The Original Voice of Valmeyer

Volume 13 – Number 26                                                                                                         June 27, 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!

 

ONLY ONE WEEK UNTIL THE VALMEYER MIDSUMMER CELEBRATION

 

PLEASE NOTE - - - CHANGE OF MEETING DATE FOR VALMEYER AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY – The Auxiliary will meet on Tuesday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m.

 

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 5th.  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 8th 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.

 

Some residents have received letters stating that they need to purchase flood insurance on their homes in the relocated portion of Valmeyer.  If you got such a letter, please contact Laurie at Village Hall, and she can help you with the necessary arrangements.

 

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 – July 4th and the week of July 25th.

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.  The summer reading program “SUPERHEROES POWERED BY BOOKS” is in force.  If you are registered, or even if you aren’t registered, come in and get your registration packets and ID cards and start your activities, and avoid the Tuesday morning rush.  Parents who do not have library cards should sign up for one so your children can check out books.  Student library cards are disabled for the summer.  Story hours began June 14, but please come in to get packets and library cards now.   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.

 

ONLY ONE WEEK TO THE BIG EVENT . . . . . . . . . . . July 4th is just around the corner.  Following is a tentative schedule of activities for the Annual Valmeyer Midsummer Celebration at Borsch Park.

           

Friday, July 1 -                        Music by Aftershock from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

 

            Saturday, July 2 -                    Baseball Tournament beginning at 9:00 a.m.

                                                            Volleyball Tournament beginning at 10:00 a.m.

                                                                        $60 per team.  Contact Kris Voelker for more info at 458-7424.

                                                            RCTPA Lawn Mower Pull beginning at 12:00 p.m.

                                                                        Sign up at 11:00 a.m.  Contact Robin Scheibe at 935-2226 for more

                                                                        info.  In case of inclement weather, event rain date is Sunday.

                                                            Victory Lane Racing Remote Control NASCAR Racing.

                                                            Music by Dr. No from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

 

            Sunday, July 3 –                      Baseball Tournament beginning at 9:00 a.m.

                                                            Parade – Line up at Noon - 1:00 p.m. stepoff – Theme “Under the Big Top”

                                                                        Prize money awarded for best entry.  Contact Brian Coats for more

                                                                        information at 458-5633.

                                                            Victory Lane Racing Remote Control NASCAR Racing.

                                                            Inflatable Games / Rides for the Kids.

Petting Zoo and Pony Rides from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

                                                            Music by Aftershock from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

 

            Monday, July 4 -                     Baseball Tournament beginning at 10:00 a.m.

                                                            Baseball Championship Game at approximately 3:00 p.m.

                                                            Victory Lane Racing Remote Control NASCAR Racing.

                                                            Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides from 7:00 p.m. to ????????

                                                                        Advanced tickets available at First Bank, Valmeyer

                                                                        Advance - $12 for adults / $7 for children

                                                                        Day of event - $15 for adults / $10 for children

            COLOSSAL FIREWORKS AT DUSK ON JULY 4TH.

 

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 20 on a farm about 2 miles south of the entrance to Valmeyer.  Watch for more details as the event draws closer.

 

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