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. 23

June 11, 2001

IF THE ROOSTER DIES, BUY AN ALARM CLOCK

HUNGRY FOR BARBECUE, BUT DON’T WANT TO MAKE IT YOURSELF???? Visit the Valmeyer Lions Benefit Barbecue at Wal-Mart on June 16th. Serving time is from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on that date. On the menu are brats, pork steaks, hot dogs and all the side orders for plate lunches. All proceeds will benefit the Lions Eyeglass program and the Village of Valmeyer Parks. Take the family out for barbecue on the 16th!

RECYCLING DAY – SATURDAY, JULY 16TH – Please have your recyclables at the curb at 8:00 a.m. for pick up on that day. Remember that items that can be recycled include aluminum, glass (all colors separated), tin cans and newspaper. Catalogs and magazines can be left in the large yellow and green recycle bins on the school parking lot.

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.

At the meeting last week of the Village Board of Trustees the bid was awarded for renovation work to be completed at the future site of the VALMEYER COMMUNITY HERITAGE SOCIETY MUSEUM. The successful bidder was Scott Redohl Construction Company. Specified work will begin within the next several weeks. Work to be completed includes installation of all new doors and windows, a new roof and new siding over the entire structure. Watch for these improvements to begin soon!

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 30th 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 always-colossal Valmeyer Jaycees Fireworks.

Work is now underway to complete some improvements to the first of the two MAR pavilions at Borsch Park and this will be put into use for the Midsummer Celebration 2001. This will help to relieve some of the congestion around the original pavilion next to the baseball field. Food, refreshment and games stands will be set up at the new pavilion site, and evening musical entertainment will take place there as well.

The theme for the Midsummer Celebration Parade this year is BASEBALL . . . . . in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Midsummer Classic Baseball Tournament in Valmeyer. It’s time to begin working on your float ideas. The Jaycees are looking for entries of all types – floats, walking entries, bands, antique vehicles, tractors, etc. If you need any additional parade information, or are interested in participating in the parade, contact Parade Chairman, Brian Coats.

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!!!!!!!!!!!