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. , • � � PARK DIVISION P�ONTHLY REPORT AUGUST 1978 Work has been completed on the 49er Field in preparation for the train- ing season this fall and winter. The team returned to the facilities on the 21st of August and it is now receiving regular use. The portable fencing was put in place and covered with a new plastic-type of tarp that was purchased for this particular use. Complete remarking of the field was accomplished by utilizing weed oil which "burns in" the lines in such a manner that maintenance of the lines is greatly reduced, Division personnel assisted with the Operalunch Programs which were co-sponsored by the Civic Cultural Commission and the Downtown Merchants Association. This work consists of providing the platform and chairs and electrical connections for the concert. With the completion of the softball season, work is underway to prepare the City fields for the coming soccer season. During the time between the end of the softball season and the beginning of the soccer and flag football season, some turf renovation will take place. The areas will be fertilized at reduced rates, due to reduced budgets; however, this combined with aerifi.cation will stimulate a stronger and healthier turf for the excessive wear received by soccer and football use. Tree Trimmer Sam Noonan won the Al1-Around Championship Title at the International Tree Trimmers' Jamboree held in Toronto, Canada, August 12-13. The competition tested speed, accuracy, safety, and efficiency in various events relating to professional skills. This accomplishment brought very favorable publicity to Redwood City and the City Council at their meeting of September 11 , will officially recognize the accomplish- ments of Mr. Noonan through the presentation of a resolution of apprecia- tion. The prolific weed growth this season continues to be a time consuming problem in the unplanted areas and those places left fallow during the two-year drought. Shrub and flower beds have required an inordinate effort to reduce the weed growth both by mechanical means and by the application of chemical herbicides. The maintenance crews are dili- gently striving to retain an acceptable level of maintenance on their assigned areas throughout the City as they adjust to reduced manpower allocations. -9-