I love football. I will watch games I have no vested interest in because I just love it that much: youth league, high school, college – and until this year – professional ball. I have decided that all the money we throw at these athletes has numbed their sense of duty, respect and honor for our flag and our nation. If and until their mindset changes, I personally will not support the NFL or any other sport that willfully disrespects the flag that so many men and women have sacrificed their lives for.  

Local Events 

The St. Clair County High School (SCCHS) Saints celebrated their fourth win of the season this past Friday with a final score of 34-14 against Woodlawn at home. Saints debuted a new kicker Jaden Hayes, who went 4/5 in PATs, defensive lineman Jalen Cunningham showed up and showed out, and receiver JaVarrius Johnson was nominated player of the game! Way to go Saints! 

SCCHS Homecoming festivities are this week. The parade will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. with the usual route. A larger than usual crowd is expected at the game Friday night due to both teams being undefeated, both teams being ranked, and Fox 6 is covering the game. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned prior to kickoff, so get there early. Everyone is asked to “White-out the Wildcats” by wearing white. Also, Principal Mike Howard would love to see everyone bring cowbells to show your spirit. Howard has also arranged for extra seating to be placed near the embankment. From this point forward children will no longer be allowed to horseplay at the games. It is becoming a safety concern for everyone. Thank you for your continued support as we continue to #RaiseTheBar. 

Odenville Youth Athletic Association (OYAA) will also have their Homecoming festivities this Saturday. Games will be Saturday morning through the afternoon, and bonfire Saturday night from 6-9 p.m. There will be inflatables, a DJ and concessions. 

The SCCHS XC Track team will head to Oak Mountain for the OM Invitational at Heardman Park this Saturday. Meet begins at 8:30 a.m. GO SAINTS! 

The Odenville Area Business Association rescheduled the LUNCH meeting for Monday, Oct. 2 at 12 p.m. at Odenville Presbyterian Church. They will have exciting news to share with local businesses. If you would like to attend, please R.S.V.P. by Friday, Sept. 29 to odenvillebiz@gmail.com. 

The Odenville Community once again comes together to help one of their own. The Kate’s Courage Event will be held Saturday, Sept. 30 at the old Forestry Seed Location on Simpson Road. This will be a fundraiser designed to draw the community together in a common cause, which is to help little four-year old Kate Smith and her family. Kate has been approved for a spinal surgery that will alleviate problems associated with her Cerebral Palsy as she gets older. The funds will assist with the family’s living expenses while Kate’s mom Rhonda, a kindergarten teacher at Odenville Elementary School, is absent from work to transport Kate to therapy and care for her during her recovery. Festivities will begin at 2 p.m. and go through 10 p.m. They will have live music, car show, arts and crafts and more! 

Garden Bros Circus is coming Saturday, Sept. 30 and will have three performances at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. It will be located at St. Clair Horse Arena, 1050 Blair Farm Rd., Odenville. The Garden Bros Circus Box Office will open two hours before the first show for your convenience. Online ticket sales end at 10 a.m. day-of-show. Arrive early Day-of-Show for the best seats and also to enjoy the Kids Fun Zone (Elephant, Camel, Pony Rides, Bounce Houses and a Train Ride.) Buy Your Tickets Now At: www.GardenBrosCircus.com 

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