But intensified traffic is turning a hygiene problem into a safety problem and Legion commanders describe the situation as an accident waiting to happen. I was in the sixth grade. That was 35 years ago. Traffic has gotten 10 times as bad since then. Legion commanders say as many as a dozen children a day drift from the town-owned field to the club s glass security door during the summer months.
Bartenders monitoring the door through a security camera try to discourage children.
But they can hardly resist buzzing in those pleading urgent need. The bathrooms draw children into the establishment where alcohol is being served. Some bungle into wedding receptions. And male softball players urinating in the bushes make a poor impression on people who rent the Legion hall for family events. We re happy to give them a free soda, a phone call or a place of safety.