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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-04-25, Page 3, DEVELOPMENT PLAN PARKHILL RESERVOIR CONSERVATION AREA Richard Stsonct Associates aw fee teo 0 2O Tiritf 4k v410iile P!'0 !"rit,-;,, • N„. eryPerir Ile, .1 1 a 4i:west research a.eNSOMMVIAtialati laialanaeaftliMEARO WM' V.NefarAMMEgIEMS DID YOU KNOW that Investors Mutual is by far Canada's largest mutual fund? TED HOLMES 145 Deer Park Circle, London SYNDICATE LIMITED Exeter Public Utilities Commission NOTICE OF -HYDRO INTERRUPTION Weather Perin fitting) Sun„ April 28 5 A.M. to 7 a.M. Note: Daylight Saving Time Affecting all of the area north cif the Ausable River as Well as the customers ft-tinting on the west side Of Main Street, Between •Nelson Street and -Church St. This interruptidri is necessary to rerncive primary Conductors from the Main Street, Your dekOPeratidii MU be appreciated. H. Les Davit Manager Plan for Parkhill development CUSTOM KILLING & 'CUtTING l.ocker rental by the Month or Veer • .lifibt4t1114411 CASHWOOD HEAD LETTUCE ,HERDS 2/39t PICNIC SHOULDERS SMOkti5 BAGGED BREAD 3 LoAvEg 654 FILL YOUB FFIEEER 130YLE'S LUCKY DOUAI SIDES OF BEEF WIENERS MINDLESS BAC emeramot. 51418, 10 LEIS, ONLY 3.99 N 81.6;14°4 4,69. FISHERIAAWS COVE GRAND BEND RIVER RD. S. OP 'BRIDGE CHICKEN & 'CHIPS FISH & CHIPS SHRIMP & CHIPS- ETC, TAKE OUT ORDERS Phone: :230.1025 Will cost $2 million Suggest 20-year project Present plan for darn development Members of the Ausable River Conservation Authority and the heads of municipal councils within the watershed were pre- sent for the unveiling of a long range development plan for the. Parkhill reservoir conservation area in Lucan, Monday. With the use of slides, maps and photos, staff members of Richard Strong Associate s Limited displayed their ideas for the development of the area around the Parkhill dam and members of the audience were Centralia Farmers Supply Ltd. Grain • Feed • Cement Building Supplies Coal 228-6638 quick to see it could be one of the most extensive park develop- ment projects in this part of Ontario. However, some of their enthus- iasm was tempered by the price tag put on the development—an estimated $2,043,900.00. The costs are estimated at current rates and have not been escalated for future construc- tion purposes. Prior to the presentation, ARCA chairman Wellington Brock pointed out the area could not be developed 4,in one year... or five ...or even 10". The re- port suggested a 20-year pro- gram. ,,We'll do as much as we can each year," Mr. Brock said. In 1968, the Authority has ear- marked $5,000 for development of the area, which of course hardly makes a dent in the over- all development. At the present time, such work would receive a grant of 50 per- cent from the government, but the Authority hopes that a sliding scale for grant purposes will be approved so that Authorities small in population will receive greater assistance for their work. Alf Barnes, director of the Conservation Authorities Branch, said the proposed scale is "very likely" to be approved and could come into effect in 1969. The conservation area develop- ment plan was presented by Gerald Englar of the Toronto firm, who noted that the develop- ment was planned to accomplish the Authority's aim of serving the citizens of the watershed and those who come from all parts of the province, Canada and the United States. ,The proposed deyteloprixent 'would cover 2,111 acres and would provide facilities for camping, nature trails, swim- ming, boating, fishing, c r op demonstrations, a nature school and many other ideas, including such winter sports as toboggan- ing, skiing and snowmobile trails. Englar stated the area has a great potential for a variety of conservation, recreation and educational uses and predicted it would experience a heavy use. The day-use is located with good view's of the reservoir and the eight-acre island in the res- ervoir. It includes the best natural swimming site and is close to Parkhill for easy access and use by the people of that community. The water varies from one to eight feet in depth in a distance of 400 to 500 feet, offering an ex- cellent opportunity for family swimming. The proposed camping area is located on the north side of the reservoir and will also include