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Lpproved the computer neerea on ion, but said denying the ng question will hurt dis- Continued from page 1 but I want to make sure it's a ; students. partnership." ROUPS rehead said classrooms in ville was getting a good part of. Council member Theresa {( [COME' buildings will remain in the services," said Navin. "Most Brenner was supportive of the re rooms and hallways and of the programs were being pro- new group. teachers will continue vided in the other cities, and we "We really have to reassert i ng from carts. didn't feel that Centerville was our commitment with this new achers will continue to live being served." board," she said. "I think we ,f a cart, now they'll be Marty Asleson, Lino Lakes should do this." mg their computer from Park and Recreation Director, Navin also brought up the to room on a cart," she to the Press that — if everyone park board's concerns about can cover their respective bases management at the North Me- )elieve that this was the — the joint venture would be a tro Recreation Program. value that we'll ever see," good idea. "There's no oversight of the ' ' ' "pm:Sat,Sun,Holidays i Morehead. "The cost for "We're all in competition for program. We don't know where "cbton shifts- as ` �Sun closed a (Closed Christm Day�Christmas Eve at 4 ing materials and con- customers and facilities," said our money is going,"said Navin. pion cost will only go up Asleson. "This would resolve "To answer to our constituency, Reserve our drdet for boWay or birth) here." some of that confusion and it I wouldn't know what to say." 22570 Manning Trail mer board member Dick would better help develop that In defense of the North Metro da, a critic of the district sense of community." Recreation Program, mayor plan, said he didn't think Navin said the proposal with Tom Wilharber said, "I think it Lino Lakes is expected to have is a good program. I remember more programs in Centerville. when my kids were little and holiday Music? However,without taking nego- they had a good time with it." Tune U p! tiations further, nothing can be "Centerville really doesn't promised. have anything," said council "We expect that we'd get member Sanna Buckbee."We do .[iL PIANO SERVICE more, but the cost might go up, have a problem(with recreation TUNING & REPAIR too. Right now we just don't opportunities) and we are lax. I know," he said. "If we don't at think this is a worthwhile pro- For an appt. least participate in these talks, gram." STE there's a chance we might be An audience member won- all 483-3703 left out." dered if the city should even (USDA Choice Sirlo Reasonable Rates -If-Centerville were left out of involve itself with r-ecreatio WITH A WINT` Ij an agreement with the consor- programs as long as the city can'` tium, Centerville residents still participate — but at no might have to pay an extra fee member rates. Ale Up For Safety to take part in programs. "(The programs) are still available," she said, "we're just O Equal partners paying a little more. We Though Navin was supportive wouldn't have the residents sub- ,� pr ill Yjo� of a new recreation affiliation, sidizing a few people (who use he said recognition of Center- the programs)." 464- b ville was important. Navin said the proposed or- diday "One of the items we will ganization is still in its develop- ` stress is the need to have an mental infancy, and details FREE 1 identity," said Navin. "We don't have not been worked out. just want to be on a contract. Centerville city council gave We want to be identified as a its official nod to continue dis- part of the group. It will be a cussions on the new organ- STYLECU"'- review good program for Centerville, ization. — FOffers Good thru TRAM omvkwM — Seniors , — Continued from page 1 senior housing, but not this site." ' first option — a stand alone, "I can't see it going through ' _ cottage style home—did not fit the city hall parking lot or the the city's needs. Being too ex- fire department parking lot," pensive — Brenner hopes to added mayor Tom Wilharber. 7AA keep rent around $500 per "If we can get the land and �r � f month — and taking up too the utilities, we can do this," S' much room seemed to make the said Brenner. cottages an impossibility. Instead, a_ preferred option ish The project—if developed— s • "E C T a single,one-floor building,with would be owned by the county housing redevelopment author- �; r seniors living in apartments. ity,.but financed by Centerville. l S A proposed site for the devel- "We have more options now S we celeb: opment is behind Centerville +��+ RTPTTPr ahn„t