May 6, 2009

Look for a lot of changes around town when you come back to the reunion in August! The Golden Gate shopping center has lost the Food Town building, and construction of a new Rite Aid is moving forward. What will happen to the current Rite Aid in the old Bargain City part of Golden Gate is still unknown to this writer. I will let you know as soon as I know. Southwyck Shopping Center is also being torn down to be replaced with green space and more residential housing. Since all of the members of the Class of 68 grew up with these landmarks be ready for the changes. Also a reconstruction of the intersection of I-475 and Salisbury/Dussel Drive starts this summer and will continue for at least two years. It looks like the best way into Maumee from I-475 may be using the Anthony Wayne Trail exit. Use Ford Street for access out to Dussel Drive if needed.

Shug

FYI Update

The Maumee Acting Service Director gave an update on the Dussel/Salisbury construction project stating that construction will begin May 11, 2009 and that Salisbury Road is scheduled to close for seven days the first week in June. Construction is expected to conclude in November 2011.

Another Update….

Remember our graduation night party at Imperial Lanes?

From the Toledo Blade May 13th….

“A 46-year Toledo sporting tradition, with former national fame, will end (May 13th) when the last pin falls at Imperial Lanes at Central Avenue and Reynolds Road.

For many years the scene of professional bowling tournaments broadcast to a network television audience, the longtime bowling center in Sylvania Township is closing 11 months after owner Darrell Ducat sold the property to ProMedica Health System for expected expansion.”