Park Board hears complaints on proposed fence

The Hill County Park Board addressed concerns during its monthly meeting Monday about a cross fence it has been planning to have built in the southern potion of Beaver Creek Park.

Community member Lowell Alcock said he didn’t know what the purpose of the fence was and had questions about its necessity.

“I’m not against the grazing or haying, which is a good deal but, I don’t think there’s a need for a cross fence,” Alcock said, “… I guess my question is who actually wants this and why?”

Hill County Park Board Chair Tony Reum said the Grazing Committee is the cross fence’s primary backer. He sa...