The Original Voice of Valmeyer

Volume 12 – Number 32 August 16, 2004

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!

VALMEYER PRE-KINDERGARTEN SCREENING - - - Valmeyer Elementary School will hold its PreKindergarten screening on August 16^th and 17^th in the evening and on August 23^rd and 24^th during the day. Children who are 4 years old or will be 3 years old by September 1^st are eligible for screening. Call to make an appointment for screening after August 9^th at 935-2100, extension 502. Children under the age of 3 years can make arrangements for a screening with the district Parent Educator, Mary McCarthy at 935-2100, extension 510.

Valmeyer Community Unit School District #3 is accepting applications for the position of Latch Key Helper with the before and after school program. The position would work 3 hours per day on days when school is in session and some mornings would be required. Pay will be a minimum of $8.50 per hour. Interested parties should make application at the Valmeyer School Unit Office by August 6.

THE CALENDAR HAS BEEN TURNED TO AUGUST . . . . . AND SCHOOL IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. A teacher’s workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 18^th. The first day of school for the students is Thursday, August 19^th. Classes will be in session from 8:17 a.m. until 10:41 a.m. on that day. Thereafter classes will run from 8:17 a.m. until 3:13 p.m. each day. Kindergarten students will attend all day everyday. Pre-Kindergarten eligible students will be notified about their schedule by the coordinator, Mrs. Riechmann, extension 502. Bus routes will be similar to last year and will be changed as necessary. If you have any bus questions please contact Mr. Russell, the transportation director, at 935-2100, extension 205. Mr. Russell will be available for calls beginning Tuesday, August 3^rd. Senior pictures will be taken on Tuesday, August 17^th. Pictures for the yearbook and student I.D. cards will be taken on Tuesday, August 24^th for Grades K-12. Retakes and Pre-K picture date is tentatively set for Monday, October 18^th.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - - - VILLAGE LARGE ITEM PICKUP DAY – Thursday, August 26^th – Items for pickup can include old appliances, furniture, etc. that are too large to be included in the regular pickup. All doors, compressors, and electric motors must be removed from appliances. No construction materials, garbage, landscape waste, grass clippings, leaves, tires or gas tanks will be picked up. Items must be placed at the curb and be ready for pickup by 6:00 a.m. on that day. If you have any questions, call Village Hall.

There’s still time to register for the Valmeyer Optimist Club’s 5^th Annual GLOW BALL TOURNAMENT – a 4 person scramble at The Acorns on Friday night, August 27^th. See how easy it is to play golf in the dark. Registration opens at 7:30 p.m. with tee-off at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $45 per player with a glow ball furnished. There will be an optional skins game for $20 per team, with cash prizes for the 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place teams. All proceeds will benefit the programs of the Valmeyer Optimist Club. Please call Rick Crossin at 935-2729 to reserve your spot now!!!!!!!!!!

Because of the upcoming Labor Day Holiday there will be a change of date for the regular meeting of the Valmeyer American Legion Post 901 Ladies Auxiliary. Their meeting will be on Monday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m. at the Post Home. The ladies are hoping to see you there!

It will soon be time for the 2^nd Annual Valmeyer Jaycees Golf Tournament. It will be a time to enjoy golf, food and drink, and good times with good friends. This 18-hole, 4-person scramble event will be held on Friday, September 17^th at The Acorns Golf Course, with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. Entry fee of $60 per person will entitle you to golf, a cart, beverages for 5 hours, and a barbecue buffet. Grab three friends and join the fun. The Jaycees are also looking for hole sponsors. For registration or sponsorship information, contact Lyn May at 939-7213. All proceeds will benefit Jaycee community projects, like park improvements, holiday decorations and support of other community and educational programs.

The Village has contracted with a different company for garbage pickup. Trash will still be collected on Thursdays, unless a holiday falls on Thursday, in which case garbage pickup will take place on Friday during that week. Each resident will be limited to four (4) bags or cans, not to exceed thirty (30) gallons in capacity nor to exceed fifty (50) pounds in weight, each week. The major change is that in addition to regular trash pickup, the company will be doing curbside pickup of recycle items each week. You can place your recycle items - - - aluminum cans, tin cans, type 1 and 2 plastics, and glass - - - at the curb in a separate container from your regular garbage. The recycle items do not have to be separated - - - they can be commingled - - - as they will be sorted at the recycle center. The garbage contractor is a strong supporter of the newspaper recycling program at the school, and encourages Valmeyer residents to take their newspaper, magazine and catalog items directly to school and place them in the large green and yellow dumpsters on the School parking lot. If you have any questions about the change in garbage pickup, please call Village Hall.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR COMMUNITY YARD SALE DAY – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9^TH – If you are interested in participating, please contact Village Hall, as a Community Yard Sale listing will be available in town on that day.

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SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!