a beach area and easy access to other attractions in the park. The eastern portion of the park is proposed to be a natural area with interpretive trails and dis- plays. Some isolated camping will occur within this area, as well as an interpretive centre and con- servation school. Several of the natural gullies in this area can also be dammed to form pondS for wildlife and vegetation. A second day-use area is pro* posed along Highway 81 for niot- oriSts travelling through the region and is connected to the math flay-Use area to the east by a trail along the reservoir. A parking area is located well Off the main highway with excel- lent views to the island. A boardwalk on the main Tim is proposed to connect with the trails and this will also provide opportunities for fishing as well as safe pedestrian movement is- olated from auto traffic on High- way 81, One of the existing Wins east Of the dam will be maintained to provide various demonstra.- tions and recreation facilities. Two barns exist on the site and it is suggested one be used to house a display of historical and contemporary farm imple- ments with the other to be used for boarding horses for a horse- back riding concession. LARGE AREAS An indication of the size of some of the proposed areas and the number of people they could house was included in the sum- mary. The beach at the :day-use area is 10 acres and would accom- modate 1,000 people; the winter _sperts area of 15 acres could accommodate 1,000; picnicking facilities cover 65 acres and could facilitate 4,000 people. The camping area consists of 48 trailer campsites, 925 tent campsites and five group camp- sites with a capacity for about 3,000 people. Development of the park would be carried out under four phases as follows: Phase 1—Will provide basic information features as well as facilities for day-use, camping and interpretive activities. Structural facilities to be de- veloped include the main entrance control gate, superintendent's residence, maintenance building, day-use boat docks, two swim- ming beaches, picnic areas and two camp grounds with 1'72 camp sites. Cost of this phase is$1344,- 800 and includes a considerable amount of reforestation and road work. Phase 2—Will complete the majority of day-use areas and will expand the camping facil- ities to 539. More roads will be opened and construction could begin on the interpretive centre. Cost estimated at $556,600 and in this phase some of the winter sports facilities would be opened up, including a snowmobile trail. Phase 3—Completes the day- use campground and interpretive areas. The additional 302 camp- sites would be developed and a second campground beach: will . be completed as well as the three campground amphitheaters. .The interpretive trails and dis- plays can begin during this phase and continue as the needs de- mand. Cost estimated at $ 385,500. Phase 4—During the last phase the forest experimentation and crop demonstration areas will be developed. Estimated cost$257,- 000. Operation of the conservation area, once the first stage of construction is completed, will be performed by two groups: first the park superintendent and his employees, and secondly the various service concessions in- cluding the beach snack bar, boat livery, horse stables and garbage and trash collection and display. Estimated staff requirements when the entire project is com- pleted is 24 persons for peak periods. Of this number, four would be full-time employees. Included in the totals are a superintendent, bookkeeper, nat- uralist, camp rangers, day-use rangers, patrol rangers, gate attendants, maintenance men and lifeguards. The report explained that the annual operation and mainten- ance costs for the conservation area may vary greatly depending on the extent of the program to be conducted, the number of ser- vices to be provided and labor and equipment costs. Investi- gation indicates that on an annual basis the cost will be approx- imately 25 to 30 centsper visitor day of Use. Maintenance equipment re- quired would include two pick- up trucks, one tractor, one boat and outboard motor, one snow- plow and one utility tractor. Equipment for fire protection and communications would also be required. The Wise Owl Club, sponsored by The Canadian National Insti- tute for the Blind, attempts to educate the public about the value of safety glasses. Charters in the Club have been granted to '794 induStrial companies. Individual awards for saving sight on the job have gone to 2700 workers since 1961. JAMES STREET UNITED CHURCH Rev. S. E. Lewis, M.A., B.D. Minister Mr. Robert Cameron Organist and Choirmaster 10 a.m.