Thanksgiving ... a time for us to bow our heads and be thankful! Throughout the year it is easy to get so caught up in our day to day busy lives that we tend to overlook being grateful for each day. For those who are natural worriers those daily worries can sometimes rob us of the joy of being thankful for small pleasures in our lives. I sincerely wish for each of you a wonderful Thanksgiving! I hope your day is filled with hope, happiness and many blessings. For those who have suffered the loss of a loved one this year, or those who are going through hard times, may comfort and many blessings come your way this Thanksgiving Day. Let us be Thankful!
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Please mark your calendars for Dec. 6th ... just a week away! Our annual Community sponsored Christmas Parade, the 4-H sponsored Tree Lighting, Santa's Toy Land and community potluck dinner will kick off at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6th. More details in next week’s column. Please be thinking of creating your own safe ‘lighted’ entry for the hometown Christmas parade and please be thinking of that delicious favorite dish you can bring to share with new and old friends. It is a very special evening!
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Congratulations Kamryn Garcia, Bryce McKenzie, Dylan Fmura and Teo Diaz on their medals at the Stanislaus County Spelling Bee!
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We hope you are supporting St Johns Lutheran Church. They will be having a craft faire and soup luncheon on Dec. 13th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the basement at 4606 Michigan Avenue, Valley Home. There will also be soup to take out while supplies last. All proceeds go to benefit the well fund!
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Our Valley Home School is currently selling See’s Candy ... just in time for the holiday gift giving! Hurry and order, sales end this Monday, Dec. 1st. You can order from a student or by calling one the following primary grade teachers, Mrs. Rathbun, Mrs. Moore, Ms. Davis or Ms. Alcorn at 847-0117. All proceeds benefit school activities!
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On Tuesday, Dec. 2nd come to the school and purchase delicious Cinnamon Rolls. This ‘drive thru’ fundraiser will benefit the Asilomar Trip!
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Remember on Thursday, Dec. 4th there will be a Parent/Teacher club meeting at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome!
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On Tuesday, Dec. 2nd our Valley Home 4-H meeting will meet at the Baptist Church at 7 p.m. The monthly meeting will include going over plans for the Christmas Community Dinner, Tree Lighting in the park, Santa’s Toy Shop and Christmas Baskets and Toy Drive.
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Last Friday Valley Home students attended an assembly where good grades, perfect daily/monthly attendance were rewarded. It was awesome to hear the names called in celebration and we congratulate all honorees and winners on their hard work and dedication! We also congratulate those whose names were not called (but yet put forth a great effort each and every day.) You are all winners and your efforts do not go unnoticed. Congratulations to All!
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In closing, on this holiday weekend I would like to wish Happy Birthday to one of the most genuine, most caring people I know, Mr. Kevin Koppinger. Many happy returns on this special day to you Kevin!
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As always you can reach me at 985-5233 or by email at winniemullins51@gmail.com. Until next time “Happy trails and Happy Thanksgiving to All!”
