Trese Mashburn

Hello readers! I’m back with this weeks edition of What’s Up in Odenville. I have been functioning on beach brain since I got back from vacation. I haven’t even unpacked my suitcase! Somewhere in the back of my mind, I keep hoping I will wake up and still have my toes in the sand and hear the sounds of the waves crashing. Hey, a girl can dream can’t she? Let’s get back to reality with the news.

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Community News

The Lions Club will hold an informational meeting this Thursday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Heritage House (formerly Newton-Davis House). For more information contact Pedro Pinos at (205) 629-2909

Southland BBQ in Argo is holding a BBQ fundraiser to help Justin and Rachel Cooper adopt a child named Jonah from China. Justin is a Dare officer at Pell City High School and Rachel is a nurse at Children’s of Alabama. The couple lives in Argo with their four children. Boston butt, BBQ chicken and rack of ribs are being sold. To place an order contact Justin at (205) 283-2857 or Rachel at (205) 283-6453 or email Jurac.29@windstream.net Order deadline Saturday August 8.

Rhema Worship Center is celebrating its second anniversary Sunday, August 16. Bishop Ronald Wilson, General Superintendent over the Congregational Holiness Church, will conduct the sermon. Lunch and games immediately following. Service begins at 10 a.m.

The Ugandan Thunder performed Sunday night at Calvary Baptist Church. The Ugandan Thunder is made up of 20 orphans from different orphanages in Uganda. They tour the country leading worship through song and dance. Jeff Forman got to experience first-hand the dance when he was pulled on stage! The money that they raise through sponsorships and love offerings go to buy food and medical supplies for more than 6000 Ugandan children. The ministry’s home base is in Griffin, Ga. You can learn more at www.penniesforposho.org

Majestic Outdoors Ministries is now accepting registrations for its Third Annual Fishing Tournament to be held September 19. Guaranteed payout. Visit www.majoutdoors.com for more information on both the tournament and ministry or email Steve Sparks at steve@majoutdoors.com

Odenville Intermediate School will have three new teachers joining their staff this school year.  Christy Blankenship (3rd grade), Brooke Griffith (5th grade) and Beth Lambert (Gifted). Welcome Ladies! Wishing you a successful school year!

This football season will be the 50th Anniversary of the Saint Clair County Saints Football Team (according to one Tommy/Jackson Smith) A social media frenzy quickly broke out with folks remembering their favorite coaches and players of all time, and stories of mishaps on the field. The first Saints team to go to the playoffs was 1984-1985, and 1993 was the year our boys won a State Championship — which the only State win to date.

The boys began their two-a-day workouts this week in preparation for this football season. The first SCCHS football game will be a jamboree game scheduled for Thursday August 20th. We can’t wait to cheer on our Saints!!

The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 12. 

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Community Sports:

OYAA is still taking registration for football. Cost is $185. Contact Marlon Mashburn at (205) 540-8074 for more info.

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Community Reminders:

Odenville Presbyterian Church will be showing “Do You Believe” this Saturday, August 8, at 4 p.m. The event is free to the public, and pizza, popcorn and drinks will be provided. The church is located on US 411 across from BB&T bank in Odenville. All are welcome.

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Birthday Club: Teresa Crocker – August 5, Cassie Graves – August 6.

That’s all for this week! Send your Odenville news to odenvillenews@gmail.com.