This week we share information about the memorial service for long time Valley Home resident Stan Rieger. Stan’s memorial will be held on February 15th at 11 a.m. at the H-B, in downtown Oakdale. Stan was a graduate of the class of 1978, OHS. He grew up in Valley Home and went there to school, when Mr. Pope was in charge! He went to the Lutheran Church. He was one of the best athletes out of OHS, next to his brother Ron Rieger. His family had strong roots in Valley Home! John Rieger, Stan’s grandfather was a rice farmer, along with his Uncle George Koch. He leaves behind his sister Janice and his brother Ron, he will be sorely missed.
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With the beautiful weather we have been enjoying, our thoughts turn to springtime! And although we definitely hope for more rain ... we love the thought of warm days filled with healing sunshine and good health for each of us. Even though we ask God for more rain, the thoughts of those early spring plantings and beautiful summer gardens is very uplifting!
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Please remember Wednesday, February 9th is our Valley Home MAC Meeting! Please note there is a change in time for this meeting; it will start at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in our Valley Home School Bonnie Gellerman multi-purpose room. Everyone is welcome and are encouraged to attend. Usually we have our Stanislaus County Supervisor Buck Condit in attendance, also Erica Ignacio (Stanislaus County); we have our Fire Department; our California Highway Patrol ( CHP); our Stanislaus County Sheriff Department; Park Representatives; and School Representatives ... all available to give us updates and answer any questions any of us may have. Remember your opinions, concerns and ideas are very important; please come share your thoughts!
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Thursday February 10th, our Fire Department will hold their monthly Board Meeting here at our Valley Home Fire Station. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. All are welcome, and we are each encouraged to attend! The monthly board meetings will alternate each month between Valley Home and Knights Ferry.
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Remember next week, the week of February 14th is “Ski Week” and our students all have the week off from school.
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I would like to end this week’s column with a very special “Thank You” to each of you for your continued prayers and your good thoughts in my direction. I am doing much better. Thank you to my dear friend Lisa Ballard for the beautiful balloons; you made my heart so happy! I appreciate each of you so much ... God Bless each of you.
Happy Valentine’s Day; I hope you each have a wonderful week ahead!
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As always you may reach me by email at winniemullins51@gmail.com or by telephone at 209-985-5233. Until next time, Happy Trails to All!”
