Christmas Blessings ... During this busy, stressful time of the year it is so easy to find ourselves overcome with all the hustle and bustle. Often we tend to let stress and the worry for what’s to come, overcome the goodness and blessings we receive every day! Each of us has heartaches and every one of us has a worry or two. Here my dear friends is my Christmas wish for each of you, “enjoy every day the blessings from above, enjoy every day without worry, the joy of this wonderful Christmas season!” Here is Valley Home, as it is all around us, there is a wonderful feeling of good tidings, warm friendships, family togetherness, strength of a strong country and a true belief in a great God. The peacefulness and safety of living in this very special area is indeed a Christmas blessing!
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Our Valley Home School Christmas Store was a tremendous success. Special thanks to Shelly Carpenter and all her elves for working so hard to make this a most special time for our students and their families! Merry Christmas!
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This past Friday evening the Valley Home community enjoyed the “Annual Christmas Play” under the direction of Mr. Tom Cassinetto and Mrs. Bonnie Gellerman. The play was delightful and high spirited with tons of youthful enthusiasm! The lights dimmed and the scene came alive. It was evident we were in for a truly special evening. A huge thank you to a very special singing cowboy, Mr. Price, the kindergarten grandpa who brought the crowd to its feet receiving a huge round of applause! The entire evening reflected the spirit of Christmas in Valley Home. Our community deeply appreciates the long hours and hard work Bonnie and Tom devote to this annual tradition. Merry Christmas!
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We wish a very happy birthday to Valley Home eighth grader Dylan Fmura. Dylan is an all star student and great friend to each and every classmate! Many happy returns of your special day Dylan!
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Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Burghardt family on the loss of their beloved Marjorie Jorine Burghardt. Marjorie was the loving wife of Michael Burghardt, beloved mother of Jeff Burghardt, Karilyn Ward, and Stefanie Tollesen. Marjorie is survived by her mother Jean Hillard, brother Allen and sisters Dori and Lori, grandchildren Kaili Helms and Jorianna and Joanna Tollesen. Marjorie is the beloved daughter-in-law of Valley Home residents, Glenn and Laura Burghardt.
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Christmas blessings to all, I hope your Christmas is filled with much love, laughter, family, friends and a remembrance of a birth long, long ago in a manger in the town of Bethlehem, baby Jesus is born! Merry Christmas to all!
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As always you may reach me at 985-5233 or by email at winniemullins51@gmail.com. Until next time, “Happy Trails to All!”
