Linux Lite 3.0 Beta Released

[Lend27]

I hate to beat a dead horse, and maybe I missed something here, but if I remember correctly, one of the most touted and loved features in the 2.6 and 2.8 releases was the Linux Lite Control Center. Now it seems that it may not be included in the new flagship release 3.0 Citrine.
I for one have come to depend on it, especially when acclimating new users to LL.
Just wondering what happened that necessitated the change. And is there still a chance we may hold on to our beloved Linux Lite Control Center? It is a major help to new users, and isn't that what Linux Lite is all about?

Sorry if I missed any relevant info here. Just wondering where we stand on this issue.

Thanks!
Len