THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 14 – Number 40                                                                                                         October 2, 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, October 3 – High School Golf Regional Tournament in Pinckneyville all day.

            Tuesday, October 3 – High School Volleyball vs. New Athens at HOME – 6:15 p.m.

            Wednesday, October 4 – High School Soccer at Cahokia – 4:00 p.m.

            Thursday, October 5 – High School Volleyball vs. Steeleville at HOME – 6:15 p.m.

            Friday, October 6 – Teacher Institute – NO SCHOOL.

            Saturday, October 7 – High School Cross Country at East Alton Wood River – 9:00 a.m.

            Monday, October 9 – Columbus Day – NO SCHOOL.

            Monday, October 9 – IMEA District / All State Auditions at Mount Vernon – leave at 6:45 a.m.

 

St . John United Church of Christ prepared apple butter on Saturday, September 23.  Orders can be placed by calling Pat Garleb at 935-2413, Joyce Rippelmeyer at 935-2452 or Pearl Stechmesser at 939-8866.  Costs will be $7.25 per quart and $4.25 per pint.

 

The Valmeyer National Honor Society will be hosting its ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE in the Junior High gym on Friday, October 13 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.  All community members are eligible to donate and are encouraged to attend.  Refreshments and food will be provided and all participants will receive a FREE Red Cross T-Shirt.  All donors must present identification prior to donating.  The Red Cross will also have what is called the “Automatic Double Red Cell” machine available at the blood drive.  This is a high-tech donation opportunity for donating double red cells for males with a minimum height of 5’1” and weight of 150 lbs, and for females who are 5’5” in height and at least 175 lbs. weight.  Come check out the new “Double Cell” machine to see if you qualify.  If you don’t, you can still donate the usual unit of blood that is so desperately needed in this area.  The National Honor Society is looking for donations of food or attendance prizes to give to High School students who donate blood.  If you would like to donate something to the student population or have any questions regarding facts about donating blood, please contact Kelly Rowold at 935-6605 or at 935-2100, extension 122.

 

The VALMEYER SCHOOL BAND is looking for donations of used instruments.  The band is growing by leaps and bounds and is in need of instruments for the students.  Check your closets and basements to see if you have any instruments lying around collecting dust.  You can donate them to the school for a tax deductible donation and they will be going to a good cause as well.  If you are able to help out with this contact Mike Alexander, the instrumental music teacher at the School.

 

Interested in finding out what is going on at Valmeyer High School?  Check out the new high school website at www.valmeyerk12.org/highschool.  Helpful links from that page include the High School Handbook, Weekly Announcements, Staff Email, Guidance and Parent Resources.  The Parent Resources link will allow you to download school forms from the Electronic Backpack that may not make it home.  The Student Life link shows what is going on in our school.  If you get a chance, be sure to check it out!

 

VALMEYER AMERICAN LEGION POST 901 FALL BARBECUE - - - Valmeyer American Legion Post 901 and the Auxiliary will host a Community Barbecue on Sunday, October 15 with serving time from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Price will be $6.00 per plate for adults – under 10 years of age $4.00 and under 6 FREE.  There will be pork steaks, brats and hamburgers, along with sides of home made German potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans and chips.  Desserts will also be available. You will be able to eat inside, outside under the pavilion or take your food home as a carry out. 

 

VALMEYER COMMUNITY-WIDE YARD SALE - - - Saturday, October 14th.  Start cleaning your closets and garage now!

 

VALMEYER HIGH SCHOOL POST-PROM FUNDRAISER . . . . . HTC is offering a special promotion that will support Valmeyer High School’s Second Annual Post Prom event.  If you sign up for HTC wireless, Valmeyer High School will receive a $25.00 donation from HTC, and you will get a $25.00 credit on your first bill.  You will also receive a free wireless phone (with optional Pirate logo), free activation and one hour of free long distance on your home telephone each month.  Coupons for this offer are available in the High School office.  If you have any questions, call Becky Karsten at 935-2100, extension 205, or Hattie Doyle at extension 204.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR - - - - - “PARTY AT THE PARK” – Attention all Valmeyer residents – both current and former – you are invited to come out and meet your neighbors, greet former acquaintances and make new friends on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 FROM 7:00 P.M. TO 11:00 P.M. at Borsch Park in the original part of Valmeyer under the big pavilion.  Music will be provided by “The Alumni Band” (still looking for a real name).  Maybe they should have a contest just like the one for the newborn elephant at the St. Louis Zoo, and everyone could vote for their favorite band name.  No cover charges - - - BYOB and snacks . . . but most importantly, bring your family and enjoy the last hurrah of summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

The Valmeyer Music Boosters will have their ANNUAL CARNIVAL on Friday, September 29.  They are looking for raffle donations and volunteers to work at the Carnival.  For more information contact Marcia Braswell at the School 935-2100.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL VALMEYER JAYCEES GOLF TOURNAMENT to be held Friday, October 6th at the Acorns Golf Course.  It will be a 18-hole, 4-person scramble with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.  The $60 per person donation includes golf and cart, beverages for 5 hours and a barbecue buffet.  The Jaycees are also looking for hole sponsors at $50 each.  All proceeds from this event will benefit Valmeyer Jaycees community projects i.e. park improvements, holiday decorations, and support of community and educational programs.  Grab three friends and join the fun.  For registration or for more information contact Lyn May at 939-7213.

 

Plans are currently being made for the Second Annual Valmeyer PTO Christmas Bazaar.  The date for the Bizaar will be Sunday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The fee for setting up a table at this event is $15.  No commissions on sales will be charged.   As soon as rental payments are received, table space will be reserved.  The event will be well-advertised, so expect a good crowd to patronize your booth.  If you are interested in renting table space contact Elaine Beckman at 935-2228.

 

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