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. 11                                                                                                                                    March 17, 2003

IF THE ROOSTER DIES, BUY AN ALARM CLOCK

 

THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL - - - - - - -

            Monday, March 17 – FEA Field Trip to O’Fallon High School.

            Monday, March 17 – Junior High Volleyball at Prairie du Rocher.

            Tuesday, March 18 – Junior High Volleyball against New Athens at HOME. – 8th Grade Night.

            Thursday, March 20 – Junior High Volleyball Conference Tournament at Valmeyer.

            Friday, March 21 – Teacher Institute – students dismissed at 12:45 p.m.

            Friday, March 21 – Junior High Volleyball Conference Tournament at Valmeyer.

            Saturday, March 22 – High School Baseball against Marissa at HOME – doubleheader.

            Saturday, March 22 – Junior High Volleyball Conference Tournament at Valmeyer.

 

St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer has announced their schedule of Fish Fries . . . . . these events will be held on 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.

 

The Police and Fire Departments of Monroe County have begun an effort to become members of The Backstoppers.  This organization offers assistance to the members of city and county police and fire departments, including volunteer fire departments.  Benefits are available to the families of individuals who die in the line of duty.  The Backstoppers is a great organization, and this is a great benefit to have available to those who put their lives on the line during the course of their work.  Financial support for this group comes from the donations of individuals.  If you are interested in supporting this cause please contact Valmeyer Police Chief Paul James.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - - - St. John UCC Trivia Night - - - Saturday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m.  Cost is $10 per person with 6 to 8 people at a table.  All proceeds benefit the St. John UCC Sunday School.  Please No Alcohol allowed on premises.  Refreshments will be available.  For reservations or more information call Gina at 939-7960, Trudi at 939-8123 or Debi at 939-6377.

 

Congratulations to the Valmeyer School Music Hall of Fame Class of 2003.  These new members were inducted during a ceremony at the Westward Ho Dinner Theater on Saturday, March 8.  New members are Marilyn Schewe Ahrens, Tammy Lerch Duffy, Matthew Hoffmann, Paul Randolph (deceased) and Pat Mueller Roever.

 

The Valmeyer Senior Citizens will have a pot luck meal at the Emergency Services Building at noon on March 26th and their regular meeting will follow. 

 

On March 28, the Valmeyer High School Pirates baseball team will play Okawville at GMC Stadium (the home of the Gateway Grizzlies) in Sauget at 4:00 p.m.

 

Work is now well underway on the grandstand improvements to Borsch Park.  Volunteer members of Valmeyer’s civic organizations have been busy there.  Stop by and check out the progress.

 

The Valmeyer School District will hold its annual Kindergarten Registration on Monday, April 14 from Noon to 6:00 p.m.  Please call 935-2100 for an appointment.  All students who are entering Kindergarten in the Fall must have an appointment to be registered.  Children must be at least 5 years old by September 1, 2003 to legally enter Kindergarten this August.  Please bring a COPY of your child’s birth certificate and a COPY of your child’s social security card.  These copies will be kept in your child’s permanent record – remember, please bring copies!  Please call by April 7th to schedule your appointment.

 

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!!!!!!!!!!