Tennis Court Project Update
Tennis Court Project Update
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!
Alcoa Hwy Update
This is the current piece of information from TDOT but it is a few weeks behind. I”ll post the next as soon as possible. They have put us on the distribution list for future coordination and information updates.Contract CNQ029 Alcoa Highway SR 115 June 27 2016 Project Update
Lakemoor Hills Art Club
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
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
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
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
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
Opportunities for Children in the Neighborhood
There are exciting opportunities for your children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors going on at your neighborhood Church, Lake Hills Presbyterian Church, this summer:
- 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.
- 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
Thank you so very much. We have enough chairs for our reunion. What a great neighborhood!
Mary Cartwright
Do you have some folding chairs we can borrow for Sat. June 4
We are having a family reunion and would like to borrow some folding chairs. Mary Cartwright 579-5617