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PARK DIVISION MONTHLY REPORT JULY 1976 The grounds maintenance crews in the Park Division were heavily engaged in summer weed control during the month of July . All the turf areas in the various parks were treated for broadleaf weed control with a 2 -4D base herbicide . The elimination of broadleaf weeds in the turf greatly assists in strengthening the turf by eliminating competition from the weeds for water and nutrients supplied to the turf . Addition- ally the quality of the turf is greatly improved by these periodic weed treatments . The summer renovation work for the 49er practice field was initiated in July . This work is necessary to strengthen the turf as much as possible prior to the heavy practice sessions by the 49ers in the fall and winter months . Aerification , topdressing , and fertilization together with some resodding was accomplished . The athletic field maintenance crews were exceptionally busy during the month of August as a result of three softball tournaments which were held together with the State Championship Tournament held July 24th and 25th . Little League Playoffs and the Little League City Tournament Championship Game at Hawes Park required a special atten - tion from this crew . The ninety to one hundred degree temperature experienced on occasions during the month of July required special attention be given to turf areas which were under heavy use during this time . This was partic- ularly true at the Fair Oaks Community Center during the Multi -Cultural Festival which required a significant reduction in the watering schedule so as to assure that the grounds were dry enough to be used by the fes - tival activities . This area together with a few others which were nearly lost due to extreme use , high temperature and lack of water are now being restored . Park Division personnel were called upon to assist in the annual Fourth of July activities and together with the boat races during the same period . This involves the distribution of bleachers , tables , chairs , trash cans , and barbecue grills for these events . Also , the division personnel assisted with the Celebrity Baseball event . - 10-