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10/30/2014 – Handmade Greeting Cards On Sale @ The Winfield Public Library

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10/30/2014 – November Happenings @ The Winfield Public Library

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10/29/2014 – San Francisco Giants vs Kansas City Royals

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San Francisco Giants WIN 3 – 2 over Kansas City Royals in Game number 7 to win the 2014 World Series!

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10/29/2014 – See the Sheriff’s Report Here First! Sheriff Kevin Williams

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1 – Traffic Court – Alias
1 – Circuit Court – Alias
1 – Driving Under the Influence
2 – Violation Release Order
2 – Marijuana 2nd
2 – Probation Violation
2 – Non-Support
1 – Resisting Arrest
1 – Domestic Violence 3rd – Assault
1 – Disorderly Conduct
2 – Criminal Mischief 3rd
1 – Criminal Trespass 3rd
2 – Theft of Property 3rd
1 – Bench Warrant
2 – Harassing Communication

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Name:  Joseph Breclen
Age:  49
Address – City:  Winfield, AL
Charges:
Theft of Property 2nd
Date of Arrest:  10/23/2014
Amount of Bond:  $5,000
Date of Release:  10/23/2014

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Name:  Erin Loving
Age:  45
Address – City:  Albany, New York
Charges:
Theft By Deception 2nd
Date of Arrest:  10/29/2014
Amount of Bond:  $7,500
Date of Release:  In Jail

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Name:  Dusty Wilkerson
Age:  33
Address – City: Winfield, AL
Charges:
Receiving Stolen Property 2nd
Date of Arrest:  10/25/2014
Amount of Bond:  $5,000
Date of Release  In Jail

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(All persons charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges are merely an accusation unless otherwise stated.)

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10/31/2014 – Last Block Party Will Be Trunk-or-Treat – Downtown Hamilton, AL

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FROM THE HAMILTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Here’s the information you’ve been waiting on! Here are the details for Friday night’s (October 31st) Trunk or Treat and final Aggie Block Party in downtown Hamilton.

Barricading: Downtown Hamilton will be barricaded beginning at 5 p.m.

Time/Ages: The Trunk or Treat will begin at 7 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. Children should be ages newborn to 12 years old and in costume to participate in the Trunk or Treat.

Costume Contest: There will be a costume contest at 7:45 p.m. at the southwest corner of the court square. Age groups will be newborns to 2 years old, 3 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12. There will be a first place award for each of the age groups which will consist of a small gift card or similar prize.

Registration: ALL children who attend the Trunk or Treat event must come to the Chamber registration table located by Spann/Slatton Law Firm, where their hand will be stamped, and they will be given a list of participating businesses which they will take to each participating entity as they “trunk or treat.” Children who wish to participate in the costume contest will register at the Chamber table when the receive their “list.”

Aggie Block Party: The Aggie Block Party will begin at 8 p.m. and last until 10 p.m. First Born Sons will be playing the final block party of the year. We do encourage all of the attendees to dress up for the block party! Many of our downtown merchants will be open to celebrate Halloween, the Trunk or Treat, and a great Aggie season.

Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

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10/24/2014 – VIDEO – Marion County Commissioners Meeting 10/20/2014

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10/24/2014 – No Place Like Home – “Made in DeKalb” One-Day Event Spotlights County Industries and More!

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Fort Payne, Ala. – As more Americans begin to realize the importance of supporting homegrown businesses, the Made in DeKalb Expo continues to emphasize the importance of doing so. The third annual event is set for October 30, 2014.

Representatives from manufacturing, transportation/warehousing/distribution/logistics, engineering/industrial and commercial construction, education, healthcare, tourism/hospitality and media are expected to participate. There is no charge to eligible companies to participate by having a booth.

The event is not just for companies. All 9th and 12th graders are given the opportunity to attend. They will meet with industries and learn what careers are available as well as the training needed and will have the opportunity to talk with representatives from the Alabama Career Center and Northeast Alabama Community College.

There will be opportunities for the students to participate in hands-on activities with the industry and education providers. The students will be given a passport that they will have marked by the vendors and return for a chance to win door prizes. The AIDT Robotics Technology Park will have their mobile lab onsite to see and learn how technology has grown and the additional skills needed to be competitive in the labor market. Northeast Alabama Community College’s virtual welder offers attendees a chance to try a hand at welding, virtually of course. Instructors will be on-hand to provide details on the welding profession and to “grade” those who would like to test their welding skills.

The Northeast Alabama BEST Robotics will be onsite this year with judging of the teams’ marketing presentation and engineering notebooks. There will be slots available to observe the skills of the students as they market their Robots!

