Field Trips, Sports Training, Crafts All Part Of Free Summer Fun
BY KAREN BERGER — MIRROR REPORTER
It was 93 degrees out Monday, but inside the Maumee High School weight room, 13-year-old Parker Henry was breaking a sweat more from the workout than the temperature.
Maumee Parks and Recreation employee Brad LaClair was guiding Henry through the circuit of weights, as part of a free service offered to Maumee youth daily during the summer.
The high school’s weight room will be staffed with an instructor from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. daily for children as part of the summer program, said Dawn Miles, assistant recreation supervisor.
At the high school, instructors will also be on hand for baseball and softball batting practice, basketball, distance running, soccer and tennis, she said.
Logan Ankney, 12, was preparing for a baseball game by hitting tennis balls in the batting cage inside the football stadium Tuesday.
“I’ll be coming here a lot,” he said. Marcus Floyd, 10, and Zach Pelow, 11, were taking turns with Ankney as instructor Jeff Fifer set up the pitching machine.
“We’ll be up here every day,” Fifer said.
Fifer, Bridgett Kolbow, Anthony “Tig” Dybala and Sam Ziss are among the summer recreation instructors for the various sports.
The summer will wrap up with tennis tournaments and 5,000-meter race.
In addition to the sports, the popular youth theater program has begun at Gateway Middle School from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Each Maumee park has daily activities planned during those same hours at no cost.
Several field trips are planned throughout the summer, including:
• Tuesday, June 17, noon, Mud Hens game. Meet at the city parks by 10:00 a.m. for pickup. The cost is $6.00 per ticket. Bring a sack lunch.
• Wednesday, June 25, 10:00 a.m., Toledo Zoo. The cost is $6.00. Bring a sack lunch.
• Tuesday, July 1, Ohio Skate and Rolf Park Pool. Hot dog lunch provided. Meet at the parks at 9:00 a.m. The cost for skating is $5.00.
• Monday, July 7, 8:15 to 10:15 pm., night swim at Rolf Park Pool. Parents must provide transportation. Pizza will be served. The event is free.
• Thursday, July 10, fishing at Oak Openings Metropark. Fishing poles, water safety lessons and picnic provided. Time to be determined.
To register for field trips, visit any of the Maumee parks.
Most events are for ages 7 and older. For more information on various events, visit www.maumee.org or call (419) 897-7175.
Historic House Hit by Tree During Monday Storms
Homeowners John and Maddy Daech were awaiting a visit from the insurance adjuster on Tuesday after a Monday evening thunderstorm damaged an 80-year-old maple tree on Pierce Street in Maumee. Although the tree hit their historic house, built in 1831, and a gazebo, no windows were broken and no one was hurt.
MIRROR PHOTO BY KAREN BERGER
Maumee Rocks To Country Music & ’80s Hits
Jackson Highway members (from left) Jeremy Metzger, Tim Davis and Jason Everly played at the annual Rock-the-Block concert in uptown Maumee last weekend.
Maumee Administrative Board Approves Architectural Changes
BY KRISTEN SCHWEITZER — MIRROR REPORTER
The Maumee Admin-istrative Board met May 14 to review requests for architectural changes to property owned by Maumee residents.
At the meeting, the board:
• Approved the installation of 90 pounds of white rolled roofing on the garage and sierra gray architectural shingles on the main structure of 118 E. Broadway St.
• Approved the construction of a fence around the back yard of 305 W. Dudley St.
• Approved a 10-foot variance off the required 30-foot front yard setback for 621 Sackett St. The variance will allow for an attached garage to be constructed 20 feet from the front property line.
• Approved the widening of the front porch at 122 W. Harrison St. three feet in each direction, the addition of three feet of cultured stone bases to support the columns and the removal of existing railing.
• Approved the construction of a six-foot dog-eared privacy fence around the backyard of 519 E. William St.
• Approved the removal of an existing chain link fence around 219 E. Harrison St. and the installation of new aluminum fencing. Also approved for the address was the replacement of pillars on the porch.
• Approved the replacement of rear deck with new railing at 200 River Rd.
• Approved the painting and re-roofing of 220 W. Wayne St.
• Approved the replacement of the fence at 422 W. Broadway St.
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