TUNE IN TO YOUR TELEVISION, OR IF YOU’RE GOING TO BE BACK TO WORK – "TAPE IT AT 3". On Tuesday, May 29^th, one of the features on KSDK’s "Show Me St. Louis" at 3:00 p.m. will be a look at Valmeyer’s Rock City Business Complex. The promo from the Channel 5 website reads . . . . . You’ve been under the Arch and inside Meramec Caverns, but imagine going to your office in a cave. Join Dan Buck as he gives you an exclusive look at St. Louis’ new underground business complex. BE SURE TO WATCH FOR IT ON TUESDAY!!

Members of Valmeyer American Legion Post 901 and the Post Auxiliary would like thank all those who attended the Memorial Day services at the Post Home on Memorial Day. The Auxiliary would like to thank those who purchased a poppy and wore it proudly. Poppies were on sale at area businesses earlier and at the services on Monday. The little red flowers are made by hospitalized veterans, and all proceeds collected from the sale of the poppies is used to help the disabled veterans.

Tuesday, May 29 – High School Athletic Banquet at School at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 30 – Institute Day – NO SCHOOL.
Thursday, May 31 – Last day of School – Students dismissed at 9:51 a.m.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENT: All book bills, library materials and fines are past due and must be cleared in order to receive your report card. All textbooks must be returned to your teachers by the end of the day on Tuesday, May 29. Students will be assessed for lost or damaged textbooks. All high school students must have their lockers cleaned out by the end of school on May 29. All high school report cards will be handed out to students on Thursday, May 31.

The VHS Class of 2001 picked the following Class motto: "Always stand up for what you believe in, even if you are standing alone." Those class members who remember and follow that standard throughout the years ahead will lead satisfied lives. These are fitting words even for those of us who graduated many years ago!

COMING TO THE VALMEYER LIBRARY on June 19 at 6:30 p.m. - - - Mike Anderson - - - Singer, Storyteller, Mountain Dulcimer Player and Children’s Writer. This is a program you won’t want to miss. For more information on the work of Mr. Anderson visit www.dulcimerguy.com.

It doesn’t seem possible that in less than six weeks it will once again be time for the 2001 VALMEYER MIDSUMMER CELEBRATION. The event this year will celebrate the 30^th Anniversary of the Mon-Clair League Midsummer Baseball Classic. Watch for lots of special events and activities related to this anniversary. Here is a sampling of what you can expect during the 2001 celebration:

Friday, June 29 – Evening musical entertainment by Dr. No.
Saturday, June 30 – Midsummer Classic Baseball
Volleyball tournament.
Evening music by B-Side Band.
Sunday, July 1 – Midsummer Classic Baseball.
Annual Parade.
Tuesday, July 3 – Evening musical entertainment by Route 3.
Wednesday, July 4 – Midsummer Classic Baseball games / championship.
The ever-colossal Valmeyer Jaycees Fireworks.