Alhambra news, July 19 edition

Freddie Riepshoff

July 18, 2023 at 9:51 a.m.·2 min read

Alhambra Fire Department Awards Scholarship

Alhambra Fire Department awarded Kylie Ketchum the 2023 AFD $500 scholarship.

Kylie will attend Western Kentucky University for the next four years. She will major in Agriculture Business.

Alhambra Fire Department awards a graduating senior a $500 scholarship every year. Scholarship winners are selected by the Board of Education in Edwardsville.

Grass And Property Ordinance

It is an ordinance within the village of Alhambra that all premises and exterior property be maintained free from weeds or growth in excess of 10 inches. All noxious weeds are prohibited.

Property must be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage. Disposal shall be done in a clean and sanitary manner by placing the rubbish in approved containers.

Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes need five days to hatch in still water. Help eliminate breeding sites by contacting the village at 618-488-3505 for larvicide or more information.

Alhambra Fire Department

The Alhambra Volunteer Fire Department is always ready to welcome and train any young person at least 18 years of age that is interested in joining the Fire Department.

Volunteers are always in great demand to be trained so they are ready when an emergency arises.

If interested in joining the fire department, contact Chief Randy Take 630-649-8709.

Alhambra Homecoming

Friday, Aug. 4, and Saturday, Aug. 5, will be the return of the Alhambra Homecoming.

Friday night band - The Gusto
Saturday night Band - Benders and Backroads
Parade - 6 p.m. Saturday
Tractor and Classic Car Display
Tractor Drive - 9-11 a.m. Saturday
Car Cruise - noon Saturday
Pedal Car Tractor Pull - 1 p.m. Saturday
Model Train Show
Fried chicken, fish, hamburgers, pork steaks, homemade desserts, ice cream, cold beer, soda and water will be available.

Special Occasions

Anniversaries

July 20: Eugene and Becky Froman, Joe and Gail Stevenson, Cory and Dennie Mortenson

July 21: Michael and Abby Sidwell

July 23: Dennis and Amy Reckmann

July 24, Eddie and Joyclynn Robbs

July 25: Duane and Patty Take, Dennis and Peggy Bueggerman, Doug and Julie Seest, Alex and Kiley Faires

July 27: Ryan and Aimee Goodwin

Birthdays

July 19: Jackie Beaver, Jason Hooks, Berry Harris, Megan Mollet, Michaela Tillerson, John Adams

July 20: Jenna Seest, Alyssa Reiman, Michael Huckleberry, Makala Korsemyer, Jaden Jarvis

July 21: Rich Sanders, Melanie Tillerson, Emma Luitjohan, Nicole Suhre

July 22: Kandy Buzich, Briley Mollet, Alvena Casper, Denny Schuetz

July 23: Jordan Braundmeier

July 24: Larry McGee, Steve Sander, Kurt Geschwend, Colton Smith, Zachary Stout, Jessie Ketcham

July 25: Terri Templeman, Amelie Bright, Danika Dale

July 26: Becky Debatin, Susan Stumpf, Brandon Parker, Treyton Henkhaus, Cole Wendler

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