THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 14 – Number 44 October 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, October 30 – Junior High Boys Basketball at SPPS – 6:00 p.m.

Monday, October 30 – Junior High Girls Basketball vs. New Athens at HOME – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 2 – Junior High Boys Basketball at Marissa – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 2 – Parent Teacher Conferences – students dismissed at 2:00 p.m.

Friday, November 3 – Parent Teacher Conferences – NO SCHOOL.

Friday, November 3 – Junior High Boys Basketball at Millstadt – 6:00 p.m.

Friday, November 3 – Junior High Girls Basketball vs. Smithton at HOME – 6J0 p.m.

Saturday, November 4 – IMEA District VI Music Festival at SIU – Carbondale. The Junior High Concert

is at 3:30 p.m. and the High School Concert is at 5:30 p.m. – both in the SIU Arena.

Mary Ann Willis and Twyla Luhr attended the Memorial Services for Dr. Frank Perez on Wednesday, October 18 at the St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Belleville. Dr. Perez was born November 7, 1919 in Havana, Cuba. He died on Friday, October 6 at his residence in Belleville. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby in January, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Berta. His body was cremated, and there was no visitation. Dr. Perez’s office was located in Valmeyer for about ten years during the 1950’s. Many of the people from Valmeyer and the surrounding community were delivered by Dr. Perez. He left his practice in Valmeyer and went to medical school in Chicago to become a Psychiatrist. He retired from his private psychiatric practice in Belleville in 1988.

YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE . . . . . THE 10^TH ANNUAL VALMEYER OPTIMIST CLUB HALLOWEEN PARTY – Tuesday, October 31 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. featuring a Scavenger Hunt and Costume Contest. Starts at Mike’s Convenience Store where food and drinks will be provided. Prizes will be awarded for 1^st place in three age groups – pre K through 4^th grade – 5^th through 8^th grade and High School. All scavenger teams can have no more than 4 members. No driving teams are allowed. You must sign up for the scavenger hunt from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. and return by 8:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Valmeyer Optimist Club with assistance from the American Legion, Mike’s Convenience Store and the Valmeyer Fire Department.

A MESSAGE FROM THE VALMEYER POLICE DEPARTMENT . . . . . Information regarding Halloween activities – Curfew is 9:00 p.m. for those under age 17 and will be enforced. Please have all children carry a flashlight when possible. Wear costumes with reflective materials so all children can be seen. Please respect the property of Village residents. If you are driving in town that evening, PLEASE SLOW DOWN and watch for children. Follow these pointers and make it a safe and happy Halloween for all. Thanks!!!

A HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS to the members of the cast and crew of the VHS Musical “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”. These students worked under less than ideal scheduling conditions to make this show one of the best to ever grace the Valmeyer High School stage. Congratulations on a job well done!!!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE VHS ANNUAL ALUMNI BASEKTBALL GAME. This event will take place on Saturday, November 11^th beginning at 6:00 p.m. The High School Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball teams will also be scrimmaging on that evening. There will be FREE admission, but BOSS (Boosters of School Sports) is asking for donations of items for the Monroe County Humane Society. Items that are needed include cat litter, cat and/or dog toys, and cat and dog food (preferably Purina One).

VALMEYER HAS MADE IT TO BROADWAY . . . In 1995 a group of theater students from Princeton came to interview Valmeyer residents about their experiences during the Flood of 1993. One of those students, Cara Reichel took the information that was collected and turned it into a play. The fictional story, set in Meyerville, Illinois details one community’s struggles against the rising tide of the Mississippi River that would wipe it off the map. According to the website for the Prospect Theater Company which is producing the show, The Flood is mythic and moving, with a stirring score and deeply American characters. It looks for meaning in cycles of devastation and rebirth, and finds that even in the wake of tragedy there are things that float. This show has taken the stage at the Chernuchin Theatre at 314 West 54^th Street in New York. Following are some of the reviews which have appeared for the show . . . “a folk opera about how the events of 1993 affected the lives of the people in this typical American town. The Flood is as chockful of melodies, ranging from solos and duets to soaring ensemble numbers, as it is peopled with characters whose individual problems and conflicts are heightened by the impending danger of the rising river. With its substantive and original book and appealing to the ear and heart music, The Flood is a serious and seriously impressive musical. . . . . Awash in heartfelt emotions and glorious songs . . . surging anthems and rapturous hymns crown a collection of complex character songs that detail the inhabitants of this small Midwestern town. The Flood is never better than when the townspeople speak or sing with one voice, the voice of America that can overcome any adversity given trust and time.” The Flood will play through November 19, 2006.

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.

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. Questions - call Becky Karsten at 935-2100, ext. 205, or Hattie Doyle at ext. 204.

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.

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