Alhambra news for the week of April 7

Township to hold annual meeting

The Annual Alhambra Township meeting will be held on April 19 at 7 p.m. at the Alhambra Township Center. The April meeting will follow immediately after the annual meeting.

Hitz Memorial Home Blessing Concert

Hitz Memorial Home will host a Blessings Benefit Concert at Salem United Church of Christ on Sunday, April 10 at 3 p.m. Area churches and Hitz residents will perform. A blessing offering will be taken to fund the update of the kitchen/activity area that is used by the residents daily. This concert is sponsored by Hitz Auxiliary Board.

Alhambra Primary News

Students will be enjoying Earth Day activities on April 21. They will need some clean recyclable items, such as plastic water bottles, milk jugs, plastic bags and aluminum cans.

The last day of school will be May 20, and there will be no school on May 19, due to teachers institute.

The next PTO meeting will be on April 19 at 6:30 at Grantfork Elementary.

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

Alhambra Morning Glories 4-H

Members received their new project book for this year. After hearing some fun facts about Taiwan, a “Flat Stanley” boy and girlwere cut out to be sent to Taiwan. The next meeting of the 4-H will be on Monday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Township Center.

Street Lights

Residents are asked to report street lights that are out to the village hall at 488-3505. Leave a message on the answering machine if call is not during office hours. Please give the location of the light.

Zoning

Alhambra has a zoning ordinance in effect. Any building or remodeling projects should contact the Zoning Officer, Ralph Buzick at 488-2701 for permits or information.

Fire Department Scholarship

The Alhambra Fire Department is offering a $500 scholarship.

Applicants must be living in the Alhambra Fire District and be a graduating senior in 2016.

Forms may be picked up at Highland High School, or call John Mindrup at (618) 409-3941 to get the applications. The deadline for applying is April 15.

Applications will be assessed and recipient chosen by an independent company.

Vincent Cemetery to hold clean up day

The clean up day for Vincent Cemetery will be Saturday, April 16. Volunteers are asked to be at the cemetery at 8 a.m. Bring any type yard tool you think may be needed, such as, shovels, rakes, weed whips, etc. In the event it is raining, volunteers will try for the next weekend. Call Ron Mindrup at 488-7108 with any questions.

Alhambra Primary

The next PTO meeting will be held on April 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Grantfork Elementary.

Alhambra Yard Sales

The annual Alhambra Yard Sales will be held from May 5-7 this year. Maps will be available, compliments of Yvonne Green of Equity Fifty-Five. Call Jessie Ketchum at (618) 580-5314 to have your sale put on the map for free.

Special Occasions

Anniversaries

Happy anniversary to the following couples on April 7, Adam and Megan Mollet; April 8, Mike and Mary Stumpf; April 9, Jeff and Julie Hobbs; April 10, Bob and Gail Ohren, and Jeff and Sabrina Linenfelser; April 12, John and Jackie Beaver and Dan and Casey Cornejo and Kirby and Laura Knackstedt; April 15, Ron and Janet Hunsche; April16, Ron and Rhonda Schmidt.

Birthdays

Happy birthday everyone on April 7, Martha Seest and Sarah Randle; April 8, Andy Miller; April 9, James Kirk, Brian Suhre and Heath Follwell; April 10, Tim Watson, Ron Mindrup, Jessica Mills, Derek Ahlmeyer and Orville Mettler; April 11, Erin Brownand Joyce Adesanya; April 12, Paul Hooks, Linda Korsemeyer, Caroline Bolyard, Jim Annabelle and Barry Quade ; April 13, Stephanie Brockman, Bob Mindrup and Jimmie Burton; April 14, Brandon Seest, Gatha Suhre, Keith Greear, Kieran Mettler, Bethany Reckmann and Riley Mansholt.

This story was originally published April 7, 2016 at 12:52 AM with the headline "Alhambra news for the week of April 7."