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KXLY: Kroc Center Raise Rates

Money worries is pushing the Salvation Army KROC Center to hike its membership rates.Since the facility opened its doors back in May 2009, the state of the art facility has drawn in big crowds shattering memberships records.The KROC Center's Executive Director Major John Chamness says raising membership rates will help offset a $400,000 projected deficit in 2011. Major Chamness blames an increase in insurance rates, utility rates and a spike in staff health insurance for having to increase rates. Members will have to pay an additional $1 to $7 dollars per month for services/Tania Dall, KXLY. More here.

Question: Will raising rates cost the Kroc Center members?



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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