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. 34                                                                                                                                                                    August 25, 2003

IF THE ROOSTER DIES, BUY AN ALARM CLOCK

The Valmeyer Senior Citizens will be holding their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 27 at 1:00 p.m. at the Emergency Services Building.

 

The Village will be sponsoring a LARGE ITEM PICKUP on Thursday, August 28.  Items that will be picked up include old appliances, furniture, etc. that are too large to be included in the regular weekly pickup.  All doors, compressors, and electric motors must be removed from appliances.  No construction materials, garbage, landscape waste, grass clippings, leaves, tires or gas tanks will be picked up.  Items must be placed at the curb and be ready for pickup by 6:00 a.m. on that day.  If you have any questions, call Laurie at Village Hall.

 

THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL:

            Monday, August 25 – Junior High Softball and Baseball against Marissa at HOME.

            Tuesday, August 26 – Kindergarten – 12th grade pictures.

            Tuesday, August 26 – High School Golf at Marissa.

            Wednesday, August 27 – High School Golf against Cahokia at HOME.

            Wednesday, August 27 – Junior High Softball and Baseball against New Athens at HOME.

            Thursday, August 28 – High School Golf at Wesclin.

            Thursday, August 28 – Junior High Softball and Baseball at Smithton.

            Monday, September 1 – Labor Day – NO SCHOOL.

 

If you haven’t purchased an engraved paving stone for the VALMEYER SCHOOL MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN, you have one more chance.  Work is now underway to complete the Fountain.  The engraved pavers that were already purchased have been installed in front of the Fountain.  The Memorial will be dedicated at a ceremony in September.  Paving stones are available in two sizes - - - 4” x 8” and 8” x 8”.  You can have up to 6 lines of print on the paving stones.  If you need additional info or are interested in purchasing a paver, contact Marcia Braswell, Caryl Fay Sondag, Donna Mueller, Dorothy Schilling, Barb Kendall, Tammy Crossin, Anna Glaenzer or Dennis Knobloch.

 

Have you noticed the construction activity in front of the School?  The VALMEYER PUBLIC LIBRARY is expanding.  An 800 square foot addition is being placed on the front of the existing library.  This will allow more room for the summer reading program, better handicap accessibility and more bookshelf space.  The Valmeyer Public Library Board is now seeking donations to help finish the project.  They have started a campaign (LIFT) Library For Tomorrow, to raise the needed funds.  Valmeyer School Alumni and interested citizens are being asked to make generous contributions to the project.  The Library Board is designing a quilt to hang in the completed addition to the Library.  Those who make contributions to the project will have their names included on the “LIFT” quilt.  If you are interested in making a contribution to this project, contact the Valmeyer Public Library.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS . . . for a golf tournament sponsored by the Valmeyer Jaycees to benefit the completion of the new baseball field grandstand at Borsch Memorial Park in Valmeyer.  The event will include playing golf, drinking beverages and eating food.  What else do you need to know?  The when and where, or course.  The tournament, an 18-hole 4-person scramble, will take place on Friday, September 19th at the Acorns Golf Course.  There will be a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.   Entry fee includes golf and cart, beverages for 5 hours, and a barbecue buffet.  Call three of your friends and join in the fun!  You can have all this fun for a meager $60 per person entry fee.  Hole sponsors are also being sought for a donation of $50.  To register a team or for additional info, contact The Valmeyer Jaycees, P. O. Box 254, Valmeyer, Illinois, 62295, or contact Lyn May at 939-7213.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - - - for the FALL CHURCH PICNIC sponsored by St. John United Church of Christ and St. Mary Catholic Church on Sunday, September 21 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on the Church grounds.  Food will include Barbecue Plates and Sandwiches, Hamburgers and hot dogs, along with cold drinks.  There will be raffles, a cake walk, games for kids and adults, a country store and music all day.  Don’t miss this one!

 

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!!!!!!!!!