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. 39                                                                                                                                               September 30, 2002                                                                                                                                                                    

IF THE ROOSTER DIES, BUY AN ALARM CLOCK

RECYCLING DAY – Saturday, October 5 – Please have your recyclable items at the curb by 8:00 a.m. that day.

 

THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL:

            Monday, September 30 – High School Golf vs. East St. Louis at Columbia.

            Tuesday, October 1 – High School Golf vs. Coulterville / Mater Dei / Marissa at Marissa.

            Wednesday, October 2 – High School Magazine Sales start.

            Wednesday, October 2 – High School Golf vs. Dupo / Cahokia at Columbia.

            Thursday, October 3 – High School Golf vs. Red Bud / Marissa at Red Bud.

            Thursday, October 3 – High School Volleyball vs. Coulterville at HOME.

            Friday, October 4 – High School Golf vs. Gibault / Waterloo at Columbia.

            Saturday, October 5 – High School Volleyball in Sparta Tournament.

 

IT’S APPLE BUTTER TIME.  Members of St. John United Church of Christ will be making their delicious apple butter on Saturday, September 21.  Orders may be placed with Pat Garleb at 935-2413 or Joyce Rippelmeyer at 935-2452.  Prices for the apple butter are $6.50 per quart or $3.75 per pint.  PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY!

 

Need something to brighten up your Fall yard and garden.  How about some BEAUTIFUL FLOWERING MUMS from the Valmeyer FFA Greenhouse.  Stop by and check out the great selection and all the beautiful colors.

 

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

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – TRIVIA NIGHT – Saturday, November 9 – at the Corner Pub sponsored by the Valmeyer Jaycees and the Corner Pub with all entrance fee proceeds to benefit the Valmeyer First Responders.  Entry fee is $10 / person with 4-person teams.  Cash prizes will be awarded.  Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. with trivia beginning at 7:00 p.m.  To reserve a table call Sharon May at 935-2611 or Margaret Brady at 935-2264.

 

Members of the Valmeyer High School Music Department are busy practicing for their Fall Musical production of “BYE BYE BIRDIE”.  This is shaping up to be a great show, so be sure to plan on attending this VHS production.

 

A MESSAGE FROM THE VALMEYER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT . . . . . October 6-12 is National Fire Prevention Week.  Members of the Valmeyer Volunteer Fire Department will visit Valmeyer Grade School during that week to teach fire prevention and safety to grades K-4.  Fall weather and the holidays are just around the corner.  All home smoke detectors should be tested during Fire Prevention Week.  If you need a new battery installed or assistance testing your smoke detector, call 935-2221.  Leave your name, address and phone number prior to October 7.  The public is invited to attend activities on Saturday, Oct. 12 related to Fire Prevention Week:

            5:00 p.m. – Open house at the firehouse with a display of equipment and trucks.

            5:30 p.m. – Guest speakers including federal, state and local politicians.  Including a salute to 9-11-01 heroes, fire prevention, fire safety and dedication of new pumper.

            6:30 p.m. – Refreshments will be served.

            7:00 p.m. – Dance music provided by DJ Nick Pagamo of Throbberjocki Productions.

The Valmeyer Fire Department received a $50,000 grant from the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development program.  The grant money was used toward the purchase of a 1999 International Navistar midship crew cab pumper.  The truck has 1000 gallon tank, 1250 gpm pump, 5000 watt generator and a master stream deck gun.  The total price for the truck was $134,500.  Members of the Valmeyer Fire Department and First Responders would like to meet all the taxpayers and citizens of the District.  This is your Fire Department, we can answer calls only with your support.  Thank you, for your year round support. 

Please join the Valmeyer Fire Department and First Responders and show your appreciation to the federal, state and local elected officials who have helped us obtain grant money to purchase the new fire truck and other equipment.

 

COMMUNITY YARD SALE DAY – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12.                       SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!!!!!!!!!!

 

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  SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!