The Original Voice of Valmeyer

Volume 13 – Number 15 April 11, 2005

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, April 11 – College Prep Lit Field Trip to Hannibal.

Monday, April 11 – High School Boys Varsity Baseball at Gibault – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 12 – High School JV Baseball at Red Bud – 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 – High School Softball and JV Baseball at Gibault – 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 14 – High School Softball at Red Bud – 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 14 – High School Baseball vs. New Athens at HOME – 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15 – High School Baseball vs. Metro East Lutheran at HOME – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 16 – FFA Plant Sale – 9:00 a.m. to Noon.

It’s not too early to begin thinking about your Spring garden . . . . . Don’t miss the Valmeyer FFA Greenhouse Open House on Saturday, April 16 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. You will be able to pick from roses, bedding plants and hanging baskets. The Greenhouse is located on the north end of Valmeyer High School. It is also open on school days from 12:15 to 12:45 and 3:10 to 4:00. For more details call 935-2100, extension 102.

The Valmeyer Village Board has contracted with the U. S. Census Bureau to do a recount of the Village. Since the census count that was done in 2000, a lot of homes have been completed, and the population has increased. The Village will be looking for people to help with the count. Watch for more details as plans unfold.

VALMEYER LIBRARY NEWS . . . The Book Fair is over, although there are still books for sale by Charlet Faye and Barbara Turner. The raffle drawing was held with the following results – Teena Riechmann won the book lamp, Sam Roever won the decorated cake, Caleb Hicks won the chocolate lovers basket, Linda Coats won the coffee lovers basket, Mariah Roland won the school basket, Audrey Roever and Vicki Zavala won the crochet rugs, Alice Wellen won the throw pillow. . . . . Now it is National Library Week, so visit your Library this week. There is new furniture in the new addition that was purchased by the PTO. Come try it out, there is always something new to read . . . . . Summer Reading letters will be going out within the week. The theme is “Super Heroes Powered by Books”. The search is on for some volunteer who is available on Tuesday morning during June and July to play the part of the “villain”. Contact the Library if you or someone you know would like to work with the children in this way. They need someone who can “hiss” and “boo”. . . . . The Library will be closed from May 17 to July 2 because of a software switch at the Lewis and Clark Library System. Circulation operations will not be available during that time, so come in soon and get enough books to carry you through . . . and don’t forget about the Book Clubs.

The Library is SELLING WOODEN PLAQUES DEPICTING THE ORIGINAL VALMEYER HIGH SCHOOL in full color. The plaques are 4 inches by 8 inches and sell for $15.00. Examples of the plaques are available around town. Stop by the Library to buy one, or call the Library at 935-2626 to reserve one.

BLUFFSIDE EDUCATION FOUNDATION - - - The Bluffside Education Foundation was formed to support efforts that compliment, enhance and enrich educational programs and opportunities in the Valmeyer School District. Since its inception the Foundation has awarded over $40,000 to K-12 educational programs that the district could not support through their regular budget. Individuals can make a valuable contribution to the future of our community’s children by making a tax deductible gift now or by considering including the Foundation in your will. Your financial assistance will allow the Foundation to continue to grow and help meet the educational challenges of the future. Call the School office for details at 935-2100.

The Valmeyer School District will hold its annual Kindergarten registration and screening on Wednesday, April 13 from Noon to 6:00 p.m. Please call 935-2100 for an appointment. All students who are entering Kindergarten in the fall must have an appointment to be registered for school. Children must be at least 5 years old by September 1, 2005, to legally enter Kindergarten this August. Please bring a COPY of your child’s birth certificate and a COPY of your child’s social security card. These copies will be kept in your child’s permanent record - - - please bring only COPIES, and not the originals. The School is looking forward to meeting you and your child on Wednesday, April 13.

Visit the School’s webpage at www.valmeyerk12.org . . . find the Original Voice of Valmeyer on line by visiting the Community Links section of this site. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!