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Decatur's Princess Theatre to hold 'Petals' benefit in April

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Tuesday, March 20th, 2012, 2:49pm
Decatur's Princess Theatre to hold 'Petals' benefit in April


The Huntsville Times - al.com
Decatur's Princess Theatre to hold 'Petals' benefit in April
The Huntsville Times - al.com
By Sarah Cure, The Huntsville Times DECATUR – The Princess Theatre will hold its inaugural benefit Petals for the Princess April 13-15 featuring heirloom roses and hydrangeas for sale and other garden-related activities to support its annual operations ..... Read More

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Decatur Public Works brings in the backhoes

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Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, 4:56pm
Decatur Public Works brings in the backhoes

Decatur Public Works brings in the backhoes
The Decatur Daily
The vacuum machines Decatur crews typically use to suck up leaf piles have been traded in for backhoes, said Julia Chenault, public works coordinator. Workers have been using the heavy machinery to scoop up soggy leaf piles and drop them into dump ..... Read More

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Leaf crews finishing sweep of Southwest Decatur today

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Monday, December 5th, 2011, 12:17pm

Leaf crews finishing sweep of Southwest Decatur today
The Decatur Daily
City workers will be collecting residential leaf piles north of Eighth Street Southwest today before moving on to Northwest Decatur. Workers will be finishing up the neighborhood in between Moulton and Eighth streets and Old Moulton Road and Memorial ..... Read More

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Leaf collection begins Monday

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Thursday, November 10th, 2011, 6:27pm
Leaf collection begins Monday

Leaf collection begins Monday
The Decatur Daily
Residents may want to rake up the fallen fall foliage covering their yards this weekend with Decatur leaf trucks beginning to collect piles Monday. Crews will start in the Hickory Hills neighborhood in Southeast Decatur and move clockwise across the ..... Read More

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How to winterize and heat your home for less

Submitted by Lonnie Crawford, Community Web Producer
Friday, October 28th, 2011, 10:05am
How to winterize and heat your home for less

By Lewis Humphries

With the portents of the double-dip recession lurking around corner, now is the perfect time to start considering how you can save money on your heating and winterization costs. It is estimated that the average U.S. family spends US$1,900 annually on their utility bills. The majority of the $1,900 accounts for the gas or electrical heating systems which are installed on their properties. With this in mind, the following tips may help you to save money while keeping your loved ones warm and creating a comfortable home for the winter.

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Top 4 affordable Halloween decor ideas

Submitted by Lonnie Crawford, Community Web Producer
Friday, October 21st, 2011, 8:25am
Top 4 affordable Halloween decor ideas

By Matthew Cenzon

Halloween is a fun time of the year for kids and adults alike. With all the costumes, candy and festive decorations, it's easy to get swept up into the spirit of Halloween. Before you make some impulse buys on all the Halloween decorations sprouting up at local department stores or markets, consider these suggestions for affordable alternatives to decorate your home.

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Alabama’s Affordable Homeowners Insurance Commission forum in Decatur October 17

Submitted by Lonnie Crawford, Community Web Producer
Thursday, October 13th, 2011, 3:43pm
Alabama’s Affordable Homeowners Insurance Commission forum in Decatur October 17

Decatur-Area citizens who are concerned about the availability and affordability of homeowner’s insurance are invited to participate in a consumer forum hosted by the Alabama Affordable Homeowners Insurance Commission (AHIC), scheduled Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Decatur. Individuals, as well as group and association representatives, are encouraged to share their comments with commission members.

John Caylor, regional chair of the AHIC, State Revenue Commissioner Julie P. Magee, AHIC commission member, and Baldwin County Probate Judge Tim Russell, AHIC chairman, encourage area citizens to participate in the forum and share their opinions and suggestions with commission members.

According to Caylor, who will serve as moderator of the Decatur meeting, citizens will have the opportunity to address the commission during a two-hour public comment period.

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