{"id":36553,"date":"2026-05-12T09:13:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=36553"},"modified":"2026-05-12T09:13:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:13:02","slug":"back-to-green-classes-set-pool-painted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/back-to-green-classes-set-pool-painted\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to green; classes set; pool painted"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>By BOB SHRALUKA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>WZBD.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What was once green shall be green again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An issue with what was sprayed on Worthman Field and around Riverside Center has turned grass from green to brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But not to worry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Worthman-FIeld.jpg?resize=640%2C440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Worthman-FIeld.jpg?resize=1024%2C704&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Worthman-FIeld.jpg?resize=300%2C206&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Worthman-FIeld.jpg?resize=768%2C528&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Worthman-FIeld.jpg?w=1126&amp;ssl=1 1126w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything has been reseeded \u201cso we hope to see green grass again in a week,\u201d Parks Superintendent Cara Gerber said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LOTS OF FUN: Various summer camps in Decatur have been announced by the parks and recreation department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginning Monday, June 8, 10 different classes for various age groups will be held each Monday through the first of August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those interested must pre-register at Riverside Center and should note that classes are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the classes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Painting with Ruth Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basics of pickleball<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fishing camp<br>Ice cream and rock painting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matchbox and car races<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn to paddle board, kayak and canoe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lifeguard camp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hair curling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn to build a cardboard boat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For times and fees, go to:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/daparks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">daparks.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>POOL PAINTING: Kohne Painting recently went to work on the city pool to get it ready for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pool&#8217;s scheduled opening day is Saturday, June 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Pool-painted.jpg?resize=640%2C210&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Pool-painted.jpg?resize=1024%2C336&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Pool-painted.jpg?resize=300%2C98&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Pool-painted.jpg?resize=768%2C252&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Pool-painted.jpg?w=1293&amp;ssl=1 1293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>(Park-rec photo)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By BOB SHRALUKA WZBD.com What was once green shall be green again! 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