We’re Ready To Move!

After several months of busily obtaining and assembling needed documents, the POCSA is ready to submit a designed plot plan for the 1st phase of the Sports Complex of Port O’Connor to the Commissioners’ Court for approval. Currently, the proposed plan as drawn by Bernie Klein, a local architect will contain a baseball field, soccer/football field and a walking trail. These sporting areas will be located adjacent to the Community Center on County approved property. And, as the needs of our area become more apparent and diversified, other improvements will be added.

But support is needed from the members of our Community in order to obtain approval for these plans. Therefore, we are asking each person to sign the petition being forwarded all over POC by Sally Ragusin (that petite and bouncy redhead), and to write a letter to the Commissioners’ Court denoting your interest and approval of this project. Once approval has been obtained, the next steps will be applying for various grants to help fund this.

At the total completion of all phases, the Sports Area could contain baseball, soccer, football fields as well as even a basketball court and tennis too. Along with a mid-length walking trail designed for adults, could be a shorter one which would encourage the kids to be a little more active. And picnicking areas with tables and possibly even small bbq pits in a grassy area near a playground for younger children are under consideration. The full concept of the community benefit from this Sports Area has no limit, except its cost and the lack of commitment by our residents.

In order to make writing a letter somewhat easier, I have added a draft of a letter that an individual can use and personalize. Please use it and forward it to Calvin Ragusin, Vice President of the POCSA, who will then take all letters to the Commissioners’ Court. Calvin can be reached at 655-0498, and he will be happy to be of help. And possibly Shirley or I at the Library could be of assistance too.

Proposed Draft Of Sample Letter

To the Members of the Commissioners’ Court:

We in Port O’Connor are asking your help in supporting the proposed plans by the POC Sports Association (POCSA) to build a community accessible sporting area adjacent to the Community Center. We feel strongly that this type of a complex would be highly beneficial for our children as well as the many parents and other adults of POC. We need an area that the kids could go and play baseball or use a swing set while the parents enjoy a walking trail.

As the current plans are not too extensive for the first phase, we as residents will be able to support fully and whole-heartedly the planned money raising activities needed to partially fund this phase. As that portion is completed, we recognize that more support will be needed, but after seeing the successful completion and usage of this phase, we will, therefore, be able to dedicate our time in a more active manner.

Our children are our future, and if by being able to use a sports area to benefit each child’s personal growth, there is no limit of that child’s achievement.

Sincerely,

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Port O’Connor’s Proposed Sports Area (Located behind Community Center)

1. Complex Site Sign
2. Existing 15’0” wide Utility Easement
3. Parking for 85
4. Concession Stand/Storage/Restrooms/Water Fountains
5. Covered Picnic Areas (2)
6. Little League Baseball Field
7. Fence Line
8. Bleachers
9. Youth Soccer Fields
10. Official Area
11. Team Coaching Area