THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 15 – Number 40                                                                                                         December 10, 2007

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:

            Friday, December 7 – High School Boys Basketball vs. New Athens at HOME – 6:15 p.m.

            Friday, December 7 – Junior High Boys Basketball at New Athens – 6:00 p.m.

            Saturday, December 8 – Homecoming Dance 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. – coronation at 9:30 p.m.

            Saturday, December 8 – Junior High Girls Basketball in Conference Tournament at Columbia.

            Saturday, December 8 – Junior High 6th Grade Girls Basketball at Columbia – 9:00 a.m.

            Monday, December 10 – Junior High Girls Basketball in Conference Tournament in Columbia

            Monday, December 10 – Junior High Boys Basketball vs. Smithton at HOME – 6:00 p.m.

            Tuesday, December 11 – Junior High / High School Holiday Concert in the High School Gym – 7:30 p.m.

            Wednesday, December 12 – Junior High Girls Basketball Conference Tournament in Columbia.

            Thursday, December 13 – High School Girls Basketball at Yeshiva High School – 6:00 p.m.

            Thursday, December 13 – Junior High Girls Basketball Conference Tournament in Columbia.

            Thursday, December 13 – Junior High Boys Basketball at Millstadt – 6:00 p.m.

            Friday, December 14 – High School Boys Basketball vs. Dupo at HOME – 6:15 p.m.

            Friday, December 14 – Junior High Girls Basketball Conference Tournament in Columbia.

 

            A lot of hard work and determination by Joe Koppeis of Admiral Parkway with the cooperation of the Valmeyer Village Board and Village staff members has finally paid off . . . on Wednesday afternoon (12/28) it was announced that the National Archives and Records Administration will be moving a portion of their facility to the Rock City Business Complex in Valmeyer.  The facility will be approximately 400,000 square feet, including eight record storage bays.  In addition the facility will have two microfilm storage areas of 2,100 square feet each, and more than 26,000 square feet of office space.  NARA will enter into a 20-year lease to house this facility at the Rock City complex with the first occupancy expected to be in the Fall of 2008.  It is estimated that 35 jobs will be created at this facility.  According to the Director of the National Personnel Records Center, records to be stored at the facility will include military and Internal Revenue Service records, along with Treasury checks and postal money orders.

 

            VALMEYER COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE – Monday, December 10 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer.  All presenting donors will receive an American Red Cross vintage long sleeve T-shirt.  Give the gift of life – GIVE BLOOD.

 

            A reminder to Valmeyer residents . . . on the first and third Thursday of each month, curbside recycling takes place in the Village.  Items can be co-mingled in your trash container, but should be kept separate from your regular trash on these pickup days.  Those items that can be recycled include glass, type 1 and 2 plastics, tin and aluminum cans.  If you have any questions about Village recycling, contact Village Hall.  Please take advantage of this service provide to you by the Village, and at the same time you will be doing your part to help our environment.

 

            The Valmeyer Knights of Columbus are selling Christmas cards for the holiday season.  The cards feature artwork of the winners of last years Christmas Poster contest which was sponsored by the Knights.  The cards come in different versions and sell – 10 cards for $10.  The cards are available at St. Mary’s Church and First Bank.

 

            The Sure Cures Relay for Life team is taking orders for the 2008 Men of Monroe County calendar.  The price is $15.00.  Delivery will be mid-December.  For more information for a great Christmas gift call Kathy at 939-8743 or Jeanette at 935-2443 or 935-2266.

 

            Are you looking for a part-time job ???  The Valmeyer Post Office is looking for someone to work approximately 9-12 hours per week.  If interested or if you have questions, call or stop by the Post Office to fill out an application.  Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 14.

 

Looking for an ENTERTAINMENT BOOK.  They are being sold by the Valmeyer Vikings select Baseball team.  The 2008 book is $25.00, and the GoldC book is $10.00.  For more info - Susan Unterseh at 935-2370 or Eric Seidler at 935-1818.

 

            A NOTE FROM THE VALMEYER POSTMASTER ALICE WELLEN – The perfect gift:  Did you ever wish you could find a holiday gift that is quick, easy, convenient and can be used by almost anyone?  Look no farther than your post office.  Postage stamps make great holiday gifts and stocking stuffers and the variety of choices allows you to personalize the stamps for the individual.  From flowers to flags, you’re sure to find special stamps for your gift giving . . . and remember, postage stamps are available from your carrier.  As a way to thank you for your business all year long, Customer Appreciation will be held at the Valmeyer Post Office on December 17th – stop by to enjoy some refreshments.

 

            GUIDANCE NEWS FROM VALMEYER HIGH SCHOOL - - - Parents and Students – be sure to check out the Guidance Counselor section on the School’s webpage.  You can go to www.valmeyerk12.org and then click on the “Guidance” link to access important guidance information such as college application deadlines, college representative visits at VHS, FAFSA information, and important scholarship announcements.  There are also links to useful college / career planning and financial aid websites.  You can also always call Becky Karsten, Guidance Counselor at School 935-2100, extension 205, or email at bkarsten@valmeyerk12.org if you need any help or have any questions.

 

            THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT – 2007 – The Valmeyer National Honor Society is sponsoring Lydia’s House this Holiday Season by collecting money (for gift cards) and food items such as popcorn (caramel, cheese, etc.), pretzels and candy of all kinds to make holiday tins for the kids.  Lydia’s House provides safe, confidential and support services for abused women and their children in the Metro-East.  These families are in a secured location and do not have the freedom to go and shop during the holiday season like so many of us do.  Lydia’s House is one of the largest organizations of this type in the United States.  If any community member would like to give a monetary donation or donate food to help Lydia’s House, please contact Kelly Rowold at 935-2100, extension 122 or krowold@valmeyerk12.org.  Donations will be accepted from December 3rd through December 17th.

 

            VILLAGE – SPONSORED LARGE ITEM PICKUP DAY – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 - - - Such items for pickup can include old appliances, furniture, etc. that are too large to be included in the regular pickup.  All doors, compressors, and electric motors must be removed from appliances.  No construction materials, garbage, landscape waste, grass clippings, leaves, tires or gas tanks will be picked up.  Items must be placed at the curb and be ready for pickup by 6:00 p.m.

           

            Nomination forms are currently available for members to be inducted into the VALMEYER SCHOOL MUSIC HALL OF FAME in the Spring of 2008.  Those applications can be obtained from Marcia Braswell or Mike Alexander at Valmeyer School.

 

            MARK YOUR CALENDARS – TRIVIA NIGHT – TRIVIA NIGHT – TRIVIA NIGHT to benefit Valmeyer Cub Scout / Boy Scout Troop #345 on Saturday, January 12 at the Valmeyer Junior High School Gym.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the event starting at 7:00 p.m.  Bring your own snacks and drinks – NO ALCOHOL.  Entry fee is $10 per person with 8 members to a team.  Cash prizes to be awarded.  For more information or to enter call Allen may at 935-2611.

 

            MARK YOUR CALENDARS – The Valmeyer School Music Boosters are planning and will be hosting a CELEBRATION OF THE TEACHING CAREER OF MARCIA BRASWELL on Sunday, January 13 at the School from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.  For more information about the event contact Susan Unterseh at 935-2370 or Zoe Ann Schwarze at 935-2403.

 

            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!!!!!!!!!!!!