Parks & Recreation Headlines
LOVELAND, OH – Early in 2005, Mr. Bob McGohan, representative for the Loveland Youth Soccer Association, contacted the City of Loveland with the idea of purchasing a lightening prediction system for some of the City’s parks and then donating it to the City. Mr. McGohan took the idea to the other youth athletic organizations using City facilities, as well as Loveland High School, and gained financial support in the amount of $17,000.00 for the purchase of three clusters that would serve Phillips Park, Betty Ray Park, Kiwanis Park, and facilities at Loveland High School.
The proposed lightening prediction system would sound an alarm if lightening was detected within a pre-determined radius, which would allow users of athletic fields to vacate the area and seek shelter. Once the weather hazard passed, another type of alarm would sound, alerting users that it is safe to return to play.
Mr. McGohan noted that it was a project that he had worked on for several months and was happy to see it finally wrapping up to accommodate this year’s athletic seasons, and added that the system will help young referees make better field closure calls.
The City is still awaiting funds from another organization, and will then be ready to order and install the system, which takes approximately two weeks.
Mayor Rob Weisgerber commented, “The City thanks Mr. McGohan for his efforts to make this project a reality. This is a great example of how our organizations work together towards a common goal, which is keeping the kids safe while providing them with a fun and educational experience.”
For more information about this issue, contact Josie Bellissemo, Assistant to the City Manager, at 683-0150 or by email.
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