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LU's Ivy Lake
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 5:24 pm
by Sly Fox
NewsAdvance wrote:Ivy Lake in Forest donated to Liberty University
From staff reports
Published: December 30, 2008
Liberty University now owns Ivy Lake, the man-made lake inside of Forest’s Ivy Hill subdivision, the school announced today.
Lynchburg-area residents Tom DeWitt, Terry Dobyns and Richard Chaffin donated the 125-acre lake and four acres for parking and lake access to the school, according to LU’s Web site.
The property has an unofficial estimated worth of about $2 million.
“ love Liberty and everything they’re doing. We just want to be a part of what they’re doing,” DeWitt said in a news release.
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The predictable comments have already started rolling in.
Anybody know about 
in the lake?
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 5:27 pm
by LUconn
Dr. George lived on that lake. I don't know if he still does. Garcia lived out there too but he retired and I think he moved away. I think a lot of the faculty lives in that area.
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 5:29 pm
by Sly Fox
Dr. Wilmington lived there when I stayed at his house when I was visiting the college nearly a quarter century ago.
It is a beautiful setting. I'm still curious about the fishing.
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 5:30 pm
by SumItUp
I used to live on that lake. I have to admit that I am a bit baffled how this benefits Liberty.
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 5:32 pm
by Sly Fox
The original news release ...
Liberty Journal wrote:Liberty land donations top $4 million
posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 by Teresa Dunham | in General News
Liberty University once hoped to build a 125-acre lake on Liberty Mountain for student recreation, but the dream seemed impossible when LU officials learned that Virginia would require them to spend millions in wetland credits to offset the environmental impact.
Now three generous donors are giving Liberty a lake for free.
Ivy Lake, located about 15 minutes from LU in Forest, Va., is a beautiful man-made lake with a mountain vista reflected in its waters — and it’s precisely 125 acres.
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So what type of fish do we have in these waters, SumItUp?
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 5:37 pm
by SuperJon
SumItUp wrote:I used to live on that lake. I have to admit that I am a bit baffled how this benefits Liberty.
It's probably part of the Ultimate LU thing. They're trying to get a lot of recreational opportunities for the students and this fits the bill.
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 5:40 pm
by LUconn
Now we need to acquire all of the land in between campus and the lake... And possibly the airport.
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 5:42 pm
by SuperJon
You know some Lynchburg local will read that and thing you're serious.
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 5:43 pm
by Rocketfan
SuperJon wrote:You know some Lynchburg local will read that and thing you're serious.
Exactly!
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 5:47 pm
by SuperJon
Crap, I wrote thing instead of think.
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 5:49 pm
by Cider Jim
And I own a jon boat with a trolling motor!
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 5:57 pm
by Fumblerooskies
The land and the lake is a definite financial asset, I would think...
...and much more likely to appreciate than cheesy artwork.
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 6:07 pm
by LUconn
zing! Although if they ever think about selling it, I will sue them so fast.
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 6:07 pm
by RagingTireFire
Hey, I think I once played golf in that lake.
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 6:46 pm
by Hold My Own
SuperJon wrote:SumItUp wrote:I used to live on that lake. I have to admit that I am a bit baffled how this benefits Liberty.
It's probably part of the Ultimate LU thing. They're trying to get a lot of recreational opportunities for the students and this fits the bill.
I'm not sure how they could use this for Ultimate LU...not big enough for wake boarding and they have a no gas powered engine rule...of course now owning it that could change but I'm sure the home owners will have something to say about that
Tom's my buddy, it's nice to see him get some good PR for this
RTF: it took me a minute but I got it very clever
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 7:11 pm
by SuperJon
The article said fishing, canoeing, etc. That could be part of UltimateLU. UltimateLU isn't just the high powered stuff. It's recreation in general.
Now that the lake is more than a dream for LU, officials are brainstorming all the possible ways students could use it. Rowing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing and fishing are just a few of the suggestions.
“We think this lake will be a real asset in recruiting students. It’ll be a real benefit to our existing students, and it will enhance student life and activities,” Falwell Jr. said.
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 7:15 pm
by Cider Jim
I'm hoping we'll change the name to "Liberty Lake."
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 7:22 pm
by Hold My Own
I guess...but if thats what they were needing then they already have that
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 7:29 pm
by Fumblerooskies
Cider Jim wrote:I'm hoping we'll change the name to "Liberty Lake."
I think Bedford already has one of "those," given "Liberty" was its original name.
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 7:32 pm
by Hold My Own
To bad it wasnt the golf course...
Posted: December 30th, 2008, 11:32 pm
by JDUB
wasn't one of the purposed for a new lake a while back for a rowing team??
and HMO, I think if you had skillz you could wakeboard on that
i've seen people do it on a 15 acre lake many times...
Posted: December 31st, 2008, 12:18 am
by mrmacphisto
This is interesting. I drive by there all the time. Are there any walking trails that go around that lake?
Posted: December 31st, 2008, 12:23 am
by Hold My Own
I'm sure boarding could be done....I'm not as skilled as you and others Jdub
Whatever LU wants to do I'm sure there are ways to get everyone around the lake to buy into it. Heck you dont even need everyone to buy in...just enough so if it hits the fan you have people who were supporting what you were trying to do. LU presents these families a chance for their children to enjoy some of the great things they are going to bring to the table and you're now in with the families...
Posted: December 31st, 2008, 12:51 am
by Hold My Own
mrmacphisto wrote:Are there any walking trails that go around that lake?
About 18 holes worth
Posted: December 31st, 2008, 11:00 am
by flamesbball84
Hold My Own wrote:I'm sure boarding could be done....I'm not as skilled as you and others Jdub
Whatever LU wants to do I'm sure there are ways to get everyone around the lake to buy into it. Heck you dont even need everyone to buy in...just enough so if it hits the fan you have people who were supporting what you were trying to do. LU presents these families a chance for their children to enjoy some of the great things they are going to bring to the table and you're now in with the families...
What if these families don't like LU to begin with? You know how the LU haters are, they are going to hate LU and everything they do regardless of rather it's actually good or not, and considering where the lake is located, there is a good chance there will be people around that lake that don't like/hate LU