THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 14 – Number 37                                                                                                         September 11, 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, September 11 – High School Soccer at East Alton / Wood River – 4:30 p.m..

            Monday, September 11 – High School Golf at Cahokia – 4:00 p.m..

            Monday, September 11 – Junior High Softball and Baseball vs. Marissa at HOME – 4:15 p.m.

            Tuesday, September 12 – High School Volleyball at Marissa – 6:15 p.m.

            Tuesday, September 12 – High School Golf at Chester – 4:00 p.m.

            Tuesday, September 12 – Junior High Softball and Baseball vs. Freeburg at HOME – 4:15 p.m.

            Wednesday, September 13 – High School Golf at East St. Louis – 4:00 p.m.

            Wednesday, September 13 – High School Cross Country at Wesclin – 4:00 p.m.

            Wednesday, September 13 – Junior High Softball and Baseball vs. New Athens at HOME – 4:15 p.m.

            Thursday, September 14 – High School Golf at Marissa – 4:00 p.m.

            Thursday, September 14 – High School Volleyball vs. Dupo at HOME – 6:15 p.m.

            Thursday, September 14 – High School Soccer at Columbia – 6:30 p.m.

            Friday, September 15 – High School Volleyball at Evansville – 6:15 p.m.

            Friday, September 15 – Junior High Softball and Baseball at Smithton – 4:15 p.m.

            Saturday, September 16 – FFA Mum and Fish Sale – 9:00 a.m. to Noon.

 

Condolences to the family of Anna Myrtle Andres – former First Lady of Valmeyer. . . her late husband George Andres, Sr. previously served as Valmeyer’s Mayor.  She was also the Mother of George Andres, Jr. who was a guiding force in helping Valmeyer recover and relocate following the Flood of 1993.

 

VALMEYER FALL CHURCH PICNIC  . . . . . Sunday, September 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.–  presented by St. John United Church of Christ and St. Mary Catholic Church.  Lots of good food including Barbecue, hamburgers and hot dogs (eat in or carry out)– beer and soda – games for kids and adults – country store – raffles – cake walk – attendance prizes.  Musical entertainment all day including:

            11:00 a.m. – Pearl Hirsch                               12:00 p.m. – The Hilltoppers

            1:00 p.m. – The Bud Light Brigade               2:00 p.m. – Thunder & Lightning Cloggers

            3:00 p.m. – Mike Alexander                          4:00 p.m. – Kaskaskia Trail Barbershoppers Chorus

            5:00 p.m. – Joe Powell

 

VILLAGE-SPONSORED LARGE ITEM PICKUP - - - Thursday, September 28th – Items for pickup can include old appliances, furniture, etc. that are too large to be included in the regular weekly pickup.  All doors, compressors, and electric motors must be removed from appliances.  No construction materials, garbage, landscape waste, grass clippings, leaves, trees 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.

 

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

 

The greenhouse will be glowing when the Valmeyer FFA hosts their Garden Mum OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, September 16 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.  The greenhouse is located on the north end of the School by the Ag Shop.  The greenhouse is also open on School days from Noon to 1:00 p.m.  They will also be selling tilapia (on ice) for $2.50 each with a minimum order of 10.  For more information or to place advance orders call 935-2100, extension 102.

 

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

 

VALMEYER KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SOCCER CHALLENGE . . . . . SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 at 12:30 p.m. in the original part of Valmeyer.  This event is open to girls and boys ages 10 to 14.  For more information contact Joe Andres at 935-2610.

 

2ND ANNUAL MELVIN FISHER HILLS AND HOLLOWS MARATHON . . . . . Saturday, September 23 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Emergency Services Building in Valmeyer.  This event is dedicated to the memory of Melvin Fisher, who donated countless hours of his time to the Valmeyer Volunteer Fire Department, and the training of its members.  The Course includes a 5K out and back course.  The course starts on flat to rolling County road surfaced with oil and chip through beautiful farm country.  The Half Marathon course continues reaching a two mile gradual down hill, turning into a pancake flat surface along the Mississippi River bottom bluff.  The last t20 miles will be challenging for the weak in spirit as you charge up hill to the finish.  The Half Marathon course is state certified.  There will be Aid Stations at every mile of the Half Marathon, and port-a-potties throughout the route.  Fees for the Half Marathon are $35 through September 14, and $40 after that date.  Fees for the 5K are $20 through September 14, and $25 after that date.  Same day registration closes at 7:30 a.m. on the day of the race.  VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO ASSIST WITH THIS EVENT!  There will be free T-shirts for volunteers who register prior to September 14.  If you helped last year, and are interested in helping in the same position, register now.  SPONSORS ARE ALSO NEEDED FOR THIS EVENT!  Donations of any amount will be accepted, and will help to make this event a success.  Proceeds from this event will benefit the Valmeyer Active Firemen’s Association and BACKSTOPPERS.  For online race entry, volunteer registration, or sponsor donation, log in at www.hillsandhollows.org, or contact a member of the Valmeyer Fire Department.

 

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