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CITY OF HEADLAND 150
Celebrating the City of Headland’s Sesquicentennial
Welcome! Thanks for your interest in City of Headland's 150th Anniversary Celebration. This page will give you a general overview of the concept and celebration, and more importantly, show you how to get involved to share in this important and one-time-only community milestone.
QUICK LINKS:
- Register as a Headland150 Participating Supporter
- Submit an Event for the HEADLAND150 Calendar
- View the HEADLAND150 Event Calendar
WHAT IS HEADLAND150?: City of Headland 150, aka. HEADLAND150 is an ongoing multi-faceted community recognition and celebration of City of Headland’s 150th Anniversary.
WHEN IS IT?: Throughout the anniversary year, with specific primary events to be held on July 4th, 2021 and Harvest Festival weekend. Throughout the entire year, ongoing local events, tie-ins, promotions, etc. will incorporate, mention and recognize the occasion/anniversary throughout the year.
ABOUT THE CELEBRATION: Residents, former residents, fans, friends, neighbors, and general lovers of the City of Headland are invited to recognize, commemorate, and celebrate the City of Headland’s 150th anniversary (“HEADLAND150”) throughout the entire year. The overall focus points of the 'celebration' are on building historic awareness, current day recognition and community pride in both the immediate and extended community that Headland so fortunately holds. Simply put, wherever you go, in and around Headland, throughout the year, it should be obvious that its Headland's 150th Anniversary.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED: In support the celebration of the 150th anniversary, local and regional businesses, organizations and events (existing or newly created) are invited to incorporate City of Headland’s 150th anniversary into their theme or purpose during the remainder of 2021. Local and regional businesses, events and individuals are invited to participate as supporters in a variety of ways:
1. REGISTER AS AN OFFICIAL HEADLAND150 SUPPORTER
Register as a HEADLAND150 Participating Supporter Business and receive...
- Web-ready logo file for placement on your website, etc.
- Listing and link on HEADLAND150 website and in official print materials.
- Listing and links on the HEADLAND150 Selfie Scavenger Hunt Page.
- Official Headland150 brand kit including logos and fonts
2. ORGANIZE OR INTEGRATE A SPECIAL EVENT, PRODUCT OR PROMOTION
Any/all area businesses or organizations are encouraged to get involved and create special events and/or tag their events, specials, promotions, products, etc. with a HEADLAND150 logo or theme. Possibilities could include a "HEADLAND150 Drink/cocktail", "HEADLAND150 appetizer or special menu item", "HEADLAND150 game", "HEADLAND150 lodging or product package", etc. The possibilities are endless!
Events held and produced by Registered Supporter Businesses will be included online at the HEADLAND150
Click here to submit your event, product or promotion for inclusion in the HEADLAND150 Master Event Calendar.
3. PARTICIPATE!
As stated above, it is the goal of the organizing committee to have 'HEADLAND150' part of anything and everything. There are no limits or special requirements and anyone/everyone can participate.
View The Complete HEADLAND150 Event Calendar
Events, plans, schedules are all subject to changes. For updates, details, event calendar and more visit Headlandalabama.org or visit HEADLAND150 at:Facebook at www.facebook.com/Headland150. Hash Tag #Headland150
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Selfie Scavenger Hunt
- Get a photo in front of the Headland 150 logo at HNB First on the Square
- Take a photo of yourself at the Gazebo on the Square.
- Give your best salute in front of the Dough Boy Statue
- Snap a photo showing your Ram Pride with the Ram at Headland High School
- Make a face as sweet as syrup in front of the World’s Largest Syrup Bottle at Todd Farms.
- Get a photo of yourself showing off your dance moves with the Dancing Dave Peanut at Morris Park.
- Get a picture of yourself catching up on some reading at the Blanche Solomon Memorial Library.
- Snap a selfie at Misty’s Hair Salon a the Main Street photo op spot.
- Get a photo that is out of this world on the TLC Photography Studio at the “Over the Moon” Instagram Spot
- Get a photo having fun at Douglas Park; play on the playground, stop by the tennis courts or enjoy some ball.
- Say thanks to our men and women who keep our city safe, take a photo on the “H” in the Judicial Building.
- Snap a photo of yourself with your favorite oak tree on the square.
- Get a photo by the Headland Municipal Airport Sign
- Capture the moment of admiring the mural on HNB First downtown location
- Take a photo of you taking a bite at your favorite Headland Restaurant
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An in-person education and outreach session to discuss the relief program will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 6:00 pm at the Headland High School gymnasium. Please, read below for more details.
