The Original Voice of Valmeyer

Volume 12 – Number 36                                                                                                         September 13, 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!

 

THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL . . . . .

            Monday, September 13 – High School Golf at Grand Marais.

            Monday, September 13 – High School Volleyball at Chester – 6:30 p.m.

            Monday, September 13 – Junior High Softball & Baseball against Marissa at HOME.

            Monday, September 13 – Music Boosters Meeting in the Chorus Room – 7:00 p.m.

            Wednesday, September 15 – Junior High Softball & Baseball vs. New Athens at HOME.

            Thursday, September 16 – High School Golf at Red Bud – 4:00 p.m.

            Friday, September 17 – High School Golf at Lebanon – 4:00 p.m.

            Friday, September 17 – Junior High Softball & Baseball at Smithton – 4:15 p.m.

           

It will soon be time for the 2nd 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 17th 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 is accepting applications for the position of Rock City Gatekeeper.  This individual will monitor traffic at the Rock City Business Complex during the infrastructure construction phase.  This is a temporary part-time position.  If you are interested in applying for this position, please pick up an application at Valmeyer Village Hall.

 

A MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY IS IN NEED OF OUR ASSISTANCE. . . . . MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR A BENEFIT EVENT TO HELP MARIE MITAN WITH HER FIGHT AGAINST LEUKEMIA.  The Benefit Event will be on Friday, October 1 from 8:00 p.m. to Midnight at Turner Hall in Columbia.  Doors will open at 7:30 p.m.  The feature will be music by Pancho Vegas . . . The Party Never Ends.  The admission fee will be $10, and there will be 50/50 chances and other raffle tickets throughout the night.  A cash bar will be available.  All proceeds will benefit Marie Mitan’s fight against leukemia.  Remember Marie in your prayers.

 

MADISON MARQUARDT BENEFIT RAFFLE – Madison is the toddler daughter of Jim Marquardt of Valmeyer and the late Kelly Johnson who was killed in a hayride accident March 28, 2004.  Madison has Down Syndrome and proceeds will benefit her special needs and her education fund.  Prizes include a $100 gift certificate , handmade quilt and basket.  Tickets are available at First Bank of Valmeyer.  Drawing to be held September 26.

 

BRIGHTEN UP YOUR AUTUMN YARD . . . The Valmeyer FFA will host their annual MUM OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, September 18 from 9:00 a.m. until Noon at the Valmeyer High School Greenhouse behind the Ag Shop.  They are also open from 12:15 to 12:45 and 2:30 to 3:30 each day at the Greenhouse.  If you have any questions, call 935-2100, extension 102.

 

VALMEYER FFA FISH SALE – Feed trained large mouth bass or tilapia on ice – for questions or orders call 935-2100, extension 102 by Friday, September 17.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – VALMEYER FALL CHURCH PICNIC sponsored by St. John United Church of Christ and St. Mary Catholic Church on Sunday, September 19th from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  There will be plenty of barbecue including carryouts, hamburgers, hot dogs, and cold refreshments.  There will be raffles and games for the kids and adults including a cake walk, country store and attendance prizes.  Musical entertainment will be available all day including Pearl Hirsch at 11:00 a.m., Todd Bradshaw at 12:00 noon, the Annointed Praise Gospel Singers at 1:00 p.m., the Thunder and Lightning Cloggers at 2:00 p.m. and the Bud Light Brigade at 3:00 p.m.  Plan to come early and stay late at this fun event.

 

The Valmeyer Senior Citizens will host a Pot Luck Dinner on Wednesday, September 22 at Noon at the Emergency Services Building.  Their regular monthly meeting will follow.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - - - The Valmeyer National Honor Society is once again hosting the School / Community blood drive in the High School gym on Friday, October 8, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  All community members are eligible to donate.  Those who donated at the last community drive are able to donate as well.  Everyone is encouraged to attend.  Refreshments and food will be served.  All donors must present identification prior to donating.  School is not in session that day, but all students 16 years of age or older are encouraged to attend.  There will be many raffle prizes and food for all students who donate.  Donors who are 16 years of age need a parent permission form signed the day of the drive.  If you have any questions, contact Becky Karsten, NHS sponsor at the School.

 

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

 

Members of Valmeyer American Legion Post 901 and Auxiliary will be hosting a CHILI SUPPER ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Valmeyer American Legion Hall, 618 South Meyer Avenue in Valmeyer.  The menu will include chili, hot dogs, dessert and beverage.  The cost will be $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children ages 6-12, and FREE for kids under 6.  Don’t miss the food and fellowship of this event.

 

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