A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on November 29 for the new Military Sleep Systems Department at Exxel Outdoors in Haleyville. To provide approximately 14,000 per year new technical sophisticated sleeping bags to the military Exxel utilizes about 25 sewing specialists. This is in contrast to the 2 million mass-market sleeping bags produced with huge machines and regular production lines in the other part of the plant.  These military bags will be shipped to Armed Forces supply distributors and outlets.

Kurt Wilson, VP, Manufacturing, and Director of Plant Operations is shown above with Dianne Townsend, Supervisor, Military Systems Department who cut the ribbon.

The Winston County Arts Council is sponsoring a dinner and music program this Tuesday evening, December 11 at 6 p.m. at the Lakeshore Restaurant in Double Springs. You are invited to enjoy the musical talents of the group Hollis and a delicious meal, all for just $15. Tickets are available at the door. The money will be used by the Council to help fund the art programs in the county schools.

The rain was the reason for the postponement of the local Christmas Parades scheduled for Friday. The Bear Creek Christmas parade has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 15 at 5:30 with lineup at 5 pm. The Christmas tree lighting ceremony will immediately follow the parade with refreshments at the Police Department. The Bear Creek Civitan Club is having a bean supper following the parade at the Bobby Bishop Center.

The Haleyville Chamber of Commerce rescheduled date has not been set at this time.

Grant to Pay for 88 Certified Victim Service Officers at District Attorneys’ Offices. Approximately %150,000 for Winston and Marion Counties

District Attorney Scott Slatton, Governor Kay Ivey, Victim Service Officer Gena Holloway, Victim Service Officer Tammy Miller

Gov. Kay Ivey today announced the awarding of a $6.23 million state grant that will allow Alabama District Attorneys to hire 88 Certified Victim Service Officers to assist victims of crime.

Speaking at a news conference this afternoon in the Old House Chamber, Ivey noted the need for more assistance for crime victims.

“The criminal justice system can seem intimidating to people who have been victims of crime,” the Governor said. “I am pleased to support this program, which will provide knowledgeable professionals to help crime victims understand the court process and ensure that victims are aware of other community resources that may further assist them.” Continue reading

Ecyclers USA has left 6 large boxes behind the Haleyville City Hall for your old used computers, monitors, cables, basically, anything electronic which is no longer of use but you just did not have the heart to throw away. These items don’t belong in a landfill but sometimes in up there. This Knoxville, TN, based company will take care of recycling what it can and take care of the rest. More information can be found at ecyclersusa. These boxes will be in the City Hall back parking lot next to the old police cars until full. If there is enough demand, the company can and will bring more boxes when they pick these up. Otherwise, this will be a periodic event for Haleyville and the surrounding area.

With Councilmen Blue Russell and Drew Thrasher absent, the Haleyville City Council still had a quorum for its meeting on Monday at City Hall. The Council approved a $200 donation to the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C. where the 9-1-1 phone is on display donated by the city of Haleyville.

The Council heard a request from Mark Townsend to forgive the $17,000.00 owed by the City of Bear Creek to the City of Haleyville for repayment of the training expenses of a policeman which left the Haleyville Police Department for the Bear Creek Police Department before his full two-year obligation was fulfilled. No decision was made on the request.

The next Haleyville City Council meeting will be on Monday, December 17.

Tracy Estes, who won the seat in Alabama House of Representatives in the November election had some campaign money left over.

In the photo with J.D. Snoddy, Estes donated some of the money to Jim Baird of the Main Street Ministries in Double Springs

Some to the Winston County Arts Council shown with J.D. and Theresa Snoddy.

The third donation was to Beth Gilbreath, gifted classes at Double Springs Middle and Lynn Schools.

Accounting Clerk

1. Job Qualifications: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
2. Must be able to communicate effectively with the public.
3. Must be 19 years old or older.
4. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word required.
5. Must be familiar with basic accounting procedures and the maintenance of journal ledgers, cash receipt registers, and other accounting records and be familiar with data processing procedures.

Applications may be picked up at the Haleyville City Hall. Closing date for accepting applications is December 14, 2018, at 5:00 P.M.  E.O.E – A.D.A.

The Haleyville Lumber and Supply building was totally destroyed by fire Wednesday night. Haleyville and four other area fire departments including Bear Creek, Pebble, Delmar, and Craft responded with firemen and equipment. The fire was discovered at 9:30 p.m. Because of the age of the building and contents, including paint and building supplies, the fire was impossible to stop. The cause of the fire is unknown. Firemen were still on the scene at daybreak.

The Haleyville City Board of Education met Monday and approved the resignations of HHS Football  Head Coach Todd McNutt and Offensive Coordinator Ryan Brewer, and the resignation of Senn Williams as Head Football Coach for the Haleyville Middle School.

Board President Barry Burleson stated after the meeting the Board had already received numerous applications for the Head Football Coach position.

In other business, the Board approved the expenditures for October in the amount of $1,358,919.55 and approved was the lowest most responsible bid for a Chromebook Google license to Eastern Data for $199.00 per device.

An agreement was approved between the Haleyville City Board of Education, the Haleyville Police Department and the City of Haleyville for one School Resource Officer (SRO).

One use of facilities and five fundraisers were approved.