The Daily Reporter from Dover, Ohio • Page 13

Thd volleyball leagues started last year have gained momentum this year. Basketball leagues also are conducted. --PHILA RECREATION-- Other summer workers included 8 at playgrounds, 15 at the swimming pool, 5 at rides and one each for the office and general labor. Mowing is almost a continuous task during the summer months, said Gilgen, explaining that once the job is started it takes all week to now the entire grounds. During (he winter one of the projects is reconditioning the mowers so that when the season starts no time is lost due lo breakdowns.

This winter the crew also worked at the city garage to recondition and repaint the department's 2 trucks. Another project was reconditioning the super structure of the merry-go- round and replacing some of its floor and completely re-painting it. Other rides also have been reconditioned and painted. Most of them now are ready for reassembly. Horger pointed out that park vandalism has been cut considerably with of the grounds year round.

He sai'cl the for past several years most of the playground equipment has been left out all year so that is is available for youngster's use whenever weather permits. (illgcn and Horger agreed! that this practice causes if any, added deterioration to the equipment. As weather permits, it is thoroughly checked for safety and sturdiness and reconditioned for the park re- opening. Clearing and control of ice; during 2 weeks of skating! weather required 125 manhoursj this winter, Gilgen said. This in-; eluded maintaining fires supplying for them, he noted.

Other time is being used to replace screens in all of the scrcencd-m structures, he said, noting that galvanixcd material has proven more satifactory than aluminum which had been used previously. They also are making concrete stoppers for the parking area and forms for additional seating at Waterworks Field. Gilgen said it costs almost $15' per month to feed the iiiak- uur- ing the winter months. Tin's is eliminated entirely the park is open, he said, because they are fed by park visitors. Some of them i'vcn appear at the park all year long to feed the birds, he noted.

The New Philadelphia Gardrn Club donated money for many of the flowers scattered around the park and some members furnished floucrs themselves, according to Gilgen. He sai'd Francis Nussbaum of HI) 3. a teacher in the New Philadelphia school system, did much of the physical planning for the plan. ting program. The concession stand will again be leased by Larry Chancy, who has exclusive catering: rights in the park.

Henlal is: based on 11 per cent of the cession's gross sales, Gilgen noted. He said the board owns Hie equipment and iin'iilains i' but Chancy has complete control of his help. Prices at the stand are controlled by the board. Chaneji offers anything from a light lunch to a full course meal, Gilgen said, and in some instances he has served complete noon and evening meals to the same' group. Uilgen receives an annual salary of $720,0 and he is difectly responsible to tiie park and recreation board.

In addi lion to overseeing the depart ment's operations, he attends schools whenever possible to learn oi new ideas which help him make the park more pros is and attractive. General fiilltlnte labor and maintenance work cost $15,000 i annually. Help for the rides costs $2500, pool help and 'lifeguards, $5400, park policing and the recreation program which Miss Dinger and jCoutts are paid, $4500. The site of Tuscora Park purchased by Jeremiah Reeves of Dover (Canal Dover) in May of 1000. On June 1, 1907 the park was opened as an amusement center and 5 years later it was purchased by the City of Now Philadelphia.

Northern Ohio Traction Co. constructed a switch which I allowed its streetcars lo run from the Boulevard to the park entrance. This service provided transportation for many who at- tended dances in the huge hall. The dancing facility later was converted to a roller skating rink. That landmark was razed by fire on Jan.

11, lfl81. Since that building also housed storage space and swimming pool dressing rooms, construction of the present block building on the same cite was imperative. (iilgen expressed much appreciation to Don Glenn for his work in preparation of a report by Jaycees in connection with the city concerning the park program in recent According to Gilgen, some architects have charged as much as $16,000 for portfolios similiar lo the one which Glenn prepared free of charge. Glenn listed all of the park's facilities, pointing out good in- icome providers, discussed locations of various facilities, and suggested improvements for and explained that should be allowed to remain as they were. He also listed proposed renovations dating to I87S.

Among them are planting of additional trees, Installation of 2 more tennis courts, a practice court, tennis parking, .1 new hillside picnic plazas, new restroom facilities, a new maintenance build- Ing, an underground filter house, improvements in the Little League area, ment of the 2nd st. NW parking and a complete renovation of the electrical lighting and distribution system. Long range master plans also call for construction of a multipurpose pavlllion and a civic building. Cosl of these 'was estimated at some $200,000 $300,000 which would have to bo provided by funds derived from other than current income, it was pointed out. i One of the most notable improvements was dredging and reshaping of the lake by Jaycees which took place over an approximate 2 year period.

Heavy work on the project was done by Ben Cookson Inc. Jaycee Wives also donated $500 to the lake project. New Philadelphia Boy Scouts contributed their efforts in cleanup campaigns around the picnic areas. Trustees Pay $220 For Sheepman's Loss BEACH CITY Frank Kili gore of RD 3, Navarre, reported to Sugar Creek Township i trustees Monday night that a I number of his sheep were killed by a stray dog. I Trustees agreed to reimburse Shim $220 for the loss.

Discussion jwas held on the large number of dogs let loose by people who apparently did not want to buy licenses. It was noted the dogs ihave caused considerable destruction. i Next meeting is Feb. 17 at 7:30. Phila Dog Wins Honors I'UIK n.

lilt IIMIiS-IIKI'llllllill, TtlKSMV, I'liB. IV Band Unit Plans Supper Sharon's O'Boy, an Irish seller owned by Mr. and Mrs. Joe tioth of RD 4 New Philadelphia, has returned home from a successful tour of the Florida dog show circuit. Beginning Jan, 12 at the pa show, he was best of winners in Irish setter competition to win 5 points.

Two days later at Orlando he again was best of winners for 3 points. Jan. 19, he won third in the open class at Miami and 2 days later at Ft. Lauderdale he went winners dog for another 3 points. Jan.

23 he was fourth in (he open class; the next day he went reserve winners dog at Daytona and on Jan. 26 in Jacksonville he again went winners dog for one point. Altogether, he racked up a total of 12 of the 15 points required by the AKC to become a champion of record. tt'SCARAVVAS Indian Valley Band Parents Monday night finalized plans for the Friday night jitney supper to be served from 4:30 to 7 in the cafeteria of Indian Valley High at Midvale. Band parents will be asked to svork during the supper and parents from here are to take donated Items to Mrs.

Steve Pasqulnelli or Mrs. Carl Rum- imell by 2:30 Friday. Tom Hizer, junior high band director, reported the band and chorus plan to sponsor a bake sale Feb. 15 in the Miracle Lane Plaza at Dover. The group also is sponsoring a dance Feb.

28 junior and senior high slit I dents. Members decided to hold i meetings at 7 instead of 7:30 on 1 a 2-month trial basis. Prize win- ners wore Iris Reip and Mrs. Mildred Hunker. Next meeting is March 3 in the high school band room at Midvale.

Dover Driver Cited New Philadelphia police cited Virgil Jones, 61, of 353 Reeves Dover, following a mishap reported last night at 9:36. Police said Jones was driving north whet? his car hit one owned by Richard Hunter and parked in front of his home at 225 4th st. NW. According to police reports, Jones said he lost control when he looked at his watch. He reportedly refused treatment for a inose laceration.

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