The expo will open to the public from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. offering everyone the chance to learn about all the great products that are manufactured in DeKalb County. DeKalb County is a leader in the state in the areas of agriculture and tourism and the “Made in DeKalb” expo is an opportunity for the public to visit with representatives from these sectors and to learn just how much they contribute to the local economy.

“Made in DeKalb” will be held Thursday, October 30, 2014, at the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center, located at 1571 McCurdy Avenue North in Rainsville, Alabama. The event will be open to participating businesses from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and open to the public at no charge from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.  For more information, contact the DeKalb County Economic Development Association at 888-421-7957 or 256-845-7957.

About DeKalb Tourism

DeKalb Tourism is a not-for-profit organization promoting tourism and economic growth in DeKalb County. Our mission includes to provide outstanding customer service to all guests; to provide complete and detailed information about DeKalb County, its history and attractions; to leave visitors with a positive experience; to develop strong positive long term relationships with the people and businesses of our communities; and to be a leader in the education and promotion of our county, locally, nationwide and internationally.

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10/24/2014 – Over 1,200 Dogs to Compete for Best in Show Title in Decatur

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Decatur, Ala. – Hosted jointly by the Huntsville Kennel Club and the Decatur Alabama Kennel Club, the Cotton Cluster Dog Shows featuring 135 breeds are set for November 6-9, 2014, at the Morgan County Celebration Arena. Dogs ranging from 6 month old puppies to the most experienced show dog will make their way to North Alabama to compete for the coveted title of “Best in Show”. Shows are held daily and spectators are welcome to attend.

The Cotton Cluster Dog Shows are considered one of the largest area dog shows licensed by the American Kennel Club. Last year, over 1,200 dogs from all over the United States, Canada, and Mexico entered and competed.

Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show will be presented each day. On Friday and Saturday (November 7th and 8th), the Huntsville Kennel Club and the Decatur Alabama Kennel Club are hosting the National Owner Handler Series and on Saturday morning, the Huntsville Kennel Club will offer a four to six month beginner puppy show.

The Sheltie Club of North Alabama and the Poodle Club of Alabama will have their Designated Specialty Shows as in previous years, and the Dachshund Club of Alabama will hold one concurrent show as will the Bulldog Club of America (Division 8) and Shetland Sheepdog Club of Greater Birmingham. On Saturday, November 8th, the National Redbone Coonhound Club will hold a Sanctioned A Match following the Best In Show presentation. Several other breeds are supporting their breeds all four days.

On Saturday, November 8th, the Huntsville Kennel Club will award a $2,000 scholarship for Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine to a student from northern Alabama.

A dog show such as the Cotton Cluster provides the perfect opportunity to pick your next “best friend.” Event organizers encourage anyone considering the purchase of a purebred dog to attend the Cotton Cluster Dog Shows and talk one-on-one with exhibitors about their breed.

Shows begin at 9 a.m. Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. Parking is $5 per car each day. The Morgan County Celebration Arena is located at 67 Horse Center Road (off Highway 67 East) in Decatur.

For more information, visit www.huntsvillekennelclub.org, www.dakc.org, or contact Show Organizer Jean Hairston at jean.hairston@att.net.

About The Decatur-Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCCVB)

The Decatur-Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau is a not-for-profit organization promoting tourism and economic growth in Morgan County.  For information on special events and attractions in Decatur, contact the DMCCVB at 800.524.6181 or 256.350.2028; or visit its website at www.decaturcvb.org.

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10/24/2014 – Three Days of Scouting at Point Mallard Park November 7-9

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Decatur, Ala. – For three days in November, hundreds of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers and adult volunteers will come together to test their Scouting skills and to promote brotherhood in Decatur, Alabama. An opportunity to showcase everything that is great about Scouting and the Greater Alabama Council Boy Scouts of America, ScoutFest 2014 will take place November 7-9, 2014, at Point Mallard Park in Decatur, Ala.

ScoutFest is a Greater Alabama Council wide event where Scouts of all ages can participate in a wide-range of activities and learning opportunities. All Packs, Troops, Crews, Ships, and Posts are encouraged to attend and camp both nights. The Point Mallard Driving Range will serve as the camping area.

ScoutFest offers a multitude of activities for Scouts of all ages. Cub Scout activities include several shooting sports such as archery, BB guns and slingshots; Pinewood Derby Extravaganza; pedal cars and a scavenger hunt. For Boy Scouts and Venturers, there will be axe throwing, wall climbing, woodcarving, an obstacle/skills course and a knot tying competition. Two high adventure activities – spar pole climbing and a canoe/portage course – will also be available for Boy Scouts and Venturers who are at least 14 years old. Additional activities for all Scouts include ice skating, ultimate Frisbee, Frisbee golf, flag etiquette, fishing in the Tennessee River, tethered hot-air balloon rides and more.

