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What a weekend for Raise the Rim!
We had an amazing group of volunteers from the Westmoreland Parks and Recreation Committee and our community come together for demo weekend. The dedication, hard work, and willingness to pitch in made a tremendous difference!
Thank you to our Parks and Recreation Committee members Keith Larman, Brittany Moon (behind the camera!), Brad Leath (master fence post puller), Jessie Leath, Ryan Hartley, Jay Tucker, Alex Jones (Mayoral Candidate), and Lino Larke (Alderman Candidate). We appreciate the time and effort each of them gives to our community.
Thank you to James Shrum and Charles Moon for giving their time and pitching in to help move this project forward!
A big thank-you to Hustlin’ Hog for feeding our volunteers both days! Your generosity helped keep this hardworking crew going, and we appreciate you taking such good care of everyone.
Every volunteer made a difference this weekend, and we’re grateful for each one. A special thank-you goes to these folks for giving so generously of their time, equipment, and expertise to help move this project forward:
Keith Larman and Lino Larke—for providing their trailers and equipment and giving their time, energy, and knowledge throughout the weekend. Lino earned his title as our T-post master installer, and Keith brought the extra muscle when it came time to pull the old basketball goals out by hand! These two jumped in wherever needed and put their skills, strength, and determination to work. Their generosity and willingness to tackle the tough jobs were invaluable to the progress we made, and we appreciate everything they contributed!
Ryan Longe and Bass Trucking and Excavating—for bringing an extra skid steer and putting Ryan’s grading expertise to work. Ryan is a master behind the controls, and his skill, precision, and knowledge were especially valuable as we tackled the challenging ground conditions. We’re grateful for his hard work and generosity, and for always being willing to jump in and help keep this project moving!
Mike Wilson and Robert Byers—for their “get it done” attitude and expertise in grading and forming. These two are always there when needed, ready to roll up their sleeves and tackle whatever needs doing. Their experience, dependability, and hard work made a tremendous difference this weekend. I’m grateful for guys like Mike and Robert, who you can count on to show up, pitch in, and help see a project through!
Tobin Tucker with T&W Property Maintenance—for his skills operating equipment and tackling the machine work. This young man knows how to get it done! His hard work and willingness to jump in made a real difference, and I’m proud to see him putting his skills to work for our community.
And last but certainly not least, Tyson Tucker—for his hard work and expert barrel-mixer skills, mixing concrete for the basketball goals! This young man came ready to work and did his part to keep things moving. I’m proud of his effort and willingness to pitch in and help build something our community can enjoy for years to come!
This project simply would not be possible without this group of volunteers. I’m proud to work alongside each of them and grateful for every person who helped.
We made great progress, but we also uncovered an unexpected challenge. When we removed the old asphalt, we found a considerable amount of spongy, unstable soil that likely contributed to the settling of the old court. As we dug deeper, we discovered a huge, old tree stump buried underneath.
The stump had to come out, along with approximately 20 single-axle truckloads of muck and unsuitable soil. That left substantial areas needing larger stone to fill the voids and create a solid base for the rebuilt court. We want this work to serve our kids and community for many years to come.
With the amount of gravel we needed and the limited availability on Saturday, we couldn’t get enough material to finish preparing the court for asphalt this weekend as planned. We’ll continue working in the evenings this coming week and over the weekend, with asphalt expected to go down the following week.
This surprise also puts a strain on our already tight budget. We expect to spend an additional $5,000–$6,000 on gravel alone, beyond the extra time and work required to address the soil conditions.
If it’s on your heart to contribute to Raise the Rim, your help would mean a great deal as we cover these unexpected expenses. Please reach out if you’d like to help. Every contribution helps us keep moving toward a finished court our community can be proud of.
We invite everyone to visit our Raise the Rim website and click on “Progress” to see photos and videos of the work underway and this hardworking crew in action!
[westmorelandparksandrecreation.com/raise-the-rim/](westmorelandparksandrecreation.com/raise-the-rim/)
To everyone who has volunteered, donated, shared our updates, or cheered us on—from Westmoreland and beyond—THANK YOU! Your support means so much.
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — THE TUCKER FAMILY
A big THANK YOU to Jay, Amanda, Tobin, and Tyson Tucker for stepping up and helping us Raise the Rim!
The Tucker family has deep roots in the Westmoreland/Bethpage community and is proud to call this area home. Jay and Amanda are raising their two boys, Tobin and Tyson, right here while continuing to support the parks, families, and projects that make this community stronger.
ROOTED IN OUR COMMUNITY
For the Tucker family, this project is personal. This is the community they call home and the place where they are raising their family.
SUPPLYING THE BASKETBALL GOALS
As an in-kind donation, the Tucker family is supplying the basketball goals for the renovated courts — an important part of creating a quality place for local kids and families to play, compete, gather, and make memories.
