Articles tagged:Gallup Park

Posted: Sun Mar 18 7 a.m. by Letters to the Editor
Walking on paths in Gallup Park a dangerous undertaking with bicyclists zooming by

As everyone who was in this area knows, Sunday, March 11, was a beautiful spring day. Not surprisingly, hundreds of people of all ages flocked to our wonderful Gallup Park to walk, jog, roller blade, and bike along its trails. We walked mainly on the busiest trail, the paved pedestrian/bike ...

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Posted: Wed Sep 1 10:30 p.m. by Josh Coudret
Kasey Gardiner, Greenhills field hockey shut out Dexter, 6-0, in the Dreadnaughts' first-ever varsity game

Greenhills School's Kasey Gardiner and Dexter's Rylie Damm fight for the ball during the first half of the Gryphons' 6-0 win Wednesday in Ann Arbor. (Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com)Apparently, Kasey Gardiner's athletic talent isn't limited to tennis. The Greenhills School junior, who has yet to lose a set in a ...

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Posted: Sat Jul 31 6 a.m. by Ellora Gupta
Former University of Michigan football player Dhani Jones tackles his passions

Photo courtesy of Chad Williamson Between hosting a travel show, playing football and sporting his signature bow ties, Dhani Jones has never had a problem expressing himself. His passion for sparking conversation has led him to help others find their voice, inspiring them to pursue their own passions. “My passion ...

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Posted: Tue Jun 15 1:46 p.m. by AnnArbor.com Staff
Preschoolers catch bluegills during summer River Kids camp at Ann Arbor's Gallup Park

During the summer, the city of Ann Arbor offers month-long preschool camps called River Kids at Gallup Park. The preschoolers are taught to paddle a kayak, canoe and paddleboat on Gallup Pond and they learn about the river by discussing river animals, fishing, telling stories and making river-related art.

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Posted: Thu May 27 6:08 p.m. by AnnArbor.com Staff
A little time spent on the Huron River results in a big catfish for dinner

This week we asked readers to send us photos of themselves enjoying the weather around Ann Arbor's neighborhoods. The following photos were snapped on Thursday afternoon by staff photographer Lon Horwedel.

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Posted: Tue Mar 16 10:37 a.m. by Jason Frenzel Community Contributor

The Natural Area Preservation unit of the City of Ann Arbor will conduct a controlled burn today in Gallup Park and Leslie Golf Course.Controlled burns are used to enhance the ecology of a site by controlling invasive plants. The fire is conducted by trained personnel and will be under control ...

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Posted: Fri Nov 20 7:02 p.m. by Stefan Szumko Community Contributor
Gallup Park Playground - explore an imaginary river world

Gallup Park is by far the most popular of Ann Arbor's parks with it's paved track, nature trails, boating, fishing, and picnicking opportunities. The park is home to two playgrounds, too. The playground on the south-side of the river is a standard, prefabricated structure that is close to a parking ...

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Posted: Thu Nov 19 4:12 p.m. by Paula Gardner News Director

Shoppers face a dizzying array of offers of help in the form of new Web sites, services and mobile phone applications as they set out for their holiday shopping this year. To make the most of new services, experts advise employing them often and early, even before the season kicks ...

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Posted: Fri Oct 30 4:49 p.m. by A2 Admin
Posted: Sun Oct 25 8:15 a.m. by Dennis Sparks Community Contributor
Experiencing a power greater than ourselves

“When I see the detail and arrangement of that design, it’s hard not to believe that a God is involved,” my friend said to me as he looked at the image of the photograph above that was displayed on the screen of my digital camera. “It makes me think about ...

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Posted: Mon Sep 7 1:12 p.m. by Emma Kat Richardson
Ann Arbor kidney disease survivor carries on the torch for others

Ann Arbor resident Nicole Bryant knows she's lucky to be alive. When she was just 17, Bryant, now 35, was diagnosed with Goodpasture’s syndrome - a very rare and aggressive auto- immune disorder that creates flu-like symptoms while mercilessly attacking the kidneys of its victims. When she was diagnosed, Bryant ...

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Posted: Sun Jul 26 6:51 p.m. by James Briggs AnnArbor.com

Ten years after Mike Rutka was killed by a passing vehicle while training for the Twin Cities Marathon, his sister, Sandy Richter, still feels emotional when thinking about him. But Richter fought back tears Sunday and joined about 200 other racers in the Run Like Mike 5k at Gallup Park. ...

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Posted: Fri Jul 17 12:29 p.m. by James Briggs AnnArbor.com

Between 200 and 300 people will gather for a no-frills version of the Run Like Mike 5-kilometer run and 2-mile walk, starting at 8:30 a.m. Sunday in Gallup Park.

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