What’s Up in Odenville

Published 6:17 pm Thursday, November 8, 2018

Last week I mentioned that my family was coming to my house for Thanksgiving. Since my sister is a bit of an overachiever when it comes to cleaning and organizing, I decided that I should probably put in at least half an  effort into getting my house ready for their arrival. My sister and I are not alike in any way when it comes to our housekeeping skills. Her floors, you can eat of off. My floors you can eat off of them if you want, but you will probably want to wash it first. I’m also a pack rat, which means I keep everything and I have a hard time parting with any of it. Which also results in a lot of “I can’t believe you still have this”. Of course I have it. Just because I haven’t needed it yet, doesn’t mean I won’t need it someday.

Let’s get to the news.

The City of Odenville hosted the Annual Trunk or Treat to a huge turn out. Bounce houses, hay rides and lots of trick-or-treating were on hand for the festivities. Thank you to the City of Odenville, the Odenville Police Dept. and the Odenville Fire Dept for making a safe and fun place for families to enjoy Halloween.

The Odenville Chamber of Commerce honored Veterans at their November meeting. Guest speaker was Kathy Burttram with both the St. Clair County Historical Society and the Springville Preservation Society. Kathy provided information on a first edition book/booklet/listing of Veterans of St. Clair Count and other projects that are going on in our community. Next meeting will be December 3 at 11:30 at Odenville Presyterian Church.

The walls came tumbling down…the press box and concession stand walls that is. Equipment was moved in to remove what was left of the burned building to make way for a new structure. Per SCC BOE Superintendent-Elect Mike Howard, once demolition is complete school officials will be working with architects to determine a way redo the home bleachers and press box. The Saints Shack will be utilized for a concession stand. The project is slated to be completed over the next couple of months. 

The Margaret Lions Club is looking for volunteers. Everyone is welcome to all meetings and events. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Margaret Mexican Restaurant, next to Dollar General in Margaret. For more information email pmpino44@yahoo.com

SCCHS Baseball team will host the Second Annual Saints Veteran’s Day 5k this Saturday November 10 from  9 a.m.-12 p.m. Register online at www.raceentry.com or email Coach Morris at billy.morris@sccboe.com

Santa Clause will be making an appearance in Odenville on Black Friday!! That’s right – Ole’ Saint Nick will be at Carquest/411 Power Sports on November 23, from 4 -7 p.m.! Hot Chocolate, popcorn and candy canes for everyone. Come visit the store get your picture with Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas!

The City of Odenville presents A Star Spangled Christmas Tuesday December 4 at 7 p.m.  Parade route will start at Purser Ray Hall onto Alabama Street, to Hwy 411 and return to Purser Ray Hall from Burgess Drive. Float/participation forms are available at City Hall, OPD or the library. Deadline for entries is November 26. 

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