The Original Voice of Valmeyer

Volume 13 – Number 11                                                                                                         March 14, 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, March 14 – Science Olympics – Multi Purpose Room 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.

                Monday, March 14 – Music Boosters Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

                Monday, March 14 – BOSS Meeting – 7:30 p.m.

                Tuesday, March 15 – Junior High Girls Volleyball vs. New Athens at HOME – 4:15 p.m. – 8th grade night.

                Thursday, March 17 – FFA Banquet.

                Thursday, March 17 – Junior High Girls Volleyball Conference Tournament – March 17, 18, 19.

                Friday, March 18 – Teacher’s Institute – Students dismissed at 12:45 p.m.

                Saturday, March 19 – High School Baseball vs. Marissa at HOME – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

                Saturday, March 19 – Music Boosters Dinner / Auction / Theater – “Jukebox Saturday Night”.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – St. John United Church of Christ Fish Fry – Friday, March 18 serving from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m.  Eat in or carry out – sandwiches, plates or by the pound.  Fish will be cod cut ups or tilapia.  Plates include choice of two sides – homemade potato salad or slaw, plus drinks and dessert.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – Valmeyer Jaycees Good Friday Fish Fry – Friday, March 25  serving from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Emergency Services Building.  Sandwiches, plates and fish by the pound will be available.  PLEASE NOTE – THIS YEAR SERVICE WILL BE CARRY OUT ONLY.

 

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 info or to sign up for the discussion groups.

 

BOOK FAIR AT VALMEYER LIBRARY – March 30 to April 7.  There will be a Scholastic Fair of new books for the youngsters.  There will also be a used book fair for all ages with mainly adult books.  Between now and that date, the Library will be accepting donations of books.  Watch the School / Library website for updates, including which books will be included in the Book Fair Auction.  For more info contact the Library at 935-2626.

 

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 . . . . . FOR LARGE ITEM TRASH PICKUP – THURSDAY, MARCH 24 – Watch upcoming editions for which items can be included in this pickup.  For questions, call Village Hall.

 

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.  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!!!!!!!!!!!!