicks and Ann Brisi. Happy Birthday to each of you. May your birthdays be filled with much love and tons of laughter! Happy birthday blessings to all and many happy returns of their special day!

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We end this week’s column with a red, white and blue salute to the memory of a grand ol’ Valley Home rancher, the late Tony Taro. Thanks for the memories, Tony!

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