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Hello Readers! Im back with this week’s edition of What’s Up in Odenville.

Well. We had Winter. Then we had Summer. Then we had Spring, and now we are back to Winter. All that just in a three week span. It’s pretty obvious Mother Nature likes to keep things stirred up. When I was younger, my mom always put our clothes away for the season. That is completely unheard of now. My closet has no rhyme or reason when it come to my wardrobe. I check the weather every morning but by midday it has changed, so I keep a backup in my car for every season “just in case”. I have boots, flip flops, sneakers, jackets, short sleeve shirts, long sleeve shirts, light sweaters, heavy sweaters and even sweat pants. Basically, I have a rolling closet. Trust me when I tell you it has come in handy on MANY occasions. I cleaned out my car because I had so much stuff, but ended up putting it all back because the one day I needed something it wasn’t there and I froze to death. Preparation is definitely key. Mother Nature will not outwit me!

Let’s get to the news.

Our favorite honorary Police Captain Little Colton Moore turned the Big “7” this past weekend, complete with a cops and robbers theme! OPD’s Captain Glenn Walton even made a surprise visit and Colton was absolutely thrilled! Thank you Captain Walton for taking the time to make this young man’s day even more special. Our police department is simply amazing. We hope you had an exciting day Colton!

OPD bids a fond farewell to Officer Ronnie Brasher who has accepted a new gig with the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department. The morning school traffic will not be the same without you! Best wishes with your new career endeavor.

Majestic Outdoor Ministries will host the 2017 Top Tom Turkey Challenge this Friday and Saturday March 17 and 18. Adult Division $30 entry fee and Youth Division $10 entry fee. For registration and official rules visit www.majoutdoors.com.

OYAA will host a Pre-Season Baseball Tournament March 20-27. Admission 12+ is $5 per day and 11 under is free. Please come out and support our youth!

OYAA will also host a Spring Fling Saturday April 1 to coincide with Opening Day of Baseball and Softball Season. Activities will include baseball and softball games, craft and food vendors, inflatables, face painting, Knocker Ball, karaoke, and horse rides. There will also be a drawing for a vacation package. The entire community is invited to a great day of fun. For more in for call Marlon at 205-540-8074 or go to www.odenvilleyouth.com

The Ashville Spirit Club will host a car show and live auction Saturday April 8th in the parking lot of Piggly Wiggly on 231 in Ashville. For more information contact Hobart McClendon at 334-444-4192.

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