The ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

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

VOLUME 11 – NO. 17                                                                                                                                                    April 28, 2003

IF THE ROOSTER DIES, BUY AN ALARM CLOCK

 

Be sure to stop by the FFA PLANT SALE AT THE FFA GREENHOUSE AT SCHOOL.  The students have an excellent variety of healthy and beautiful plants and rose bushes.  You can stop by the greenhouse during lunch or after School every day.  It’s a great way to brighten up your house for Spring!

 

Mark your calendars!!!!!!!! – MAY 3 – VALMEYER BOY SCOUT CAR WASH AT THE VALMEYER CAR WASH.  If you have any questions, please contact Joe Andres.

 

RECYCLING DAY – SATURDAY, MAY 3 – Please have your recycle items at the curb by 8:00 a.m. on that day.  Remember – items to be recycled include aluminum, tin cans, newspapers, glass of any color and type 1 and 2 plastic containers.

 

St. John United Church of Christ is planning a new “PHONE BUDDY” SYSTEM.  This program would provide a daily contact with the Senior Citizens of the community to check on their needs and well-being.  If you have an interest in participating in this program - - - as a caller or a participant - please call the Church office at 935-2240 and leave a message.

 

THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL - - - - - - -

            Monday, April 28 – High School Softball at Lebanon.

            Monday, April 28 – High School Baseball against Columbia JV at HOME.

            Tuesday, April 29 – High School Softball against Coulterville at HOME.

            Thursday, May 1 – Livestock Judging Contest – 8:20 a.m.

Thursday, May 1 – High School Softball at Monroe County Tournament.

            Thursday, May 1 – High School Baseball against Waterloo at HOME.

            Friday, May 2 – Science Club Six Flags Trip.

            Friday, May 2 – QSP Cardinal Game.

            Friday, May 2 – Teacher Institute – Students dismissed at 12:45 p.m.

            Friday, May 2 – High School Softball at Steeleville.

            Friday, May 2 – High School Baseball at Red Bud.

            Saturday, May 3 – IESA Junior High Music Organization Contest at Waterloo.

            Saturday, May 3 – High School Prom (Yes, Valmeyer High School DOES HOST A PROM!!!!!)

 

Work continues at Borsch Park on the new grandstands.  Cruise by and check out the progress.  If you would like to volunteer to help with the project, call Doug Sondag, Dennis Kipping, George Brady or Allyn Rohlfing.

 

JUST AROUND THE CORNER . . . . . The Valmeyer High School Alumni Banquet and Dance will be held May 10.  The banquet will be in the School Cafeteria at 6:00 p.m. followed by a dance at the Emergency Services Building from 8:30 to midnight.  The menu for dinner will include BBQ riblets, oven baked chicken, German potato salad, baked beans, corn cobbets, salad bar and dessert.  Music at the dance will be provided by Cumberland Gap.  If you want mixed drinks at the dance you will have to bring your own fixings, and the Firemen will be selling canned beer.  Classes receiving special honors at the banquet will be the classes of 1953 and 1978.  Ticket prices are Dinner and Dance - $15.00; Dinner only - $12.00 and Dance only - $5.00.  Tickets may be purchased at Valmeyer Village Hall, First Bank in Valmeyer, and Mike’s Convenience Store. For questions call Ted Lerch, Alumni Association President at 282-4648.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – COMMUNITY YARD SALE DAY – SATURDAY, MAY 10.

 

The Dixie Hicks “Relay for Life” team will be having a GARAGE AND BAKE SALE at the Emergency Services Building on May 10 from 8:00 a.m. until ?????  Bring your discarded treasures to Village Hall by May 3rd. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

 

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!!!!!!!!!!