THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 15 – Number 39                                                                                                         September 24, 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:

            Monday, September 24 – High School Golf at Cahokia Conference Tournament in Carlyle.

            Monday, September 24 – High School Soccer at Breese Central – 4:00 p.m.

            Monday, September 24 – High School Volleyball at Evansville – 6:30 p.m.

            Tuesday, September 25 – High School Golf at Prairies – 4:00 p.m.

            Tuesday, September 25 – High School Volleyball at Lebanon – 6:15 p.m.

            Wednesday, September 26 – High School Golf at Red Bud – 4:00 p.m.

            Friday, September 28 – K through 5 Music Booster Carnival ending at 7:30 p.m.

            Saturday, September 29 – High School Volleyball Tournament at Sparta.

            Sunday, September 30 – District / All State Rehearsal at Greenville College - 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

 

The VALMEYER VIKINGS is a new select baseball team made up of Valmeyer boys.  The team will be selling Entertainment books as a way to make money for league fees, tournament fees, uniforms and equipment.  The 2008 Entertainment book is $25.00, and the GoldC book is $10.00.  Anyone interested in purchasing books can contact Susan Unterseh at 935-2370 or Eric Seidler at 935-1818.

 

VALMEYER FFA GARDEN MUM OPEN HOUSE – in the FFA Greenhouse behind the Ag Shop at Valmeyer High School.  The Greenhouse will also be open on School days from Noon to 12:45 p.m.  If you would like to place an order by phone call 935-2100, extension 102.

 

            STATE BANK OF WATERLOO OPENED ITS VALMEYER BANKING CENTER on Monday, September 17 at 259 Knobloch Boulevard.  The branch’s first customer was Sharon Schilling of Valmeyer.  She was awarded a $113 cash prize, representing the number of years the bank has been doing business in Monroe County.  Presenting the award was branch manager Rebecca Rice.  Other personnel assigned to the branch include Customer Service Representatives Megann Hurst, Sue Vogt and Linda Cobb.  President and CEO Mark Altadonna said the branch will offer full service banking, including safe deposit boxes and lending services.  Branch CSR’s can be contacted by phone at 935-2265 (BANK).  Drive up hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 7:30 a.m. – Noon Saturdays.  Lobby hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fridays, and 9:00 a.m. – Noon on Saturdays.  A grand opening is planned in the near future.

 

            THE VALMEYER SENIOR CITIZENS will have a pot luck meal at the Emergency Services Building on Wednesday, September 26 at 12:00 Noon, with their regular monthly meeting to follow.

 

            MARK YOUR CALENDARS – VILLAGE LARGE ITEM PICKUP DAY – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27.  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 for pickup by 6:00 a.m.

 

            DEADLINE EXTENDED ON MONROE COUNTY VETERANS’ BOOK – Due to overwhelming response, the publisher has requested an extension of time to coordinate the publishing process.  As a result, the Society will be able to accept additional biographies, book orders and sponsorships until the FINAL DEADLINE EXTENSION OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2007.  This is a reminder that the cost of the book is $40 plus $2.50 sales tax.  One picture with 150 words is free, but additional words are $.15 each and additional photos are $5 each.  Order forms are still available at Valmeyer, Columbia and Waterloo Libraries or on the website:  www.rootsweb.com/~ilmcghs.  The Monroe County Genealogical Society thanks everyone who already submitted biographies, ordered books and contributed as sponsors for the Monroe County Veterans Book Project.  For more information call: Pam @ 935-4082, Karen @ 939-8240, Vern @ 281-5386 or Jan @ 314-849-4982.

 

            MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the 5th ANNUAL VALMEYER AREA JAYCEES GOLF TOURNAMENT – Saturday, October 6 at the Acorns Golf Links – 4 person scramble with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start.  The cost of $70 per person includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, beverages for 5 hours and buffet dinner.  Reservations are requested, but not required – walk ins are welcome.  For reservations call 935-2611.

 

            MARK YOUR CALENDARS – The Valmeyer High School National Honor Society and the American Red Cross would like to invite you to come and donate blood on October 12 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.  The blood drive will take place in the High School gym.  Come help save lives and at the same time receive a complimentary t-shirt along with free food, drinks and attendance prizes.  Please contact Kelly Rowold at 935-2100, extension 122 or by email at krowold@valmeyerk12.org if you would like to make an appointment to donate and / or if you have questions.

 

            MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the ANNUAL VALMEYER PTO CHRISTMAS BAZAAR to be held on Sunday, November 11 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the School.  Food and refreshments will be available during the day.  For those wanting to reserve a table to sell your wares, contact Elaine Beckman at 935-2228.  Cost for reserving a table is $20, and no commission will be charge on sales made that day. 

 

            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.

 

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