Town Hill Ball Field Project

Rotarians with rakes, hammers and power tools recently descended on the Town Hill ball field with a list of projects to improve the field and make it a safer place for summer activities. This was part of the ongoing community action provided by the Rotary Service Committee. Two years ago Rotarians provided labor and financial assistance for the Town Hill playground, which was primarily funded and built by community members at no cost to the town. The playground has equipment for small toddlers as well as older children. The adjacent ball field will offer families and visitors a convenient place for ballgames and other outdoor gatherings. This spring Rotary undertook multiple tasks on the ball field. After picking up four bags of trash and removing the rocks from the infield, they built two sets of bleachers, installed safety bases, removed the old dugout roof and installed shingles on dugout #2. Wooden and chain link fencing was erected. Many thanks go to Todd Hardy for the bleacher design, to EBS for their support with lumber and supplies and to Benni McMullen and Kate McGinn for always being there with food. But there were jobs for all ages and skills. Mason Gurtler, 11, son of Rotarian Mike Gurtler, worked along with the labor force and helped them accomplish many tasks. The Town Hill playground and ball field are still a work in progress. Rotary is considering other enhancements to the field, which could still use a scoreboard and grass replacement in the outfield. NEW ROTARIANS REPRESENT DIVERSE OCCUPATIONS. The diversity of Rotary makes it unlike many other organizations. Members do not represent any particular occupation, age or interest. Instead, one goal of Rotary has always been to have each club represent a cross section of the business and professional services of the community. MDI Rotary is always seeking to add members who add their viewpoints, expertise and dedication to all that Rotary does. Three new members were welcomed in May. They are Anthony Cameron, whose classification is "marketing," Sallie Boggs, "retired educator," and Roberto Rodriguez, "museum management."