It is with great sadness we share word of the passing of Laetitia “Tish” Presant. Tish was well known throughout our community and was deeply loved and cherished by so many. Our community members are also still mourning the loss of neighbor and friend Mr. Fred Northcutt. Fred was much loved and highly respected by all here in Valley Home. Our hearts are heavy with the passing of these two longtime Valley Home community members. We send our most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Mrs. Tish Presant and to the family of Mr. Fred Northcutt. Valley Home will miss your kind, caring ways.
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Spring break is in full swing and everybody, old and young alike seem to be enjoying our beautiful weather!
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Remember to mark your calendar for our annual Valley Home School “Spring Fling” Dinner Dance. This school fundraiser will be on Saturday, April 21st and is sponsored by the school Parent Teacher Club. Ticket information is available by calling Valley Home School at 209-847-0117.
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We have really caring folks here in Valley Home! The Smith family found two beautiful little puppies who apparently were abandoned alongside the road. The Smith family has cared for and nourished them back to healthy happy puppies! Tammie reports that they will be available through the Astro Foundation, they would like to see them go together if possible! For more information go to the Valley Home Bulletin Board on Facebook!
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We send out Happy Birthday wishes to those with April Birthdays! Cody Soares, Mary Beth Carpenter, Gunter Brisi, Jessica Hatfield, Luke Pouncey, Ray Weaver, Gracie Verdegaal, Cody Bartholomew, and Jordan McCain. May you all be blessed with the best birthday ever. Many, many, happy returns of your special day!
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Our Valley Home 4-H will once again be opening their rodeo booth during this year’s Rodeo. The Oakdale Rodeo is scheduled for the weekend of April 14th and 15th! We hope you will come by and support your Valley Home 4-Hers by purchasing cold drinks, hot dogs, etc. Your support is very much appreciated!
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Reminder, there is a fire board meeting today April 4th at the Valley Home Station, at 10:00am, concerning Division 1 North area. All are welcome!
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We end this week’s column with a happy update on Valley Home 8th grader Wyatt Wucherer. We are excited to report Wyatt is home from the hospital after an accident at the Oakdale Skate Park, he is doing great. Wyatt that was a rough way to get your first helicopter ride! The family sincerely and deeply appreciates all the well wishes, prayers, and good thoughts that were sent Wyatt’s way!
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As always you may reach me by email at winniemullins51@gmail.com. Until next time, “Happy Trails to All!”
