THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 14 – Number 9                                                                                                         February 27, 2006

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, February 28 – Junior High Volleyball at Freeburg – 5:00 p.m.

            Thursday, March 2 – Junior High Girls Volleyball vs. Smithton at HOME – 5:00 p.m.

            Saturday, March 4 – High School Solo and Ensemble Contest at Freeburg High School.

            Monday, March 6 – Pulaski Day – NO SCHOOL.

 

It’s not too late TO DONATE AN ITEM FOR THE UPCOMING MUSIC BOOSTER DINNER / THEATER / AUCTION EVENT – “A BITE OF THE BIG APPLE”. . . . . a collectible, a picture, a toy or game, a basket of goodies, a service - - - donations of all types – LARGE OR small -  are being accepted.  If you are interested in donating an item, contact Susan Unterseh or Music Teachers at School - - - Marcia Braswell or Mike Alexander .

 

The American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary will hold a joint meeting on Monday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion Home in Valmeyer.  Ladies will provide the refreshments.  Also mark your calendars and watch for more details for Thursday, March 30th for a Soup and Dessert Supper. 

 

The next Parent Meeting of the VHS Post Prom committee will be Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Library.  All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Everyone’s help is needed to make Valmeyer High School’s First Annual Post Prom a successful event.

 

IT IS THAT FISHY TIME OF YEAR . . . Don’t miss the ST. JOHN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST FISH FRY ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 (ASH WEDNESDAY).  Serving will be from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.  They will be offering cod and walleye.  You can buy your fish by the sandwich, by the plate or by the pound.  Sides will include home-made potato salad, slaw and plenty of delicious desserts.  Dessert and beverages are included in the plate price.  IF YOU THINK THIS IS A GREAT DEAL, THEY’RE GOING TO DO IT AGAIN ON FRIDAY, MARCH 17TH, SO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THAT ONE TOO.

 

St. John United Church of Christ Youth Group is selling butter braids and cookie dough as a fund raiser with proceeds to benefit youth group activities and community service projects.  Butter braid flavors available are apple, cherry, cinnamon and cream cheese and cost $9.00 each.  The cookie dough flavors are chocolate chunk, oatmeal raisin, peanut butter and white chocolate almond at a cost of $12.50.  To place an order contact youth group leaders Susan Unterseh at 935-2370 or Kim Chappuis at 935-6017.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR LARGE ITEM PICKUP DAY – THURSDAY, MARCH 23.  Items for pickup can include old appliances, furniture, and other items which are too large to be included in the regular pickup.  All doors, compressors, and electric motors must be removed from the 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 pickup by 6:00 a.m. on that day.  For questions call Laurie at Village Hall.

 

The Monroe Randolph Transit District (MRT) is now offering transportation services for Monroe and Randolph Counties.  This includes the Valmeyer area.  The transportation is provided by Southern Metro East Transportation (SMET).  This demand/response, curb-to-curb system is available to the general public, and is open to any rider in Monroe and Randolph County.  Rides are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, within the limits of Randolph and Monroe Counties.  Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  A $3.00 fare per trip is required on board, exact change only.  To schedule a ride at least 24 hours in advance, please call 618-282-4068 or toll free at 866-278-6919.  For more information on MRT, contact Jesica Pirtle at 443-4433, extension 100.

 

The Valmeyer Music Boosters are in need to new or gently-used baskets for their upcoming Dinner / Auction / Theater event.  If you would like to donate baskets contact Susan Unterseh or Marcia Braswell at School.

 

VHS Band and Chorus members are now available for odd jobs . . . . . Spring yard work, house cleaning, babysitting . . . whatever work you need done.  All students are to be paid on a donation basis.  Proceeds from this work will go toward the cost of the Music Department Spring Trip to the National Music Festival.  Anyone interested in “hiring” a VHS student should contact Marcia Braswell at 935-2100, ext 403 or Mike Alexander at 935-2100, ext 232.

 

ONLY A FEW TICKETS REMAIN . . . . . BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY FOR THE 2006 ANNUAL MUSIC BOOSTER DINNER EXTRAVAGANZA - - - “A BITE OF THE BIG APPLE” - - - to take place on Saturday, March 18 at Valmeyer School featuring dinner, auction and a community talent showcase to benefit the Valmeyer School Music Department.  The doors will open at 4:30 with the silent auction beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m.  The silent auction will continue during dinner – while the costume contest and live auction will immediately follow dinner.  The evening will also include induction of the 2006 Members to the Valmeyer School Music Hall of Fame.  Ticket price for the evening is $20 per person.  The menu will include the following:  Tossed Green Salad with Dressing, Dinner Rolls and Butter, CHOICE OF ENTRÉE – Roasted Top Sirloin Steak with Jack Daniels Sauce or Rosemary Chicken; Bowtie Pasta with Oil / Butter / Garlic; Young Green Beans; CHOICE OF DESSERT – New York Style Cheesecake Parfait or Big Apple Crisp.  There will be an optional costume contest for those interested in participating – Broadway Musical costumes are welcomed with prizes awarded in several categories.  Babysitting services will be available, BUT SPACE IS LIMITED AND RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS SERVICE.  Children Age 1 through 4th grade will be accepted, and reservations must be made directly with Marcia Braswell or Mike Alexander at 935-2100 for the babysitting service.  Tickets are available at First Bank in Valmeyer, Mike’s Convenience, Valmeyer Village Hall, First National Bank of Waterloo and Valmeyer School.

 

COMMUNITY VARIETY SHOW TO BE ENTERTAINMENT FOR DINNER THEATER - - - The 2006 Music Booster Dinner Theater event “A Bite of the Big Apple” will include a Community Variety Show.  Anyone who would like to be considered for participation in the Variety Show should call VHS Choral Director Marcia Braswell at 935-2100, extension 403 or VHS Band Director Mike Alexander at 935-2100, extension 232 no later than Friday, February 17th.  Music and comedy acts will be considered.  

 

St. John UCC Board of Christian Education is organizing a Trivia Night for Saturday, March 25 – Doors open at 6:30 with play beginning at 7:00 p.m. with tables of 8 people at $10 per person.  To make reservations or for more information call 935-2240.

 

LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS . . . . . . . The VHS Alumni Committee is searching for any alumnus who would like to perform with this year’s band at the Annual Alumni Dance on May 13th.  Any interested people should contact Scott Roever at csroev@htc.net or 935-2332 if they would like to perform a song with the “house” band.  While the dance this year will have a band of VHS alumnus performing your favorite tunes, they are inviting any other alumnus to join them for a song of your choosing (as long as the band can learn it in time).  Songs can be from any era or style.

 

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