The Original Voice of Valmeyer

Volume 11 – Number 36 September 15, 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 VALMEYER LIONS CLUB celebrating the 25^th anniversary of their organization, and 25 years of dedicated service to the community and their fellow man.

Fall is the time of year when your yard has that washed-out look from the effects of the hot and dry summer weather. Now is the perfect time to brighten up your yard with some beautiful fall flowering mums from the FFA Greenhouse. Members of the FFA are usually on hand to assist you with your purchase of these beautiful flowers. You will also be able to purchase tilapia, the delicious fish raised by Valmeyer FFA members. Mark your calendars to stop by the FFA Greenhouse for FISH AND FLOWERS. The Greenhouse is open during the School lunch hour each day. If you have any questions call the School.

The Thursday evening VHS Volleyball game against Livingston has been designated as PATRIOTIC / RED-WHITE AND BLUE NIGHT. Please show your FIRST MATE SPIRIT by attending the game in your boldest and brightest red, white and blue clothing. Prizes will be given at the door to those who wear patriotic clothing. The game begins at 6:00 p.m., so don’t miss any of the action.

The Valmeyer Jaycees golf tournament is right around the corner. It’s time to make your reservations for this event which will be held on Friday, September 19^th at the Acorns Golf Course. The tournament will be set up as an 18-hole, 4-person scramble, and will include golf, beverages and good food. There will be a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Entry fee includes golf and cart, beverages for 5 hours, and a barbecue buffet. Call three of your friends and join in the fun. You can have all of this for a meager $60 per person entry fee. Hole sponsors are still needed at this point. To register for the tournament or be a hole sponsor, contact the Valmeyer Jaycees, P. O. Box 254, Valmeyer, Illinois, 62295, or contact Lyn May at 939-7213.

THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL:

Monday, September 15 – High School Golf against Gibault / Marissa at Columbia Golf

Course.

Monday, September 15 – High School Volleyball against Chester at HOME.

Monday, September 15 – Junior High Softball and Baseball at Marissa.

Tuesday, September 16 – High School Golf vs. Gibault / Columbia / New Athens at AnnBriar

Golf Course.

Wednesday, September 17 – High School Golf vs. East St. Louis at Grand Marais.

Wednesday, September 17 – Junior High Softball and Baseball at New Athens. Junior High

Softball and Baseball Regional Seed Meetings.

Thursday, September 18 – High School Golf vs. Red Bud / Columbia at Red Bud.

Thursday, September 18 – High School Volleyball against Livingston at HOME.

Friday, September 19 – High School Golf vs. New Athens / Lebanon / Marissa at Marissa.

Friday, September 19 – Junior High Softball and Baseball against Smithton at HOME.

Friday, September 19 – Mid term reports mailed.

Saturday, September 20 – Valmeyer High School Volleyball Invitational Tourney at HOME

Tourney begins at Noon.

Sunday, September 21 – Memorial Fountain Dedication Ceremony – 1:00 p.m.

RECYCLING DAY – Saturday, September 20 – Please have your recycle items at the curb by 8:00 a.m. on that day. These items can include newspapers, glass separated by color, aluminum cans, tin cans and Type 1 and Type 2 plastic containers.

Members of the Valmeyer High School Chorus have begun rehearsals for their Fall Musical - - - “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” This show will take to the VHS stage the last weekend of October.

REMEMBER, the FALL CHURCH PICNIC sponsored by St. John United Church of Christ and St. Mary Catholic Church on Sunday, September 21 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on the Church grounds. Food will include Barbecue plates and sandwiches, hamburgers and hot dogs, along with plenty of cold drinks. There will be raffles, a cake walk, games for kids and adults, a country store and music all day. Don’t miss this event!

DEDICATION OF THE VALMEYER SCHOOL MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN – Sunday, September 21 – 1:00 p.m. in front of the School. This program will be preceded by a short program dedicating the gazebo constructed at James Brown Park by the Valmeyer Lions Club.

The VALMEYER SENIOR CITIZENS will have a pot luck dinner at 12:00 Noon on September 24^th. 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 5^th 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. The Memorial will be dedicated at a ceremony on September 21. Paving stones are available in two sizes . . . 4” x 8” and 8” x 8”. You can have up to 6 lines of print on the larger paving stones. 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.

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!!!!!