The ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

TO LOOK OUT, AND NOT IN – TO LOOK UP, AND NOT DOWN – TO LOOK FORWARD, AND NOT BACK

VOLUME 10 – NO. 52 December 30, 2002

IF THE ROOSTER DIES, BUY AN ALARM CLOCK

DO YOU NEED A FILL UP? HEAD ON DOWN TO MIKE’S CONVENIENCE STORE BECAUSE THE GAS IS FLOWING. Stop by to fill up your tank and say thanks to Mike for providing this valuable service to our community!

RECYCLING DAY – Saturday, January 4 – have your recyclable items at the curb by 8:00 a.m. on that day. Remember, you can recycle aluminum cans, tin cans, newspapers and all colors of glass (separated by color).

Applications are currently being taken for nominees for induction into THE VALMEYER SCHOOL MUSIC HALL OF FAME. Nominees do not need to be VHS graduates - - - nominees must be at least 23 years of age - - - nominees can be living or deceased - - - nomination does not guarantee induction, applications will be reviewed and inductees chosen by a majority of committee members - - - applications of those not inducted will carry forward to next year’s application review. Nominees will be inducted into the VSMHF because of their outstanding abilities in music and/or dance performance, because of their outstanding service as music educators, or because they have made an outstanding contribution to music in the school and/or their community. Induction may be because of any one or more of the previously listed criteria. Induction ceremonies and award presentations will occur at the Spring Dinner Theater event of the Valmeyer Music Boosters on Saturday, March 8. Applications are available from Marcia Braswell or Pat Wright at the School and are due no later than January 17, 2003. PICK UP YOUR APPLICATION FORMS TODAY!!!

THE VALMEYER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS A VACANCY. If this type of community service would interest you, contact District Secretary Jackie Hoffmann at 458-7750 about the details of the upcoming election. Please be active in your local community and help support your local library.

PLEASE MARK THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR . . . .

January 2-4 - - - High School Girls Basketball at Ramsey Peppermint Classic. CANCELLED

Friday, January 3 – Teacher Institute – NO SCHOOL.

Saturday, January 4 – High School Boys Basketball against Gibault at HOME.

Monday, January 6 – Classes resume following Holiday Break.

THE BIG STORY IN VALMEYER FOR 2002 IS . . . . . the recent wave of development that has overtaken our Village during the past 12 months. It is hard to tie this activity to any one reason, but a major part has surely been played by the record low interest rates that we have seen most of the year. During 2002, fifty-six (56) building permits were issued by the Zoning Administrator. This is the most permits that have been issued since 1994 - - - the first year of construction activity on the new town site. We are hopeful that this activity will continue throughout the coming year.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - - - BENEFIT DANCE FOR THE VALMEYER FIRST RESPONDERS (the ambulance unit of the Valmeyer Fire Protection District) . . . will take place on January 17, 2003 at the Hecker Community Center with music from 8:00 p.m. to Midnight. Music will be by Route 3.

HAPPY NEW YEAR - - - may 2003 bring you health and happiness!

Visit the School’s webpage at www.valmeyerk12.org - - - - - you will also be able to find the Original Voice of Valmeyer on line by visiting the Community Links section of this site. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!!!!!!!!!!