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2 The Castor Review, April, 1982 New pool building proposed by Connie Bélanger At a recent public meeting the Russell Pool Committee announc- ed that the pool will open on schedule this summer and plans are underway to build new and better facilities. The pool will reopen on June 27th. Registration for Canadian Red Cross swim classes, Royal Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion and Competitive Swim- ming will be held at the Dr. Kin- naird arena on June 3rd at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and June 5th, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. The Pool Committee hopes that by September construction will be underway on a new cement block building with a pumphouse, showers, washrooms and proper storage for chemicals. An artist's sketch and plans have been drawn up and the com- mittee is planning to launch a ree eee J een i acti oar ee: Ts a aay De ah 4f a ee ) - oy) Yah , as ite yi tw. " Me, Ml th rH wi Heh ah anet yh The New Pool Building i] sp i a acer DU fund-raising drive soon. The com- mittee is looking for volunteers to help raise money as well as sup- Russell's Pool Committee is working on getting a new building for the Committee wants to replace the old changing rooms and toilet facilities Russell Centennial pool. The pool is over 15 years old and while it has with a new building. Pictured above is an artist's concept of the propos- been providing clean, safe, supervised recreation it is getting old. The ed building. : ih oe port from clubs and the general public. Wintario is expected to provide a major portion of the necessary funds. The facility "will be built for the future", said committee member Dick Sherwood. "'It will be made to last, with the idea that 10 years down the road a new and larger pool may be needed." The present building has been called substandard by the Health Department and each year the list Russellers petition for A petition calling for the establishment of wards in Russell Township received a luke-warm reception from the Township's Council recently. The petition, which was signed by 135 people, asked the Council to request the Ontario Municipal Board to approve the restructur- ing of the Township into four wards: Embrun, Russell, the 4 Concessions and the 6 Conces- sions. The Township's Reeve would be elected at large and the Deputy-Reeve would be ap- pointed from Council. A group.of 15 people from the Russell area presented the petition to Council at its meeting on April of repairs required to allow the pool to open grows longer. While the pool itself and the machinery are in good repair, the existing structure is bordering on the con- demned. "The Health Department has been very understanding," said Mr. Sherwood, "and is allowing us to open provided we meet its list of requirements and keep the area clean." 19th. "T don't say I'm in favour (of the ward system)," said Township Reeve Gaston Patenaude, "but I don't want to say I'm against it. '*Before we move to something like this the pro's and con's have to be thrashed out. I can't see where it would benefit" said Mr. Patenaude. Angela Burgess, a eae for the group that presented the petition, said: "All we're sug- gesting is that Council represen- tatives should come from all across the Township. With a ward system the electors would have so- meone specific to praise or criticize and it would stop accusa- Over the last few years it has become increasingly more dif- ficult to meet the Department's re- quirements as the building is showing too many signs of age. 'The only sensible course," said Mr. Sherwood, "is to rebuild. Over the past few years we've just been bumping along."' The existing structure was built by volunteer labour as part of a Centennial project with money wards tions of Council favourtism. Another petitioner, Jean Beau- doin, said: "Nothing gets done until we bitch. We feel people in Russell aren't well represented -- with the ward system we are sure of proper representation."' Deputy-Reeve Albert Bourdeau told the group: "You have to get organized. Two or three people running from Russell splits the vote."' The Council has 30 days from receipt of the petition to consider its position. After the time-limit nas expired the OMB can be re- quested to implement the ward system without Council approval of the plan. Take Out Orders Call 445-3162 Country Burger & Dairy Bar Concession St. (at the bridge) Hamburgs -- Hot Dogs -- Pogos Subs -- French Fries 16 Flavours Peterson Ice Cream Banana Splits -- Soft Ice Cream Milkshakes -- Sundaes Milk -- Bread -- Cigarettes OT OFF THE GRIL ~ Business Hours Sun. - Thurs. -- 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. - Sat. ela to 11 p.m: ee ee ee de a ee a Oe We ie ee raised by the Lions Club and public donations. The pool has been a great suc- cess in the area providing lessons, public swimming and a home for the Russell Swimming team. The team placed first two years ago in the Eastern Ontario Swimming Meet. Last year it came in second. The committee hopes to pro- duce "another winning team" this year, and is "urging parents to en- oe their children to take part"? said Mr. Sherwood. "'The emphasis is on fitness, skill and good sportsmanship, and our staff will gladly work with any boy or girl to improve skills they have and teach them new ones."' "The Committee will work with any group of parents who would like to take this first-rate summer sport and promote it in Russell by forming a Swim Club" The Gastor Review subscribe ASSEMBLEE PUBLIQUE Association Récréatif et Conseil du compte de Russell Le 26 avril 20:00 hr Centre Communautaire Dr. F. Kinnaird Russell Discussion: Payment du déficit de l'Association Récréatif de Russell au Conseil. ASSOCIATION 58 RECREATIF