Council Meeting to Discuss the Daily Bread

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Edit:  On February 22, Melbourne City Council voted against the relocation of the Daily Bread to to the Sarno Road site.  Record of the vote appears on pages 25 and 26 of the meeting minutes (pdf).

Everyone in the community must be aware of the “Daily Bread” campus that is going to be built on Sarno Road, east of the recycling center and almost opposite the dog track.  This has been in the local news for weeks if not months, due to the protests of Melbourne residents to the relocation of the facility from US1 to this area.  There are some in our community that feel that this will suppress our property values and increase crime in Magnolia Lakes.  Some disagree.  The HOA board would like to make it clear that this is not an issue for the HOA but for individual citizens and homeowners.  For this reason we would like to inform those interested parties that a city meeting with town council is scheduled for Tuesday Feburary 22 at 630 PM.  Meeting will be held at City Hall at 900 Strawbridge Avenue.

You can find the city council meeting agenda on the Melbourne Website.  You can find out more information about The Daily Bread on their website.

County Wide Spay and Neuter Program

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Prevention is the Only Way to STOP the Deadly Cycle of Pet Overpopulation

Spring for a Spay Day: Promotional Flyer (pdf)
Spring for a Spay Day: Additional Info (pdf)

Brevard County Animal Services will be initiating a new Low-Cost Pet Sterilization Program to assist eligible county residents in getting their cats and dogs spayed and neutered.  Like the rest of the nation, Brevard County suffers from the consequences of a severe animal overpopulation problem.  About half the cats and dogs admitted to Brevard County’s shelters are euthanized and the direct or indirect costs of the problem run into the millions of dollars.

The program is being organized by Animal Guardians of Brevard, and six local veterinarian’s offices and clinics have agreed to participate.  They include the North Brevard SPCA, Central Brevard Humane Society, Florida Aid to Animals, Brevard Community Animal Hospital, Aloha Pet and Bird Hospital, and Palm Bay Animal Clinic.

The program will be administered by Brevard County but will be entirely supported by grants and private donations which will be held in an account specifically dedicated to the Spay-Neuter Program.  There will be no cost to the taxpayers and organizers are hopeful they can add a no-cost option when adequate funding allows.

Residents seeking assistance will be required to show proof of financial need and will pay $20 for sterilization of a male or female cat.  Rabies and distemper shots will be included if needed.    The program will be expanded to include dogs in the near future.

The planned start-up date for the program is February, 2011.  February is nationally recognized as “Prevent a Litter Month.”  Fundraising will begin immediately with proceeds from the County shelters’ special adoption events in November and December going toward the program.

Donations are needed to make this important program viable, and are being accepted at the North and South Animal Care and Adoption Centers and the main office of Brevard County Animal Services.  Donors are requested to be sure to designate “Low Cost Spay-Neuter Program” on their checks.  For more information call 321-255-4346 or visit www.brevardanimalservices.com

Volunteer Yourself or just Your Ideas

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Bill Cook, Director & Newsletter Editor would like to do a little more editing and a little less authoring of newsletter articles.  So if you have something to share–maybe a favorite recipe, a handy gardening tip, or just want to announce a happy event, please let him know by sending an email to info@magnolialakes.net.

Your Board of Directors is still seeking home owners to serve on one or more of the following commitees:

  • Architectural Review Committee
  • Appeals and Fining Committee
  • Events & Decorating Committee

If you are interest in serving, or would just like to know more contact us at info@magnolialakes.net

How about a new site banner?

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By now, everyone who visits regularly has seen the changes and updates to the site. I think it’s come a long way, but I think what we need is a new banner. I want something that embodies the spirit of “Magnolia Lakes” something about US rather than a stock image used on a hundred other sites. I want something original and I’m not afraid to pony up a reward to find it.

To that end, I will give a $25. Wal-Mart gift card to whichever resident gets me the banner that best represents our neighborhood. Just to be clear, This is from my own pocket, and not from the HOA treasury.

The current banner image is 940 x 198 so that’s the preferred size. I’ll follow up with submission and deadline details once I set something up. For now, feel free to discuss using the comment links below.

Cheers,

Your web admin.