The ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

TO LOOK OUT, AND NOT IN – TO LOOK UP, AND NOT DOWN –
TO LOOK FORWARD, AND NOT BACK
VOLUME 9 – NO. 06

February 12, 2001

IF THE ROOSTER DIES, BUY AN ALARM CLOCK

SPECIAL LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY AND VALENTINE’S DAY ISSUE . . . . . . . . . . . . .

THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL:

Tuesday, February 13 – Junior High Volleyball at Smithton.
Tuesday, February 13 – High School Boys Basketball against Metro-East at HOME. SENIOR NIGHT.
Wednesday, February 14 – High School Boys Basketball at Livingston.
Thursday, February 15 – Junior High Volleyball against Freeburg at HOME.
Friday, February 16 – Teacher Institute – Students to be dismissed at 12:45 p.m.
Friday, February 16 – Junior High Volleyball in St. Mary’s Tournament in Chester.
Friday, February 16 – High School Boys Basketball vs. Governor French Academy at the St. Charles Family Arena.
Saturday, February 17 – High School Sweetheart Dance.
Saturday, February 17 – Junior High Volleyball in St. Mary’s Tournament in Chester.
Monday, February 19 – President’s Day – NO SCHOOL.
Monday, February 19 – High School Boys Basketball Regionals begin.

Friday, February 16 is VALMEYER NIGHT WITH THE ST. LOUIS SWARM. At 2:30 p.m. the Valmeyer High School Varsity Pirates will tip off against Governor French Academy at the St. Charles Family Arena. Later that evening the St. Louis Swarm will take on the New Mexico Slam. For additional information contact VHS Athletic Director, Len Novara at 935-2100, extension 129.

Tuesday, February 13 – Plan for triple the fun at the VHS Boys Basketball game against Metro-East that night. Besides the great Boys Basketball action, the retiring Seniors will be honored that evening. If that’s not enough excitement for you, this will also be the debut of the "Valmeyer Zips". This group was conceived by Len Novara, VHS Athletic Director, who was a member of the original Murphysboro Zips while he was in grade school. Members of the Zips will amaze you with their basketball handling skills during the halftime of the VHS contest.

Last week all Village residents received a letter from Debbie Newman of the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission. The letter included some reference information about the Timber Rattlesnake, answers to many questions about the snake, and the names and numbers of individuals to contact if you should bump into one of these creatures. Two Village residents – Rob Nowlan 935-2543 and Brian Johnson 935-2716, have been trained to deal with and remove rattlesnakes. Please call them if you spot a rattlesnake in your yard. An informative meeting has been planned for Monday, February 26 at the Emergency Services Building at 7:00 p.m. Details of a new rattlesnake study will also be presented. This study is being undertaken by former Valmeyer resident, Hugh Gilbert. Plan to attend this interesting program.

RECYCLING DAY – Saturday, February 17. Please have your recyclables at the curb by 8:00 a.m.

Mark your calendars - - - Plans are underway for the Valmeyer Music Department Spring event. "BON APPETIT", AN EVENING OF FOOD, FLAPPERS AND FUN will take place at Valmeyer School on Saturday, April 21st. The event will include a silent and live auction, a delicious dinner, and a show. This year’s show will be a theatrical production by the VHS Music Department – "THE BOYFRIEND". For ticket information or to donate auction items for this event contact Marcia Braswell or Amy Haynes at School, Barb Kendall – Music Booster President or Becky Schaefer – Auction Chairman.

BE SURE TO SAVE:

Music Notes from Pepsi-Cola & Frito-Lay products – DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS FEBRUARY 20TH.

General Mills Box Tops for Education – PLEASE TURN IN BOTH OF THESE ITEMS AT THE SCHOOL!

Don’t forget to stop by MAR Graphics (935-2111), Valmeyer Village Hall (935-2131) or First Bank (935-2223) to purchase your copy of "Rising to New Heights: The Rebuilding of Valmeyer". This is a book by Carrie Wobbe of Belleville, and it is her rendition of the planning and creation of the new Village, along with the human perspective of the endeavor. These books are being sold as a fund raiser by the Valmeyer Optimist Club.

B.O.S.S. SHIRT SALE – In Pirate and Wildcat varieties. Available are T-shirts for $7.00 or long-sleeved Henley shirts for $15.00. If you would like one of these shirts call Robin Scheibe at 935-2100, extension 504 or at 935-2226.

Visit the school’s web site for school news plus current and past editions of the Original Voice of Valmeyer . . . . . . www.valmeyerk12.org and click on Community Links.

  SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!