Hi everyone … I hope you are each having a blessed day.

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This week we salute our firefighters, each and every one. We deeply appreciate their sacrifices and hard work. Today we say a special “Thank You” to Collin and Micah French’s dad, Adam French. This year once again Adam worked and trained hard to do the 2025 Seattle Stair Climb. Our firefighters raise funds to support Leukemia and Lymphoma research each year. We are so grateful for the men and women who work so hard to support this important research. Remember there is still time to donate if you are able to.

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We send congratulations to our Oakdale High School Science Olympiad Team. What an amazing team. These students are hard-working, dedicated, and determined. We are all so proud of their tremendous finish; congratulations to each of you … your hard work is paying off.

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Please remember that Thursday, March 13th our Fire Board will hold its monthly meeting. The meeting will start at 10am. It will be held at the Knights Ferry Community Hall on Main Street in beautiful downtown Knights Ferry. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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We are excited to report that Miss Annie Guerrero has received a very high honor at Valley Home School. Annie has worked hard and has earned important recognition. She received the Hawk Award for Honorable Behavior and Academic Growth in reading. Congratulations Annie … great job.

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More excitement at Valley Home School; our sixth, seventh and eighth graders will travel up to the mountains on March 13th for their annual ski trip. Our students will travel to Dodge Ridge for a day filled with fun; lots of snowboarding and skiing. The bus will leave Valley Home School at 6:10am. Pickup time for kids returning from Dodge Ridge is 6pm at the school.

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We are very happy to report that former Valley Home student and Oakdale High School graduate Dylan Fmura, has begun a new chapter in his life. Dylan graduated from Fresno State and is now working in the accounting department for the city of Pittsburg. Dylan is all moved into his new home. We will miss your visits, Dylan, but we are so happy for you.

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As always, you may contact me by email at winniemullins51@gmail.com or by text or telephone at 209-985-5233.

Until next time, “Happy Trails to All!”