This week we dedicate our column to Mrs. Laura Burghardt and her husband, Mr. Glenn Burghardt. Both Laura and Glenn have given so much to our Valley Home community. The Burghardt’s have worked tirelessly over the years to support all fundraisers and events in Valley Home. They are well versed in the history of our community. It is always so interesting to hear about Valley Home and the history of how it became known as Valley Home. Many of our young people are not aware that during World War II the government forbade our Lutheran Church parishioners to speak in German and directed them to speak in English only. The history of our beautiful little community is filled with enlightening facts and is a source of great pride for all! Thank you, Laura and Glenn, for your research and your love for our community. Laura wrote this column “The Valley Home News” for over 38 years. We are thankful to you, Laura. We appreciate you and Glenn very much!
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We send out a big Thank You to all who came out last Friday and supported our Valley Home basketball teams! The games between Knights Ferry and Valley Home were filled with tremendous energy and enthusiasm. Special thanks to Knights Ferry for making the trip to Valley Home. Our appreciation to you!
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It’s a sure sign of spring being near when we can start talking about our Valley Home School Dinner Dance! What an exciting event for our school. This year our “Spring Fling” dinner dance will be held on April 21st and will start with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with dancing beginning at 8 p.m. Our Spring Fling dinner will be held at the Escalon Community Center. More info to come!
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Our Valley Home Hawks basketball teams will be back in action again on Friday, March 9th. Please come out and support your Hawks!
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The next Valley Home Community Park meeting will be this Friday, March 2nd at 10:30 a.m. at the Valley Home Community Park. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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As always you may reach me at winniemullins51@gmail.com. Until next time, “Happy Trails to All!”
