News from BG: January 11, 2023

1850s Fire Trumpet Returns Home to The Bowling Green Fire Division

One of the age-old tools for first responders is their ability to communicate reliably in emergencies. Before the conveniences of technology, fire engineers and officers would use “speaking trumpets” to amplify their voices over the noise and commotion of a fire scene to direct the company in effectively fighting the blaze. On Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023, former Bowling Green Firefighter, Stuart Warner presented the City of Bowling Green with an 1850s Fire Trumpet that had previously belonged to the Bowling Green Fire Division. Warner had been a volunteer Firefighter student for Bowling Green in 1968 when the department was planning to utilize old memorabilia as a weathervane. As a favor to a colleague, he saved this historic fire trumpet, but had forgotten about it while serving in the army. A few years ago, while going through his collection, Warner found the trumpet and decided, “this belongs back in Bowling Green.” Continue Reading Fire Trumpet

Warner removes the Speaking Trumpet from its case.

Fire Chief Moorman accepting the Speaking Trumpet.

Deputy Fire Chief Zmarzly displays trumpet and fire pin.

Historic Building of the Month - January

BG Opera House / Chidester Theatre / Del-Mar Theatre

Many may not be aware that there was an opera house, first named the Hankey-Taber Opera House (also called the BG Opera House), that once stood at the site of 165 South Main Street (McKenzie’s Flower Basket) and 169 South Main Street (BG Graphics Company) and the adjacent parking lot.

The BG Opera House was built in 1889 by Ira C. Taber and John R. Hankey, a prominent Bowling Green businessman who built several buildings here during the gas boom and was founder of the BG Natural Gas Company and Board of Improvement. It was built after the originally developed block, nicknamed the “Opera House Block”, was destroyed by a fire in 1888...Continue Reading Historic Building

2023 Brown Bag Music Series Begins January 27th

The City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department and the BGSU College of Musical Arts are pleased to announce the return of the Brown Bag Music Series, a free Friday musical performance series at the Simpson Building this Winter and Spring. Returning to its original format, attendees are welcome to bring their lunches to socialize while enjoying performances by local musicians. Hot and cold drinks will be available for purchase.

The scheduled dates for these performances are as follows:

January 27

February 10

February 24

March 3

March 17

March 24

Scheduled Performers

All performances will occur at the Simpson Building, located at 1291 Conneaut Ave. Doors open at 11:45 am, and performances will take place between 12:15 pm and 1:00 pm.

For questions or more information, please Email Ivan Kovacevic or call 419-354-6223.

Delayed Refuse/Recycling

Collection - Week of Jan. 16

In observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, all non-24 hour City facilities will be closed on Monday, January 16. The Community Center will be open with reduced hours

As a result, refuse and recycling collection will be delayed by one day:

Monday's route will be collected on Tuesday.

Tuesday's route will be collected on Wednesday.

Wednesday's route will be collected on Thursday.

Thursday's route will be collected on Friday.

Questions about this schedule may be directed to Public Works at 419-354-6227.

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Tree Girdling - A Land Management Tool

This winter, the Parks & Recreation Department continues to work toward a primary restoration goal to provide a refuge for historic local biodiversity. They have

reached a significant step in this process.

During your visits to the preserve, you may see trees with girdles. Tree Girdling is the act of cutting through a tree's outer surface deeply enough to sever the cambium around the tree's circumference. Over time, the tree dies from lack of water and/or nutrients. This management technique helps tp speed up the process of

natural selection to encourage the regeneration of native trees.

In time, Oak saplings in the understory of this area will grow to maturity. As these girdled trees die, they will provide a habitat for woodpeckers, nuthatches, and other wildlife as they decompose slowly.

Learn more about the City's ecology and management practices by Emailing Cinda Stutzman, Natural Resources Manager, or visit the Nature Center.

SNOW STREETS & SNOW EMERGENCIES

Snow streets are designated throughout Bowling Green and are marked with blue and white signs. Vehicles parked on a snow street must be removed within 2 hours after a Snow Emergency is declared. If a Snow Emergency is declared overnight, vehicles must be moved by 9AM. Snow Emergencies are typically called for when the City receives 2"+ of snow. Vehicles parked in violation of snow regulations are subject to towing at the owner's expense and/or a citation.....Read More on Snow Emergencies

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