—SUNDAY SCHOOL All Departments 11 a.m.—MORNING SERVICE Ceremony of Dedication to Mission for Messengers, Ty- ros, Explorers and C.G.I.T. Recital of 23rd Psalm, a Japanese version, by Explor- ers and Tyros Talk: "Look, Have Set Be- fore You. An Open Door . . ." Anthem: "All In The April Evening" (Hugh S. Robert- son) Nursery for babies, Junior Congregation for children 4, and 6 years. Welcome THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Parish of Exeter & Hensel! Rev. H. A. Seegmiller, Rector David Elston, Organist April 28 Second Sunday After Easter Trivitt Memorial— Holy Communion-8 a.m. The Litany-11 a.m. St. Paul's— The Litany-9:45 a.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Rev. D. J. Scholten 10:00 a.m.Worship Service (English) 2:15 p.m.---Worship Service (Dutch) 12:30 pat.—Back to God Hour CHLO (680 KO BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH Huron Street East Rev. Harmers Heeg, Minister Sunday, April 28 10:00 a.m.—Morning -Worship Dutch 2:00 pan.--Afternoon Worship English Mr. Larry Sclitit Of Western Theological Seminary, Holland, Mich., will preach at both sere- iCeS. „ 5:00 p.m.--Sunday School COme mid Worship PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Andrew and George Streets Pastor: 'Rev, Earl Steinman 0:15 Service 10:2O a:in.—Sunday School 1LOTHER ZION AN CHURCH DASHWOOD Pastor: Rev. Earl Steinman 6:48 hAri.--SundaY School 11:00 A.M.—Divine Sett/ice Churches of The Lutheran Hair CALVARY Utlifed Church Of capacia DASHWOOO Minister: Rev. M. J. James, BA, Organlsit Mrs, K. Metres!, Sunday, April '28 10:00 a.M.—Morning Worship 11:68 crii.-4wriday School MAIN STREET and CREDITON United Church of Canada Minister: Rev. Douglas Warren, BA, BD. MAIN STREET Organist: Mrs. Frank Wildfong, ALCM 10:00 a.m.—Sunday School 11:15 a.m,—Morning Service Nursery for pre-school children For those unable to climb stairs there is a P.A. speaker in the Sunday School Room to hear the Service. 7:20 p.m.—Evening Service CREDITON Organist: Miss Elaine Pows, ARCT, A. Mus. 9:45 a,m.—Morning Service 11:00 a.m.—Sunday School All are welcome CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Main at Hill St., Exeter Minister: Rev. John C. Boyne, B.A., B.D. Organist: Mrs. Murray Keys Sunday, April 28 SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 a.m. CHURCH SERVICE 11:15 a.m. Nursery available for pre- school children. You are invited to worship with us. ZION UNITED CHURCH CREOITON Minister: Rev. H. O. Zurbrigg, B.A.i B.O. Sunday, April 28 10:00 a.m.—Morning Worship 11:15 a.m.—Sunday School EXETER PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE 53 Main SL Ph. 235,0944 Pastor: Rev. F. E. Rhude Sunday, April 28 9:45 a,m,—Stinday School for the Whole Family Men ant. Morning Worship 7:30 p.m.—Evangelistic Service Pastor Rlitide will speak at both Services. A warm welcome awaits ,you at Exeter Pentecostal Church! EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Huron Street Watt Rev. Ivor Bodenbam Bible School for all ages at 9:45 eat. 11:00 a.m,— Morning Service "Israel, Stronger than the (United Nations)" 7:30 'p.m.—Evening Service "All Agreed to be Excused," Wed., 8 p.m.—T'rayer Service We Weleeine yeti to worship with us. CENTRALIA FAITH TABERNACLE undenonlineuond Rev. Elisuatt 'Phone 2284904 Sunday School 10:00 A,116, Morning Service 11:15 6.-irt. Sunday 8 t.n. Evangelistic Thursday Evening 8 p.m. Bible Study Velday veuirig 8 P.m. Young- 'Peoples A hearty vreleotila a3yaitt 9.ttlf* this Sunday, Wednesday; afternoon and during the evening throughout the Week, The plan fer the detelopineet of the Parkhill darn reservoir was presented to ARCA members and Muni- cipal officials; Monday-. From the left are:' Alf Barnes, director of the Conservation Authorities Branch; Tnekersmith Reeve Elgin Thompson; Gerald Englar Of Richa.tid Strong Associates Limited, TOronto; FreeMan llodgins, dial/Irian of the Parkhill dam committee of the ARCA; and chairman Wellington Brock. — T-A photo