Callie Chrisman, Valley Home 4-H president and 4-H ambassador, gave an amazing speech on “American Adoption”; she worked hard, she gave her heart and soul to this as she does all things that she participates in. This past weekend Callie and her family listened to all names being called off in a virtual ceremony for 4-H and was thrilled to her name! Callie has participated for 6 years in the public speaking project in Valley Home 4-H. Diane Hougland is her leader, Diane has been a leader for 30 years! Callie starts with county, then regional and if she wins, moves on to state. Callie has made it to state several times but this year was her first gold at state! We congratulate you Miss Callie Chrisman, wonderful job!

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We are very grateful for our Law Enforcement that keeps our community safe. We deeply appreciate our first responders, health care workers, and all essential workers. These are trying times, we are so grateful!

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We are hoping the mosquito district comes out to Valley Home! The mosquitos are really bad this year. Usually by now the plane has come over several times, hopefully help is on the way! We are very grateful they spray in Valley Home!

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Next week’s column will be written by Valley Home student Millie Cox. We will feature several stories and columns either written by students K-12 or written about our amazing young people. Please let me know by email, winniemullins51@gmail.com if you know someone who would like to write about their experience over the last few months or plans this summer.

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