Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/18/2011 04:15 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/18/2011 04:15 PM
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MACTA Announces Start of Murphys Tennis Court Refurbishing
Murphys CA....The Murphys Area Community Tennis Association (MACTA) has begun the restoration of Murphys much used public tennis courts located behind the historic schoolhouse on Jones St. With the help of the Vallecito Conservation Camp the surrounding area has been cleared of brush and the French drain cleaned and re-covered. On July 18, the Saviano Company of Mountain View began resurfacing the courts. The company has been recognized as experts in tennis court paving since 1963.....
The first order of business was filling cracks that have formed over many years and have made quality tennis difficult. Saviano will then lay down two inches of asphalt. After three to four weeks of curing, the company will return to do the necessary painting, striping, net placement and other finishing touches.
It is anticipated the whole project will be completed by Labor Day. The total cost will be $47,800.
MACTA was formed in the autumn of 2010 to channel the interests and efforts of the many tennis players in the greater Murphys area. It was incorporated as a California Public Benefit Corporation and received its 501(c) 3 non-profit status from the Internal Revenue Service on March 8, 2011. It is a community tennis association affiliated with the United States Tennis Association (USTA). It has a Joint Use Agreement with the Ebbetts Pass Veteran’s Memorial District that has jurisdiction over the courts and their surroundings.
One of the association’s stated goals was to refurbish the courts. It sought funds from the local tennis community, private foundations, and the USTA’s Facilities Assistance Program grants and was successful in raising the money that made the project possible.
“We are pleased to be able to make such speedy progress,” states David Bowman, who along with his wife Gloria Miller, serves as Co-President of the association. “We couldn’t have done it without the enthusiasm and cooperation of everyone involved.”
Once the courts are in good condition, MACTA will expand its activities to embrace more typical CTA-type programs, such as youth clinics, recreational league play, etc. The courts will continue to be a public access facility.
MACTA is designed to welcome tennis players of all ages and all skill levels. Anyone wishing to join can do so by making an annual donation of at least $25. Contributions can be sent to PO Box 344, Murphys CA 95247. For further information, Bowman can be reached at dbowman@goldrush.com.
The other MACTA officers and board members are Tom Eising, Vice President; Lynne Eising, Secretary; Maralyn Porras, Treasurer, Ron Barrett, Nancy Hutson, Janet Markoe, Tony O’Geen, Dan Seider, Jim Triolo, Suki Tuthill and Jeff Woods.
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