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Our Athens-Limestone Recycling Center is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19. Once the center reopens to the public, we will begin distribution of these magnets to educate and remind people of the materials that we do and do not accept. Having these magnets on refrigerators and other locations, will give quick access to information that often generates phone Read more...
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This project made a difference in our community by having an outdoor classroom so students could plant flowers and vegetables and have hands-on experience in the garden of Science. We had parent volunteers, teachers, and students to help in the garden by building flower beds, weeding, and planting. Students painted rocks and flower pots to decorate the garden. Our goal Read more...
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Due to COVID-19 and the closure of Lawrence County Schools we were not able to have the Raptor Trek event in the schools. Partial completion of the project impacted the community by the Bird Jeopardy game taken into the classroom that would not have been conducted without the purchase of materials for the grant. Read more...
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The sensory playground will be used by our students with special needs and sensory needs. It will also be used by our Prek and Kindergarten Students. Read more...
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This money was added to other funds and used to correct structural issues with building foundation. This is phase one of our restoration. We look forward to completion of our restoration when the building will be used as an educational resource and a thriving community center. This grant was much needed and we appreciate your help. Read more...
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The drone allows officers to be more efficient with search and rescue of subjects, as well allows us to conduct surveillance without being detected. The purchased camera allows us to take good crime scene photos of incidents. The traffic cones allow officers to be safe while working traffic details while warning motorist of upcoming hazards. The leg restraints allow us Read more...
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The students had the opportunity to conduct research on the different types of birds native to North Alabama. Once the research was done the students used the internet and local bird watchers to order the necessary supplies for the project. Some of the supplies were ordered. The students installed the poles for the birdhouse cams and bird houses and feeders. Read more...
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PROJECT ALLOWED US TO PURCHASE NEW TURNOUTS FOR OUR VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS. KEEPING THEM SAFER WHEN FIGHTING STRUCTURE FIRES AND MORE VISIBLE WHEN OUT ON OUR HIGHWAYS WHEN WORKING ACCIDENTS. Read more...
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By replacing the roof on the pavilion we were able to use it for the Pizza Farm, 4-H, Ag in action, the Lawrence County Fair and more. Read more...
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Walter Jackson Elementary School provides students with an Outdoor Classroom and vegetable garden to be able to explore the outdoors and taste different varieties of fruits and vegetables. Often, getting into the gardens and working is difficult due to storage space or local wildlife interfering with the growing vegetables. The shed, row covers, and computer sensor equipment will make working Read more...
