I was informed a while back that the Stover bases were not in good shape. Within a week I purchased new bases and personally delivered them to the field. It was then brought to my attention home plate had a tear in it and could pose a danger to players sliding home. I contacted Telford Borough and it was replaced. Last Friday, a serious gully had formed at the fence along the 3rd base line. I contacted Telford Borough immediately (read email exchange below).
I never had to justify myself to league members, but it seems I need to now. Not sure why. Maybe the new generation? I don't know, but it is what it is.
Wow! Thanks again for bringing this to our attention, Les!!
Megan
From: Softball America
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2018 7:49 AM
To: 'Megan McShane' <megmcshane<at>comcast.net>
Subject: RE: Stover Field Concern
Thanks, Megan,
I think it just happened. I’ve never seen rain like the rain we have been getting this year. I attached a picture for you.
Les
From: Megan McShane [mailto:megmcshane<at>comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2018 7:44 AM
To: 'Softball America'
Subject: Stover Field Concern
Hi Les,
You are the first to bring this to our attention. I will let our guys know!
Thank you!
Megan
From: Softball America
Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2018 6:43 AM
To: 'Megan McShane' <megmcshane<at>comcast.net>
Subject: RE: 2018 Telford Borough Field Use
Hi Megan,
I don’t know if anyone has brought it to the attention of the Borough, but a big gully has formed along the fence on the 3rd base side of the field. It could pose a safety hazard to ball players. I have never seen so much rain in my life.
Thanks,
Les
As far as the Quarry is concerned, I now hear there was constant bitching about the turf batter's box losing its integrity. Not one person brought it to my attention until a little more than a month ago when Brian Penecale called me over and said, "Les, we need to do something about the batter's box". I immediately got the ball rolling. Unfortunately, projects like this take time to coordinate. Ordering the turf and glue, getting a machine, an operator, and workers all take time. It doesn't happen overnight. Additionally, jobs like this need to be done on a Saturday. Think about the whining that would come about if we closed the field to do the work on a weekday. A new batter's box was installed almost 2 weeks ago. The drainage issue on the 1st and 3rd base lines was also addressed.
A number of Quarry light bulbs need replacing. I can't get a machine on the grass until it dries out. Once again, the job consists of a lot of moving parts and has to be done on a Saturday. We haven't had many Saturdays without rain. The job is slated to be done on Saturday, August 4th, weather permitting.
The infield will be resurfaced with almost 75 tons of infield mix at some point between August 12th and the Marsh 1-Pitch tournament.
It may look like nothing is being done, but things are rarely what they appear to be. Maybe next time the toxic minority of malcontents can use their mouths for other than spreading ill will toward me and the league. Maybe they can come to me at the field or via email and inquire about what is happening about things they are concerned about. I am not a mind reader nor do I have a crystal ball. If you see something amiss, let me know about it instead of bad mouthing me about something I'm not even aware of. The squeakiest wheel gets the oil if and only if the squeak can be heard.
So the next time you see an issue, be a man about it and let me know in a civilized manner and I'll address it, instead of complaining anonymously like this immature low life...
You're a cheap ass that needs to take care of the fields and league with real management and officiating. Overpriced handjobs!
And before you get on your soapbox and preach to anyone that will listen about how I am this and I am that, be a man, grow a pair, pick up your big boy panties and talk to me first.