THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 14 – Number 5 January 30, 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 . . . . .

Monday, January 30 – Junior High Volleyball at Red Bud Catholic – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 31 – High School Girls Basketball at New Athens – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 31 – High School Boys Basketball vs. Columbia at HOME – 6:15 p.m.

Tuesday, January 31 – Junior High Volleyball at Waterloo – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 2 – High School Girls Basketball vs. Columbia at HOME – Senior Night – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 2 – Junior High Volleyball vs. Red Bud at HOME – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 4 – High School Girls Basketball at Bunker Hill – 12:00 noon.

IT’S SPAGHETTI TIME – MARK YOUR CALENDARS - - - COME AND ENJOY A SPAGHETTI DINNER AND “PACK THE PLACE” – Tuesday, January 31^st – Watch the VHS Boys Basketball Team play Columbia and enjoy a spaghetti dinner hosted by the VHS Cheerleaders and the VHS Pep Club. Serving will be from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Price is $5 per plate including spaghetti, bread, salad, desserts and drinks. The spaghetti dinner will be held in the school multi purpose room (cafeteria).

TRIVIA NIGHT – SPONSORED BY THE VALMEYER SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS – Saturday, February 4. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the event starting at 7:00 p.m. in the School Cafeteria (Multi Purpose Room). Eight players per table. Admission $10 per adult, $8 per student. Free popcorn with soda and snacks available. No alcohol permitted. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Valmeyer High School Music Department Trip to the Music Festival in New York. For reservations or further information contact Zoe Ann Schwarze at 935-2403, Sherry Martin at 939-5214 or Marcia Braswell or Mike Alexander at the Valmeyer School Music Department 935-2100.

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO ON A COLD WINTER DAY ??? - - - How about PTO Craft Day? Saturday, February 4 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Make it and take it - - - for youth and adults. Come join the fun at Valmeyer School.

SIGN UP FOR VALMEYER YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION T-BALL, BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL . . . in the Junior High Lobby at Valmeyer School. Saturday, February 4^th - 9:00 a.m. until Noon, Sunday, February 12^th from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. or Wednesday, February 15^th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. If you have questions, call Allen May 935-2611 or Allen Maus 939-6065.

IT’S TRIVIA TIME - - - - - TRIVIA NIGHT – Saturday, February 11 at Eschy’s in Maeystown – 7:00 p.m. sponsored by “Sure Cures” Relay for Life Team and to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. $10 per person, 6-8 people per table, prizes for the top 3 teams. Snacks permitted – NO COOLERS. Attendance prizes and 50/50 tickets. Call 935-2266 to reserve your table.

The Village Board has decided to compile an updated COMPREHENSIVE PLAN for the Village. Members of the community are invited to participate in this process. If you would be willing to serve on a committee to research assorted topics, please leave your name with Laurie at Village Hall. This process can only be successful with the help of all Village residents. PLEASE VOLUNTEER TO SERVE ON ONE OF THESE PLANNING COMMITTEES.

VHS Band and Chorus members are now available for odd jobs . . . . . 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.

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 4^th 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. Start planning now for the items to donate to the auction.

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