Along with recreational activities, participants will be treated to presentations and demonstrations, and members of the Coosa Lodge Indian Village will be on hand dancing to American Indian drumming and singing. The evening concludes with an exciting arena-type show and a fireworks display.

Registration is required to participate in activities. For more information on ScoutFest,  including an online registration link, visit www.scoutfest.com or the Council’s website, www.1bsa.org, or contact Jeff Brasher at jbrasher@1bsa.org or 205-970-0251.

Decatur Parks and Recreation officials are excited as the anticipation builds for the influx of hundreds of 2014 ScoutFest event attendees. To best inform local residents and visitors of the openings and closings within the park during preparation, Point Mallard Park Superintendent, Jason Lake said, “For the safety of the scouts and leaders, we will need to adjust access and hours of portions of the park. There will be no outside, unauthorized access of Point Mallard Circle from Friday, November 7 (after Eastwood Elementary School releases students) through Sunday, November 9 via either Point Mallard Drive near the Golf Course or Greenwood Drive, SE. The Point Mallard Ice Rink will be closed to the public Friday through Sunday, November 7-9 as well. The Strike Zone, T.C. Almon and the Jimmy Johns Tennis Center will be closed Thursday, November 6 through Sunday, November 9. We would like to point out that the Point Mallard Walking Trails will remain open; however, we ask that pedestrians show particular caution when approaching the Archery Park. The Point Mallard Golf Course and Point Mallard Campground will remain open as usual.” For more information on openings and closures at Point Mallard Park, call 256.341.4912.

About the Decatur-Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCCVB)

The Decatur-Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau is a not-for-profit organization promoting tourism and economic growth in Morgan County.  For information on special events and attractions in Decatur, contact the DMCCVB at 800.524.6181 or 256.350.2028; or visit its website at www.decaturcvb.org.

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10/22/2014 – Marion County, AL Sheriff’s Dept. Weekly News Report -Sheriff Kevin Williams

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1 – District Court – Alias
2 – Circuit Court – Alias
1 – Driving Under the Influence
1 – Violation Release Order
1 – Marijuana 2nd
2 – Probation Violation
1 – Issuing Worthless Checks
2 – Non-Support
1 – Domestic Violence 3rd – Assault
2 – Disorderly Conduct
1 – Criminal Trespass 3rd
2 – Drug Court Violation
3 – Bench Warrant
1 – Harassing Communication

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Name:  Jeffery Reed Tucker
Age:  33
Address-City:  Brilliant, AL
Charges:
Burglary 3rd
Theft of Property 1st
Forged Instrument 2nd
Date of Arrest:  10/16/2014
Amount of Bond:  $15,000
Date of Release:  10/18/2014

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Name:  Santino Swanigan
Age:  38
Address – City:  Hamilton, AL
Charges:
Grand Jury Indictment – Marijuana 1st – Distribution
Date of Arrest:  10/18/2014
Amount of Bond:  $10,000
Date of Release:  10/18/2014

The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

(All persons charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges are merely an accusation unless otherwise stated.)

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10/16/2014 – Grand Opening of My Sister’s Closet on Oct 24th

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10/16/2014 – 2nd Annual Zombie Walk @ Winfield Public Library on Oct 25th

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10/16/2014 – Outback Movie Night @ The Winfield Public Library Oct 18th

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10/16/2014 – Tween Scene! @ The Winfield Public Library Oct 21st

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10/15/2014 – Marion County, AL Sheriff’s Department Weekly News Report – Sheriff Kevin Williams

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1 – Circuit Court – Alias
1 – Driving Under the Influence
2 – Marijuana 2nd
2 – Drug Paraphernalia
1 – Violation Pseudo-ephedrine Law
4 – Probation Violation
2 – Issuing Worthless Checks
1 – Non-Support
1 – Assault 3rd
1 – Domestic Violence 3rd – Harassing
2 – Disorderly Conduct
2 – Criminal Mischief 3rd
1 – Illegal Possession Prohibited Beverage
1 – Theft of Property 3rd
1 – Drug Court Violation
2 – Bench Warrant
2 – Harassing Communication
1 – Health Violation

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Name:  Phillip Downs
Age:  34
Address-City:  Guin, AL
Charges:
Grand Jury Indictment / Manufacturing 2nd
Date of Arrest:  10/10/2014
Amount of Bond:  $2,500
Date of Release:  In Jail

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Name:  Angela Embrey
Age:  53
Address-City:  Dennis, MS
Charges:
Possession Controlled Substance x 3
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Date of Arrest:  10/11/2014
Amount of Bond:  $10,000
Date of Release:  In Jail

