Lakemoor Hills

...the quiet side of the river...

Election Signs

Election Signs

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i was asked to post the following message from Carolyn and Don Dougall:

Two days after buying and placing on our property a Hillary for president sign, it was stolen. This has happened every presidential election year beginning in the 1990’s. Our property has been violated as has our right to speak what we believe. I am ashamed of our community, Lake Hills. This is stupid and childish!

Carolyn and Don Dougall

Tennis Court Project Update

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Great news! Our fund-raising campaign for our tennis courts refurbishment project has been a great success! We were able to raise $18,705, so we will not only be able to fund the original improvements, but we will also be able to straighten and paint the chain link fence surrounding the courts. The work will commence in August, and we plan to have a “ribbon-cutting” celebration at 5:00 on August 28. Please plan to join us for this joyous celebration.

The success of this campaign comes down to the support and generosity of so many of you in our community. First of all, we appreciate so much that Lake Hills Presbyterian Church is funding 25% of the total cost of the project. Also the Lakemoor Hills Homeowner’s Association and the Lake Hills Tennis League each donated $1,000 to this endeavor. We also want to thank our 44 individual contributors who donated $16,700 to the project. A list of these contributors is attached and will be posted at our “ribbon-cutting” on August 28 and at our homeowner’s meeting on September 13. Due to church policy, a plaque will not be located at the courts.

A fund-raising campaign of this magnitude took a lot of teamwork, and we can thank Jim de Ropp, Penny Mitchell and Stuart Worden for all the time and effort they put into this successful drive. We also appreciate the help of committee members Flo Curtis, Sue Humble, Cindy McLaughlin, and Kathy Unger. A big thanks also goes to Alex and Pat Shivers who shared their lovely home, Speedwell Manor, for our fund-raising reception. Penny Mitchell did a great job organizing and handling the details of this event.

Our fund-raising campaign would not have gone so smoothly if it had not been for the assistance of the Lakemoor Hills Resource Council. President Charlie Mulligan kept everything on track, Sue Humble made numerous trips to the P. O. Box, and Treasurer Bill Stoess did a masterful job of documenting and acknowledging the tax-deductible contributions with a hand-written note. Arnold Cohen handled all legal issues and Richard Gillespie is project administrator.

In closing, this community project would not be possible without the support and commitment of Lake Hills Church, our homeowner’s association, the tennis league and so many concerned and giving individuals. We can all be very proud that our courts will continue to be a safe and attractive asset for our community. We thank every one of you for making this project a reality.

With much appreciation,

Diane de Ropp

Tennis Court Refurbishment Project Chairperson

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Contributors to Lake Hills Presbyterian Church Tennis Courts Refurbishment Project

Fund-Raising Campaign, May – July 2016

 

Platinum Level – Elaine and Eric Zeanah

Gold Level – Jim and Diane de Ropp

Silver Level – Betty Allen, Flo and Bill Curtis, John Moyer, Stuart Worden

Lakemoor Hills Homeowner’s Association

Lake Hills Tennis League

Bronze Level – Carolyn and Dwight Christian Buz and Tanya Copeland

John and Linda Haynes Mark and Cathy Hill,

Sue and Randy Humble Penny and Buddy Mitchell,

Karen and Harvey White Rita Powers

Steve and Anne Marie Rasmussen Tim and Kathleen Zitzman

Other Generous Contributors:

Belford Mills

Alice Farkas

Bill Stoess and Mary Cartwright

Charlie and Geri Mulligan

Gaye Bridges

Jewel and Thomas Davis

Don and Lynn Kleinfelter

Clay and Nicole Aalders

John and Margo Simmons

Thomas and Karen Mercurio

Jill and Gary Stalwalt

Tim and Cindy McLaughlin

Mary Jane Bowman

Bob and Kathy Proctor

Rob and Kathy Unger

Ted Smith and David Butler

Arnold and Susan Cohen

Jim and Barbara Kincaid

John and Ruth Coleman

Laura Hutson

Gordon Burghardt

Sarah Petty

Reggie and Katie High

David and Sharon Gerkin

Randy Kerns & Leslie Schuller

Thanks again for your generosity and support!

Lakemoor Hills Art Club

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Happy Fourth of July!

Due to the holiday, the Art Club will not meet tonight.

Meetings resume next Monday, July 11th, at Lake Hills Presbyterian Church 5-7pm. All are welcome.

Any questions? Call or text Kenneth Pace at 865-919-4357 or email [email protected].

 

Alcoa Pilot Closed

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Due to the extremely over-done construction to Alcoa Highway the Pilot gas station is now closed.  The easement interfered with the front pumps and canopy.  We don’t have a reopening time frame yet.  However the good news is the wine store is still open!  P.S. they are under new ownership.  It is a wonderful family running it.  Stop by and meet them.

Kudzu ID Locations

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Kudzu – our neighborhood is not immune from the invasive Kudzu. A Lakemoor Hills Kudzu committee has been formed to address this threat to our properties and property value.
We are currently identifying the Kudzu locations in our peninsula. Below is a list of locations. If you are aware of any locations not listed below please respond to this post and provide the location (address and brief description)
Kudzu Locations
1. Montlake between the Church and Tall Pines – both sides
2. 3616 Blow Drive – across the street from that address in a tree
3. Montlake entrance – no action will be taken at this time until we see what the Alcoa construction brings us.
4. Maloney entrance – UT property

Thank you

Randy Kerns

Bark for Your Park

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PetSafe, a Knoxville based firm, is offering grants to build, maintain, or upgrade dog parks throughout the US.  Knoxville is the first city in the US to get a PetSafe dog park in downtown Knoxville.  Does anyone have interest in pursuing a possible grant to develop a portion of Maloney Road Park into a dog park?  It may not be a possible option with Knox County Parks, but if it is, then would anyone have interest?  This is the website for the grant information.  We would go for the $25,000 grant.  It may be able to be done through the Lakemoor Hills Resource Council, our neighborhood 501 (c) (3) . http://www.petsafe.net/barkforyourpark/

Tennis Court Refurbishment Project

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Dear Neighbors,

Please find attached a project description and detachable pledge card for our Tennis Court Refurbishment Project. Your contribution is tax deductible and is greatly appreciated. Please send your contribution to Lakemoor Hills Resource Council at P.O. Box 10435, Knoxville, TN 37939 and specify Tennis Court Project on your check.

Thank you for your support of this important community project.

Sincerely,

Diane de Ropp

Tennis Court Refurbishment Project Pledge Card

Opportunities for Children in the Neighborhood

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There are exciting opportunities for your children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors going on at your neighborhood Church, Lake Hills Presbyterian Church, this summer:

  1. Vacation Bible School begins at 9:00 am this TUESDAY, May 31 and will continue through the week from 9:00 am until noon each day, through Friday. Children may register at the door.
  2. Additionally, the Summer Recreation Program begins June 6 and continues through July 14, 10:00 am-2 pm, Monday – Thursday each week. This program is an opportunity for indoor and outdoor games, arts and crafts, cooking classes and a world-famous talent show and play for ages 5-13. 

    All young people are invited and we hope they will come and enjoy one or both of these fun summer activities!

    Submitted by Sharon W Gerkin

    Written by Sarah Morgan, Parish Associate of Education

Thanks… chairs

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Thank you so very much. We have enough chairs for our reunion. What a great neighborhood!

Mary Cartwright