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. 12                                                                                                                                    March 24, 2003

IF THE ROOSTER DIES, BUY AN ALARM CLOCK

 

THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL - - - - - - -

            Monday, March 24 – High School Baseball at Wood River.

            Wednesday, March 26 – High School Softball against Okawville at HOME.

            Wednesday, March 26 – High School Baseball at GMC Gateway Grizzly Stadium in Sauget.

            Wednesday, March 26 – FFA Banquet in the Multi-Purpose Room at 6:30 p.m.

            Saturday, March 29 – High School Softball and Baseball against Dupo at HOME - - - Doubleheaders.

            Saturday, March 29 – High School Cheerleading Tryouts – 3:00 p.m.

            Saturday, March 29 – IESA Solo and Ensemble Contest at Valmeyer – Judging from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

 

The Music Department has extra butter braids to sell.  If you are interested in purchasing any of these contact Marcia Braswell or Pat Wright at School.

 

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

 

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. 

 

A MESSAGE FROM THE VALMEYER LIBRARY . . . . . CHILDREN’S BOOK FAIR - - - The Valmeyer Library is holding its bi-annual event.  It will begin April 2 and end April 14.  The hours will be any hours the library is open, including Saturday morning, April 5.  Manpower and children’s books are needed.  If you can provide either, call the library at 935-2626.  This is the perfect opportunity to shop for new and used children’s books.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - - - You only have one more chance to taste the great fish that is being served up by St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer at their Fish Fry.  The next event will be Friday, April 4.  Serving will be from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on that day 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 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!  Please call by April 7th to schedule your appointment.

 

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.  There will only be 250 tickets sold, and the ticket purchase deadline is April 30.  Tickets may also be purchased by contacting one of the officers - - - Ted Lerch 282-4648, Brad Rippelmeyer 281-4242 or Terrie Thies 282-2688.

 

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!!!!!!!!!!