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Scout Eagle Project Transforms Walkway
Over two weekends during November, Ryan Johnson, a junior at Conestoga High School, planned and built a new, handicapped-accessible, flagstone walkway connecting baseball fields 2 and 3. With the help of over 40 fellow scouts and parents from Troop Devon 50 and BPALL volunteers, Tom Toscani and Art DeSolis, Ryan was able to build the 120 ft walkway consisting of over 20 tons of gravel foundation, 165 flagstone slabs, and lined with 64 railroad ties. Art DeSolis donated his backhoe; a gas powered tamper and the time of his team to dig the foundation of the path and supplied 20 tons of gravel which served as the foundation. In addition, Lowes offered a 50% discount off all products purchased to help sponsor the cost of the project. Through 241 total man hours of service the scouts and parents of Devon 50 were able to accomplish their goal of constructing the new flagstone walkway. Many thanks to all who were involved in this project!
Dreams for Heroes Tourney A Success
On Sunday, July 24th, BPALL hosted a softball tournament for local fire companies and police departments. An enthusiastic group of families, friends and community members turned out to support our local first responders. We would like to recognize and thank all of the league volunteers and business sponsors:
- Walter J. Cook Jewelers
- Toscani & Lindros LLP
- Mauro Family Dentistry
- Lang's Lawn Care
- Jack Ansley Photography
- GC Renovations LLC
- Michael F.X. Gillin & Associates, PC
- Firstrust Bank
- Easttown Township Police Association
- Delaware Valley Aluminum Corp.
- Eggland's Best
BPALL Safety Program Makes News
Recent tragedies that involved young athletes in Michigan and Colorado highlight the need to have AEDs accessible at sporting events and to have volunteers trained in CPR / AED use. BPALL has partnered with CardioReady to institute a comprehensive safety program, which includes the installation of AEDs at the Field of Dreams and training of BPALL volunteers.
Local Scouts Rebuild Access Ramps
In early April, more than 40 Boy Scouts, parents, and friends of Boy Scout Troop Devon 50 completed a demolition and rebuilding of the decks for three handicap access ramps at BPALL's Field of Dreams complex. The group was led by Alex Wilson, a sophomore at Conestoga High School, who planned and implemented the project as a part of the requirements to achieve his Eagle Scout rank. The ramps were reconstructed over two days with a combined total of over 225 man hours contributed by the volunteers. These ramps were originally constructed by BPALL to allow children with disabilities easier access to the fields for their participation in the Challenger League.
The Boy Scouts work to demolish the old walkways
Kelly Johnson and Tom Toscani prepare lunch for the work crew
Handicapped access ramp before restoration
The renovated handicap access ramps
Crew members Ryan J, Alex W, Carl D, Jacob N
Crew members Alex W, Jacob N, Ryan J, Carl D, Michael W, Jenna W, Pam W, John H, Colleen J, Brad J
Composite Bats
Little League International has issued a moratorium on the use of "composite" baseball bats unless the bat has been specifically cleared for play. Go to Little League webpage here.
