These funds allowed the Town of Baileyton to install LED security lights on the town’s walking trail at Baileyton Park. This has enhanced the security and safety of all residents who use the park during dusk and dark hours. Read more...
Every tax season, America’s hardest-working families rely on their tax refund to support their children by helping to pay down debts and put food on the table. Unfortunately, families and our elderly face exorbitant, negligent, and sometimes fraudulent preparers that cost our communities millions in fees. Limestone and Morgan Counties VITA Volunteers provide free tax preparation services and meaningful opportunities Read more...
The project provided needed income tax services to the elderly and low income residents at no cost to the taxpayers. Twenty volunteers were available Monday-Saturday during the tax filing season. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program was dedicated to protecting families and elderly tax refunds – in many cases the largest check that most of the taxpayers receive throughout the Read more...
By acquiring addictional Automated External Defibrillators, the Meridianville Vol Fire Department has doubled the availability for our members to potentially save a life. By adding the “Paramedic ECG” accessory, the Paramedics of Meridianville Vol Fire Department are now able to potentially identify heart rhythm patterns that could assist us in identifying an active heart attack. These AEDs would not have Read more...
Our project allows members of the community to purchase plants raised by the students in the greenhouse that are taking agriscience classes at Guntersville HIgh School. The funds generated are put back into the program for FFA functions and events. The plants are sold at a more reasonable price than what members of the community might have to pay at Read more...
This project is a one day educational agriculture related event for teaching youth how science, technology, engineering, agriculture, and math is a part of their lives when it comes to farming. It also creates an awareness for young people to better understand natural resources, agriculture production methods, and career opportunities. Overall the event utilizes educational displays, interactive discussions, and hands-on Read more...
The project supported educational extension programs that provide knowledge of disaster preparedness and management and as well as the impact of sound management on forestry, wildlife and natural resources. It helped people better understand how to prepare for natural disaster and protect our forestry, wildlife and natural resources. It helped disseminate information to individuals, families, and local businesses and organizations Read more...
On Saturday March 25, 2017 The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs unit held its first Urban Living Expo (ULE) in Huntsville, Alabama. It was a disaster preparedness event that offered interactive displays, speakers, and educational information targeting individuals, families, local businesses, organizations and the community at-large. The well-planned event was supported by Extension, Alabama Mountains, Read more...
It is almost impossible to see under water due to low visibility. Because of not being able to see well underwater it becomes difficult for divers to locate what we are searching for. This equipment will allow is to recover vehicles, boats, and or drowning victims faster due to it’s ability to scan with sonar and present clear images of Read more...
The underwater camera will give us the ability to expedite searches for drowning victims, police evidence, vehicles and other events or items being searched for. Read more...
