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PARKS DIVISION MONTHLY REPORT MARCH 1977 The preparation of the various ball fields for the coming season was completed in early March . This included the renovation of the turf areas together with the sodding of badly worn areas at McGarvey Field . Minor grading of the infields was completed and the fields are now pre- pared for early season practice prior to league play . As a result of the water shortage , this coming season, the infield preparation of the ball diamonds will consist of the usual dragging , smoothing and mark- ing , however , the sprinkling of the playing area will be confined solely to the base areas as opposed to the entire infield area . This will be held to an absolute minimum and will be applied just prior to games being played . As the water situation becomes more critical , it may be necessary to completely eliminate any sprinkling at the base areas . Park Division personnel initiated the annual clean up and preparation of the Easter Bowl for the Sunrise Services scheduled for April 10th . This work includes the grading of the immediate area and the access road , together with weed and debris removal . The street tree section continues with their routine street tree main- tenance . Tree planting has been discontinued ; however , orders are being taken for tree planting and will be placed in a holding file for work to be initiated after the drought has passed . A close surveillance of the trees is being maintained in order to treat any significant infestation of insects or diseases which can be compli - cated by the drought conditions . Most experts are predicting that nor- mal infestation can be expected to double or even triple in intensity resultant from the stress condition as created by the drought . Every effort will be made to control these problems as much as possible within available resources . -7 -