Warrior’s Weekend Housing Preparations

Dear Editor,

Spring and Summer are fast approaching and with the change of Seasons comes many of our community-wide events. One of the most cherished events is Warrior’s Weekend. The amount of preparation that goes into an event like Warrior’s Weekend is tremendous and takes many volunteers giving much of their time. So it is never too early to begin.

Last year, over 1200 soldiers and family members attended, not counting the many volunteers. I have personally been involved for several years now, through Tigrett Real Estate, in finding housing for those soldiers and families, as well as volunteers, not staying in our hotels or coming in on buses. Thanks to a generous outpouring of support last year we were able to house over 580 people (soldiers and their families) and at least 20 volunteers including the sand sculptors. It took over 150 places to house this number and we still did not have enough and some were forced to stay in Victoria!

We are beginning to build our inventory for this year and making a list of specific features of the properties so that we can match the soldier’s needs to the places in which they stay. At this time, we are asking anyone who would like to participate in this heartwarming event to call me at 361-983-2671. We can use almost any type of space: an entire house, a bunk house, an upstairs or downstairs arrangement, a guest room, etc.

As always, I look forward to working with you to make this year’s Warriors Weekend scheduled for May 15,16,17, the Best Ever ! Thank you for your patriotism and your continued support.

Sincerely,
Bill Tigrett
361.983.2671 Office

Thank You, Terry Ruddick

On behalf of the Friends of the Port O’Connor Library, Inc., and all the residents and visitors to Port O’Connor that will benefit from a new community library and learning center, we would like to offer our sincere gratitude and thanks to Mr. Terry Ruddick and his company, Urban Surveying, Inc., of Victoria for donating surveying services. The work included a boundary or land title survey for six lots bounded by 6th Street and Main Street, a topographical survey of the property, a review of the existing Standard Flood Hazard Determination and a bench mark elevation for construction. This work will now allow the planning process to begin for the location and design of the building. Terry, thanks again for your support of the Port O’Connor community.

Anne and Mike Monnig

Relay For Life

Please consider joining me to support the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer through the Relay for Life. It is the signature event of the organization and gives us the opportunity to honor cancer survivors, remember those who have lost the battle, and educate on early detection and prevention of cancer. The Relay for Life is also an opportunity for the citizens of Calhoun County to come together and demonstrate a united effort for a most worthy cause.

The Relay begins on April 10 at 6 p.m. and concludes at 1 a.m. on April 11. You can register a team or join an existing team at www.relayforlife.org/calhouncotx. Should you have any questions on registration, please contact Veronica Keller @ 361-935-8032 or veronica.keller@alcoa.com.

If your business or organization would like to sponsor, provide volunteers, or make a donation, please contact Veronica Keller.

Also, I encourage those who have battled cancer and won to join the Survivor’s team to represent one of the reasons we Relay – to Celebrate survivors! Survivors, we want to acknowledge your victory, and give you a chance to share your story with us.

Thanks so much for your consideration,
Veronica Keller, Co-chair – Relay for Life 2015

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