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The sad state of Miesel Field

Wednesday,Thursday and Friday of this week , 6/18-6/20.  Empty water bottles and trash litter the entire track area, centered in the back  where the hurdles are kept. I counted well over 30 bottles all over the place.  Looks like a group that used the field (JDHS track/other) didn't have the respect for the facility to clean up after themselves. Real estate sites state that being near a recreational park or facility adds 8-10% to the value of surrounding homes. They DIDN'T state how much those home values GO DOWN when the facilities are unkempt and not maintained. Of course the placement of the trash cans around the field are not well thought out.  The ones in the rear are well outside the track area and away from easy access. Might be prudent to put them INSIDE the fencing near the hurdles.  My guess is that it would solve the problem.  Doesn't make excuses for those in charge of the people that left the mess this week.

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