The Original Voice of Valmeyer

Volume 13 – Number 18 May 2, 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, May 2 – High School Softball vs. Marissa at HOME – 4:30 p.m.

Monday, May 2 – High School JV Baseball vs. Waterloo at HOME – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3 – High School Baseball at Freeburg – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3 – FEA Banquet – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4 – High School JV Baseball vs. Red Bud at HOME – 4:30 p.m.

Friday, May 6 – Teacher Institute – students dismissed at 12:45 p.m.

Friday, May 6 – High School Prom at The Falls – 6:30 to 11:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 7 – High School Baseball at Lebanon – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

The VALMEYER LIONS CLUB will sponsor a FREE HEARING CHECK at Valmeyer School on Monday, May 2 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Remember . . . with hearing loss, the earlier the problem is professionally evaluated, the better the chances for successful treatment.

“FUN”DRAISER NIGHT – the “Fishing For a Cure” Relay for Life team will have a fundraiser at Waterloo Pizza Hut on Tuesday, May 3 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Pizza Hut will donate 20% of your purchase on this evening to the organization. For additional info call Pizza Hut at 939-4334.

It’s not too early to begin thinking about your Spring garden . . . . . Visit the Valmeyer FFA Greenhouse. You will be able to pick from roses, bedding plants and hanging baskets. The Greenhouse is located on the north end of Valmeyer High School. It is open on school days from 12:15 to 12:45 and 3:10 to 4:00. For more details call 935-2100, extension 102.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - - - BARBECUE – Saturday, May 7, for the benefit of Valmeyer Boy Scout Troop 345 – National Jamboree Fundraiser – at Schneider’s Quality Meats in Waterloo – serving from 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

There will be a BAKE SALE at Mike’s Convenience on Saturday, May 7 beginning at 8:00 a.m. sponsored by the Valmeyer Relay for Life Teams. Please support these efforts.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - - - ALL YOU VALMEYER HIGH SCHOOL PIRATE ALUMNI - - - It is time again for the Valmeyer High School Alumni Banquet. This year the classes of 1955 and 1980 will be the special honorees. It will be held on Saturday, May 7 at the School. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. in the School cafeteria with the dance from 8:00 p.m. to midnight at the Valmeyer Emergency Services Building. Papa Vito’s will be catering the event and the entertainment will be by Moe Cash. Tickets are $15 per person for the dinner and dance, $12 for dinner only and $5 for the dance only. Tickets are available at First Bank, Valmeyer Village Hall and Mike’s Convenience Store. For questions contact Dan McCarthy at 935-2388, Jennifer Seidler at 935-1818 or Terre Schulmeister at 939-8780.

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE – Saturday, May 21^st – beginning at 8:00 a.m. Please call Laurie at Village Hall if you will be participating. A complete list of participants will be available at Mike’s Convenience on Sale Day.

The Valmeyer Village Board has contracted with the U. S. Census Bureau to do a recount of the Village. Since the census count that was done in 2000, a lot of homes have been completed, and the population has increased. The Village will be looking for people to help with the count. Watch for more details as plans unfold.

VALMEYER LIBRARY NEWS . . . PLEASE NOTE A CHANGE IN THE DATE FOR THE CLOSING OF THE LIBRARY - - - - - - - The Library will be closed from May 17 to June 2 because of a software switch at the Lewis and Clark Library System. Circulation operations will not be available during that time, so come in soon and get enough books to carry you through . . . and don’t forget about the Book Clubs.

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 of these unique items.

A MESSAGE FROM THE VALMEYER POLICE DEPARTMENT. . . If you are contacted by someone identifying themselves as a phone company representative conducting a test of the phone line, who then asks you to press nine (9), then zero (0), and then the pound sign and hang up so the test can be completed, DO NOT DO THIS. By pushing 90#, you give the requesting individual full access to your phone line, which enables them to place long distance calls billed to your home phone number. . . . . ALSO, one local individual has been contacted by phone with the message that they qualified for a “SENIOR GRANT” between $8,000 and $25,000. All they needed to do to qualify for the grant was to provide bank account information. PLEASE DO NOT PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION TO ANYONE CALLING ON THE PHONE – THIS IS A SCAM, AND THERE IS NO GRANT MONEY AVAILABLE. If you encounter any such phone calls, please contact the local Police Department.

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.

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