THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 15 – Number 31 July 30, 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!

The MASC Theater Company in Waterloo is still in need of a few male chorus members for their production of “The Flood” which will begin on Thursday, September 6. If you are interested in performing in this musical please contact John Campbell at 281-4631.

VALMEYER JUNIOR HIGH BASEBALL – Attention Junior High Boys – the first practice will be Monday, August 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Valmeyer School baseball field. Please bring your equipment and wear appropriate clothing. YOU MUST HAVE A COMPLETED SCHOOL PHYSICAL TO PRACTICE. If you have any questions, please call Coach Knobloch or Coach Heavner at School at 935-2100, or contact them at gknobloch@valmeyerk12.org or hheavner@valmeyerk12.org.

VALMEYER JUNIOR HIGH SOFTBALL – Valmeyer Junior High Softball will have their first practice on Monday, July 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. All girls interested in playing need to sign up in the main office. Players should wear rubber cleats, bring a ball glove and have appropriate practice clothing. In order to practice all players must have their physicals turned in to the main office by the first day of practice. Players cannot practice until their physicals are turned in. Any questions – contact Coach McSchooler at the School at 935-2100, ext. 129.

Tryouts for the 2007/2008 High School Basketball Cheer Season scheduled for August 2 and 3 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. They have been rescheduled for August 20 and 22 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the High School Gym. All students must have the following to participate in the tryouts – a physical on file with the district, appropriate clothing / shoes, no jewelry / earrings are to be worn, and all hair must be up and out of faces / eyes. All students interested must attend both days to participate in tryouts. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Rowold at 935-6605, or 935-2100, ext. 122.

The Valmeyer Lions Club will have their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 1. They begin the evening with dinner at the Corner Pub at 6:00 p.m. Then they will move to the Firehouse for their 7:30 meeting. The Valmeyer Lions are always looking for new members who are interested in community involvement.

Valmeyer Community Blood Drive – Monday, August 13 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St. John UCC in Valmeyer. While 65 percent of the population is eligible to donate, only five percent do. So please give. Patients are counting on you. All presenting donors will receive a coupon good for one free 12 oz. Blizzard at participating DQ restaurants.

Efforts are currently underway to produce a Monroe County Veteran’s Biographical History. The Monroe County Genealogical Society has teamed up with M.T. Publishing Company to produce this book. Military photographs and information are needed for inclusion in the history book. Orders are being taken now with a pre-publication price of $40.00 per book. For more information on submitting information for inclusion in the book or to place your order contact Pam Foster at 935-4082. THE DEADLINE IS JULY 31, SO DON’T WAIT ANY LONGER!!!!!

During 2009, the Village of Valmeyer will celebrate its Centennial. Valmeyer was officially founded as a Village in 1909. To commemorate this celebration, I am working on the publication of a history book for the Village. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has any photographs of the Village throughout its history, from the earliest of times to current years. Photos of buildings, activities, holiday festivals, cultural events – whatever you may have – all time periods and all events are important in documenting the history of Valmeyer. Photos will be borrowed long enough to scan and then will be immediately returned to the owners. If you have any information to contribute, please contact me at 935-2142 or by email at knobloch@htc.net. Thanks, Dennis.

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