Alhambra news, Aug. 14 edition

Freddie Riepshoff

August 14, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.·3 min read

Hitz Auxiliary BBQ

Hitz Auxiliary members will host a BBQ fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Alhambra Township Center parking lot (101 E. Main St.).

Proceeds will be used to support activities at the Hitz Memorial Home. This is a carryout-only event.

Alhambra School News

School started Tuesday, Aug. 13. For those students already looking forward to the end of the school year, the last day will be May 30, 2025.

The school calendar allows for seven emergency days per year. Should they exceed seven days, the extra day will be made up on either Presidents Day, Feb. 17, or Monday, April 21, the day after Easter.

Alhambra and Grantfork School times are 8:45 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. Early dismissal times are at 11:50 a.m.

The prices for school breakfast is $1.55 (regular price). A reduced amount is available at $.30 for those that qualify. Lunch is $3.30 (regular) or $.40 (reduced).

Salem Fellowship and Women’s Guild Corn Roast

There will be no meeting for the month of August. The next meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 19.

The annual Corn Roast hosted by the Men’s Fellowship and the Women’s Guild will be held at the Alhambra Township Park Thursday, Aug. 15, at 6:30 p.m.

All food, dessert and water will be provided.

Exhale Youth Group Begin New Year

The Salem youth group Exhale will begin a new year and invites kids in grades six through 12 to join the fun.

Exhale will kick off with a big celebration Sunday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with ax throwing at The Gameyard in Highland.

All incoming sixth- through 12th-graders are welcome to join. Contact Becca at 618-520-0185 with any questions.

Alhambra Homecoming 2024

This was a hot one folks! People braved the near 100-degree temps to come out and take part in Alhambra’s Homecoming and to commemorate the 175th anniversary.

Too many people took part in putting these three days of celebration together to list everyone. It would be greatly remiss if Debby Schwartz was not given a standing ovation for making sure this weekend would be forever alive in pictures for future generations.

Many of the adults will no longer be here for the 200th anniversary in 2049, but the children, many who will be in their 30s, can look back on the pictures and possibly relive having been at the 175th celebration.

Thanks to all who pulled this huge event together.

Special Occasions

Anniversaries

Aug. 14: Ron and Jenna Boxell

Aug. 16: Todd and Jennifer Henschen

Aug. 19: Doug and Jenna Harned

Aug. 20: Steve and Kris Lynn

Aug. 22: Rick and Kathy Porter

Birthdays

Aug. 16: Marsha Maine, Greg Levin, Penny Hosto

Aug. 17: Becky Riepshoff, Helen Beshears, Grayson Mollet

Aug. 19: Dondee Rex, Steve Sidwell, Travis Horner

Aug. 20: Dale Klenke, Brent Henschen, Lexy Riechmann

Aug. 21: Garrett Schmidt, Jake Emendez

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