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Name:  Trent Flippo
Age:  29
Address-City:  Guin, AL
Charges:
Domestic Violence 2nd
Date of Arrest:  10/14/2014
Amount of Bond:  $25,000
Date of Release:  In Jail

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Name:  Jennifer Head
Age:  40
Address-City:  Winfield, AL
Charges:
Grand Jury Indictment / Theft By Deceit 1st
Date of Arrest:  10/13/2014
Amount of Bond:  $5,000
Date of Release:  10/13/2014

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Name:  Brenda Pugh
Age:  70
Address-City:  Fayette, AL
Charges:
Possession Controlled Substance x 3
Driving Under the Influence
Date of Arrest:  10/11/2014
Amount of Bond:  $8,500
Date of Release:  In Jail

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Name:  Ricky Ray, Jr.
Age:  30
Address-City:  Guin, AL
Charges:
Grand Jury Indictment / Theft of Property 3rd x 2
Date of Arrest:  10/14/2014
Amount of Bond:  $10,000
Date of Release:  In Jail

The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

(All persons charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges are merely an accusation unless otherwise stated.)

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10/15/2014 – Benefit Show for Kinley Galbreath on October 18th

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10/15/2014 – VIDEO – Buttahatchee River Fall Fest set for October 25th

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10/15/2014 – Winfield Public Library October Newsletter

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10/15/2014 – Sitel to Hire 300 positions in Hamilton, Alabama Customer Care Call Center

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Expanding Volume Drives Recruitment for Customer Support Positions

Expanding Volume Drives Recruitment for Customer Support Positions

Hamilton, Ala. — October 14, 2014– Sitel, a leading global customer care provider, today announced it is actively expanding its customer care call center in Hamilton, Alabama.  This will entail hiring 300 positions to support expansion by its client, a leading digital cable, HDTV, DVR, high-speed internet and local and long-distance phone provider. The newly hired associates will provide inbound customer support.

“We are very excited about the growth of our business here at the Hamilton call center,” said John Thomas, Sitel’s Hamilton Site Director. “We have a great group of talented employees and look forward to bringing in additional personnel for our front-line, support and management positions. This expansion is evidence of Sitel’s continued commitment to both its clients and Hamilton and the surrounding counties.”

In an effort to recruit the 300 new employees, Sitel is hosting an onsite job fair on Thursday, October 16 at its facility located at 500 Industrial Drive. Prospective applicants interested in joining the talented team in Hamilton are encouraged to attend from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to learn more about the position openings. Candidates can also apply online in Sitel’s “Careers” section at www.sitel.com. Previous customer service experience and strong computer knowledge are preferred.

About Sitel
As caring for customers becomes the differentiator that drives consumer spend, Sitel is advancing its position as a world leader in outsourced customer experience innovation.  With over 30 years of industry experience, Sitel’s 56,000 employees support clients with CRM contact center services that provide predictable and measurable Return on their Customer Investment by building customer loyalty, increasing sales and improving efficiency.  Sitel’s global solutions include customer acquisition, customer care, technical support and social media programs.  Support operations span from home based agents to 110+ domestic, nearshore and offshore centers in 23 countries across North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia Pacific.  Sitel manages client programs on behalf of some of the best known brands in the world in 40 languages.  Sitel is privately held and majority owned by Canadian diversified company, Onex Corporation. For more information, please visit www.sitel.com.

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10/15/2014 – VIDEO – Marion County Commissioners Meeting 10/13/2014

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10/13/2014 – Hamilton, AL Police Department – Weekly News Report – Chief Ronnie Vickery

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Date:  October 7-13, 2014

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Incident / Offense

1 – Domestic Violence 3rd

1 – Possession of Controlled Substance

1 – Theft by Deception

1 – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Arrest / Citation

5 – Speeding

1 – DUI

3 – License Suspended / Revoked

2 – No Drivers License

3 – No Insurance

4 – Improper Tag

5 – Public Intoxication

1 – Domestic Violence 3rd

2 – Possession of Marijuana 2nd

2 – Expired License

1 – Running Red Light

2 – Poss of Drug Paraphernalia

3 – Alias Warrants

 

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Felony – Weekly News Report

Dates:  October 14-20, 2014

Date of Arrest:
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City:

Charges:

Status:

Date of Arrest:

 

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(All persons charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges are merely an accusation unless otherwise stated.)

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10/13/2014 – Monday – Today is Columbus Day!

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Columbus Day is set aside in observance of Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to the Americas in 1492.

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10/12/2014 – Be Weather ALERT on Monday and Monday Night

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