The word “special” is the perfect word to describe Valley Home resident, Emma Boggs. Growing up in Valley Home, Emma is blessed with a rural lifestyle, a beautiful country home and a wonderful supportive family. This time of year Emma is very involved with her Oakdale High classmates preparing for the Academic Decathlon. It takes hard work, dedication, long hours of studying and a strong desire to represent the reigning Oakdale High Mustangs. Emma is part of a nine member competing team, each of whom were confident they had what it takes and brought home the coveted Decathlon trophy again this year. Great job Emma, Valley Home is extremely proud of you! Go Mustangs!
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We offer our very best wishes to a tremendous Valley Home 4-Her ... Miss Laci Blount. Laci is one of 11 young ladies vying for the annual Distinguished Young Woman of Oakdale honor. Laci currently is serving as the treasurer of Valley Home 4-H. Soroptimist International has sponsored the program for the past 28 years. The program was formerly known as Junior Miss, and is a national scholarship program that rewards and impacts positively the lives of young women. It will be held this Saturday, February 13th at 7:00 p.m. at Magnolia School auditorium. From a very young age Laci has been involved in Valley Home 4-H. She is also active in FFA, marching band, steel band, and cross country at Oakdale High. Laci has earned many ribbons and awards in 4-H showmanship and is an accomplished speaker. At Oakdale High she has earned her academic Block O and her athletic Block O. Laci participates in Relay For Life and has provided music for the care home. This past Christmas she helped plan the Valley Home Christmas parade and also played the flute at the Valley Home Tree Lighting ceremony. After high school, Laci plans on pursuing a career as a trauma nurse. We are so proud of you Laci!
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The Valley Home 4-H Box Social was a great success ... lots of delicious treats, nut and fruit trees, tasty brownies, cookies and beautiful cakes. Bringing much excitement to the evening was the very spirited bidding on a “Super Bowl” box donated by the Heaton family. The box contained goodies and treats from both the Broncos and the Panthers Super Bowl teams! What fun! Special thanks to all who bid on, donated or attended and supported Valley Home 4-H!
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Please remember you may reach me by calling (209) 985-5233 or email at winniemullins51@gmail.com. Until next time “Happy Trails to All!”
