THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 13 – Number 44                                                                                                         October 31, 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 . . . . .

                Tuesday, November 1 – Junior High Boys Basketball vs. SPPS at HOME – 6:00 p.m.

                Tuesday, November 1 – Junior High Girls Basketball at New Athens – 6:00 p.m.

                Thursday, November 3 – Junior High Boys Basketball vs. Marissa at HOME – 6:00 p.m.

                Thursday, November 3 – “THE MUSIC MAN” on the VHS stage at 7:30 p.m.

                Friday, November 4 – Junior High Girls Basketball at Smithton – 6:00 p.m.

                Friday, November 4 – Junior High Boys Basketball vs. Millstadt at HOME – 6:00 p.m.

                Friday, November 4 – “THE MUSIC MAN” on the VHS stage at 7:30 p.m.

                Saturday, November 5 – “THE MUSIC MAN” on the VHS stage at 7:30 p.m.

 

Valmeyer High School Music students have been busy preparing for their fall musical production of “THE MUSIC MAN”. . . . . NOW IT’S TIME FOR THE PRODUCTION – Thursday, November 3 - - - Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 on the High School stage.  Each night the production will begin at 7:30 p.m.  Admission price is $5 for adults, $4 for High School students and $3 for K-8 students.  Will Harold Hill start a boys’ band or will he be tarred, feathered and run out of town?????  Will Winthrop learn to play the cornet?????  Will the members of the School Board ever quit arguing?????  Will the Ladies Committee for the Dance learn all the intricacies of the Fountain and Grecian Urn dance?????  Will Harold convince Marian to meet him at the Footbridge?????  The only way you’ll know is to attend this wonderful production.

 

Preliminary CENSUS FIGURES have been released following the recent Special Census held in Valmeyer.  The 2000 Census count registered Valmeyer with 650 residents.  The current Village population now stands at 1119.  The official tally certification should be received in several months.  Thanks to all Valmeyer residents for their cooperation with the Census.

 

The High School Band and Chorus members are now selling personalized cake pans, cutting boards, picture frames and many more items to raise money for their Spring trip.  The sale ends November 8th.  Please contact any Chorus or Band member to purchase items and support this worthwhile cause.

 

Flu shots will be available at First Bank on Tuesday, November 8 from 9 am to 10:30 am.  This event is being sponsored by First Bank and the Monroe-Randolph Bi-County Health Dept.  The cost is $20 or FREE with Medicare Part B card.

 

PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW FOR STOVETOP MELODIES – ENCORE EDITION – Valmeyer School Music Boosters Cookbook - - - Recipes are being collected now for this hometown cookbook due from publisher by December.  Reserve your copy NOW FOR THE AMAZINGLY LOW PRICE OF $10.00.  For orders call ZoeAnn Schwarze at 935-2403 or Gina Hefflinger at 935-0585 or Linda Andres at 935-2610 or email valmeyermusicboosters@gmail.com with your name, phone number and number of books requested.  Payment will be due upon delivery.  Proceeds from this sale will benefit High School students who will be attending this year’s National Music Festival.

 

IT WON’T BE LONG NOW . . . . . . . the 9th ANNUAL VALMEYER OPTIMIST CLUB’S HALLOWEEN PARTY on October 31st (Halloween) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – featuring a scavenger hunt and costume contest – starting at Mike’s Convenience Store.  Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st place in three age groups.  All scavenger hunt teams can have no more than 4 members.  No driving teams are allowed.  You must sign up for the scavenger hunt from 6 – 7 p.m. and return by 8 p.m.  Food and drinks will be served at Mike’s and hayrides will be running in town to help everyone get around.  The best part is – IT’S ALL FREE!!!!!  This event is sponsored by the Valmeyer Optimist Club with assistance from the Valmeyer American Legion, Mike’s Convenience Store and the Valmeyer Fire Department.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – The Valmeyer PTO will be hosting a Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, November 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  For those wanting to sell items, table spaces can be rented for $15.00.  For table reservations or for additional information contact Elaine Beckmann at 935-2228.

 

Applications are currently being accepted for nominations for the induction of individuals into the Valmeyer School Music Hall of Fame.  These applications will be accepted until January 16, 2006, and new members will be inducted in the Spring of 2006.  For applications contact Marcia Braswell or Mike Alexander at Valmeyer School.

 

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