Springville Happenings
Published 3:56 pm Thursday, January 4, 2018
- Springville Police Chief Bill Lyle (left) gets support from St. Clair County Assistant Sheriff Billy Murray (right) at his retirement party last week. Lyle retired from his position on Dec. 31, after serving as a police officer for 40 years. Photo by Sherry Reaves
Springville Police Chief Bill Lyle announced his retirement on December 31, 2017. Detective Belinda Crapet has been appointed as the interim police chief. Chief Lyle served the Springville Police Department for 9 years and served six years as the chief. He has served as a police officer for 40 years.
Starting January 2018 you will be able to pay your Springville SPWD water and sewer bill online. Keep an eye out on the website for the date the billing system goes online. www.springvillealabama.org
Sunday, January 14, there will be a “School of Rock” Concert at the Springville Middle School Auditorium from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. benefiting the Historical Society’s restoration project of the Old Rock School. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.
The Springville Senior Center started its Beginner Computer Classes. Classes are every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Springville Public Library. All seniors are welcome. Register in the Main Library or call 205-467-2339.
Springville Police Department is presenting a Firearms Safety course, which is open to the public. The course includes 2 hour classroom training and 2 hours actual training on the firing range by two certified NRA instructors. You may sign up by calling Lauri Jones at 205-467-6133. The next class will be posted soon.
From the St Clair County EMA: Road Closure at Muckleroy Creek Bridge. AL State Hwy 11 from Whitney Junction/AL Hwy 231 to State Route 23, Springville to close to thru traffic on Monday, December 12 for bridge work. Alternate Route: I-59. Local traffic can utilize Huff Lane to Crawford Cove to State Rd 23 and also Pinedale Rd to 23. Timeline: More than 1 year. This notice is provided from the Alabama Department of Transportation.
The Springville Civil Air Patrol meets every Tuesday from 6- 8:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory. The age requirement is 12-18 years of age and adults may also join as senior members. Cadets learn leadership skills, aerospace, character development, as well as team work. Cadets also learn piloting skills. Contact Shannon Young, Civil Air Patrol- Public Affairs Officer, 205-960-7164 or at https://www.facebook.com/SpringvilleCAP/
The Springville Library’s upcoming events: Contact the Springville Library for details at 205-467-2339.
The Springville Library now offers “OverDrive.” OverDrive supplies eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines and newspapers, streaming video and more to over 36,000 libraries and schools wordwide.
Due to the great response to the Ancestry.com Beginning Research classes, taught by local historian Kathy Burttram, the library will be offering additional classes in 2018.
The American Girl Club meets January 13 at 11 a.m.
Local Churches:
The Springville Presbyterian Church has been undergoing a restoration. The church is one of the oldest churches in the area. Donations to fund the restoration can be made to the Springville Presbyterian Church Foundation at P.O. Box 429, Springville, AL 35146.
Christ Community Church is offering Grief Share classes. http://griefshare.springville.info
The Church at Bradford Road is offering a Divorce Support Group for Children every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Contact 205-467-7376.
Christ Community Church is offering monthly “Art Days” for kids ages 6-12, for $5. Register at art.springville.info