Monday, April 5, 2021 Contact: Amy Belcher 334-240-7126
ADAI Announces $14.9 Million Relief Program for Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Michael
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Commissioner Rick Pate announced today the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) will be administering the Alabama Agriculture Relief Program (AARP) to provide USDA relief funds to farmers who suffered losses due to Hurricane Michael. In 2018, Alabama’s Wiregrass experienced substantial economic losses due to severe agriculture damage caused by Hurricane Michael.
“Our department has worked closely with the USDA to reach an agreement on a disaster relief package since June 2019. We understand that these disaster funds are a long time coming but we hope the AARP will provide some economic relief for these farmers who suffered devastating losses from Hurricane Michael," said Commissioner Pate. "We want to thank our federal partners for providing this much needed financial assistance to our Wiregrass farmers."
AARP will provide funds for necessary expenses related to losses of beef cattle, poultry, pecans, horticulture crops (including bare-ground losses) and uninsured infrastructure damage related to the consequences of Hurricane Michael in 2018. The eligible affected Alabama counties, per the USDA Disaster Declaration include Barbour, Bullock, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Pike, Montgomery, and Russell.
Funding is available to producers with qualifying losses associated with Hurricane Michael not covered by other USDA disaster programs for the following:
- Beef Cattle
Eligible beef cattle producers must have experienced conception rate reductions that resulted in the stress placed on beef cattle or mortality losses of the breeding herd. Conception losses will be determined based on the breeding age females in the beef cattle herd as a result of the hurricane.
- Poultry
Eligible poultry producers must have suffered a 15% death loss and had poultry present at the time of the hurricane. If a property and casualty insurance payment was made, applicants must provide appropriate documents to qualify.
- Pecan Production
Eligible producers must have suffered damaged or destroyed pecan trees that required removal and replanting. A producer must show a minimum of 15% production loss to qualify.
- Horticulture crops (including bare-ground losses)
Eligible producers must show a minimum of 15% crop loss to qualify for reimbursement on acres damaged and must have had an adverse impact on bare-ground horticulture practices.
- Uninsured Infrastructure losses
Eligible producers must show a 15% production loss of a commodity housed inside farming infrastructure due to Hurricane Michael. Structures must have had commodities present at the time of the hurricane (ex. Hay barn, grain bin, commodity barn, packing house, etc.). This does not include equipment buildings, repair shops, etc. Payment will be based on cost of repairs/restoration for an in-kind storage structure minus any insurance claim reimbursement and cannot exceed $50,000.00 Irrigation structures are also eligible but is limited to structures above ground level and excludes generators, pumps, and wells.
Before applications are made available, producers interested in applying are strongly encouraged to visit the Department’s website agi.alabama.gov to learn program details. ADAI will host an in-person education and outreach session Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 6:00 pm at the Headland High School gymnasium.
AARP applications will be available, starting Monday, April 26, 2021 at 9:00 am and the application deadline is Friday, June 25, 2021.
Producers who apply for the AARP must:
1) Be an Alabama resident.
2) The affected farm must be in one of the 13 Hurricane Michael USDA Disaster declared counties.
3) Enroll into the State of Alabama Accounting and Resource System (STAARS). Refer to agi.alabama.gov for enrollment details.
For questions regarding AARP eligibility, please call 334-240-7100 or email: aarp-questions@agi.alabama.gov.
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Water Department Extends Hours
Effective immediately, The City of Headland Water Department will be open Monday - Friday from 7am - 5pm. The Public Works division of the city extended hours in an effort to better serve city residents. Contactless forms of bill payment are also still available. The dropbox can be utilized any time throughout the week and you can pay online using Payclix.
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2020 has been the perfect storm for the City of Headland’s Street Department, but Jason Singletary, Public Works Director for Headland, has great news for Headland. The new knuckle boom truck is now in operation. “I would like to say a big thank you to all of Headland citizens for being patient and understanding,” Singletary said.
Singletary recounts the challenges 2020 has brought to the Street Department team.
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Free Voter ID Card Event
The Secretary of State’s office is scheduling a Photo Voter ID mobile unit at the Headland City Hall on September 17, 2020, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm located at 25 Grove St., Headland, AL 36345. If you need a Voter ID Card for the upcoming election, please come by. Review the information below for needed documents, FAQs and more.
