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Article: Recreation center not everyone's top priority
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- Antioch Review (IL)
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- July 15, 2004
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After being shot down for one location, trustees disagree on what site would be best for a recreation center eyed to replace the village's aging pool.
Trustees hope to find land for a new recreation center, to be paid for with tax dollars and alternate revenue bonds, in a convenient location to satisfy residents who have complained the pool is crowded and small. The site could also provide recreation options found in other towns.
But not everyone thinks it should be the village's top priority. Trustee Barbara Porch said she has talked to many residents about the issue. Half said they would love to have a new recreation center. Others, however, said the village needs to take care of ...