Oak Valley Art Society members met at the Escalon Library on Saturday, and members enjoyed a very informative program on art techniques offered by long time member, and prize winning artist, Dorothy Girling. Due to a mix-up, the artist scheduled to demonstrate that day was unavailable and the group was treated to a very enjoyable program by Dorothy, who offered helpful hints to the group on working with pastels and various and helpful hints on that medium.
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Our Valley Home MAC met this past week in the Valley Home school library. It was a very informative meeting with several reports given about our community. Deputy Fire Chief Mike Wapnowski and Battalion Chief Bussel shared information that our fire station is open 50 percent of the time and when fire fighters are available it is open more often. They graciously allowed an extended question and answer period for which those attending were grateful It is not too early to check off April 17th on your calendar and plan to attend the next MAC scheduled meeting, these meetings provide a great source of information on what is occurring in our Valley Home community that we need to be aware of.
California Highway Patrol officer, A.J. Palazuelos was also present at the meeting and offered a very detailed report on activity in our area. During the period of December 16, 2012 through January 16, 2013 there were two non injury collisions, four injury collisions and two DUI related arrests. Brian England from the County Public Roads reported on our roads and asked that we contact him with any concerns we have with our Valley Home area roads. Our Valley Home School superintendent reported that the school would be interviewing for the position of custodian/maintenance on January 18. For additional information please contact the school office.
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We have received word that Sierra Haynes, Jessica Hatfield and Luke Pouncey worked at the Riverbank Citizen of the Year dinner and each of them did a tremendous job! We are always proud and happy to report the great work done by our young people!
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Happy Anniversary wishes go this week to Ron and Ranae Benedix from all their Valley Home friends.
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Happy Birthday to Ralph Damante who celebrated a birthday on January 22nd. Ralph is a board director and the man who keeps our flag flying and other maintenance items at the Valley Home Community Park. A big thank you to Ralph.
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Louise Griffen will also be enjoying birthday festivities this week. Have a great day, Louise on your special day, from all your Valley Home friends!
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Debbie Pilafas will celebrate her birthday on Saturday, January 26th. Loads of Happy Birthday wishes from all your Valley Home friends Debbie!
