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RecWell Rewind – Golf Course Named in Honor of Forrest Creason

Golf, History

Forrest Creason Head Shot

On February 12, 1982 the Board of Trustees changed the name of the University Golf Course to Forrest Creason Golf Course in honor of Forrest Creason .

Forrest Creason dedicated 37 years of service to the University. He was the University golf coach from 1957-69, and his coaching record was 119-116-7. He was also an associate professor of health and physical education department and an athletic ticket director. He retired from teaching on July 1, 1975.

During the Board of Trustees meeting in which the decision was made to name the golf course for Forrest Creason, Dr. Ferrari said, “this is an excellent way to recognize Mr. Creason’s long service and contributions to the University.”

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Learn more about the Forrest Creason Golf Course hours, prices and specials for this summer.

 

RecWell Rewind – “Spirit of the Games Award” Presented to the University Field House

History, Perry Field House

Award PlaqueThe University Field House was presented the “Spirit of the Games Award” July 1995 for having gone beyond the call of duty in ensuring the success of the 1995 OhiOntario Games.

The OhiOntario International Friendship Games were held from 1994 to 2001 to “demonstrate a community approach to international goodwill by promoting active living in the sister cities of St. Thomas, Ontario, and Bowling Green, Ohio.”

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Learn more about the Perry Field House.

July 4th Safe Driving Tips

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, Press Releases, RecWell, Safe Communities

The Fourth of July is a holiday often filled with family, friends, fireworks, and fun as Americans celebrate the country’s independence. Parties surrounding this theme often involve the serving of alcohol, making awareness of impaired driving and the potential for fatal crashes an important consideration.

In Wood County in 2015 there were 28 total crashes during the holiday weekend, with 9 injuries. Fortunately on the Fourth of July in 2015 there were zero (0) alcohol related crashes.

If choosing to drink this Fourth of July, remember not to drive. There are plenty of options to get home safely this holiday, such as calling a cab or a friend. Keep others and yourself safe this Fourth of July and remember not to drive if consuming alcohol.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

For More Information:

  • Jerrod Savidge, Ohio State Highway Patrol: 419-352-2481
  • Sandy Wiechman, Safe Communities Coordinator:
    419-372-9353 or swiechm@bgsu.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safe Communities Announces Fatal Crash Statistics

Press Releases, RecWell, Safe Communities

Wood County Safe Communities announced today that there have been 5 fatal crashes this year to date, a decrease of 5 from this time last year.

Wood County Safe Communities also received data involving commercial vehicle crashes from 2015 in Wood County. Last year, commercial vehicles were involved in 20% of fatal crashes, and 15% of serious injury crashes. Commercial vehicles have been involved in 1 fatal crash this year to date. This is a decrease from last year to date where 7 commercial vehicles were involved in fatal crashes.

It is important to remember to share the road with other drivers. Wood County Safe Communities encourages everyone, including commercial vehicle drivers, to remember the laws, and pay attention while driving. Awareness of commercial vehicles, allowing extra space between drivers, and practicing safe driving habits can save a life!

For More Information:

  • Jerrod Savidge, Ohio State Highway Patrol: 419-352-2481
  • Sandy Wiechman, Safe Communities Coordinator:
    419-372-9353 or swiechm@bgsu.edu

RecWell Rewind – Dr. Terry Parsons Named Student Recreation Center Director

History, RecWell, Student Recreation Center

Dr. Terry Parsons' HeadshotDr. Terry Parsons officially became the second Student Recreation Center Director on July 1, 1981.

Dr. Terry Parsons received a master’s of education degree at BGSU in 1963. After earning his doctoral degree at Ohio State University he worked at Otterbein College and Mount Union College. Dr. Parsons returned to BGSU in 1970 to teach and later served as chair of the Health and Physical Education Department, assistant to the dean of the College of Education, acting director of the Student Recreation Center, and finally, director of the Student Recreation Center.

Dr. Parson’s served as the Director of Recreational Sports until his retirement in the summer of 1992.

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