The Original Voice of Valmeyer

Volume 13 – Number 08 February 21, 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!

THE VALMEYER SENIOR CITIZENS will hold their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 23 at 1:00 p.m. at the Emergency Services Building.

THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL . . . . .

Monday, February 21 – High School Boys Regional Basketball Tournament at New Athens.

Valmeyer vs. New Athens at 7:30 p.m. – 3 point shootout begins at 6:50 p.m.

Monday, February 21 – PRESIDENT’S DAY – NO SCHOOL.

Tuesday, February 22 – National FFA Week – FFA Animal Zoo – Ag Olympics.

Tuesday, February 22 – Junior High Girls Volleyball at Columbia – 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, February 23 – National FFA Week – Official Dress Day.

Wednesday, February 23 – High School Boys Regional Basketball Tournament at New Athens.

Valmeyer vs. Nashville at 7:30 p.m. if Valmeyer wins on Monday.

Thursday, February 24 – National FFA Week – Barbecue and Greenhand Day

Thursday, February 24 – Junior High Girls Volleyball vs. Dupo at HOME – 4:15 p.m.

Friday, February 25 – National FFA Week – Tractor Show and Parade / Cap Day.

Friday, February 25 – Valmeyer Music Boosters Fish Fry and Music Marathon.

Saturday, February 26 – Sweetheart Dance in the High School Gym – 8:00 p.m.

THE VALMEYER PUBLIC LIBRARY is forming book discussion groups. One group will meet on Monday nights and another on Thursday nights. Please call 935-2626 for more information or to sign up for the discussion groups.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE VALMEYER MUSIC BOOSTERS ANNUAL FISH FRY / MUSIC MARATHON . . . . . Friday, February 25 in the Valmeyer School Multi-Purpose Room. Serving from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. Carryouts will be available at 3:30 p.m. Cod plates will include 2 sides and a dessert. There will also be music performances by the students of the Valmeyer High School Music Department. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Valmeyer School Music Department.

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.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS . . . The St. John United Church of Christ – Valmeyer Cabinet of Ministry is organizing a community CPR training event. This will be held on March 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church building. The event will include CPR training to revive infants through adults, with each participant having their own practice mannequin. The cost of the training is $30 per person, however, the first 30 people to register and pay a $3 registration fee will have the remaining $27 of the training cost covered by a grant from the Deaconess Foundation. To register, you may sign up at the Church or phone Carol Nash at 935-2718.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS . . . The Annual Valmeyer Music Boosters Dinner – Theater – Auction event on Saturday, March 19, 2005. . . . . JUKEBOX SATURDAY NIGHT - - - Lost in the 50’s. You won’t want to miss this great event. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW by contacting Marcia Braswell at the School!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Once tickets have been sold out, a waiting list will be started for those interested in attending. The Valmeyer Music Boosters are looking for donations of auction items for this event. If you would be willing to donate an auction item please contact Susan Unterseh at 935-2370 or Zoe Ann Schwarze at 935-2403. There is also a need for baskets that can be used for collections of auction items. If you have baskets to donate contact Susan, Zoe Ann or Mrs. Braswell at School.

The Library is trying to build an archive of VHS Pirate Yearbooks. If you or someone you know would like to donate your collection of annuals, the Library would like to put them on file. (No one will pay attention to the poems written by your High School sweetheart). There is no complete public collection of these books anywhere. Call the Library at 935-2626 for more information.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL VALMEYER OPTIMIST HOUSE TOUR . . . . . Sunday, April 3, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Several homes have already been scheduled for this tour, and the Optimists are looking for several more interested homeowners. Advanced tickets are available by calling Jennifer Seidler at 935-1818 or Toni Whipple at 935-0555. Advanced tickets are $8.00. Tickets will be sold the day of the house tour at the Emergency Services Building for $10 each. If you are interested in having your home on the house tour contact Jennifer Seidler at 935-1818.

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