The Original Voice of Valmeyer

Volume 11 – Number 38                                                                             September 22, 2003

To look in and not out, to look forward and not back, to look up and not down.

IF THE ROOSTER DIES . . . . . . . BUY AN ALARM CLOCK!

Congratulations to the congregations of St. John United Church of Christ and St. Mary Catholic Church for sponsoring another successful Fall Church Picnic.  A large crowd gathered on Sunday to enjoy the delicious food and refreshments, and to share in fellowship. 

 

The Valmeyer School Memorial Fountain was officially christened on Sunday afternoon before a large crowd of VHS alumni, teachers and community members. 

 

St. John United Church of Christ will be cooking apple butter on October 4.  The cost of the delicious spread will be $6.50 per quart and $3.75 per pint.  Anyone wishing to place advance orders should contact Pat Garleb at 935-2413 or Joyce Rippelmeyer at 935-2452.

 

THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL:

                Monday, September 22 – High School Golf at Gibault.

                Monday, September 22 – High School Volleyball against Waterloo at HOME.

                Tuesday, September 23 – High School Golf at Metro-East Lutheran.

                Tuesday, September 23 – High School Volleyball at Metro-East Lutheran.

                Wednesday, September 24 – Junior High Baseball Regional at St. Libory.

                Thursday, September 25 – Junior High Softball Regional at Marissa.

                Thursday, September 25 – High School Volleyball against St. Charles Christian at HOME.

                Friday, September 26 – Music Booster Carnival in the multi-purpose room. 

                Saturday, September 27 – Science Club Trip to Burksville Cave.

 

The Monday night VHS Volleyball game at Home against Waterloo has been designated TIE DYE NIGHT.  Prizes will be awarded to those attending sporting tie-dye apparel.  Game time is 6:15 p.m.

 

The VALMEYER SENIOR CITIZENS will have a pot luck dinner at 12:00 Noon on September 24th.  Their regular monthly meeting will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Emergency Services Building.  Anyone 55 and over is welcome to come and visit or join the group.  If you have any questions contact Edna Brown at 935-2321.

 

The VALMEYER MUSIC BOOSTERS CARNIVAL will be held on Friday, September 26 during school hours for school children, and will be open to the public from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.  All Kindergarten to 5th Grade students will be attending the Carnival on Friday during school hours and given 6 FREE TICKETS.  Additional tickets will be available for 25 cents each.  There will be games, a jail, prizes, and crafts for the children to make, crafts for sale, raffles, hot dogs, soda, popcorn and a bake sale.  Ticket prices are 25 cents each.  Raffle ticket prices are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.  For additional information, please call Mrs. Braswell or Mr. Wright at 935-2100, Jennifer Seidler at 935-1818, or Barb Melliere at 935-2444.

 

If you haven’t purchased an engraved paving stone for the VALMEYER SCHOOL MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN, you still have time.  Work is now underway on completing the Fountain.  The engraved pavers that were already purchased have been installed in front of the Fountain.  Paving stones are available in two sizes . . . 4” x 8” and 8” x 8”.  The current sales campaign will end on September 30.  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.  THOSE PAVERS SOLD DURING THIS SALES CAMPAIGN WILL BE ORDERED AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, AND WEATHER PERMITTING WILL BE PLACED INTO THE FOUNTAIN PATIO BEFORE WINTER. 

 

VALMEYER COMMUNTIY YARD SALE – Saturday October 4 – beginning at 8:00 a.m. and continuing until you sell all of your excess merchandise, or you get tired of having people walk through your garage.  Please register your sale with the Village Office.  If you have any questions, contact Laurie at the Village Office.

 

The School is still recycling inkjet and / or laser toner cartridges.  Please drop them off at Rich Kasson’s office, the Library or at either the Unit Office or the High School Office.  If you have any questions, call Mr. Kasson at School.

 

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!!!!!