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Headland Recreation Refunds
To all of our dedicated rec parents and players:
You will be recieving a refund for half of your recreation fee along with your jersey and cap. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please, download and fill out the Refund Form. You can turn it in with the Water Department or in the Drop box at the Municipal Complex.
Sincerely,
The City of Headland
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The City of Headland will remain open at this time. If you are currently practicing social distancing or self-quarantined, you can pay your utility bill online or by the dropbox.
Municipal Court Dates will be postponed until May 6, 2020 at 1pm according to an Order from the Alabama Supreme Court. However, you may still call and make payments by phone or online. You may also come by our office at 9 Park St. and pay in person. Call our office at 334-693-2037 with questions.
Headland Recreation Update:
Practices for Recreational Baseball, Softball and Tee-Ball have been cancelled. There will be no organized practices until further notice.
Opening Ceremonies are postponed to a TBD date.
Season will open April 13th at 6pm.
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The 2020 Census is very important to the future of our state. We all need to stand up and say “I Count” by completing and submitting our Census forms in March and April 2020.
We All Have Something to Lose
Many Alabamians directly benefit from the federal programs whose funding allocations are determined in part by census data. In fact, it is about $1,600 per person in Alabama. Completing a census form will help ensure that Alabama receives its fair share of funding.
The assistance programs tied to census data are critical to all Alabamians. They support children, education, hospitals, health care, rural development and community programs that are important to rural communities. If this funding is reallocated to other states due to a poor census count, then the funding for the missing services will have to be made up in some way at the local or state level. This affects everyone.
Alabama is currently at risk of losing a Congressional representative in the 2020 Census due to projected slow growth. That means one less voice for Alabama values at the federal level. We need maximum census participation to retain our current Congressional representation.
We Can be a Force for Change
Your voice matters. We all have a say in the outcome of the 2020 Census, and it can end with Alabama’s fair share of funding secured and with fair Congressional representation.
All you have to do is complete and return your 2020 census form. It is a simple civic duty.
In mid-March 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau will mail a packet to every Alabama household. It
will include information on how to complete your census form in three ways. 1. Online via computer or smart phone 2. Call a toll-free number and complete it over the phone with a U.S. Census Bureau employee 3. Call the toll-free number and request a traditional paper form. Some rural areas with low internet access will receive a paper form in the first mailing.
The information you submit will be basic household information and is private and will not be used against you in any way or for any other purpose. It is against the law for your information to be shared or used by another agency.
We Must Take Action
Both rural and urban Alabama will be key to the state’s success in 2020 Census. More than 40 percent of Alabamians live in rural areas.
In 2010 many rural areas, particularly in west Alabama, had among the lowest response rates in the state. Pockets of urban the state’s urban areas also experienced lower response rates. We need everyone’s help to raise the participation level for 2020.
The end goal is maximum participation. Don’t sit on the sidelines. Show them that you count, that Alabama Counts by completing your census form.
Starting in April, Governor Ivey and ADECA will have resources available through the Alabama Counts 2020 Census campaign. The website will be www.census.alabama.gov.
*Special Note: The government is still hiring for census takers in our area.
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Taking Drugs Out of Our Comunity
Headland Police Department Chief Mark Jones shared with City Council the great work his police force and partners are doing in our community. The Headland PD has partnered with SpectraCare Health Systems and the Alabama Extension Services to "Take Drugs Back" all year round. This team has installed a drug take back box permanently in the lobby of the Headland Police Station in Downtown Headland. "We want to do everything we can to keep drugs off of our streets," said Chief Jones, " Our partnership with SpectraCare and the Extension Office is a great opportunity for Headland."
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Chamber Transitions to Wilkins as Director
The Headland Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced this week that its new Executive Director is Adrienne Wilkins. Mrs. Wilkins has been a volunteer for the Chamber for two years and has been assisting the Chamber by leveraging their social media presence. Mrs. Wilkins has a degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Louisiana State University and more than ten years in sales and business development. She has served as the President of Headland Main Street and was instrumental in helping Headland become a Main Street Designated city.
“I have had the pleasure of working with Adrienne for quite some time. We are glad to have her on board and serving Headland with our Chamber. Her experience will be an asset to the members of the Headland Area Chamber of Commerce,” said Pete Crews, Board of Directors President. “We appreciate the years of service Rhonda Harrison has served our Chamber and appreciate all she is doing during this transition.”