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. 25                                                                                                                                                                    June 23, 2003

IF THE ROOSTER DIES, BUY AN ALARM CLOCK

Most of the local television and radio stations, along with the newspapers are planning or have already done stories commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the Flood of 1993.  This week, from June 23-27, St. Louis radio station KWMU 90.7 FM will air their five-part series on the flood.  The in-depth series, created and produced by the KWMU news team, will air at 5:51 a.m. and 7:51 a.m. during the Morning Edition.  Listeners will hear from residents who lost their homes to rising floodwaters, area political officials, meteorologists, reporters who covered the story in 1993, farmers trying to make a living in the flood plain and business owners in the Chesterfield Valley.  On Tuesday morning, June 24, the Valmeyer story will be featured.

 

St. John United Church of Christ is planning a CHICKEN DINNER on Saturday, June 28 with serving from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  You can dine in or carry out.  Meals will include corn, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy.  Dessert is included with your meal.  Prices will be $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for children.

 

The VALMEYER SENIOR CITIZENS will be having a pot luck meal on June 25 at Noon at the Emergency Services Building.  Their regular monthly meeting will follow the dinner.

 

The Valmeyer Police Department recovered a BICYCLE recently.  Please stop by the Police Department if you are missing a bicycle.  You will be asked to describe the bicycle if you think it is yours.

 

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL BAND MEMBERS - - - Don’t forget about High School Band Camp - June 30th to July 3rd from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at School.  These rehearsals are to prepare for the Valmeyer Parade on July 6th.

 

A message from Alice Wellen – Valmeyer Postmaster . . . . . “A special thanks to all the customers who purchased the Breast Cancer stamps at the Valmeyer Post Office.  Thank you also to all who purchased the Heroes Stamps.  It’s so nice to know so many people still care to help others as they struggle with their misfortunes by purchasing the Breast Cancer Stamps and the Heroes of 2001 stamps.  Every stamp purchased is a big help in research or for the 9-11 victims’ families.  Thank you so much,” says Alice.  The United States Postal Service recently held a promotion of the Breast Cancer stamps from April 19 – May 16.  The results were tallied.  The Valmeyer Post Office has the honor of having the fourth highest sales of the Breast Cancer Stamps in its size category in the Gateway District.  This is a very important stamp, as each one sells for 45 cents, with 8 cents going to research.  Nationwide, customers have purchased over 432 million Breast Cancer stamps since July of 1998, raising over $30.4 million toward research.  From May 17 – June 13 we held another promotion for the Heroes of 2001 stamps.  Those results are not in yet.  This contribution provides assistance to the families of emergency relief personnel killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty in connection with the terrorist attacks on 9-11-2001.  Stamps make great gifts for loved ones of all ages.  The Breast Cancer Research and Heroes of 2001 stamps may be purchased at your local Post Office, by calling 1-800-STAMP-24, or by accessing the Postal Service website at www.usps.com.

 

The 2003 Valmeyer Midsummer Celebration is near - - -  the Valmeyer Jaycees and the Valmeyer Lakers have announced the schedule for the holiday weekend.  The new grandstand structure will be completed, but unfortunately, the grandstand seating will not be installed before the Midsummer Celebration.  You’ll need to bring your lawn chairs to watch the baseball action during the July 4th weekend.

                THE MIDSUMMER CELEBRATION SCHEDULE WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

Thursday, July 3rd -                            Music by Route 3 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

                Friday, July 4th -                                  Baseball beginning at 9:00 a.m.

                                                                                Spades Tournament at 1:00 p.m.

                                                                                SpongeBob SquarePants Moonwalker from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

                                                                                Dedication of the Borsch Memorial Park Renovation Project prior

                                                                                                to the Valmeyer Lakers game at approximately 4:00 p.m.

Music by Midnight Drive from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

                Saturday, July 5th -                              Baseball beginning at 9:00 a.m.

                                                                                Volleyball Tournament beginning at 10:00 a.m.

                                                                                RCTPA Lawn Tractor Pull beginning at Noon.

                                                                                Music by Route 3 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

                Sunday, July 6th -                                 Baseball beginning at 10:00 a.m.

                                                                                Parade at 1:00 p.m. – Theme “Sunday Comics – the Funny Pages”

                                                                                Championship Baseball Game – 3:00 p.m.

                                                                                SpongeBob SquarePants Moonwalker from 10:00 a.m. to Dusk.

                                                                                Colossal Fireworks at Dusk.

               

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!!!!!!!!!