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December Yard of the Month
Yard of the Month for December is awarded to Chris and Laurie Burchall. Their enchanting light display makes you feel like you’re at the North Pole. You may remember the Burchalls finishing first two years ago.
Finishing second is the home of Andrew and Jamie Visocan at 8404 Waynesboro. The Visocans are no strangers to top honors having finished in first place July of this year.
Third place goes to Gary and Margaret Wilcox of 2605 Meadow Star. We loved the creative wreath-like lighting of the oval window.
Congratulations to the homeowners and thanks to Larry Deckard, Jen Magee and Paul Martin who served on the judging panel.
November Yard of the Month
1st Place – 8504 Wheeling
Yard of the Month for November is awarded to Jonathan and Gina Kinlaw of 8504 Wheeling. A third-place winner this time last year, their home shows consistent improvement. Bright and colorful seasonal flowers and the newly aerated and seeded lawn show off the home to best advantage.
Finishing a close second is Harrell and Susan Queen of 2816 Coxindale. Attention to the lawn is evident and the overall impression is a well-kept, clean appearance. This is the first time the Queens have finished in the top three.
2nd Place – 2816 Coxindale
Finishing third is Carey Bitterfield of 8524 Yucca. Carey is no stranger to the top three, having finished there three times last year. Her home has take on a fresh look with the removal of several trees.
Congratulations to the homeowners and thanks to Larry Deckard, Jen Magee and Paul Martin who served on the judging panel.
Next month Yard of the Month will be awarded to the home with the best Holiday decorations.
September Yard of the Month
1st Place – 8501 Bluebill
Yard of the Month for September is awarded to Frederick and Elizabeth Hull of 8501 Bluebill. A three-time runner up, their home shows what you can do when you have a shady environment. Bright and colorful seasonal flowers add the extra punch. The newly aerated and seeded lawn is just the right thing to do this time of year.
Finishing second is the Yarnall home. Sandra’s colorful flowers immediately catch your eye and have made this home a knockout all summer long. The Yarnalls are no strangers to top honors having finished as first in August of last year.
2nd Place – 8616 Averell
Finishing third are Stephen and Carly Scholz of 8405 Yucca Trail. A two-time runner up, their home shows how great a zoysia lawn looks throughout a hot summer.
Congratulations to the homeowners and thanks to Larry Deckard, Jen Magee and Paul Martin who served on the judging panel.
August Yard of the Month
1st Place – 2809 Coxindale
Yard of the Month for August is awarded to Bill and Donna Pappas of 2809 Coxindale Drive. This home could have won yard of the month several times over, but since Bill was a Board member, he was not eligible. He has now retired as he and Donna prepare to move to Florida. So here is a thank you for making Alyson Pond a beautiful place to live by the example of your own home and for the work you did as Facilities co-chair. Good Job!
Finishing second is the Yarnall home. Sandra’s colorful flowers immediately catch your eye and make this home a summer knockout. The Yarnalls are no strangers to top honors having finished as first in August of last year.
2nd Place – 8616 Averell
Finishing third are Frederick and Elizabeth Hull of 8501 Bluebill. A three-time runner up, their home shows what you can do during a hot summer when you have a shady environment.
3rdd Place – 8501 Bluebill
Congratulations to the homeowners and thanks to Larry Deckard, Jen Magee and Paul Martin who served on the judging panel.
July Yard of the Month
1st Place – 8404 Waynesboro
Yard of the Month for July is awarded to Andrew and Jami Visocan of 8404 Waynesboro. The manicured shrubs, colorful flowers and vibrant green lawn make this a summer knockout. The Visocans are a second time first place winner, having won in May of last year.
Runner up for July are Frederick and Elizabeth Hull of 8501 Bluebill. A second-time runner up, their home shows what you can do in a shady environment.
2nd Place – 8501 Bluebill
Finishing third is the home of Stephen and Carly Scholz of 8405 Yucca. Their lawn, converted to zoysia last year, shows it’s a winner when the weather turns sizzling hot.
Congratulations to the homeowners and thanks to Larry Deckard, Jen Magee and Paul Martin who served on the judging panel.
July 4th Parade and SnoCones at the Pool
Come and join us for the annual 4th of July celebration on Wednesday at 10:00am starting at the clubhouse!
We will meet up with the local heroes from Fire Department No. 15 to celebrate Independence Day and parade around the neighborhood in red, white, and blue!!!
If you don’t feel like walking but want to participate — then feel free to shine up your car or truck, motorcycle, bicycle, or golf carts and cruise with us! If you are driving please come a few minutes early to line up.
The parade will end up at the pool to cool down and continue the fun!!! We’ll have SnoCones for everyone:) Yum! Hope you can make it!!!!
All the best,
Kristen Mitchell
Alyson Pond, Social Chair
P.S. I NEED a few volunteers to help run the SnoCone machine as I will not be available the whole tine.If you will help please email or call me (919)218-5145. Thank-you for your help in advance!!!!
May Yard of the Month
1st place – 2504 Sugar Maple
Yard of the Month for May is awarded to Kimberly Hicks of 2504 Sugar Maple. The colorful spring flowers, manicured shrubs, fresh coating of mulch and rich green lawn all combine to show what you can do with a small yard.
When you look at Kimberly’s yard, notice that it is debuting the newly refurbished Alyson Pond Yard of the Month Sign.
Runner up for May are Mike and Sophie Matysiak of 8504 Wheeling. The lawn looks just great and the punch of spring flowers and pruned shrubs add to the neat and trim appearance. A first-time runner up, we look forward to enjoying this yard through the summer.
2nd place – 8504 Wheeling
Finishing third is the home of Cindy Perry of 8308 Yucca.
Congratulations to the homeowners and thanks to Larry Deckard, Jen Magee and Mimi Raub who served on the judging panel.
Mimi will be taking a well-deserved summer vacation, so we have her spot to fill on the judging panel for June and July. If you are interested in serving, please apply to Paul at 919.523.0716.
April Yard of the Month
1st Place, 8516 Wheeling
Yard of the Month for April is awarded to Alice and Graham Kennedy of 8516 Wheeling Drive. The manicured shrubs, colorful flowers and rich green lawn are a treat for everyone to enjoy this Spring.
Twice taking second place and a winner last year, the Kennedy’s yard can always be looked to as an example of great yard care.
Congratulations to the Kennedys and thanks to Larry Deckard, Jen Magee and Mimi Raub who served on the judging panel.
Alyson Pond Community Networking event – This Thursday (4/26)
- Do you (or your company) provide products or services?
- Are you job hunting and want to meet potential employers or get referrals?
- Do you need products or services, and would love to know someone to call who can be trusted?
- Are you a stay-at-home parent who would like something to do “on-the-side”?
- Do you just want to HAVE FUN & get to know your neighbors better???
Alyson Pond Homeowner's Association 