Holiday Giving
Tree lighting at Caldwell Commons
The tree is lit, the wreaths are hung, now is time to give thanks to all of those whose tireless work makes this community such a great place to live. Don’t forget your educators, mail carriers, town employees, policemen and firefighters.
The Lookout Mountain Employees Christmas Fund was established 69 years ago by the residents of Tennessee to show the town employees, policemen and firemen their appreciation. Did you know there is also an Employee Christmas Fund was also established in the City of Lookout Mountain, Ga as well? Both fund committees are collecting funds to show these fine folks how much we appreciate them and thank then for a great year. (The suggested donation is $50 per household.)
Also this year is great time to honor those retiring from many years of service.
If you have been involved in recreation sports on our mountain over the past 30 years, you have undoubtedly come in con¬tact with Rick Dockery. It may not have been direct contact, but undoubtedly Rick was close by, making sure the fields were in great shape, the equipment was working properly and uniforms were ordered. Rick was responsible for these tasks and so many others that may have gone unnoticed, but are a necessity for the success of our recreation department.
Rick began his career with the Lookout Mountain Recreation Department in 1981 under the tutelage of Raymond “Buck” Stamps and has dedicated his adult life to coaching, teaching and caring for the mountain’s biggest assets, our children. I was extremely fortunate to grow up during this time.
As you may have heard, Rick retired from the Rec Department this past July, leaving it in the capable hands of Scott Shell and his new assistant, Brandon Adams. It seems only fitting that we honor Rick for his many years of dedication to Lookout Mountain. The tee ball field at the Commons (the field next to the playground) will be named Rick Dockery Field. It is perfect that many of our youngsters will have their first experience with baseball on a field named after Rick, but we have to make the field worthy of such an honor. That is where we need your help! We are seeking donations for the improvement of this field. Some of the upgrades include new bases, new dugouts with improved fencing, a new backstop, improved dirt and a sign designating the Rick Dockery Field. Any money left over from this campaign will be used to improve the other baseball fields in our community.
Please consider making a donation in Rick Dockery’s honor. Checks should be made payable to Lookout Mountain Recreation Department. Please mention Rick’s name in the memo section, and we will allocate the funds to the Rick Dockery Field. Checks can be mailed to: Lookout Mountain Recreation De¬partment, P.O. Box 413, Lookout Mountain, TN, 37350. Our goal, and it is a lofty one, is to have all donations in by Dec. 31, 2017. We really want the field to be ready for dedication at our baseball Opening Day in April!
Chief Randy Bowden is also retiring at the end of this year after 22 years of service to the Town of Lookout Mountain, Tenn. He is planning on traveling following his retirement. Let’s all chip in to wish him a bon voyage!
Trying to find the perfect gift for someone that has everything? Think about giving in honor of someone you love to one of the non-profit agencies that keep our mountain beautiful. There is Lookout Mountain Beautification Fund, the Lookout Mountain Conservancy and the Lula Lake Land Trust.
Lookout Mountain Employees Christmas Fund
P.O. Box 178
Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
Employee Annual Christmas Fund
c/o City of Lookout Mountain
1214 Lula Lake Road
Lookout Mountain, Georgia, 30750
Lookout Mountain Recreation De¬partment
P.O. Box 413
Lookout Mountain, TN, 37350
Lookout Mountain Beautification Fund
P.O. Box 22
Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
Lookout Mountain Conservancy
P.O. Box 76
Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
Lula Lake Land Trust
P.O. Box 385
Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
