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Show ' 'Jl ::::'::: '"V-V ' ; " ' ' 1 ' ' ' . .Vy.-J:,?;! ' "- . ....-. 'St,-.- V( -;' vC ; . -;r ' New Ball Fields May Be Ready For June Games In an effort to create more space to i local sports teams . and individuals, work on Park City's new ball fields located between the high school and bus garage is progressing, and according to City Mana- . ger Wayne Matthews, the new fields could be ready for use the first week in June. Because of the expanded softball league )mens and women), the new playing " .areas will hopefully alleviate congestion on Sundays and on certain days throughout the week when most of the games are played. - ' ' '. t,-! v .',:, -"f'J... ''.-.""" " 'r'c ''.-'''- The fields are located on school district property, but they are being paid for by the City which budgeted $28,000. 'We should be very close to that budget,' said Mr. Matthews. Matt-hews. The sprinklingsy stem has been installepyas have the backstopswhich are nearly complete as 'of this week . Mr. Matthews said he is now waiting for another delivery of sod. And as soon as there is more money available, Matt-. hews added, rest rooms will be constructed. 'It appears it'll look very nice,' said Matthews. Games are already schedul-edfor schedul-edfor both fields, beginning in June. Besides the city crew, there have been many volunteers help work on the fields, particularly local residents Hank Verrone who has put in many hours without pay. Players for local teams have contributed much of their time as well in an effort to get the fields in shape for the summer months. The fields will also be available for various sports programs at Park City High School. |