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. 25 June 25, 2001

IF THE ROOSTER DIES, BUY AN ALARM CLOCK

Bygone days were recalled last week when Union Pacific 3985 made its way through Valmeyer on not one, but two occasions. This oil-fired steam locomotive was leading an excursion of passenger cars from St. Louis south to Gorham and then back again to St. Louis. Passengers on the trip were attendees of the National Railroad Historical Association national convention being held in St. Louis. Railfans were lined up along the railroad right of way through the original Village by the crack of dawn last Tuesday. As the projected time for the steamer’s approach got closer the crowd got thicker. Once the locomotive wizzed past the crowd many jumped in their vehicles and made chase to attempt another sighting of the steel giant as it continued south parallel to Bluff Road. Sorry that last weeks edition of the O.V.O.V. didn’t carry information about the excursion, but information was not received until after the newsletter went to press.

The VALMEYER SENIOR CITIZENS WILL HAVE A POT LUCK MEAL on June 27th at noon at the Valmeyer Emergency Building. The regular monthly meeting will follow. For more information contact Edna Brown at 935-2321.

It doesn’t seem possible that in less than SIX DAYS 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

                             9:00 a.m. – Game 1 - Waterloo vs. Fairview Heights

                             11:30 a.m. – Game 2 - St. Louis Printers vs. Millstadt

                             2:00 p.m. – Game 3 - Granite City vs. Cape Girardeau

                             4:30 p.m. – Game 4 - West Frankfort vs. Valmeyer

Volleyball tournament.

Evening music by B-Side Band.

          Sunday, July 1 – Midsummer Classic Baseball.

                             9:00 a.m. – Game 5 – Loser Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4

                             11:30 a.m. – Game 6 – Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2

                             2:00 p.m. – Game 7 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2

                             4:30 p.m. – Game 8 – Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4

                             1:00 p.m. - Annual Parade – Parade Theme – "BASEBALL"

          Tuesday, July 3 – Evening musical entertainment by Route 3.

          Wednesday, July 4 – Midsummer Classic Baseball games / championship.

                             10:00 a.m. – Game 9 – Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6 – CONSOLATION

                             12:30 p.m. – Game 10 – Loser Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8 – THIRD PLACE

                             3:30 p.m. – Game 11 – Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8 - CHAMPIONSHIP

The always-colossal Valmeyer Jaycees Fireworks will begin at dusk – approximately

          9:15 p.m.

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. 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.

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  SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!