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Jacksonville State University President William A. Meehan, left, presents a
$150,000 check to James Dunn, chairman of the Anniston-Calhoun County Joint
Powers Authority, finalizing the purchase of the Child Development Center
at McClellan, formerly known as Ft. McClellan. Looking on are Anniston
Mayor Chip Howell, standing, left, and JPA Executive Director Dan
Cleckler. JSU will provide an addition $100,000 in in-kind services, for a
total purchase amount of $250,000. According to Dr. Meehan, the University
"has a vision of seeing that Center as it once was -- bustling with
children." JSU may have the 19,000 square-foot facility open as soon as
2003, staffed by 20 full-time employees providing children life skills and
instructional skills. Dr. Shelia Ann Webb, dean of the College of Education
and Professional Studies, (not pictured) said education majors will receive
practical experience assisting the Center's children. |
