Alhambra news, June 19 edition
Community Club
The Alhambra Community Club may have a smaller membership, but they manage to make a difference in the community.
Three Alhambra graduates will receive $500 scholarships from the club.
Brooke Hunsche is the daughter of Todd and Jennifer Hunsche. Brooke will attend the University of Oklahoma, studying to be an orthodontist.
Lauren Brannon is the daughter of Brett and Becky Brannon. She will attend Greenville College and study to be an accountant.
Blase Kurwicki’s parents are Rick and Mandy Kurwicki. Blase will attend Southern Illinois University to study Exercise, Science and Business Administration.
Exhale Car Wash
The Salem Church youth group “Exhale” will hold a car wash Tuesday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., behind the bank building.
Donations will go towards the Exhale Mission Trip.
Alhambra Homecoming/175th Anniversary
The Village of Alhambra will have a joint celebration with the annual homecoming, incorporating the 175th anniversary of the settling of Alhambra.
Festivities take place Aug. 2-4.
There will be parades Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Other activities will include a bounce house, model train show, tractors on display with a tractor drive at 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Saturday and a pedal tractor pull at 1 p.m. There will also be a gun raffle, basket raffles, good food, beer and soda.
The Dance Hall will have a Museum of the history of Alhambra complete with pictures.
There will be old-fashioned games to play, commemorative souvenirs for purchase, a fashion show for those entering to dress in any era from 1849-1999.
Music will be on hand all three days with Cheers Band on Friday night and Exit 36 and Jessie G on Saturday. Sunday nights band will be announced at a later date.
Grass and Property Ordinance
It is an ordinance within the village of Alhambra that all premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or growth in excess of ten (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.
Special Occasions
Anniversaries
June 19: Bill and Carol Reckman, Joe and Lisa Reinhardt
June 20: Wayne and Tonia Pickerill, Dale and Debra Stocker
June 22: Rick and Cheryl Noll, Glenn and Gladys Riepshoff
June 24: Brian and Heather Schott
June 26: Jeremy and Rebecca Resillez
Birthdays
June 19: Dave Reichmann
June 20: Kim Shimkus, Richelle Braundmeier
June 21: Hayden Payne
June 22: Dave Hooks, Lee Schmidt, Jessica Rinderer, Kristen Payne
June 23: Joyclynn Robbs, Alexis Porter, Sasha Hosto
June 25: Brandi Starko, Logan Bright, Kimberly Nelson, Gladys Wahl
June 26: Carol Amiri, Dede Weder, Sheldon Quade, Marcus Price
