THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 13 – Number 49 December 5, 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, December 5 – Homecoming Week – Pajama Day.

Monday, December 5 – High School Girls Basketball at Marissa – 6:30 p.m.

Monday, December 5 – High School Boys Freshman Basketball at Marissa – 5:00 p.m.

Monday, December 5 – Junior High Boys Basketball at SPPS – 6:00 p.m.

Monday, December 5 – Junior High Girls Basketball Conference Tournament.

Tuesday, December 6 – Homecoming Week – Country Western Day.

Tuesday, December 6 – High School Girls Basketball at Metro East Lutheran – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 6 – High School Boys Basketball vs. Dupo at HOME – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 6 – Junior High Boys Basketball vs. Prairie du Rocher at HOME – 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 7 – Homecoming Week – Wacky Wednesday.

Wednesday, December 7 – Junior High Girls Basketball Conference Tournament.

Wednesday, December 7 – Bonfire / Pep Rally – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 8 – Homecoming Week – Hawaiian Day.

Thursday, December 8 – High School Girls Basketball at St. Charles Christian – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 8 – Junior High Girls Basketball Conference Tournament.

Thursday, December 8 – Junior High Boys Basketball at New Athens – 6:00 p.m.

Friday, December 9 – Homecoming Week – Crazy Purple and Gold.

Friday, December 9 – High School Pep Rally – 2:28 p.m.

Friday, December 9 – High School Boys Basketball vs. Lebanon at HOME – 6:15 p.m. Homecoming.

Friday, December 9 – Junior High Girls Basketball Conference Tournament.

Saturday, December 10 – Homecoming Dance 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. – Multi purpose room.

Saturday, December 10 – Junior High Boys Basketball Conference Tournament.

VHS Band and Chorus members are now available for odd jobs . . . . . yard work, house cleaning, gift wrapping, decorating, babysitting . . . whatever work you need done. All students are to be paid on a donation basis. Proceeds from this work will go toward the cost of the Music Department Spring Trip to the National Music Festival. Anyone interested in “hiring” a VHS student should contact Marcia Braswell at 935-2100, extension 403 or Mike Alexander at 935-2100, extension 232.

The Valmeyer Optimists are sponsoring a visit from Santa on Sunday, December 11^th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Emergency Services Building. Santa will have treats for the youngsters, and there will be cookies and punch for all.

Wouldn’t the children in your family be delighted to receive a phone call or letter from Santa??? That is possible thanks to the Valmeyer Optimists, and it could be yours for only a $5 donation to the Optimist Club. For arrangements call Teena Riechmann at 458-4546.

ENJOY THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS – Sunday, December 11^th at 6:30 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer. A free will offering will be accepted.

The Valmeyer American Legion Auxiliary is closing out a very busy calendar year 2005. At their November meeting Edna Brown won the quilt being raffled by the group. Special honors were bestowed upon the 60-year members Twyla Luhr, Eleanor Althoff and Ethel Rohlfing. - - - Members of the group will be meeting for their Christmas party at Annbriar on December 5^th. - - - Donations were made to the following causes – to the Library Fund at VHS in honor of Education Week, the VA&R Six Point Program, Postage Stamp Fund, Fisher House Fund, National Creative Arts Program, Children’s Heart Fund, Songs of Love, Special Olympics Fund and the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. - - - Several scholarships have been announced, the Nurses Scholarship Fund and the Children & Youth Scholarship. Anyone interested in applying for these scholarships should contact the Guidance Officer at VHS, Becky Karsten at 935-2100, extension 205 for scholarship details and deadlines. - - - The Valmeyer Unit has exceeded their membership goal for the year 2005 – 2006. - - - The next meeting of the Auxiliary will be February 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall.

The Valmeyer High School National Honor Society is having a “COATS FOR KIDS” DRIVE from November 28 to December 9. They are collecting new and gently-used coats, as well as new hats, gloves and scarves to donate to the Christian Activity Center in East St. Louis, which is an after school center that provides a safe, nurturing environment for children and youth in the community. These coats and winter apparel will be donated to children ages 6-18, so please donate items for children in this age range. Collection boxes will be placed in the school lobbies as well as MAR Graphics, Mike’s Convenience Store and First Bank.

PICK UP YOUR COPY NOW OF STOVETOP MELODIES – ENCORE EDITION – Valmeyer School Music Boosters Cookbook - - - Copies of this cookbook can be purchased from the Valmeyer School Music Department or from the Valmeyer School Music Boosters. Proceeds from this sale will benefit High School students who will be attending this year’s National Music Festival.

It’s not too early to MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 2006 ANNUAL MUSIC BOOSTER DINNER EXTRAVAGANZA - - - “A BITE OF THE BIG APPLE” - - - to take place on Saturday, March 18 at Valmeyer School featuring dinner, auction and a community talent showcase to benefit the Valmeyer School Music Department. Start planning now for the items you will donate to the auction.

Applications are currently being accepted for nominations for the induction of individuals into the Valmeyer School Music Hall of Fame. These applications will be accepted until January 16, 2006, and new members will be inducted in the Spring of 2006. For applications contact Marcia Braswell or Mike Alexander at Valmeyer School.

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!!!!!!!!!!!!