The Original Voice of Valmeyer

Volume 13 – Number 28 July 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!

STUCKMEYER’S IS SETTING UP A PRODUCE STAND on the parking lot of Mike’s Convenience Store. It will be open on Wednesday evenings from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday mornings from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m.

VILLAGE SPONSORED LARGE ITEM PICKUP DAY – THURSDAY, JULY 14 – 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 pickupo by 6:00 a.m. on pickup day.

VALMEYER YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION SOCCER SIGN-UP - - - - - Friday, July 15^th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Junior High School Lobby and Saturday, July 16^th from 9:00 a.m. until Noon at the Borsch Park Baseball Grandstand. Pre-K and Kindergarten Instructional Micro-Soccer will be held at the VYSA Old School Complex. First Grade through Eighth Grade will have home and away games. There will be separate boys and girls divisions. The cost is $65 for the first child, $60 for the second child and $55 for each additional child. There will be a $10 late fee after the listed signup dates. If you have any questions contact VYSA Soccer Coordinator Laura Maus at 939-6065.

RECYCLING DAY – Thursday, July 21. Please bag your recycle items separately from your garbage and set at the curb on garbage pickup day. Recycle items can include aluminum, tin cans, glass type 1 and type 2 plastics. Recycle items do not need to be separated.

The Village office will be closed from July 25 to July 29.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE – FOR VILLAGE OF VALMEYER CENSUS ENUMERATORS. The Village of Valmeyer is conducting a SPECIAL CENSUS and will be accepting applications from now until July 5^th. The enumerators will be going door to door and asking approximately seven questions. It should not take more than 5 minutes per household. To be eligible you must meet the following requirements:

At least 18 years of age

You must have a valid drivers license and a reliable vehicle

You must be able to work several hours a day including evening and weekends as needed.

You must attend a three day training session

You must have a private corded home telephone

Enumerators will be paid $9.00 per hour. To obtain applications or for more information you can stop by the Village Hall or call 618-935-2131 and ask for Jeff Berry or Laurie Brown.

Valmeyer School Kindergarten to 8^th Grade Registration - - - July 19 and July 20 at the Unit Office. Registration times are Noon to 6:00 p.m. Book bills of $30 per child may be paid at the same time.

A NOTE FROM THE VALMEYER LIBRARY . . . . . THE VALMEYER LIBRARY IS ONCE AGAIN OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!!!! Summer hours are:

Monday and Thursday 3:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

CLOSED – the week of July 25^th.

The Valmeyer Library personnel are learning their new software, and everyone has been really patient. Those of you who use the system at home may need to come in and acquaint yourselves with the new format. NEW BOOKS ARE ALWAYS ARRIVING, AND JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING IS AVAILABLE THROUGH OTHER LIBRARIES. Book Club still can use some new faces - - - book clubs meet monthly, not weekly. Some are under the impression they need to read a book a week – not true!

The Valmeyer Lions Club is looking for new members. New members can be ladies or men of any age. If you are interested in becoming a member, you can contact Paul Nottmeier at 935-2746 or Bob Mohr at 935-2309.

An advisory committee is being formed to develop policies and regulations for the newly established Salt Lick Land Reserve. This is the blufftop area over the Rock City Business Complex (the old Quarry property). Positions on several other Village committees are also available. If you are interested in serving on one of these committees please contact Village President Howard Heavner.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE first annual “MELVIN J. FISHER HILLS AND HOLLOWS Half Marathon and 5K Run” to be held on September 24, 2005. This event is being held in memory of Melvin Fisher, who lost his battle with cancer on September 1, 2004. For thirty Melvin volunteered his time and efforts with many local organizations, but was probably most involved with the Valmeyer Fire Department and Valmeyer Active Firemen’s Association. Through his efforts and encouragement, many firemen in the Valmeyer Department have completed or are enrolled in more advanced fire-fighting training than ever in the past. The September planned event is dedicated to his memory. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Valmeyer Active Firemen’s Association to continue training efforts for the department. Sponsors – at all levels - are being sought to help make this event a success. If you are interested in being a sponsor for the marathon, please contact Valmeyer Fire Department sponsorship coordinator Katie Schwarze at 314-575-0830.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - - - The Illinois Audubon Society and the Kaskaskia Valley Audubon Society will sponsor a hummingbird festival on July 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on C Road at the home of Shelt and Nancy Roy. Last year the Roys maintained 28 feeders, and on occasion counted more than 200 Ruby-throateds. During the summer of 2004, Nancy used 500 pounds of white sugar to cook the sugar water for the birds. A master bird bander will be on hand to capture and band the hummingbirds. For a nominal fee individuals will be able to adopt, band and release a hummingbird. This is an excellent opportunity for children to get up close and personal with a hummingbird and certainly a good photo opportunity. For more information call 475-2790.

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