
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: THURSDAY, April 7, 1994                   TAG: 9404070309
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-11   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
SOURCE: New River Valley bureau
DATELINE: PULASKI                                LENGTH: Short

JEFFDERSON SCHOOL MAY GET BASKETBALL COURT

The former Jefferson School may get a basketball court as part of a town of Pulaski recreation program.

The town's staff has looked at other potential downtown sites for the placement of a basketball court, but none of the others have proven suitable.

Jefferson School would be less expensive for a court than using an undeveloped site, because an asphalt overlay would be all that is needed. The existing worn asphalt in the building would be a good base.

The estimated cost for such a project is $7,000, Pulaski Town Council was told Tuesday.

There are problems with the site, including its closeness to a residential area and the limited street parking available. The site will be examined to see if there would be any special policing problems.

The town staff will continue its study of the potential site as well as its discussions with Pulaski County officials.

by CNB