Alhambra news, Aug. 16 edition

Freddie Riepshoff
·2 min read

Commemorative 175th T-shirts

The 175th Jubilee Committee is now selling commemorative T-shirts with the 175th logo on them. Shirts come in blue or green with sizes small to extra large for $15 and 2XL for $16.

Other sizes may be ordered if needed. Payment may be made by cash or check.

Contact Jessica Take 618-410-3058 to purchase.

Pre-K Screening

Children ages 3-5 are encouraged to get screened. This screening will help to determine if a child would benefit from early childhood classes.

Parents that have their children screen are under no obligation to sign the child up for school. If interested in having a child screened, call the Highland Primary office to schedule an appointment.

Scheduling times and dates are as follows:

  • 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 22

  • 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 18

Alhambra Fire Department Raffle

Winners of the annual Alhambra Fire Department raffle are:

  • Vance Brindley of Highland, Winchester Wildcat 22

  • Marcia Graham of Brussels, Savage 223

  • Loren Caulk of Irving, Winchester sxp 20 gauge

  • Lisa Graham of Lebanon, $200 cash

  • Terry Dickman of Alhambra, $100 cash

4-H Ice Cream Social

The Morning Glories and Cloverbuds 4-H leaders and current members invite all young people between the ages of 5-18 and their parents to attend and ice cream social on Monday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Alhambra Township Park.

Come hear about the activities club members enjoy and how much they learn from each other’s activities.

Are you interested in computers, flowers,sewing, painting, photography, calligraphy, animals and many more programs that are available through 4-H? Join the fun with no obligation to join. Just see everything available to those who would enjoy a hobby and make new friends.

Morning Glories are for ages 8-18, and Cloverbuds are ages 5-7. Both groups meet at the same time.

Salem Church Vacation Bible School

Salem VBS will be held Sunday mornings from Aug. 6 thru Sept. 3.

Children are invited to attend Salem Church at 9 a.m. After the “Time with Children” at 9:15 a.m. they will go to the Sunday School for Vacation Bible School.

This year’s theme is Food Truck Party: On a Roll with God.

The annual Corn Roast is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at Alhambra Park.

All food, including dessert and bottled water, will be provided.

Special Occasions

Anniversaries

Aug. 16: Ron and Rhonda Schmidt

Aug. 17: Gene and Barb Lotter

Aug. 22: Doug and Nancy Heidbrink, Mitch and Sharyn Gieseking

Birthdays

Aug. 16: Marsha Maine, Greg Levin, Penny Hosto, Kyle Hediger, Chaz Reeves

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

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

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

Aug. 21: Garrett Schmidt, Jake Emendez

Aug. 22: Doug Heidbrink, Jeremiah Knackstedt, Duane Take, Lindsay Duffin

Aug. 23: Allan Adolph