The Taylorville Kiwanis Club heard from the head football coach at Taylorville High School, and presented its August “Community Heroes of the Month” award, at the club’s weekly meeting on Tuesday at the Taylorville Moose Lodge.

Jeb Odam, an alum of Taylorville High School, is in his 14th year as varsity head football coach after being in various coaching positions at T-H-S.  He told Kiwanis members this fall’s squad has 41 varsity players including 8 seniors, and added this year’s team is more well-rounded and primed for a good year.  

He said his best 2 hours of the day are being on the football field.  

Odam also announced this Friday’s game at Olney had its start time moved to 8pm due to the heat.

The Kiwanis Club also presented its August “Community Heroes of the Month” award to the Christian County Ag Fair Board and volunteers, for their countless hours of service before and during this year’s Fair insuring children and youth have a place to show their livestock and exhibits.  Board president Craig Paulek (left) and long-time Fair board member and volunteer Ron Fleming (right), accepted the award.  Kiwanis member Randal J. Miller (center) nominated the Fair Board for this honor and presented them a certificate.

Paulek told the Kiwanis Club the Fair Board was honored to be recognized.

And, it'll be Fleming's 50th year of volunteer service to the Fair next year.

The Taylorville Kiwanis Club is part of a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.  Weekly meetings are held Tuesdays at noon at the Taylorville Moose Lodge.  For information on the club, go to taylorvillekiwanis.com.