SERVING THE COMMUNITY
Jay also serves on the Westmoreland Parks & Recreation Committee, giving his time and leadership to help support our parks, programs, and projects that benefit local families.
INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION
Raise the Rim is about creating something that will serve our youth and families for years to come, and the Tucker family’s contribution helps make that possible.
THANK YOU, TUCKER FAMILY!
Thank you, Jay, Amanda, Tobin, and Tyson, for stepping up, giving back, and investing in the Westmoreland/Bethpage community you call home.
People. Parks. Play. A Stronger Westmoreland.
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — SWIM WORLD POOLS
A big THANK YOU to Swim World Pools, owned by Jay and Amanda Tucker, for stepping up and helping us Raise the Rim!
Swim World Pools has been serving families since 1968 and remains family owned and operated today. For generations, they’ve done more than build pools — they’ve built relationships, supported families, and invested in the communities they serve.
ROOTED IN FAMILY. ROOTED IN COMMUNITY.
More than five decades in business is a reflection of long-standing relationships, hard work, and a commitment to the people and communities Swim World serves.
INVESTING IN WESTMORELAND
Their support helps move the basketball court renovation forward and contributes to creating a better place for local kids and families to play, compete, gather, and make memories.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT THAT MATTERS
Projects like Raise the Rim happen because local businesses and families are willing to step up and invest in something that benefits the whole community.
THANK YOU, SWIM WORLD!
We sincerely appreciate Jay, Amanda, and the entire Swim World team for supporting our parks, our youth, and the future of Westmoreland.
Swim World Pools — Family Owned & Operated Since 1968
We Sell Fun!™
People. Parks. Play. A Stronger Westmoreland.
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — THE LEATH FAMILY
A big THANK YOU to Brad, Jessie, Easton, and Ella Leath for stepping up and helping us Raise the Rim!
Brad and Jessie both serve on the Westmoreland Parks & Recreation Committee, and they are two of those people who do a lot of important work behind the scenes. They give their time, energy, and support to our parks, our programs, and projects that help make Westmoreland a better place to live and raise a family.
ROOTED IN WESTMORELAND
Brad grew up in the Westmoreland community, moved away, and has now returned home to raise his family here.
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Through their service on Parks & Recreation and their continued support of local projects, Brad and Jessie are helping invest in the future of Westmoreland.
RAISING THE NEXT GENERATION HERE
Now Brad and Jessie are raising Easton and Ella in the same community Brad grew up in — helping strengthen Westmoreland for the next generation.
THANK YOU, LEATH FAMILY!
Thank you for stepping up, serving, giving back, and continuing to invest in the community you call home. Your support of Raise the Rim means a great deal to all of us.
People. Parks. Play. A Stronger Westmoreland.
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — SUNBELT RENTALS, GALLATIN
A big THANK YOU to the team at Sunbelt Rentals in Gallatin — Denver, Sarge, and Jamie — for stepping up and helping us Raise the Rim!
Sunbelt Rentals is supporting the project with an in-kind donation of equipment usage, providing the ride-on drum roller we need to properly compact and prepare the court base before asphalt, along with a plate compactor for the tighter areas and detail work.
BUILDING THE FOUNDATION
Before the new asphalt goes down, the base has to be prepared and compacted correctly. Having the right equipment for that work makes a tremendous difference.
EQUIPMENT THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
The ride-on roller and plate compactor will help our volunteers and crews get the court base ready efficiently and correctly.
LOCAL SUPPORT IN ACTION
We sincerely appreciate Denver, Sarge, Jamie, and the entire Gallatin Sunbelt Rentals team for being willing to support this project and help Westmoreland move Raise the Rim forward.
THANK YOU, SUNBELT RENTALS!
Your contribution helps us stretch every donated dollar further and keeps this project moving toward the finish line.
Thank you for helping us Raise the Rim for Westmoreland’s kids, families, and community.
People. Parks. Play. A Stronger Westmoreland.
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Westmoreland, you showed up! We’ve exceeded our $35,000 Raise the Rim goal, and we’re just days away from getting to work!
Thank you to the donors, businesses, vendors, and volunteers making the basketball court improvements at T.F. Carter Park possible. From neighbors here at home to friends outside our community, you’ve stepped up for our kids and families—and we’re grateful.
Watch our latest update:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZLj6G_QsnU
We’re also excited to introduce our theme song, “Westmoreland Raised the Rim,” inspired by the hardworking people behind this effort. It’s now streaming on all platforms! Give it a listen, and search Jay Tucker on your favorite streaming service to check out more of his songs.
Listen to the theme song:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyI9wyXnrVc
Join us for groundbreaking Friday, October 16, at 4 p.m. at T.F. Carter Park. Demolition follows October 17–18.
Thank you for helping us raise the rim. Let’s bring these courts to life!
Friends of Westmoreland Parks and Recreation
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