THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 14 – Number 31 July 31, 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!

ATTENTION – BOYS ENTERING GRADES 5 – 8 . . . The first practice for Wildcat Baseball will be Tuesday, August 1 at the Valmeyer High School Baseball field from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. You will need to bring your glove and wear appropriate athletic clothing. You must have a current physical to play or practice. See Charlotte in the Unit office to obtain a physical form. If you wish to play but will be out of town, don’t yet have a physical, or for some other reason cannot make the first practice, contact Coach Knobloch at 935-2100, extension 307 or Coach Heavner at 935-2100, extension 102.

ATTENTION – ANY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS INTERESTED IN THE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TEAM . . . Soccer conditioning will be August 1 at 2:00 p.m. and August 2 through the 11^th at 10:00 a.m. at the High School. Contact the High School office at 935-2100, extension 204 if you have any questions.

VALMEYER SCHOOL CALENDAR . . . . .

Wednesday, August 16 – First day of school for the 2006-2007 School Year.

State Bank of Waterloo has announced plans to build a full-service bank branch in the Village of Valmeyer in 2006, pending approval from its federal regulator, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The bank predicts considerable future opportunities to provide financial services in Valmeyer as the community grows. . . . . Bank President and CEO Mark Altadonna stated, “As a locally-owned community bank, we can better serve the Valmeyer market because of our knowledge of the area, our existing customer relationships there, and our local management.” . . . . . The bank intends to build a 3,000 square foot full-service branch with new account services, a drive-up facility, safe deposit boxes, lending services, and an ATM. The branch will be located at 259 Knobloch Boulevard, at the corner of Knobloch and Cedar Bluff Drive. . . . . Altadonna said, “We look forward to making new friends in the Valmeyer area as well as adding convenience for our current and growing customer base there. The people of Valmeyer are solid, hard-working citizens with lots of pride in their community, and the Village Board has been excellent to work with. We believe they are anxious for this project to move forward.” . . . . . State Bank of Waterloo currently has two branches in Waterloo and has about $116 million in assets under management.

INTERESTING TIDBITS FROM THE PAGES OF THE 1940 VALMEYER HIGH SCHOOL “PIRATE” ANNUAL . . . . . . . . . . . Freshmen are required to participate in either the “Athenian” or “Spartan” English clubs. . . . . . . Miss Killebrew took the General Science class on several interesting and unforgettable field trips, especially the one to the Quarry. . . . . . . We all remember the day in October when tents were put up and strange as it seems, donkeys were seen grazing on the campus. Everyone wondered if the circus had come to town. It was no circus, but provided almost as much entertainment as a three ring show. It was a donkey softball game for the girls as well as for the boys. That was an event which will never be forgotten. . . . . . . In place of the Spartan and Athenian clubs a new program was organized. It was called an Amateur Hour, and everyone had an opportunity to show his talent. . . . . . . In February the Juniors and Seniors sponsored a St. Valentine’s Dance and Box Social, the proceeds being used to pay for equipment. The dance was held at the Royal Theatre. . . . . . . During the second semester one afternoon was made memorable by Mr. Chalcraft. He took the physical science class to Parks Air College to see how aviation is taught and how airplanes are built. Everyone seemed interested in aviation and enjoyed the visit to this well known institution. . . . . . . One day in May, Miss Susan Collie came to school, and we began work on a musical comedy. It took about one week of hard practices before the play, “Miss Blue Bonnet” was presented to a large audience which thought it unbeatable considering the time spent in preparation of the production. . . . . . . The last days of our Junior career were packed with fun and work. On Memorial Day we had a festive picnic supper at Fort de Chartres. . . . . . . In November, the Senior Class got the inspiring idea of publishing the first year book in the history of the school. This book is a memory book for the members of the class and the people of the community. Enthusiasm ran high, the staff members were appointed and everyone began to work toward its ultimate success. The Seniors hope they set a precedent and that “The Annual” will become a yearly tradition for all yet-to-be Seniors.

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