During the intermission of "The Boyfriend" last Saturday evening, three new members were inducted into the Valmeyer School Music Hall of Fame. Those new members were Tammy (Taylor) Brown, Scott Roever, and Shirley Rohlfing. Tammy and Scott were on hand to accept their awards, and the award for Shirley Rohlfing was accepted by her family in her memory. Congratulations to these new inductees who were all very deserving of this award!!!!!

Regular meeting of the Valmeyer Village Board of Trustees – Tuesday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Emergency Services Building.

Recycling Day – Saturday, May 5 – Please have your recyclables at the curb by 8:00 a.m. For those new to town, remember that the following materials can be recycled - - - - glass (all colors), aluminum, tin cans and newspapers. The recycling program is conducted by the local 4-H club and the Valmeyer High School Student Council. These two organizations benefit financially from their work with the recycling program, and the rest of us benefit because of the service they are providing for the well-being of our environment. If you have any questions about the recycling program, contact Laurie at Village Hall.

There have been numerous complaints about stray cats in town. The Valmeyer Police Department will begin trapping these cats. If you are missing a cat, please contact the Valmeyer Police Department.

Monday, April 30 – Science Club Field Trip to Chicago.
Tuesday, May 1 – High School Softball against Marissa at HOME.
Tuesday, May 1 – High School Baseball at Freeburg.
Wednesday, May 2 – High School Softball (JV) against Belleville East at HOME.
Wednesday, May 2 – High School Baseball (JV) at Red Bud.
Thursday, May 3 – High School Softball at Columbia.
Thursday, May 3 – High School Baseball (JV) against Dupo at HOME.
Thursday, May 3 – Music Booster Dinner Theater Follow-up meeting in the Chorus Room at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 4 – Teacher Institute – students dismissed at 12:45 p.m.
Friday, May 4 – High School Softball and Baseball against Nashville at HOME.
Saturday, May 5 – High School Baseball against Marissa at HOME (Doubleheader).
Saturday, May 5 – Junior / Senior Prom at 7:30 p.m.

VALMEYER FFA GREENHOUSE OPEN HOUSE –Saturday, May 5^th from 9:00 a.m. until Noon. The FFA has a wide selection of beautiful bedding plants, roses and hanging baskets. For more details call 935-2100, extension 102. Beginning April 17, the green house will be open on school days from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. and 3:10 to 3:30 p.m. Plans are currently being made for construction of another permanent greenhouse on the School grounds. This program has developed into a great benefit for the FFA program and the community.

The Village of Valmeyer COMMUNITY YARD SALE will take place on Saturday, May 19. The sale will begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue until you run out of customers, or you get tired or . . . . . . . . . . . . Please call Village Hall if you plan to participate. A master list of sale locations will be assembled and will be available for pickup at Mike’s Convenience Store. Don’t miss this chance to clean out a few unwanted or unnecessary items cluttering your garage or basement.

Tickets are currently on sale for the 62^nd Annual Alumni Banquet at Valmeyer High School on Saturday, May 12^th. Dinner will be at 6:00 p.m. at the School, with the dance to follow at 8:00 p.m. at the Firehouse. Tickets for dinner only are $12.00, dance only $5.00, and a combination ticket for dinner and dance is $15.00. Tickets are available at Mike’s Convenience, MAR Graphics, First Bank in Valmeyer or the main branch of First National Bank of Waterloo.

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!!!!!!!!!!!