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. 8 February 24, 2003

IF THE ROOSTER DIES, BUY AN ALARM CLOCK

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY - - - The Valmeyer School Music Boosters are making plans to present their Annual Spring Dinner / Theater / Auction event. Saturday, March 8^th is the date set for “Westward Ho”. Once again those attending can expect to indulge in a delicious dinner, and have the chance to bid on a plethora of interesting silent and live auction items. The dinner menu will include a “Fumbleweed” Mixed Spring Salad, YOUR CHOICE OF ENTRÉE – Either Fanny Dango’s Baked Pork Chop with Apple Chutney or Nasty Nate’s Bourbon-Glazed Chicken Breast - - - Chuckwagon Squash Medley and Digger Deep Seasoned Potato Wedges - - - and YOUR CHOICE OF DESSERT – Sloopy Sales Apple Crisp with Vanilla Cream Sauce or Messy James Ice Cream with Homemade Butterscotch Sauce. The entertainment for this year will be a comedy murder mystery titled “A Fistful of Hollers” staged by Jest for Fun Entertainment . . . . . a professional theater company. Tickets are available at First Bank of Valmeyer, Mike’s Convenience, Valmeyer Village Hall, First National Bank of Waterloo or from Pat Wright or Marcia Braswell at Valmeyer School - - RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! TICKET PURCHASE DEADLINE IS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24.

THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL - - - - - - -

Monday, February 24 – High School Boys Basketball Regional Tournament at Gibault – Valmeyer vs. Lovejoy at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 25 – Junior High Volleyball at Columbia.

Thursday, February 27 – Junior High Volleyball at Dupo.

Sunday, March 2 – Sweetheart Dance – High School Gym – 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Monday, March 3 – Pulaski Day – NO SCHOOL.

The regular meeting of the Valmeyer Senior Citizens - Wednesday, February 26 at 1:00 p.m. at the Emergency Services Building.

Village-sponsored LARGE ITEM PICKUP DAY – Thursday, February 27. Items that can be included in pickup 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.

CORRECTION TO THE 2/17 EDITION OF THE ORIGINAL VOICE - - - - - The National Honor Society was the Valmeyer High School organization that worked so hard to promote the Valmeyer Community Blood Drive on February 11. Congratulations to the VHS National Honor Society on their successful project.

RECYCLING DAY – Saturday, March 1 - - - Please have your recycle items at the curb by 8:00 a.m. on that day. Items that can be recycled include aluminum, tin cans, newspapers, glass separated by color, type 1 and type 2 plastic containers.

St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer has announced their upcoming schedule of Fish Fries. These events will be held on Ash Wednesday, March 5 - - - - - Friday, March 21 - - - - - and Friday, April 4. Serving will be from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on those days with eat in or carry out available. Cod and walleye plates and sandwiches will be available. Plates will include a choice of two sides - - - home made German potato salad, cole slaw and french fries - - - and a choice of dessert. Beverages will also be available.

St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer is sponsoring a CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) training class on March 20 at 6:30 p.m. The class will include training to resuscitate infants through adults. The cost of the class is $30, however St. John has received a grant from the Deaconess Foundation to cover $27 of the class fee for the first 30 people to make reservations. This means you can participate in this CPR training class for just $3 per person, if you are one of the first 30 to sign up and pay the $3 registration fee. Participants must be at least 10 years of age. This course will be taught by Stacy Graff, an EMT and certified instructor / trainer for the American Heart Association and the National Safety Council. To register for the class, sign up at the St. John UCC church office, or contact Pastor David Riebeling or Pat Garleb at the church office at 935-2240. Pat may also be contacted at home at 935-2413. Remember the first 30 persons paying their $3 fee will be guaranteed the $27 training scholarship.

The American Cancer Society RELAY FOR LIFE OF MONROE COUNTY is a community event that honors cancer survivors and pays tribute to those who have lost their battles with cancer. The Relay is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event that offers an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. The first Relay for Life of Monroe County will be held on September 5 and 6, 2003. Linda Mathews, team recruitment chairman, is seeking individuals to form teams that will help generate donations through a variety of fundraising events. “One of our teams, the Maeystown Hurricanes, is hosting a Mardi Gras Dance on March 1 at Eschy’s in Maeystown. This is just one example of a theme that is being used to help us with the relay for life,” says Mathews. To form a team or if you have questions about team fundraising, contact Linda Mathews at 618-473-2139 or email at lmathews@htc.net.

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!!!!!!!!!!