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Mrs. Ingram explained the various programs in detail, noting they,no longer have a mobile library. She felt the proposed Day Care Center could charge a small amount and the cafeteria would be used for fund raising activities; they have set a goal to raise $2,000 in October. Mrs. Ingram emphasized the number of people present at the meeting today who missed work in order to demonstrate their support of these programs. Mrs. Ingram then read a list of the reasons they want to preserve the old school, which document was made part of the Minutes of an earlier meeting. The diagram attached to their proposal outlines the portion of the facility they desire, which is the oldest structure. Various members of the Board stressed to Mrs. Ingram their feeling that if the community desires the use of this facility, they will have to take over the entire complex, not just part of it. It was noted that while the operating expenses are substantial, the community would be able to negotiate with the medical group in this regard. Mrs. Ingram reported that even though they do have retired people within their group who are willing to work on running this facility, they cannot afford to take on the whole site. She stated that they do stand firm on wanting part of it and asked if the Board could give them time to meet with the Health group. Commissioner Lyons made the point that if the Health group can contract with the County, they also can contract with the Civic League to use a part of the facility. He did not want the County to be halfway in this situation. Daisy McCoy appeared representing the Community Health group and informed the Board that the Florida Community Health Service would like the County to deed them the entire property with the understanding that the cafeteria would be utilized by the community of Wabasso. They would like to utilize the old school building to operate their health 67 SEP 15.1952 may, 51 PA -K 3 -4 I