The Springville Anglers had a top 10 finish at the B.A.S.S. Nation High School State Tournament, June 9 and 10 at Lake Wheeler. The Tournament results for the Springville Anglers were: Logan Henderson/Steven Swann placed 10th with 23.01 pounds, Bryant Nichols/Logan Preciado placed 71st with 10.14 pounds, Ryan Sweeney/Bradley Mueller placed 87th with 8.39 pounds and Graham Davis placed 154th with 3.04 pounds.

The High School Basketball program will host Tiger Basketball Camp July 25 – 28 from 9 a.m. – noon as a fundraiser. Cost is $50 per camper.

Congratulations to the Springville 10U All-Stars for winning the District Championships and Congratulations to the Springville 8U All-Stars for winning District Championship. Congratulations to Springville High School’s Meg Sullivan, Rain Brown, Abby Swaney and Kaylee Chapman for making the 2016 St. Clair All-County Softball Team.

Springville took the brunt of the storms that passed through our area Friday, June 17. A large portion of homes were without power, numerous roads were blocked by fallen trees, including I-59 and a house off Co. Hwy 24 caught fire due to a lightning strike.

Faith Community Fellowship Blockbuster Summer Series, “Drawn to the Movies” will be presented at FCF/Springville Sundays at 6 p.m., June 12 and July 17 at Springville Middle.

The Springville Splash Pad at Big Springs Park is a great place to have fun and stay cool. The Splash Pad is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. Admission for ages 4 & up is $1. For parties and groups or for more information, call (202) 467-2705.

The Springville Fire Department is now taking orders for smoked Boston Butts and Ribs for July 4. Pickup is after 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 2. $30 each. To place an order or for more information, contact (205) 467-2703.

This week in June marks the 12th anniversary of The Deadliest Day in Birmingham Police History when three officers were gunned down. Officer Carlos Owen of Argo, Offiecer Harley Chrisholm III and Officer Charles Robert Bennett lost their lives during a drug arrest in Ensley. One officer, Mike Collins, survived the tragic event.

Congratulations to long time Springville residents and business owners Jack and Beverly Crumpton on their 64th wedding anniversary this month. The Crumptons owned the former House of Quilts, the Springville Antiques Mall and volunteer at the Thrift Store on Hwy 11.

The Springville Police Department is hosting a firearms safety class for the public. The cost of the class is $50, the fee includes firearms laws, weapon safety and weapon use. Must be 19 years of age or older and have a current pistol permit. Sign up at Springville City Hall, (205) 4676133.

Springville’s area VBS RoundUp:

● The Church at Bradford Road is hosting Star Wars June 24 – 26 at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature space themed food and games, light saber training, your favorite characters, and more.

● Christ Community Church PCA is hosting Kids Art Camp July 11 -14 from 9-11 a.m.

● Flow Church in Ashville is hosting Kid Blitz, Not Of This World July 13 – 15 at 5:30 or 8:00 p.m. All kids ages 12 and under registered by July 1 will receive a free t-shirt. Visit their website for more information at flowchurch.tv/kidblitz2016/.

● CrossPoint Church is hosting SMASH July 17 – 21 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. SMASH is a fun filled week of Bible Study, worship and activities of your child’s choice. Preregister at crosskids.info

The Springville Public Library Summer Reading Program will take place Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in June for books, games, stories, snacks and fun! The Summer Reading Program is free and open to children ages 4-12 years old. To sign up your child, please visit the Springville Public Library or call them at (205) 467-2339.