Bill Stoess

This most extraordinary cat was most recently found high in a tree on Velmetta Circle, She was on watch for North Korean aircraft and was prepared to issue an early warning to her new Lakemoor neighbors. This 5 month old female kitten already has a storied history with her previous family. As a young but fluent kitten she taught the family’s daughter so speak french. At only 2 months of age she averted a disaster for the family when, upon smelling smoke, alerted the family so that they could escape before they perished. Later while digging in the family’s backyard, as cats sometimes do, she discovered a large vein of gold and brought unimaginable riches to the family. The family now spends days traveling to their many homes around the world in their private jet but find traveling with a kitten inconvenient. Being a kind and appreciative family they searched high and low for the nicest neighborhood. They found Lakemoor Hills the perfect place to drop their most extraordinary cat.

If you would like to have this amazing kitten for your very own… call  579-5617 and ask for Ingram (if your french is not strong ask for Mary instead).  Ingram says she feels there is likely silver in this area.

Sydney, Sophia, and Sally Tumpson will be raising money for Puerto Rico this weekend.  Come to the corner of Maloney and Blow beginning at 11:00 on Saturday and Sunday, to buy lemonade and raise money for Puerto Rico recovery.   These three amazing girls are a joy to meet even without lemonade.  Their mom. Linette Montalvo (aka. Wonder Woman) will be traveling to Puerto Rico later this month.  Her family and her neighbors are hurting.  Please stop by and pay a generous amount for a cup of lemonade.  Your weekend will be better for your generosity.

If you are purchasing libations for your game day weekend, consider Ashe’s Wine and Spirits.  They are donating wines for our neighborhood Sip and Snoop.  Sip and Snoop gives you the chance to sip a variety of wines while snooping six very different homes here in your neighborhood.  Make your reservations for the  October 12 event by e-mailing Linda Haynes at [email protected]

The fundraiser is October 12, from 5:00 to 8:00.  Six incredibly unique homes will be open along with a different wine to sample at each.

Here is a peek inside the Hill House:

This 1955 house designed by Atlanta architect Herman Millkey is one of Knoxville’s finest examples of mid-century modern architecture.  While it was love at first sight for the owners, the house has proven to be a tough mistress.

The Hills moved to town in 1994, built a traditional 4000 sq. ft. home in West Knoxville, and never really felt the house was home.  Mark has MCM style in his DNA as both of his brothers own MCM homes.  The families can visit among the three homes and always feel at home.  In 2003, the couple turned their backs on their West Knoxville home, leaving behind everything except the piano and their artwork.

Mark and Cathy are fortunate in that they agree on most design questions, making the renovation project easier.  They have been deeply devoted to preserving the integrity of the design that was on microfilm at the Millkey firm.  No central heating and air?  No problem, run the needed ductwork on the roof where it is largely invisible.  Compromised windows, septic problems, and a leaky pool were met with equal tenacity.

The space and simplicity of this glass and concrete pavilion drives the couple’s love affair.  The colors in the handmade Tufenkian rugs, the largest of which is in the living room, are the basis for the color scheme in the entire house.  The colors complement the leaves, bark, and sky readily visible through the walls of windows.

About every two years, the Hills have undertaken another project.  Over the last six years, projects have included construction of a separate office/studio and workout area, a completed remodel of the lower level, and a kitchen renovation.  The master bathroom still looms.  Knoxville architects Ron Hutchins and Chris Joice, and interior designer Connie Hutchins have directed all the work on the house.

Cathy and Mark love the house and never take it for granted.  The mistress has been well worth her unrelenting demands.

A limited number of tickets are available for $40 each for LHHA members. E-mail Linda Haynes at [email protected] to reserve your tickets.

Buy your tickets now for LHHA’s first Sip and Snoop home tour and wine tasting event.  The fundraiser is October 12, from 5:00 to 8:00.  Six incredibly different homes will be open along with a different wine to sample at each.

Here is a peek into one:

THE COPELAND HOUSE

Designed by Baumann and Baumann, Knoxville’s first architectural dynasty, the newest owners are devoted to celebrating the integrity of this masterpiece.  After selling their Maryville home in 2015, the owners looked a bit further north, saw a picture, and it was love at first sight.  Some of the second and third sights were challenges during the year and a half renovation.

It was heartbreaking but necessary to demolish interiors.  It was well worth it when sight lines opened all across the back of the house from the kitchen to the sunroom.  Design details and layers of colors and materials delight the eye.  Tanya and her sister Donna worked together to reflect the owners’ taste, all the way down to the custom switch plates.

Buz enjoyed most of the challenges.  Getting it right in the design of the garage addition meant seeking the best way to fabricate and install the cast concrete garage entry that replicates the one on the original house.  Less enjoyable was installing the chimney pots.  Buz isn’t fond of heights, so his solution was to begin the work at night to avoid seeing the height.

Take your time and look for the house’s original secrets, like the functioning servant bell system and the trash chute to the basement where there was an incinerator.   To savor the house’s warmth is to understand why it has felt like home from day one.

A limited number of tickets are available for $40 each for LHHA members.  Buy yours at the September 19, LHHA meeting or e-mail Linda Haynes at [email protected] to reserve your tickets.

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A cat has gone missing from Rivergate. Her name is bullseye she is a small fat black long haired cat with a current tag from volunteer veterinary clinic. Please call Mahasti 402-6227 with any info.

Posey a Large Black and White Newfoundland (dog) and Biscuit a small light gold Goldendoodle (also dog) are missing from 3928 Maloney Road.  If you see them they have collars and are friendly.  Please call Kathleen  804-2822.