We send our heartfelt sympathy to our Knights Ferry neighbors. Once again this small tight knit community has lost one of their own. Glenda Maisel passed away very suddenly this past week. Glenda and her husband Rick owned and operated the historic Knights Ferry General Store, Bar and Glenda’s Deli. Many folks, including several of us here in Valley Home will remember Glenda’s delicious cooking! I will always remember the care Glenda took to get every order just right, her customers were each special to her! The community of Knights Ferry has suffered the loss of so many during the last few years, our hearts are heavy with sadness here in Valley Home for our good friends in Knights Ferry. May God bless and comfort this beautiful little community.
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Our Valley Home school basketball teams traveled to Paradise and all had a great time. Special thanks to our coaches Bonnie Gellerman and Tom Cassineto.
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An exciting time for very special Valley Home students as they were honored as Students of the Month this past week. December students of the month are Jose Parra, Justin Poot, Luis Rodriguez, Savannah Wagley, Jessica Machuca, Maria Alvarez, Carter Bordessa, Rowdy Sphar and Charley Sphar. Congratulations to each of you...Go Hawks!
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Oakdale High FFA students visited Valley Home upper grade students and shared information about the FFA program. After last week’s visit, Valley Home students were excited about the FFA program and were eager to learn more about it.
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Our Valley Home MAC meeting was held last Wednesday and much good information was shared. Sheriff Lt. Charles Grom reported that all has been quiet in Valley Home the last few months. He offered to work with us to update our neighborhood watch program. Christi Doud gave a very interesting report on County Fiscal Planning, where and how money is spent. Tonya Galentine reported on possible programs that could benefit Valley Home. Rural Fire board member Ray Martin gave an update on our fire services. Officer positions were voted on, with Nancy Osmundson being voted Chairman and Winnie Mullins voted secretary. Next meeting will be held on April 22, 2015.
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Don’t forget the Valley Home 4-H annual Box Social fundraiser on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the Valley Home school gym. Many wonderful treats will be auctioned off! All proceeds go to help fund our 4-H activities. If you have any questions or would be willing to make a donation, please call 324-7286.
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As always you may reach me by calling 985-5233 or by email at winniemullins51@gmail.com. Until next time “Happy Trails to All!”
