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. 9                                                                                                                      March 3, 2003

IF THE ROOSTER DIES, BUY AN ALARM CLOCK

THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL - - - - - - -

            Monday, March 3 – Pulaski Day – NO SCHOOL.

            Tuesday, March 4 – Junior High Volleyball against Freeburg at HOME.

            Wednesday, March 5 – PreK – 8th grade pictures at 8:30 a.m.

            Thursday, March 6 – Junior High Volleyball at Smithton.

            Saturday, March 8 – High School Solo and Ensemble Contest at Freeburg.

            Saturday, March 8 – Valmeyer Music Dept. Dinner / Theater / Auction “Westward Ho” –  5:00p.m.

 

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.

 

On Friday morning I participated in an on-line interview with Canadian National Public Radio.  They were interested in talking about Valmeyer’s move to higher ground following the 1993 flood.  On February 16, 2003 the town of Badger, in central Newfoundland, Canada (population 1,200), was inundated with flood waters after ice flows on the Exploits, Red Indian and Badger Rivers caused the breach of a levee protecting the town.  Townspeople had only minutes to react to the tragedy and many lost their homes and all of their belongings.  Fortunately no deaths occurred from this disaster.  Flood waters remain in the community.  The Exploits River has now created a channel along the town’s Main Street.  Many homes had water to their roof levels.  To complicate the problem, cold temperatures have left many of the homes with basements and ground floors frozen solid with ice.  They may have to use calcium chloride to melt the ice around their flooded homes and vehicles.  Power had to be cut off to much of the community, so many of their residents are now staying in temporary shelters.  Officials of the Canadian government have talked with Badger officials about a possible relocation of the town to higher ground.  Please remember the residents of Badger in your thoughts and prayers.

 

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.  To form a team or if you have questions about team fundraising, contact Linda Mathews, team recruitment chairman 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!!!!!!!!!!