The Florida Department of Corrections has not filed a formal request but is considering a site on NE 39th Ave. for a state prison and possibly a mental health facility for female inmates.
County commissioners immediately slammed the idea. "Plan East Gainesville" has been set in motion for economic development on Gainesville's eastside. Eastside is becoming a popular and affordable area for homebuyers due to easy access to UF, Shands and the VA. What the DOC has in mind would surely be a detriment to East Gainesville's future.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Friday, June 6, 2008
Good News For Florida's Youth
Good news for the entire state! This week, Governor Crist signed a bill that will increase physical education in middle schools. This is a huge success, considering few students in Florida receive daily quality physical education.
Did you know that physical inactivity and poor nutrition comprise the second leading actual cause of preventable death? Increasing physical education in middle schools is a positive step forward. Let's celebrate bringing P.E. back to our children, whether they are happy about it or not!
A Tip of the Hat to Alachua County Commissioners
On May 27, the Alachua County Commissioners earmarked $250,000 from the county's general fund to establish a clinic in East Gainesville for residents on limited income that will provide spay and neuter surgeries for their pets.
No More Homeless Pets, Inc. had asked for a pledge of $200,000 to match the $200,000 pledge made by Gainesville resident Gladys Cofrin for the clinic. However, when the Commissioners were informed that efforts were short $100,000 toward the initial $500,000 projected for startup and operating costs, Commissioner Paula DeLaney proposed that the County pledge another $50,000-which was approved!
This matching grant is intended to be a one-time grant to No More Homeless Pets of Alachua County. Once the $200,000 is repaid, the funds could be used for future Spay/Neuter efforts. A successful program will potentially reduce the amount of space required for future expansion of the Animal Shelter.
No More Homeless Pets, Inc. had asked for a pledge of $200,000 to match the $200,000 pledge made by Gainesville resident Gladys Cofrin for the clinic. However, when the Commissioners were informed that efforts were short $100,000 toward the initial $500,000 projected for startup and operating costs, Commissioner Paula DeLaney proposed that the County pledge another $50,000-which was approved!
This matching grant is intended to be a one-time grant to No More Homeless Pets of Alachua County. Once the $200,000 is repaid, the funds could be used for future Spay/Neuter efforts. A successful program will potentially reduce the amount of space required for future expansion of the Animal Shelter.
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