2023

Facility Improvement, SNYP “Spay Neuter Your Pet”and amendment later added for Staff Salaries

· December 11, 2023 ·

A portion of a 60″ x 40″ play/exercise yard for dogs, was covered so that it can be used in all types of weather. Work was completed by a local contractor. The SNYP program served approx 300 pet owners from the community as well as 18 shelter animals to facilitate their adoption or transfer out of the shelter to a rescue organization. The SNYP programfacilitated the spay neuter of 398 animals in calendar year 2022 and has considerably raised awareness in the community of the need to spay neuter pets and strays to reduce overpopulation. Shelter staffing became a serious problem in the last year. All 4 Paws pays the salaries of two part time shelter employees. To promote their retention, we gave them a pay raise to match a county paid position for someone with the same duties an years of experience.

STRUCTRAL FIRE FIGHTING GEAR

· December 11, 2023 ·

WITH THE MONEY AWARDED TO LUSK VFD WE ARE ABLE TO BETTER PROTECT OUR FIREFIGHTERS WITH NEW PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR. WITHOUT THIS MONEY FIREFIGHTERS WERE WEAR NON NFPA COMPLIANT GEAR.

Lets Go to the Movies

· December 11, 2023 ·

This has been a true community project. We have now purchased a huge inflatable tv screen, movies, speakers and all of the cords needed to have movie nights at the Evergreen Park. This movie screen will begin this July by showing family movies. This will allow families to come together to enjoy a safe-family environment. We also hope to show you movies at least 4 times each year.

MONROE COUNTY FAWN PROGRAM

· December 11, 2023 ·

TO EDUCATE ALL FIFTH GRADERS IN MONROE COUNTY ABOUT AGRICULTURE!
EACH FIFTH GRADER IN MONROE COUNTY WAS GIVEN THE CHANCE TO BE HANDS ON WITH 7 DIFFERENT TOPICS ABOUT MONROE COUNTY AGRICULTURE: SOILS, DENDROLOGY, BEAR GAME (TEACHES THEM ALL ABOUT THE AMERICAN BEAR), WILDLIFE, FIRE/BURN MANAGEMENT, URBAN (EDUCATES STUDENTS ON WHY TREES ARE SO VALUEABLE IN THE TOWNS THEY LIVE IN) AND FORESTRY. EACH OF THESE STATIONS ARE PRESENTED TO THE STUDENTS WITH HANDS ON EXHIBITS AND A 20 MINUTE TALK SESSION ABOUT EACH TOPIC. BEFORE THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, WE ALSO PROVIDED THEM A ‘HAPPY’, WHICH CONTAINS SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THEY CAN COMPLETE DURING THE SUMMER BREAK. WE ALSO CONGRATULATED THEM FOR PARTICIPATING IN FAWN AS WELL AS PASSING 5TH GRADE!

ALJ Softball

· December 11, 2023 ·

The Amelia Love Johnson Softball Team was successful in their first season as declared team in Marengo County. The team finished as a Second Runner-Up in the Class 1A Area 5 Area tournament. The young ladies on the team received new uniforms and equipment that was needed to have a successful season. The field was also managed by a landscaper in order for them to have practices and games for the season. They are scheduled to play in the Regional Tournament in Montgomery, AL. This program enabled the Lady Eagles of Amelia Love Johnson High School to have a successful season as a first year team and with the continued support of this grant program, the softball program will continue to grow and excel.