Boots, spurs and Wranglers ... it’s Rodeo time in Oakdale! All week long we have been excited to see rig after rig travel through Valley Home on their way to the Oakdale Rodeo Grounds. For over 50 years Oakdale has hosted one of the most famous rodeos of all time! Cowboys and cowgirls from all over the country look forward to entering (and winning) the Oakdale Rodeo. Top notch horses, Stetson hats and prized buckles will tell the story of the 2016 Oakdale Rodeo! Local roping and slack with make Friday, April 8th an exciting day for all. On Saturday, April 9th the annual Rodeo Parade will delight young and old through downtown Oakdale, with the rodeo action starting at 1:30 p.m., Grand Entry on Sunday. What a great place to be this weekend!
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Valley Home 4-H met last evening and discussed new officer nominations for 2016-2017 and also finalized their Rodeo food booth plans for this weekend! Be sure to visit their booth and support your Valley Home 4-H!
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Remember to mark your calendars for our April 20th MAC meeting in Valley Home. Important information will be discussed. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Valley Home school library. All are welcome!
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It’s wonderful to see irrigation water flowing through Valley Home again. How blessed we are to live in such a beautiful place.
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Our Valley Home School Board will meet on April 12th in the school library.
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Please remember to mark your calendars for Saturday, April 23rd for our Valley Home School Spring Fling Dinner Dance. The evening will be filled with tons of great fun, delicious food, dancing, a no host bar, silent auction and lots of exciting raffle prizes! The dinner will be held at the Bianchi Center in downtown Oakdale. Make plans to bring your family and friends and dance the night away to the sounds of the “California Outlaws.” Proceeds will be used to help support the Valley Home School greenhouse project!
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We end our column this week with our deepest sympathy to the family of our dear Knights Ferry friend, Mrs. Sherron McCarthy. Sherron was a wonderful part of most all Knights Ferry happenings. She was a true advocate of the rich history of the beautiful community of Knights Ferry. Sherron will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
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As always you may reach me by calling (209) 985-5233 or by email at winniemullins51@gmail.com. Until next time, “Happy Trails to All!”
