Alhambra News for the week of July 9

The Alhambra/Hamel Ministerial Alliance, in association with the Reading Wagon, will offer free sack lunches on Mondays, beginning July 6 and running through Aug. 10.

The lunches will consist of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or a bologna and cheese sandwich, chips, cookies, water, a piece of fruit and bottled water. Here are the details:

The lunches will be served from 11 a.m. to noon, or until they run out.

Reading Wagon is located in front of the Alhambra Township Center and is sponsored by the Alhambra Morning Glories 4-H Club. The Reading Wagon is open on Mondays from 9 to 11 a.m., with “Story Time” at 9:15 a.m. The Reading Wagon is also open on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There are many books for all ages.

Alhambra Care Center news

Residents of Alhambra Care Center enjoyed the few dry days this week. The Fourth of July was celebrated with sparklers, snakes and poppers. The poppers made a big hit with many of them. Bob Airtime brought a host of patriotic songs to entertain the troops and Hardee’s restaurant in Staunton donated washable eagle tattoos, which were a big hit. To finish off the celebration, everyone enjoyed red, white and blue cupcakes and punch.

Salem Church to honor 1965 confirmation class

This confirmation class will celebrate its 50^th anniversary at the Confirmation Homecoming on Sunday, Aug. 2. Members of the confirmation class were James Abert, Carol Henschen, Gary Henschen, Gerry Klenke, Clifford Mueller, Bobbie Reckman, Leonard Suhre and Allan Tipsword. All confirmation classes are invited to attend.

Village seeks flag donations

Several years ago, the village had a flag drive to ensure that on special days the flags would be out for all to see and as a reminder of all we have to love about our country. Supplies are getting low again and it is time to replenish the flags. Anyone wishing to donate a new 3 by 5 foot flag may buy one at and donate it. Cost is under $10.

Donations may also be made in honor of or in memory of a past or present service man/woman, or any loved one. Drop flags off at Village Hall or 301 Coral (Freddie Riepshoff’s house). Checks or cash maybe left with Village Clerk or with Riepshoff, and the flags will be purchased.

A list of donors and honorees will be published at a later date.

Movie in the Park

Save the date for another fabulous Movie in the Park. Big Hero 6 will be shown rain or shine at Alhambra Park on Saturday, July 18. This is another free event. Bring kids, lawn chairs and blankets, drinks and snacks of your choice.

Special Occasions

Anniversaries

Happy anniversary everyone. July 10, Jim and Marilynn Hooks; July 11, Tim and Lori Watson, Dan and Mary Reinhardt, Clint and Jenna Conrad; July 12, Louie and Lorene Knackstedt; July 13, Bud and Verna Gilley and Russ and Amanda Reinhardt; July 14, Kevin and Kim Brink; July 15, Don and Freddie Riepshoff, and Joe and Sarah Bolyard; July 16, Matthew and Brenda Hooks.

Birthdays

Happy Birthday everyone. July 9, Trenton Allen and David Wetzel; July 10, Doris Greear, Bob Ohren and Alyssa Diesselhorst; July 11, Rusty Phelps, Velma Henhaus, Ruth Hosto, Carol Reckman, Cory Mortenson, Dustin Reichmann and Dean Brown; July 12, Angela Brockman, Jeremy Brockman, Jeff Meier, Kelsey Snider and Shirley Landolt; July 13, Betty Volz, Whitney Landmann, Ginger Gehrig, and Ashlie Holtgrave; July 14, Bob Henschen, Keri Henschen, Sheridan Mettler, Jim Peters; July 15, Freddie Riepshoff, Maria Robbs, , Pat Davis, Kaylee Mortenson, and Jimmy Mills; July 16, Lisa Hunsche, Jennifer Follwell, Mark Korsemeyer and Joshua Rinderer.

This story was originally published July 10, 2015 at 2:59 AM with the headline "Alhambra News for the week of July 9."